10th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 58 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160072207 | CONNECTOR AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A connector includes: a press-fit pin wherein the press-fit pin includes a conductive press-fit portion configured to be press-fitted into a through hole formed in a substrate, and a non-conductive guide pin portion extending from a front end portion of the press-fit portion, the guide pin portion being configured to be inserted into the through hole. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072208 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An electrically connector includes an insulative housing, a plurality of contacts disposed in the housing, a metallic shield enclosing the housing, wherein a mating cavity communicating with an exterior in the front-to-back direction, is formed by the shield in the vertical direction perpendicular to the front-to-back direction while optimally by a pair of reinforcement arms of the housing in the transverse direction perpendicular to both the front-to-back direction and the vertical direction. The whole connector is supported upon the printed circuit board by not only a pair of mounting pads stamped/split from the shield but also two lateral side widened sections of the shield which are respectively neighboring the pair of mounting pads in the transverse direction and located under the pair of optional reinforcement arms of the housing in the vertical direction. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072209 | WATERPROOF SOCKETS AND PORTS - An electronic card socket in an electronic device, the electronic card socket including a structure defining a receptacle configured to receive at least a portion of an electronic card; a sealing element in the structure, said sealing element configured to seal the at least a portion of the electronic card within the receptacle from moisture; and a plurality of contacts connected to the structure and extending into the receptacle, the plurality of contacts arranged complementarily to corresponding contacts on the at least a portion of the electronic card and configured to establish electrical contact with the corresponding contacts when the at least a portion of the electronic card is introduced into the receptacle. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072210 | ELECTRICAL HARNESS CONNECTOR - An electrical assembly is disclosed in which two flexible printed circuits are electrically joined. This allows greater lengths of flexible printed circuits to be provided, for example for gas turbine engine harnesses. Each flexible printed circuit has a terminating region having electrically conductive through holes that are connected to respective electrical tracks of the flexible printed circuit. The terminating regions are adjacent each other in the electrical assembly, and an electrically conductive pin is passed through the aligned through holes, then permanently bonded in position, for example by welding. This results in a robust, reliable connection of two flexible printed circuits. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072211 | Electric Wire Connector Structure - A connector structure includes a plurality of terminals ( | 2016-03-10 |
20160072212 | Electrical Connector - An electrical connector has a retainer including a cantilever-type arm that operates with a small force. The retainer is held in the connector housing so as to be movable between a pre-latch position and a complete latch position, retaining terminals at the complete latch position. The retainer has: a first latch on the connector housing at the pre-latch position; a second latch on the connector housing at the complete latch position; a cantilever-type first elastic beam having a free end side formed with the pre-latch projection; and a second elastic beam having both ends supported by the first elastic beam and formed with the complete latch projection. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072213 | VEHICLE-SIDE CONNECTOR - A vehicle-side connector ( | 2016-03-10 |
20160072214 | Connector Assembly - A connector assembly is provided and includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a first insulation body and a first terminal with a first cantilever secured in the first insulation body. The second connector connects with the first connector and includes a second insulation body, a second terminal secured in the second insulation body, and a second cantilever positioned between the first insulation body and the first terminal. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072215 | POWER SOCKET STRUCTURE FOR OUTDOOR ELECTRIC EXTENSION LINE - A power socket structure for outdoor electric extension line is disclosed, comprising one or more power sockets, a socket body including a first pivotal axis and a second pivotal axis, a fixation case and a cone, wherein the cone is fixedly combined with at least a sidewall of the fixation case, and the socket body is pivotally connected onto the fixation case such that the socket body can rotate within the fixation case. Upon inserting a power plug of an electric product into the power socket, the power plug can bring the socket body to rotate within the fixation case so that the power socket of the socket body always faces towards the electric product thereby preventing the product power line of the power plug from wrapping around the socket body which may otherwise cause troublesome power line entanglements. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072216 | Connector retention mechanism with connection for sacrificial portion - Assembly with integrated connector savers. The connector savers are connected to an indented subassembly board, that is connected directly to a circuit board. The other side of the connector savers are at precisely the right level to be connected to from the exterior surface of the chassis. A retention plate holds the connection savers in place, at exactly the right height, but also allows the connector savers to be easily removed and replaced | 2016-03-10 |
20160072217 | Connector - A connector is provided and includes a barrel, an end bell, an assembly nut, and a securing mechanism. The end bell includes a spring arm and a seat portion. The assembly nut includes a projection disposed on the seat portion and engaging the spring arm to couple the barrel to the end bell. The securing mechanism secures the barrel and the assembly nut to each other. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072218 | CONNECTOR - A connector includes a rib provided in a male terminal housing chamber of a male connector and configured to suppress a relative displacement of a male terminal to the male terminal housing chamber by being brought into contact with the male terminal and a rib provided in a female terminal housing chamber of a female connector and configured to suppress a relative displacement of a female terminal to the female terminal housing chamber by being brought into contact with the female terminal. The rib is formed so as to start to come into contact with the male terminal at a tab exit port side position than a position where a required insertion force becomes maximum. The rib is formed so as to start to come into contact with the female terminal at a tab insertion port side position than a position where the required insertion force becomes maximum. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072219 | WET MATE CONNECTOR - A wet mate electrical connector includes a female connector and a male connector. The female connector can include a female connector body defining a central passage. The central passage can include a plurality of female contacts. The male connector can include a male connector body defining a central passage. A male pin can project from the central passage of the male connector body. The male pin can include a plurality of male contacts and be insertible into the central passage of the female connector. The male connector can also include a sleeve slidably displaceable over the male pin between a first position in which the sleeve covers the plurality of male contacts in a protected condition, and a second position in which the sleeve is retracted and exposes the plurality of male contacts. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072220 | COMMUNICATION CABLE TERMINATION ASSEMBLY, TOOL AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A communication cable termination assembly, comprising: a communication module ( | 2016-03-10 |
20160072221 | CIRCULAR CONNECTORS - Electrical connector assemblies are disclosed. An electrical connector assembly comprises a first shell comprising an externally threaded portion, a second shell comprising an outer surface, a coupling nut, and an annular insert secured within the coupling nut and positioned around the second shell. A first shell and a second shell include mating alignment features. An outer surface of a second shell comprises an unthreaded portion, which comprises a plurality of recesses arranged around an annular track. A coupling nut comprises an internally threaded portion, which is configured to threadably engage an externally threaded portion of a first shell. An annular insert is comprised of a plastic material, and comprises an inner surface comprising a plurality of deflectable spring-loaded teeth that extending radially inward. A spring-loaded tooth is positioned around an unthreaded portion of a second shell and can be rotatably aligned with recesses defined therein. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072222 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BOX - An electrical connection box ( | 2016-03-10 |
