Patents by Inventor Stephen A. Nelson
Stephen A. 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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Patent number: 11976089Abstract: Solid forms of L-glufosinate materials, including crystalline L-glufosinate ammonium, are described.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2023Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Stephen Craig Fields, Matthew Richard Oberholzer, Brian Michael Green, Samir Kulkarni, Jennifer Nelson, Patricia Andres
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Patent number: 11964035Abstract: The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, a gel formulation in a package, the package may be pressurized. The formulation comprises one or more active agents and is co-mingled with a gas propellant prior to being filled under pressure into the package. The gas propellant is added in sufficient amounts to be dispersed in the formulation; the pressurized package is under sufficient pressure suitable to maintain the first gas propellant dispersed in the formulation. The pressurized package is under sufficient pressure to expel the formulation as a whipped gel formulation upon application of external force on the formulation in the package. The present disclosure also relates to, inter alia, a method of preparing the disclosed formulation; a package comprising the disclosed formulation, and a method of using the disclosed formulation.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignees: BEIERSDORF AG, Formulated Solutions, LLCInventors: Stephen Baldwin, Nanhye Kim, Tom Meyer, Eric Dann, Thomas Dann, Renee Nelson, Brian Dann, Anna Erixon
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Publication number: 20240124661Abstract: Composite parts (e.g. for implants) comprising fiber bundles including a plurality of aligned inorganic filaments, which are coated or impregnated with a polymer, and a polymeric matrix. The composite is stiff and ductile and preferably biodegradable and/or bioresorbable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2020Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Jeffrey A. D'Agostino, Stephen S. Keaney, Elizabeth Nelson
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Publication number: 20240041194Abstract: An oral care implement including an elongated body having a head portion supporting plurality of tooth cleaning elements and a handle portion defining an outer surface. A grip control component is disposed on the handle portion and includes a pair of transversely spaced apart control surfaces separated by a longitudinally extending channel. The control surfaces are elevated above the outer surface of the handle portion and positioned to engage a user's thumb. The control component is operable to tilt the head portion at an upward or downward angle relative to a vertical plane of a user's teeth when the control component is grasped between the user's thumb and forefinger for producing a proper brushing angle at the gum line.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Wen Jin XI, Guang Sheng GUO, Felix MUELLER, Robert MOSKOVICH, Stephen NELSON, Joachim STORZ
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Publication number: 20240015473Abstract: A method, device, and system for limiting mobile device functionality in a geographic area. When a mobile device is located within a predetermined geographic area, the mobile device receives a disabling signal from a disabling device. A Device Owner Application on the mobile device responds to the disabling signal, restricting functionality of the mobile device. Such restrictions may include restricting the mobile device's ability to send and receive text messages and email messages; restricting the mobile device's ability to respond to user input; restricting the mobile device's ability to place and receive phone calls; restricting the mobile device's ability to place and receive phone calls requiring user interaction with the mobile device; restricting the mobile device's ability to utilize a web browser application; restricting the mobile device's web browser from accessing predetermined web sites; and any other predetermined restriction of mobile device functionality as may be desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Cbros Technologies, LLCInventors: Stephen Nelson Mahar, Donald Edward Williams, Jr.
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Patent number: 11771210Abstract: An oral care implement including an elongated body having a head portion supporting plurality of tooth cleaning elements and a handle portion defining an outer surface. A grip control component is disposed on the handle portion and includes a pair of transversely spaced apart control surfaces separated by a longitudinally extending channel. The control surfaces are elevated above the outer surface of the handle portion and positioned to engage a user's thumb. The control component is operable to tilt the head portion at an upward or downward angle relative to a vertical plane of a user's teeth when the control component is grasped between the user's thumb and forefinger for producing a proper brushing angle at the gum line.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Wen Jin Xi, Guang Sheng Guo, Felix Mueller, Robert Moskovich, Stephen Nelson, Joachim Storz
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Patent number: 11770674Abstract: A method, device and system for limiting mobile device functionality in a geographic area. When a mobile device is located within a predetermined geographic area, the mobile device receives a disabling signal from a disabling device. A Device Owner Application on the mobile device responds to the disabling signal, restricting functionality of the mobile device. Such restrictions may include restricting the mobile device's ability to send and receive text messages and email messages; restricting the mobile device's ability to respond to user input; restricting the mobile device's ability to place and receive phone calls; restricting the mobile device's ability to place and receive phone calls requiring user interaction with the mobile device; restricting the mobile device's ability to utilize a web browser application; restricting the mobile device's web browser from accessing predetermined web sites; and any other predetermined restriction of mobile device functionality as may be desired.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: CBROS TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Stephen Nelson Mahar, Donald Edward Williams, Jr.
