Patents by Inventor Eric Blackall

Eric Blackall 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: 10673489
    Abstract: A system configured to provide galvanic isolation of data or power signals between primary and secondary sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: TRIUNE IP LLC
    Inventors: Ross E. Teggatz, Eric Blackall, Wayne T. Chen
  • Publication number: 20190304679
    Abstract: Coupled inductor signal transfer systems are disclosed in which transmitter and receiver coils are inductively coupled in a configuration for wirelessly transferring power and/or data signals. In preferred implementations, the systems may be used for transmitting both power and data. Preferred embodiments of the invention have at least one multi-tap coil on the primary side and/or secondary side of the system. The selection of taps enables the effective size and/or number of coils to be dynamically changed according to operational needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: TRIUNE SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Ross E. Teggatz, Wayne T. Chen, Brett Smith, Eric Blackall
  • Patent number: 10396590
    Abstract: The disclosed invention provides examples of preferred embodiments including systems for harvesting energy from variable output energy harvesting apparatus. The systems include energy harvesting apparatus for providing energy input to a switched mode power supply and a control loop for dynamically adjusting energy harvesting apparatus input to the switched mode power supply, whereby system output power is substantially optimized to the practical. Exemplary embodiments of the invention include systems for harvesting energy using solar cells in boost, buck, and buck-boost configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: TRIUNE SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Ross E. Teggatz, Wayne T. Chen, Brett Smith, Eric Blackall
  • Publication number: 20190013840
    Abstract: A system configured to provide galvanic isolation of data or power signals between primary and secondary sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: Triune IP LLC
    Inventors: Ross E. Teggatz, Eric Blackall, Wayne T. Chen
  • Patent number: 10063284
    Abstract: A system configured to provide galvanic isolation of data or power signals between primary and secondary sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: TRIUNE IP LLC
    Inventors: Ross E. Teggatz, Eric Blackall, Wayne T. Chen
  • Patent number: 9653944
    Abstract: The disclosed invention provides examples of preferred embodiments including systems for harvesting energy from variable output energy harvesting apparatus. The systems include energy harvesting apparatus for providing energy input to a switched mode power supply and a control loop for dynamically adjusting energy harvesting apparatus input to the switched mode power supply, whereby system output power is substantially optimized to the practical. Exemplary embodiments of the invention include systems for harvesting energy using solar cells in boost, buck, and buck-boost configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: TRIUNE SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Ross Teggatz, Wayne Chen, Brett Smith, Eric Blackall
  • Publication number: 20160134191
    Abstract: The disclosed invention provides examples of preferred embodiments including systems for harvesting energy from variable output energy harvesting apparatus. The systems include energy harvesting apparatus for providing energy input to a switched mode power supply and a control loop for dynamically adjusting energy harvesting apparatus input to the switched mode power supply, whereby system output power is substantially optimized to the practical. Exemplary embodiments of the invention include systems for harvesting energy using solar cells in boost, buck, and buck-boost configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Ross Teggatz, Wayne Chen, Brett Smith, Eric Blackall
  • Patent number: 9225199
    Abstract: Systems for harvesting energy from a variable output energy harvesting apparatus are disclosed. The systems include an energy harvesting apparatus for providing energy input to a switched mode power supply and a control loop for dynamically adjusting energy harvesting apparatus input to the switched mode power supply, whereby system output power is substantially optimized to the practical. Exemplary embodiments include systems for harvesting energy using solar cells in boost, buck, and buck-boost configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: TRIUNE IP, LLC
    Inventors: Ross E. Teggatz, Wayne T. Chen, Brett Smith, Eric Blackall
  • Publication number: 20150256227
    Abstract: A system configured to provide galvanic isolation of data or power signals between primary and secondary sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Ross E. TEGGATZ, Eric BLACKALL, Wayne T. CHEN
  • Publication number: 20130327824
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems for the application and reading of micro markings for coding of information for placement on the surfaces of individual very small devices. In preferred embodiments, a two dimensional micro matrix of markings or dots is realized on a scale of a 25 um cell size and smaller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Triune IP LLC
    Inventors: Ross E. Teggatz, Eric Blackall
  • Patent number: 8552336