20160072223 | RECEPTACLE PROTECTION COVER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A receptacle protection cover that is attachable to and detachable from a casing of an electronic device including a receptacle into which a plug is inserted, and that protects the receptacle provided in a concave part by covering the concave part formed in the casing, includes: a rectangular plate-shaped cover plate; and a plug attachment part that is provided on an inner side face of the cover plate and that fixes the plug such that a terminal part of the plug projects from one end or the other end of the cover plate in a longitudinal direction, wherein as the receptacle protection cover is detached from the casing, the receptacle protection cover serves as a jig for inserting the plug attached to the plug attachment part into the receptacle. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072224 | VEHICLE-SIDE CONNECTOR - A vehicle-side connector ( | 2016-03-10 |
20160072225 | CARRIER FOR FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT - A carrier for a flexible printed circuit (FPC) includes a number of latching members. The latching members secure the carrier to a printed circuit board (PCB). | 2016-03-10 |
20160072226 | CONNECTOR WITH CONNECTOR POSITION ASSURANCE DEVICE - A connector assembly including a first connector having a primary locking lever that is configured to mate with a second connector having a primary striker. The primary locking lever includes a beam extending along a mating axis and a primary latch configured to engage the primary striker. The connector assembly includes a connector position assurance (CPA) device slideably mounted to the first connector. The primary latch blocks movement of the CPA device from an initial position to a final position until the first connector and the second connector are fully mated. The CPA device defines a lateral flange that inhibits movement of a secondary latch of the CPA device under the primary latch that would allow the CPA device to move from the initial position prior to the full mating of the first connector and the second connector. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072227 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications jack including a housing having a port for receiving a plug. The jack also includes a plurality of contact springs adapted to make electrical contact with the plug when the plug is inserted into the port of the housing, and a plurality of wire termination contacts for terminating wires to the jack. The jack further includes a circuit board that electrically connects the contact springs to the wire termination contacts. The circuit board includes a multi-zone crosstalk compensation arrangement for reducing crosstalk at the jack. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072228 | Control Apparatus, Connector, and Laminated Capacitor for Connector - Provide are a control apparatus, a connector, and a laminated capacitor for connector which are small and light and in which the capacitor capacitances on the terminals can be easily adjusted. A laminated capacitor | 2016-03-10 |
20160072229 | Grounding Clip For Electrical Components - Grounding clips for electrical components are disclosed to eliminate or significantly reduce ESD and EMI. A grounding clip includes a first leg disposed with respect to a second leg, and hook members that extend outwardly from an edge of at least the first leg to form an electromagnetic gasket with respect to a front panel and grounding clip. The grounding clips also have mounting tabs for connecting the first and second legs to a PCB, and resilient flanges formed in the legs and angled inwardly toward toward one another. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072230 | TAPERED GROUND STRAP SHIELD CONNECTOR - A ground strap shield connection includes a body member disposed between an insulation layer and a ground shield of a first cable. The body member has a first tapered portion and a first threaded portion on an outer surface thereof. A cap member has a second tapered portion and a second threaded portion on an inner surface thereof. The ground shield of the first cable is disposed between the first and second tapered portions of the body member and the cap member when the first and second threaded portions are engaged. A ground strap has a first end connected to the cap member and a second end connectable to another ground strap of another ground strap shield connector connected to a second cable. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072231 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING A GROUNDING LATTICE - Electrical connector including a connector housing having a front side that faces along a mating axis and contact passages that open to the front side. The contact passages are configured to receive corresponding ground shields of a system connector during a mating operation. The electrical connector also includes signal contacts that are coupled to the connector housing and configured to engage corresponding contacts of the system connector. The electrical connector also includes a grounding lattice that is held by the connector housing. The grounding lattice includes a support frame and lattice springs that are interconnected by the support frame. The support frame extends generally transverse to the mating axis. The lattice springs are positioned to engage the ground shields of the system connector as the ground shields are inserted into the corresponding contact passages of the connector housing. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072232 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS INCLUDING ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) ABSORBING MATERIAL - Examples of electrical connectors that incorporate electromagnetic interference (EMI) absorbing materials are described. In one example, an electrical connector includes a first pair of conductors, a second pair of conductors, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) absorbing material at least partially separating the first pair of conductors from the second pair of conductors. Each of the first and second pairs of conductors defines one of a differential pair or a signal conductor/ground pair. The EMI absorbing material may be configured to attenuate, primarily by absorption, an electromagnetic field generated due to transmission of electrical signals via one of the first pair and second pair of conductors to reduce the electromagnetic inference from the electromagnetic field on the other of the first pair and second pair of conductors. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072233 | Simplified Electrical Fixture Union - Described herein is an apparatus for simplifying the connection of an electrical fixture to an electrical source. The system can include a plate element that attaches to an electrical source, such as a junction box. The plate element can mate with a canopy element that is attached to an electrical fixture, such as a light. The plate and canopy can structurally and electrically mate, allowing a user to easily connect various electrical fixtures using the plate and canopy system. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072234 | ELECTRIC CONNECTING MODULE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - An electric connecting module ( | 2016-03-10 |
20160072235 | Electrical Connector - An electrical connector is disclosed. The electrical connector has a middle housing having a first upper contact spring and a first upper opening, an upper cover connected to the middle housing and having a first upper termination clamp, wherein the upper cover rotatably and linearly moves with respect to the middle housing between an open position and a closed position, and a cable having a first core, the first core extending into the first upper opening. In the closed position of the upper cover, the first upper termination clamp contacts the first core in an electrically conductive manner and abuts the first upper contact spring. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072236 | CONNECTING PLUGS TO JACKS OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of plugs and related methods. In an exemplary embodiment, a plug generally includes a connector configured for insertion into a jack of an electronic device. The plug also includes an offset member whereby the plug is configured to fit snugly relative to a protective case of the electronic device. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072237 | Electric Guitar cable - A guitar cable for connecting a guitar to an amplifier may include the guitar having a guitar output connector to connect to the guitar cable and an audio source having and audio output connector to connect to the guitar cable, and the guitar cable having an input guitar connector to connect to the guitar output connector, the guitar cable having an audio input connector to connect to the audio output connector, and the input guitar connector being connected to the audio input connector and connected to the output guitar connector and the output guitar connector being connected to the amplifier input connector of the amplifier. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072238 | CABLE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE, AND CABLE ASSEMBLY - A cable for communicating electrical signals includes an outer sheath comprised of a polymeric material including an electrically conductive substance mixed with the polymeric material and causing the outer sheath to be electrically semiconductive. The outer sheath includes a plurality of insulated wires extending through the interior of the outer sheath along the length of the outer sheath. Each insulated wire includes an electrically conductive core surrounded by an electrically non-conductive material. A sheath ground wire disposed within the interior of the outer sheath extends along the length of the outer sheath. The sheath ground wire includes an electrically conductive core in direct electrical contact with the interior of the outer sheath at a plurality of locations | 2016-03-10 |
