Patents by Inventor Charles A. Mitchell
Charles A. Mitchell 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: 20240177135Abstract: An aerospace commerce exchange system may include a network, a plurality of clients operably coupled to the network, and an aerospace commerce exchange platform operably coupled to the network to provide exchange services to the clients. At least one of the clients may be operably coupled to the aerospace commerce exchange platform via an air-to-ground wireless communication link or satellite link (or other links with which an aircraft may be associated) to provide or receive data associated with at least one of the exchange services.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2024Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Ryan Mitchell Stone, Blane Edward Rockafellow, Bryan S. Trainum, Charles Jason Rinker
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Patent number: 11978820Abstract: A method of fabricating a single-crystal silicon photovoltaic cell includes providing a single-crystal silicon wafer and a structural support member. The single-crystal silicon wafer has a first major surface and a second major surface. Each major surface extends along a major surface plane. The single-crystal silicon wafer has a thickness greater than 100 micrometers and a dimension greater than 50 mm. The method further includes mounting the structural support member to the first major surface or to the second major surface. The method further includes reducing thickness of the single-crystal silicon wafer to a thickness less than or equal to 100 micrometers while the single-crystal silicon wafer is mounted to the structural support member. The method further includes providing the first major surface with a diffusion and a metalization grid and providing the second major surface with a back surface contact.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Semivation, LLCInventors: David Vaclav Horak, Peter H Mitchell, Mark Charles Hakey, William R. Tonti, James Marc Leas
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Publication number: 20240127522Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to generating expressive avatars using multi-modal three-dimensional face modeling and tracking. One example includes a computer system comprising a processor coupled to a storage system that stores instructions. Upon execution by the processor, the instructions cause the processor to receive initialization data describing an initial state of a facial model. The instructions further cause the processor to receive a plurality of multi-modal data signals. The instructions further cause the processor to perform a fitting process using the initialization data and the plurality of multi-modal data signals. The instructions further cause the processor to determine a set of parameters based on the fitting process, wherein the determined set of parameters describes an updated state of the facial model.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Harpreet Singh SAWHNEY, Benjamin Eliot LUNDELL, Anshul Bhavesh SHAH, Calin CRISTIAN, Charles Thomas HEWITT, Tadas BALTRUSAITIS, Mladen RADOJEVIC, Kosta GRUJCIC, Ivan STOJILJKOVIC, Paul Malcolm MCILROY, John Ishola OLAFENWA, Jouya JADIDIAN, Kenneth Mitchell JAKUBZAK
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Publication number: 20240097065Abstract: A method of fabricating a single-crystal silicon photovoltaic cell includes providing a single-crystal silicon wafer and a structural support member. The single-crystal silicon wafer has a first major surface and a second major surface. Each major surface extends along a major surface plane. The single-crystal silicon wafer has a thickness greater than 100 micrometers and a dimension greater than 50 mm. The method further includes mounting the structural support member to the first major surface or to the second major surface. The method further includes reducing thickness of the single-crystal silicon wafer to a thickness less than or equal to 100 micrometers while the single-crystal silicon wafer is mounted to the structural support member. The method further includes providing the first major surface with a diffusion and a metalization grid and providing the second major surface with a back surface contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Semivation, LLCInventors: David Vaclav Horak, Peter H Mitchell, Mark Charles Hakey, William R. Tonti, James Marc Leas
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Patent number: 11862360Abstract: A support stand made of a non-conductive material and having a saddle, pedestal and a base used to support objects is provided. The pedestal supports the saddle and the base supports the pedestal. The saddle has a support member used to support objects and one or more flanges used to support objects. The saddle, pedestal and base are formed of a non-conductive material.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Charles Mitchell Stilwell, Richard Wallace Ceass
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Publication number: 20230358218Abstract: A pneumatic pump can be controlled using a microcontroller and a solenoid thereby eliminating mechanical linkages which can extend the periods between down time of the pneumatic pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: EMBARK INNOVATIONSInventors: Charles Mitchell Means, Ryan James Fedechko
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Patent number: 11724327Abstract: Disclosed is a handle clamp for an exothermic mold. The clamp includes a pair of legs, each having a plurality of rods that are shaped to fit into engagement holes on sections of the mold. The rods of each leg engage with one section of the mold. Engagement brackets are rotatably disposed on one or more or the rods. The brackets each have a thumb bolt that can be extended toward a mold section connected with the clamp. When engaged with the mold section, the thumb bolt stabilizes the mold section on the handle. A detent mechanism is provided between the bracket and the leg of the handle. The detent mechanism releasably holds the bracket in one of a selected plurality of rotational positions with respect to the rod. By selecting different rotational positions for the brackets, the handle can be configured to engage with different configurations of mold. The thumb bolts that are biased toward the mold section by a spring. The bolts include a key that can be aligned or misaligned with a key slot on the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Rodd R. Ruland, Charles Mitchell Stilwell, David Lee Schroeder
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Patent number: 11684998Abstract: An exothermic reaction mold includes a reaction chamber, a weld chamber communicating with the reaction chamber and at least one user configurable port communicating with the weld chamber for receiving cables to be welded.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2018Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Charles Mitchell Stilwell, Richard Wallace Ceass, Louis Webster Ruffin, Jr.
