Patents by Inventor M. Carpenter
M. Carpenter 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: 11981496Abstract: A food-storage container includes a container body defining a storage area and a rim. A removable lid is connectable to the rim to seal the storage area. The lid defines a vent hole. A latch assembly of the container has a latch and a vent flap. The latch is pivotally attached to the lid and is configured to engage with the container body to secure the lid to the rim when in a latched position. The vent flap is pivotal relative to the latch between an open position in which the flap is spaced from the vent hole and a sealing position in which the flap seals the vent hole.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Brent Burgess, Scott E Carpenter, Christopher Hartnett, Zachary Saylor, Joel M. Sells
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Patent number: 11964098Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of producing such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices configured for vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition that is contained in a reservoir and transported to a heating element by a liquid transport element. The liquid transport element may include a porous monolith.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Michael F. Davis, Percy D. Phillips, James W. Rogers, Frederic P. Ampolini, David A. Clemens, William K. Carpenter, Owen L. Joyce, Michael L. King, Sean M. Ahr
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Publication number: 20240125037Abstract: A fabric treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior and having a top wall defining an access opening. A cover is provided that is movable relative to the cabinet between an open position and a closed position to selectively close the access opening. A tub is located within the interior and includes and open top aligned with the access opening. A rotatable basket is located within the tub and has a loading opening aligned with the open top and the access opening. A top wall extends between the cabinet and the tub. A scrubbing tool seat recessed in the top wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: SCOTT E. CARPENTER, BRADLEY D. MORROW, JOEL M. SELLS, BRYCE WHITWORTH
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Publication number: 20240107118Abstract: Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate control of playback of a live content item displayed in a playback user interface. Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate display of key content corresponding to a live content item in a key content user interface. Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate concurrently display of multiple content items in a Multiview user interface. Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate display of insights corresponding to a content item displayed in a playback user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Christopher J. ELLINGFORD, Kevin M. SANDLOW, Lucio MORENO RUFO, Fredric R. VINNA, Policarpo B. WOOD, Antonio ALLEN, William D. CARPENTER, Anton M. DAVYDOV, Jonathan SILVIO, Brian K. SHIRAISHI, Gregory T. SCOTT
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Publication number: 20240060823Abstract: Apparatus and methods for detecting a characteristic of a ground engaging product on earth working equipment are described. The apparatus is operable to: measure a temperature profile at a ground engaging product location; compare the measured temperature profile with an expected temperature profile for that ground engaging product; and indicate a characteristic of the ground engaging product based on the comparison. Thermal inserts for use with ground engaging products on earth working equipment are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: ESCO Group LLLCInventors: Jason W. Betournay, Noah D. Cowgill, Steven D. Hyde, Christopher M. Carpenter, John M. Anderton
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Patent number: 11851848Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLCInventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Steven D. Hyde, Javier Lander, Jason W. Betournay, Karsten D. Zuendel
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Publication number: 20230399823Abstract: A process and tool for installing and removing various kinds of wear parts used with earth working equipment. The process and tool allows the operator to remove and install the wear parts at a safe distance so that the operator is physically remote from the potential risks of the removal and installation process. The tool may be manually operated via an operator or the tool may be a semi-automated or fully automated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: ESCO Group LLLCInventors: Rod Clarke, Ryan J. Carpenter, Noah Cowgill, Taylor M. Finley, Joseph E. Blomberg, Christopher M. Carpenter, Eric L. Bewley
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Publication number: 20230374754Abstract: A system and tool for monitoring ground-engaging products for earth working equipment that can monitor characteristics such as part identification, presence, condition, usage, and/or performance of the products on earth working equipment used, for example, in mining, construction, and dredging environments. The monitoring tool includes or is supported by a mobile device that is separate from the earth working equipment, Supporting the monitoring tool on a mobile device can, e.g., provide unique vantage points to monitor the earth working equipment products, monitor the products without inhibiting the operation of the earth working equipment or endangering personnel, closely approach areas of interest for secure and reliable gathering of information, monitor multiple earth working equipment, and/or be protected from the vibrations and impact shocks that can be associated with earth working equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Applicant: ESCO Group LLLCInventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Karsten D. Zuendel, Noah D. Cowgill, Joshua K. Hoyt, David J. Sayler
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Publication number: 20230349133Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of a ground-engaging product used on various kinds of earth working equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2021Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Christopher D. Snyder, Christopher M. CARPENTER, Steven D. HYDE
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Patent number: 11788894Abstract: Apparatus and methods for detecting a characteristic of a ground engaging product on earth working equipment are described. The apparatus is operable to: measure a temperature profile at a ground engaging product location; compare the measured temperature profile with an expected temperature profile for that ground engaging product; and indicate a characteristic of the ground engaging product based on the comparison. Thermal inserts for use with ground engaging products on earth working equipment are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLCInventors: Jason W. Betournay, Noah D. Cowgill, Steven D. Hyde, Christopher M. Carpenter, John M. Anderton
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Patent number: 11739504Abstract: A process and tool for installing and removing various kinds of wear parts used with earth working equipment. The process and tool allows the operator to remove and install the wear parts at a safe distance so that the operator is physically remote from the potential risks of the removal and installation process. The tool may be manually operated via an operator or the tool may be a semi-automated or fully automated.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLCInventors: Rod Clarke, Ryan J. Carpenter, Noah Cowgill, Taylor M. Finley, Joseph E. Blomberg, Christopher M. Carpenter, Eric L. Bewley
