Patents by Inventor C. Clark

C. Clark 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).

  • Patent number: 11390059
    Abstract: Described herein is decorative article having a coefficient of friction less than 0.3 wherein the decorative articles comprises: (i) a microsphere layer comprising a plurality of microspheres, wherein the microsphere layer comprises a monolayer of microspheres and wherein the plurality of microspheres are in a microscopic periodic pattern; and (ii) a bead bonding layer disposed on the microsphere layer, wherein the plurality of microspheres are partially embedded in the bead bonding layer. Also disclosed herein are transfer articles and methods of making the decorative articles and transfer articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John C. Clark, Samad Javid, Vivek Krishnan, Alexander J. Kugel, Aaron K. Nienaber, Chris A. Pommer, Christopher B. Walker, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220219435
    Abstract: Described herein is a multilayered article (10) and methods of making and using such articles. The multilayered article (10) comprises: ? (a) a microsphere layer (11) comprising a plurality of microspheres disposed in a monolayer; ? (b) a bead bonding layer (12) comprising a first major surface and a second opposing major surface and the plurality of microspheres is partially embedded in the first major surface of the bead bonding layer, and comprises a thermoset polyurethane having a glass transition temperature of at least 35° C.; ? (c) a primer layer (14) disposed on the second major surface of the bead bonding layer wherein the primer layer comprises a copolymer of polyurea and polyurethane and wherein the primer layer is covalently attached to the bead bonding layer via urea linkages; and ? (d) an elastomeric layer (16) disposed on the primer layer opposite the bead bonding layer, wherein the elastomeric layer comprises a polyurethane thermoplastic elastomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: John C. Clark, John P. Baetzold, Charlie C. Ho, Alexander J. Kugel, Yongshang Lu, Chris A. Pommer
  • Publication number: 20220206850
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus employ a plurality of heterogeneous compute units and a plurality of non-compute units operatively coupled to the plurality of compute units. Power management logic (PML) determines a memory bandwidth level associated with a respective workload running on each of a plurality of heterogeneous compute units on the IC, and adjusts a power level of at least one non-compute unit of a memory system on the IC from a first power level to a second power level, based on the determined memory bandwidth levels. Memory access latency is also taken into account in some examples to adjust a power level of non-compute units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Indrani Paul, Leonardo De Paula Rosa Piga, Mahesh Subramony, Sonu Arora, Donald Cherepacha, Adam N. C. Clark
  • Patent number: 11298800
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for transferring particles by the use of a transfer tool to at least a portion of which is applied a vacuum to cause particles to jump from a particle source to the transfer tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Aaron K. Nienaber, Logan J. Klaers, John C. Clark
  • Publication number: 20220092860
    Abstract: Implementations of the subject technology provide extended reality display devices that can be used on and/or off of a moving platform. Systems and methods are disclosed for separating out the motion of the moving platform from other motions of the device so that virtual content can be displayed without erroneous motions caused by the motion of the moving platform. The subject technology can provide extended reality settings on any suitable moving platform such as in a car, a watercraft, an aircraft, a train, or any other vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Brian C. CLARK, Krishna RAMAMURTHI, Ivan KOLESOV, Ralf HABEL
  • Publication number: 20220080344
    Abstract: Various example embodiments relate to a filtration system and methods for the installation and use of such a filtration system. According to a set of embodiments, the filtration system comprises a housing that defines a central compartment therein. The filtration system further comprises a filter cartridge positioned within the central compartment of the housing. The filter cartridge comprises a filter media and an identification element. The filtration system further comprises a sensor. The sensor is structured to sense the identification element of the filter cartridge. The filtration system further comprises a filter blocking mechanism communicably coupled to the sensor. The filter blocking mechanism is structured prevent installation of the filter cartridge into the housing unless filter cartridge information of the identification element sensed by the sensor is identified as corresponding to an authorized filter cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Sonal Laxman Chirme, Erica C. Clark-Heinrich, Matthew Louison, Ken Tofsland, Mark V. Holzmann, Terry W. Shults, Scott W. Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20220047174
    Abstract: A wearable device for monitoring physiological and biomechanical parameters of a user includes a primary electronics body having a processor, a first temperature sensor, and a second temperature sensor. The first temperature sensor is in electrical communication with the processor and configured to measure a temperature of skin of the user. The second temperature sensor is in electrical communication with the processor and is configured to measure a temperature of ambient air outside the wearable device. The processor is configured to receive the measured temperatures from the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor, and to determine at least one metric indicative of the core temperature of the user without an invasive measurement of the body of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Evan V. Davies, Michael C. Clark, Michael B. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220033691
