Patents by Inventor Ross Teggatz
Ross Teggatz 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: 20220352812Abstract: A method for reducing or eliminating current and voltage transients in a device including: providing the device, wherein the device comprises a transistor with a gate; and controlling the gate, wherein the gate is turned off to a non-zero value in a presence of the positive current flow and wherein the gate is turned on in a presence of the negative current flow; reducing the negative current flow; and reducing or eliminating current and voltage transients in the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventor: Ross Teggatz
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Publication number: 20220205991Abstract: The present invention includes a device and method comprising: one or more wells on a substrate onto which one or more molecules of interest (MOI) binding reagents are attached, wherein each of the one or more MOI binding reagents is within a molecular proximity of one or more detectable signal molecules, wherein each of the one or more detectable signal molecules comprise one or more signal molecules that are releasable in the presence of the MOI by one or more enzymes and the signal is detected by an electronic detection system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Ross Teggatz, Aaron Frank
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Patent number: 10332676Abstract: Coupled inductor signal transfer systems are disclosed in which transmitter and receiver coils are inductively coupled in a configuration for wirelessly transferring power and/or data signals. In preferred implementations, the systems may be used for transmitting both power and data. Preferred embodiments of the invention have at least one multi-tap coil on the primary side and/or secondary side of the system. The selection of taps enables the effective size and/or number of coils to be dynamically changed according to operational needs.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2012Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: TRIUNE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Ross Teggatz, Wayne Chen, Amer Atrash, Jonathan Knight
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Patent number: 10079090Abstract: Multiple coil systems and methods are disclosed in which transmitter and receiver inductors, or coils, are coupled in a configuration for wirelessly transferring data and/or power among them. In preferred implementations, the systems and methods are used for transmitting data using pairs of coupled coils. One preferred aspect of the invention is that the coils are not permanently affixed in physical proximity to one another, but can be moved and/or interchanged.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: TRIUNE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Ross Teggatz, Wayne Chen, Amer Atrash, Andrew Blaszczak, Jonathan Knight
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Patent number: 9653944Abstract: The disclosed invention provides examples of preferred embodiments including systems for harvesting energy from variable output energy harvesting apparatus. The systems include energy harvesting apparatus for providing energy input to a switched mode power supply and a control loop for dynamically adjusting energy harvesting apparatus input to the switched mode power supply, whereby system output power is substantially optimized to the practical. Exemplary embodiments of the invention include systems for harvesting energy using solar cells in boost, buck, and buck-boost configurations.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: TRIUNE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Ross Teggatz, Wayne Chen, Brett Smith, Eric Blackall
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Patent number: 9444517Abstract: Coupled inductor systems are disclosed in which transmitter and receiver inductors, or coils, are coupled in a configuration for wirelessly transferring power and/or data among them. In preferred implementations, the systems are used for transmitting both power and data in pairs of coupled coils. Primary side circuits in preferred embodiments of the systems of the invention employ Class D or Class G amplifiers.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: TRIUNE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Ross Teggatz, Wayne Chen, Amer Atrash
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Publication number: 20160134191Abstract: The disclosed invention provides examples of preferred embodiments including systems for harvesting energy from variable output energy harvesting apparatus. The systems include energy harvesting apparatus for providing energy input to a switched mode power supply and a control loop for dynamically adjusting energy harvesting apparatus input to the switched mode power supply, whereby system output power is substantially optimized to the practical. Exemplary embodiments of the invention include systems for harvesting energy using solar cells in boost, buck, and buck-boost configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Ross Teggatz, Wayne Chen, Brett Smith, Eric Blackall
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Patent number: 9239368Abstract: Methods and apparatus for continuous ground fault self-test are disclosed. An example ground fault detection device includes a sense coil to detect current in a line conductor and a neutral conductor, the sense coil comprising a winding influenced by a current difference between the line conductor and the neutral conductor. The example ground fault detection device also includes a current bypass to facilitate a continuous current imbalance detected by the sense coil, and a ground fault detector circuit to detect at least one of the continuous current imbalance in the sense coil or a ground fault current imbalance.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Artur J. Lewinski, Ross Teggatz, Thomas E. Cosby
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Patent number: 9214867Abstract: An AC to DC converter system is disclosed in which a conversion circuit for converting an AC input signal to a DC output signal is operably coupled with an enabling circuit designed for sensing and output parameter indicative of the presence or absence of a load at the DC output. The system is designed so that the conversion circuit operates in an inactive standby state when there is no load, and in an active state for supplying DC power when a load is present. The enabling circuit is configured to operate using low power.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2014Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: TRIUNE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Ross Teggatz, Brett Smith, Amer Atrash, Wayne Chen
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Patent number: 9134741Abstract: The disclosed invention provides apparatus and methods for dynamic biasing in electronic systems and circuits. The apparatus and methods disclosed provide non-linear biasing responsive to monitored load conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2010Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: TRIUNE IP, LLCInventors: Amer Atrash, Ross Teggatz, Brett Smith
