Patents by Inventor James A. Lake
James A. Lake 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: 20240051715Abstract: A container lid including: a lid body which includes a flared perimeter wall, an inner structure, and a perimeter well. The inner structure defines a central throat. The perimeter well defines a plurality of openings disposed around the central throat. A lid body seal is disposed about the lid body. A lid upper includes: a lid base and a lid roof secured to the lid base. The lid base is lockably received in the central throat. The lid roof at least partially covers the perimeter well when the lid base is lockably secured in the central throat.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2022Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: Pacific Market International, LLCInventors: Stephen James Lake, Lovina Hsin-I Hua, Ernest Gomez, III
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Patent number: 11157883Abstract: A computer-based method for determining an effect of operational readiness for a vehicle in a fleet of vehicles based on a component replacement simulation is described. The method includes querying, using a fleet performance optimization tool, a maintenance data database. The method also includes analyzing the data set using a power law process to predict a next component removal for each vehicle based on hours of operation for each vehicle. The method also includes determining an effect of operational readiness for the selected vehicle based on the simulation. The method further includes ranking each vehicle in the fleet of vehicles based on the operational readiness of each vehicle. The method also includes displaying, based on the ranking, the operational readiness of each vehicle on the user interface to facilitate actual replacement of at least one component on at least one of the vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Shuguang Song, Ken D. Bouvier, Jay Kevin McCullough, Peter James Lake, Matthew Kyle Fay
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Publication number: 20190354939Abstract: A computer-based method for determining an effect of operational readiness for a vehicle in a fleet of vehicles based on a component replacement simulation is described. The method includes querying, using a fleet performance optimization tool, a maintenance data database. The method also includes analyzing the data set using a power law process to predict a next component removal for each vehicle based on hours of operation for each vehicle. The method also includes determining an effect of operational readiness for the selected vehicle based on the simulation. The method further includes ranking each vehicle in the fleet of vehicles based on the operational readiness of each vehicle. The method also includes displaying, based on the ranking, the operational readiness of each vehicle on the user interface to facilitate actual replacement of at least one component on at least one of the vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Shuguang Song, Ken D. Bouvier, Jay Kevin McCullough, Peter James Lake, Matthew Kyle Fay
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Publication number: 20170310553Abstract: A multi modal communication system for sending and receiving transmissions may be disclosed. The multi modal communication system may include a server device that is configured to selectively send and receive communication across multiple communication paths. The communications paths may include at least a first communication path and an alternative communication path. The multimodal communication system may include numerous nodes, at least one node being a gateway node, a relay node, or a client node. The plurality of nodes may communicate with the server device, communicate between respective nodes using a message routing and forwarding protocol, and maintain a network map. Additionally, some nodes may be configured to communicate wirelessly with the at least one client node. Furthermore, the gateway node may be configured to directly communicate with the at least one server device via the alternative communication path.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: ANDREW V. WELTERS, JAMES LAKE
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Patent number: 8825276Abstract: Methods and maintenance systems for use in analyzing data related to maintenance of at least one vehicle are disclosed. One example method includes receiving at least one fault message, receiving a maintenance event log for a vehicle. The maintenance event log including at least one maintenance event associated with the at least one fault message. The example method further includes automatically identifying a corrective action within a most recent maintenance event of the at least one maintenance event and storing a diagnostic entry including the at least one fault message and the identified corrective action, such that the diagnostic entry is retrievable from the computing device to evaluate a subsequent like fault message.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Peter James Lake, Davis Scott Kinney, Anne Kao, Stephen R. Poteet, Steven C. Runo, Jay Kevin McCullough, Steven D. Chapman, Yun-Ho Sikora, David Charles Augustine
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Publication number: 20130079972Abstract: Methods and maintenance systems for use in analyzing data related to maintenance of at least one vehicle are disclosed. One example method includes receiving at least one fault message, receiving a maintenance event log for a vehicle. The maintenance event log including at least one maintenance event associated with the at least one fault message. The example method further includes automatically identifying a corrective action within a most recent maintenance event of the at least one maintenance event and storing a diagnostic entry including the at least one fault message and the identified corrective action, such that the diagnostic entry is retrievable from the computing device to evaluate a subsequent like fault message.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventors: Peter James Lake, Davis Scott Kinney, Anne Kao, Stephen R. Poteet, Steven C. Runo, Jay Kevin McCullough, Steven D. Chapman, Yun-Ho Sikora, David Charles Augustine
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Patent number: 8387173Abstract: A cistern assembly for a flush toilet includes a cistern housing including a cistern lid and a cistern base, a cistern member pivotally attached within the cistern housing, and an actuator to pivot the cistern member relative to the cistern housing to discharge the stored water. The cistern member has a base wall that forms a chamber to store the water and a passageway to discharge the water from the chamber, the passageway has an internal inlet and a cistern outlet and is shaped to siphon water through the passageway. The actuator tilts the cistern member to actuate discharge of water through the passageway so that when the cistern member is pivoted and the passageway is moved below the water level of the stored water of the chamber, water is drawn through the passageway to the cistern outlet until air within the chamber enters the passageway preventing further water from being drawn into the passageway.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Metaflush Pty LtdInventor: Antony James Lake
