Patents by Inventor Erik Allen
Erik Allen 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: 11986849Abstract: Exemplary air amplifiers described herein can utilize a high-pressure stream of gas to accelerate a low-velocity stream of gas to provide a high-velocity, high-volume stream of gas. This high-velocity, high-volume stream of gas can generate unwanted noise as the high-velocity, high-volume stream of gas propagates through the air amplifier. The exemplary air amplifiers described herein can passively and/or actively suppress, for example, diminish, re-tune, or even completely cancel, the unwanted noise as the high-velocity, high-volume stream of gas propagates through these exemplary air amplifiers. The exemplary air amplifiers described herein can include one or more absorption materials to passively suppress the unwanted noise generated by the high-velocity, high-volume stream of gas. The exemplary air amplifiers described herein can generate multiple noise suppression waves to actively suppress the unwanted noise generated by the high-velocity, high-volume stream of gas.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2021Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: MSG Entertainment Group, LLCInventors: Robert Anderson, Erik Hockman, Stuart Elby, Jeffery Lynn Wertz, Michael Allen Rives, Darik Wade Beaver
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Publication number: 20240158013Abstract: An energy absorbing system includes a structural member and a composite energy absorber including a first member arranged within the structural member. The first member has a first repeating geometric pattern extending in a first direction along a first length, a first width in a second direction transverse to the first direction, and a first height in a third direction transverse to the first and second directions. The first member is made of a composite material including first reinforcing fibers and a first polymer matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2022Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Selina Xinyue ZHAO, Bradley Allen Newcomb, Bhavesh Shah, Erik Brandon Golm
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Publication number: 20240076262Abstract: A method for recovering a composition enriched in 3-hydroxypropionic acid from a fermentation broth comprising 3-hydroxypropionic acid and/or salts thereof comprises the steps of: (a) providing the fermentation broth having a pH of from about 2 to about 8 comprising: 3-hydroxypropionic acid and/or salts thereof, (b) acidifying the fermentation broth; (c) reducing the total sulfate ion and phosphate ion (d) distilling the resulting reduced ion aqueous solution and (e) recovering the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: CARGILL, INCORPORATEDInventors: Timothy Walter Abraham, Erik ALLEN, John J. HAHN, Paraskevas TSOBANAKIS, Eric Christopher BOHNERT, Christopher Lawrence FRANK
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Publication number: 20240059641Abstract: A method for recovering a composition enriched in 3-hydroxypropionic acid by providing the fermentation broth, acidifying the fermentation broth; reducing the total sulfate ion and phosphate ion concentration of the resulting aqueous solution to produce a reduced ion aqueous solution; distilling the resulting reduced ion aqueous solution and recovering the resulting aqueous distillation product comprising 3-hydroxypropionic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: CARGILL, INCORPORATEDInventors: Timothy Walter ABRAHAM, Erik ALLEN, John J. HAHN, Paraskevas TSOBANAKIS, Eric Christopher BOHNERT, Christopher Lawrence FRANK
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Patent number: 11834403Abstract: A method for recovering a composition enriched in 3-hydroxypropionic acid by providing the fermentation broth, acidifying the fermentation broth; reducing the total sulfate ion and phosphate ion concentration of the resulting aqueous solution to produce a reduced ion aqueous solution; distilling the resulting reduced ion aqueous solution and recovering the resulting aqueous distillation product comprising 3-hydroxypropionic acid.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: CARGILL, INCORPORATEDInventors: Timothy Walter Abraham, Erik Allen, John J. Hahn, Paraskevas Tsobanakis, Eric Christopher Bohnert, Christopher Lawrence Frank
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Patent number: 11834402Abstract: A method for recovering a composition enriched in 3-hydroxypropionic acid from a fermentation broth comprising 3-hydroxypropionic acid and/or salts thereof comprises the steps of: (a) providing the fermentation broth having a pH of from about 2 to about 8 comprising: 3-hydroxypropionic acid and/or salts thereof, (b) acidifying the fermentation broth; (c) reducing the total sulfate ion and phosphate ion (d) distilling the resulting reduced ion aqueous solution and (e) recovering the product.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: CARGILL, INCORPORATEDInventors: Timothy Walter Abraham, Erik Allen, John J. Hahn, Paraskevas Tsobanakis, Eric Christopher Bohnert, Christopher Lawrence Frank
