Patents by Inventor Steven E. Jackson
Steven E. Jackson 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: 11918518Abstract: A patient support apparatus for supporting a patient in a prone position during a surgical procedure is provided, including an open patient support frame suspended above a floor and a base for supporting and suspending a the frame during a surgical procedure, the base including a pair of spaced vertically translatable subassemblies reversibly attachable to the frame by a pair of fail-safe rotatable connector attachment mechanisms to prevent inadvertent uncoupling of a first and second outer end of the frame from the base structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Roger P. Jackson, Lawrence E. Guerra, Trevor A. Waggoner, Steven R. Walton, Michael A. Herron
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Patent number: 11006539Abstract: A locking bracket system for a pair of line replaceable modules (LRMs) includes a locking bracket assembly including an expanding member configured to be actuated to expand; and an extension bracket attached to the expanding member. The extension bracket extends from the expanding member in a direction opposite that the expanding member expands. Each of the expanding member and the extension bracket are configured to compress against a LRM to retain the pair of LRMs to a chassis when the expanding member is in an expanded position.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Kevin Donald Kilroy, Steven E. Jackson
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Patent number: 10622771Abstract: A bus bar for a printed wiring board assembly has a distribution portion and a supply portion. The supply portion has a socket contact that is in electrical communication with the distribution portion without an intervening joint portion to limit electrical resistance between a supply plug seated in the socket contact and the distribution portion of the bus bar. Printed wiring board assemblies, power distribution assemblies, and methods of making printed distribution assemblies are also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Nhia Yang, Jeffrey T. Wavering, Steven E. Jackson, Robert C. Cooney
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Publication number: 20200083655Abstract: A bus bar for a printed wiring board assembly has a distribution portion and a supply portion. The supply portion has a socket contact that is in electrical communication with the distribution portion without an intervening joint portion to limit electrical resistance between a supply plug seated in the socket contact and the distribution portion of the bus bar. Printed wiring board assemblies, power distribution assemblies, and methods of making printed distribution assemblies are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2018Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Nhia Yang, Jeffrey T. Wavering, Steven E. Jackson, Robert C. Cooney
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Publication number: 20200076142Abstract: A power panel for an electrical system includes a chassis having chassis slots for power modules, a bus body coupled to the chassis to connect the power panel to a power source, and first and second module connectors. The first and second module connectors are fixed relative to the bus body to connect the power modules to the bus body. The second module connector is movable relative to the first module connector to accommodate position of the power modules in the chassis slots. Electrical cabinets, power panels, and methods of seating power modules in power panels are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2018Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Nhia Yang, Jeffrey T. Wavering, Steven E. Jackson
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Publication number: 20200029454Abstract: A locking bracket system for a pair of line replaceable modules (LRMs) includes a locking bracket assembly including an expanding member configured to be actuated to expand; and an extension bracket attached to the expanding member. The extension bracket extends from the expanding member in a direction opposite that the expanding member expands. Each of the expanding member and the extension bracket are configured to compress against a LRM to retain the pair of LRMs to a chassis when the expanding member is in an expanded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Kevin Donald Kilroy, Steven E. Jackson
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Patent number: 10433449Abstract: A locking bracket system for a pair of line replaceable modules (LRMs) includes a locking bracket assembly including an expanding member configured to be actuated to expand; and an extension bracket attached to the expanding member. The extension bracket extends from the expanding member in a direction opposite that the expanding member expands. Each of the expanding member and the extension bracket are configured to compress against a LRM to retain the pair of LRMs to a chassis when the expanding member is in an expanded position.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2016Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Kevin Donald Kilroy, Steven E. Jackson
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Publication number: 20180020565Abstract: A locking bracket system for a pair of line replaceable modules (LRMs) includes a locking bracket assembly including an expanding member configured to be actuated to expand; and an extension bracket attached to the expanding member. The extension bracket extends from the expanding member in a direction opposite that the expanding member expands. Each of the expanding member and the extension bracket are configured to compress against a LRM to retain the pair of LRMs to a chassis when the expanding member is in an expanded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Kevin Donald Kilroy, Steven E. Jackson
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Patent number: 9135357Abstract: Methods for using scenario solution-related information to generate customized user experiences are provided. Upon receiving a user query, a plurality of results is returned, each result being representative of a scenario solution which may be utilized to address a particular issue relevant to the received query. At the time of authoring, each scenario solution is organized based upon one or more keywords and/or one or more categories (i.e., namespaces). Data associated with a namespace/keyword corresponding to a returned search result may be mined to determine information beyond basic scenario solution search results that may be of interest to the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2010Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Thekkthalackal Varugis Kurien, Steven E. Jackson, Scott A. Field
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Patent number: 8078604Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for identifying executable scenario solutions relevant to a user query and returning such executable scenario solutions as search results in response to the user query are provided. Upon receiving a user query, a plurality of results is returned, each result being representative of a series of steps which may be implemented to address a particular issue relevant to the received user query. Often, a series of steps or scenario includes a number of sub-scenarios, each of which is to be executed sequentially to achieve the desired result. Accordingly, upon selection of a particular search result, the user may be guided through a series of sub-scenario result options until an item having direct association to a series of steps is selected. Once selected, the executable scenario solution is presented to the user for execution.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Thekkthalackal Varugis Kurien, Steven E. Jackson, Scott A. Field, Philip J. Lafornara
