Patents by Inventor Anthony A. Foster
Anthony A. Foster 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: 12245115Abstract: In exemplary embodiments, methods and systems are provided for downloading of geographic information. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a method is provided that includes the following steps: identifying, via a processor using map data, a plurality of geographic areas in which a vehicle is to travel along a selected route to a destination; identifying, via the processor using the map data, a plurality of map tiles corresponding to the plurality of geographic areas, such that each of the plurality of map tiles corresponds to a different one of the plurality of geographic areas; obtaining data access information for each of the plurality of geographic areas; and determining, via the processor, a prioritized sequence for downloading the plurality of map tiles, based on the data access information for the plurality of geographic areas.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2022Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Gabriel Tayoung Choi, Anthony W Cullen, Morgan Douglas Dykshorn, Nolan Foster, Matthew Robert Wallace
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Publication number: 20170280704Abstract: An adjustable tone game call apparatus has a housing with an internal air passage through which air may be blown. A reed is positioned in the housing along the passage and is configured to vibrate and generate sound upon passage of air through the air passage. An adjustment member on the housing rotates or translates to vary pressure applied to the reed, thereby adjusting the tone or pitch produced by the reed due to the pressure changing the effective length of a diaphragm of the reed. Thus, by using the adjustable tone game call, a hunter may produce a variety of pitches and tones to mimic various types of game animals and predators.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicant: Primos, Inc.Inventor: Anthony A. Foster
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Patent number: 9456597Abstract: A game call that includes a push rod, a friction plate, a striker, first and second biasing members, and a locking sleeve. The push rod includes distal and proximal end portions. The friction plate is mounted to the push rod. The first biasing member is configured to bias the push rod in a proximal direction. The second biasing member is configured to rotate the friction plate into contact with the striker. The locking sleeve is connected to the push rod and configured to fix an axial position of the friction plate relative to the striker.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2012Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: PRIMOS, INC.Inventors: Justin Ebarb, Anthony Foster
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Patent number: 9010710Abstract: A telescoping support stand comprising a first tube partially defining a first enclosed area and a second tube partially defining a second enclosed area. A first end of the second tube may be telescopically slidable within the first tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first locking mechanism attached to the second tube. The first locking mechanism may releasably secure the first tube to the second tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first air exchange aperture dimensioned to allow air to flow between the first and second enclosed areas. The telescoping support stand may further comprise a release mechanism and a release rod attached to the first locking mechanism. The release mechanism may comprise a displacement member adjacent to the release rod, the displacement member being configured to displace the release rod and release the first locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Primos, Inc.Inventors: Nathan E. Young, Anthony A. Foster
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Patent number: 8847163Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for resolving absorption spectra such as ultraviolet or visible spectra having individual peaks attributable to more than one component in a sample mixture. The invention exploits the observation that the peak wavelength varies according to the component concentrations, providing the basis for an initial estimate of these. A curve fitting exercise is performed for a range of possible concentrations encompassing the initial estimates so that the a theoretical spectrum having the closest match to that observed provides for a refined estimate of component concentrations.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2008Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Evoqua Water Technologies LLCInventor: Kevin Anthony Foster
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Patent number: 8820693Abstract: A telescoping support stand comprising an extendable leg that includes a first tube partially defining a first enclosed area and a second tube partially defining a second enclosed area. A first end of the second tube may be telescopically slidable within the first tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a locking mechanism attached to the second tube. The locking mechanism may releasably secure the first tube to the second tube to prevent longitudinal movement of the first tube relative to the second tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first air exchange aperture dimensioned to allow air to flow between the first and second enclosed areas. The telescoping support stand may include a plurality of extendable legs and a single release member that operates all of the locking mechanisms of the plurality of extendable legs. Corresponding methods of assembly and operation are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Primos, Inc.Inventors: Nathan E. Young, Anthony A. Foster
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Patent number: 8813407Abstract: A firearm rest includes a connection portion and a handle portion. The connection portion is configured to connect the firearm rest to an elongate support member when in a connected position, and permit axial movement of the firearm rest along the elongate support member when in a released position. The connection portion includes an aperture and first and second contact portions. The aperture is sized to receive the elongate support member. The first contact portion is positioned at one side of the aperture and arranged to contact the elongate support member. The second contact portion is positioned at an opposite side of the aperture and arranged to contact the elongate support member. The handle portion extends from the connection portion and includes a support surface configured to support a firearm.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Inventors: Craig J. Sargent, Anthony A. Foster
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Patent number: 8714508Abstract: A telescoping support stand comprising a first tube partially defining a first enclosed area and a second tube partially defining a second enclosed area. A first end of the second tube may be telescopically slidable within the first tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first locking mechanism attached to the second tube. The first locking mechanism may releasably secure the first tube to the second tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first air exchange aperture dimensioned to allow air to flow between the first and second enclosed areas. The telescoping support stand may further comprise a release mechanism and a release rod attached to the first locking mechanism. The release mechanism may comprise a displacement member adjacent to the release rod, the displacement member being configured to displace the release rod and release the first locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Primos, Inc.Inventors: Nathan E. Young, Anthony A. Foster
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Patent number: 8517792Abstract: A box call includes an elongate box, a lid, and a magnetic hinge. The elongate box includes a pair of longitudinally extending walls, a sound chamber between the walls, and a upper edge on each of the walls. The lid has a contact surface arranged to contact at least one of the upper edges to create a sound. The lid is connected to the box with the magnetic hinge. The magnetic hinge releasably connects the lid to the box using at least one magnetic member.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Primos, Inc.Inventor: Anthony A. Foster
