Patents by Inventor Chris Turner
Chris Turner 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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Publication number: 20240130589Abstract: A material collection system is provided. The system can include a vehicle, a conduit, a vacuum generator mounted to the vehicle to develop an airflow and to draw material into the conduit, and a moveable boom mounted to the vehicle to support the conduit. The system can include a control system to control a speed of the vacuum generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Britt R. CALLOWAY, Robert MAYES, Andrew NITCHIE, Tim STUMPH, Chris TURNER
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Patent number: 11957298Abstract: A material collection system is provided. The system can include a vehicle, a conduit, a vacuum generator mounted to the vehicle to develop an airflow and to draw material into the conduit, and a moveable boom mounted to the vehicle to support the conduit. The system can include a control system to control a speed of the vacuum generator.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Old Dominion Brush CompanyInventors: Britt R. Calloway, Robert Mayes, Andrew Nitchie, Tim Stumph, Chris Turner
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Patent number: 11959236Abstract: A material collection system is provided. The system can include a vacuum generator having a fan to develop an airflow and draw material into a conduit. The system can also include a transmission, a power source to selectively power at least one of the vacuum generator and the transmission, a variable power divider to divide a power output from the power source to the transmission and the vacuum generator, and a control system to control the variable power divider in a first mode and a second mode.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Old Dominion Brush CompanyInventors: Britt R. Calloway, Andrew Nitchie, Robert Mayes, Tim Stumph, Chris Turner
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Publication number: 20240117802Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor. Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise an oil piston being driven to pressurize work oil against the diaphragm of the compressor. In embodiments, an injection pump provides a supplemental flow of work oil in the region of pressurized fluid, and such pump may be part of an actively controlled system. In embodiments, a pressure relief valve vents an overpump flow of work oil, and such valve may be variable. Embodiments provide feedback and control mechanisms, including control of the injection pump and the relief valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Guy Babbitt, Chris Turner, Bryce Whitehill, Michael Sprengel, Noah Schaich, Kyle Palmiscno, Alex Beckerman, Kareem Afzal, Carl T. Johnson
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Publication number: 20240102257Abstract: A material collection system is provided. The system can include a vacuum generator having a fan to develop an airflow and draw material into a conduit. The system can also include a transmission, a power source to selectively power at least one of the vacuum generator and the transmission, a variable power divider to divide a power output from the power source to the transmission and the vacuum generator, and a control system to control the variable power divider in a first mode and a second mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Britt R. CALLOWAY, Andrew NITCHIE, Robert MAYES, Tim STUMPH, Chris TURNER
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Patent number: 11933006Abstract: The present disclosure provides a material collection system. The material collection system includes a conduit, a vacuum generator coupled to the conduit, an engine powering the vacuum generator, and a container mounted to a chassis of a vehicle. The vacuum generator generates airflow for drawing material into a material inlet of the conduit. The container receives collected material from the conduit. The conduit, vacuum generator, the engine, and the container are supported on a hook-lift frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Old Dominion Brush CompanyInventors: Britt R. Calloway, Robert Mayes, Tim Stumph, Chris Turner
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Patent number: 11917259Abstract: A Data Over Cable Interface Specification (DOCSIS) node includes a first DOCSIS port and a second DOCSIS port. The node also includes a plurality of radio frequency (RF) ports. A plurality of client devices can be coupled to the RF ports. A RF switching network is coupled between the first DOCSIS port and the second DOCSIS port, and the plurality of RF ports. One or more control circuits can switch the RF switching network between at least a first state and a second state. The switching of the RF switching network allows the one or more control circuits to identify which client devices are coupled to which RF ports of the node.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises LLCInventors: Ayham Al-Banna, Michael J. Emmendorfer, William Turner Hanks, Thomas J. Cloonan, Stephen W. Sanders, Chris R. Zettinger
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Patent number: 11867169Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor system provide high output pressure and high throughput. In some embodiments, modular diaphragm compressors are stacked with a clamping mechanism pressing the compressor modules together. In embodiments, multiple stacks are provided as stages of a pressurization process. In embodiments, a main stage valve controls one or more pressure circuits for one or more hydraulic actuators of compressor modules. In embodiments, orifices configured for damping are incorporated to control actuator piston movement within a compressor module.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: PDC Machines, Inc.Inventors: Guy Babbitt, Garrett Casassa, Bryce Whitehill, Alex Beckerman, Kristina Weyer, Chris Turner, Kareem Afzal, Christopher Basilico
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Publication number: 20230387696Abstract: A battery system with a large-format Li-ion battery powers attached equipment by discharging battery cells distributed among a plurality of battery packs. The discharging of the battery cells is controlled in an efficient manner while preserving the expected life of the Li-ion battery cells. Each battery pack internally supports a battery management system and may have identical components, thus supporting an architecture that easily scales to higher power/energy. Battery packs may be added or removed without intervention with a user, where one of battery packs serves as a master battery pack and the remaining battery packs serve as slave battery packs. When the master battery pack is removed, one of the slave battery packs becomes the master battery pack. Charging and discharging of the battery cells is coordinated by the master battery pack with the slave battery packs over a communication channel such as a controller area network (CAN) bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Jianfei Liu, Jujie Xia, Youwu Chen, Huizhi Chen, Wenhua Li, Ke Yan, Changda Guan, Zibin Cheng, William Tenorio, Daniel Kang, Chris Turner
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Publication number: 20230373064Abstract: Disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, are composite materials, methods, tools and abrasive materials comprising a tungsten-based metal composition and an alloy. In some cases, the composite materials or material are resistant to oxidation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Applicants: The Regents of the University of California, SuperMetalix, Inc.Inventors: Jack Kavanaugh, Richard B. Kaner, Chris Turner, Georgiy Akopov
