Patents by Inventor Annamarie Burke

Annamarie Burke 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).

  • Wireless battery charging system having adaptive parameter sensing
    Patent number: 5963012
    Abstract: A battery pack (304) and battery charging system (300, 400) provides contactless dynamic battery parameter sensing. A proximity sensor (208) is located in the battery pack (304) to monitor battery parameter measurements taken by battery parameter sensors (206). These battery parameter measurements are transferred to a charger (302) or radio (404) through a wireless link established between an excitation circuit, proximity sensor, and reader. The dynamically measured battery parameter information allows a charger (302) or radio (404) to select or adapt a charging routine based on the battery measurements. The use of a proximity sensor (208) along with battery parameter sensors (206) allow for minimal interface contacts between the radio and charger as well as the radio and battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Jorge L. Garcia, Annamarie Burke, Juan B. De La Luz, Charles B. Swope, Joseph Patino