Patents by Inventor Alan Taylor

Alan Taylor 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).

  • Personal use oxygen concentrator with integrated fire safety
    Patent number: 9283346
    Abstract: A personal use oxygen concentrator, including; a controllable user interface including at least one of visual and audio indicators, a power supply, a housing, a controllable product gas output device, a blower, a compressor, a selective adsorption system comprising adsorption beds and gas flow control valves comprising at least one of a PSA, VPSA, or VSA oxygen producing system, a programmable controller configured to control at least one of the blower, compressor, output device, user interface, and selective adsorption system, and an integrated smoke detection system and smoke detector controller, mounted within the housing, configured to be controlled by and provide data to the programmable controller, and the programmable controller may perform predetermined control actions when smoke is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Inogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Brenton Alan Taylor, Peter Hansen, Daniel Wayne Chin, Michael Pollack, Cristian Goebner
  • PERSONAL USE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR WITH INTEGRATED FIRE SAFETY
    Publication number: 20160022950
    Abstract: A personal use oxygen concentrator, including; a controllable user interface including at least one of visual and audio indicators, a power supply, a housing, a controllable product gas output device, a blower, a compressor, a selective adsorption system comprising adsorption beds and gas flow control valves comprising at least one of a PSA, VPSA, or VSA oxygen producing system, a programmable controller configured to control at least one of the blower, compressor, output device, user interface, and selective adsorption system, and an integrated smoke detection system and smoke detector controller, mounted within the housing, configured to be controlled by and provide data to the programmable controller, and the programmable controller may perform predetermined control actions when smoke is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Brenton Alan Taylor, Peter Hansen, Daniel Wayne Chin, Michael Pollack, Cristian Goebner
  • Machining tool and method of manufacturing same
    Patent number: 9242299
    Abstract: A machining tool insert holder having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a first insert tip slot extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert tip slot is configured to support a first insert tip. The insert holder further includes elevated projections extending from the first and second surfaces proximate the first insert tip slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: GKN Sinter Metals, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Taylor, Virgiliu-Adrian Savu, Steven Aharrah, II
  • Rotatable awning with illumination
    Patent number: 9228359
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a rotatable awning with illumination are provided. The awning includes an axial groove wherein a plurality of luminaires are located for lighting of an area below and around an extended awning. The awning includes an electromechanical rotatable conductor which provides electrical contact between a fixed portion of the awning assembly and the rotating awning roller tube. This allows for flow through of electricity or current to the luminaires and/or the awning motor internally through the roller tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: DOMETIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Brent Alan Taylor
  • Power Track Awning Assembly
    Publication number: 20150330087
    Abstract: Various embodiments of an awning roller assembly is provided. The structure provides an awning roller tube having a first end and a second end with a powered groove extending between the ends, in full or in part. The powered groove includes a plurality of tracks having at least one electrical conductor in each track. An accessory base is provided for connection with a plurality of powered accessories, including but not limited to, lights, fans or audio-video equipment. The accessory base provides electrical connection between the powered groove and the accessory to provide improved function in the outdoor living space beneath and around the awning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: DOMETIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brent Alan Taylor, Clayton Hendry Meyers, Kent A. Becker
  • Rotatable Awning with Illumination
    Publication number: 20150330086
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a rotatable awning with illumination are provided. The awning includes an axial groove wherein a plurality of luminaires are located for lighting of an area below and around an extended awning. The awning includes an electromechanical rotatable conductor which provides electrical contact between a fixed portion of the awning assembly and the rotating awning roller tube. This allows for flow through of electricity or current to the luminaires and/or the awning motor internally through the roller tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: DOMETIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Brent Alan Taylor
  • Dual measurement liquid level transducer
    Patent number: 9151657
    Abstract: A liquid level transducer for a tank, such as a railroad tank car or the like, includes a mounting head connected to the tank and a sensor assembly extending into the tank from the mounting head. The sensor assembly includes a sensor tube located in the tank and a gauging rod assembly positioned in the sensor tube. The gauging rod assembly can be pulled out of the tank until it magnetically couples with a magnetic float that surrounds the sensor tube. The float moves in response to a change in liquid level and the magnetic coupling provides the user with a visual indication of the liquid level. A sensor board extends along a length of the gauging rod assembly and is responsive to movement of the float for electronically determining the liquid level without the need to magnetically couple the gauging rod assembly to the float.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Texas LFP, LLC
