Patents by Inventor Duane M. Jelkin

Duane M. Jelkin 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).

  • Integrated sensors
    Patent number: 11940340
    Abstract: An apparatus is described. The apparatus may include a substrate and one or more sensors mounted to the substrate. The one or more sensors may be mounted to the substrate using adhesive material and one or more spot welds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Hutchinson Technology Incorporated
    Inventors: Clark T. Olsen, Duane M. Jelkin
  • Shape memory alloy actuators and methods thereof
    Patent number: 11859598
    Abstract: SMA actuators and related methods are described. One embodiment of an actuator includes a base; a plurality of buckle arms; and at least a first shape memory alloy wire coupled with a pair of buckle arms of the plurality of buckle arms. Another embodiment of an actuator includes a base and at least one bimorph actuator including a shape memory alloy material. The bimorph actuator attached to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Hutchinson Technology Incorporated
    Inventors: Duane M. Jelkin, Raymond R. Wolter
  • Electrode tabs and methods of forming
    Patent number: 11791521
    Abstract: Electric tabs and methods for manufacturing are described. A method includes disposing a dielectric layer on a second side of a base material, the base material having a first side and the second side. The method including developing the dielectric layer on the second side of the base material. And, the method including etching the first side of the base material to form an electrode tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Hutchinson Technology Incorporated
    Inventors: Douglas P. Riemer, Peter F. Ladwig, Joseph D. Starkey, Michael W. Davis, Duane M. Jelkin
  • High Density Coil Design And Process
    Publication number: 20230071114
    Abstract: Devices including a substrate and a plurality of coil portions disposed on the substrate. The plurality of coil portions electrically coupled to form a coil structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: John L. Schumann, Nole D. German, Trent A. Johnson, Duane M. Jelkin, Matthew S. Lang, Ryan N. Ruzicka, Forrest A. Cravens, Todd A. Peter, Zachary A. Pokornowski
  • Shape Memory Alloy Actuators And Methods Thereof
    Publication number: 20220397103
    Abstract: SMA actuators and related methods are described. One embodiment of an actuator includes a base; a plurality of buckle arms; and at least a first shape memory alloy wire coupled with a pair of buckle arms of the plurality of buckle arms. Another embodiment of an actuator includes a base and at least one bimorph actuator including a shape memory alloy material. The bimorph actuator attached to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Duane M. Jelkin, Raymond R. Wolter
  • High density coil design and process
    Patent number: 11521785
    Abstract: Devices including a substrate and a plurality of coil portions disposed on the substrate. The plurality of coil portions electrically coupled to form a coil structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Hutchinson Technology Incorporated
    Inventors: John L. Schumann, Nole D. German, Trent A. Johnson, Duane M. Jelkin, Matthew S. Lang, Ryan N. Ruzicka, Forrest A. Cravens, Todd A. Peter, Zachary A. Pokornowski
  • Sensor Shift Structures In Optical Image Stabilization Suspensions
    Publication number: 20220099072
    Abstract: A suspension assembly is described. The suspension assembly including a static member or plate; a moving member or plate movable about an x-axis and a y-axis with respect to the static plate; a sensor mounting region on the moving plate; and one or more shape memory alloy (SMA) elements extending between and coupled to the static plate and moving plate. The SMA elements, when driven by a controller, move the moving plate and the sensor mounting region thereon about the x-axis and the y-axis with respect to the static plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Mark A. Miller, Peter F. Ladwig, Douglas P. Riemer, Duane M. Jelkin, John L. Schumann
  • Sensor shift structures in optical image stabilization suspensions
    Patent number: 11199182
    Abstract: A suspension assembly is described. The suspension assembly including a static member or plate; a moving member or plate movable about an x-axis and a y-axis with respect to the static plate; a sensor mounting region on the moving plate; and one or more shape memory alloy (SMA) elements extending between and coupled to the static plate and moving plate. The SMA elements, when driven by a controller, move the moving plate and the sensor mounting region thereon about the x-axis and the y-axis with respect to the static plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Hutchinson Technology Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark A. Miller, Peter F. Ladwig, Douglas P. Riemer, Duane M. Jelkin, John L. Schumann
  • Integrated Sensors
    Publication number: 20210356338
    Abstract: An apparatus is described. The apparatus may include a substrate and one or more sensors mounted to the substrate. The one or more sensors may be mounted to the substrate using adhesive material and one or more spot welds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Clark T. Olsen, Duane M. Jelkin
  • Sensor Shift Structures In Optical Image Stabilization Suspensions
    Publication number: 20210223563
    Abstract: A suspension assembly is described. The suspension assembly including a rigid interposer circuit; a plurality of flexible circuits configured to attach to the rigid interposer circuit and movable about an x-axis and a y-axis with respect to the static plate; and a sensor mounting region on the rigid interposer circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Mark A. Miller, Peter F. Ladwig, Douglas P. Riemer, Duane M. Jelkin, John L. Schumann, Zachary A. Pokornowski
  • Electrode Tabs And Methods Of Forming
    Publication number: 20210083257
    Abstract: Electric tabs and methods for manufacturing are described. A method includes disposing a dielectric layer on a second side of a base material, the base material having a first side and the second side. The method including developing the dielectric layer on the second side of the base material. And, the method including etching the first side of the base material to form an electrode tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas P. Riemer, Peter F. Ladwig, Joseph D. Starkey, Michael W. Davis, Duane M. Jelkin
  • HIGH DENSITY COIL DESIGN AND PROCESS
    Publication number: 20200090854
    Abstract: Devices including a substrate and a plurality of coil portions disposed on the substrate. The plurality of coil portions electrically coupled to form a coil structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: John L. Schumann, Nole D. German, Trent A. Johnson, Duane M. Jelkin, Matthew S. Lang, Ryan N. Ruzicka, Forrest A. Cravens, Todd A. Peter, Zachary A. Pokomowski
  • Sensor Shift Structures In Optical Image Stabilization Suspensions
    Publication number: 20180171991
    Abstract: A suspension assembly is described. The suspension assembly including a static member or plate; a moving member or plate movable about an x-axis and a y-axis with respect to the static plate; a sensor mounting region on the moving plate; and one or more shape memory alloy (SMA) elements extending between and coupled to the static plate and moving plate. The SMA elements, when driven by a controller, move the moving plate and the sensor mounting region thereon about the x-axis and the y-axis with respect to the static plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Mark A. Miller, Peter F. Ladwig, Douglas P. Riemer, Duane M. Jelkin, John L. Schumann