Patents by Inventor Charles Cook
Charles Cook 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: 20240097261Abstract: A modular enclosure is provided. The modular enclosure is a protective enclosure which can be assembled from individual, similar components to increase in size and expand in both the horizontal axis and vertical axis in order to contain an increased number of energy cells, batteries or battery modules is provided. The modular enclosure can include thermal regulation with the use of passive air ducting, active coolant, fans or resistant heat for the energy cells, batteries or battery modules. The modular enclosure may include a high voltage fuse which can be mounted on the modular battery enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: BH Electrics LLCInventors: Brandon Hollinger, Charles Cook
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Patent number: 11917260Abstract: Within a regeneration device, regenerate a first input signal having a first timestamp and an inadequate signal-to-noise ratio and bypass a second input signal having a second timestamp and having an adequate signal-to-noise ratio. With a central processing server coupled to the device, obtain, from a delay tracking database, a first delay associated with a first signal path for the first input signal and a second delay associated with a second signal path for the second input signal. With the server, cause to be sent downstream the regenerated first input signal together with the first timestamp and the first delay, and the non-regenerated second input signal together with the second timestamp and the second delay.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLCInventor: Charles Cook
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Publication number: 20230421403Abstract: A network includes a centralized power and signal distribution device deployed at a communication closet at a site. The centralized device includes a switch controller connected to a direct current power supply. The network includes at least one customer premises termination device connected to the switch controller, an access apparatus deployed at each of the multiple customer premises, and a power over cable system to carry power and signals. Each access apparatus connected to the at least one customer premises termination device and to provide access to user devices. The switch controller power cycles at least one of the switch controller, the at least one customer premises termination device, or applicable access apparatus in response to a power cycle command from a controller when at least one of the switch controller, the at least one customer premises termination device, or any access apparatus fail to transmit a status signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2022Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLCInventors: Charles Cook, John Williams, Roger Stafford
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Patent number: 11844037Abstract: Automated determination of a timing offset for DOCSIS time protocol to provide precision time protocol accuracy. A cable modem receives, from a cable modem termination system (CMTS), a message that includes a timestamp that is correlated to a primary reference clock. The cable modem determines a downstream travel time representative of a period of time between a generation of the timestamp by the CMTS and a first timing reference point of the cable modem. The cable modem accesses an internal delay time representative of a period of time for the timestamp to travel from the first timing reference point to a second timing reference point of the cable modem, and sets a precision time protocol (PTP) clock of the cable modem to a time equal to the timestamp incremented by the downstream travel time and the internal delay time.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Charter Communications Operating, LLCInventor: Charles Cook
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Publication number: 20230319367Abstract: Within a regeneration device, regenerate a first input signal having a first timestamp and an inadequate signal-to-noise ratio and bypass a second input signal having a second timestamp and having an adequate signal-to-noise ratio. With a central processing server coupled to the device, obtain, from a delay tracking database, a first delay associated with a first signal path for the first input signal and a second delay associated with a second signal path for the second input signal. With the server, cause to be sent downstream the regenerated first input signal together with the first timestamp and the first delay, and the non-regenerated second input signal together with the second timestamp and the second delay.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2022Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventor: Charles Cook
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Publication number: 20230268956Abstract: A method, performed by a node, of provisioning a plurality of cable modems connected to the node, the method including: recording a respective transmit power level for each cable modem of the plurality of cable modems; determining a first set of the plurality of cable modems that can be allocated to a specified frequency band available for upstream communications according to an aggregation of the transmit power levels of the first set of the plurality of cable modems; and provisioning each cable modem of the first set to use at least a portion of the specified frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2022Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Charles Cook, Roger Stafford
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Patent number: 11673045Abstract: Event synchronization in an online game is disclosed. A central computing device sends event information that identifies an event and an event depiction timestamp that identifies a future time at which to depict the event to a plurality of computing devices that are time synchronized with one another. The central computing device receives, from a first set of computing devices, a set of first messages, each first message including action information that identifies a user input received by a corresponding computing device and an action timestamp that identifies a time at which the user input was received by the corresponding computing device. Based on the action timestamps and the user inputs in the set of first messages, a next event to be depicted is determined, and next event information that identifies the next event is sent to the plurality of computing devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Charter Communications Operating, LLCInventor: Charles Cook
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Publication number: 20230173514Abstract: A spray coating apparatus that applies a coating material onto outer surfaces of glass objects includes a coating material source that includes a coating material. A spray nozzle assembly includes a spray nozzle fluidly connected to the coating material source. The spray nozzle is arranged and configured to direct the coating material in a first direction toward the glass object and provide an overspray amount of the coating material by the glass object such that the overspray amount bypasses a non-line of sight area of the glass object. A turn nozzle assembly includes a turn nozzle fluidly connected to a pressurized gas source. The turn nozzle is arranged and configured to direct pressurized gas in a second direction different than the first direction toward the non-line of sight area of the glass package to redirect the coating material onto the non-line of sight area.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: James Michael Brown, Brian Charles Cook, Daniel Warren Hawtof, Purushotam Kumar, Sean Thomas Miller, Bruce Arthur Mourhess, JR., Elias Panides, James Westley Rogacki, John Stone, III, Yujian Sun, Leo Young Zheng
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Patent number: 11641509Abstract: Methods and systems for an intelligent tap with dynamically configurable amplifier gain. The intelligent tap includes a filter configured to process a signal received from a service provider system via a hybrid fiber-coaxial network, an amplifier connected to the filter, the amplifier configured to apply a feedback controlled gain value to the signal to generate an output signal, where the feedback controlled gain value is based on a comparison of a target signal strength to a sampled output signal strength, and a signal strength measuring component connected to the amplifier in a feedback loop, the signal strength measuring component configured to sample the output signal, and compare a signal strength of a sampled output signal to the target signal strength to generate the feedback controlled gain value, where application of the feedback controlled gain value maintains the output signal at a constant amplitude pursuant to the target signal strength.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2021Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Charter Communications Operating, LLCInventor: Charles Cook
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Publication number: 20230021450Abstract: Automated determination of a timing offset for DOCSIS time protocol to provide precision time protocol accuracy. A cable modem receives, from a cable modem termination system (CMTS), a message that includes a timestamp that is correlated to a primary reference clock. The cable modem determines a downstream travel time representative of a period of time between a generation of the timestamp by the CMTS and a first timing reference point of the cable modem. The cable modem accesses an internal delay time representative of a period of time for the timestamp to travel from the first timing reference point to a second timing reference point of the cable modem, and sets a precision time protocol (PTP) clock of the cable modem to a time equal to the timestamp incremented by the downstream travel time and the internal delay time.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2021Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventor: Charles Cook
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Publication number: 20230002934Abstract: This disclosure describes meltblown methods, assemblies, and systems for polymer production. In one such implementation, a meltblown system provides improved uniform output and reduction of fiber size given certain polymer material and production rate. In certain meltblown implementations, the equipment may be ready and quickly swapped while provided in hot standby mode such that the maintenance down time is minimized. The disclosed meltblown equipment may include a polymer beam and air chamber and a die tip assembly. The die tip assembly, in certain embodiments, may quickly be attached onto or removed from the polymer beam and air chamber. In preferred embodiments, the meltblown system includes a single input (e.g., a specific type of polymer material). The meltblown system includes some tapered structures that facilitate polymer flow. The assembly mechanisms used in the meltblown system enables cleaning of the polymer distribution components with each use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: Extrusion Group, LLCInventors: Michael Charles Cook, Kurtis Lee Brown, Micheal Troy Houston
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Patent number: 11544680Abstract: In a method for managing compensatory transactions between vehicles, a compensation engine determines relative priorities of the first and second vehicles. The compensation engine determines compensation between the first and second vehicles based on the relative priorities of the first and second vehicles. Following the determination of compensation, the compensation engine executes a transfer of compensation between the first and second vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2019Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: COKO TECH, LLCInventors: Christine Koski, Stephen Charles Cook
