Patents by Inventor Christopher A. Buck

Christopher A. Buck 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: 20210039140
    Abstract: An order fulfillment system is disclosed in which objects to be collected into orders are provided in output totes. The system includes a primary sortation system that includes a loop conveyance system that moves objects around a closed loop that includes a plurality of primary sortation exits, each of which leads to a location inside the closed loop, and a secondary sortation system that includes a plurality of secondary conveyances, each of which receives an object at one of the plurality of primary sortation exits, and conveys the object to one of a plurality of totes, the plurality of totes being within the closed loop of the primary sortation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher Geyer, Joseph Romano, John Richard Amend, JR., Christopher Buck, Andrew Ewart, Kyle Maroney, Thomas Wagner
  • Publication number: 20210015204
    Abstract: An insole for a shoe can include a top surface, an opposing bottom surface, a rear end and an opposing front end. At least a section of the top surface proximate the rear end can be concave. At least a section of the bottom surface proximate the rear end can be convex. A plurality of spaced-apart holes can extend through the insole from the top surface to the bottom surface. The plurality of spaced-apart holes can be arranged in two rows. A first row of the two rows can be spaced radially inward with respect to a second row of the two rows. Each of the plurality of holes of the first row can have the same size. Each of the plurality of holes of the second row can have the same size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher Buck, Calvin M. Buck, IV
  • Publication number: 20210012640
    Abstract: A system and associated processes monitor hand hygiene compliance. The system includes hand hygiene product dispensers positioned within areas of concern (AOC) in a facility in which hand hygiene events are to be monitored. The dispensers detect dispense events initiated at the dispenser and transmit a dispense event signal indicative that a dispense event occurred along with dispenser identification information. The system also includes a plurality of compliance badges, each worn by a different person in the facility. The dispense event information may then be transferred to a local or remote computer for analysis and reporting on hand hygiene events taking place within the facility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Eugene Tokhtuev, Christopher J. Owen, Paul S. Schilling, Anatoly Skirda, Viktor Slobodyan, Joseph P. Erickson, Cheryl A. Littau, Christopher A. Buck
  • Publication number: 20200401088
    Abstract: A controlling and monitoring control application associated with one or more work operations of one or more utility devices is disclosed. The controller is programmed for controlling one or more external work operations associated with one or more utility devices. An I/O board is connected in communication with the primary controller having a module with a plurality of device-specific control applications associated with one or more device-specific work operations. The housing of the controller includes one or more cable access points for plugging a cable into the controller. The cable access points are sealed to prevent water from entering into the housing. A mounting bracket assembly provides flexibility for mounting the controller at various orientations and/or positions. The controller also includes a DC control circuit for controlling backlight luminance over the entire dimming ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER D. DILLER, LOUIS M. HOLZMAN, RONALD B. HOWES, STEPHEN X. SKAFF, QUANG V. DAO, CHRISTOPHER A. BUCK, BRIAN PHILIP CARLSON, RYAN A. CHERNIK, ARON D. DAHLGREN, WESLEY M. NELSON
  • Patent number: 10795324
    Abstract: A controlling and monitoring control application associated with one or more work operations of one or more utility devices is disclosed. The controller is programmed for controlling one or more external work operations associated with one or more utility devices. An I/O board is connected in communication with the primary controller having a module with a plurality of device-specific control applications associated with one or more device-specific work operations. The housing of the controller includes one or more cable access points for plugging a cable into the controller. The cable access points are sealed to prevent water from entering into the housing. A mounting bracket assembly provides flexibility for mounting the controller at various orientations and/or positions. The controller also includes a DC control circuit for controlling backlight luminance over the entire dimming ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Diller, Louis M. Holzman, Ronald B. Howes, Stephen X. Skaff, Quang Van Dao, Christopher A. Buck
  • Publication number: 20200099883
    Abstract: A television frame assembly that includes: a frame, where the frame includes an opening; a camera, where the camera is integrated into to frame; speakers on each side of the frame; a speaker relay adapted for connecting the speakers to an audio output; and a power unit to supply power to the frame assembly. The speakers include a tweeter, a mid-range and full range speaker. The power unit includes receptacles for other electronic devices and a connector for connecting to AC power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventor: Christopher Buck
  • Publication number: 20200076191
    Abstract: A load control system for controlling the amount of power delivered from an AC power source to a plurality of electrical load includes a plurality of independent units responsive to a broadcast controller. Each independent unit includes at least one commander and at least one energy controller for controlling at least one of the electrical loads in response to a control signal received from the commander. The independent units are configured and operate independent of each other. The broadcast controller transmits wireless signals to the energy controllers of the independent units. The energy controllers do not respond to control signals received from the commanders of other independent units, but the energy controllers of both independent units respond to the wireless signals transmitted by broadcast controller. The energy controller may operate in different operating modes in response to the wireless signals transmitted by the broadcast controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Walter S. Zaharchuk, Timothy S. Majewski, Christopher Buck, Daniel Vander Valk, John H. Bull, Joel S. Spira
  • Patent number: 10447036
    Abstract: A load control system for controlling the amount of power delivered from an AC power source to a plurality of electrical load includes a plurality of independent units responsive to a broadcast controller. Each independent unit includes at least one commander and at least one energy controller for controlling at least one of the electrical loads in response to a control signal received from the commander. The independent units are configured and operate independent of each other. The broadcast controller transmits wireless signals to the energy controllers of the independent units. The energy controllers do not respond to control signals received from the commanders of other independent units, but the energy controllers of both independent units respond to the wireless signals transmitted by broadcast controller. The energy controller may operate in different operating modes in response to the wireless signals transmitted by the broadcast controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Walter S. Zaharchuk, Timothy S. Majewski, Christopher Buck, Daniel Vander Valk, John H. Bull, Joel S. Spira
  • Patent number: D859802
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: PROTALUS LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Buck, Calvin M. Buck, IV
  • Patent number: D859803
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: PROTALUS LLC
    Inventor: Christopher Buck
  • Patent number: D862861
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: PROTALUS LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Buck, Calvin M. Buck, IV
  • Patent number: D862862
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: PROTALUS LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Buck, Calvin M. Buck, IV
  • Patent number: D862863
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: PROTALUS LLC
    Inventor: Christopher Buck
  • Patent number: D862865
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: PROTALUS LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Buck, Calvin M. Buck, IV
  • Patent number: D871040
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: PROTALUS LLC
    Inventor: Christopher Buck
  • Patent number: D871041
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: PROTALUS LLC
    Inventor: Christopher Buck
  • Patent number: D880830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: PROTALUS, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Buck, Calvin M. Buck, IV
  • Patent number: D889800
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: PROTALUS LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Buck, Calvin M. Buck, IV
  • Patent number: D889801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: PROTALUS LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Buck, Calvin M. Buck, IV
  • Patent number: D890984
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Inventor: Justin Christopher Buck