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Publication number: 20110010354Abstract: Methods for using scenario solution-related information to generate customized user experiences are provided. Upon receiving a user query, a plurality of results is returned, each result being representative of a scenario solution which may be utilized to address a particular issue relevant to the received query. At the time of authoring, each scenario solution is organized based upon one or more keywords and/or one or more categories (i.e., namespaces). Data associated with a namespace/keyword corresponding to a returned search result may be mined to determine information beyond basic scenario solution search results that may be of interest to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: THEKKTHALACKAL VARUGIS KURIEN, STEVEN E. JACKSON, SCOTT A. FIELD
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Patent number: 7818341Abstract: Methods for using scenario solution-related information to generate customized user experiences are provided. Upon receiving a user query, a plurality of results is returned, each result being representative of a scenario solution which may be utilized to address a particular issue relevant to the received query. At the time of authoring, each scenario solution is organized based upon one or more keywords and/or one or more categories (i.e., namespaces). Data associated with a namespace/keyword corresponding to a returned search result may be mined to determine information beyond basic scenario solution search results that may be of interest to the user.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Thekkthalackal Varugis Kurien, Steven E. Jackson, Scott A. Field
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Patent number: 7797311Abstract: Mechanisms for organizing scenario solution-related information based upon a user's locality are provided. Locality refers to a collection of metadata created based upon scenario solutions executed by a user and/or enablers acquired by a user during scenario solution execution. Such metadata may be stored in association with a scenario solution execution workspace and/or in association with a user-specific information store. Once such information is acquired, a user may desire to share the information, or a portion thereof, with one or more other users, for instance, the members of a user group. However, often times, the user would prefer that the information not be made available to the general public. Thus, mechanisms for controlling access to user-specific information are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Thekkthalackal Varugis Kurien, Steven E. Jackson, Scott A. Field, David B. Cross
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Publication number: 20080235170Abstract: Mechanisms for directing advertising in search result presentation and/or scenario solution execution based upon a user's locality are provided. Locality refers to a collection of metadata created based upon scenario solutions executed by a user and/or enablers acquired by a user during scenario solution execution. For instance, embodiments of the present invention provide a mechanism by which scenario solutions or enablers related to commonly executed scenario solutions or enablers stored in association with the user's locality can be advertised to the user in conjunction with presentation of scenario solution-related search results. Additionally, embodiments of the present invention provide a mechanism by which more highly rated scenario solutions and/or enablers than those associated with the user's locality may be advertised during presentation of an executed scenario solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Thekkthalackal Varugis Kurien, Steven E. Jackson, Scott A. Field
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Publication number: 20080235229Abstract: Mechanisms for organizing scenario solution-related information based upon a user's locality are provided. Locality refers to a collection of metadata created based upon scenario solutions executed by a user and/or enablers acquired by a user during scenario solution execution. Such metadata may be stored in association with a scenario solution execution workspace and/or in association with a user-specific information store. Once such information is acquired, a user may desire to share the information, or a portion thereof, with one or more other users, for instance, the members of a user group. However, often times, the user would prefer that the information not be made available to the general public. Thus, mechanisms for controlling access to user-specific information are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Thekkthalackal Varugis Kurien, Steven E. Jackson, Scott A. Field, David B. Cross
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Publication number: 20080235179Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for identifying executable scenario solutions relevant to a user query and returning such executable scenario solutions as search results in response to the user query are provided. Upon receiving a user query, a plurality of results is returned, each result being representative of a series of steps which may be implemented to address a particular issue relevant to the received user query. Often, a series of steps or scenario includes a number of sub-scenarios, each of which is to be executed sequentially to achieve the desired result. Accordingly, upon selection of a particular search result, the user may be guided through a series of sub-scenario result options until an item having direct association to a series of steps is selected. Once selected, the executable scenario solution is presented to the user for execution.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Thekkthalackal Varugis Kurien, Steven E. Jackson, Scott A. Field, Philip J. Lafornara
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Publication number: 20080235206Abstract: Methods for using scenario solution-related information to generate customized user experiences are provided. Upon receiving a user query, a plurality of results is returned, each result being representative of a scenario solution which may be utilized to address a particular issue relevant to the received query. At the time of authoring, each scenario solution is organized based upon one or more keywords and/or one or more categories (i.e., namespaces). Data associated with a namespace/keyword corresponding to a returned search result may be mined to determine information beyond basic scenario solution search results that may be of interest to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Thekkthalackal Varugis Kurien, Steven E. Jackson, Scott A. Field
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Patent number: 4956696Abstract: A compression loaded semiconductor device package (40) in accordance with the invention includes a cylindrical semiconductor device (54) having a first region (66) on a first face, a control region (68) on the first face having a central portion (70) and a plurality of projections (72) extending radially from the central portion with the radial projections being symmetrically disposed around the periphery of the first face and a second region (74) on a second face with the second face being opposed to the first face; an electrically conductive contract (48) having an external control terminal (88), an annulus (84) electrically connected to the external control terminal, a plurality of projections (82) electrically connected to the annulus, projecting radially inward and a center (80) electrically connected to the radially inward projections and to the control region; and first and second annular insulators (112 and 114) each insulator having a plurality of faces, the upper cover being bonded to a first face (Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1989Date of Patent: September 11, 1990Assignee: Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Richard J. Hoppe, Steven E. Jackson, William K. Anderson