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Publication number: 20230243257Abstract: Systems and methods for adaptively receiving telemetry data are disclosed. In one example embodiment of a method, mud pulse telemetry data is transmitted from a downhole location. The transmitted data may be received at a plurality of transducers. Each of the transducers may be positioned at a different location of a drilling operation. The received data from the plurality of transducers may be processed simultaneously. The data which most likely corresponds to the transmitted mud pulse telemetry data may be selected and output. In some embodiments received data from the plurality of transducers is processed with a plurality of different decoding chains. Parameters of individual ones of the decoding chains and/or the number of decoding chains may be autonomously varied.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Lior BLOKSHTEIN, Rostyslav KUCHMA, Stephen Nelson David LARSON
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Patent number: 11577435Abstract: A system or method of forming a handle portion of an oral care implement and a handle portion of an oral care implement formed thereby. The method may include providing a first mold that defines a first mold cavity having a shape that corresponds to the handle portion, injecting a first material into the first mold cavity via a first injection orifice with a first hot runner sub-system, and injecting a second material into the first mold cavity via a second injection orifice with a second hot runner sub-system. The second material is injected into the first material thereby forming the handle portion, with the second material forming a core component of the handle portion and the first material forming a shell component of the handle portion that surrounds the core component.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Alan Sorrentino, Stephen Nelson
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Publication number: 20220407956Abstract: A method and system for limiting mobile device functionality when the mobile device is located in a pre-defined fixed geographic area. The mobile device may receive a local disabling signal from a disabling device, which, when detected by a Device Owner Application resident on the mobile device, limits the mobile device functionality. Alternatively, the system may use GPS based geofencing to determine that the mobile device is in a predefined geographic area, and then transmit instructions to the mobile device, where a Device Owner Application operates to restrict the mobile device functionality. Mobile device functionality may be limited by restricting the mobile device's ability to send and receive text messages, email messages and phone calls; restricting the mobile device's ability to respond to user input; restricting the mobile device's ability to utilize a web browser; and restricting the mobile device's web browser from accessing predetermined web sites.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: Cbros Technologies, LLCInventors: Stephen Nelson Mahar, Donald Edward Williams, JR.
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Patent number: 11445810Abstract: A mechanically tapered bristle filament for an oral care implement. The filament is characterized by a long thin tapered end portion. The tapered end portion has a taper length and tip diameter comparable to chemically tapered filaments. The areal surface roughness of the tapered end portion however is greater than chemically tapered filaments thereby producing increased scrubbing action against the surfaces of the teeth. The foregoing taper and roughness characteristics of the present filament enhance inter-dental cleaning effectiveness.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Stephen Nelson, Alan Sorrentino
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Patent number: 11425238Abstract: A method and system for limiting mobile device functionality when the mobile device is located in a pre-defined fixed geographic area. The mobile device may receive a local disabling signal from a disabling device, which, when detected by a Device Owner Application resident on the mobile device, limits the mobile device functionality. Alternatively, the system may use GPS based geofencing to determine that the mobile device is in a predefined geographic area, and then transmit instructions to the mobile device, where a Device Owner Application operates to restrict the mobile device functionality. Mobile device functionality may be limited by restricting the mobile device's ability to send and receive text messages, email messages and phone calls; restricting the mobile device's ability to respond to user input; restricting the mobile device's ability to utilize a web browser; and restricting the mobile device's web browser from accessing predetermined web sites.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2021Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Cbros Technologies, LLCInventors: Stephen Nelson Mahar, Donald Edward Williams, Jr.
