Patents by Inventor Christian Curtis
Christian Curtis 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: 20220404466Abstract: The present application provides techniques for reducing noise in sensor-based systems, such as radar systems. In particular, techniques referred to background supplemental cancellation (BaSC) and background supplemental loading (BaSL) are disclosed and facilitate improved detection of moving targets in certain types of radar systems, such as radar systems based on Reiterative minimum-mean square error (RMMSE) estimation formulations. The BaSC technique may utilize a hard cancellation, where clutter cancellation is performed prior to estimation, while the BaSL technique may utilize a “soft” cancellation technique whereby clutter cancellation is performed jointly with estimation. The clutter cancellation provided via the BaSC and BaSL techniques improves the accuracy of the radar system with respect to performing target detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Christian Curtis Jones, Lumumba Harnett, Charles Andrew Mohr, Shannon David Blunt
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Patent number: 10122490Abstract: A communication system includes a wireless interface including a transmitter, receiver, and a programmable device responsive to a communication signal to switch a communication mode in accordance with the communication signal. A module is coupled to the wireless interface and includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory includes a protocol sensor configured to identify a given protocol for received information and employ a corresponding software protocol for further communications.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Christian Curtis, Bryce Wujek, Ryan-Michael Hanson, Keaton Anderson
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Publication number: 20170373790Abstract: A communication system includes a wireless interface including a transmitter, receiver, and a programmable device responsive to a communication signal to switch a communication mode in accordance with the communication signal. A module is coupled to the wireless interface and includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory includes a protocol sensor configured to identify a given protocol for received information and employ a corresponding software protocol for further communications.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Christian Curtis, Bryce Wujek, Ryan-Michael Hanson, Keaton Anderson
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Patent number: 9714878Abstract: A pressure sensitive device includes a ring having a central axis, first side and second side. The ring includes a dielectric portion parallel to the central axis and between the first and second sides. A flexible membrane is connected to a periphery of the ring on the first side, the flexible membrane including a conductive portion. A perforated membrane is connected to a periphery of the ring on the second side. The perforated membrane is spaced apart and electrically isolated from the flexible membrane by the ring below a threshold pressure differential across the pressure sensitive device. The perforated membrane includes an opening therethrough and a conductive portion facing and corresponding to the conductive portion of the flexible membrane such that a threshold pressure differential across the pressure sensitive device causes deflection between the conductive portions of the flexible membrane and the perforated membrane to change an electrical property.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Nicholas Powers, Christian Curtis
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Patent number: 9079531Abstract: A light providing improved visibility during adverse conditions includes an array of discrete lights distributed over a surface. The discrete lights are configured to distribute directional light over a three-dimensional space. A regulation and multiplexing circuit is coupled to the array of discrete lights and configured to power discrete lights such that the regulation and multiplexing circuit strobes the discrete lights in accordance with environmental conditions to reduce or eliminate perceived streaking of precipitation or debris to improve operator visibility.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Timothy Refior, Christian Curtis
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Publication number: 20150151671Abstract: A light providing improved visibility during adverse conditions includes an array of discrete lights distributed over a surface. The discrete lights are configured to distribute directional light over a three-dimensional space. A regulation and multiplexing circuit is coupled to the array of discrete lights and configured to power discrete lights such that the regulation and multiplexing circuit strobes the discrete lights in accordance with environmental conditions to reduce or eliminate perceived streaking of precipitation or debris to improve operator visibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2013Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicant: ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: TIMOTHY REFIOR, CHRISTIAN CURTIS
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Patent number: 9021723Abstract: A waterproof breathable boot is disclosed. The boot includes an outsole, a three-piece bootie, a toe cap, a heel cap, a center front panel, an instep panel and a rear panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Inventors: Greg Meyer, Christian Curtis, Eric Larsgaard
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Publication number: 20150068523Abstract: A pressure sensitive device includes a ring having a central axis, first side and second side. The ring includes a dielectric portion parallel to the central axis and between the first and second sides. A flexible membrane is connected to a periphery of the ring on the first side, the flexible membrane including a conductive portion. A perforated membrane is connected to a periphery of the ring on the second side. The perforated membrane is spaced apart and electrically isolated from the flexible membrane by the ring below a threshold pressure differential across the pressure sensitive device. The perforated membrane includes an opening therethrough and a conductive portion facing and corresponding to the conductive portion of the flexible membrane such that a threshold pressure differential across the pressure sensitive device causes deflection between the conductive portions of the flexible membrane and the perforated membrane to change an electrical property.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: NICHOLAS POWERS, Christian Curtis
