Patents by Inventor A. Carter

A. Carter 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).

  • Patent number: 12269329
    Abstract: A tonneau cover that includes a first panel, a second panel, a hinge between the first panel and the second panel, and a torsion element between the first panel and the second panel. The torsion element applies an urging force onto one or both of the first panel and the second panel during movement of the first panel and/or the second panel about the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: EXTANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A Carter
  • Publication number: 20250058261
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, features, components and techniques useable for providing air cleaner arrangements are provided. Many of the features relate to an axial seal arrangement provided on a filter cartridge. A typical filter cartridge, for use with these features, is a filter cartridge having opposite flow ends. Example media arrangements that fit this characterization are described. Seal arrangements provided with an axial housing sealing engagement surface are shown. A seal arrangement is provided. Also, air cleaner assemblies having advantageous features therein are provided. Further, air cleaner housings are described, with selected, preferred features for engagement with filter cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Steven A. Carter, Stephen M. Martin, Gert Proost
  • Patent number: 12222024
    Abstract: A ball screw spline actuator includes a shaft, a ball nut, and a ball spline. The shaft includes a helical groove and a spline groove intersecting the helical groove forming intersections having a least one ridge including a first surface finish formed by a first manufacturing operation. The ridge is subsequently reformed through a second manufacturing operation to include a second surface finish to reduce stress concentrations in the ridge from cyclical loading from at least one of the ball nut or the ball spline. In one example, the second manufacturing operation reforms the ridge to include a surface finished edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Sina Mobasher Moghaddam, Troy A. Carter, Jonathan L. Hall
  • Publication number: 20250024650
    Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a rectifier assembly includes, at least, a first diode disposed between a first bus bar and a second bus bar. The rectifier assembly further includes, a first thermal management structure and a second thermal management structure. The first thermal management structure is configured to electrically connect the first bus bar to the first diode and be in thermal communication between the first bus bar and a first side of the first diode to transfer heat between the first bus bar and the first diode. The first thermal management structure is configured to transfer heat between the first bus bar and the first thermal management structure. The first thermal management structure is also configured to allow a fluid to flow therethrough to transfer heat from the first thermal management structure to the fluid flowing therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Ashutosh Joshi, Eric A. Carter, Coralyn J. Saxby, Debabrata Pal
  • Patent number: 12164314
    Abstract: An integrated pressure regulator is provided with three stages configured to reduce an extreme tank pressure down to a typical working pressure. The regulator is configured to supply a steady working pressure until the tank pressure is reduced to little more than the working pressure itself. Stages of the pressure regulator are integrated into a body and arranged to minimize regulator mass and volume. A thermally-triggered pressure relief device may be included with a triggering time adapted to enhance the safety of smaller cylinders that may be used, e.g., in aerial applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: BAYOTECH, INC.
    Inventor: Stephen A. Carter
  • Patent number: 12145093
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, features, components and techniques useable for providing air cleaner arrangements are provided. Many of the features relate to an axial seal arrangement provided on a filter cartridge. A typical filter cartridge, for use with these features, is a filter cartridge having opposite flow ends. Example media arrangements that fit this characterization are described. Seal arrangements provided with an axial housing sealing engagement surface are shown. A seal arrangement is provided. Also, air cleaner assemblies having advantageous features therein are provided. Further, air cleaner housings are described, with selected, preferred features for engagement with filter cartridges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Carter, Stephen M. Martin, Gert Proost
  • Publication number: 20240378247
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for analyzing social media data using various techniques, including classifying at least one contagious phenomenon propagating on a network, providing stance detection based on the social media data, clustering the social media data, and/or generating and analyzing knowledge graph embeddings using the social media data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: GRAPHIKA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: John W. KELLY, Vladimir D. BARASH, Amruta J. DESHPANDE, Elizabeth MCQUILLAN, Denitsa D. NIKOLOVA, Eugene IMAS, Kyle D. WEISS, Cristina M. LOPEZ GUEVARA, Joseph A. CARTER, Erin R. MCAWEENEY, Arman A. SETSER, Ari G. DECTER-FRAIN
  • Patent number: 12144156
    Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a power distribution system having integrated cooling includes a chassis defining an interior cavity, an electronics bus structure housed within the interior cavity, and an electrical contactor operatively connected to the electronics bus structure to receive a voltage therefrom. One or more heat dissipation fins can be included extending away from the chassis and configured to dissipate heat from the electronics bus structure to an ambient environment external to the chassis. In embodiments, the electronics bus structure can be sealed within the interior cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Debabrata Pal, Eric A. Carter, Scott R. Bouras
  • Patent number: 12134292
    Abstract: A motion control system includes a spring that supports a body structure with respect to a rotating assembly, the spring including an internal working volume, a structure that is connected between the spring and the rotating assembly, and a reservoir that is located in the structure. The reservoir is in fluid communication with the internal working volume of the spring to allow exchange of air between the internal working volume of the spring and the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventor: Troy A. Carter
  • Patent number: 12115827
