Patents by Inventor A. Whitehill
A. Whitehill 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: 11986284Abstract: We describe a capnometer for detecting a concentration of a component in a gas, wherein said gas is inhaled and/or exhaled by a patient, said capnometer comprising: an air flow region through which said gas passes to and/or from said patient's lung; a mid-IR semiconductor emitter configured to provide IR light at a wavelength in the range 3-5 ?m; a mid-IR semiconductor detector to detect said IR light; a reflector to reflect said IR light emitted by said emitter; wherein said emitter, said detector and said reflector are arranged such that said IR light emitted by said emitter passes through said air flow region via said reflector to said detector. The reflector is selected from a Fresnel reflector and a reflective diffractive optical element, such as a Fresnel zone plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: CAMBRIDGE RESPIRATORY INNOVATIONS LTDInventors: Julian Carter, Jeremy Walsh, Russell Overend, Craig Whitehill, Colin Phimister
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Publication number: 20240117802Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor. Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise an oil piston being driven to pressurize work oil against the diaphragm of the compressor. In embodiments, an injection pump provides a supplemental flow of work oil in the region of pressurized fluid, and such pump may be part of an actively controlled system. In embodiments, a pressure relief valve vents an overpump flow of work oil, and such valve may be variable. Embodiments provide feedback and control mechanisms, including control of the injection pump and the relief valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Guy Babbitt, Chris Turner, Bryce Whitehill, Michael Sprengel, Noah Schaich, Kyle Palmiscno, Alex Beckerman, Kareem Afzal, Carl T. Johnson
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Patent number: 11867169Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor system provide high output pressure and high throughput. In some embodiments, modular diaphragm compressors are stacked with a clamping mechanism pressing the compressor modules together. In embodiments, multiple stacks are provided as stages of a pressurization process. In embodiments, a main stage valve controls one or more pressure circuits for one or more hydraulic actuators of compressor modules. In embodiments, orifices configured for damping are incorporated to control actuator piston movement within a compressor module.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: PDC Machines, Inc.Inventors: Guy Babbitt, Garrett Casassa, Bryce Whitehill, Alex Beckerman, Kristina Weyer, Chris Turner, Kareem Afzal, Christopher Basilico
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Publication number: 20230398886Abstract: A system for an electric vehicle charger with a reel button for an electric vehicle is illustrated. The system comprises a charging cable, a charger base connected to the charging cable, a cable storage device, the cable storage device including a retraction mechanism configured to pay out and retract the cable when activated and at least a reel button configured to activate the retraction mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: John Charles Palombini, Skye Carapetyan, Richard Donnelly, Jake Pill, Edward Hall, Cole William Hanson, James Whitehill
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Publication number: 20230382270Abstract: A ground service system for an electric aircraft is disclosed. The system includes a charging module configured to charge a battery of an electric aircraft. The charging module includes a charging cable electrically connected to an energy source. The system includes a cooling module configured to regulate a temperature of the battery. The cooling module includes a cooling cable configured to carry a coolant. The system also includes a cabin soak module configured to provide a cabin soak coolant to a cabin of the electric aircraft. The cabin soak module includes a cabin soak cable configured to carry a fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Jake Pill, Cole William Hanson, Edward Hall, Richard Donnelly, James Whitehill, Bruce Williams
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Publication number: 20230356611Abstract: Electric aircraft charging system including charging cable configured to carry electricity and energy source, wherein the energy source is electrically connected to the charging cable. The system also including a cable reel module, the cable reel module including a reel, wherein the reel is rotatably mounted to the cable reel module, wherein the reel is configured to rotate in a forward direction and a reverse direction, and the charging cable, in a stowed configuration, is wound around the reel. The cable reel module further including a rotation mechanism configured to rotate the reel in reverse, and a cable reel module door having a closed position and an open position, wherein the closed position prevents access to the reel and the open position allows access to the reel. The system additionally including a controller communicatively connected to the rotation mechanism and configured to send a retraction signal to the rotation mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: John Charles Palombini, Skye Carapetyan, Richard Donnelly, Jake Pill, Ed Hall, Cole William Hanson, James Whitehill
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Publication number: 20230351488Abstract: A system and method for integrating eBooks with characters, actors, feature films, and brands. Words in the eBook can be functionalized to associate them with multimedia elements. For example, the word “Jacket” can be associated with an image of an actor wearing a Jacket. The activation of the functionalized word results in a pop-up screen that shows the multimedia element and an option to purchase the merchandise shown in the multimedia element, such as the Jacket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventor: Robert Blake Whitehill
