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: 10328830
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a seat back and a bolster subassembly. The bolster subassembly may have a bolster frame and a bolster trim subassembly. The bolster frame may be mounted to a back panel of the seat back. The bolster trim subassembly may be received between the bolster frame and the back panel when the bolster subassembly is mounted to the seat back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Bradley C. Duncan, Richard A. Sams, Ronald L. Miotto
  • Publication number: 20190090656
    Abstract: A vehicle seating system having a seat part includes a non-foam base material covered with a trim material. The non-foam base material may include a plurality of different firmness zones based at least in part on at least one of a seated-occupant pressure map and a structural arrangement disposed adjacent to the seat part. The seat part may be, for example, a seat cushion, a seat back, or a seat bolster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Bradley C. DUNCAN, Paul S. SEVERINSKI, Louella Ann PATTERSON, Lisa TOWNLEY, Kevin W. PEABODY, Michelle A. PERENY, Michael R. PUHALLA, Vineetha MATHEW
  • Publication number: 20190022741
    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 DMC. Other preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise methods for reduction of VOC content in a foundry article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Orville B. Guyer, Kim M. Delgado, Mitchelle A. Patterson, Flavia C. Duncan, Daniel D. Cygal, Gary D. Haynes
  • Publication number: 20190014888
    Abstract: A tactical strap includes an elongated body, a plurality of tabs, and a pouch. The elongated body has a first end, an opposing second end, a front surface, and a rear surface. The plurality of tabs are spaced along at least a portion of the front surface of the elongated body. The pouch is attached to the front surface of the elongated body proximate the first end. The pouch defines a cavity that is selectively accessible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Applicant: H6 Tactical, Inc.
    Inventor: Sean C. Duncan
  • Patent number: 10180431
    Abstract: Methods and kits for diagnosing and determining prognosis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: University of Miami
    Inventors: Elizabeth Franzmann, Lutecia Pereira, Isildinha M. Reis, Robert C. Duncan
  • Patent number: 10180430
    Abstract: Methods and kits for diagnosing and determining prognosis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: University of Miami
    Inventors: Elizabeth Franzmann, Lutecia Pereira, Isildinha M. Reis, Robert C. Duncan
  • Patent number: 10133317
    Abstract: A computing device comprises a plurality of on-board displays and a graphics controller configured to control output of image content to the plurality of on-board displays in an extended display mode and/or a dual display mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Cameron C. Duncan
  • Patent number: 10080745
    Abstract: Described herein are assays for identifying piericidins and piericidin compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California Santa Cruz
    Inventors: Victoria Auerbuch Stone, Roger G. Linington, Weng Ruh Wong, Miles C. Duncan
  • Patent number: 10050422
    Abstract: A wiring carrier is shown and described and can include a plate body on which can be formed a connector mount and a wire securement structures. The wire securement structures can include a wire cradle that is the connector mount. A hatch is configures to engage the wire cradle to secure a wire in the wire cradle. The plate body further can include a connector on the plate and configured to connect the plate to another component. The wire securement structure can also include a flex feature to engage a wire in the cradle or by the hatch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventor: Bradley C. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20180105085
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a seat back and a bolster subassembly. The bolster subassembly may have a bolster frame and a bolster trim subassembly. The bolster frame may be mounted to a back panel of the seat back. The bolster trim subassembly may be received between the bolster frame and the back panel when the bolster subassembly is mounted to the seat back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Bradley C. Duncan, Richard A. Sams, Ronald L. Miotto
  • Publication number: 20180063898
    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: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Sauna Works Inc. (aka Far Infrared Sauna Technology Co.)
