Patents by Inventor Chris Taylor

Chris Taylor 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: 9364937
    Abstract: A tooling fixture that provides a self-centering vise to hold a work piece is described. The design provides a means to allow a centering adjustment of the clamping surfaces that is integrated into the central support structure for the threaded spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Inventors: Chris Taylor, Steve Grangetto
  • Publication number: 20160142164
    Abstract: A memory of a parameter setting apparatus stores therein a current value of a signal processing parameter and an auxiliary value for temporarily adjusting the current value. Once an instruction for changing the current value of the parameter is given by an operation, by a user, of a manual operator when an edit mode is ON, a CPU of the parameter setting apparatus not only changes the current value but also changes the auxiliary value in response to the current value change instruction. When the edit mode is OFF, on the other hand, the CPU changes only the current value in response to the current value change instruction without changing the auxiliary value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Taku NISHIKORI, Chris ANGELL, Chris TAYLOR, Hiroaki FUJITA
  • Publication number: 20160142165
    Abstract: A mixing console includes: a plurality of operating regions provided by dividing an operation panel of the mixing console into a plurality of regions, wherein a plurality of channels are allocated to each of the plurality of operating regions. Each of the operating regions includes each of channel selectors, respectively. Each of the channel selectors is configured to select one of the plurality of channels allocated to the operating region corresponding to the channel selector as a selected channel, and to set a plurality of parameters for signal processing on audio signals of the selected channel. Thus, a plurality of selected channels can be selected, and values of the parameters of the plurality of selected channels can be adjusted promptly and in real-time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Taku NISHIKORI, Takumi TANAKA, Chris ANGELL, Chris TAYLOR, Hiroaki FUJITA
  • Publication number: 20160068451
    Abstract: A granularized sulfonated humate powder material is provided that includes a sulfonated cationic humate composed of at least one of humic acid, fulvic acid, or a combination thereof in the form of granules of from 0.1 to 6 millimeters in size. The humate powder material is water soluble with limited dusting and the ability to form a concentrated solution for application. A process of formulating the sulfonated potassium humate powder in granular form includes a lignin or lignosulfonate being metered into a powder of sulfonated potassium humate to allow for granulation without a solubilizing the powder by matching a lignin particle size to a particle sizing of said powder. The lignin or lignosulfonate and the powder are mixed into the granular form with a granule size of 0.1 to 6 millimeters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: John Uliveto, Chris Taylor, Eric Dearth
  • Patent number: 9129325
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for the aggregation, analysis, display and monetization of pricing data for commodities in general, and which may be particularly useful applied to vehicles are disclosed. Specifically, in certain embodiments, historical transaction data associated with a particular vehicle configuration may be obtained and processed to determine pricing data associated with the vehicle configuration. The historical transaction data or determined pricing data may then be presented in an intuitive manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: TRUECAR, INC.
    Inventors: Tom Taira, Scott Painter, Chris Taylor, Robert Taylor, Mike Swinson
  • Patent number: 9111308
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for the aggregation, analysis, display and monetization of pricing data for commodities in general, and which may be particularly useful applied to vehicles are disclosed. Specifically, in certain embodiments, historical transaction data associated with a particular vehicle configuration may be obtained and processed to determine pricing data associated with the vehicle configuration. The historical transaction data or determined pricing data may then be presented in an intuitive manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: TrueCar, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Taira, Scott Painter, Chris Taylor, Robert Taylor, Mike Swinson
  • Patent number: 9093796
    Abstract: A receptacle block defines at least one socket at which a plug connector may be received. First contact members extend into each socket to receive a primary signal from a plug connector. Second contact members extend into one or more of the sockets to read physical layer information from any plug connector inserted into the socket. A sensing contact is positioned to electrically connect to one of the second contact members when a plug connector is inserted into the respective socket. At least a portion of the sensing contact is flexible to follow the movement of the one second contact member. In certain implementations, the second contact members have resilient sections that are identical to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Taylor, Loren J. Mattson
  • Publication number: 20150206162
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for the aggregation, analysis, display and monetization of pricing data for commodities in general, and which may be particularly useful applied to vehicles are disclosed. Specifically, in certain embodiments, historical transaction data associated with a particular vehicle configuration may be obtained and processed to determine pricing data associated with the vehicle configuration. The historical transaction data or determined pricing data may then be presented in an intuitive manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Taira, Scott Painter, Chris Taylor, Robert Taylor, Michael C. Swinson
  • Publication number: 20150193800
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for the aggregation, analysis, display and monetization of pricing data for commodities in general, and which may be particularly useful applied to vehicles are disclosed. Specifically, in certain embodiments, historical transaction data associated with a particular vehicle configuration may be obtained and processed to determine pricing data associated with the vehicle configuration. The historical transaction data or determined pricing data may then be presented in an intuitive manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Taira, Scott Painter, Chris Taylor, Robert Taylor, Michael D. Swinson
  • Publication number: 20150158150
    Abstract: A fixture and cutter tool is described. The fixtures includes features that enable a work piece to be easily mounted and removed by a rotation motion of the work piece onto the top of the fixture. The system includes the fixture and a cutter tool to prepare the work piece for use with the fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Chris Taylor, Steve Grangetto
