Patents by Inventor Robert Rubino
Robert Rubino 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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Publication number: 20170168244Abstract: The invention relates to a new device for aligning two expanded beam optical fibers, including an alignment tube in which a relay lens is mounted. The invention is particularly intended to the integration into connectors, notably current connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: June 15, 2017Applicant: RADIALL SAInventors: Robert RUBINO, Michaƫl DECARLO
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Patent number: 9231256Abstract: The traditional method of pressing CFx, screen and SVO sheet assembly results in an electrode that is cupped and not flat. This results in the reduction of the effective volumetric energy density of the electrode or the addition of a process step of flattening of the cathode if at all possible. The new method of assembly effectively eliminates the cupping behavior and produces a flat electrode. In addition, the physical density of the cathode is also increased.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2012Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Ashish Shah, Robert Rubino, Hong Gan
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Patent number: 8685568Abstract: The current invention describes a lithium/carbon monofluoride (Li/CFx) cell capable of delivering sufficient power to supply an ICD or similar demanding device. The cell exhibits the typical excellent long-term stability and predictability of the CFx system, as well as its high energy density (greater than about 300 Ah/cc, greater than about 600 Wh/cc). Additionally, the cell is capable of delivering about 0.5 W/cc of cathode volume for greater than 5 seconds with a voltage above 1.70 V (FIG. 1). The following invention embodiments can be applied individually or in conjunction with each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Paul Krehl, Steven Davis, Robert Rubino, Hong Gan, Esther S. Takeuchi
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Publication number: 20120288760Abstract: The traditional method of pressing CFx, screen and SVO sheet assembly results in an electrode that is cupped and not flat. This results in the reduction of the effective volumetric energy density of the electrode or the addition of a process step of flattening of the cathode if at all possible. The new method of assembly effectively eliminates the cupping behavior and produces a flat electrode. In addition, the physical density of the cathode is also increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Ashish Shah, Robert Rubino, Hong Gan
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Patent number: 7646170Abstract: A method for providing an elective replacement indicator (ERI) voltage for a first implantable electrochemical cell, comprising the steps of providing a second, substantially identical exemplary electrochemical cell; repeatedly connecting and disconnecting the second cell to a sequence of at least three loads, thereby discharging the second cell from a state of about zero percent to at least about ninety percent depth-of-discharge; generating cell voltage vs.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2006Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Hong Gan, Robert Rubino, Yuemin Zhang, Esther Takeuchi
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Publication number: 20080038643Abstract: The current invention describes a lithium/carbon monofluoride (Li/CFx) cell capable of delivering sufficient power to supply an ICD or similar demanding device. The cell exhibits the typical excellent long-term stability and predictability of the CFx system, as well as its high energy density (greater than about 300 Ah/cc, greater than about 600 Wh/cc). Additionally, the cell is capable of delivering about 0.5 W/cc of cathode volume for greater than 5 seconds with a voltage above 1.70 V (FIG. 1). The following invention embodiments can be applied individually or in conjunction with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Paul Krehl, Steven Davis, Robert Rubino, Hong Gan, Esther Takeuchi
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Patent number: 7308807Abstract: A mesh (36) is placed around a bundle (32) of fused glass fibers. The bundle is then immersed in a leaching bath (44). The ends of the bundle are protected from the bath fluid by furrules (34). Some of the glass of the bundle is leached out, so as to provide a flexible fiber bundle.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2001Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignees: Carl-Zeiss StiftungInventors: Klaus Gerstner, Armin Plichta, Dirk Schlatterbeck, Michael Weisser, Peter Brix, Martin Sommer, Robert A. Rubino, Jr., Jeffrey A. Bonja, Richard Strack, Inka Henze, Paul Arsenault
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Publication number: 20070072075Abstract: Improvements in the performance of lithium electrochemical cells comprising a first cathode active material of a relatively high energy density but of a relatively low rate capability, for example CFx, contacted to one side of a current collector and with a second cathode active material having a relatively low energy density but of a relatively high rate capability, for example SVO, contacted to the opposite current collector side are described. An exemplary cathode has the configuration: SVO/first current collector/CFx/second current collector/SVO, and wherein the anodic coulombic capacity does not exceed the total coulombic capacities of the SVO and CFx by greater than 25%. Manganese oxide (MnO2) is another typically used cathode active material in lieu of SVO, and the present invention is applicable to lithium cells of that system as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Hong Gan, Robert Rubino, Esther Takeuchi
