Mark D Melone

US Patent:

20220407358, Dec 22, 2022

Filed:

Mar 4, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/686745

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Oleg Los - Buffalo Grove IL, US
Unnati Wadkar - Bangalore, IN
Jason Luzinski - Chicago IL, US
Nazmul Alam - Lombard IL, US
Mark D. Melone - Frankfort IL, US
Matt Zamborsky - Chicago IL, US
Jacob Babcock - Chicago IL, US
Alberto Peralta - Chicago IL, US
Christine Frysz - Orchard Park NY, US

International Classification:

H02J 50/12
H01F 38/14
H02J 50/40
H01F 27/28
H01F 27/36

Abstract:

The present application relates to an apparatus which comprises a wireless power transfer (WPT) system. This system comprises features which allow it to transfer more power wirelessly at extended distances than other systems operating in the same frequency range. The system possesses heat dissipation features; these features allow it to operate effectively in elevated-temperature environments, and to transfer power at higher levels and/or greater distances than a typical power-transfer system. The system also might include design features to withstand mechanical shocks, stresses, and impacts for use in a rugged environment. The system can also comprise adaptations to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI), and can comprise specially shaped components with magnetic/ferrimagnetic properties that enhance performance. Other potential features include power conditioning by combining, within one circuit or one board, multiple elements that protect against excessive current, over-voltage, and/or reverse voltage. Other features might include integration of an antenna and a battery within one module.

US Patent:

20220407363, Dec 22, 2022

Filed:

Jun 22, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/354523

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Mark Melone - Frankfort IL, US

International Classification:

H02J 50/20
H02J 50/80
H02J 50/12
H04B 5/00
H04B 1/16

Abstract:

A wireless power transfer system is provided having a wireless transmission system that includes an input to receive input power from an input power source, a transmission antenna, and a transmission controller configured to generate wireless signals based, at least in part, on the input power, the wireless signals including wireless power signals and wireless data signals, and to transmit such wireless signals. The wireless power transfer system further includes a wireless receiver system in a wireless peripheral device, the wireless receiver system having a receiver antenna configured to receive the wireless power signals and wireless data signals via inductive coupling with the transmission antenna, as well as a receiver controller configured to determine the acceleration of the wireless peripheral device, generate a prescribed update frequency based on the detected acceleration, and transmit operational updates to the wireless transmission system at the prescribed update frequency.

US Patent:

20220239355, Jul 28, 2022

Filed:

Jan 28, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/161266

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Mark Melone - Frankfort IL, US
Jacob Babcock - Chicago IL, US
Alberto Peralta - Chicago IL, US
Jason Luzinski - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

H04B 7/06
H04B 7/0426
G06Q 10/08
G06F 8/65
H04W 4/80

Abstract:

A method for providing an electronic device includes manufacturing the electronic device at a manufacturing location, wherein manufacturing the electronic device includes connecting a wireless receiver system to the electronic device. The method further includes packaging the electronic device at a packaging location. The method further includes wirelessly transmitting data to the electronic device at a data transmission site, wherein wirelessly transmitting the data to the electronic device is performed by transferring data via near field magnetic induction utilizing a wireless transmission system, the wireless transmission system configured to magnetically connect with the wireless receiver system associated with the electronic device.

US Patent:

20220231545, Jul 21, 2022

Filed:

Jan 31, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/588531

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Andrew Kovacs - Lafayette IN, US
Mark Melone - Frankfort IL, US
Md Nazmul Alam - Lombard IL, US

International Classification:

H02J 50/80
H02J 50/12
H01F 38/14
H01F 27/28
H01F 27/36
H01F 27/24
H02J 50/70

Abstract:

A power transmitter for wireless power transfer includes a control and communications unit configured to provide power control signals to control a power level of a power signal configured for transmission to a power receiver and including a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal generator for determining and selecting the operating frequency from the operating frequency range. The power transmitter further includes an inverter circuit configured to receive a direct current (DC) power and convert the input power to a power signal, coil configured to transmit the power signal to a power receiver, the coil formed of wound Litz wire and including at least one layer, the coil defining, at least, a top face, and a shielding comprising a ferrite core and defining a cavity, the cavity configured such that the ferrite core substantially surrounds all but the top face of the coil.

