Patents by Inventor C. Rogers
C. Rogers 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).
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Patent number: 10532691Abstract: A vehicle light strip is provided herein. The vehicle light strip includes a light-producing assembly including a plurality of light sources arranged as a strip attached to a panel. The light-producing assembly is angled in a downward direction to illuminate a ground surface. A photoluminescent structure is disposed on the light-producing assembly and is configured to luminesce in response to excitation by the plurality of light sources. One or more retroreflective beads is configured to reflect an incident light directed towards the light-producing assembly. An optic is operably coupled with the light-producing assembly and is disposed externally of the one or more retroreflective beads for distributing an excitation light in a predefined direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart C. Salter, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Jason C. Rogers, Chad Hoover, Doug H. Randlett, Christopher Charles Hunt
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Patent number: 10528092Abstract: A system includes a system drawer and an interlock coupled to the system drawer. The interlock includes a horizontal portion and a tab. The interlock is configured to rotate into a first position when a first card is inserted into a first side of the system drawer. When the interlock is in the first position, the tab prevents a second card inserted into the second side of the system drawer from docking with the first card. The interlock is further configured to rotate into a second position when the first card is removed from the first side of the system drawer. When the interlock is in the second position, the second card can be inserted into the second side of the system drawer to a position where the second card can dock with one or more cards inserted into the first side of the system drawer.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Mark G. Clark, Kenneth E. Lubahn, Justin C. Rogers, Sandra J. Shirk/Heath
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Publication number: 20190357620Abstract: A hinge mechanism for attaching ear accessories to a helmet allows an accessory to be attached at a point outside the helmet shell utilizing, for example, a slidable mounting rail, and to reach under the edge of the helmet shell so that the accessory is supported in contact with the wearer's head. The hinge mechanism is well suited for use in connection with military helmets that have a “bulge” or protrusion over the ear.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: Gentex CorporationInventors: David C. Rogers, Charles H. Rogers, Darwin Keith-Lucas, Duco W. Noordzij
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Publication number: 20190355075Abstract: An inventive system related to implementation of dynamic virtual local area network (VLAN) assignment and provisioning in communication networks. The inventive system enables per-room 802.1q VLANs that are enforced through 802.1X distribution equipment. This inventive system enables facilities such as hotels to implement per-room VLANs to increase security and efficiency in handling a plurality of devices brought in by guests as well as devices that are provided by the facility itself.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: RG Nets, Inc.Inventors: Simon C. Lok, Nicholas C. Rogers, Darrian J. Hale
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Publication number: 20190319778Abstract: A phase lock loop (PLL) includes: a binary phase detector configured to generate a first and second polarity signals that respectively indicating whether an incoming data stream is leading a feedback signal, or whether the feedback signal is leading the incoming data stream, wherein a difference between the first and second polarity signals does not represent an amount of phase difference between the incoming data stream and the feedback signal; a digital filter configured to: generate filtered first polarity signal on a first path and a second path that are different; and generate filtered second polarity signal on a third path and a fourth path that are different; a charge pump coupled to the digital filter and configured to: integrate the filtered first polarity signal and the filtered second polarity signal; and an oscillator configured to generate the synthesized clock signal serving as the feedback signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Alan C. Rogers, Kowshik Murali, Raghunand Bhagwan
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Patent number: 10446888Abstract: A battery heating system for electronic devices includes a battery that powers an electronic device and a heating element adjacent to the battery. The heating element is configured to emit heat to the battery. The heating element is further configured to be activated by the electronic device. The heating element is further configured to be deactivated by the electronic device. The heating element includes a heat conductive element within a covering.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: LegendsInventor: Richard C Rogers
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Publication number: 20190309612Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a downhole pump designed to include a sand separation unit. In one implementation, the downhole pump comprises a barrel having a first valve for controlling fluid flow into the barrel. The first valve includes an interior cavity with a first surface. The downhole pump further includes a plunger housed within the interior cavity of the barrel. The plunger comprises a wiper-plunger having a first circumference to which one or more resilient seals are coupled. The one or more resilient seals seal a first boundary between the first circumference of the wiper- plunger and a first portion of the first surface associated with the barrel. The plunger further comprises a sand separation unit coupled to the wiper-plunger at a first side. The sand separation unit forms a balancing chamber that minimizes a pressure differential across the one or more resilient seals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Felipe Correa, Sergio Granados, Bradley C. Rogers
