Patents by Inventor Andrew D. Wieland
Andrew D. Wieland has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10418177Abstract: A capacitor comprises a first winding member, where the first winding member comprises a first dielectric layer and a first conductive layer. A second winding member comprises a second dielectric layer and second conductive layer. The first winding member is interleaved, partially or entirely, with the second winding layer. A dielectric package is adapted to at least radially contain or border the first winding member and the second winding member. A first metallic member has a generally planar, radially extending surface for electrically and mechanically contacting an upper portion the first conductive layer. A second metallic member has a generally planar, radially extending surface for electrically and mechanically contacting a lower portion of the second conductive layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Christopher J. Schmit, Neal D. Clements, Andrew D. Wieland
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Publication number: 20180061570Abstract: A capacitor comprises a first winding member, where the first winding member comprises a first dielectric layer and a first conductive layer. A second winding member comprises a second dielectric layer and second conductive layer. The first winding member is interleaved, partially or entirely, with the second winding layer. A dielectric package is adapted to at least radially contain or border the first winding member and the second winding member. A first metallic member has a generally planar, radially extending surface for electrically and mechanically contacting an upper portion the first conductive layer. A second metallic member has a generally planar, radially extending surface for electrically and mechanically contacting a lower portion of the second conductive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Christopher J. Schmit, Neal D. Clements, Andrew D. Wieland
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Patent number: 9859624Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first electrically conductive contact member and a second electrically conductive contact member. Both contact members have non-planar interface surfaces. The second interface surface is complimentary to the first interface surface. The first interface surface may include a plurality of elongated first ridges and a plurality of elongated first valleys, and the second interface surface may include a plurality of elongated second ridges and a plurality of elongated second valleys. A first ridge is received by a second valley and a second ridge is received by a first valley.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Thomas Roan, Brij N. Singh, Andrew D. Wieland
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Patent number: 9860987Abstract: An electronic assembly comprises a semiconductor device that has conductive pads on a semiconductor first side and a metallic region on a semiconductor second side opposite the first side. A lead frame provides respective separate terminals that are electrically and mechanically connected to corresponding conductive pads. A first heat sink comprises a first component having a mating side. A portion of the mating side is directly bonded with the metallic region of the semiconductor device. A circuit board has an opening for receiving the semiconductor device. The lead frame extends outward toward the circuit board or a board first side of the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Brij N. Singh, Thomas Roan, Andrew D. Wieland, Neal D. Clements
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Patent number: 9831035Abstract: A capacitor comprises a first winding member, where the first winding member comprises a first dielectric layer and a first conductive layer. A second winding member comprises a second dielectric layer and second conductive layer. The first winding member is interleaved, partially or entirely, with the second winding layer. A dielectric package is adapted to at least radially contain or border the first winding member and the second winding member. A first metallic member has a generally planar, radially extending surface for electrically and mechanically contacting an upper portion the first conductive layer. A second metallic member has a generally planar, radially extending surface for electrically and mechanically contacting a lower portion of the second conductive layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Christopher J. Schmit, Neal D. Clements, Andrew D. Wieland
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Publication number: 20170317429Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first electrically conductive contact member and a second electrically conductive contact member. Both contact members have non-planar interface surfaces. The second interface surface is complimentary to the first interface surface. The first interface surface may include a plurality of elongated first ridges and a plurality of elongated first valleys, and the second interface surface may include a plurality of elongated second ridges and a plurality of elongated second valleys. A first ridge is received by a second valley and a second ridge is received by a first valley.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Thomas Roan, Brij N. Singh, Andrew D. Wieland
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Patent number: 9693488Abstract: An electronic assembly comprises a semiconductor device that has conductive pads on a semiconductor first side and a metallic region on a semiconductor second side opposite the first side. A lead frame provides respective separate terminals that are electrically and mechanically connected to corresponding conductive pads. A first heat sink comprises a first component having a mating side. A portion of the mating side is directly bonded with the metallic region of the semiconductor device. A circuit board has an opening for receiving the semiconductor device. The lead frame extends outward toward the circuit board or a board first side of the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Brij N. Singh, Thomas Roan, Andrew D. Wieland, Neal D. Clements
