Patents by Inventor C. Weaver

C. Weaver 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: 12002649
    Abstract: A system comprising a spinning disk is disclosed. The system comprises a semiconductor processing system, such as a high energy implantation system. The semiconductor processing system produces a spot ion beam, which is directed to a plurality of workpieces, which are disposed on the spinning disk. The spinning disk comprises a rotating central hub with a plurality of platens. The plurality of platens may extend outward from the central hub and workpieces are electrostatically clamped to the platens. The plurality of platens may also be capable of rotation. The central hub also controls the rotation of each of the platens about an axis orthogonal to the rotation axis of the central hub. In this way, variable angle implants may be performed. Additionally, this allows the workpieces to be mounted while in a horizontal orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Mitchell, Frank Sinclair, Joseph C. Olson, William T. Weaver, Nick Parisi
  • Patent number: 11987052
    Abstract: A nozzle plate of a fluid ejection head for a fluid ejection device, a fluid ejection head containing the nozzle plate, and a method for making the fluid ejection head containing the nozzle plate. The nozzle plate includes at least two arrays of nozzle holes on opposing sides of a fluid supply via etched in an ejection head substrate and a photoresist layer attached to an exposed surface of the nozzle plate spanning a section of the nozzle plate between the at least two arrays of nozzle holes. The photoresist layer increases a thickness of the nozzle plate between the at least two arrays of nozzle holes to greater than 25 microns up to about 100 microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD
    Inventors: David C. Graham, Sean T. Weaver
  • Publication number: 20240102437
    Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, an internal combustion engine ignition system includes a voltage divider configured to be coupled to a primary transformer ignition coil connector, the voltage divider configured to reduce a voltage received from the primary transformer ignition coil to a controller voltage, a comparator circuit with an input coupled to an output of the voltage divider, and a controller configured to detect the voltage output of the voltage divider, detect the voltage output of a vehicle electric power supply, detect the voltage output of a comparator, and determine an estimated breakdown voltage of a spark plug based on the detected output voltage of the voltage divider and the detected voltage of the power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Weaver, David C. Petruska
  • Patent number: 11781307
    Abstract: A structural lattice includes a rectangular base defined by four periphery beams, and two non-diagonal beams that divide the rectangular base in four quadrants. The structural lattice further includes a diagonal reinforcement strut system overlaid on the rectangular base and having at least two intersecting sets of diagonal beams forming an open-and-closed cell architecture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Katia Bertoldi, Matheus C. Fernandes, James C. Weaver
  • Patent number: 11409315
    Abstract: Accessing an energy management policy for a plurality of devices is described, wherein the devices are coupled with a first structure. The energy usage of the devices is monitored. An energy usage rule and energy usage is then compared. The energy management policy and energy usage is also compared. Based on the comparing, an instruction is generated to modify an energy usage profile of said device to correlate with the energy usage rule associated with the devices and the energy management policy, thereby enabling efficient energy management.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Jason C. Weaver, Bradley A. Kayton
  • Publication number: 20220232905
    Abstract: A sports bra may include a chest band defining a break therein, the chest band being constructed and arranged to provide horizontal support of the sports bra; a body portion integrated with the chest band; a clasp mechanism including a protrusion, a loop, and a pleat wherein the clasp mechanism may be positioned within a portion of the break defined by the chest band such that the clasp mechanism may increase and reduce tension in the chest band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventor: Jason C Weaver
  • Publication number: 20220042295
    Abstract: A structural lattice includes a rectangular base defined by four periphery beams, and two non-diagonal beams that divide the rectangular base in four quadrants. The structural lattice further includes a diagonal reinforcement strut system overlaid on the rectangular base and having at least two intersecting sets of diagonal beams forming an open-and-closed cell architecture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Katia Bertoldi, Matheus C. Fernandes, James C. Weaver
  • Patent number: 11078426
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for liquid hydrocarbon fuel production, hydrocarbon chemical production, and aerosol capture are provided. For example, a carbon-oxygen-hydrogen (C—O—H) compound may be heated to a temperature of at least 800 degrees Celsius such that the C—O—H compound reacts through a non-oxidation reaction to generate at least a hydrocarbon compound that may be at least a component of a liquid hydrocarbon fuel or a hydrocarbon chemical. The liquid hydrocarbon fuel may be a liquid when at a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. The C—O—H compound may include biomass. In some cases, the hydrocarbon compound produced through the non-oxidation reaction includes a hydrocarbon aerosol form as the hydrocarbon compound at least as it is produced or cools. Some embodiments include aerosol capture methods, systems, and devices, which may include passing a hydrocarbon aerosol form through a material in a liquid phase in order to gather the aerosol material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Proton Power, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel C. Weaver, Daniel L. Hensley, Samuel P. Weaver, Daniel C. Weaver, Lee S. Smith
  • Patent number: 11053777
    Abstract: A platform apparatus positionable close to a surface element to allow an operator to access production tubing being withdrawn from the surface element. The platform apparatus can be positioned in close proximity to a surface element of a well to permit an operator access to production tubing and cable secured to the production tubing. The cable can be separated from the production tubing and directed beneath a primary oil rig platform. The production tubing can be scanned with an electronic scanning device after the cable has been separated from the production tubing as the production tubing is being removed from the well. The platform apparatus can be positioned in close proximity to a surface element of a well being serviced by a pole unit to permit an operator access to production tubing. The production tubing can be scanned with an electronic scanning device as the production tubing is being removed from the well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Brown, Trevor D. Willey, Justin C. Weaver
  • Patent number: 10940454
    Abstract: Tools and techniques for biochar method, systems, devices, and products are provided in accordance with various embodiments. For example, methods are provided in accordance with various embodiments that may include rubbing one or more objects with biochar. Rubbing the one or more objects with biochar may include: polishing one or more objects utilizing biochar; cleaning one or more objects utilizing biochar; grinding one or more objects utilizing biochar; scratching one or more objects utilizing biochar; and/or abrading one or more objects utilizing biochar. In some embodiments, polishing the one or more objects utilizing the biochar includes: combining water, the biochar, and the one or more objects; and/or tumbling the combined water, biochar, and one or more objects. The one or more objects may include one or more stones. The tumbling may occur for 72 hours or less. The tumbling may occur as a single step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Proton Power, Inc.
