Patents by Inventor Andrew W. Tucker

Andrew W. Tucker 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).

  • Thin-film acoustic imaging system for imaging through an exterior surface of an electronic device housing
    Patent number: 11950512
    Abstract: An acoustic imaging system coupled to a sensing plate to define an imaging surface. The acoustic imaging system includes an array of piezoelectric acoustic transducers coupled to the sensing plate opposite the imaging surface and formed using a thin-film manufacturing process over an application-specific integrated circuit that, in turn, is configured to leverage the array of piezoelectric actuators to generate an image of an object at least partially wetting to the imaging surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Ehsan Khajeh, Aaron S. Tucker, Andrew W. Joyce, Brian M. King, Giovanni Gozzini, Jason S. Griesbach, Marcus C. Yip, Mohammad Yeke Yazdandoost, Gordon S. Franza, Henry H. Yang
  • Modulated audio annunciator providing stand-alone high voltage compatibility
    Patent number: 9443412
    Abstract: An integrated line voltage converter and microprocessor-controlled tone generator allow advanced alarm features to be implemented in standard appliances as powered by a high-voltage line power. An integrated switch may also be used to allow the addition of alarm features to standard appliances as a drop-in replacement for door switches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan Barrena, Andrew W. Tucker, Eric K. Larson, Jeffrey L. Prunty
  • MODULATED AUDIO ANNUNCIATOR PROVIDING STAND-ALONE HIGH VOLTAGE COMPATIBILITY
    Publication number: 20150221204
    Abstract: An integrated line voltage converter and microprocessor-controlled tone generator allow advanced alarm features to be implemented in standard appliances as powered by a high-voltage line power. An integrated switch may also be used to allow the addition of alarm features to standard appliances as a drop-in replacement for door switches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: ILLIONIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Juan Barrena, Andrew W. Tucker, Eric K. Larson, Jeffrey L. Prunty