Patents by Inventor Charles Lord

Charles Lord 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: 20240091796
    Abstract: A showerhead system with a normally open, temperature controlled first water valve coupled between a hot water source supply inlet and a purge outlet. The first water valve is configured to move from its normally open position to a closed position to restrict water passing from the hot water source supply inlet to the purge outlet when the temperature controlled water valve reaches a predetermined temperature. In a first mode, the first water valve purges water from the hot water source supply inlet through the purge outlet until the thermal actuator reaches the predetermined temperature. In a second mode, the first water valve blocks water entering the first water valve from passing through the purge outlet toward the showerhead outlet. In an optional third mode, a normally closed, manual second water valve is open and passes water through the showerhead outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Charles Lord, Jason Swanson, Troy Sherman, Jeffrey Doss
  • Patent number: 11833529
    Abstract: A showerhead system with a normally open, temperature controlled first water valve coupled between a hot water source supply inlet and a purge outlet. The first water valve is configured to move from its normally open position to a closed position to restrict water passing from the hot water source supply inlet to the purge outlet when the temperature controlled water valve reaches a predetermined temperature. In a first mode, the first water valve purges water from the hot water source supply inlet through the purge outlet until the thermal actuator reaches the predetermined temperature. In a second mode, the first water valve blocks water entering the first water valve from passing through the purge outlet toward the showerhead outlet. In an optional third mode, a normally closed, manual second water valve is open and passes water through the showerhead outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: AM CONSERVATION GROUP
    Inventors: Charles Lord, Jason Swanson, Troy Sherman, Jeffrey Doss
  • Patent number: 11684188
    Abstract: An egg peeler that is configured to separate an egg shell of a hard-boiled egg from the white of the egg. The egg peeler includes a receptacle having a cavity and a lid. The receptacle has a side wall including at least one continuous annular shoulder configured to help crush and separate an egg shell of an egg from the egg white when vigorously shaken. The egg peeler is effective, easy to use, inexpensive, and comprises only two parts and thus very easy to manufacture and package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Inventor: Charles Lord
  • Patent number: 11564471
    Abstract: A nail clipping device with scissor-like cutting edges and a positively engaging pin to trim a nail. In one example, a user interacts with the nail clipper to trim a nail by applying pressure to an operating lever element resulting in the movement of the cutting edges sliding against and past each other to trim a nail in a manner similar to using scissors. In this process, the positively engaging pin applies a longitudinal force to an intermediate lever resulting in an upper cutting edge being urged against a lower cutting edge creating a constant contact point between the cutting edges. This results in a clean and easy cut while containing and controlling the trimmed nails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Inventors: Abraham Landau, Charles Lord
  • Patent number: 11234130
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring user activity at a mobile device. A method comprises capturing one or more display frames associated with content being displayed by an application executing on of the mobile device; capturing textual information associated with the content being displayed by the application; detecting user input associated with the content being displayed by the application; and evaluating collected data including the captured display frames, the captured textual information, and the detected user input to identify an activity of interest or concern associated with the application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Latch Mobile LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Charles Lord, Joshua Andrew Hartley
  • Patent number: 11184766
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the system maintains and enforces assertions about a user's intent and identity at a point of access (e.g., a computer system being used to access a service, system, cloud, etc.). In one example, the system includes lightweight browser components and mobile and/or desktop agents that communicate in the background with a cloud-based authentication service. The system integrates seamlessly with enterprise applications, cloud services, multi-factor authentication solutions and existing identity management solutions. In one example, the system includes protocols, application programming interfaces, etc. that facilitate integration with standards such as Fast Identity Online (“FIDO”) Universal Authentication and OpenID Connect. In one example, the system includes protocols, application programming interfaces, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Locurity Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Charles Lord, Joshua Andrew Hartley, Shrikant N. Palaskar
  • Publication number: 20210220846
