Patents by Inventor Ricky David Schultz
Ricky David Schultz 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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Patent number: 10045440Abstract: Apparatus and methods for magnetically enhanced electrical signal conduction are disclosed. An embodiment electrical connector comprises a connector body, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to and at least partially disposed within the connector body, a ground contact mechanically attached to the connector body, an insulator mechanically separating and electrically isolating the first active signal contact and the ground contact, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal contact. An embodiment electrical cable comprises an elongated insulating sheath, a first active signal electrical conductor disposed within the sheath, a first connector body mechanically attached to a first end of the sheath, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to the first connector body, and electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2018Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: MAGNETIC INNOVATIONS LLCInventor: Ricky David Schultz
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Patent number: 9992869Abstract: Apparatus and methods for magnetically enhanced electrical signal conduction are disclosed. An embodiment electrical connector comprises a connector body, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to and at least partially disposed within the connector body, a ground contact mechanically attached to the connector body, an insulator mechanically separating and electrically isolating the first active signal contact and the ground contact, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal contact. An embodiment electrical cable comprises an elongated insulating sheath, a first active signal electrical conductor disposed within the sheath, a first connector body mechanically attached to a first end of the sheath, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to the first connector body, and electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: MAGNETIC INNOVATIONS LLCInventor: Ricky David Schultz
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Patent number: 9631691Abstract: An embodiment vibration dampening device includes a stack of permanent magnets having a plurality of cross-sectional areas, wherein the permanent magnets are electrically coupled in series with each other. The device further includes an insulating sheath disposed around the stack of permanent magnets, and a visco-elastic polymer disposed within the sheath and around the stack of permanent magnets.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: MAGNETIC INNOVATIONS LLCInventor: Ricky David Schultz
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Publication number: 20160219701Abstract: Apparatus and methods for magnetically enhanced electrical signal conduction are disclosed. An embodiment electrical connector comprises a connector body, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to and at least partially disposed within the connector body, a ground contact mechanically attached to the connector body, an insulator mechanically separating and electrically isolating the first active signal contact and the ground contact, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal contact. An embodiment electrical cable comprises an elongated insulating sheath, a first active signal electrical conductor disposed within the sheath, a first connector body mechanically attached to a first end of the sheath, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to the first connector body, and electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Ricky David Schultz
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Patent number: 9326379Abstract: Apparatus and methods for magnetically enhanced electrical signal conduction are disclosed. An embodiment electrical connector comprises a connector body, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to and at least partially disposed within the connector body, a ground contact mechanically attached to the connector body, an insulator mechanically separating and electrically isolating the first active signal contact and the ground contact, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal contact. An embodiment electrical cable comprises an elongated insulating sheath, a first active signal electrical conductor disposed within the sheath, a first connector body mechanically attached to a first end of the sheath, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to the first connector body, and electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Magnetic Innovations LLCInventor: Ricky David Schultz
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Publication number: 20160097435Abstract: An embodiment vibration dampening device includes a stack of permanent magnets having a plurality of cross-sectional areas, wherein the permanent magnets are electrically coupled in series with each other. The device further includes an insulating sheath disposed around the stack of permanent magnets, and a visco-elastic polymer disposed within the sheath and around the stack of permanent magnets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventor: Ricky David Schultz
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Publication number: 20150000952Abstract: An embodiment electrical cable includes an elongated sheath, and a first chain of permanent magnet spheroids disposed within the sheath, wherein the spheroids are physically and electrically coupled in series with each other. The electrical cable further includes a first connector body mechanically attached to a first end of the sheath, and a first active signal contact mechanically attached to the first connector body, and electrically connected to the chain of permanent magnet spheroids.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: Ricky David Schultz
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Publication number: 20130228361Abstract: Apparatus and methods for magnetically enhanced electrical signal conduction are disclosed. An embodiment electrical connector comprises a connector body, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to and at least partially disposed within the connector body, a ground contact mechanically attached to the connector body, an insulator mechanically separating and electrically isolating the first active signal contact and the ground contact, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal contact. An embodiment electrical cable comprises an elongated insulating sheath, a first active signal electrical conductor disposed within the sheath, a first connector body mechanically attached to a first end of the sheath, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to the first connector body, and electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Magnetic Innovations LLCInventor: Ricky David Schultz
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Patent number: 8403680Abstract: Apparatus and methods for magnetically enhanced electrical signal conduction are disclosed. An embodiment electrical connector comprises a connector body, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to and at least partially disposed within the connector body, a ground contact mechanically attached to the connector body, an insulator mechanically separating and electrically isolating the first active signal contact and the ground contact, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal contact. An embodiment electrical cable comprises an elongated insulating sheath, a first active signal electrical conductor disposed within the sheath, a first connector body mechanically attached to a first end of the sheath, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to the first connector body, and electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2012Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Magnetic Innovations LLCInventor: Ricky David Schultz
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Patent number: 8272876Abstract: Apparatus and methods for magnetically enhanced electrical signal conduction are disclosed. An embodiment electrical connector comprises a connector body, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to and at least partially disposed within the connector body, a ground contact mechanically attached to the connector body, an insulator mechanically separating and electrically isolating the first active signal contact and the ground contact, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal contact. An embodiment electrical cable comprises an elongated insulating sheath, a first active signal electrical conductor disposed within the sheath, a first connector body mechanically attached to a first end of the sheath, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to the first connector body, and electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Magnetic Innovations, L.L.C.Inventor: Ricky David Schultz
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Patent number: 8254615Abstract: For a loudspeaker with a cabinet and a driver cone, an acoustic speaker lens may be positioned on the driver cone. The acoustic speaker lens may include a center post and a plurality of ribs extending radially outward from the center post. The acoustic speaker lens may reduce turbulence in air in front of the loudspeaker, thereby leading to an improved perception of audio reproduction.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventor: Ricky David Schultz
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Publication number: 20120021618Abstract: Apparatus and methods for magnetically enhanced electrical signal conduction are disclosed. An embodiment electrical connector comprises a connector body, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to and at least partially disposed within the connector body, a ground contact mechanically attached to the connector body, an insulator mechanically separating and electrically isolating the first active signal contact and the ground contact, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal contact. An embodiment electrical cable comprises an elongated insulating sheath, a first active signal electrical conductor disposed within the sheath, a first connector body mechanically attached to a first end of the sheath, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to the first connector body, and electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventor: Ricky David Schultz
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Publication number: 20110085691Abstract: For a loudspeaker with a cabinet and a driver cone, an acoustic speaker lens may be positioned on the driver cone. The acoustic speaker lens may include a center post and a plurality of ribs extending radially outward from the center post. The acoustic speaker lens may reduce turbulence in air in front of the loudspeaker, thereby leading to an improved perception of audio reproduction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: VIRTUAL DYNAMICSInventor: Ricky David Schultz