Patents by Inventor Derek Nelson

Derek Nelson 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).

  • Publication number: 20230174257
    Abstract: A cartridge handling machine for vape type cartridges is provided, which may comprise a filling module for filling of cartridge bodies with viscous consumable fluids, particularly oils extracted from hemp and cannabis and compositions thereof. The cartridge handling machine may also comprise a capping module to provide for synchronized filling of the filled cartridges and capping the cartridges with a cap, such as a mouthpiece or other cap device developed for such cartridges. The individual filling and capping modules can be operated independent of each other such that the cartridge handling machine preferably comprises both a filling module and capping module that preferably are integrated together for synchronized operation, although these modules may also be constructed and operated as separate machines for the respective filling and capping of these types of vape cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Steve Scafaria, Derek Nelson, Tammy Lui
  • Patent number: 11583886
    Abstract: A robot end effector (100) for dispensing an extrudable substance (102) comprises a chassis (110), a static mixer (101), and cartridge bays (122), extending from the chassis (110). Each of the cartridge bays (122) is shaped to receive a corresponding one of the two-part cartridges (104). Fluidic communication between the selected one of the two-part cartridges (104) and the static mixer (101) is established when the cartridge bays (122) are rotated about an axis (190) to a predetermined orientation with respect to the chassis (110). The robot end effector (100) also comprises a dispensing valve (130), attached to the chassis (110), and a head assembly (150), comprising an inlet manifold (152). The inlet manifold (152) is configured to selectively supply compressed air from a pressure source (199) to contents of a corresponding one of the two-part cartridges (104).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: John Walter Pringle, IV, Angelica Davancens, Dehwei Hsu, Derek Nelson, Steve Andres Sandoval
  • Patent number: 11583876
    Abstract: A robot end effector (100) for dispensing an extrudable substance (102) comprises cartridge bays (122). Each one of the cartridge bays (122) is shaped to receive one of two-part cartridges (104). Each of the two-part cartridges (104) comprises a cartridge outlet (109). The robot end effector (100) also comprises a head assembly (150), comprising pairs of fittings (152). Each pair of the pairs of fittings (152) is configured to selectively supply compressed air from a pressure source (199) to contents of one of the two-part cartridges (104) when the two-part cartridges (104) are received by the cartridge bays (122) and the cartridge bays (122) are translated along a first axis (190) and along a second axis (192) so that the cartridge outlet (109) of the corresponding one of the two-part cartridges (104) is in fluidic communication with the mixer inlet (103).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: John Walter Pringle, IV, Angelica Davancens, Derek Nelson
  • Publication number: 20220288614
    Abstract: A robot end effector (100) for dispensing an extrudable substance (102) comprises cartridge bays (122). Each one of the cartridge bays (122) is shaped to receive one of two-part cartridges (104). Each of the two-part cartridges (104) comprises a cartridge outlet (109). The robot end effector (100) also comprises a head assembly (150), comprising pairs of fittings (152). Each pair of the pairs of fittings (152) is configured to selectively supply compressed air from a pressure source (199) to contents of one of the two-part cartridges (104) when the two-part cartridges (104) are received by the cartridge bays (122) and the cartridge bays (122) are translated along a first axis (190) and along a second axis (192) so that the cartridge outlet (109) of the corresponding one of the two-part cartridges (104) is in fluidic communication with the mixer inlet (103).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: John Walter Pringle, IV, Angelica Davancens, Derek Nelson
  • Publication number: 20220288621
    Abstract: A robot end effector (100) for dispensing an extrudable substance (102) comprises a chassis (110), a static mixer (101), and cartridge bays (122), extending from the chassis (110). Each of the cartridge bays (122) is shaped to receive a corresponding one of the two-part cartridges (104). Fluidic communication between the selected one of the two-part cartridges (104) and the static mixer (101) is established when the cartridge bays (122) are rotated about an axis (190) to a predetermined orientation with respect to the chassis (110). The robot end effector (100) also comprises a dispensing valve (130), attached to the chassis (110), and a head assembly (150), comprising an inlet manifold (152). The inlet manifold (152) is configured to selectively supply compressed air from a pressure source (199) to contents of a corresponding one of the two-part cartridges (104).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: The Boeig Company
    Inventors: John Walter Pringle IV, Angelica Davancens, Dehwei Hsu, Derek Nelson, Steve Andres Sandoval
  • Patent number: 9724559
