Patents by Inventor Gregory Sherwood
Gregory Sherwood 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: 9379688Abstract: An aircraft radio comprises a receiver, an audio output, and a processing element. The receiver is tuned to a first radio frequency which provides a first audio signal and a second radio frequency which provides a second audio signal. The audio output provides an audio signal to a listening device. The processing element is coupled to a memory element and is configured to tune the receiver to the first radio frequency for a first time period, present the first audio signal to the audio output during the first time period, tune the receiver to the second radio frequency for a second time period to detect presence of the second audio signal, and present audio derived from the first audio signal to the audio output during at least a portion of the second time period.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.Inventors: Charles Gregory Sherwood, Michael D. Davis, Anthony T. Green
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Patent number: 9210524Abstract: An aircraft audio panel includes a plurality of audio inputs each configured for receiving audio communications from an audio source; a plurality of audio outputs each configured for outputting the audio communications to audio equipment in the aircraft; selecting circuitry for selecting the audio communications between the audio inputs and the audio outputs; a single selector for permitting selection of one of the audio inputs or audio outputs for adjustment; and a single audio controller for permitting adjustment of an audio characteristic of the selected audio input or audio output. The audio panel may also include an audio characteristic indicator for indicating an audio characteristic of the selected audio input or audio output. The selecting circuitry may also implement a routing mode in which a user may first initiate the routing mode, then select one of the audio inputs for routing, and then select any one of the audio outputs for receiving audio communications from the selected audio input.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.Inventors: Charles Gregory Sherwood, Luke E. Bogner, Joseph E. Gepner, Tyler O. Vrooman, Timothy W. James
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Publication number: 20140220918Abstract: An aircraft radio comprises a receiver, an audio output, and a processing element. The receiver is tuned to a first radio frequency which provides a first audio signal and a second radio frequency which provides a second audio signal. The audio output provides an audio signal to a listening device. The processing element is coupled to a memory element and is configured to tune the receiver to the first radio frequency for a first time period, present the first audio signal to the audio output during the first time period, tune the receiver to the second radio frequency for a second time period to detect presence of the second audio signal, and present audio derived from the first audio signal to the audio output during at least a portion of the second time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Garmin International, IncInventors: Charles Gregory Sherwood, Michael D. Davis, Anthony T. Green
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Patent number: 8552887Abstract: Techniques are described to determine that an electrical short has occurred on a communication channel based on monitoring a power level of the communication channel with respect to a reference power level. In an implementation, the aviation communication apparatus includes a first voltage source that provides a first voltage input to a first communication channel of a stereo jack for a headset, a voltage monitor that monitors a voltage level of the first communication channel with respect to a reference voltage level of the first communication channel and determines that an electrical short has occurred on the first communication channel based on the monitoring. Accordingly, an electrical short indicator may indicate responsive to the voltage monitor determining that the electrical short has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.Inventors: Charles Gregory Sherwood, Steven G. Foster
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Publication number: 20130187794Abstract: Techniques are described to determine that an electrical short has occurred on a communication channel based on monitoring a power level of the communication channel with respect to a reference power level. In an implementation, the aviation communication apparatus includes a first voltage source that provides a first voltage input to a first communication channel of a stereo jack for a headset, a voltage monitor that monitors a voltage level of the first communication channel with respect to a reference voltage level of the first communication channel determines that an electrical short has occurred on the first communication channel based on the monitoring. Accordingly, an electrical short indicator may indicate responsive to the voltage monitor determining that the electrical short has occurred.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: GARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Charles Gregory Sherwood, Steven G. Foster
