Patents by Inventor Carl J. Allendorph
Carl J. Allendorph 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: 9875729Abstract: Methods for using at least one musical instrument mute for electronic modification of sound emitted from a musical instrument. A mute body is positionable within a bell or horn of the musical instrument, and the body has a proximal end portion and is configured to at least partially occlude the bell or horn. A microphone is positioned at the proximal end portion of the mute body and is configured to transduce a sound produced by the musical instrument. A speaker is positioned in the mute body as well. A microcontroller is configured to receive a signal from the microphone and to electronically modify the sound of the instrument when emitted through the speaker. Some mutes also provide a communication transceiver, sensors, and input devices to remotely control and manipulate sound produced by the mute.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Carl. J. Allendorph, LLCInventor: Carl J. Allendorph
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Publication number: 20170236502Abstract: Methods for using at least one musical instrument mute for electronic modification of sound emitted from a musical instrument. A mute body is positionable within a bell or horn of the musical instrument, and the body has a proximal end portion and is configured to at least partially occlude the bell or horn. A microphone is positioned at the proximal end portion of the mute body and is configured to transduce a sound produced by the musical instrument. A speaker is positioned in the mute body as well. A microcontroller is configured to receive a signal from the microphone and to electronically modify the sound of the instrument when emitted through the speaker. Some mutes also provide a communication transceiver, sensors, and input devices to remotely control and manipulate sound produced by the mute.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventor: Carl J. Allendorph
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Patent number: 9640152Abstract: A musical instrument mute, a mute body, a microphone, a speaker, and a microcontroller for electronic modification of sound emitted from a musical instrument. A mute body is positionable within a bell or horn of the musical instrument, and the body has a proximal end portion and is configured to at least partially occlude the bell or horn. A microphone is positioned at the proximal end portion of the mute body and is configured to transduce a sound produced by the musical instrument. A speaker is positioned in the mute body as well. A microcontroller is configured to receive a signal from the microphone and to electronically modify the sound of the instrument when emitted through the speaker. Some mutes also provide a communication transceiver, sensors, and input devices to control and manipulate sound produced by the mute.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2016Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Carl J. Allendorph, LLCInventor: Carl J. Allendorph
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Publication number: 20160217774Abstract: A musical instrument mute, a mute body, a microphone, a speaker, and a microcontroller for electronic modification of sound emitted from a musical instrument. A mute body is positionable within a bell or horn of the musical instrument, and the body has a proximal end portion and is configured to at least partially occlude the bell or horn. A microphone is positioned at the proximal end portion of the mute body and is configured to transduce a sound produced by the musical instrument. A speaker is positioned in the mute body as well. A microcontroller is configured to receive a signal from the microphone and to electronically modify the sound of the instrument when emitted through the speaker. Some mutes also provide a communication transceiver, sensors, and input devices to control and manipulate sound produced by the mute.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Carl J. Allendorph
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Patent number: 9007020Abstract: Charging service vehicles with battery and generator sources are disclosed. The service vehicle is a vehicle having electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment, removably mounted battery module(s) or a battery module connection point, and an alternator or generator transported by the vehicle. The alternator or generator is configured to provide power to the battery module or to the charging equipment. Battery modules used may be quick-disconnecting or have their discharge monitored and controlled by an onboard controller device, and in some cases are automotive SLI batteries. Some embodiments have connection points that can be configured as charging points to recharge battery modules on the vehicle or as discharging points to provide power to the EV charging equipment. These features are beneficial to extend the utility of batteries in a service vehicle, provide additional power for EV charging, and to efficiently utilize vehicle electronics and generation capability.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Green Charge NetworksInventors: Ronald D. Prosser, Stephen R. Taddeo, Stephen P. Israel, David L. Edgar, Carl J. Allendorph
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Patent number: 8963481Abstract: Charging service vehicles and methods using modular batteries are disclosed. The service vehicles are vehicles having electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment, and removably mounted battery modules or battery module connection points. The battery modules are connected to the EV charging equipment as a source of electrical energy. Some embodiments disclose integrating the EV charging equipment with the vehicle, recharging modules through a distribution grid connection, the manner of discharging the batteries, modes of connecting and disconnecting the modules, the size and weight of the modules, quick-disconnectability of modules, control and monitoring of the modules and charging equipment, and/or ways of connecting modules to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Green Charge NetworksInventors: Ronald D. Prosser, Stephen R. Taddeo, Stephen P. Israel, Carl J. Allendorph
