Patents by Inventor Joao de Oliveira
Joao de Oliveira 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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Publication number: 20200200571Abstract: A system is disclosed, comprising a base and at least a first moveable entity, the first moveable entity being moveable with respect to the base and positionable in at least a first position with respect to the base. The base comprises a first base electrode and a second base electrode, and the movable entity comprises a first moveable entity electrode and a second moveable entity electrode. The electrodes are arranged such that when the moveable entity is in the first position the first base electrode and the first moveable entity electrode align to form a first capacitor and the second base electrode and second moveable entity electrode align to form a second capacitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Applicant: PragmatIC Printing LimitedInventor: Joao De Oliveira
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Patent number: 10557998Abstract: A self-centering structure (300) for aligning optical fibers (308) desired to be optically coupled together is disclosed. The self-centering structure (300) including a body (310) having a first end (312) and a second end (314). The first end (312) defines a first opening (303) and the second end (314) defines a second opening (304). The self-centering structure (300) includes a plurality of groove structures (306) integrally formed in the body (310) of the self-centering structure for receiving the optical fibers (308) and a fiber alignment region (305) positioned at an intermediate location between the first and second ends (312, 314) to facilitate centering and alignment of the optical fibers (308). The plurality of cantilever members (322) is flexible and configured for urging the optical fibers (308) into their respective groove structures (306).Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Jan Watté, Stefano Beri, Danny Willy August Verheyden, Marcos Sampaio, João De Oliveira Cortez, Juergen Albert Jan Van Erps, Evert Ludwig Bert Ebraert, Yu Lu
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Patent number: 10551218Abstract: A system is disclosed, comprising a base and at least a first moveable entity, the first moveable entity being moveable with respect to the base and positionable in at least a first position with respect to the base. The base comprises a first base electrode and a second base electrode, and the moveable entity comprises a first moveable entity electrode and a second moveable entity electrode. The electrodes are arranged such that when the moveable entity is in the first position the first base electrode and the first moveable entity electrode align to form a first capacitor and the second base electrode and second moveable entity electrode align to form a second capacitor.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: PRAGMATIC PRINTING LIMITEDInventor: Joao De Oliveira
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Publication number: 20190250340Abstract: A self-centering structure (300) for aligning optical fibers (308) desired to be optically coupled together is disclosed. The self-centering structure (300) including a body (310) having a first end (312) and a second end (314). The first end (312) defines a first opening (303) and the second end (314) defines a second opening (304). The self-centering structure (300) includes a plurality of groove structures (306) integrally formed in the body (310) of the self-centering structure for receiving the optical fibers (308) and a fiber alignment region (305) positioned at an intermediate location between the first and second ends (312, 314) to facilitate centering and alignment of the optical fibers (308). The plurality of cantilever members (322) is flexible and configured for urging the optical fibers (308) into their respective groove structures (306).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Jan WATTÉ, Stefano BERI, Danny Willy August VERHEYDEN, Marcos SAMPAIO, João DE OLIVEIRA CORTEZ, Juergen Albert Jan VAN ERPS, Evert Ludwig Bert EBRAERT, Yu LU
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Publication number: 20190199337Abstract: A comparator is disclosed, for comparing a first input voltage with a second input voltage and generating a corresponding output voltage. The comparator includes a follower stage coupled to a first supply rail and a second supply rail, a follower stage input terminal for the second input voltage, and a follower stage output terminal. The comparator also includes an inverter stage comprising a first inverter stage supply terminal coupled to the first supply rail, a second inverter stage supply terminal coupled to the follower stage output terminal, an inverter stage input terminal for the first input voltage, and an inverter stage output terminal for providing an inverter stage output voltage having a first range. A signal conditioning means is coupled to the inverter stage output terminal and generates a comparator output voltage at a comparator output terminal having a second range larger than the first range.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventor: JOAO DE OLIVEIRA
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Patent number: 10197745Abstract: A self-centering structure (300) for aligning optical fibers (308) desired to be optically coupled together is disclosed. The self-centering structure (300) including a body (310) having a first end (312) and a second end (314). The first end (312) defines a first opening (303) and the second end (314) defines a second opening (304). The self-centering structure (300) includes a plurality of groove structures (306) integrally formed in the body (310) of the self-centering structure for receiving the optical fibers (308) and a fiber alignment region (305) positioned at an intermediate location between the first and second ends (312, 314) to facilitate centering and alignment of the optical fibers (308). The plurality of cantilever members (322) is flexible and configured for urging the optical fibers (308) into their respective groove structures (306).Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: Jan Watté, Stefano Beri, Danny Willy August Verheyden, Marcos Sampaio, João De Oliveira Cortez, Juergen Albert Jan Van Erps, Evert Ludwig Bert Ebraert, Yu Lu
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Patent number: 10020559Abstract: An antenna comprises: a first terminal; a second terminal; and a winding, having an inductance, comprising a plurality of turns and connected between the first and second terminals such that a change in magnetic flux linking the winding generates a corresponding voltage between said terminals. The winding comprises a conductive element connected to the first and second terminals and extending around said turns from the first terminal to the second terminal and having a thickness not exceeding X ?m along a length of the conductive element from the first to the second terminal and a width not exceeding X ?m along said length, where X is less than or equal to 10, whereby said conductive element is substantially non-visible to a naked human eye.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2014Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Pragmatic Printing LimitedInventor: Joao de Oliveira
