Patents by Inventor Robert C. Nelson
Robert C. Nelson 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: 20240120093Abstract: The present invention provides a novel approach for storing, analyzing, and/or accessing biological data in a cloud computing environment. Sequence data generated by a particular sequencing device may be uploaded to the cloud computing environment during a sequencing run, which reduces the on-site storage needs for the sequence data. Analysis of the data may also be performed in the cloud computing environment, and the instructions for such analysis may be set at the originating sequencing device. The sequence data in the cloud computing environment may be shared according to permissions. Further, the sequence data may be modified or annotated by authorized secondary users.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Alexander G. Dickinson, Francisco Jose Garcia, Robert C. Kain, Scott D. Kahn, Andrew R. Nelson
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Patent number: 11943844Abstract: A fluid heating element includes first and second conduits. The first conduit has a first inlet and a first outlet. The first inlet is configured to receive a first portion of the fluid, and the first outlet is configured to discharge the first portion of the fluid. The second conduit has a second inlet and a second outlet. The second inlet is configured to receive a second portion of the fluid, and the second outlet is configured to discharge the second portion of the fluid. The fluid heating element further includes an electrothermal coating associated with the first and second conduits and an electrical lead configured to apply an electric current across the electrothermal coating. The electrothermal coating converts the electric current to heat that is transferred to through the first and second conduits to the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: HUMBAY, INC.Inventors: Robert C. Nelson, John H. Laakso, Andrew Jackson Hedgcock, IV, Michael D. Ross
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Publication number: 20210282231Abstract: A fluid heating element includes first and second conduits. The first conduit has a first inlet and a first outlet. The first inlet is configured to receive a first portion of the fluid, and the first outlet is configured to discharge the first portion of the fluid. The second conduit has a second inlet and a second outlet. The second inlet is configured to receive a second portion of the fluid, and the second outlet is configured to discharge the second portion of the fluid. The fluid heating element further includes an electrothermal coating associated with the first and second conduits and an electrical lead configured to apply an electric current across the electrothermal coating. The electrothermal coating converts the electric current to heat that is transferred to through the first and second conduits to the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: HUMBAY, INC.Inventors: Robert C. Nelson, John H. Laakso, Andrew Jackson Hedgcock, IV, Michael D. Ross
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Publication number: 20170327234Abstract: An aircraft humidifier is engineered as a stand-alone, fully integrated aircraft humidifier that is suitable for providing uniform, non-wetting humidified air disbursed by the aircraft humidifier into ambient air to increase the relative humidity in low humidity environments such as aircraft interiors, including cockpits, cabins, crew rests, cargo holds, and lavatories as well as any other enclosed areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Applicant: Humbay Health, LLCInventors: Robert C. Nelson, Michael D. Ross, Jeffrey S. Baylor
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Patent number: 9815557Abstract: An aircraft humidifier is engineered as a stand-alone, fully integrated aircraft humidifier that is suitable for providing uniform, non-wetting humidified air disbursed by the aircraft humidifier into ambient air to increase the relative humidity in low humidity environments such as aircraft interiors, including cockpits, cabins, crew rests, cargo holds, and lavatories as well as any other enclosed areas.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Humbay Health, LLCInventors: Robert C. Nelson, Michael D. Ross, Jeffrey S. Baylor
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Publication number: 20160344468Abstract: Subject matter disclosed herein relates to aircraft communication, and more particularly to a non line-of-sight communication path to augment a line-of-sight communication path.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Carlos Maria IIarregui, Michael Steven Melum, Robert C. Nelson
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Patent number: 9432108Abstract: Subject matter disclosed herein relates to aircraft communication, and more particularly to a non line-of-sight communication path to augment a line-of-sight communication path.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: ADS-B Technologies, LLCInventors: Carlos Maria Ilarregui, Michael Steven Melum, Robert C. Nelson
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Patent number: 9311821Abstract: Ground vehicle reporting and tracking techniques are provided to track vehicles associated with a particular area (e.g., an airport, a military base, etc.). Ground vehicles may regularly report information about the vehicle to one or more control stations via corresponding communication links. The communication links may include, for example, an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) link and a non-ADS-B link.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: ADS-B Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Steven Melum, Robert C. Nelson
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Publication number: 20140163857Abstract: Ground vehicle reporting and tracking techniques are provided to track vehicles associated with a particular area (e.g., an airport, a military base, etc.). Ground vehicles may regularly report information about the vehicle to one or more control stations via corresponding communication links. The communication links may include, for example, an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) link and a non-ADS-B link.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: ADS-B TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Michael Steven Melum, Robert C. Nelson
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Publication number: 20140077396Abstract: An aircraft humidifier is engineered as a stand-alone, fully integrated aircraft humidifier that is suitable for providing uniform, non-wetting humidified air disbursed by the aircraft humidifier into ambient air to increase the relative humidity in low humidity environments such as aircraft interiors, including cockpits, cabins, crew rests, cargo holds, and lavatories as well as any other enclosed areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: HUMBAY HEALTH, LLCInventors: Robert C. Nelson, Michael D. Ross, Jeffrey S. Baylor
