Patents by Inventor Kenneth Von Felten
Kenneth Von Felten 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: 20150054942Abstract: An inspection module for inspection of a target object is disclosed. The inspection module includes an inspection module comprising a housing, a sensor adapted to provide sensor data relating to the target object, an inspection module processor adapted to receive the sensor data from the sensor and to provide corresponding packaged data, and an inspection module interface adapted to output the packaged data from the inspection module processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Kevin Andrew Coombs, Joshua Lynn Scott, Kenneth Von Felten
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Patent number: 7819798Abstract: An apparatus for storing at least one elongated and flexible object, such as an insertion tube that functions as a portion of an endoscope or a borescope device. The apparatus includes a rotating storage carousel having a base and a peripheral barrier. An elongated and flexible object, such as an insertion tube, is stored along the inner side of the peripheral barrier and the base. The storage cavity of the carousel rotates while accepting the transfer of the elongated and flexible object for storage.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: GE Inspection Technologies, LPInventors: Allan I. Krauter, Charles W. Fish, III, Raymond A. Lia, Thomas W. Karpen, Kenneth Von Felten, Ronald H. Lawson, Leigh Lawson, legal representative
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Patent number: 7455353Abstract: The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Julia Favorito (nee Wilkins), John S. Canna, Sandra M. Darling, Kenneth Von Felten, Brian L. Badger
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Patent number: 7422559Abstract: A borescope device having an insertion tube, a camera head assembly, and a fluid supply system. The camera assembly includes through holes allowing fluid escape. The fluid supply system is controllable to force fluid through the through holes. The fluid supply system may be actuated to cool the camera head assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2004Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: GE Inspection Technologies, LPInventors: Michael P. Kehoskie, Thomas W. Karpen, Allan I. Krauter, Raymond A. Lia, Bradford Morse, Kenneth Von Felten
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Publication number: 20070156018Abstract: An apparatus for storing at least one elongated and flexible object, such as an insertion tube that functions as a portion of an endoscope or a borescope device. The apparatus includes a rotating storage carousel having a base and a peripheral barrier. An elongated and flexible object, such as an insertion tube, is stored along the inner side of the peripheral barrier and the base. The storage cavity of the carousel rotates while accepting the transfer of the elongated and flexible object for storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventors: Allan Krauter, Charles Fish, Raymond Lia, Thomas Karpen, Kenneth Von Felten, Ronald Lawson, Leigh Lawson
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Publication number: 20060138847Abstract: The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2006Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Julia Favorito (nee Wilkins), John Canna, Sandra Darling, Kenneth Von Felten, Brian Badger
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Publication number: 20050281520Abstract: A borescope device having an insertion tube, a camera head assembly, and a fluid supply system. The camera assembly includes through holes allowing fluid escape. The fluid supply system is controllable to force fluid through the through holes. The fluid supply system may be actuated to cool the camera head assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2004Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: Michael Kehoskie, Thomas Karpen, Allan Krauter, Raymond Lia, Bradford Morse, Kenneth Von Felten
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Publication number: 20050165275Abstract: An insertion tube for an inspection device including a helically wound spiral tube, a first braided tube disposed about the helically wound spiral tube, a second braided tube disposed about the first braided tube, a first polymeric layer disposed between said first braided tube and said second braided tube and a polymeric layer coating the outer periphery of the second braided tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2004Publication date: July 28, 2005Inventors: Kenneth Von Felten, Raymond Lia
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Patent number: 6851745Abstract: The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Fisher-Price, Inc.Inventors: Julia Favorita nee Wilkins, John S. Canna, Sandra M. Darling, Kenneth Von Felten, Brian L. Badger
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Publication number: 20050011004Abstract: The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2004Publication date: January 20, 2005Inventors: Julia Favorito (nee Wilkins), John Canna, Sandra Darling, Kenneth Von Felten, Brian Badger
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Publication number: 20030057744Abstract: The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2002Publication date: March 27, 2003Applicant: Fisher-Price, Inc.Inventors: Julia Wilkins, John S. Canna, Sandra M. Darling, Kenneth Von Felten
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Patent number: 6390555Abstract: The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2001Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Fisher-Price, Inc.Inventors: Julia Wilkins, John S. Canna, Sandra M. Darling, Kenneth Von Felten
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Publication number: 20010015569Abstract: The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2001Publication date: August 23, 2001Applicant: Fisher-Price, Inc.Inventors: Julia Wilkins, John S. Canna, Sandra M. Darling, Kenneth Von Felten
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Patent number: 6257659Abstract: The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1999Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: Fisher-Price, Inc.Inventors: Julia Wilkins, John S. Canna, Sandra M. Darling, Kenneth Von Felten
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Patent number: 5947552Abstract: The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1997Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Julia Wilkins, John S. Canna, Sandra M. Darling, Kenneth Von Felten
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Patent number: 5937461Abstract: A reconfigurable support for an infant includes a main body and two reconfigurable restraints or support members mounted to opposite ends of the main body. The infant support can be used to securely position an infant that is either lying prone on a flat surface or that is seated in a child's seat, such as a car seat.The first configurable support member is formed as a cylindrical cushion and contains a bendable element that can be configured into a variety of shapes. The first support member retains the shape into which it is configured and thus can be configured and positioned to securely position an infant.A second reconfigurable support member is provided at the opposite end of the main body. The second member is integrally formed with the main body and includes two or three planar members.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1997Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Fisher-Price, Inc.Inventors: David Dombrowski, Brian L. Aiken, Kenneth Von Felten
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Patent number: 5794540Abstract: An article of children's furniture is convertible between a table configuration and an easel configuration. The article of furniture comprises a support member, a work surface, and a handle coupled to the work surface for changing the configuration of the article. The work surface includes a pair of panels that are attached to each other by a hinge, the handle being attached to the panels at the hinge. The handle includes a locking portion for engaging the support member to lock the work surface to the support member in the table configuration. The article is convertible to the easel configuration by rotating the handle to unlock the work surface from the support member and lifting both panels to the easel configuration. A lever lock is coupled to the support member for locking the panels in the easel configuration. The article is convertible to the easel configuration by depressing the lever lock to release the panels, which are then spread apart and lowered onto the support member.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1996Date of Patent: August 18, 1998Assignee: Fisher-Price Inc.Inventors: David Dombrowski, Kenneth Von Felten