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems for the application and reading of micro markings for coding of information for placement on the surfaces of individual very small devices. In preferred embodiments, a two dimensional micro matrix of markings or dots is realized on a scale of a 25 um cell size and smaller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Triune IP LLC
    Inventors: Eric Blackall, Ross Teggatz
  • Patent number: 8441866
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for programming a floating gate. A floating gate tunneling device is used with an analog comparing device in a circuit having a floating reference node and an offset-mitigating feedback loop for iteratively programming a floating gate, or multiple floating gates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Triune IP LLC
    Inventors: Ross E. Teggatz, Wayne T. Chen, Eric Blackall, Brett Smith
  • Publication number: 20120293021
    Abstract: The disclosed invention provides examples of preferred embodiments including systems for harvesting energy from variable output energy harvesting apparatus. The systems include energy harvesting apparatus for providing energy input to a switched mode power supply and a control loop for dynamically adjusting energy harvesting apparatus input to the switched mode power supply, whereby system output power is substantially optimized to the practical. Exemplary embodiments of the invention include systems for harvesting energy using solar cells in boost, buck, and buck-boost configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: TRIUNE IP LLC
    Inventors: Ross E. Teggatz, Wayne T. Chen, Brett Smith, Eric Blackall
  • Publication number: 20120242164
    Abstract: Coupled inductor signal transfer systems are disclosed in which transmitter and receiver coils are inductively coupled in a configuration for wirelessly transferring power and/or data signals. In preferred implementations, the systems may be used for transmitting both power and data. Preferred embodiments of the invention have at least one multi-tap coil on the primary side and/or secondary side of the system. The selection of taps enables the effective size and/or number of coils to be dynamically changed according to operational needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: TRIUNE IP LLC
    Inventors: Ross E. Teggatz, Wayne T. Chen, Brett Smith, Eric Blackall
  • Publication number: 20120087187
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for programming a floating gate. A floating gate tunneling device is used with an analog comparing device in a circuit having a floating reference node and an offset-mitigating feedback loop for iteratively programming a floating gate, or multiple floating gates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: Ross E. Teggatz, Wayne T. Chen, Brett Smith, Eric Blackall
  • Publication number: 20120025752
    Abstract: The invention provides advances in the arts with useful and novel battery charger circuits and methods providing improved energy conservation, harvesting, and utilization efficiencies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: TRIUNE IP LLC
    Inventors: Ross Teggatz, Eric Blackall, Brett Smith, Wayne Chen, Jonathan Knight
  • Patent number: 8102718
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for programming a floating gate. A floating gate tunneling device is used with an analog comparing device in a circuit having a floating reference node and an offset-mitigating feedback loop for iteratively programming a floating gate, or multiple floating gates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Triune IP LLC
    Inventors: Ross E. Teggatz, Wayne T. Chen, Brett Smith, Eric Blackall
  • Publication number: 20110227525
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, circuits and systems for charging batteries and other storage media including methods steps and apparatus for monitoring one or more parameters such that a charger may be operated in a first mode to deliver charge to the storage medium and/or load, and when at least one of the monitored parameters reaches a selected threshold level, the operation of the charger in the first mode is terminated in favor of operation in a second mode, delivering a different level of charge from the charger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: TRIUNE IP LLC
    Inventors: Eric Blackall, James Kohout, Ross Teggatz, Wayne Chen
  • Publication number: 20110026324
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for programming a floating gate. A floating gate tunneling device is used with an analog comparing device in a circuit having a floating reference node and an offset-mitigating feedback loop for iteratively programming a floating gate, or multiple floating gates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Ross E. Teggatz, Wayne T. Chen, Brett Smith, Eric Blackall
  • Publication number: 20110006742
    Abstract: The invention provides control methods and systems for harvesting energy from a variable-output power apparatus. One or more variable-output power elements configured for producing energy are used as input to a power regulation circuit operably coupled between the power elements and a load. One or more power signals in the circuit are monitored and the power regulation circuit output is dynamically adjusted based on the one or more monitored power signals. According to aspects of the invention, the output duty cycle or frequency may be adjusted in response to monitored parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: TRIUNE IP LLC
    Inventors: Ross Teggatz, Wayne Chen, Amer Atrash, Brett Smith, Eric Blackall