Patents by Inventor John Kruse
John Kruse 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: 20210054911Abstract: A planetary gear set transmission apparatus for providing a variable speed drive with no clutch includes a planet carrier having a set of evenly spaced arms. An input shaft is coupled to the planet carrier and is configured to be connected to an engine. A set of planet gears is coupled to the planet carrier. Each planet gear has a planet axle. A ring gear is coupled to the set of planet gears. A sun gear is coupled to the set of planet gears. An output shaft is coupled to the sun gear. A generator gear is coupled to the ring gear and is in operational communication with the plurality of outer teeth. A generator is coupled to the generator gear and has a generator drive shaft coupled through the generator gear. The generator is used to brake the ring gear and control the speed of the sun gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: John Kruse
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Patent number: 9599009Abstract: A fan assembly may include an input shaft, first and second belts, first and second pulleys engaged by the first belt, third and fourth pulleys engaged by the second belt, output shaft rotationally coupled to a fan, and a clutch assembly. The second pulley may be rotationally coupled to the first pulley via the first belt so as to rotate in the same direction as the first pulley. The fourth pulley may be rotationally coupled to the third pulley via the second belt so as to rotate in the opposite direction of the third pulley. The clutch assembly may be configured to selectively rotationally couple the output shaft to the input shaft via the first pulley, first belt, and second pulley. The clutch assembly may also be configured to selectively rotationally couple the output shaft to the input shaft via the third pulley, second belt, and fourth pulley.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Alfred Sigmund Smemo, Steven Ryan Whiteman, Ryan John Kruse
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Patent number: 9306105Abstract: Thin film photovoltaic devices that include a transparent substrate; a transparent conductive oxide layer on the transparent substrate; a n-type window layer on the transparent conductive oxide layer; a p-type absorber layer on the n-type window layer; and, a back contact on the p-type absorber layer are provided. The p-type absorber layer comprises cadmium telluride, and forms a photovoltaic junction with the n-type window layer. Generally, the p-type absorber layer defines a plurality of finger structures protruding from the p-type absorber layer into the back contact. The finger structures can have an aspect ratio of about 1 or greater and/or can have a height that is about 20% to about 200% of the thickness of the p-type absorber layer. Methods of forming such finger structures protruding from a back surface of the p-type absorber layer are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: First Solar Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.Inventors: Scott Daniel Feldman-Peabody, Mark Jeffrey Pavol, Robert Dwayne Gossman, Bogdan Lita, Nathan John Kruse, John Milton Flood, III, Valerie Pflumio Hill
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Publication number: 20160024991Abstract: A fan assembly may include an input shaft, first and second belts, first and second pulleys engaged by the first belt, third and fourth pulleys engaged by the second belt, output shaft rotationally coupled to a fan, and a clutch assembly. The second pulley may be rotationally coupled to the first pulley via the first belt so as to rotate in the same direction as the first pulley. The fourth pulley may be rotationally coupled to the third pulley via the second belt so as to rotate in the opposite direction of the third pulley. The clutch assembly may be configured to selectively rotationally couple the output shaft to the input shaft via the first pulley, first belt, and second pulley. The clutch assembly may also be configured to selectively rotationally couple the output shaft to the input shaft via the third pulley, second belt, and fourth pulley.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Alfred Sigmund Smemo, Steven Ryan Whiteman, Ryan John Kruse
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Publication number: 20150034154Abstract: Thin film photovoltaic devices that include a transparent substrate; a transparent conductive oxide layer on the transparent substrate; a n-type window layer on the transparent conductive oxide layer; a p-type absorber layer on the n-type window layer; and, a back contact on the p-type absorber layer are provided. The p-type absorber layer comprises cadmium telluride, and forms a photovoltaic junction with the n-type window layer. Generally, the p-type absorber layer defines a plurality of finger structures protruding from the p-type absorber layer into the back contact. The finger structures can have an aspect ratio of about 1 or greater and/or can have a height that is about 20% to about 200% of the thickness of the p-type absorber layer. Methods of forming such finger structures protruding from a back surface of the p-type absorber layer are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: PrimeStar Solar, Inc.Inventors: Scott Daniel Feldman-Peabody, Mark Jeffrey Pavol, Robert Dwayne Gossman, Bogdan Lita, Nathan John Kruse, John Milton Flood, III, Valerie Pflumio Hill
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Publication number: 20070273525Abstract: The invention relates to the use of RFID systems for use with items of interest having RFID tags, such as in a library. The invention has particular applicability to determining the location, order, and other information regarding such items.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Sharon Garber, Bernard Gonzalez, Mitchell Grunes, Richard Jackson, Gerald Karel, John Kruse, Richard Lindahl, James Nash, Chester Piotrowski, John Yorkovich