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Publication number: 20120140933Abstract: An aircraft audio panel includes a plurality of audio inputs each configured for receiving audio communications from an audio source; a plurality of audio outputs each configured for outputting the audio communications to audio equipment in the aircraft; selecting circuitry for selecting the audio communications between the audio inputs and the audio outputs; a single selector for permitting selection of one of the audio inputs or audio outputs for adjustment; and a single audio controller for permitting adjustment of an audio characteristic of the selected audio input or audio output. The audio panel may also include an audio characteristic indicator for indicating an audio characteristic of the selected audio input or audio output. The selecting circuitry may also implement a routing mode in which a user may first initiate the routing mode, then select one of the audio inputs for routing, and then select any one of the audio outputs for receiving audio communications from the selected audio input.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: GARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Charles Gregory Sherwood, Luke E. Bogner, Joseph E. Gepner, Tyler O. Vrooman, Timothy W. James
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Publication number: 20120140934Abstract: An aircraft audio panel includes a plurality of audio inputs each configured for receiving audio communications from an audio source; a plurality of audio outputs each configured for outputting the audio communications to audio equipment in the aircraft; selecting circuitry for selecting the audio communications between the audio inputs and the audio outputs; a single selector for permitting selection of one of the audio inputs or audio outputs for adjustment; and a single audio controller for permitting adjustment of an audio characteristic of the selected audio input or audio output. The audio panel may also include an audio characteristic indicator for indicating an audio characteristic of the selected audio input or audio output. The selecting circuitry may also implement a routing mode in which a user may first initiate the routing mode, then select one of the audio inputs for routing, and then select any one of the audio outputs for receiving audio communications from the selected audio input.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: GARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Charles Gregory Sherwood, Luke E. Bogner, Joseph E. Gepner, Tyler O. Vrooman, Timothy W. James
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Patent number: 7912592Abstract: A system and method which implement automatic speech recognition (ASR) and text-to-speech (TTS) programs to permit pilots, co-pilots, and other persons to more quickly and easily perform control and monitoring tasks on aircraft. The system may be used to automatically change the frequency of an aircraft radio when a pilot or co-pilot is instructed to do so by ATC.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.Inventors: Joseph L. Komer, Joseph E. Gepner, Charles Gregory Sherwood
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Patent number: 7881832Abstract: A system and method which implement automatic speech recognition (ASR) and text-to-speech (TTS) programs to permit pilots, co-pilots, and other persons to more quickly and easily perform control and monitoring tasks on aircraft. The system may be used to automatically change the frequency of an aircraft radio when a pilot or co-pilot is instructed to do so by ATC.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2006Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.Inventors: Joseph L. Komer, Joseph E. Gepner, Charles Gregory Sherwood
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Publication number: 20100030400Abstract: A system and method which implement automatic speech recognition (ASR) and text-to-speech (TTS) programs to permit pilots, co-pilots, and other persons to more quickly and easily perform control and monitoring tasks on aircraft. The system may be used to automatically change the frequency of an aircraft radio when a pilot or co-pilot is instructed to do so by ATC.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2006Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: GARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Joseph L. Komer, Joseph E. Gepner, Charles Gregory Sherwood
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Patent number: 7415326Abstract: A system and method which implement automatic speech recognition (ASR) and text-to-speech (TTS) programs to permit pilots, co-pilots, and other persons to more quickly and easily perform control and monitoring tasks on aircraft. The system may be used to automatically change the frequency of an aircraft radio when a pilot or co-pilot is instructed to do so by ATC.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.Inventors: Joseph L. Komer, Joseph E. Gepner, Charles Gregory Sherwood
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Publication number: 20080066278Abstract: On embodiment includes a first capacitor stack including a first plurality of substantially planar anodes and a first plurality of substantially planar cathodes, a second capacitor stack including a second plurality of anode layers and a second plurality of cathode layers, an interconnect coupling the first capacitor stack and the second capacitor stack electrically in parallel, the interconnect adapted to permit rotation of the first capacitor stack with respect to the second capacitor stack, wherein the first capacitor stack and the second capacitor stack are adapted to deliver a defibrillation pulse to the anode terminal and the cathode terminal at a voltage of from approximately 410 volts to approximately 610 volts.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventor: Gregory Sherwood