    Abstract: A motion control system includes a top mount, a bottom mount, a rigid housing, an air spring, and a linear actuator. The air spring transfers force of a first load path between the top mount and the bottom mount. The air spring includes a pressurized cavity containing pressurized gas that transfers the force of the first load path. The linear actuator transfers force of a second load path between the top mount and the bottom mount in parallel to the first load path. The rigid housing defines at least part of the pressurized cavity and transfers the force of the second load path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Hall, Jacob L. Dawson, Paul J. Keas, Troy A. Carter, Roland R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20240341059
    Abstract: A rectifier diode assembly is provided and includes first and second bus bars, a diode interposed between the first and second bus bars to define first and second spaces for fluid flow between the diode and the first and second bus bars, respectively, and first and second louvers. The first louvers are compressively interposed between the first bus bar and the diode to extend across the first space for thermally and electrically connecting the first bus bar and the diode. The second louvers are compressively interposed between the second bus bar and the diode to extend across the second space for thermally and electrically connecting the second bus bar and the diode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Ashutosh Joshi, Eric A. Carter, Coralyn J. Saxby, Randy P. Gauvin, Dhaval S. Patel, Michael J. DeVito
  • Publication number: 20240300273
    Abstract: A spring system includes a bladder, a pump in fluid communication with the bladder, and an air line coupled with the pump and configured to fluidly communicate with a thermal conditioning unit. The pump is configured to draw the air through the air line from the thermal conditioning unit and transmit the air to the bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventor: Troy A. Carter
  • Publication number: 20240261605
    Abstract: A safety cabinet includes an enclosure and at least one door to selectively seal the enclosure. The safety cabinet can be used to store, for example, flammable liquids, flammable waste, corrosives, pesticides, or combustible waste. The safety cabinet incorporates a thermally-actuated damper that includes a body, a valve plate, and a pivot assembly. The valve plate is disposed within the passage of the body such that the valve plate is movable between an open position and a closed position. The pivot assembly includes a biasing system adapted to bias the valve plate to the closed position and a fusible link interconnected between the body and the biasing system to constrain the valve plate from moving from the open position to the closed position. The fusible link is configured to melt at a predetermined temperature to thereby allow the biasing system to move the valve plate to the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Applicant: Justrite Manufacturing Company, LLC
    Inventor: Glen A. Carter
  • Patent number: 12054028
    Abstract: A system that a crossbar that is pivotally connected to a first structure and is pivotally connected to a second structure. The system also includes a first actuator that is located near the first structure and is connected to the crossbar. The system also includes a second actuator that is located near the second structure and is connected to the crossbar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Troy A. Carter, James J. Dowle, Jonathan L. Hall
  • Patent number: 12043073
    Abstract: A suspension actuator includes an upper mount, a lower mount, a first actuator mechanism, and a second actuator mechanism. The upper mount is connectable to a sprung mass of a vehicle. The lower mount is connectable to an unsprung mass of the vehicle. The first actuator mechanism forms a first load path between the upper mount and the lower mount. The first actuator mechanism is one of an electromagnetic linear actuator mechanism or a ball screw actuator mechanism. The second actuator mechanism forms a second load path in parallel with the first load path between the upper mount and the lower mount. The second actuator mechanism is one of a mechanical linear actuator mechanism, an air spring actuator mechanism, or a hydraulic actuator mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Hall, Troy A. Carter, Paul J. Keas
  • Publication number: 20240239163
    Abstract: A tonneau cover that includes a first panel, a second panel, a hinge between the first panel and the second panel, and a torsion element between the first panel and the second panel. The torsion element applies an urging force onto one or both of the first panel and the second panel during movement of the first panel and/or the second panel about the hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Jerome Facchinello, Chad A Carter
  • Patent number: 12040118
    Abstract: A transformer includes a housing having a base wall, a first side wall, a second side opposing wall, a third side wall joining the first side wall and the second side wall at a first end including a first cooling channel joining the first side wall and the second side wall at a first end, and a fourth side wall including joining the first side wall and the second side wall at a second end. The first, second, third, and fourth side walls collectively define an interior portion. A cover extends across each of the first side wall the second side wall, the third side wall, and the fourth side wall. A cooling system includes a first cooling channel disposed in the third side wall, a second cooling channel disposed in the fourth side wall, and a third cooling channel disposed in the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ashutosh Joshi, Eric A. Carter, Debabrata Pal
  • Publication number: 20240210970
    Abstract: An integrated pressure regulator is provided with three stages configured to reduce an extreme tank pressure down to a typical working pressure. The regulator is configured to supply a steady working pressure until the tank pressure is reduced to little more than the working pressure itself. Stages of the pressure regulator are integrated into a body and arranged to minimize regulator mass and volume. A thermally-triggered pressure relief device may be included with a triggering time adapted to enhance the safety of smaller cylinders that may be used, e.g., in aerial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventor: Stephen A. Carter
  • Publication number: 20240215210
    Abstract: A liquid-cooled rectifier assembly includes first and second bus bars, cach having at least one cooling channel formed therein, which are adapted and configured to carry a cooling fluid therethrough, and a first power diode array arranged between and in contact with the first and second bus bars. A third bus bar can be provided, along with a second power diode array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Ashutosh Joshi, Eric A. Carter, Debabrata Pal, Coralyn J. Saxby
  • Patent number: D1031562
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: FCA US LLC
    Inventors: Chris A Benjamin, Ryan C Nagode, Everhard J Scott, Zachary A Carter, Benjamin T Treinen, Joshua Desouza