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Publication number: 20220337917Abstract: A mapping engine is configured to rearrange a configuration of data on a plurality of data channels. Each of a set of upstream filters is configured to pass one or more selected input radio frequency signals. An input of each of a set of upstream demodulators is configurable to be coupled to a selected one of the upstream filters and an output of each upstream demodulator is coupled to the mapping engine. An input of each of a set of upstream modulators is coupled to the mapping engine. An upstream aggregator comprises one or more inputs and is configured to aggregate a plurality of upstream-bound radio frequency signals, each input being configurable to be coupled to at least one selected upstream filter of the set of upstream filters and a selected upstream modulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2021Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventor: Charles Cook
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Publication number: 20220305380Abstract: Event synchronization in an online game is disclosed. A central computing device sends event information that identifies an event and an event depiction timestamp that identifies a future time at which to depict the event to a plurality of computing devices that are time synchronized with one another. The central computing device receives, from a first set of computing devices, a set of first messages, each first message including action information that identifies a user input received by a corresponding computing device and an action timestamp that identifies a time at which the user input was received by the corresponding computing device. Based on the action timestamps and the user inputs in the set of first messages, a next event to be depicted is determined, and next event information that identifies the next event is sent to the plurality of computing devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventor: Charles Cook
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Patent number: 11447893Abstract: This disclosure describes meltblown methods, assemblies, and systems for polymer production. In one such implementation, a meltblown system provides improved uniform output and reduction of fiber size given certain polymer material and production rate. In certain meltblown implementations, the equipment may be ready and quickly swapped while provided in hot standby mode such that the maintenance down time is minimized. The disclosed meltblown equipment may include a polymer beam and air chamber and a die tip assembly. The die tip assembly, in certain embodiments, may quickly be attached onto or removed from the polymer beam and air chamber. In preferred embodiments, the meltblown system includes a single input (e.g., a specific type of polymer material). The meltblown system includes some tapered structures that facilitate polymer flow. The assembly mechanisms used in the meltblown system enables cleaning of the polymer distribution components with each use.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Extrusion Group, LLCInventors: Michael Charles Cook, Kurtis Lee Brown, Micheal Troy Houston
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Patent number: 11359763Abstract: Methods and apparatus for securely mounting an enclosure are described. In various embodiments a device enclosure includes a recessed back area in which a mounting latch including a generally key-shaped opening is positioned. A mounting bracket including a post having multiple dimensions is secured to a wall. The enclosure and latch is placed over the post. The enclosure is moved so that the post slides in the key-shaped opening and snaps into the first portion of the key-shaped opening. To release the latch a release tool is inserted into a slot or other opening and rotated so that the tip or tips of the release tool can pass through one or more openings in a rear wall of the enclosure and compress a portion of the latch allowing the enclosure and latch to slide on the shaft until the enclosure reaches a position where it can be removed.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Charter Communications Operating, LLCInventor: Charles Cook
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Publication number: 20220109918Abstract: Methods and systems for an intelligent tap with dynamically configurable amplifier gain. The intelligent tap includes a filter configured to process a signal received from a service provider system via a hybrid fiber-coaxial network, an amplifier connected to the filter, the amplifier configured to apply a feedback controlled gain value to the signal to generate an output signal, where the feedback controlled gain value is based on a comparison of a target signal strength to a sampled output signal strength, and a signal strength measuring component connected to the amplifier in a feedback loop, the signal strength measuring component configured to sample the output signal, and compare a signal strength of a sampled output signal to the target signal strength to generate the feedback controlled gain value, where application of the feedback controlled gain value maintains the output signal at a constant amplitude pursuant to the target signal strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLCInventor: Charles Cook
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Patent number: D962050Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Douglas Charles Cook, Shaun Shang-Yun Chan, Scott David Hochberg, Christopher Raymond Lo, Nicole Alisa Renee Lockett Turner, Marilyn Anne Vennemeyer, Sharonda Lee Crawford Washington
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Patent number: D966088Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Douglas Charles Cook, Shaun Shang-Yun Chan, Scott David Hochberg, Christopher Raymond Lo, Nicole Alisa Renee Lockett Turner, Marilyn Anne Vennemeyer, Sharonda Lee Crawford Washington
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Patent number: D966089Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Douglas Charles Cook, Shaun Shang-Yun Chan, Scott David Hochberg, Christopher Raymond Lo, Nicole Alisa Renee Lockett Turner, Marilyn Anne Vennemeyer, Sharonda Lee Crawford Washington