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Publication number: 20170302258Abstract: A comparator is disclosed, for comparing a first input voltage (e+) with a second input voltage (e?) and generating a corresponding output voltage (out). The comparator comprises: a first input terminal (e+) for receiving the first input voltage: a second input terminal (e?) for receiving the second input voltage; an output terminal (out) for outputting the output voltage; a first supply rail (VCC) for providing a first supply voltage; and a second supply rail (VDD) for providing a second supply voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2015Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventor: JOAO DE OLIVEIRA
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Publication number: 20170276883Abstract: A self-centering structure (300) for aligning optical fibers (308) desired to be optically coupled together is disclosed. The self-centering structure (300) including a body (310) having a first end (312) and a second end (314). The first end (312) defines a first opening (303) and the second end (314) defines a second opening (304). The self-centering structure (300) includes a plurality of groove structures (306) integrally formed in the body (310) of the self-centering structure for receiving the optical fibers (308) and a fiber alignment region (305) positioned at an intermediate location between the first and second ends (312, 314) to facilitate centering and alignment of the optical fibers (308). The self-centering structure (300) further includes a plurality of cantilever members (322) arranged and configured on opposing sides of the fiber alignment region (305). Each of the plurality of cantilever members (322) are aligned with a respective one of the plurality of groove structures (306).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Jan WATTÉ, Stefano BERI, Danny Willy August VERHEYDEN, Marcos SAMPAIO, João DE OLIVEIRA CORTEZ, Juergen Albert Jan VAN ERPS, Evert Ludwig Bert EBRAERT, Yu LU
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Patent number: 9768782Abstract: An electronic circuit comprises: an input terminal; an output terminal; first and second supply rails; first, second, third, and fourth field effect transistors, FETs, each of a first type and each having respective gate, source and drain terminals; and first and second loads. The source of the first FET is connected to the first supply rail, the drain of the first FET and the source of the second FET are connected to the output terminal, the drain of the second FET is connected to the second supply rail, the gate of the third FET and the gate of the fourth FET are connected to the input terminal, the drain of the third FET is connected to the second supply rail, the first load is connected between the first supply rail and the source of the third FET, and the second load is connected between the drain of the fourth FET and the second supply rail.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Pragmatic Printing LimitedInventors: Joao de Oliveira, Scott Darren White, Catherine Ramsdale
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Publication number: 20170264000Abstract: An antenna comprises: a first terminal; a second terminal; and a winding, having an inductance, comprising a plurality of turns and connected between the first and second terminals such that a change in magnetic flux linking the winding generates a corresponding voltage between said terminals. The winding comprises a conductive element connected to the first and second terminals and extending around said turns from the first terminal to the second terminal and having a thickness not exceeding X?m along a length of the conductive element from the first to the second terminal and a width not exceeding X?m along said length, where X is less than or equal to 10, whereby said conductive element is substantially non-visible to a naked human eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2014Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: Pragmatic Printing LtdInventor: Joao de Oliveira
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Publication number: 20170138768Abstract: A system is disclosed, comprising a base and at least a first moveable entity, the first moveable entity being moveable with respect to the base and positionable in at least a first position with respect to the base. The base comprises a first base electrode and a second base electrode, and the moveable entity comprises a first moveable entity electrode and a second moveable entity electrode. The electrodes are arranged such that when the moveable entity is in the first position the first base electrode and the first moveable entity electrode align to form a first capacitor and the second base electrode and second moveable entity electrode align to form a second capacitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Joao De Oliveira
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Publication number: 20160173099Abstract: An electronic circuit comprises: an input terminal; an output terminal; first and second supply rails; first, second, third, and fourth field effect transistors, FETs, each of a first type and each having respective gate, source and drain terminals; and first and second loads. The source of the first FET is connected to the first supply rail, the drain of the first FET and the source of the second FET are connected to the output terminal, the drain of the second FET is connected to the second supply rail, the gate of the third FET and the gate of the fourth FET are connected to the input terminal, the drain of the third FET is connected to the second supply rail, the first load is connected between the first supply rail and the source of the third FET, and the second load is connected between the drain of the fourth FET and the second supply rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: Pragmatic Printing LtdInventors: Joao de Oliveira, Scott Darren White, Catherine Ramsdale
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Publication number: 20070048139Abstract: A cylindrical rotor with internal blades, configured by a ring of variable diameter and length according to necessity, as well as the blade quantity, pitch, surface and angle in its interior, being the assembly made of different materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Joao de Oliveira
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Publication number: 20060272730Abstract: A multifunctional pliers tool to fit clamp-type products, with its unique characteristic to be possibly applied to several application fields, such as building construction and also medicine filed, where it achieves aggregating at the same product one application function; a tensioning function; a cutting function and a finishing function, and to get that a multifunctional pliers product was developed and is composed by a right lever component; a left lever component; a tension regulator pin component; a fitting cylinder component; and a assembly pin component, being in particular its functional concept is understood by the segmentation in four steps: the first one named clamp application; the second step named clamp tensioning; the third step named clamp folding and the fourth step named clamp segment cutting with finishing of the obtained edges.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2005Publication date: December 7, 2006Inventor: Joao de Oliveira