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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Publication number: 20180183446Abstract: 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: December 28, 2016Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Alan C. Rogers, Raghunand Bhagwan
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Patent number: 9986414Abstract: Ways for performing servicing a service request from a communications device that is normally associated with a first domain are disclosed. An illustrative method includes dynamically assigning a CSCF (Call Session Control Function) associated with a second domain to receive service requests from the device in an IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) networking environment, receiving the requests by way of the dynamically assigned CSCF.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.Inventors: Manish Mangal, Jeremy R. Breau, Frederick C. Rogers
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Patent number: 9974205Abstract: An apparatus for securing cables in a computer rack is provided. The apparatus includes a bracket attachable to one of a computer chassis arranged in the computer rack or a vertical structural member of the computer rack, and including an outward-facing surface and a first connector feature arranged on the outward-facing surface. The apparatus also includes a cable clamp. The cable clamp includes a base having a first side and an opposing second side. The first side includes a surface configured to receive cables. The second side includes a second connector feature configured for mating engagement with the first connector feature such that the base is attached to the bracket when the first and second connector features are matingly engaged. The cable clamp also includes a pliable retention strap attached to the base and configured to be wrapped around the cables such that the cables are secured to the base.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Mark G. Clark, Kenneth E. Lubahn, Justin C. Rogers, Sandra J. Shirk/Heath
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Publication number: 20180052116Abstract: The apparatus is for measuring at least one of color and trash in a fiber sample. A light emitting diode light source generates an incident light that is directed toward the fiber sample, and reflected by the fiber sample, thereby producing a reflected light. A sensor receives the reflected light and produces a signal. A controller controls the light source and the sensor, and at least one of receives and adjusts the signal. At least one of the incident light, the reflected light and the signal is conditioned to compensate for differences between the light emitting diode light source and a xenon light source. Thus, drawbacks of the xenon light source used to date can be avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Applicant: Uster Technologies AGInventors: Peyman Dehkordi, Weichang Zhao, Youe-Tsyr Chu, Daniel J Rairigh, Hossein M. Ghorashi, C. Roger Riley, Kent A. Rinehart
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Patent number: 9896020Abstract: A lighting assembly for a vehicle is provided herein. The lighting assembly includes first and second sets of light sources disposed on a bumper of the vehicle. A photoluminescent structure is disposed on the lighting assembly and configured to luminesce in response to excitation by the first or second sets of light sources. A detection system is configured to detect an object disposed proximately to the vehicle. The first or second set of light sources illuminate upon the detection of the object.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Marla Johnston, Stuart C. Salter, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Jason C. Rogers, Pietro Buttolo
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Patent number: 9900144Abstract: 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: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Analog Bits Inc.Inventors: Alan C. Rogers, Kowshik Murali, Raghunand Bhagwan
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Patent number: 9871841Abstract: A method to provide additional media objects for data objects containing one or more existing media objects is described. The existing media object is analyzed to determine additional related media available on the network and the data object description is augmented with metadata to identify the additional media in an enhanced data object description. When the enhanced data object is rendered, the metadata facilitates incorporation of additional media objects in the displayed page.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2012Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: EXCALIBUR IP, LLCInventors: Roberto Warren Fisher, Chris Kalaboukis, Ronald Martinez, Ian C. Rogers
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Patent number: 9859666Abstract: A cable connector is provided. The cable connector includes a housing with a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end is configured for insertion into a data port of a computer chassis. The proximal end is configured to receive at least one data cable. The cable connector includes a pull tab comprising an optically transparent material. The pull tab includes a body with a distal end connected to the housing and a proximal end extending past the proximal end of the housing. The pull tab includes a shank protruding from the body. The shank includes a polished surface aligned with a light output of the computer chassis when the distal end of the housing is inserted into the data port such that light from the light output enters the shank through the polished surface and is distributed through the transparent material to illuminate the pull tab.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Mark G. Clark, Kenneth E. Lubahn, Justin C. Rogers, Sandra J. Shirk/Heath
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Publication number: 20170362908Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: Colorado State University Research FoundationInventors: Thomas C. Sale, Richard L. Johnson, Richard C. Rogers, Saeed Kiaalhosseini
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Publication number: 20170358944Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, James A. Lathrop, Harry Lobo, Jason C. Rogers, Sriram Jala, Terry Padgett
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Publication number: 20170334336Abstract: A lighting assembly for a vehicle is provided herein. The lighting assembly includes first and second sets of light sources disposed on a bumper of the vehicle. A photoluminescent structure is disposed on the lighting assembly and configured to luminesce in response to excitation by the first or second sets of light sources. A detection system is configured to detect an object disposed proximately to the vehicle. The first or second set of light sources illuminate upon the detection of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Marla Johnston, Stuart C. Salter, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Jason C. Rogers, Pietro Buttolo
