公开(公告)号：US20230180446A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-08

申请号：US17986529

申请日：2022-11-14

Applicant: Vorbeck Materials Corp.

Inventor： DAN SCHEFFER ,  KATE REDMOND ,  TRENTICE BOLAR

IPC: H05K9/00

CPC classification number: H05K9/0007 ,  H05K9/0081

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding structures. Rectangular EMI shielding panels are formed that include a first and second ends. A pair of rectangular EMI shielding panels are affixed orthogonal to each other at their first ends. The pair of rectangular EMI shielding panels are successively overlapped with each other to thereby form a plurality of interconnected EMI shielding planes. The pair of rectangular EMI shielding panels are affixed to each other at their second ends to form a helical EMI shielding structure that unfolds to an unfolded state and folds to a folded state along its center axis. Here, the plurality of interconnected EMI shielding planes are each angularly offset from each other about the center axis to form a helical structure when in the unfolded state. The EMI shielding panels include an encapsulating layer and/or metallic layer.

公开(公告)号：US20230176175A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-08

申请号：US17821467

申请日：2022-08-22

Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.

Inventor： JAMES TURNEY ,  JACLYN SCOTT ,  DAN SCHEFFER ,  SRIRAM MANIVANNAN ,  JOHN LETTOW ,  JOSIAH HENRY ,  KENNETH FRITSCH ,  MICHAEL FILIPELLI ,  VICTOR CONTRERAS ,  SAMARPITA CHOWDHURY ,  TRENTICE V. BOLAR

IPC: G01S5/06 ,  H01Q1/27 ,  H01Q1/52 ,  H01Q1/02

CPC classification number: G01S5/06 ,  H01Q1/273 ,  H01Q1/526 ,  H01Q1/02

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a RF localization system that determines the position of a RF source of interest (RFSOI) relative to the RFLS. The RFLS includes man-portable nodes that communicate via a self-organizing WAN. Each node includes a communications device conductively coupled to antenna elements oriented in each nodal cardinal direction and battery each communicatively coupled to a control circuit(s). The control circuit is configured to: establish the WAN; capture RSSI values for each antenna element; determine the position of the RFSOI relative to the node; when not functioning as a primary node, transmit the determined position to a primary node or a computing device that's external to the WAN for processing; and when functioning as a primary node, determine the relative position of the RFSOI relative to the plurality of nodes using the received determined position. The primary node determines the position of the RFSOI relative to the nodes.

公开(公告)号：US20220329680A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-13

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: H04M1/05 ,  H04B1/3827 ,  H01Q1/36 ,  A41D1/00 ,  H01Q1/27 ,  A41D31/08

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.

公开(公告)号：US11101835B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-24

申请号：US16798712

申请日：2020-02-24

Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.

Inventor： Sriram Manivannan ,  James Brent ,  Josh Desportes ,  James Turney ,  Alison Bakersville ,  Can Gun Yaprak

IPC: H04B1/3827 ,  H01Q1/27 ,  A41D1/00 ,  A41D1/04

Abstract: A modular communications systems includes an apparel item with a surface. Landing pads are positioned proximate to the surface with each landing pad uniquely positioned on the surface. Non-metallic antenna elements are each demountably, intermittingly, and conductively coupled to a unique landing pad; includes a non-metallic conductive composition; and a unique operational frequency compared to at least one antenna element. A hub is positioned on the surface and conductively coupled to each landing pad. Each communications device is demountably affixed to the surface; intermittingly, demountably, and conductively coupled to the hub; and includes a unique operational frequency. The hub intermittingly, demountably, and conductively couples each communications devices to a unique landing pad included in the plurality of landing pads.

公开(公告)号：US10713920B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-14

申请号：US16202029

申请日：2018-11-27

Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.

Inventor： Louise Brooks ,  Sriram Manivannan ,  Paige Boehmcke ,  Matthew Guenette ,  James Brent

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  G08B21/18 ,  A41D1/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G06F11/30 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G08B21/02 ,  A61B5/024

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to wearable computing devices. In some embodiments, a wearable computing devices (“WCD”) for monitoring occupational hazards are disclosed. The WCD may include an apparel item having one or more control circuits affixed thereto. One or more sensors may be communicatively coupled to the computing device and configured to detect or monitor at least one of an aspect of a user of the WCD and an ambient environment of the user. The control circuits can be configured to generate one or more notifications when sensor data comprises a value above a threshold amount.

公开(公告)号：US20190189365A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-20

申请号：US16213967

申请日：2018-12-07

Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.

