Patents by Inventor Carl Stephens
Carl Stephens 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: 11371400Abstract: Systems are provided for a crankcase ventilation system. In one example, a crankcase ventilation (CCV) system for an engine configured to transmit crankcase gases into a clean side air duct, the clean side air duct comprising a sensor and a crankcase ventilation spigot, wherein the crankcase ventilation spigot is configured to be disposed downstream of the sensor, the crankcase ventilation spigot having an outlet configured to direct crankcase gases emerging from the crankcase ventilation spigot away from the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ryan Wells, Carl Stephen Newman
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Publication number: 20220154607Abstract: Systems are provided for a crankcase ventilation system. In one example, a crankcase ventilation (CCV) system for an engine configured to transmit crankcase gases into a clean side air duct, the clean side air duct comprising a sensor and a crankcase ventilation spigot, wherein the crankcase ventilation spigot is configured to be disposed downstream of the sensor, the crankcase ventilation spigot having an outlet configured to direct crankcase gases emerging from the crankcase ventilation spigot away from the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2020Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Ryan Wells, Carl Stephen Newman
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Publication number: 20220010705Abstract: Systems are provided for a crankcase ventilation system. In one example, a crankcase ventilation (CCV) system for an engine configured to transmit crankcase gases into a clean side air duct, the clean side air duct comprising a sensor and a crankcase ventilation spigot, wherein the crankcase ventilation spigot is configured to be disposed downstream of the sensor, the crankcase ventilation spigot having an outlet configured to direct crankcase gases emerging from the crankcase ventilation spigot away from the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2020Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Ryan Wells, Carl Stephen Newman
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Patent number: 11199494Abstract: An inspection system includes one or more processors and an infrared (IR) camera operably coupled to the one or more processors. The one or more processors control a microwave transmitter to sequentially emit microwaves having different frequencies within a designated frequency range into an object during a first sweep. The IR camera generates thermal image data of the object after the object is heated by each of the different frequencies of microwaves. The one or more processors analyze the thermal image data and determine a selected frequency within the designated frequency range that provides greater heating of the object than one or more other frequencies in the designated frequency range. The one or more processors also analyze select thermal image data of the object, responsive to heating of the object by the selected frequency of microwaves, to detect an element in the object.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Venkata Vijayaraghava Nalladega, Carl Stephen Lester, Michael Mahony
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Patent number: 11039049Abstract: A hub and a camera mount configured to support a video camera. The camera mount and hub are detachably mountable with respect to each other in any of at least two different configurations, preferably with adjustability in at least one configuration. In some embodiments, the camera mount includes a first structure including a retainer and camera support, a slide translatably mounted to the first structure, and a foot having a first end pivotably attached to the slide. The retainer is shaped to engage a surface of an object to which the camera mount is to be mounted. Other aspects are a camera mount, and a camera mount alone. Optionally, in one configuration the hub is mountable to a wall or other surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Peter Michaelian, Christine Anna Livaudais, David Clementson, Carl Stephen Dizon Tubis, Timothy David Burkhard
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Publication number: 20210096065Abstract: An inspection system includes one or more processors and an infrared (IR) camera operably coupled to the one or more processors. The one or more processors control a microwave transmitter to sequentially emit microwaves having different frequencies within a designated frequency range into an object during a first sweep. The IR camera generates thermal image data of the object after the object is heated by each of the different frequencies of microwaves. The one or more processors analyze the thermal image data and determine a selected frequency within the designated frequency range that provides greater heating of the object than one or more other frequencies in the designated frequency range. The one or more processors also analyze select thermal image data of the object, responsive to heating of the object by the selected frequency of microwaves, to detect an element in the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2019Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Venkata Vijayaraghava Nalladega, Carl Stephen Lester, Michael Mahony
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Publication number: 20200300123Abstract: Systems are provided for a crankcase ventilation duct. In one example, the crankcase ventilation duct is integrally formed with a compressor housing wherein surfaces of the compressor housing shape a passage of the crankcase ventilation duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Carl Stephen Newman, Pierce O'Sullivan, Steve Johnson, Ryan Wells, Sam Watton
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Publication number: 20200088148Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a diesel fuel injector for an internal combustion engine is provided. The diesel fuel injector comprises an injector nozzle body, the injector nozzle body comprising a first thickness of material, wherein an injection passage for injecting fuel using the fuel injector is formed in the first thickness of material, the injection passage defining an opening through which fuel is sprayed from the injector; and a second thickness of material, wherein the second thickness of material forms an outer surface of the injector nozzle body and wherein the second thickness of material extends around the injection passage, spaced apart from the injection passage opening, such that condensation forming on the outer surface of the injector nozzle body is positioned away from the opening of the injection passage. A method of manufacturing a diesel fuel injector is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Carl Stephen Newman, Graham Michael Kudar
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Publication number: 20190281198Abstract: A hub and a camera mount configured to support a video camera. The camera mount and hub are detachably mountable with respect to each other in any of at least two different configurations, preferably with adjustability in at least one configuration. In some embodiments, the camera mount includes a first structure including a retainer and camera support, a slide translatably mounted to the first structure, and a foot having a first end pivotably attached to the slide. The retainer is shaped to engage a surface of an object to which the camera mount is to be mounted. Other aspects are a camera mount, and a camera mount alone. Optionally, in one configuration the hub is mountable to a wall or other surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATIONInventors: Peter Michaelian, Christine Anna Livaudais, David Clementson, Carl Stephen Dizon Tubis, Timothy David Burkhard