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Publication number: 20230136876Abstract: The present disclosure provides new and innovative bone anchors and bone anchor insertion systems that enable smaller bone holes by eliminating the need for a cannula to transport the bone anchor. The provided bone anchors and insertion systems also help prevent damage to suture used in a bone anchor insertion procedure. The bone anchor includes a securement portion that surrounds a core portion. The securement portion includes multiple wings that are shape-set to be splayed outward from the core portion, though may be bent towards or away from the core portion in response to an applied force. The core portion includes a rod extending from a head. The rod includes a drive feature such that a surgeon may engage an inserter with the rod to drive the bone anchor through a bone hole. The bone hole walls maintain the bone anchor in a compressed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventors: Steven A. Herbst, John Kent Ellington, Jeffrey Alan Greenberg, Charles Mitchell Jobin, James C. Ritter, Ann Nicole Santich, Mark B. Sommers, Brandon Wedam, Dustin Cluff, Steven P. Horst, Kristopher Scot Lamping, Kevin The-Kiet Nguyen
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Publication number: 20220105584Abstract: Disclosed is a handle clamp for an exothermic mold. The clamp includes a pair of legs, each having a plurality of rods that are shaped to fit into engagement holes on sections of the mold. The rods of each leg engage with one section of the mold. Engagement brackets are rotatably disposed on one or more or the rods. The brackets each have a thumb bolt that can be extended toward a mold section connected with the clamp. When engaged with the mold section, the thumb bolt stabilizes the mold section on the handle. A detent mechanism is provided between the bracket and the leg of the handle. The detent mechanism releaseably holds the bracket in one of a selected plurality of rotational positions with respect to the rod. By selecting different rotational positions for the brackets, the handle can be configured to engage with different configurations of mold. The thumb bolts that are biased toward the mold section by a spring. The bolts include a key that can be aligned or misaligned with a key slot on the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: Rodd R. Ruland, Charles Mitchell Stilwell, David Lee Schroeder
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Patent number: 11229970Abstract: Disclosed is a handle clamp for an exothermic mold. The clamp includes a pair of legs, each having a plurality of rods that are shaped to fit into engagement holes on sections of the mold. The rods of each leg engage with one section of the mold. Engagement brackets are rotatably disposed on one or more or the rods. The brackets each have a thumb bolt that can be extended toward a mold section connected with the clamp. When engaged with the mold section, the thumb bolt stabilizes the mold section on the handle. A detent mechanism is provided between the bracket and the leg of the handle. The detent mechanism releaseably holds the bracket in one of a selected plurality of rotational positions with respect to the rod. By selecting different rotational positions for the brackets, the handle can be configured to engage with different configurations of mold. The thumb bolts that are biased toward the mold section by a spring. The bolts include a key that can be aligned or misaligned with a key slot on the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2018Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventors: Rodd R. Ruland, Charles Mitchell Stilwell, David Lee Schroeder
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Publication number: 20210134493Abstract: A support stand made of a non-conductive material and having a saddle, pedestal and a base used to support objects is provided. The pedestal supports the saddle and the base supports the pedestal. The saddle has a support member used to support objects and one or more flanges used to support objects. The saddle, pedestal and base are formed of a non-conductive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Charles Mitchell Stilwell, Richard Wallace Ceass
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Patent number: 10896774Abstract: A support stand made of a non-conductive material and having a saddle, pedestal and a base used to support objects is provided. The pedestal supports the saddle and the base supports the pedestal. The saddle has a support member used to support objects and one or more flanges used to support objects. The saddle, pedestal and base are formed of a non-conductive material.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventors: Charles Mitchell Stilwell, Richard Wallace Ceass
