Patents by Inventor C. Kline

C. Kline 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: 8948887
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that are capable of synchronizing an industrial process. The industrial process may include a plurality of process levels. A visualization group may be displayed, showing the various levels of a process. A transition group may be graphically defined that allows for the linking of the transitions between the various process levels. In certain embodiments, sequential function charts (SFC) may include expanded capabilities that allow for the visual definition, editing, and review of the transition groups. Such SFC embodiments may be capable of process flow synchronization across any levels of the modeled process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert C. Kline, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140373852
    Abstract: A dental appliance may have a pair of treatment portions and a pair of retaining surfaces that hold the treatment portions within the patient's mouth. With the treatment portions properly positioned, when the patient's mouth is in the maximum inter-cuspation position: (1) the upper canine teeth contact the upper surfaces of the treatment portions; (2) the lower teeth contact the lower surfaces of the treatment portions; and (3) no upper tooth physically contacts a lower tooth. As a result, bruxism and/or other ailments can be effectively treated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: John C. Kline
  • Publication number: 20140330395
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an interdependency modeling method for controlling a batch process with an industrial automation system includes evaluating an input parameter expression residing in a level of a supervisory system of the industrial automation system to determine a value, transferring the value of the input parameter expression to a level of an equipment control system of the industrial automation system, transferring data from the level of the equipment control system to the level of the supervisory system, and evaluating an output parameter expression residing in the level of the supervisory system based on the data from the level of the equipment control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Gretchen L. Krehbiel, Paul R. D'Mura, Andrew J. Keizer, Gigi Dewey, Robert C. Kline, William E. Godsil, Clark L. Case
  • Patent number: 8826913
    Abstract: A dental appliance may have an incisor reception zone and first and second canine reception zones. The top portions of the canine reception zones may have a greater thickness that the top portion of the incisor reception zone. The top portions of the canine reception zones may also be elastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: John C. Kline
  • Publication number: 20140228977
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that are capable of synchronizing an industrial process. The industrial process may include a plurality of process levels. A visualization group may be displayed, showing the various levels of a process. A transition group may be graphically defined that allows for the linking of the transitions between the various process levels. In certain embodiments, sequential function charts (SFC) may include expanded capabilities that allow for the visual definition, editing, and review of the transition groups. Such SFC embodiments may be capable of process flow synchronization across any levels of the modeled process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert C. Kline, JR.
  • Patent number: 8788067
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an interdependency modeling method for controlling a batch process with an industrial automation system includes evaluating an input parameter expression residing in a level of a supervisory system of the industrial automation system to determine a value, transferring the value of the input parameter expression to a level of an equipment control system of the industrial automation system, transferring data from the level of the equipment control system to the level of the supervisory system, and evaluating an output parameter expression residing in the level of the supervisory system based on the data from the level of the equipment control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gretchen L. Krehbiel, Paul R. D'Mura, Andrew J. Keizer, Gigi Dewey, Robert C. Kline, William E. Godsil, Clark L. Case
  • Patent number: 8706263
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that are capable of synchronizing an industrial process. The industrial process may include a plurality of process levels. A visualization group may be displayed, showing the various levels of a process. A transition group may be graphically defined that allows for the linking of the transitions between the various process levels. In certain embodiments, sequential function charts (SFC) may include expanded capabilities that allow for the visual definition, editing, and review of the transition groups. Such SFC embodiments may be capable of process flow synchronization across any levels of the modeled process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert C. Kline, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8662449
    Abstract: An apparatus having a composite air-based structure with a first carbon nanotube infused material and a second carbon nanotube infused material. The first and second carbon nanotube infused materials each having a range of carbon nanotube loading selected to provide different functionalities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Applied NanoStructured Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Tushar K. Shah, Mark R. Alberding, Harry C. Malecki, Samuel J. Markkula, John Anthony Hughes, Shawn C. Kline
  • Publication number: 20140039351
    Abstract: A sensing system for a patient support, such as a bed, cot, stretcher, or the like, provides data about the patient and/or the patient support itself. The sensing system may include a flexible sheet that houses a sensor array that detects interface pressures between the patient and the support surface on the patient support. A user interface allows a caregiver to control operational parameters of the sensor array, including alarms. A color coded map may be displayed on the user interface highlighting the patient's currently experienced interface pressures. A control system coupled to the sensor array may map the sensor outputs to the body of the patient in order to correlate the interface pressures to specific parts of the patient's body. Shear pressure may, in some embodiments, also be detected by the sensor sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joshua Elmer Mix, Richard A. Derenne, Santoshkumar Balakrishnan, Sean Stephen Daugherty, Krishna Sandeep Bhimavarapu, Joseph E. Mroz, Edward C. Kline, III, Xianyu Shea
  • Patent number: 8601965
    Abstract: An apparatus having a composite sea-based structure with a first carbon nanotube infused material and a second carbon nanotube infused material. The first and second carbon nanotube infused materials each having a range of carbon nanotube loading selected to provide different functionalities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Applied NanoStructured Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Tushar K. Shah, Mark R. Alberding, Harry C. Malecki, Samuel J. Markkula, John Anthony Hughes, Shawn C. Kline
