Mark A Yoder

US Patent:

6490173, Dec 3, 2002

Filed:

Dec 19, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/740115

Inventors:

Russell Wayne Perkins - Carmel IN
Mark Alan Yoder - Carmel IN
Christopher Day States - Plainfield IN
Theodore Paul Corbin - Indianapolis IN

Assignee:

Thomson Licensing, S.A. - Boulogne-Billancourt

International Classification:

H05K 900

US Classification:

361816, 361818, 361800, 361704, 174 51, 174 35 R

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for shielding electrical components mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) from electromagnetic and radio frequency interference by reducing the dissipation of heat away from solder joints. In an embodiment of the invention a radio frequency (RF) shield for a printed circuit board comprises a shield for RF shielding a portion of the PCB having electronic components mounted thereon. The shield has a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion has a reduced cross sectional area, for reducing heat conduction between the first and the second portion when the first portion of the shield is inserted into a first plurality of holes in the PCB, for soldering the first portion of the shield to a copper foil of the PCB.

US Patent:

7605962, Oct 20, 2009

Filed:

Mar 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

10/589373

Inventors:

Mark Alan Yoder - Carmel IN, US
Scott Allen Bottler - Avon IN, US

Assignee:

Thomson - Boulogne-Billancourt

International Classification:

G02B 26/08
G02B 7/00

US Classification:

359198, 359818

Abstract:

A clamping spring () formed of a sheet of resilient material having an interconnected plurality of alternating first and second tabs disposed around the periphery thereof is disclosed. The first tabs () being angled upwardly and having mounting slots () therein. The second tabs () being angled downwardly. A force applied to the first tabs provides a consistent controlled clamping force at the second tabs.

US Patent:

7731369, Jun 8, 2010

Filed:

Dec 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/793343

Inventors:

Michel Cadio - Carmel IN, US
Mark Yoder - Carmel IN, US

Assignee:

TTE Technology Inc. - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

G03B 21/14
G03B 21/22
G03B 21/28
H04N 5/64

US Classification:

353 74, 353 77, 353119, 348836, 348839

Abstract:

A system and method for mounting a light engine assembly is provided. More specifically, the system comprises a housing structure including an upper portion and a lower portion, a mounting structure coupled to the housing structure, wherein the mounting structure is not affixed to the lower portion, and a light engine coupled to the mounting structure.

US Patent:

7965503, Jun 21, 2011

Filed:

Jun 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/451867

Inventors:

Mark Alan Yoder - Carmel IN, US
Brian Michael Scally - Jamestown IN, US

Assignee:

Thomson Licensing - Boulogne-Billancourt

International Classification:

H05K 7/20

US Classification:

361692, 36167951, 36167933, 36167948, 361695, 165121, 165122, 454184

Abstract:

A fan [] and storage device [] mounting assembly [] for an electronic device comprises a base [] having opposing front [] and rear [] walls. The rear wall [] has a plurality of ventilation openings [] provided therein. A support [] has a fan [] mount [] arranged adjacent to the front wall [] and substantially perpendicular thereto and a storage device [] receiving opening [] arranged between the fan mount [] and the ventilation openings [.

US Patent:

20070229720, Oct 4, 2007

Filed:

Apr 26, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/587619

Inventors:

Scott Duggan - Indianapolis IN, US
Darin Ritter - Indianapolis IN, US
Mark Yoder - Carmel IN, US

International Classification:

H04N 5/74

US Classification:

348759000

Abstract:

A projection display is described having two structural support arms for mounting the projection display on a stand or on a bracket. A light engine generates a light pattern to be displayed by the projection display. A bridge plate is positioned between the two support arms and the light engine is mounted on the bridge plate.

US Patent:

20100254156, Oct 7, 2010

Filed:

Mar 6, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/734574

Inventors:

Mark Alan Yoder - Carmel IN, US

International Classification:

H01L 33/02
F21S 4/00
G02B 6/00

US Classification:

362555, 36224901, 362551

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a light pipe that is used to illuminate a portion of a surface of a set top box when the instrument power is turned on. The light pipe can be molded for example from plastic. The light pipe should advantageously be a good carrier of photons down a linear path. Additionally, light pipe should allow for light to be transmitted out the sides of the part.

US Patent:

54085357, Apr 18, 1995

Filed:

Sep 7, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/117782

Inventors:

Willis E. Howard - Elkhart IN
Dijia Huang - Granger IN
Robert W. Rogers - Elkhart IN
Gerald H. Shaffer - Elkhart IN
Mark A. Yoder - Bristol IN

Assignee:

Miles Inc. - Elkhart IN

International Classification:

G06K 900
G01N 2101

US Classification:

382 1

Abstract:

A video test strip reader uses a video imager or camera for viewing a viewing field containing reagent test strips each having test pads reacted with a specimen containing constituents of interest. The video imager produces an analog signal representing an image of the viewing field. An image handler coupled to the video imager converts or digitizes the analog signal into a digital signal representing the image and stores the image in the form of an array of pixels representing the image. Each pixel contains color information broken down into red, green or blue (RGB). A processor coupled to the image handler analyzes the array of pixels, determines the location and orientation of a test strip, identifies the test areas on the test strip, measures the corresponding test areas on the strip at the proper times and calculates the test results, such as the concentration of the constituents of interest in the specimen or other measurable properties of the specimen such as color or specific gravity, etc. Accordingly, the video test strip reader can simultaneously locate, color analyze and time track multiple test strips on the viewing field.

US Patent:

20220271385, Aug 25, 2022

Filed:

Jun 3, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/596237

Inventors:

- St. Paul MN, US
Mark A. Yoder - Zionsville IN, US

International Classification:

H01M 50/267
H01R 13/62
H01R 11/22
H01M 50/247

Abstract:

An adapter for use with a battery compartment of an electronic device is provided. The adapter includes a first section adapted to receive a first portion of at least one first battery. The adapter also includes a second section disposed adjacent to the first section. The second section is adapted to receive a second portion of the at least one first battery. The adapter further includes an articulating joint disposed between the first section and the second section. The articulating joint is adapted to selectively articulate the first section relative to the second section to move the adapter between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the adapter is adapted to be aligned in the battery compartment. In the second position, the adapter is adapted to be removably secured in the battery compartment.