Patents by Inventor Kent Wilson
Kent Wilson 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: 11591136Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bottle with a detachable housing and corresponding storage compartment. Indeed, the disclosed bottle can include a receptacle formed within an exterior side surface (or sidewall) or as part of the bottle lid. Within the receptacle, the disclosed bottle can integrate a detachable housing with the bottle via one or more attachment mechanisms (e.g., magnets). For instance, the disclosed bottle attaches the detachable housing to a receptacle sidewall such that the disclosed bottle can maintain a generally uniform profile across the exterior side surface. The detachable housing can include a storage compartment for storing and/or securing one or more items, such as cutlery, medicine, personal hygiene items, etc.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Fomas, LLCInventors: Steven Douglas Burt, Thomas Craig Kline, Jonathan Kent Wilson
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Publication number: 20210316900Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bottle with a detachable housing and corresponding storage compartment. Indeed, the disclosed bottle can include a receptacle formed within an exterior side surface (or sidewall) or as part of the bottle lid. Within the receptacle, the disclosed bottle can integrate a detachable housing with the bottle via one or more attachment mechanisms (e.g., magnets). For instance, the disclosed bottle attaches the detachable housing to a receptacle sidewall such that the disclosed bottle can maintain a generally uniform profile across the exterior side surface. The detachable housing can include a storage compartment for storing and/or securing one or more items, such as cutlery, medicine, personal hygiene items, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Steven Douglas Burt, Thomas Craig Kline, Jonathan Kent Wilson
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Patent number: 10894509Abstract: A brake light pulser, particularly for center high middle stop lamps, that senses the voltage and current requirements for various types of light-emitting devices (LEDs, LED arrays, incandescent lamps, etc.) and adjusts the supplied current and voltage to the particular type of light-emitting device to which it is connected. A microprocessor with a flash-based architecture is used to process the sensed current and amperage into signals to control a constant current/constant voltage controller to provide correctly configured power to a MOSFET. The MOSFET is controlled by the microprocessor, which stores pulse command sequences programmed in directly over a CAN bus or remotely via a serial data link from a built-in RF transceiver. The pulsed configured power output of the MOSFET is supplied to a brake light.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2017Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Inventors: Greg Paterno, Jeff Hail, Timmy Nguyen, Luke Roe, Kent Wilson
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Publication number: 20180022272Abstract: A brake light pulser, particularly for center high middle stop lamps, that senses the voltage and current requirements for various types of light-emitting devices (LEDs, LED arrays, incandescent lamps, etc.) and adjusts the supplied current and voltage to the particular type of light-emitting device to which it is connected. A microprocessor with a flash-based architecture is used to process the sensed current and amperage into signals to control a constant current/constant voltage controller to provide correctly configured power to a MOSFET. The MOSFET is controlled by the microprocessor, which stores pulse command sequences programmed in directly over a CAN bus or remotely via a serial data link from a built-in RF transceiver. The pulsed configured power output of the MOSFET is supplied to a brake light.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Greg Paterno, Jeff Hail, Timmy Nguyen, Luke Roe, Kent Wilson
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Patent number: 8983636Abstract: A client configuration tool configured to program a universal master control station to allow expansion of an existing oil field, monitoring and controlling of subsea/topside field equipment provided by multiple vendors, or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Englobal CorporationInventors: Bert M. Weldon, Artemus Ward Hancock, Jr., Anthony King Ho, Van Kent Wilson
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Patent number: 8959447Abstract: A method for controlling subsea components from multiple manufacturers, each having a proprietary communication interface. The method can include creating a graphical representation of a production system to be controlled by a universal master control station, setting control sequences for the system, creating a script for comprising control code for a universal master control station associated with subsea/topside equipment at a field, and configuring the universal master control station using the script.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Englobal CorporationInventors: Bert M. Weldon, Artemus Ward Hancock, Jr., Anthony King Ho, Van Kent Wilson
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Patent number: 8735572Abstract: The present inventions relate to cellulose esters having low hydroxyl content for use in optical applications, such as liquid crystal display (LCD) films. Films with low hydroxyl levels and a given ratio of non-acetyl ester to hydroxyl level have low intrinsic birefringence. These films can be cast, molded, or otherwise oriented without an appreciable birefringence or optical distortion (i.e. retardation). These films are useful in polarizer, protective, and compensator films and in molded optical parts, such as lenses. The resins of the present inventions can also be made to have “+C plate” behavior either by melt or solvent based processing, which is uncharacteristic of cellulose esters. Such +C behavior allows films having unique compensatory behavior. Other embodiments of the invention relate to methods of melt casting films while minimizing birefringence. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to films made from the cellulose esters described herein further comprising a plasticizer.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marcus David Shelby, Michael Eugene Donelson, Bradley Howard Dayvolt, Alan Kent Wilson, Bryan Kirkman
