Patents by Inventor Alan Gustafson
Alan Gustafson 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: 11939820Abstract: A system and method for transferring tubular elements may include a first structure having a first horizontal platform attached to the first structure on a bottom side and a monorail attached to the first structure on a top side, a second structure having a second horizontal platform attached to the second structure. The first structure and the second structure may be located proximate to each other, while the monorail can extend from the first structure to the second structure. The monorail can have a motion controlled assembly to move a tubular element or assembly of tubular elements.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Helmerich & Payne, Inc.Inventors: Jerry Ray Prescott, Joel Ferland, Matthew Wyatt MacDaniels, Christopher Alan Major, Patrick L. Gustafson, Robert Lee Stauder, Bernard L. Cook, DeWayne Speer
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Publication number: 20170140096Abstract: A method for determining the presence of a biological entity. The method may include entering into a digital computer, at least a plurality of first input values associated with a first genetic element, a plurality of second input values associated with a second genetic element, and a plurality of third input values associated with a third genetic element associated with a plurality of samples. The method also includes determining a threshold value associated with the third genetic element, separating the samples using the threshold value into a first set of samples and a second set of samples, clustering the first set of samples in a feature space defined by the first genetic element and the second genetic element, defining a first boundary space using the first set of samples, and defining a second boundary space using the second set of samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Jiuliu Lu, Zihua Wang, Antonio Arevalo Reyes, Erik Alan Gustafson, John Steven Riley
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Patent number: 9519751Abstract: A method for determining the presence of a biological entity. The method may include entering into a digital computer, at least a plurality of first input values associated with a first genetic element, a plurality of second input values associated with a second genetic element, and a plurality of third input values associated with a third genetic element associated with a plurality of samples. The method also includes determining a threshold value associated with the third genetic element, separating the samples using the threshold value into a first set of samples and a second set of samples, clustering the first set of samples in a feature space defined by the first genetic element and the second genetic element, defining a first boundary space using the first set of samples, and defining a second boundary space using the second set of samples.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2013Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventors: Jiuliu Lu, Zihua Wang, Antonio Arevalo Reyes, Erik Alan Gustafson, John Steven Riley
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Patent number: 9463681Abstract: Methods and systems for real-time engine load control (RTLC) for electronically controlled engines in a transport refrigeration system (TRS) are provided. In particular, a RTLC system is provided to control an electronically controlled engine for the TRS in order to maximize temperature control of the TRS, while preventing engine shut down due to a TRS load demand that exceeds the engine's horsepower output capability. The RTLC system includes an engine control unit (ECU) connected to a TRS controller. TRS controller includes an ECU data processing component, a load control component, an ETV control component, a TRS load demand component and a temperature control and TRS protection component.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: THERMO KING CORPORATIONInventors: Omosola Waidi Olaleye, Alan Gustafson
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Patent number: 9317655Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying Methicillin resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a sample are used that are based on the fact that an MRSA positive sample should have roughly the same copy numbers of mecA, SCCmec, and a Staphylococcus aureus-specific target gene sequence. The systems and methods may further present the three assays simultaneously on a 2-D plot with each axis of the plot 120 degrees apart. According to one embodiment, a Y plot is used for the 2-D display. If a given sample has similar readings of mecA, SCCmec, and a Staphylococcus aureus-specific target gene sequence, the sample's measured copy numbers of mecA, SCCmec, and the Staphylococcus aureus-specific target gene sequence can plot close to the origin regardless of the sample's absolute assay readings. With the help of this transformation, a boundary function can be defined that can be used to distinguish MRSA-positive samples from MRSA-negative samples.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventors: Jiuliu Lu, Zihua Wang, Antonio Arevalo Reyes, Erik Alan Gustafson, John Steven Riley
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Publication number: 20130289847Abstract: Methods and systems for real-time engine load control (RTLC) for electronically controlled engines in a transport refrigeration system (TRS) are provided. In particular, a RTLC system is provided to control an electronically controlled engine for the TRS in order to maximize temperature control of the TRS, while preventing engine shut down due to a TRS load demand that exceeds the engine's horsepower output capability. The RTLC system includes an engine control unit (ECU) connected to a TRS controller. TRS controller includes an ECU data processing component, a load control component, an ETV control component, a TRS load demand component and a temperature control and TRS protection component.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: THERMO KING CORPORATIONInventors: Omosola Waidi Olaleye, Alan Gustafson
