Patents by Inventor Russell L. Machado
Russell L. Machado 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: 10048293Abstract: A low-cost and high-precision current sensing device and methods for use and manufacturing. In one embodiment, the current sensing apparatus comprises a Rogowski-type coil which is manufactured in segments so as to facilitate the manufacturing process. In an exemplary embodiment, the current sensing apparatus segments are asymmetric in shape and/or composition (e.g., bobbin shape, size, and/or winding configuration) so as to account for asymmetries in the magnetic field distribution around a bus bar, or to accommodate its shape in a more compact form factor, and/or to improve the immunity to the effects of an external magnetic field. Methods of manufacturing and using the aforementioned current sensing apparatus are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: PULSE ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: James Douglas Lint, Fuxue Jin, Victor Aldaco, Russell L. Machado
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Publication number: 20160291061Abstract: A low-cost and high-precision current sensing device and methods for use and manufacturing. In one embodiment, the current sensing apparatus comprises a Rogowski-type coil which is manufactured in segments so as to facilitate the manufacturing process. In an exemplary embodiment, the current sensing apparatus segments are asymmetric in shape and/or composition (e.g., bobbin shape, size, and/or winding configuration) so as to account for asymmetries in the magnetic field distribution around a bus bar, or to accommodate its shape in a more compact form factor, and/or to improve the immunity to the effects of an external magnetic field. Methods of manufacturing and using the aforementioned current sensing apparatus are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: JAMES DOUGLAS LINT, FUXUE JIN, VICTOR ALDACO, RUSSELL L. MACHADO
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Patent number: 9304149Abstract: A low-cost and high-precision current sensing device and methods for use and manufacturing. In one embodiment, the current sensing apparatus comprises a Rogowski-type coil which is manufactured in segments so as to facilitate the manufacturing process. In an exemplary embodiment, the current sensing apparatus segments are asymmetric in shape and/or composition (e.g., bobbin shape, size, and/or winding configuration) so as to account for asymmetries in the magnetic field distribution around a bus bar, or to accommodate its shape in a more compact form factor, and/or to improve the immunity to the effects of an external magnetic field. Methods of manufacturing and using the aforementioned current sensing apparatus are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: PULSE ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: James Douglas Lint, Fuxue Jin, Victor Aldaco, Russell L. Machado
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Publication number: 20140377996Abstract: An electrical connector mountable on a printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the electrical connector comprises an insulative housing comprising one or more electronic components, a plurality of electrical conductors in signal communication with the electronic components and adapted to interface with a plug and a plurality of terminals in signal communication with the one or more electronic components. In one aspect, the plurality of terminals are adapted to interface with one or more externally mounted electronic components on the printed circuit board thereby filtering signals passing between the electrical conductors and the printed circuit board, with the externally mounted electronic components mounted within the footprint of the electrical connector. Methods of manufacture for the aforementioned electrical connector and business methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Victor H. Renteria, Aurelio J. Gutierrez, William Mahlerbe, Gary L. Hurd, Russell L. Machado
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Patent number: 8845367Abstract: A device for electrically interconnecting and packaging electronic components. In one embodiment, a modular non-conducting base member having one or more component recesses and a plurality of lead channels formed therein is provided. At least one electronic component is disposed within the recess, and the wire leads of the component routed through the lead channels to a conductive lead terminal. A plurality of lead terminals, adapted to cooperate with the non-conducting base member, are received therein, and adapted to place the device in signal communication with an external printed circuit board. The modular non-conducting base members are assembled or stacked to form a unitary modular assembly. Methods for fabricating the device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Pulse Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Aurelio J. Gutierrez, Russell L. Machado, Christopher P. Schaffer, Victor H. Renteria
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Patent number: 8764493Abstract: An electrical connector mountable on a printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the electrical connector comprises an insulative housing comprising one or more electronic components, a plurality of electrical conductors in signal communication with the electronic components and adapted to interface with a plug and a plurality of terminals in signal communication with the one or more electronic components. In one aspect, the plurality of terminals are adapted to interface with one or more externally mounted electronic components on the printed circuit board thereby filtering signals passing between the electrical conductors and the printed circuit board, with the externally mounted electronic components mounted within the footprint of the electrical connector. Methods of manufacture for the aforementioned electrical connector and business methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Pulse Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Victor H. Renteria, Aurelio J. Gutierrez, William Mahlerbe, Gary L. Hurd, Russell L. Machado
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Publication number: 20140036459Abstract: A device for electrically interconnecting and packaging electronic components. In one embodiment, a modular non-conducting base member having one or more component recesses and a plurality of lead channels formed therein is provided. At least one electronic component is disposed within the recess, and the wire leads of the component routed through the lead channels to a conductive lead terminal. A plurality of lead terminals, adapted to cooperate with the non-conducting base member, are received therein, and adapted to place the device in signal communication with an external printed circuit board. The modular non-conducting base members are assembled or stacked to form a unitary modular assembly. Methods for fabricating the device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventors: Aurelio J. Gutierrez, Russell L. Machado, Christopher P. Schaffer, Victor H. Renteria