Inventor： JOHN S. LETTOW ,  TERUMI N. MCKENNA ,  DAN F. SCHEFFER

IPC: H01H1/029

CPC classification number: H01H1/029 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2300/036

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to an electrical switch or sensor. In one embodiment, the electrical switch or sensor comprises a first electrical pole conductively coupled to a first side of a layer of variable resistance material. A second electrical pole is conductively coupled to a second side of the variable resistance material. The first side of the variable resistance material positioned distal to the second side of the variable resistance material. The variable resistance material comprises a polymer comprising a glass transition temperature of no higher than about 10° C. The first electrical pole and/or the second electrical pole comprise an electrically conductive ink or coating having a dispersion of graphene sheets. The graphene sheets completely comprise fully exfoliated single sheets of graphene. The graphene sheets comprise a lattice having heteroatoms incorporated therein and/or functional groups attached thereto.

公开(公告)号：US10169978B1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-01

申请号：US15479030

申请日：2017-04-04

Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.

Inventor： Louise Brooks ,  Sriram Manivannan ,  Paige J Boehmcke ,  Matthew Guenette ,  James Brent

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  G08B21/18 ,  A41D1/00 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G06F11/30

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to wearable computing devices. In some embodiments, a wearable computing devices (“WCD”) for monitoring occupational hazards are disclosed. The WCD may include an apparel item having one or more control circuits affixed thereto. One or more sensors may be communicatively coupled to the computing device and configured to detect or monitor at least one of an aspect of a user of the WCD and an ambient environment of the user. The control circuits can be configured to generate one or more notifications when sensor data comprises a value above a threshold amount.

公开(公告)号：US10157298B1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-18

申请号：US15886823

申请日：2018-02-01

Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.

Inventor： Louise Brooks ,  Sriram Manivannan ,  James Brent ,  Can Gun Yaprak

IPC: G08B1/08 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04W4/38 ,  A45C13/04 ,  A45C13/00 ,  A45C13/02

Abstract: In some embodiments, frames and methods are provided herein useful to assess the contents of wearable items (personal wearable item). In some embodiments, the frame includes a substrate and a system positioned on a section of the frame's substrate. The substrate includes sections positioned adjacent relative to each other and each distinguished by a demarcation; and coupling elements each configured to affix the substrate to a surface(s) of the wearable item. The system includes one or more control circuits, sensors, and I/O devices. The control circuit(s) can receive wireless signals transmitted by computing device; use the received signals to determine the present of the computing devices; and present the status of the presence of the wireless signal.

公开(公告)号：US20180310360A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-25

申请号：US15764262

申请日：2016-07-22

Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.

Inventor： JOHN S LETTOW ,  SRIRAM MANIVANNAN ,  MATHEW A HUDSPETH ,  TRENTICE V BOLAR

IPC: H04W88/08 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04W76/14 ,  H04W76/15 ,  H04W36/30

CPC classification number: H04W88/08 ,  G06F1/163 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04W36/30 ,  H04W52/245 ,  H04W76/14 ,  H04W76/15

Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems and methods to enable communication between computing devices. The system comprises a cellular-based RF source. A mobile computing device(s) is communicatively coupled to the RF source via a first wireless signal received thereby at a first signal strength. An antenna(s) is positioned proximate to the surface of a wearable item and comprises a conductor element(s) fabricated using a polymer(s) and fully exfoliated graphene sheets. A control circuit(s) is positioned proximate to the surface and in communication with the antenna. The control circuit communicates, via the antenna, with the RF source via a second wireless signal; communicates, via a second antenna, with the mobile device via a third wireless; and cause the mobile device to communicate with the RF source via the third wireless signal when it's strength is greater than the first wireless signal.

公开(公告)号：US09956806B1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-01

申请号：US15610790

申请日：2017-06-01

Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.

Inventor： John S. Lettow ,  Dan Scheffer

IPC: B42D25/00 ,  B42D25/373 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B42D15/00 ,  B42D25/29 ,  B42D25/45 ,  B42D25/21

CPC classification number: B42D25/373 ,  B42D15/0073 ,  B42D25/00 ,  B42D25/21 ,  B42D25/29 ,  B42D25/45 ,  B42D2033/20 ,  B82Y30/00

Abstract: An article includes a first layer comprising a substrate having one or more images applied thereto. A second layer applied on each image and comprising one or more first and second portions, the first portion and second portions each in communication with a first image area and a second image area of an image, respectively. The second layer comprises a coating composition comprising fully exfoliated single sheets of graphene. The first and second portions comprise first and second detectable properties, respectively, having a value correlated with the graphene. The first and/or second detectable properties each comprise a first X-ray diffraction pattern, a first electrical conductivity, and one or more of a thermal conductivity, an optical property. The first and second detectable properties together create a distinctive signature for the article.