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Patent number: 10420189Abstract: A vehicle is provided herein. The vehicle includes a panel having a light-producing assembly including a plurality of light sources arranged therein and attached to the panel. A photoluminescent structure is disposed on the light-producing assembly and is configured to luminesce in response to excitation by the plurality of light sources. A vehicle sensor is configured to initiate an illumination sequence of the plurality of light sources based on a change in vehicular movement. A controller for illuminates the plurality of light sources based on predefined events when an electronic device is disposed proximately to the vehicle and is in communication with the controller.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Jason C. Rogers, Christopher Anthony Danowski
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Patent number: 10362417Abstract: Components and portions of components of a hearing prosthesis encapsulated in a microorganism-barrier membrane. Methods and apparatus are described for implanting hearing prosthesis components in precise locations, and maintaining the locations, with at least some components or portions of components encapsulated in a microorganism-barrier membrane.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: C. Roger Leigh, Bruno Onkelinx
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Publication number: 20190222216Abstract: A charge pump includes: (I) a current source; (II) a p-channel source current network including: a first p-channel transistor; a second p-channel transistor; a p-channel current switch including at least one source terminal coupled to the drain terminal of the first p-channel transistor, at least one gate coupled to a phase comparator, and at least one drain terminal; a third p-channel transistor; and (III) a n-channel sink current network including: a first n-channel transistor; a second n-channel transistor; a third n-channel transistor; a n-channel current switch comprising at least one drain terminal coupled to the source terminal of the third n-channel transistor, at least one gate coupled to the phase comparator; and at least one source terminal coupled to the drain terminal of the first n-channel transistor; and wherein the p-channel source current network and the n-channel sink current network draw a baseline current from the first p-channel transistor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Alan C. Rogers, Raghunand Bhagwan
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Patent number: 10354346Abstract: An inventive system related to implementation of dynamic virtual local area network (VLAN) assignment and provisioning in communication networks. The inventive system enables per-room 802.1q VLANs that are enforced through 802.1X distribution equipment. This inventive system enables facilities such as hotels to implement per-room VLANs to increase security and efficiency in handling a plurality of devices brought in by guests as well as devices that are provided by the facility itself.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: RG NETS, INC.Inventors: Simon C. Lok, Nicholas C. Rogers, Darrian J. Hale
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Publication number: 20190207610Abstract: Implementations provide a phase locked loop (PLL) device that includes: a phase and frequency detector (PFD) and charge pump (CP) portion; a low pass filter; a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) driven by the low pass filter to generate a VCO clock signal, multiple divider configured to receive the VCO clock signal and frequency divide the VCO clock signal in stages to generate a series statically divided VCO clock signals and a dynamically divided VCO clock signal; a feedback portion including a first component configured to receive the dynamically divided VCO clock signal and generate indicator signals; and a second component configured to multiplex from the indicator signals to generate the feedback clock signal set for the PFD and CP portion; and a master phase/frequency control engine configured to assert a division control over at least one divider and a multiplex control over the multiplex network.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Alan C. Rogers, Raghunand Bhagwan
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Patent number: 10309177Abstract: A system and method for collecting a core sample. The system includes an outer cylindrical tube, a drive head, a drive shoe, a cooling chamber housed inside the outer cylindrical tube, insulation, a core sample liner, an inlet tube, and outlet tube. The drive shoe further comprises a first, second, and third step, the first step configured to receive the insulation, the second step configured to receive the cooling chamber, the third step configured to receive the core sample liner, wherein the first step has a diameter larger than the second step and the second step has a diameter larger than the third step. The method includes drilling a hole in the ground with a drilling tool, enclosing a core sample by a core sample liner, freezing the core sample via a cooling liquid, retrieving the drilling tool at a surface of the ground, and removing the core sample encased in the core sample liner from the cooling chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignees: Colorado State University Research FoundationInventors: Thomas C. Sale, Richard L. Johnson, Richard C. Rogers, Saeed Kiaalhosseini
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Publication number: 20190165517Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure generally relate to cables and back shells having integrated force gauges. The force gauge includes a sliding member that engages features such as grooves formed in one or more surfaces of the back shell. The grooves and/or sliding member are sized and shaped such that a different forces applied to the sliding member facilitates movement between respective grooves.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2017Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Sandra J. SHIRK/HEATH, Justin C. ROGERS, Mark G. CLARK, Lee N. HELGESON
