Patents by Inventor Javier Mendez

Javier Mendez 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: 12135111
    Abstract: A hydrogen tank for aircraft, including an inner vessel configured to contain hydrogen, first and second outer jacket domes having a semi-spherical shape and first L-shaped ends, a first semi-cylindrical outer jacket established on top of the first and second outer jacket domes, a second semi-cylindrical outer jacket established in the bottom of the first and second outer jacket domes. The first and second semi-cylindrical outer jackets include second L-shaped ends. The first and second L-shaped ends form L-shaped junctions to attach the first and second outer jacket domes to the first and second semi-cylindrical outer jackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Airbus Operations S.L.U.
    Inventors: Guillermo Hernaiz Lopez, Jorge Ballestero Méndez, Jesus Javier Vazquez Castro, Ana Fernandez Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20240353257
    Abstract: A proximity switch module activated by an infrared reflective sensor that is triggered solely by IR light emitted by the module itself, turning on and off when a body is brought within activation distance, receiving the electrical network charge gradually, capable of being embedded into spaces intended for mechanical switches, allowing for positioning of three or more modules in line that operate independently. The switch module is based on an electronic board that includes an infrared reflective sensor, a capacitive power supply, a 100V to 250V optocoupler-activated thyristor, terminals blocks, a thermal safety fuse, capacitors, a status indicator light, a zero-crossing chip, a casing, a casing cover, and a piece that allows only IR light from the module to pass through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicants: Farola Tech S.A.S.
    Inventors: Neri Javier MENDEZ CARDOZO, Luis Mathias MAIDANA DE LEON
  • Publication number: 20240277260
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for measuring biometric data including respiration in head-mounted devices (HMDs). Accelerometers may be integrated into a HMD and used to collect motion data from a user's face. This motion data may be processed to generate estimates of the user's respiration rate and changes to the respiration rate. Thermal sensors may also be integrated into the HMD and used to collect thermal data from the surface of the user's face (or other regions of the user's head). This thermal data may also be processed to generate estimates of the user's respiration. The respiration rate and changes to respiration rate derived from signals from the sensors may be used to generate and present biometric data to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas C Soldner, Arthur Y Zhang, Grant H Mulliken, Izzet B Yildiz, Javier Mendez, Sterling R Crispin, Tushar Gupta
  • Publication number: 20240103285
    Abstract: A head-mountable device including a frame, a display positioned in the frame, a processor, and a facial interface connected to the frame. The facial interface can include a sensor electrically coupled to the processor. The sensor can collect biometric information from a nasal region of a user and generate a signal based on the biometric information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Javier Mendez, Grant H. Mulliken, Trevor J. Ness, Samuel G. Smith, Xinsheng Chu
  • Publication number: 20240103572
    Abstract: In at least one example of the present disclosure, a head mountable display includes a display module, a band including a first end and a second end, a first electrical connector disposed at the first end, the first electrical connector removably attachable to the display module, a second electrical connector disposed at the second end, the second electrical connector removably attachable to the display module, a battery electrically attachable to the band, a cable positioned within the band electrically connecting the battery to the first electrical connector, and an elastomeric cover disposed around the cable, the elastomeric cover imparting a tension force to the band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Liam R. Martinez, Javier Mendez, Samuel G. Smith
  • Publication number: 20240090818
    Abstract: A head-mountable device including a housing, a display positioned in the housing, a processor positioned in the housing, and a retention band connected to the housing, the retention band comprising a sensor configured to monitor a brain activity of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Javier Mendez, Samuel G. Smith, Grant H. Mulliken, Trevor J. Ness
  • Publication number: 20240094840
    Abstract: In at least one example of the present disclosure, a head-mountable device includes a display, a frame at least partially surrounding the display, a facial interface attached to the frame, a cover disposed around the facial interface, and a touch sensitive surface incorporated into the cover to receive input from a user for the head-mountable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Darshan R. Kasar, Javier Mendez, Nicholas C. Soldner, Grant H. Mulliken
  • Publication number: 20240097423
    Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes a first portion, a securement strap, and an electrical cable. The securement strap includes a track having a first terminus and a second terminus, a pulley translatably secured to the track, and an elastic member having a first end secured to the securement strap and a second end secured to the pulley. The electrical cable has a first end connected to the first portion and a second end connected to the securement strap, the electrical cable routed at least partially around the pulley.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Liam R. Martinez, Javier Mendez, Samuel G. Smith, Scott W. Slabaugh
  • Publication number: 20240090777
    Abstract: A head-mountable device can include a display, a facial interface attached to the display to contact a face of a user, and a sensor unit attached to the facial interface. The sensor unit can include a deformable pad that contacts a nasal region of the user, a channel defining an internal volume, and a pressure sensor in fluid communication with the deformable pad through the internal volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Nadav Osiroff, Oriel Y. Bergig, Javier Mendez, Raviv Erlich, Boris Gendelsman
  • Publication number: 20240035892
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a display, a facial interface, interface material positioned on the facial interface, the interface material including a first surface that abuts the facial interface and a second opposing the first surface, and a sensor positioned on the facial interface or within the interface material, the sensor being oriented towards the second surface, and at least a portion of the interface material being sensorally transparent and positioned between the sensors and the second surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Javier Mendez, Darshan R. Kasar, Grant H. Mulliken, Samuel G. Smith
  • Publication number: 20240028282
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a display, a facial interface, a sensor attached to the facial interface, and at least one of a communication interface or a power interface coupled to the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Darshan R. Kasar, Grant H. Mulliken, Javier Mendez, Erin M. Bosch
  • Patent number: 11810714
    Abstract: A head-mounted device includes a device housing, a display device, an optical system, and a headband. The head-mounted device also includes a first headband connector that includes a headband-side connector portion that is connected to the headband at a first end of the headband and a device-side connector portion that is connected to the device housing. The first headband connector is movable between a disconnected position, in which the headband-side connector portion is disconnected from the device-side connector portion, and a connected position, in which the headband-side connector portion is connected to the device-side connector portion. The first headband connector also includes paired magnetic components that are configured to attract the headband-side connector portion and the device-side connector portion to one another to urge the first headband connector to move to the connected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Darshan R. Kasar, Javier Mendez, Nicholas C. Soldner
  • Publication number: 20210304938
    Abstract: A head-mounted device includes a device housing, a display device, an optical system, and a headband. The head-mounted device also includes a first headband connector that includes a headband-side connector portion that is connected to the headband at a first end of the headband and a device-side connector portion that is connected to the device housing. The first headband connector is movable between a disconnected position, in which the headband-side connector portion is disconnected from the device-side connector portion, and a connected position, in which the headband-side connector portion is connected to the device-side connector portion. The first headband connector also includes paired magnetic components that are configured to attract the headband-side connector portion and the device-side connector portion to one another to urge the first headband connector to move to the connected position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Darshan R. Kasar, Javier Mendez, Nicholas C. Soldner
  • Patent number: 10911863
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to speakers and more specifically to an array speaker for distributing music uniformly across a room. A number of audio drivers can be radially distributed within a speaker housing so that an output of the drivers is distributed evenly throughout the room. In some embodiments, the exit geometry of the audio drivers can be configured to bounce off a surface supporting the array speaker to improve the distribution of music throughout the room. The array speaker can include a number of vibration isolation elements distributed within a housing of the array speaker. The vibration isolation elements can be configured reduce the strength of forces generated by a subwoofer of the array speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn K. Trainer, Rong Liu, Benjamin A. Cousins, Yupin Sun, Jun Qi, Jason W. Brinsfield, Ethan L. Huwe, Craig M. Stanley, Molly J. Anderson, Javier Mendez
  • Patent number: 10771890
