Patents Examined by Minh Trinh
  • Apparatus and method for manufacturing components of dynamoelectric machines
    Patent number: 9722475
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for winding coils of dynamoelectric machines, wherein a coil comprises members formed of leg portions (19a, 190a). The leg portions (19a, 190a) being inserted in slots (17, 170) of cores (18, 180) of the dynamo electric machine, wherein the slots (17, 170) are provided with insulation members (33, 330) for lining the walls of the slots (17, 170). The leg portions (19a, 190a) are inserted in the slots (17, 170) of the cores (18, 180) of the dynamoelectric machines. A passage member (20, 200) having passages (22, 220) is provided aligned with a core (18 ,180) to align the passages (22, 220) with the slots (17, 170). The area (23, 230) adjacent an edge of a passage (22) is aligned with the end (32, 320) of an insulation member (33, 330) of a slot (17, 170) for engaging the end (32, 320) of the insulation member (33, 330) during insertion of the leg portions (19a, 190a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: ATOP S.P.A
    Inventors: Stefano Niccolini, Massimo Ponzio
  • Electronic device manufacturing system
    Patent number: 9717147
    Abstract: An electronic device manufacturing system may include a mainframe to which one or more process chambers of different size may be coupled. A different number of process chambers may be coupled to each facet (i.e., side wall) of the mainframe. The process chambers coupled to one facet may be of a different size than process chambers coupled to other facets. For example, one process chamber of a first size may be coupled to a first facet, two process chambers each of a second size different than the first size may be coupled to a second facet, and three process chambers each of a third size different than the first and second sizes may be coupled to a third facet. Other configurations are possible. The mainframe may have a square or rectangular shape. Methods of assembling an electronic device manufacturing system are also provided, as are other aspects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Robert Rice, Jeffrey C. Hudgens
  • Magnet inserting apparatus for magnet insertion into magnet insertion slots of rotor core and method thereof
    Patent number: 9712025
    Abstract: A magnet inserting apparatus inserts a plurality of magnet parts into each of the magnet insertion slots provided in the rotor core of a motor. The magnet inserting apparatus comprises a guiding unit equipped with a magnet inlet and a magnet outlet and is configured to align the plurality of magnet parts inserted through the magnet inlet until the inserted magnet parts are ejected from the magnet outlet, and to guide the aligned magnet parts so as to be inserted from the magnet outlet to the magnet insertion slot. A size of the magnet inlet of the guiding unit is larger than a size of the magnet insertion slot, a size of the magnet outlet is the same as or smaller than the size of the magnet insertion slot, and the guiding unit is formed so that a shape from the magnet inlet to the outlet becomes a taper shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Hasegawa, Takumi Ohshima, Yasushi Matsushita, Akihisa Hori, Michito Kishi, Takashi Sekikawa
  • Method of forming an interface for an electrical terminal
    Patent number: 9711926
    Abstract: A method of forming an electrical terminal includes the steps of: transferring a portion of electrically conductive material to a selected location on a surface of electrically conductive material stock; bonding the portion of electrically conductive material to the surface of the electrically conductive material stock; forming the portion of electrically conductive material to the surface of the electrically conductive material stock to define a conductive interface; and forming the electrical terminal from the electrically conductive material stock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas D. Belanger, Jr.
  • Method of assembling a power-conditioned solar charger
    Patent number: 9705348
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, tools and systems for manufacturing a durable and portable power-conditioned personal solar system charging apparatus. Various voltage and amperage matching algorithms are manipulated to particularize the personal solar system to power and/or charge an intended portable device or a set of intended portable devices having direct current (DC) load requirements. The optimized personal solar system that is matched to an intended device allows direct coupling to the intended device without the use of an internal battery or ancillary electronic circuit boards to distract the personal solar system output, and facilitates “fast” charging modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: SunStream Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: John Augustus Anderson
  • Component mounting method which fits and pushes component on substrate
    Patent number: 9699945
    Abstract: There is provided a component mounting method for fitting a component including downwardly-extending insertion pins on a substrate by sucking the component by a suction nozzle and moving the suction nozzle such that the insertion pins of the sucked component are inserted into pin insertion holes formed in a substrate. The component mounting method includes: positioning the insertion pins and the pin insertion holes, and then pushing the component against the substrate by the suction nozzle, thereby fitting the component on the substrate such that the insertion pins are inserted into the pin insertion holes; and pushing again the component against the substrate after the component is fitted on the substrate, so as to push the insertion pins into the pin insertion holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yasuyuki Ishitani
  • Tooling for partial disassembly of a bypass turbofan engine
    Patent number: 9694482