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Patent number: 10281241Abstract: A mandible shield comprises at least one panel having a peripheral edge, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The at least one panel is comprised of a ballistics material. A frame is coupled to the at least one panel and covers the peripheral edge of the at least one panel. The frame has at least one window exposing at least a portion of the outer surface of the at least one panel. The frame is configured to at least partially extend over a mandible of a user when the frame is coupled to opposing lateral sides of a helmet.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Duco W. Noordzij, David C. Rogers, Christopher K. Barmore
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Patent number: 10270584Abstract: A phase lock loop (PLL) includes: a binary phase detector configured to generate a first and second polarity signals that respectively indicating whether an incoming data stream is leading a feedback signal, or whether the feedback signal is leading the incoming data stream, wherein a difference between the first and second polarity signals does not represent an amount of phase difference between the incoming data stream and the feedback signal; a digital filter configured to: generate filtered first polarity signal on a first path and a second path that are different; and generate filtered second polarity signal on a third path and a fourth path that are different; a charge pump coupled to the digital filter and configured to: integrate the filtered first polarity signal and the filtered second polarity signal; and an oscillator configured to generate the synthesized clock signal serving as the feedback signal.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2018Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Analog Bits Inc.Inventors: Alan C. Rogers, Kowshik Murali, Raghunand Bhagwan
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Publication number: 20190086390Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, systems, kits, and methods of indirectly assessing insulin release in a cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2017Publication date: March 21, 2019Applicant: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeInventors: RICHARD C. ROGERS, JASON COLLIER
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Patent number: 10236895Abstract: Implementations provide a phase locked loop (PLL) device that includes: a phase and frequency detector (PFD) and charge pump (CP) portion; a low pass filter; a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) driven by the low pass filter to generate a VCO clock signal, multiple divider configured to receive the VCO clock signal and frequency divide the VCO clock signal in stages to generate a series statically divided VCO clock signals and a dynamically divided VCO clock signal; a feedback portion including a first component configured to receive the dynamically divided VCO clock signal and generate indicator signals; and a second component configured to multiplex from the indicator signals to generate the feedback clock signal set for the PFD and CP portion; and a master phase/frequency control engine configured to assert a division control over at least one divider and a multiplex control over the multiplex network.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Analog Bits Inc.Inventors: Alan C. Rogers, Raghunand Bhagwan
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Patent number: 10205338Abstract: A wireless vehicle charging system is provided herein. The charging system includes a charging station having a power source and a charging station interface operably coupled to a primary coil assembly. The primary coil assembly includes a primary coil therein for generating a magnetic field. An illumination system is disposed within the primary coil assembly and includes a passive illumination system and an active illumination system. A first photoluminescent structure is disposed within the passive illumination system and is configured to luminesce in response to excitation by an incident light. A vehicle has a secondary coil assembly thereon operably coupled with a rectifier and configured to transmit electrical current from the secondary coil assembly to a battery. A second photoluminescent structure is disposed on a vehicle component and is configured to luminesce in response to excitation by a light source on the primary coil assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2016Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, James A. Lathrop, Harry Lobo, Jason C. Rogers, Sriram Jala, Terry Padgett
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Patent number: 10193560Abstract: A charge pump includes: (I) a current source; (II) a p-channel source current network including: a first p-channel transistor; a second p-channel transistor; a p-channel current switch including at least one source terminal coupled to the drain terminal of the first p-channel transistor, at least one gate coupled to a phase comparator, and at least one drain terminal; a third p-channel transistor; and (III) a n-channel sink current network including: a first n-channel transistor; a second n-channel transistor; a third n-channel transistor; a n-channel current switch comprising at least one drain terminal coupled to the source terminal of the third n-channel transistor, at least one gate coupled to the phase comparator; and at least one source terminal coupled to the drain terminal of the first n-channel transistor; and wherein the p-channel source current network and the n-channel sink current network draw a baseline current from the first p-channel transistor.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Analog Bits Inc.Inventors: Alan C. Rogers, Raghunand Bhagwan