Patents by Inventor Eric R. Giler
Eric R. Giler 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).
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Patent number: 8552592Abstract: Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless lighting power transfer method including providing a source having a source resonator that includes a high-Q source magnetic resonator coupled to a power source, providing a device having a device resonator that includes a high-Q device magnetic resonator, distal from the source resonator, the device including a light emitting part electrically coupled to the device resonator, providing a signaling capability between the source and the device, signaling a state of the device to the source using the signaling capability, and energizing the source to generate an oscillating magnetic field according to the state of the device.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: WiTricity CorporationInventors: David A. Schatz, Herbert T. Lou, Morris P. Kesler, Katherine L. Hall, Konrad J. Kulikowski, Eric R. Giler, Ron Fiorello
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Publication number: 20130200716Abstract: Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q1>100 and a characteristic size x1 coupled to an energy source, and a second resonator having a Q-factor Q2>100 and a characteristic size x2 coupled to an energy drain located a distance D from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to exchange energy wirelessly among the source resonator and the second resonator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2009Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventors: Morris P. Kesler, Aristeidis Karalis, Andre B. Kurs, Andrew J. Campanella, Ron Fiorello, Qiang Li, Konrad J. Kulikowski, Eric R. Giler, David A. Schatz, Katherine L. Hall, Marin Soljacic
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Patent number: 8487480Abstract: Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q1>100 and a characteristic size x1 coupled to an energy source, and a second resonator having a Q-factor Q2>100 and a characteristic size x2 coupled to an energy drain located a distance D from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to exchange energy wirelessly among the source resonator and the second resonator.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: WiTricity CorporationInventors: Morris P. Kesler, Aristeidis Karalis, Andre B. Kurs, Andrew J. Campanella, Ron Fiorello, Qiang Li, Konrad J. Kulikowski, Eric R. Giler, David A. Schatz, Katherine L. Hall, Marin Soljacic
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Patent number: 8466583Abstract: A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes a load associated with an outdoor lighting unit that draws energy from the load to power a light source associated with the outdoor lighting unit, and a second electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and moveable relative to the first electromagnetic resonator, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator, and wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be tunable during system operation so as to at least one of tune the power provided to the second electromagnetic resonator and tune the power delivered to the load.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: WiTricity CorporationInventors: Aristeidis Karalis, Andre B. Kurs, Andrew J. Campanella, David A. Schatz, Morris P. Kesler, Katherine L. Hall, Eric R. Giler, Marin Soljacic
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Patent number: 8461719Abstract: Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q1>100 and a characteristic size x1 coupled to an energy source, and a second resonator having a Q-factor Q2>100 and a characteristic size x2 coupled to an energy drain located a distance D from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to exchange energy wirelessly among the source resonator and the second resonator.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: WiTricity CorporationInventors: Morris P. Kesler, Aristeidis Karalis, Andre B. Kurs, Andrew J. Campanella, Ron Fiorello, Qiang Li, Konrad Kulikowski, Eric R. Giler, Frank J. Pergal, David A. Schatz, Katherine L. Hall, Marin Soljacic
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Patent number: 8441154Abstract: A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply and a second electromagnetic resonator coupled to at least one of a power supply and the first electromagnetic resonator. The mobile wireless receiver includes a load associated with an outdoor lighting unit that draws energy from the load to power a light source associated with the outdoor lighting unit, and a third electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and movable relative to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator, wherein the third resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the third electromagnetic resonator from at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: WiTricity CorporationInventors: Aristeidis Karalis, Andre B. Kurs, Andrew J. Campanella, David A. Schatz, Herbert Toby Lou, Morris P. Kesler, Katherine L. Hall, Konrad Kulikowski, Eric R. Giler, Ron Fiorello, Marin Soljacic
