Patents by Inventor Matthew M. McConnell
Matthew M. McConnell 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: 20230292990Abstract: An illustrative system may include a radio frequency (“RF”) transmitter electrically coupled to a first electrical circuit and electrically isolated from a second electrical circuit; an RF receiver having a top surface that is parallel with a top surface of the RF transmitter, the RF receiver electrically coupled to the second electrical circuit and electrically isolated from the first electrical circuit; and a waveguide between the RF transmitter and the RF receiver and configured to guide an RF signal representative of data between the RF transmitter and the RF receiver, the data provided by the first electrical circuit, the waveguide comprising an input port that at least partially covers the top surface of the RF transmitter, and an output port that at least partially covers the top surface of the RF receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Derek C. Liou, John A Barton, Matthew M. McConnell, Kierstin Gray Parrish
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Patent number: 11690496Abstract: An exemplary medical system includes a first electrical circuit on a printed circuit board (PCB) and configured to generate data, a second electrical circuit on the PCB and electrically isolated from the first electrical circuit, and a radio frequency (RF) communication interface assembly on the PCB. The RF communication interface assembly includes an RF transmitter electrically coupled to the first electrical circuit and electrically isolated from the second electrical circuit, an RF receiver out of direct RF signal path alignment with the RF transmitter, electrically coupled to the second electrical circuit, and electrically isolated from the first electrical circuit, and a waveguide between the RF transmitter and the RF receiver and configured to guide an RF signal representative of the data between the RF transmitter and the RF receiver.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Derek C. Liou, John A Barton, Matthew M. McConnell, Kierstin Gray Parrish
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Publication number: 20220151470Abstract: An endoscopic imaging instrument comprises an optical assembly and a sensor module coupled to the optical assembly. The sensor module comprises a plurality of electronic components and a seal member. The seal member includes an interior surface defining a hermetic cavity. The plurality of electronic components are positioned within the hermetic cavity. The seal member further includes an exterior surface and a wall extending between the interior surface and the exterior surface. The seal member further includes a plurality of connectors within the wall. Each connector of the plurality of connectors is configured to electrically connect with one or more electronic components of the plurality of electronic components.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Viraj A. Patwardhan, Matthew M. McConnell, Parthasarathy Srinivasarajan
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Publication number: 20210068617Abstract: An exemplary medical system includes a first electrical circuit on a printed circuit board (PCB) and configured to generate data, a second electrical circuit on the PCB and electrically isolated from the first electrical circuit, and a radio frequency (RF) communication interface assembly on the PCB. The RF communication interface assembly includes an RF transmitter electrically coupled to the first electrical circuit and electrically isolated from the second electrical circuit, an RF receiver out of direct RF signal path alignment with the RF transmitter, electrically coupled to the second electrical circuit, and electrically isolated from the first electrical circuit, and a waveguide between the RF transmitter and the RF receiver and configured to guide an RF signal representative of the data between the RF transmitter and the RF receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Derek C. Liou, John A Barton, Matthew M. McConnell, Kierstin Gray Parrish
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Patent number: 9774226Abstract: An apparatus includes a first component and a second component. The second component is located at a first position. The second component includes a first connection to the first component. The first position and the first connection are configured to stiffen an electric motor assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Timothy E. Langlais, Matthew M. McConnell, Paco G. Flores
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Publication number: 20160218587Abstract: An apparatus includes a first component and a second component. The second component is located at a first position. The second component includes a first connection to the first component. The first position and the first connection are configured to stiffen an electric motor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Timothy E. Langlais, Matthew M. McConnell, Paco G. Flores
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Patent number: 9318930Abstract: An apparatus includes a first component and a second component. The second component is located at a first position. The second component includes a first connection to the first component. The first position and the first connection are configured to stiffen an electric motor assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Timothy E. Langlais, Matthew M. McConnell, Paco G. Flores
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Patent number: 9097279Abstract: Provided herein, is an apparatus that includes a stationary component, a rotatable component, and an upper journal bearing and a lower journal bearing. The upper journal bearing and the lower journal bearing are defined in a gap between the stationary component and the rotatable component, and the stationary component and rotatable component are configured for relative rotation. A thrust bearing is disposed between the upper journal bearing and the lower journal bearing.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2013Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Paco Gregor Flores, Matthew M. McConnell
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Patent number: 9099903Abstract: Provided herein is an apparatus, having a cylindrical structure extending from a base; a stator assembly having a stator ring and a plurality of stator teeth extending from an outer diameter of the stator ring; and a stator assembly support having a supporting means for supporting at least one of the stator ring or the plurality of stator teeth, wherein the stator assembly support is configured to dampen mechanical vibrations in the base.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Troy M. Herndon, Hans Leuthold, Lynn B. Le, Chris Woldemar, Matthew M. McConnell, Paco G. Flores
