Patents by Inventor Charles F. Schweitzer
Charles F. Schweitzer 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: 20230083673Abstract: Lamp assembly with thermal transporter. The present disclosure includes disclosure of a lamp assembly, comprising a housing; a cover attached to the housing defining a volume; a light source disposed within the volume; and a thermal transporter in thermal communication with the light source; wherein the thermal transporter comprises a plurality of graphite sheets structured to transfer heat generated by the light source away from the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: Flex-N-Gate Advanced Product Development, LLCInventors: Muhammed Aquil Hamid, Steven Barman, Charles F. Schweitzer, Chirag Hiremath
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Patent number: 11402091Abstract: Lamp assembly with thermal transporter. The present disclosure includes disclosure of a lamp assembly, comprising a housing; a cover attached to the housing defining a volume; a light source disposed within the volume; and a thermal transporter in thermal communication with the light source; wherein the thermal transporter comprises a plurality of graphite sheets structured to transfer heat generated by the light source away from the light source.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Flex-N-Gate Advanced Product Development, LLCInventors: Muhammed Aquil Hamid, Steven Barman, Charles F. Schweitzer, Chirag Hiremath
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Patent number: 10746373Abstract: A system includes one or more channel members used to vent a headlight housing. An aperture is included in the upper part of the housing that allows for the circulation of hot air out of the headlight internal chamber. At an outlet of the channel member, a hydrophobic membrane can be used to allow the venting of hot air while preventing condensate from the environment into the system.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Flex-N-Gate Advanced Product Development, LLCInventors: Muhammed A. Hamid, John J. Randolph, Chirag Hiremath, Charles F. Schweitzer
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Patent number: 10094549Abstract: The present application discloses various embodiments of a heat sink for semiconductor devices and methods for using and constructing the same. According to at least one aspect of the present disclosure, a heat sink for cooling a semiconductor device includes a base plate including a first side and a second side; a leg extending from the second side of the base plate, the leg including a distal end opposite the base plate and opposing walls extending between the base plate and the distal end; a leg plate disposed adjacent the distal end of the leg; a plurality of fins disposed between the distal end of the leg and the leg plate; and a plurality of micro-channels defined by the distal end of the leg, the plurality of fins, and the leg plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2013Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Flex-N-Gate Advanced Product Development, LLCInventors: Muhammed Aquil Hamid, Steve Barman, Charles F. Schweitzer
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Publication number: 20180252403Abstract: Lamp assembly with thermal transporter. The present disclosure includes disclosure of a lamp assembly, comprising a housing; a cover attached to the housing defining a volume; a light source disposed within the volume; and a thermal transporter in thermal communication with the light source; wherein the thermal transporter comprises a plurality of graphite sheets structured to transfer heat generated by the light source away from the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: Flex-N-Gate Advanced Product Development, LLCInventors: Muhammed Aquil Hamid, Steven Barman, Charles F. Schweitzer, Chirag Hiremath
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Publication number: 20180100629Abstract: A system includes one or more channel members used to vent a headlight housing. An aperture is included in the upper part of the housing that allows for the circulation of hot air out of the headlight internal chamber. At an outlet of the channel member, a hydrophobic membrane can be used to allow the venting of hot air while preventing condensate from the environment into the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Muhammed A. Hamid, John J. Randolph, Chirag Hiremath, Charles F. Schweitzer
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Publication number: 20150252997Abstract: The present application discloses various embodiments of a heat sink for semiconductor devices and methods for using and constructing the same. According to at least one aspect of the present disclosure, a heat sink for cooling a semiconductor device includes a base plate including a first side and a second side; a leg extending from the second side of the base plate, the leg including a distal end opposite the base plate and opposing walls extending between the base plate and the distal end; a leg plate disposed adjacent the distal end of the leg; a plurality of fins disposed between the distal end of the leg and the leg plate; and a plurality of micro-channels defined by the distal end of the leg, the plurality of fins, and the leg plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Muhammed Aquil Hamid, Steve Barman, Charles F. Schweitzer
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Patent number: 7146579Abstract: A method to compile images and data created on different software platforms into a platform-independent image begins when a PCB assembler utilizes a VRML interface to make a request to show an image of a PCB or any part of a PCB. The request is sent to a WWW server, which in turn, contacts a database interface, such as CGI. The requested image data is stored on at least one external database and is likely comprised of many individual elements created on many different software platforms, such as Gerber or CAD. The database interface retrieves the requested image data from the external databases and funnels it to the PCB assembler via the WWW server. Finally, the VRML interface software compiles all of the multi-platform data and generates a new, software- and processor-independent image.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2001Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Oleg Yurievich Gusikhin, Rexanne Michelle Owen, Charles F. Schweitzer
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Patent number: 7030977Abstract: The present invention provides a system for the contactless testing and configuring of electronic assemblies during the manufacturing process. The system includes an onboard optical transceiver, a system controller, and a controller optical transceiver. The onboard optical transceiver is located on the electronic assembly. The onboard optical transceiver is connected to an integrated circuit which is capable of performing functional tests or storing programs on the assembly. The controller optical transceiver is connected to the system controller and located adjacent to the electronic assembly. The onboard transceiver and the controller optical transceiver are used to establish a contactless communication link between the system controller and the electronic assembly. The contactless nature of the communication link allows the assembly to be transported past the controller optical transceiver by a simple conveyor while the system controller is communicating with the electronic assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jay D. Baker, Charles F. Schweitzer, Zhong-You (Joe) Shi, William Zhang
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Publication number: 20040225400Abstract: The present invention provides a system for the contactless testing and configuring of electronic assemblies during the manufacturing process. The system includes an onboard optical transceiver, a system controller, and a controller optical transceiver. The onboard optical transceiver is located on the electronic assembly. The onboard optical transceiver is connected to an integrated circuit which is capable of performing functional tests or storing programs on the assembly. The controller optical transceiver is connected to the system controller and located adjacent to the electronic assembly. The onboard transceiver and the controller optical transceiver are used to establish a contactless communication link between the system controller and the electronic assembly. The contactless nature of the communication link allows the assembly to be transported past the controller optical transceiver by a simple conveyor while the system controller is communicating with the electronic assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2003Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jay D. Baker, Charles F. Schweitzer, Zhong-You Shi, William Zhang
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Publication number: 20030115567Abstract: A method to compile images and data created on different software platforms into a platform-independent image begins when a PCB assembler utilizes a VRML interface to make a request to show an image of a PCB or any part of a PCB. The request is sent to a WWW server, which in turn, contacts a database interface, such as CGI. The requested image data is stored on at least one external database and is likely comprised of many individual elements created on many different software platforms, such as Gerber or CAD. The database interface retrieves the requested image data from the external databases and funnels it to the PCB assembler via the WWW server. Finally, the VRML interface software compiles all of the multi-platform data and generates a new, software- and processor-independent image.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Oleg Yurievich Gusikhin, Rexanne Michelle Owen, Charles F. Schweitzer