Patents Examined by Alfonso Perez Borroto
  • Patent number: 11831169
    Abstract: Disclosed is a power transmission device for wirelessly supplying power to an external electronic device, the power transmission device comprising: a coil configured to transmit a wireless signal to the electronic device based on a transmission power; a power generation circuit configured to supply, to the coil, the transmission power generated based on an input voltage; and a control circuit electrically connected to the coil and the power generation circuit, wherein the control circuit is configured: to receive information about charging power from the electronic device; to determine whether a voltage drop event related to a drop of the internal voltage of the electronic device has occurred, based on the difference between the transmission power and the charging power; and to regulate the level of the input voltage based on results obtained from the determination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Changhak O, Hyungkoo Chung, Mincheol Ha, Yongsang Yun
  • Patent number: 11829747
    Abstract: The present specification relates to wireless power transmission and particularly to a wireless power reception device, wireless power transmission device, method, and system, which can receive and update firmware of a wireless power reception device and/or wireless charging transmission device by using wireless communication. According to the present specification, the firmware of the wireless power reception device and firmware of the wireless power transmission device can be maintained in an up-to-date state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Joonho Park, Jinkwon Lim, Jingu Choi
  • Patent number: 11824368
    Abstract: The invention discloses a fast charging device with multiple intelligent terminals and belongs to the field of charging technologies. The fast charging device includes an input power management circuit, a deception circuit, multiple boost-buck management circuits, and multiple charging modules; the input power management circuits are externally connected with a charging head and connected with the deception circuit; the deception circuit is connected with the boost-buck management circuits connected with a corresponding charging module; the charging module is externally connected with a terminal to be charged, includes a wired charging module and a wireless charging module, and further includes a fast charging protocol module and a non-fast charging protocol module; and the terminal to be charged is selectively connected with the fast charging protocol module or the non-fast charging protocol module for charging as required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Inventor: Jiabing Wu
  • Patent number: 11815082
    Abstract: A hydraulic fracturing system includes a turbine generator for producing electricity at a well site, the turbine generator producing electrical energy at a voltage. The system also includes an electric pump electrically coupled to the turbine generator and receiving operative power from the turbine generator. The system further includes switch gear arranged between the electric pump and the turbine generator, the switch gear distributing electrical energy from the turbine generator to the electric pump, wherein the voltage remains substantially constant from the turbine generator to the electric pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: U.S. Well Services, LLC
    Inventors: Jared Oehring, Brandon N. Hinderliter
  • Patent number: 11804789
    Abstract: A drive system (500) includes a power converter (510) with power modules (312) supplying power to one or more output phases (A, B, C), a central control system (512) in communication with the power converter (510) and controlling operation of the power modules (312), wherein the central control system (512) comprises an advanced protection module (APM 514) configured via executable instructions to receive input data from an electrical load (520) operably coupled to the one or more output phases (A, B, C) utilizing power converter feedback from the electrical load (520), determine one or more operating conditions of the electrical load (520) based on the input data; and output one or more protection parameters based on a determined operating condition of the electrical load (520) for protecting the electrical load (520).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Neal Clements, Daniel Grasinger, Elena V Koneva, John Channing Bousfield, III
  • Patent number: 11799321
    Abstract: A wireless power transfer device may include a first circuit configured to be connected in series with a coil, a second circuit, and a switch, where switching a state of the switch may selectively couple the second circuit to the first circuit. The switch may be driven by a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal. The device may further include a PWM controller to receive measurements indicative of wireless power transferred through the coil, generate the PWM signal, and adjust the PWM signal to provide the wireless power transferred through the coil according to a selected metric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Avago Technologies International Sales Pte. Limited
    Inventors: Marc Keppler, John Walley, Jim Le
  • Patent number: 11787356
