Patents by Inventor George V. Anastas
George V. Anastas 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: 8662934Abstract: Connector receptacles that may be used in a variety of applications, may have a desirable aesthetic appearance, may be durable and reliable, and may be manufactured in a simplified manner. One example may provide a receptacle that may be used in a number of different devices to avoid having to redesign a receptacle for different devices. Another example may maintain a desirable appearance by reducing the chance of marring or functional damage during insertions of an insert.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Robert Scritzky, Joshua R. Funamura, George V. Anastas, John Raff, Henry Jules, Kevin D. Gibbs, Carl R. Peterson
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Publication number: 20130288492Abstract: Sockets that provide easy access for users to change cards while allowing the use of thinner device enclosures. One example provides a socket having two positions. When the socket is in an open state, the card may be oriented in a direction substantially away from the main logic board. When the socket is in a closed state, the card moves such that it is oriented at least closer to being in parallel to the main logic board.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Paul J. Hack, Joshua Funamura, George V. Anastas, Zheng Gao, Gregory A. Springer, Erik James Shahoian
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Patent number: 8562631Abstract: Described herein are meniscus suture passers for repair of the meniscus of the knee. These devices are typically suture passers that may include an elongate body having a pair of arms. One or more of the arms may be angled or bent at the distal end region relative to the long axis of the device, forming a distal-facing opening that is configured to fit meniscus tissue. One or both arms may be movable in the axial direction (e.g., the direction of the long axis of the device). The devices typically include a tissue penetrating element housed within one of the arms but configured to extend across the distal opening between the arms. Thus, a suture may be passed from a first side of the tissue to a second side.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Justin D. Saliman, Alexander Jasso, George V. Anastas
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Publication number: 20130244496Abstract: Connector receptacles having a contoured form factor that allows their use in stylized enclosures. These receptacles may also be contoured to avoid circuitry internal to the device enclosure. The contoured form factor may also simplify the assembly of the connector receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Robert Scritzky, George V. Anastas, Eric S. Jol, Erik A. Uttermann, John B. Ardisana, II, Jason S. Sloey, Trent K. Do, Albert J. Golko
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Publication number: 20130238040Abstract: Described herein are meniscus suture passers for repair of the meniscus of the knee. These devices are typically suture passers that may include an elongate body having a pair of arms. One or more of the arms may be angled or bent at the distal end region relative to the long axis of the device, forming a distal-facing opening that is configured to fit meniscus tissue. One or both arms may be movable in the axial direction (e.g., the direction of the long axis of the device). The devices typically include a tissue penetrating element housed within one of the arms but configured to extend across the distal opening between the arms. Thus, a suture may be passed from a first side of the tissue to a second side.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Justin D. SALIMAN, Alexander JASSO, George V. ANASTAS
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Publication number: 20130231008Abstract: Electrical connections that provide a highly manufacturable, well-shielded path from a cable to a printed circuit board. One example provides a path that includes a card and a connector. Conductors in a cable may be attached to a card. The card may be shielded with a ground plane on one or more sides and edges. The card may insert into a connector that may be attached to a printed circuit board. The connector may include a shield that may have a top portion that forms electrical contact with a ground plane on a top of a card inserted in the connector. The connector may have an opening for accepting the card that is defined by the top portion of the shield and a plurality of rows of contacts. The rows of contacts may include an outer row of ground contacts, and an inner row of signal contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Apple, Inc.Inventors: Zheng Gao, George Tziviskos, Min Chul Kim, Vincent D. Duperron, George V. Anastas, Gregory A. Springer
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Patent number: 8523740Abstract: A method and apparatus of generating haptic cues for pacing and monitoring are disclosed. After sensing an event via a component, a process for generating haptic cues generates an input in response to the event. The component, in one example, may be a sensor or a combination of a sensor and a haptic actuator. Upon receipt of the input, the process retrieves a haptic signal from a tactile library in response to the input. A haptic feedback in response to the haptic signal is subsequently generated.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Immersion CorporationInventors: Barbara Kruse, George V. Anastas, Neil Olien, Ryan Steger
