Patents by Inventor Charles A. Greene
Charles A. Greene 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: 11913000Abstract: The invention provides nucleic acid therapeutics and methods for using these nucleic acid therapeutics in the treatment of complement-related disorders.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: IVERIC bio, Inc.Inventors: Claude Benedict, David Epstein, Charles Wilson, Dilara McCauley, Jeffrey Kurz, Markus Kurz, Thomas Greene McCauley, James Rottman
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Patent number: 10149370Abstract: In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a signal indicating that a timeout timer associated with a space has been has crossed a threshold in a space. If a motion sensor is disposed within the space, the method includes sending a signal to a connector operatively coupled to a light source such that the connector reverts to a default state. If (1) a motion sensor is not disposed within the space and (2) a light sensor is disposed within the space, the method includes sending a signal to the connector such that the connector is controlled by the light sensor.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Powercast CorporationInventors: Charles Greene, Daniel Harrist
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Publication number: 20170027043Abstract: In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a signal indicating that a timeout timer associated with a space has been has crossed a threshold in a space. If a motion sensor is disposed within the space, the method includes sending a signal to a connector operatively coupled to a light source such that the connector reverts to a default state. If (1) a motion sensor is not disposed within the space and (2) a light sensor is disposed within the space, the method includes sending a signal to the connector such that the connector is controlled by the light sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Charles GREENE, Daniel HARRIST
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Publication number: 20080054638Abstract: A system of providing energy includes a transmitter for sending wirelessly a first type of energy and at least a second type of energy different from the first type of energy. The system includes a receiver for receiving wirelessly the first type of energy and converting it to usable energy. A transmitter for transmitting power wirelessly. A receiver for receiving wirelessly transmitted power. A method for providing energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Charles Greene, Daniel Harrist, John Shearer
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Publication number: 20070298846Abstract: Disclosed is a system for power transmission. The system includes a receiver having a receiver antenna. An RF power transmitter includes a transmitter antenna. The RF power transmitter transmits RF power. The RF power includes multiple polarization components. The receiver converts the RF power to direct current. Also disclosed is an antenna for an RF power transmission system. The antenna includes at least two antenna elements. Alternating the radiation between the at least two antenna elements produces a power transmission having components in two polarizations. Additionally disclosed is a transmitter, a receiver and a method for power transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: December 27, 2007Inventors: Charles Greene, Daniel Harrist
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Publication number: 20070296586Abstract: A method of generating a normalized matrix for use in determining one or more read accuracies of an RFID tag at selected points in space relative to a transmitter associated with the RFID tag. The method may further include using the normalized matrix to determine a particular read accuracy of the RFID tag at a particular point in space relative to the transmitter. Also, a method of generating a power scaling factor for determining the read accuracy of an RFID tag.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: December 27, 2007Inventors: Marlin Mickle, Charles Greene
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Publication number: 20070191075Abstract: Disclosed is a power transmission system for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device. The system comprises at least one RF power transmitter. The system includes an AC power grid, or a DC grid to which the transmitter is electrically connected. Also disclosed is an adjustable RF power transmitter for powering wirelessly an RF power harvesting- device. Also disclosed is a power transmission system for wirelessly powering an RF power harvesting device. The system can include a computer with an antenna or a lighting fixture or a light or a battery charging unit or a battery. Also disclosed is an apparatus for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device. Also disclosed is a method for wirelessly powering a power harvesting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Charles Greene, Daniel Harrist, John Shearer, Michele Migliuolo, Gregory Puschnigg
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Publication number: 20070191074Abstract: A network for power transmission to a receiver which converts the power into current includes a first node for transmitting power with circularly polarized waves in a first area. The network includes a second node for transmitting power with circularly polarized waves in a second area. Alternatively, elliptically polarized waves or dual polarized waves are used or different frequencies are used or different polarizations are used or different polarization vectors are used. Also disclosed is a method for power transmission to a receiver which converts the power into current.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Daniel Harrist, Charles Greene, John Shearer
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Publication number: 20070178857Abstract: An apparatus for converting power includes at least one impedance matching network which receives an electrical signal. The apparatus includes at least one AC to DC converter in communication with the impedance matching network. Also disclosed is a method for powering a load and an apparatus for converting power and additional embodiments of an apparatus for converting power.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Charles Greene, Daniel Harrist
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Publication number: 20070149162Abstract: Disclosed is a transmitter for transmitting power wirelessly to a receiver to power a load comprises a pulse generator for producing pulses of power. The transmitter comprises a power sensor which can sense when other transmitters are transmitting in order for the generator to transmit the pulses at the appropriate time. Disclosed is a power sensor for a pulse generator of a transmitter which can sense when other transmitters are transmitting in order for the generator to transmit the pulses at the appropriate time. Disclosed is a system for power transmission. Disclosed is a method for transmitting power to a receiver to power a load. Disclosed is an apparatus for transmitting power to a receiver to power a load. Disclosed is a system for power transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Charles Greene, John Shearer, Daniel Harrist
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Publication number: 20070117596Abstract: A system for powering a mobile device having an energy harvester which receives wireless energy and converts the energy into current includes a first portal in which wireless energy is transmitted for the energy harvester of the mobile device to receive and convert it into current when the device is in the first portal. The system comprises a second portal separate and apart from the first portal with a gap between the first portal and the second portal, the second portal in which wireless energy is transmitted for the energy harvester of the mobile device to receive and convert it into current after the device has passed through the first portal and the gap and is in the second portal. A method for powering a mobile device having an energy harvester which receives wireless energy and converts the energy into current is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: Charles Greene, Daniel Harrist, John Shearer
