Patents by Inventor Sheldon Schultz

Sheldon Schultz 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).

  • Patent number: 11119616
    Abstract: Trace transfer techniques can be used to couple touch electrodes to touch sensing circuitry with a reduced border region around a touch sensor panel. Touch electrodes on a first side of the substrate can be routed to a bond pad region on the second side of the substrate via a trace transfer technique to enable single-sided bonding of a double-sided touch sensor panel. Trace transfer techniques can also be used to couple conductive traces on a first side of the substrate to a flex circuit oriented perpendicular to or otherwise not parallel to the first side of the substrate. Orienting the flex circuit in this way can allow the flex circuit to connect to touch circuitry with reduced bending as compared with the amount of bending of the flex circuit when oriented substantially parallel to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Helia Rahmani, Prithu Sharma, David Sheldon Schultz
  • Publication number: 20200142540
    Abstract: Trace transfer techniques can be used to couple touch electrodes to touch sensing circuitry with a reduced border region around a touch sensor panel. Touch electrodes on a first side of the substrate can be routed to a bond pad region on the second side of the substrate via a trace transfer technique to enable single-sided bonding of a double-sided touch sensor panel. Trace transfer techniques can also be used to couple conductive traces on a first side of the substrate to a flex circuit oriented perpendicular to or otherwise not parallel to the first side of the substrate. Orienting the flex circuit in this way can allow the flex circuit to connect to touch circuitry with reduced bending as compared with the amount of bending of the flex circuit when oriented substantially parallel to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Helia RAHMANI, Prithu SHARMA, David Sheldon SCHULTZ
  • Patent number: 10521049
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a touch screen including a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, and a third electrode layer. The touch screen can include shield-sensor vias connecting the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer and shield-shield vias connecting the first electrode layer and the third electrode layer, for example. The shield-sensor vias can be placed in a bond pad region of the touch screen, which can further include connections between one or more routing traces connected to one or more touch electrodes and touch or other circuitry further included in the electronic device. The shield-shield vias can be placed in an outer region located around an inner region of the touch screen. In some examples, one or more routing traces can include diverted portions to maintain a threshold distance between the routing traces and the one or more shield-shield vias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David Sheldon Schultz, Prithu Sharma, Zachary M. Gaubert
  • Publication number: 20190102011
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a touch screen including a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, and a third electrode layer. The touch screen can include shield-sensor vias connecting the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer and shield-shield vias connecting the first electrode layer and the third electrode layer, for example. The shield-sensor vias can be placed in a bond pad region of the touch screen, which can further include connections between one or more routing traces connected to one or more touch electrodes and touch or other circuitry further included in the electronic device. The shield-shield vias can be placed in an outer region located around an inner region of the touch screen. In some examples, one or more routing traces can include diverted portions to maintain a threshold distance between the routing traces and the one or more shield-shield vias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: David Sheldon SCHULTZ, Prithu SHARMA, Zachary M. GAUBERT
  • Patent number: 9229144
    Abstract: An optical system having an optical waveguide for outputting light, a receiver for receiving the light, and redirecting optics for outputting the light from the optical waveguide. The optical system can be used for light illumination. The optical system can further be used for diffusing light in illumination applications by replacing the receiver with a light source such that the light flows in the reverse of the concentration system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: BANYAN ENERGY INC.
    Inventors: Shondip Ghosh, David Sheldon Schultz
  • Publication number: 20140268809
    Abstract: An optical system having an optical waveguide for outputting light, a receiver for receiving the light, and redirecting optics for outputting the light from the optical waveguide. The optical system can be used for light illumination. The optical system can further be used for diffusing light in illumination applications by replacing the receiver with a light source such that the light flows in the reverse of the concentration system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Banyan Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Shondip GHOSH, David Sheldon SCHULTZ
  • Publication number: 20140209683
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying an object having a pattern of plasmon resonant particles (PREs) distributed in or on the object are disclosed. In the method, a field containing the pattern is illuminated, and one or more spectral emission characteristics of the light-scattering particles in the field are detected. From this data, an image of positions and spectral characteristic values in the field is constructed, allowing PREs with a selected spectral signature to be discriminated from other light-scattering entities, to provide information about the field. The image may be compared to a database of reference images to identify or validate the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Sheldon Schultz, David A. Schultz, David R. Smith, Jack J. Mock, Thomas J. Silva
  • Patent number: 8759116
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying an object having a pattern of plasmon resonant particles (PREs) distributed in or on the object are disclosed. In the method, a field containing the pattern is illuminated, and one or more spectral emission characteristics of the light-scattering particles in the field are detected. From this data, an image of positions and spectral characteristic values in the field is constructed, allowing PREs with a selected spectral signature to be discriminated from other light-scattering entities, to provide information about the field. The image may be compared to a database of reference images to identify or validate the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: David A. Schultz, Jack J. Mock, David R. Smith, Sheldon Schultz, Thomas J. Silva
  • Patent number: 8705914
    Abstract: An optical system having an optical waveguide for collecting light, a receiver for receiving the light, and redirecting optics for transferring the light from the optical waveguide to the receiver. The optical system can be used for concentrating light such as in solar applications. The optical system can also be used for diffusing light in illumination applications by replacing the receiver with a light source such that the light flows in the reverse of the concentration system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Banyan Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Shondip Ghosh, David Sheldon Schultz
  • Patent number: 8561878