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Patent number: 11271657Abstract: An apparatus and method for signaling and transmitting data through an optical link is described. The apparatus may include a connector including a first plurality of contacts compatible with an enhanced SFP (SFP+) connector. The connector further includes an additional contact formed at a space adjacent to the first plurality of contacts. A tone generator couples to the additional contact to receive a first signal and to generate a first distinct tone indicative of the first signal for transmission via the additional contact. The method may include generating a first distinct tone indicative of a first signal providing control or status of an apparatus and transmitting or receiving a differential data signal over a portion of a first plurality of contacts compatible with an enhanced SFP (SFP+) connector. The first distinct tone is transmitted over the additional contact formed in a space adjacent to the first plurality of contacts.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: II-VI DELAWARE, INC.Inventors: Giuliano Coli, Stephen Nelson, Henry Meyer Daghighian
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Patent number: 11220389Abstract: An insert made of corrugated paper is easily assembled, uses no glue, allows shipping of glass, such as stemware, in any orientation, reduces packing material and reduces shipping costs. In addition, customers receiving the glass can easily unpack the glass and reuse the insert for storing the glass, as the insert can be opened and closed without ripping. The insert has multiple cutouts matching a profile of a bowl of the glass. U-shaped channels are formed by folding the insert along scored lines. The U-shaped channels maintain the glass away from a side of a box in which the insert is placed. The edges of the corrugated paper along the multiple cutouts envelope the bowl of the glass and remove weight and any potential shock that can be transmitted to the glass.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Brent Lindberg, Brent Stephen Nelson, Kyle Jeffrey Jacob Lindenman, Jae Jeon
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Publication number: 20210347551Abstract: An improved wrap that is used in conjunction with beverages, especially those beverages that are placed into beverage holders. These wraps have a dual function of providing an enjoyable experience to the user by wicking away condensation and a protective barrier providing anti-microbial properties. The interior surface of the wrap is coated with materials that facilitate the absorption of moisture and the exterior of the wrap is coated with anti-bacterial agents. Embodiments of this improved wrap include the addition of advertising copy or coupons on the wrap and insulating materials that will keep the beverages hot or cold along with temperature sensitive inks that could warn the user that the beverage is hot or cold. Another embodiment will encompass fragrance that could add to the beverage enjoyment experience, such as wildflowers or lavender with certain teas.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2020Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventor: Stephen Nelson
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Publication number: 20210235853Abstract: An oral care implement including an elongated body having a head portion supporting plurality of tooth cleaning elements and a handle portion defining an outer surface. A grip control component is disposed on the handle portion and includes a pair of transversely spaced apart control surfaces separated by a longitudinally extending channel. The control surfaces are elevated above the outer surface of the handle portion and positioned to engage a user's thumb. The control component is operable to tilt the head portion at an upward or downward angle relative to a vertical plane of a user's teeth when the control component is grasped between the user's thumb and forefinger for producing a proper brushing angle at the gum line.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Wen Jin Xi, Guang Sheng GUO, Felix MUELLER, Robert MOSKOVICH, Stephen NELSON, Joachim STORZ
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Publication number: 20210234955Abstract: A method and system for limiting mobile device functionality when the mobile device is located in a pre-defined fixed geographic area. The mobile device may receive a local disabling signal from a disabling device, which, when detected by a Device Owner Application resident on the mobile device, limits the mobile device functionality. Alternatively, the system may use GPS based geofencing to determine that the mobile device is in a predefined geographic area, and then transmit instructions to the mobile device, where a Device Owner Application operates to restrict the mobile device functionality. Mobile device functionality may be limited by restricting the mobile device's ability to send and receive text messages, email messages and phone calls; restricting the mobile device's ability to respond to user input; restricting the mobile device's ability to utilize a web browser; and restricting the mobile device's web browser from accessing predetermined web sites.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: Cbros Technologies, LLCInventors: Stephen Nelson Mahar, Donald Edward Williams, JR.
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Patent number: D987298Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Wen Jin Xi, Robert Moskovich, Guang Sheng Guo, Stephen Nelson, Joachim Storz, Felix Mueller
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Patent number: D1023646Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jean-Marc Gady, Kameron Gad, Martynas Laurita, Oladapo Onikuyide, Jake A. Nelson, Adrian E. Magrina, Stephen Yustiono, Colin E. Murphy
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Patent number: D1023649Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2023Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jake A. Nelson, Tracey Adam Finger, Constantino Siampos, Gregory Guillaume Lespinard, Scott J. Gardenhire, Jean-Marc Gady, Gabriel J. Lamb, Seung Chae Kang, Stephen Yustiono, Richard Coward