Patents by Inventor Brad A. Benson

Brad A. Benson 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).

  • Publication number: 20140283630
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for configurable sensor arrays are provided. An example of a configurable sensor array includes a plurality of sensors in a matrix array formed on a single backplane and a plurality of elements 432 within one of the plurality of sensors, where the plurality of elements provides alternative electrical paths enabling the one of the plurality of sensors to have a range of output impedances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Devin Alexander Mourey, Randy L. Hoffman, James William Stasiak, Brad Benson
  • Publication number: 20130334441
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a filter (100). In one embodiment, the filter includes a pattern (120). The pattern may reflect or fluoresce non-visible light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel I. Croft, Bany T. Phillips, Brad Benson, Cary G. Addington, Angus Wu, Stephan R. Clark, Guy Adams
  • Patent number: 8384659
    Abstract: A display element includes a first electrode including conductive lines, a second electrode, and a dielectric layer on the first electrode. The dielectric layer has recess regions therein exposing at least portions of the conductive lines. The display element includes a fluid with colorant particles between the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jong-Souk Yeo, Pavel Kornilovich, Brad Benson
  • Publication number: 20120127560
    Abstract: An electro-optical display includes colorant particles that are suspended in a carrier fluid. The colorant particles are controlled by three different types of electrodes. An exposed electrode acts on the colorant particles in an electrokinetic manner by compacting the colorant particles. A passivated electrode acts on the colorant particles in an electrostatic manner by holding the colorant particles once compacted. A reference electrode attracts the colorant particles to compaction areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey Todd Mabeck, Gregg Alan Combs, Tim R. Koch, Pavel Kornilovich, Jong-Souk Yeo, Brad Benson
  • Patent number: 8179590
    Abstract: An electro-optical display includes colorant particles that are suspended in a carrier fluid. The colorant particles are controlled by three different types of electrodes. An exposed electrode acts on the colorant particles in an electrokinetic manner by compacting the colorant particles. A passivated electrode acts on the colorant particles in an electrostatic manner by holding the colorant particles once compacted. A reference electrode attracts the colorant particles to compaction areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Todd Mabeck, Gregg Alan Combs, Tim R. Koch, Pavel Kornilovich, Jong-Souk Yeo, Brad Benson
  • Publication number: 20110304529
    Abstract: A display element includes a first electrode including conductive lines, a second electrode, and a dielectric layer on the first electrode. The dielectric layer has recess regions therein exposing at least portions of the conductive lines. The display element includes a fluid with colorant particles between the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Jong-Souk Yeo, Pavel Kornilovich, Brad Benson
  • Patent number: 7475964
    Abstract: An electronic device comprises a substrate and an electrical contact in contact with the dielectric layer and electrically coupled with at least one resistor, a substrate carrier including an electrical trace electrically coupled to the electrical contact, a polymer enclosing the electrical contact, and a substantially planar film disposed over the electrical contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Brad Benson, Frank J. Bretl, Ellen L. Chappell, M. Jeffery Igelman, Steve H. Zhang
  • Patent number: 7319232
    Abstract: An opto-coupler interface is provided. The opto-coupler interface includes a current mirror and a resistor. The opto-coupler interface is arranged such that a relatively fixed voltage is provided across the photodetector. At one end of the photodetector, the voltage is relatively fixed because the photodetector is coupled to the input of a current mirror. Because the voltage across the opto-coupler is relative fixed, the opto-coupler interface is a current interface rather than a voltage interface. Current from the photodetector is mirrored by the current mirror to provide an output mirror current. The output mirror current is provided to a resistor such that the resistor provides a voltage that is based on the output mirror current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: National Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Bell, Brad Benson, Patrice R. Lethellier
  • Patent number: 7189929
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a flexible circuit at least partially encapsulated by a cover layer. The flexible circuit includes a substrate having one or more openings. One or more electrical conductors are bonded to the top surface of the substrate. A first cover layer is bonded to the top surface of the substrate and to the electrical conductors. A second cover layer is bonded to the bottom surface of the substrate and to the first cover layer through the openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Brad Benson
  • Publication number: 20060027937
    Abstract: An electronic device comprises a substrate and an electrical contact in contact with the dielectric layer and electrically coupled with at least one resistor, a substrate carrier including an electrical trace electrically coupled to the electrical contact, a polymer enclosing the electrical contact, and a substantially planar film disposed over the electrical contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Brad Benson, Frank Bretl, Ellen Chappell, M. Igelman, Steve Zhang
  • Publication number: 20050155788
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a flexible circuit at least partially encapsulated by a cover layer. The flexible circuit includes a substrate having one or more openings. One or more electrical conductors are bonded to the top surface of the substrate. A first cover layer is bonded to the top surface of the substrate and to the electrical conductors. A second cover layer is bonded to the bottom surface of the substrate and to the first cover layer through the openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventor: Brad Benson
  • Patent number: 6018130
    Abstract: A shunt is pivotally mounted to form a pendulum positioned between a reed switch and a magnet. The shunt is formed of ferromagnetic material and is mounted such that as long as it remains between the reed switch and the magnet the reed switch remains open. The shunt is held or biased between the magnet and the reed switch by the force of the magnetic attraction between the shunt and the magnet. The mass of the shunt acts as both a tilt sensor which responds to gravity and an accelerometer sensitive to crash-induced accelerations. The reed switch, magnet and shunt are mounted in a housing which positions the reed switch and magnet and controls the maximum range of motion of the pendulum-mounted shunt. An alternative embodiment employs a subassembly which includes a magnet, a shunt, and a selectively positioned mass, the subassembly is mounted to pivot over a reed switch. The magnet is positioned on or very near the pivot axis. The shunt is positioned further from the pivot axis toward the reed switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Haack, Brad A. Benson, Daniel R. Reneau