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Publication number: 20070059599Abstract: A new design for a cathode having a configuration of: SVO/first current collector/CFx/second current collector/SVO is described. The two cathode current collectors are vertically aligned one on top of the other in a middle region or zone of the cathode. This coincides to where a winding mandrel will be positioned to form a wound electrode assembly with an anode. The overlapping region of the two current collectors helps balance the expansion forces of the exemplary SVO and CFx active material layers. This, in turn, helps maintain a planar cathode that is more amenable to downstream processing. The use of two current collectors on opposite sides of an intermediate cathode active material also provides for enhanced reliability when cathodes are wound from the center as they lend structural integrity to outer portions of the wind.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2006Publication date: March 15, 2007Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Robert Rubino, Hong Gan, Esther Takeuchi
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Publication number: 20060183755Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which inhibit, regulate and/or modulate tyrosine kinase signal transduction, compositions which contain these compounds, and methods of using them to treat tyrosine kinase-dependent diseases and conditions, such as angiogenesis, cancer, tumor growth, atherosclerosis, age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, retinal ischemia, inflammatory diseases, and the like in mammals.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2003Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventors: Mark Fraley, Scott Hambaugh, Robert Rubino, Randall Hungate
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Patent number: 7087446Abstract: A method of mounting electro-optical devices on an optical element using an auxiliary substrate is provided herein. Electro-optical fiber optic assemblies are also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2001Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Schott GlasInventors: Armin Plichta, Peter Brix, Klaus Gerstner, Dirk Schlatterbeck, Michael Weisser, Robert A. Rubino, Jeffrey A. Bonja, Richard Strack, Martin Sommer
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Patent number: 7052185Abstract: A connector for joining a first fiber optic cable end and a second fiber optic end includes first and second connector ends adapted to receive the first and second fiber optic cable ends. Each connector end houses a plurality of termini for terminating the fiber optic cable ends. The connector also includes a first alignment feature and a second alignment feature. The first alignment feature includes a plurality of flanges formed on the first connector end to define a plurality of key openings and a plurality of key protrusions formed on the second connector end adapted to fit into the plurality of key openings to ensure proper alignment of the first and second connector ends. The second alignment includes a plurality of termini keys with each termini key being disposed on each of the termini and fitting into a key termini slot formed in the first and second connector ends for receiving the termini.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2004Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rubino, Nabil E. Mishriky, Daniel Caisse, Peter Gumprecht
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Publication number: 20060037190Abstract: A hermetically sealed coin cell is described. The coin cell has the opposite polarity terminals isolated from one another by a glass-to-metal seal. Glassing a conductive disc inside a ring of greater diameter and height forms this seal. The height of the ring is equivalent to the desired height of the cell. The disc acts as one cell terminal, which can be positive or negative, and the ring serves as the other terminal. In plan view, both terminals are on the same side of the cell. This allows for easy mounting and connection to an electronic circuit board, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2005Publication date: February 23, 2006Applicant: WILSON GREATBATCH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Robert Rubino, Hong Gan, Joseph Prinzbach, Esther Takeuchi
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Patent number: 6947655Abstract: A ruggedized optical rearrangement device is provided. The device includes an input side having multiple separate flexible input light guide arrays, each of the arrays including multiple light guides. The device also includes an output side in which the light guides are repositioned to form multiple flexible output light guide arrays. A tube positioned between the input and output sides protects a transition region of the plurality of light guides. Adapters are positioned at each end of the tube, and at least one flexible strength element associated with the light guide arrays is connected to the adapters to prevent damage to the light guides. A method for ruggedizing an optical rearrangement device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2004Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Schott CorporationInventors: Robert A. Rubino, Patricia Dawson, Kevin A. Tabor
