Patents by Inventor C. Duncan

C. Duncan 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: 12295075
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein for ultraviolet saunas. Systems include a plurality of walls of an enclosure, the enclosure being a sauna enclosure configured to accommodate a user. The systems further include a plurality of heating elements coupled to the plurality of walls, a plurality of emissive elements configured to generate ultraviolet (UV) light, and a controller coupled to the plurality of heating elements and the plurality of emissive elements. The controller includes one or more processors configured to generate activation properties for each of the plurality of heating elements and the plurality of emissive elements, activate at least one of the plurality of heating elements based on the plurality of activation properties, and activate the at least one emissive element based on the plurality of activation properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Sauna Works Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Kaps, Raleigh C. Duncan
  • Patent number: 12269384
    Abstract: A seat support is provided with a plurality of layers of a non-foam material to mount to a seat frame and to support an occupant upon the seat frame. The plurality of layers is stacked upon each other, and each of the plurality of stacked layers has a generally uniform thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle A. Pereny, Joseph A. Himmel, IV, Wu Pan Zagorski, Bradley C. Duncan, Caleb A. Abbey, Paul S. Severinski
  • Publication number: 20250073120
    Abstract: Sauna heaters are used to generate heat for saunas. Sauna heaters include a first halogen tube configured to generate heat, a second halogen tube configured to generate heat, wherein the first halogen tube is implemented a distance from the second halogen, and wherein the distance between the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube is configurable to adjust an amount of electromagnetic field (EMF) emitted by the heater. Sauna heaters also include a source of alternating current electrically coupled to the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube such that the source of alternating current is configured to provide the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube with a current, wherein the current powering the first halogen tube is out of phase with the current powering the second halogen tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicant: Sauna Works Inc. (aka Far Infrared Sauna Technology Co.)
    Inventor: Raleigh C. Duncan
  • Patent number: 12220379
    Abstract: Sauna heaters are used to generate heat for saunas. Sauna heaters include a first halogen tube configured to generate heat, a second halogen tube configured to generate heat, wherein the first halogen tube is implemented a distance from the second halogen, and wherein the distance between the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube is configurable to adjust an amount of electromagnetic field (EMF) emitted by the heater. Sauna heaters also include a source of alternating current electrically coupled to the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube such that the source of alternating current is configured to provide the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube with a current, wherein the current powering the first halogen tube is out of phase with the current powering the second halogen tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: Sauna Works Inc.
    Inventor: Raleigh C. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20250001151
    Abstract: Systems include a receiving port configured to receive a cartridge configured to store a material capable of being aerosolized, a sensor configured to generate one or more measurements based on ambient conditions of a housing, an aerosolizer configured to aerosolize the material in response to receiving a signal, a user replaceable aerosolizer nozzle, and a controller comprising one or more processors configured to generate the signal provided to the aerosolizer, and further configured to control operation of the aerosolizer via the signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2024
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Applicant: Sauna Works Inc. (aka Far Infrared Sauna Technology Co.)
    Inventors: Raleigh C Duncan, Andrew Kaps
  • Publication number: 20240324080
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein for ultraviolet saunas. Systems include a plurality of walls of an enclosure, the enclosure being a sauna enclosure configured to accommodate a user. The systems further include a plurality of heating elements coupled to the plurality of walls, a plurality of emissive elements configured to generate ultraviolet (UV) light, and a controller coupled to the plurality of heating elements and the plurality of emissive elements. The controller includes one or more processors configured to generate activation properties for each of the plurality of heating elements and the plurality of emissive elements, activate at least one of the plurality of heating elements based on the plurality of activation properties, and activate the at least one emissive element based on the plurality of activation properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Applicant: Sauna Works Inc. (aka Far Infrared Sauna Technology Co.)
