Christopher M Werner

US Patent:

20100296935, Nov 25, 2010

Filed:

May 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/784163

Inventors:

Dean Kamen - Bedford NH, US
Christopher C. Langenfeld - Nashua NH, US
Christopher M. Werner - Manchester NH, US

Assignee:

DEKA Products Limited Partnership - Manchester NH

International Classification:

F04D 29/36

US Classification:

416205

Abstract:

An aerodynamic brake assembly for use with an airfoil such as the blade of a wind turbine rotor comprises deployable upper and/or lower spoiler plates incorporated in or attached to the airfoil. The spoiler plates can deploy under the influence of centrifugal forces when the rotating airfoil or rotor blade reaches a pre-determined rotational speed. The aerodynamic brake assembly may be integrated within the airfoil or attached to the tip of the airfoil such that, when not deployed, the upper and lower spoiler plates have a profile that approximately conforms to the profile of the part of the airfoil to which it the brake assembly is attached. Thus in a non-deployed state, the spoiler plates have a non-detrimental effect on the performance of the airfoil, and may even contribute to its aerodynamic lift properties. A weighted arm linked to the spoiler plate mechanism can be held in position electromagnetically or by solenoid, until an electrical signal from a controller causes it to release, leading to deployment of the spoiler plates. Failsafe deployment of the spoiler plates can occur either upon loss of power to the mechanism, or when the centrifugal force associated with an overspeed condition of the rotor overcomes the holding force of the electromagnet or solenoid.

US Patent:

20110011078, Jan 20, 2011

Filed:

Jul 1, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/829320

Inventors:

Dean Kamen - Bedford NH, US
Christopher C. Langenfeld - Nashua NH, US
Prashant Bhat - Manchester NH, US
Michael G. Norris - Manchester NH, US
Christopher M. Werner - Manchester NH, US
David J. Peretz - Manchester NH, US
Brian H. Yoo - Cambridge MA, US
Felix Winkler - Berkeley CA, US

Assignee:

New Power Concepts LLC - Manchester NH

International Classification:

F02G 1/04
F01K 27/00

US Classification:

60517, 60643

Abstract:

A Stirling cycle machine. The machine includes at least one rocking drive mechanism which includes: a rocking beam having a rocker pivot, at least one cylinder and at least one piston. The piston is housed within a respective cylinder and is capable of substantially linearly reciprocating within the respective cylinder. Also, the drive mechanism includes at least one coupling assembly having a proximal end and a distal end. The linear motion of the piston is converted to rotary motion of the rocking beam. Also, a crankcase housing the rocking beam and housing a first portion of the coupling assembly is included. The machine also includes a working space housing the at least one cylinder, the at least one piston and a second portion of the coupling assembly. An airlock is included between the workspace and the crankcase and a seal is included for sealing the workspace from the airlock and crankcase. A burner and burner control system is also included for heating the machine and controlling ignition and combustion in the burner.

US Patent:

20110011079, Jan 20, 2011

Filed:

Jul 1, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/829329

Inventors:

Dean Kamen - Bedford NH, US
Christopher C. Langenfeld - Nashua NH, US
Prashant Bhat - Manchester NH, US
Michael G. Norris - Manchester NH, US
Christopher M. Werner - Manchester NH, US

Assignee:

New Power Concepts LLC - Manchester NH

International Classification:

F02G 1/04
F01K 13/02

US Classification:

60520, 60660

Abstract:

A Stirling cycle machine. The machine includes at least one rocking drive mechanism which includes: a rocking beam having a rocker pivot, at least one cylinder and at least one piston. The piston is housed within a respective cylinder and is capable of substantially linearly reciprocating within the respective cylinder. Also, the drive mechanism includes at least one coupling assembly having a proximal end and a distal end. The linear motion of the piston is converted to rotary motion of the rocking beam. Also, a crankcase housing the rocking beam and housing a first portion of the coupling assembly is included. The machine also includes a working space housing the at least one cylinder, the at least one piston and a second portion of the coupling assembly. An airlock is included between the workspace and the crankcase and a seal is included for sealing the workspace from the airlock and crankcase. A burner and burner control system is also included for heating the machine and controlling ignition and combustion in the burner.

