Patents by Inventor Chad Roberts
Chad Roberts 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: 20200222918Abstract: A spray head adapted for connection to a supply of fluid. The head includes a body to receive the supply of fluid and a number of conical mixing volumes, in fluid connection with the body and supply of fluid, each conical mixing volume having an outlet. Each conical mixing volume includes at least one first inlet for a flow of fluid into the conical mixing volume at an angle to a conical axis thereof, and at least one second inlet for a flow of fluid into the conical mixing volume substantially parallel to the conical axis. There is a valve disposed upstream of the conical mixing volumes, the valve adapted to divide and vary the supply of fluid flow between the at least one first inlet and the at least one second inlet, which in turn varies the output of the fluid from the outlet of the conical mixing volumes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2018Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Andrew John GRIGOR, Chad Robert BAUER, Stephen McLay MCCUTCHEON, Nicholas Michael Lawrence ASHBY, Robert Nicholas Edward BOLUS, Brett BAND
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Patent number: 10551744Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for printing on surfaces of three-dimensional objects are provided. The systems, devices, and methods allow for images, and three-dimensional structures, to be printed onto a surface of a three-dimensional object. The surface of the three-dimensional object can have many different shapes, including an arbitrary or non-uniform shape having multiple curves. In one exemplary embodiment, the method includes associating a pattern of polygons with a surface of a three-dimensional object and then scaling a pattern of polygons associated with an image to be printed onto the surface with the pattern of polygons associated with the surface. One or more polygons of the scaled pattern of polygons are then progressively projected onto the surface, and a photosensitive material associated with the surface is cured to set projected image portion on the surface. Systems, devices, and other methods for printing onto surfaces of three-dimensional objects are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2019Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Anastasios John Hart, Christopher Ryan Oliver, Adam Gregory Stevens, Jieyuan Wu, Chad Robert Archer
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Publication number: 20190383378Abstract: An electronically locking differential assembly constructed in accordance to the present disclosure includes a differential casing, a first and second side gear, a lock actuation assembly and a lock detect mechanism. The first gear defines a first shaft opening configured to provide a first torque transmitting connection with a first output shaft received within the first output shaft opening. The second side gear defines a second output shaft opening configured to provide a second torque transmitting connection with a second output shaft received within the second output shaft opening. The lock actuation mechanism selectively moves between a locked state where the side gears are fixed for concurrent rotation and an unlocked state where the side gears rotate relative to each other. The lock detect mechanism detects whether the lock actuation mechanism is in the locked or unlocked state.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Rupesh Madhukar Surve, Swapnil Shivaji Kadam, Chad Robert Hillman
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Publication number: 20190294048Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for printing on surfaces of three-dimensional objects are provided. The systems, devices, and methods allow for images, and three-dimensional structures, to be printed onto a surface of a three-dimensional object. The surface of the three-dimensional object can have many different shapes, including an arbitrary or non-uniform shape having multiple curves. In one exemplary embodiment, the method includes associating a pattern of polygons with a surface of a three-dimensional object and then scaling a pattern of polygons associated with an image to be printed onto the surface with the pattern of polygons associated with the surface. One or more polygons of the scaled pattern of polygons are then progressively projected onto the surface, and a photosensitive material associated with the surface is cured to set projected image portion on the surface. Systems, devices, and other methods for printing onto surfaces of three-dimensional objects are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Anastasios John Hart, Christopher Ryan Oliver, Adam Gregory Stevens, Jieyuan Wu, Chad Robert Archer
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Patent number: 10389543Abstract: A computing device is provided, which may include an input device configured to receive natural user input, and an application program executed by a processor of the computing device, the application program configured to: retrieve an electronic calendar including calendar data for one or more meeting events, each meeting event including a meeting time and meeting data, receive a generic meeting invocation request via a natural user input detected by the input device, based on at least receiving the generic meeting invocation request at a point in time, search the electronic calendar for a meeting event having a meeting time that is within a threshold time period of the point in time that the natural user input was received, and start the meeting event including processing the meeting data for the meeting event.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2016Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Isaiah Ng, Reza Ferrydiansyah, Christopher M. Becker, Chad Roberts, Roberto Sonnino, Lisa Stifelman
