Patents by Inventor Charles Ellis
Charles Ellis 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: 11019052Abstract: Systems and methods are directed to improvements for secure communications between client systems and a vehicle integration platform associated with a service provider entity. In one example, a communication infrastructure is provided which includes a vehicle integration platform that includes a plurality of application programming interfaces configured to facilitate communication among clients. The communication infrastructure includes a security integration system which is configured to receive and validate a client certificate forwarded to the vehicle integration platform from a client and determine an identity of the client and an origin of a request associated with the client certificate.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Uber Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Andrii Iasynetskyi, Matthew Charles Ellis Wood, Mark Yen, Meenakshi Vohra, Roman Kuzmenko
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Patent number: 10837298Abstract: A turbine nozzle having an airfoil profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y, and Z set forth in Table 1, and within an envelope of approximately +/?0.049 inches, where the X and Y values are in inches and the Z values are non-dimensional values from 0 to 1 and convertible to Z distances in inches by multiplying the Z values by the height of the airfoil in inches. The X and Y values are distances which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z. The profile sections at each distance Z are joined smoothly to one another to form the airfoil shape. The X and Y values may also be scaled as a function of a first constant and the Z values may be scaled as a function of a second constant.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLCInventors: David G. Parker, Zhenhua Xiao, Richard Yu, Vincent C. Martling, Mariano Medrano, Jr., Charles A. Ellis
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Publication number: 20200356651Abstract: Systems and methods to authenticate a vehicle operator for an autonomous vehicle on a vehicle service platform are provided. In one example embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes obtaining authentication request data indicative of an authentication request, the authentication request data including at least an operator identifier associated with the vehicle operator and a vehicle identifier associated with the autonomous vehicle. The method includes providing a service code associated with the authentication request to the autonomous vehicle. The method includes obtaining from a user device in response to providing the service code to the autonomous vehicle, operator data associated with the authentication request, the operator data including the service code. The method includes determining an authentication result associated with the authentication request based at least in part on the service code and the operator data. The method includes providing the authentication result to the user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2019Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Mark Yen, Joseph Maliksi, Roman Kuzmenko, Andrii Iasynetskyi, Matthew Charles Ellis Wood
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Publication number: 20200314089Abstract: Systems and methods are directed to improvements for secure communications between client systems and a vehicle integration platform associated with a service provider entity. In one example, a communication infrastructure is provided which includes a vehicle integration platform that includes a plurality of application programming interfaces configured to facilitate communication among clients. The communication infrastructure includes a security integration system which is configured to receive and validate a client certificate forwarded to the vehicle integration platform from a client and determine an identity of the client and an origin of a request associated with the client certificate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Andrii Iasynetskyi, Matthew Charles Ellis Wood, Mark Yen, Meenakshi Vohra, Roman Kuzmenko
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Publication number: 20200244466Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods associated with a communication infrastructure. The communication infrastructure includes a vehicle integration platform that includes a plurality of application programming interfaces configured to facilitate message communication among clients. The communication infrastructure includes a registration authority system configured to receive certificate signing requests from the clients and to generate client-specific credentials for establishing a predetermined time period of ability for client authentication within the vehicle integration platform. The communication infrastructure includes a certificate authority system configured to normalize requests received from the clients via the registration authority system such that the client-specific credentials are established according to an approved hierarchy of licensing certificates.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Matthew James Way, David G. Butler, Roman Kuzmenko, Matthew Charles Ellis Wood, Andrii Iasynetskyi, Mark Yen, Meenakshi Vohra
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Patent number: 10711615Abstract: A turbine blade having an airfoil profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y, and Z set forth in Table 1, where the X and Y values are in inches and the Z values are non-dimensional values from 0 to 1 and convertible to Z distances in inches by multiplying the Z values by the height of the airfoil in inches. The X and Y values are distances which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z. The profile sections at each distance Z are joined smoothly to one another to form an airfoil shape. The X and Y values may also be scaled as a function of a first constant and the Z values may be scaled as a function of a second constant.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLCInventors: David G. Parker, Zhenhua Xiao, Richard Yu, Vincent C. Martling, Wesley Smith, David Medrano, Charles A. Ellis
