Patents by Inventor Dietmar Frank Wennemer
Dietmar Frank Wennemer 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: 11987401Abstract: An unmanned vehicle (UV) is provided. The UV comprises an aircraft component, an interposer component electrically and mechanically coupled to the aircraft component, and a payload component electrically and mechanically coupled to the interposer component. The interposer component comprising a processor and a memory storing instructions which when executed by the processor configured the processor to receive a communication from one of the aircraft component or the payload component, and sent the communication to the other of the aircraft component or the payload component.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2020Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: FLIR Unmanned Aerial Systems ULCInventors: Steven Andrew Prsa, Albert Pegg, Dietmar Frank Wennemer
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Publication number: 20210171198Abstract: An unmanned vehicle (UV) is provided. The UV comprises an aircraft component, an interposer component electrically and mechanically coupled to the aircraft component, and a payload component electrically and mechanically coupled to the interposer component. The interposer component comprising a processor and a memory storing instructions which when executed by the processor configured the processor to receive a communication from one of the aircraft component or the payload component, and sent the communication to the other of the aircraft component or the payload component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Steven Andrew Prsa, Albert Pegg, Dietmar Frank Wennemer
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Patent number: 9694520Abstract: A method of manufacturing a portion of a portable electronic device includes forming a fibrous laminate sheet to provide a laminate body, and connecting a rim with the body. The rim includes a connector for coupling with a complementary part.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2012Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Simon Coulson, Steven Andrew Prsa, William Stephen Steinoff, Dietmar Frank Wennemer
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Patent number: 9615484Abstract: Method, system and apparatus for cooling a mobile device is provided. The device comprises: a housing comprising one or more apertures; a heat producing device; a cooling apparatus adjacent the heat producing device, the cooling apparatus comprising: an inlet; an outlet; and, a thermal pump configured to: draw air from the inlet to the heat producing device to form heated air, and exhaust the heated air from the outlet; and, one or more carbon nanotubes, a respective entrance of each of the one or more carbon nanotubes located at the outlet of the cooling apparatus, and a respective exit of each of the one or more carbon nanotubes terminating at a respective aperture of the one or more apertures, so that the heated air is vented through the one or more apertures.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: Peter Mankowski, Ryan Alexander Geris, Dietmar Frank Wennemer
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Patent number: 9257775Abstract: A device having an electrical plug, such as a charger device, includes a locking member coupled to a carriage that is movable into a housing. Prongs of the device are movable between a retracted position and an extended position along two different travel paths by actuating the prongs or by actuating the carriage.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Firmansyah Kuncoko Sulem, Felipe Oliveira Simoes, Dietmar Frank Wennemer
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Patent number: 9208970Abstract: A key assembly for an electronic device having a one-piece keycap and an electronic device having such a keycap are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a key assembly for use in an electronic device, comprising: a keycap having a plurality of rigid key portions separated by mechanically deforming portions; and a flexible member having opposed first and second sides, the first side having a plurality of key stems which are attached to the plurality of key portions, the second side having a plurality of actuators for actuating dome switches of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Chao Chen, Dietmar Frank Wennemer, Jana Lynn Papke
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Patent number: 9182853Abstract: A function of an electronic device is selected by detecting a resonant frequency generated by a tapping on a selection region of a device housing. The function of the device is selected based on the detected resonant frequency.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Dietmar Frank Wennemer, Peter Mankowski, Wael Jendli, Timothy Kyowski, Chris Forrester
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Patent number: 9159509Abstract: Hybrid keypad apparatus are disclosed herein. An example dome sheet carrier apparatus disclosed herein includes a first carrier portion having a first plurality of domes and a second carrier portion adjacent the first carrier portion. The second carrier portion has a second plurality of domes different than the first plurality of domes, where each of the second plurality of domes has a conductive material adjacent an apex of the second plurality of domes.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Paul John Kudrna, Dietmar Frank Wennemer
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Publication number: 20150277384Abstract: An electronic watch is provided in which multiple features of the watch with each other in at least one other display thereof such that the features are integrated with the module, band, and/or clasp.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Peter Mankowski, Ryan Alexander Geris, Dietmar Frank Wennemer, Aaron Robert Allen, Timothy Herbert Kyowski
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Publication number: 20150264833Abstract: Method, system and apparatus for cooling a mobile device is provided. The device comprises: a housing comprising one or more apertures; a heat producing device; a cooling apparatus adjacent the heat producing device, the cooling apparatus comprising: an inlet; an outlet; and, a thermal pump configured to: draw air from the inlet to the heat producing device to form heated air, and exhaust the heated air from the outlet; and, one or more carbon nanotubes, a respective entrance of each of the one or more carbon nanotubes located at the outlet of the cooling apparatus, and a respective exit of each of the one or more carbon nanotubes terminating at a respective aperture of the one or more apertures, so that the heated air is vented through the one or more apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: Peter Mankowski, Ryan Alexander Geris, Dietmar Frank Wennemer
