Patents by Inventor Andrew Wilcox
Andrew Wilcox has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240158922Abstract: A cathodic arc coating system includes alternating layers of at least one of titanium vanadium nitride (TiVN) and titanium silicon vanadium nitride (TiSiVN) disposed on a substrate; and alternating layers of titanium vanadium chromium nitride (TiVCrN) and titanium silicon vanadium nitride (TiSiVCrN) disposed on a substrate. A cathodic arc process includes a sub-hertz variable bias forming the alternating layers of alternating layers of at least one of titanium vanadium nitride (TiVN) and titanium silicon vanadium nitride (TiSiVN) disposed on a substrate; and alternating layers of titanium vanadium chromium nitride (TiVCrN) and titanium silicon vanadium nitride (TiSiVCrN) disposed on a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2022Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Scott Andrew Weaver, Joshua Roger Salisbury, Aida Amroussia, Jon Michael Wilcox, Patrick Taylor Shower
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Publication number: 20240141678Abstract: A modular, electrically chargeable protective barrier that is structured to be coupled to a temporary fence panel is disclosed. The barrier includes a frame comprising multiple side vertical conductive support members and multiple horizontal conductive support members. The frame is electrically chargeable. The barrier includes multiple exposed conductive wires spanning a distance between the side vertical conductive support members. The exposed conductive wires are electrically chargeable, and a charge passes from the wires to the frame. The barrier includes a conductive bracket and a non-conductive bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: John Thomas HOLLBERG, Alissa Wood HOLLBERG, Brigham Andrew WILCOX, Emit Benjamin MEYER
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Patent number: 11913247Abstract: A modular, electrically chargeable protective barrier that is structured to be coupled to a temporary fence panel is disclosed. The barrier includes a frame comprising multiple side vertical conductive support members and multiple horizontal conductive support members. The frame is electrically chargeable. The barrier includes multiple exposed conductive wires spanning a distance between the side vertical conductive support members. The exposed conductive wires are electrically chargeable, and a charge passes from the wires to the frame. The barrier includes a conductive bracket and a non-conductive bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: ZAP PANEL LLCInventors: John Thomas Hollberg, Alissa Wood Hollberg, Brigham Andrew Wilcox, Emit Benjamin Meyer
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Patent number: 10890395Abstract: An energy harvesting device for accurately counting rounds fired by a firearm comprises a piezoelectric element for mechanical coupling to the barrel of the firearm. The piezoelectric element may produce a voltage waveform in response to the mechanical vibrations from a round passing through the barrel, which may power a microcontroller. The microcontroller may determine the rate of change of the voltage waveform to determine if a live round was fired. The microcontroller may be in communication with an RFID chip. The microcontroller may read the value on the RFID chip, increment the value of the RFID chip in response to being turned on by the voltage waveform, and then store the incremented value on the RFID chip. An armorer may remotely check the value of the RFID chip.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Raoden Tech Consulting, LLCInventors: Andrew Wilcox, Cory Newman, Mike Sorenson
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Publication number: 20200205780Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for detecting esophageal state changes. More specifically, the present invention relates to a lightweight, portable, user-operable device capable of detecting gastroesophageal reflux events. The sonography array can also be used to track the frequency of gastroesophageal reflux events, and can either store or deliver the data either to a practitioner's server or to a user's electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Andrew Wilcox, Samuel Thomas, Joshua Jones, Timothy Pickett
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Patent number: 10617387Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for detecting esophageal state changes. More specifically, the present invention relates to a lightweight, portable, user-operable device capable of detecting gastroesophageal reflux events. The sonography array can also be used to track the frequency of gastroesophageal reflux events, and can either store or deliver the data either to a practitioner's server or to a user's electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Reflodx, LLCInventors: Andrew Wilcox, Samuel Thomas, Joshua Jones, Timothy Pickett
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Publication number: 20200103190Abstract: An energy harvesting device for accurately counting rounds fired by a firearm comprises a piezoelectric element for mechanical coupling to the barrel of the firearm. The piezoelectric element may produce a voltage waveform in response to the mechanical vibrations from a round passing through the barrel, which may power a microcontroller. The microcontroller may determine the rate of change of the voltage waveform to determine if a live round was fired. The microcontroller may be in communication with an RFID chip. The microcontroller may read the value on the RFID chip, increment the value of the RFID chip in response to being turned on by the voltage waveform, and then store the incremented value on the RFID chip. An armorer may remotely check the value of the RFID chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Andrew Wilcox, Cory Newman, Mike Sorenson