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Publication number: 20200139932Abstract: Systems and methods are directed to detecting tampering with a secured area of an autonomous vehicle. In one example, a computing system performs operations including generating a first key pair comprising a first private key and a first public key as part of a vehicle registration process; providing the first public key to one or more remote computing systems; determining whether a reset event occurred at a vehicle; in response to determining that the reset event occurred, discarding the first key pair and generating a second key pair comprising a second private key and a second public key; receiving a status query from one of the one or more remote computing systems; generating a response to the status query, the response being signed using either the first private key or the second private key; and providing the response to the one of the one or more remote computing systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Matthew Charles Ellis Wood, Jason Scott McMullan, Matthew James Harris
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Publication number: 20200141251Abstract: An apparatus and method for reducing the vibrations to a transition duct and improving the assembly and fit-up of a transition duct relative to a combustion system are disclosed. A damping member is provided between the transition duct and its mounting points to the gas turbine engine. The damping member comprises one or more layers of a composite material positioned between layers of sheet metal. An adjustable mounting system is also provided for the transition duct to allow for movement of a transition duct relative to the combustion liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: DANIEL L. FOLKERS, CHARLES A. ELLIS, PEDRO E. RIVERO
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Publication number: 20200063565Abstract: A turbine blade having an airfoil profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y, and Z set forth in Table 1, where the X and Y values are in inches and the Z values are non-dimensional values from 0 to 1 and convertible to Z distances in inches by multiplying the Z values by the height of the airfoil in inches. The X and Y values are distances which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z. The profile sections at each distance Z are joined smoothly to one another to form an airfoil shape. The X and Y values may also be scaled as a function of a first constant and the Z values may be scaled as a function of a second constant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: David G. Parker, Zhenhua Xiao, Richard Yu, Vincent C. Martling, Wesley Smith, David Medrano, Charles A. Ellis
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Publication number: 20200063579Abstract: A turbine nozzle having an airfoil profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y, and Z set forth in Table 1, and within an envelope of approximately +/?0.049 inches, where the X and Y values are in inches and the Z values are non-dimensional values from 0 to 1 and convertible to Z distances in inches by multiplying the Z values by the height of the airfoil in inches. The X and Y values are distances which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z. The profile sections at each distance Z are joined smoothly to one another to form the airfoil shape. The X and Y values may also be scaled as a function of a first constant and the Z values may be scaled as a function of a second constant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: David G. Parker, Zhenhua Xiao, Richard Yu, Vincent C. Martling, Mariano Medrano, JR., Charles A. Ellis
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Patent number: 10520397Abstract: Multiple methods and corresponding apparatuses for efficient and reliable defect diagnosis in components of mechanical systems, are described. According to one aspect, multi-scale enveloping-order spectrogram is used to diagnose, or detect, defects in a moving component of a mechanical system. According to another aspect, defect identification and diagnosis in a motor is performed based on spectral characteristics of motor current envelope. According to yet another aspect, a logic rule model, employing classification of features associated with single- or multi-sensor data, is employed for diagnosis of defects in components of mechanical systems.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignees: University of Connecticut, Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd.Inventors: Robert X. Gao, Jinjiang Wang, Ruqiang Yan, Brian Charles Ellis, Boone Elbert Smith, Jose Abelardo Sanchez Puente
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Patent number: 10459895Abstract: Equipment, tools, systems, storage media, and methods that allow a user to monitor database storage at various granularities and set thresholds for generating alerts are described. In one aspect, a system includes a client device configured to execute an application, a database configured to support the client device, a storage array configured to provide information to the database, and a computing device. The computing device may execute a Database Storage Throughput Analyzer (DSTA) tool, specify an interval, specify a particular database cluster of the database, specify a service level objective for controlling communications between the database and the storage array, generate a query, receive storage throughput measurements for the database, and apply the query to the storage throughput measurements to aid users in identifying database storage issues.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: David Charles Ellis, Sr., Michael Patrick McCormick, Raju Viziagopal Kakarlapudi, Karen Wiles
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Publication number: 20180276253Abstract: Equipment, tools, systems, storage media, and methods that allow a user to monitor database storage at various granularities and set thresholds for generating alerts are described. In one aspect, a system includes a client device configured to execute an application, a database configured to support the client device, a storage array configured to provide information to the database, and a computing device. The computing device may execute a Database Storage Throughput Analyzer (DSTA) tool, specify an interval, specify a particular database cluster of the database, specify a service level objective for controlling communications between the database and the storage array, generate a query, receive storage throughput measurements for the database, and apply the query to the storage throughput measurements to aid users in identifying database storage issues.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: David Charles Ellis, Sr., Michael Patrick McCormick, Raju Viziagopal Kakarlapudi, Karen Wiles