US Patent:

20230114478, Apr 13, 2023

Filed:

Oct 14, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/966563

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Andrew Kovacs - Lafayette IN, US
Mark Melone - Frankfort IL, US
Md Nazmul Alam - Glendale Heights IL, US

International Classification:

H02J 50/80
H02J 50/12
H02J 50/70
H01F 27/24
H01F 38/14
H01F 27/36

Abstract:

A power transmitter for wireless power transfer includes a control and communications unit configured to provide power control signals to a power supply external to the power transmitter for controlling a power level of a power signal configured for transmission to a power receiver, the power supply configured to configure a direct current (DC) power based on the power control signals. The power transmitter further includes an inverter circuit configured to receive the DC power from the power supply external to the power transmitter and convert the input power to a power signal. The power transmitter further includes a coil formed of wound Litz wire and including at least one layer, the coil defining, at least, a top face and shielding comprising a ferrite core and defining a cavity, the cavity configured such that the ferrite core substantially surrounds all but the top face of the coil.

US Patent:

20230114772, Apr 13, 2023

Filed:

Oct 7, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/496487

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Mark Melone - Frankfort IL, US

International Classification:

H02J 50/50
H04B 7/155
H02J 50/10

Abstract:

A modular wireless power transfer system includes a first wireless transmission system and a wireless repeater system. The first wireless transmission system is configured to receive input power from an input power source, generate AC wireless signals, and couple with the wireless repeater system. A magnetic sensor system in the first wireless transmission system senses a magnet of specific strength in a specific location on the wireless repeater system. Based on the presence of absence of such a magnet, the first wireless transmission system allows or disallows, respectively, the transmission of the AC wireless signals to the wireless repeater system.

US Patent:

20230115141, Apr 13, 2023

Filed:

Oct 8, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/497353

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Michael Katz - Glen Ellyn IL, US
Mark Melone - Frankfort IL, US

International Classification:

H04B 5/00
H02J 50/12
H02J 50/40
H05K 7/20
H04L 1/16

Abstract:

A rechargeable wearable electronic device includes a wireless power receiver system, a device portion, and a band portion. The wireless power receiver system includes a receiver antenna, a power conditioning system, and a controller. The device portion includes a device housing containing an electronic circuitry module, which includes the wireless power receiver system and a rechargeable power source, wherein the circuitry module generates heat during wireless charging of the rechargeable power source. The band portion is for attaching the wearable electronic device to a user appendage, the band portion having a heat spreading layer of a thermally conductive material, the heat spreading layer having an inner portion within the device housing in thermal contact with the electronic circuitry module, to absorb heat from the electronic circuitry module and spread the absorbed heat to the remainder of the heat spreading layer.

US Patent:

20210367451, Nov 25, 2021

Filed:

Mar 1, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/188877

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Pavel Shostak - Chicago IL, US
Alberto Peralta - Chicago IL, US
Jason Luzinski - Chicago IL, US
Jacob D. Babcock - Chicago IL, US
Michael Gotlieb - Chicago IL, US
Glenn E. Riese - McHenry IL, US
Robert Giometti - Buffalo Grove IL, US
Oleg Los - Buffalo Grove IL, US
Unnati Wadkar - Chicago IL, US
Mark Melone - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

H02J 50/10
H04B 5/00
H05K 9/00
H03H 7/38
H01Q 7/00
H01Q 1/52
H01Q 1/38
H01F 38/14
H02J 50/60
H04B 1/04
H01R 12/70
H05K 1/02
H05K 1/18
H05K 3/36
H03H 11/28
H01Q 1/42
H05K 5/02
H05K 3/40
H05K 1/14
H04B 1/16
H01R 12/52
H01R 12/72
H01R 12/57
H01R 12/73

Abstract:

Various embodiments of a wireless connector system are described. The system has a transmitter module and a receiver module that are configured to wirelessly transmit electrical energy and/or data via near field magnetic coupling. The wireless connector system is designed to increase the amount of wirelessly transmitted electrical power over a greater separation distance. The system is configured with various sensing circuits that alert the system to the presence of the receiver module to begin transfer of electrical power as well as undesirable objects and increased temperature that could interfere with the operation of the system. The wireless connector system is a relatively small footprint that is designed to be surface mounted.