  • Patent number: 9054440
    Abstract: A connector arrangement includes a plug nose body; a printed circuit board positioned within a cavity of the plug nose body; and a plug cover that mounts to the plug nose body to enclose the printed circuit board within the cavity. The printed circuit board includes a storage device configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media. The plug cover defines a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts are exposed. A connector assembly includes a jack module and a media reading interface configured to receive the plug. A patch panel includes multiple jack modules and multiple media reading interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Taylor, Gordon John White, Alastair Hoath, Joseph C. Coffey, Loren J. Mattson, Duane R. Sand
  • Patent number: 9020844
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for the aggregation, analysis, display and monetization of pricing data for commodities in general, and which may be particularly useful applied to vehicles are disclosed. Specifically, in certain embodiments, historical transaction data associated with a particular vehicle configuration may be obtained and processed to determine pricing data associated with the vehicle configuration. The historical transaction data or determined pricing data may then be presented in an intuitive manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Truecar, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Taira, Scott Painter, Chris Taylor, Robert Taylor, Michael D. Swinson
  • Patent number: 9020843
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for the aggregation, analysis, display and monetization of pricing data for commodities in general, and which may be particularly useful applied to vehicles are disclosed. Specifically, in certain embodiments, historical transaction data associated with a particular vehicle configuration may be obtained and processed to determine pricing data associated with the vehicle configuration. The historical transaction data or determined pricing data may then be presented in an intuitive manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: TrueCar, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Taira, Scott Painter, Chris Taylor, Robert Taylor, Michael D. Swinson
  • Publication number: 20150083675
    Abstract: A modular projector cage for operably supporting an optical projector and for forming a stacked frame using another identical modular projector cage is disclosed. The modular projector cage has a rectangular hexahedral open frame. A mounting plate is connected to a bottom section of the frame by first and second articulated elevation assemblies connected to respective sides of the mounting plate adjacent the mounting plate front end, and by a yaw assembly rotatably connected to the mounting plate adjacent the back end. The first and second articulated elevation assemblies are independently adjustable to adjust the elevation at each side of the plate so that the pitch and roll of the mounting plate can be adjusted. The yaw assembly adjusts the amount of yaw, which causes articulated movement of the first and second articulated elevation assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: Revolution Display, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent Dundee, Chris Taylor, Marcus De Luco
  • Patent number: 8944856
    Abstract: A receptacle block defines one or more sockets at which plugs may be received. Each socket contains a first set of contacts and a second set of contacts. Each socket also includes a sensing contact that interacts with the second set of contacts to close an electrical switch. For example, the sensing contact can interact with an arm extending from one of the contacts of the second set. Closure of the switch can be detected and interpreted to indicate that a plug has been received at the respective socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Chris Taylor
  • Publication number: 20140302722
    Abstract: A receptacle block defines one or more sockets at which plugs may be received. Each socket contains a first set of contacts and a second set of contacts. Each socket also includes a sensing contact that interacts with the second set of contacts to close an electrical switch. For example, the sensing contact can interact with an arm extending from one of the contacts of the second set. Closure of the switch can be detected and interpreted to indicate that a plug has been received at the respective socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Chris Taylor
  • Patent number: 8845359
    Abstract: A patch cord including a connector attached to an end of an electrical cable. The connector includes a single-piece attachment member having a management section, a boot, and collar including a retention arrangement. Certain types of retention arrangements include one or more teeth that protrude inwardly from the collar to bite into at least an outer jacket of the electrical cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics UK Ltd
    Inventors: Chris Taylor, Gordon John White
  • Publication number: 20140229241
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for the aggregation, analysis, display and monetization of pricing data for commodities in general, and which may be particularly useful applied to vehicles are disclosed. Specifically, in certain embodiments, historical transaction data associated with a particular vehicle configuration may be obtained and processed to determine pricing data associated with the vehicle configuration. The historical transaction data or determined pricing data may then be presented in an intuitive manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: TrueCar, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Taira, Scott Painter, Chris Taylor, Robert Taylor, Michael D. Swinson
  • Publication number: 20140229240
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for the aggregation, analysis, display and monetization of pricing data for commodities in general, and which may be particularly useful applied to vehicles are disclosed. Specifically, in certain embodiments, historical transaction data associated with a particular vehicle configuration may be obtained and processed to determine pricing data associated with the vehicle configuration. The historical transaction data or determined pricing data may then be presented in an intuitive manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: TrueCar, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Taira, Scott Painter, Chris Taylor, Robert Taylor, Michael D. Swinson
  • Publication number: 20140131933
    Abstract: A tooling fixture that provides a self-centering vise to hold a work piece is described. The design provides a means to allow a centering adjustment of the clamping surfaces that is integrated into the central support structure for the threaded spindle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventors: Chris Taylor, Steve Grangetto