Patents by Inventor Arthur Kurz

Arthur Kurz 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).

  • Patent number: 11862383
    Abstract: A wireless charging coil assembly comprises a first stamped coil having a first trace, a second stamped coil having a second trace, and a film having a first side and a second side. The first stamped coil is adhered to the first side of the film and the second stamped coil is adhered to the second side of the film. At least a first portion of the first trace of the first stamped coil and at least a first portion of the second trace of the second stamped coil are electrically connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: A.K. STAMPING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Arthur Kurz, Bernard Duetsch, Joshua Kurz
  • Publication number: 20220111431
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device with multiple coined areas having multiple mechanical properties, and systems and methods for manufacturing such a device. The device can include a central channel section with a spine and one or more legs, a flexible spring section extending from the spine at a first end of the channel section, and one or more compliant pins extending from the one or more legs at a second end of the central channel section. The device is integrally formed from a single piece of stock material having first mechanical properties and one or more of the spring section and the compliant pins are coined to produce one or more different mechanical properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: A.K. Stamping Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Arthur Kurz
  • Publication number: 20210265109
    Abstract: A wireless charging coil is provided herein. The wireless charging coil comprising a first stamped coil having a first spiral trace, the first spiral trace defining a first space between windings, and a second stamped coil having a second spiral trace, the second spiral trace defining a second space between windings, wherein the first stamped coil and second stamped coil are planar to and interconnected with one another, such that the first stamped coil is positioned within the second space of the second stamped coil, and the second stamped coil is positioned within the first space of the first stamped coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: A.K. Stamping Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur Kurz, Bernard Duetsch, Joshua Kurz
  • Patent number: 11004599
    Abstract: A wireless charging coil is provided herein. The wireless charging coil comprising a first stamped coil having a first spiral trace, the first spiral trace defining a first space between windings, and a second stamped coil having a second spiral trace, the second spiral trace defining a second space between windings, wherein the first stamped coil and second stamped coil are planar to and interconnected with one another, such that the first stamped coil is positioned within the second space of the second stamped coil, and the second stamped coil is positioned within the first space of the first stamped coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: A.K. STAMPING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Arthur Kurz, Bernard Duetsch, Joshua Kurz
  • Patent number: 11004598
    Abstract: A wireless charging coil is provided herein. The wireless charging coil comprising a first stamped coil having a first spiral trace, the first spiral trace defining a first space between windings, and a second stamped coil having a second spiral trace, the second spiral trace defining a second space between windings, wherein the first stamped coil and second stamped coil are planar to and interconnected with one another, such that the first stamped coil is positioned within the second space of the second stamped coil, and the second stamped coil is positioned within the first space of the first stamped coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: A.K. STAMPING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Arthur Kurz, Bernard Duetsch, Joshua Kurz
  • Publication number: 20210125760
    Abstract: A wireless charging coil assembly comprises a first stamped coil having a first trace, a second stamped coil having a second trace, and a film having a first side and a second side. The first stamped coil is adhered to the first side of the film and the second stamped coil is adhered to the second side of the film. At least a first portion of the first trace of the first stamped coil and at least a first portion of the second trace of the second stamped coil are electrically connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: A.K. Stamping Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur Kurz, Bernard Duetsch, Joshua Kurz
  • Patent number: 10910704
    Abstract: A system for manufacturing an antenna includes a first stamping station, a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) alignment station, a bonding station, a second stamping station, and a ferrite shield station. The first stamping station receives a sheet of metallic material and stamps the sheet to form an antenna including traces, contacts, a carrier connected to the traces, and a tie-bar connected between the traces. The PSA alignment station receives the stamped antenna and aligns a PSA area of a pad with the traces, the PSA area being substantially the same shape as the traces. The bonding station bonds the PSA area to the traces after it has been aligned with the traces. The second stamping station performs a second stamping of the antenna and the PSA area to remove the carrier and the tie-bar. The ferrite shield station bonds a ferrite shield to the antenna stamped for a second time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: A.K. Stamping Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur Kurz, Mark Andrews
  • Patent number: 10886047
    Abstract: A wireless charging coil assembly comprises a first stamped coil having a first trace, a second stamped coil having a second trace, and a film having a first side and a second side. The first stamped coil is adhered to the first side of the film and the second stamped coil is adhered to the second side of the film. At least a first portion of the first trace of the first stamped coil and at least a first portion of the second trace of the second stamped coil are electrically connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: A.K. Stamping Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur Kurz, Bernard Duetsch, Joshua Kurz
  • Patent number: 10784596
    Abstract: A grounding spacer is provided. The grounding spacer comprising a circular body having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a central aperture, and a plurality of radially spaced penetration features, wherein at least one of the penetration features has at least a portion thereof extending from the top surface, and wherein at least one of the penetration features has at least a portion thereof extending from the bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: A.K. Stamping Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Andrews, Arthur Kurz
  • Patent number: 10615520
    Abstract: A grounding spacer is provided. The grounding spacer comprising a circular body having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a central aperture, and a plurality of radially spaced penetration features, wherein at least one of the penetration features has at least a portion thereof extending from the top surface, and wherein at least one of the penetration features has at least a portion thereof extending from the bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: A.K. Stamping Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Andrews, Arthur Kurz
  • Patent number: 10542644
