Patents by Inventor Alanson P. Sample
Alanson P. Sample 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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Patent number: 11722017Abstract: An adaptive system for efficient and long-range wireless power delivery using magnetically coupled resonators responds to changes in a dynamic environment, and maintains high efficiency over a narrow or fixed frequency range. The system uses adaptive impedance matching to maintain high efficiency. The wireless power transfer system includes a drive inductor coupled to a high-Q transmitter coil, and a load inductor coupled to a high-Q receiver coil. The transmitter coil and receiver coil for a magnetically coupled resonator. A first matching network is (i) operably coupled to the drive inductor and configured to selectively adjust the impedance between the drive inductor and the transmitter coil, or (ii) is operably coupled to the load inductor and configured to selectively adjust the impedance between the load inductor and the receiver coil.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: University of Washington through its Center for CommercializationInventors: Joshua R. Smith, Benjamin H. Waters, Scott Wisdom, Alanson P. Sample
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Publication number: 20210339008Abstract: An adaptive system for efficient and long-range wireless power delivery using magnetically coupled resonators responds to changes in a dynamic environment, and maintains high efficiency over a narrow or fixed frequency range. The system uses adaptive impedance matching to maintain high efficiency. The wireless power transfer system includes a drive inductor coupled to a high-Q transmitter coil, and a load inductor coupled to a high-Q receiver coil. The transmitter coil and receiver coil for a magnetically coupled resonator. A first matching network is (i) operably coupled to the drive inductor and configured to selectively adjust the impedance between the drive inductor and the transmitter coil, or (ii) is operably coupled to the load inductor and configured to selectively adjust the impedance between the load inductor and the receiver coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: University of Washington through its Center for CommercializationInventors: Joshua R. Smith, Benjamin H. Waters, Scott Wisdom, Alanson P. Sample
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Patent number: 11090481Abstract: An adaptive system for efficient and long-range wireless power delivery using magnetically coupled resonators responds to changes in a dynamic environment, and maintains high efficiency over a narrow or fixed frequency range. The system uses adaptive impedance matching to maintain high efficiency. The wireless power transfer system includes a drive inductor coupled to a high-Q transmitter coil, and a load inductor coupled to a high-Q receiver coil. The transmitter coil and receiver coil for a magnetically coupled resonator. A first matching network is (i) operably coupled to the drive inductor and configured to selectively adjust the impedance between the drive inductor and the transmitter coil, or (ii) is operably coupled to the load inductor and configured to selectively adjust the impedance between the load inductor and the receiver coil.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: University of Washington through its Center for CommercializationInventors: Joshua R. Smith, Benjamin H. Waters, Scott Wisdom, Alanson P. Sample
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Patent number: 10819151Abstract: One embodiment provides an apparatus for wireless power transmission, comprising: a resonator comprising: a three dimensional structure; and an energy storage mechanism operatively coupled to the three dimensional structure; wherein the three dimensional structure and energy storage mechanism produce standing electromagnetic waves upon driving the resonator. Other systems, methods, apparatuses, and products are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2016Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Alanson P. Sample, Matthew J. Chabalko
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Patent number: 10707685Abstract: An embodiment provides a method of wireless power transmission, including: powering a transmitter that produces electromagnetic waves in a three dimensional structure; selecting a transmission frequency that is a resonance frequency for the three dimensional structure; and transmitting, using the transmitter, electromagnetic waves within the three dimensional structure on the transmission frequency selected. Other systems, methods, apparatuses and products are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2015Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Alanson P. Sample, Matthew J. Chabalko
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Publication number: 20190280527Abstract: An adaptive system for efficient and long-range wireless power delivery using magnetically coupled resonators responds to changes in a dynamic environment, and maintains high efficiency over a narrow or fixed frequency range. The system uses adaptive impedance matching to maintain high efficiency. The wireless power transfer system includes a drive inductor coupled to a high-Q transmitter coil, and a load inductor coupled to a high-Q receiver coil. The transmitter coil and receiver coil for a magnetically coupled resonator. A first matching network is (i) operably coupled to the drive inductor and configured to selectively adjust the impedance between the drive inductor and the transmitter coil, or (ii) is operably coupled to the load inductor and configured to selectively adjust the impedance between the load inductor and the receiver coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: University of Washington through its Center for CommercializationInventors: Joshua R. Smith, Benjamin H. Waters, Scott Wisdom, Alanson P. Sample
