Patents by Inventor KENNETH E FRITSCH

KENNETH E FRITSCH 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: 10839279
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to transponder fabrication. In an embodiment, a plurality of antenna elements is applied to a first substrate at a first pitch. A plurality of fully functioning first transponders is positioned on to the first substrate in a manner to each be in electrical communication with an antenna element included in the plurality of antenna elements and thereby forms a plurality of fully functioning second transponders. The plurality of fully functioning first transponders are positioned on a second substrate at a second pitch. The plurality of fully functioning first transponders have a first read range. Second transponders have an increased read range relative to second transponders. The second pitch is greater than the first pitch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventors: Sriram Manivannan, Dan F Scheffer, Kenneth E Fritsch, Jeremy D Smith
  • Patent number: 10349178
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to microphones diaphragms. In one embodiment, a sensor comprising a diaphragm comprised of a composition having a plurality of individual graphene sheets. An emitter formed in a manner to transmit lights towards a surface of the diaphragm. A collector that captures at least a portion of light that is reflected by the diaphragm. A converter is in communication with the detector that converts a signal that is generated by the sensor to a digital signal for processing. The graphene-based composition includes graphene sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: VORBECK MATERIALS, CORP.
    Inventors: John S Lettow, Dan F Scheffer, Kenneth E Fritsch
  • Publication number: 20190090352
    Abstract: In some embodiments, transfer print circuits and associated fabrication methods are provided. In some embodiments, some transfer print circuits include a graphene sheet-based conductive composition printed on at least a portion of a first layer. A second layer is in communication with at least a portion of the first layer in a manner that at least covers a portion of the graphene sheet-based conductive composition. An electrical device is in electronic communication with the graphene sheet-based conductive composition. The graphene sheet-based conductive composition includes graphene sheets having an interconnectivity and a horizontal alignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.
    Inventors: DAN F SCHEFFER, KENNETH E FRITSCH, SRIRAM MANIVANNAN
  • Publication number: 20180327611
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a conductive composition, an ink or coating, and an article. The conductive composition comprises graphene sheets, graphite, and carbon black. A conductive ink or coating comprising graphene sheets, graphite, and carbon black.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.
    Inventors: DAN F. SCHEFFER, KENNETH E. FRITSCH
  • Publication number: 20180032851
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to transponder fabrication. In an embodiment, a plurality of antenna elements is applied to a first substrate at a first pitch. A plurality of fully functioning first transponders is positioned on to the first substrate in a manner to each be in electrical communication with an antenna element included in the plurality of antenna elements and thereby forms a plurality of fully functioning second transponders. The plurality of fully functioning first transponders are positioned on a second substrate at a second pitch. The plurality of fully functioning first transponders have a first read range. Second transponders have an increased read range relative to second transponders. The second pitch is greater than the first pitch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: Vorbeck Materials Corp.
    Inventors: Sriram Manivannan, Dan F Scheffer, Kenneth E Fritsch, Jeremy D Smith
  • Patent number: 9811774
    Abstract: A transponder comprises a first polymer layer. A radio frequency (“RF”) transponder is affixed to the first polymer layer, wherein the RF transponder includes a processor in electrical communication with a graphene-based antenna. A second polymer layer is formed on the first polymer layer and the RF transponder. The first polymer layer and second polymer layer form an encasement around the RF transponder. The encasement has a hermeticity of about 10?7 to about 10?12 atm·cc/sec. The encasement provides improved impact, temperature, vibration, chemical, and/or corrosion protection to the RF transponder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Inventors: John S Lettow, Sriram Manivannan, Dan F Scheffer, Kenneth E Fritsch
  • Publication number: 20170262748
    Abstract: A transponder comprises a first polymer layer. A radio frequency (“RF”) transponder is affixed to the first polymer layer, wherein the RF transponder includes a processor in electrical communication with a graphene-based antenna. A second polymer layer is formed on the first polymer layer and the RF transponder. The first polymer layer and second polymer layer form an encasement around the RF transponder. The encasement has a hermeticity of about 10?7 to about 10?12 atm·cc/sec. The encasement provides improved impact, temperature, vibration, chemical, and/or corrosion protection to the RF transponder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.
    Inventors: JOHN S. LETTOW, SRIRAM MANIVANNAN, DAN F. SCHEFFER, KENNETH E. FRITSCH
  • Publication number: 20170013361
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to microphones diaphragms. In one embodiment, a sensor comprising a diaphragm comprised of a composition having a plurality of individual graphene sheets. An emitter formed in a manner to transmit lights towards a surface of the diaphragm. A collector that captures at least a portion of light that is reflected by the diaphragm. A converter is in communication with the detector that converts a signal that is generated by the sensor to a digital signal for processing. The graphene-based composition includes graphene sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.
    Inventors: JOHN S. LETTOW, DAN F. SCHEFFER, KENNETH E. FRITSCH
  • Publication number: 20160294051
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to radio transponders and radio transponder antenna inlays. In an embodiment, a radio transponder comprises an integrated circuit having a memory unit. A printed antenna inlay is in electrical communication with the integrated circuit. The antenna inlay comprises a non-metallic conductive compound. The antenna inlay is non-ferromagnetic. The antenna inlay is radiolucent at wavelengths of at least 0.01 nm. The antenna inlay has a thickness of about 0.8 ?m to about 150 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.
    Inventors: SRIRAM MANIVANNAN, KENNETH E FRITSCH, DAN F. SCHEFFER
  • Publication number: 20160295338
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to graphene-based microphone diaphragms. In one embodiment, a acoustic wave sensor comprises a diaphragm comprised of a graphene-based composition, wherein the diaphragm has a first side at least partially covered with a reflective material. An emitter fiber is positioned proximate to the diaphragm, wherein the emitter fiber transmits light towards the first side. A collector fiber is positioned proximate to the diaphragm, wherein the collector fiber captures at least a portion of light reflected by the first side, wherein the collector fiber is in communication with a detector. A converter is in communication with the detector and converts a signal received by the detector to a digital signal for processing. The portion of light that is captured as a result of diaphragm distortion is different than the portion of light captured in the absence of diaphragm distortion. The graphene-based composition includes graphene sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.
    Inventors: JOHN S LETTOW, DAN F SCHEFFER, KENNETH E FRITSCH
  • Patent number: D828827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Inventors: Sriram Manivannan, Kenneth E Fritsch, Dan F Scheffer