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Publication number: 20070288129Abstract: A system and method which implement automatic speech recognition (ASR) and text-to-speech (TTS) programs to permit pilots, co-pilots, and other persons to more quickly and easily perform control and monitoring tasks on aircraft. The system may be used to automatically change the frequency of an aircraft radio when a pilot or co-pilot is instructed to do so by ATC.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: December 13, 2007Applicant: GARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Joseph L. Komer, Joseph E. Gepner, Charles Gregory Sherwood
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Publication number: 20070288128Abstract: A system and method which implement automatic speech recognition (ASR) and text-to-speech (TTS) programs to permit pilots, co-pilots, and other persons to more quickly and easily perform control and monitoring tasks on aircraft. The system may be used to automatically change the frequency of an aircraft radio when a pilot or co-pilot is instructed to do so by ATC.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2006Publication date: December 13, 2007Applicant: GARMIN LTD.Inventors: Joseph L. Komer, Joseph E. Gepner, Charles Gregory Sherwood
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Publication number: 20070162077Abstract: The present subject matter includes a method of producing an apparatus for use in a patient, the method including etching an anode foil, anodizing the anode foil, assembling the anode foil, at least one cathode foil and one or more separators into a capacitor stack adapted to deliver from about 5.3 joules per cubic centimeter of capacitor stack volume to about 6.3 joules per cubic centimeter of capacitor stack volume at a voltage of between about 465 volts to about 620 volts, inserting the stack into a capacitor case, inserting the capacitor case into a device housing adapted for implant in a patient, connecting the capacitor to a component and sealing the device housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventor: Gregory Sherwood
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Publication number: 20070159768Abstract: The present subject matter includes a capacitor stack having at least one cathode layer, and at least one anode layer. Separator paper is shaped and sized to separate the anode and the cathode and resist breakdown. The capacitor stack is compact, and is adapted for use in compact devices. For example, the capacitor stack is adapted for use in cardiac rhythm management devices which are implanted.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Sherwood, Brian Waytashek
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Publication number: 20070014077Abstract: One embodiment of the present subject matter includes a capacitor stack, including at least a first substantially planar anode layer and at least a second substantially planar anode layer. In the embodiment, the capacitor stack formed by the process comprising aligning the first anode layer and the second anode layer so that a first anode edge face of the first anode layer and a second anode edge face of the second anode layer form an anode connection surface for electrical connection of the first anode and the second anode and spraying metal on the anode connection surface to electrically connect the first anode layer and the second anode layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventor: Gregory Sherwood
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Publication number: 20060279907Abstract: One embodiment of the present subject matter includes a capacitor, comprising a first cupped shell having a first opening, and a second cupped shell having a second opening, wherein the first opening and the second opening are adapted to sealably mate to form a closed shell defining a volume therein. In the embodiment, the closed shell is adapted for retaining electrolyte. A plurality of capacitor layers in a substantially flat arrangement are disposed within the volume, along with electrolyte, in the present embodiment. The present closed shell includes one or more ports for electrical connections.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2006Publication date: December 14, 2006Inventors: Brian Doffing, James Taller, Gregory Sherwood, Jason Shiroff
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Publication number: 20060249774Abstract: The present subject matter includes a first capacitor stack including a first plurality of anode layers and a first plurality of cathode layers and a second capacitor stack including a second plurality of anode layers and a second plurality of cathode layers. In various embodiments, a flexible bus is welded to the first capacitor stack and to the second capacitor stack. The flexible bus is adapted to conduct electricity between the first capacitor stack and the second capacitor stack. Also, the present subject matter includes embodiments where the first capacitor stack and the second capacitor stack are disposed in a case filled with an electrolyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2005Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventor: Gregory Sherwood
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Publication number: 20060250752Abstract: The present subject matter includes a capacitor stack having a plurality of cathode layers, and a plurality of anode layers. Separator paper is shaped and sized to separate the anode and the cathode and prevent breakdown. The capacitor stack is compact, and is adapted for use in compact devices. For example, the capacitor stack is adapted for use in cardiac rhythm management devices which are implanted.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2005Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventors: Gregory Sherwood, Brian Waytashek