Patents by Inventor Kurt Forrester

Kurt Forrester 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: 11935684
    Abstract: A coil, such as, by way of example, an inductance communication coil, that includes a conductor including a first portion extending in a first level and a second portion extending in a second level, wherein the conductor includes a third portion located on a different level than that of the second portion, wherein an electrical path of the conductor is such that the second portion is located between the first portion and the third portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Oliver John Ridler, Patrik Kennes, Kurt Forrester
  • Publication number: 20230208193
    Abstract: An inductive charging case in accordance with certain embodiments presented herein comprises a base and a lid mechanically coupled together via a hinge mechanism. When the inductive charging case is in a closed arrangement (e.g., the lid is positioned adjacent to the base), the lid and base collectively define an interior volume that is configured to enclose an electronic device therein. The electronic device includes one or more rechargeable batteries, a receiver coil, and circuitry for recharging the one or more rechargeable batteries, while the inductive charging case includes inductive charging circuitry, including at least one inductive charging coil, that is configured to provide power to the electronic device which is then used to charge the one or more rechargeable batteries and/or power the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Kurt FORRESTER, Nathan ISAACSON, Peter SPRADA, Peter RUSSELL
  • Publication number: 20220293330
    Abstract: An inductance communication coil, including a conductor having at least one conductive turn, wherein a width of the conductor is wider at a first location relative to that at a second location. The conductor can be made out of metal. In some embodiments, the first location and the second location are on the same turn. In some embodiments, the conductor includes a plurality of turns, wherein the first location is at a first turn and the second location is at a second turn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Oliver John RIDLER, Patrik KENNES, Kurt FORRESTER
  • Patent number: 11348720
    Abstract: An inductance communication coil, including a conductor having at least one conductive turn, wherein a width of the conductor is wider at a first location relative to that at a second location. The conductor can be made out of metal. In some embodiments, the first location and the second location are on the same turn. In some embodiments, the conductor includes a plurality of turns, wherein the first location is at a first turn and the second location is at a second turn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Oliver John Ridler, Patrik Kennes, Kurt Forrester
  • Publication number: 20210012945
    Abstract: A coil, such as, by way of example, an inductance communication coil, that includes a conductor including a first portion extending in a first level and a second portion extending in a second level, wherein the conductor includes a third portion located on a different level than that of the second portion, wherein an electrical path of the conductor is such that the second portion is located between the first portion and the third portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Oliver John RIDLER, Patrik KENNES, Kurt FORRESTER
  • Publication number: 20200395168
    Abstract: An inductance communication coil, including a conductor having at least one conductive turn, wherein a width of the conductor is wider at a first location relative to that at a second location. The conductor can be made out of metal. In some embodiments, the first location and the second location are on the same turn. In some embodiments, the conductor includes a plurality of turns, wherein the first location is at a first turn and the second location is at a second turn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Oliver John RIDLER, Patrik KENNES, Kurt FORRESTER
  • Patent number: 10692643
    Abstract: A coil, such as, by way of example, an inductance communication coil, that includes a conductor including a first portion extending in a first level and a second portion extending in a second level, wherein the conductor includes a third portion located on a different level than that of the second portion, wherein an electrical path of the conductor is such that the second portion is located between the first portion and the third portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Oliver John Ridler, Patrik Kennes, Kurt Forrester
  • Patent number: 10692642
    Abstract: An inductance communication coil, including a conductor having at least one conductive turn, wherein a width of the conductor is wider at a first location relative to that at a second location. The conductor can be made out of metal. In some embodiments, the first location and the second location are on the same turn. In some embodiments, the conductor includes a plurality of turns, wherein the first location is at a first turn and the second location is at a second turn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Oliver John Ridler, Patrik Kennes, Kurt Forrester
  • Patent number: 10511189
    Abstract: Embodiments presented herein are generally directed to inductive charging techniques in an implantable medical device system comprising an inductive charger and an external component. The external component includes a rechargeable battery and an inductive coil that is configured to form an inductive charging link with a charging coil in the inductive charger to receive power signals from the inductive charger. A voltage increasing converter in the external component is configured to step-up a voltage of the power signals received from the inductive charger for use in recharging the rechargeable battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Oliver John Ridler, Kurt Forrester
  • Publication number: 20170117086
    Abstract: An inductance communication coil, including a conductor having at least one conductive turn, wherein a width of the conductor is wider at a first location relative to that at a second location. The conductor can be made out of metal. In some embodiments, the first location and the second location are on the same turn. In some embodiments, the conductor includes a plurality of turns, wherein the first location is at a first turn and the second location is at a second turn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Oliver John RIDLER, Patrik KENNES, Kurt FORRESTER
  • Publication number: 20170117087
    Abstract: A coil, such as, by way of example, an inductance communication coil, that includes a conductor including a first portion extending in a first level and a second portion extending in a second level, wherein the conductor includes a third portion located on a different level than that of the second portion, wherein an electrical path of the conductor is such that the second portion is located between the first portion and the third portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Oliver John RIDLER, Patrik KENNES, Kurt FORRESTER
  • Publication number: 20170040841
    Abstract: Embodiments presented herein are generally directed to inductive charging techniques in an implantable medical device system comprising an inductive charger and an external component. The external component includes a rechargeable battery and an inductive coil that is configured to form an inductive charging link with a charging coil in the inductive charger to receive power signals from the inductive charger. A voltage increasing converter in the external component is configured to step-up a voltage of the power signals received from the inductive charger for use in recharging the rechargeable battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Oliver John Ridler, Kurt Forrester
  • Publication number: 20090178517
    Abstract: An improve nut driver system and method of use, wherein the nut driver system includes a nut head socket, and an extended screw guide which is operatively connected to the nut head socket, wherein the nut head socket has an aperture at a side of the circumference of the nut head socket, and the extended screw guide has a slot at a side of the extended screw guide corresponding to the aperture of the nut head socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventor: Kurt Forrester