    Abstract: Tooling for partial disassembly of a bypass turbofan engine wherein the longitudinal axis of the bypass turbofan engine remains generally horizontal during disassembly. The low pressure turbine module is removed with a low pressure turbine module horizontal removal tool. An extended bearing nut tool may be supported by a stabilization member and may remove a bearing nut. An extended high pressure turbine shaft stretching tool may stretch a high pressure turbine shaft to release a high pressure turbine shaft nut. An extended bearing pulling tool may be used to pull a bearing while the low pressure turbine shaft remains in place. A modified measurement bridge may be used to measure the position of certain components while the low pressure turbine shaft remains in place. A nozzle jig may be used to assemble nozzles and feather seals to create a nozzle module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: TURBINE TOOLING SOLUTIONS LLC
    Inventor: Erik C. Thomas
  • Manufacturing an electrode array for a stimulating medical device
    Patent number: 9694174
    Abstract: A method of forming an electrode array is disclosed, the method comprising: forming an elongate comb structure comprising a plurality of longitudinally-spaced electrode contacts extending from and supported by a spine; electrically connecting each of a plurality of electrically conductive pathways to a respective one of the plurality of electrode contacts; placing the conductive pathways adjacent the contacts; placing silicone over the conductive pathways and contacts; curing the silicone so as to substantially retain the longitudinal spacing between neighboring contacts; and severing the spine from the plurality of electrode contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Fysh Dadd, Andy Ho, Shahram Manouchehri, Nicholas Charles Kendall Pawsey, Peter Schuller, Peter Raymond Sibary
  • Component assembly apparatus
    Patent number: 9684133
    Abstract: A component assembly apparatus includes a first device supportive of a first component and a second device configured to bring a second component into contact with the first component. The second device is further configured to apply a first pressurizing force directed to force respective first surfaces of the first and second components together, and the first device is configured to convert a portion of the first pressurizing force into a second pressurizing force directed transversely with respect to the first pressurizing force to force respective second surfaces of the first and second components together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tymon Barwicz, Nicolas Boyer, Guy Brouilette, Paul F. Fortier, Stephane Harel, Roch Thivierge
  • Methods for manufacturing rotors for electric motors and rotors manufactured using said methods
    Patent number: 9680357
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a rotor with permanent magnets may include providing a central core with a desired cross-section; providing a plurality of ferromagnetic discs having a hole shaped in a complementary manner to the cross-section of the central core; stacking up the ferromagnetic discs around the central core to form a cylindrical structure with a longitudinal cavity, wherein the longitudinal cavity is formed by the holes of the stacked-up ferromagnetic discs; integrally blocking together the stacked-up ferromagnetic discs; and removing the central core. A rotor may be manufactured by the method. The rotor may be used in an electric motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLES
    Inventors: Davide Bettoni, Andrea Bertoldo
  • Superposed structure 3D orthogonal through substrate inductor
    Patent number: 9666362
    Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) orthogonal inductor pair is embedded in and supported by a substrate, and has a first inductor having a first coil that winds around a first winding axis and a second inductor having a second coil that winds around a second winding axis. The second winding axis is orthogonal to the first winding axis. The second winding axis intersects the first winding axis at an intersection point that is within the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: David Francis Berdy, Chengjie Zuo, Daeik Daniel Kim, Changhan Hobie Yun, Mario Francisco Velez, Robert Paul Mikulka, Jonghae Kim
  • Apparatus for replacing welding tip for spot welding
    Patent number: 9656342
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for replacing a welding tip for spot welding. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus for replacing a welding tip for spot welding includes a post installed in a workplace having a spot welding machine with upper, and lower welding guns provided thereto, a base plate mounted on a top of the post, a welding tip removing unit mounted on one side of an upper side of the base plate for clamping and removing a spent welding tip mounted to the upper welding gun or the lower welding gun by operation of a cylinder, a holder unit mounted on the upper side of the base plate spaced from the welding tip removing unit, and a welding tip cassette mounted to the holder unit in a state new welding tips to be mounted to the upper, and lower welding guns are set in an upper side and a lower side thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: SUNGWOO HITECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Byungsun Song, Mun Yong Lee
  • Method for manufacturing sealed battery
    Patent number: 9660300
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a sealed battery includes: injecting an electrolytic solution into an exterior; introducing a detection gas into the exterior; and detecting a leakage by detecting a leakage of the detection gas introduced into the exterior, the electrolytic solution in an electrolytic solution tank is pressure fed into the exterior by pressurizing the electrolytic solution tank by feeding a gas of a kind the same as the detection gas in the electrolytic solution tank where the electrolytic solution is stored, in order to inject the electrolytic solution into the battery container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Akira Tsukui
  • Methods of segmented through hole formation using dual diameter through hole edge trimming
    Patent number: 9661758
