Patents by Inventor Robert Neuman

Robert Neuman 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: 10497664
    Abstract: A disclosed circuit arrangement includes adhesive transfer tape, and an electronic device attached to adhesive of the adhesive transfer tape. First and second cross wires are attached to the adhesive and are disposed proximate the electronic device. One or more wire segments are attached to the adhesive and have first and second portions attached at a third portion of the first cross wire and at a fourth portion of the second cross wire, respectively. The first and second cross wires and the one or more wire segments have round cross sections, the first portion and the third portion have flat areas of contact, and the second and fourth portions have flat areas of contact. First and second bond wires are connected to the electronic device and to the first and second portions of the one or more wire segments, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Automated Assembly Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Neuman, Scott Lindblad
  • Patent number: 10438109
    Abstract: A disclosed circuit arrangement includes an adhesive layer on a water soluble backing, antenna wire adhered to the adhesive layer, an RF transponder disposed on the adhesive layer, and first and second cross wires attached to the adhesive layer and disposed proximate the RF transponder. The antenna wire has first and second portions attached at a third portion of the first cross wire and at a fourth portion of the second cross wire. The first and second cross wires and the antenna wire have round cross sections. The first portion and the third portion have flat areas of contact, and the second and fourth portions have flat areas of contact. A first bond wire is connected to the RF transponder and to the first portion of the antenna wire, and a second bond wire is connected to the RF transponder and to the second portion of the antenna wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Automated Assembly Corporation
    Inventor: Robert Neuman
  • Patent number: 10381325
    Abstract: A disclosed circuit arrangement includes a support structure having first and second posts. Electrically conductive round wire has a round cross-section, and a first portion is wrapped at least partially around the first post. A second portion of the wire extends in a straight line from a point on a perimeter of the first post to a point on a perimeter of the second post, and a third portion of the wire is wrapped at least partially around the second post. The second portion of the round wire defines one or more bond sites. An electronic device is electrically connected to the round wire at one of the one or more bond sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Automated Assembly Corporation
    Inventors: Kimmo Kyllonen, Robert Neuman
  • Patent number: 10169698
    Abstract: The disclosed transponder arrangement includes adhesive transfer tape and an RF transponder. The adhesive transfer tape includes an adhesive layer disposed directly on a release liner, and the release liner is separable from the adhesive layer. An antenna is adhered directly to the adhesive layer, and an RF transponder is disposed on the adhesive layer and coupled to the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Automated Assembly Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Lindblad, David Neuman, Robert Neuman
  • Patent number: 10172240
    Abstract: A disclosed circuit arrangement includes a flexible substrate. A layer of pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) is directly adhered to a first major surface of the substrate. One or more metal foil pads and electrically conductive wire are attached directly on a surface of the PSA layer. The wire has a round cross-section and one or more portions directly connected to the one or more metal foil pads with one or more weld joints, respectively. An electronic device is attached directly on the surface of the layer of PSA and is electrically connected to the one or more portions of the round wire by one or more bond wires, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Automated Assembly Corporation
    Inventor: Robert Neuman
  • Patent number: 9900992
    Abstract: A disclosed circuit arrangement includes adhesive transfer tape having a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) having a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface. One or more metal foil pads are attached directly to the second major surface of the layer of PSA. Electrically conductive round wire is attached directly to the second major surface of the layer of PSA. The wire has a round cross-section and one or more portions directly connected to the one or more metal foil pads with one or more weld joints, respectively. An electronic device is attached directly to the second major surface of the layer of PSA and is electrically connected to the one or more portions of the round wire by one or more bond wires, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Automated Assembly Corporation
    Inventor: Robert Neuman
  • Patent number: 9897292
    Abstract: The disclosed lighting arrangement includes adhesive transfer tape. The adhesive transfer tape has an adhesive layer disposed directly on a release liner, and the release liner is separable from the adhesive layer. Power wires are adhered directly to the adhesive layer, and solid state lighting elements are disposed on the adhesive layer and coupled to the power wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Automated Assembly Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Lindblad, David Neuman, Robert Neuman