US Patent:

20110230107, Sep 22, 2011

Filed:

Mar 28, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/073343

Inventors:

Christopher C. Langenfeld - Nashua NH, US
Christopher M. Werner - San Jose CA, US
Ryan K. LaRocque - Pepperell MA, US
Thomas S. Schnellinger - North Andover MA, US

Assignee:

DEKA Products Limited Partnership - Manchester NH

International Classification:

B63H 16/08

US Classification:

440 21

Abstract:

A swimming propulsion device. The swimming propulsion device includes a fuselage at least one propulsor pivotally connected to the fuselage, and in some embodiments, at least one stabilizer affixed to the fuselage. The device also includes a swimmer connection mechanism removably attached to the fuselage by a locking mechanism whereby the swimmer connection mechanism connects a swimmer to the device, and a control mechanism installed within the propulsor. A method for efficient swimming is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20120010749, Jan 12, 2012

Filed:

Apr 8, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/083245

Inventors:

Dirk A. van der Merwe - Canterbury NH, US
Christopher C. Langenfeld - Nashua NH, US
Stewart M. Coulier - Bedford NH, US
Christopher M. Werner - San Jose CA, US
Michael J. State - Marrimack NH, US
Ethan D. Stern - Meredith NH, US

Assignee:

DEKA Products Limited Partnership - Manchester NH

International Classification:

B25J 13/08

US Classification:

700264

Abstract:

A robotic assembly control system is disclosed. The robotic assembly control system includes an exoskeleton apparatus adapted to be worn by a user, at least one robotic assembly, the at least one robotic assembly controlled by the user by way of the exoskeleton, and at least one mobile platform, the at least one mobile platform controlled by the user and wherein the at least one robotic assembly is attached to the at least one mobile platform.

US Patent:

20120281380, Nov 8, 2012

Filed:

Sep 27, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/246697

Inventors:

Christopher M. Werner - San Jose CA, US
Emery A. Sanford - San Francisco CA, US
Stephen Brian Lynch - Portola Valley CA, US
Teodor Dabov - San Francisco CA, US
Fletcher R. Rothkopf - Los Altos CA, US

International Classification:

H05K 7/00
H05K 13/00

US Classification:

361807, 295921

Abstract:

An electronic device having a housing structure that is configured to receive at least one glass cover is disclosed. The glass cover serves to cover a display assembly provided within the electronic device. The glass cover can be secured to the housing structure so as to facilitate providing a narrow border between an active display area and an outer edge of the housing structure. The enclosure for the electronic device can be thin yet be sufficiently strong to be suitable for use in electronic devices, such as portable electronic devices.

US Patent:

20130114228, May 9, 2013

Filed:

Sep 28, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/631156

Inventors:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA, US
Hong Wang - Cupertino CA, US
Michael M. Nikkhoo - Saratoga CA, US
Dennis R. Pyper - Cupertino CA, US
Christopher Matthew Werner - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

APPLE INC. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H05K 9/00
H05K 3/30
H05K 7/06

US Classification:

361783, 29841, 29832

Abstract:

Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for fabricating a printed circuit board (PCB) having electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and also having reduced volume over conventional frame-and-shield approaches. Some embodiments include fabricating the PCB by mounting an integrated circuit to the PCB, outlining an area corresponding to the integrated circuit with a number of grounded vias, selectively applying an insulating layer over the PCB such that at least one of the grounded vias are exposed, and selectively applying a conductive layer over the PCB such that the conductive layer covers at least a portion of the integrated circuit and such that the conductive layer is coupled to the at least one of the grounded vias that are exposed.

US Patent:

20140065474, Mar 6, 2014

Filed:

Aug 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/599377

Inventors:

Christopher M. Werner - San Jose CA, US
Tyson B. Manullang - Sunnyvale CA, US
Gregory N. Stephens - Sunnyvale CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H01M 2/08

US Classification:

429185, 156221

Abstract:

A portable electronic device comprises an electromechanical module having an actuator for positioning a mechanical element between first and second positions, and a controller coupled to the electromechanical module. The controller is configured to detect a mechanical event coupling to the electromechanical module, select an actuation signal to position the mechanical element in a safe position between the first and second positions, and transmit the selected signal, such that the mechanical element is positioned in the safe position during the event.