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Patent number: 10165355Abstract: A system and method for data transmission and power supply capability over an audio jack for mobile devices are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: a peripheral device including an energy storage component, a microphone using a microphone bias voltage, and a select switch configured to provide a first switch position wherein charging of the energy storage component using the microphone bias voltage via the microphone conductor is enabled, the select switch being configured provide a second switch position wherein charging of the energy storage component using the microphone bias voltage via the microphone conductor is disabled; and a mobile device and an application (app) executable in the mobile device to produce a switching tone on the audio signal conductor of the audio jack, the switching tone causing the select switch to transition to the first switch position or the second switch position.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2013Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Indira Negi, Lakshman Krishnamurthy, Brian K. Vogel, Darren S. Crews, Sai Hemachandra Vemprala, Xiaochao Yang, Howard D. Millett, Alexander Essaian, Alanson P. Sample
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Publication number: 20180097402Abstract: One embodiment provides an apparatus for wireless power transmission, comprising: a resonator comprising: a three dimensional structure; and an energy storage mechanism operatively coupled to the three dimensional structure; wherein the three dimensional structure and energy storage mechanism produce standing electromagnetic waves upon driving the resonator. Other systems, methods, apparatuses, and products are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Alanson P. Sample, Matthew J. Chabalko
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Publication number: 20170034618Abstract: A system and method for data transmission and power supply capability over an audio jack for mobile devices are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: a peripheral device including an energy storage component, a microphone using a microphone bias voltage, and a select switch configured to provide a first switch position wherein charging of the energy storage component using the microphone bias voltage via the microphone conductor is enabled, the select switch being configured provide a second switch position wherein charging of the energy storage component using the microphone bias voltage via the microphone conductor is disabled; and a mobile device and an application (app) executable in the mobile device to produce a switching tone on the audio signal conductor of the audio jack, the switching tone causing the select switch to transition to the first switch position or the second switch position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2013Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: lntel CorporationInventors: Indira Negi, Lakshman Krishnamurthy, Brian K. Vogel, Darren S. Crews, Sai Hemachandra Vemprala, Xiaochao Yang, Howard D. Millett, Alexander Essaian, Alanson P. Sample
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Patent number: 9537346Abstract: In various embodiments, an electronic device such as a portable computer has a structure that extends from the device to wirelessly transfer electrical power between itself and an external device. The structure may be placed in a non-extended position when not being used for such power transfer. In some embodiments power transfer may take place in either direction, and may be used for various purposes, such as to provide operational power and/or to charge a battery. The external device may be placed on or near the extended structure for power transfer to take place.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: INTEL CORPORATIONInventors: Emily B. Cooper, Joshua R. Smith, Alanson P. Sample, John C. Neumann
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Patent number: 9473209Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the disclosure, a method and apparatus is disclosed that includes features of a receiving antenna configured to wirelessly receive power transmitted by a transmitting device and arranged to associate or dissociate with the transmitting device.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: INTEL CORPORATIONInventors: Emily B. Cooper, Joshua R. Smith, Alanson P. Sample
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Patent number: 9461478Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the disclosure, a method and apparatus is disclosed that includes features of transmitting power from a transmitter of a wireless power system at a multiplicity of frequencies between a first transmission frequency and a second transmission frequency at a first power level and transmitting power from the transmitter at a second power level and at one or more frequencies between the first transmission frequency and the second transmission frequency if the one or more receiving devices are determined to be coupled to the transmitter.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2012Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: INTEL CORPORATIONInventors: Joshua R. Smith, Alanson P. Sample