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Publication number: 20120248981Abstract: A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply and a second electromagnetic resonator coupled to at least one of a power supply and the first electromagnetic resonator. The mobile wireless receiver includes a load associated with a movable lighting unit, the load adapted to provide electrical energy to the lighting unit, and a third electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and movable relative to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator, wherein the third resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the third electromagnetic resonator from at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Aristeidis Karalis, Andre B. Kurs, Andrew J. Campanella, David A. Schatz, Morris P. Kesler, Katherine L. Hall, Konrad Kulikowski, Eric R. Giler, Marin Soljacic
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Publication number: 20120242225Abstract: A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply and a second electromagnetic resonator coupled to at least one of a power supply and the first electromagnetic resonator. The mobile wireless receiver includes a load associated with an outdoor lighting unit that draws energy from the load to power a light source associated with the outdoor lighting unit, and a third electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and movable relative to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator, wherein the third resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the third electromagnetic resonator from at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Aristeidis Karalis, Andre B. Kurs, Andrew J. Campanella, David A. Schatz, Herbert Toby Lou, Morris P. Kesler, Katherine L. Hall, Konrad Kulikowski, Eric R. Giler, Ron Fiorello, Marin Soljacic
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Publication number: 20120242159Abstract: A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply and a second electromagnetic resonator coupled to at least one of a power supply and the first electromagnetic resonator. The mobile wireless receiver includes a load associated with electrically powering an appliance, and a third electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and movable relative to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator, wherein the third resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the third electromagnetic resonator from at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Herbert Toby Lou, Konrad Kulikowski, David A. Schatz, Eric R. Giler, Katherine L. Hall, Morris P. Kesler, Ron Fiorello, Aristeidis Karalis, Andre B. Kurs, Marin Soljacic, Andrew J. Campanella
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Publication number: 20120235567Abstract: A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes a load associated with an outdoor lighting unit that draws energy from the load to power a light source associated with the outdoor lighting unit, and a second electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and moveable relative to the first electromagnetic resonator, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator, and wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be tunable during system operation so as to at least one of tune the power provided to the second electromagnetic resonator and tune the power delivered to the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Aristeidis Karalis, Andre B. Kurs, Andrew J. Campanella, David A. Schatz, Morris P. Kesler, Katherine L. Hall, Eric R. Giler, Marin Soljacic
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Publication number: 20120235500Abstract: Described herein are systems for wireless energy transfer distribution over a defined area. Energy may be distributed over the area via a plurality of repeater, source, and device resonators. The resonators within the area may be tunable and the distribution of energy or magnetic fields within the area may be configured depending on device position and power needs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Steven J. Ganem, David A. Schatz, Morris P. Kesler, Eric R. Giler, Katherine L. Hall
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Publication number: 20120235566Abstract: A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes a load associated with a movable lighting unit, the load adapted to provide electrical energy to the lighting unit, a second electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and moveable relative to the first electromagnetic resonator, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator, and wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be tunable during system operation so as to at least one of tune the power provided to the second electromagnetic resonator and tune the power delivered to the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Aristeidis Karalis, Andre B. Kurs, Andrew J. Campanella, David A. Schatz, Morris P. Kesler, Katherine L. Hall, Eric R. Giler, Marin Soljacic
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Publication number: 20120223573Abstract: Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer for electronic devices. In embodiments reconfigurable or flexible attachment between a source and a device is realized using permanent magnets or electromagnets. Magnetic material may be positioned on or around one or more of the resonator to provide for locations for attaching permanent magnets. A permanent magnet attached to or near one of a source or device or repeater resonators may be used to flexibly attach to the non-lossy magnetic material of another resonator structure. In embodiments, replacing lossy permanent magnets and/or electromagnets in even one of the resonators of a wireless power system may be advantageous to system performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Inventors: David A. Schatz, Herbert T. Lou, Morris P. Kesler, Katherine L. Hall, Konrad Kulikowski, Eric R. Giler, Ron Fiorello
