Patents by Inventor Carl May
Carl May 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: 20240153648Abstract: A computational evidence platform extracts clinical concepts from medical evidence sources and creates a database of elemental diagnostic factors and elemental investigations links to medical conditions. Input from a person groups factors and investigations makes corrections and adds a ranking Elemental factors and investigations do not include information specific to their associated conditions but include synonyms and a link to a medical ontology. A patient state is determined by extracting patient known diagnostic factors and investigation results from the patient chart. These known factors and results are matched to the database and a ranking of likely conditions are output. Next-best actions per condition are output by determining factors not yet known and investigations not yet performed. Next-best actions across conditions are determined by performing a recursive tree search of the database and assuming that unknown factors are now known to generate a score for each assumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2024Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Carl BATE, Wian STIPP, Thomas UNGER, David A. EPSTEIN, Matthew MCSORLEY, Fady NAKHLA, David ROBINSON, Jennifer May LEE, Arthur BÖÖK
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Patent number: 11137135Abstract: This accessory product gives the user the freedom to bring to light the design or bling on the finger/toe nail at the users discretion. The crescent moon shape design Nail Light fits snugly with the bottom of the nail and the beginning of the finger or toe skin and the casing of the Nail Light can be manufactured in different colors. There is an option to decorate or cover the top of the Nail Light with a design or nail polish by the user.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2019Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Inventor: Robert Carl May
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Patent number: 10933969Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise an attachment device configured to be embedded in a structure, wherein the attachment device comprises: a body comprising a first flange and a second flange, wherein the body is configured such that the first flange and the second flange are coupled together internally within the body when the attachment device is embedded in the structure; an attachment fitting for coupling a component to the structure in which the attachment device is embedded.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.Inventors: Ross D. Cosby, Carl A. May, Richard Theodore Perryman, Michael Stephen Deslatte
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Patent number: 10625866Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise: a floor panel for a rotorcraft; and a plurality of passenger seats coupled to the floor panel, wherein: the plurality of passenger seats is arranged into a plurality of seating rows; and the plurality of passenger seats comprises one or more foldover seats arranged to facilitate access to one or more exits of the rotorcraft.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.Inventors: Joshua Emrich, Ross D. Cosby, Carl A. May, Richard Theodore Perryman
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Patent number: 10604226Abstract: An aircraft includes a composite structure, comprising an outer skin formed from a composite material and having a first thickness, an inner skin formed from a composite material and having a second thickness, the second thickness being greater than the first thickness, and a core structure positioned between the inner and outer skins to increase bending stiffness of the composite structure. During use a structural load carried by the inner skin exceeds a structural load carried by the outer skin.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Carl May, James D. Hethcock, Jr., John R. McCullough
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Patent number: 10513324Abstract: In one aspect, there is a rib assembly for an aircraft wing including a rib web having a top and a bottom, the rib web includes a first laminate, a second laminate, and a honeycomb panel having an array of large cells disposed between the first laminate and the second laminate, each cell having a width of at least 1 cm; and a plurality of skin flanges for fixedly attaching the rib web to a skin of the wing, each skin flange has a base member having a first portion and a second portion and a vertical member extending from the base member. The plurality of skin flanges can be attached to the top and the bottom of the rib web such that the second portion of the base member and the vertical member are attached to the rib web.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: David G. Carlson, John R. McCullough, Paul K. Oldroyd, Carl A. May, James E. Kooiman
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Publication number: 20190358946Abstract: A method of making a core-stiffened structure includes the steps of providing a honeycomb core having an adhesive disposed on first and second surfaces thereof, providing a first skin and a second skin, and assembling the first skin, the second skin, and the honeycomb core to form the core-stiffened structure. The method further includes the steps of curing the core-stiffened structure and inhibiting at least one of the first skin and the second skin from protruding into at least one cell of the honeycomb core during the step of curing the core-stiffened structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.Inventors: James D. Hethcock, JR., KENNETH E. NUNN, JR., CARL A. MAY
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Publication number: 20190301725Abstract: This accessory product invention taps into an area of enhancing professional or personal work with finger/toe nail. This invention gives the user the freedom to bring to light the design or bling on the finger/toe nail at the users discretion. The uniquely crescent moon shape design will allow the Nail Light to fit snugly with the bottom of the nail and the beginning of the finger or toe skin. The casing of the Nail Light can be manufactured in different colors. There is an option to decorate or cover the top of the Nail Light with a design or nail polish by the user. Although this accessory product was invented for women it is not limited for women. Men too could also use the nail light for such things as dance clubs, entertainment, and freedom of expression. This accessories product would be water resistant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventor: Robert Carl May
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Patent number: 10369772Abstract: A method of making a core-stiffened structure includes the steps of providing a honeycomb core having an adhesive disposed on first and second surfaces thereof, providing a first skin and a second skin, and assembling the first skin, the second skin, and the honeycomb core to form the core-stiffened structure. The method further includes the steps of curing the core-stiffened structure and inhibiting at least one of the first skin and the second skin from protruding into at least one cell of the honeycomb core during the step of curing the core-stiffened structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2016Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: James D. Hethcock, Jr., Kenneth E. Nunn, Jr., Carl A. May
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Patent number: 10180151Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a member to a honeycomb core-stiffened structure includes a body and one or more elements extending from the body configured to be adhesively bonded to one or more walls of a honeycomb core of the honeycomb core-stiffened structure. The apparatus further includes a fitting for attaching the member to the apparatus. A honeycomb core-stiffened structure includes a honeycomb core and an apparatus for attaching a member to the honeycomb core. The apparatus includes a body and one or more elements extending from the body configured to be adhesively bonded to one or more walls of the honeycomb core of the honeycomb core-stiffened structure. The apparatus further includes a fitting for attaching the member to the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Carl A. May, James D. Hethcock, Jr., John R. McCullough, Ronald K. Cox
