Patents by Inventor Charles Nelson

Charles Nelson 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: 20190003162
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device comprises a faucet. The faucet includes a hub, a sprayhead, and a hose coupling the hub to the sprayhead. Each end of the hose has a pivot coupling. One of the pivot couplings is configured to permit rotation of the hose relative to the hub. Another of the pivot couplings is configured to permit rotation of the sprayhead relative to the hose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Terrence Lee Fourman, Jeffrey Lee Moore, Randy L. Schneider, II, Alfred Charles Nelson, Kurt Judson Thomas
  • Publication number: 20180349770
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for processing cell images using neural networks. One of the methods includes obtaining data comprising an input image of one or more biological cells illuminated with an optical microscopy technique; processing the data using a stained cell neural network; and processing the one or more stained cell images using a cell characteristic neural network, wherein the cell characteristic neural network has been configured through training to receive the one or more stained cell images and to process the one or more stained cell images to generate a cell characteristic output that characterizes features of the biological cells that are stained in the one or more stained cell images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Philip Charles Nelson, Eric Martin Christiansen, Marc Berndl, Michael Frumkin
  • Patent number: 10072401
    Abstract: A faucet including a faucet head, a body and a magnetic coupling releasably coupling the faucet head to the faucet body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Alfred Charles Nelson, Christopher Michael McGuire
  • Patent number: 10042036
    Abstract: An apparatus for a radar antenna mapping system is described. The system comprises a plurality of antenna arrays configured to receive signals emitted from a transmitter. The system further comprises wherein the transmitter emits signals of a plurality of frequencies, wherein the transmitter is coupled to a component within a data center, and wherein each of the plurality of antenna arrays are configured to receive a signal of one of the plurality of frequencies. The plurality of antenna arrays each comprise a plurality of antenna elements configured to determine a location of the transmitter in a respective coordinate plane by receiving signals of one of the plurality of frequencies. The system further comprises a computer with a central processor configured to determine the location of the transmitter based upon the signals received by the plurality of antenna arrays and construct a map of the location of the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: CA, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard George Kenders, Ben Charles Nelson
  • Patent number: 9976584
    Abstract: A fastener includes a clip including a flexible head having an outer surface configured to engage and edge of a first slot in a first panel when the flexible head is inserted therein and a retainer configured to be inserted into a channel within the flexible head to impede flexing of the flexible head thereby retain the flexible head in the first slot. The clip may further include at least one member extending from the head and configured to engage a second slot in a second panel to hold the first and second panels together when the first and second slots are positioned in an opposing relationship. In some embodiments, the at least one member may include first and second spring arm members extending from the head and having outer surfaces configured to engage edges of the second slot when inserted therein. Methods using such fasteners are also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: David Charles Nelson
  • Patent number: 9971966
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for processing cell images using neural networks. One of the methods includes obtaining data comprising an input image of one or more biological cells illuminated with an optical microscopy technique; processing the data using a stained cell neural network; and processing the one or more stained cell images using a cell characteristic neural network, wherein the cell characteristic neural network has been configured through training to receive the one or more stained cell images and to process the one or more stained cell images to generate a cell characteristic output that characterizes features of the biological cells that are stained in the one or more stained cell images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Philip Charles Nelson, Eric Martin Christiansen, Marc Berndl, Michael Frumkin
  • Patent number: 9974135
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed that includes a segmented light-emitting diode (LED) chip having a plurality of LEDs that are separated by trenches formed on the segmented LED chip and arranged in a plurality of sections, each section including at least one first LED and at least one second LED; and a controller configured to: apply a forward bias to each of the first LEDs; apply a reverse bias to each of the second LEDs; and change a brightness of the first LEDs in any section based on a signal generated by the second LED in that section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Erik Charles Nelson, Isaac Wildeson, Parijat Deb, Kenneth Vampola
  • Publication number: 20180122989
    Abstract: Described herein are methods for growing light emitting devices under ultra-violet (UV) illumination. A method includes growing a III-nitride n-type layer over a III-nitride p-type layer under UV illumination. Another method includes growing a light emitting device structure on a growth substrate and growing a tunnel junction on the light emitting device structure, where certain layers are grown under UV illumination. Another method includes forming a III-nitride tunnel junction n-type layer over the III-nitride p-type layer to form a tunnel junction light emitting diode. A surface of the III-nitride tunnel junction n-type layer is done under illumination during an initial period and a remainder of the formation is completed absent illumination. The UV light has photon energy higher than the III-nitride p-type layer's band gap energy. The UV illumination inhibits formation of Mg—H complexes within the III-nitride p-type layer resulting from hydrogen present in a deposition chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Applicant: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Tsutomu ISHIKAWA, Isaac WILDESON, Erik Charles NELSON, Parijat DEB
  • Publication number: 20180116259
    Abstract: A coffeemaker generally includes a reservoir and a flow control system for regulating a flow of water from the reservoir. The flow control system has a thin-film heating element that defines at least a portion of a heating conduit in which water is heated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: David William Everett, Charles A. Nelson, Karl Warner Marschke
  • Patent number: 9951880
