Patents by Inventor Andrew Poynot
Andrew Poynot 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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Publication number: 20220096002Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for estimating a biometric parameter using multiple sensors. As described herein, multiple sensors are strategically used to output with increased confidence a biometric parameter. Multiple sensors are strategically used to save power while determining an accurate biometric estimation. Additionally, multiple sensors are used to detect and categorize a sleep apnea event.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Tegan M. AYERS, Christopher R. PAETSCH, Dale MCELHONE, Andrew Jackson STOCKTON, David Rolland CRIST, Harsh A. MANKODI, Victoria A. GRACE, Michelle DANIELS, Colin RODDY, Andrew POYNOT, Katie Janine MOENKHAUS, Robert Heinz HASLINGER
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Publication number: 20180100645Abstract: A lamp comprising a light source comprising at least one solid state emitter. The lamp comprises a heat sink body in thermal communication with said light source. At least one air flow nozzle is present in the lamp to direct air flow across at least a portion of the heat sink body. The lamp further comprises an active cooling device, in which the active cooling device is in fluid communication with the at least one air flow nozzle and is configured to provide a flow of air to the at least one air flow nozzle. The lamp further comprises driver electronics configured to provide power to each of the light source and the active cooling device, wherein the driver electronics are remote from the active cooling device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Glenn Howard KUENZLER, Jeremias Anthony MARTINS, Anthony Michael ROTELLA, Steven DARBIN, Lee JONES, Andrew Poynot, Raghav Mahalingham, Daniel Grimm, Randall Williams, Jeffrey Kelley
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Patent number: 9452463Abstract: A method is provided for making a synthetic jet ejector.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Nuventix, Inc.Inventors: Daniel N. Grimm, Stephen P. Darbin, Andrew Poynot
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Patent number: 9184109Abstract: A thermal management system (201) is provided which includes a housing (203) equipped with a first set of apertures S1={a1, ai} (213), a second set of apertures S2={b1, . . . bj} (215) and a set of entrainment features S3={c1, Ck} (217), wherein i, j, k?1, and wherein, for any pair of adjacent apertures Pa={am, bn}, wherein am ? S1 and m ? I={1, . . . , i}, and wherein bn ? S2 and n ? J={1, . . . , j}, there is at least one entrainment feature cp ? S3 which is disposed between aperture am and aperture bn, wherein p ? K={1, . . . , k} . The thermal management system also includes a synthetic jet actuator disposed in said housing which is in fluidic communication with the sets of apertures S1 and S2 and which operates to create a synthetic jet at each aperture dr ? { S1, S2}, wherein r ? I?J.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Nuventix, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Poynot
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Publication number: 20150224560Abstract: A method is provided for making a synthetic jet ejector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: NUVENTIX, INC.Inventors: Daniel N. Grimm, Stephen P. Darbin, Andrew Poynot
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Publication number: 20150117019Abstract: A lamp comprising a light source comprising at least one solid state emitter. The lamp comprises a heat sink body in thermal communication with said light source. At least one air flow nozzle is present in the lamp to direct air flow across at least a portion of the heat sink body. The lamp further comprises an active cooling device, in which the active cooling device is in fluid communication with the at least one air flow nozzle and is configured to provide a flow of air to the at least one air flow nozzle. The lamp further comprises driver electronics configured to provide power to each of the light source and the active cooling device, wherein the driver electronics are remote from the active cooling device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Glenn Howard Kuenzler, Jeremias Anthony Martins, Anthony Michael Rotella, Steven Darbin, Lee Jones, Andrew Poynot, Raghav Mahalingham, Daniel Grimm, Randall Williams, Jeffrey Kelley
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Publication number: 20150030477Abstract: A synthetic jet ejector (201) is provided which includes a chassis (203); first (205) and second (207) opposing synthetic jet actuators mounted in the chassis; and a controller (209) which controls the first and second synthetic jet actuators and which is in electrical contact with the first and second synthetic jet actuators by way of flexible circuitry (211, 213).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: NUVENTIX, INC.Inventors: Daniel N. Grimm, Andrew Poynot, Randall P. Williams, Stephen P. Darbin, Lee M. Jones, Raghavendran Mahalingam