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Patent number: 10035553Abstract: A bicycle seat apparatus including at least one rail and a saddle shell. The at least one rail can include a first mounting portion. The first mounting portion can include an ankle. A cross section of a terminus of the ankle can be larger than a cross section of the at least one rail. The saddle shell can include at least one mounting cup configured to mate with the first mounting portion of the at least one rail. A cross section of a base of the at least one mounting cup can be larger than a cross section of the terminus of the ankle.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Trek Bicycle CorporationInventors: Jess Bailie, Jenn Campbell, Andrew Wilcox-Hull
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Publication number: 20180055482Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for detecting esophageal state changes. More specifically, the present invention relates to a lightweight, portable, user-operable device capable of detecting gastroesophageal reflux events. The sonography array can also be used to track the frequency of gastroesophageal reflux events, and can either store or deliver the data either to a practitioner's server or to a user's electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Andrew Wilcox, Samuel Thomas, Joshua Jones, Timothy Pickett
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Publication number: 20170327168Abstract: A bicycle seat apparatus including at least one rail and a saddle shell. The at least one rail can include a first mounting portion. The first mounting portion can include an ankle. A cross section of a terminus of the ankle can be larger than a cross section of the at least one rail. The saddle shell can include at least one mounting cup configured to mate with the first mounting portion of the at least one rail. A cross section of a base of the at least one mounting cup can be larger than a cross section of the terminus of the ankle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Jess Bailie, Jenn Campbell, Andrew Wilcox-Hull
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Patent number: 9745010Abstract: A bicycle seat apparatus including at least one rail and a saddle shell. The at least one rail can include a first mounting portion. The first mounting portion can include an ankle. A cross section of a terminus of the ankle can be larger than a cross section of the at least one rail. The saddle shell can include at least one mounting cup configured to mate with the first mounting portion of the at least one rail. A cross section of a base of the at least one mounting cup can be larger than a cross section of the terminus of the ankle.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Trek Bicycle CorporationInventors: Jess Bailie, Jenn Campbell, Andrew Wilcox-Hull
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Publication number: 20150130234Abstract: A bicycle seat apparatus including at least one rail and a saddle shell. The at least one rail can include a first mounting portion. The first mounting portion can include an ankle. A cross section of a terminus of the ankle can be larger than a cross section of the at least one rail. The saddle shell can include at least one mounting cup configured to mate with the first mounting portion of the at least one rail. A cross section of a base of the at least one mounting cup can be larger than a cross section of the terminus of the ankle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: Trek Bicycle Corp.Inventors: Jess Bailie, Jenn Campbell, Andrew Wilcox-Hull
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Patent number: 8056560Abstract: A face/dust mask constructed from differently-shaped filter media parts, each part having a different function, and each part interconnected so as to form a fitted air filter. Dual filters assist in eliminating from the intake air a substantial amount of the dust and debris encountered by riders of dirt bikes, manual bicycles, All-Terrain Vehicles, and other machines operated over unimproved, dusty terrain. By the nature of the materials and contours of the component parts, the mask fits comfortably and effectively for both adult and child users. The invention is highly resilient so as to adapt itself to the interior shape of a protective helmet or the mouthpiece section of a motorcycle helmet or similar safety helmet which is placed into position over the mask. The mask is of versatile design so as to enable a variety of embodiments with different filtering capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Inventor: Timothy Andrew Wilcox
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Patent number: 7478028Abstract: A programmed computer searches for functional defects in a description of a circuit undergoing functional verification in the following manner. The programmed computer simulates the functional behavior of the circuit in response to a test vector, automatically restores the state of the simulation without causing the simulation to pass through a reset state, and then simulates the functional behavior of the circuit in response to another test vector. A predetermined rule can be used to identify test vectors to be simulated, and the predetermined rule can depend upon a measure of functional verification, including the number of times during simulation when a first state transition is performed by a first-controller at the same time as a second state transition is performed by a second controller. During simulation of the test vectors, manually generated tests or automatically generated checkers can monitor portions of the circuit for defective behavior.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Inventors: Chian-Min Richard Ho, Robert Kristianto Mardjuki, David Lansing Dill, Jing Chyuarn Lin, Ping Fai Yeung, Paul II Estrada, Jean-Charles Giomi, Tai An Ly, Kalyana C. Mulam, Lawrence Curtis Widdoes, Jr., Paul Andrew Wilcox
