Patents by Inventor Dennis Kapolnek
Dennis Kapolnek 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: 20240146107Abstract: A wireless power transfer system, for charging a wearable communication device, includes a headset, which includes a headband, at least one earcup, and a receiver antenna configured to receive a power signal, wherein the receiver antenna is positioned proximate to or within the headband. The system further includes a charging hook, which includes a transmission antenna, configured to transmit the power signal to the receiver antenna, and a housing. The housing includes a support arm and an attachment structure, wherein the transmission antenna is positioned proximate to or within the support arm, and wherein the support arm is configured to retain the headband and position the receiving antenna to receive the power signal from the transmitting antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Jacob Babcock, Dennis Kapolnek, Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski, Rob Diebold
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Patent number: 11916617Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna, transmission controller, and an amplifier. The transmitter controller is configured to provide a driving signal for driving the transmitter antenna based on, at least, an operating mode for transmission of AC wireless signals and determine the operating mode for transmission of the AC wireless signals, wherein the operating mode includes a power level for the wireless power signals and a data rate for the wireless data signals, the power level chosen from a series of available power levels and the data rate chosen from a series of available data rates, each of the series of available power levels corresponding to one of the series of available data rates, wherein corresponding pairs of available power levels and available data rates are inversely related.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Kapolnek, Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski
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Patent number: 11901971Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna, a transmission controller, an amplifier, and a variable resistor. The transmission controller is configured to (i) provide a driving signal for driving the transmitter antenna based on an operating frequency for the wireless power transfer system and (ii) perform one or more of encoding the wireless data signals, decoding the wireless data signals, receiving the wireless data signals, or transmitting the wireless data signals. The variable resistor is in electrical connection with the transmitter antenna and configured to alter a quality factor (Q) of the transmitter antenna, wherein alterations in the Q by the variable resistor change an operating mode of the wireless power transmission system.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski, Dennis Kapolnek
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Patent number: 11804876Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna, transmission controller, and an amplifier. The transmitter controller is configured to provide a driving signal for driving the transmitter antenna based on, at least, an operating mode for transmission of AC wireless signals and determine the operating mode for transmission of the AC wireless signals, wherein the operating mode includes a power level for the wireless power signals and a data rate for the wireless data signals, the power level chosen from a series of available power levels and the data rate chosen from a series of available data rates, each of the series of available power levels corresponding to one of the series of available data rates, wherein corresponding pairs of available power levels and available data rates are inversely related.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Kapolnek, Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski
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Patent number: 11784682Abstract: A method for operating a wireless power transmission system includes providing a driving signal for driving a transmission antenna of the wireless power transmission system, the driving signal based, at least, on an operating frequency for the wireless power transmission system. The method further includes inverting, by the at least one transistor, a direct current (DC) input power signal to generate an AC wireless signal at the operating frequency, based on provided driving signals. The method includes receiving, at a damping circuit, damping signals configured for switching the damping transistor to one of an active mode and an inactive mode to control signal damping, wherein the damping signals switch to the active mode periodically. The method further includes selectively damping, by the damping circuit, the AC wireless signals, during transmission of the wireless data signals if the damping signals set the damping circuit to the active mode.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Kapolnek, Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski
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Publication number: 20230145030Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a wireless power transmission antenna, the wireless power transmission antenna including one or more conductive wires, each of the one or more conductive wires formed to comprise one or more coils of the wireless power transmission antenna. The system further includes a metallic mesh structure positioned underneath the wireless power transmission antenna and separated from the wireless power transmission antenna by a mesh gap, the mesh gap having a width less than or equal to 5 mm. The system further includes a housing, the housing comprising a dielectric material and configured to house, at least, the wireless power transmission antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Md. Nazmul Alam, Dennis Kapolnek
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Publication number: 20230135513Abstract: A wireless power transfer system is provided for mobile charging of one or more listening devices. A case configured for attachment to a mobile electronic device having a wireless power transfer antenna includes a first plate and a second plate expandably connected to the first plate, such that when expanded, the first plate and a second plate define a hollow for each of the listening devices. Each hollow is shaped and located to hold a listening device in a coupling position with the wireless power transfer antenna of the mobile electronic device when the case is mounted to the mobile electronic device. An attachment may be used to mount the case to the mobile electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2021Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventor: Dennis Kapolnek
