Patents by Inventor Scott A. Beatty
Scott A. Beatty 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: 20240102744Abstract: Thermal energy management kits are described herein. A thermal energy management kit described herein includes one or more thermal storage cells. Individual thermal storage cells have a container. The container may be formed from a thermally conductive material and has an interior volume. The thermal storage cell further includes a phase change material disposed within the interior volume of the container. Thermal energy management kits described herein may optionally further include one or more mounting structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Jason Baker, Taylor Lawing, Byron Owens, A. Scott Queen, Rami M. Saeed, Michael Beatty
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Patent number: 11808570Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a self-contained ocean data and acquisition module (SCODAM) configured to mount to a floating body and having a sensor array, geospatial locating engine, wave measurement engine, communication engine to transmit collected data to a remote device, an energy conversion module adapted to convert ambient energy inputs into electrical energy, and an energy storage module configured to receive the converted electrical energy and to supply operating power to the SCODAM. In an illustrative example, the SCODAM may be configured to generate a transfer function based on motion characterization data obtained in a training mode corresponding to motion of the floating body in response to perturbation in a predetermined sequence and to apply the transfer function data obtained by the wave measurement engine to determine wave motion. Various embodiments may advantageously facilitate use of an existing floating body as an ocean data acquisition system (ODAS).Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Inventors: Scott Beatty, Bryce Bocking
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Publication number: 20210223041Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a self-contained ocean data and acquisition module (SCODAM) configured to mount to a floating body and having a sensor array, geospatial locating engine, wave measurement engine, communication engine to transmit collected data to a remote device, an energy conversion module adapted to convert ambient energy inputs into electrical energy, and an energy storage module configured to receive the converted electrical energy and to supply operating power to the SCODAM. In an illustrative example, the SCODAM may be configured to generate a transfer function based on motion characterization data obtained in a training mode corresponding to motion of the floating body in response to perturbation in a predetermined sequence and to apply the transfer function data obtained by the wave measurement engine to determine wave motion. Various embodiments may advantageously facilitate use of an existing floating body as an ocean data acquisition system (ODAS).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: MarineLabs Data Systems Inc.Inventors: Scott Beatty, Bryce Bocking
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Patent number: 11062928Abstract: Using measurements from a metrology tool, combinations of tool settings on the metrology tool can be determined. Candidates can then be determined and a response surface model can be generated for each of the candidates. A list of the candidates of the tool settings that provide a maximum response and that are least sensitive to sources of noise can then be determined from the response surface models. The list of the candidates can each be from a denser region of the response surface model.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: KLA CorporationInventor: Scott Beatty
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Publication number: 20210104423Abstract: Using measurements from a metrology tool, combinations of tool settings on the metrology tool can be determined. Candidates can then be determined and a response surface model can be generated for each of the candidates. A list of the candidates of the tool settings that provide a maximum response and that are least sensitive to sources of noise can then be determined from the response surface models. The list of the candidates can each be from a denser region of the response surface model.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventor: Scott Beatty
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Patent number: 9416696Abstract: A system and method for managing the characteristics of engine oil in a lubrication system for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. Generally speaking, the method includes the steps of determining a target viscosity for the engine oil based on engine speed and engine load, determining a working viscosity which may be directly measured or determined based on engine oil temperature and engine oil type, comparing the target viscosity to the working viscosity, deriving a target engine oil temperature, and directing engine oil to one of an oil cooler, an oil heater, or neither when and until the target engine oil temperature is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Luis Carlos Cattani, Scott A. Beatty, Kenneth P. Ceynow, Joseph William August
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Publication number: 20150075481Abstract: A system and method for managing the characteristics of engine oil in a lubrication system for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. Generally speaking, the method includes the steps of determining a target viscosity for the engine oil based on engine speed and engine load, determining a working viscosity which may be directly measured or determined based on engine oil temperature and engine oil type, comparing the target viscosity to the working viscosity, deriving a target engine oil temperature, and directing engine oil to one of an oil cooler, an oil heater, or neither when and until the target engine oil temperature is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Luis Carlos Cattani, Scott A. Beatty, Kenneth P. Ceynow, Joseph William August