    Abstract: An article comprising a flexible polymer substrate having two major surfaces, a surface layer comprising metal, metal oxide, silicon flexible polymer substrate; and a coating disposed on at least one surface layer, wherein the coating comprises a fluorinated polymer bonded to the surface layer; wherein the fluorinated polymer has the following general formula (I), where n=6 to 120; and where n=6 to 120; and where m=1 to 25 (R1); (R2); or where m=1 to 25 (R3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: John C. Clark, James R. Imbertson, Mark E. Mueller, Jayshree Seth, Joseph C. Spagnola, Dennis E. Vogel, Kim M. Vogel
  • Publication number: 20220023983
    Abstract: A lock ring tightening mechanism includes a rotary pawl carrier disposed in a radial guide track and moveable by a piston connected to the rotary pawl carrier and a ratcheting lock ring configured for rotational actuation in a tightening direction by actuation of the rotary pawl carrier by the piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventor: Ronald C. Clarke
  • Publication number: 20210403748
    Abstract: A graffiti-repellant article comprising a substrate having a surface comprising metal, metal oxide, silicon oxide, or combinations thereof; and an impervious coating disposed on said surface, wherein the impervious coating comprises a fluorinated polymer bonded to the surface layer; wherein the fluorinated polymer has the following general formula (I) where n=6 to 120.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Dennis E. Vogel, Kim M. Vogel, Mark E. Mueller, Bruce E. Tait, Karl J. Manske, George W. Griesgraber, John C. Clark, James R. Imbertson
  • Patent number: 11192055
    Abstract: Various example embodiments relate to a filtration system and methods for the installation and use of such a filtration system. According to a set of embodiments, the filtration system comprises a housing that defines a central compartment therein. The filtration system further comprises a filter cartridge positioned within the central compartment of the housing. The filter cartridge comprises a filter media and an identification element. The filtration system further comprises a sensor. The sensor is structured to sense the identification element of the filter cartridge. The filtration system further comprises a filter blocking mechanism communicably coupled to the sensor. The filter blocking mechanism is structured to prevent installation of the filter cartridge into the housing unless filter cartridge information of the identification element sensed by the sensor is identified as corresponding to an authorized filter cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Sonal Laxman Chirme, Erica C. Clark-Heinrich, Matthew Louison, Ken Tofsland, Mark V. Holzmann, Terry W. Shults, Scott W. Schwartz
  • Patent number: 11112544
    Abstract: Described herein is a construction comprising a microsphere layer comprising a plurality of microspheres, wherein the microspheres comprise glass, ceramic, and combinations thereof; a bead bonding layer, wherein the plurality of microspheres is partially embedded in the bead bonding layer forming a first surface comprising exposed microspheres, wherein the plurality of microspheres on the first surface are truncated. Also disclosed herein are articles comprising the construction and methods of making thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John C. Clark, John J. Gagliardi, Kevin W. Gotrik, Alexander J. Kugel, Jean A. Tangeman, Christopher B. Walker, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11091864
    Abstract: A sewn product making apparatus such as a sewing robot can be used to produce a variety of products over a broad range of sizes, shapes or materials. Various examples are provided related to the automation of sewing robots, and the making of sewn products. In one example, among others, a system can generate a product making path using a product construction file, and instruct a sewing device and fabric mover(s) to automatically sew the product based upon the product making path. The product making path can be modified when a deviation is detected, and the sewing adjusted based upon the modified product making path. The product construction file can be generated using information from a computer aided design associated with the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: SoftWear Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Baker, Barrett C. Clark, Eric Guenterberg, Alexander Ren Gurney
  • Patent number: 11064611
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a printed circuit, comprising: darkening a surface location of a conductive material with one or more ultrafast pulses of laser radiation and ablating the conductive material at the surface location with one or more longer duration pulses of laser radiation to produce traces or micro via patterns on the surface of a PCB. A hole for a blind micro via is produced by ablating the conductive material at the darkened surface location with one or more longer duration pulses of laser radiation and cleaning a second conductive material under the substrate with one or more further longer duration pulses of laser radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION
    Inventor: David C. Clark
  • Publication number: 20210182066
