Patents by Inventor Stefanie Marie Thompson

Stefanie Marie Thompson 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).

  • Publication number: 20240114279
    Abstract: A wireless charger inductively charges devices of various shapes and/or types, such as with multiple bend radii. Smartphones, headphones, key fobs, and other wireless devices may be laid atop the wireless charger. The wireless charger has flexible and pliable features that conform to the shape of the wireless device. The flexible and pliable features maintain a conformal relationship with the wireless device laid atop the wireless charger. The flexible and pliable features increase the efficiency of inductive power transfer and can reduce charge times and/or reduce heat generated due to thermal losses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Giffen, Gregory L. Henderson, Mikaela M. Noe, Stefanie Marie Thompson
  • Patent number: 11902732
    Abstract: A wireless charger inductively charges devices of various shapes and/or types, such as with multiple bend radii. Smartphones, headphones, key fobs, and other wireless devices may be laid atop the wireless charger. The wireless charger has flexible and pliable features that conform to the shape of the wireless device. The flexible and pliable features maintain a conformal relationship with the wireless device laid atop the wireless charger. The flexible and pliable features increase the efficiency of inductive power transfer and can reduce charge times and/or reduce heat generated due to thermal losses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Giffen, Gregory L. Henderson, Mikaela M. Noe, Stefanie Marie Thompson
  • Publication number: 20230036419
    Abstract: A wireless charger inductively charges devices of various shapes and/or types, such as with multiple bend radii. Smartphones, headphones, key fobs, and other wireless devices may be laid atop the wireless charger. The wireless charger has flexible and pliable features that conform to the shape of the wireless device. The flexible and pliable features maintain a conformal relationship with the wireless device laid atop the wireless charger. The flexible and pliable features increase the efficiency of inductive power transfer and can reduce charge times and/or reduce heat generated due to thermal losses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Giffen, Gregory L. Henderson, Mikaela M. Noe, Stefanie Marie Thompson