Patents by Inventor William Schaich

William Schaich 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: 10559887
    Abstract: A wavelength selective structure for selectively reflecting or absorbing incident electromagnetic visible or infrared radiation. The wavelength selective structure includes a wavelength selective structure with a plurality of layers, including a compound layer forming a plurality of surface elements, an electrically isolating intermediate layer, wherein the compound layer is in contact with a first surface of the electrically isolating intermediate layer, and a continuous electrically conductive layer in contact with a second surface of the electrically isolating intermediate layer. The compound layer includes at least one metallic layer and at least one dielectric layer. The selective surface has at least one resonance band for selectively reflecting or absorbing visible or infrared radiation based on a resonant electromagnetic coupling between the plurality of surface elements and the continuous electrically conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignees: FLIR SURVEILLANCE, INC., INDIANA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Irina Puscasu, William Schaich
  • Publication number: 20170338567
    Abstract: A wavelength selective structure for selectively reflecting or absorbing incident electromagnetic visible or infrared radiation. The wavelength selective structure includes a wavelength selective structure with a plurality of layers, including a compound layer forming a plurality of surface elements, an electrically isolating intermediate layer, wherein the compound layer is in contact with a first surface of the electrically isolating intermediate layer, and a continuous electrically conductive layer in contact with a second surface of the electrically isolating intermediate layer. The compound layer includes at least one metallic layer and at least one dielectric layer. The selective surface has at least one resonance band for selectively reflecting or absorbing visible or infrared radiation based on a resonant electromagnetic coupling between the plurality of surface elements and the continuous electrically conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicants: FLIR Surveillance, Inc., Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Irina Puscasu, William Schaich
  • Patent number: 7956793
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing a tunable absorption band in a wavelength selective surface are disclosed. A device for selectively absorbing incident electromagnetic radiation includes an electrically conductive surface layer including an arrangement of multiple surface elements. The surface layer is disposed at a nonzero height above a continuous electrically conductive layer. An electrically isolating intermediate layer defines a first surface that is in communication with the electrically conductive surface layer. The continuous electrically conductive backing layer is provided in communication with a second surface of the electrically isolating intermediate layer. The arrangement of surface elements couples at least a portion of the incident electromagnetic radiation between itself and the continuous electrically conductive backing layer, such that the resonant device selectively absorbs incident radiation, and reflects a portion of the incident radiation that is not absorbed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: ICX Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Irina Puscasu, William Schaich
  • Publication number: 20110099098
    Abstract: A system for managing and reporting financial account activity to detect unauthorized access and prevent fraudulent transactions. The system processes checking and credit activities for a plurality of subscribers and provides notifications to subscribers based on the predetermined conditions and preferred communication options established by the subscribers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: Deluxe Corporation
    Inventor: William Schaich
  • Publication number: 20070222658
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing a tunable absorption band in a wavelength selective surface are disclosed. A device for selectively absorbing incident electromagnetic radiation includes an electrically conductive surface layer including an arrangement of multiple surface elements. The surface layer is disposed at a nonzero height above a continuous electrically conductive layer. An electrically isolating intermediate layer defines a first surface that is in communication with the electrically conductive surface layer. The continuous electrically conductive backing layer is provided in communication with a second surface of the electrically isolating intermediate layer. The arrangement of surface elements couples at least a portion of the incident electromagnetic radiation between itself and the continuous electrically conductive backing layer, such that the resonant device selectively absorbs incident radiation, and reflects a portion of the incident radiation that is not absorbed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Irina Puscasu, William Schaich
  • Publication number: 20040230448
    Abstract: A system for managing reporting financial account activity to detect unauthorized access and prevent fraudulent transactions. The system processes checking and credit activities for a plurality of subscribers and provides notifications to subscribers based on the predetermined conditions and preferred communication options established by the subscribers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventor: William Schaich