Patents Assigned to Systems, LLC
  • FIREARM BUTTSTOCK ASSEMBLY AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20120186124
    Abstract: A buttpad assembly for use on a firearm includes a base wall, a cushion body and a guard element. A firearm buttstock assembly is also included that has a buttstock body and a buttpad assembly. A method of assembling a firearm buttstock assembly is also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: Abrams Airborne Manufacturing, Inc., DBA Vltor Weapon Systems LLC
    Inventor: Eric S. Kincel
  • AUTOMATED BOT WITH TRANSFER ARM
    Publication number: 20120189416
    Abstract: An autonomous transport vehicle is provided. The autonomous transport vehicle includes a payload bed and a transfer arm configured to extend along a first axis to transfer a pickface to and from the payload bed, the transfer arm including fingers that are independently movable along a second axis, substantially perpendicular to the first axis for picking and placing the pickface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: CasePick Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen C. Toebes, Robert Sullivan
  • LOW ENERGY CENTRIFUGAL LIQUID-SOLID SEPARATOR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120187032
    Abstract: A sweeper assembly can include a plurality of holes drilled in one or more sweeper headers that can be angled downwards towards the basin floor to produce a gentle flow of fluid to keep particulate matter rolling along the basin floor. A centrifugal separator can include a curved velocity plate for smoothly directing flow from an inlet pipe to an inner wall of the separator and creating a downward vortex of particulate-laden fluid within the centrifugal separator. The centrifugal separator can include one or more reversal mechanisms for transferring particulate matter to a collection chamber and reversing the direction of particle-free fluid, which may upwardly exit through a discharge pipe. The centrifugal separator can include a bleed valve in the discharge pipe for automatically bleeding accumulated air in the “dead zone” between the inlet pipe and the top of the centrifugal separator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: Electronic Precipitation Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jerry Davey, Richard P. Escue, Robert P. Kazanjy
  • RFID tag with integrated disabling and method of use
    Patent number: 8228199
    Abstract: Systems, tags and methods for disabling transponders used in electronic toll collection or other RFID systems, wherein the transponders include an antenna and RFID circuitry. The transponders can be selectively disabled by positioning (e.g., pivotably moving) a disabling member having a metallic portion to an operative position over the antenna of the RFID system, whereupon the metallic portion is coupled to the antenna in such a manner as to disable the RFID circuitry so long as the disabling member is at the operative position. The RFID circuitry is arranged to be automatically enabled upon removal of the disabling member from the operative position (e.g., pivoting the disabling member back to an inoperative position).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Amtech Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Noakes, Kelly Gravelle
  • Apparatus and methods for attenuating and measuring light passed through a launch multimode fiber
    Patent number: 8229269
    Abstract: An exemplary apparatus includes ferrule offset assemblies each having opposing ferrules with respective ends and respective fiber channels maintained in general relative and adjustable alignment. Offset adjusting devices adjust the relative alignment of the fiber channels to create at least one select fiber channel alignment offset. Respective multimode fibers are disposed in the fiber channels and have a fiber alignment corresponding to the fiber channel alignment. One of the multimode fibers has an end configured to optically couple to a launch multimode fiber, which is connected to a device having a light source. The multimode fiber receives light from the launch multimode fiber so that at least some of the light passes through to the other multimode fiber and then to a power meter. Power measurements for different fiber offsets are then compared to established attenuation values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Timothy S. Cline, Wesley A. Yates
  • MAINTENANCE ACCESS ZONES FOR STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20120185080
    Abstract: A maintenance access system for a storage and retrieval system having a storage and retrieval space and automated transport vehicles disposed in the space. The system includes at least one maintenance access control unit associated with a portion of the space, at least one barrier in the space and defining a boundary of the portion of the space and configured to substantially prevent the passage of the vehicles past the at least one barrier, and a controller connected to the control unit, the controller being configured to receive a signal from the at least one control unit for isolating the portion of the space associated with the at least one control unit, where the controller in response to the signal closes the at least one barrier isolating the portion of the space and effects the removal from or shutting down of vehicles within the portion of the space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: CasePick Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Cyrulik, Robert Sullivan
  • Lethal Threat Protection System For A Vehicle And Method
    Publication number: 20120181817
