Patents by Inventor Mark White

Mark White 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).

  • Publication number: 20180301923
    Abstract: An aspect of this disclosure is an apparatus for transmitting power wirelessly. The apparatus comprises a detection circuit and a processor. The apparatus also includes a power amplifier driving an antenna circuit of flexible antenna(s) configured for wireless power transfer. The processor determines that at least one measured variable of the power amplifier falls outside of a corresponding threshold range, indicative of a deformation of a physical shape of one of the flexible antennas or indicative of misalignment of the flexible antennas from a power receiver. The processor further commands the power amplifier to transition to a first power mode from a second power mode based on the determination that at least one of the measured variables falls outside of the corresponding threshold range. The antenna circuit in the first power mode transmits power at a power level less than the power level in the second power mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Mark White, II, Cody Wheeland, Seong Heon Jeong, William Henry Von Novak, III
  • Publication number: 20180287426
    Abstract: Systems and methods for wirelessly transferring power via magnetic field in a wireless power transfer system. A plurality of coils are placed at different locations around a body and configured to generate respective magnetic fields over different portions of the body to charge a chargeable device implanted within the body. A time division scheme is used such that no portion of the body experiences an average SAR over time that exceeds a designated SAR limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Mark White, II, Seong Heon Jeong, William Henry Von Novak
  • Publication number: 20180280506
    Abstract: Anti-PVRIG and anti-TIGIT antibodies are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Mark White, Sandeep Kumar, Christopher Chan, Spencer Liang, Lance Stapleton, Andrew W. Drake, Yosi Gozlan, Ilan Vaknin, Shirley Sameah-Greenwald, Liat Dassa, Zohar Tiran, Gad S. Cojocaru, Maya Kotturi, Hsin-Yuan Cheng, Kyle Hansen, David Nisim Giladi, Einav Safyon, Eran Ophir, Leonard Presta, Richard Theolis, Radhika Desai, Patrick Wall
  • Publication number: 20180269709
    Abstract: A wireless charging device includes: a base configured to be worn by a user; and a coil attached to the base and comprising an electrically conductive material shaped to produce a magnetic field to convey power wirelessly to a receiver in response to receiving power, the coil including multiple turns each having a turn length with at least one of the multiple turns having an adjustable turn length, the multiple turns being disposed along a common axis such that each of the multiple turns is disposed around the axis for the respective turn length of the turn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Mark White, II, William Henry Von Novak, III, Seong Heon Jeong, Cody Wheeland
  • Publication number: 20180254631
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a power receiving unit for charging while in pre-overvoltage protection. In some aspects, reduced operation of an electronic implant device is initiated before resorting to overvoltage protection. In aspects, the electronic implant device has a power receiving unit capable of receiving power wirelessly from a wireless power transmitter. The power receiving unit can also detect an induced voltage and trigger pre-overvoltage protection when the detected voltage reaches a pre-overvoltage protection threshold. Additionally, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC) of the electronic implant device draws power from the power receiving unit to carry out corresponding functionality. The PMIC also obtains an indication when the detected voltage reaches the pre-overvoltage protection threshold. Based on the indication, the PMIC may reduce the power it draws from the power receiving unit to a predefined, reduced level instead of a normal operating level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Mark White, II, William Henry Von Novak, III, Chunlei Shi
  • Publication number: 20180244774
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to anti-PVRIG antibodies and methods of using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Mark White, Sandeep Kumar, Christopher Chan, Spencer Liang, Lance Stapleton, Andrew W. Drake, Yosi Gozlan, Ilan Vaknin, Shirley Sameah-Greenwald, Liat Dassa, Zohar Tiran, Gad S. Cojocaru, Leonard Presta, Richard Theolis
  • Publication number: 20180241249
    Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for detecting, by a wireless power transmitter, an over voltage protection at a wireless power receiver. Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a wireless power transmitter. The wireless power transmitter includes a resonator configured to generate a wireless field for wirelessly transferring power to a wireless power receiver. The wireless power transmitter further includes an impedance detector configured to measure an impedance of the resonator. The wireless power transmitter further includes a controller configured to detect operation of an over voltage protection mode of the wireless power receiver based on a frequency of change in impedance as measured by the impedance detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: William Henry VON NOVAK, III, Mark WHITE, II
  • Publication number: 20180233940
    Abstract: A wireless-power coupling system includes: a first power coupler comprising a first coil, the first coil comprising a first electrically-conductive loop; a second power coupler comprising a second coil, the second coil comprising a second electrically-conductive loop; and a third power coupler comprising a third coil, the third coil comprising a third electrically-conductive loop; where the first electrically-conductive loop and the second electrically-conductive loop are non-parallel relative to each other and overlap each other at a first plurality of locations of the first electrically-conductive loop; and where the first electrically-conductive loop and the third electrically-conductive loop are non-parallel relative to each other and overlap each other at a second plurality of locations of the first electrically-conductive loop, the first plurality of locations being distinct from the second plurality of locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Seong Heon Jeong, Mark White, II
  • Patent number: 10033226
    Abstract: This invention describes a method and apparatus for providing wireless power. The methods and systems disclosed consist of a first coil having at least one loop forming an inner area inside boundaries of the at least one loop and an outer area outside the boundaries of the at least one loop, the first coil configured to generate a first alternating magnetic field for charging or powering a wireless power device, the first alternating magnetic field having a first magnetic field component with a first phase in the inner area, the first alternating magnetic field also having a second magnetic field component with a second phase in the outer area, and the second phase different from the first phase. In some aspects, the methods and systems comprise a second coil comprising a portion within the outer area, the second coil configured to reduce a magnitude of the second magnetic field component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark White, II, Seong Heon Jeong, William Henry Von Novak, III