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Publication number: 20170332458Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Jason C. Rogers, Christopher Anthony Danowski
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Patent number: 9819186Abstract: A system and method for controlling power transfer between a power grid and at least one load. In at least one embodiment, the system includes a controller having a power regulator. The controller obtains grid data related to the power grid. The power regulator of the controller enables or disables and/or increases or decreases the power transfer between the power grid and a first load based at least in part on the obtained grid data and data relating to a power requirement of the first load. The power regulator may be coupled in line between an electric panel connected to the power grid and the first load. The controller may be coupled to the first load through a wiring system of a building. Multiple controllers may be coupled respectively to multiple loads, wherein each controller is configured to control a power transfer between the power grid and a respective load.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Daniel C. Rogers, Jr., Alexander H. Hills
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Publication number: 20170300477Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for generating narrative text utilizing data input from one or more data sources to drive the creation of a narrative text output. Narrative text is generated in accordance with sets of data that provide the scope of text to be generated. A narrative text editor permits automatic generation of narrative text automatically using pre-defined scope for the generated text, or under the guidance of scope input by a user. Generated text retains links to the origin structure and scope used in creation of the narrative text permitting quick troubleshooting of issues in the narrative text generation and rapid review and updating under the guidance of established rule sets or system users.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2015Publication date: October 19, 2017Applicant: Automated Insights, Inc.Inventors: Adam Long, Robert Allen, Robert C. Rogers, Ren Bauer, Anne Johnson, Joe Procopio
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Publication number: 20170295009Abstract: 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 8, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Alan C. Rogers, Kowshik Murali, Raghunand Bhagwan
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Publication number: 20170291534Abstract: A light strip for a vehicle panel is provided herein. The light strip includes a light-producing assembly. A photoluminescent structure is disposed on the light-producing assembly and is configured to luminesce in response to excitation by a light source of the light-producing assembly. An adhesive layer having one or more retroreflective beads embedded therein is disposed on the photoluminescent structure. An overmold material is disposed over a portion of the retroreflective beads.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart C. Salter, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Jason C. Rogers, Chad Hoover, Doug H. Randlett, Christopher Charles Hunt
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Publication number: 20170280807Abstract: 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: June 23, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicant: Gentex CorporationInventors: David C. Rogers, Charles H. Rogers, Darwin Keith-Lucas, Duco W. Noordzij
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Patent number: 9769113Abstract: Systems and methods for assigning unique network identifiers in a packet-switched wireless network are provided. A request for a unique network identifier for a wireless device is received. A socket-based unique network identifier, including an IP address and one or more ports, is assigned to the wireless device. The unique network identifier is created by combining an IP address and one or more ports. This allows multiple unique network identifiers to be created from a single IP address, where each unique network identifier consists of the same IP address combined with a different group of one or more ports.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.Inventors: Jeremy R. Breau, John H. Bennett, III, Terry D. Nebergall, Frederick C. Rogers, Joseph Christopher Shojayi
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Patent number: 9736216Abstract: A method and network architecture through which user-specific media profile data can be made available to third parties. A browser is optionally enhanced to facilitate playback and control of one or more media players, thereby allowing the user to play content via the browser. As the user plays content in the browser or any of the media players, information is collected about the content and stored in a database. By monitoring all media-related interactions made by the user within the browser, the collected content information can encompass information from a wide range of sources. User-specific profile data is then determined based on the collected data and such user-specific profile data is made available to third parties. The user-specific profile data can be used, for example, for social networking purposes, and may also be used to drive advertisements or other content to the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2012Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Excalibur IP, LLCInventors: Ian C. Rogers, Matthew Kozlov
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Publication number: 20170220555Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for narrative content generation using narrative frameworks by receiving a first phrase variation and a second phrase variation and displaying an error indication when the first phrase variation fails to satisfy a criterion relative to the second phrase variation. If there is an error indication, alternate phrase variations are received and compared against the first phrase variation until an alternate phrase variation is selected that has no error indication. Additionally, multiple sets of operators for updating one or more narrative phrases selected for inclusion in the narrative content framework may be utilized to update selected phrases after inclusion in the narrative framework but prior to finalizing the narrative content to be output.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Robert Allen, Joe Procopio, Robert C Rogers