Patents by Inventor Mark Melone
Mark Melone 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: 11271611Abstract: Wireless power transfer systems, disclosed, include a wireless power transmission system and a wireless power receiver system. The wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna configured to couple with a receiver antenna to transmit alternating current (AC) wireless signals to the receiver antenna. Antenna coupling may be inductive and may operate in conformance to a wireless power and data transfer protocol. A transmission controller drives the transmitter antenna at an operating frequency, and either the wireless power transmission system or the wireless power receiver system may damp the wireless power transmission to create a data signal containing a serial asynchronous data signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Mark Melone, Michael Katz
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Patent number: 11239709Abstract: A power transmitter for wireless power transfer includes a control and communications unit configured to provide power control signals to control a power level of a power signal configured for transmission to a power receiver and including a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal generator for determining and selecting the operating frequency from the operating frequency range. The power transmitter further includes an inverter circuit configured to receive a direct current (DC) power and convert the input power to a power signal, coil configured to transmit the power signal to a power receiver, the coil formed of wound Litz wire and including at least one layer, the coil defining, at least, a top face, and a shielding comprising a ferrite core and defining a cavity, the cavity configured such that the ferrite core substantially surrounds all but the top face of the coil.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Jason Green, Andrew Kovacs, Mark Melone, Md Nazmul Alam
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Patent number: 11239884Abstract: Wireless power transfer systems, disclosed, include a wireless power transmission system and a wireless power receiver system. The wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna configured to couple with a receiver antenna to transmit alternating current (AC) wireless signals to the receiver antenna. Antenna coupling may be inductive and may operate in conformance to a wireless power and data transfer protocol. A transmission controller drives the transmitter antenna at an operating frequency, and either the wireless power transmission system or the wireless power receiver system may damp the wireless power transmission to create a data signal containing a serial asynchronous data signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Mark Melone, Michael Katz
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Patent number: 11233427Abstract: Wireless power transfer systems, disclosed, include a wireless power transmission system and a wireless power receiver system. The wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna configured to couple with a receiver antenna to transmit alternating current (AC) wireless signals to the receiver antenna. Antenna coupling may be inductive and may operate in conformance to a wireless power and data transfer protocol. A transmission controller drives the transmitter antenna at an operating frequency, and either the wireless power transmission system or the wireless power receiver system may damp the wireless power transmission to create a data signal containing a serial asynchronous data signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Mark Melone, Michael Katz
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Publication number: 20210367451Abstract: Various embodiments of a wireless connector system are described. The system has a transmitter module and a receiver module that are configured to wirelessly transmit electrical energy and/or data via near field magnetic coupling. The wireless connector system is designed to increase the amount of wirelessly transmitted electrical power over a greater separation distance. The system is configured with various sensing circuits that alert the system to the presence of the receiver module to begin transfer of electrical power as well as undesirable objects and increased temperature that could interfere with the operation of the system. The wireless connector system is a relatively small footprint that is designed to be surface mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Vinit Singh, Pavel Shostak, Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski, Jacob D. Babcock, Michael Gotlieb, Glenn E. Riese, Md. Nazmul Alam, Robert Giometti, Oleg Los, Unnati Wadkar, Mark Melone
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Publication number: 20210344233Abstract: A power transmitter for wireless power transfer includes a control and communications unit configured to provide power control signals to control a power level of a power signal configured for transmission to a power receiver and including a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal generator for determining and selecting the operating frequency from the operating frequency range. The power transmitter further includes an inverter circuit configured to receive a direct current (DC) power and convert the input power to a power signal, coil configured to transmit the power signal to a power receiver, the coil formed of wound Litz wire and including at least one layer, the coil defining, at least, a top face, and a shielding comprising a ferrite core and defining a cavity, the cavity configured such that the ferrite core substantially surrounds all but the top face of the coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2020Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Jason Green, Andrew Kovacs, Mark Melone, Md Nazmul Alam