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Publication number: 20150222981Abstract: A communication device that has an integrated wireless headset. When not in use, the wireless headset can be stored in a recess of the housing of the communication device. This allows the user of the communication device to easily find the wireless headset when needed. The wireless headset has a headphones connector for connecting headphones to the headset. The headphones connector allows the user to place the wireless headset, to which the headphones are connected, in his or her pocket or purse and enjoy music through the headphones, which typically provide better sound quality than the wireless headset.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: Albert Murray PEGG, Dietmar Frank WENNEMER, Joseph Claude, Milton, John TAMBLYN
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Publication number: 20150008112Abstract: Hybrid keypad apparatus are disclosed herein. An example dome sheet carrier apparatus disclosed herein includes a first carrier portion having a first plurality of domes and a second carrier portion adjacent the first carrier portion. The second carrier portion has a second plurality of domes different than the first plurality of domes, where each of the second plurality of domes has a conductive material adjacent an apex of the second plurality of domes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Paul John Kudrna, Dietmar Frank Wennemer
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Patent number: 8847092Abstract: Hybrid keypad apparatus are disclosed herein. An example hybrid keypad apparatus includes a dome-switch assembly having a first plurality of domes composed of a first material and a second plurality of domes composed of a second material different from the first material. A carrier couples the first and second plurality of domes.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: John Paul Kudrna, Dietmar Frank Wennemer
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Publication number: 20140202839Abstract: A key assembly for an electronic device having a one-piece keycap and an electronic device having such a keycap are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a key assembly for use in an electronic device, comprising: a keycap having a plurality of rigid key portions separated by mechanically deforming portions; and a flexible member having opposed first and second sides, the first side having a plurality of key stems which are attached to the plurality of key portions, the second side having a plurality of actuators for actuating dome switches of the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Chao CHEN, Dietmar Frank WENNEMER, Jana Lynn PAPKE
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Publication number: 20140170873Abstract: A device having an electrical plug, such as a charger device, includes a locking member coupled to a carriage that is movable into a housing. Prongs of the device are movable between a retracted position and an extended position along two different travel paths by actuating the prongs or by actuating the carriage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: Firmansyah Kuncoko SULEM, Felipe Oliveira SIMOES, Dietmar Frank WENNEMER
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Patent number: 8743535Abstract: A keypad suitable for use with a mobile communication or a handheld device. The keypad includes an actuator component formed from multiple materials and comprises a plurality of actuators, a sealing bead and/or a light guide. The sealing bead is formed from a flexible or compressible material such as silicone rubber. When the keypad is installed the sealing bead is compressed against the mounting surface in the device and provides a seal for the keypad against environmental agents such as moisture, dust and/or electrostatic discharges.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Blackberry LimitedInventors: Dietmar Frank Wennemer, Chao Chen, Timothy Herbert Kyowski
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Patent number: 8723062Abstract: A key assembly for an electronic device having a one-piece keycap and an electronic device having such a keycap are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a key assembly for use in an electronic device, comprising: a keycap having a plurality of rigid key portions separated by mechanically deforming portions; and a flexible member having opposed first and second sides, the first side having a plurality of key stems which are attached to the plurality of key portions, the second side having a plurality of actuators for actuating dome switches of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Chao Chen, Dietmar Frank Wennemer, Jana Lynn Papke
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Patent number: 8700090Abstract: A system for enhancing functionality of a mobile device comprising: the mobile device, wherein the mobile device includes: a radio subsystem; a processor adapted to interact with the radio subsystem; a user interface; a short range communications system; and a battery adapted to power the mobile device; and an accessory adapted to communicate with the mobile device, the accessory including: at least one processor; a radio subsystem communicating with the processor; and a short range communications system adapted to communicate with the short range communications system of the mobile device, wherein the radio subsystem of the mobile device differs from the radio subsystem of the accessory.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Edwin Llanos, Padakandla Krishna Rao, Marcelo Varanda, Asif Hossain, Mihal Lazaridis, Jason Griffin, Ray Dikun, Stewart Charles Morris, Runbo Fu, Dietmar Frank Wennemer
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Publication number: 20140027254Abstract: Hybrid keypad apparatus are disclosed herein. An example hybrid keypad apparatus includes a dome-switch assembly having a first plurality of domes composed of a first material and a second plurality of domes composed of a second material different from the first material. A carrier couples the first and second plurality of domes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventors: John Paul Kudrna, Dietmar Frank Wennemer
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Patent number: 8638064Abstract: A device having an electrical plug, such as a charger device, includes a locking member coupled to a carriage that is movable into a housing. Prongs of the device are movable between a retracted position and an extended position along two different travel paths by actuating the prongs or by actuating the carriage.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Blackberry LimitedInventors: Firmansyah Kuncoko Sulem, Felipe Oliveira Simoes, Dietmar Frank Wennemer