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Patent number: 8710214Abstract: The present invention relates to cellulose esters having low hydroxyl content for use in optical applications, such as liquid crystal display (LCD) films. Films made with low hydroxyl levels and a given ratio of non-acetyl ester to hydroxyl level have been found to have low intrinsic birefringence. These films can be cast, molded, or otherwise oriented without an appreciable birefringence or optical distortion (i.e. retardation). Such features make these films useful in polarizer, protective, and compensator films as well as molded optical parts, such as lenses. Furthermore, it has also been found that resins of the present invention can also be made to have “+C plate” behavior either by melt or solvent based processing, a characteristic which is not typical of cellulose esters. Such +C behavior allows films to be produced having unique compensatory behavior. Other embodiments of the invention relate to methods melt casting films while minimizing birefringence formation.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marcus David Shelby, Michael Eugene Donelson, Bradley Howard Dayvolt, Alan Kent Wilson, Bryan Scott Kirkman
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Patent number: 8601491Abstract: A system for controlling subsea components from multiple manufacturers, each having a proprietary communication interface. The system can include a client configuration processor. The client configuration processor can communicate with a client configuration data storage. The client configuration data storage can include a human machine interface client configuration tool and an engineering client configuration tool.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Englobal CorporationInventors: Bert M. Weldon, Artemus Ward Hancock, Jr., Anthony King Ho, Van Kent Wilson
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Patent number: 8461234Abstract: A refinish coating composition is provided comprising: a) at least one refinish coating resin; b) at least one solvent; c) at least one pigment; d) optionally, at least one crosslinking agent; e) at least one cellulose mixed ester having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) greater than 10,000 and f) at least one low molecular weight cellulose mixed ester. In addition, processes for coating the refinish coating composition on a substrate are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Deepanjan Bhattacharya, Roy Glenn Foulk, Hampton Loyd Chip Williams, III, Michael Charles Shelton, Jessica Dee Posey-Dowty, Daniel Wayne Dixon, Jr., Paul Lee Lucas, Alan Kent Wilson, Kenneth Raymond Walker, Jonathan Edward Lawniczak, Hieu Duy Phan, Charlie Carroll Freeman, Jr., Lisa Perdomo
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Patent number: 8344134Abstract: The present invention relates to cellulose esters having low hydroxyl content for use in optical applications, such as liquid crystal display (LCD) films. Films made with low hydroxyl levels and a given ratio of non-acetyl ester to hydroxyl level have been found to have low intrinsic birefringence. Therefore, these films can be cast, molded, or otherwise oriented without an appreciable birefringence or optical distortion (i.e. retardation). Such features make these films useful in polarizer, protective, and compensator films as well as molded optical parts, such as lenses. Furthermore, it has also been found that resins of the present invention can also be made to have “+C plate” behavior either by melt or solvent based processing, a characteristic which is not typical of cellulose esters. Such +C behavior allows films to be produced having unique compensatory behavior. Other embodiments of the invention relate to methods melt casting films while minimizing birefringence formation.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marcus David Shelby, Michael Eugene Donelson, Bradley Howard Dayvolt, Alan Kent Wilson, Bryan Kirkman
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Patent number: 8329893Abstract: The present invention relates to cellulose esters having low hydroxyl content for use in optical applications, such as liquid crystal display (LCD) films. Films made with low hydroxyl levels and a given ratio of non-acetyl ester to hydroxyl level have been found to have low intrinsic birefringence. Therefore, these films can be cast, molded, or otherwise oriented without an appreciable birefringence or optical distortion (i.e. retardation). Such features make these films useful in polarizer, protective, and compensator films as well as molded optical parts, such as lenses. Furthermore, it has also been found that resins of the present invention can also be made to have “+C plate” behavior either by melt or solvent based processing, a characteristic which is not typical of cellulose esters. Such +C behavior allows films to be produced having unique compensatory behavior. Other embodiments of the invention relate to methods melt casting films while minimizing birefringence formation.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2008Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marcus David Shelby, Michael Eugene Donelson, Bradley Howard Dayvolt, Alan Kent Wilson, Bryan Kirkman
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Patent number: 8124676Abstract: A basecoat composition is provided comprising: a) at least one film-forming polymer selected from the group consisting of acrylic polyols and polyester polyols; b) at least one rheological modifier; c) at least one solvent; d) at least one pigment; e) optionally, at least one microgel; f) optionally, at least one crosslinking agent; and g) at least one cellulose mixed ester. A wet-on-wet-on wet process is also provided. The process for coating a substrate comprises: a) applying a primer to said substrate to produce a primed substrate; b) applying a basecoat composition to said primed substrate while said primer is wet to produce a basecoated substrate; and c) applying a clearcoat composition to said basecoated substrate while said basecoat composition is wet and optionally said primer is wet to produce a coated substrate. Coated articles are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Deepanjan Bhattacharya, Roy Glenn Foulk, Hampton Loyd Chip Williams, III, Michael Charles Shelton, Jessica Dee Posey-Dowty, Luis Guillermo Rios Perdomo, Daniel Wayne Dixon, Jr., Paul Lee Lucas, Alan Kent Wilson, Kenneth Raymond Walker, Jonathan Edward Lawniczak, Hieu Duy Phan, Charlie Carroll Freeman, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110282049Abstract: Cellulose mixed esters are disclosed having low molecular weights and low degrees of polymerization. These new cellulose mixed esters include cellulose acetate propionate and cellulose acetate butyrate. The esters exhibit solubility in a wide range of organic solvents with minimal viscosity increase, are compatible with a wide variety of resins, and are useful in coatings and inks compositions as binder resins and rheology modifiers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventors: Michael Charles Shelton, Jessica Dee Posey-Dowty, Luis Guillermo Rios Perdomo, Daniel Wayne Dixon, JR., Paul Lee Lucas, Alan Kent Wilson, Kenneth Raymond Walker, Jonathan Edward Lawniczak, Roy Glenn Foulk, Hieu Duy Phan, Charlie Carroll Freeman, JR.
