Patents by Inventor Charles A. Gray

Charles A. Gray 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: 11953953
    Abstract: An avionics unit assembly for an aircraft can include an avionics unit (e.g., an underwater locator device, “ULD”), and a battery to power the avionics unit. The avionics unit assembly can further include a housing that encases the avionics unit and the battery. The housing includes a vent port for exhausting an emission from the housing during a failure of the avionics unit. The avionics unit assembly can further include one or more of a suppressor that filters the emission, a shield element that is resistant to chemical and/or thermal effects of the emission, and a bracket for mounting the avionics unit to a surface. A method integrating the avionics unit assembly onto a forward aircraft bulkhead at a mount location under an aircraft radome and for manufacturing the avionics unit, and an aircraft including the avionics unit are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Ramon L. Cuenca, Shellini P. Dowell, Thomas A. Jessett, Fadl I. Khalil, Warren S. Ng, Scott B. Vacknitz, Collis M. Walker, Archibald A. Gray, James C. Russell, Charles O. Adler
  • Patent number: 11943876
    Abstract: Pre-connected analyte sensors are provided. A pre-connected analyte sensor includes a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor. The sensor carrier includes a substrate configured for mechanical coupling of the sensor to testing, calibration, or wearable equipment. The sensor carrier also includes conductive contacts for electrically coupling sensor electrodes to the testing, calibration, or wearable equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Halac, John Charles Barry, Becky L. Clark, Chris W. Dring, John Michael Gray, Kris Elliot Higley, Jeff Jackson, David A. Keller, Ted Tang Lee, Jason Mitchell, Kenneth Pirondini, David Rego, Ryan Everett Schoonmaker, Peter C. Simpson, Craig Thomas Gadd, Kyle Thomas Stewart, John Stanley Hayes
  • Publication number: 20240074560
    Abstract: A system, device and method for nail care is provided. The nail care system includes a shaping system, a polish removal system and/or a cuticle management system; a vision system; a nail polish application system; and a mobility system. The nail system may further include an accelerated drying system, a hand massage system, a nail identification/diagnosis/estimation of conditions system, an enclosure, a hand/foot rest system, a computer software system, a computer hardware system, a cartridge/pod system, and a multi-tool system. Related apparatuses, techniques and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Alexander Shashou, Justin Effron, Gabe Greeley, Marcus R. Williams, Margaret Mathieu, Lucile Driscoll, Lu Lyu, Charles C. Shortlidge, Peter Duerst, Douglas Stewart, Chris Casey, Ndungu Muturi, Ryan Wood, Zhi Teoh, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Jesse Gray, Matt Berlin, Juhi Kalra, Christine Noh, Oliver Zhang, Will Burke, Chris Evans, Allison Tse, Anthony Parker, Eric Maxwell, Genevieve Laing
  • Publication number: 20240033456
    Abstract: This present disclosure relates to a system and method for providing a flow of respiratory gases to a patient. The system includes a controller, a flow modulator, and one or more sensors, wherein the controller is configured to control the flow modulator to modulate the flow of respiratory gases in response to determined pressure in the system exceeding or not exceeding a pressure threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Nathanael Charles GRAY, Matthew Robert WILSON, Hamish Adrian OSBORNE, Matthew Jon PAYTON, Man Kit Jacky CHEUNG
  • Patent number: 11858637
    Abstract: Example methods and systems for coupling and controlling transport of cargo using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are provided, comprising coupling at least one electronically-controllable attachment device positioned on an underside of the UAV to a sling cable, the sling cable being secured to the cargo. The UAV flies to a predetermined area above the cargo, and responsive to determining that the UAV is positioned within the predetermined area, the UAV elevates above the initial operating height to lift the cargo and navigates to a target location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Joshua B. Jarvis, Roger W. Lacy, Brian Charles Gray, David H. Mason, Douglas Mikita, Justin Fowler Rogers, Brandon Brown, Eric Hathaway, Eric J. Schulze, Corey Seidel
  • Publication number: 20230202263
    Abstract: A passenger cabin air distribution system includes a ventilation system and an ejector-diffuser. The ventilation system is operable to provide a conditioned air. The ejector-diffuser is positioned to receive a flow of the conditioned air from the ventilation system. The ejector-diffuser includes an induction unit and a diffuser section. The induction unit includes a secondary inlet in communication with a cabin air from a passenger cabin and is configured to mix the flow of the conditioned air with an induced flow of the cabin air into a mixed air. The diffuser section includes a discharge to eject the mixed air to the passenger cabin. The diffuser section is shaped to provide for efficient mixing with low backpressure in order to maintain the low motive pressure in the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: John Charles Gray, Daniel Jay Menard, Mary Eileen Beckman