    Abstract: A showerhead system with a normally open, temperature controlled first water valve coupled between a hot water source supply inlet and a purge outlet. The first water valve is configured to move from its normally open position to a closed position to restrict water passing from the hot water source supply inlet to the purge outlet when the temperature controlled water valve reaches a predetermined temperature. In a first mode, the first water valve purges water from the hot water source supply inlet through the purge outlet until the thermal actuator reaches the predetermined temperature. In a second mode, the first water valve blocks water entering the first water valve from passing through the purge outlet toward the showerhead outlet. In an optional third mode, a normally closed, manual second water valve is open and passes water through the showerhead outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Charles Lord, Jason Swanson, Troy Sherman, Jeffrey Doss
  • Patent number: 10967390
    Abstract: A showerhead system with a normally open, temperature controlled first water valve coupled between a hot water source supply inlet and a purge outlet. The first water valve is configured to move from its normally open position to a closed position to restrict water passing from the hot water source supply inlet to the purge outlet when the temperature controlled water valve reaches a predetermined temperature. In a first mode, the first water valve purges water from the hot water source supply inlet through the purge outlet until the thermal actuator reaches the predetermined temperature. In a second mode, the first water valve blocks water entering the first water valve from passing through the purge outlet toward the showerhead outlet. In an optional third mode, a normally closed, manual second water valve is open and passes water through the showerhead outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Evolve Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Lord, Jason Swanson, Troy Sherman, Jeffrey Doss
  • Publication number: 20200170427
    Abstract: An egg peeler that is configured to separate an egg shell of a hard-boiled egg from the white of the egg. The egg peeler includes a receptacle having a cavity and a lid. The receptacle has a side wall including at least one continuous annular shoulder configured to help crush and separate an egg shell of an egg from the egg white when vigorously shaken. The egg peeler is effective, easy to use, inexpensive, and comprises only two parts and thus very easy to manufacture and package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventor: Charles Lord
  • Patent number: 10377061
    Abstract: A system for post-print processing of 3D printed parts includes an automated breakout system for separating 3D printed parts from printing media in a tray and a vibratory media cleaning system for removing printing media from the 3D printed parts. The automated breakout system includes a tray input mechanism, a bed including a first end disposed adjacent the tray input mechanism, the bed including one or more passageways configured to pass printing media through the bed, a vibration generator coupled to the bed and configured to vibrate the bed, and a part terminator disposed adjacent a second end of the bed. The vibratory media cleaning system include a vibratory bin, a vibration generator coupled to the vibratory bin and configured to vibrate the vibratory bin, an automated parts loader configured to introduce 3D printed parts to be cleaned into the bin, and an automated parts removal mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Shapeways, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Wolfgang, Zoe Kathleen Logan, Charles Lord, Raheel Valiani, Hugo Ploegmakers
  • Publication number: 20190208412
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring user activity at a mobile device. A method comprises capturing one or more display frames associated with content being displayed by an application executing on of the mobile device; capturing textual information associated with the content being displayed by the application; detecting user input associated with the content being displayed by the application; and evaluating collected data including the captured display frames, the captured textual information, and the detected user input to identify an activity of interest or concern associated with the application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: Latch Mobile LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Charles Lord, Joshua Andrew Hartley
  • Publication number: 20150266211
    Abstract: A system for post-print processing of 3D printed parts includes an automated breakout system for separating 3D printed parts from printing media in a tray and a vibratory media cleaning system for removing printing media from the 3D printed parts. The automated breakout system includes a tray input mechanism, a bed including a first end disposed adjacent the tray input mechanism, the bed including one or more passageways configured to pass printing media through the bed, a vibration generator coupled to the bed and configured to vibrate the bed, and a part terminator disposed adjacent a second end of the bed. The vibratory media cleaning system include a vibratory bin, a vibration generator coupled to the vibratory bin and configured to vibrate the vibratory bin, an automated parts loader configured to introduce 3D printed parts to be cleaned into the bin, and an automated parts removal mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: SHAPEWAYS, INC.