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Patent number: 11807339Abstract: A deck extender for a personal watercraft can include a deck member supported in a cantilevered configuration over an edge of the deck of the personal watercraft. The deck extender can include mounting sleeves fixed to an upper deck of a personal watercraft with mounting tabs of the deck member received within the mounting sleeves. The deck member can include mounting mechanisms having a receptacle and a pivoting cleat mounted above the receptacle configured for mounting accessories to the deck member. The deck member can have recessed channel members for mounting accessories.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Inventors: Scott Jeffery Watkins, Erik Allen Holmen, Robert Owen Brady, Brian Travis Johnson, Louis Robert Doucette, Michael James Ricciardi
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Patent number: 11743555Abstract: Networks, systems and displays for providing derived data and predictive information for use in multivariable component systems and activities; and in particular for use in motor racing such as in NASCAR®, Indy Car, Grand-Am (sports car racing), and/or Formula 1® racing. More particularly, there are systems equipment and networks for the monitoring and collecting of raw data regarding races, both real time and historic. This raw data is then analyzed to provide derived data, predictive data, virtual data, and combinations and variations of this data, which depending upon the nature of this data may be packaged, distributed, displayed and used in various setting and applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: GENERAL MOTORS LLCInventors: Erik Allen, Kyle Jensen, Gilman Callsen, Joshua Browne, Kevin Schaff, Paul Harraka, Joel Moxley
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Patent number: 11649015Abstract: A personal watercraft with cargo-carrying surface and an anchor rail mounted on a surface of the personal watercraft. The anchor rail being adjacent to the cargo-carrying surface and exposed to an environment. The anchor rail can include an outwardly facing surface exposed to the environment, and the anchor rail is secured to the personal watercraft in such a manner that the outwardly facing surface is recessed relative to the cargo-carrying surface to form a recess or that the outwardly facing surface is flush with the cargo-carrying surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2022Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAInventors: Scott Jeffery Watkins, Erik Allen Holmen, Robert Owen Brady, Brian Travis Johnson, Louis Robert Doucette, Michael James Ricciardi
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Patent number: 11620614Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for detecting when a dispenser, or an automated dispenser system, of a consumable product is replenished. Embodiments of the disclosure are also directed to systems and methods that facilitate ordering additional inventory of a consumable product that is consumed during a time period.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLCInventors: Dani Itzhak Stern, Bradley Lewis Wile, Erik Allen Cordsen
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Patent number: 11605247Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for generating people counts based upon usage data obtained from a dispenser, or an automated dispenser system, of a consumable product. Examples of the disclosure are also directed detecting underutilization or overutilization of a washroom based upon the usage data.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLCInventors: Dani Itzhak Stern, Bradley Lewis Wile, Erik Allen Cordsen, Shekha Saxena
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Publication number: 20230002016Abstract: A personal watercraft with cargo-carrying surface and an anchor rail mounted on a surface of the personal watercraft. The anchor rail being adjacent to the cargo-carrying surface and exposed to an environment. The anchor rail can include an outwardly facing surface exposed to the environment, and the anchor rail is secured to the personal watercraft in such a manner that the outwardly facing surface is recessed relative to the cargo-carrying surface to form a recess or that the outwardly facing surface is flush with the cargo-carrying surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Scott Jeffery Watkins, Erik Allen Holmen, Robert Owen Brady, Brian Travis Johnson, Louis Robert Doucette, Michael James Ricciardi
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Publication number: 20230002017Abstract: A deck extender for a personal watercraft can include a deck member supported in a cantilevered configuration over an edge of the deck of the personal watercraft. The deck extender can include mounting sleeves fixed to an upper deck of a personal watercraft with mounting tabs of the deck member received within the mounting sleeves. The deck member can include mounting mechanisms having a receptacle and a pivoting cleat mounted above the receptacle configured for mounting accessories to the deck member. The deck member can have recessed channel members for mounting accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Scott Jeffery Watkins, Erik Allen Holmen, Robert Owen Brady, Brian Travis Johnson, Louis Robert Doucette, Michael James Ricciardi