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Publication number: 20130008051Abstract: A waterproof breathable boot is disclosed. The boot includes an outsole, a three-piece bootie, a toe cap, a heel cap, a center front panel, an instep panel and a rear panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: Greg Meyer, Christian Curtis, Eric Larsgaard
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Publication number: 20090106297Abstract: Methods and apparatus to create a media measurement reference database from a plurality of distributed sources are described. An example method of developing a reference database associated with media content includes receiving first identifying data associated with media content from a meter on a first information presentation device, the media content being locally accessible at the first information presentation device; determining whether the reference database includes reference data associated with the first identifying data; when the reference database lacks the reference data associated with the first identifying data, sending a message to the meter requesting first reference data for the media content; and receiving the first reference data associated with the first identifying data.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: David Howell Wright, Christian Curtis
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Publication number: 20070192794Abstract: Systems and methods provide techniques for associating advertisements with relevant content on a user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Hillcrest Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Christian Curtis, Charles Gritton
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Publication number: 20070115582Abstract: An operator alterable space is described, for use with a data storage library. The library has a frame substantially defines an interior environment and is exposed to an exterior environment. The operator alterable space is adapted to accommodate either a drive module that is capable of storing data to a magazine storage element or a shelf module capable of accommodating at least the magazine storage element whereby the magazine storage element can be disposed in the shelf module. The operator alterable space is accessible from the exterior environment for installing either the shelf module or the drive module via an opening in the frame. The operator alterable space is also accessible to a magazine transport from the interior environment, wherein the magazine transport is capable of moving the magazine storage element to the operator alterable space.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: Karl Armagost, Edwin Wadsworth, Neal Downey, Christian Curtis, Matthew Starr, Ray Heineman
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Publication number: 20070103810Abstract: Described herein is a mobile data storage magazine for interacting with a docking station. The magazine can include a magazine frame containing a plurality of operatively interconnected disk drives, a first contact element associated with the magazine frame capable of conducting electrical power to at least one of the plurality of disk drives when engaged with a second contact element associated with the docking station wherein the first and second contact elements are adapted to cooperate in a non male/female relationship. The magazine can further comprise a first communication element capable of conducting data between at least one of the plurality of disk drives and the docking station when the first communication element is operatively linked to a second communication element associated with the docking station.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventors: Matthew Starr, Christian Curtis, Ray Heineman
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Publication number: 20060134997Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for an alignment system for use in a data storage system for enabling numerous contact cycles between two surfaces in a robust manner. The system includes a first and a second surface each having at least two contact zones. Each of the contact zones comprise either a conductive spring or a conductive pad. Each of the conductive springs is adapted to engage a corresponding conductive pad, wherein the engaging location on the pad is substantially flat, to form at least one closed circuit when the first and the second surfaces are aligned and are in contact. A continuity confirmation device can further be used to confirm the closed circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2004Publication date: June 22, 2006Applicant: Spectra Logic CorporationInventors: Christian Curtis, Matthew Starr, Walter Wong, Ray Heineman
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Publication number: 20050057847Abstract: The present invention provides a magazine-based library that is capable of operating on a magazine data storage element comprised of a plurality of hard disk drives and an interface that allows data to be transferred between the hard disk drives and a host computer. One embodiment of the library comprises a plurality of shelves that are each capable of supporting at least one magazine data storage element, one or more drives, and a magazine transport that is capable of moving a magazine data storage element between any one of the shelves and any one of the drives. The present invention also provides a magazine data storage element drive that is capable of being used in stand-alone mode, i.e., outside of a magazine-based library.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2003Publication date: March 17, 2005Applicant: SPECTRA LOGIC CORPORATIONInventors: Karl Armagost, Clark Brace, Marek Christer, Christian Curtis, Neal Downey, Samuel Guleff, Ray Heineman, Peter Kumpon, Ronald Permut, Christopher Pollard, David Roecker, Matthew Starr, Lee Sutherland, Nathan Thompson, Edwin Wadsworth, Jennifer Woodruff
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Patent number: D670071Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Inventors: Greg Meyer, Christian Curtis, Eric Larsgaard