Patents by Inventor Mark D. Melone
Mark D. Melone 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: 11973355Abstract: A method for operating a wireless power transfer system includes determining a driving signal for transfer of the AC wireless signals, the driving signals based on an operating frequency for the AC wireless signals, a power requirement for the wireless power signals, data contained in the wireless data signals, and one or more thermal mitigation features. Each of the one or more thermal mitigation features are configured to reduce temperature of at least one surface or volume of the wireless transmission system or the wireless receiver system. The method further includes providing the driving signal to an amplifier of the wireless power transmission system and driving a transmitter antenna of the wireless power transmission system, by the amplifier, based on the driving signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Jason Green, Mark D. Melone, Jason Luzinski, Michael Katz
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Publication number: 20240112853Abstract: The present application relates to an apparatus which comprises a wireless power transfer system. This system comprises features which allow it to transfer more power wirelessly at extended distances than other systems operating in the same frequency range. The system possesses heat dissipation features; these features allow it to operate effectively in elevated-temperature environments, and to transfer power at higher levels and/or greater distances than a typical power-transfer system. The system also might include design features to withstand mechanical shocks, stresses, and impacts for use in a rugged environment. The system can also comprise adaptations to reduce electromagnetic interference, and can comprise specially shaped components with magnetic/ferrimagnetic properties that enhance performance. Other potential features include power conditioning by combining, within one circuit or one board, multiple elements that protect against excessive current, over-voltage, and/or reverse voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Pavel Shostak, Oleg Los, Unnati Wadkar, Jason Luzinski, Md. Nazmul Alam, Mark D. Melone, Matt Zamborsky, Jacob Babcock, Alberto Peralta, Christine Frysz
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Publication number: 20240088944Abstract: A method for operating a wireless power transfer system includes determining a driving signal for transfer of the AC wireless signals, the driving signals based on an operating frequency for the AC wireless signals, a power requirement for the wireless power signals, data contained in the wireless data signals, a pulsed power signal protocol, and temperature signals. The power signal protocol includes a plurality of pulses, a plurality of signal-off periods, the wireless power signals and the wireless data signals are transmitted during the plurality of pulses, the temperature signals providing information of temperatures of at least one surface or volume of the wireless transmission system or the wireless receiver system. The method further includes providing the driving signal to an amplifier of the wireless power transmission system and driving a transmitter antenna of the wireless power transmission system, by the amplifier, based on the driving signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Mark D. Melone, Jason Green, Michael Katz
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Publication number: 20240088715Abstract: A method for operating a wireless power transfer system includes determining a driving signal for transfer of the AC wireless signals, the driving signals based on an operating frequency for the AC wireless signals, a power requirement for the wireless power signals, data contained in the wireless data signals, a pulsed power signal protocol, and temperature signals. The pulsed power signal protocol includes a plurality of pulses and a plurality of signal-off periods and the wireless power signals and the wireless data signals are transmitted during the plurality of pulses. The temperature signals provide information of temperatures of at least one surface or volume of the wireless transmission system or the wireless receiver system and each of the plurality of pulses has a pulse length that is based, at least in part, on the temperature signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Mark D. Melone, Jason Green, Michael Katz
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Publication number: 20240088723Abstract: A method for operating a wireless power transfer system includes determining, using a controller of a wireless power transmission system, a driving signal for transfer of AC wireless signals, the driving signals based on an operating frequency for the AC wireless signals, a power requirement for the wireless power signals, data contained in the wireless data signals, and a pulsed power signal protocol. The pulsed power signal protocol including a plurality of pulses and a plurality of signal-off periods, wherein the wireless power signals and the wireless data signals are transmitted during the plurality of pulses. The method further includes providing, using the controller of the wireless power transmission system, the driving signal to an amplifier of the wireless power transmission system. The method further includes driving a transmitter antenna of the wireless power transmission system, by the amplifier, based on the driving signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Mark D. Melone, Jason Luzinski, Jason Green, Michael Katz
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Publication number: 20240088712Abstract: A method for operating a wireless power transfer system includes determining a driving signal for transfer of the AC wireless signals, the driving signals based on an operating frequency for the AC wireless signals, a power requirement for the wireless power signals, data contained in the wireless data signals, and a pulsed power signal protocol, the pulsed power signal protocol including a plurality of pulses and a plurality of power signal-off periods, wherein the wireless power signals are transmitted during the plurality of pulses and the wireless data signals are transmitted during the power signal-off periods. The method further includes providing the driving signal to an amplifier of the wireless power transmission system. The method further includes driving a transmitter antenna of the wireless power transmission system, by the amplifier, based on the driving signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Mark D. Melone, Jason Green