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Publication number: 20220408982Abstract: Examples of systems and methods to encourage compliance with hand hygiene recommendations are disclosed. A request for a cleansing agent in a cleansing agent dispenser can be received. A compliance timer can be created upon receiving the request. A subsequent request for a towel from a towel dispenser can be deemed out of compliance with hand hygiene recommendations if the request was received before expiry of the compliance timer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Erik Allen Cordsen, Dani Itzhak Stern
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Publication number: 20220153677Abstract: A method for recovering a composition enriched in 3-hydroxypropionic acid by providing the fermentation broth, acidifying the fermentation broth; reducing the total sulfate ion and phosphate ion concentration of the resulting gaseous solution to produce a reduced ion aqueous solution; distilling the resulting reduced ion aqueous solution and recovering the resulting aqueous distillation product comprising 3-hydroxypropionic acidType: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: CARGILL, INCORPORATEDInventors: Timothy Walter ABRAHAM, Erik ALLEN, John J. HAHN, Paraskevas TSOBANAKIS, Eric Christopher BOHNERT, Christopher Lawrence FRANK
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Publication number: 20220153676Abstract: A method for recovering a composition enriched in 3-hydroxypropionic acid from a fermentation broth comprising 3-hydroxypropionic acid and/or salts thereof comprises the steps of: (a) providing the fermentation broth having a pH of from about 2 to about 8 comprising: 3-hydroxypropionic acid and/or salts thereof, (b) acidifying the fennentation broth; (c) reducing the total sulfate ion and phosphate ion (d) distilling the resulting reduced ion aqueous solution and (e) recovering the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: CARGILL, INCORPORATEDInventors: Timothy Walter ABRAHAM, Erik ALLEN, John J. HAHN, Paraskevas TSOBANAKIS, Eric Christopher BOHNERT, Christopher Lawrence FRANK
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Publication number: 20220086534Abstract: Networks, systems and displays for providing derived data and predictive information for use in multivariable component systems and activities; and in particular for use in motor racing such as in NASCAR®, Indy Car, Grand-Am (sports car racing), and/or Formula 1® racing. More particularly, there are systems equipment and networks for the monitoring and collecting of raw data regarding races, both real time and historic. This raw data is then analyzed to provide derived data, predictive data, virtual data, and combinations and variations of this data, which depending upon the nature of this data may be packaged, distributed, displayed and used in various setting and applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Erik Allen, Kyle Jensen, Gilman Callsen, Joshua Browne, Kevin Schaff, Paul Harraka, Joel Moxley
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Patent number: 11236036Abstract: A method for recovering a composition enriched in 3-hydroxypropionic acid from a fermentation broth comprising 3-hydroxypropionic acid and/or salts thereof comprises the steps of: (a) providing the fermentation broth having a pH of from about 2 to about 8 comprising 3-hydroxypropionic acid and/or salts thereof (b) acidifying the fermentation broth; (c) reducing the total sulfate ion and phosphate ion (d) distilling the resulting reduced ion aqueous solution and (e) recovering the product.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: CARGILL, INCORPORATEDInventors: Timothy Walter Abraham, Erik Allen, John J. Hahn, Paraskevas Tsobanakis, Eric Christopher Bohnert, Christopher Lawrence Frank
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Patent number: 11236037Abstract: A method for recovering a composition enriched in 3-hydroxypropionic acid by providing the fermentation broth, acidifying the fermentation broth; reducing the total sulfate ion and phosphate ion concentration of the resulting aqueous solution to produce a reduced ion aqueous solution; distilling the resulting reduced ion aqueous solution and recovering the resulting aqueous distillation product comprising 3-hydroxypropionic acid.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: CARGILL, INCORPORATEDInventors: Timothy Walter Abraham, Erik Allen, John J. Hahn, Paraskevas Tsobanakis, Eric Christopher Bohnert, Christopher Lawrence Frank
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Publication number: 20210371056Abstract: A deck extender for a personal watercraft can include a deck member supported in a cantilevered configuration over an edge of the deck of the personal watercraft. The deck extender can include mounting sleeves fixed to an upper deck of a personal watercraft with mounting tabs of the deck member received within the mounting sleeves. The deck member can include mounting mechanisms having a receptacle and a pivoting cleat mounted above the receptacle configured for mounting accessories to the deck member. The deck member can have recessed channel members for mounting accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Scott Jeffery Watkins, Erik Allen Holmen, Robert Owen Brady, Brian Travis Johnson, Louis Robert Doucette, Michael James Ricciardi