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Publication number: 20080283063Abstract: A face/dust mask constructed from differently-shaped filter media parts, each part having a different function, and each part interconnected so as to form a fitted air filter. Dual filters assist in eliminating from the intake air a substantial amount of the dust and debris encountered by riders of dirt bikes, manual bicycles, All-Terrain Vehicles, and other machines operated over unimproved, dusty terrain. By the nature of the materials and contours of the component parts, the mask fits comfortably and effectively for both adult and child users. The invention is highly resilient so as to adapt itself to the interior shape of a protective helmet or the mouthpiece section of a motorcycle helmet or similar safety helmet which is placed into position over the mask. The mask is of versatile design so as to enable a variety of embodiments with different filtering capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventor: Timothy Andrew Wilcox
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Publication number: 20080229302Abstract: A method of accessing content on a local trusted network from trusted and untrusted environments. The method includes assigning a software system associated with the local trusted network a unique name; associating the unique name with a local address and a dynamic external address; routing client communications to the software system using the unique name; and accessing the content from trusted and/or untrusted environments with a single method.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Philip A. Kufeldt, Andrew Wilcox
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Publication number: 20070261026Abstract: A system for generating user interface code is provided. The system includes a user interface class system generating a user interface class that has two or more user interface features that can be assembled into a user interface by an operator, such as field entry prompts and data display fields. The system also includes a handler class system generating one or more states for each user interface feature of the user interface class, such as to navigate through the field entry prompts and data display fields. The user interface class system, in conjunction with the handler class system, generates the user interface code that causes the selected user interface features and associated states for the user interface features to be generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2007Publication date: November 8, 2007Inventors: Kenneth Berger, Larry Turner, Andrew Wilcox
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Publication number: 20070168933Abstract: A system for generating user interface code is provided. The system includes a user interface class system generating a user interface class that has two or more user interface features that can be assembled into a user interface by an operator, such as field entry prompts and data display fields. The system also includes a handler class system generating one or more states for each user interface feature of the user interface class, such as to navigate through the field entry prompts and data display fields. The user interface class system, in conjunction with the handler class system, generates the user interface code that causes the selected user interface features and associated states for the user interface features to be generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2002Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Kenneth Berger, Larry Turner, Andrew Wilcox
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Patent number: 7007249Abstract: A programmed computer generates descriptions of circuits (called “checkers”) that flag functional defects in a description of a circuit undergoing functional verification. The programmed computer automatically converts the circuit's description into a graph, automatically examines the graph for instances of a predetermined arrangement of nodes and connections, and automatically generates instructions that flag a behavior of a device represented by the instance in conformance with a known defective behavior. The checkers can be used during simulation or emulation of the circuit, or during operation of the circuit in a semiconductor die. The circuit's description can be in Verilog or VHDL and the automatically generated checkers can also be described in Verilog or VHDL. Therefore, the checkers can co-simulate with the circuit, monitoring the simulated operation of the circuit and flagging defective behavior.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2003Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Inventors: Tai An Ly, Jean-Charles Giomi, Kalyana C. Mulam, Paul Andrew Wilcox, David Lansing Dill, Paul II Estrada, Chian-Min Richard Ho, Jing Chyuarn Lin, Robert Kristianto Mardjuki, Lawrence Curtis Widdoes, Jr., Ping Fai Yeung
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Publication number: 20050125251Abstract: A system for enterprise resource management is provided. The system includes a purchase order helper system that receives purchase order entry data and generates purchase order data. The system also includes a sales order helper system that receives sales order entry data and generating sales order data. An inventory control helper system connected to the purchase order system and the sales order system generates inventory control data based upon the sales order data and the purchase order data. A general ledger helper system coupled to the purchase order helper system, the sales order helper system, and the inventory control helper system generates general ledger data based upon the sales order data, purchase order data, and the inventory control data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2005Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventors: Kenneth Berger, Larry Turner, Andrew Wilcox