  • Patent number: 9870529
    Abstract: A disclosed transponder arrangement includes a water soluble backing having first and second major surfaces. A layer of pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) has a third major surface and a fourth major surface. The fourth major surface is directly adhered to the first major surface of the water soluble backing. One or more metal foil pads are attached directly on the third major surface of the layer of PSA. Electrically conductive round wire is attached directly on the third major surface of the layer of PSA. The wire has a round cross-section and one or more portions directly connected to the metal foil pad(s) with weld joint(s). An RF transponder is attached directly on the third major surface of the first layer of PSA and is electrically connected to the one or more portions of the round wire by bond wire(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Automated Assembly Corporation
    Inventor: Robert Neuman
  • Patent number: 9781839
    Abstract: A method of attaching wire to an exposed surface of an adhesive layer includes guiding wire from a wire source through a payout head and through a foot of a write head. A first portion of the wire extends from the foot toward the adhesive layer. The write head is positioned such that a gap between the foot and the exposed surface of the adhesive layer is greater than a diameter of the wire. The write head is moved in a motion parallel to the adhesive layer, and the first portion of the wire adheres to the adhesive layer. Wire is pulled from the wire source by the payout head as the write head is moving in order to maintain slack in a second portion of the wire between the payout head and the write head as the wire is attached to the exposed surface of the adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Automated Assembly Corporation
    Inventors: David Neuman, Robert Neuman, Pat Connolly, Brian Backes
  • Publication number: 20170200694
    Abstract: A disclosed circuit arrangement includes a flexible substrate. A layer of pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) is directly adhered to a first major surface of the substrate. One or more metal foil pads and electrically conductive wire are attached directly on a surface of the PSA layer. The wire has a round cross-section and one or more portions directly connected to the one or more metal foil pads with one or more weld joints, respectively. An electronic device is attached directly on the surface of the layer of PSA and is electrically connected to the one or more portions of the round wire by one or more bond wires, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Neuman
  • Patent number: 9595501
    Abstract: A disclosed circuit arrangement includes a flexible substrate. A layer of pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) is directly adhered to a first major surface of the substrate. One or more metal foil pads and electrically conductive wire are attached directly on a surface of the PSA layer. The wire has a round cross-section and one or more portions directly connected to the one or more metal foil pads with one or more weld joints, respectively. An electronic device is attached directly on the surface of the layer of PSA and is electrically connected to the one or more portions of the round wire by one or more bond wires, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Automated Assembly Corporation
    Inventor: Robert Neuman
  • Patent number: 9565752
    Abstract: A disclosed circuit arrangement includes a substrate, an integrated circuit (IC) component attached to the substrate, first and second cross wires attached to the substrate and disposed proximate the electronic device, and one or more wire segments attached to the substrate. The one or more wire segments have first and second portions attached at a third portion of the first cross wire and at a fourth portion of the second cross wire, respectively. The first and second cross wires and the one or more wire segments are round wires having round cross sections. The first portion and the third portion have flat areas of contact, and the second and fourth portions have flat areas of contact. A first bond wire is connected to the electronic device and to the first portion of the one or more wire segments, and a second bond wire is connected to the electronic device and to the second portion of the one or more wire segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Automated Assembly Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Neuman, Scott Lindblad
  • Patent number: 9431363
    Abstract: A circuit arrangement includes a substrate, an integrated circuit (IC) component attached to the substrate, and one or more round wire segments attached to the substrate. The one or more round wire segments have first and second portions for connecting to the IC component, and each first and second portion has a planar landing area extending longitudinally along the wire. The circuit arrangement further includes bond wires connecting the landing areas to the IC component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Automated Assembly Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Lindblad, David Neuman, Robert Neuman