    Abstract: A faucet including a molded waterway assembly having a plurality of tubes overmolded within a valve interface member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignees: Delta Faucet Company, Mercury Plastics LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Alfred Charles Nelson, Derek Allen Brown, Joshua R. Barber, Thomas C. Pinette
  • Publication number: 20180002205
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of an aqueous solution comprising at least one earth alkali hydrogen carbonate, a process for the mineralization of water as well as the use of an aqueous solution comprising at least one earth alkali hydrogen carbonate obtained by the process for the mineralization of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventor: Nicholas Charles Nelson
  • Patent number: 9854824
    Abstract: An iron generally includes a water tank and a steam generator in flow communication with the water tank. The steam generator includes a thin-film heater tube that receives water from the water tank to generate steam inside the heater tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: David William Everett, Jr., Charles Nelson, Vignesh Manikandan Pirathaban
  • Publication number: 20170362493
    Abstract: A process and an oil recovery composition for producing oil from a formation utilizing an oil recovery formulation comprising a surfactant, an ammonia liquid, a chelating agent, a polymer, and water are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey George SOUTHWICK, Richard Charles NELSON, Esther VAN DEN POL
  • Publication number: 20170338373
    Abstract: In a method according to embodiments of the invention, a semiconductor structure including a III-nitride light emitting layer disposed between a p-type region and an n-type region is grown. The p-type region is buried within the semiconductor structure. A trench is formed in the semiconductor structure. The trench exposes the p-type region. After forming the trench, the semiconductor structure is annealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Isaac Wildeson, Erik Charles Nelson, Parijat Deb
  • Publication number: 20170338369
    Abstract: Described herein are methods for using remote plasma chemical vapor deposition (RP-CVD) and sputtering deposition to grow layers for light emitting devices. A method includes growing a light emitting device structure on a growth substrate, and growing a tunnel junction on the light emitting device structure using at least one of RP-CVD and sputtering deposition. The tunnel junction includes a p++ layer in direct contact with a p-type region, where the p++ layer is grown by using at least one of RP-CVD and sputtering deposition. Another method for growing a device includes growing a p-type region over a growth substrate using at least one of RP-CVD and sputtering deposition, and growing further layers over the p-type region. Another method for growing a device includes growing a light emitting region and an n-type region using at least one of RP-CVD and sputtering deposition over a p-type region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Isaac Wildeson, Parijat Deb, Erik Charles Nelson, Junko Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 9795255
    Abstract: An electronic soap dispenser includes an upper dispensing head supported above a sink deck, and a liquid soap reservoir and a pump assembly supported below the sink deck. A capacitive sensor is operably coupled to the dispensing head. A controller is in electrical communication with the capacitive sensor and activates the pump assembly in response to input from the capacitive sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Michael Scot Rosko, Alfred Charles Nelson, Jeffrey Lee Moore, Randy L. Schneider, II
  • Publication number: 20170249548
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for processing cell images using neural networks. One of the methods includes obtaining data comprising an input image of one or more biological cells illuminated with an optical microscopy technique; processing the data using a stained cell neural network; and processing the one or more stained cell images using a cell characteristic neural network, wherein the cell characteristic neural network has been configured through training to receive the one or more stained cell images and to process the one or more stained cell images to generate a cell characteristic output that characterizes features of the biological cells that are stained in the one or more stained cell images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Philip Charles Nelson, Eric Martin Christiansen, Marc Berndl, Michael Frumkin
  • Patent number: 9659505
    Abstract: A dementia therapy method that involves PWD in playing music, particularly as part of an ensemble “performing in concert”, which provides a rewarding and encouraging result of utilizing abilities that they may not even know they had to produce pleasing music. This method utilizes musical instruments adapted for playing by PWD who can utilize procedural rather than declarative memory in playing. By connecting a plurality of the instruments to a central director's console the combined musical sound can be coordinated to make it pleasing. Then several PWD are trained to play components of songs together as an group. An example of our specially adapted musical instruments is an easily played percussion instrument having an organized layout of one or more tone bars that, when struck (or touched) by a player generate a musical tone. The instrument may be further adapted to ease its use by movement restricted players.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Inventors: Cameron J. Camp, Vincent Antenucci, Linda M. Camp, Karen Bescan, Evan Bescan, Charles A. Nelson, John C. Ryder
  • Patent number: 9642191
    Abstract: In a portable container system for heating a beverage generally, the system includes a container for containing a beverage to be heated. The container generally has a bottom and a side wall together defining an internal reservoir containing the beverage to be heated. A base of the system is operable to heat the container at the bottom thereof. The base is constructed of multiple layers generally including at least a top barrier layer, an electrically non-conductive bottom barrier layer and a thin film heating element intermediate the top barrier layer and the bottom barrier layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: David William Everett, Jr., Charles Nelson, Daniele Rosati, Karl Warner Marschke
  • Publication number: 20170116371
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for obtaining data defining a sequence for an aptamer, the aptamer comprising a string of nucleobases; encoding the data defining the sequence for the aptamer as a neural network input; and processing the neural network input using a neural network to generate an output that characterizes how strongly the aptamer binds to a particular target molecule, wherein the neural network has been configured through training to receive the data defining the sequence and to process the data to generate predicted outputs that characterize how strongly the aptamer binds to the particular target molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Michelle Therese Hoerner Dimon, Marc Berndl, Marc Adlai Coram, Brian Trippe, Patrick F. Riley, Philip Charles Nelson