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Patent number: 8634827Abstract: Ground vehicle reporting and tracking techniques are provided to track vehicles associated with a particular area (e.g., an airport, a military base, etc.). Ground vehicles may regularly report information about the vehicle to one or more control stations via corresponding communication links. The communication links may include, for example, an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) link and a non-ADS-B link.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: ADS-B Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Steven Melum, Robert C. Nelson
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Patent number: 8442518Abstract: Subject matter disclosed herein relates to aircraft communication, and more particularly to a non line-of-sight communication path to augment a line-of-sight communication path.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: ADS-B Technologies, LLCInventors: Carlos Maria Ilarregui, Michael Steven Melum, Robert C. Nelson
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Publication number: 20110273322Abstract: Ground vehicle reporting and tracking techniques are provided to track vehicles associated with a particular area (e.g., an airport, a military base, etc.). Ground vehicles may regularly report information about the vehicle to one or more control stations via corresponding communication links. The communication links may include, for example, an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) link and a non-ADS-B link.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: ADS-B Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Steven Melum, Robert C. Nelson
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Publication number: 20110189943Abstract: Subject matter disclosed herein relates to aircraft communication, and more particularly to a non line-of-sight communication path to augment a line-of-sight communication path.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: ADS-B Technologies, LLCInventors: Carlos Maria Ilarregui, Michael Steven Melum, Robert C. Nelson
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Patent number: 5617005Abstract: Battery charger apparatus and method includes a clock to provide timing information and logic to control the charging time of a battery being charged. The logic also controls a discharge time period in which the battery being charged is discharged for a relatively short period of time. After the discharge time, the voltage across the battery terminals is sensed by the logic to determine the state of the charge of the battery. The pulsing of the battery, in which the charging times and discharging times are alternated, and then the sensing of the battery voltage, is controlled by the logic to provide the charging of a battery in the shortest possible time period.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1994Date of Patent: April 1, 1997Inventors: Fon R. Brown, Jr., Robert C. Nelson
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Patent number: 5272609Abstract: A portable lighting unit comprising a three wheeled transportation vehicle having a low slung bed frame mounted over two axially aligned wheels while a third wheel thereof is pivotally mounted at one end of the vehicle frame and is steerable in response to movements of a pulling tongue. Plural high intensity flood lamps are mounted in parallel horizontal banks atop two elongated light bars which in turn are pivotally carried on top of vertically adjustable telescopic masts for pivoting the lamps. Additionally portable flood lights are detachably mounted on the light bars for hand held mobile spot light operation or selective positioning remotely of the vehicle on ground engaging stands. A heavy duty battery powers the lamps and flood lights over switch controlled circuits available via insulated cables and a distribution panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1992Date of Patent: December 21, 1993Assignee: Century Mfg. and Eqpt., Inc.Inventor: Robert C. Nelson
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Patent number: 4779167Abstract: A dual-lamp headlight for use in underground mines or the like being capable of continuous output of illumination without exceeding an external surface temperature of 150.degree. C. including improved housing means and heat dissipation means associated therewith.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 1986Date of Patent: October 18, 1988Assignee: John B. Long Co.Inventor: Robert C. Nelson
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Patent number: 4418872Abstract: A feeder/crusher machine for use in underground coal or ore mines for receiving and crushing mined material and feeding the crushed product to a stationary conveyor in the mine material transport system. It comprises a tramming unit supporting a feeding and crushing unit having an elongated body with a crushing section located intermediate receiving and discharge sections at opposite ends of the body. A conveyor has an upper, carrying run movable through the crushing section in a horizontal plane. A pair of breaker drums are mounted immediately above the conveyor in the crushing section and are rotatable about transversely spaced, parallel vertical axes. Because the breaker drums are rotatable about vertical axes, teeth on their peripheries move horizontally, parallel to the plane of the conveyor carrying run. Further, the teeth move in the same direction as the conveyor at the location between the drums where crushing occurs.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 1980Date of Patent: December 6, 1983Assignee: Baker Mine Services, Inc.Inventor: Robert C. Nelson
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Patent number: 4312445Abstract: A tandem drive assembly, sometimes called a drive or head section, for a belt conveyor having a pair of drive pulleys arranged in tandem, in which the main drive frame comprises separate, ground-engaging, foot members located respectively inbye and outbye of the drive pulleys, and a pair of longitudinal side members interconnecting the foot members. In the example illustrated, the side members are I-beams angularly inclined upwardly from the outbye foot member to the inbye foot member. The drive pulleys are rotatably journaled in bearings mounted on upper, angularly inclined surfaces of the side members to support the inbye drive pulley at a higher level than the outbye drive pulley. The lower surfaces of the side frames are likewise angularly inclined and provide ground level clearance through the sides of the main frame for access by a scoop or shovel to the area beneath the drive rollers where dust and fines are deposited by the conveyor belt.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1980Date of Patent: January 26, 1982Assignee: Mining Machinery Development Corp.Inventor: Robert C. Nelson
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Patent number: D362027Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1994Date of Patent: September 5, 1995Assignee: Rob Nelson Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Robert C. Nelson