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Publication number: 20070010295Abstract: A power transmission system with communication having a base station having a wireless power transmitter a wireless data transmission component and a first wireless data reception component. The system includes a remote station having a power harvester for converting the power from the power transmitter into direct current and a power storage component in communication with the power harvester for storing the direct current. Alternatively, the system includes a base station having a wireless power transmitter which transmits power at a frequency at which any sidebands are at or below a desired level, and a first wireless data communication component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2006Publication date: January 11, 2007Inventors: Charles Greene, Daniel Harrist, John Shearer
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Publication number: 20060281435Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for an application including a core device for the application. The apparatus includes a power (preferably RF energy) harvester connected to the core device to power the core device. Also disclosed is a method for an application. The method includes the steps of converting RF energy into usable energy. There is the step of powering the core device with the usable energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2006Publication date: December 14, 2006Inventors: John Shearer, Charles Greene, Daniel Harrist
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Publication number: 20060270440Abstract: A network for power transmission to a receiver that converts the power into current includes a first node for transmitting power wirelessly in a first area. The first area has a minimum electric or magnetic field strength. The network includes a second node for transmitting power wirelessly in a second area. The second area has a minimum electric or magnetic field strength and overlaps the first area to define an overlap area. In another embodiment, the network includes a source in communication with the first and second nodes which provides power to them. Also disclosed are methods for power transmission to a receiver that converts the power into current.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2006Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventors: John Shearer, Charles Greene, Daniel Harrist
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Publication number: 20060244599Abstract: An identification apparatus for use in connection with a plurality of discrete identity source elements positioned in an identification apparatus signal identification area. The identification apparatus includes a plurality of signal receiving mechanisms forming a first signal receiving module and each of the signal receiving mechanisms having a respective field of detection, each of which comprises at least a portion of the identification apparatus signal identification area and at least partially overlaps another field of detection. Each signal receiving mechanism is individually powered in a specified pattern, and the first signal receiving module moves along an axis of movement. A control mechanism in communication with the signal receiving module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2006Publication date: November 2, 2006Applicant: Mobile Aspects, Inc.Inventors: Carl Taylor, Charles Greene, Muhammad Rahim
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Publication number: 20060199620Abstract: A transmitter for transmitting power to a receiver to power a load, where the receiver does not have a DC-DC converter. The transmitter comprises a pulse generator for producing pulses of power. The transmitter comprises an antenna in communication with the pulse generator through which the pulses are transmitted from the transmitter. A system for power transmission which transmits only pulses of power without any data. A method for transmitting power to a receiver to power a load. An apparatus for transmitting power to a receiver to power a load comprises a plurality of transmitters, each of which produce pulses of power which are received by the receiver to power the load. A system for power transmission which receives pulses of power transmitted by the power transmitter to power a load but does not use the pulses as a clock signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2006Publication date: September 7, 2006Inventors: Charles Greene, John Shearer, Daniel Harrist
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Publication number: 20060063568Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and an associated method for remotely energizing power storage devices. Energization may preferably be effected through the use of RF energy from a base station, ambient energy or ultra-wide band energy. The remote station preferably has at least one antenna having an effective area greater than its physical area. The system may have an antenna and associated circuitry provided on an electronic chip such as a monolithic chip or on a printed circuit with a suitable substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2005Publication date: March 23, 2006Inventors: Marlin Mickle, Christopher Capelli, Harold Swift, Leonid Mats, Minhong Mi, Charles Greene
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Publication number: 20050192062Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and an associated method for remotely energizing power storage devices. Energization may preferably be effected through the use of RF energy from a base station, ambient energy or ultra-wide band energy. The remote station preferably has at least one antenna having an effective area greater than its physical area. The system may have an antenna and associated circuitry provided on an electronic chip such as a monolithic chip or on a printed circuit with a suitable substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2004Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventors: Marlin Mickle, Christopher Capelli, Harold Swift, Leonid Matts, Minhong Mi, Charles Greene
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Publication number: 20050088305Abstract: Disclosed is an identification apparatus for use in connection with multiple discrete identity source elements positioned in an identification apparatus signal identification area. The identification apparatus includes at least one signal receiving mechanism for receiving a signal emitted from the identity source elements. The signal receiving mechanism has a field of detection of at least a portion of the identification apparatus signal identification area. Further, the signal receiving mechanism is capable of moving along an axis of movement. A control mechanism is in communication with the signal receiving mechanism. Further, the control mechanism can control the movement of the signal receiving mechanism along the axis of movement and/or receive, process and transmit the signal received by the signal receiving mechanism. A method of receiving a signal from identity source elements positioned in a single identification area is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2003Publication date: April 28, 2005Inventors: Charles Greene, Muhammad Rahim
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Patent number: 6836700Abstract: A method, program embodied on a computer readable medium, and various systems are provided for generating a process trajectory. A normalized image of an object is displayed on a display device of a computer system, the object including a surface that is to be processed using an end effector. A number of predefined trajectories are stored in a memory of the computer system, each of the predefined trajectories defining a motion of the end effector to process a surface of one of a number of spatial definitions. A trajectory generation system is implemented to generate the process trajectory for the end effector to process the surface of the object by associating at least one of the predefined trajectories with the normalized image.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2002Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: Advanced Robotic Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Greene, Larry S. Phillips