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).
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Publication number: 20080007064Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2005Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Richard McCoy, Michael Cunningham, C. Waters
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Patent number: 7227592Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 26, 2003Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Waters, Jay E. Thornton, Ramesh Raskar, Mamoru Kato, Paul H. Dietz
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Patent number: 7216816Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 12, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 7215324Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 22, 2002Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Richard C. Waters
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Patent number: 6905084Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 18, 2003Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 6857246Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 14, 2002Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Inventors: Robert Anthony Erbetta, Henry C. Waters
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Patent number: 6848599Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 22, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 6741273Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 4, 1999Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories IncInventors: Richard C. Waters, Franklin J. Russell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20040075646Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventor: Richard C. Waters
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Publication number: 20040050962Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventors: Mark Hammarth, Stephen J. Lacivita, Kevin J. May, Christopher Molina, John S. Piwnica, Paul A. Raymond, Jonathan C. Waters, Timothy Oberg, John Ekpenyong
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Publication number: 20040035881Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2002Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventors: Mark Hammarth, Stephen J. Lacivita, Kevin J. May, Christopher Molina, John S. Piwnica, Paul A. Raymond, Jonathan C. Waters
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Publication number: 20030210230Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2002Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventor: Richard C. Waters
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Patent number: 6632560Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 29, 2001Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Inventors: Shijian Zhou, Jeffrey C. Waters, David R. Price
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Patent number: 6595939Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 10, 2002Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Inventors: Joe C. Waters, Sr., June M. Abernathy
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Patent number: 6569556Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 29, 2001Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: Shijian Zhou, Jeffrey C. Waters, David R. Price, Robert L. Stinefield
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Publication number: 20030005953Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventors: Robert Anthony Erbetta, Henry C. Waters
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Publication number: 20020102454Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2001Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventors: Shijian Zhou, Jeffrey C. Waters, David R. Price, Robert L. Stinefield
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Publication number: 20020077607Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2002Publication date: June 20, 2002Inventors: Joe C. Waters, June M. Abernathy
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Patent number: 6396535Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 16, 1999Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Richard C. Waters
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Patent number: 6358221Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 17, 1999Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Inventors: Joe C. Waters, June M. Abernathy