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Publication number: 20130199371Abstract: A device and method for influencing exhaust gas flow downstream of a turbocharger turbine and upstream of after treatment components prevents doser tip fouling by using a passive exhaust flow control surface comprising ridges protruding into the exhaust gas flow conduit. The ridges are disposed parallel to each other, and perpendicular to the direction of gas flow. In one embodiment, a funnel is disposed in the conduit, downstream of the ridges, to further direct the exhaust gas flow more precisely towards a HC doser tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: International Engine Intellectual Property Company LLCInventors: Marton L. Gyuro, Scott A. Beatty
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Publication number: 20120325342Abstract: A water filtration system is provided that includes a filter section, a tank section, a pump section, a housing section and a dispensing section. The filter section includes a high-pressure water filter disconnected from a source of tap water. The tank section includes an outer tank member and an inner tank member fluidly connected to the filter section. The pump section is fluidly connected to the filter section via a first conduit for pumping water at a high pressure through the filter and is fluidly connected to the outer tank member via a second conduit for drawing unfiltered water from the outer tank member. The housing section houses at least one of the filter section, the tank section and the pump section. The dispensing section is fluidly connected to the inner tank member for dispensing filtered water.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Scott Beatty, Terry Tang, Steven Fung
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Patent number: 8136770Abstract: A mount (50) for mounting an exhaust gas component (30, 32, 16) in an exhaust pipe (34) or in a component housing includes a spring band (54) and a plurality of spring fingers (64). The spring band (54) is configured to contact and substantially pass around an outer surface (52) of the exhaust gas component (30, 32, 16). The plurality of spring fingers (64) extend from the spring band (54) generally axially with respect to the exhaust gas component (30, 32, 16) and generally radially from the spring band. The spring fingers (64) contact the exhaust gas component (30, 32, 16).Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2009Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Scott A. Beatty, Gregory A. Griffin, Ivan M. Lazich, Luis Carlos Cattani
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Publication number: 20110042546Abstract: A mount (50) for mounting an exhaust gas component (30, 32, 16) in an exhaust pipe (34) or in a component housing includes a spring band (54) and a plurality of spring fingers (64). The spring band (54) is configured to contact and substantially pass around an outer surface (52) of the exhaust gas component (30, 32, 16). The plurality of spring fingers (64) extend from the spring band (54) generally axially with respect to the exhaust gas component (30, 32, 16) and generally radially from the spring band. The spring fingers (64) contact the exhaust gas component (30, 32, 16).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Scott A. Beatty, Gregory A. Griffin, Ivan M. Lazich, Luis Carlos Cattani
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Publication number: 20100186686Abstract: A heating system for an engine breather system includes a housing configured to contain a heating fluid to be in heat transfer communication with a portion of the engine breather system, such as with the outlet conduit. A heating fluid supply channel is connected to a supply of heating fluid that is at a first pressure and to the housing and arranged to direct heating fluid into the housing. A heating fluid return channel is connected to the housing and to a supply of heating fluid that is at a second pressure that is lower than the first pressure, and is arranged to direct heating fluid away from the housing. The heating fluid can be engine oil, engine coolant, compressed air or exhaust gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Luis Carlos Cattani, Andrew Stobnicki, Martin R. Zielke, Paul Gottemoller, Steven J. Dickerson, Doug Medynskyi, Scott A. Beatty
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Patent number: 7740008Abstract: A mixer assembly (204, 603) for mixing intake air from an intake system (124) with exhaust gas from an exhaust gas recirculation system (134) to yield a mixture stream includes an intake air conduit (202, 700) having an inlet (206, 706) fluidly connected to the intake system. The mixer assembly (204, 603) also includes a mixer (200, 600) having an inlet (208, 702) fluidly connected to the exhaust gas recirculation system (134). The mixer (200, 600) is at least partially disposed in the intake air conduit (202, 700) and includes an outer pipe (203, 604) and a dividing portion (217, 602) disposed within the outer pipe. The dividing portion (217, 602) divides a first passage (216, 612) from at least one second passage (218, 608), the first passage having an outlet (216?, 612?) that is at a first height, and the second passage having an outlet (218?, 608?) that is at a second height.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: James W. Brogdon, Iain V. Ridley, Scott A. Beatty