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Publication number: 20240063652Abstract: A device charging system includes a legacy battery-powered mobile electronic device configured for wired-only charging and a wireless charging enabled battery pack. The wireless charging enabled battery pack may contain one or more battery cells as well as a power management integrated circuit (IC) configured to manage charging of the battery cells. The wireless charging enabled battery pack also contains a wireless power module to receive power wirelessly from a WPT (wireless power transfer) power source outside of the legacy device. In keeping with embodiments of the disclosure, a pack microcontroller in the battery pack interfaces to the legacy device, presenting an interface consistent with a wired-only charged battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Jason Luzinski, Mark D. Melone, Rob Diebold
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Patent number: 11901746Abstract: A method for operating a wireless power transfer system includes determining a driving signal for transfer of the AC wireless signals, the driving signals based on an operating frequency for the AC wireless signals, a power requirement for the wireless power signals, data contained in the wireless data signals, and one or more thermal mitigation features. Each of the one or more thermal mitigation features are configured to reduce temperature of at least one surface or volume of the wireless transmission system or the wireless receiver system. The method further includes providing the driving signal to an amplifier of the wireless power transmission system and driving a transmitter antenna of the wireless power transmission system, by the amplifier, based on the driving signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Jason Green, Mark D. Melone, Jason Luzinski, Michael Katz
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Patent number: 11811223Abstract: The present application relates to an apparatus which comprises a wireless power transmission system. This system comprises features which allow it to transfer more power wirelessly to multiple devices simultaneously, each at extended distances than other systems operating in the same frequency range. The system including heat dissipation features, allowing the system to operate effectively in elevated-temperature environments and to transfer power at higher levels and/or greater distances than a typical power-transfer system. The system also may include design features to withstand mechanical shocks, stresses, and impacts for use in a rugged environment. The system may include features to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and/or specially shaped components with magnetic/ferrimagnetic properties that enhance performance.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Pavel Shostak, Jason Luzinski, Md. Nazmul Alam, Mark D. Melone, Matt Zamborsky, Alberto Peralta
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Patent number: 11756728Abstract: The present application relates to an apparatus which comprises a wireless power transfer (WPT) system. This system comprises features which allow it to transfer more power wirelessly at extended distances than other systems operating in the same frequency range. The system possesses heat dissipation features; these features allow it to operate effectively in elevated-temperature environments, and to transfer power at higher levels and/or greater distances than a typical power-transfer system. The system also might include design features to withstand mechanical shocks, stresses, and impacts for use in a rugged environment. The system can also comprise adaptations to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI), and can comprise specially shaped components with magnetic/ferrimagnetic properties that enhance performance. Other potential features include power conditioning by combining, within one circuit or one board, multiple elements that protect against excessive current, over-voltage, and/or reverse voltage.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Pavel Shostak, Oleg Los, Unnati Wadkar, Jason Luzinski, Md. Nazmul Alam, Mark D. Melone, Matt Zamborsky, Jacob Babcock, Alberto Peralta, Christine Frysz
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Patent number: 11742687Abstract: A device charging system includes a legacy battery-powered mobile electronic device configured for wired-only charging and a wireless charging enabled battery pack. The wireless charging enabled battery pack may contain one or more battery cells as well as a power management integrated circuit (IC) configured to manage charging of the battery cells. The wireless charging enabled battery pack also contains a wireless power module to receive power wirelessly from a WPT (wireless power transfer) power source outside of the legacy device. In keeping with embodiments of the disclosure, a pack microcontroller in the battery pack interfaces to the legacy device, presenting an interface consistent with a wired-only charged battery pack.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Jason Luzinski, Mark D. Melone, Rob Diebold
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Patent number: 11637457Abstract: The present application relates to an apparatus which comprises a wireless power transmission system. This system comprises features which allow it to transfer more power wirelessly to multiple devices simultaneously, each at extended distances than other systems operating in the same frequency range. The system including heat dissipation features, allowing the system to operate effectively in elevated-temperature environments and to transfer power at higher levels and/or greater distances than a typical power-transfer system. The system also may include design features to withstand mechanical shocks, stresses, and impacts for use in a rugged environment. The system may include features to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and/or specially shaped components with magnetic/ferrimagnetic properties that enhance performance.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: NUCURRENT, INC.Inventors: Pavel Shostak, Jason Luzinski, Md. Nazmul Alam, Mark D. Melone, Matt Zamborsky, Alberto Peralta
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Publication number: 20220407358Abstract: The present application relates to an apparatus which comprises a wireless power transfer (WPT) system. This system comprises features which allow it to transfer more power wirelessly at extended distances than other systems operating in the same frequency range. The system possesses heat dissipation features; these features allow it to operate effectively in elevated-temperature environments, and to transfer power at higher levels and/or greater distances than a typical power-transfer system. The system also might include design features to withstand mechanical shocks, stresses, and impacts for use in a rugged environment. The system can also comprise adaptations to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI), and can comprise specially shaped components with magnetic/ferrimagnetic properties that enhance performance. Other potential features include power conditioning by combining, within one circuit or one board, multiple elements that protect against excessive current, over-voltage, and/or reverse voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Pavel Shostak, Oleg Los, Unnati Wadkar, Jason Luzinski, Nazmul Alam, Mark D. Melone, Matt Zamborsky, Jacob Babcock, Alberto Peralta, Christine Frysz
