Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Clayton
Jeffrey Clayton 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: 11297986Abstract: A cleaning device for a compact HVAC unit includes a flexible belt, and a collection element attached to the flexible belt at a first end of the belt. The collection element and the belt form a collection area therebetween, and wherein the collection element has a port therein at the first end of the belt, the port configured to remove debris collected in the collection area.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: NET BUILDING SERVICES, LLCInventor: Jeffrey Clayton Towberman
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Publication number: 20220096846Abstract: A leadless neurostimulation device having a header unit including at least one primary electrode having a contact surface that defines an external surface of the leadless neurostimulation device, a housing including a secondary electrode positioned on the same side of the leadless neurostimulation device as the at least one primary electrode, and a anchor device including at least one suture point for securing the leadless neurostimulation device to patient tissue or at least one protrusion nub configured to create mechanical resistance that impedes relative movement between wherein the leadless neurostimulation device and the patient tissue when implanted, where the at least one primary electrode and the secondary electrode are configured to transmit an electrical stimulation signal therebetween to provide electrical stimulation therapy to a target nerve of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Steven T. Deininger, Jerel K. Mueller, Todd V. Smith, Jeffrey Clayton, Thomas M. Hillebrand, Phillip C. Falkner, Jenna N. George, Sarah J. Offutt
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Publication number: 20220021239Abstract: The disclosure relates to particle heaters for heating solid particles to store electrical energy as thermal energy. Thermal energy storage directly converts off-peak electricity into heat for thermal energy storage, which may be converted back to electricity, for example during peak-hour power generation. The particle heater is an integral part of an electro-thermal energy storage system, as it enables the conversion of electrical energy into thermal energy. As described herein, particle heater designs are described that provide efficient heating of solid particles in an efficient and compact configuration to achieve high energy density and low cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Zhiwen MA, Jeffrey Clayton GIFFORD, Patrick Gordon DAVENPORT, Dening JIA, Jason SCHIRCK, Aaron MORRIS
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Publication number: 20220018603Abstract: The present disclosure describes heat exchangers for converting thermal energy stored in solid particles to electricity. Electro-thermal energy storage converts off-peak electricity into heat for thermal energy storage, which may be converted back to electricity, for example during peak-hour power generation. The heat exchanger for converting thermal energy stored in solid particles to electricity enables the conversion of thermal energy into electrical energy for redistribution to the grid. In some embodiments, pressurized fluidized-bed heat exchangers may achieve efficient conversion of thermal energy to electricity by providing direct contact of the solid particles with a gas stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Zhiwen MA, Jeffrey Clayton GIFFORD, Patrick Gordon DAVENPORT, Xingchao WANG
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Patent number: 11210433Abstract: A system and method for construction estimation using aerial images is provided. The system receives at least one aerial image of a building. An estimation engine processes the aerial image at a plurality of angles to automatically identify a plurality (e.g., perimeter and interior) lines in the image corresponding to a plurality of features of a roof the building. The estimation engine allows users to generate two-dimensional and three-dimensional models of the roof by automatically delineating various roof features, and generates a report including information about the roof of the building.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Xactware Solutions, Inc.Inventors: James Edward Loveland, Jeffrey Clayton Taylor, Jeffery Devon Lewis, Bradley McKay Childs, Corey David Reed, Jared William Robertson
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Publication number: 20210339029Abstract: Implantable medical devices include circuitry positioned adjacent to header-related structures, rather than having the header and related structures sitting atop the position of the circuitry within a device housing. A circuit board within the device housing may be positioned adjacently to a lead bore of the header. Feedthrough conductors may extend from the circuitry to conductors of the header while being positioned adjacently to the circuit board. Lead frame conductors may extend to the electrical connectors of the lead bores while also being adjacent to the upper portion of the circuitry. Device height may be reduced by having the circuitry be positioned adjacent to one or more of the various header-related structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Steven Deininger, Jeffrey Clayton, Michael Baade, Anthony Chasensky
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Patent number: 11098574Abstract: A detector assembly of a logging tool for disposal within a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation and comprising: a radiation detector disposed within a pressure housing including a window section and a remaining section, the window section including a window that provides a path for radiation from outside the pressure housing to the detector, wherein the window section and the remaining section of the pressure housing form a unitary, integral structure (i) providing no space between the window section and the remaining section of the pressure housing for an influx of fluid from the wellbore between the window section and the remaining section of the pressure housing, (ii) providing a fluid impermeable structural connection between the window section and the remaining section of the pressure housing, (iii) providing a monolithic structural interface between the window section and the remaining section of the pressure housing, or (iv) combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Clayton Neely