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame, two crank units, two reciprocating members, two swing arms, two linkages and two carrying arms. A predetermined portion oriented between the top and bottom ends of each linkage is pivotally coupled to the corresponding crank unit and is moved along a circular path. The top end of each linkage is pivotally coupled to the corresponding reciprocating member and is moved along a curved path between two retracing points. The front end of each carrying arm is pivotally coupled to the bottom end of the corresponding linkage and is moved along a first closed path which is elliptical-like shaped. A predetermined portion oriented between the front and rear ends of each carrying arm is pivotally coupled to the bottom of the corresponding swing arm. The rear end of the carrying arm supports user's foot and is moved along a second closed path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ziv Chang, Joe Chen, Noel Johnson, Derek Nelson
  • Publication number: 20160375300
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame, two crank units, two reciprocating members, two swing arms, two linkages and two carrying arms. A predetermined portion oriented between the top and bottom ends of each linkage is pivotally coupled to the corresponding crank unit and is moved along a circular path. The top end of each linkage is pivotally coupled to the corresponding reciprocating member and is moved along a curved path between two retracing points. The front end of each carrying arm is pivotally coupled to the bottom end of the corresponding linkage and is moved along a first closed path which is elliptical-like shaped. A predetermined portion oriented between the front and rear ends of each carrying arm is pivotally coupled to the bottom of the corresponding swing arm. The rear end of the carrying arm supports user's foot and is moved along a second closed path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Ziv Chang, Joe Chen, Noel Johnson, Derek Nelson
  • Publication number: 20150182845
    Abstract: A method for building an exercise program for an exercise apparatus, wherein the exercise apparatus controls a mechanical operation of the exercise apparatus thereof according to the exercise program; the exercise program comprises at least one segmented exercise profile; a difficulty level parameter and a time parameter are set in the segmented exercise profile. The method includes displaying a route diagram with a displaying unit and inputting a command into the exercise apparatus with an input unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew J. Kolman, Derek Nelson, Brenden Capps
  • Patent number: 9067094
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame, two crank units, two reciprocating members, two swing arms, two linkages and two carrying arms. A predetermined portion oriented between the top and bottom ends of each linkage is pivotally coupled to the corresponding crank unit and is moved along a circular path. The top end of each linkage is pivotally coupled to the corresponding reciprocating member and is moved along a curved path between two retracing points. The front end of each carrying arm is pivotally coupled to the bottom end of the corresponding linkage and is moved along a first closed path which is elliptical-like shaped. A predetermined portion oriented between the front and rear ends of each carrying arm is pivotally coupled to the bottom of the corresponding swing arm. The rear end of the carrying arm supports user's foot and is moved along a second closed path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ziv Chang, Joe Chen, Noel Johnson, Derek Nelson
  • Publication number: 20140274573
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame, two crank units, two reciprocating members, two swing arms, two linkages and two carrying arms. A predetermined portion oriented between the top and bottom ends of each linkage is pivotally coupled to the corresponding crank unit and is moved along a circular path. The top end of each linkage is pivotally coupled to the corresponding reciprocating member and is moved along a curved path between two retracing points. The front end of each carrying arm is pivotally coupled to the bottom end of the corresponding linkage and is moved along a first closed path which is elliptical-like shaped. A predetermined portion oriented between the front and rear ends of each carrying arm is pivotally coupled to the bottom of the corresponding swing arm. The rear end of the carrying arm supports user's foot and is moved along a second closed path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Ziv Chang, Joe Chen, Noel Johnson, Derek Nelson
  • Publication number: 20130103362
    Abstract: A fire and gas detector placement system and method comprises one or more computer processors; and a non-transitory computer readable medium. The non-transitory computer readable medium contains instructions that, when executed, cause the one or more processors to perform the steps of identifying a position of at least one fire and gas detector in a premises using a calculation based on a plurality of parameters; and generating a 3-dimensional representation of the premises including the position of the at least one fire and gas detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: Bill MATHER, Brian Harvey, Karen Wigal, Derek Nelson