    Inventor: Samuel C. Weaver
  • Publication number: 20200354635
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for liquid hydrocarbon fuel production, hydrocarbon chemical production, and aerosol capture are provided. For example, a carbon-oxygen-hydrogen (C—O—H) compound may be heated to a temperature of at least 800 degrees Celsius such that the C—O—H compound reacts through a non-oxidation reaction to generate at least a hydrocarbon compound that may be at least a component of a liquid hydrocarbon fuel or a hydrocarbon chemical. The liquid hydrocarbon fuel may be a liquid when at a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. The C—O—H compound may include biomass. In some cases, the hydrocarbon compound produced through the non-oxidation reaction includes a hydrocarbon aerosol form as the hydrocarbon compound at least as it is produced or cools. Some embodiments include aerosol capture methods, systems, and devices, which may include passing a hydrocarbon aerosol form through a material in a liquid phase in order to gather the aerosol material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Samuel C. Weaver, Daniel L. Hensley, Samuel P. Weaver, Daniel C. Weaver, Lee S. Smith
  • Publication number: 20200329848
    Abstract: A hair care organizing apparatus includes a wall tap and an organizer unit attached to the wall tap. The wall tap has a plug that is inserted into a socket of an electrical outlet. The wall tap also has at least one electrical socket that receives a plug of an electrically-powered device. The organizer unit has at least first and second holders for receiving and supporting distinct hair care accessories. The first holder is intended for a hair dryer. In use, the hair dryer is plugged into the at least one electrical socket and inserted into the first holder to support the hair dryer from the organizer unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventor: Jason C. WEAVER
  • Patent number: 10729223
    Abstract: A hair care organizing apparatus includes a wall tap and an organizer unit attached to the wall tap. The wall tap has a plug that is inserted into a socket of an electrical outlet. The wall tap also has at least one electrical socket that receives a plug of an electrically-powered device. The organizer unit has at least first and second holders for receiving and supporting distinct hair care accessories. The first holder is intended for a hair dryer. In use, the hair dryer is plugged into the at least one electrical socket and inserted into the first holder to support the hair dryer from the organizer unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Inventor: Jason C. Weaver
  • Patent number: 10698434
    Abstract: Accessing an energy management policy for a plurality of devices is described, wherein the devices are coupled with a first structure. The energy usage of the devices is monitored. An energy usage rule and energy usage is then compared. The energy management policy and energy usage is also compared. Based on the comparing, an instruction is generated to modify an energy usage profile of said device to correlate with the energy usage rule associated with the devices and the energy management policy, thereby enabling efficient energy management.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Jason C. Weaver, Bradley A. Kayton
  • Patent number: 10689581
    Abstract: Tools and techniques for biochar production and biochar products are provided in accordance with various embodiments. For example, some embodiments include a method of biochar production that may include introducing a compound that includes at least carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen into a reaction chamber. The compound may be heated to a temperature of at least 1,000 degrees Celsius in the reaction chamber such that the compound reacts through a pyrolysis reaction to produce biochar. The produced biochar may be collected and/or further processed in some cases. In some embodiments, the compound includes at least biomass or a waste product. In some embodiments, the temperature of the reaction chamber is at least 1,100 degrees Celsius. In some embodiments, the compound has a residence time in the reaction chamber between 10 seconds and 1,000 seconds to produce the biochar. Some embodiments include biochar that may include graphite or graphene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Proton Power, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel C. Weaver, Daniel L. Hensley, Jim Bierkamp, Neal Evans, Will Johnson, Bryan Biss, Davis McLemore, John Borden, Carson Bone, Priyanka Bhattacharya
  • Patent number: 10675527
    Abstract: A pipe transporter traction wheel suitable for mounting on a pipe transporter travelable along an interior surface of a pipe may include a tractor portion configured to be attached to a pipe transporter, the tractor portion having a tractor surface configured to contact an interior surface of a pipe when the pipe transporter is driven in the pipe. The tractor portion may include a harder granular material and a softer matrix material embedding the granular material. The wheel may include a hub and/or a mounting interface. A kit may be provided including one or two adapters and a wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: TRUGRIT TRACTION, INC.
    Inventors: Mark V. Weaver, Todd C. Weaver, Thomas P. Rebozo, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10634274
    Abstract: A pipe transporter traction wheel suitable for mounting on a pipe transporter travelable along an interior surface of a pipe may include a tractor portion configured to be attached to a pipe transporter, the tractor portion having a tractor surface configured to contact an interior surface of a pipe when the pipe transporter is driven in the pipe. The tractor portion may include a harder granular material and a softer matrix material embedding the granular material. The wheel may include a hub and/or a mounting interface. A kit may be provided including one or two adapters and a wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: TRUGRIT TRACTION, INC.
    Inventors: Mark V. Weaver, Todd C. Weaver, Thomas P. Rebozo, Jr.
  • Patent number: D945282
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Garrett Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony H. Tran, Robert J. Podhrasky, Brent C. Weaver
  • Patent number: D967719
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Garrett Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony H. Tran, Robert J. Podhrasky, Brent C. Weaver
  • Patent number: D1002395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Garrett Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony H. Tran, Brandon C. Rodriguez, Brent C. Weaver