  • Patent number: 10011409
    Abstract: A device for securing two or more posts together is disclosed. The device comprises a first end that can be passed through the post apertures, that is also configurable to prevent the first end from being withdrawn through the apertures, and a second end adapted to prevent the second end from passing through the apertures. The device may be reusable or non-reusable. A handle for use in moving a bundle of two or more posts is also disclosed. The bundle may have been formed with the device, or in another manner. The device and handle may be separate components or integrally formed. Systems and methods employing the device and/or handle are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Onesteel Wire Pty Limited
    Inventor: Mark White
  • Publication number: 20180169238
    Abstract: Anti-PVRIG and anti-TIGIT antibodies are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Mark White, Sandeep Kumar, Christopher Chan, Spencer Liang, Lance Stapleton, Andrew W. Drake, Yosi Gozlan, Ilan Vaknin, Shirley Sameah-Greenwald, Liat Dassa, Zohar Tiran, Gad S. Cojocaru, Maya Kotturi, Hsin-Yuan Cheng, Kyle Hansen, David Nisim Giladi, Einav Safyon, Eran Ophir, Leonard Presta, Richard Theolis, Radhika Desai, Patrick Wall
  • Patent number: 9999547
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a negative pressure appliance and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed to improved fluidic connectors or suction adapters for connecting to a wound site, for example using softer, kink-free conformable suction adapters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Albert, Ed Armstrong, Ken Beaudoin, Iain Michael Blackburn, Phil Bussone, Brendan Crawford, Robert Emmerson, Mike Ewaschuk, Stephen Gianelis, Andrew Goddard, Joseph Gordon, Mark Guarraia, Tim Johnson, Darwin Keith-Lucas, Andrew Linton, Dan Nelsen, Michael Salame, Tim Stern, Mark White
  • Publication number: 20180154754
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a battery in a vehicle wherein the apparatus (3) comprises: a floor section (5) comprising a plurality of internal coolant channels for receiving coolant; and at least one side member (7) comprising at least one internal supply channel for supplying coolant to the internal channels of the floor section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Mark ROWLEY, Stephen NICHOLLS, Mark WHITE
  • Patent number: 9974695
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a negative pressure appliance and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed to improved fluidic connectors or suction adapters for connecting to a wound site, for example using softer, kink-free conformable suction adapters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: Sean Albert, Ed Armstrong, Ken Beaudoin, Iain Michael Blackburn, Phil Bussone, Brendan Crawford, Robert Emmerson, Mike Ewaschuk, Stephen Gianelis, Andrew Goddard, Joseph Gordon, Mark Guarraia, Tim Johnson, Darwin Keith-Lucas, Andrew Linton, Dan Nelsen, Michael Salame, Tim Stern, Mark White
  • Publication number: 20180131218
    Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to methods and apparatus for wirelessly charging a device having a wireless power receiver with a dead battery. One example method for safely wirelessly charging an implantable device, with an apparatus, generally includes determining that the implantable device has a dead battery; based on the determination, wirelessly transmitting power from the apparatus at an initial level for a first interval; checking for a first signal received from the implantable device during or at an end of the first interval or a period associated with the initial level; and if no first signal is received from the implantable device, increasing the transmitted power to a higher level for a second interval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Stephen Jay SHELLHAMMER, William Henry VON NOVAK, III, Mark WHITE, II
  • Publication number: 20180109145
    Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for power dissipation control for a wireless power receiver. Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a wireless power receiver. The wireless power receiver includes a resonator including an inductor and a capacitor. The resonator is configured to couple to a wireless field. The wireless field induces a voltage in the resonator. The capacitor is coupled to the inductor. The capacitor is configured to at least one of shunt tune or series tune the resonator. The wireless power receiver further includes a control circuit configured to at least one of selectively couple the capacitor to the inductor or adjust a capacitance of the capacitor based on at least one of a temperature near the wireless power receiver or an electrical characteristic of a thermally conductive path between the wireless power receiver and a surrounding thermal environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: William Henry VON NOVAK, III, Mark WHITE, II, Eric MATTIS
  • Publication number: 20180102675
    Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for hybrid rectification for wireless power. Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a wireless power receiver. The wireless power receiver includes a resonator configured to couple to a wireless field. The wireless field induces a voltage in the resonator. The wireless power receiver further includes an active rectifier comprising one or more switches. The wireless power receiver further includes a passive rectifier comprising one or more diodes. The wireless power receiver further includes a switch selectively coupling the active rectifier and the passive rectifier to the resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Cody Burton WHEELAND, William Henry VON NOVAK, III, Joseph MAALOUF, Mark WHITE, II
  • Publication number: 20180028365
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a negative pressure appliance and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed to improved fluidic connectors or suction adapters for connecting to a wound site, for example using softer, kink-free conformable suction adapters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Sean Albert, Ed Armstrong, Ken Beaudoin, Iain Michael Blackburn, Phil Bussone, Brendan Crawford, Robert Emmerson, Mike Ewaschuk, Stephen Gianelis, Andrew Goddard, Joseph Gordon, Mark Guarraia, Tim Johnson, Darwin Keith-Lucas, Andrew Linton, Dan Nelsen, Michael Salame, Tim Stern, Mark White
  • Publication number: 20170222467
    Abstract: An apparatus may include an electrically conductive body to magnetically couple to a first magnetic field. A first tuning element may be connected to the electrically conductive body. An electrically conductive coil may be wound about an opening in the electrically conductive body, and configured to magnetically couple to a second magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Seong Heon Jeong, Francesco Carobolante, Charles Edward Wheatley, Mark White, II
  • Patent number: D813975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Inventor: Mark White