Patents by Inventor Ralph V. MIELE

Ralph V. MIELE 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: 10027160
    Abstract: A method is provided for forming a wireless charging electronic device. An embodiment of the method includes integrating a coil and a collector plate to a chassis of the electronic device to wirelessly charge the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph V. Miele, David G. Payne, Brandon Courtney, Isaac A. Simpson, Andrew Larson, David Pidwerbecki, Patrick Chewning
  • Publication number: 20180143662
    Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a first housing and a structurally sensitive module. The structurally sensitive module can include a structurally sensitive component and a structurally sensitive attachment. The structurally sensitive attachment includes one or more mounting tabs to structurally isolate the structurally sensitive component from the first housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2015
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph V. Miele, Amin Mohammed Godil, Andrew Larson, Shantanu D. Kulkarni, Dan H. Gerbus, Andrew C. Dausman, David A. Rittenhouse
  • Publication number: 20180091987
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile device. The mobile device may be located proximate a mobile terminal and controlled by the mobile terminal. The mobile device may include a processor and a memory. The memory may store instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: determine a mode of operation of the mobile device, determine a thermal profile for the mode of operation of the mobile device, and implement a power profile to achieve the thermal profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Ralph V. Miele, Eduardo Escamilla, James Utz, James M. Yoder, Tongyan Zhai, Baomin Liu, Meenakshi Gupta, Brian R. Peil, Venkat R. Gaurav, Drew G. Damm, Andrew Larson, Ricky O. Branner, Steven J. Lofland, George H. Daskalakis, James C. Raupp, Michael Ahrens, David Pidwerbecki, Bo Qiu, Stacy L. Yee
  • Publication number: 20180001179
    Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, a smart base for a baseball system or a softball system comprises a sensor to detect a first time at which a runner has touched the smart base, a radio-frequency (RF) receiver to receive a signal from a smart baseball that indicates a second time at which the smart baseball was caught, timing circuitry to detect if the second time occurs before or after the first time; and indicator circuitry to indicate a force out if the second time occurs before the first time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Larson, Mark E. Sprenger, Ralph V. Miele, Eric D. McAfee, Mark MacDonald
  • Publication number: 20170287309
    Abstract: A detection system having a threshold sensor for detecting indices of an emergency event in a space and a persistent sensor for continually gathering information within a space. The detection system can monitor the space to determine if an emergency event is occurring and continue to collect information regarding the space. The collected information can be transmitted to rescue workers to provide real time or updated information on people present in the space and their condition or other information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Dan H. Gerbus, Ralph V. Miele
  • Publication number: 20170285603
    Abstract: A sensor system including a remote sensor and an integrated system on a chip (“SOC”) or controller. The remote sensor can be integrated into the light switch to monitor the area adjacent the light switch, where the light switch can visually disguise the remote sensor to minimize any undesirable aesthetic appearances created by the remote sensor. As light switches are ordinarily positioned high on a wall to be easily accessible, the concealed remote sensor also positioned to make optimal measurements of the area adjacent the light switch. The SOC can process measurements for the remote sensor and provide a control signal for an HVAC controller or other building system. The SOC can permit the sensor system to operate as a localized controller that can operate building systems to control conditions adjacent the sensor system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Dan H. Gerbus, Ralph V. Miele
  • Publication number: 20170279291
    Abstract: A method may be provided for forming a wireless charging electronic device. This may be performed by integrating a coil and a collector plate to a chassis of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Ralph V. MIELE, David G. PAYNE, Brandon COURTNEY, Isaac A. SIMPSON, Andrew LARSON, David PIDWERBECKI, Patrick CHEWNING
  • Patent number: 9727092
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to a computer dock that can engage a friction element upon receiving a computing device, such as a tablet. The computer dock includes a housing coupled to the computer dock, the housing comprising a cradle to receive a computing device, the housing coupled to the computer dock by a hinge pin and configured to rotate about the hinge pin about a first axis; a friction hinge rigidly affixed to the computer dock; a pivot arm affixed to the housing, the pivot arm configured to rotate about a pivot point. The pivot arm includes a first portion comprising a computing device engagement part to receive the computing device; and a second portion comprising a friction hinge engagement part to engage with the friction hinge upon receiving the computing device in the cradle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Dan H. Gerbus, Ralph V. Miele
  • Publication number: 20170220076
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to a computer dock that can engage a friction element upon receiving a computing device, such as a tablet. The computer dock includes a housing coupled to the computer dock, the housing comprising a cradle to receive a computing device, the housing coupled to the computer dock by a hinge pin and configured to rotate about the hinge pin about a first axis; a friction hinge rigidly affixed to the computer dock; a pivot arm affixed to the housing, the pivot arm configured to rotate about a pivot point. The pivot arm includes a first portion comprising a computing device engagement part to receive the computing device; and a second portion comprising a friction hinge engagement part to engage with the friction hinge upon receiving the computing device in the cradle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Dan H. Gerbus, Ralph V. Miele
  • Publication number: 20170017273