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Patent number: 9036293Abstract: Provided herein is an apparatus, including a clamping means for clamping at least one disk onto a hub at a mounting point on the hub for the at least one disk, wherein the clamping means is configured to sit wholly above the at least one disk; a seat in an outer perimeter of the hub configured to receive the clamping means; and a locking means for locking the clamping means onto the hub.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Lynn Bich-Quy Le, Hans Leuthold, Troy M. Herndon, Paco Gregor Flores, Matthew M. McConnell
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Publication number: 20150048698Abstract: An apparatus includes a first component and a second component. The second component is located at a first position. The second component includes a first connection to the first component. The first position and the first connection are configured to stiffen an electric motor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Timothy E. Langlais, Matthew M. McConnell, Paco G. Flores
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Publication number: 20140376843Abstract: Provided herein, is an apparatus that includes a stationary component, a rotatable component, and an upper journal bearing and a lower journal bearing. The upper journal bearing and the lower journal bearing are defined in a gap between the stationary component and the rotatable component, and the stationary component and rotatable component are configured for relative rotation. A thrust bearing is disposed between the upper journal bearing and the lower journal bearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Paco Gregor Flores, Matthew M. McConnell
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Patent number: 8913344Abstract: An apparatus includes a fluid dynamic bearing and means for dynamically adjusting the stiffness or damping of the fluid dynamic bearing.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Norbert Steven Parsoneault, Hans Leuthold, Paco Gregor Flores, Timothy Edward Langlais, Matthew M. McConnell, Chris M. Woldemar
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Patent number: 8891202Abstract: Provided herein is an apparatus, including a plurality of disk clamp notches spaced about an outer lip of an annular disk clamp; an annular groove in an outer perimeter of a hub; and a mounting point on the hub for at least one disk, wherein the annular disk clamp occupies the annular groove of the hub, clamping the at least one disk onto the hub at the mounting point for the at least one disk.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Lynn Bich-Quy Le, Hans Leuthold, Troy M. Herndon, Paco Gregor Flores, Matthew M. McConnell
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Patent number: 8885295Abstract: Provided herein is an apparatus, including a plurality of teeth extending from an outer perimeter of an annular disk clamp to an inner perimeter of the annular disk clamp and an annular groove in an outer perimeter of a hub, wherein the plurality of teeth do not engage the annular groove of the hub when the disk clamp is unlocked into an unlocked form, and wherein the plurality of teeth engage the annular groove of the hub when the annular disk clamp is locked into a locked form, clamping at least one disk onto the hub at a mounting point for the at least one disk.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Lynn Bich-Quy Le, Hans Leuthold, Troy M. Herndon, Paco Gregor Flores, Matthew M. McConnell
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Publication number: 20140293480Abstract: Provided herein is an apparatus, including a plurality of disk clamp notches spaced about an outer lip of an annular disk clamp; an annular groove in an outer perimeter of a hub; and a mounting point on the hub for at least one disk, wherein the annular disk clamp occupies the annular groove of the hub, clamping the at least one disk onto the hub at the mounting point for the at least one disk.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2013Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Lynn Bich-Quy Le, Hans Leuthold, Troy M. Herndon, Paco Gregor Flores, Matthew M. McConnell
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Publication number: 20140293483Abstract: Provided herein is an apparatus, including a clamping means for clamping at least one disk onto a hub at a mounting point on the hub for the at least one disk, wherein the clamping means is configured to sit wholly above the at least one disk; a seat in an outer perimeter of the hub configured to receive the clamping means; and a locking means for locking the clamping means onto the hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2013Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Lynn Bich-Quy Le, Hans Leuthold, Troy M. Herndon, Paco Gregor Flores, Matthew M. McConnell
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Publication number: 20140293479Abstract: Provided herein is an apparatus, including a plurality of teeth extending from an outer perimeter of an annular disk clamp to an inner perimeter of the annular disk clamp and an annular groove in an outer perimeter of a hub, wherein the plurality of teeth do not engage the annular groove of the hub when the disk clamp is unlocked into an unlocked form, and wherein the plurality of teeth engage the annular groove of the hub when the annular disk clamp is locked into a locked form, clamping at least one disk onto the hub at a mounting point for the at least one disk.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2013Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Lynn Bich-Quy Le, Hans Leuthold, Troy M. Herndon, Paco Gregor Flores, Matthew M. McConnell
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Publication number: 20140293484Abstract: Provided herein is an apparatus, including a plurality of flanges extending to form an inner perimeter of an inner opening of an annular disk clamp; and an annular groove in an outer perimeter of a hub configured to receive the plurality of flanges of the annular disk clamp, wherein the disk clamp is seated above at least one disk when clamping the at least one disk onto the hub at a mounting point for the at least one disk.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2013Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Lynn Bich-Quy Le, Hans Leuthold, Troy M. Herndon, Paco Gregor Flores, Matthew M. McConnell
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Publication number: 20130241323Abstract: Provided herein is an apparatus, having a cylindrical structure extending from a base; a stator assembly having a stator ring and a plurality of stator teeth extending from an outer diameter of the stator ring; and a stator assembly support having a supporting means for supporting at least one of the stator ring or the plurality of stator teeth, wherein the stator assembly support is configured to dampen mechanical vibrations in the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Troy M. Herndon, Hans Leuthold, Lynn B. Le, Chris Woldemar, Matthew M. McConnell, Paco G. Flores