Patents by Inventor John G. Shearer

John G. Shearer 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).

  • Publication number: 20230006469
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: Powercast Corporation
    Inventors: John G. SHEARER, Charles E. GREENE, Daniel W. HARRIST
  • Patent number: 11394246
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Powercast Corporation
    Inventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
  • Publication number: 20190267846
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Powercast Corporation
    Inventors: John G. SHEARER, Charles E. GREENE, Daniel W. HARRIST
  • Patent number: 10284019
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Powercast Corporation
    Inventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
  • Publication number: 20150236551
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: POWERCAST CORPORATION
    Inventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
  • Patent number: 9021277
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Powercast Corporation
    Inventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
  • Publication number: 20140111032
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: POWERCAST CORPORATION
    Inventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
  • Patent number: 8621245
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Powercast Corporation
    Inventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
  • Patent number: 8380255
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Powercast Corporation
    Inventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
  • Patent number: 8159090
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Powercast Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist, John G. Shearer
  • Patent number: 7925308
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Powercast Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist, John G. Shearer
  • Publication number: 20110062791
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: POWERCAST CORPORATION
    Inventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
  • Publication number: 20110031821
    Abstract: An apparatus, for wirelessly powering a device having an enclosure for a charge storage component, includes a wireless power supply which fits into the enclosure. The apparatus includes an antenna connected to the wireless power supply. A battery. A cell phone cover for a cell phone. A headphone. A wireless power adapter for a DC jack. Alternatively, the apparatus includes a substrate having discrete components and integrated circuits disposed in the device. A method for wirelessly powering a device having an enclosure for a charge storage component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: Powercast Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist, John G. Shearer
  • Patent number: 7844306
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Powercast Corporation
    Inventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
  • Patent number: 7812771
    Abstract: An apparatus, for wirelessly powering a device having an enclosure for a charge storage component, includes a wireless power supply which fits into the enclosure. The apparatus includes an antenna connected to the wireless power supply. A battery. A cell phone cover for a cell phone. A headphone. A wireless power adapter for a DC jack. Alternatively, the apparatus includes a substrate having discrete components and integrated circuits disposed in the device. A method for wirelessly powering a device having an enclosure for a charge storage component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Powercast, LLC
    Inventors: Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist, John G. Shearer
  • Publication number: 20100090656
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
  • Patent number: 7643312
    Abstract: An apparatus for a wireless power supply including a mechanism for receiving a range of RF radiation across a collection of frequencies. The apparatus includes a mechanism for converting the RF radiation across the collection of frequencies, preferably at a same time into DC. A method for a wireless power supply including the steps of receiving a range of RF radiation across a collection of frequencies. There is the step of converting the RF radiation across the collection of frequencies, preferably at a same time into DC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Powercast Corporation
    Inventors: Timm A. Vanderelli, John G. Shearer, John R. Shearer
  • Publication number: 20070222681
    Abstract: An apparatus, for wirelessly powering a device having an enclosure for a charge storage component, includes a wireless power supply which fits into the enclosure. The apparatus includes an antenna connected to the wireless power supply. A battery. A cell phone cover for a cell phone. A headphone. A wireless power adapter for a DC jack. Alternatively, the apparatus includes a substrate having discrete components and integrated circuits disposed in the device. A method for wirelessly powering a device having an enclosure for a charge storage component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist, John G. Shearer
  • Patent number: 7027311
    Abstract: An apparatus for a wireless power supply including a mechanism for receiving a range of RF radiation across a collection of frequencies. The apparatus includes a mechanism for converting the RF radiation across the collection of frequencies, preferably at a same time into DC. A method for a wireless power supply including the steps of receiving a range of RF radiation across a collection of frequencies. There is the step of converting the RF radiation across the collection of frequencies, preferably at a same time into DC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: FireFly Power Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Timm A. Vanderelli, John G. Shearer, John R. Shearer