Patents by Inventor Steve Steane
Steve Steane 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: 9007773Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus for dissipating or transferring heat from electronics secured in a housing unit. A housing unit includes a cover having a first fastener part and a base having a second fastener part. The base further includes a support structure for holding a printed circuit board (PCB) with mounted electronic components. A heat sink is placed within the base. The first fastener part and the second fastener part lock the cover and base together, with the heat sink and the PCB being secured between the support structure and the cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Flextronics AP, LLCInventors: Gary Warren, Darren Van Roon, Steve Steane, Reginald C. Grills
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Patent number: 8861951Abstract: Described herein is a two part camera module. A first part includes a lens assembly, a lens assembly holder, a printed circuit board (PCB) with an image capture device and a terminal block. The second part includes mounting elements, a connector shroud, an endcap, and an o-ring. The first part and the second part are configured to interconnect using a snap assembly. The first part is universal for all device applications and the second part is adaptable/interchangeable for each device application.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Flextronics AP, LLCInventors: Gary Warren, Darren Van Roon, Steve Steane, Reginald C. Grills
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Patent number: 8811814Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for camera module alignment. A camera module comprises a terminal block and an endcap with a connector shroud. The terminal block includes flexible terminal legs connected to a circuit board and terminal pins for connection with an external connector through the connector shroud. The terminal block includes alignment ribs and an endcap includes alignment pockets. Placement of the alignment ribs into the alignment pockets flexes the flexible terminal legs, moves the terminal block across the circuit board surface and aligns the terminal pins for connection with the external connector through the connector shroud.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Flextronics AP, LLCInventors: Gary Warren, Darren Van Roon, Steve Steane, Reginald C. Grills
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Patent number: 8723035Abstract: A method and apparatus for connecting a housing unit for an electronics module to an adapter member are disclosed. The method includes providing a housing with a first connection member and a second connection member, wherein the first connection member includes a flex rib and an abuse protection rib, attaching the first connection member to an adapter member, pivoting the housing on the first connection member to allow the second connection member to swing into position, and snapping the second connection member into the adapter member at an adapter member opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Flextronics AP, LLCInventors: Gary Warren, Darren Van Roon, Allan Chun, Steve Steane, Reginald C. Grills
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Publication number: 20140062271Abstract: A method and apparatus for connecting a housing unit for an electronics module to an adapter member are disclosed. The method includes providing a housing with a first connection member and a second connection member, wherein the first connection member includes a flex rib and an abuse protection rib, attaching the first connection member to an adapter member, pivoting the housing on the first connection member to allow the second connection member to swing into position, and snapping the second connection member into the adapter member at an adapter member opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: FLEXTRONICS AP, LLCInventors: Gary Warren, Darren Van Roon, Allan Chun, Steve Steane, Reginald C. Grills
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Publication number: 20140063745Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus for dissipating or transferring heat from electronics secured in a housing unit. A housing unit includes a cover having a first fastener part and a base having a second fastener part. The base further includes a support structure for holding a printed circuit board (PCB) with mounted electronic components. A heat sink is placed within the base. The first fastener part and the second fastener part lock the cover and base together, with the heat sink and the PCB being secured between the support structure and the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: FLEXTRONICS AP, LLCInventors: Gary Warren, Darren Van Roon, Steve Steane, Reginald C. Grills
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Publication number: 20130142505Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for camera module alignment. A camera module comprises a terminal block and an endcap with a connector shroud. The terminal block includes flexible terminal legs connected to a circuit board and terminal pins for connection with an external connector through the connector shroud. The terminal block includes alignment ribs and an endcap includes alignment pockets. Placement of the alignment ribs into the alignment pockets flexes the flexible terminal legs, moves the terminal block across the circuit board surface and aligns the terminal pins for connection with the external connector through the connector shroud.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: FLEXTRONICS AP, LLCInventors: Gary Warren, Darren Van Roon, Steve Steane, Reginald C. Grills
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Publication number: 20130142504Abstract: Described herein is a two part camera module. A first part includes a lens assembly, a lens assembly holder, a printed circuit board (PCB) with an image capture device and a terminal block. The second part includes mounting elements, a connector shroud, an endcap, and an o-ring. The first part and the second part are configured to interconnect using a snap assembly. The first part is universal for all device applications and the second part is adaptable/interchangeable for each device application.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: FLEXTRONICS AP, LLCInventors: Gary Warren, Darren Van Roon, Steve Steane, Reginald C. Grills
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Patent number: 7592762Abstract: A control module for controlling a rotational closure system of a vehicle. The control module may include a printed circuit board having an electronic circuit disposed thereon. The electronic circuit may be used to control a rotational closure system of the vehicle. A header may be connected to the printed circuit board. The header may include a top side and a bottom side having a relative, non-zero degree angle formed therebetween. Pins may extend from the bottom of the header to form an electrical connection with the electronic circuit on the printed circuit board. An angle sensor may be positioned on the top side of the header and be electrically connected to the pins of the header to communicate with the electronic circuit. The angle sensor may generate an angle signal for the electronic circuit to use in positioning the rotational closure system.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Flextronics Automotive Inc.Inventors: Gary Warren, Steve Steane, Reginald C. Grills, Thomas P. Frommer, Darren Van Roon
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Publication number: 20070299588Abstract: A control module for controlling a rotational closure system of a vehicle. The control module may include a printed circuit board having an electronic circuit disposed thereon. The electronic circuit may be used to control a rotational closure system of the vehicle. A header may be connected to the printed circuit board. The header may include a top side and a bottom side having a relative, non-zero degree angle formed therebetween. Pins may extend from the bottom of the header to form an electrical connection with the electronic circuit on the printed circuit board. An angle sensor may be positioned on the top side of the header and be electrically connected to the pins of the header to communicate with the electronic circuit. The angle sensor may generate an angle signal for the electronic circuit to use in positioning the rotational closure system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: December 27, 2007Inventors: Gary Warren, Steve Steane, Reginald C. Grills, Thomas P. Frommer, Darren Van Roon