    Inventors: Raleigh C. Duncan, Andew Kaps
  • Patent number: 9844100
    Abstract: A heater with reduced electromagnetic wave emissions, which has 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: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Inventors: Raleigh C. Duncan, Andrew Kaps, Seunghoon Koh, Manyoung Kim
  • Patent number: 9778068
    Abstract: Poorly matched electrical power systems (e.g., those with a poor power factor and crosstalk interference) that create a high transient demand for power result in unnecessarily high power bills. High transient demand for power may be decreased, and power bills thereby reduced, by placing an energy storage element near the entity's power input, thereby reducing crosstalk. The energy storage element may comprise a plurality of de-tuned capacitors. A reactive element may be placed in series with the energy storage element to repress high-frequency harmonics and to reduce electrical noise. The energy storage element and/or the reactive element may be configurable. A control module may reconfigure the system responsive to measurements obtained at the entity and/or user commands received over a network or at the module itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Simplure, LLC
    Inventors: Scott C. Duncan, Joseph G. Stout, Frederick W. Goff, Wayne R. Viehweg, Peter E. Fuller, Collin S. Duncan, Jacob B. Duncan, Warren P. Willes
  • Patent number: 9728963
    Abstract: The principles described herein provide an electrical power supply system having circuitry that reduces the noise and interference of harmonic signals introduced by non-linear loads. In particular, one or more embodiments can include a power correction system that includes transformers and capacitors having parameters and configured to redirect harmonic energy in a power signal to deliver clean power to loads in a system. Additionally, the power correction system can mitigate negative effect of in-rush current passing through the electrical power supply system resulting in more efficient energy usage and reducing power failure of loads in the system. Moreover, the power correction system can include various additional features that facilitate convenient connection and/or disconnection of the power control system without disrupting the delivery of electrical power to loads in the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: TRUE POWER ELECTRIC, LLC
    Inventors: Scott C. Duncan, Collin S. Duncan, Jacob B. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20170157099
    Abstract: Described herein are assays for identifying piericidins and piericidin compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California Santa Cruz
    Inventors: Victoria Auerbach Stone, Roger G. Linington, Weng Ruh Wong, Miles C. Duncan
  • Patent number: 9596784
    Abstract: The principles described herein provide an electrical system having multiple chambers that contain different types of electrical components. In particular, the electrical system can include a first chamber that contains a first type of electrical components. The electrical system can further include a second chamber that contains a second type of electrical components. Additionally, the first and second types of electrical components can have different operating temperatures. The electrical system can include a cooling system to maintain the first and second chambers at different temperatures based on the operating temperatures of the respective electrical components. Maintaining the chambers at different temperatures can conserve energy and facilitate optimal performance of the different electrical components within the electrical system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: TRUE POWER ELECTRIC, LLC
    Inventors: Scott C. Duncan, Collin S. Duncan, Jacob B. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20160305942
    Abstract: Methods and kits for diagnosing and determining prognosis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Elizabeth Franzmann, Lutecia Pereira, Isildinha M. Reis, Robert C. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20160270255
    Abstract: The principles described herein provide an electrical system having multiple chambers that contain different types of electrical components. In particular, the electrical system can include a first chamber that contains a first type of electrical components. The electrical system can further include a second chamber that contains a second type of electrical components. Additionally, the first and second types of electrical components can have different operating temperatures. The electrical system can include a cooling system to maintain the first and second chambers at different temperatures based on the operating temperatures of the respective electrical components. Maintaining the chambers at different temperatures can conserve energy and facilitate optimal performance of the different electrical components within the electrical system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Scott C. Duncan, Collin S. Duncan, Jacob B. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20160268886
    Abstract: The principles described herein provide an electrical power supply system having circuitry that reduces the noise and interference of harmonic signals introduced by non-linear loads. In particular, one or more embodiments can include a power correction system that includes transformers and capacitors having parameters and configured to redirect harmonic energy in a power signal to deliver clean power to loads in a system. Additionally, the power correction system can mitigate negative effect of in-rush current passing through the electrical power supply system resulting in more efficient energy usage and reducing power failure of loads in the system. Moreover, the power correction system can include various additional features that facilitate convenient connection and/or disconnection of the power control system without disrupting the delivery of electrical power to loads in the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Scott C. Duncan, Collin S. Duncan, Jacob B. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20160111864
    Abstract: A wiring carrier is shown and described and can include a plate body on which can be formed a connector mount and a wire securement structures. The wire securement structures can include a wire cradle that is the connector mount. A hatch is configures to engage the wire cradle to secure a wire in the wire cradle. The plate body further can include a connector on the plate and configured to connect the plate to another component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventor: Bradley C. Duncan