Patents by Inventor Volkan Efe

Volkan Efe 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: 20220217077
    Abstract: A fixed wireless access network provides for high-frequency data links between aggregation nodes and endpoint nodes. The system further provides for lower frequency wireless data links, which have carrier frequencies less than high-frequency wireless data links. These lower frequency links provide for auxiliary communications between the aggregation nodes and one or more endpoint nodes. During normal operation, the nodes exchange packet data via the high-frequency data links. However, when impairment of the high-frequency data links is detected, the nodes direct the packet data over the low-frequency data links instead until the high-frequency data links are no longer impaired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Thaddeus Lipowski, Volkan Efe
  • Patent number: 11303561
    Abstract: A fixed wireless access network provides for high-frequency data links between aggregation nodes and endpoint nodes. The system further provides for lower frequency wireless data links, which have carrier frequencies less than high-frequency wireless data links. These lower frequency links provide for auxiliary communications between the aggregation nodes and one or more endpoint nodes. During normal operation, the nodes exchange packet data via the high-frequency data links. However, when impairment of the high-frequency data links is detected, the nodes direct the packet data over the low-frequency data links instead until the high-frequency data links are no longer impaired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Starry, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Thaddeus Lipowski, Volkan Efe
  • Publication number: 20220029303
    Abstract: A high frequency data network access system includes an aggregation node comprising at least one phased array antenna and a changeable lens for the antenna to modify its sweep arc. The lenses preferably have a continuous cross section along a vertical axis. A mounting system can also be used for mounting the lens over phased array antenna. The mounting system can comprise a housing piece and a retaining ring for holding the lens over phased array antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Thaddeus Lipowski, Volkan Efe, Lyda T. Sallaway, Peter M. Nielsen
  • Patent number: 11063656
    Abstract: A wireless node described herein transmits and receives high frequency signals with three or more different polarizations simultaneously thereby increasing network capacity. The different polarizations can be achieved by using polarizer sheets and/or orthomode transducer assemblies or Cassegrain antennas with multiple subreflectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Starry, Inc.
    Inventors: Volkan Efe, Joseph Thaddeus Lipowski
  • Patent number: 10446317
    Abstract: Described herein are improved configurations for an apparatus that may include a plurality of resonators electrically interconnected and arranged in an array to form a composite resonator for wireless power transfer, each one of the plurality of resonators may include a block of a magnetic material having a conductor wire wrapped around a cross section thereof to form at least one loop enclosing an area substantially equal to the cross section, wherein the plurality of resonators are may be oriented so that a dipole moment of each one of the plurality of resonators is aligned with a dipole moment of each other one of the plurality of resonators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: WiTricity Corporation
    Inventors: Katherine L. Hall, Morris P. Kesler, Konrad J. Kulikowski, Michael Alan Feldstein, Volkan Efe
  • Publication number: 20190312807
    Abstract: A fixed wireless access network provides for high-frequency data links between aggregation nodes and endpoint nodes. The system further provides for lower frequency wireless data links, which have carrier frequencies less than high-frequency wireless data links. These lower frequency links provide for auxiliary communications between the aggregation nodes and one or more endpoint nodes. During normal operation, the nodes exchange packet data via the high-frequency data links. However, when impairment of the high-frequency data links is detected, the nodes direct the packet data over the low-frequency data links instead until the high-frequency data links are no longer impaired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph Thaddeus Lipowski, Volkan Efe
  • Patent number: 10158251
    Abstract: A wireless energy transfer enabled battery includes a resonator that is positioned asymmetrically in a battery sized enclosure such that when two wirelessly enabled batteries are placed in close proximity the resonators of the two batteries have low coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: WiTricity Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Patrick McCauley, Morris P. Kesler, Volkan Efe, Katherine L. Hall
  • Publication number: 20180343049
    Abstract: A wireless node described herein transmits and receives high frequency signals with three or more different polarizations simultaneously thereby increasing network capacity. The different polarizations can be achieved by using polarizer sheets and/or orthomode transducer assemblies or Cassegrain antennas with multiple subreflectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Volkan Efe, Joseph Thaddeus Lipowski
  • Publication number: 20180122567
    Abstract: Described herein are improved configurations for an apparatus that may include a plurality of resonators electrically interconnected and arranged in an array to form a composite resonator for wireless power transfer, each one of the plurality of resonators may include a block of a magnetic material having a conductor wire wrapped around a cross section thereof to form at least one loop enclosing an area substantially equal to the cross section, wherein the plurality of resonators are may be oriented so that a dipole moment of each one of the plurality of resonators is aligned with a dipole moment of each other one of the plurality of resonators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Katherine L. Hall, Morris P. Kesler, Konrad J. Kulikowski, Michael Alan Feldstein, Volkan Efe
  • Patent number: 9948145