    Inventors: Andrew Kaps, Raleigh C. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20240207468
    Abstract: A disinfection device system of a building comprising: a controller comprising at least one processor and at least one memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the at least one processor, are configured to cause the at least one processor to: monitor one or more conditions of a space in the building; and selectively activate and deactivate at least one Far UV-C disinfection device installed in the space using the conditions of the space and one or more of an energy budget, a target total operating cost, or a net emissions target, wherein the Far UV-C disinfection device comprises at least one Far UV-C light source structured to output disinfecting light at a wavelength between 200 nm and 230 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2023
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Douglas, Brennan H. Fentzlaff, Bernard P. Clement, Christopher C. Duncan, Charles Gans, Matthew J. Deloge, Tyler A. Smith
  • Patent number: 12011097
    Abstract: A seat assembly with an adjustable head restraint assembly capable of being adjusted based on an approximate stature or spatial location of an occupant in the seat assembly. A seat assembly may include a sensor in the seat to detect if an occupant is present. The sensor may include a plurality of bladders and pressure sensors, a radar system, or a neuro-monitoring sensor. The sensor may send a signal to a controller indicating the presence of an occupant. The controller may approximate the size and/or spatial location of the occupant and send an adjustment signal to the head restraint adjustment mechanism to adjust the head restraint assembly to an in-use position. The controller may determine that an occupant is not present and send an adjustment signal to the head restraint adjustment mechanism to adjust the head restraint assembly to a non-use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Arjun Yetukuri, Sajad Arabnejad, Bradley C. Duncan, David A. Hein, Mladen Humer, Dean Rinke, David Gallagher
  • Patent number: 12004283
    Abstract: Systems may include a heater including a plurality of heating elements that may include a first heating element configured to generate heat based on a first current, and a second heating element configured to generate heat based on a second current. Systems may further include an electromagnetic (EM) radiation reducing device configured to cancel electromagnetic emissions from the heater. The EM radiation reducing device may include a first EM radiation reduction element positioned adjacent to a first side of the heater, and a second EM radiation reduction element positioned adjacent to a second side of the heater, where the first and second EM radiation reduction elements have geometries configured based, at least in part, on the heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: SAUNA WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Raleigh C. Duncan, Andrew Kaps
  • Publication number: 20240130929
    Abstract: Sauna heaters are used to generate heat for saunas. Sauna heaters include a first halogen tube configured to generate heat, a second halogen tube configured to generate heat, wherein the first halogen tube is implemented a distance from the second halogen, and wherein the distance between the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube is configurable to adjust an amount of electromagnetic field (EMF) emitted by the heater. Sauna heaters also include a source of alternating current electrically coupled to the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube such that the source of alternating current is configured to provide the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube with a current, wherein the current powering the first halogen tube is out of phase with the current powering the second halogen tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2024
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Sauna Works Inc. (aka Far Infrared Sauna Technology Co.)
    Inventor: Raleigh C. Duncan
  • Patent number: 11896547
    Abstract: Sauna heaters are used to generate heat for saunas. Sauna heaters include a first halogen tube configured to generate heat, a second halogen tube configured to generate heat, wherein the first halogen tube is implemented a distance from the second halogen, and wherein the distance between the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube is configurable to adjust an amount of electromagnetic field (EMF) emitted by the heater. Sauna heaters also include a source of alternating current electrically coupled to the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube such that the source of alternating current is configured to provide the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube with a current, wherein the current powering the first halogen tube is out of phase with the current powering the second halogen tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: SAUNA WORKS INC.
    Inventor: Raleigh C. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20230413396
    Abstract: A heater with reduced electromagnetic wave emissions, comprising two heating elements separated by an insulating layer and receiving opposite-phase alternating current in a way that cancels out electromagnetic wave emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Sauna Works Inc. (aka Far Infrared Sauna Technology Co.)