    Abstract: A window apparatus of a vehicle includes a movable panel that selectively encloses an exterior opening of the vehicle. The movable panel includes an electro-optic apparatus configured to adjust in transmittance. A wireless connection interface includes a vehicle-side coupling module and a panel-side coupling module. The vehicle-side coupling module is in connection with a support frame of the vehicle forming an opening that receives the movable panel. The vehicle-side coupling module is aligned with an interface surface of the movable panel. The wireless connection interface communicates power or electrical signals from a transmission unit of the vehicle-side coupling module to a reception module of the panel-side coupling module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Drew D. Brennan, Robert R. Turnbull, John B. Ostreko, Douglas C. Papay, Brian S. Lorence, Danny L. Minikey, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11791670
    Abstract: The present specification relates to a device and method for supporting heterogeneous communication in a wireless power transfer system. The present specification discloses a wireless power reception device comprising: a power pickup circuit configured to receive, from a wireless power transfer device, wireless power generated on the basis of magnetic coupling in a power transfer phase; and a communication and control circuit configured to transmit, to the wireless power transfer device, a first random address packet including a random address of the wireless power reception device or receive, from the wireless power transfer device, a second random address packet including a random address of the wireless power transfer device via in-band communication. By performing a handover using a random address, cross reference can be prevented and security can be enhanced, and thus a BLE connection in a wireless charging system can be more safely performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Joonho Park, Jinkwon Lim, Jingu Choi, Yongcheol Park
  • Patent number: 11787427
    Abstract: A method for controlling at least one actuator of an actuator system, including: outputting a first control signal from a first control device via a line to an actuator, wherein the actuator system has at least the first control device and a second control device, wherein the first control device is configured to control at least the actuator via the line and wherein the second control device is configured to control the actuator via the line; detecting the first control signal on the line by the second control device and suppressing the output of a second control signal to the actuator by the second control device during a time in which the first control device is outputting the first control signal to the line; determining a time by the second control device at which no first control signal is present on the line; and applying to the actuator a second control signal via the line by the second control device if no first control signal is present on the line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FUER NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Belling, Christian Kaufmann
  • Patent number: 11784510
    Abstract: A non-contact power transmission device according to one or more embodiments is disclosed, which may include a fixed portion, a rotating portion that rotates about an axis, and a base cover including these. The fixed portion includes a first coil, a first substrate, and a light emitting element. The rotating portion includes a second coil, a second substrate, a light receiving element, and a case cover. The case cover is formed with a heat dissipation opening having an inclined surface, and generates airflow in which air is sucked into the inside of the case cover and is discharged to the outside of the case cover, as the rotating portion rotates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: OMRON Corporation
    Inventor: Shingo Akiyama
  • Patent number: 11776781
    Abstract: The present invention is a variable control switch. In particular, it is a control switch with modifiable variables for activation and deactivation of primary and secondary devices. The control switch has an input plug and two output plugs. The control switch has a sensing circuit connected between the input plug and two output plugs and has an output comprising DC voltage varying proportionally to the current passing between said first and second output plugs. The sensing circuit is connected to a microcontroller unit that controls current to the first or second outputs based on a set of pre-determined variables, including a termination threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventors: Eric W. Kramer, Christopher D Compton
  • Patent number: 11777339
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a wireless power transmitter is disclosed that includes a first field-effect transistor, a second field-effect transistor a coil and an analog front end. The wireless power transmitter is configured to drive the coil based at least in part on activations of the first and second field-effect transistors. The analog front end includes a first driver corresponding to the first field-effect transistor and being configured to control activation of the first field-effect transistor based at least in part on a pulse-width modulation signal and a second driver corresponding to the second field-effect transistor and being configured to control activation of the second field-effect transistor based at least in part on the pulse-width modulation signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Renesas Electronics America Inc.