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Patent number: 6919141Abstract: A lithium ion electrochemical cell having high charge/discharge capacity, long cycle life and exhibiting a reduced first cycle irreversible capacity, is described. The stated benefits are realized by the addition of at least one phosphate additive having the formula: (R1O)P(?O) (OR2) (OR3) and wherein R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different, wherein at least one, but not all three, of the R groups is hydrogen, or at least one of the R groups has at least 3 carbon atoms and contains an sp or sp2 hybridized carbon atom bonded to an sp3 hybridized carbon atom bonded to the oxygen atom bonded to the phosphorous atom.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2002Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Assignee: Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hong Gan, Esther S. Takeuchi, Robert Rubino
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Publication number: 20050025439Abstract: A ruggedized optical rearrangement device is provided. The device includes an input side having multiple separate flexible input light guide arrays, each of the arrays including multiple light guides. The device also includes an output side in which the light guides are repositioned to form multiple flexible output light guide arrays. A tube positioned between the input and output sides protects a transition region of the plurality of light guides. Adapters are positioned at each end of the tube, and at least one flexible strength element associated with the light guide arrays is connected to the adapters to prevent damage to the light guides. A method for ruggedizing an optical rearrangement device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Applicant: Schott CorporationInventors: Robert Rubino, Patricia Dawson, Kevin Tabor
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Publication number: 20040247251Abstract: A connector for joining a first fiber optic cable end and a second fiber optic end includes first and second connector ends adapted to receive the first and second fiber optic cable ends. Each connector end houses a plurality of termini for terminating the fiber optic cable ends. The connector also includes a first alignment feature and a second alignment feature. The first alignment feature includes a plurality of flanges formed on the first connector end to define a plurality of key openings and a plurality of key protrusions formed on the second connector end adapted to fit into the plurality of key openings to ensure proper alignment of the first and second connector ends. The second alignment includes a plurality of termini keys with each termini key being disposed on each of the termini and fitting into a key termini slot formed in the first and second connector ends for receiving the termini.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rubino, Nabil E. Mishriky, Daniel Caisse, Peter Gumprecht
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Publication number: 20040235211Abstract: A method of mounting electro-optical devices on an optical element using an auxiliary substrate is provided herein. Electro-optical fiber optic assemblies are also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2003Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: Armin Plichta, Peter Brix, Klaus Gerstner, Dirk Schlatterbeck, Michael Weisser, Robert A. Rubino, Jeffrey A. Bonja, Richard Strack, Martin Sommer
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Publication number: 20040185346Abstract: A new cathode design having a second cathode active material of a relatively high energy density but of a relatively low rate capability sandwiched between two current collectors with a first cathode active material having a relatively low energy density but of a relatively high rate capability in contract with the opposite sides of the two current collectors, is described. At least the first cathode active material is of particles having an average diameter less than about 1&mgr;. The present cathode design is useful for powering an implantable medical device requiring a high rate discharge application.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Esther S. Takeuchi, Randolph Leising, Hong Gan, Robert Rubino
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Patent number: 6759170Abstract: A lithium ion electrochemical cell having high charge/discharge capacity, long cycle life and exhibiting a reduced first cycle irreversible capacity, is described. The stated benefits are realized by the addition of at least one carbonate additive to an electrolyte comprising an alkali metal salt dissolved in a solvent mixture including ethylene carbonate, dimethyl carbonate, ethyl methyl carbonate and diethyl carbonate. The preferred additive is either a linear or cyclic carbonate containing covalent O—X and O—Y bonds on opposite sides of a carbonyl group wherein at least one of the O—X and the O—Y bonds has a dissociation energy less than about 80 kcal/mole.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hong Gan, Esther S. Takeuchi, Robert Rubino