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Publication number: 20130168113Abstract: In one embodiment, a multi-mode steerable 3-point hitch comprising: a pivotal hitch frame having a generally vertical pivot axis, the hitch frame coupled to first and second draft arms on each side of the hitch frame; and a hitch support structure affixed to a chassis, the hitch support structure coupled to a pair of opposable steering cylinders that are coupled to the hitch frame, the hitch frame and hitch support operably connected to enable concurrent rotation about the vertical pivot axis with draft arm sway.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: AGCO CORPORATIONInventor: Alan Gustafson
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Publication number: 20130154236Abstract: In an example embodiment, an automatic engaging drawbar pin retention device includes a biased locking plate configured to retain a drawbar pin within a drawbar bore. The locking plate may be movably coupled to a drawbar clevis between a pin-lock to at least partly cover the bore and prevent removal of the drawbar pin and a pin-unlock condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: AGCO CORPORATIONInventors: Matthew Shaw, Alan Gustafson
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Patent number: 8442924Abstract: A method for determining the presence of a biological entity. The method may include entering into a digital computer, at least a plurality of first input values associated with a first genetic element (e.g., mecA), a plurality of second input values associated with a second genetic element (femA), and a plurality of third input values associated with a third genetic element (e.g., orfX) associated with a plurality of samples. Each sample includes a first input value in the plurality of first input values, a second input value in the plurality of second input values, and a third input value in the plurality of third input values.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventors: Jiuliu Lu, Zihua Wang, Antonio Arevalo Reyes, Erik Alan Gustafson, John Steven Riley
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Publication number: 20120283957Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying Methicillin resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a sample are used that are based on the fact that an MRSA positive sample should have roughly the same copy numbers of mecA, SCCmec, and a Staphylococcus aureus-specific target gene sequence. The systems and methods may further present the three assays simultaneously on a 2-D plot with each axis of the plot 120 degrees apart. According to one embodiment, a Y plot is used for the 2-D display. If a given sample has similar readings of mecA, SCCmec, and a Staphylococcus aureus-specific target gene sequence, the sample's measured copy numbers of mecA, SCCmec, and the Staphylococcus aureus-specific target gene sequence can plot close to the origin regardless of the sample's absolute assay readings. With the help of this transformation, a boundary function can be defined that can be used to distinguish MRSA-positive samples from MRSA-negative samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2010Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventors: Jiuliu Lu, Zihua Wang, Antonio Arevalo Reyes, Erik Alan Gustafson, John Steven Riley
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Publication number: 20110131159Abstract: A method for determining the presence of a biological entity. The method may include entering into a digital computer, at least a plurality of first input values associated with a first genetic element (e.g., mecA), a plurality of second input values associated with a second genetic element (femA), and a plurality of third input values associated with a third genetic element (e.g., orfX) associated with a plurality of samples. Each sample includes a first input value in the plurality of first input values, a second input value in the plurality of second input values, and a third input value in the plurality of third input values.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventors: Jiuliu Lu, Zihua Wang, Antonio Arevalo Reyes, Erik Alan Gustafson, John Steven Riley
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Publication number: 20090245704Abstract: The present invention describes methods and apparatus to improve the operation of, and reduce the maintenance required by, a spherical bearing. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a sealed spherical bearing device including a spherical bearing and a flexible shield surrounding a portion of the spherical bearing enabled to articulate in accordance with a rotary motion of the spherical bearing and an oscillatory motion of the spherical bearing. The flexible shield is enabled to reduce the entry of contaminants into the spherical bearing while the spherical bearing is at rest and while the spherical bearing is in motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: AGCO CorporationInventor: Alan Gustafson
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Patent number: 7543365Abstract: A flexible connector may include a tube having an open end and a lower end distal from the open end, an inner surface of the open end comprising a plurality of apices forming a substantially polygonal lower cross-section, an upper shaft having an insert end disposed insertably in the open end, an outer surface of the insert end comprising a plurality of substantially planer flats forming a substantially polygonal upper cross-section normal to the driven axis of rotation, the upper cross-section being substantially similar to the lower cross-section, and an elastic member disposed compressably between each of the flats and each of the apices.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael Van Mill, Alan Gustafson, Daryl Rubner
