Patents by Inventor Robert Harris
Robert Harris 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: 11976999Abstract: The present disclosure relates to chain monitoring systems and methods. In particular, the chain monitoring system is configured to mount onto a portion of a chain and measure one or more parameters associated with one or more characteristics of the chain. The measured parameters are processed by the chain monitoring system and/or transmitted to a remote system for analysis. The analysis may be used to determine a characteristic and/or change in the characteristic of the chain. In some examples, the characteristic is an elongation value associated with the chain, which can be transmitted to a networked system for analysis, display, and/or control. In some examples, a sensor can be employed to measure one or more characteristics of the chain. The sensor may include, but is not limited to, a strain gauge, an accelerometer, an optical, a sonic, and/or a magnetic sensor.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: U.S. Tsubaki Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Charles R. Monty, Brian Leduc, Paul Gorman, Robert J. Hogan, Michael C. Hogan, Daniel Harris, Joseph Audette
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Patent number: 11965470Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a turbocharger includes a compressor having a compressor wheel, a turbine provided within a housing, and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow path. The EGR flow path includes a first fluid connection in the housing and located in proximity to the turbine, a second fluid connection located in proximity to a trailing edge of the compressor wheel, an EGR control valve disposed between the first fluid connection and the second fluid connection, the EGR control valve configured to selectively operate the turbocharger in a low-heat mode having an EGR up to 50% and an operational mode having an EGR rate typically less than 35%.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Joseph Powell McHenry, Paul Troxler, Robert Malcolm Wallace, Michael Harris, Robert Lotz, Michael J. Burkett
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Patent number: 11963596Abstract: The invention relates to a hair styling device, and in particular to a hair straightener. The hair styling device (10; 210) has a first arm (12; 212) and a second arm (14; 214), the first and second arms being moveable relative to one another between a closed or operative condition and an open or inoperative condition. The first member (12; 212) has a first heating panel (16; 116; 216) and the second member (14; 214) has a second heating panel (18; 118; 218). The heating panels (16, 18; 116, 118; 216, 218) are corrugated to increase the length of the path the hair must take between the heating panels. The first and second heating panels are spaced apart in the operative condition so as not to press or clamp the hair therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2019Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: JAPHAM GROUP LIMITEDInventors: Alfredo Debenedictis, Janusz Lucien Holland, Mark Christopher Hughes, Martin Malcolm Harris, James Robert Nelson
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Patent number: 11962030Abstract: An integrated, unitary battery pack may be formed and used as part of the structural support for a vehicle frame. The unitary battery pack includes arrays cells having all positive and negative electrical terminals aligned in-plane on a common face of the product assembly. The unitary battery pack includes cooling components for passively or actively cooling the cell arrays. The unitary battery pack is encased in a potting material that allows that forms part of the structure support for the unitary battery pack. The unitary batter pack may be integrated into the vehicle with or without additional support structures.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Tesla, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Pires, Robert David Sumpf, Jr., William B. Stockton, Cole Spooner, Cole Prodan, Jayesh Bharat Gorasia, Kenton Harris, Dan Burke, Dafna Gabriela Szafer, Krupal Patel, Benjamin Parker, David Elias Hegeman
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Patent number: 11945746Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of depositing a coating comprising zinc oxide on a substrate; to a chemical vapour deposition precursor mixture for use in same and to a coated glass article and a photovoltaic cell prepared with a zinc oxide coating prepared using the method which comprises: providing a substrate, providing a precursor mixture comprising an alkyl zinc compound and a phosphorus source, the phosphorus source comprising a compound of formula OnP(OR)3, wherein n is 0 or 1 and each R is hydrocarbyl, and delivering the precursor mixture to a surface of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Pilkington Group LimitedInventors: Liam Sonie Palmer, Peter Michael Harris, Gary Robert Nichol
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Patent number: 11916378Abstract: A power generation system includes a power source that is configured to communicate with at least one of a downstream load or a downstream device by changing a voltage on a power bus between the power source and the at least one of the downstream load or the downstream device, while power source provides power on the power bus to the at least one of the downstream load or the downstream device.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignees: BLOOM ENERGY CORPORATION, POWERSECURE INCORPORATEDInventors: Arne Ballantine, Prasad Pmsvvsv, Rajesh Gopinath, Ranganathan Gurunathan, Robert Harris, Marshall Worth, Chaitanya Mandela, Vishal Anand Gopalakrishnan