20160072239 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH MULTIPLE CONTACT ARRAY MATERIALS - A telecommunications jack, and a method of manufacturing such a jack, are disclosed. In one aspect, the jack includes a housing having a socket sized to receive either a first telecommunications plug of a first type or a second telecommunications plug of a second type having a different arrangement of electrical contacts as compared to the first telecommunications plug. The telecommunications jack also includes a plurality of contact springs exposed within the socket and positioned for alignment with electrical contacts of the first telecommunications plug when the first telecommunications plug is inserted into the socket. At least one of the contact springs remains unaligned with any of the electrical contacts of the second telecommunications plug when the second telecommunications plug is inserted into the socket, and is a resilient conductive material, At least one other contact spring of the plurality of contact springs are a second material having a lower resiliency than the at least one of the contact springs. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072240 | COUPLER CONNECTOR AND CABLE TERMINATOR WITH SIDE CONTACTS - An assembly comprising a cable terminator comprising a wire guide, a cube shaped securing cap comprising an open end for installation over the wire guide, and pairs of piercing contacts for piercing respective conductors of the cable. When assembled, an outer end of each of the piercing contacts is exposed on an outer surface of a respective securing cap sidewall. The assembly also comprises a coupler connector comprising one of a modular (for example RJ-45 compatible) socket or a modular (for example RJ-45 compatible) plug, a rearward surface comprising a cable terminator receiving socket, wherein pairs of contacts are exposed along at least one side wall of the socket, and further wherein each of a plurality of the tines in the modular socket or the terminal contacts of the plug is interconnected with a respective one of the contacts. When the cable terminator is inserted into the cable terminator receiving socket, each of the piercing contacts comes into contact with a respective one of the contacts, thereby interconnecting each of the tines (or each of the terminal contacts) with a respective one of the conductors. A back-to-back connector is also disclosed. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072241 | COUPLER CONNECTOR AND CABLE TERMINATOR WITH END CONTACTS - An assembly comprising a cable terminator comprising an elongate wire guide comprising a top end and four conductor pair receiving channels, and a securing cap configured for installation over the top end and comprising four pairs of piercing contacts exposed on an upper surface is disclosed. Each pair of the piercing contacts are interconnected with a respective conductor pair, and a coupler connector comprising a forward surface comprising an RJ-45 compatible socket, wherein tines are exposed within the socket and a rearward surface comprising a cable terminator receiving socket. Pairs of contacts are exposed on an end wall of the socket. Each of the tines is interconnected with a respective one of the contacts. When the cable terminator is inserted into the cable terminator receiving socket, the upper surface of the securing cap is positioned against the end wall and each of the piercing contacts comes into contact with a respective one of the contacts, thereby interconnecting each of the tines with one of the conductors. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072242 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An electrical connector includes an insulative housing, at least a contact module and a grounding member. The insulative housing has a body portion and a mating portion forwardly extending from the body portion. The mating portion is provided with a top wall, a bottom wall, a pair of side walls and a receiving space formed therebetween. The receiving space opens forwardly. The contact module has a plurality of contacts retained on the insulative housing. Each contact has a contact portion forwardly extending into the receiving space and a connecting portion backwardly extending out of the body portion. The grounding member has a middle grounding sheet and a pair of locking arms projecting into the receiving space. The middle grounding sheet is fixed in the body portion and spacing apart from the contacts along an up to down direction. The locking arms electrically connect with the middle grounding sheet. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072243 | SUBMERSIBLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH RAIL MOUNTING - A submersible electrical connector that includes a first mating component that has a housing with at least one port that has a cable termination end and an opposite interface end, and the port defines a cavity that supports at least one first contact. A second mating component has a housing with at least one port that has a cable termination end and an opposite interface end configured to engage the interface end of the first mating component, and the port of the second mating component defines a cavity that supports at least one second contact configured to engage the at least one first contact. A rail engagement is disposed on at least one of the first and second mating components for mounting the connector on a DIN rail. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072244 | CONNECTOR MODULE - A connector module comprises a casing, a rotating element, a fixing element and a connector. The rotating element is rotatably disposed within the casing. The fixing element is fixedly disposed within the casing. During the fixing element being fixed to the rotating element, the fixing element and the rotating element usually and electrically contact. The connector is disposed on the rotating element and electrically connects with the fixing element through the rotating element. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072245 | APPARATUS FOR USE IN THE CRIMPING OF END FITTINGS ONTO A CABLE - An apparatus for use with a machine that crimps an end fitting onto a cable includes a base ( | 2016-03-10 |
20160072246 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING TWO CIRCUIT BOARDS - A method of manufacturing a board-to-board connector capable of preventing a short-circuit from occurring between contacts when connectors are fitted to each other. Pin-shaped male-side contact portions protrude from one surface of a male-side insulating film, and male-side terminal portions are provided on the other surface of said male-side insulating film. This makes it possible to prevent a short-circuit from occurring between adjacent female-side contacts by the male-side contacts. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072247 | DEVICE FOR FREQUENCY CONVERSION OF A LASER BEAM GENERATED WITH A FIRST FREQUENCY BY A LASER BEAM SOURCE - A device for frequency conversion of a first laser beam generated with a first frequency. The device has a first crystal for generating a second laser beam having a second frequency, which differs from the first frequency. The second laser beam propagates parallel to the first laser beam after leaving the first crystal. A second crystal, which generates from the first and second laser beams a third laser beam having a different third frequency. An optical deflection device influences the relative beam position between first and second laser beams such that the first and second laser beams, before entering into the second crystal, propagate at an angle with respect to one another, which angle differs from zero, and enter in a manner spaced apart from one another at an entrance surface of the second crystal and intersect within the second crystal with at the same time collinear phase matching. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072248 | Ruggedized Fiber Optic Laser for High Stress Environments - A fiber optic laser for use in high stress environments is provided. The fiber optic laser comprises a hollow spool structure housing a fiber in a spiral groove in an interior surface of said hollow spool structure, wherein the fiber is mechanically supported along an entirety of its length within the hollow spool structure. Fluid channels are formed within the hollow spool structure, wherein a quantity of coolant is movable through the fluid channels to provide high-precision thermal management of the fiber. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072249 | DUAL WAVELENGTH PUMPED LASER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dual wavelength pumping system and method have been developed to improve the efficiency of laser systems operating in the raid infrared region has been developed, in a conventional system the ions are excited from a ground state to an upper lasing state using a light pump. They then undergo a laser transition to leave the ion in a long lived post lasing excited state from which it eventually decays back to the ground state. In contrast they present system uses a first light pump to pump ions from the ground state to the post lasing state, and a second light pump to pump ions from the post lasing state to the upper lasing state. This system thus exploits the long lifetime of the post lasing state to enable it to become a virtual ground state for the second laser allowing continued cycling of ions between the upper lasing state and the post lasing state. A system using an Erbium, doped fibre generated a 3.5 μm laser output with an average power of over 250 mW and an initial slope, efficiency of 25.4% (previous system have only generates less than 10 mW of power with efficiencies of 3%). | 2016-03-10 |