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Publication number: 20070011893Abstract: The present invention relates to RFID devices, including handheld RFID devices, and applications for such devices. The devices and applications may be used in connection with items that are associated with an RFID tag, and optionally a magnetic security element. The devices and applications are described with particular reference to library materials such as books, periodicals, and magnetic and optical media.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Sharon Garber, Bernard Gonzalez, Mitchell Grunes, Richard Jackson, Gerald Karel, John Kruse, Richard Lindahl, James Nash, Chester Piotrowski, John Yorkovich
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Publication number: 20060180665Abstract: The invention relates to the use of RFID systems for use with items of interest having RFID tags, such as in a library. The invention has particular applicability to determining the location, order, and other information regarding such items.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2006Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventors: Sharon Garber, Bernard Gonzalez, Mitchell Grunes, Richard Jackson, Gerald Karel, John Kruse, Richard Lindahl, James Nash, Chester Piotrowski, John Yorkovich
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Publication number: 20060145854Abstract: The present invention relates to RFID devices, including handheld RFID devices, and applications for such devices. The devices and applications may be used in connection with items that are associated with an RFID tag, and optionally a magnetic security element. The devices and applications are described with particular reference to library materials such as books, periodicals, and magnetic and optical media.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2005Publication date: July 6, 2006Inventors: Sharon Garber, Bernard Gonzalez, Mitchell Grunes, Richard Jackson, Gerald Karel, John Kruse, Richard Lindahl, James Nash, Chester Piotrowski, John Yorkovich
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Publication number: 20060129944Abstract: In a data processing system, a note can be displayed and an image can be displayed in the note. The image may be acquired by a camera such as photographic camera, a digital camera, or other camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2005Publication date: June 15, 2006Inventors: David Berquist, Peter Eisenberg, Mitchell Grunes, Martin Kenner, John Kruse, Timothy Mertens, Cindy Munson, David Hering, Gregory Anderson, Gary Uebel, Brian Westover
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Publication number: 20050283194Abstract: A medical device is configured to attenuate emission of electromagnetic radiation and comprises a housing, a circuit assembly mounted in the housing, and a panel coupled to the housing and to the circuit assembly. The panel comprises a first conductive region on an interior surface of the panel that is configured to be capacitively coupled to the ground, an opening substantially adjacent to the first conduction region, a second conductive region on the interior surface that is configured to be coupled to ground, and a non-conductive region on the interior surface between the first conductive region and the second conductive region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2004Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: John Fluegel, John Kruse, Paul Simonette
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Publication number: 20050103351Abstract: A device external to an implantable medical device (IMD) is provided with an accurate reference clock. The programmer receives time data from the IMD and compares that data to time data from the reference clock. Based on this comparison, the programmer determines how much a clock within the IMD is drifting per unit of time. A correction factor is generated so that data received from the IMD can then be correlated to the correct reference time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2003Publication date: May 19, 2005Inventors: Charles Stomberg, John Kruse, Nancy Pool, Gregory Haubrich
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Publication number: 20040238277Abstract: A Mobile Auto-Belay Apparatus is provided consisting of a Rail (10), Rolling Trolley (14), Motion Limiting Device (16), and Auto-Belay Device (18). Unlike the prior art, this invention allows an Auto-Belay Device (18) to service many climbing routes without the need for time consuming removal and reinstallation. The invention also allows the Auto-Belay Device (18) to be used on climbing routes that meander significantly in lateral directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventor: John Kruse
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Publication number: 20020067608Abstract: A flashlight that utilizes an ultra-bright LED light source to achieve bright light output at low power consumption. The flashlight is powered by the batteries in a portable electronic device such as a cellular telephone, a portable radio, or a personal data appliance. The flashlight connects to the battery in the portable electronic device through a plug that is inserted into the AC adaptor receptacle of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2000Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventors: Andrew John Kruse, Robert Luke Morales
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Patent number: 6192821Abstract: A hydro-alternator for attachment to the outboard motor on a bass fishing boat. The hydro-alternator generates electrical power for charging of batteries on the boat. The alternator charges the batteries while the boat is being propelled by its large outboard motor. The alternator is designed to provide high power, high current, and low drag force. To achieve this, it has a compact design in order to project a small profile. It also turns at very high rotational speeds in order to achieve adequately high power and current output.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1998Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Inventors: Robert Luke Morales, Andrew John Kruse