Patents by Inventor Scott A. Krueger
Scott A. Krueger 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: 20230335877Abstract: Waveguides and methods for manufacturing a waveguide that include forming a first channel in a first layer of dielectric material, the first channel comprising one or more walls; forming a second channel in a second layer of dielectric material, the second channel comprising one or more walls; depositing electrically conductive material on the one or more walls of the first channel; depositing electrically conductive material on the one or more walls of the second channel; arranging the first layer adjacent to the second layer to form a stack with the first channel axially aligned with and facing the second channel; and heating the stack so that the conductive material on the one or more walls of the first channel and the conductive material on the one or more walls of the second channel connect to form the waveguide.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventor: Daniel Scott Krueger
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Patent number: 11710884Abstract: Waveguides and methods for manufacturing a waveguide that include forming a first channel in a first layer of dielectric material, the first channel comprising one or more walls; forming a second channel in a second layer of dielectric material, the second channel comprising one or more walls; depositing electrically conductive material on the one or more walls of the first channel; depositing electrically conductive material on the one or more walls of the second channel; arranging the first layer adjacent to the second layer to form a stack with the first channel axially aligned with and facing the second channel; and heating the stack so that the conductive material on the one or more walls of the first channel and the conductive material on the one or more walls of the second channel connect to form the waveguide.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2022Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLCInventor: Daniel Scott Krueger
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Publication number: 20220352617Abstract: Waveguides and methods for manufacturing a waveguide that include forming a first channel in a first layer of dielectric material, the first channel comprising one or more walls; forming a second channel in a second layer of dielectric material, the second channel comprising one or more walls; depositing electrically conductive material on the one or more walls of the first channel; depositing electrically conductive material on the one or more walls of the second channel; arranging the first layer adjacent to the second layer to form a stack with the first channel axially aligned with and facing the second channel; and heating the stack so that the conductive material on the one or more walls of the first channel and the conductive material on the one or more walls of the second channel connect to form the waveguide.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Applicant: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLCInventor: Daniel Scott Krueger
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Patent number: 11482767Abstract: Waveguides and methods for manufacturing a waveguide that include forming a first channel in a first layer of dielectric material, the first channel comprising one or more walls; forming a second channel in a second layer of dielectric material, the second channel comprising one or more walls; depositing electrically conductive material on the one or more walls of the first channel; depositing electrically conductive material on the one or more walls of the second channel; arranging the first layer adjacent to the second layer to form a stack with the first channel axially aligned with and facing the second channel; and heating the stack so that the conductive material on the one or more walls of the first channel and the conductive material on the one or more walls of the second channel connect to form the waveguide.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: HONEYWELL FEDERAL MANUFACTURING & TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Daniel Scott Krueger
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Publication number: 20210328319Abstract: Waveguides and methods for manufacturing a waveguide that include forming a first channel in a first layer of dielectric material, the first channel comprising one or more walls; forming a second channel in a second layer of dielectric material, the second channel comprising one or more walls; depositing electrically conductive material on the one or more walls of the first channel; depositing electrically conductive material on the one or more walls of the second channel; arranging the first layer adjacent to the second layer to form a stack with the first channel axially aligned with and facing the second channel; and heating the stack so that the conductive material on the one or more walls of the first channel and the conductive material on the one or more walls of the second channel connect to form the waveguide.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2020Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: HONEYWELL FEDERAL MANUFACTURING & TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Daniel Scott Krueger
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Patent number: 11060827Abstract: An exploding foil initiator assembly is provided comprising a first layer of dielectric material, a second layer of dielectric material, a third layer of dielectric material, and a flyer. The first layer of dielectric material comprises a first pair of vias. The second layer of dielectric material comprises a first surface adjacent to the first layer of dielectric material, a second surface opposed to the first surface, a second pair of vias, and a bridge. Each of the second pair of vias extends from the first surface to the second surface and is in contact with one of the first pair of vias. The bridge is positioned on the second surface and is electrically connected to the second pair of vias. The third layer of dielectric material is positioned on the second surface of the second layer and comprises a bore positioned at least partially over the bridge forming a barrel. The flyer is positioned in the barrel on the bridge.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2020Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLCInventor: Daniel Scott Krueger
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Publication number: 20210187646Abstract: A method of manufacturing a compound object, such as an antenna, is disclosed. The method includes creating, via additive manufacturing, a first component formed at least in part of an oxidizing metal; applying, via vapor deposition, a solderable coating to at least a portion of the first component; and soldering at least a portion of the first component to a second component by applying a solder to the solderable coating of the first component. The oxidizing metal may be a titanium allow, such as Ti-6Al-4V. The solderable coating may include copper and/or tin-lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: June 24, 2021Applicant: HONEYWELL FEDERAL MANUFACTURING & TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Kyle J. Byers, Daniel Scott Krueger, Michael Walsh, William Price
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Patent number: 10412208Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to mobile devices and more particular to notification accessories capable of displaying alerts generated by mobile devices. In one embodiment, a notification accessory in the form of a wristband is disclosed. The notification accessory can receive notifications wirelessly from a mobile device and display the notifications to a user. Icons illuminating in different colors and haptics can be used to alert the user to the presence of the notification. In other embodiments, the notification accessory can also be used to send commands back to the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Jahan Christian Minoo, Scott Krueger
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Patent number: 10139860Abstract: Docking stations that may facilitate the sharing or transfer of power among a portable computing device, a docking station, and an accessory. One example may provide power from an accessory to a portable computing device. Switches may be used to avoid harm from inadvertent contact with voltages on exposed terminals. Another example may provide power directly from a battery on a portable computing device to an accessory. Another may limit this direct connection to a first type of accessory. Examples may limit a power connection to another type of accessory through a regulator. Another example may power one or more internal circuits either through a portable computing device or an accessory, depending on a mode of operation of the portable computing device.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gerhard A. Schneider, Scott Krueger, Robert D. Watson
