Patents by Inventor Benjamin Gallup

Benjamin Gallup 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).

  • Publication number: 20240173922
    Abstract: A 3D printing apparatus and method that compensates for offset in the deposition of print material as a result of nozzle movement. The compensation may include discretizing a path of travel of a 3D print nozzle into segments, compensating each path segment based on an expected offset of print material deposition, and generating a compensated path of travel. The compensation may apply an inversion of a system model that is based on an expected offset of print material deposition relative to the nozzle path of travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Corey Hazeltine Walsh, Suhas Nawada, Benjamin Gallup
  • Publication number: 20240140042
    Abstract: A 3D printing apparatus and method prints a partial part, and continues to print the part after the partially-printed part has been rotated. Each partial printing operation may include reinforcement via application of one or more layers of continuous fiber. The rotation and continued printing of the partially-printed part allows for fiber orientation in different orientations for the printed part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Jessica Faust, Joseph Roy-Mayhew, Benjamin Gallup, Corey Hazeltine Walsh, Bruce David Jones, Peter Kelly
  • Publication number: 20240066797
    Abstract: A 3D printing apparatus and method includes a piezo actuator that reciprocates a tappet. The reciprocation of the tappet generates pressure within a chamber filled with molten print material. The generated pressure causes the molten print material to be extruded through a nozzle coupled to the chamber. The piezo actuator is controlled to switchably provide continuous extrusion of print material or extrusion of discrete droplets of print material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Maxim Seleznev, Joseph Roy-Mayhew, Benjamin Gallup, Yuwei Li, Michael Imburgia
  • Publication number: 20230141459
    Abstract: A 3D printing apparatus and method corrects for skew in the motion components of the apparatus without the use of an independent reference object. A calibration object having features therein or thereon is printed. A user rotates the calibration object by a certain angle after it is printed. The features in/on the calibration object are measured, and an amount of skew is determined based on the measurements. In addition, a 3D printing operation is compensated based on the effects of a coefficient of thermal expansion and/or moisture absorption on dimensional changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Bruce David Jones, Joseph Roy-Mayhew, Jessica Faust, Benjamin Gallup, David Steven Benhaim
  • Patent number: 10584018
    Abstract: A descent assist device for powered ascenders is discussed herein. In one embodiment, the descent assist device can include a base plate having a first guide surface, a capstan peg, a second guide surface, and a retention loop extending from the first guide surface to the second guide surface configured to retain a rope on the descent assist device. Where the angle of wrapping of the rope around the first guide surface and the capstan peg is constant during use and the angle of wrapping of the rope around the second guide surface is adjustable by the user of the device to increase or decrease the frictional drag of the rope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Atlas Devices LLC
    Inventors: Nathan Ball, Daniel Walker, Benjamin Gallup
  • Patent number: 10322504
    Abstract: Devices and methods for creating a secure overhead anchor from which to perform tasks such as climbing, hauling, lifting, and rescuing tasks with respect to shipping containers (e.g., intermodal containers) are described herein. The disclosure relates to a device that can be placed, for example, into corner castings on standardized shipping containers at a distance, for example by a pole or other comparable component, and which can securely fit into the standardized corner castings of a shipping container even when a twistlock device or similar component is installed in the casting to hold the target container to another container above or below it. A head of the device can be rotated between a first configuration for inserting the device into the casting, and a second configuration for securing the device to the casting. Methods of using the device are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: ATLAS DEVICES LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Gallup, Daniel Walker, Gino Kahaunaele, Nathan Ball
  • Patent number: 9879480
    Abstract: A rigid structure such as a ladder is disclosed having rotating hinges that allow the ladder to fold up and/or be disassembled and assembled. The hinge or hinges can be provided between ladder sections with one ladder section having a male hinge element, and another having a female hinge element. A cam element provided with the female hinge element can be moved between an unlocked position in which the ladder sections can rotate with respect to each other, and a locked position in which the structure is rigid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Atlas Devices, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Gallup, Nathan Ball, Bryan Schmid, Daniel Walker
  • Publication number: 20170334061
    Abstract: Devices and methods for creating a secure overhead anchor from which to perform tasks such as climbing, hauling, lifting, and rescuing tasks with respect to shipping containers (e.g., intermodal containers) are described herein. The disclosure relates to a device that can be placed, for example, into corner castings on standardized shipping containers at a distance, for example by a pole or other comparable component, and which can securely fit into the standardized corner castings of a shipping container even when a twistlock device or similar component is installed in the casting to hold the target container to another container above or below it. A head of the device can be rotated between a first configuration for inserting the device into the casting, and a second configuration for securing the device to the casting. Methods of using the device are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin Gallup, Daniel Walker, Gino Kahaunaele, Nathan Ball
  • Publication number: 20160355383
    Abstract: A descent assist device for powered ascenders is discussed herein. In one embodiment, the descent assist device can include a base plate having a first guide surface, a capstan peg, a second guide surface, and a retention loop extending from the first guide surface to the second guide surface configured to retain a rope on the descent assist device. Where the angle of wrapping of the rope around the first guide surface and the capstan peg is constant during use and the angle of wrapping of the rope around the second guide surface is adjustable by the user of the device to increase or decrease the frictional drag of the rope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Nathan Ball, Daniel Walker, Benjamin Gallup