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Patent number: 10366722Abstract: An apparatus comprises a laser diode configured to generate modulated light during a write operation in response to receiving modulated current having a mean amplitude that varies or is constant. A slider is configured for heat-assisted magnetic recording and to receive the modulated light. A writer heater of the slider is configured to receive power during the write operation having a magnitude that varies or is constant. A sensor is situated on or within the slider. The sensor is configured to produce a sensor signal representative of output optical power of the laser diode. Measuring circuitry is coupled to the sensor and configured to measure a change in the sensor signal indicative of a laser mode hop during the write operation.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2018Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Riyan Mendonsa, James Dillon Kiely, Joshua Ward Christensen, Jon D. Trantham, Chad Robert Barry, Tim Rausch
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Publication number: 20190226566Abstract: A locking differential assembly includes a differential case defining an axis of rotation. A first side gear is at a first end of the differential case. A second side gear is at a second end of the differential case. A stator is disposed at the first end. A solenoid is fixedly attached to the stator. The stator is selectably magnetically actuatable to translate an axial translation distance by the solenoid. A lock ring is selectably engagable with the first side gear to prevent the first side gear from rotating relative to the differential case. At least two relay pins are connected to the lock ring and in contact with the stator to space the lock ring at least a predetermined distance from the stator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2017Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Chad Robert HILLMAN, Jordan Robert ALLEN
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Patent number: 10345703Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for printing on surfaces of three-dimensional objects are provided. The systems, devices, and methods allow for images, and three-dimensional structures, to be printed onto a surface of a three-dimensional object. The surface of the three-dimensional object can have many different shapes, including an arbitrary or non-uniform shape having multiple curves. In one exemplary embodiment, the method includes associating a pattern of polygons with a surface of a three-dimensional object and then scaling a pattern of polygons associated with an image to be printed onto the surface with the pattern of polygons associated with the surface. One or more polygons of the scaled pattern of polygons are then progressively projected onto the surface, and a photosensitive material associated with the surface is cured to set projected image portion on the surface. Systems, devices, and other methods for printing onto surfaces of three-dimensional objects are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2015Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Anastasios John Hart, Christopher Ryan Oliver, Adam Gregory Stevens, Jieyuan Wu, Chad Robert Archer
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Patent number: 10250390Abstract: A method of securing a network including parsing a first data packet into at least one portion using a first device, such that the at least one portion includes a portion designated as an index identifier. The method includes hashing the at least one portion of the first data packet using the first device and the index identifier, and hashing, using the first device and the index identifier, at least one portion of a second data packet. The method includes combining, using the first device and the index identifier, the hashed portions of the first data packet and the second data packet, and hashing, using the first device and the index identifier, at least one portion of the combined hashed portions of the first data packet and the second data packet into a first combined data packet hash. The method can provide an indication of network security.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC.Inventors: Chad Roberts Gray, Peder Muller, Corey Petty, Lucian Stroie
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Patent number: 10196531Abstract: The present disclosure provides an ink for inkjet printing. The ink contains an aqueous vehicle, a dispersed pigment colorant, a dispersed polyurethane polymer, and a dispersed olefin ionic copolymer. The ink exhibits improved short-term durability.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: Christian Jackson, C. Chad Roberts
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Publication number: 20180296411Abstract: Wheelchair devices and systems that have wheels with adjustable camber. The device has a bracket attached to a wheelchair and a receiver configured to couple to the axle of the wheel. The position of the receiver relative to the bracket can be adjusted by the user to alter the position of the axle relative to the bracket, thereby altering the camber in the rear wheel. A top portion of the rear wheel can remain in a vertical plane of travel regardless of the amount of camber in the wheel and a bottom portion of the rear wheel can remain in a horizontal plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Chad Robert Ernst
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Publication number: 20180101422Abstract: Systems, methods, and software can be used to generate unified data on an electronic device. In some aspects, a request for unified data is received at a unified content provider and from an application. Both the unified content provider and the application are associated with a first container on an electronic device. The requested unified data is determined to include data associated with a second container on the electronic device. A request for the data associated with the second container is sent. The data associated with the second container is received. The unified data is generated based on the data associated with the second container and data associated with the first container. The generated unified data is sent to the application.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Mark Justin FLANIGAN, Linda Marie DAMUS, Chad Robert Ford FURNISS, Geordon Thomas FERGUSON, Francis Patrick JUDGE