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Publication number: 20210344234Abstract: A power transmitter for wireless power transfer includes a control and communications unit configured to provide power control signals to a power supply external to the power transmitter for controlling a power level of a power signal configured for transmission to a power receiver, the power supply configured to configure a direct current (DC) power based on the power control signals. The power transmitter further includes an inverter circuit configured to receive the DC power from the power supply external to the power transmitter and convert the input power to a power signal. The power transmitter further includes a coil formed of wound Litz wire and including at least one layer, the coil defining, at least, a top face and shielding comprising a ferrite core and defining a cavity, the cavity configured such that the ferrite core substantially surrounds all but the top face of the coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2020Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Jason Green, Andrew Kovacs, Mark Melone, Md Nazmul Alam
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Publication number: 20210344227Abstract: A power transmitter for wireless power transfer at extended distances is configured for vehicular utilization. The power transmitter includes vehicular power input regulator configured for receiving input power and filtering the input power to a filtered input power, the vehicular power input regulator including an input protection circuit and a DC/DC voltage converter. The power transmitter further includes a control and communications circuit and an inverter circuit. The power transmitter further includes a coil for transmitting the power signal to a power receiver, the coil formed of wound Litz wire and including at least one layer, each of the at least one layer having N turns, the coil defining, at least a top face and a shielding comprising a ferrite core and defining a cavity, the cavity configured such that the ferrite core substantially surrounds all but the top face of the coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2020Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Andrew Kovacs, Mark Melone, Md Nazmul Alam
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Patent number: 10938220Abstract: Various embodiments of a wireless connector system are described. The system has a transmitter module and a receiver module that are configured to wirelessly transmit electrical energy and/or data via near field magnetic coupling. The wireless connector system is designed to increase the amount of wirelessly transmitted electrical power over a greater separation distance. The system is configured with various sensing circuits that alert the system to the presence of the receiver module to begin transfer of electrical power as well as undesirable objects and increased temperature that could interfere with the operation of the system. The wireless connector system is a relatively small foot print that is designed to be surface mounted.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2017Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Vinit Singh, Pavel Shostak, Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski, Jacob D. Babcock, Michael Gotlieb, Glenn E Riese, Md. Nazmul Alam, Robert Giometti, Oleg Los, Unnati Wadkar, Mark Melone
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Publication number: 20180138159Abstract: One or more example embodiments of miniaturized electric devices are disclosed. In some example embodiments, the electric device includes a first thin substrate layer and a second thin substrate layer positioned above the first thin substrate layer. The electric device further includes one or more components electrically coupled to the first thin substrate layer. An overmold compound is deposited covering the one or more components between the first thin substrate and the second thin substrate. The electric device further includes one or more through mold vias that electrically and communicatively connect the first thin substrate layer and the second thin substrate layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Mark Melone, Saeed Shojaie
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Publication number: 20180062397Abstract: Various embodiments of a wireless connector system are described. The system has a transmitter module and a receiver module that are configured to wirelessly transmit electrical energy and/or data via near field magnetic coupling. The wireless connector system is designed to increase the amount of wirelessly transmitted electrical power over a greater separation distance. The system is configured with various sensing circuits that alert the system to the presence of the receiver module to begin transfer of electrical power as well as undesirable objects and increased temperature that could interfere with the operation of the system. The wireless connector system is a relatively small foot print that is designed to be surface mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Vinit Singh, Pavel Shostak, Alberto Peralta, Jason Luzinski, Jacob D. Babcock, Michael Gotlieb, Glenn E Riese, Md. Nazmul Alam, Robert Giometti, Oleg Loss, Unnati Wadkar, Mark Melone
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Patent number: 9773764Abstract: One or more example embodiments of miniaturized electric devices are disclosed. In some example embodiments, the electric device includes a first thin substrate layer and a second thin substrate layer positioned above the first thin substrate layer. The electric device further includes one or more components electrically coupled to the first thin substrate layer. An overmold compound is deposited covering the one or more components between the first thin substrate and the second thin substrate. The electric device further includes one or more through mold vias that electrically and communicatively connect the first thin substrate layer and the second thin substrate layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Mark Melone, Saeed Shojaie
