Patents by Inventor Christopher M. Carpenter

Christopher M. Carpenter 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).

  • Patent number: 11981496
    Abstract: A food-storage container includes a container body defining a storage area and a rim. A removable lid is connectable to the rim to seal the storage area. The lid defines a vent hole. A latch assembly of the container has a latch and a vent flap. The latch is pivotally attached to the lid and is configured to engage with the container body to secure the lid to the rim when in a latched position. The vent flap is pivotal relative to the latch between an open position in which the flap is spaced from the vent hole and a sealing position in which the flap seals the vent hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Brent Burgess, Scott E Carpenter, Christopher Hartnett, Zachary Saylor, Joel M. Sells
  • Publication number: 20240107118
    Abstract: Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate control of playback of a live content item displayed in a playback user interface. Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate display of key content corresponding to a live content item in a key content user interface. Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate concurrently display of multiple content items in a Multiview user interface. Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate display of insights corresponding to a content item displayed in a playback user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher J. ELLINGFORD, Kevin M. SANDLOW, Lucio MORENO RUFO, Fredric R. VINNA, Policarpo B. WOOD, Antonio ALLEN, William D. CARPENTER, Anton M. DAVYDOV, Jonathan SILVIO, Brian K. SHIRAISHI, Gregory T. SCOTT
  • Publication number: 20240060823
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for detecting a characteristic of a ground engaging product on earth working equipment are described. The apparatus is operable to: measure a temperature profile at a ground engaging product location; compare the measured temperature profile with an expected temperature profile for that ground engaging product; and indicate a characteristic of the ground engaging product based on the comparison. Thermal inserts for use with ground engaging products on earth working equipment are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: ESCO Group LLLC
    Inventors: Jason W. Betournay, Noah D. Cowgill, Steven D. Hyde, Christopher M. Carpenter, John M. Anderton
  • Patent number: 11851848
    Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Steven D. Hyde, Javier Lander, Jason W. Betournay, Karsten D. Zuendel
  • Publication number: 20230399823
    Abstract: A process and tool for installing and removing various kinds of wear parts used with earth working equipment. The process and tool allows the operator to remove and install the wear parts at a safe distance so that the operator is physically remote from the potential risks of the removal and installation process. The tool may be manually operated via an operator or the tool may be a semi-automated or fully automated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: ESCO Group LLLC
    Inventors: Rod Clarke, Ryan J. Carpenter, Noah Cowgill, Taylor M. Finley, Joseph E. Blomberg, Christopher M. Carpenter, Eric L. Bewley
  • Publication number: 20230374754
    Abstract: A system and tool for monitoring ground-engaging products for earth working equipment that can monitor characteristics such as part identification, presence, condition, usage, and/or performance of the products on earth working equipment used, for example, in mining, construction, and dredging environments. The monitoring tool includes or is supported by a mobile device that is separate from the earth working equipment, Supporting the monitoring tool on a mobile device can, e.g., provide unique vantage points to monitor the earth working equipment products, monitor the products without inhibiting the operation of the earth working equipment or endangering personnel, closely approach areas of interest for secure and reliable gathering of information, monitor multiple earth working equipment, and/or be protected from the vibrations and impact shocks that can be associated with earth working equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: ESCO Group LLLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Karsten D. Zuendel, Noah D. Cowgill, Joshua K. Hoyt, David J. Sayler
  • Publication number: 20230349133
    Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of a ground-engaging product used on various kinds of earth working equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher D. Snyder, Christopher M. CARPENTER, Steven D. HYDE
  • Patent number: 11788894
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for detecting a characteristic of a ground engaging product on earth working equipment are described. The apparatus is operable to: measure a temperature profile at a ground engaging product location; compare the measured temperature profile with an expected temperature profile for that ground engaging product; and indicate a characteristic of the ground engaging product based on the comparison. Thermal inserts for use with ground engaging products on earth working equipment are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Jason W. Betournay, Noah D. Cowgill, Steven D. Hyde, Christopher M. Carpenter, John M. Anderton
  • Patent number: 11739504
    Abstract: A process and tool for installing and removing various kinds of wear parts used with earth working equipment. The process and tool allows the operator to remove and install the wear parts at a safe distance so that the operator is physically remote from the potential risks of the removal and installation process. The tool may be manually operated via an operator or the tool may be a semi-automated or fully automated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Rod Clarke, Ryan J. Carpenter, Noah Cowgill, Taylor M. Finley, Joseph E. Blomberg, Christopher M. Carpenter, Eric L. Bewley
  • Patent number: 11725365