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Publication number: 20080220884Abstract: A flexible connector may include a tube having an open end and a lower end distal from the open end, an inner surface of the open end comprising a plurality of apices forming a substantially polygonal lower cross-section, an upper shaft having an insert end disposed insertably in the open end, an outer surface of the insert end comprising a plurality of substantially planer flats forming a substantially polygonal upper cross-section normal to the driven axis of rotation, the upper cross-section being substantially similar to the lower cross-section, and an elastic member disposed compressably between each of the flats and each of the apices.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael Van Mill, Alan Gustafson, Daryl Rubner
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Patent number: 7329189Abstract: A flexible connector may include a tube having an open end and a lower end distal from the open end, an inner surface of the open end comprising a plurality of apices forming a substantially polygonal lower cross-section, an upper shaft having an insert end disposed insertably in the open end, an outer surface of the insert end comprising a plurality of substantially planer flats forming a substantially polygonal upper cross-section normal to the driven axis of rotation, the upper cross-section being substantially similar to the lower cross-section, and an elastic member disposed compressably between each of the flats and each of the apices.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2005Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael Van Mill, Alan Gustafson, Daryl Rubner
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Patent number: 7205490Abstract: A load measuring system for a grain cart that includes an axle pivotably coupled with a frame of a grain holder. The load measuring system includes load cells positioned between a portion of a frame of the grain holder and the top of the axle of the grain cart; and a processing unit coupled with the load cells and configured to calculate a weight of a load in the grain holder based on a force applied to the load cells by said frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2005Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael Van Mill, Alan Gustafson, Ron Schlimgen
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Publication number: 20060166747Abstract: A flexible connector may include a tube having an open end and a lower end distal from the open end, an inner surface of the open end comprising a plurality of apices forming a substantially polygonal lower cross-section, an upper shaft having an insert end disposed insertably in the open end, an outer surface of the insert end comprising a plurality of substantially planer flats forming a substantially polygonal upper cross-section normal to the driven axis of rotation, the upper cross-section being substantially similar to the lower cross-section, and an elastic member disposed compressably between each of the flats and each of the apices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2005Publication date: July 27, 2006Applicant: Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael Van Mill, Alan Gustafson, Daryl Rubner
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Publication number: 20060151217Abstract: A load measuring system for a grain cart that includes an axle pivotably coupled with a frame of a grain holder. The load measuring system includes load cells positioned between a portion of a frame of the grain holder and the top of the axle of the grain cart; and a processing unit coupled with the load cells and configured to calculate a weight of a load in the grain holder based on a force applied to the load cells by said frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2005Publication date: July 13, 2006Applicant: Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael Mill, Alan Gustafson, Ron Schlimgen
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Patent number: 7058472Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for centralizing knowledge and improving programming for manufacturing a part. An embodiment includes a method for manufacturing the part. First, a model of the part is received. Next, a predetermined rule is retrieved from a computer readable medium having a plurality of predetermined rules. A feature of the geometric model is selected by evaluating the retrieved predetermined rule and a process is determined that is associated with the feature. Based on the process, computer code is generated to manufacture the part on a computer controlled machine.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2004Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: DP Technology Corp.Inventors: Charles Duncan Barrington Mathews, Michael Alan Gustafson
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Patent number: 6907313Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for centralizing knowledge and improving programming for manufacturing a part. An embodiment includes a method for manufacturing the part. First, a model of the part is received. Next, a predetermined rule is retrieved from a computer readable medium having a plurality of predetermined rules. A feature of the geometric model is selected by evaluating the retrieved predetermined rule and a process is determined that is associated with the feature. Based on the process, computer code is generated to manufacture the part on a computer controlled machine.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: DP Technology Corp.Inventors: Charles Duncan Barrington Matthews, Michael Alan Gustafson