Patents by Inventor C. Waters

C. Waters 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).

  • Publication number: 20080007064
    Abstract: The invention relates to junction plates. The invention more specifically relates to a single bore, high flow junction plate and flow line assembly adapted for use subsea. This invention may be adapted for use with a torque tool manipulated by a remotely operated vehicle (“ROV”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Richard McCoy, Michael Cunningham, C. Waters
  • Patent number: 7227592
    Abstract: In a rear projection television, cathode ray tubes are mounted inside an enclosure so that each cathode ray tube projects output images onto a rear projection screen using a corresponding electron beam. Calibration images are generated for each cathode ray tube. A camera, also mounted inside the enclosure, acquires an input image of each calibration image. A distortion in each input image is measured, and the output images of the cathode ray tubes are corrected by adjusting the signals controlling the corresponding electron beams according to the distortion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Waters, Jay E. Thornton, Ramesh Raskar, Mamoru Kato, Paul H. Dietz
  • Patent number: 7216816
    Abstract: An airless application system. The system includes a primary product container, a secondary product container, and a sprayer in fluid communication with the primary product container and the secondary product container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Hammarth, Stephen J. Lacivita, Kevin J. May, Christopher Molina, John S. Piwnica, Jr., Paul A. Raymond, Johnathan C. Waters, Timothy Oberg, John Ekpenyong
  • Patent number: 7215324
    Abstract: An automatic indicator system directs a light beam at an object. A camera configured to acquire an image of an object is coupled to a light beam indicator. The image is compared with representations of objects stored in a database. A matching representation is identified and the light beam is directed at the object based on information associated with the matching representation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard C. Waters
  • Patent number: 6905084
    Abstract: An airless application system. The system includes a primary product container and a sprayer in fluid communication with the primary product container. The primary product container may include a relatively rigid canister, a collapsible bag within the relatively rigid canister, and propellant between the bag and the relatively rigid canister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Hammarth, Stephen J. Lacivita, Kevin J. May, Christopher Molina, John S. Piwnica, Jr., Paul A. Raymond, Jonathan C. Waters, Timothy Oberg, John Ekpenyong
  • Patent number: 6857246
    Abstract: A customizable enclosable frame assembly for providing a housing structure comprising an arrangement of elongated members connected by a plurality of connectors to define the frame assembly. The connectors include a plurality of knuckle joint assemblies for articulably connecting the elongated members. The connectors also include a plurality of slip-T members for connecting the elongated members to define a customizable, adjustable base of the customizable frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Anthony Erbetta, Henry C. Waters
  • Patent number: 6848599
    Abstract: An adhesive container. The adhesive container includes a relatively rigid canister, a collapsible bag within the relatively rigid canister, the collapsible bag containing an adhesive, a propellant in a space between the outside of the collapsible bag and the inside of the relatively rigid canister, and a valve connected to the relatively rigid canister, the valve comprising an adhesive port in selective communication with the collapsible bag and a propellant port in selective communication space between the outside of the collapsible bag and the inside of the relatively rigid canister. The invention also involves a method of filling a bag-in-can container of adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Hammarth, Stephen J. Lacivita, Kevin J. May, Christopher Molina, John S. Piwnica, Jr., Paul A. Raymond, Jonathan C. Waters
  • Patent number: 6741273
    Abstract: A system for adjusting delivery of sound to loudspeakers in a home theater includes a plurality of loudspeakers located in an area. The loudspeakers are coupled to a sound generating source. A camera is oriented to acquire images of the area. An image processing system and controller is coupled to the camera and the sound generating source. Image processing system identifies the positions of the speakers and a position of the listener in the area from the images. The controller adjusts the deliver of the sound according to the relative positions of the loudspeakers and the listener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories Inc
    Inventors: Richard C. Waters, Franklin J. Russell, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20040075646
    Abstract: An automatic indicator system directs a light beam at an object. A camera configured to acquire an image of an object is coupled to a light beam indicator. The image is compared with representations of objects stored in a database. A matching representation is identified and the light beam is directed at the object based on information associated with the matching representation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Richard C. Waters
  • Publication number: 20040050962
    Abstract: An airless application system. The system includes a primary product container and a sprayer in fluid communication with the primary product container. The primary product container may include a relatively rigid canister, a collapsible bag within the relatively rigid canister, and propellant between the bag and the relatively rigid canister.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Mark Hammarth, Stephen J. Lacivita, Kevin J. May, Christopher Molina, John S. Piwnica, Paul A. Raymond, Jonathan C. Waters, Timothy Oberg, John Ekpenyong
  • Publication number: 20040035881
    Abstract: An adhesive container. The adhesive container includes a relatively rigid canister, a collapsible bag within the relatively rigid canister, the collapsible bag containing an adhesive, a propellant in a space between the outside of the collapsible bag and the inside of the relatively rigid canister, and a valve connected to the relatively rigid canister, the valve comprising an adhesive port in selective communication with the collapsible bag and a propellant port in selective communication space between the outside of the collapsible bag and the inside of the relatively rigid canister. The invention also involves a method of filling a bag-in-can container of adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Mark Hammarth, Stephen J. Lacivita, Kevin J. May, Christopher Molina, John S. Piwnica, Paul A. Raymond, Jonathan C. Waters
  • Publication number: 20030210230
    Abstract: An invisible beam pointer system is provided with one or more input images. A beam of invisible electro-magnetic radiation is activated and directed at a desired location of a display surface, while a sensor acquires a location of the beam on the display surface. Pixels in the input image, corresponding to the location, are then modified or annotated, to produce an output image that is projected on the display surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Richard C. Waters