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Patent number: 10061351Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for docking a portable user device to a docking device or adapter via a clip mechanism. A portable user device may include two clip members which rotate relative to one another about an axis. A coupling pivot may be coupled to both clip members to facilitate relative rotation, and may provide a clamping force between the clip members. One or more terminals may be located on at least one of the clip members, allowing data transfer, charging, or other functions when the portable user device is docked using the clip mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jeffery T. Lee, Scott Krueger
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Patent number: 9711160Abstract: A dock for a portable electronic device including a housing, a connector extending from the housing to connect the portable electronic device to the dock, a microphone integrated within the housing, and a processor. The processor is operatively coupled to receive audio input from the microphone, and in response to the audio input, transmit a message to the portable electronic device via the connector to activate a voice recognition mode of the portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2012Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Scott Krueger, Jesse Dorogusker, Erik Wang
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Publication number: 20170133792Abstract: Connector systems that may facilitate the insertion of connector inserts into connector receptacles, may eliminate the need for dedicated contacts to detect a connection, and may provide connector inserts that are rotatable even when the functions of the contacts on the connector inserts are not symmetrical.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Charles W. Werley, George V. Anastas, Jeffrey J. Terlizzi, Robert D. Zupke, Scott Krueger, Todd K. Moyer, Zachary C. Rich, Jahan C. Minoo
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Publication number: 20170045913Abstract: Docking stations that may facilitate the sharing or transfer of power among a portable computing device, a docking station, and an accessory. One example may provide power from an accessory to a portable computing device. Switches may be used to avoid harm from inadvertent contact with voltages on exposed terminals. Another example may provide power directly from a battery on a portable computing device to an accessory. Another may limit this direct connection to a first type of accessory. Examples may limit a power connection to another type of accessory through a regulator. Another example may power one or more internal circuits either through a portable computing device or an accessory, depending on a mode of operation of the portable computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gerhard A. Schneider, Scott Krueger, Robert D. Watson
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Patent number: 9411369Abstract: Docking stations that may facilitate the sharing or transfer of power among a portable computing device, a docking station, and an accessory. One example may provide power from an accessory to a portable computing device. Switches may be used to avoid harm from inadvertent contact with voltages on exposed terminals. Another example may provide power directly from a battery on a portable computing device to an accessory. Another may limit this direct connection to a first type of accessory. Examples may limit a power connection to another type of accessory through a regulator. Another example may power one or more internal circuits either through a portable computing device or an accessory, depending on a mode of operation of the portable computing device.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gerhard A. Schneider, Scott Krueger, Robert D. Watson
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Patent number: 9395778Abstract: Techniques for performing high-voltage charging of electronic devices are provided. A portable device can communicate with a power supply over a data communication line to determine if the power supply is capable of performing the high-voltage charging operation. If yes, the portable device instructs the power supply to provide a specific voltage.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Dan Fritchman, Jeffrey J. Terlizzi, Nicholas A. Sims, Paul Thompson, Scott Krueger
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Publication number: 20160085267Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for docking a portable user device to a docking device or adapter via a clip mechanism. A portable user device may include two clip members which rotate relative to one another about an axis. A coupling pivot may be coupled to both clip members to facilitate relative rotation, and may provide a clamping force between the clip members. One or more terminals may be located on at least one of the clip members, allowing data transfer, charging, or other functions when the portable user device is docked using the clip mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jeffery T. Lee, Scott Krueger
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Patent number: 9244492Abstract: Docking stations that may interface with various types of accessories. One example may physically and electrically support a connection to a portable computing device in either one or two orientations. One or more receptacles or dedicated or tethered cables may provide connections to one or more accessories. Examples may be able to authenticate and identify themselves to portable computing devices such that the devices know how to configure data outputs provided to the docking stations. An audio channel that converts digital audio signals and provides an analog audio signal at an audio jack may be included. Multiplexing circuitry that allows reversible connectors to be used may also be included.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gerhard A. Schneider, Scott Krueger, Robert D. Watson, Alexei Kosut, Tony Chi Wang Ng
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Patent number: 9225112Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for docking a portable user device to a docking device or adapter via a clip mechanism. A portable user device may include two clip members which rotate relative to one another about an axis. A coupling pivot may be coupled to both clip members to facilitate relative rotation, and may provide a clamping force between the clip members. One or more terminals may be located on at least one of the clip members, allowing data transfer, charging, or other functions when the portable user device is docked using the clip mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2011Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jeffery T. Lee, Scott Krueger
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Patent number: 9223742Abstract: Computer readable storage mediums, electronic devices, and accessories having stored thereon data structures. A data structure includes a pin selection field operable to identify a connector pin and cause a host device to select one of a plurality of communication protocols for communicating with an accessory over the identified connector pin. The data structure also includes an accessory capability field defining an accessory identifier that uniquely identifies the accessory.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Scott Mullins, Alexei Kosut, Scott Krueger, John Ananny
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Patent number: 9021159Abstract: An adapter for providing connectivity between a host connector of a host device and an accessory connector of an accessory that is incompatible with the host connector is described. The adapter can include a host interface connector that is compatible with the host connector, and an accessory interface connector that is compatible with the accessory connector of the accessory. The adapter may further include an identification module that can provide adapter identification information to a host device connected to the host interface connector, and may also include an authentication module that can authenticate an accessory connected to the accessory interface connector.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Fritchman, Tony Chi Wang Ng, Jeffrey J. Terlizzi, Scott Krueger