    Inventors: Herbert G. Ross, Jr., Gagik Farmanyan, Carl Alan Taylor
  • SAW DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING A SAW
    Publication number: 20150277431
    Abstract: The saw data acquisition system and method of operating a saw employ sensors that detect specific data regarding a cutting operation. The system and method enable the saw operator to input data and display selected the data for the operator. Data that is detected by the sensors and which is input are collected and transmitted to a central processing location, acquired at the central processing location, and analyzed. The analysis enables optimum cutting parameters for a given cutting task, guidance regarding optimum operation and efficiency of the saw, information for improved blade design and manufacture, and optional remote monitoring capabilities of multiple saws, to be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventor: Mark Alan Taylor
  • High purity zirconia-based thermally sprayed coatings and processes for the preparation thereof
    Patent number: 9085490
    Abstract: This invention relates to thermally sprayed coatings of a high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powder, said high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powder comprising from about 0 to about 0.15 weight percent impurity oxides, from about 0 to about 2 weight percent hafnium oxide (hafnia), from about 6 to about 25 weight percent yttrium oxide (yttria) or from about 10 to about 36 weight percent ytterbium oxide (ytterbia), and the balance zirconium oxide (zirconia). Thermal barrier coatings for protecting a component such as blades, vanes and seal surfaces of gas turbine engines, made from the high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powders, have a density greater than 88% of the theoretical density with a plurality of vertical macrocracks homogeneously dispersed throughout the coating to improve its thermal fatigue resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Praxair S.T. Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Taylor, Danny Lee Appleby, Albert Feuerstein, Ann Bolcavage, Neil Hitchman
  • Gas Concentrator with Removable Cartridge Adsorbent Beds
    Publication number: 20150182720
    Abstract: A portable oxygen concentrator designed for medical use where the adsorbent beds, are designed to be replaced by a patient. The concentrator is designed so that the power supply and adsorbent bed mount is one module and the compressor and air filter are part of another module configured to provide a unitary cooling and air supply system. Replacement beds may be installed easily by patients, and all gas seals will function properly after installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Brenton Alan Taylor, Peter Hansen, John Russell Stump, Patrick Fitzlindon Burgess, Daniel Wayne Chin
  • LIQUID LEVEL GAUGE WITH FLOAT GUIDES
    Publication number: 20150177050
    Abstract: A liquid level gauge includes a mounting head and a sensor assembly with a support tube that extends into a tank from the mounting head. A gauge rod is positioned in a support tube for selective movement out of the tank for visually determining the liquid level. A magnet is associated with the gauge rod and couples with a magnet associated with a float that slides along the support tube so that the gauge rod and float are selectively coupled together. A pair of spaced bearings are mechanically retained within the float structure with retaining rings and spaced projections located on opposite sides of each bearing. In this manner, the float slides more freely along the support tube, allowing more accurate readings while minimizing failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventor: Carl Alan Taylor
  • DUAL MEASUREMENT LIQUID LEVEL TRANSDUCER
    Publication number: 20150068301
    Abstract: A liquid level transducer for a tank, such as a railroad tank car or the like, includes a mounting head connected to the tank and a sensor assembly extending into the tank from the mounting head. The sensor assembly includes a sensor tube located in the tank and a gauging rod assembly positioned in the sensor tube. The gauging rod assembly can be pulled out of the tank until it magnetically couples with a magnetic float that surrounds the sensor tube. The float moves in response to a change in liquid level and the magnetic coupling provides the user with a visual indication of the liquid level. A sensor board extends along a length of the gauging rod assembly and is responsive to movement of the float for electronically determining the liquid level without the need to magnetically couple the gauging rod assembly to the float.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Herbert G. Ross, JR., Gagik Farmanyan, Carl Alan Taylor
  • HIGH PURITY POWDERS
    Publication number: 20140334939
    Abstract: This invention relates to high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powders comprising from about 0 to about 0.15 weight percent impurity oxides, from about 0 to about 2 weight percent hafnium oxide (hafnia), from about 6 to about 25 weight percent yttrium oxide (yttria) or from about 10 to about 36 weight percent ytterbium oxide (ytterbia), and the balance zirconium oxide (zirconia). Thermal barrier coatings for protecting a component such as blades, vanes and seal surfaces of gas turbine engines, made from the high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powders, have a density greater than 88% of the theoretical density with a plurality of verticalzA macrocracks homogeneously dispersed throughout the coating to improve its thermal fatigue resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: PRAXAIR S.T. TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Alan TAYLOR, Danny Lee APPLEBY, Albert FEUERSTEIN, Ann BOLCAVAGE, Neil HITCHMAN, James MUNROE