    Abstract: Wireless power transfer system include: a seat configured to support a human and including a first resonator featuring a conductive coil formed by a plurality of loops that each encircle a common first axis, a layer of magnetic material, and a conductive shield; an article of clothing featuring a second resonator having a conductive coil formed by a plurality of loops that each encircle a common second axis, so that when the article of clothing is worn by the human and the human is seated in the seat, the first and second axes are aligned; and a first electronic apparatus positioned in the seat and coupled to the first resonator, and configured to deliver electrical power to the first resonator so that during operation of the system, power is transferred wirelessly from the first resonator to the second resonator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: WiTricity Corporation
    Inventors: Kylee D. Sealy, Volkan Efe, Susan M. Patterson, Ryan J. Bohm, Morris P. Kesler
  • Patent number: 9754718
    Abstract: Described herein are improved configurations for an apparatus that may include a plurality of resonators electrically interconnected and arranged in an array to form a composite resonator for wireless power transfer, each one of the plurality of resonators may include a block of a magnetic material having a conductor wire wrapped around a cross section thereof to form at least one loop enclosing an area substantially equal to the cross section, wherein the plurality of resonators are may be oriented so that a dipole moment of each one of the plurality of resonators is aligned with a dipole moment of each other one of the plurality of resonators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: WiTricity Corporation
    Inventors: Katherine L. Hall, Morris P. Kesler, Konrad J. Kulikowski, Michael A. Feldstein, Volkan Efe
  • Patent number: 9735628
    Abstract: A wireless energy transfer system may include a first layer of conductive material that may be positioned proximate to a second layer. The second layer of magnetic material may be positioned proximate to the first layer of conductive material and a third layer. The third layer may be positioned proximate to the second layer and a fourth layer, wherein the third layer may include a first resonator coil, wherein the first resonator coil may be configured to transfer wireless energy to a second resonator coil when the second resonator coil is proximate to the first resonator coil. The fourth layer may be positioned proximate to the third layer, wherein the fourth layer may include a plurality of conductive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: WiTricity Corporation
    Inventors: Volkan Efe, Alexander P. McCauley
  • Publication number: 20160336803
    Abstract: A magnetic resonator includes an inductor comprising a conductive first loop having a first dipole moment and a conductive second loop having a second dipole moment wherein a direction of the first dipole moment is substantially opposite to a direction of the second dipole moment and at least one capacitor in series with at least one of the first loop and the second loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Andre B. Kurs, Morris P. Kesler, Katherine L. Hall, Aristeidis Karalis, Simon Verghese, Volkan Efe, Marin Soljacic, Alexander P. McCauley, Maria Empar Rollano Hijarrubia
  • Publication number: 20160218560
    Abstract: A wireless energy transfer enabled battery includes a resonator that is positioned asymmetrically in a battery sized enclosure such that when two wirelessly enabled batteries are placed in close proximity the resonators of the two batteries have low coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Alexander Patrick McCauley, Morris P. Kesler, Volkan Efe, Katherine L. Hall
  • Patent number: 9343922
    Abstract: A wireless energy transfer enabled battery includes a resonator that is positioned asymmetrically in a battery sized enclosure such that when two wirelessly enabled batteries are placed in close proximity the resonators of the two batteries have low coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: WiTricity Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Patrick McCauley, Morris P. Kesler, Volkan Efe, Katherine L. Hall
  • Patent number: 9306410
    Abstract: A wireless energy transfer enabled battery includes a resonator that is positioned asymmetrically in a battery sized enclosure such that when two wirelessly enabled batteries are placed in close proximity the resonators of the two batteries have low coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: WiTricity Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Patrick McCauley, Morris P. Kesler, Volkan Efe, Katherine L. Hall
  • Patent number: 9306635
    Abstract: A magnetic resonator includes an inductor comprising a conductive first loop having a first dipole moment and a conductive second loop having a second dipole moment wherein a direction of the first dipole moment is substantially opposite to a direction of the second dipole moment and at least one capacitor in series with at least one of the first loop and the second loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: WiTricity Corporation
    Inventors: Andre B. Kurs, Morris P. Kesler, Katherine L. Hall, Aristeidis Karalis, Simon Verghese, Volkan Efe, Marin Soljacic, Alexander P. McCauley, Maria Empar Rollano Hijarrubia
  • Patent number: 9287607
    Abstract: A tunable resonator assembly includes a resonator coil having an inductance, and a tile residing at a position relative to the resonator coil the position selected to produce a desired change in the inductance of the resonator coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: WiTricity Corporation
    Inventors: Volkan Efe, Katherine L. Hall, Alexander Patrick McCauley, Morris P. Kesler
  • Publication number: 20150303708
    Abstract: A wireless energy transfer system may include a first layer of conductive material that may be positioned proximate to a second layer. The second layer of magnetic material may be positioned proximate to the first layer of conductive material and a third layer. The third layer may be positioned proximate to the second layer and a fourth layer, wherein the third layer may include a first resonator coil, wherein the first resonator coil may be configured to transfer wireless energy to a second resonator coil when the second resonator coil is proximate to the first resonator coil. The fourth layer may be positioned proximate to the third layer, wherein the fourth layer may include a plurality of conductive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: VOLKAN EFE, Alexander P. McCauley
  • Patent number: D773411
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: WiTricity Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander P. McCauley, Volkan Efe