Thomas A Tate

US Patent:

20190085776, Mar 21, 2019

Filed:

Aug 27, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/113614

Inventors:

- Dallas OR, US
Michael R.L. Tate - Dallas OR, US
Thomas A. Tate - Isleton CA, US
William J. Briskey - Monmouth OR, US

International Classification:

F02D 41/00
F02D 19/06
F02D 19/08
F02M 21/02

Abstract:

A dual-fuel conversion system that introduces natural gas into at least one engine cylinder and replaces diesel fuel with a replacement pilot fuel for ignition. The system includes replacement injectors that mount to an injector adapter that replaces the original diesel fuel injector, a control computer that is reprogrammed to control timing of the replacement injectors, and replacement fuel components to distribute natural gas and a pilot fuel to the at least one engine cylinder.

US Patent:

20190066122, Feb 28, 2019

Filed:

Aug 27, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/113573

Inventors:

- Dallas OR, US
Michael R.L. Tate - Dallas OR, US
Thomas A. Tate - Isleton CA, US
William J. Briskey - Monmouth OR, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00
F02B 77/08
G07C 5/00
G07C 5/02

Abstract:

A system for monitoring the emissions performance of a vehicle by scanning an OBD system of the vehicle and transmitting the information to a hub. A determination is made whether the engine of the vehicle is in a non-compliant state. The non-compliant state including a failure of an oxygen sensor that causes a hub to control a refueling dispenser that presents a message confirming that the vehicle is in the non-compliant state on a display at the refueling dispenser and automatically levies a fine against the owner of the vehicle for being in the non-complaint state when the user or owner pays to refuel their vehicle. The fine is remitted to the regulating authorities.

US Patent:

20170068280, Mar 9, 2017

Filed:

Nov 17, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/354543

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Joss N. Giddings - San Francisco CA, US
William F. Leggett - San Jose CA, US
Thomas R. Tate - San Jose CA, US
Gary S. Thomason - Boulder Creek CA, US

Assignee:

APPLE INC. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G06F 1/16
H01R 13/6582
H01R 13/50
G06F 1/20

Abstract:

Tools and fixtures for assembling a printed circuit board (PCB), such as a main logic board (MLB), in a portable computer device are described. A connector assembly having an electrically conductive gasket mounted on an edge of the MLB is described. In addition, a keyboard assembly including a notched portion of the MLB for accommodating more than one type of keyboard is described. In addition, a PCB assembly having a bracket to support a weak region of the PCB during assembly is described.

US Patent:

20160313767, Oct 27, 2016

Filed:

Apr 22, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/693814

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Thomas R. TATE - San Jose CA, US
Mark A. SALVADOR - Fremont CA, US
Alexander C. CALKINS - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 1/16
H01Q 1/52
H01Q 1/22

Abstract:

A shield feature and method of forming to prevent transmission of electromagnetic radiation is disclosed. The shield feature may include a first protrusion and a second protrusion, both of which are formed from an electrically conductive material. A non-electrically conductive material may cover the electrically conductive material in certain regions. The first protrusion, the second protrusion, and an extension between the first protrusion and the second protrusion are free of non-electrically conductive material, allowing the electrically conductive material to engage an enclosure of an electronic device. Also, a distance separates the first protrusion and the second protrusion that is less than a distance defined by a wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation, allowing the shield feature to prevent the electromagnetic radiation from passing through the shield feature. Also, the shield feature may further form an electrical grounding path for an internal component to electrically ground the internal component with the enclosure.

US Patent:

20140111926, Apr 24, 2014

Filed:

Apr 2, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/855681

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Joss N. Giddings - San Francisco CA, US
William F. Leggett - San Francisco CA, US
Thomas R. Tate - San Jose CA, US
Gary S. Thomason - Boulder Creek CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H05K 1/02
H05K 3/00
H05K 3/30
G06F 1/16

US Classification:

36167909, 174250, 174255, 439271, 29829, 29832

Abstract:

Methods, tools and fixtures for assembling a printed circuit board (PCB), such as a main logic board (MLB), in a portable computer device are described. A connector assembly having an electrically conductive gasket mounted on an edge of the MLB is described. In addition, a keyboard assembly including a notched portion of the MLB for accommodating more than one type of keyboard is described. In addition, a PCB assembly having a bracket to support a weak region of the PCB during assembly is described. In addition, a method for shielding an antenna cable situated on an MLB is described.