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a two-piece shield comprising a fence having integrally formed sidewalls and an upper frame, and a lid. The lid attaches to the fence, which is attached to the circuit board. The fence is a relatively thick, flexible material for supporting the lid. The fence has a recess so that the lid can be recessed into the fence to position the lid closer to the circuit for enhanced heat absorption. The lid could be made of a thicker heat absorbing material than the fence, again to facilitate heat absorption. The lid can be press-fit into the recess of the fence. The fence and lid can have a dovetail configuration to retain the lid in the fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: A.K. Stamping Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur Kurz, Michael Schneider
  • Publication number: 20190363581
    Abstract: A wireless charging coil assembly comprises a first stamped coil having a first trace, a second stamped coil having a second trace, and a film having a first side and a second side. The first stamped coil is adhered to the first side of the film and the second stamped coil is adhered to the second side of the film. At least a first portion of the first trace of the first stamped coil and at least a first portion of the second trace of the second stamped coil are electrically connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: A.K. Stamping Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur Kurz, Bernard Duetsch, Joshua Kurz
  • Patent number: 10374464
    Abstract: A wireless charging coil assembly comprises a first stamped coil having a first trace, a second stamped coil having a second trace, and a film having a first side and a second side. The first stamped coil is adhered to the first side of the film and the second stamped coil is adhered to the second side of the film. At least a first portion of the first trace of the first stamped coil and at least a first portion of the second trace of the second stamped coil are electrically connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: A.K. Stamping Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur Kurz, Bernard Duetsch, Joshua Kurz
  • Patent number: 10322921
    Abstract: A one-piece board level shielding element with a top cover peel panel is secured to a circuit board to shield and provide access to a shielded component. The shielding element is formed with a top having a peel line to facilitate removal of the peel panel with a peel tool. Once the repair is completed, a new cover is put on to the remaining side-walls to reestablish the shielding. The shield top cover is formed with a peel tool insertion slot and an adjacent peel start slot. The peel panel is removed by a peel tool having a peel hook mounted to a cylindrical peel key that is inserted into the insertion slot and hooks the cover at the peel start slot. Upon rotating the peel key away from the peel start slot, the peel panel is easily removed. A fixture plate may be used to support the peel tool and assist in removal of the peel panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: A.K. Stamping Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur Kurz, Mark Andrews, Michael Schneider
  • Patent number: 10238017
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a multi-piece shield comprising a fence, a lid, and an insert. The lid attaches to the fence, which is attached to the circuit board. The lid is a relatively thick, flexible material for supporting the insert. The lid has a recess so that the insert can be recessed into the lid to position the insert closer to the circuit for enhanced heat absorption. The insert is made of a thicker heat absorbing material than the lid, again to facilitate heat absorption. The insert can be press-fit into the recess of the lid. The lid can have a dovetail configuration to retain the insert in the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: A.K. Stamping Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur Kurz, Mark Andrews, Michael Schneider
  • Publication number: 20190044225
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a stamped antenna includes providing a sheet of metallic material for a first stamping. A first stamping of the sheet of metallic material is performed to form at least one antenna that includes traces, contacts, a carrier connected to the traces, and at least one tie-bar connected between the traces. A pad is provided with at least one pressure sensitive adhesive area that is provided on the pad in substantially the same shape as the traces of the antenna. The pressure sensitive adhesive area is aligned with the traces of the antenna, and then bonded to the traces of the at least one antenna. A second stamping of the at least one antenna and the pressure sensitive adhesive is then performed to remove the at least one carrier and the at least one tie-bar connected to the traces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: A.K. Stamping Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur Kurz, Mark Andrews
  • Patent number: 10186766
    Abstract: An intermediate product for the manufacture of an antenna includes a pressure sensitive adhesive, one or more stamped traces bonded with the pressure sensitive adhesive, and at least one tie-bar connected between the one or more traces. The at least one tie-bar supports the one or more traces. The one or more traces can be stamped from a sheet of copper. The pressure sensitive adhesive can be a pressure sensitive adhesive pad having more than one pressure sensitive adhesive area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: A.K. Stamping Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur Kurz, Mark Andrews
  • Publication number: 20180331425
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing and turning a near field communication antenna is provided. A method for manufacturing and tuning a near field communication antenna comprising loading one or more ferrite substrates onto a workstation, loading an antenna biscuit onto the workstation, the antenna biscuit comprising one or more interconnected antennas, stamping the antenna biscuit to form one or more individual antennas, applying the one or more individual antennas to the one or more ferrite substrates to form one or more antenna assemblies, and adjusting placement of the one or more individual antennas relative to the ferrite substrates to adjust functional properties of the one or more antenna assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: A.K. Stamping Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur Kurz, Bernard Duetsch
  • Publication number: 20180331426
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing and turning a near field communication antenna is provided. A method for manufacturing and tuning a near field communication antenna comprising loading one or more ferrite substrates onto a workstation, loading an antenna biscuit onto the workstation, the antenna biscuit comprising one or more interconnected antennas, stamping the antenna biscuit to form one or more individual antennas, applying the one or more individual antennas to the one or more ferrite substrates to form one or more antenna assemblies, and adjusting placement of the one or more individual antennas relative to the ferrite substrates to adjust functional properties of the one or more antenna assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: A.K. Stamping Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur Kurz, Bernard Duetsch
  • Publication number: 20180322316
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flat solenoid coil and methods for manufacturing thereof. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a magnetic secure transmission flat solenoid coil and could include an MST coil having traces forming a flattened spiral coil, a ferrite shield disposed between the traces of the flattened spiral coil, and leadouts attached to the MST coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: A.K. Stamping Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Arthur Kurz