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Publication number: 20130320961Abstract: A low-cost and high-precision current sensing device and methods for use and manufacturing. In one embodiment, the current sensing apparatus comprises a Rogowski-type coil which is manufactured in segments so as to facilitate the manufacturing process. In an exemplary embodiment, the current sensing apparatus segments are asymmetric in shape and/or composition (e.g., bobbin shape, size, and/or winding configuration) so as to account for asymmetries in the magnetic field distribution around a bus bar, or to accommodate its shape in a more compact form factor, and/or to improve the immunity to the effects of an external magnetic field. Methods of manufacturing and using the aforementioned current sensing apparatus are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: James Douglas Lint, Fuxue Jin, Victor Aldaco, Russell L. Machado
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Patent number: 8496499Abstract: A device for electrically interconnecting and packaging electronic components. In one embodiment, a modular non-conducting base member having one or more component recesses and a plurality of lead channels formed therein is provided. At least one electronic component is disposed within the recess, and the wire leads of the component routed through the lead channels to a conductive lead terminal. A plurality of lead terminals, adapted to cooperate with the non-conducting base member, are received therein, and adapted to place the device in signal communication with an external printed circuit board. The modular non-conducting base members are assembled or stacked to form a unitary modular assembly. Methods for fabricating the device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2006Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Pulse Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Aurelio J. Gutierrez, Russell L. Machado, Chris Schaffer, Victor H. Renteria
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Publication number: 20120196456Abstract: An electrical connector mountable on a printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the electrical connector comprises an insulative housing comprising one or more electronic components, a plurality of electrical conductors in signal communication with the electronic components and adapted to interface with a plug and a plurality of terminals in signal communication with the one or more electronic components. In one aspect, the plurality of terminals are adapted to interface with one or more externally mounted electronic components on the printed circuit board thereby filtering signals passing between the electrical conductors and the printed circuit board, with the externally mounted electronic components mounted within the footprint of the electrical connector. Methods of manufacture for the aforementioned electrical connector and business methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Victor H. Renteria, Aurelio J. Gutierrez, William Mahlerbe, Gary L. Hurd, Russell L. Machado
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Patent number: 8147278Abstract: An electrical connector mountable on a printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the electrical connector comprises an insulative housing comprising one or more electronic components, a plurality of electrical conductors in signal communication with the electronic components and adapted to interface with a plug and a plurality of terminals in signal communication with the one or more electronic components. In one aspect, the plurality of terminals are adapted to interface with one or more externally mounted electronic components on the printed circuit board thereby filtering signals passing between the electrical conductors and the printed circuit board, with the externally mounted electronic components mounted within the footprint of the electrical connector. Methods of manufacture for the aforementioned electrical connector and business methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Pulse Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Victor H. Renteria, Aurelio J. Gutierrez, William Mahlerbe, Gary L. Hurd, Russell L. Machado
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Patent number: 7942700Abstract: A device for electrically interconnecting and packaging electronic components. In one embodiment, a modular non-conducting base member having one or more component recesses and a plurality of lead channels formed therein is provided. At least one electronic component is disposed within the recess, and the wire leads of the component routed through the lead channels to a conductive lead terminal. A plurality of lead terminals, adapted to cooperate with the non-conducting base member, are received therein, and adapted to place the device in signal communication with an external printed circuit board. The modular non-conducting base members are assembled or stacked to form a unitary modular assembly. Methods for fabricating the device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Pulse Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Aurelio J. Gutierrez, Russell L. Machado, Christopher P. Schaffer, Victor H. Renteria
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Publication number: 20100284160Abstract: A device for electrically interconnecting and packaging electronic components. In one embodiment, a modular non-conducting base member having one or more component recesses and a plurality of lead channels formed therein is provided. At least one electronic component is disposed within the recess, and the wire leads of the component routed through the lead channels to a conductive lead terminal. A plurality of lead terminals, adapted to cooperate with the non-conducting base member, are received therein, and adapted to place the device in signal communication with an external printed circuit board. The modular non-conducting base members are assembled or stacked to form a unitary modular assembly. Methods for fabricating the device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventors: Aurelio J. Gutierrez, Russell L. Machado, Christopher P. Schaffer, Victor H. Renteria
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Patent number: 7524206Abstract: An advanced connector assembly enabled to receive and distribute power signals. In one embodiment, the connector comprises a single port modular jack, and incorporates an insert assembly disposed in the rear portion of the connector housing. The insert assembly includes first and second substrates and a cavity adapted to receive one or more electronic or signal conditioning components. Heat removal features are also utilized within the jack to effectively dissipate heat produced by the electronic or signal conditioning components. The insert assembly is also optionally made removable from the jack housing such that an insert assembly of a different electronics or terminal configuration can be substituted therefor. In this fashion, the connector can be configured to a plurality of different standards (e.g., Gigabit Ethernet, 10/100, etc.). Methods for manufacturing the aforementioned embodiments are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2006Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Pulse Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Aurelio J. Gutierrez, Victor H. Renteria, Russell L. Machado, Chris Schaffer, Henry Hinrichs