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Publication number: 20180297685Abstract: An aircraft includes a composite structure, comprising an outer skin formed from a composite material and having a first thickness, an inner skin formed from a composite material and having a second thickness, the second thickness being greater than the first thickness, and a core structure positioned between the inner and outer skins to increase bending stiffness of the composite structure. During use a structural load carried by the inner skin exceeds a structural load carried by the outer skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Carl May, James D. Hethcock, JR., John R. McCullough
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Publication number: 20180206600Abstract: This furnishings product invention create a new category in the furnishings area. This invention allows the user to provide a display of personal freedom to express a message of information in which the user chooses. The unique angle-cut design with the strategically placed Velcro and the stretch material creates a cone-like shape when applied around the tie knot that gives the appearance that it is an original part of the tie and tie knot. When the furnishings product is connected with the Velcro behind that tie knot, the locking strap is applied over top of the tie knot and will keep the furnishings product permanently in place while still allowing the user to adjust the tie without interference. The displayed embroidering associated with the wearable furnishings product helps share a communications channel between the user and the viewer. This furnishings product is safe for any user, quick and easy to apply and remove with no damage to the tie or tie knot.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventor: Robert Carl May
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Publication number: 20180194451Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise an attachment device configured to be embedded in a structure, wherein the attachment device comprises: a body comprising a first flange and a second flange, wherein the body is configured such that the first flange and the second flange are coupled together internally within the body when the attachment device is embedded in the structure; an attachment fitting for coupling a component to the structure in which the attachment device is embedded.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Ross D. Cosby, Carl A. May, Richard Theodore Perryman, Michael Stephen Deslatte
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Publication number: 20180194473Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise: a floor panel for a rotorcraft; and a plurality of passenger seats coupled to the floor panel, wherein: the plurality of passenger seats is arranged into a plurality of seating rows; and the plurality of passenger seats comprises one or more foldover seats arranged to facilitate access to one or more exits of the rotorcraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Joshua Emrich, Ross D. Cosby, Carl A. May, Richard Theodore Perryman
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Publication number: 20170225766Abstract: In one aspect, there is a rib assembly for an aircraft wing including a rib web having a top and a bottom, the rib web includes a first laminate, a second laminate, and a honeycomb panel having an array of large cells disposed between the first laminate and the second laminate, each cell having a width of at least 1 cm; and a plurality of skin flanges for fixedly attaching the rib web to a skin of the wing, each skin flange has a base member having a first portion and a second portion and a vertical member extending from the base member. The plurality of skin flanges can be attached to the top and the bottom of the rib web such that the second portion of the base member and the vertical member are attached to the rib web.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: David G. Carlson, John R. McCullough, Paul K. Oldroyd, Carl A. May, James E. Kooiman
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Patent number: 9597826Abstract: A method of the present disclosure includes of repairing a core stiffened structure with structural foam. Another method includes splicing core members together using structural foam. Another method includes joining a core member to a structure using structural foam. Another method includes using structural foam to stabilize a core member during a machining process. Another method includes stabilizing a core member with structural foam to prevent the core member from crushing in autoclave pressure. The present disclosure further includes a core stiffened structure have a core member with structural foam therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Suvankar Mishra, Carl May, Robert Mark Chris
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Patent number: 9592901Abstract: A structural joint includes a first member having a first base portion and a first leg portion. The structural joint further includes a second member having a second base portion and a second base portion. The first base portion and the second base portion are coupled together at an overlapping portion. The first leg portion and the second leg portion form a cavity for structurally coupling to a structural member.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: John R. McCullough, David Gordon Carlson, James Donn Hethcock, Paul K. Oldroyd, Carl A. May
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Patent number: 9550334Abstract: A method of repairing a core stiffened structure can include removing a damaged portion of the core stiffened structure; creating a cutout in a portion of a repair core member; fitting the repair core member onto an existing core member such that the cutout mates with a portion of the existing core member; bonding the repair core member to the existing core member; and placing a skin patch over the repair core member.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Inventors: Suvankar Mishra, Jesse Wrabel, John R. McCullough, Randall Willnow, Carl May
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Publication number: 20160167333Abstract: A method of making a core-stiffened structure includes the steps of providing a honeycomb core having an adhesive disposed on first and second surfaces thereof, providing a first skin and a second skin, and assembling the first skin, the second skin, and the honeycomb core to form the core-stiffened structure. The method further includes the steps of curing the core-stiffened structure and inhibiting at least one of the first skin and the second skin from protruding into at least one cell of the honeycomb core during the step of curing the core-stiffened structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: JAMES D. HETHCOCK, JR., KENNETH E. NUNN, JR., CARL A. MAY
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Patent number: 9347473Abstract: An apparatus for joining a first member and a second member includes fasteners for joining the first member and the second member, a shear transfer layer for transferring shear loads between the first member and the second member separate from the fasteners for joining the first member and the second member. An assembly includes a first member, a second member, and fasteners for joining the first member and the second member. The assembly further includes a shear transfer layer for transferring shear loads between the first member and the second member separate from the fasteners for joining the first member and the second.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: James D. Hethcock, Rodney H. Jones, Carl A. May