Patents by Inventor Nathan A. Owens

Nathan A. Owens 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).

  • Patent number: 12119992
    Abstract: Methods and systems for processing signals and data are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving a first portion of a first signal. An example method can comprise processing the first portion of the first signal based on a module. The module can comprise instructions for physical layer processing. An example method can comprise receiving an update for the module. The update can be configured to modify the instructions for physical layer processing. The module can be reconfigured based on the update. An example method can comprise processing at least one of a second portion of the first signal and a second signal based on the module reconfigured based on the update.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Drew Taylor, Nathan A. Owens
  • Publication number: 20240221705
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device for sealing woodwind musical instrument tone holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 1, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Applicant: Key Leaves, Inc.
    Inventor: Nathan Owen Brown
  • Publication number: 20240039787
    Abstract: Methods and systems for processing signals and data are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving a first portion of a first signal. An example method can comprise processing the first portion of the first signal based on a module. The module can comprise instructions for physical layer processing. An example method can comprise receiving an update for the module. The update can be configured to modify the instructions for physical layer processing. The module can be reconfigured based on the update. An example method can comprise processing at least one of a second portion of the first signal and a second signal based on the module reconfigured based on the update.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Drew Taylor, Nathan A. Owens
  • Patent number: 11729054
    Abstract: Methods and systems for processing signals and data are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving a first portion of a first signal. An example method can comprise processing the first portion of the first signal based on a module. The module can comprise instructions for physical layer processing. An example method can comprise receiving an update for the module. The update can be configured to modify the instructions for physical layer processing. The module can be reconfigured based on the update. An example method can comprise processing at least one of a second portion of the first signal and a second signal based on the module reconfigured based on the update.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Drew Taylor, Nathan A. Owens
  • Publication number: 20230090874
    Abstract: Database servers may maintain a database according to a database schema. A database change management system can include a profile service configured to collect database profile information. A forecast service can be configured to use SQL parsing to generate change objects and generate a forecast report indicative of a prediction of a failure or success of an implementation of the set of changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Peter James Pickerill, Nathan Owen Voxland
  • Patent number: 11590670
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to align applique cutters are disclosed. A disclosed example alignment rail is for use with cutting an applique relative to a surface of a vehicle. The example alignment rail includes a base to contact the surface. The example alignment rail also includes a body including a cross-sectional profile extending along a longitudinal axis of the alignment rail. The example alignment rail also includes a groove of the cross-sectional profile extending along the longitudinal axis, where the groove is to align movement of a cutting tool to cut the applique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Kruger, George Michael Granger, Melissa H. Lewis, Nathan Owen Packard, Alan G. Burg, Brian D. Osborne
  • Patent number: 11494349
    Abstract: Database servers may maintain a database according to a database schema. A database change management system can include a profile service configured to collect database profile information. A forecast service can be configured to use SQL parsing to generate change objects and generate a forecast report indicative of a prediction of a failure or success of an implementation of the set of changes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: LIQUIBASE INC.
    Inventors: Peter James Pickerill, Nathan Owen Voxland
  • Publication number: 20220045631
    Abstract: A device for converting energy of a fluid to electrical energy is disclosed. The device comprises a pressure vessel having an inlet port for a fluid. A pair of charge collecting electrodes is spaced apart from each other along a collection direction and disposed within the pressure vessel. An electric field generator is configured to generate an electric field in the pressure vessel along a field direction to separate charged species in the fluid. Other disclosed devices provide a current flow delay to encourage charge build up or illumination with electromagnetic radiation. Yet other devices are arranged for fluid flow rather than pressure. Also disclosed is a system comprising any one of the disclosed devices and related methods. The disclosure may find application, for example, in providing a source of energy for an electric vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventor: Nathan Owen
  • Patent number: 11081980
    Abstract: A device for converting kinetic energy of a fluid to electrical energy is disclosed. The device comprises a flow chamber having an inlet port for a fluid and an exhaust port for the fluid. A pair of charge collecting electrodes is spaced apart from each other along a collection direction and disposed within the flow chamber. An electric field generator is configured to generate an electric field in the flow chamber along a field direction to separate charged species in the fluid. A flow path of the fluid between the inlet port and the exhaust port may have a flow direction with a component along the first direction and a component along the second direction. Also disclosed is a system comprising the device and a related method. The disclosure may find application, for example, in providing a source of energy for an electric vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: IONECH LIMITED