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Patent number: 9089029Abstract: The invention provides advances in the arts with useful and novel driver methods. The invention provides circuit driver and control methods for relatively high-current drivers, usable with relatively low-voltage battery power sources. Preferred embodiments include one or more high series resistance capacitors electrically connected with a power source. A low resistance driver circuit regulates power supplied from the capacitors to the load.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2011Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: TRIUNE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Ross Teggatz, Wayne Chen, Amer Atrash, Brett Smith, Narasimhan Trichy, James Kohout, Jonathan Knight
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Patent number: 8964418Abstract: An AC to DC converter system is disclosed in which a conversion circuit for converting an AC input signal to a DC output signal is operably coupled with a communication circuit designed for sensing output indicative of the presence or absence of a load at the DC output. The system is designed so that the conversion circuit operates in an inactive standby state when there is no load, and in an active state for supplying DC power when a load is present. The system is configured to operate using ultra-low power.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Inventors: Amer Atrash, Wayne Chen, Ross Teggatz, Brett Smith
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Publication number: 20140211514Abstract: An AC to DC converter system is disclosed in which a conversion circuit for converting an AC input signal to a DC output signal is operably coupled with an enabling circuit designed for sensing and output parameter indicative of the presence or absence of a load at the DC output. The system is designed so that the conversion circuit operates in an inactive standby state when there is no load, and in an active state for supplying DC power when a load is present. The enabling circuit is configured to operate using low power.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: Triune IP LLCInventors: Ross Teggatz, Brett Smith, Amer Atrash, Wayne Chen
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Patent number: 8704450Abstract: The invention provides integrated power supplies, circuit drivers, and control methods for relatively high-current drivers, usable with common battery power sources. Preferred embodiments include one or more high series resistance super-capacitors electrically connected with a power. A low resistance driver circuit regulates power supplied from the super-capacitors to the load.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Triune IP, LLCInventors: Wayne Chen, Jonathan Knight, Ross Teggatz, Brett Smith, Trichy Narasimhan
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Patent number: 8687385Abstract: An AC to DC converter system is disclosed in which a conversion circuit for converting an AC input signal to a DC output signal is operably coupled with an enabling circuit designed for sensing and output parameter indicative of the presence or absence of a load at the DC output. The system is designed so that the conversion circuit operates in an inactive standby state when there is no load, and in an active state for supplying DC power when a load is present. The enabling circuit is configured to operate using low power.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2010Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Triune IP LLCInventors: Ross Teggatz, Brett Smith, Amer Atrash, Wayne Chen
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Patent number: 8664745Abstract: The invention provides advances in the arts with useful and novel integrated packaging having inductor elements and adjacent magnetic material enhancing the inductance characteristics of the packaged inductor. Preferably the integrated packages also contain one or more ICs operable coupled to the inductor(s).Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Triune IP LLCInventors: Ross Teggatz, Wayne Chen, Brett Smith
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Patent number: 8584961Abstract: A marking system and related methods are disclosed in which a micromark having optically readable characteristics and electronically readable characteristics is made on a selected object. The optically and electronically readable characteristics of the micromark contain corresponding data. Preferred embodiments of the invention include non-volatile memory for storing duplicate data.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Triune IP LLCInventors: Ross Teggatz, Wayne Chen
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Patent number: 8583037Abstract: Data transmission systems and methods are disclosed in which a transmitter and a receiver, each having an inductor, are configured for wirelessly transferring data and power between them. Error detection is implemented for implementing error correction techniques by making corrections at the receiver, at the transmitter, or both. In preferred embodiments of the invention, error correction approaches include oversampling, power adjustments, and frequency adjustments. In preferred implementations, the systems and methods are used for transmitting both power and data using a single pair of inductors.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Triune IP LLCInventors: Amer Atrash, Jonathan Knight, Ross Teggatz, Michael Sullivan, Andrew Blaszczak
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Patent number: 8552336Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems for the application and reading of micro markings for coding of information for placement on the surfaces of individual very small devices. In preferred embodiments, a two dimensional micro matrix of markings or dots is realized on a scale of a 25 um cell size and smaller.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2009Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Triune IP LLCInventors: Eric Blackall, Ross Teggatz
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Patent number: RE46938Abstract: Data transmission systems and methods are disclosed in which a transmitter and a receiver, each having an inductor, are configured for wirelessly transferring data and power between them. Error detection is implemented for implementing error correction techniques by making corrections at the receiver, at the transmitter, or both. In preferred embodiments of the invention, error correction approaches include oversampling, power adjustments, and frequency adjustments. In preferred implementations, the systems and methods are used for transmitting both power and data using a single pair of inductors.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2015Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: TRIUNE IP LLCInventors: Amer Atrash, Jonathan Knight, Ross Teggatz, Michael Sullivan, Andrew Blaszczak