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Publication number: 20210257703Abstract: Implantable medical devices that include a battery to power circuitry utilize a battery connector to electrically interconnect the battery to the circuitry. The battery connector may be mounted directly to a device housing to have the battery connector a fixed position within the device. Battery terminals of the battery are electrically connected to terminals on the battery connector, and the terminals on the battery connector are electrically connected to power terminals of the circuitry. The battery connector may include various features such as mounting grooves formed in a connector body, tapered pins to connect to power terminals on a circuit board, as well as plates to engage the battery terminals. The device housing may provide mounting features that allow the battery connector to be affixed directly to the device housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Steven Deininger, Jeffrey Clayton, Randy Roles, Darren Janzig, Paul Eichstaedt
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Patent number: 11058882Abstract: Implantable medical devices include circuitry positioned adjacent to header-related structures, rather than having the header and related structures sitting atop the position of the circuitry within a device housing. A circuit board within the device housing may be positioned adjacently to a lead bore of the header. Feedthrough conductors may extend from the circuitry to conductors of the header while being positioned adjacently to the circuit board. Lead frame conductors may extend to the electrical connectors of the lead bores while also being adjacent to the upper portion of the circuitry. Device height may be reduced by having the circuitry be positioned adjacent to one or more of the various header-related structures.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Steven Deininger, Jeffrey Clayton, Michael Baade, Anthony Chasensky
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Publication number: 20210177224Abstract: A cleaning device for a compact HVAC unit includes a flexible belt, and a collection element attached to the flexible belt at a first end of the belt. The collection element and the belt form a collection area therebetween, and wherein the collection element has a port therein at the first end of the belt, the port configured to remove debris collected in the collection area.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Jeffrey Clayton Towberman
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Publication number: 20210156245Abstract: A detector assembly of a logging tool for disposal within a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation and comprising: a radiation detector disposed within a pressure housing including a window section and a remaining section, the window section including a window that provides a path for radiation from outside the pressure housing to the detector, wherein the window section and the remaining section of the pressure housing form a unitary, integral structure (i) providing no space between the window section and the remaining section of the pressure housing for an influx of fluid from the wellbore between the window section and the remaining section of the pressure housing, (ii) providing a fluid impermeable structural connection between the window section and the remaining section of the pressure housing, (iii) providing a monolithic structural interface between the window section and the remaining section of the pressure housing, or (iv) combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2019Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventor: Jeffrey Clayton NEELY
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Patent number: 11011801Abstract: Implantable medical devices that include a battery to power circuitry utilize a battery connector to electrically interconnect the battery to the circuitry. The battery connector may be mounted directly to a device housing to have the battery connector a fixed position within the device. Battery terminals of the battery are electrically connected to terminals on the battery connector, and the terminals on the battery connector are electrically connected to power terminals of the circuitry. The battery connector may include various features such as mounting grooves formed in a connector body, tapered pins to connect to power terminals on a circuit board, as well as plates to engage the battery terminals. The device housing may provide mounting features that allow the battery connector to be affixed directly to the device housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Steven Deininger, Jeffrey Clayton, Randy Roles, Darren Janzig, Paul Eichstaedt
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Publication number: 20210103687Abstract: Systems and methods for rapidly developing annotated computer models of structures and properties is provided. The system generates three-dimensional (3D) models of structures and property using a wide variety of digital imagery, and/or can process existing 3D models created by other systems. The system processes the 3D models to automatically identify candidate objects within the 3D models that may be suitable for annotation, such as roof faces, chimneys, windows, gutters, etc., using computer vision techniques to automatically identify such objects. Once the candidate objects have been identified, the system automatically generates user interface screens which gather relevant information related to the candidate objects, so as to rapidly obtain, associate, and store annotation information related to the candidate objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Applicant: Insurance Services Office, Inc.Inventors: Dave Harris, Ron Richardson, Corey David Reed, Jeffery Devon Lewis, Jeffrey Clayton Taylor