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to speakers and more specifically to an array speaker for distributing music uniformly across a room. A number of audio drivers can be radially distributed within a speaker housing so that an output of the drivers is distributed evenly throughout the room. In some embodiments, the exit geometry of the audio drivers can be configured to bounce off a surface supporting the array speaker to improve the distribution of music throughout the room. The array speaker can include a number of vibration isolation elements distributed within a housing of the array speaker. The vibration isolation elements can be configured reduce the strength of forces generated by a subwoofer of the array speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Craig M. Stanley, Jason C. Della Rosa, Samuel G. Parker, Ethan L. Huwe, Glenn K. Trainer, Javier Mendez, Sean T. McIntosh
  • Patent number: 10599181
    Abstract: An auxiliary electronic device attachable to a wearable electronic device. The auxiliary device includes a housing, electronic circuitry within the housing, and an attachment mechanism configured to attach the auxiliary electronic device to the wearable device while the device is being worn by a user. In some embodiments the electronic circuitry includes a power transmitting unit that can wirelessly transmit power to charge a rechargeable battery within the wearable electronic device. In some embodiments the attachment mechanism includes a pair of lugs that extend, from opposite ends of the housing, above the housing towards a center of the auxiliary device and are adapted to fit within corresponding recesses of the wearable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David I. Nazzaro, Tyler S. Bushnell, Javier Mendez
  • Patent number: 10427374
    Abstract: Electronic equipment may include seamless spacer fabric. Seamless spacer fabric may be used as a protective case or cosmetic cover for an electronic device such as a speaker. A seamless spacer fabric may include a seamless fabric outer layer, a spacer fabric inner layer, and an adhesive layer that bonds the seamless outer layer to the spacer fabric inner layer. The spacer fabric layer may have a seam region where one portion of the spacer fabric layer is joined with another portion of the fabric layer. The seamless fabric outer layer may cover the seam region to hide it from view. One or more additional seam hiding layers or strips may be formed on opposing sides of the spacer fabric layer to cover the seam. The seamless spacer fabric may have an array of openings that extends uniformly around the perimeter of the seamless spacer fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Yohji Hamada, Siddhartha Hegde, Zebinah P. Masse, Rimple Bhatia, Peter F. Coxeter, Amit S. Barve, Donald L. Olmstead, Javier Mendez
  • Patent number: 10306972
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a securement apparatus, such as a lanyard, that has increased tensile strength and shear strength when compared with a conventional securement apparatus. The securement apparatus includes a connector extending from a connector body, a strap coupled to the connector body, and a structural component. The structural component has a tapered geometry such that a first end that is contained within the connector body has a first width and/or height and a second end that transitions from the connector body into the strap has a second width and/or height that is less than the first width and/or height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Javier Mendez, Craig M. Stanley, Tyler S. Bushnell
  • Publication number: 20180272644
    Abstract: Electronic equipment may include seamless spacer fabric. Seamless spacer fabric may be used as a protective case or cosmetic cover for an electronic device such as a speaker. A seamless spacer fabric may include a seamless fabric outer layer, a spacer fabric inner layer, and an adhesive layer that bonds the seamless outer layer to the spacer fabric inner layer. The spacer fabric layer may have a seam region where one portion of the spacer fabric layer is joined with another portion of the fabric layer. The seamless fabric outer layer may cover the seam region to hide it from view. One or more additional seam hiding layers or strips may be formed on opposing sides of the spacer fabric layer to cover the seam. The seamless spacer fabric may have an array of openings that extends uniformly around the perimeter of the seamless spacer fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Yohji Hamada, Siddhartha Hegde, Zebinah P. Masse, Rimple Bhatia, Peter F. Coxeter, Amit S. Barve, Donald L. Olmstead, Javier Mendez
  • Publication number: 20180203482
    Abstract: An auxiliary electronic device attachable to a wearable electronic device. The auxiliary device includes a housing, electronic circuitry within the housing, and an attachment mechanism configured to attach the auxiliary electronic device to the wearable device while the device is being worn by a user. In some embodiments the electronic circuitry includes a power transmitting unit that can wirelessly transmit power to charge a rechargeable battery within the wearable electronic device. In some embodiments the attachment mechanism includes a pair of lugs that extend, from opposite ends of the housing, above the housing towards a center of the auxiliary device and are adapted to fit within corresponding recesses of the wearable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: David I. NAZZARO, Tyler S. BUSHNELL, Javier MENDEZ