  • Patent number: 11661214
    Abstract: An air revitalization system may include a humidity control device configured to remove water vapor from air within a pressurized enclosed volume. The system may further include an inlet duct configured to transport the air from the pressurized enclosed volume to the humidity control device. The system may also include an outlet duct configured to transport the air from the humidity control device to the pressurized enclosed volume. The system may include a sublimator configured to cool the air within the pressurized enclosed volume while generating additional water vapor. The system may further include a vacuum vent duct configured to transport the water vapor from the humidity control device and the additional water vapor from the sublimator to an exterior of the pressurized enclosed volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: John Charles Gray, John Lumpkin, Daniel J. Leonard, John B. Lauger, Michael James Fuller, Brian R. Dunaway
  • Patent number: 11560043
    Abstract: A passenger cabin air distribution system includes a ventilation system and an ejector-diffuser. The ventilation system is operable to provide a conditioned air. The ejector-diffuser is positioned to receive a flow of the conditioned air from the ventilation system. The ejector-diffuser includes an induction unit and a diffuser section. The induction unit includes a secondary inlet in communication with a cabin air from a passenger cabin and is configured to mix the flow of the conditioned air with an induced flow of the cabin air into a mixed air. The diffuser section includes a discharge to eject the mixed air to the passenger cabin. The diffuser section is shaped to provide for efficient mixing with low backpressure in order to maintain the low motive pressure in the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: John Charles Gray, Daniel Jay Menard, Mary Eileen Beckman
  • Patent number: 11459103
    Abstract: Example methods and systems for coupling and controlling transport of cargo using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are provided, comprising coupling at least one electronically-controllable attachment device positioned on an underside of the UAV to a sling cable, the sling cable being secured to the cargo. The UAV flies to a predetermined area above the cargo, and responsive to determining that the UAV is positioned within the predetermined area, the UAV elevates above the initial operating height to lift the cargo and navigates to a target location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Joshua B. Jarvis, Roger W. Lacy, Brian Charles Gray, David H. Mason, Douglas Mikita, Justin Fowler Rogers, Brandon Brown, Eric Hathaway, Eric J. Schulze, Corey Seidel
  • Publication number: 20210321548
    Abstract: ‘GRAylw’ is a new and distinct floribunda type Rosa hybrid cultivar which is characterized by the combination of an upright to semi-weeping, bushy growth habit, nearly continuous flowering, with flowers that exhibit a distinct strong, bright yellow color and moderate to strong fragrance and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation. The new cultivar is generally suited to landscape applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: John Charles Gray, Sylvia Elizabeth Gray
  • Publication number: 20210245881
    Abstract: Example methods and systems for coupling and controlling transport of cargo using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are provided, comprising coupling at least one electronically-controllable attachment device positioned on an underside of the UAV to a sling cable, the sling cable being secured to the cargo. The UAV flies to a predetermined area above the cargo, and responsive to determining that the UAV is positioned within the predetermined area, the UAV elevates above the initial operating height to lift the cargo and navigates to a target location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Joshua B. Jarvis, Roger W. Lacy, Brian Charles Gray, David H. Mason, Douglas Mikita, Justin Fowler Rogers, Brandon Brown, Eric Hathaway, Eric J. Schulze, Corey Seidel
  • Publication number: 20210245882
    Abstract: Example methods and systems for coupling and controlling transport of cargo using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are provided, comprising coupling at least one electronically-controllable attachment device positioned on an underside of the UAV to a sling cable, the sling cable being secured to the cargo. The UAV flies to a predetermined area above the cargo, and responsive to determining that the UAV is positioned within the predetermined area, the UAV elevates above the initial operating height to lift the cargo and navigates to a target location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Joshua B. Jarvis, Roger W. Lacy, Brian Charles Gray, David H. Mason, Douglas Mikita, Justin Fowler Rogers, Brandon Brown, Eric Hathaway, Eric J. Schulze, Corey Seidel