    Abstract: A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an original equipment manufacture door and hinge are removed. Fasteners extend through the hinge of the armored door, the pillar armor and an original equipment manufacture pillar using holes other than the original equipment manufacture holes. Rocker panel and underbody armor is further provided, along with a ballistic resistant windscreen and rear wall armor. Where desired, system armor includes a composite plate comprising a strike face that is constructed from softer metallic material than an inner metallic sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: BAE Systems Survivability Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Boczek, Todd A. Huffington, Kevin M. Klatte, Robert C. Martin, Michael D. Reynolds, JR., David J. Wolf
  • BOT HAVING HIGH SPEED STABILITY
    Publication number: 20120185122
    Abstract: An autonomous transport vehicle for transporting items in a storage and retrieval system is provided. The autonomous transport vehicle includes at least two drive wheels and a controller, where each drive wheel is independently driven and a drive wheel encoder is disposed adjacent each drive wheel. The controller, in communication with the drive wheel encoders, is configured to determine a kinematic state of the autonomous transport vehicle within the storage and retrieval system based on incremental data from the drive wheel encoders only and independent of drive wheel slippage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: CasePick Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Sullivan, Stephen C. Toebes, Forrest Buzan, Andrew Eccles
  • ACC extended mode operation
    Patent number: 8224551
    Abstract: When employing an a cruise control system in a commercial or heavy-duty vehicle, an adaptive cruise control (ACC) system (14) is activated upon activation of a vehicle or set-speed cruise control (SSCC) system (16). The ACC (14) remains on, even after SSCC shutoff, to maintain a minimum following distance for a primary vehicle in which the ACC (14) is employed and a forward vehicle. The ACC (14) is deactivated after detection of an ACC shutoff trigger event, which may be driver application of the brakes of the primary vehicle, driver-initiated acceleration for a predefined time period, expiration of a predetermined time period, manual shutoff (e.g., via a switch or button), etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Grolle, Thomas J. Thomas, William P. Amato, Robert J. Custer, Srikiran Kosanam
  • Cables with bend insensitive optical fibers
    Patent number: 8224140
    Abstract: Fiber optic cables and methods of manufacturing fiber optic cables are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, a fiber optic cable includes a plurality of optical fibers having a lay length of greater than 160 mm. The fiber optic cable also includes strength material surrounding the plurality of optical fibers and a polymer jacket surrounding the strength material. Each of the optical fibers is configured to exhibit a bend-induced optical attenuation of less than or equal to about 0.6 dB when wrapped one turn around a 7.5 mm mandrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventor: William C. Hurley
  • Pedicle screw fixation system
    Patent number: 8221471
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for locking a rod in a screw and rod fixation assembly includes a cap having a sidewall and a locking element extending from at least a portion of the sidewall. Locking mechanism cooperates with a receiver component for a spinal fixation rod to lock the rod in the receiver without requiring application of torque. A method of locking a spinal fixation member in a receiver of a screw fixation assembly includes the steps of placing the spinal fixation member into a channel of a receiver, axially advancing a locking cap into the receiver toward the spinal fixation member without application of any torque, and securing the locking cap in a locked position above the spinal fixation member without application of any torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Kovach, Paul Weaver
  • Nitrification and denitrification of digested biosolids
    Patent number: 8221627
    Abstract: Processes and apparatus are provided for the nitrification and denitrification of digested biosolids. The rate of nitrification/denitrification is controlled by sensing the amount of oxygen or another parameter in the digested biosolids and adjusting the amount of oxygen supplied to the biosolids, such as through automated adjustment of an aeration device. To promote nitrification, the amount of oxygen available in the digested biosolids is increased. To promote denitrification, the amount of oxygen available in the digested biosolids is decreased. The processes and apparatus are well suited for reducing the concentration of ammonium in biosolids or off-gas resulting from aerobic thermophilic digestion of wastewater sludges. The processes and apparatus are well suited for reducing the dosage of chemicals required for dewatering operations of biosolids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Thermal Process Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin L. Staton, Jim Eloff, Richard L. Pressley
  • Fiber optic cable assemblies with mechanically interlocking crimp bands and methods of making the assemblies
    Patent number: 8221006
    Abstract: A fiber optic cable assembly includes a fiber optic cable with one or more optical fibers attached to a housing. The housing includes a connector housing for a connector, a furcation housing for a furcation, and a splice housing for a mid-span cable splice. The furcation housing and the splice housing include a crimp body. The crimp body has a compression area and at least one hoop about the compression area defining a crimp zone. A crimp band is arranged for engaging the crimp zone and including an indentation defining a compression surface and a rib defining a rib interior. The crimp band and the crimp body cooperate to grip the strength element and resist cable pull off forces. A method of making the fiber optic cable assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Theuerkorn
