Patents by Inventor Christopher A. Lloyd

Christopher A. Lloyd 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: 11255264
    Abstract: A thermal management system for a heat engine, the system including an forming at least in part a core flowpath and a cavity, wherein the core flowpath and the cavity are separated by a double wall structure formed by at least a portion of inner wall, and wherein the double wall structure includes a plenum. A first opening provides fluid communication between the cavity and the plenum, and a second opening provides fluid communication between the plenum and the core flowpath. The inner wall is configured to receive a first flow of fluid. An outer wall forms a passage extended at least partially around the core flowpath. The outer wall is configured to receive a second flow of fluid fluidly separated from the core flowpath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Matti Veikko Kalevi Makela, Emilio Eramo, Christopher Lloyd McKenzie
  • Patent number: 11257803
    Abstract: A System in a Package (SiP) device is provided with an interconnect area or a physical space on a main SiP substrate that allows for a customizable second packaged component or device to be externally interconnected with the components on the main substrate of a packaged SiP to allow for modifications to the functionality of the components and devices on a primary (or main) SiP substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Masood Murtuza, Erik James Welsh, Christopher Lloyd Reinert, Gene Alan Frantz
  • Publication number: 20220022131
    Abstract: A wireless network includes nodes configured to implement an improved parent and path selection process to efficiently and reliably manage energy consumption of a battery powered device node. When a given node selects a path, the node transmits requests to multiple potential parent nodes. Each potential parent node transmits a metric that is indicative of the remaining battery life of the nodes in the path that includes the respective potential parent node. The given node then selects a parent node, and corresponding path, based on the metrics. More specifically, the given node selects a path, where at least one node on the selected path is less likely to prematurely exhaust the remaining battery life of the node, relative to the nodes in the other potential paths. As a result, the given node selects a path that optimizes battery consumption of the various battery powered nodes in the wireless network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Lloyd OSTERLOH, Keith Wayne BARNES, Thomas UHLING
  • Publication number: 20210379462
    Abstract: A portable training device includes a first and second elongated members, a coupling device, a base, a holder device, and a member holder. An elongated slot is positioned between a distal end and a proximate end on at least one side of each of the first and second elongated members. The first elongated member and second elongated member are each received by the coupling device to form a post that extends in a system vertical direction. The member holder has an engagement portion and a member receiving portion. The engagement portion includes a resilient member and a trapezoidal portion. The resilient member and the trapezoidal portion are slidably received in the elongated slot of the first and second elongated members such that the member holder is positioned into a plurality of positions within the elongated slots of the first and second elongated members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventor: Luke Christopher Lloyd
  • Publication number: 20210262389
    Abstract: A thermal management system for a heat engine, the system including an forming at least in part a core flowpath and a cavity, wherein the core flowpath and the cavity are separated by a double wall structure formed by at least a portion of inner wall, and wherein the double wall structure includes a plenum. A first opening provides fluid communication between the cavity and the plenum, and a second opening provides fluid communication between the plenum and the core flowpath. The inner wall is configured to receive a first flow of fluid. An outer wall forms a passage extended at least partially around the core flowpath. The outer wall is configured to receive a second flow of fluid fluidly separated from the core flowpath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Matti Veikko Kalevi Makela, Emilio Eramo, Christopher Lloyd McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20210262385
    Abstract: A turbo machine including a plenum is formed within a double wall structure including an opening configured to provide fluid communication of a first flow of fluid between the plenum through the double wall structure, and an outer wall forming a passage configured to receive a second flow of fluid separate from the first flow of fluid, wherein a flowpath structure is formed at least in part within an inner wall, the flowpath structure configured to receive a third flow of fluid therethrough, the third flow of fluid separate from the first flow of fluid, the flowpath structure comprising an exit opening configured to provide fluid communication from the flowpath structure to the flowpath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Matti Veikko Kalevi Makela, Emilio Eramo, Christopher Lloyd McKenzie, Apostolos Pavlos Karafillis, John Alan Manteiga