  • Compression limiter having retention features
    Patent number: 8789404
    Abstract: A compression limiter is disclosed that comprises an upper surface and a lower surface. The compression limiter further comprises an inner surface that defines a passageway configured to accommodate a fastener and an outer surface configured to engage a structure in which the compression limiter is placed. A first retainer projects outwardly from the outer surface and includes a first retention surface that has at least a planar portion. The first retainer further includes an undercut surface disposed inwardly from the first retention surface so as to create a corner extending in a direction with at least a component perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. A method of forming the compression limiter is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: GKN Sinter Metals, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Taylor, Donald D. Cooper
  • HIGH PURITY ZIRCONIA-BASED THERMALLY SPRAYED COATINGS AND PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140178632
    Abstract: This invention relates to thermally sprayed coatings of a high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powder, said high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powder comprising from about 0 to about 0.15 weight percent impurity oxides, from about 0 to about 2 weight percent hafnium oxide (hafnia), from about 6 to about 25 weight percent yttrium oxide (yttria) or from about 10 to about 36 weight percent ytterbium oxide (ytterbia), and the balance zirconium oxide (zirconia). Thermal barrier coatings for protecting a component such as blades, vanes and seal surfaces of gas turbine engines, made from the high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powders, have a density greater than 88% of the theoretical density with a plurality of vertical macrocracks homogeneously dispersed throughout the coating to improve its thermal fatigue resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas Alan TAYLOR, Danny Lee APPLEBY, Albert FEUERSTEIN, Ann BOLCAVAGE, Neil HITCHMAN
  • High purity powders
    Patent number: 8728967
    Abstract: This invention relates to high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powders comprising from about 0 to about 0.15 weight percent impurity oxides, from about 0 to about 2 weight percent hafnium oxide (hafnia), from about 6 to about 25 weight percent yttrium oxide (yttria) or from about 10 to about 36 weight percent ytterbium oxide (ytterbia), and the balance zirconium oxide (zirconia). Thermal barrier coatings for protecting a component such as blades, vanes and seal surfaces of gas turbine engines, made from the high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powders, have a density greater than 88% of the theoretical density with a plurality of vertical macrocracks homogeneously dispersed throughout the coating to improve its thermal fatigue resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Praxair S.T. Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Taylor, Danny Lee Appleby, Albert Feuerstein, Ann Bolcavage, Neil Hitchman, James Munroe
  • Method and System for Learning Call Analysis
    Publication number: 20140065582
    Abstract: A system and method are presented for learning call analysis. Audio fingerprinting may be employed to identify audio recordings that answer communications. In one embodiment, the system may generate a fingerprint of a candidate audio stream and compare it against known fingerprints within a database. The system may also search for a speech-like signal to determine if the end point contains a known audio recording. If a known audio recording is not encountered, a fingerprint may be computed for the contact and the communication routed to a human for handling. An indication may be made as to if the call is indeed an audio recording. The associated information may be saved and used for future identification purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Interactive Intelligence, Inc.
    Inventors: Felix Immanuel Wyss, Matthew Alan Taylor, Kevin Charles Vlack
  • HIGH PURITY ZIRCONIA-BASED THERMALLY SPRAYED COATINGS AND PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130330507
    Abstract: This invention relates to thermally sprayed coatings of a high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powder, said high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powder comprising from about 0 to about 0.15 weight percent impurity oxides, from about 0 to about 2 weight percent hafnium oxide (hafnia), from about 6 to about 25 weight percent yttrium oxide (yttria) or from about 10 to about 36 weight percent ytterbium oxide (ytterbia), and the balance zirconium oxide (zirconia). Thermal barrier coatings for protecting a component such as blades, vanes and seal surfaces of gas turbine engines, made from the high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powders, have a density greater than 88% of the theoretical density with a plurality of vertical macrocracks homogeneously dispersed throughout the coating to improve its thermal fatigue resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas Alan TAYLOR, Danny Lee APPLEBY, Albert FEUERSTEIN, Ann BOLCAVAGE, Neil HITCHMAN
  • Oxygen concentrator
    Patent number: D700701
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Inogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Brenton Alan Taylor, Peter James Hansen, John Russsell Stump, Patrick Fitzlindon Burgess
  • Oxygen concentrator battery
    Patent number: D706211
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Inogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Brenton Alan Taylor, Peter James Hansen, John Russell Stump, Patrick Fitzlindon Burgess