    Abstract: Techniques for linear cell stringing are disclosed. In some embodiments, a plurality of sets of solar cells are linearly positioned, a plurality of tabbing ribbon segments are placed in contact with the plurality of sets of solar cells, and the plurality of sets of solar cells and corresponding plurality of tabbing ribbon segments are soldered together to form a plurality of solar cell strings. In some cases, the plurality of solar cell strings is substantially simultaneously formed in parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Banyan Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: David Sheldon Schultz, John Hunter Mack, Kenneth Evan Rakestraw
  • Patent number: 8412010
    Abstract: An optical concentrator having a concentrating element for collecting input light, a redirecting element for receiving the light and also for redirecting the light, and a waveguide including a plurality of incremental portions enabling collection and concentration of the light onto a receiver. Other systems replace the receiver by a light source so the optics can provide illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Banyan Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Shondip Ghosh, David Sheldon Schultz, John Hunter Mack, Christopher Stephen Grimmer, Kevin Richard Fine
  • Publication number: 20130038868
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying an object having a pattern of plasmon resonant particles (PREs) distributed in or on the object are disclosed. In the method, a field containing the pattern is illuminated, and one or more spectral emission characteristics of the light-scattering particles in the field are detected. From this data, an image of positions and spectral characteristic values in the field is constructed, allowing PREs with a selected spectral signature to be discriminated from other light-scattering entities, to provide information about the field. The image may be compared to a database of reference images to identify or validate the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Sheldon Schultz, David A. Schultz, David R. Smith, Jack J. Mock, Thomas J. Silva
  • Patent number: 8309370
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for interrogating a target having a plurality of plasmon resonant particles (PREs) distributed in the target are disclosed. In the method, a field containing the target is illuminated, and one or more spectral emission characteristics of the light-scattering particles in the field are detected. From this data, an image of positions and spectral characteristic values in the field is constructed, allowing PREs with a selected spectral signature to be discriminated from other light-scattering entities, to provide information about the field. Also disclosed are a novel PRE composition for use in practicing the method, and a variety of diagnostic applications of the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of California
    Inventors: Sheldon Schultz, David A. Schultz, David R. Smith, Jack J. Mock, Thomas J. Silva
  • Publication number: 20120099325
    Abstract: An optical system having an optical waveguide for collecting light, a receiver for receiving the light, and redirecting optics for transferring the light from the optical waveguide to the receiver. The optical system can be used for concentrating light such as in solar applications. The optical system can also be used for diffusing light in illumination applications by replacing the receiver with a light source such that the light flows in the reverse of the concentration system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: Shondip GHOSH, David Sheldon SCHULTZ
  • Publication number: 20120080508
    Abstract: Techniques for linear cell stringing are disclosed. In some embodiments, a plurality of sets of solar cells are linearly positioned, a plurality of tabbing ribbon segments are placed in contact with the plurality of sets of solar cells, and the plurality of sets of solar cells and corresponding plurality of tabbing ribbon segments are soldered together to form a plurality of solar cell strings. In some cases, the plurality of solar cell strings is substantially simultaneously formed in parallel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: BANYAN ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: David Sheldon Schultz, John Hunter Mack, Kenneth Evan Rakestraw
  • Publication number: 20110244479
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for interrogating a target having a plurality of plasmon resonant particles (PREs) distributed in the target are disclosed. In the method, a field containing the target is illuminated, and one or more spectral emission characteristics of the light-scattering particles in the field are detected. From this data, an image of positions and spectral characteristic values in the field is constructed, allowing PREs with a selected spectral signature to be discriminated from other light-scattering entities, to provide information about the field. Also disclosed are a novel PRE composition for use in practicing the method, and a variety of diagnostic applications of the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Sheldon Schultz, David A. Schultz, David R. Smith, Jack J. Mock, Thomas J. Silva
  • Patent number: 7981695
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for interrogating a target having a plurality of plasmon resonant particles (PREs) distributed in the target are disclosed. In the method, a field containing the target is illuminated, and one or more spectral emission characteristics of the light-scattering particles in the field are detected. From this data, an image of positions and spectral characteristic values in the field is constructed, allowing PREs with a selected spectral signature to be discriminated from other light-scattering entities, to provide information about the field. Also disclosed are a novel PRE composition for use in practicing the method, and a variety of diagnostic applications of the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Sheldon Schultz, David A. Schultz, David R. Smith, Jack J. Mock, Thomas J. Silva
  • Publication number: 20110096426
    Abstract: An optical concentrator having a concentrating element for collecting input light, a redirecting element for receiving the light and also for redirecting the light, and a waveguide including a plurality of incremental portions enabling collection and concentration of the light onto a receiver. Other systems replace the receiver by a light source so the optics can provide illumination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Shondip GHOSH, David Sheldon Schultz, John Hunter Mack, Christopher Stephen Grimmer, Kevin Richard Fine
  • Patent number: 7925129
    Abstract: A solar concentrator having a concentrator element for collecting input light, a redirecting component with a plurality of incremental steps for receiving the light and also for redirecting the light, and a waveguide including a plurality of incremental portions enabling collection and concentration of the light onto a receiver. Other systems replace the receiver by a light source so system optics can provide illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Banyan Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Shondip Ghosh, David Sheldon Schultz
  • Publication number: 20100142891
    Abstract: A solar concentrator having a concentrator element for collecting input light, a redirecting component with a plurality of incremental steps for receiving the light and also for redirecting the light, and a waveguide including a plurality of incremental portions enabling collection and concentration of the light onto a receiver. Other systems replace the receiver by a light source so system optics can provide illumination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Shondip Ghosh, David Sheldon Schultz