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Publication number: 20170179090Abstract: One or more example embodiments of miniaturized electric devices are disclosed. in some example embodiments, the electric device includes a first thin substrate layer and a second thin substrate layer positioned above the first thin substrate layer. The electric device further includes one or more components electrically coupled to the first thin substrate layer. An overmold compound is deposited covering the one or more components between the first thin substrate and the second thin substrate. The electric device further includes one or more through mold vias that electrically and communicatively connect the first thin substrate layer and the second thin substrate layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Mark Melone, Saeed Shojaie
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Publication number: 20070180805Abstract: The mower front independent suspension assembly in some embodiments of the present invention includes a first suspension arm connected to the front of the lawn mower frame and a second suspension arm connected to the side of the lawn mower frame. In some embodiments, the first suspension arm is connected to the front of the frame at or near the longitudinal center of the frame, while the second suspension arm is connected to the side of the frame a distance from the front of the frame. Also, in some embodiments the cutter deck of the lawn mower is connected to the front independent suspension assemblies for movement therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2006Publication date: August 9, 2007Inventors: Mark Melone, James Marshall, Robert Lauren
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Publication number: 20070012015Abstract: In some embodiments, the present invention provides a mower including a frame having a front portion and a rear portion, at least one front wheel coupled to the front portion of the frame, and two drive wheels on substantially opposite sides of the rear portion of the frame. Each drive wheel is coupled to the frame by a first link pivotably coupled at one end to the front portion of the frame and at an opposite end to the drive wheel, and a second link pivotably coupled at one end to the rear portion of the frame and at an opposite end to the drive wheel. The mower also includes at least one spring positioned to bias the drive wheels in a downward direction. Each of the drive wheels are movable upward and downward relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Mark Melone, William Decker, Brian Crossway, James Marshall, Frank Marshall
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Publication number: 20060025255Abstract: The present invention provides a mule drive for use with a mower having a substantially horizontally-disposed output shaft. The mower includes a cutter deck having at least one rotatable cutter driven by a substantially vertically-disposed driven shaft. The mule drive includes a first idler pulley coupled to the mower for rotation about a first axis substantially transverse to the output shaft and the driven shaft, a second idler pulley coupled to the cutter deck for rotation about a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis, a third idler pulley coupled to the cutter deck for rotation about a third axis substantially parallel to the second axis, a fourth idler pulley coupled to the frame for rotation about a fourth axis substantially transverse to the output shaft and the driven shaft, and a continuous belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2004Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventor: Mark Melone
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Publication number: 20050193703Abstract: The mower front independent suspension assembly in some embodiments of the present invention includes a first suspension arm connected to the front of the lawn mower frame and a second suspension arm connected to the side of the lawn mower frame. In some embodiments, the first suspension arm is connected to the front of the frame at or near the longitudinal center of the frame, while the second suspension arm is connected to the side of the frame a distance from the front of the frame. Also, in some embodiments the cutter deck of the lawn mower is connected to the front independent suspension assemblies for movement therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2005Publication date: September 8, 2005Inventors: Mark Melone, James Marshall, Robert Lauren
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Publication number: 20050144923Abstract: In some embodiments, the present invention provides a mower including a frame having a front portion and a rear portion, at least one front wheel coupled to the front portion of the frame, and two drive wheels on substantially opposite sides of the rear portion of the frame. Each drive wheel is coupled to the frame by a first link pivotably coupled at one end to the front portion of the frame and at an opposite end to the drive wheel, and a second link pivotably coupled at one end to the rear portion of the frame and at an opposite end to the drive wheel. The mower also includes at least one spring positioned to bias the drive wheels in a downward direction. Each of the drive wheels are movable upward and downward relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2004Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: Mark Melone, William Decker, Brian Crossway, James Marshall, Frank Marshall