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Patent number: 10948624Abstract: A detector assembly disposed about a tubular for placement within a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation and comprising: a gamma radiation detector disposed within a pressure housing, wherein the detector extends an axial length in a direction parallel to a central axis of the tubular; and a neutron shield disposed about a circumference of the tubular along at least the axial length of the detector, wherein the neutron shield reduces an amount of neutrons that pass from the wellbore and/or the formation through the tubular during operation of the detector assembly, while allowing transmission of gamma rays therethrough to the detector.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Clayton Neely
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Publication number: 20200338355Abstract: Seals used within lead bores of implantable medical devices for creating a seal to implantable medical leads inserted into the lead bores include an inner cylinder that engages the lead body. The inner cylinder is surrounded by a gap to either an outer cylinder of the seal or to surrounding structures of the implantable medical device. The inner cylinder has freedom of movement within the gap such that movement of the lead body that is off-axis relative to a centerline of the lead bore causes movement of the inner cylinder that is providing the seal. In this manner, the seal engagement to the lead body is maintained during this off-axis movement of the lead body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2019Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Steven T. Deininger, Jeffrey Clayton, Thomas M. Hillebrand, Jenna George, Bin Wang, Michael T. Hegland, Darren A. Janzig, Sean P. Skubitz, Richard T. Stone, Dale F. Seeley, Salil M. Vaidya
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Publication number: 20200259151Abstract: Implantable medical devices that include a battery to power circuitry utilize a battery connector to electrically interconnect the battery to the circuitry. The battery connector may be mounted directly to a device housing to have the battery connector a fixed position within the device. Battery terminals of the battery are electrically connected to terminals on the battery connector, and the terminals on the battery connector are electrically connected to power terminals of the circuitry. The battery connector may include various features such as mounting grooves formed in a connector body, tapered pins to connect to power terminals on a circuit board, as well as plates to engage the battery terminals. The device housing may provide mounting features that allow the battery connector to be affixed directly to the device housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Steven Deininger, Jeffrey Clayton, Randy Roles, Darren Janzig, Paul Eichstaedt
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Publication number: 20200254263Abstract: Implantable medical devices include circuitry positioned adjacent to header-related structures, rather than having the header and related structures sitting atop the position of the circuitry within a device housing. A circuit board within the device housing may be positioned adjacently to a lead bore of the header. Feedthrough conductors may extend from the circuitry to conductors of the header while being positioned adjacently to the circuit board. Lead frame conductors may extend to the electrical connectors of the lead bores while also being adjacent to the upper portion of the circuitry. Device height may be reduced by having the circuitry be positioned adjacent to one or more of the various header-related structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Steven Deininger, Jeffrey Clayton, Michael Baade, Anthony Chasensky
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Patent number: 10702004Abstract: A helmet including a hard shell defining an exterior surface and an interior volume of space and including a bill. A visor including an engagement structure that is releasably attached to the bill wherein the visor does not pivot relative to the bill when engaged with the bill.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: VISOR NATION INC.Inventors: Michael Edmund Gagliardo, Christopher Mark Serritella, Marcus Bosch, Jeffrey Clayton Simonson
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Publication number: 20200110847Abstract: A system and method for construction estimation using aerial images is provided. The system receives at least one aerial image of a building. An estimation engine processes the aerial image at a plurality of angles to automatically identify a plurality (e.g., perimeter and interior) lines in the image corresponding to a plurality of features of a roof the building. The estimation engine allows users to generate two-dimensional and three-dimensional models of the roof by automatically delineating various roof features, and generates a report including information about the roof of the building.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Applicant: Xactware Solutions, Inc.Inventors: James Edward Loveland, Jeffrey Clayton Taylor, Jeffery Devon Lewis, Bradley McKay Childs, Corey David Reed, Jared William Robertson
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Patent number: D942577Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Inventionland, LLCInventors: George M. Davison, Peter A. Meier, Nathan R. Field, Jeffrey Clayton Carlino, Jarrod L. Campbell