Patents by Inventor Steve J. Ganem

Steve J. Ganem 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: 9318922
    Abstract: Described herein are improved capabilities for a system and method for wireless energy distribution to a mechanically removable vehicle seat, comprising a source resonator coupled to an energy source of a vehicle, the source resonator positioned proximate to the mechanically removable vehicle seat, the source resonator generating an oscillating magnetic field with a resonant frequency and comprising a high-conductivity material adapted and located between the source resonator and a vehicle surface to direct the oscillating magnetic field away from the vehicle surface, and a receiving resonator integrated into the mechanically removable vehicle seat, the receiving resonator having a resonant frequency similar to that of the source resonator, and receiving wireless energy from the source resonator, and providing power to electrical components integrated with the mechanically removable vehicle seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: WiTricity Corporation
    Inventors: Katherine L. Hall, Konrad Kulikowski, Morris P. Kesler, Andre B. Kurs, Steve J. Ganem, David A. Schatz, Eric R. Giler
  • Publication number: 20140265555
    Abstract: Described herein are improved capabilities for a system and method for wireless energy distribution across a vehicle compartment of defined area, comprising a source resonator coupled to an energy source of a vehicle and generating an oscillating magnetic field with a frequency, and at least one repeater resonator positioned along the vehicle compartment, the at least one repeater resonator positioned in proximity to the source resonator, the at least one repeater resonator having a resonant frequency and comprising a high-conductivity material adapted and located between the at least one repeater resonator and a vehicle surface to direct the oscillating magnetic field away from the vehicle surface, wherein the at least one repeater resonator provides an effective wireless energy transfer area within the defined area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: WITRICITY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Katherine L. Hall, Konrad Kulikowski, Morris P. Kesler, Andre B. Kurs, Steve J. Ganem, David A. Schatz, Eric R. Giler