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Publication number: 20130210244Abstract: Magnetic connectors that may be readily manufactured and provide a high landed force and labels for magnetic connectors that may protect magnets or magnetic elements in the connectors, provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance, and improve the magnetic performance of the connectors. In various examples, power and signal paths may be formed using contacts that are separate from magnets or magnetic elements, paths may be formed using magnets or magnetic elements, or paths may be formed using a combination of contacts and magnets and magnetic elements. The magnets may have various arrangements. One or more magnets may be used in conjunction with magnetic elements. The interface surface of these magnets and magnetic elements may have various contours, such as flat, spline, or involute.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: John C. DiFonzo, George V. Anastas, David Narajowski, Bradley J. Hamel, Brett William Degner, Chris Ligtenberg
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Patent number: 8502792Abstract: A touch panel assembly includes a touch-sensitive panel oriented along a plane. An actuator includes a frame having a first portion and a second portion at least partially oriented parallel to the plane. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together with a biasing element. A first magnetic device is coupled to the first portion. A second magnetic device is coupled to the second portion and positioned adjacent to the first magnetic device. The first magnetic device configured to move the first portion in a first direction parallel to the plane when energized by a current to cause a haptic effect to be felt on the touch sensitive panel. The biasing element applies a biasing force which causes the first portion to move in a second direction opposite to the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Immersion CorporationInventors: George V. Anastas, Neil T. Olien
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Patent number: 8449533Abstract: Described herein are meniscus suture passers for repair of the meniscus of the knee. These devices are typically suture passers that may include an elongate body having a pair of arms. One or more of the arms may be angled or bent at the distal end region relative to the long axis of the device, forming a distal-facing opening that is configured to fit meniscus tissue. One or both arms may be movable in the axial direction (e.g., the direction of the long axis of the device). The devices typically include a tissue penetrating element housed within one of the arms but configured to extend across the distal opening between the arms. Thus, a suture may be passed from a first side of the tissue to a second side.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2012Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Justin D. Saliman, Alexander Jasso, George V. Anastas
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Patent number: 8441433Abstract: Systems and methods for providing controlled friction in a haptic feedback device are described. One described device comprises a magnetic target, a magnetic core configured to be in communication with the magnetic target to provide a haptic effect, and a partition. The partition may be configured to maintain a magnetic circuit air gap between the magnetic target and the magnetic core, and to provide friction between the magnetic target and the magnetic core. Such a device may include a processor in communication with the magnetic core for providing a haptic effect.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2004Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Immersion CorporationInventors: Neil T. Olien, George V. Anastas, Alexander Jasso
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Patent number: 8425257Abstract: Electrical connections that provide a highly manufacturable, well-shielded path from a cable to a printed circuit board. One example provides a path that includes a card and a connector. Conductors in a cable may be attached to a card. The card may be shielded with a ground plane on one or more sides and edges. The card may insert into a connector that may be attached to a printed circuit board. The connector may include a shield that may have a top portion that forms electrical contact with a ground plane on a top of a card inserted in the connector. The connector may have an opening for accepting the card that is defined by the top portion of the shield and a plurality of rows of contacts. The rows of contacts may include an outer row of ground contacts, and an inner row of signal contacts.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Zheng Gao, George Tziviskos, Min Chul Kim, Vincent D. Duperron, George V. Anastas, Gregory A. Springer
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Publication number: 20130077234Abstract: A computing device includes a Mini DisplayPort or other standardized plug and port connection that is fully internalized within the full device housing. The port can be affixed or coupled to a printed circuit board, with a display cable having a mating plug that is plugged into the port. To prevent the inadvertent uncoupling of the plug from the port, one or more clips, clamps, fixtures, or other cable retention components can hold the cable and/or plug in place at or near where the plug inserts into the Mini DisplayPort or other standardized communication port. Added stability to the cable can also be provided at or near such location.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Houtan R. FARAHANI, George V. ANASTAS, Larry A. BARHAM, Todd F. GOTHAM, Min C. KIM, George M. SIMMEL, Gregory A. SPRINGER