  • Publication number: 20210262386
    Abstract: A frame for a heat engine, the frame including an inner wall extended from an inlet end to an outlet end, the inner wall forming at least in part a core flowpath, the inner wall comprising a plenum formed between an outer portion of the inner wall and an inner portion of the inner wall, wherein a cavity is formed inward of the inner portion of the inner wall, and wherein the inner wall includes a first plenum opening providing fluid communication between the cavity and the plenum, and wherein the inner wall comprises a second plenum opening providing fluid communication between the plenum and the core flowpath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Matti Veikko Kalevi Makela, Emilio Eramo, Christopher Lloyd McKenzie, Apostolos Pavlos Karafillis
  • Patent number: 11016073
    Abstract: A system, device, and method for detecting and quantifying an analyte in a liquid include a vial having one or more pre-dosed reagents disposed in the vial. The vial is configured to hold a volume of a liquid including an analyte. The one or more pre-dosed reagents are dissolvable in the volume of the liquid to form a sample liquid solution comprising chromophores or fluorophores. The analyte and the one or more pre-dosed reagents react to yield the chromophores or fluorophores. The system further includes a detection device including a chamber configured to retain the vial, the detection device configured to quantify the analyte in the sample liquid solution. A device and method may perform the functions of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Field Water Testing, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Lloyd, Andrew Duncan
  • Publication number: 20210143075
    Abstract: Methods and structures for manufacturing one or more System in a Package (SiP) devices, where the functionality of a packaged SiP device may be modified by additional components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Octavo Systems LLC
    Inventors: Michael Kenneth CONTI, Christopher Lloyd REINERT, Masood MURTUZA
  • Publication number: 20210075001
    Abstract: A prelithiated lithium ion battery includes: ion beam implanted lithium; a cathode; and an anode disposed on the cathode and an electrolyte in electrical communication with the cathode and the anode, the cathode or the anode including the ion beam implanted lithium such that: when the cathode includes the ion beam implanted lithium, the ion beam implanted lithium is present in an absence of solid electrolyte interface composition in the cathode; and when the anode includes the ion beam implanted lithium, the ion beam implanted lithium is present in an absence of solid electrolyte interface composition in the anode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Vladimir Pavlovich Oleshko, Christopher Lloyd Soles, Jabez Jenkins McClelland
  • Patent number: 10894209
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system and a method of providing a game over a peer to peer network. The disclosure provides a method of providing a game over a peer to peer (P2P) game network, wherein the P2P game network comprises a plurality of user devices as the nodes of the network. The P2P game network is arranged to generate or process game data on a subset of the user devices of the game network in response to a user device not being a member of the subset user devices, generating a game data request to play a game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: BQ Media Lab Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Benjamin Christopher Lloyd, Dipnarayan Guha
  • Publication number: 20200331677
    Abstract: A container securing system of straps and containers. The containers are configured with a plurality of pass-through loops on side zones. The guide loops receive a strap that secures the containers together and secures them in the closed position. The securing strap is secured to the container through a locking lock positioned below the guide loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Kieran Connor Drexler, Garrett Christopher Lloyd, Garrett Antone Nogoda, Wyatt Lee Scott, Matthew Adrian McDonald, Payton Leslie Pierce
  • Patent number: 10754975
    Abstract: A computing system includes: a storage unit configured to store protected personal information of a life profile; and a control unit, coupled to the storage unit, configured to: determine an event indicator for the protected personal information; monitor an event source associated with the protected personal information for the event indicator; determine the occurrence of a life event based on detecting the event indicator from the event source; and generate a life guidance to address the life event for displaying on a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: LifeSite, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Lloyd Wong, Yoon-Jin Chang, Crystal Augustine Lee, Amy Elaine Wong, Barney G. Lee, Joseph Michael Kolba, Daniel Youberg, Eric R. Kisner
  • Patent number: 10713373