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Publication number: 20140268545Abstract: A synthetic jet ejector (501) is provided which includes a diaphragm (503) and a chassis (505). The chassis has first and second major surfaces which are equipped with a set of interlocking features (509) such that a first instance of the synthetic jet ejector releasably attaches to a second instance of the synthetic jet ejector by way of the interlocking features.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Nuventix, Inc.Inventors: Raghavendran Mahalingam, Andrew Poynot, Stephen P. Darbin
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Publication number: 20140270325Abstract: A method for making a diaphragm is provided. The method includes providing a first ring (305) having a first diameter and a second ring (307) having a second diameter which is greater than said first diameter, wherein at least one of said first and second rings comprises a first elastomeric material; and overmolding the first and second rings with a second material (303) which is distinct from said first material, thereby forming a diaphragm (301).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: NUVENTIX, INC.Inventors: Andrew Poynot, Raghavendran Mahalingam, Stephen P. Darbin, Lee M. Jones, Markus Schwickert, Danny J. Allred, Bouraoui Ben Makhlouf
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Publication number: 20140252120Abstract: A synthetic jet ejector (201) is provided which includes a housing assembly (239, 241) which is equipped with a first plurality of openings (203, 207) and a second plurality of openings (205, 209), and a diaphragm assembly disposed within the housing assembly. The diaphragm assembly includes first (229) and second (243) armatures, a coil (235) disposed between the first and second armatures, first (221) and second (255) end caps, a first diaphragm (223) disposed between the first end cap and the first armature, and a second diaphragm (249) disposed between the second end cap and the second armature. The first and second diaphragms contain a first set of keying features (273) which keys them to the housing assembly. The synthetic jet ejector emits a first plurality of synthetic jets out of the first plurality of openings, and emits a second plurality of synthetic jets out of the second plurality of openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: NUVENTIX, INC.Inventors: Timothy S. Lucas, Stephen P. Darbin, Raghavendran Mahalingam, Andrew Poynot, Daniel N. Grimm, Randall P. Williams
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Publication number: 20140254093Abstract: A thermal management system (201) is provided which includes a housing (203) equipped with a first set of apertures S1={a1, ai} (213), a second set of apertures S2={b1, . . . bj} (215) and a set of entrainment features S3={c1, Ck} (217), wherein i, j, k?1, and wherein, for any pair of adjacent apertures Pa={am, bn}, wherein am ? S1 and m ? I={1, . . . , i}, and wherein bn ? S2 and n ? J={1, . . . , j}, there is at least one entrainment feature cp ? S3 which is disposed between aperture am and aperture bn, wherein p ? K={1, . . . , k} . The thermal management system also includes a synthetic jet actuator disposed in said housing which is in fluidic communication with the sets of apertures S1 and S2 and which operates to create a synthetic jet at each aperture dr ? { S1, S2}, wherein r ? I?J.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: NUVENTIX, INC.Inventor: Andrew Poynot
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Patent number: 8772987Abstract: A method is provided for making a synthetic jet ejector.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Nuventix, Inc.Inventors: Daniel N. Grimm, Stephen P. Darbin, Andrew Poynot
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Publication number: 20130068427Abstract: A thermal management system is provided which comprises (a) a synthetic jet actuator; and (b) a frame having at least one element therein which pressingly engages said synthetic jet actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Randall P. Williams, Lee M. Jones, Andrew Poynot, John Stanley Booth, Brandon Lee Noska, Raghavendran Mahalingam, Markus Schwickert, Robert G. Diamond, Stephen P. Darbin, Daniel N. Grimm, Donald G. Doss, Elise Hime, Samuel N. Heffington, Robert T. Reichenbach, James Kelly, Matthew B. Ernst, Rick Ball
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Publication number: 20110198056Abstract: A method is provided for making a synthetic jet ejector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventors: Daniel N. Grimm, Stephen P. Darbin, Andrew Poynot
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Patent number: 7581303Abstract: A method of manufacturing a chassis assembly to reduce electromagnetic interference is disclosed. The method includes forming a chassis having a chassis cover top portion, a chassis cover step portion, a chassis cover pre-step portion, a hemmed edge, a hemmed lip, and one or more dimpled spring fingers, by forming a first bend at the hemmed edge residing between the hemmed lip and the chassis cover pre-step portion, forming a second bend between the chassis cover step portion and the chassis cover pre-step portion, and forming a third bend between the chassis cover top portion and the chassis cover step portion. The method further including forming a fourth bends between a chassis back top portion and a chassis back. The formed chassis cover is then seated with the chassis back to create a tortuous path.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2006Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.Inventors: Nancy Soule, Brian Kash, Andrew Poynot