  • Sleep system
    Patent number: 8220091
    Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating sleep is disclosed. Embodiments of the sleep system receive a person's lower arm in an arm cavity of a person laying in a sleep-on-side position. An exemplary sleep system has a trunk rest and head rest. Two separated cantilevered supports extending outwardly from the base portion of the head rest are in contact with and supported by a top edge of the trunk rest, thereby defining an arm aperture that receives the person's lower arm when laying in a sleep-on-side position. An arm cavity is defined by lower surfaces of the two cantilevered supports and a trunk rest cantilevered arm cavity surface that extends generally downward and inward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Squire Sleep Systems LLC
    Inventor: John Schultz
  • Tape laying apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8220514
    Abstract: An automated tape head assembly for a multiple axis tape laying machine includes a tape supply reel and a tape compaction roller, and a chute. Tape passes from the supply reel, through the chute, to the tape compaction roller. The tape path and at least a portion of the chute are maintained substantially at a zero Gaussian curvature. The tape path and chute are curved to define a compliance loop that results from a substantially or partially unrestrained curved path between the supply reel and the compaction roller. This structure allows the compaction roller to shift laterally and vertically with respect to the supply reel while the supply reel is in a fixed position with respect to the tape head assembly generally. This structure also allows the compaction roller to roll, steer, and follow the fiber tape's natural path, all with significant independence from the supply reel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: North Cutting Systems, LLC
    Inventor: William J. Slyne
  • System and method for transmitting messages received from a paging network on a paging device to electronic devices
    Patent number: 8222995
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and media are provided for transmitting a message received from a paging network on a paging device to wireless or other electronic devices. The paging device establishes a radio connection with the wireless device and transmits the received messages to the wireless device through the established radio connection. In response to receiving a message from the paging device, the wireless device sends an acknowledgment to the paging network that the message was received and displays the message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Critical Alert Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Oshinsky, Ed Meyercord, Ted McNaught
  • Automated pill dispensing systems configured for detecting bottles in output chutes and related methods of operation
    Patent number: 8224482
    Abstract: An automated pill dispensing system includes an output chute configured to hold pill-containing vials and an optical sensor located at a predetermined location in the output chute. The optical sensor includes an optical emitter and an optical detector configured to be operated cooperatively to output a detection signal indicating a presence or absence of a vial at the predetermined location of the output chute. A controller is coupled to the optical sensor and is configured to receive the detection signal therefrom, detect the presence or absence of the vial at the predetermined location of the output chute in response to the detection signal, and control a next depositing event whereby a next vial is deposited in the output chute responsive to the detection. Related methods of operation are also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Parata Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Schedel, James Robert Rivenbark, Jr., Mark Alan Uebel, Thomas H. S. Gordon
  • RF amplifier modulation circuit and related techniques
    Patent number: 8224264
    Abstract: A power supply stage includes a digital signal generation means to generate n bit digital signal, a selection means for power supply voltages in dependence on n bit digital signal and an adjusting means for receiving the selected power supply voltage and the envelope signal and adapted to generate an adjusted selected power supply voltage tracking the envelope signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Auriga Measurement Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Yusuke Tajima, Mark A. Royer, James A. Sozanski
  • Methods, systems, and software program for validation and monitoring of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
    Patent number: RE43527
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and software program for validation of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and quality assurance process are described and disclosed herein. Consequently, the methods provide a means to perform validation on an integrated level whereby the quality control unit can ensure data and product integrity and minimize cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: SMP Logic Systems LLC
    Inventor: Shane M. Popp
  • Automated pharmacy machine
    Patent number: D664171
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Parata Systems, LLC
    Inventors: James R. Gentry, Jr., Daryl Oshatz, Matthew P. Daniels, Jasper Pollard, David Newcomb, Mark Alan Uebel, George Raymond Abrams, Jr., Michael K. Gottlieb, David Alan Calderwood, Thomas P. Rhoads, Jr., Jesse Samuel Eberdt, III