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Publication number: 20160242313Abstract: An electronic assembly comprises a semiconductor device that has conductive pads on a semiconductor first side and a metallic region on a semiconductor second side opposite the first side. A lead frame provides respective separate terminals that are electrically and mechanically connected to corresponding conductive pads. A first heat sink comprises a first component having a mating side. A portion of the mating side is directly bonded with the metallic region of the semiconductor device. A circuit board has an opening for receiving the semiconductor device. The lead frame extends outward toward the circuit board or a board first side of the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Brij N. Singh, Thomas Roan, Andrew D. Wieland, Neal D. Clements
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Publication number: 20160242312Abstract: An electronic assembly comprises a semiconductor device that has conductive pads on a semiconductor first side and a metallic region on a semiconductor second side opposite the first side. A lead frame provides respective separate terminals that are electrically and mechanically connected to corresponding conductive pads. A first heat sink comprises a first component having a mating side. A portion of the mating side is directly bonded with the metallic region of the semiconductor device. A circuit board has an opening for receiving the semiconductor device. The lead frame extends outward toward the circuit board or a board first side of the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Brij N. Singh, Thomas Roan, Andrew D. Wieland, Neal D. Clements
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Patent number: 9410990Abstract: A sensor comprises an inductor for sensing an alternating current signal component of an observed signal. The inductor comprises a substrate, conductive traces associated with different layers of the substrate, and one or more conductive vias for interconnecting the plurality of conductive traces. A magnetic field sensor senses a direct current signal component of the observed signal. A first filtering circuit has a high-pass filter response. The first filtering circuit is coupled to the inductor to provide a filtered alternating current signal component. A second filtering circuit has a low-pass filter response. The second filtering circuit coupled to the magnetic field sensor to provide a filtered direct current signal component. A sensor fusion circuit determines an aggregate sensed current based on the filtered alternating current signal component and the filtered direct current signal component.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Brij N. Singh, Aron Fisk, Neal D. Clements, Andrew D. Wieland
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Publication number: 20160126011Abstract: A capacitor comprises a first winding member, where the first winding member comprises a first dielectric layer and a first conductive layer. A second winding member comprises a second dielectric layer and second conductive layer. The first winding member is interleaved, partially or entirely, with the second winding layer. A dielectric package is adapted to at least radially contain or border the first winding member and the second winding member. A first metallic member has a generally planar, radially extending surface for electrically and mechanically contacting an upper portion the first conductive layer. A second metallic member has a generally planar, radially extending surface for electrically and mechanically contacting a lower portion of the second conductive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Christopher J. Schmit, Neal D. Clements, Andrew D. Wieland
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Patent number: 9297836Abstract: A sensor comprises primary ferrite members spaced apart from the magnetic field sensor on opposite sides of the magnetic field sensor concentrate or steer an orientation of a magnetic field of the observed signal toward a target area of the magnetic field sensor. A magnetic field sensor senses a direct current signal component or lower frequency component of the observed signal. A first filtering circuit has a high-pass filter response. The first filtering circuit is coupled to the inductor to provide a filtered alternating current signal component. A second filtering circuit has a low-pass filter response. The second filtering circuit coupled to the magnetic field sensor to provide a filtered direct current signal component. A sensor fusion circuit determines an aggregate sensed current based on the filtered alternating current signal component and the filtered direct current signal component.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Brij N Singh, Neal D Clements, Aron Fisk, Andrew D Wieland
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Patent number: 8995133Abstract: An electrical connection assembly includes a metal housing and an electrical module having a plurality of electrical components mounted on a component base. The base is supported on the housing. A socket conducts electrical current from a pin of a cable to the electrical components. A heat sink member conducts heat directly from the socket to the metal housing. An electrically insulating thermally conducting pad is positioned between the housing and an end of the heat sink member. A current sensor has a cylindrical body which surrounds a portion of the socket.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Andrew D. Wieland, Kevin B. Larsen, John N. Oenick, Gregory K. Harmelink, Neal D. Clements
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Publication number: 20140253108Abstract: A sensor comprises an inductor for sensing an alternating current signal component of an observed signal. The inductor comprises a substrate, conductive traces associated with different layers of the substrate, and one or more conductive vias for interconnecting the plurality of conductive traces. A magnetic field sensor senses a direct current signal component of the observed signal. A first filtering circuit has a high-pass filter response. The first filtering circuit is coupled to the inductor to provide a filtered alternating current signal component. A second filtering circuit has a low-pass filter response. The second filtering circuit coupled to the magnetic field sensor to provide a filtered direct current signal component. A sensor fusion circuit determines an aggregate sensed current based on the filtered alternating current signal component and the filtered direct current signal component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventors: Brij N Singh, Aron Fisk, Neal D. Clements, Andrew D. Wieland