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Publication number: 20090101123Abstract: A mixer assembly (204, 603) for mixing intake air from an intake system (124) with exhaust gas from an exhaust gas recirculation system (134) to yield a mixture stream includes an intake air conduit (202, 700) having an inlet (206, 706) fluidly connected to the intake system. The mixer assembly (204, 603) also includes a mixer (200, 600) having an inlet (208, 702) fluidly connected to the exhaust gas recirculation system (134). The mixer (200, 600) is at least partially disposed in the intake air conduit (202, 700) and includes an outer pipe (203, 604) and a dividing portion (217, 602) disposed within the outer pipe. The dividing portion (217, 602) divides a first passage (216, 612) from at least one second passage (218, 608), the first passage having an outlet (216?, 612?) that is at a first height, and the second passage having an outlet (218?, 608?) that is at a second height.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: James W. Brogdon, Iain V. Ridley, Scott A. Beatty
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Patent number: 7520257Abstract: A cylinder head of an engine is disclosed, the cylinder head including an upper deck, a lower deck, and a sidewall extending between the upper deck and the lower deck. The lower deck defines a block-engaging portion and a combustion chamber flame deck. The combustion chamber flame deck is spaced apart from the block-engaging portion. An engine is also disclosed that includes a cylinder block having a cylinder bore, and a piston slidably positioned within the cylinder bore. The engine also includes a cylinder head having a lower deck connected to the cylinder block, the lower deck defining a block-engaging portion and a combustion chamber flame deck. The combustion chamber flame deck is spaced apart from the block-engaging portion by a recess.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2006Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Todd M. Adams, Scott Beatty, James William Brogdon, Michael P. Harmon, Humphrey Niven, James D. Peltier
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Publication number: 20070240670Abstract: A cylinder head of an engine is disclosed, the cylinder head including an upper deck, a lower deck, and a sidewall extending between the upper deck and the lower deck. The lower deck defines a block-engaging portion and a combustion chamber flame deck. The combustion chamber flame deck is spaced apart from the block-engaging portion. An engine is also disclosed that includes a cylinder block having a cylinder bore, and a piston slidably positioned within the cylinder bore. The engine also includes a cylinder head having a lower deck connected to the cylinder block, the lower deck defining a block-engaging portion and a combustion chamber flame deck. The combustion chamber flame deck is spaced apart from the block-engaging portion by a recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2006Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventors: Todd Adams, Scott Beatty, James Brogdon, Michael Harmon, Humphrey Niven, James Peltier
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Patent number: 6658773Abstract: A fluorescent label for a computer keyboard key. The label is adhesive backed, having two layers of plastic vinyl such as Mylar and is rectangular and corresponds with the size of the key face and the character or message on the key. A kit is a sheet, having a set of labels for the various sizes of keys of a computer keyboard and the character or message thereon removable from the. The first layer of plastic vinyl has adhesive for attachment to a key face having a peel off paper backing and having a printed luminescent paint or ink on its upper side. An indicia is printed on the background corresponding to the key. A second layer of transparent plastic vinyl covers the luminescent layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Inventors: Dennis Rohne, Scott Beatty
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Publication number: 20030167669Abstract: A fluorescent label for a computer keyboard key. The label is adhesive backed, having two layers of plastic vinyl such as Mylar and is rectangular and corresponds with the size of the key face and the character or message on the key. A kit is a sheet, having a set of labels for the various sizes of keys of a computer keyboard and the character or message thereon removable from the. The first layer of plastic vinyl has adhesive for attachment to a key face having a peel off paper backing and having a printed luminescent paint or ink on its upper side. An indicia is printed on the background corresponding to the key. A second layer of transparent plastic vinyl covers the luminescent layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Inventors: Dennis Rohne, Scott Beatty
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Patent number: 6257005Abstract: A pressure status meter acts as an early warning/control device for an air conditioning system used in an automotive, industrial, or heavy equipment environment. The status meter measures the pressure at the condenser side of the air conditioning system and converts the measured pressure into a digital signal. If the signal crosses a predetermined threshold, the meter indicates a “caution” condition or a “shutdown” condition, depending on the severity of the high pressure condition. The device may also include a shutdown circuit that shuts down the air conditioning system if a shutdown condition is detected, preventing high pressure damage and potential freon leaks.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2000Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Inventor: Scott Beatty
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Patent number: D633118Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2010Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Scott Beatty, Jeff Smith