Patents by Inventor Paul Burling

Paul Burling 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).

  • System and method for transmitting data or power across a structural component
    Patent number: 10090715
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for transmitting data and/or power across a structural component, comprising: a structural component, a first transducer and a second transducer. The structural component is formed of first and second layers which conform to one another, the first layer comprising a dielectric composite material having first and second surfaces, and the second layer comprising a conductive material contacting the first surface of the first layer, whereby the electrical reactance of the first layer is configured for the propagation of electromagnetic surface waves thereacross. The first transducer is on or adjacent the second surface of the first layer of the structural component at a first location, the first transducer being adapted to generate electromagnetic surface waves for carrying data and/or power across the first layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: The Welding Institute
    Inventor: Paul Burling
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING DATA OR POWER ACROSS A STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
    Publication number: 20170005529
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for transmitting data and/or power across a structural component, comprising: a structural component, a first transducer and a second transducer. The structural component is formed of first and second layers which conform to one another, the first layer comprising a dielectric composite material having first and second surfaces, and the second layer comprising a conductive material contacting the first surface of the first layer, whereby the electrical reactance of the first layer is configured for the propagation of electromagnetic surface waves thereacross. The first transducer is on or adjacent the second surface of the first layer of the structural component at a first location, the first transducer being adapted to generate electromagnetic surface waves for carrying data and/or power across the first layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: The Welding Institute
    Inventor: Paul Burling