    Inventors: Justin Wolfgang, Zoe Kathleen Logan, Charles Lord, Raheel Valiani, Hugo Ploegmakers
  • Publication number: 20130264300
    Abstract: An overhead organizer is disclosed that is used to store items. The overhead organizer according to the invention takes advantage of little-used space near a ceiling to store items. The overhead organizer includes a ceiling mounted unit that is configured to be coupled to a ceiling, a storage unit that holds items to be stored, and one or more than one retractable extender which retractably couples the storage unit to the ceiling mounted unit. The one or more than one retractable extender is retracted and extended with a retractor mechanism. The retractor mechanism can be a double spool constant torque spring. The retractor mechanism extends or retracts the one or more than one retractable extender to adjust the distance between the storage unit and the ceiling. In some embodiments the retractor mechanism is controlled using a wireless remote control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: James M. Shaffer, Yuselys Corzo, Charles Lord
  • Publication number: 20120170194
    Abstract: A mobile computer stand is provided. The mobile computer stand includes a support portion comprising a base member, a rotatable member operatively coupled to the base member and an axis. The stand further includes a connection member operatively coupled to the support portion, wherein the connection member rotates about the axis in response to rotation of the rotatable member about the axis. Additionally, the connection member is freely rotatable through an entire 360 degrees of rotation in each direction with respect to the support portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Charles Lord, Joseph Elijio Velasquez, Jeff Doss, Troy Sherman
  • Patent number: 8092261
    Abstract: A keyed power source connector and keyed device connector that are backwards compatible, ensuring that the power rated device connectors can only mate with power source connectors power rated at or above the device connector power rating. One connector is formed as a plug, and the other connector is formed as a socket. The connectors have are shaped having a profile that is a function of the respective connector power rating. A keyed portion of the power source connector plug will physically interfere with and not be receivable within a device connector socket when the device connector power rating exceeds the power source connector power rating. This connector system ensures target portable electronic devices coupled to the device connector can not draw power exceeding the rating of the power source connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: iGo, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles Lord
  • Patent number: 8061679
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a notebook/laptop computer stand adapted to support a notebook/laptop computer and having a recessed surface area portion to sufficiently cool the computer while situated thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Hotwire Development, LLC
    Inventor: Charles Lord
  • Publication number: 20110174645
    Abstract: A portable computer protection device comprising a reinforced body member including a receptacle to securely transport and store a portable computer, and also includes an integrated adjustable support member configured to elevate and angle the portable computer in an operable position when the body member is opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Charles Lord
  • Patent number: 7983027
    Abstract: A notebook computer protection device forming a protective sleeve adapted to securely receive a notebook computer. The protection device is formed of a semi-rigid translucent material having a plurality of access openings permitting both a physical and visual inspection of the notebook computer lateral portions when secured therewithin. The protection device protects the notebook computer when subject to the examination process at airports and other transportation hubs, particularly when subject to the x-ray process at security checkpoints. The notebook computer protection device is light weight, inexpensive, and effectively protects a notebook computer during the inspection process, without requiring the removal of the notebook computer therefrom during the inspection process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Inventor: Charles Lord
  • Patent number: 7980526
    Abstract: A portable desk for use in home and office environments for comfortably and conveniently supporting a portable computer or other electronic device on the lap or knees of a user. The desk has an upper surface on which the computer rests. The desk is supported on the user's lap by a flexible, bowable support member which is repositionable, thus allowing the user to change the inclination of the desk in order to adjust the viewing angle of the computer screen. A flexible tray for an accessory such as a mouse may be inserted in a slot at either side of the desktop. The tray may be reversibly inserted with a smooth, planar surface or a textured, frictional surface disposed facing upwardly. Ventilation is provided through a transversely recessed convex channel in the upper surface and may also include a small, USB-powered fan to increase heat dissipation. Cable management features may also be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Hotwire Development, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Lord, Thomas P. Muday, Randal Toltzman
  • Patent number: D877213
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Inventor: Charles Lord