公开(公告)号：US12170739B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-17

申请号：US18201692

申请日：2023-05-24

Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.

Inventor： Jennifer Pinkos ,  Keren Espina ,  James A. Turney ,  Sriram Manivannan ,  Sandy Spence ,  Dan Scheffer ,  John Lettow

IPC: H04M1/04 ,  A41D1/00 ,  A41D31/08 ,  H01Q1/27 ,  H01Q1/36 ,  H04B1/3827 ,  H04M1/05 ,  H04W84/04 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: Wearable antenna systems in the form of suspenders are disclosed. Such communications suspenders may employ antenna elements having a reduced visual signature while maintaining the load bearing functionality of traditional suspenders. The antenna system can establish mesh networking communications and communicatively couple to portable radios via a communications device. Some of the antenna elements may be within the communications suspenders. A plurality of straps are pivotably coupled to an intermediate portion at one end and a demountable fastener at the other end that couples to the user's garment item (e.g., trousers, shorts, skirts, and similar articles). The straps may include RF shielding material positioned to reflect RF radiation that emanates from the antenna elements away from the user. The antenna elements may be formed using a conductive composition that includes fully exfoliated graphene sheets present as a percolated network in a polymer matrix.

公开(公告)号：US12150497B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-26

申请号：US17679070

申请日：2022-02-23

Applicant: Vorbeck Materials Corp.

Inventor： Kate Redmond ,  Dan Scheffer ,  Sriram Manivannan ,  Keren Espina ,  Ethan Traub ,  Jodie Kuo ,  John S Lettow

IPC: H01Q1/27 ,  A41D1/00 ,  H04B13/00

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to transmission lines and specifically to textile transmission line assemblies. The textile transmission line assemblies are capable of lateral bending, axial rotation, and stretching without suffering from a statistically significant loss of its performance characteristics. Antenna elements are incorporated with the textile transmission line assemblies (hereinafter “combination assemblies”). The textile transmission line assemblies can be incorporated in to garments, apparel items, bags, tents, or other textile-based objects. The textile transmission line assemblies are configured to be flexibly affixed to textile items. The textile transmission line assemblies are impact resistant. Wearable communications systems that incorporate at least one textile transmission line assembly and/or combination assembly are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US11722592B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-08

申请号：US17591559

申请日：2022-02-02

Applicant: Vorbeck Materials Corp.

Inventor： Jennifer Pinkos ,  Keren Espina ,  James A Turney ,  Sriram Manivannan ,  Sandy Spence ,  Dan Scheffer ,  John Lettow

IPC: H01Q1/36 ,  H04B1/3827 ,  H01Q1/27 ,  A41D1/00 ,  H04M1/05 ,  A41D31/08 ,  H04W84/04 ,  H04W84/18

CPC classification number: H04M1/05 ,  A41D1/002 ,  A41D31/08 ,  H01Q1/273 ,  H01Q1/368 ,  H04B1/385 ,  H04B2001/3855 ,  H04W84/04 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: Wearable antenna systems in the form of suspenders are disclosed. Such communications suspenders employ antenna elements having a reduced visual signature while maintaining the load bearing functionality of traditional suspenders. The antenna system communicatively couples to portable radios that operate on different RF frequencies via a communications hub. Some of the antennas elements are dynamically positionable (i.e., swappable, switchable, etc.) on the communications suspenders. A plurality of straps are pivotably coupled to an intermediate portion at one end and a demountable fastener at the other end. The demountable fasteners couple to the user's garment item (e.g., trousers, shorts, skirts, and similar articles). The straps include RF shielding material positioned to reflect RF radiation that emanates from the antenna elements away from the user. The antenna elements are formed using a conductive composition of fully exfoliated graphene sheets present as a percolated network in a polymer matrix.

公开(公告)号：US12228378B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-18

申请号：US17713052

申请日：2022-04-04

Applicant: Vorbeck Materials Corp.

Inventor： John Lettow ,  Keren Espina ,  Jennifer Pinkos ,  James A Turney ,  Can Gun Yaprak ,  Sandy Spence

IPC: F41H1/02 ,  H01Q1/27

Abstract: The instant disclosure seeks to a wearable communications and ballistics protection system that includes a carrier, communications hub, and antenna element(s). The hub is affixed to the carrier and includes an antenna port(s). The antenna element(s) is affixed to the carrier. Each antenna port conductively couples to an antenna element as well as demountably and conductively couples to a portable radio. The carrier holds ballistic plates and is configured to be worn on the user's torso and provide ballistic protection thereto. Antenna elements are formed using a graphene-polymer conductive composition. The carrier includes first and second panels that hold ballistic plates and are pivotably coupled together at a top end. The first and second panels are also laterally held together via demountable fasteners. The antenna elements and/or the panels include EM shielding material to shield the user from EM that emanates from antenna elements.

公开(公告)号：US11265410B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-01

申请号：US16925581

申请日：2020-07-10

Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.

Inventor： Dan F Scheffer ,  Sriram Manivannan ,  Jennifer Pinkos ,  Keren Espina ,  Can Gun Yaprak ,  Alison Baskerville

IPC: H04M1/04 ,  H01Q1/27 ,  H01Q1/36 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04B1/3827 ,  H04M1/05 ,  A41D1/00 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: A communications node includes an apparel item in the form of a shoulder belt that includes an open state, closed state, and main body. A first portion curvingly extends from the main body. A second portion angularly extends from the main body opposite the first portion. A primary fastener demountably couples the first and second portions together when in the closed state. An antenna element and communications device are positioned within the apparel item. An hub is affixed to the apparel item and configured to receive audio/video input. A battery is positioned adjacent to the apparel item. A control circuit is positioned within the apparel item and coupled to the antenna element, hub, communications device, and battery. The control circuit establishes a self-organizing WAN with a plurality of computing devices each directly, dynamically, and non-hierarchically connected to the WAN; and communicates with the computing devices using the self-organizing WAN.