20160072250 | GENERATION OF A HIGH POWER PULSE-LASER USING FIELD GENERATED COHERENCE - A laser system including a laser cavity, a gain medium disposed in the laser cavity, a pump configured to excite an atom of the gain medium to an excited state, an optical device configured to couple a ground state of the atom of the gain medium to the excited state by applying an optical field to the gain medium, and a microwave device configured to couple the ground state of the atom of the gain medium to a different ground state by applying a microwave field to the gain medium. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072251 | Optical Systems - An optical system comprises an optical apparatus arranged to direct received light to different paths and to provide a first signal and a second signal, said first and second signals having an optical difference therebetween sufficient for distinguishing optical signals, an amplifier in optical communication with the optical apparatus for amplifying the first and second signals, and a discrimination device to receive amplified light and to provide output light responsive to the optical difference. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072252 | Semiconductor Lasers - A semiconductor laser comprises a semiconductor laser chip, a conductive mount, an insulation block, and an electrode. The semiconductor laser chip and the insulation block are bonded to a surface of the conductive mount, and an upper surface of the electrode and the semiconductor laser chip are electrically connected. The thickness of the electrode is no less than 0.3 mm. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072253 | DRIVER SYSTEM FOR SEMICONDUCTOR LASER EXCITED SOLID-STATE LASER - The switching power source circuit ( | 2016-03-10 |
20160072254 | Optical Amplifier and Optical Transmission System - An optical amplifying apparatus that amplifies an optical signal, including an input section whereto the optical signal is inputted, a laser light source that generates laser light, the laser light source including an uncooled semiconductor laser device, an optical fiber that amplifies the optical signal by a stimulated emission based on the laser light from the laser light source, an output section that outputs the optical signal amplified by the optical fiber, and a passive optical component disposed between the optical fiber and the output section. The laser light source is thermally coupled to the optical fiber and/or the passive optical component via a thermally conductive medium. An oscillating wavelength of the laser light source is varied by increasing a temperature of the laser light source with heat generated by the optical fiber and/or the passive optical component. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072255 | MULTIPLE-WAVELENGTH LASER - In a multiple-wavelength laser source, a multiple-mode laser outputs a set of wavelengths in a range of wavelengths onto an optical waveguide, where a spacing between adjacent wavelengths in the set of wavelengths is smaller than a width of channels in an optical link. Furthermore, a set of ring-resonator filters in the multiple-wavelength laser source, which are optically coupled to the optical waveguide, output corresponding subsets of the set of wavelengths for use in the optical link based on free spectral ranges and quality factors of the set of ring-resonator filters. These subsets may include one or more groups of wavelengths, with another spacing between adjacent groups of wavelengths that is larger than the width of the given channel in the optical link. In addition, the one or more groups of wavelengths may include one or more wavelengths, with the spacing between adjacent wavelengths in the given group of wavelengths. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072256 | MODE-CONTROLLED LASER SYSTEM - A mode-controlled laser system includes an active region to generate optical energy in response to an electric signal. The system also includes a mirror to resonate the optical energy in an optical cavity. The system also includes a HCG mode control reflector arranged in the optical cavity to control the resonated optical energy into a substantially non-Gaussian intensity profile. The resonated optical energy can be emitted as an optical signal having the substantially non-Gaussian intensity profile. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072257 | SEMICONDUCTOR LASER ELEMENT, METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND SEMICONDUCTOR LASER DEVICE - A method of manufacturing a plurality of semiconductor laser elements having; preparing the semiconductor wafer; forming grooves that extend along second lines on a first main surface side of the semiconductor wafer, and forming a first texture pattern along second lines on a bottom surface of the grooves, the second lines being parallel to a cavity length direction; forming a second texture pattern along the second lines by covering at least part of the first texture pattern with a protective film; and splitting the semiconductor wafer along first lines, the first lines being parallel to a cavity width direction, and splitting along the second lines using a second main surface, which is an opposite side of the first main surface, of the semiconductor wafer as an origin. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072258 | High Resolution Structured Light Source - A structured light source comprising VCSEL arrays is configured in many different ways to project a structured illumination pattern into a region for 3 dimensional imaging and gesture recognition applications. One aspect of the invention describes methods to construct densely and ultra-densely packed VCSEL arrays with to produce high resolution structured illumination pattern. VCSEL arrays configured in many different regular and non-regular arrays together with techniques for producing addressable structured light source are extremely suited for generating structured illumination patterns in a programmed manner to combine steady state and time-dependent detection and imaging for better accuracy. Structured illumination patterns can be generated in customized shapes by incorporating differently shaped current confining apertures in VCSEL devices. Surface mounting capability of densely and ultra-densely packed VCSEL arrays are compatible for constructing compact on-board 3-D imaging and gesture recognition systems. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072259 | SPARK PLUG FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A spark plug for an internal combustion engine includes a ground electrode, an insulator held inside the ground electrode, and a center electrode held inside the insulator. When a segment of a line extending in a plug radial direction to connect an arbitrary start point on a surface of the ground electrode and an outer peripheral surface of the insulator is a line segment H, a point of intersection between the line segment H and the outer peripheral surface of the insulator is an intersection point K, a length of the line segment H is L | 2016-03-10 |
20160072260 | Electrical Power Distribution and Conversion Assembly Suitable for Portable Work Platforms - A portable power distribution and conversion assembly suitable for work platforms is disclosed. The assembly includes an encapsulated step-down transformer surrounded by an enclosure. The enclosure forms a single passage that receives a line-in electrical supply operating at a first voltage. The enclosure also forms a first set of passages that provide line-outs operating at the first voltage, and a second passage that provides a line-out operating at a second voltage that is greater than half the first voltage. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072261 | MACHINE FOR SAWING TRENCHES AND PLACING DUCTS/CABLES - A machine arranged for sawing micro trenches and placing ducts/communication cables in micro trenches. The machine comprises a saw blade arranged for sawing a micro trench in an area. The machine further comprises a stabilizing device arranged for stabilizing the walls of the micro trench when placing ducts/communication cables into the micro trench. The stabilizing device is positioned immediately behind said saw blade in the micro trench. The stabilizing device is configured to guide at least one duct/communication cable when placed into said micro trench. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072262 | Perforation Apparatus for Cable Jackets and Related Systems and Methods - A perforation apparatus for use with cable jackets and related systems and methods thereof is provided. The tool includes a pliers assembly having at least a first jaw member positioned opposing a second jaw member, wherein relative movement of the first and second jaw members is controlled with at least a first handle and a second handle. A first knife edge is on the first jaw member and a second knife edge is on the second jaw member. Each of the first and second knife edges are oriented substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to a length of first and second handles. The first and second knife edges are movable towards one another. A spacing device is connected to the pliers assembly, wherein the spacing device controls a closing distance between the first knife edge and the second knife edge. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072263 | Perforation Apparatus for Cable Jackets and Related Systems and Methods - A perforation apparatus for use with cable jackets and related systems and methods thereof is provided. The tool includes a pliers assembly having at least a first jaw member positioned opposing a second jaw member, wherein relative movement of the first and second jaw members is controlled with at least a first handle and a second handle. A first knife edge is on the first jaw member and a second knife edge is on the second jaw member. Each of the first and second knife edges are oriented substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to a length of first and second handles. The first and second knife edges are movable towards one another. A spacing device is connected to the pliers assembly, wherein the spacing device controls a closing distance between the first knife edge and the second knife edge. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072264 | MULTI-FUNCTION WIRE STRIPPING HAND TOOL AND KIT AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A multi-function wire stripping band tool generally for electricians that has a wire stripping system for a controlled cut and strip of the insulation from a wire. The tool includes an elongated body member having a longitudinal cavity and a transverse opening therein which communicates with the longitudinal cavity and one end of the body member. A stationary cutting blade is disposed in the inner end of the longitudinal cavity, and a movable cutting blade is movably mounted within an upper end of the longitudinal cavity. A spring is disposed between and engaged with a push button actuator so as to urge the movable blade to an open and retracted position. The wire stripping system is engaged with a handle region of the hand tool, and permits stripping in a direction that is perpendicular a longitudinal axis of the multi-function hand tool. The wire stripping system may be used from either side of the hand tool, and may be provided with a plurality of first and second operably engaged housings for securing a number of tool bit members. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072265 | RESIN-COATED WIRE HARNESS PIPE - A wire harness pipe includes an aluminum pipe, a heat shrink tube that coats the outer surface side of the aluminum pipe, and an adhesive layer that is disposed between the aluminum pipe and the heat shrink tube. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072266 | WEATHER RESISTANT FLIP LID COVER WITH IMPROVED SEALING ARRANGEMENT - A weather resistant flip lid cover for au electrical box or connector preferably includes first and second seals. A hinge pivotally couples the flip lid cover to the electrical box or connector. The first and second seals are preferably concentric. When the flip lid cover is in a closed position the first and second seals engage first and second sealing surfaces on the electrical box or connector to form a seal that complies with the requirements of NEMA Type 4, Type 12, and/or IP66. The first seal is preferably a V-ring. The biasing force of the flip lid cover is preferably sufficient to form a weather resistant seal. The seals may form an inner air chamber therebetween so that when the flip lid cover is moved to the closed position a pressure in the inner compartment is increased and presses a lip of the V-ring against the first sealing surface. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072267 | VOLTAGE SOURCE CONVERTER BASED DIRECT CURRENT DEICER AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A voltage source converter based DC deicer and its control method are provided. The voltage source converter based DC deicer includes a connecting reactor, a modular multilevel voltage source converter based on a full H-bridge submodule, smoothing reactors, deicing disconnectors, a deicing bus, and a deicing AC line. The AC side of the modular multilevel voltage source converter is connected to an AC side bus through the connecting reactor, an isolation disconnector and a breaker. The DC side of the modular multilevel voltage source converter is connected to the deicing AC line through the smoothing reactors, the deicing disconnectors, and the deicing bus. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072268 | ELECTRICAL WINDING AND TERMINATION INTERFACE - Methods and devices are provided for supporting a wire having a minimum tolerable bend radius. The device comprises a core portion with a longitudinal axis supporting at least a first portion of the wire and a flange portion attached to the core portion supporting at least a second portion of the wire. The device has at least one hole with a first opening in the first surface defined by a first rim and a second opening in the second surface defined by a second rim. The hole allows the wire to pass through and also supports the wire. The hole is oriented in three dimensions to forestall a bend that may occur in the wire having a bend radius that is less than the minimum tolerable bend radius of the wire. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072269 | Assembly for Electrically Protecting a Potential Short-Circuit or an Overload in a Direct Current Power Network Having a System-Determined, Variable Source-Internal Resistance - An assembly for electrical protecting a potential short-circuit path in a power network having an energy store and having a system-determined, variable source internal resistance. The assembly includes a separating element, the triggering characteristic of which is insufficiently sized for protecting a first and second conductor section of the potential short-circuit path in a first operating state of the energy store, and a second protection device, which is configured to protect the first and second conductor section against a load which occurs below the triggering limit of the separating element in the first operating state. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072270 | FAULT DETECTION AND ISOLATION USING A COMMON REFERENCE CLOCK - A fault detection and isolation system for distribution electric power lines utilizing a remote reference voltage signal, multiple three-phase current monitors producing asynchronous event data, and a common reference clock. A voltage measurement obtained for a power line at a substation may be synchronized with multiple current phase measurements taken at a power monitoring location along that particular power line. The same voltage measurement may be similarly synchronized with current measurements taken at multiple current monitoring locations along the power line. As a result, the same voltage measurement may be synchronized with current measurements taken multiple tap points along the power allowing a fault on a tapped line segment to be identified, located and isolated. An alternative embodiment utilizes differential current analysis utilizing current measurements from adjacent current monitoring locations correlated to a common reference clock to locate faults and therefore does not require a voltage measurement. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072271 | ARC FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER WITH SURGE SUPPRESSION - An AFCI protective system includes a MOV circuit that has a plurality of line terminals comprising at least one phase conductor, a neutral conductor or a ground conductor. A MOV is coupled to a pair of line terminals through a low impedance circuit, and a response circuit configured to activate a human readable indicator when the MOV is experiencing an end of life condition. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072272 | DISCHARGE CIRCUIT - A discharge circuit includes a discharge switch trigger unit, a discharge switch unit and a discharge resistor unit. The discharge switch unit is coupled connected to the discharge switch trigger unit. The discharge resistor unit is coupled connected to the discharge switch unit. The discharge switch trigger unit and the discharge resistor unit are coupled connected to a voltage output side. When the output voltage of a power supply reaches a predetermined rated limitation, an over voltage protection circuit is activated, and the discharge switch unit is turned on by the discharge switch trigger unit, then the output voltage starts to decrease through the discharge resistor unit. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072273 | POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT - A power supply circuit includes an input circuit and a switch circuit. The switch circuit includes a first switch and a second switch. The input circuit receives a first DC voltage. A first terminal of the first switch receives a control signal. A second terminal of the first switch is grounded. A third terminal of the first switch is electrically coupled to a first terminal of the second switch. A second terminal of the second switch outputs a second DC voltage. A third terminal of the second switch is electrically coupled to the input circuit. When the second DC voltage is overvoltage, the first switch receives the control signal and turns off, the second switch turns off, the second terminal and the third terminal of the second switch are cut off, and the second terminal of the second switch can not output the second DC voltage. