Patents by Inventor Michael M. Cubon
Michael M. Cubon 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: 20230368661Abstract: A traffic light with a housing, a light assembly mounted to the housing, a visor extending from the housing surrounding the light assembly. The traffic light further including a heater element having multiple layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: Tramec Termico Tech., L.L.C.Inventor: Michael M Cubon
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Patent number: 11524621Abstract: A heater system for an LED light assembly having a lens includes a flexible composite positioned around an outer surface of the lens. The flexible composite includes a polymer base layer, a plurality of conductive buses provided on the base layer, and a resistive layer electrically connecting the plurality of buses to form a circuit. The resistive layer includes conductor particles dispersed in a polymer matrix. The resistive layer has a crystalline first condition prior to applying electricity to one of the buses and an amorphous second condition in response to applying electricity to one of the buses.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: TRAMEC TERMICO TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Michael M. Cubon, Gary E. Sullo
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Patent number: 11326760Abstract: A heater system for an LED light assembly having a lens and a plurality of LED lights includes a heating element positioned behind and spaced from the lens and having openings aligned with the LED lights for allowing light from the LED lights to pass therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: TRAMEC TERMICO TECH, L.L.C.Inventors: Michael M. Cubon, Alec Michael Holm
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Publication number: 20220024369Abstract: A heater system for an LED light assembly having a lens includes a flexible composite positioned around an outer surface of the lens. The flexible composite includes a polymer base layer, a plurality of conductive buses provided on the base layer, and a resistive layer electrically connecting the plurality of buses to form a circuit. The resistive layer includes conductor particles dispersed in a polymer matrix. The resistive layer has a crystalline first condition prior to applying electricity to one of the buses and an amorphous second condition in response to applying electricity to one of the buses.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Michael M. Cubon, Gary E. Sullo
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Patent number: 11142115Abstract: A heater system for an LED light assembly having a lens includes a flexible composite positioned around an outer surface of the lens. The flexible composite includes a polymer base layer, a plurality of conductive buses provided on the base layer, and a resistive layer electrically connecting the plurality of buses to form a circuit. The resistive layer includes conductor particles dispersed in a polymer matrix. The resistive layer has a crystalline first condition prior to applying electricity to one of the buses and an amorphous second condition in response to applying electricity to one of the buses.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Tramec Termico Technologies LLCInventors: Michael M. Cubon, Gary E. Sullo
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Publication number: 20210299485Abstract: A mask includes a support member that is configured to extend across at least a portion of a face of a user and a heater connected to the support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventor: Michael M. Cubon
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Publication number: 20210285616Abstract: A heater system for an LED light assembly having a lens and a plurality of LED lights includes a heating element positioned behind and spaced from the lens and having openings aligned with the LED lights for allowing light from the LED lights to pass therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Michael M. Cubon, Alec Micheal Holm
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Publication number: 20210174676Abstract: A light fixture includes a housing and an LED light assembly provided on the housing. A visor extends from the housing at least partially around the LED light assembly. A heater element is connected to the visor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventor: Michael M. Cubon
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Patent number: 10873993Abstract: A self regulating heating device includes a first layer made of an electrically insulating material. The first layer is thin and flexible. First and second buses spaced from each other are connected to the first layer. A resistive layer electrically connects the first and second buses. The resistive layer has a higher electrical resistance than the second layer. The resistive layer experiences a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) effect when heated. A solar active layer is connected to the first layer. The solar active layer is electrically connected to the first and second buses. The solar active layer converts light into electrical energy to apply a voltage across the first and second buses.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: TRAMEC TERMICO TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.Inventor: Michael M. Cubon
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Patent number: 10842667Abstract: The present invention is directed to a self regulating heater including a first layer made of a thin and flexible electrically insulating material. A second electrically conductive layer includes first and second buses spaced from each other. A third resistive layer electrically connects the first and second buses. The third layer has a higher electrical resistance than the second layer. The third layer experiences a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) effect when heated. A fourth interface layer directly connected to at least one of the second electrically conductive layer and the third resistive layer directly engages skin of a patient when the heater is attached to the patient. A combined thickness of the first layer, the second conductive layer, the third resistive layer and the fourth layer may be between 5 mil and 20 mil.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: TRAMEC TERMICO TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.Inventor: Michael M. Cubon
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Publication number: 20200290502Abstract: A heater system for an LED light assembly having a lens includes a flexible composite positioned around an outer surface of the lens. The flexible composite includes a polymer base layer, a plurality of conductive buses provided on the base layer, and a resistive layer electrically connecting the plurality of buses to form a circuit. The resistive layer includes conductor particles dispersed in a polymer matrix. The resistive layer has a crystalline first condition prior to applying electricity to one of the buses and an amorphous second condition in response to applying electricity to one of the buses.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventor: Michael M. Cubon
