Patents by Inventor Charles Simons

Charles Simons 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: 20250047148
    Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB)-based axial flux motor and methods of manufacturing are disclosed herein. The axial flux motor includes a printed circuit board (PCB) stator assembly having a plurality of PCB stator cores distributed about a central rotational axis, each of the PCB stator cores include at least one stator coil layer surrounding a corresponding PCB void and a stator core insert disposed in the corresponding PCB void. The axial flux motor includes one or more rotors attached to a common shaft, each rotor having at least two magnetic poles. The axial flux motor includes a frame having at least one bearing. The frame is configured to align and support the one or more rotors for rotation about the central rotational axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Stephen Andrew Semidey, Charles Simons
  • Publication number: 20250047175
    Abstract: Driver circuits for a low-cost two-phase motor are disclosed. Cost reductions may be further achieved by utilizing a printed circuit board (PCB)-based stator and methods of manufacturing, as disclosed herein. The disclosed technology can be particularly well matched for use in two-phase motors, such as axial-flux motors the utilize one or more ferrite-based rotors and a printed circuit board (PCB)-based stator. In certain implementations, part or all of the motor driver circuitry may be integrated onto the same PCB as is utilized to define the stator windings. In other implementations, the motor driver circuitry may be independently utilized with other traditional electrical motors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Stephen Andrew Semidey, Charles Simons, Ryan Lucas, Ali Parsa-Sirat, Belvin Freeman, Ed Prather
  • Patent number: 9868071
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a powered children's swing. In various embodiments, the swing includes a seat, swing frame, one or more swing arms, a first magnetic component, second magnetic component, swing motion sensor, and swing control circuit. The magnetic components are configured to generate a magnetic force that drives the seat along a swing path. The swing control circuit is configured to control the magnetic components based at least on input from the swing motion sensor and generate control signals causing the seat to swing with substantially constant amplitude as specified by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: David C. Gilbert, Stephen R. Burns, Peter D. Jackson, Charles Simons, Chen Jing Ru
  • Publication number: 20160242989
    Abstract: A lip and skin plumping device and method are presented utilizing a vacuum pump and controller to deliver a constant frequency pulsating suction to the skin. The constant frequency allows blood to pulse through the affected area to reduce stress and trauma to the treated skin. The device is hand-held and may have tips to fit lips or be used around the eyes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Sam Alexander, Charles Simons, Benoit Rabozzi
  • Publication number: 20160107091
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a powered children's swing. In various embodiments, the swing includes a seat, swing frame, one or more swing arms, a first magnetic component, second magnetic component, swing motion sensor, and swing control circuit. The magnetic components are configured to generate a magnetic force that drives the seat along a swing path. The swing control circuit is configured to control the magnetic components based at least on input from the swing motion sensor and generate control signals causing the seat to swing with substantially constant amplitude as specified by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: David C. Gilbert, Stephen R. Burns, Peter D. Jackson, Charles Simons, Chen Jing Ru
  • Patent number: 9242180
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a powered children's swing. In various embodiments, the swing includes a seat, swing frame, one or more swing arms, a first magnetic component, second magnetic component, swing motion sensor, and swing control circuit. The magnetic components are configured to generate a magnetic force that drives the seat along a swing path. The swing control circuit is configured to control the magnetic components based at least on input from the swing motion sensor and generate control signals causing the seat to swing with substantially constant amplitude as specified by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Kids II, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Gilbert, Stephen R. Burns, Peter D. Jackson, Charles Simons, Chen Jing Ru
  • Publication number: 20140221112
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a powered children's swing. In various embodiments, the swing includes a seat, swing frame, one or more swing arms, a first magnetic component, second magnetic component, swing motion sensor, and swing control circuit. The magnetic components are configured to generate a magnetic force that drives the seat along a swing path. The swing control circuit is configured to control the magnetic components based at least on input from the swing motion sensor and generate control signals causing the seat to swing with substantially constant amplitude as specified by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Kids II, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Gilbert, Stephen R. Burns, Peter D. Jackson, Charles Simons, Chen Jing Ru
  • Patent number: 8708832
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a powered children's swing. In various embodiments, the swing includes a seat, swing frame, one or more swing arms, a first magnetic component, second magnetic component, swing motion sensor, and swing control circuit. The magnetic components are configured to generate a magnetic force that drives the seat along a swing path. The swing control circuit is configured to control the magnetic components based at least on input from the swing motion sensor and generate control signals causing the seat to swing with a substantially constant amplitude as specified by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Kids II, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Gilbert, Stephen R. Burns, Peter D. Jackson, Charles Simons, Chen Jing Ru
  • Patent number: 8322789
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a toy bar arrangement to a frame of an infant seat assembly is provided. The assembly includes a mounting member adapted to fixedly engage the frame. The assembly further includes a receptacle member operably engaged with the mounting member and defining a cavity. The receptacle member is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis with respect to the mounting member, and between a locked position and an unlocked position in relation to a locking member associated with the mounting member. The assembly further includes a mating member adapted to operably engage a toy bar arrangement and configured to be removably received within the cavity of the receptacle member so as to be rotatable in conjunction with the receptacle member between the locked and unlocked positions. The mating member has a locking flange configured to engage the locking member in the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Kids II, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Mendes, Charles Simons
  • Patent number: 8308578
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a powered children's swing. In various embodiments, the swing includes a seat, swing frame, one or more swing arms, a first magnetic component, second magnetic component, swing motion sensor, and swing control circuit. The magnetic components are configured to generate a magnetic force that drives the seat along a swing path. The swing control circuit is configured to control the magnetic components based at least on input from the swing motion sensor and generate control signals causing the seat to swing with a substantially constant amplitude as specified by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Kids II, Inc.
    Inventors: David Gilbert, Stephen R. Burns, Peter D. Jackson, Charles Simons, Chen Jing Ru
  • Publication number: 20120061999
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to an adjustable children's booster seat. In various embodiments, the booster seat includes a child support (e.g., a child seat) having a user-adjustable height and tilt angle. In particular, various embodiments of the booster seat include one or more improved tilt control devices and height control devices configured to enable a user to easily adjust the child support's height and tilt angle. In certain embodiments, the booster seat's frame is also configured to have a narrow profile enabling the booster seat to fit on a wide variety of chairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Alex E. Soriano, John Matthew Thomson, Jacob Sclare, Charles Simons, Steve Burns
  • Publication number: 20110037298
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a toy bar arrangement to a frame of an infant seat assembly is provided. The assembly includes a mounting member adapted to fixedly engage the frame. The assembly further includes a receptacle member operably engaged with the mounting member and defining a cavity. The receptacle member is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis with respect to the mounting member, and between a locked position and an unlocked position in relation to a locking member associated with the mounting member. The assembly further includes a mating member adapted to operably engage a toy bar arrangement and configured to be removably received within the cavity of the receptacle member so as to be rotatable in conjunction with the receptacle member between the locked and unlocked positions. The mating member has a locking flange configured to engage the locking member in the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Mark Mendes, Charles Simons
  • Publication number: 20100151951
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a powered children's swing. In various embodiments, the swing includes a seat, swing frame, one or more swing arms, a first magnetic component, second magnetic component, swing motion sensor, and swing control circuit. The magnetic components are configured to generate a magnetic force that drives the seat along a swing path. The swing control circuit is configured to control the magnetic components based at least on input from the swing motion sensor and generate control signals causing the seat to swing with a substantially constant amplitude as specified by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: DAVID GILBERT, STEPHEN R. BURNS, PETER D. JACKSON, CHARLES SIMONS, CHEN JING RU