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Patent number: 11786839Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for forming eutectic extracts, processes for purifying eutectic extracts and uses of the eutectic extracts such as in food-stuffs, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and supplements, such as food supplements and sports supplements.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Inventors: Michaël Laguerre, Robert Harris, Alexis Lavaud, Mathieu Tenon, Simona Birtic, Antoine Charles Bily, Andrew Peter Abbott
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Publication number: 20230261519Abstract: A power generation system includes a power source that is configured to communicate with at least one of a downstream load or a downstream device by changing a voltage on a power bus between the power source and the at least one of the downstream load or the downstream device, while power source provides power on the power bus to the at least one of the downstream load or the downstream device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Arne BALLANTINE, Prasad PMSVVSV, Rajesh GOPINATH, Ranganathan GURUNATHAN, Robert HARRIS, Marshall WORTH, Chaitanya MANDELA, Vishal Anand GOPALAKRISHNAN
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Patent number: 11724412Abstract: A two way razor is disclosed having a handle, a bracket, and a shaving head mounting dual opposing shaving cartridges each comprising a plurality of razor blades, and a swivel mechanism disposed between the handle and the bracket for exchanging the positions of the first and second cartridges' positions, the swivel mechanism comprising first and second disks where a first disk has two projections at opposite ends and a second disk has two recesses at opposite ends, such that the projections and recesses engage to lock the bracket in first and second orientations with respect to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Inventor: John Robert Harris, II
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Publication number: 20230206054Abstract: The assessment and ranking of machine learning models is sped up. In one embodiment, a plurality of model definitions are automatically tested and ranked according to their expected generalization ability. Other embodiments include assessing a single change to the model to determine if the change increases or decreases the model's generalization ability. This technique can also be applied to assess input data transformations used to develop the model.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: Luminide, Inc.Inventors: Anil THOMAS, Luke HORNOF, Robert HARRIS
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Patent number: 11635265Abstract: A bolted hinge assembly is provided for a waterbox cover (a “waterbox hinge assembly”). The waterbox hinge assembly generally does not require welding on the waterbox cover or the heat exchanger in an HVAC system (“HVAC unit” hereinafter). Further, the waterbox hinge assembly may be installable to the HVAC unit without removing the heat exchange fluids (e.g., water, refrigerant, etc.) from the HVAC unit. In some cases, the waterbox hinge assembly can be installed on an HVAC unit without removing any bolts from the waterbox cover. Once installed, the waterbox hinge assembly can be left in place so that it can be reused anytime the HVAC unit is serviced.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Steven E. Wolfgram, Daoud A. Jandal, Bradley S. Wickersham, Fred Eickstaedt, James M. McCool, Raymond S. Schafer, Ronald E. Schlicht, Robert A. Harris, Steven E. Meloling, Raghu Kumar, Kishore Prabakaran
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Patent number: 11629564Abstract: A retrievable seal guide (RSG) for installing a seal stem in a polished bore receptacle. The RSG has an outer grapple. Inside the grapple is a mandrel. At the end of the RSG is a bullet nose guide. The mandrel is spring loaded with a spring placed under the grapple Near the rear end of the guide is a plug with an o-ring. Note that the bullet nose has an opening formed in it. A channel is also formed down the length of the device. Note too that for tight formations of non-perforated liners the plug can be replaced with a stainless-steel ball that acts as a check valve. As the RSG is pulled out, the guide is pulled back, which compresses the spring forcing the mandrel back until a cam clears the collapsible fingers on the grapple, which allows the RSG to be withdrawn.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Inventors: Robert Harris, Carl Diller, Candice English, John Milne
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Publication number: 20230019137Abstract: A two way razor is disclosed having a handle, a bracket, and a shaving head mounting dual opposing shaving cartridges each comprising a plurality of razor blades, and a swivel mechanism disposed between the handle and the bracket for exchanging the positions of the first and second cartridges' positions, the swivel mechanism comprising first and second disks where a first disk has two projections at opposite ends and a second disk has two recesses at opposite ends, such that the projections and recesses engage to lock the bracket in first and second orientations with respect to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventor: John Robert Harris, II
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Patent number: 11558679Abstract: Systems, methods, and software for submitting video evidence. A request is received from a user of a security device to submit an identified video clip as video evidence to an agency, and the identified video clip and corresponding metadata is retrieved from a database of video clips. Additional information about content of the video clip is interactively collected from the owner and a digital signature is received from the owner. A video evidence file is generated to include the content of the identified video clip, information regarding capture of the video clip based upon the metadata, the additional information, and the digital signature. The video evidence file is then communicated to the agency.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Quinton Choice Nixon, Michael Robert Harris, Alyssa Ainna Manlapig