  • Patent number: 8062190
    Abstract: A stationary exercise bicycle including a base frame, a seat supporting assembly, a seat assembly being movably mounted on the seat supporting assembly to be guided along a path inclined at a selected angle related to the ground surface. The stationary exercise bicycle further comprises an assistance member attached to the seat assembly for providing an elevation force for a seat position adjustment. The present invention provides a stationary exercise bicycle with a benefit of quick, easy and convenient seat position adjustment, a benefit of grabbing a heart rate grip or touching a control console comfortably, a benefit of reducing abdomen compression of a user, and a benefit of an elevation force for assisting a seat position adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nathan Pyles, Derek Nelson, Wang Yong Fa
  • Patent number: 7632220
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus is disclosed herein, including a frame, a rotating assembly, two supporting rods, two swing arms, two links, and two pedals. The front ends of the supporting rods are connected respectively to two pivotal ends of the rotating assembly, and the rear end of each supporting rods moves back and forth along a corresponding track. The front ends of the links are connected respectively at two swing ends of the swing arms. Each pedal has a step surface and is coupled to the rear portion of the corresponding link. The distance between the bottom of a circular path of the pivotal ends and the tracks is smaller than 10 cm. The length of the supporting rod is smaller than two times diameter of the circular path. The longitudinal horizontal distance between the front edge of the closed path and the rear edge of the circular path is smaller than 20 cm. The rear ends of the supporting rods are located between the front ends and rear ends of the pedals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Derek Nelson, Hung-Mao Liao, Te-Chang Huang
  • Publication number: 20090239715
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus is disclosed herein, including a frame, a rotating assembly, two supporting rods, two swing arms, two links, and two pedals. The front ends of the supporting rods are connected respectively to two pivotal ends of the rotating assembly, and the rear end of each supporting rods moves back and forth along a corresponding track. The front ends of the links are connected respectively at two swing ends of the swing arms. Each pedal has a step surface and is coupled to the rear portion of the corresponding link. The distance between the bottom of a circular path of the pivotal ends and the tracks is smaller than 10 cm. The length of the supporting rod is smaller than two times diameter of the circular path. The longitudinal horizontal distance between the front edge of the closed path and the rear edge of the circular path is smaller than 20 cm. The rear ends of the supporting rods are located between the front ends and rear ends of the pedals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Derek Nelson, Hung-Mao Liao, Te-Chang Huang
  • Publication number: 20080064699
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, salts of prodrugs, or combinations thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and L2, are defined in the specification, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Alan Florjancic, Michael Dart, Keith Ryther, Arturo Perez-Medrano, William Carroll, Meena Patel, Karin Tietje, Tongmei Li, Teodozyj Kolasa, Megan Gallagher, Sridhar Peddi, Jennifer Frost, Derek Nelson
  • Publication number: 20080058307
    Abstract: The present invention relates to thiophene containing compounds of formula (I) wherein m, n, p, q, r, s, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined in the description. Included also are pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods for treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Derek Nelson, Jennifer Frost
  • Publication number: 20080058308
    Abstract: The present invention relates to thiophene containing compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, and n are as defined in the specification, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Derek Nelson, Steven Latshaw
  • Publication number: 20080058335
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), or pharmaceutical salts, prodrugs, salts of prodrugs, or combinations thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, and L1 are defined in the specfication, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and compositions. The present invention also relates to compounds of formula (II), or pharmaceutical salts, prodrugs, salts of prodrugs, or combinations thereof, wherein R1a, R2a and (Rx)n are as defined in the specification, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Alan Florjancic, Michael Dart, Keith Ryther, Arturo Perez-Medrano, William Carroll, Meena Patel, Karin Tietje, Tongmei Li, Teodozyj Kolasa, Megan Gallagher, Sridhar Peddi, Jennifer Frost, Derek Nelson
  • Patent number: D553698
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Johnson Tech. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nathan Pyles, Derek Nelson, Yong-Fa Wang
  • Patent number: D569458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Derek Nelson, Mrako Fenster, Kevin Mast