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Patent number: 8039531Abstract: Cellulose mixed esters are disclosed having low molecular weights and low degrees of polymerization. These new cellulose mixed esters include cellulose acetate propionate and cellulose acetate butyrate. The esters exhibit solubility in a wide range of organic solvents with minimal viscosity increase, are compatible with a wide variety of resins, and are useful in coatings and inks compositions as binder resins and rheology modifiers.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2006Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Michael Charles Shelton, Jessica Dee Posey-Dowty, Luis Guillermo Rios Perdomo, Daniel Wayne Dixon, Jr., Paul Lee Lucas, Alan Kent Wilson, Kenneth Raymond Walker, Jonathan Edward Lawniczak, Roy Glenn Foulk, Hieu Duy Phan, Charlie Carroll Freeman, Jr., John Douglas Booton
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Patent number: 8003715Abstract: Cellulose mixed esters are disclosed having low molecular weights and low degrees of polymerization. These new cellulose mixed esters include cellulose acetate propionate and cellulose acetate butyrate. The esters exhibit solubility in a wide range of organic solvents with minimal viscosity increase, are compatible with a wide variety of resins, and are useful in coatings and inks compositions as binder resins and rheology modifiers.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Michael Charles Shelton, Jessica Dee Posey-Dowty, Luis Guillermo Rios Perdomo, Daniel Wayne Dixon, Jr., Paul Lee Lucas, Alan Kent Wilson, Kenneth Raymond Walker, Jonathan Edward Lawniczak, Roy Glenn Foulk, Hieu Duy Phan, Charlie Carroll Freeman, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110192548Abstract: A tire cage is disclosed for containing the debris from a tire explosion. The cage includes a lightweight energy absorbing material for protecting structural members of the cage from tire explosion damage so that the cage is reusable. The energy absorbing material may be a metallic foam or other open celled structured material that is able to absorb large amounts of kinetic energy by permanently deforming. The cage is particularly effective in containing explosions of large equipment tires 6 to 12 feet in diameter and having a stored kinetic energy in a range of approximately 900 kilojoules to 1500 kilojoules.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: Goldcorp Inc.Inventors: Dennis J. Dupray, Donald Kent Wilson
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Patent number: 7893138Abstract: Carboxyalkylcellulose esters are disclosed having relatively low degrees of polymerization. These new carboxyalkylcellulose esters include carboxymethylcellulose acetate, carboxymethylcellulose acetate propionate, and carboxymethylcellulose acetate butyrate. The inventive esters exhibit solubility in a range of organic solvents, and are useful in coatings and ink compositions as binder resins and rheology modifiers.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2004Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Michael Charles Shelton, Alan Kent Wilson, Jessica Dee Posey-Dowty, Gergory Andrew Kramer, Luis Guillermo Rios Perdomo
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Publication number: 20110020559Abstract: A refinish coating composition is provided comprising: a) at least one refinish coating resin; b) at least one solvent; c) at least one pigment; d) optionally, at least one crosslinking agent; e) at least one cellulose mixed ester having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) greater than 10,000 and f) at least one low molecular weight cellulose mixed ester. In addition, processes for coating the refinish coating composition on a substrate are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventors: Deepanjan Bhattacharya, Roy Glenn Foulk, Hampton Loyd Chip Williams, III, Michael Charles Shelton, Jessica Dee Posey-Dowty, Luis Guillermo Rios Perdomo, Daniel Wayne Dixon, JR., Paul Lee Lucas, Alan Kent Wilson, Kenneth Raymond Walker, Jonathan Edward Lawniczak, Hieu Duy Phan, Charlie Carroll Freeman, JR., Lisa Perdomo
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Patent number: D748259Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: David Okihisa, Duy Nguyen, Kent Wilson, Ryan Pope, Mark Leroux, Patrick Elliott, Jeremy Albrecht