  • Patent number: 8553934
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for re-orienting a field of view of a depth camera having one or more sensors. The depth camera may have one or more sensors for generating a depth image and may also have an RGB camera. In some embodiments, the field of view is re-oriented based on the depth image. The position of the sensor(s) may be altered to change the field of view automatically based on an analysis of objects in the depth image. The re-orientation process may be repeated until a desired orientation of the sensor is determined. Input from the RGB camera might be used to validate a final orientation of the depth camera, but is not required to during the process of determining new possible orientation of the field of view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Stanley W. Adermann, Mark Plagge, Craig Peeper, Szymon Stachniak, David C. Kline
  • Publication number: 20130203808
    Abstract: The invention comprising decoquinate and one or both of a redox drug or macrolide drug for prophylaxis or treatment of certain biofilms and plaques in humans and animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventor: Mary C. Kline
  • Publication number: 20130150315
    Abstract: The invention comprising the heretofore veterinary anti-protozoal decoquinate and one or both of a redox drug or macrolide drug for prophylaxis or treatment of Babesia and other Apicomplexan protozoa infections in humans. The decoquinate or its metabolite kill certain life stages of Babesia. The redox and macrolide drugs treat life stages and forms of Babesia that are not susceptible to the decoquinate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Mary C. Kline
  • Publication number: 20130040266
    Abstract: A dental appliance may have an incisor reception zone and first and second canine reception zones. The top portions of the canine reception zones may have a greater thickness that the top portion of the incisor reception zone. The top portions of the canine reception zones may also be elastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: John C. Kline
  • Patent number: 8218764
    Abstract: A method for delivering media content in full motion video to users via the Internet in a collaborative media production process is disclosed. The method includes: receiving encoded, production digital media files and a meta-data file; wherein the meta-data file contains meta-data at least from film, video, television, or commercial production or post-production; parsing the meta-data, wherein the meta-data is read by parsing software; associating the meta-data with the production digital media files; and enabling viewing and collaborative interaction with the production digital media files by a user using the collaborative display interface, wherein the collaborative interaction includes interacting with other users during production and post-production by notating comments that includes inserting a link to a specific digital media file and an actual media clip frame using a production time code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Sample Digital Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Joshua C. Kline
  • Publication number: 20120146902
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for re-orienting a field of view of a depth camera having one or more sensors. The depth camera may have one or more sensors for generating a depth image and may also have an RGB camera. In some embodiments, the field of view is re-oriented based on the depth image. The position of the sensor(s) may be altered to change the field of view automatically based on an analysis of objects in the depth image. The re-orientation process may be repeated until a desired orientation of the sensor is determined. Input from the RGB camera might be used to validate a final orientation of the depth camera, but is not required to during the process of determining new possible orientation of the field of view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stanley W. Adermann, Mark Plagge, Craig Peeper, Szymon Stachniak, David C. Kline
  • Publication number: 20120145279
    Abstract: A sub cooled liquid delivery system includes at least one feed tank, at least one pressure building apparatus in fluid communication with the at least one feed tank, at least one weight measurement apparatus for measuring the weight of the at least one feed tank and a liquid present in the at least one feed tank, at least one fill conduit in fluid communication with the at least one feed tank for providing the liquid to the at least one feed tank, at least one feed conduit in fluid communication with the at least one feed tank for delivering a subcooled liquid to at least one liquid utilizing process, and at least one pressure building conduit in fluid communication with the at least one feed tank for increasing the pressure within the at least one feed tank. A method is also included to subcool liquid delivery using the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Simon Shamoun, John C. Kline, Stephen A. McCormick
  • Publication number: 20110301725
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that are capable of synchronizing an industrial process. The industrial process may include a plurality of process levels. A visualization group may be displayed, showing the various levels of a process. A transition group may be graphically defined that allows for the linking of the transitions between the various process levels. In certain embodiments, sequential function charts (SFC) may include expanded capabilities that allow for the visual definition, editing, and review of the transition groups. Such SFC embodiments may be capable of process flow synchronization across any levels of the modeled process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Robert C. Kline, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110301734
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an interdependency modeling method for controlling a batch process with an industrial automation system includes evaluating an input parameter expression residing in a level of a supervisory system of the industrial automation system to determine a value, transferring the value of the input parameter expression to a level of an equipment control system of the industrial automation system, transferring data from the level of the equipment control system to the level of the supervisory system, and evaluating an output parameter expression residing in the level of the supervisory system based on the data from the level of the equipment control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Gretchen L. Krehbiel, Paul R. D'Mura, Andrew J. Keizer, Gigi Dewey, Robert C. Kline, William E. Godsil, Clark L. Case
  • Publication number: 20110135491
    Abstract: An apparatus having a composite land-based structure with a first carbon nanotube infused material and a second carbon nanotube infused material. The first and second carbon nanotube infused materials each having a range of carbon nanotube loading selected to provide different functionalities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: APPLIED NANOSTRUCTURED SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Tushar K. SHAH, Mark R. Alberding, Harry C. Malecki, Samuel J. Markkula, John Anthony Hughes, Shawn C. Kline