    Inventors: Raleigh C. Duncan, Andrew Kaps
  • Publication number: 20230372995
    Abstract: This technology relates to refractory coatings used in metal casting by the foundry industry. Refractory coatings are often used to coat foundry cores and molds for the purpose of improving the quality of castings formed in connection with the cores or molds, particularly at the surface of the casting. Whereas traditional coatings comprise water based solvents that require excessive drying times or HAPs that emit hazardous VOCs, preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise refractory coatings having VOC-exempt ester based solvents, such as a dimethyl carbonate (DMC). Other preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise methods for reduction of VOC content in a foundry article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Orville B. Guyer, Kim M. Delgado, Mitchell A. Patterson, Flavia C. Duncan, Daniel D. Cygal, Gary D. Haynes
  • Patent number: 11792896
    Abstract: A heater with reduced electromagnetic wave emissions, comprising two heating elements separated by an insulating layer and receiving opposite-phase alternating current in a way that cancels out electromagnetic wave emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: SAUNA WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Raleigh C. Duncan, Andrew Kaps
  • Patent number: 11712736
    Abstract: This technology relates to refractory coatings used in metal casting by the foundry industry. Refractory coatings are often used to coat foundry cores and molds for the purpose of improving the quality of castings formed in connection with the cores or molds, particularly at the surface of the casting. Whereas traditional coatings comprise water based solvents that require excessive drying times or HAPs that emit hazardous VOCs, preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise refractory coatings having VOC-exempt ester based solvents, such as a dimethyl carbonate (DMC). Other preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise methods for reduction of VOC content in a foundry article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: HA-International, LLC
    Inventors: Orville B. Guyer, Kim M. Delgado, Mitchell A. Patterson, Flavia C. Duncan, Daniel D. Cygal, Gary D. Haynes
  • Publication number: 20230232505
    Abstract: Systems may include a heater including a plurality of heating elements that may include a first heating element configured to generate heat based on a first current, and a second heating element configured to generate heat based on a second current. Systems may further include an electromagnetic (EM) radiation reducing device configured to cancel electromagnetic emissions from the heater. The EM radiation reducing device may include a first EM radiation reduction element positioned adjacent to a first side of the heater, and a second EM radiation reduction element positioned adjacent to a second side of the heater, where the first and second EM radiation reduction elements have geometries configured based, at least in part, on the heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: Sauna Works Inc. (aka Far Infrared Sauna Technology Co.)
    Inventors: Raleigh C. Duncan, Andrew Kaps
  • Publication number: 20230172802
    Abstract: Sauna heaters are used to generate heat for saunas. Sauna heaters include a first halogen tube configured to generate heat, a second halogen tube configured to generate heat, wherein the first halogen tube is implemented a distance from the second halogen, and wherein the distance between the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube is configurable to adjust an amount of electromagnetic field (EMF) emitted by the heater. Sauna heaters also include a source of alternating current electrically coupled to the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube such that the source of alternating current is configured to provide the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube with a current, wherein the current powering the first halogen tube is out of phase with the current powering the second halogen tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Sauna Works Inc. (aka Far Infrared Sauna Technology Co.)
    Inventor: Raleigh C. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20230150405
    Abstract: A seat includes comprising: a seat bottom and a seat back operatively engaging the seat bottom. At, least one of the seat back and the seat bottom has an air impermeable outer trim layer covering at least a portion of an outer surface. The air impermeable outer trim layer includes perforations extending therethrough. The, size, spacing, or both of the perforations varies based at least in part on a body pressure map, and the perforations are configured to allow airflow therethrough directed toward an occupant of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Karl W. Henn, Bradley C. Duncan, Vyachislav Ivanov
  • Publication number: 20230149677
    Abstract: Systems include a receiving port configured to receive a cartridge configured to store a material capable of being aerosolized, a sensor configured to generate one or more measurements based on ambient conditions of a housing, an aerosolizer configured to aerosolize the material in response to receiving a signal, and a controller comprising one or more processors configured to generate the signal provided to the aerosolizer, and further configured to control operation of the aerosolizer via the signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Sauna Works Inc. (aka Far Infrared Sauna Technology Co.)
    Inventors: Raleigh C. Duncan, Andrew Kaps
  • Publication number: 20230123600
    Abstract: A holster for a communications device comprises a backing having a first longitudinal edge, an opposite second longitudinal edge, a first lateral edge, and an opposing second lateral edge. A pouch is coupled to the backing and has an interior surface. A first ring assembly and a second ring assembly each lie in a plane parallel to the first and second lateral edges. A strap assembly is coupled to the backing and is selectively couplable with the pouch. The strap assembly is configured to selectively contract the pouch. The strap assembly includes a cord extending through an eyelet disposed centrally between the first ring assembly and the second ring assembly. A handle is coupled to the cord along a portion of the cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventor: Sean C. Duncan