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Publication number: 20200381848Abstract: The present disclosure provides earth ground enhancing systems that improve the dissipation of electrical energy, e.g., static electrical charges, that may build up on a grounded structure or a group of grounded structures. The earth ground enhancing systems include one or more conductors and one or more conductive mats attached to the one or more conductors. The present disclosure also provides methods for assembling or installing such earth ground enhancing systems, methods for grounding a structure or a group of structures. The present disclosure also provides embodiments of kits for the distribution of components forming the earth ground enhancing systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventor: Charles Mitchell Stilwell
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Publication number: 20200383194Abstract: The present disclosure provides earth ground enhancing systems that improve the dissipation of electrical energy, e.g., static electrical charges, that may build up on a grounded structure or a group of grounded structures. The earth ground enhancing systems include one or more conductors and one or more conductive mats attached to the one or more conductors. The present disclosure also provides methods for assembling or installing such earth ground enhancing systems, methods for grounding a structure or a group of structures. The present disclosure also provides embodiments of kits for the distribution of components forming the earth ground enhancing systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventor: Charles Mitchell Stilwell
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Patent number: 10780941Abstract: Provided is a motorcycle including a frame, a front ground-engaging wheel, rear ground-engaging wheel and a steering assembly. The steering assembly includes handlebars, an upper steering stem, a lower steering stem and a lever assembly intermediate the upper steering stem and the lower steering stem and wherein the steering assembly is operably connected to the front ground-engaging wheel.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Radial Engine Innovations Holding LLCInventor: Charles Mitchell Boulton
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Publication number: 20190283836Abstract: Provided is a motorcycle including a frame, a front ground-engaging wheel, rear ground-engaging wheel and a steering assembly. The steering assembly includes handlebars, an upper steering stem, a lower steering stem and a lever assembly intermediate the upper steering stem and the lower steering stem and wherein the steering assembly is operably connected to the front ground-engaging wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventor: Charles Mitchell Boulton
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Patent number: 10336399Abstract: Provided is a motorcycle including a frame, a front ground-engaging wheel, rear ground-engaging wheel and a steering assembly. The steering assembly includes handlebars, an upper steering stem, a lower steering stem and a lever assembly intermediate the upper steering stem and the lower steering stem and wherein the steering assembly is operably connected to the front ground-engaging wheel.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Radial Engine Innovations Holding LLCInventor: Charles Mitchell Boulton
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Patent number: 10283881Abstract: A grounding system includes an electrical connection device and a ground rod is provided. The electrical connection device includes a ground rod driver, such as a coupler, capable of being connected to the ground rod, and a conductor cable that is welded to the ground rod driver.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Charles Mitchell Stilwell, Mamoon Tawfiq Abedraboh
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Publication number: 20190054557Abstract: Disclosed is a handle clamp for an exothermic mold. The clamp includes a pair of legs, each having a plurality of rods that are shaped to fit into engagement holes on sections of the mold. The rods of each leg engage with one section of the mold. Engagement brackets are rotatably disposed on one or more or the rods. The brackets each have a thumb bolt that can be extended toward a mold section connected with the clamp. When engaged with the mold section, the thumb bolt stabilizes the mold section on the handle. A detent mechanism is provided between the bracket and the leg of the handle. The detent mechanism releaseably holds the bracket in one of a selected plurality of rotational positions with respect to the rod. By selecting different rotational positions for the brackets, the handle can be configured to engage with different configurations of mold. The thumb bolts that are biased toward the mold section by a spring. The bolts include a key that can be aligned or misaligned with a key slot on the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Rodd R. Ruland, Charles Mitchell Stilwell, David Lee Schroeder