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Patent number: 8469326Abstract: A telescoping support stand comprising a first tube partially defining a first enclosed area and a second tube partially defining a second enclosed area. A first end of the second tube may be telescopically slidable within the first tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first locking mechanism attached to the second tube. The first locking mechanism may releasably secure the first tube to the second tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first air exchange aperture dimensioned to allow air to flow between the first and second enclosed areas. The telescoping support stand may further comprise a release mechanism and a release rod attached to the first locking mechanism. The release mechanism may comprise a displacement member adjacent to the release rod, the displacement member being configured to displace the release rod and release the first locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Primos, Inc.Inventors: Nathan E. Young, Anthony A. Foster
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Patent number: 8372262Abstract: A process for the simultaneous determination of chlorine and chlorate in sodium hypochlorite. First and second streams of sodium hypochlorite are provided. The first stream is treated to generate iodine indicative of chlorine. The second stream is treated to generate iodine indicative of chlorine and chlorate. The iodine of the first stream is subjected to an amperometric measuring cell to generate a first current proportional to a chlorine concentration of the first stream. The iodine of the second stream is subjected to an amperometric measuring cell to generate a second current proportional to the chlorine and chlorate concentration in the second stream. The first current is subtracted from the second current to determine an amount of chlorate.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventor: Kevin Anthony Foster
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Patent number: 8256732Abstract: A telescoping support stand comprising a first tube partially defining a first enclosed area and a second tube partially defining a second enclosed area. A first end of the second tube may be telescopically slidable within the first tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first locking mechanism attached to the second tube. The first locking mechanism may releasably secure the first tube to the second tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first air exchange aperture dimensioned to allow air to flow between the first and second enclosed areas. The telescoping support stand may further comprise a release mechanism and a release rod attached to the first locking mechanism. The release mechanism may comprise a displacement member adjacent to the release rod, the displacement member being configured to displace the release rod and release the first locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Primos, Inc.Inventors: Nathan E. Young, Anthony A. Foster
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Patent number: 8146876Abstract: A telescoping support stand comprising a first tube partially defining a first enclosed area and a second tube partially defining a second enclosed area. A first end of the second tube may be telescopically slidable within the first tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first locking mechanism attached to the second tube. The first locking mechanism may releasably secure the first tube to the second tube to prevent longitudinal movement of the first tube relative to the second tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first air exchange aperture dimensioned to allow air to flow between the first and second enclosed areas. The telescoping support stand may further comprise a release mechanism and a release rod attached to the first locking mechanism. The release mechanism may comprise a displacement member adjacent to the release rod, the displacement member being configured to displace the release rod and release the first locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Primos, Inc.Inventors: Nathan E. Young, Anthony A. Foster
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Publication number: 20110264268Abstract: Methods for reducing response time of membrane based electrochemical cells. A probe correction factor is calculated based on a percent rate of change in probe signal with time. A staged correction may be applied such that as signal change gets smaller, the effect of the compensation is reduced to prevent over shoot on the calculated residual. Control systems and techniques can regulate or control operations of a water treatment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.Inventors: Kevin Anthony Foster, Andreas Ganser
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Publication number: 20110198239Abstract: A process for the simultaneous determination of chlorine and chlorate in sodium hypochlorite. First and second streams of sodium hypochlorite are provided. The first stream is treated to generate iodine indicative of chlorine. The second stream is treated to generate iodine indicative of chlorine and chlorate. The iodine of the first stream is subjected to an amperometric measuring cell to generate a first current proportional to a chlorine concentration of the first stream. The iodine of the second stream is subjected to an amperometric measuring cell to generate a second current proportional to the chlorine and chlorate concentration in the second stream. The first current is subtracted from the second current to determine an amount of chlorate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES CORP.Inventor: Kevin Anthony Foster
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Publication number: 20110040494Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for resolving absorption spectra such as ultraviolet or visible spectra having individual peaks attributable to more than one component in a sample mixture. The invention exploits the observation that the peak wavelength varies according to the component concentrations, providing the basis for an initial estimate of these. A curve fitting exercise is performed for a range of possible concentrations encompassing the initial estimates so that the a theoretical spectrum having the closest match to that observed provides for a refined estimate of component concentrations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2008Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventor: Kevin Anthony Foster
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Patent number: 7845602Abstract: A telescoping support stand comprising a first tube partially defining a first enclosed area and a second tube partially defining a second enclosed area. A first end of the second tube may be telescopically slidable within the first tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first locking mechanism attached to the second tube. The first locking mechanism may releasably secure the first tube to the second tube to prevent longitudinal movement of the first tube relative to the second tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first air exchange aperture dimensioned to allow air to flow between the first and second enclosed areas. A corresponding method of assembly is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Primos, Inc.Inventors: Nathan E. Young, Anthony A. Foster
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Patent number: D671437Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Primos, Inc.Inventors: Wilbur R. Primos, Anthony A. Foster
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Patent number: D866700Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Bushnell Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Tyler Skelton, Herbert Jason Harris, Anthony A. Foster
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Patent number: D1027009Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Bushnell Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Tyler Skelton, Herbert Jason Harris, Anthony A. Foster