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).

  • Publication number: 20240120093
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Alexander G. Dickinson, Francisco Jose Garcia, Robert C. Kain, Scott D. Kahn, Andrew R. Nelson
  • Patent number: 11943844
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: HUMBAY, INC.
    Inventors: Robert C. Nelson, John H. Laakso, Andrew Jackson Hedgcock, IV, Michael D. Ross
  • Publication number: 20210282231
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: HUMBAY, INC.
    Inventors: Robert C. Nelson, John H. Laakso, Andrew Jackson Hedgcock, IV, Michael D. Ross
  • Publication number: 20170327234
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: Humbay Health, LLC
    Inventors: Robert C. Nelson, Michael D. Ross, Jeffrey S. Baylor
  • Patent number: 9815557
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Humbay Health, LLC
    Inventors: Robert C. Nelson, Michael D. Ross, Jeffrey S. Baylor
  • Publication number: 20160344468
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Carlos Maria IIarregui, Michael Steven Melum, Robert C. Nelson
  • Patent number: 9432108
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: ADS-B Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Carlos Maria Ilarregui, Michael Steven Melum, Robert C. Nelson
  • Patent number: 9311821
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: ADS-B Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Steven Melum, Robert C. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20140163857
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: ADS-B TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Steven Melum, Robert C. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20140077396
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: HUMBAY HEALTH, LLC
    Inventors: Robert C. Nelson, Michael D. Ross, Jeffrey S. Baylor
  • Patent number: 8634827
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: ADS-B Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Steven Melum, Robert C. Nelson
  • Patent number: 8442518
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: ADS-B Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Carlos Maria Ilarregui, Michael Steven Melum, Robert C. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20110273322
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: ADS-B Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Steven Melum, Robert C. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20110189943
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: ADS-B Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Carlos Maria Ilarregui, Michael Steven Melum, Robert C. Nelson
  • Patent number: 5617005
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Inventors: Fon R. Brown, Jr., Robert C. Nelson
  • Patent number: 5272609
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1993
    Assignee: Century Mfg. and Eqpt., Inc.
    Inventor: Robert C. Nelson
  • Patent number: 4779167
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1988
    Assignee: John B. Long Co.
    Inventor: Robert C. Nelson
  • Patent number: 4418872
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1983
    Assignee: Baker Mine Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert C. Nelson
  • Patent number: 4312445
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1982
    Assignee: Mining Machinery Development Corp.
    Inventor: Robert C. Nelson
  • Patent number: D362027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Assignee: Rob Nelson Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert C. Nelson