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Patent number: 11778063Abstract: Techniques for providing a distributed standards registry are provided. A DSR system may include a plurality of distributed standards registry participants that are collectively configured to provide control logic for the distributed standards registry using a consensus voting mechanism to make control decisions. The DSR system includes include a distributed ontology model library maintained on the plurality of distributed standards registry participants and storing a plurality of ontology models, and a distributed federation broker registry maintained across the plurality of distributed standards registry participants.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Victor Danilchenko, Thomas Whitehill
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Publication number: 20230258168Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor system provide high output pressure and high throughput. In some embodiments, modular diaphragm compressors are stacked with a clamping mechanism pressing the compressor modules together. In embodiments, multiple stacks are provided as stages of a pressurization process. In embodiments, a main stage valve controls one or more pressure circuits for one or more hydraulic actuators of compressor modules. In embodiments, orifices configured for damping are incorporated to control actuator piston movement within a compressor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Chris Turner, Guy Babbitt, Alex Beckerman, Bryce Whitehill, Garrett Casassa
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Patent number: 11703404Abstract: This invention comprises a device for measuring root pulling force (RPF) in a plant. The RPF device comprises a plant grasping mechanism, as well as a force measurement sensor. In certain embodiments, the device is automatic, so that the “hand of man” is not required to exert force on the plant while the root pulling force of the plant is being measured. Also disclosed is a root pulling force motion mechanism, which brings the RPF device into proximity of a plant to be measured. Further disclosed is a method for measuring root pulling force of a plant.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Colorado State University Research FoundationInventors: John Keith McKay, Caleb Andrew Alvarado, Guy R. Babbitt, Kyle Joseph Palmiscno, Christopher Wayne Turner, Bryce Conrad Whitehill
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Patent number: 11674508Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor system provide high output pressure and high throughput. In some embodiments, modular diaphragm compressors are stacked with a clamping mechanism pressing the compressor modules together. In embodiments, multiple stacks are provided as stages of a pressurization process. In embodiments, a main stage valve controls one or more pressure circuits for one or more hydraulic actuators of compressor modules. In embodiments, orifices configured for damping are incorporated to control actuator piston movement within a compressor module.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: PDC Machines Inc.Inventors: Chris Turner, Guy Babbitt, Alex Beckerman, Bryce Whitehill, Garrett Casassa
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Publication number: 20230146011Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor. Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise an oil piston being driven to pressurize work oil against the diaphragm of the compressor. In embodiments, an injection pump provides a supplemental flow of work oil in the region of pressurized fluid, and such pump may be part of an actively controlled system. In embodiments, a pressure relief valve vents an overpump flow of work oil, and such valve may be variable. Embodiments provide feedback and control mechanisms, including control of the injection pump and the relief valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Guy Babbitt, Chris Turner, Bryce Whitehill, Nicholas Echter, Jeffrey Rogers, Michael Sprengel, Noah Schaich, Kevin Best, Kyle Palmiscno, Alex Beckerman, Kareem Afzal, Christopher Basilico, Carl T. Johnson
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Publication number: 20230144628Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor system provide high output pressure and high throughput. In some embodiments, modular diaphragm compressors are stacked with a clamping mechanism pressing the compressor modules together. In embodiments, multiple stacks are provided as stages of a pressurization process. In embodiments, a main stage valve controls one or more pressure circuits for one or more hydraulic actuators of compressor modules. In embodiments, orifices configured for damping are incorporated to control actuator piston movement within a compressor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Guy Babbitt, Garrett Casassa, Bryce Whitehill, Alex Beckerman, Kristina Weyer, Chris Turner, Kareem Afzal, Christopher Basilico
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Publication number: 20230145160Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor system provide high output pressure and high throughput. In some force coupled embodiments, pressures on an actuator piston are balanced by high-pressure recovery or medium-pressure shuffling arrangements. In some embodiments, modular diaphragm compressors are stacked with a clamping mechanism pressing the compressor modules together. In embodiments, multiple stacks are provided as stages of a pressurization process. In embodiments, a main stage valve controls one or more pressure circuits for one or more hydraulic actuators of compressor modules. In embodiments, orifices configured for damping are incorporated to control actuator piston movement within a compressor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Chris Turner, Guy Babbitt, Alex Beckerman, Bryce Whitehill, Garrett Casassa
