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| 8164926 | Control circuit for a switched-mode power supply with regulation based on the secondary-side current flow time period A control circuit for a primary controlled switched-mode power supply that has a primary-side switch and a transmitter. It also relates to an associated switched-mode power supply. The control circuit can be connected to a control input of the primary-side switch so... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8164526 | Single wire internal antenna with integral contact force spring Some embodiments of the present invention are internal antennae for mobile devices. For example, an internal antenna for a mobile device that is a continuous length of wire formed into a collection of antenna features. Other embodiments relate to methods of manufact... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8146792 | Solder return for wave solder nozzle A solder return apparatus for a wave solder machine that collects solder exiting a nozzle and returns the solder to a solder reservoir while limiting the degree to which the solder can splash onto electronic substrates (e.g., printed circuit boards), components of t... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8123516 | Injection molding machine with melt distributing platen An injection molding machine is provided that allows the use of two conventional molds. The injection molding machine utilizes an injection material distributing platen having a first mold mounting surface and a second opposing mold mounting surface. A conventional ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8113411 | Universal radio frequency shield removal Apparatus and methods for removing components soldered to a printed circuit board (PCB). Embodiments presented generally include a contact plate having a component specific platform offset from the contact plate body. The offset platform may be substantially identic... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8112128 | Discreetly positionable camera housing A camera housing positionably coupled to an electronic appliance is disclosed. Preferably, the camera housing is positionable in two discrete positions such that the camera can be positioned to face towards or away from the user. The appliance includes a recess size... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8102678 | High power factor isolated buck-type power factor correction converter A regulated power factor corrected power supply apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes an input rectifier circuit for receiving an input AC voltage and outputting a full-wave rectified DC voltage. A single-stage isolated buck-type converter is coupled with th... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8096837 | Replaceable connection for portable electronic devices Systems and methods electrically connect a first electronic device or electrical component, having a external electrical connector, to a circuit board of a second electronic device. A low-cost, user-installable connection system isolates mechanical stresses imposed ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8093092 | Techniques for glass attachment in an image sensor package A low-cost wafer-level packaging (WLP) method for attaching glass to optical image-sensor devices on a semiconductor wafer in order to increase the yield of image-sensor modules during later steps of assembly. One embodiment relates to applications with image-sensor... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8083421 | AF/zoom shutter with two blades function A miniature camera module comprising: a module frame comprising a surface with a conduit passing through the surface, thereby allowing light to pass through the surface via the conduit; a first blade coupled to the module frame and configured to rotate about a first... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8081019 | Variable PFC and grid-tied bus voltage control An apparatus for generating a compensation signal for a power converter where the second harmonic ripple on the voltage bus is substantially removed from the compensation signal. The apparatus comprises a frequency-locked clock generator, a bus voltage data generato... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8061535 | Combination devices clamp spring designed with devices cage A devices cage comprises a first wall having m parallel channels across a length of the first wall and a second wall having n parallel channels across a length of the second wall. In some embodiments, n is at least equal to m. Each parallel channel is equal to a dia... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8040117 | Closed loop negative feedback system with low frequency modulated gain A power supply apparatus and method of regulating is provided. A clock generator circuit is configured for generating a clock signal at a predetermined frequency. An amplifier circuit is coupled with the clock generator circuit. The amplifier circuit includes a gain... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8031042 | Power converter magnetic devices Magnetic structures for use in components utilized in switched mode power supplies can be combined to provide space and cost savings. Portions of magnetic cores can be utilized to form more than one component and/or separate magnetic cores can be combined into a sin... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8027137 | Power filter Generally, a DC power filter and its associated components are presented herein. The DC power filter may operate in a telecommunications chassis between one or more electrical sources and one or more loads. A common mode noise shunt may be included to shunt noise fr... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8020902 | Integrated snap and handling feature An integrated snap and handling apparatus is provided. The apparatus may be capable of being assembled with and disassembled from a mating component without damage. The apparatus may include a pair of features that provide an intuitive and easy user interface for re... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8019388 | Main menu navigation principle for mobile phone user A menu-driven electronic device utilizes a display and a single two-dimensional navigation key. The display is configured to selectively display one of a plurality of menus, including a main menu and a sub-menu. The two-dimensional navigation key is configured to se... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8018528 | Backlash prevention system and method An optical module includes a first optics group, a second optics group, and an image sensor, wherein the first optics group and second optics group are configured to provide an image having a focus and a magnification to the image sensor. In some embodiments of the ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8005639 | Compact framework for automated testing A system and method (“utility”) for automated testing using a compact framework is provided. The utility includes a plurality of functionalities that include development of a test module, development of a test flow, and execution of a test flow. Each of these fu... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8000112 | Active snubber for transition mode power converter A transition mode power converter having an active snubber the operation of which is controlled using an auxiliary winding on the transformer of the power converter. In one embodiment, the power converter includes a transformer having a primary winding connected to ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7989981 | Power adaptor and storage unit for portable devices A power adaptor and storage unit is configured to simultaneously provide power to a portable electronic device and to a portable power module. In some cases, the portable power module is integrated into the power adaptor. The power adaptor receives power unusable by... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7987581 | High power manufacturing friendly transformer Transformers having bobbins that are constructed in such a way that pre-formed secondary windings (e.g., resembling springs) may be slipped onto the bobbins after a primary winding has been wound onto the bobbin. Additionally, the secondary windings may also serve a... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7978489 | Integrated power converters A power supply adapter is provided. The power supply adapter includes a power converter circuit configured to generate a regulated voltage signal. The power converter circuit includes a rectifier coupled with AC power blades. A regulator circuit is coupled with the ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7971350 | Method of providing a RF shield of an electronic device A shielding assembly is configured to provide electromagnetic shielding and environmental protection to one or more electronic components coupled to a substrate. The shielding assembly includes a non-conductive mold compound layer, such as a dielectric epoxy. The mo... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7969272 | Planar core structure Generally, a low-profile planar core structure for use in magnetic components and related processes are presented herein. More specifically, the planar core structure provides a relatively large winding area that reduces heat dissipation, reduces leakage inductance,... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7948348 | Cross-core transformer Core structures that may be used in transformers to improve the number of turns-ratios available. The core structures may include at least three outer legs and a center leg. In operation windings of the transformer may be wrapped around the center leg (e.g., using a... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7929300 | Filter retention in electronics chassis An electronics assembly (48) is disclosed that utilizes a filter (24) within a plenum (50). The filter (24) may be electrically isolated from at least certain portions of the electronics assembly (48) by an electrical insulator ( | 04/19/2011 |
| 7924578 | Two terminals quasi resonant tank circuit A power converter includes a transformer, a primary switch, an auxiliary switch, first and second resonance capacitors, and a secondary side rectification means. A switch mode power supply is formed to use reflected voltage and parasitic capacitance as an energy sou... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7924577 | Two terminals quasi resonant tank circuit A power converter includes a transformer, a primary switch, an auxiliary switch, first and second resonance capacitors, and a secondary side rectification means. A switch mode power supply is formed to use reflected voltage and parasitic capacitance as an energy sou... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7920039 | Thermally enhanced magnetic transformer A planar transformer comprises a laminate substrate having an opening with metal traces wound thereabout forming a primary and a secondary winding, a core configured to fit inside the opening to enclose the laminate substrate. At least one heat sink fin is integrall... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7911777 | Computer drive cage with integrated biasing elements A computer drive cage (10) includes a pair of side support panels (14) that are separated by a space (38) to accommodate receipt of one or more computer drives (86). At least one of these support panels (14) includes a computer dri... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7885076 | Apparatus for and method of cooling molded electronic circuits An electronic device such as an AC/DC power adapter includes a conductive heat dissipation system. The device contains heat generating components and is powered via power supply leads by an external power supply circuit. The device further contains a thermally condu... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7869830 | Wideband antenna system Generally, an antenna module includes a plurality of monopole antenna elements (e.g., 3 to 4 antenna elements) that can be coupled together by one or more switches to provide for a tunable, wideband antenna module. For example, the switches may change the overall le... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7867806 | Electronic component structure and method of making An external component, typically a surface mount passive, is attached to a semiconductor die. In some embodiments the passive is placed directly over exposed pads on the semiconductor die and attached using conductive tape or conductive epoxy. In some embodiments th... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7831401 | Power outage detection in a switched mode power supply Generally, a DC/DC converter and its associated devices and processes are presented herein. The DC/DC converter may be a switched mode converter that includes a plurality of switching devices that couple between the first and second power supply rails. A transformer... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7830676 | Primary only constant voltage/constant current (CVCC) control in quasi resonant convertor A power supply apparatus and method of regulating is provided. A converter circuit includes a primary switching element and an auxiliary switching element. The auxiliary switching element is for transferring a reflected voltage signal. A transformer includes a prima... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7830624 | Laser bonding camera modules to lock focus A method for assembling lens modules using laser bonding of external ramped surfaces. The method includes providing a lens housing with a sidewall with ramped surfaces and providing a lens barrel with external ramped surfaces. The lens barrel is positioned in contac... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7826873 | Contactless energy transmission converter The present invention is an efficient method of transferring energy wirelessly and an apparatus which efficiently transfers energy wirelessly. A high transmission frequency is modulated by a lower frequency in order to reduce the intensity of the resulting electroma... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7826211 | Computer card retention device A computer card retention device (60) is disclosed. One or more latching sections (88) are mounted on and movable relative to a computer card retainer (62). Each latching section (88) may be moved between latched and unlatched positions. ... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7825985 | Camera module back-focal length adjustment method and ultra compact components packaging The present invention relates to methods of manufacturing ultra-compact camera modules, adjusting them, post production, to precise focal point settings, and sealing the precisely aligned assembly to maintain the focal point. Also, the invention specifically relates... | 11/02/2010 |