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Publication number: 20220395592Abstract: An irradiation apparatus configured to be coupled to an irradiation chamber containing a material to be irradiated, comprising: a support structure; one or more radiation sources coupled to the support structure; and a heat exchange mechanism thermally coupled to the one or more radiation sources. The heat exchange mechanism comprises one or more of a thermoelectric cooling device, a vapor chamber, a heatsink, a heat dissipation structure, a fan, and a cooling coating. The one or more radiation sources comprise one or more UV radiation sources, one or more UV-C radiation. sources, one or more visible radiation sources, or a combination thereof. Optionally, the one or more radiation sources comprise a plurality of radiation sources arranged. in an array, Optionally, the one or more radiation sources deliver a combination of wavelengths to the material to be irradiated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2022Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: THEODORE ROBERT HARRIS, JENNIFER GODWIN PAGAN, PAOLO BATONI, JOHN ROBERT KRAUSE
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Patent number: 11506010Abstract: A drilling wedge that has, in addition to a normal connector rod, two wings that extend from the sides of the wedge. These wings are angular members that fill much of the space in the larger casing around the wedge. These wings prevent a milling assembly from sliding past the wedge or from moving off to the side, where an exit through the pipe or casing in the wrong place can occur. Instead, the wings help to keep the milling assembly in the proper position on the tray of the wedge to ensure that the milling assembly reaches the proper exit point in the casing. The wings are retracted when the HEW is deployed through the narrower pipe. Once the HEW is properly positioned, the guide cone is extended and the wings are deployed.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Inventors: Robert Harris, Carl Diller, Candice English, John Milne
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Patent number: 11446836Abstract: A two way razor is disclosed having a handle, a bracket, and a shaving head mounting dual opposing shaving cartridges each comprising a plurality of razor blades, and a swivel mechanism disposed between the handle and the bracket for exchanging the positions of the first and second cartridges' positions, the swivel mechanism comprising first and second disks where a first disk has two projections at opposite ends and a second disk has two recesses at opposite ends, such that the projections and recesses engage to lock the bracket in first and second orientations with respect to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Inventor: John Robert Harris, II
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Patent number: 11349707Abstract: This application is directed to an electronic device that operates as both a sound component for a doorbell and a component of a security system. For instance, the electronic device may receive a signal from the doorbell. The electronic device may then output a sound associated with the doorbell. Additionally, the electronic device may receive data from one or more sensors associated with the security system. Based on the data, the electronic device may perform one or more functions. For instance, if the electronic device sets a specific mode of the security system, the electronic device may output a sound representing an alarm of the security system. Additionally, the electronic device may send data to another electronic device, such as a server or a client device, that indicates that the one or more sensors detected an event.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Peter Gerstberger, Michael Robert Harris
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Patent number: 11338048Abstract: An irradiation apparatus configured to be coupled to an irradiation chamber containing a material to be irradiated, comprising: a support structure; one or more radiation sources coupled to the support structure; and a heat exchange mechanism thermally coupled to the one or more radiation sources. The heat exchange mechanism comprises one or more of a thermoelectric cooling device, a vapor chamber, a heatsink, a heat dissipation structure, a fan, and a cooling coating. The one or more radiation sources comprise one or more UV radiation sources, one or more UV-C radiation sources, one or more visible radiation sources, or a combination thereof. Optionally, the one or more radiation sources comprise a plurality of radiation sources arranged in an array. Optionally, the one or more radiation sources deliver a combination of wavelengths to the material to be irradiated.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: AQUISENSE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Theodore Robert Harris, Jennifer Godwin Pagan, Paolo Batoni, John Robert Krause
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Publication number: 20210398650Abstract: Systems and methods for processing electronic imaging data obtained from medical imaging procedures, with use of trained artificial intelligence (AI) models, are disclosed herein. In an example, a use of a medical evaluation workflow involving an AI model includes: obtaining image data and non-image data associated with a medical imaging study; using at least one AI model to analyze the image data, with the trained AI model being validated with a defined governance standard to identify a characteristic or particular type of characteristic; identifying the characteristic with the AI model; and communicating the identified characteristic to a location associated with evaluation of the medical imaging study.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2020Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Brian M. Baker, Wade J. Steigauf, Benjamin Strong, Robert Harris, Jerry Lohr, Steven Towey