Patents by Inventor Carl D. Taylor
Carl D. Taylor 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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Patent number: 11960683Abstract: A display system for sensing a finger of a user applied to the display system includes a display panel; a sensor for sensing the finger; a sensing light source configured to emit a first light having a first wavelength W1; and a reflective polarizer disposed between the display panel and the sensor. For a substantially normally incident light, an optical transmittance of the reflective polarizer versus wavelength for a first polarization state has a band edge such that for a first wavelength range extending from a smaller wavelength L1 to a greater wavelength L2 and including W1, where 30 nm?L2?L1?50 nm and L1 is greater than and within about 20 nm of a wavelength L3 corresponding to an optical transmittance of about 50% along the band edge, the optical transmittance has an average of greater than about 75%.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Bharat R. Acharya, Robert D. Taylor, Joseph P. Attard, Benjamin J. Forsythe, David T. Yust, Matthew E. Sousa, Jason S. Petaja, Anthony M. Renstrom, William Blake Kolb, Matthew S. Cole, Matthew S. Stay, Matthew R. D. Smith, Jeremy O. Swanson, Tri D. Pham, David A. Rosen, Qunyi Chen, Lisa A. DeNicola, Quinn D. Sanford, Carl A. Stover, Lin Zhao, Gilles J. Benoit
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Publication number: 20240085608Abstract: Optical films are disclosed that include a plurality of interference layers. Each interference layer reflects or transmits light primarily by optical interference. The total number of the interference layers is less than about 1000. For a substantially normally incident light in a predetermined wavelength range, the plurality of interference layers has an average optical transmittance greater than about 85% for a first polarization state, an average optical reflectance greater than about 80% for an orthogonal second polarization state, and an average optical transmittance less than about 0.2% for the second polarization state.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Adam D. Haag, Timothy J. Nevitt, Carl A. Stover, Andrew J. Ouderkirk, Robert D. Taylor, Zhaohui Yang
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Patent number: 11918234Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for ligament repair procedures, and can be used to establish a location and trajectory for forming a bone tunnel in bone. One exemplary embodiment of a surgical guide for using in a ligament repair procedure includes a guide arm and a carriage that can be selectively locked along the guide arm to define an angle of the bone tunnel. The guide arm also defines a location of a distal end of the bone tunnel. In some embodiments the carriage is configured to have a bullet side-loaded into it, and the bullet can be used to define a location of a proximal end of the bone tunnel. The present disclosure also provides for a gage that limits the distance a drill pin that drills the bone tunnel can travel. A variety of other, devices, systems, and methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Lauren Ardito, Gary Fernandes, Michael S. Varieur, Kevin J. Zylka, Scott Presbrey, Carl Livorsi, Franciso A. Amaral, Brian D. Busconi, Dean C. Taylor
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Patent number: 7584806Abstract: A support structure for an implement lift cylinder on an earth-working machine. The support structure includes first and second implement lift cylinder supports. The first implement lift cylinder support mounts to the work machine and the second implement lift cylinder support rotatably connects thereto about a first axis of rotation. The second implement lift cylinder support receives the implement lift cylinder and allows rotational movement thereof about a second axis of rotation. The first and second axes are located within a single plane. The dual axes provide stability and adjustability of the implement lift cylinder for different angle configurations of a work implement, such as an earth-working blade.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Weirich, Bradley W. Green, Wesley C. Reetz, Carl D. Taylor
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Patent number: 4902943Abstract: A plug-in starting aid for generating high voltage pulses in the ballast circuit of high intensity discharge lamp comprises interconnected electrical components mounted in a frame of insulating material. The frame has three terminals projecting out one side and engageable in the cooperating terminals of a connector block in which the starting in may be plugged in. The terminals are also engageable by standard mating wire terminals when the starting aid is used without a connector block.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1989Date of Patent: February 20, 1990Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Judith A. Nicholson, Omer E. Murray, Jr., Carl D. Taylor
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Patent number: 4477143Abstract: An electrical receptacle of the twist lock type adapted to receive a photoelectric controller can be assembled into a luminaire without requiring the luminaire housing to be turned over and can be oriented in the field without use of tools. The receptacle is retained in an aperture through the housing by a snap ring having tabs on the inside edge which engage ledges in the body portion of the receptacle. The snap ring has leaf springs which hold the receptacle resiliently down against the housing. By lifting up the receptacle, keying pins and recesses in the receptacle and housing are disengaged and the receptacle may be turned to a different orientation.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1982Date of Patent: October 16, 1984Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Carl D. Taylor
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Patent number: 4472015Abstract: A multifunction connector block for use in a luminaire to interconnect circuit components and facilitate assembly and subsequent changeouts. A plurality of similar interconnecting strips are disposed in spaced side-by-side relationship in insulating material. The strips have terminations on one side accommodating a disconnect plug for the line supply and the lamp, and on the other side accepting individual terminal connectors from ballast components. Intermediate terminations are accessible through the top of the block to a plug-in starting aid.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1982Date of Patent: September 18, 1984Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Judith A. Nicholson, Carl D. Taylor, Omer E. Murray
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Patent number: 4434456Abstract: A birdshield for closing off the back end of a luminaire having a slipfitter accommodating a range of pipe sizes, is formed from a substantially flat piece of moderately stiff and resilient material cut to a pattern fitting into the rear of the luminaire. A hole through the piece accommodates the smallest size of pipe and a lune-shaped knock-out may be torn out for larger sizes. Bent-out tabs on each side engage the upturned end wall of the slipfitter yoke to hold the birdshield captive.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1982Date of Patent: February 28, 1984Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Carl D. Taylor
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Patent number: 4426676Abstract: A luminaire having a slipfitter mounting for adjustably clamping a pipe support. The slipfitter comprises a yoke member which engages the underside of the pipe, and a transverse pivot rib forming part of the upper housing which engages the topside of the pipe. The yoke is pressed against the pipe by two pairs of bolts, one to the front and the other to the rear of the pivot rib, and these bolts are adjusted for leveling and clamping. Bosses with cored holes are cast in the housing to accommodate the bolts which are of thread-forming type.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1982Date of Patent: January 17, 1984Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Carl D. Taylor
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Patent number: 4379321Abstract: A heavy-duty luminaire comprises a housing assembly of plastics having good resistance to weathering or corrosion but capable of withstanding only low structural stress. The heavy electrical components are supported with a ballast compartment on a removable ballast tray which is attached to a main bracket. The main bracket receives its support directly from metal mounting means independently of the housing. The structural load on the plastic housing is limited substantially to its own weight plus that of a lightweight reflector assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1981Date of Patent: April 5, 1983Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jerry R. Plemmons, Carl D. Taylor