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Publication number: 20230309683Abstract: A gutter broom is provided. The gutter broom can include a mandrel, one or more carriers, each carrier removably coupled to the mandrel, and one or more bristle strips, each bristle strip removably coupled to one of the carriers. The gutter broom components can be recyclable and modular, requiring no tools for assembly or servicing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Britt R. CALLOWAY, Josh COKER, Robert MAYES, Tim STUMPH, Chris TURNER
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Patent number: 11759004Abstract: A gutter broom is provided. The gutter broom can include a mandrel, one or more carriers, each carrier removably coupled to the mandrel, and one or more bristle strips, each bristle strip removably coupled to one of the carriers. The gutter broom components can be recyclable and modular, requiring no tools for assembly or servicing.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Old Dominion Brush CompanyInventors: Britt R. Calloway, Josh Coker, Robert Mayes, Tim Stumph, Chris Turner
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Patent number: 11753784Abstract: A material collection system includes a conduit, a vacuum generator coupled to the conduit, an engine powering the vacuum generator, and a container mounted to a chassis of a vehicle. The vacuum generator generates airflow for drawing material into a material inlet of the conduit. The container receives collected material from the conduit. The material collection container can receive collected material from the conduit. The control system can include a load sensor and a controller in electrical communication with the load sensor. The load sensor can detect a load applied by the collected material received in the material collection container and transmit an output signal indicating the load applied by the collected material. The controller can determine a weight of the collected material received in the material collection container based on the output signal and determine an aggregate weight of the vehicle using the determined weight of the collected material.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Old Dominion Brush CompanyInventors: Britt R. Calloway, Robert Mayes, Tim Stumph, Chris Turner
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Patent number: 11751677Abstract: A gutter broom is provided. The gutter broom can include one or more block segments, each block segment having openings in which bristles are positioned. The bristles can have a first stiffness or a second stiffness different than the first stiffness. Bristles having the second stiffness can be positioned radially outward of bristles having the first stiffness on a block segment.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Old Dominion Brush CompanyInventors: Britt R. Calloway, Robert Mayes, Tim Stumph, Chris Turner
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Patent number: 11752593Abstract: Disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, are composite materials, methods, tools and abrasive materials comprising a tungsten-based metal composition and an alloy. In some cases, the composite materials or material are resistant to oxidation.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Supermetalix, Inc.Inventors: Jack Kavanaugh, Richard B. Kaner, Chris Turner, Georgiy Akopov
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Publication number: 20230275299Abstract: A battery pack protects the internal battery pack components from the heat, e.g., heat generated during a sterilization process of an autoclave. The battery pack prevents the heat of the autoclave from damaging the battery cells and other electronic components within a battery pack housing. The battery pack may include a multi-layer thermal protection portion lining an inside surface of the walls of the battery pack housing with a combination of materials designed to limit the amount of heat to which the internal components of the battery will be exposed for the duration of a traditional autoclave sterilization cycle. Additionally, the battery pack may include a thermal protection casing around connection elements, such as wires and contacts, between a battery pack contact and the battery cells, to limit the heat rise from the heat of the autoclave in or on the connection elements of the battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2022Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Chris Turner, Steve Wener
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Publication number: 20230275301Abstract: A battery pack protects the internal battery pack components from the heat, e.g., heat generated during a sterilization process of an autoclave. The battery pack prevents the heat of the autoclave from damaging the battery cells and other electronic components within a battery pack housing. The battery pack may include a multi-layer thermal protection portion lining an inside surface of the walls of the battery pack housing with a combination of materials designed to limit the amount of heat to which the internal components of the battery will be exposed for the duration of a traditional autoclave sterilization cycle. Additionally, the battery pack may include a thermal protection casing around connection elements, such as wires and contacts, between a battery pack contact and the battery cells, to limit the heat rise from the heat of the autoclave in or on the connection elements of the battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Chris Turner, Steve Wener
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Publication number: 20230258168Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor system provide high output pressure and high throughput. In some embodiments, modular diaphragm compressors are stacked with a clamping mechanism pressing the compressor modules together. In embodiments, multiple stacks are provided as stages of a pressurization process. In embodiments, a main stage valve controls one or more pressure circuits for one or more hydraulic actuators of compressor modules. In embodiments, orifices configured for damping are incorporated to control actuator piston movement within a compressor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Chris Turner, Guy Babbitt, Alex Beckerman, Bryce Whitehill, Garrett Casassa
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Publication number: 20230250600Abstract: The present disclosure provides a material collection system. The material collection system includes a conduit, a vacuum generator coupled to the conduit, an engine powering the vacuum generator, and a container mounted to a chassis of a vehicle. The vacuum generator generates airflow for drawing material into a material inlet of the conduit. The container receives collected material from the conduit. The conduit, vacuum generator, the engine, and the container are supported on a hook-lift frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Britt R. CALLOWAY, Robert MAYES, Tim STUMPH, Chris TURNER
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Patent number: 11700228Abstract: A VPN tunnel interface is instantiated within a router based on a tunnel network namespace. One or more virtual peers corresponding to the VPN tunnel interface and one or more virtual ethernet interfaces corresponding to the one or more virtual peers are instantiated. The tunnel network namespace is configured to route, based on a source address, network traffic from a specified client device to a specified virtual peer of the one or more virtual peers via the VPN tunnel interface. A connection is established between a client device and a VPN process of the router and a traffic flow is transported to and from the client device through a VPN tunnel via the VPN tunnel interface, the one or more virtual peers, and the one or more virtual ethernet interfaces.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2022Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLCInventors: Micah Labbee, Tyson Vinson, Chris Turner