公开(公告)号：US11245784B1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-08

申请号：US16925561

申请日：2020-07-10

Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.

Inventor： Dan F Scheffer ,  Sriram Manivannan ,  Keren Espina ,  Jennifer Pinkos ,  Can Gun Yaprak ,  Alison Baskerville

IPC: H01Q1/27 ,  H01Q1/40 ,  A41D31/00 ,  H04W84/10 ,  H04M1/05 ,  H01Q1/36 ,  A41D1/00 ,  A41D31/08 ,  H04W84/04

Abstract: A communications node includes an apparel item in the form of a harness that includes a primary portion. A halo element extends from the primary portion and is configured to be worn about the neck. A fastener that demountably couples the primary portion to the halo element. An antenna element positioned within the apparel item. An A/V hub is affixed to the halo portion and configured to receive audio/video input. A communications device and battery are positioned within the apparel item. A control circuit is positioned within the apparel item and communicatively coupled to the antenna element, the A/V hub, the communications device, and the battery. The A/V hub includes a microphone. The control circuit is configured to establish a self-organizing wide area network with a plurality of computing devices that connect directly, dynamically, and non-hierarchically to the WAN.

公开(公告)号：US12226004B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-18

申请号：US17696562

申请日：2022-03-16

Applicant: Vorbeck Materials Corp.

Inventor： Jennifer Pinkos ,  Keren Espina ,  James Turney ,  Can Gun Yaprak ,  Christie Burrow

IPC: A45F3/02 ,  H01Q1/27 ,  H01Q1/52 ,  A45F3/00

Abstract: Various wearable communications pouches (“WCP”) having modular and static antenna elements of reduced visual signature are provided. The WCP demountably couples to the shoulder straps of articles, garments, and baggage items. The WCP includes a front panel and shoulder strap(s) pivotably coupled to opposite sides of a back panel. The back panel includes a communications hub that has antenna ports that are each conductively coupled to an antenna element or antenna attachment site. Each antenna attachment site receives a demountable antenna element. The antenna element and demountable antenna element include a conductive composition that includes a polymer and graphene sheets present as a percolated network therein. The back panel includes a fastener positioned proximate to the hub that receives and secures a portable radio. The front panel, back panel, and shoulder strap each include a RF shielding material to shield the user from RF radiation that emanates from the WCP.

公开(公告)号：US20230292913A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-21

申请号：US17696562

申请日：2022-03-16

Applicant: Vorbeck Materials Corp.

Inventor： JENNIFER PINKOS ,  Keren Espina ,  James Turney ,  Can Gun Yaprak ,  Christie Burrow

IPC: A45F3/02 ,  H01Q1/27 ,  H01Q1/52

CPC classification number: A45F3/02 ,  H01Q1/273 ,  H01Q1/526 ,  A45F2003/003

Abstract: Various wearable communications pouches (“WCP”) having modular and static antenna elements of reduced visual signature are provided. The WCP demountably couples to the shoulder straps of articles, garments, and baggage items. The WCP includes a front panel and shoulder strap(s) pivotably coupled to opposite sides of a back panel. The back panel includes a communications hub that has antenna ports that are each conductively coupled to an antenna element or antenna attachment site. Each antenna attachment site receives a demountable antenna element. The antenna element and demountable antenna element include a conductive composition that includes a polymer and graphene sheets present as a percolated network therein. The back panel includes a fastener positioned proximate to the hub that receives and secures a portable radio. The front panel, back panel, and shoulder strap each include a RF shielding material to shield the user from RF radiation that emanates from the WCP.

公开(公告)号：US11729304B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-15

申请号：US17559650

申请日：2021-12-22

Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.

Inventor： Dan F Scheffer ,  Sriram Manivannan ,  Keren Espina ,  Jennifer Pinkos ,  Can Gun Yaprak ,  Alison Baskerville

IPC: H01Q1/27 ,  H01Q1/40 ,  A41D31/00 ,  H04W84/10 ,  H04M1/05 ,  H04B1/3827 ,  H01Q1/36 ,  A41D1/00 ,  A41D31/08 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W84/04

CPC classification number: H04M1/05 ,  A41D1/002 ,  A41D31/08 ,  H01Q1/273 ,  H01Q1/368 ,  H04B1/385 ,  H04B2001/3855 ,  H04W84/04 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: A communications node includes an apparel item in the form of a harness that includes a primary portion. A halo element extends from the primary portion and is configured to be worn about the neck. A fastener that demountably couples the primary portion to the halo element. An antenna element positioned within the apparel item. An A/V hub is affixed to the halo portion and configured to receive audio/video input. The apparel item also includes a communications device and battery. A control circuit is communicatively coupled to the antenna element, the A/V hub, the communications device, and the battery. The A/V hub demountably and communicatively couples to an audio/video source. The control circuit is configured to establish a self-organizing WAN with computing devices that connect directly, dynamically, and non-hierarchically to the WAN. The antenna elements include a graphene polymer conductive composition. The apparel item is multilayered and reflects RF radiation.