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Publication number: 20230147328Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor system provide high output pressure and high throughput. In some embodiments, modular diaphragm compressors are stacked with a clamping mechanism pressing the compressor modules together. In embodiments, multiple stacks are provided as stages of a pressurization process. In embodiments, a main stage valve controls one or more pressure circuits for one or more hydraulic actuators of compressor modules. In embodiments, orifices configured for damping are incorporated to control actuator piston movement within a compressor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Chris Turner, Guy Babbitt, Alex Beckerman, Bryce Whitehill, Garrett Casassa
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Patent number: 11628746Abstract: A ground service system for an electric aircraft is disclosed. The system includes a charging module configured to charge a battery of an electric aircraft. The charging module includes a charging cable electrically connected to an energy source. The system includes a cooling module configured to regulate a temperature of the battery. The cooling module includes a cooling cable configured to carry a coolant. The system also includes a cabin soak module configured to provide a cabin soak coolant to a cabin of the electric aircraft. The cabin soak module includes a cabin soak cable configured to carry a fluid.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2022Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Jake Pill, Cole William Hanson, Edward Hall, Richard Donnelly, James Whitehill, Bruce Williams
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Patent number: 11623535Abstract: A system for charging an electric aircraft including a horizontal cable arrangement, including a charger base including an energy source and a charging cable electrically connected to the energy source. The system further including a horizontal cable including at least a length of the charging cable and having a first cable arrangement position, wherein the horizontal cable arrangement is located at a first elevation, and a second cable arrangement position, wherein the horizontal cable arrangement is located at a second elevation. The second elevation is greater than the first elevation. The system further including a lift in contact with the horizontal cable arrangement. The lift having a first lift position and a second lift position. In the first lift position, the horizontal cable arrangement is in the first cable arrangement position, and in the second lift position, the horizontal cable arrangement is in the second cable arrangement position.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: John Charles Palombini, Skye Carapetyan, Richard Donnelly, Jake Pill, Ed Hall, Cole William Hanson, James Whitehill
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Patent number: 11623533Abstract: Electric aircraft charging system including charging cable configured to carry electricity and energy source, wherein the energy source is electrically connected to the charging cable. The system also including a cable reel module, the cable reel module including a reel, wherein the reel is rotatably mounted to the cable reel module, wherein the reel is configured to rotate in a forward direction and a reverse direction, and the charging cable, in a stowed configuration, is wound around the reel. The cable reel module further including a rotation mechanism configured to rotate the reel in reverse, and a cable reel module door having a closed position and an open position, wherein the closed position prevents access to the reel and the open position allows access to the reel. The system additionally including a controller communicatively connected to the rotation mechanism and configured to send a retraction signal to the rotation mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: John Charles Palombini, Skye Carapetyan, Richard Donnelly, Jake Pill, Ed Hall, Cole William Hanson, James Whitehill
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Patent number: 11618328Abstract: A system for charging an electric aircraft including a vertical cable arrangement, the system including a charger. The charger including an energy source, a charging cable electrically connected to the energy source, and a vertical cable arrangement. The vertical cable arrangement has a first cable arrangement position wherein the vertical cable arrangement is located at a first elevation, and has a second cable arrangement position, wherein the vertical cable arrangement is located at a second elevation, wherein the second elevation is greater than the first elevation. The charger also includes a lift connected to the vertical cable arrangement. The lift has a first lift position and a second lift position. When the lift is in the first lift position, the vertical cable arrangement is in the first cable arrangement position. When the lift is in the second lift position, the vertical cable arrangement is in the second cable arrangement position.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2022Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: John Charles Palombini, Skye Carapetyan, Richard Donnelly, Jake Pill, Ed Hall, Cole William Hanson, James Whitehill
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Publication number: 20230097058Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for processing PFAS-contaminated waste via thermomechanochemical (TMC) processing. In one example, a system may include a TMC processing chamber including a milling system and coupled to a heating system, the heating system configured to co-operate with the milling system to process the waste material. A plurality of containers including the waste material in one or more of a liquid-solid state, a semi-wet or slurry solid state, and a dry solid state are coupled to the TMC chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Andrew Richard Whitehill, Eben Daniel Thoma, Paul Lemieux, Mark Higuchi, Chelsea Berg, Brian K. Gullett, Erin Shields