    Inventor: Nathan Owen
  • Publication number: 20210157775
    Abstract: Database servers may maintain a database according to a database schema. A database change management system can include a profile service configured to collect database profile information. A forecast service can be configured to use SQL parsing to generate change objects and generate a forecast report indicative of a prediction of a failure or success of an implementation of the set of changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Peter James Pickerill, Nathan Owen Voxland
  • Publication number: 20210143760
    Abstract: A device for converting kinetic energy of a fluid to electrical energy is disclosed. The device comprises a flow chamber having an inlet port for a fluid and an exhaust port for the fluid. A pair of charge collecting electrodes is spaced apart from each other along a collection direction and disposed within the flow chamber. An electric field generator is configured to generate an electric field in the flow chamber along a field direction to separate charged species in the fluid. A flow path of the fluid between the inlet port and the exhaust port may have a flow direction with a component along the first direction and a component along the second direction. Also disclosed is a system comprising the device and a related method. The disclosure may find application, for example, in providing a source of energy for an electric vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventor: Nathan Owen
  • Publication number: 20210082379
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to systems for stabilizing and protecting musical instruments inside their instrument cases. The systems include mechanically adjustable end pieces that are able to secure a wide variety of musical instruments within musical instrument cases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventor: Nathan Owen Brown
  • Publication number: 20200376701
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to align applique cutters are disclosed. A disclosed example alignment rail is for use with cutting an applique relative to a surface of a vehicle. The example alignment rail includes a base to contact the surface. The example alignment rail also includes a body including a cross-sectional profile extending along a longitudinal axis of the alignment rail. The example alignment rail also includes a groove of the cross-sectional profile extending along the longitudinal axis, where the groove is to align movement of a cutting tool to cut the applique.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Kruger, George Michael Granger, Melissa H. Lewis, Nathan Owen Packard, Alan G. Burg, Brian D. Osborne
  • Patent number: 10134372
    Abstract: Systems for raising pads on musical instruments to enable drying of pads and increase air flow around the pad and a body of the musical instrument. A vent spanner device, including a positioning feature and a retention feature, is placed between a pad and its corresponding vent to create an air gap. A pad prop is placed against a key mechanism or between the key mechanism and/or the body to raise a pad from sealing its corresponding vent. A linkage feature connects one or more vent spanners, pad props, end pieces, key mechanisms, or the body, and provides storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: KEY LEAVES, INC.
    Inventor: Nathan Owen Brown
  • Patent number: 10019974
    Abstract: Systems for raising pads on musical instruments to enable drying of pads and increase air flow around the pad and a body of the musical instrument. A vent spanner device, including a positioning feature and a retention feature, is placed between a pad and its corresponding vent to create an air gap. A pad prop is placed against a key mechanism or between the key mechanism and/or the body to raise a pad from sealing its corresponding vent. A linkage feature connects one or more vent spanners, pad props, end pieces, key mechanisms, or the body, and provides storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: KEY LEAVES, INC.
    Inventor: Nathan Owen Brown
  • Publication number: 20170263220
    Abstract: Systems for raising pads on musical instruments to enable drying of pads and increase air flow around the pad and a body of the musical instrument. A vent spanner device, including a positioning feature and a retention feature, is placed between a pad and its corresponding vent to create an air gap. A pad prop is placed against a key mechanism or between the key mechanism and/or the body to raise a pad from sealing its corresponding vent. A linkage feature connects one or more vent spanners, pad props, end pieces, key mechanisms, or the body, and provides storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Nathan Owen BROWN
  • Publication number: 20170263218
    Abstract: Systems for raising pads on musical instruments to enable drying of pads and increase air flow around the pad and a body of the musical instrument. A vent spanner device, including a positioning feature and a retention feature, is placed between a pad and its corresponding vent to create an air gap. A pad prop is placed against a key mechanism or between the key mechanism and/or the body to raise a pad from sealing its corresponding vent. A linkage feature connects one or more vent spanners, pad props, end pieces, key mechanisms, or the body, and provides storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Nathan Owen BROWN
  • Patent number: D888146
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: KEY LEAVES, INC.
    Inventor: Nathan Owen Brown
  • Patent number: D888147
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: KEY LEAVES, INC.
    Inventor: Nathan Owen Brown
  • Patent number: D893587
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: KEY LEAVES, INC.
    Inventor: Nathan Owen Brown