  • Patent number: 9427606
    Abstract: A descent assist device for powered ascenders is discussed herein. In one embodiment, the descent assist device can include a base plate having a first guide surface, a capstan peg, a second guide surface, and a retention loop extending from the first guide surface to the second guide surface configured to retain a rope on the descent assist device. Where the angle of wrapping of the rope around the first guide surface and the capstan peg is constant during use and the angle of wrapping of the rope around the second guide surface is adjustable by the user of the device to increase or decrease the frictional drag of the rope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Atlas Devices, LLC
    Inventors: Nathan Ball, Daniel Walker, Benjamin Gallup
  • Publication number: 20160227086
    Abstract: A device for capturing at least three views of an object with a camera includes a housing having a cavity. A slot in the housing communicates with the cavity and is adapted to accept an object. A plurality of mirrors in the cavity reflects at least three views of the object towards the camera, allowing the camera to capture an image of the views. A system for capturing multiple views of an object includes a housing having a cavity. A slot in the housing communicates with the cavity and is adapted to receive an object. A camera, a light source, and a plurality of mirrors in the cavity reflect at least three views of the object towards the camera, allowing the camera to capture an image three views.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: J. Clayton Miller, Benjamin Gallup, Grant Jordan, Justin D. Seacat, Brian Weinberg, Michael S. Yacobi
  • Patent number: 9313383
    Abstract: A device for capturing at least three views of an object with a camera includes a housing having a cavity. A slot in the housing communicates with the cavity and is adapted to accept an object. A plurality of mirrors in the cavity reflects at least three views of the object towards the camera, allowing the camera to capture an image of the views. A system for capturing multiple views of an object includes a housing having a cavity. A slot in the housing communicates with the cavity and is adapted to receive an object. A camera, a light source, and a plurality of mirrors in the cavity reflect at least three views of the object towards the camera, allowing the camera to capture an image three views.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Lockmasters Security Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Clayton Miller, Benjamin Gallup, Grant Jordan, Justin D. Seacat, Brian Weinberg, Michael S. Yacobi
  • Publication number: 20160090783
    Abstract: A rigid structure such as a ladder is disclosed having rotating hinges that allow the ladder to fold up and/or be disassembled and assembled. The hinge or hinges can be provided between ladder sections with one ladder section having a male hinge element, and another having a female hinge element. A cam element provided with the female hinge element can be moved between an unlocked position in which the ladder sections can rotate with respect to each other, and a locked position in which the structure is rigid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin Gallup, Nathan Ball, Bryan Schmid, Daniel Walker
  • Patent number: 9222307
    Abstract: A rigid structure such as a ladder is disclosed having rotating hinges that allow the ladder to fold up and/or be disassembled and assembled. The hinge or hinges can be provided between ladder sections with one ladder section having a male hinge element, and another having a female hinge element. A cam element provided with the female hinge element can be moved between an unlocked position in which the ladder sections can rotate with respect to each other, and a locked position in which the structure is rigid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Atlas Devices, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Gallup, Nathan Ball, Bryan Schmid, Daniel Walker
  • Publication number: 20150034894
    Abstract: A descent assist device for powered ascenders is discussed herein, In one embodiment, the descent assist device can include a base plate having a first guide surface, a capstan peg, a second guide surface, and a retention loop extending from the first guide surface to the second guide surface configured to retain a rope on the descent assist device. Where the angle of wrapping of the rope around the first guide surface and the capstan peg is constant during use and the angle of wrapping of the rope around the second guide surface is adjustable by the user of the device to increase or decrease the frictional drag of the rope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Nathan Ball, Daniel Walker, Benjamin Gallup
  • Publication number: 20140260809
    Abstract: A device for capturing at least three views of an object with a camera includes a housing having a cavity. A slot in the housing communicates with the cavity and is adapted to accept an object. A plurality of mirrors in the cavity reflects at least three views of the object towards the camera, allowing the camera to capture an image of the views. A system for capturing multiple views of an object includes a housing having a cavity. A slot in the housing communicates with the cavity and is adapted to receive an object. A camera, a light source, and a plurality of mirrors in the cavity reflect at least three views of the object towards the camera, allowing the camera to capture an image three views.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: LOCKMASTERS SECURITY INSTITUTE, INC.
    Inventors: J. Clayton Miller, Benjamin Gallup, Grant Jordan, Justin D. Seacat, Brian Weinberg, Michael S. Yacobi
  • Publication number: 20130037351
    Abstract: A rigid structure such as a ladder is disclosed having rotating hinges that allow the ladder to fold up and/or be disassembled and assembled. The hinge or hinges can be provided between ladder sections with one ladder section having a male hinge element, and another having a female hinge element. A cam element provided with the female hinge element can be moved between an unlocked position in which the ladder sections can rotate with respect to each other, and a locked position in which the structure is rigid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: Atlas Devices, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Gallup, Nathan Ball, Bryan Schmid, Daniel Walker