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Publication number: 20230139532Abstract: A wireless power transfer system is provided for mobile charging of one or more listening devices having wireless power receiving antennas couplable to a wireless power transfer antenna. The system includes a case configured for attachment to a mobile electronic device having a wireless power transfer antenna. The case includes a hollow for each of the listening devices, with each hollow being shaped and located to hold a respective listening device in a coupling position with the wireless power transfer antenna of the mobile electronic device when the case is mounted to the mobile electronic device. An attachment may be used to mount the case to the mobile electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2021Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventor: Dennis Kapolnek
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Publication number: 20230120011Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna, a transmission controller, an amplifier, and a variable resistor. The transmission controller is configured to (i) provide a driving signal for driving the transmitter antenna based on an operating frequency for the wireless power transfer system and (ii) perform one or more of encoding the wireless data signals, decoding the wireless data signals, receiving the wireless data signals, or transmitting the wireless data signals. The variable resistor is in electrical connection with the transmitter antenna and configured to alter a quality factor (Q) of the transmitter antenna, wherein alterations in the Q by the variable resistor change an operating mode of the wireless power transmission system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski, Dennis Kapolnek
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Publication number: 20230110538Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna, transmission controller, and an amplifier. The transmitter controller is configured to provide a driving signal for driving the transmitter antenna based on, at least, an operating mode for transmission of AC wireless signals and determine the operating mode for transmission of the AC wireless signals, wherein the operating mode includes a power level for the wireless power signals and a data rate for the wireless data signals, the power level chosen from a series of available power levels and the data rate chosen from a series of available data rates, each of the series of available power levels corresponding to one of the series of available data rates, wherein corresponding pairs of available power levels and available data rates are inversely related.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Dennis Kapolnek, Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski
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Publication number: 20230113315Abstract: A method for operating a wireless power transmission system includes providing a driving signal for driving a transmission antenna of the wireless power transmission system, the driving signal based, at least, on an operating frequency for the wireless power transmission system. The method further includes inverting, by the at least one transistor, a direct current (DC) input power signal to generate an AC wireless signal at the operating frequency, based on provided driving signals. The method includes receiving, at a damping circuit, damping signals configured for switching the damping transistor to one of an active mode and an inactive mode to control signal damping, wherein the damping signals switch to the active mode periodically. The method further includes selectively damping, by the damping circuit, the AC wireless signals, during transmission of the wireless data signals if the damping signals set the damping circuit to the active mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Dennis Kapolnek, Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski
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Patent number: 11483033Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna, transmission controller, and an amplifier. The transmitter controller is configured to provide a driving signal for driving the transmitter antenna based on, at least, an operating mode for transmission of AC wireless signals and determine the operating mode for transmission of the AC wireless signals, wherein the operating mode includes a power level for the wireless power signals and a data rate for the wireless data signals, the power level chosen from a series of available power levels and the data rate chosen from a series of available data rates, each of the series of available power levels corresponding to one of the series of available data rates, wherein corresponding pairs of available power levels and available data rates are inversely related.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Kapolnek, Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski
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Patent number: 11483032Abstract: A method for operating a wireless power transmission system includes providing a driving signal for driving a transmission antenna of the wireless power transmission system, the driving signal based, at least, on an operating frequency for the wireless power transmission system. The method further includes inverting, by the at least one transistor, a direct current (DC) input power signal to generate an AC wireless signal at the operating frequency, based on provided driving signals. The method includes receiving, at a damping circuit, damping signals configured for switching the damping transistor to one of an active mode and an inactive mode to control signal damping, wherein the damping signals switch to the active mode periodically. The method further includes selectively damping, by the damping circuit, the AC wireless signals, during transmission of the wireless data signals if the damping signals set the damping circuit to the active mode.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Kapolnek, Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski
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Patent number: 11476898Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna, a transmission controller, an amplifier, and a variable resistor. The transmission controller is configured to (i) provide a driving signal for driving the transmitter antenna based on an operating frequency for the wireless power transfer system and (ii) perform one or more of encoding the wireless data signals, decoding the wireless data signals, receiving the wireless data signals, or transmitting the wireless data signals. The variable resistor is in electrical connection with the transmitter antenna and configured to alter a quality factor (Q) of the transmitter antenna, wherein alterations in the Q by the variable resistor change an operating mode of the wireless power transmission system.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski, Dennis Kapolnek