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Publication number: 20130065437Abstract: Connector receptacles that may be used in a variety of applications, may have a desirable aesthetic appearance, may be durable and reliable, and may be manufactured in a simplified manner. One example may provide a receptacle that may be used in a number of different devices to avoid having to redesign a receptacle for different devices. Another example may maintain a desirable appearance by reducing the chance of marring or functional damage during insertions of an insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Robert Scritzky, Joshua R. Funamura, George V. Anastas, John Raff, Henry Jules, Kevin D. Gibbs, Carl R. Peterson
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Publication number: 20120329321Abstract: Connector receptacles that may be used in a variety of applications, may have a desirable aesthetic appearance, may be durable and reliable, and may be manufactured in a simplified manner. One example may provide a receptacle that may be used in a number of different devices to avoid having to redesign a receptacle for different devices. Another example may maintain a desirable appearance by reducing the chance of marring or functional damage during insertions of an insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Robert Scritzky, Joshua R. Funamura, George V. Anastas, John Raff, Jules Henry
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Publication number: 20120270424Abstract: Electrical connections that provide a highly manufacturable, well-shielded path from a cable to a printed circuit board. One example provides a path that includes a card and a connector. Conductors in a cable may be attached to a card. The card may be shielded with a ground plane on one or more sides and edges. The card may insert into a connector that may be attached to a printed circuit board. The connector may include a shield that may have a top portion that forms electrical contact with a ground plane on a top of a card inserted in the connector. The connector may have an opening for accepting the card that is defined by the top portion of the shield and a plurality of rows of contacts. The rows of contacts may include an outer row of ground contacts, and an inner row of signal contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Zheng Gao, George Tziviskos, Min C. Kim, Vincent D. Duperron, George V. Anastas, Greg A. Springer
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Publication number: 20120265221Abstract: Described herein are meniscus suture passers for repair of the meniscus of the knee. These devices are typically suture passers that may include an elongate body having a pair of arms. One or more of the arms may be angled or bent at the distal end region relative to the long axis of the device, forming a distal-facing opening that is configured to fit meniscus tissue. One or both arms may be movable in the axial direction (e.g., the direction of the long axis of the device). The devices typically include a tissue penetrating element housed within one of the arms but configured to extend across the distal opening between the arms. Thus, a suture may be passed from a first side of the tissue to a second side.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Justin D. Saliman, Alexander Jasso, George V. Anastas
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Publication number: 20120212340Abstract: A method and apparatus of generating haptic cues for pacing and monitoring are disclosed. After sensing an event via a component, a process for generating haptic cues generates an input in response to the event. The component, in one example, may be a sensor or a combination of a sensor and a haptic actuator. Upon receipt of the input, the process retrieves a haptic signal from a tactile library in response to the input. A haptic feedback in response to the haptic signal is subsequently generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: Immerson Corporation, a Delaware CorporationInventors: Barbara Kruse, George V. Anastas, Neil Olien, Ryan Steger
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Patent number: 8123660Abstract: A method and apparatus of generating haptic cues for pacing and monitoring are disclosed. After sensing an event via a component, a process for generating haptic cues generates an input in response to the event. The component, in one example, may be a sensor or a combination of a sensor and a haptic actuator. Upon receipt of the input, the process retrieves a haptic signal from a tactile library in response to the input. A haptic feedback in response to the haptic signal is subsequently generated.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Immersion CorporationInventors: Barbara Kruse, George V. Anastas, Neil Olien, Ryan Steger
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Patent number: 8013847Abstract: Apparatus for providing haptic feedback are described. One described apparatus comprises a braking surface, an electromagnet core disposed in the braking surface, a disk operable to contact the braking surface such that a gap is defined between the disk and the braking surface, and a damping material disposed within the gap.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2004Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Immersion CorporationInventor: George V. Anastas