    Abstract: Techniques for forming and adjusting a magnetic tension mechanism are described herein. A system includes a first magnetic element in a first component of a computing device. The system includes a second magnetic element in a second component of the computing device, wherein the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are to be held in tension by a magnetic force. The system also includes an adjustment mechanism to adjust the force required to decouple the magnetic elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Kristin L. Weldon, Michael S. Brazel, Jered H. Wikander, Lily Kolle, Weibo Chen, Aleksander Magi, Konstantin I. Kouliachev, Ralph V. Miele, Richard P. Crawford
  • Publication number: 20160380454
    Abstract: In one example a charging sleeve for an electronic device comprises a frame to receive the electronic device and a cover slidably engaged with the frame and comprising a first section connected to a first edge of the frame, a second section connected to the first section by a first foldable joint, a third section connected to the second section by a second foldable joint, and a fourth section connected to the third section by a third foldable joint. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew Larson, Patrick W. Chewning, Amin Godil, Ralph V. Miele, Dan H. Gerbus, Duck Young Kong
  • Patent number: 9483126
    Abstract: In one example an electronic device comprises a controller, a chassis comprising a first section and a second section, and a hinge assembly to connect the first section of the chassis to the second section of the chassis comprising a shaft rotatable about a first axis, a brake selectively engageable with a portion of the shaft, and an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator coupled to the brake, wherein the EAP actuator selectively engages the brake with a portion of the shaft in response to a signal from the controller. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Sprenger, Russell S. Aoki, Paul J. Gwin, Ralph V. Miele, Shawn McEuen, Mark MacDonald, David Pidwerbecki
  • Patent number: 9451716
    Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for a serviceable chassis. The serviceable chassis can include a first housing and a second housing. The first housing includes a locking arm. The second housing can include a locking cam and a cord. The cord is attached to the locking cam and can rotate the locking cam to engage and disengage the locking arm to couple and uncouple the first housing to the second housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Sprenger, Ralph V. Miele, David Pidwerbecki, Kenan Huseyin Arik
  • Publication number: 20160259369
    Abstract: In one example an electronic device comprises a controller, a chassis comprising a first section and a second section, and a hinge assembly to connect the first section of the chassis to the second section of the chassis comprising a shaft rotatable about a first axis, a brake selectively engageable with a portion of the shaft, and an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator coupled to the brake, wherein the EAP actuator selectively engages the brake with a portion of the shaft in response to a signal from the controller. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: MARK E. SPRENGER, RUSSELL S. AOKI, PAUL J. GWIN, RALPH V. MIELE, SHAWN MCEUEN, MARK MACDONALD, DAVID PIDWERBECKI
  • Patent number: 9353560
    Abstract: In one example an electronic device comprises a controller, a chassis comprising a first section and a second section, and a hinge assembly to connect the first section of the chassis to the second section of the chassis comprising a shaft rotatable about a first axis, a brake selectively engageable with a portion of the shaft, and an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator coupled to the brake, wherein the EAP actuator selectively engages the brake with a portion of the shaft in response to a signal from the controller. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporatin
    Inventors: Mark E. Sprenger, Russell S. Aoki, Paul J. Gwin, Ralph V. Miele, Shawn McEuen, Mark MacDonald, David Pidwerbecki
  • Patent number: 9258914
    Abstract: In one embodiment chassis for an electronic device comprises a first section and a second section and an assembly to connect a first section of the chassis to a second section of the chassis, comprising a hinge assembly to be coupled between the first section of the chassis and the second section of the chassis to allow rotation of the second section of the chassis with respect to the first section of the chassis, and a translation assembly to be coupled to the hinge assembly of the chassis for the electronic device to allow translation of the second section of the chassis with respect to the first section of the chassis, wherein rotation of the hinge assembly activates the translation assembly. Other embodiments may be described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Alanna M. Koser, Robert R. Atkinson, Jr., Ralph V. Miele, Anthony P. Valpiani
  • Publication number: 20150376925
    Abstract: In one example an electronic device comprises a controller, a chassis comprising a first section and a second section, and a hinge assembly to connect the first section of the chassis to the second section of the chassis comprising a shaft rotatable about a first axis, a brake selectively engageable with a portion of the shaft, and an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator coupled to the brake, wherein the EAP actuator selectively engages the brake with a portion of the shaft in response to a signal from the controller. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: MARK E. SPRENGER, RUSSELL S. AOKI, PAUL J. GWIN, RALPH V. MIELE, SHAWN MCEUEN, MARK MACDONALD, DAVID PIDWERBECKI
  • Publication number: 20150305185
    Abstract: In one embodiment chassis for an electronic device comprises a first section and a second section and an assembly to connect a first section of the chassis to a second section of the chassis, comprising a hinge assembly to be coupled between the first section of the chassis and the second section of the chassis to allow rotation of the second section of the chassis with respect to the first section of the chassis, and a translation assembly to be coupled to the hinge assembly of the chassis for the electronic device to allow translation of the second section of the chassis with respect to the first section of the chassis, wherein rotation of the hinge assembly activates the translation assembly. Other embodiments may be described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Alanna M. KOSER, Robert R. ATKINSON, JR., Ralph V. MIELE, Anthony P. VALPIANI
  • Patent number: D808950
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph V. Miele, Drew G Damm, Gustavo Fricke, Dan H. Gerbus, Andrew Larson, Shyamjith Mohan