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Publication number: 20140253109Abstract: A sensor comprises primary ferrite members spaced apart from the magnetic field sensor on opposite sides of the magnetic field sensor concentrate or steer an orientation of a magnetic field of the observed signal toward a target area of the magnetic field sensor. A magnetic field sensor senses a direct current signal component or lower frequency component of the observed signal. A first filtering circuit has a high-pass filter response. The first filtering circuit is coupled to the inductor to provide a filtered alternating current signal component. A second filtering circuit has a low-pass filter response. The second filtering circuit coupled to the magnetic field sensor to provide a filtered direct current signal component. A sensor fusion circuit determines an aggregate sensed current based on the filtered alternating current signal component and the filtered direct current signal component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventors: Brij N. Singh, Neal D. Clements, Aron Fisk, Andrew D. Wieland
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Publication number: 20140118950Abstract: An electrical connection assembly includes a metal housing and an electrical module having a plurality of electrical components mounted on a component base. The base is supported on the housing. A socket conducts electrical current from a pin of a cable to the electrical components. A heat sink member conducts heat directly from the socket to the metal housing. An electrically insulating thermally conducting pad is positioned between the housing and an end of the heat sink member. A current sensor has a cylindrical body which surrounds a portion of the socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Deere & CompanyInventors: ANDREW D. WIELAND, KEVIN B. LARSEN, JOHN N. OENICK, GREGORY K. HARMELINK, NEAL D. CLEMENTS
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Patent number: 8575482Abstract: An interface for an enclosure comprises at least one enclosure wall that separates an enclosure interior from an enclosure exterior, an opening in the enclosure wall, and a recess in the enclosure wall. The recess adjoins the opening. A dielectric connector is configured to securely fasten to the enclosure wall. The connector extends into the recess. A seal is situated in the recess between the enclosure wall and the connector. An inserted member is inserted through the opening and surrounded by the seal and the connector. Where the connector is securely fastened to the enclosure wall, the seal is compressed to form a moisture-resistant barrier between the enclosure interior and the enclosure exterior.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Andrew D. Wieland, Joe S. Sauvageau
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Publication number: 20120217055Abstract: An interface for an enclosure comprises at least one enclosure wall that separates an enclosure interior from an enclosure exterior, an opening in the enclosure wall, and a recess in the enclosure wall. The recess adjoins the opening. A dielectric connector is configured to securely fasten to the enclosure wall. The connector extends into the recess. A seal is situated in the recess between the enclosure wall and the connector. An inserted member is inserted through the opening and surrounded by the seal and the connector. Where the connector is securely fastened to the enclosure wall, the seal is compressed to form a moisture-resistant barrier between the enclosure interior and the enclosure exterior.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2011Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: Andrew D. Wieland, Joe S. Sauvageau
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Patent number: 7808775Abstract: A power distribution system for a work machine includes a power electronics module having a set of power connectors to receive electrical power. A module rack has an opening for slidably receiving the power electronics module. A power bus assembly is mounted to the module rack. The power bus assembly has a set of power bus connectors located to be mechanically engaged by the set of power connectors of the power electronics module when the power electronics module is installed in the module rack. A gasket is interposed in a sealing arrangement between the power electronics module and the power bus assembly. The gasket is configured to extend completely around all power connectors of the set of power connectors and is configured to extend completely around each individual power connector of the set of power connectors.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Mark J. Cherney, Andrew D. Wieland
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Publication number: 20090225500Abstract: A power distribution system for a work machine includes a power electronics module having a set of power connectors to receive electrical power. A module rack has an opening for slidably receiving the power electronics module. A power bus assembly is mounted to the module rack. The power bus assembly has a set of power bus connectors located to be mechanically engaged by the set of power connectors of the power electronics module when the power electronics module is installed in the module rack. A gasket is interposed in a sealing arrangement between the power electronics module and the power bus assembly. The gasket is configured to extend completely around all power connectors of the set of power connectors and is configured to extend completely around each individual power connector of the set of power connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Mark J. Cherney, Andrew D. Wieland