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Publication number: 20140135198Abstract: Methods and devices for molecular analysis are disclosed, based on centrifugation. A centrifuge device has centrifuge tubes and elements to create electric fields. The shear forces applied to the cells inside a solution with biological molecules permit the performance of different analytic techniques, such as lysis and sample preparation for PCR.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Aditya RAJAGOPAL, Carl J. ALLENDORPH, Axel SCHERER
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Publication number: 20140100102Abstract: Methods and devices for molecular analysis are disclosed, based on centrifugation. A centrifuge device comprises strips of centrifuge tubes and elements to create a magnetic field. The magnetic shear forces applied to beads inside a solution with biological molecules permit the performance of different analytic techniques, such as lysis and sample preparation for PCR.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: California Institute Of TechnologyInventors: Aditya RAJAGOPAL, Emil P. KARTALOV, Carl J. ALLENDORPH, Axel SCHERER, Samson CHEN
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Publication number: 20120303213Abstract: Charging service vehicles and methods with output points and cables are disclosed. The service vehicles are vehicles having electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and output points affixed. The output points are configured as power outputs of the charging equipment to which connectors may be attached. Output points are located on multiple sides of the vehicle and can receive charging cables to connect the charging equipment to an EV. The charging cables, and potentially extension cables, may be limited in size and weight to allow a user to reach the charging port of an EV without mechanical assistance. In some cases the vehicle may be connected to multiple EVs at once to provide charging services from multiple output points. These embodiments permit a service vehicle operator to quickly and safely reach EVs in remote roadside environments that would otherwise be inaccessible to vehicles with limited ports and fixed charging connection devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: GREEN CHARGE NETWORKS LLCInventors: RONALD D. PROSSER, STEPHEN P. ISRAEL, CARL J. ALLENDORPH
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Publication number: 20120299531Abstract: Charging service vehicles and methods using modular batteries are disclosed. The service vehicles are vehicles having electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment, and removably mounted battery modules or battery module connection points. The battery modules are connected to the EV charging equipment as a source of electrical energy. Some embodiments disclose integrating the EV charging equipment with the vehicle, recharging modules through a distribution grid connection, the manner of discharging the batteries, modes of connecting and disconnecting the modules, the size and weight of the modules, quick-disconnectability of modules, control and monitoring of the modules and charging equipment, and/or ways of connecting modules to the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: GREEN CHARGE NETWORKS LLCInventors: Ronald D. Prosser, Stephen R. Taddeo, Stephen P. Israel, Carl J. Allendorph
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Publication number: 20120299544Abstract: Charging service vehicles with battery and generator sources are disclosed. The service vehicle is a vehicle having electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment, removably mounted battery module(s) or a battery module connection point, and an alternator or generator transported by the vehicle. The alternator or generator is configured to provide power to the battery module or to the charging equipment. Battery modules used may be quick-disconnecting or have their discharge monitored and controlled by an onboard controller device, and in some cases are automotive SLI batteries. Some embodiments have connection points that can be configured as charging points to recharge battery modules on the vehicle or as discharging points to provide power to the EV charging equipment. These features are beneficial to extend the utility of batteries in a service vehicle, provide additional power for EV charging, and to efficiently utilize vehicle electronics and generation capability.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: GREEN CHARGE NETWORKS LLCInventors: Ronald D. Prosser, Stephen R. Taddeo, Stephen P. Israel, David L. Edgar, Carl J. Allendorph
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Publication number: 20120280653Abstract: Charging stations, systems for charging and identifying electric vehicles, and methods for detecting and providing charging information of a vehicle are provided. The charging stations include vehicle detectors, charging connectors, and system controllers to estimate the state of charge of a vehicle based on current measurements from the charging connectors and then to output charge status signals if the state of charge is at or above a predetermined energy level and the vehicle is detected as being properly positioned by the vehicle detectors. These results may be output to indicators, computers, and network connections. Also disclosed are systems where the vehicle has a vehicle information device readable by the vehicle detector to obtain vehicle data that is transmitted to the system controller and other components of the system. Methods of monitoring current, estimating state of charge, and providing a charge status signal if certain conditions are also present.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2011Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Green Charge NetworksInventors: Ronald D. Prosser, Carl J. Allendorph