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Patent number: 10208650Abstract: An engine coolant temperature sensor configured to earth through the engine coolant such that an alarm will trigger when coolant is absent.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Carl Stephen Newman
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Publication number: 20170335751Abstract: An engine coolant temperature sensor configured to earth through the engine coolant such that an alarm will trigger when coolant is absent.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventor: Carl Stephen Newman
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Patent number: 8352417Abstract: A system, method and program product for managing data for researchers. A research data server receives and manages experimental data and research data and results from the researchers, and operates with a virtual storage device to maintain the experimental data and research data and results. A reference data access server receives and manages external reference data relating to the research and operating with the virtual storage device to maintain the external reference data. Computational resources allow researchers to capture, process and analyze experimental data to obtain results. A research data network connects the virtual storage device, research data server, reference data access server and the computational resources to allow transfer of data there between. Security management services authenticate and authorize access by the researchers to the system.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Ock Kee Baek, Carl Stephen Ewig
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Patent number: 8267183Abstract: The current invention relates to an improved gripper for use within a coiled tubing injector unit. The improved gripper comprises a carrier for securing the gripper to the chain drive mechanism of the coiled tubing injector unit and a gripping shoe carried by the carrier. The improved gripper provides a carrier and a gripping shoe designed to permit quick and easy removal and replacement of the gripping shoe in the field during operation of the coiled tubing injector unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2012Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Serva Group LLCInventors: Johnnie B. Maschek, Jr., Carl Stephen Lammons
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Publication number: 20120217001Abstract: The current invention relates to an improved gripper for use within a coiled tubing injector unit. The improved gripper comprises a carrier for securing the gripper to the chain drive mechanism of the coiled tubing injector unit and a gripping shoe carried by the carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: Johnnie B. Maschek, JR., Carl Stephen Lammons
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Patent number: 8191620Abstract: The current device relates to a gripper assembly for use within a coiled tubing injector unit. The gripper assembly comprises a carrier for securing the gripper to the chain drive mechanism of the coiled tubing injector unit and a gripping shoe carried by the carrier. The configuration of the gripper assembly permits quick and easy removal and replacement of the gripping shoe.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Serva Group LLCInventors: Johnnie B. Maschek, Jr., Carl Stephen Lammons
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Publication number: 20110313809Abstract: A system, method and program product for managing data for researchers. A research data server receives and manages experimental data and research data and results from the researchers, and operates with a virtual storage device to maintain the experimental data and research data and results. A reference data access server receives and manages external reference data relating to the research and operating with the virtual storage device to maintain the external reference data. Computational resources allow researchers to capture, process and analyze experimental data to obtain results. A research data network connects the virtual storage device, research data server, reference data access server and the computational resources to allow transfer of data there between. Security management services authenticate and authorize access by the researchers to the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Ock Kee BAEK, Carl Stephen EWIG
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Publication number: 20110048694Abstract: The current invention relates to an improved gripper for use within a coiled tubing injector unit. The improved gripper comprises a carrier for securing the gripper to the chain drive mechanism of the coiled tubing injector unit and a gripping shoe carried by the carrier. The improved gripper provides a carrier and a gripping shoe designed to permit quick and easy removal and replacement of the gripping shoe in the field during operation of the coiled tubing injector unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Johnnie B. Maschek, JR., Carl Stephen Lammons
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Patent number: 7495871Abstract: A magneto-resistive sensor head and a method of manufacturing the magneto-resistive sensor head. The magneto-resistive sensor head includes a first lead and a second lead. A magneto-resistive layer and a biasing layer are disposed between the first lead and the second lead. A grating is disposed in the magneto-resistive layer. The topography of the biasing layer is unaffected by the presence of the grating.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2005Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Storage Technology CorporationInventors: John P. Nibarger, Edward V. Denison, Carl Anthony Helms, Carl Stephen Arnold
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Publication number: 20080238338Abstract: A modular, scalable and configurable incoherent light source is provided. The light source includes an array of lighting modules supported on a frame that focuses emitted radiation from the modules at a region of interest. The geometry and physical configuration of the support structures, including the frame, may accommodate various energy intensities at various distances. The modules may be made up of multiple LEDs or other individual light sources, may be of different or the same wavelength, and may be individually controllable for the ultimate lighting application. The light source may be used in medical imaging applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Stephen Andrew Latham, Robert William Tait, Stephen Johnson Lomnes, Duncan Spalding Pratt, Carl Stephen Lester
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Publication number: 20080180971Abstract: An illumination fiber optic ribbon includes optically-transmissive fibers which are adjacent to each other. At least two of the optically-transmissive fibers are twisted together to form a twisted segment. Where the two optically-transmissive fibers are not twisted forms a non-twisted segment. The twisted segments and non-twisted segments alternate along the length of the ribbon. Bends are disposed along the twisted segment and are formed by twisting adjacent optically-transmissive fibers. A light source is connected to one or both end of the optically-transmissive fibers. The light source emits a light flux into the ribbon so that light emits from the bends in the twisted segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: Carl Stephen Booth, Albert Michael Ermer, Gregory Raymond Fitts, Mark Wayne Grover, William Hunt Pendleton