  • Patent number: 11038594
    Abstract: A high-bandwidth underwater electrical connector is provided that includes first and second connectors each having free space optical transceivers. The electrical connector further includes self-passivating transition metal contacts that form a non-conductive outer layer when immersed in a fluid. The first and second free space optical transceivers transmit and receive data at high data speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin D. Claycomb, Andrew Charles Gray, Lauren Nicole Lagua, David Nelson Dittman, Vincent Michael Iorio, David Andrew Smallwood, James Richard Windgassen
  • Patent number: 10967992
    Abstract: A temperature control system may include a heat exchanger configured to cool air within a pressurized enclosed crew cabin when the air is circulated across the heat exchanger and coolant is circulated through the heat exchanger. The system may further include a sublimator configured to cool the coolant. The system may also include a primary coolant line configured to transport the coolant from the sublimator through the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael James Fuller, Daniel J. Leonard, John B. Lauger, Brian R. Dunaway, John Charles Gray
  • Publication number: 20210031595
    Abstract: A passenger cabin air distribution system includes a ventilation system and an ejector-diffuser. The ventilation system is operable to provide a conditioned air. The ejector-diffuser is positioned to receive a flow of the conditioned air from the ventilation system. The ejector-diffuser includes an induction unit and a diffuser section. The induction unit includes a secondary inlet in communication with a cabin air from a passenger cabin and is configured to mix the flow of the conditioned air with an induced flow of the cabin air into a mixed air. The diffuser section includes a discharge to eject the mixed air to the passenger cabin. The diffuser section is shaped to provide for efficient mixing with low backpressure in order to maintain the low motive pressure in the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: John Charles Gray, Daniel Jay Menard, Mary Eileen Beckman
  • Patent number: PP32266
    Abstract: ‘PNKTER’ is a new and distinct Rosa hybrid plant which is characterized by the combination of a bushy growth habit with an abundance of doubled-type pink flowers born on terminal corymbs, strongly perfumed flowers, very high resistance to blackspot and powdery mildew diseases, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Inventors: John Charles Gray, Sylvia Elizabeth Gray
  • Patent number: PP32983
    Abstract: ‘GRAalpha’ is a new and distinct floribunda type Rosa hybrid plant which is characterized by the combination of an semi-weeping to spreading growth habit, very high resistance to Diplocarpon rosae and Podosphaera pannosa, nearly continuous flowering, distinct flower color dominated by yellow with irregular orange variegated areas that are splashed and flecked with yellow, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation. The new cultivar is generally suited to landscape applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Inventors: John Charles Gray, Sylvia Elizabeth Gray
  • Patent number: PP33270
    Abstract: ‘GRApstg’ is a new and distinct floribunda type Rosa hybrid plant which is characterized by the combination of an upright growth habit, good resistance to Diplocarpon rosae and Podosphaera pannosa, nearly continuous flowering, flowers exhibit distinct pink with cream stripes and flecks and petal reverse pink with cream stripes and flecks, a very strong rose fragrance, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation. The new cultivar is generally suited to landscape applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Inventors: John Charles Gray, Sylvia Elizabeth Gray
  • Patent number: PP33543
    Abstract: ‘GRAbgtg’ is a new and distinct floribunda type Rosa hybrid plant which is characterized by the combination of an upright growth habit, good resistance to Diplocarpon rosae and moderate Podosphaera pannosa, nearly continuous flowering, distinct flower color dominated by burgundy red with irregular pink variegated areas that are splashed and flecked with burgundy red, a very strong rose fragrance, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation. The new cultivar is generally suited to landscape applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventors: John Charles Gray, Sylvia Elizabeth Gray
  • Patent number: PP33834
    Abstract: ‘GRAylw’ is a new and distinct floribunda type Rosa hybrid cultivar which is characterized by the combination of an upright to semi-weeping, bushy growth habit, nearly continuous flowering, with flowers that exhibit a distinct strong, bright yellow color and moderate to strong fragrance and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation. The new cultivar is generally suited to landscape applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Inventors: John Charles Gray, Sylvia Elizabeth Gray