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Patent number: 11451266Abstract: A method for operating a wireless power transmission system includes providing a driving signal for driving a transmission antenna of the wireless power transmission system, the driving signal based, at least, on an operating frequency for the wireless power transmission system. The method further includes inverting, by the at least one transistor, a direct current (DC) input power signal to generate an AC wireless signal at the operating frequency, based on provided driving signals. The method includes receiving, at a damping circuit, damping signals configured for switching the damping transistor to one of an active mode and an inactive mode to control signal damping, wherein the damping signals switch to the active mode periodically. The method further includes selectively damping, by the damping circuit, the AC wireless signals, during transmission of the wireless data signals if the damping signals set the damping circuit to the active mode.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Kapolnek, Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski
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Patent number: 11444661Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna, transmission controller, and an amplifier. The transmitter controller is configured to provide a driving signal for driving the transmitter antenna based on, at least, an operating mode for transmission of AC wireless signals and determine the operating mode for transmission of the AC wireless signals, wherein the operating mode includes a power level for the wireless power signals and a data rate for the wireless data signals, the power level chosen from a series of available power levels and the data rate chosen from a series of available data rates, each of the series of available power levels corresponding to one of the series of available data rates, wherein corresponding pairs of available power levels and available data rates are inversely related.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Kapolnek, Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski
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Patent number: 11438031Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna, a transmission controller, an amplifier, and a variable resistor. The transmission controller is configured to (i) provide a driving signal for driving the transmitter antenna based on an operating frequency for the wireless power transfer system and (ii) perform one or more of encoding the wireless data signals, decoding the wireless data signals, receiving the wireless data signals, or transmitting the wireless data signals. The variable resistor is in electrical connection with the transmitter antenna and configured to alter a quality factor (Q) of the transmitter antenna, wherein alterations in the Q by the variable resistor change an operating mode of the wireless power transmission system.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski, Dennis Kapolnek
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Publication number: 20220239345Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna, a transmission controller, an amplifier, and a variable resistor. The transmission controller is configured to (i) provide a driving signal for driving the transmitter antenna based on an operating frequency for the wireless power transfer system and (ii) perform one or more of encoding the wireless data signals, decoding the wireless data signals, receiving the wireless data signals, or transmitting the wireless data signals. The variable resistor is in electrical connection with the transmitter antenna and configured to alter a quality factor (Q) of the transmitter antenna, wherein alterations in the Q by the variable resistor change an operating mode of the wireless power transmission system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2021Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski, Dennis Kapolnek
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Publication number: 20220239341Abstract: A method for operating a wireless power transmission system includes providing a driving signal for driving a transmission antenna of the wireless power transmission system, the driving signal based, at least, on an operating frequency for the wireless power transmission system. The method further includes inverting, by the at least one transistor, a direct current (DC) input power signal to generate an AC wireless signal at the operating frequency, based on provided driving signals. The method includes receiving, at a damping circuit, damping signals configured for switching the damping transistor to one of an active mode and an inactive mode to control signal damping, wherein the damping signals switch to the active mode periodically. The method further includes selectively damping, by the damping circuit, the AC wireless signals, during transmission of the wireless data signals if the damping signals set the damping circuit to the active mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2021Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Dennis Kapolnek, Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski
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Publication number: 20220239344Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna, transmission controller, and an amplifier. The transmitter controller is configured to provide a driving signal for driving the transmitter antenna based on, at least, an operating mode for transmission of AC wireless signals and determine the operating mode for transmission of the AC wireless signals, wherein the operating mode includes a power level for the wireless power signals and a data rate for the wireless data signals, the power level chosen from a series of available power levels and the data rate chosen from a series of available data rates, each of the series of available power levels corresponding to one of the series of available data rates, wherein corresponding pairs of available power levels and available data rates are inversely related.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2021Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Dennis Kapolnek, Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski