Patents by Inventor Christopher S. Kanel
Christopher S. Kanel 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: 20240037729Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for obtaining a first image of a tray, determining a presence or absence of one or more first patterns in the first image, determining a rotation of each the one or more first patterns in the first image, and performing an action based on the presence or absence and the rotation of the one or more first patterns in the first image.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Jason Eugene SMITH, Christopher S. KANEL, Patrick McDONOUGH, Robert Sterling NESBITT, Taylor MACEWEN
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Patent number: 11823371Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for obtaining a first image of a tray, determining a presence or absence of one or more first patterns in the first image, determining a rotation of each the one or more first patterns in the first image, and performing an action based on the presence or absence and the rotation of the one or more first patterns in the first image.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Jason Eugene Smith, Christopher S. Kanel, Patrick McDonough, Robert Sterling Nesbitt, Taylor MacEwen
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Publication number: 20210217161Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for obtaining a first image of a tray, determining a presence or absence of one or more first patterns in the first image, determining a rotation of each the one or more first patterns in the first image, and performing an action based on the presence or absence and the rotation of the one or more first patterns in the first image.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Jason Eugene SMITH, Christopher S. KANEL, Patrick McDONOUGH, Robert Sterling NESBITT, Taylor MACEWEN
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Patent number: 10991089Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for obtaining a first image of a tray, determining a presence or absence of one or more first patterns in the first image, determining a rotation of each the one or more first patterns in the first image, and performing an action based on the presence or absence and the rotation of the one or more first patterns in the first image.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Jason Eugene Smith, Christopher S. Kanel, Patrick McDonough, Robert Sterling Nesbitt, Taylor MacEwen
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Publication number: 20190295246Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for obtaining a first image of a tray, determining a presence or absence of one or more first patterns in the first image, determining a rotation of each the one or more first patterns in the first image, and performing an action based on the presence or absence and the rotation of the one or more first patterns in the first image.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Jason Eugene SMITH, Christopher S. KANEL, Patrick MCDONOUGH, Robert Sterling NESBITT, Taylor MACEWEN
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Patent number: 9372008Abstract: A humidifier includes a housing with a substantially open top portion. Water can be added to the humidifier by pouring the water into a water reservoir through an open top. The water is pumped from the water reservoir to an upper portion of the humidifier where it is dispersed into the environment by a flow of air. The humidifier may include both an ultrasonic nebulizer and a heater to provide a warm mix of cool mist and hot vapor. Alternatively, a warm mist can be provided by dispersed water from an ultrasonic nebulizer in combination with warm air. The humidifier may also solely provide a cool mist from an ultrasonic element, or the water can be dispersed using a wicking filter.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventors: Christopher S. Kanel, Richard Katzman, Bill Fiebel
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Patent number: 9366266Abstract: A reconfigurable grille for use in association with an axial fan, and a fan assembly including the reconfigurable grille. The reconfigurable grille includes a central hub, an outer rim, and a plurality of vanes each extending from the central hub to the outer rim. The plurality of vanes are configured to switch between at least a first configuration and a second configuration, for example, by a rotation of the central hub relative to the outer rim. The grille can further include a control element to switch the vanes between different configurations.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventors: Rich Thrush, William Fiebel, Adam Sanchez, Christopher S. Kanel
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Publication number: 20140271289Abstract: A reconfigurable grille for use in association with an axial fan, and a fan assembly including the reconfigurable grille. The reconfigurable grille includes a central hub, an outer rim, and a plurality of vanes each extending from the central hub to the outer rim. The plurality of vanes are configured to switch between at least a first configuration and a second configuration, for example, by a rotation of the central hub relative to the outer rim. The grille can further include a control element to switch the vanes between different configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Kaz USA, Inc.Inventors: Rich Thrush, William Fiebel, Adam Sanchez, Christopher S. Kanel
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Patent number: 8827247Abstract: A humidifier includes a housing with a substantially open top portion. Water can be added to the humidifier by pouring the water into a water reservoir through an open top. The water is pumped from the water reservoir to an upper portion of the humidifier where it is dispersed into the environment by a flow of air. The humidifier may include both an ultrasonic nebulizer and a heater to provide a warm mix of cool mist and hot vapor. Alternatively, a warm mist can be provided by dispersed water from an ultrasonic nebulizer in combination with warm air. The humidifier may also solely provide a cool mist from an ultrasonic element, or the water can be dispersed using a wicking filter.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventors: Christopher S. Kanel, Richard Katzman, Bill Fiebel
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Patent number: 8770557Abstract: A portable appliance includes a humidifier and a heated scent mechanism. The heated scent mechanism includes a scent generator that harvests excess heat produced by a liquid heating chamber, or heat produced as a byproduct of motor operation. The humidifier may be controllable such that the appliance can serve as either a humidifier or air-freshener, individually or simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventor: Christopher S. Kanel
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Publication number: 20140151907Abstract: A humidifier includes a housing with a substantially open top portion. Water can be added to the humidifier by pouring the water into a water reservoir through an open top. The water is pumped from the water reservoir to an upper portion of the humidifier where it is dispersed into the environment by a flow of air. The humidifier may include both an ultrasonic nebulizer and a heater to provide a warm mix of cool mist and hot vapor. Alternatively, a warm mist can be provided by dispersed water from an ultrasonic nebulizer in combination with warm air. The humidifier may also solely provide a cool mist from an ultrasonic element, or the water can be dispersed using a wicking filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Kaz USA, Inc.Inventors: Christopher S. Kanel, Richard Katzman, Bill Fiebel
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Publication number: 20130175711Abstract: A UV sterilization chamber is provided to a humidifier having a water reservoir, a humidifying element and a pathway for directing water provided by the water reservoir to the humidifying element of the humidifier. The pathway is provided in a humidifier base, over which a humidifier enclosure is removably placed. The UV sterilization chamber includes a serpentine portion of the pathway and a UV radiation source positioned for illuminating the portion of the pathway with UV light. Upwardly-directed projections in the base border a perimeter of the pathway; and a downwardly-directed projection of the UV radiation source extends between the upwardly-directed projections when the enclosure is mated with the base, thereby locating the UV radiation source over the portion of the pathway. A switch disables the UV radiation source when the enclosure is removed from the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: Kaz USA, Inc.Inventors: Francis C. NUTTER, Zhijing Wang, Robert Zhao, Edison Lu, Yongming Sun, Sean Wang, Christopher S. Kanel
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Patent number: 8460352Abstract: A temperature therapy pad for use with a person including a thermal unit for making the pad either hot or cold and a therapeutic slot extending from one side of the pad which substantially divides the pad into sections. An elastic member may extend across the slot. The therapy pad can include a strap or an adhesive for attaching the therapy pad to a user's body. The thermal unit can be an electric heating coil and include a controller. The thermal unit may also be a material which has a high specific heat capacity or a material which heats when exposed to oxygen. The thermal unit may also be in the form of two separate chemical substances which change temperature when mixed. Another embodiment is for a temperature therapy pad including a substance which presents a heating or cooling sensation to a user's skin.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2006Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Kaz USA, Inc.Inventors: Anthony DeMore, Andrew P. Howansky, Christopher S. Kanel, Stephen Russak, John D'Aponte
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Publication number: 20120319311Abstract: A UV sterilization chamber is provided to a humidifier having a water reservoir, a humidifying element and a pathway for directing water provided by the water reservoir to the humidifying element of the humidifier. The pathway is provided in a humidifier base, over which a humidifier enclosure is removably placed. The UV sterilization chamber includes a serpentine portion of the pathway and a UV radiation source positioned for illuminating the portion of the pathway with UV light. Upwardly-directed projections in the base border a perimeter of the pathway; and a downwardly-directed projection of the UV radiation source extends between the upwardly-directed projections when the enclosure is mated with the base, thereby locating the UV radiation source over the portion of the pathway. A switch disables the UV radiation source when the enclosure is removed from the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2010Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: KAZ USA, INCInventors: Francis C Nutter, Zhijing Wang, Robert Zhao, Edisen Lu, Yongming Sun, Sean Wang, Christopher S. Kanel
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Publication number: 20120211906Abstract: A portable appliance includes a humidifier and a heated scent mechanism. The heated scent mechanism includes a scent generator that harvests excess heat produced by a liquid heating chamber, or heat produced as a byproduct of motor operation. The humidifier may be controllable such that the appliance can serve as either a humidifier or air-freshener, individually or simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventor: Christopher S. Kanel
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Publication number: 20120112371Abstract: A humidifier includes a housing with a substantially open top portion. Water can be added to the humidifier by pouring the water into a water reservoir through an open top. The water is pumped from the water reservoir to an upper portion of the humidifier where it is dispersed into the environment by a flow of air. The humidifier may include both an ultrasonic nebulizer and a heater to provide a warm mix of cool mist and hot vapor. Alternatively, a warm mist can be provided by dispersed water from an ultrasonic nebulizer in combination with warm air. The humidifier may also solely provide a cool mist from an ultrasonic element, or the water can be dispersed using a wicking filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: Christopher S. Kanel, Richard Katzman, Bill Fiebel
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Patent number: 7430364Abstract: A vaporizer for providing water vapor at a safer and reduced temperature comprises a water tank and steam generating unit. The steam generating unit is an assembly of a multi-walled chamber, top cover portion and safety grill. The safety grill establishes a distance between a water vapor outlet situated on the top cover portion and the point where an individual may contact the water vapor. This distance allows the temperature of the water vapor to be reduced to a safer temperature. Additionally, the vaporizer includes a condensation recycling port that receives water vapor droplets that form about the steam generating unit and returns those droplets to a boiling chamber where the water droplets are recycled into water vapor. Finally, the top cover portion includes a water barrier to protect electrical components near the water vapor outlet.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2005Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Kaz IncorporatedInventors: Andrew Howansky, Zhijing Wang, Linda Hotz, Christopher S. Kanel
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Publication number: 20080009926Abstract: A temperature therapy pad for use with a person including a thermal unit for making the pad either hot or cold and a therapeutic slot extending from one side of the pad which substantially divides the pad into sections. An elastic member may extend across the slot. The therapy pad can include a strap or an adhesive for attaching the therapy pad to a user's body. The thermal unit can be an electric heating coil and include a controller. The thermal unit may also be a material which has a high specific heat capacity or a material which heats when exposed to oxygen. The thermal unit may also be in the form of two separate chemical substances which change temperature when mixed. Another embodiment is for a temperature therapy pad including a substance which presents a heating or cooling sensation to a user's skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2006Publication date: January 10, 2008Applicant: Kaz, IncoporatedInventors: Stephen Russak, John D'Aponte, Andrew P. Howansky, Christopher S. Kanel, Anthony DeMore
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Patent number: 7145108Abstract: According to the present invention, a heating pad controller incorporating a discrete ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) is provided which varies the duty cycle characteristics of a periodic signal during which power is applied to a heating pad heating element during a portion of the signal (“on” time). An oscillator circuit is used to produce a controlled duty cycle control signal for controlling the power applied to the heating pad by varying the on-time of the duty cycle. User control of the length of the on-time of the duty cycle is provided by way of a user controlled switch, thereby providing for a plurality of controller operating modes (e.g., WARM, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, etc.). To configure the duty cycle for each heat setting the heating pad controller utilizes switchable electrical components of varying impedance connected to the ASIC.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2003Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Kaz, IncorporatedInventors: Christopher S. Kanel, Robert Sherwood
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Patent number: 6437300Abstract: A vaporizer that adjusts to the conductivity of the water used in the vaporizer, and that also adjusts to changes in the conductivity of the water while in operation, thereby decreasing warm-up time and maintaining a relatively constant boiling rate and rate of steam production. The vaporizer includes hardware circuitry or other logic that maintains constant power supplied to the electrodes of the vaporizer to decrease warm-up time, and adjusts the current supplied to the electrodes while the vaporizer is in operation and after the warm-up period to maintain a relatively constant boiling rate and rate of steam production.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2000Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Kaz IncorporatedInventors: Richard Katzman, Christopher S. Kanel, Robert Sherwood