Patents by Inventor Brad A. Zylstra
Brad A. Zylstra 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: 8847546Abstract: An inductive power supply system to wirelessly charge a remote device based on detected battery characteristics. The system includes an inductive power supply with a primary coil capable of inductively providing power to a secondary coil in a remote device. The inductive power supply and remote device include communication means for wirelessly communicating. The system further includes a remote device, having a battery with detectable battery characteristics. In operation, the remote device is capable of detecting the battery characteristics by applying a qualification charge to the battery. The inductive power supply system is capable of identifying the battery installed in the remote device by analyzing the detected battery characteristics. The inductive power supply system selects an appropriate charging algorithm based on the analyzed characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: David W. Baarman, Matthew J. Norconk, Hai D. Nguyen, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Brad A. Zylstra
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Patent number: 8829731Abstract: A magnetic positioning system for use in inductive couplings. The magnetic positioning system having a magnet that provides sufficient magnetic force, but does not have enough electrical conductivity to overheat in the presence of the anticipated electromagnetic field. The magnet may be a bonded magnet or a shielded magnet. In another aspect a plurality of magnets are used to provide magnetic attraction forces and said magnetic repulsion forces that cooperate to align the inductive power supply and the remote device. In another aspect, a sensor allows differentiation between different positions of the remote device or inductive power supply. In another aspect, multiple magnets in the inductive power supply interact with multiple magnets in the remote device to position the remote device in different positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: David W. Baarman, Matthew J. Norconk, Brad A. Zylstra
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Patent number: 8766484Abstract: A magnetic positioning system for use in inductive couplings. The magnetic positioning system having a magnet that provides sufficient magnetic force, but does not have enough electrical conductivity to overheat in the presence of the anticipated electromagnetic field. The magnet may be a bonded magnet or a shielded magnet. In another aspect a plurality of magnets are used to provide magnetic attraction forces and said magnetic repulsion forces that cooperate to align the inductive power supply and the remote device. In another aspect, a sensor allows differentiation between different positions of the remote device or inductive power supply. In another aspect, multiple magnets in the inductive power supply interact with multiple magnets in the remote device to position the remote device in different positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2009Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: David W. Baarman, Matthew J. Norconk, Brad A. Zylstra
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Publication number: 20120181876Abstract: A magnetic positioning system for use in inductive couplings. The magnetic positioning system having a magnet that provides sufficient magnetic force, but does not have enough electrical conductivity to overheat in the presence of the anticipated electromagnetic field. The magnet may be a bonded magnet or a shielded magnet. In another aspect a plurality of magnets are used to provide magnetic attraction forces and said magnetic repulsion forces that cooperate to align the inductive power supply and the remote device. In another aspect, a sensor allows differentiation between different positions of the remote device or inductive power supply. In another aspect, multiple magnets in the inductive power supply interact with multiple magnets in the remote device to position the remote device in different positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: David W. Baarman, Matthew J. Norconk, Brad A. Zylstra
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Publication number: 20120133324Abstract: An inductive power supply system to wirelessly charge a remote device based on detected battery characteristics. The system includes an inductive power supply with a primary coil capable of inductively providing power to a secondary coil in a remote device. The inductive power supply and remote device include communication means for wirelessly communicating. The system further includes a remote device, having a battery with detectable battery characteristics. In operation, the remote device is capable of detecting the battery characteristics by applying a qualification charge to the battery. The inductive power supply system is capable of identifying the battery installed in the remote device by analyzing the detected battery characteristics. The inductive power supply system selects an appropriate charging algorithm based on the analyzed characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: David W. Baarman, Matthew J. Norconk, Hai D. Nguyen, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Brad A. Zylstra
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Patent number: 8137629Abstract: An air freshener device is provided which includes a portion to display cut flowers or other decorative accents, as well as an optionally-powered portion that contains fragrance and one or more of a variety of fragrance dispersal devices. The air freshener device may include an inductive charging system to allow for the device to be electrically charged and placed remotely from its charging base station relying on on-board electrical power storage. Other power sources such as AC or DC power supplies, batteries, or capacitors may also be used to power the air freshener device.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2009Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Robert D. Faber, David W. Baarman, Brad A Zylstra, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Hai D. Nguyen
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Patent number: 8120311Abstract: An inductive power supply system to wirelessly charge a remote device based on detected battery characteristics. The system includes an inductive power supply with a primary coil capable of inductively providing power to a secondary coil in a remote device. The inductive power supply and remote device include communication means for wirelessly communicating. The system further includes a remote device, having a battery with detectable battery characteristics. In operation, the remote device is capable of detecting the battery characteristics by applying a qualification charge to the battery. The inductive power supply system is capable of identifying the battery installed in the remote device by analyzing the detected battery characteristics. The inductive power supply system selects an appropriate charging algorithm based on the analyzed characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: David W. Baarman, Matthew J. Norconk, Hai D. Nguyen, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Brad A. Zylstra
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Publication number: 20100086448Abstract: An air freshener device is provided which includes a portion to display cut flowers or other decorative accents, as well as an optionally-powered portion that contains fragrance and one or more of a variety of fragrance dispersal devices. The air freshener device may include an inductive charging system to allow for the device to be electrically charged and placed remotely from its charging base station relying on on-board electrical power storage. Other power sources such as AC or DC power supplies, batteries, or capacitors may also be used to power the air freshener device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Robert D. Faber, David W. Baarman, Brad A. Zylstra, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Hai D. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20090212736Abstract: An inductive power supply system to wirelessly charge a remote device based on detected battery characteristics. The system includes an inductive power supply with a primary coil capable of inductively providing power to a secondary coil in a remote device. The inductive power supply and remote device include communication means for wirelessly communicating. The system further includes a remote device, having a battery with detectable battery characteristics. In operation, the remote device is capable of detecting the battery characteristics by applying a qualification charge to the battery. The inductive power supply system is capable of identifying the battery installed in the remote device by analyzing the detected battery characteristics. The inductive power supply system selects an appropriate charging algorithm based on the analyzed characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: David W. Baarman, Matthew J. Norconk, Hai D. Nguyen, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Brad A. Zylstra
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Publication number: 20090212637Abstract: A magnetic positioning system for use in inductive couplings. The magnetic positioning system having a magnet that provides sufficient magnetic force, but does not have enough electrical conductivity to overheat in the presence of the anticipated electromagnetic field. The magnet may be a bonded magnet or a shielded magnet. In another aspect a plurality of magnets are used to provide magnetic attraction forces and said magnetic repulsion forces that cooperate to align the inductive power supply and the remote device. In another aspect, a sensor allows differentiation between different positions of the remote device or inductive power supply. In another aspect, multiple magnets in the inductive power supply interact with multiple magnets in the remote device to position the remote device in different positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: David W. Baarman, Matthew J. Norconk, Brad A. Zylstra