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Patent number: 11725365Abstract: A handling system for handling ground-engaging wear parts used on earth working equipment includes handling tools to remove and handle wear parts from equipment and/or to install new wear parts. The tools can include a torque or other tool to engage and/or disengage a lock retained by the wear member. The handling system allows an operator maintain a distance from heavy parts being removed or installed, reducing the risk of injury.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLCInventors: David M. Paul, Rodney K. Clarke, Christopher M. Carpenter, Noah D. Cowgill, Taylor M. Finley, Ryan J. Carpenter
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Publication number: 20230243128Abstract: A system and tool for monitoring ground-engaging products for earth working equipment that can monitor characteristics such as part identification, presence, condition, usage, and/or performance of the products on earth working equipment used, for example, in mining, construction, and dredging environments. The monitoring tool includes or is supported by a mobile device that is separate from the earth working equipment. Supporting the monitoring tool on a mobile device can, e.g., provide unique vantage points to monitor the earth working equipment products, monitor the products without inhibiting the operation of the earth working equipment or endangering personnel, closely approach areas of interest for secure and reliable gathering of information, monitor multiple earth working equipment, and/or be protected from the vibrations and impact shocks that can be associated with earth working equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: ESCO Group LLLCInventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Karsten D. Zuendel, Noah D. Cowgill, Joshua K. Hoyt, David J. Sayler
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Publication number: 20220341132Abstract: A system and tool for monitoring earth working equipment for such things as part identification, cracks, deformation, presence, operational limits, equipment faults, equipment proximity violations, locate system sensors, condition, usage, and/or performance of the products on earth working equipment used, for example, in mining, construction, and/or dredging environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2020Publication date: October 27, 2022Applicant: ESCO Group LLCInventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Rodney K. Clarke, Xudan Xu Morris
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Patent number: 11336791Abstract: Printing devices herein comprise an internal power supply within the body of the printing devices. Also, a processor and printing components are within the body and connected to the internal power supply. A user interface is external to the body and is connected to the processor and the internal power supply. The user interface has a universal serial bus (USB) connection. A USB hub structure is within the body and is connected to the processor, the internal power supply, and the user interface. The USB hub structure includes an integrated circuit (IC), a power connector connected to the internal power supply, and a plurality of USB connectors connected to the IC. The USB connectors can extend through the body and one of the USB connectors connects the USB connection of the user interface to the processor and the internal power supply.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Brian M. Carpenter, James M. Maryniak, Rui M. Amorim, John M. Rondeau
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Patent number: 11269564Abstract: Printing devices include a printer power supply, a printer processor connected to the printer power supply, printing components connected to the printer power supply and the printer processor, and a tablet interface device connected to the printer processor and the printer power supply. The tablet interface device includes a tablet processor, a USB connection electrically connected to the tablet processor and the printer power supply, and a touchscreen surface electrically connected to the tablet processor. The tablet processor is adapted to operate independently of the printer processor.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: James M. Maryniak, Rui M. Amorim, Brian M. Carpenter, Timothy J. Kelley, Kathleen M. Johnson, Yelena Shapiro, Louis P. De Souza, James Miles
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Publication number: 20220066706Abstract: Printing devices include a printer power supply, a printer processor connected to the printer power supply, printing components connected to the printer power supply and the printer processor, and a tablet interface device connected to the printer processor and the printer power supply. The tablet interface device includes a tablet processor, a USB connection electrically connected to the tablet processor and the printer power supply, and a touchscreen surface electrically connected to the tablet processor. The tablet processor is adapted to operate independently of the printer processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: James M. Maryniak, Rui M. Amorim, Brian M. Carpenter, Timothy J. Kelley, Kathleen M. Johnson, Yelena Shapiro, Louis P. De Souza, James Miles
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Publication number: 20220070324Abstract: Printing devices herein comprise an internal power supply within the body of the printing devices. Also, a processor and printing components are within the body and connected to the internal power supply. A user interface is external to the body and is connected to the processor and the internal power supply. The user interface has a universal serial bus (USB) connection. A USB hub structure is within the body and is connected to the processor, the internal power supply, and the user interface. The USB hub structure includes an integrated circuit (IC), a power connector connected to the internal power supply, and a plurality of USB connectors connected to the IC. The USB connectors can extend through the body and one of the USB connectors connects the USB connection of the user interface to the processor and the internal power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Brian M. Carpenter, James M. Maryniak, Rui M. Amorim, John M. Rondeau
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Publication number: 20210372092Abstract: A process and tool for installing and removing various kinds of wear parts used with earth working equipment. The process and tool allows the operator to remove and install the wear parts at a safe distance so that the operator is physically remote from the potential risks of the removal and installation process. The tool may be manually operated via an operator or the tool may be a semi-automated or fully automated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: ESCO GROUP LLCInventors: ROD CLARKE, RYAN J. CARPENTER, NOAH COWGILL, TAYLOR M. FINLEY, JOSEPH E. BLOMBERG, CHRISTOPHER M. CARPENTER, ERIC L. BEWLEY
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Patent number: 11150710Abstract: One embodiment is directed towards an encapsulated device. The encapsulated device includes a device, and a first encapsulation covering the device. The first encapsulation has one or more exterior surfaces. One or more recesses in one or more of the exterior surfaces is configured to receive a second encapsulation.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Intersil Americas LLCInventors: Randolph Cruz, Loyde M. Carpenter, Jr., Mark A. Kwoka