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072274 | Protection Device and Method for Electronic Device - A protection device for protecting an electronic device includes a current sensing module, for detecting a current flowing through a power supply path of the electronic device to generate a current signal; a processing device, coupled to the current sensing module, for receiving the current signal to determine whether the current corresponding to the current signal is greater than a first threshold value and outputting a control signal accordingly; a first switch, disposed on the power supply path, for controlling the power supply path to be switched on or off according to an input voltage of the power supply path; and a first control module, coupled to the processing device and the first switch, for controlling the first switch to be turned on or off according to the control signal outputted by the processing device, in order to control the power supply path to be switched on or off. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072275 | EMBEDDED OVERLOAD PROTECTION IN DELTA-SIGMA ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTERS - Delta-sigma modulators do not handle overload well, and often become unstable if the input goes beyond the full-scale range of the modulator. To provide overload protection, an improved technique embeds an overload detector in the delta sigma modulator. When an overload condition is detected, coefficient(s) of the delta sigma modulator is adjusted to accommodate for the overloaded input. The improved technique advantageously allows the delta sigma modulator to handle overload gracefully without reset, and offers greater dynamic range at reduced resolution. Furthermore, the coefficient(s) of the delta sigma modulator can be adjusted in such a way to ensure the noise transfer function is not affected. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072276 | OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION CIRCUIT - An overvoltage protection circuit includes a supplying power circuit, a triggering circuit, and a controlling circuit. The supplying power circuit coverts AC power into DC power. The supplying power circuit includes a voltage detective point. The triggering circuit is connected to the voltage detective point. The triggering circuit is triggered when the voltage detective point in a high level voltage. The controlling circuit is connected to the triggering circuit. The controlling circuit includes a power supply point. The controlling circuit cuts off the power supply point when the triggering circuit is triggered. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072277 | In-Line Cable Termination Systems for Electrical Power Transmission Cables and Methods Using the Same - An in-line cable termination system for use with first and second electrical power transmission cables includes an isolating apparatus having an isolating apparatus axis and including an electrically conductive first end member and an electrically conductive second end member, first and second insulators, and a fused switch mechanism. The first end member and the second end member are spaced apart along the isolating apparatus axis. Each of the first and second end members includes a respective coupling portion to mechanically and electrically engage the first and second cables, respectively. The first and second insulators each extend between and couple the first end member and the second end member. The fused switch mechanism includes a fuse module and is configured to selectively alternatively electrically connect the first and second end members, and thereby the first and second cables, through the fuse module and disconnect the first and second end members. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072278 | Field Device having a Protection Circuit - A field device comprising a protection circuit between a communication interface and a signal processing unit. A communication interface is preferably an Ethernet connection of the field device, wherein between the communication interface and the signal processing unit a first system is provided, which serves for electrical current limiting, wherein between the first system for electrical current limiting and the signal processing unit a means is provided, which serves for voltage limiting, and wherein between the means for voltage limiting and the signal processing unit a second system is provided, which serves for energy limiting. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072279 | CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR INCREASING INDUCTOR CURRENT - A method of increasing a current flowing through an inductor includes receiving an input signal with a driver stage, the driver stage including the inductor coupled in series with a loading between an output node of the driver stage and a power line. In response to a transition in the input signal from a first voltage state to a second voltage state, a first current flowing through the loading and the inductor is increased. During the transition in the input signal, the current flowing through the inductor is increased by increasing a second current in a circuitry though a node between the inductor and the loading. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072280 | SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD TO IMPROVE THE RELIABILITY AND RANGE OF MINERAL INSULATED ELECTRICAL CABLES - Embodiments include a system, control process, and method for improving the reliability of mineral insulated electrical cables for use in oil and gas industry applications. The embodiments may include a PWM variable speed drive having an optimized operating frequency, a sine wave filter connected to an output of the drive and designed to mitigate reflective voltage wave spikes from the drive's PWM voltage pulses, a mineral insulated electrical heater cable connected to the filter, and an external controller for receiving voltage, current, and temperature feedback to create a voltage set point at which the drive operates. The embodiments may (i) mitigate common failure mechanisms of mineral insulated cables operating at a medium voltage level and in a temperature range of from 200° C. to 700° C.; (ii) extend the range of application of mineral insulated cables; and (iii) prevent high voltage spikes from causing damage to the insulant material of heater cables. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072281 | POWER CONTROL SYSTEM - In a power control system which connects power from the power storage device to a power grid and supplies power to a load, the power from the power storage device is connected to the load and the power grid via a DC/DC converter, a smoothing capacitor, and a DC/AC converter. By a first power control unit for controlling flow power of the power grid to be a power command value, and by a second power control unit for suppressing reverse flow power, an output power command for the DC/AC converter is generated, an output power command for the DC/DC converter is generated so that voltage of the smoothing capacitor becomes target voltage, and the output power command is corrected so as to suppress voltage variation in the smoothing capacitor. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072282 | BATTERY MONITOR CIRCUIT, STORAGE APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLE, AND POWER SYSTEM - A battery monitor circuit includes a first monitoring unit for detecting voltages of battery cells in a first group, a second monitoring unit for detecting voltages of battery cells in a second group, and a current cancellation unit for canceling a difference between first and second currents that flow through the first and second monitoring units, respectively. One terminal of a series connection of the battery cells in the first and second groups and one terminal of the first monitoring unit are connected, the other terminal of the first monitoring unit and one terminal of the second monitoring unit are connected, and the other terminal of the second monitoring unit and the other terminal of the series connection are connected. The current cancellation unit is disposed between a connection point between the first and second monitoring units and a middle connection point in the middle of the series connection. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072283 | DEVICE CAPABLE OF CHARACTERIZING SUPPLY DRAWN AND ADAPTING DEVICE PERFORMANCE ACCORDINGLY - A device is provided. The device can be configured to characterize supply drawn from a supply source and calibrate device performance accordingly by operating in one of a plurality of operating modes. The plurality of operating modes can include a conservation mode, a normal mode and an optimum performance mode. The device can include a characterizing part and an adaption part. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072284 | SUBSEA POWER DISTRIBUTION DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A subsea power distribution device and system. The subsea power distribution device comprises a watertight housing accommodating at least one transformer, the transformer having a primary winding and a plurality of secondary windings; input terminals, electrically connected to the primary winding and arranged to be connected to a remote power supply; output terminals, electrically connected to the secondary windings and arranged to be connected to subsea power consuming devices. The switches are arranged to break the connections between each secondary winding and a corresponding output terminal, and the switches are arranged within the watertight housing. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072285 | POWER ENTRY UNIT ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - An electrical power system including a first power entry unit, at least one receptacle and a second power entry unit. The at least one receptacle is electrically connected to the first power entry unit. The second power entry unit is electrically connectable to the at least one receptacle. The first power entry unit and/or the second power entry unit include at least one detection device. Either the first power entry unit or the second power entry unit being a selected power entry unit and the remaining one being an other power entry unit. The detection device being configured to detect an attempted electrical power connection of both the selected power entry unit and the other power entry unit to the at least one receptacle. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072286 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING A POWER FEED TO SYSTEMS DURING OPERATION - A method of adding a power feed to electrical systems includes coupling a set of input lines to a power source such that the input lines are connected to at least one phase of AC power from the power source, and coupling a set of backfeed lines to an output receptacle in a power distribution unit. The output receptacle may be connected in parallel with at least one other output receptacle that is supplying primary power to systems in the data center. The set of backfeed lines and the set of input lines may be tested to determine a match between a pair of lines in the set of backfeed lines and a pair of lines in the set of input lines. Determining the match may include matching the phase of the pair of backfeed lines with the phase of the pair of input lines. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072287 | COMFORT-DRIVEN OPTIMIZATION OF ELECTRIC GRID UTILIZATION - A system for electric grid utilization and optimization comprising a communications interface executing on a network-connected server and adapted to receive information from a plurality of iNodes, the plurality of iNodes comprising a source iNode, a sink iNode, and a plurality of transmission or distribution iNodes, an event database coupled to the communications interface and adapted to receive events from a plurality of iNodes via the communications interface, a modeling server coupled to the communications interface, and a statistics server coupled to the event database and the modeling server, wherein the modeling server, on receiving a request to establish an allocation of at least one of transmission losses, distribution losses, and ancillary services to a specific sink iNode, computes at least one virtual path for flow of electricity between a source iNode and the specific sink iNode, the computed path being determined based on optimization of perceived comfort of users in affected areas. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072288 | GRID TIED, REAL TIME ADAPTIVE, DISTRIBUTED INTERMITTENT POWER - Utility (or other grid participant's) customers' intermittent power generation systems and loads (including optional energy storage) are made autonomously real time adaptive at the customer circuit level, so each of the customers' circuits (after powering that customer's varying load) contributes, at that customer's common connection to the utility meter, to the utility's (or other grid participant's) desired outcome for that customer's circuit, or contributes, at the intermediate circuit level, to the utility's desired aggregate outcomes for customers on that intermediate circuit. Energy management controllers are connected, behind the customer's utility meter on the customer's circuit, to controlled load portions of that customer's varying load, to autonomously add or shed, in real time, those controlled load portions, or (if there is stored energy) to autonomously discharge, in real time, stored power from storage. Utility (or other grid participant) rules for achieving desired outcomes can be downloaded to the controllers and customers can individually opt-in to some, all, or none, of those utility (or other grid participant) rules. Real time means within sub second to fifteen second intervals. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072289 | DYNAMIC DEMAND RESPONSE IN A RENEWABLE ENERGY-BASED ELECTRICITY GRID INFRASTRUCTURE - In a renewable energy-based electricity grid infrastructure, distributed data analytics enable modeling and delivery of an appropriate, time-sensitive, dynamic demand response from multiple renewable energy resource components to an intelligent power distribution network. Distributed data analytics also enable the electricity grid infrastructure to virtually, optimally and adaptively make decisions about power production, distribution, and consumption so that a demand response is a dynamic reaction across the electricity grid infrastructure in a distributed energy generation from multiple renewable energy resources responsive to various types of grid demand situations, such as customer demand, direct current-specific demand, and security issues, and so that power production is substantially balanced with power consumption. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072290 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING DISTRIBUTED GENERATOR IN CONNECTION WITH POWER SYSTEM - An apparatus for operating a distributed generator in connection with a power system includes an input unit which receives a parameter calculated using power system information and a voltage and a current at a point of common coupling with the distributed generator, with which the distributed generator is connected, a calculation unit which calculates an operating power factor instruction value and an active output instruction value using the parameter and the voltage and current at the point of common coupling with the distributed generator input to the input unit, and a control communication unit which determines and transmits the operating power factor instruction value and the active output instruction value according to the voltage at the point of common coupling with the distributed generator input to the input unit and an admissible voltage upper limit at the point of common coupling with the distributed generator to the distributed generator. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072291 | ENERGY PROCESSING AND STORAGE - Systems, methods, devices and apparatus for operating an energy system that can include an energy storage system. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072292 | ENERGY GENERATION LOAD COMPENSATION - An inverter energy system supplies power to a site. The inverter energy system comprises a number of solar strings, each solar string including a solar panel(s) as a renewable energy source and an inverter. The inverter energy system is connected to a mains power supply (grid) and to a site load (sub circuits). The forward or reverse power flow into or out of the mains power supply is monitored at a monitoring point at the site. A rate limit is set for power flow into and/or or out of the mains power supply. The supply of power from the inverter energy system is controlled so that the power flow into or out of the mains power supply is within the set rate limit. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072293 | Multi-Mode Power Converter Power Supply System - A multi-mode power supply includes both a DC-AC/DC-DC dual-mode converter and a DC-DC converter. In a first mode of operation, the DC-AC/DC-DC dual-mode converter supplies AC power to AC loads and the DC-DC converter supplies power to a mix of steady-state DC loads and transient DC loads. If the transient DC loads request power above that which is available from the DC-DC converter, then a second mode of operation is entered. In the second mode of operation, the DC-AC/DC-DC dual-mode converter ceases to provide AC power to the AC loads and instead is cross coupled with the DC-DC converter, together supplying sufficient DC power to the transient loads that requested power. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072294 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, AND POWER SUPPLY CONTROL METHOD - A power supply device includes: a power supply circuit configured to supply electric power; a signal input-and-output portion to be coupled to a sub board, the sub board including a first load configured to receive the electric power and a voltage range generation circuit configured to generate a voltage range signal indicative of a power supply voltage range of the first load; and an arithmetic circuit configured to compute an output voltage of the power supply circuit based on the voltage range signal which is input via the signal input-and-output portion and first power supply voltage information relating to a first voltage at a first supply terminal of the first load to be supplied with the electric power. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072295 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - A power supply apparatus for a shaping machine includes an intermediate circuit to be connected to at least one drive of the shaping machine, a power supply mains, and a power storage device. A measuring device measures an electric voltage or an electric current at the intermediate circuit, and a closed-loop regulating device regulates a power transfer between the power supply mains and the intermediate circuit based on the measured voltage or the measured current. The closed-loop regulating device can increase a main power furnished by the power supply main to the intermediate circuit if the measured voltage or the measured current leaves a first range, and can reduce the main power if the measured voltage or the measured current passes into a second range, the second range being smaller than the first range and completely contained in the first range. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072296 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING MAGNETIC FIELD DISTRIBUTION USING FERROMAGNETIC MATERIAL - A uniform magnetic field may provide better performance in wireless power transmitters due to smaller impedance variations in an output of a power amplifier of a wireless power transmitter and also allow for wireless power transmitter pads to be thinner. One aspect of the disclosure provides a device for wireless power transfer. The device comprises a substantially planar transmit antenna that is configured to generate a magnetic field. The device also comprises a pad having a charging surface. At least a portion of the transmit antenna is disposed in the pad. The device also comprises a ferromagnetic material having a shape and a position relative to the transmit antenna. At least one of the shape or position of the ferromagnetic material, or a combination thereof, is selected to modify a distribution of the magnetic field at the charging surface. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072297 | POWER COUPLING DEVICE - Systems and methods to wirelessly transmit power are provided. A coil assembly is provided. In some examples, the coil assembly is configured to generate a signal in response to an ambient field, and to magnetically couple with a device to deliver power to the device. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072298 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COUPLING POWER TO DEVICES - Systems and methods to wirelessly transmit power are provided. A power delivery system may include a central controller assembly and a transmit assembly. The central controller assembly can form transmit coils in the transmit assembly. The central controller assembly can also receive information from devices coupled to the transmit assembly and optimize the transmit coils based on the received information and on information about the transmit assembly. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072299 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REACTIVE POWER CONTROL IN DYNAMIC INDUCTIVE POWER TRANSFER SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for dynamically tuning reactive power in an inductive power transfer system are disclosed. The system comprises a first plurality of coils operably coupled to a respective ferromagnetic material, configured to receive wireless power via the ferromagnetic material from a power source. The system further comprises a plurality of switches configured to selectively control power received by certain of the first plurality of coils. The system further comprises a second plurality of coils configured to receive current from respective ones of the first plurality of coils and deliver wireless power to a wireless power receiver. The system further comprises at least one control unit configured to selectively activate the switches. The switches may be set to provide power from the power source to a portion of the plurality of the second coils or selectively increase or decrease the reactive power load of the power source. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072300 | EXCITATION AND USE OF GUIDED SURFACE WAVE MODES ON LOSSY MEDIA - Disclosed are various embodiments for transmitting energy conveyed in the form of a guided surface-waveguide mode along the surface of a lossy medium such as, e.g., a terrestrial medium by exciting a guided surface waveguide probe. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072301 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER USING A TWO HALF-BRIDGE TO ONE FULL-BRIDGE SWITCHOVER - A system and method of wireless power transfer using a two half-bridge to one full-bridge switchover includes a wireless power transfer system. The wireless power transfer system includes a controller, first and second transmitters coupled to the controller, the first and second transmitters being coupled to one another by an electrical connection, and a switch coupled between the electrical connection and a voltage rail. When the switch is closed, the controller operates the first and second transmitters in a two half-bridge mode. When the switch is open, the controller operates the first and second transmitters in a one full-bridge mode. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072302 | WIRELESS CHARGING OF METAL BACKED ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A method and system for providing wireless power transfer through a metal object by forming a loop conductor from the metal object through a feature or component embedded within the metal object and by replacing portions of the metal object with insulating components. The method and system utilize a recessed channel to install and isolate conductors that are connected to transmitter or receiver circuits and enable wireless power transfer and other communications. The recessed channel creates a loop around at least a portion of the metal object such that the conductor installed therein may form a loop conductor, which may be connected to a source or sink. In some implementations, a logo embedded within the metal object may create a loop formed by the metal object with a current path around the logo, wherein the metal object itself may be configured to operate as the conductor. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072303 | METAL BACK COVER WITH COMBINED WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER AND COMMUNICATIONS - Systems, apparatus and methods for seamless metal back cover for combined wireless power transfer, cellular, WiFi, and GPS communications are provided. In one aspect, an apparatus for wirelessly coupling with other devices comprises a metallic cover comprising a first metallic portion separated by a first non-conductive portion from a second metallic portion of the metallic portion to define a first slot. The apparatus further comprises a conductor comprising a first end portion electrically coupled to the metallic cover at the first metallic portion and a second end portion crossing the first end portion and electrically coupled to the metallic cover at the second metallic portion. The metallic cover and the conductor form a coupler configured to wirelessly receive power sufficient to charge or power a load of the apparatus from a wireless power transmitter. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072304 | Receiving Device with Coil of Electric Line for Receiving a Magnetic Field and for Producing Electric Energy by Magnetic Induction and with Magnetizable Material - A receiving device for receiving a magnetic field and for producing electric energy by magnetic induction. The receiving device includes at least one coil of at least one electric line. The magnetic field induces an electric voltage in the at least one coil during operation. The receiving device and the at least one coil are adapted to receive the magnetic field from a receiving side of the receiving device. The receiving device includes a field shaping arrangement including magnetizable material adapted to shape magnetic field lines of the magnetic field. The field shaping arrangement is placed behind the at least one coil. A depth of the field shaping arrangement varies. A method of manufacturing a receiving device and an arrangement including the receiving device. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072305 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - There is provided a wireless power transmission apparatus in which a relationship among (i) a transmission state input impedance of the wireless power transmission apparatus in a situation where a power-supplying resonator and a power-receiving resonator are disposed to oppose each other, (ii) a metal foreign object placement state input impedance of the wireless power transmission apparatus in a situation where a metal foreign object is placed in the vicinity of the power-supplying resonator, and (iii) a standby state input impedance of a power-supplying module in a standby state, satisfies the following condition: the metal foreign object placement state input impedance>the standby state input impedance>the transmission state input impedance. | 2016-03-10 |
20160072306 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - There is provided a wireless power transmission apparatus including: a power-supplying module configured to supply power to a power-receiving module by means of a resonance phenomenon which is established between the power-supplying module and the power-receiving module so that a magnetic field space having a lower magnetic field strength than that of nearby portions is formed; a magnetic field detector which is disposed at a position where the magnetic field space is formed and which is configured to detect the magnetic field strength; and a determination control device configured to determine whether there is an anomaly in power supply to the power-receiving module based on a value of the magnetic field strength detected by the magnetic field detector. | 2016-03-10 |