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Publication number: 20120184338Abstract: A wireless power receiving system for a mobile electronic device that includes a high-Q repeater resonator comprising at least an inductor and a capacitor and having a Q-factor Q1. The inductor of the repeater resonator is enclosed in a removable sleeve of the mobile electronic. The system also includes a high-Q device resonator comprising at least an inductor and a capacitor and having a Q-factor Q2. The device resonator is integrated in the mobile device and electrically connected to the mobile electronic device, and the square root of the product Q1 and Q2 is greater than 100.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Morris P. Kesler, Eric R. Giler, Katherine L. Hall, Marin Soljacic, Andre B. Kurs, Aristeidis Karalis
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Publication number: 20120153733Abstract: Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q1>100 and a characteristic size x1 coupled to an energy source, and a second resonator having a Q-factor Q2>100 and a characteristic size x2 coupled to an energy drain located a distance D from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to exchange energy wirelessly among the source resonator and the second resonator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2009Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: David A. Schatz, Aristeidis Karalis, Katherine L. Hall, Morris P. Kesler, Marin Soljacic, Eric R. Giler, Andre B. Kurs, Konrad J. Kulikowski
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Publication number: 20120153893Abstract: Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q1>100 and a characteristic size x1 coupled to an energy source, and a second resonator having a Q-factor Q2>100 and a characteristic size x2 coupled to an energy drain located a distance D from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to exchange energy wirelessly among the source resonator and the second resonator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2009Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: David A. Schatz, Aristeidis Karalis, Katherine L. Hall, Morris P. Kesler, Marin Soljacic, Eric R. Giler, Andre B. Kurs, Konrad J. Kulikowski
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Publication number: 20120098350Abstract: Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer involving photovoltaic panels. Described are methods and designs that use electric energy from a photovoltaic module to energize at least one wireless energy source to produce an oscillating magnetic field for wireless energy transfer. The source may be configured and tuned to present an impedance to a photovoltaic module wherein said impedance enables substantial extraction of energy from said photovoltaic module.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventors: Andrew J. Campanella, Simon Verghese, Morris P. Kesler, Eric R. Giler
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Publication number: 20120091949Abstract: A wireless energy transfer system for energizing power tools includes at least one source resonator, configured to generate an oscillating magnetic field, and at least one power tool component attached to at least one device resonator, wherein the at least one device resonator is configured to wirelessly receive energy from the at least one source resonator via the oscillating magnetic field, and wherein the at least one power tool component can receive energy at multiple positions relative to the at least one source.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventors: Andrew J. Campanella, Katherine L. Hall, Morris P. Kesler, Konrad Kulikowski, Qiang Li, Eric R. Giler
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Publication number: 20120091820Abstract: A wireless power service panel source includes power and control circuitry that receives power from a wired power connection at a position in a service panel, and generates an electronic drive signal at a frequency, f, and a source magnetic resonator configured to generate an oscillating magnetic field in response to the electronic drive signal, wherein the source magnetic resonator is configured to wirelessly transmit power to sensors in other positions within the service panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventors: Andrew J. Campanella, Qiang Li, Morris P. Kesler, Katherine L. Hall, Aristeidis Karalis, Konrad Kulikowski, Andre B. Kurs, Marin Soljacic, Eric R. Giler
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Publication number: 20120091950Abstract: A wireless charging pad includes a capacitively-loaded conducting loop source resonator, with a characteristic size, L1, connected to a switching amplifier and configured to generate an oscillating magnetic field, wherein the conducting loop comprises multiple turns circumscribing an area, the conducting loop does not extend into the center of the circumscribed area, the source resonator delivers useful power to at least one device resonator with a characteristic size, L2, and where L1 is larger than L2.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventors: Andrew J. Campanella, Katherine L. Hall, Aristeidis Karalis, Morris P. Kesler, Konrad Kulikowski, Andre B. Kurs, Qiang Li, Marin Soljacic, Eric R. Giler, David Schatz