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Patent number: 9463389Abstract: A system, computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for obtaining game asset value is provided. One or more requests to add one or more first game assets to a game user interface of a player is received from a client device of the player. The first game assets are provided in response to the first requests. A second request to obtain a value associated with the second game asset on the game user interface is received, where the second game asset is different than the first game assets. It is determined whether a predetermined amount of time has elapsed, where the predetermined amount of time is based on a number of the first game assets. The value associated with the second game asset is provided to a game account of the player if the predetermined amount of time has elapsed.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2012Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Zynga Inc.Inventors: Robert Brian Reynolds, Isaac Charles Ellis
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Patent number: 9172779Abstract: A cellular modem device that is integrated with a proprietary dock connector of a mobile device, such as the proprietary 30 pin dock connector of an iPod Touch or iPad, permits the mobile device to connect for Internet access to the associated cellular carrier. The device is usable in circumstances where the mobile device does not contain internal cellular modem circuitry, and/or the device is unable to use WiFi-based Internet and/or the device's internal cellular circuits are out of range of cellular service of the carrier for which those circuits are designed, and/or the internal cellular circuits are not activated on the associated cellular network.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Chrysalis, LLCInventor: Nathanael Charles Ellis
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Patent number: 9121279Abstract: A system and method for tuning a gas turbine combustion system having a plurality of seals positioned between the combustion system and the turbine inlet is disclosed. The system and method provide ways of permitting a predetermined amount of compressed air to bypass the combustion system and enter the turbine so as to control emissions and dynamics of the combustion system. The seals contain a plurality of holes to meter airflow passing therethrough and are positioned such that they can be removed from the engine and modified to increase or decrease the amount of air passing therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2010Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Alstom Technology LtdInventors: Sherman Craig Creighton, Charles Ellis, David John Henriquez, Peter Stuttaford
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Publication number: 20150233792Abstract: Multiple methods and corresponding apparatuses for efficient and reliable defect diagnosis in components of mechanical systems, are described. According to one aspect, multi-scale enveloping-order spectrogram is used to diagnose, or detect, defects in a moving component of a mechanical system. According to another aspect, defect identification and diagnosis in a motor is performed based on spectral characteristics of motor current envelope. According to yet another aspect, a logic rule model, employing classification of features associated with single- or multi-sensor data, is employed for diagnosis of defects in components of mechanical systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2012Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicants: CANRIG DRILLING TECHNOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUTInventors: Robert X. Gao, Jinjiang Wang, Ruqiang Yan, Brian Charles Ellis, Boone Elbert Smith, Jose Abelardo Sanchez Puente
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Publication number: 20150160101Abstract: A method of testing and monitoring operational integrity of a drilling rig is described. The method includes operating the drilling rig in a non-drilling mode at a sequence of different phases including an acceleration phase, a constant speed phase, and a decelerating phase, collecting sensor data associated with one or more components of the drilling rig while the drilling is operated in the non-drilling mode at the sequence of different phases, and analyzing the collected sensor data to determine the operational integrity of the drilling rig. The analyzed data, together with previously stored historical data is used to estimate the life expectancy of the rig and monitor, plan, control, or report maintenance activity for the drilling rig, top drive, or any other system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2012Publication date: June 11, 2015Applicants: Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd., University of ConnecticutInventors: Robert X. Gao, Jinjiang Wang, Ruqiang Yan, Brian Charles Ellis, Boone Elbert Smith, Jose Abelardo Sanchez Puente
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Patent number: 8818453Abstract: A cellular modem device that is integrated with a proprietary dock connector of a mobile device, such as the proprietary 30 pin dock connector of an iPod Touch or iPad, permits the mobile device to connect for Internet access to the associated cellular carrier. The device is usable in circumstances where the mobile device does not contain internal cellular modem circuitry, and/or the device is unable to use WiFi-based Internet and/or the device's internal cellular circuits are out of range of cellular service of the carrier for which those circuits are designed, and/or the internal cellular circuits are not activated on the associated cellular network.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Inventor: Nathanael Charles Ellis
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Patent number: 8511982Abstract: A compressor diaphragm for a gas turbine engine having improved wear capability, manufacturability, and assembly techniques is disclosed. The diaphragm includes a shiplap-type joint at an outer vane platform for connecting to adjacent vane assemblies and a clamshell-like assembly of a seal box secures and seals regions around the inner vane platform of the compressor diaphragm so as to reduce wear between the seal box and the vane assemblies. The inner platform of the diaphragm segments are fastened to each other through circumferentially-oriented fasteners at the inner diameter platform.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Alstom Technology Ltd.Inventors: Adam L. Hart, Charles A. Ellis, Elliot I. Goodman, W. David Day, Gerald Raresheid, James Page Strohl