Patents by Inventor Richard Rakes

Richard Rakes 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).

  • Enhanced electronic assembly
    Patent number: 8340857
    Abstract: Remote sensor units for a vehicle are described. A remote sensor unit may comprise an electronic assembly. The electronic assembly may comprise an electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise one or more signal terminals coupled to the electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise a protective enclosure arranged to encapsulate the electronic component. The protective enclosure is arranged to isolate the electronic component from thermal energy, pressure or residual material stress associated with one or more satellite housings. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Dario G. Brisighella, Jr., Stephen Bogdan, William M. Leach, Jeffrey T. Kida, Richard Rakes, Jr.
  • ENHANCED ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20120239225
    Abstract: Remote sensor units for a vehicle are described. A remote sensor unit may comprise an electronic assembly. The electronic assembly may comprise an electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise one or more signal terminals coupled to the electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise a protective enclosure arranged to encapsulate the electronic component. The protective enclosure is arranged to isolate the electronic component from thermal energy, pressure or residual material stress associated with one or more satellite housings. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.
    Inventors: Dario G. Brisighella, JR., Stephen Bogdan, William M. Leach, Jeffrey T. Kida, Richard Rakes, JR.
  • Enhanced electronic assembly
    Patent number: 8234034
    Abstract: Remote sensor units for a vehicle are described. A remote sensor unit may comprise an electronic assembly. The electronic assembly may comprise an electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise one or more signal terminals coupled to the electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise a protective enclosure arranged to encapsulate the electronic component. The protective enclosure is arranged to isolate the electronic component from thermal energy, pressure or residual material stress associated with one or more satellite housings. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Dario G. Brisighella, Jr., Stephen Bogdan, William M. Leach, Jeffrey T. Kida, Richard Rakes, Jr.
  • ENHANCED ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20100332074
    Abstract: Remote sensor units for a vehicle are described. A remote sensor unit may comprise an electronic assembly. The electronic assembly may comprise an electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise one or more signal terminals coupled to the electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise a protective enclosure arranged to encapsulate the electronic component. The protective enclosure is arranged to isolate the electronic component from thermal energy, pressure or residual material stress associated with one or more satellite housings. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.
    Inventors: Dario G. Brisighella, JR., Stephen Bogdan, William M. Leach, Jeffrey T. Kida, Richard Rakes, JR.
  • Detached remote sensor detection
    Publication number: 20070143064
    Abstract: A system includes a remote sensor and an electronic control unit. The electric control unit determines if the remote sensor is detached from the vehicle structure by analyzing the sensor signal from the remote sensor. The electronic control unit may compare the sensor signal to other signals. For example, from another remote sensor or an on-board sensor contained within the electronic control unit. The electronic control unit identifies features in the sensor signal indicative of the remote sensor being detached from the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Colm Boran, Oscar Angel, Richard Rakes