    Abstract: An integrated coprocessor such as an accelerated processing unit (APU) generates commands for execution on a discrete coprocessor such as a discrete graphics processing unit (dGPU). Power distribution circuitry selectively provides power to the APU and the dGPU based on characteristics of workloads executing on the APU and the dGPU and based on a platform power limit that is shared by the APU and the dGPU. In some cases, the power distribution circuitry determines a first power provided to the APU and a second power provided to the dGPU. The power distribution circuitry increases the second power provided to the dGPU in response to a sum of the first and second powers being less than the platform power limit. In some cases, the power distribution circuitry modifies the power provided to the APU, the dGPU, or both in response to changes in temperatures measured by a set of sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Sukesh SHENOY, Adam N. C. CLARK, Indrani PAUL
  • Publication number: 20210178309
    Abstract: A variable efficiency filter media. The variable efficiency filter media is a composite media formed of at least two different types of filter media, such as standard efficiency media and high efficiency media. The variable efficiency filter media has at least two different efficiency levels. The different efficiency levels can be spread across different zones. The filter media types for both the standard and high efficiency media can be spun media, melt blown media, nanofiber media, micro-glass media, cellulose media, carded staple fiber media, and the like. The variable efficiency filter media may be produced by any of an air laid or wet laid process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Wilson L. Currier, William C. Haberkamp, Jonathan D. Sheumaker, Charles W. Hawkins, Kyle Ellison, John C. Williams, Erica C. Clark-Heinrich, Zemin Jiang
  • Publication number: 20210181820
    Abstract: A processing unit manages temperature by correlating readings from a plurality of external temperature sensors to a skin temperature of the processing unit, wherein the correlation is based on characteristics of a computer chassis that is to include the processing unit. The processing unit is mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) or other substrate that is to be placed in a computer chassis. Each of a plurality of temperature sensors is placed at a different location of the PCB to provide temperature readings from a variety of locations of the PCB. A temperature controller of the processing unit receives temperature readings from the plurality of sensors and correlates the temperature readings with a skin temperature of the processing unit based on a plurality of correlation values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Sukesh SHENOY, Adam N. C. CLARK, Christopher M. JAGGERS
  • Publication number: 20210183185
    Abstract: A sensor status indicator (SSI) assembly comprises a sensing interface configured to be communicatively coupled to a wiring harness of a sensor and receive a sensor signal therefrom. The sensor signal indicates a sensor status corresponding to a status of an apparatus to which the sensor is coupled. The SSI assembly also includes at least one visual indicator; and a controller communicatively coupled to the sensing interface and the at least one visual indicator. The controller is configured to interpret the sensor signal to determine the sensor status, and activate the at least one visual indicator to generate a visual signal corresponding to the sensor status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Abhijeet Vaidya, Daniel Potratz, Erica C. Clark-Heinrich, Mahesh Suresh Chindarkar, Abhijeet Pande, Rereloluwa Oluwafemi Fatunmbi
  • Patent number: 11033451
    Abstract: A Balance and Walking Trainer for improving the ability to walk, particularly for relearning to walk, which includes a base frame, three pairs of wheel casters, one front pair, one center pair aligned centrally with the user, and one rear pair, which is smaller in diameter than the front and center pairs and which floats above the ground. The Balance and Walking Trainer further comprises two pairs of telescoping risers affixed essentially vertical and also perpendicular to the base frame, wherein the first pair of telescoping risers are aligned substantially with the center wheels. In order for correct body mechanics to be maintained, a user may “scoop” his hands onto the handles to operate the Balance and Walking Trainer with correct body mechanics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: KB Balance Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara Jo Schreier, Gary E. Schreier, Raymond C. Clark
  • Patent number: 11028595
    Abstract: A fabric panel attaching system and methods of assembly and use are presented for attaching fabric panels to structural elements, such as building frames. In various embodiments, the fabric panel attachment system includes a keder rail fastened to support bar, which is attached to a structural profile, such as a building frame member. In some embodiments, the keder rail is fastened to a support bar with bolt and nut. One or more fabric panels are installed within channels of the keder rail. An alignment element may be used with a fastener to assist in aligning abutting sections of keder rail. In various embodiments, the fabric panel attachment system is secured to flat or curvilinear faces of the structural elements. In some embodiments, the fabric panel attachment system may secure directly to the structural element and not a support bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: ENGINEERING SERVICES AND PRODUCTS COMPANY
    Inventors: Kevin S. Koch, Larry J. Hermsen, Samuel J. Manternach, Eugenio Farach, Robert C. Blush, Collin C. Clark