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).
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Publication number: 20230006469Abstract: 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: July 18, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: Powercast CorporationInventors: John G. SHEARER, Charles E. GREENE, Daniel W. HARRIST
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Patent number: 11394246Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Powercast CorporationInventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
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Publication number: 20190267846Abstract: 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: May 6, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: Powercast CorporationInventors: John G. SHEARER, Charles E. GREENE, Daniel W. HARRIST
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Patent number: 10284019Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 27, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Powercast CorporationInventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
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Publication number: 20150236551Abstract: 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: April 27, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: POWERCAST CORPORATIONInventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
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Patent number: 9021277Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 30, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Powercast CorporationInventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
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Publication number: 20140111032Abstract: 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: December 30, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: POWERCAST CORPORATIONInventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
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Patent number: 8621245Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 8, 2009Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Powercast CorporationInventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
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Patent number: 8380255Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Powercast CorporationInventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
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Patent number: 8159090Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Powercast CorporationInventors: Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist, John G. Shearer
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Patent number: 7925308Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 17, 2006Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Powercast CorporationInventors: Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist, John G. Shearer
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Publication number: 20110062791Abstract: 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: November 23, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: POWERCAST CORPORATIONInventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
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Publication number: 20110031821Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: Powercast CorporationInventors: Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist, John G. Shearer
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Patent number: 7844306Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 22, 2006Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Powercast CorporationInventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
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Patent number: 7812771Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 27, 2006Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Powercast, LLCInventors: Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist, John G. Shearer
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Publication number: 20100090656Abstract: 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: July 8, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: John G. Shearer, Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist
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Patent number: 7643312Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 17, 2006Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Powercast CorporationInventors: Timm A. Vanderelli, John G. Shearer, John R. Shearer
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Publication number: 20070222681Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Charles E. Greene, Daniel W. Harrist, John G. Shearer
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Patent number: 7027311Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 15, 2004Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: FireFly Power Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Timm A. Vanderelli, John G. Shearer, John R. Shearer