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Publication number: 20070019368Abstract: Disclosed is a chassis assembly that reduces the amount of electromagnetic radiation entering or leaving the interior of the chassis assembly. The chassis assembly comprises a chassis cover and chassis back. The chassis cover comprises a plurality of dimpled spring contacts and hemmed edges and hemmed lips. The chassis back comprises a chassis back top portion adapted to mate with the chassis cover, such that the chassis back top portion is in good contact with the one or more dimpled spring contacts, providing good electrical conductivity. Further, the chassis assembly is designed such that the mating between the chassis cover and chassis back provides a tortuous path to any electromagnetic radiation disposed to enter or leave the chassis assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2006Publication date: January 25, 2007Inventors: Nancy Soule, Brian Kash, Andrew Poynot
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Publication number: 20060279887Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method provide electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection in electronic devices by guiding electrostatic charges to a ground through ESD channels within electrical insulation sheet. The ESD channels are positioned within the electrical insulation sheet to provide electrical paths to ground having a lower impedance than electrical paths to protected areas covered by the electrical insulation sheet. Accordingly, an ESD follows the path of least resistance safely to ground rather than to a critical component within the electronic device. In the exemplary embodiment, the ESD channels are openings in a dome contact layer of a keypad where the openings are positioned over one or more ground areas of a printed circuit board (PCB) and the insulting material of the dome contact layer covers areas of the PCB that are protected from ESD. By implementing dedicated GPIO lines, grounded metal domes cover the signal pads in the target discharge area to protected the GPIO lines from ESD.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2005Publication date: December 14, 2006Inventors: Lin Lu, Andrew Poynot
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Patent number: 7132609Abstract: a chassis assembly that reduces the amount of electromagnetic radiation entering or leaving the interior of the chassis assembly. The chassis assembly includes a chassis cover and chassis back. The chassis cover includes a plurality of dimpled spring contacts and hemmed edges and hemmed lips. The chassis back includes a chassis back top portion adapted to mate with the chassis cover, such that the chassis back top portion is in good contact with the one or more dimpled spring contacts, providing good electrical conductivity. Further, the chassis assembly is designed such that the mating between the chassis cover and chassis back provides a tortuous path to any electromagnetic radiation disposed to enter or leave the chassis assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2003Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: The DirecTV Group, Inc.Inventors: Nancy Soule, Brian Kash, Andrew Poynot
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Publication number: 20060214849Abstract: A patch antenna includes a radiating element positioned on one side of a printed circuit board and an electromagnetic shield positioned on the opposite side of the printed circuit board. The electromagnetic shield forms at least a portion of a counterpoise and is connected to the ground of the PCB in at least one location. Design flexibility in positioning the antenna within a portable communication device is maximized while the size of the portable communication device is minimized.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2005Publication date: September 28, 2006Inventors: Jorge Fabrega-Sanchez, Sidney Sitachitt, Andrew Poynot
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Publication number: 20040264155Abstract: Disclosed is a chassis assembly that reduces the amount of electromagnetic radiation entering or leaving the interior of the chassis assembly. The chassis assembly comprises a chassis cover and chassis back. The chassis cover comprises a plurality of dimpled spring contacts and hemmed edges and hemmed lips. The chassis back comprises a chassis back top portion adapted to mate with the chassis cover, such that the chassis back top portion is in good contact with the one or more dimpled spring contacts, providing good electrical conductivity. Further, the chassis assembly is designed such that the mating between the chassis cover and chassis back provides a tortuous path to any electromagnetic radiation disposed to enter or leave the chassis assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Nancy Soule, Brian Kash, Andrew Poynot