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Publication number: 20220131419Abstract: The present application relates to an apparatus which comprises a wireless power transmission system. This system comprises features which allow it to transfer more power wirelessly to multiple devices simultaneously, each at extended distances than other systems operating in the same frequency range. The system including heat dissipation features, allowing the system to operate effectively in elevated-temperature environments and to transfer power at higher levels and/or greater distances than a typical power-transfer system. The system also may include design features to withstand mechanical shocks, stresses, and impacts for use in a rugged environment. The system may include features to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and/or specially shaped components with magnetic/ferrimagnetic properties that enhance performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2021Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Pavel Shostak, Jason Luzinski, Md. Nazmul Alam, Mark D. Melone, Matt Zamborsky, Alberto Peralta
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Patent number: 11271430Abstract: The present application relates to an apparatus which comprises a wireless power transfer (WPT) system. This system comprises features which allow it to transfer more power wirelessly at extended distances than other systems operating in the same frequency range. The system possesses heat dissipation features; these features allow it to operate effectively in elevated-temperature environments, and to transfer power at higher levels and/or greater distances than a typical power-transfer system. The system also might include design features to withstand mechanical shocks, stresses, and impacts for use in a rugged environment. The system can also comprise adaptations to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI), and can comprise specially shaped components with magnetic/ferrimagnetic properties that enhance performance. Other potential features include power conditioning by combining, within one circuit or one board, multiple elements that protect against excessive current, over-voltage, and/or reverse voltage.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Pavel Shostak, Oleg Los, Unnati Wadkar, Jason Luzinski, Nazmul Alam, Mark D. Melone, Matt Zamborsky, Jacob Babcock, Alberto Peralta, Christine Frysz
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Publication number: 20210210985Abstract: The present application relates to an apparatus which comprises a wireless power transmission system. This system comprises features which allow it to transfer more power wirelessly to multiple devices simultaneously, each at extended distances than other systems operating in the same frequency range. The system including heat dissipation features, allowing the system to operate effectively in elevated-temperature environments and to transfer power at higher levels and/or greater distances than a typical power-transfer system. The system also may include design features to withstand mechanical shocks, stresses, and impacts for use in a rugged environment. The system may include features to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and/or specially shaped components with magnetic/ferrimagnetic properties that enhance performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Pavel Shostak, Jason Luzinski, Md. Nazmul Alam, Mark D. Melone, Matt Zamborsky, Alberto Peralta
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Patent number: 11056922Abstract: The present application relates to an apparatus which comprises a wireless power transmission system. This system comprises features which allow it to transfer more power wirelessly to multiple devices simultaneously, each at extended distances than other systems operating in the same frequency range. The system including heat dissipation features, allowing the system to operate effectively in elevated-temperature environments and to transfer power at higher levels and/or greater distances than a typical power-transfer system. The system also may include design features to withstand mechanical shocks, stresses, and impacts for use in a rugged environment. The system may include features to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and/or specially shaped components with magnetic/ferrimagnetic properties that enhance performance.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Pavel Shostak, Jason Luzinski, Md. Nazmul Alam, Mark D. Melone, Matt Zamborsky, Alberto Peralta
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Publication number: 20210021155Abstract: The present application relates to an apparatus which comprises a wireless power transfer (WPT) system. This system comprises features which allow it to transfer more power wirelessly at extended distances than other systems operating in the same frequency range. The system possesses heat dissipation features; these features allow it to operate effectively in elevated-temperature environments, and to transfer power at higher levels and/or greater distances than a typical power-transfer system. The system also might include design features to withstand mechanical shocks, stresses, and impacts for use in a rugged environment. The system can also comprise adaptations to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI), and can comprise specially shaped components with magnetic/ferrimagnetic properties that enhance performance. Other potential features include power conditioning by combining, within one circuit or one board, multiple elements that protect against excessive current, over-voltage, and/or reverse voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Pavel Shostak, Oleg Los, Unnati Wadkar, Jason Luzinski, Md. Nazmul Alam, Mark D. Melone, Matt Zamborsky, Jacob Babcock, Alberto Peralta, Christine Frysz
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Publication number: 20180233949Abstract: A wireless electrical energy transmission system is provided. The system comprises a wireless transmission base configured to wirelessly transmit electrical energy or data via near field magnetic coupling to a receiving antenna configured within an electronic device. The wireless electrical energy transmission system is configured with at least one transmitting antenna and a transmitting electrical circuit positioned within the transmission base. The transmission base is configured so that at least one electronic device can be wirelessly electrically charged or powered by positioning the at least one device external and adjacent to the transmission base.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Alberto Peralta, Md. Nazmul Alam, Ajit Rajagopalan, Mark D. Melone, Oleg Los, Ryan M. Fitzpatrick, Jacob D. Babcock, Vinit Singh, Christine A. Frysz