  • Patent number: 9379289
    Abstract: The disclosed lighting arrangement includes adhesive transfer tape. The adhesive transfer tape has an adhesive layer disposed directly on a release liner, and the release liner is separable from the adhesive layer. Power wires are adhered directly to the adhesive layer, and one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are disposed on the adhesive layer and coupled to the power wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Automated Assembly Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Lindblad, David Neuman, Robert Neuman
  • Patent number: 9151454
    Abstract: A lighting module is disclosed and includes a light emitting diode (LED) panel having a plurality of LEDs and two or more conductive contacts. A boxlike member has a base and sidewalls. The sidewalls have passages that provide ingress to and egress from the boxlike member for power wires. One or more mounting members are attached to the boxlike member for removably attaching the LED panel. A circuit board is disposed in the boxlike member, and the circuit board includes two or more insertion force connectors for connecting to power wires. The circuit board further includes two or more board connectors that engage the conductive contacts of the LED panel and electrically couple the conductive contacts of the LED panel to the insertion force connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Automated Assembly Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Lindblad, David Neuman, Robert Neuman
  • Patent number: 9094674
    Abstract: Techniques for creating 3-D movies allow improved control over camera positioning parameters and editing of depth in post-process to provide for a smoother variation in the viewer's convergence distance and a more pleasant viewing experience. A director can define reference parameters related to a desired viewing experience, and camera positioning parameters are derived therefrom. A depth script specifying piecewise continuous variations in reference parameters can be applied in post-process to generate 3-D shots, scenes, or movies. These techniques can be applied in both computer-generated and live-action 3-D movies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Hendrickson, Paul Newell, Robert Neuman, Philip McNally
  • Patent number: 8893976
    Abstract: A tamper-resistant electronic system includes a destructible vinyl (DV) substrate having conductive wiring disposed on a first surface of the DV substrate. An RFID device has pins mechanically and electrically connected to the wiring on the first surface of the DV substrate. A plate has a first surface, and a portion of the first surface of the plate is adhered to a portion of the first surface of the DV substrate. The plate has a cavity that encompasses the RFID device. A backing is adhered to a second surface of the plate opposite the first surface of the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Automated Assembly Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Lindblad, David Neuman, Robert Neuman
  • Patent number: 8358332
    Abstract: Techniques for creating 3-D movies allow improved control over camera positioning parameters and editing of depth in post-process to provide for a smoother variation in the viewer's convergence distance and a more pleasant viewing experience. A director can define reference parameters related to a desired viewing experience, and camera positioning parameters are derived therefrom. A depth script specifying piecewise continuous variations in reference parameters can be applied in post-process to generate 3-D shots, scenes, or movies. These techniques can be applied in both computer-generated and live-action 3-D movies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Hendrickson, Robert Neuman
  • Publication number: 20090160934
    Abstract: Techniques for creating 3-D movies allow improved control over camera positioning parameters and editing of depth in post-process to provide for a smoother variation in the viewer's convergence distance and a more pleasant viewing experience. A director can define reference parameters related to a desired viewing experience, and camera positioning parameters are derived therefrom. A depth script specifying piecewise continuous variations in reference parameters can be applied in post-process to generate 3-D shots, scenes, or movies. These techniques can be applied in both computer-generated and live-action 3-D movies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Hendrickson, Paul Newell, Robert Neuman
  • Patent number: 6855921
    Abstract: A portable speed measurement apparatus for determining and displaying speed characteristics of a body passing through a target zone includes radiant energy beam generation units disposed in a first housing, the emitted beams of radiant energy defining a target zone therebetween, and radiant energy sensing units disposed in a second housing, the radiant energy sensing units operably generating an output electrical signal upon perception of pre-determined radiant energy characteristics. The first and second housings are configured and are sufficiently portable so that detection and speed measurement of a body moving through the target zone may be accomplished in any desired plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Inventors: Jahn Stopperan, Robert Neuman, David Neuman