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Patent number: 10674830Abstract: A seat cushion includes a support member. A cover encloses the support member. A self-regulating heating device extends between the support member and an upper portion of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: TRAMEC TERMICO TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.Inventors: Michael M. Cubon, Gilbert C. Hooper, III
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Publication number: 20180302952Abstract: A self regulating heating device includes a first layer made of an electrically insulating material. The first layer is thin and flexible. First and second buses spaced from each other are connected to the first layer. A resistive layer electrically connects the first and second buses. The resistive layer has a higher electrical resistance than the second layer. The resistive layer experiences a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) effect when heated. A solar active layer is connected to the first layer. The solar active layer is electrically connected to the first and second buses. The solar active layer converts light into electrical energy to apply a voltage across the first and second buses.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Michael M. Cubon
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Publication number: 20170231811Abstract: The present invention is directed to a self regulating heater including a first layer made of a thin and flexible electrically insulating material. A second electrically conductive layer includes first and second buses spaced from each other. A third resistive layer electrically connects the first and second buses. The third layer has a higher electrical resistance than the second layer. The third layer experiences a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) effect when heated. A fourth interface layer directly connected to at least one of the second electrically conductive layer and the third resistive layer directly engages skin of a patient when the heater is attached to the patient. A combined thickness of the first layer, the second conductive layer, the third resistive layer and the fourth layer may be between 5 mil and 20 mil.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventor: Michael M. Cubon
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Publication number: 20110290775Abstract: A combination automobile seat heater and occupant sensor antenna is provided having a flexible substrate with the seat heater applied on one side of the substrate and the occupant sensor antenna applied on the other side of the substrate. Structure is provided to minimize interference in the performance of the antenna by operation of the seat heater.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Michael M. Cubon, Edward F. Bulgajewski
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Patent number: 7500536Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination heater and occupant sensor device that may be used in an automobile seat. The device will heat a seat and sense the mass of an occupant in the seat. The device provides the ability to combine occupant sensors with a seat heater without damaging the sensors or obtaining incorrect sensor readings. The sensor results may be processed and used to control air bag deployment, for example, or to indicate if the seat belt of an occupied seat is not being employed. To provide flexibility of the device during use, the device may be formed on a polymer substrate and configured to include apertures throughout. In addition, in the heating portion of the device, conductive material may be blended in a polymer and the device may be configured to limit conductor cracking after repeated flexing of the device thus extending the life of the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2006Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Edward F. Bulgajewski, Michael M. Cubon
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Publication number: 20080073130Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination heater and occupant sensor device that may be used in an automobile seat. The device will heat a seat and sense the mass of an occupant in the seat. The device provides the ability to combine occupant sensors with a seat heater without damaging the sensors or obtaining incorrect sensor readings. The sensor results may be processed and used to control air bag deployment, for example, or to indicate if the seat belt of an occupied seat is not being employed. To provide flexibility of the device during use, the device may be formed on a polymer substrate and configured to include apertures throughout. In addition, in the heating portion of the device, conductive material may be blended in a polymer and the device may be configured to limit conductor cracking after repeated flexing of the device thus extending the life of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Edward F. Bulgajewski, Michael M. Cubon
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Patent number: 7245504Abstract: A power distribution system is provided for an automobile mirror assembly or the like, and includes a flexible membrane having electrical traces electrically connected to the vehicle electrical system, and connecting sites for electrically connecting to various power consumers in the mirror assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2002Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Illinois Tool Works IncInventors: Cary P. Moreth, Edward Bulgajewski, Timothy A. Norris, Erik Arnold, Laurence M. Hearn, James A. Turek, Kenneth G. Irish, Michael M. Cubon
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Publication number: 20040169999Abstract: A power distribution system is provided for an automobile mirror assembly or the like, and includes a flexible membrane having electrical traces electrically connected to the vehicle electrical system, and connecting sites for electrically connecting to various power consumers in the mirror assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventors: Cary P. Moreth, Edward Bulgajewski, Timothy A. Norris, Erik Arnold, Laurence M. Hearn, James A. Turek, Kenneth G. Irish, Michael M. Cubon
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Patent number: 6217346Abstract: A solderless pin connection for a printed circuit board wherein a substrate is printed with polymer thick film. The substrate includes an inner surface defining a hole. The polymer thick film is applied along a top surface of the substrate and along the inner surface. The polymer thick film may additionally be applied along a bottom surface of the substrate with an additional layer along the inner surface. A pin, having a diameter less than a diameter of the hole, is press fit within the polymer thick film along the inner surface the pin. The pin is staked with respect to the substrate using a mechanical connection such as barbs or a folded portion on a staked end of the pin.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Michael M. Cubon