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Patent number: 9415149Abstract: A ventricular assist device (VAD) system includes one or more external subsystems including an amplifier energizing a drive loop with alternating current, and a Tx resonator inductively coupled to the drive loop. An implanted subsystem includes a VAD, an Rx resonator that forms a magnetically coupled resonator with the Tx resonator, and a load loop for providing power to the VAD that is inductively coupled to the Rx resonator. A sensor monitors the drive loop and a controller uses the sensor data to adjust a system parameter to optimize energy transfer performance. Distributing a plurality of the external subsystems throughout a defined space provides a patient with freedom of movement within the defined space.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Yale UniversityInventors: Joshua R. Smith, Pramod Bonde, Benjamin H. Waters, Alanson P. Sample
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Patent number: 9378446Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus, comprising a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, wherein the RFID tag includes an antenna, and wherein at least one amorphous silicon or organic photovoltaic solar cell is integrated with the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: INTEL CORPORATIONInventors: Alanson P. Sample, Yuri A. Sylvester
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Publication number: 20160164301Abstract: An embodiment provides a method of wireless power transmission, including: powering a transmitter that produces electromagnetic waves in a three dimensional structure; selecting a transmission frequency that is a resonance frequency for the three dimensional structure; and transmitting, using the transmitter, electromagnetic waves within the three dimensional structure on the transmission frequency selected. Other systems, methods, apparatuses and products are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2015Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Alanson P. Sample, Matthew J. Chabalko
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Publication number: 20160043572Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the disclosure, a method and apparatus is disclosed that includes features of a switching mechanism coupled to a wireless power transmitting device, wherein the switching mechanism is configured to selectively control operation of a transmitting coil in the wireless power transmitting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Emily B. COOPER, Songnan YANG, Charles J. BONSAVAGE, Joshua R. SMITH, Alanson P. SAMPLE, Anand S. KONANUR
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Publication number: 20150288218Abstract: In various embodiments, an electronic device such as a portable computer has a structure that extends from the device to wirelessly transfer electrical power between itself and an external device. The structure may be placed in a non-extended position when not being used for such power transfer. In some embodiments power transfer may take place in either direction, and may be used for various purposes, such as to provide operational power and/or to charge a battery. The external device may be placed on or near the extended structure for power transfer to take place.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Emily B. Cooper, Joshua R. Smith, Alanson P. Sample, John C. Neumann
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Publication number: 20150280444Abstract: An adaptive system for efficient and long-range wireless power delivery using magnetically coupled resonators responds to changes in a dynamic environment, and maintains high efficiency over a narrow or fixed frequency range. The system uses adaptive impedance matching to maintain high efficiency. The wireless power transfer system includes a drive inductor coupled to a high-Q transmitter coil, and a load inductor coupled to a high-Q receiver coil. The transmitter coil and receiver coil for a magnetically coupled resonator. A first matching network is (i) operably coupled to the drive inductor and configured to selectively adjust the impedance between the drive inductor and the transmitter coil, or (ii) is operably coupled to the load inductor and configured to selectively adjust the impedance between the load inductor and the receiver coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2013Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: University of Washington through its Center for CommercializationInventors: Joshua R. Smith, Benjamin H. Waters, Scott Wisdom, Alanson P. Sample
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Publication number: 20150207543Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the disclosure, a method and apparatus is disclosed that includes features of a receiving antenna configured to wirelessly receive power transmitted by a transmitting device and arranged to associate or dissociate with the transmitting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Emily B. COOPER, Joshua R. SMITH, Alanson P. SAMPLE
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Publication number: 20150116916Abstract: In various embodiments, an electronic device such as a portable computer has a structure that extends from the device to wirelessly transfer electrical power between itself and an external device. The structure may be placed in a non-extended position when not being used for such power transfer. In some embodiments power transfer may take place in either direction, and may be used for various purposes, such as to provide operational power and/or to charge a battery. The external device may be placed on or near the extended structure for power transfer to take place.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2015Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: INTEL CORPORATIONInventors: Emily B. Cooper, Joshua R. Smith, Alanson P. Sample, John C. Neumann