    Inventors: Gustavo James Mehas, Tae Kwang Park, Giovanni Figliozzi
  • Patent number: 11764608
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for transferring electrical power to an inductively powered device is contemplated, with a plurality of magnets positioned inside the mounting assembly includes for magnetically attracting and retaining the inductively powered device against a face plate, and for axially aligning the inductive power receiver of the inductive powered device with the inductive coil assembly inside the mounting assembly. A mounting support member is attached to the back plate of the mounting housing with adjustable joint for adjusted the orientation of the mounting housing relative to the mounting support member. The magnets retain the inductively powered device against the face plate and in the correct orientation with the inductive coil assembly even against forces which would otherwise disturb the inductive coupling, permitting use of the mounting assembly to transfer power in non-horizontal orientations and in moving vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Scosche Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Michael McSweyn, Vince Alves
  • Patent number: 11760434
    Abstract: A vehicle including a system for transferring energy between on-board vehicle components and/or between on-board and external components. The vehicle is configured to heat various components through induction to provide comfort to the rider and/or to transfer energy for charging one or more vehicle components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Fuchs, Austin Holt, Corey A. Simonetta, Jr., Cynthia L. Houeiss, Joel M. Notaro, Marcus A. Wetterlund, Michael W. Rafferty
  • Patent number: 11752354
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transmitter unit (12) comprising a housing (20), a transmitter coil (18) arranged in the housing (20) for inductively transferring electrical energy to a receiver unit (14) which is provided with a receiver coil (16) and is arranged in the tissue (2) of the body (1) of a patient when the housing (20) having a contact surface (22) is placed on the body (1), and comprising a control device (30) for controlling the operation of the transmitter coil (18). According to the invention, a temperature sensor (26) is provided in the transmitter unit for determining a heating of the tissue (2) of the body (1) caused by the inductive transfer of electrical energy to the receiver unit (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: KARDION GMBH
    Inventors: Ingo Stotz, Samuel Vasconcelos Araujo, Michael Jiptner
  • Patent number: 11742132
    Abstract: An electronic component includes an insulating layer that has a principal surface, a passive device that includes a low voltage pattern that is formed in the insulating layer and a high voltage pattern that is formed in the insulating layer such as to oppose the low voltage pattern in a normal direction to the principal surface and to which a voltage exceeding a voltage to be applied to the low voltage pattern is to be applied, and a shield conductor layer that is formed in the insulating layer such as to be positioned in a periphery of the high voltage pattern in plan view, shields an electric field formed between the low voltage pattern and the high voltage pattern, and suppresses electric field concentration with respect to the high voltage pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: ROHM CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kosei Osada
  • Patent number: 11742697
    Abstract: An inductive module with a miniaturized metamaterial structure includes an insulating substrate, two coil units, and a magnetic unit. The insulating substrate has opposing first and second surfaces and a through hole extending between the first and second surfaces. The coil units are respectively disposed on the first surface and the second surface of the insulating substrate, and are electrically connected to each other through the through hole. Each of the coil units includes a closed loop coil. The magnetic unit corresponds in position to a portion of the coil unit, surrounds said portion of the coil unit, and has an opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
    Inventors: Yu-Ting Cheng, Jui-Yu Hsu, Chung-Yu Wu, Ming-Dou Ker
  • Patent number: 11735960
    Abstract: A system for facilitating wireless energy transmissions. The system comprises a ground station and a space station. The ground station is positioned in a location on the earth. The ground station comprises a transmitter device. The space station is positioned in an orbit around the earth. The space station comprises a primary receiver device and a primary transmitter device. The primary receiver device comprises a receiver transceiver. The transmitter device transmits terahertz electromagnetic wave energy wirelessly to the receiver transceiver. The receiver transceiver receives the energy wirelessly from the transmitter. The receiver transceiver comprises a receiver enclosure comprised of a metamaterial. The receiver enclosure converts the terahertz electromagnetic wave energy into electrical energy based on the receiving. The receiver enclosure comprises a receiver antenna comprised of superconducting material and facilitates the receiving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: VOICE LIFE FZCO
    Inventors: Robert Smith, David Lark, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 11735959
    Abstract: A wireless power feeding system includes: a power transmission circuit portion for converting DC power supplied from a main power supply, to AC power, and for supplying the AC power to a power-transmission-side coil; input power control means for controlling the AC power to be supplied to the power-transmission-side coil; a power-reception-side coil which is magnetically coupled with the power-transmission-side coil and to which AC power is transmitted from the power-transmission-side coil through magnetic energy accumulated between the power-reception-side coil and the power-transmission-side coil; a power reception circuit including a rectifier for converting the AC power transmitted to the power-reception-side coil, to DC, and a power-reception-side DC/DC converter; and power reception circuit control means for controlling rectifier output voltage to be a maximum efficiency voltage at which power transmission efficiency becomes maximum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hidehito Yoshida, Takuya Nakanishi
  • Patent number: 11735936
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, a wireless charging device can comprise: a first housing, which includes a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and includes at least one hole; a second housing arranged on the second surface of the first housing in the second direction; a coil unit arranged between the first housing and the second housing and configured to transmit power to an external device; a shielding member arranged adjacent to the coil unit and including at least one hole; and a fan arranged adjacent to the coil unit and configured to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hongki Moon, Kihyun Kim, Jae-Il Seo, Jihong Kim, Yoon-Sun Park, Wooram Lee, Se-Young Jang, Jongchul Hong, Kyungha Koo