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Patent number: 9933060Abstract: A locking differential assembly includes a differential case defining an axis of rotation and a gear chamber. A first side gear is at a first end of the differential case. A second side gear is at a second end of the differential case opposite the first end for selectable rotation relative to the differential case. A solenoid is at the first end. The solenoid is directly wound onto a stator.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Steven J. Cochren, Daniel Stanley Frazier, Chad Robert Hillman, John Kimmel Vandervoort
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Publication number: 20180043070Abstract: A breast milk collection system includes a storage bag and at least one coupling member formed separately from the storage bag and defining a first side and a second side. The storage bag includes a storage chamber, a closure strip for selectively closing the storage chamber, two bag flaps each extending away from the closure strip, and two coupling components each coupled to a different one of the two bag flaps. Each of the two coupling components includes a plurality of flap protuberances. The first side of the at least one coupling member includes a plurality protuberances extending therefrom, and the second side of the at least one coupling member is at least partially covered with adhesive for selective application of the at least one coupling member to a breastpump apparatus. At least one of the two coupling components selectively couples with the at least one coupling member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Michael Miller HABIG, Katherine LARSON, Samuel D. SILVA, Chad Robert KREYE, Sara FRAILICH, Kathryn Lee SCOTT, Jennifer BERGERSON
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Patent number: 9815994Abstract: Aqueous pigment dispersions having monomers in the polymeric dispersant capable of interacting with cellulose are described. These monomers include the ones having a structure of Formula (I): wherein W is O or NH; R1 is C1-C8 alkyl; and R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are independently H or C1-C5 alkyl.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: C. Chad Roberts, Christian Jackson
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Patent number: 9765933Abstract: According to one embodiment, a CNG dispenser is provided that includes a user-actuatable button for allowing selection of a pressure to which to fill a vehicle tank with CNG, and a controller for opening a high pressure fill valve to dispense high pressure CNG into the vehicle tank while monitoring the pressure of the vehicle tank until the pressure reaches the user-selected pressure. According to another embodiment, the controller is operable in a selected one of two modes of operation. The two modes of operation include a one-pressure bank operation mode in which only the input of a high pressure fill valve is coupled to a CNG supply line, and a three-pressure bank operation mode in which the inputs of each of three fill valves are coupled to respective CNG supply lines. A graphic fuel gage may be provided on the dispenser payment terminal screen.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: BPC Aquisition CompanyInventors: Sarah Ann Lambrix, Chad Robert Paffhausen, Adam Kenneth Simon, Jonathan M Rathbun
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Publication number: 20170234488Abstract: A method is provided for verifying integrity of a recirculation valve in a recirculation line of an LNG dispenser. The method includes: closing the recirculation valve and a fill valve in a supply line that supplies LNG; monitoring a mass of the LNG flowing through the recirculation line to ensure that the mass flowing therethrough is less than an acceptable threshold; and aborting any pending sales if the mass of the LNG flowing therethrough is not less than the acceptable threshold. According to another embodiment, a method is provided for verifying integrity of a vent valve in an LNG dispenser. The method includes: closing the vent valve and opening a fill valve in a supply line that supplies LNG; monitoring the pressure of the LNG within the fill hose to ensure that the pressure remains steady; and aborting any pending sales if the pressure does not remain steady.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Sarah Ann Lambrix, Chad Robert Paffhausen, Adam Kenneth Simon, Jonathan M. Rathbun
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Publication number: 20170191556Abstract: A locking differential assembly includes a differential case defining an axis of rotation and a gear chamber. A first side gear is at a first end of the differential case. A second side gear is at a second end of the differential case opposite the first end for selectable rotation relative to the differential case. A solenoid is at the first end. The solenoid is directly wound onto a stator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Steven J. Cochren, Daniel Stanley Frazier, Chad Robert Hillman, John Kimmel Vandervoort
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Publication number: 20170195128Abstract: A computing device is provided, which may include an input device configured to receive natural user input, and an application program executed by a processor of the computing device, the application program configured to: retrieve an electronic calendar including calendar data for one or more meeting events, each meeting event including a meeting time and meeting data, receive a generic meeting invocation request via a natural user input detected by the input device, based on at least receiving the generic meeting invocation request at a point in time, search the electronic calendar for a meeting event having a meeting time that is within a threshold time period of the point in time that the natural user input was received, and start the meeting event including processing the meeting data for the meeting event.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Isaiah Ng, Reza Ferrydiansyah, Christopher M. Becker, Chad Roberts, Roberto Sonnino, Lisa Stifelman
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Patent number: D815693Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Inventor: Chad Robert Sindaco