  • Patent number: 6632560
    Abstract: A battery pack for an electric/hybrid vehicle that includes a plurality of batteries stacked in layers one atop the other and electrically coupled together to provide the necessary power to the vehicle. The plurality of batteries is supported on an underlying base. A plurality of spacers are disposed above and below each layer for separating the layers of batteries and providing air passages around the batteries to allow air flow around the batteries to provide heating or cooling of the batteries. A retention frame affixes the batteries to the base to restrict movement of the batteries. The frame includes a plurality of beams that are interconnected and extend along the ends of the batteries. The beams apply a vertical force against the batteries, thereby fixing them rigidly to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventors: Shijian Zhou, Jeffrey C. Waters, David R. Price
  • Patent number: 6595939
    Abstract: A disposable kit for achieving and maintaining clean and healthy tissue in body piercing sites on the human body including the eyebrow, chin, nose, mouth, tongue, navel, nipples, and private parts, by cleaning, sterilizing and applying an antiseptic and antibacterial solution. Prevents body piercing complications most often related to the absence of a suitable sterile environment, e.g., using piercing tools or instruments that are not sterile, or the insertion of non-sterile or contaminated appliances, rings, hooks, or whatever device or product is inserted into the pierced cavity. Designed to prevent problems such as irritation, soreness, and closure of the desired pierced opening, which results from contamination, and the absence of a proper sterile and aseptic cleaning kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Inventors: Joe C. Waters, Sr., June M. Abernathy
  • Patent number: 6569556
    Abstract: A battery pack for an electric/hybrid vehicle including a cooling system that provides a substantially uniform cooling of the batteries within the pack. The battery pack includes a base that supports the batteries stacked in layers one atop the other. Each battery includes a plurality of cells with cooling air channels between them. A retention frame overlays and is affixed to the batteries to restrict the movement of the batteries within the pack. The batteries are held in spacers disposed above and below each layer of batteries. The spacers provide air passages above and below the batteries to allow cool air to flow across the batteries and through the cooling channels. An inlet admits cool air into the pack and an outlet releases the air from the pack after it is has passed through the stack of batteries. A front manifold is connected to the inlet and includes a plurality of separate runners for evenly splitting the air between the spacers below each layer of batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Shijian Zhou, Jeffrey C. Waters, David R. Price, Robert L. Stinefield
  • Publication number: 20030005953
    Abstract: A customizable enclosable frame assembly for providing a housing structure comprising an arrangement of elongated members connected by a plurality of connectors to define the frame assembly. The connectors include a plurality of knuckle joint assemblies for articulably connecting the elongated members. The connectors also include a plurality of slip-T members for connecting the elongated members to define a customizable, adjustable base of the customizable frame assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Anthony Erbetta, Henry C. Waters
  • Publication number: 20020102454
    Abstract: A battery pack for an electric/hybrid vehicle including a cooling system that provides a substantially uniform cooling of the batteries within the pack. The battery pack includes a base that supports the batteries stacked in layers one atop the other. Each battery includes a plurality of cells with cooling air channels between them. A retention frame overlays and is affixed to the batteries to restrict the movement of the batteries within the pack. The batteries are held in spacers disposed above and below each layer of batteries. The spacers provide air passages above and below the batteries to allow cool air to flow across the batteries and through the cooling channels. An inlet admits cool air into the pack and an outlet releases the air from the pack after it is has passed through the stack of batteries. A front manifold is connected to the inlet and includes a plurality of separate runners for evenly splitting the air between the spacers below each layer of batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Shijian Zhou, Jeffrey C. Waters, David R. Price, Robert L. Stinefield
  • Publication number: 20020077607
    Abstract: A disposable kit for achieving and maintaining clean and healthy tissue in body piercing sites on the human body including the eyebrow, chin, nose, mouth, tongue, navel, nipples, and private parts, by cleaning, sterilizing and applying an antiseptic and antibacterial solution. Prevents body piercing complications most often related to the absence of a suitable sterile environment, e.g., using piercing tools or instruments that are not sterile, or the insertion of non-sterile or contaminated appliances, rings, hooks, or whatever device or product is inserted into the pierced cavity. Designed to prevent problems such as irritation, soreness, and closure of the desired pierced opening, which results from contamination, and the absence of a proper sterile and aseptic cleaning kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2002
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Joe C. Waters, June M. Abernathy
  • Patent number: 6396535
    Abstract: A situation awareness system includes a plurality of cameras. Each camera acquires a sequence of images of a particular part of an area of interest. There is overlap between the parts so that the system can obtain depth information about objects in the area of interest. An analyzer identifies moving objects in the areas of interest, attributes of the moving objects, and events related to the moving objects. A display device displays the attributed objects and events as annotated graphic elements and alerts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard C. Waters
  • Patent number: 6358221
    Abstract: A disposable kit for achieving and maintaining clean and healthy tissue in body piercing sites on the human body including the eyebrow, chin, nose, mouth, tongue, navel, nipples, and private parts, by cleaning, sterilizing and applying an antiseptic and antibacterial solution. Prevents body piercing complications most often related to the absence of a suitable sterile environment, e.g., using piercing tools or instruments that are not sterile, or the insertion of non-sterile or contaminated appliances, rings, hooks, or whatever device or product is inserted into the pierced cavity. Designed to prevent problems such as irritation, soreness, and closure of the desired pierced opening, which results from contamination, and the absence of a proper sterile and aseptic cleaning kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Inventors: Joe C. Waters, June M. Abernathy