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Patent number: 8340948Abstract: A computer-based method for simulating an overall effect of a component replacement on the reliability of a platform is described. The method includes determining a scheduled reliability for a platform based on a reliability associated with each of the removable components of the platform, selecting, via a user interface, at least one removable component of the platform for which replacement is to be simulated, determining, using a computer-based model, an effect the one or more replacements would have on the forecasted reliability for the platform, and providing a comparison of the forecasted reliability and the scheduled reliability to a user.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Shuguang Song, Peter James Lake, Jay Kevin McCullough
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Publication number: 20100251470Abstract: A cistern assembly for a flush toilet includes a cistern housing including a cistern lid and a cistern base, a cistern member pivotally attached within the cistern housing, and an actuator to pivot the cistern member relative to the cistern housing to discharge the stored water. The cistern member has a base wall that forms a chamber to store the water and a passageway to discharge the water from the chamber, the passageway has an internal inlet and a cistern outlet and is shaped to siphon water through the passageway. The actuator tilts the cistern member to actuate discharge of water through the passageway so that when the cistern member is pivoted and the passageway is moved below the water level of the stored water of the chamber, the water is drawn through the passageway to the cistern outlet until air within the chamber enters the passageway preventing further water from being drawn into the passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: METAFLUSH PTY LTDInventor: Antony James Lake
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Patent number: 7788900Abstract: Motor designs that enable the control of ignition, combustion burn rate, extinguishment, and reignition of solid propellants by precise application of electrical power are provided. Design of such motors, including choice of electrode materials, the form of electric power, and exemplary facial-extent electrode and axial-extent electrode configurations are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2003Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Inventors: Michael Dulligan, James Lake, Paul Adkison, Greg Spanjers, David White, Hieu Nguyen
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Patent number: 7770380Abstract: An apparatus and method to control ignition, combustion burn rate, extinguishment, and reignition of solid propellant is provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2003Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Inventors: Michael Dulligan, James Lake, Paul Adkison, Greg Spanjers, David White, Hieu Nguyen
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Patent number: 7576434Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a semiconductor package having a support substrate coupled to a first semiconductor die, where the first semiconductor die includes first conductive bumps, and a second semiconductor die includes second conductive bumps, and where the first and second die are coupled by joints formed of the first and second conductive bumps and a solder material therebetween. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Raul Mancera, James Lake
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Publication number: 20090001568Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a semiconductor package having a support substrate coupled to a first semiconductor die, where the first semiconductor die includes first conductive bumps, and a second semiconductor die includes second conductive bumps, and where the first and second die are coupled by joints formed of the first and second conductive bumps and a solder material therebetween. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: Raul Mancera, James Lake
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Publication number: 20080092521Abstract: Motor designs that enable the control of ignition, combustion burn rate, extinguishment, and reignition of solid propellants by precise application of electrical power are provided. Design of such motors, including choice of electrode materials, the form of electric power, and exemplary facial-extent electrode and axial-extent electrode configurations are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2003Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: Michael Dulligan, James Lake, Paul Adkison, Greg Spanjers, David White, Hieu Nguyen
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Publication number: 20080087003Abstract: An apparatus and method to control ignition, combustion burn rate, extinguishment, and reignition of solid propellant is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2003Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventors: Michael Dulligan, James Lake, Paul Adkison, Greg Spanjers, David White, Hieu Nguyen
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Patent number: 5951284Abstract: A double-sided mirror and irrigation instrument for intraoral application has an in-line finger operated valve for selectively controlling flow of air, water or a mixture of air and water through an annular supply passage for cleaning the mirror surfaces and objects in the oral cavity. An annular suction passage extends from the mirror assembly through an extension tube for draining liquids from the patient's mouth. The mirror assembly is illuminated by light transmitted through a quartz rod that is enclosed within a central supply conduit.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1998Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Inventor: James A. Lake
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Patent number: 5299242Abstract: A nuclear reactor control system is provided in a nuclear reactor having a core operating in the fast neutron energy spectrum where criticality control is achieved by neutron leakage. The control system includes dual annular, rotatable reflector rings. There are two reflector rings: an inner reflector ring and an outer reflector ring. The reflectors are concentrically assembled, surround the reactor core, and each reflector ring includes a plurality of openings. The openings in each ring are capable of being aligned or non-aligned with each other. Independent driving means for each of the annular reflector rings is provided so that reactor criticality can be initiated and controlled by rotation of either reflector ring such that the extent of alignment of the openings in each ring controls the reflection of neutrons from the core.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1992Date of Patent: March 29, 1994Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of EnergyInventors: Michael G. Jacox, Robert L. Drexler, Robert N. M. Hunt, James A. Lake
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Patent number: 4764339Abstract: A high flux reactor is comprised of a core which is divided into two symetric segments housed in a pressure vessel. The core segments include at least one radial fuel plate. The spacing between the plates functions as a coolant flow channel. The core segments are spaced axially apart such that a coolant mixing plenum is formed between them. A channel is provided such that a portion of the coolant bypasses the first core section and goes directly into the mixing plenum. The outlet coolant from the first core segment is mixed with the bypass coolant resulting in a lower inlet temperature to the lower core segment.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1986Date of Patent: August 16, 1988Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of EnergyInventors: James A. Lake, Russell L. Heath, John L. Liebenthal, Deslonde R. DeBoisblanc, Carl F. Leyse, Kent Parsons, John M. Ryskamp, Robert P. Wadkins, Yale D. Harker, Gary N. Fillmore, Chang H. Oh