    Abstract: Cost effective and efficient methods to maximize printed circuit board (PCB) utilization with minimized signal degradation are provided. The methods include electrically isolating a segmented via structure by controlling the formation of a conductive material within a plated via structure by utilizing different diameter drills within a via structure for trimming the conductive material at the via shoulder (i.e., the rim of a drilled two diameter hole boundary). The trimmed portion may be voided in the via structure for allowing electrically isolated plated through-hole (PTH) segments. One or more areas of trimmed rims within the via structure are used to form multiple stair like diameter holes to create one or more voids in the via structure. As a result, the formation of conductive material within the via structure may be limited to those areas necessary for the transmission of electrical signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: SANMINA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Douglas Ward Thomas, Shinichi Iketani
  • Inflatable air gap tooling for assembly of rotor and stator
    Patent number: 9647519
    Abstract: A number of variations may include a method of assembly of a rotor and a stator having a concentric air gap in an electric motor comprising: providing inflatable gap support tooling in a deflated state in an air gap between a rotor and a stator; filling the inflatable gap support tooling with a fluid so that it uniformly fills at least a portion of the air gap between the stator and the rotor and holds the stator and the rotor together as a single unit; placing the single unit into a motor assembly; seating a plurality of bearings into the motor assembly; locking the stator into place in the motor assembly; removing the fluid from the inflatable gap support tooling; and removing the inflatable gap support tooling from the motor assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Paul F. Turnbull, Alan G. Holmes
  • Method for manufacturing a non-planar printed circuit board assembly
    Patent number: 9648755
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a non-planar printed circuit board assembly (1) is disclosed. The method comprises providing a planar formable substrate (2) for supporting a conductive material (3) and at least one electronic component (4), printing a circuit pattern of an uncured conductive material (3) on the planar substrate (2), forming the substrate (2) and the uncured conductive material (3) into a non-planar shape, and curing the conductive material (3), wherein the substrate (2) comprises a metal sheet and an electrically insulating coating (2b) arranged between the metal sheet and the conductive material (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Adrianus Johannes Stephanus Maria De Vaan, Wilhelmus Gerardus Maria Peels, Josephus Paulus Augustinus Deeben
  • Method of making flexible elastic conductive material and use of the same
    Patent number: 9631989
    Abstract: The method of making a flexible elastic conductive material for strain sensor and resistance applications using rubbing-in technology is shown. The thin rubber or any conductive material (substrates) is fixed at strained condition on the solid plate, by rubbing-in technology. Nanopowder of nanomaterials (organic semiconductors, carbon nanotubes, copper doped tin oxide, manganese doped tin oxide) at room temperature are embedded into the rubber conductive material to make built-in structure of conductive flexible elastic substrates that can be used for strain sensors, gages and resistance applications. The resultant product showed good sensitivity, stability and reliability during and after the rubbing-in operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: King Abdulaziz University
    Inventors: Abdullah Mohamed Asiri, Sher Bahadar Khan, Khasan S Karimov
  • Free space grating coupler
    Patent number: 9632281
    Abstract: A free space coupling system comprising a waveguide horizontally positioned on an integrated circuit, and a silicon housing coupled to the waveguide, wherein the silicon housing comprises a reflective surface, a first port, wherein the first port is configured to receive light from an optic source positioned substantially parallel to the waveguide at a coupling point, and a second port, wherein the second port is oriented at about ninety degrees with respect to the first port, and wherein the second port is aligned with a grating port on the waveguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Futurewei Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rongsheng Miao, Zongrong Liu, Qianfan Xu, Xiao Shen
  • Apparatus for transfer of semiconductor devices
    Patent number: 9633883
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a first frame to hold a wafer tape having a first side and a second side. A plurality of semiconductor device dies are disposed on the first side of the wafer tape. A second frame includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member to clamp therebetween a product substrate having a circuit trace thereon. The second frame is configured to hold the product substrate such that the circuit trace is disposed facing the dies on the wafer tape. A needle is disposed adjacent to the second side of the wafer tape. A length of the needle extends in a direction toward the wafer tape. A needle actuator is connected to the needle to move the needle to a die transfer position. A laser points toward a portion of the product substrate corresponding to the transfer position to affix the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Rohinni, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Huska, Cody Peterson, Clinton Adams, Sean Kupcow
  • Method of constructing a rotor for a line start interior permanent magnet motor
    Patent number: 9620275
    Abstract: A method includes: (1) providing a rotor for a line start interior permanent magnet motor wherein the rotor has rotor bars slots extending axially along a length of the rotor configured to receive rotor bar material, and magnet slots extending axially along a length of the rotor configured to receive magnetic material; (2) disposing rotor bar material in the rotor bar slots; (3) arranging a first end member on an axial end of the rotor; (4) disposing magnetic material in the magnet slots; (5) magnetizing the magnetic material; and (6) arranging a second end member on the rotor opposite the first end member. The step of arranging the second end member on the rotor occurs after magnetizing the magnetic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Baldor Electric Company
    Inventors: David McKinney, William E. Martin