    Abstract: A computing system includes: a control unit configured to: receive user information through a vault user account; process the user information for storage in an information vault; implement a security protocol for the vault user account including to determine a security breach to the vault user account based on receiving an electronic communication from a user electronic contact address addressed to a breach detection contact address; a storage unit, coupled to the control unit, configured to store the user information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: LifeSite, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Lloyd Wong, Barney G. Lee, Joseph Michael Kolba, Scott Anthony Sylvester
  • Publication number: 20200183468
    Abstract: A modular zone cooling system including a housing. The housing has air permeable mesh on a top and bottom surface. Each zone comprises at least a single fan coupled to at least a single temperature sensor. The fans and temperature sensors are coupled to a microcontroller that will in turn calculate the necessary speed of the fan to cool the zone to a desired temperature. A modular panel will contain a plurality of these zones which in turn can be coupled to other modular panels for expansion of the cooling system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Garrett Christopher Lloyd, Adam Corey Pirtle, Leighton Garrison Lindman, Matthew Adrian McDonald, Kieran Connor Drexler
  • Publication number: 20200066702
    Abstract: Methods and structures for manufacturing one or more System in a Package (SiP) devices. The functionality of a packaged SiP device can be modified according to aspects of the disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Masood MURTUZA, Erik James Welsh, Christopher Lloyd Reinert, Gene Alan FRANTZ
  • Publication number: 20190360989
    Abstract: A system, device, and method for detecting and quantifying an analyte in a liquid include a vial having one or more pre-dosed reagents disposed in the vial. The vial is configured to hold a volume of a liquid including an analyte. The one or more pre-dosed reagents are dissolvable in the volume of the liquid to form a sample liquid solution comprising chromophores or fluorophores. The analyte and the one or more pre-dosed reagents react to yield the chromophores or fluorophores. The system further includes a detection device including a chamber configured to retain the vial, the detection device configured to quantify the analyte in the sample liquid solution. A device and method may perform the functions of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher Lloyd, Andrew Duncan
  • Publication number: 20190362142
    Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to identifying electronic forms using spatial information of elements presented on a website. Identifying a type of an electronic form may include identifying particular input elements associated with the form, determining a bounding region of the input element, expanding the bounding region, and determining any intersections of the expanded bounding region with one or more label elements proximate to the input element. Keywords of the label elements can be analyzed to increase or decrease a confidence level that an input element is associated with a particular input type. A bounding region can be dynamically sized based on a number of intersecting elements. An electronic form can be identified based on the identified input elements. In some instances, the electronic forms may assist a user in accessing or updating remotely stored personal information, including payment information, across one or more third party electronic sites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Chris Hopen, Trevor Marcus, Christopher Lloyd Harvey, Gary Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 10447816
    Abstract: An advanced metering infrastructure may be configured for automated meter reading, such as of utility (electric, natural gas, etc.) meters. Within a network, a data collector communicates with, and receives meter data from, a plurality of endpoints. Firmware on the endpoints may be updated by transmission, from the data collector, of a new firmware image. In one example, the data collector sends an announcement of a firmware update to the plurality of endpoints. At a time indicated by the announcement, the data collector multicasts the firmware update a plurality of times. The data collector then receives indications from a plurality of endpoints that did not successfully receive all blocks of the multicast firmware update. In response, the data collector sends missing blocks to the plurality of endpoints according to the indications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Itron, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Lloyd Osterloh, James Patrick Ogle
  • Patent number: 10422782
    Abstract: A system for detecting and quantifying an analyte in a liquid includes a vial including one or more pre-dosed reagents disposed in the vial. The vial is configured to hold a volume of a liquid including an analyte. The one or more pre-dosed reagents are dissolvable in the volume of the liquid to form a sample liquid solution comprising chromophores or fluorophores. The analyte and the one or more pre-dosed reagents react to yield the chromophores or fluorophores. The system further includes a detection device including a chamber configured to retain the vial, the detection device configured to quantify the analyte in the sample liquid solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Field Water Testing, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Lloyd, Andrew Duncan