    Abstract: A handling system for handling ground-engaging wear parts used on earth working equipment includes handling tools to remove and handle wear parts from equipment and/or to install new wear parts. The tools can include a torque or other tool to engage and/or disengage a lock retained by the wear member. The handling system allows an operator maintain a distance from heavy parts being removed or installed, reducing the risk of injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: David M. Paul, Rodney K. Clarke, Christopher M. Carpenter, Noah D. Cowgill, Taylor M. Finley, Ryan J. Carpenter
  • Publication number: 20230243128
    Abstract: A system and tool for monitoring ground-engaging products for earth working equipment that can monitor characteristics such as part identification, presence, condition, usage, and/or performance of the products on earth working equipment used, for example, in mining, construction, and dredging environments. The monitoring tool includes or is supported by a mobile device that is separate from the earth working equipment. Supporting the monitoring tool on a mobile device can, e.g., provide unique vantage points to monitor the earth working equipment products, monitor the products without inhibiting the operation of the earth working equipment or endangering personnel, closely approach areas of interest for secure and reliable gathering of information, monitor multiple earth working equipment, and/or be protected from the vibrations and impact shocks that can be associated with earth working equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: ESCO Group LLLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Karsten D. Zuendel, Noah D. Cowgill, Joshua K. Hoyt, David J. Sayler
  • Publication number: 20220341132
    Abstract: A system and tool for monitoring earth working equipment for such things as part identification, cracks, deformation, presence, operational limits, equipment faults, equipment proximity violations, locate system sensors, condition, usage, and/or performance of the products on earth working equipment used, for example, in mining, construction, and/or dredging environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: ESCO Group LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Rodney K. Clarke, Xudan Xu Morris
  • Publication number: 20210372092
    Abstract: A process and tool for installing and removing various kinds of wear parts used with earth working equipment. The process and tool allows the operator to remove and install the wear parts at a safe distance so that the operator is physically remote from the potential risks of the removal and installation process. The tool may be manually operated via an operator or the tool may be a semi-automated or fully automated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: ROD CLARKE, RYAN J. CARPENTER, NOAH COWGILL, TAYLOR M. FINLEY, JOSEPH E. BLOMBERG, CHRISTOPHER M. CARPENTER, ERIC L. BEWLEY
  • Patent number: 11097926
    Abstract: A lifting connector to facilitate the lifting of wear parts used on earthmoving equipment is mechanically secured to a hole in the wear part. The wear part has a latching formation to maintain the head of the connector in a preferred orientation so that it is in the proper service position for connecting the lifting connector to a lifting device. The wear part can be safely maneuvered onto and off of the earthmoving equipment while secured to the lifting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Scott H. Zenier, Christopher M. Carpenter, Kevin S. Stangeland
  • Publication number: 20210198871
    Abstract: A handling system for handling ground-engaging wear parts used on earth working equipment includes handling tools to remove and handle wear parts from equipment and/or to install new wear parts. The tools can include a torque or other tool to engage and/or disengage a lock retained by the wear member. The handling system allows an operator maintain a distance from heavy parts being removed or installed, reducing the risk of injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: David M. Paul, Rodney K. Clarke, Christopher M. Carpenter, Noah D. Cowgill, Taylor M. Finley, Ryan J. Carpenter
  • Patent number: 11015324
    Abstract: A process and tool for installing and removing various kinds of wear parts used with earth working equipment. The process and tool allows the operator to remove and install the wear parts at a safe distance so that the operator is physically remote from the potential risks of the removal and installation process. The tool may be manually operated via an operator or the tool may be a semi-automated or fully automated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Rod Clarke, Ryan J. Carpenter, Noah Cowgill, Taylor M. Finley, Joseph E. Blomberg, Christopher M. Carpenter, Eric L. Bewley
  • Patent number: 10988916
    Abstract: A handling system for handling ground-engaging wear parts used on earth working equipment includes handling tools to remove and handle wear parts from equipment and/or to install new wear parts. The tools can include a torque or other tool to engage and/or disengage a lock retained by the wear member. The handling system allows an operator maintain a distance from heavy parts being removed or installed, reducing the risk of injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: David M. Paul, Rodney K. Clarke, Christopher M. Carpenter, Noah D. Cowgill, Taylor M. Finley, Ryan J. Carpenter
  • Publication number: 20200393303
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for detecting a characteristic of a ground engaging product on earth working equipment are described. The apparatus is operable to: measure a temperature profile at a ground engaging product location; compare the measured temperature profile with an expected temperature profile for that ground engaging product; and indicate a characteristic of the ground engaging product based on the comparison. Thermal inserts for use with ground engaging products on earth working equipment are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: ESCO Group LLC
    Inventors: Jason W. Betournay, Noah D. Cowgill, Steven D. Hyde, Christopher M. Carpenter, John M. Anderton
  • Publication number: 20200370280
    Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Steven D. Hyde, Javier Lander, Jason W. Betournay, Karsten D. Zuendel
  • Patent number: 10829912
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius, Ray J. Morris