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Publication number: 20080233803Abstract: An electrical connector mountable on a printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the electrical connector comprises an insulative housing comprising one or more electronic components, a plurality of electrical conductors in signal communication with the electronic components and adapted to interface with a plug and a plurality of terminals in signal communication with the one or more electronic components. In one aspect, the plurality of terminals are adapted to interface with one or more externally mounted electronic components on the printed circuit board thereby filtering signals passing between the electrical conductors and the printed circuit board, with the externally mounted electronic components mounted within the footprint of the electrical connector. Methods of manufacture for the aforementioned electrical connector and business methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2008Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Victor H. Renteria, Aurelio J. Gutierrez, William Mahlerbe, Gary L. Hurd, Russell L. Machado
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Patent number: 7110931Abstract: An advanced electronic signal conditioning circuit and associated housing elements. In one embodiment, the circuit comprises a plurality of coupled inductors and capacitors arranged in a signal filtering configuration which achieves enhanced voice- and DSL-band performance through the use of complex-impedance modeling during the circuit design phase. Free-standing and fixed device housings are also disclosed. Methods for manufacturing the aforementioned components are also described.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2002Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Pulse Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Glen Cotant, Russell L. Machado
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Patent number: 6962511Abstract: An advanced modular plug connector assembly incorporating a substrate disposed in the rear portion of the connector housing, the substrate adapted to receive one or more electronic components such as choke coils, transformers, or other signal conditioning elements or magnetics. In one embodiment, the connector assembly comprises a single port pair with a single substrate disposed in the rear portion of the housing. In another embodiment, the assembly comprises a multi-port “row-and-column” housing with multiple substrates (one per port) received within the rear of the housing, each substrate having signal conditioning electronics which condition the input signal received from the corresponding modular plug before egress from the connector assembly. In yet another embodiment, the connector assembly comprises an indicator assembly having a plurality of optically transmissive conduits, the assembly being disposed largely outside the external noise shield of the connector and removable therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2002Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: Pulse Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Aurelio J. Gutierrez, Russell L. Machado, Dallas A. Dean
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Patent number: 6848943Abstract: An advanced shielded modular plug connector assembly incorporating a removable insert assembly disposed in the connector housing, the insert assembly adapted to optionally receive one or more electronic components. In one exemplary embodiment, the connector assembly comprises a single port connector with integral shielded housing and dual-substrate insert assembly. The housing is advantageously formed using a metal casting process which inherently shields the connector (and exterior environment) from EMI and other noise while allowing for a reduced housing profile. In another embodiment, a plurality of light sources are disposed within (and shielded by) the metallic housing. In yet another embodiment, the connector assembly comprises a multi-port “1×N” device. In yet another embodiment, a bail mechanism is provided to permit easy insertion/removal of the connector assembly from an external structure such as a rack or enclosure. Methods for manufacturing the aforementioned embodiments are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Pulse Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Russell L. Machado, Aurelio J. Gutierrez, Dallas A. Dean
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Publication number: 20040005820Abstract: An advanced modular plug connector assembly incorporating a substrate disposed in the rear portion of the connector housing, the substrate adapted to receive one or more electronic components such as choke coils, transformers, or other signal conditioning elements or magnetics. In one embodiment, the connector assembly comprises a single port pair with a single substrate disposed in the rear portion of the housing. In another embodiment, the assembly comprises a multi-port “row-and-column” housing with multiple substrates (one per port) received within the rear of the housing, each substrate having signal conditioning electronics which condition the input signal received from the corresponding modular plug before egress from the connector assembly. In yet another embodiment, the connector assembly comprises an indicator assembly having a plurality of optically transmissive conduits, the assembly being disposed largely outside the external noise shield of the connector and removable therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2002Publication date: January 8, 2004Inventors: Aurelio J. Gutierrez, Russell L. Machado, Dallas A. Dean
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Publication number: 20030228799Abstract: An advanced shielded modular plug connector assembly incorporating a removable insert assembly disposed in the connector housing, the insert assembly adapted to optionally receive one or more electronic components. In one exemplary embodiment, the connector assembly comprises a single port connector with integral shielded housing and dual-substrate insert assembly. The housing is advantageously formed using a metal casting process which inherently shields the connector (and exterior environment) from EMI and other noise while allowing for a reduced housing profile. In another embodiment, a plurality of light sources are disposed within (and shielded by) the metallic housing. In yet another embodiment, the connector assembly comprises a multi-port “I×N” device. In yet another embodiment, a bail mechanism is provided to permit easy insertion/removal of the connector assembly from an external structure such as a rack or enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Russell L. Machado, Aurelio J. Gutierrez, Dallas A. Dean