Patents by Inventor Christopher House
Christopher House 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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Patent number: 11978076Abstract: A method of locating a target in a geographical space includes providing information to searcher users searching for the target, and potentially selecting among multiple targets for location, and providing rewards to the searchers after locating the target. The target may be a virtual object, and the method may use augmented reality features in locating the virtual object. The method may also provide for participating users who are not actively searching for the target, but may team with a searcher to receive a reward if the searcher locates the target, and who may potentially assist the user in locating the target. Participating users may be eligible if they are located in a designated participation area. The method may further provide for observing users who can observe progress of searchers in searching for the target but are not involved in the search or reward.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Andon, Ron G. Faris, Jett House, Aaron L. Uhrmacher
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Publication number: 20240122712Abstract: Apparatus, for use at a valve of a heart of a subject, includes a first catheter, a second catheter, and a translation element. The translation element is connected to, and operatively joins, the distal ends of the first catheter and the second catheter. The translation element is operable to translate the distal ends laterally with respect to each other to transition the apparatus between (i) a first state in which the distal ends are held next to each other for transluminal advancement to the heart, and (ii) a second state in which the distal ends are spaced apart from each other for positioning at a first location on the annulus and a second location on the annulus, respectively. The apparatus is configured to, while in the second state, from the distal ends, anchor a first tissue anchor at the first location, and a second tissue anchor at the second location.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Jonathan Goodwin, Michael W. Sutherland, Morgan House, Richard J. Morrill, Matt Guimond, Christopher C. Lee, Kate E. Cutuli, Nareak Douk
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Patent number: 11915258Abstract: A method of locating a target in a geographical space includes providing information to searcher users searching for the target, and potentially selecting among multiple targets for location, and providing rewards to the searchers after locating the target. The target may be a virtual object, and the method may use augmented reality features in locating the virtual object. The method may also provide for participating users who are not actively searching for the target, but may team with a searcher to receive a reward if the searcher locates the target, and who may potentially assist the user in locating the target. Participating users may be eligible if they are located in a designated participation area. The method may further provide for observing users who can observe progress of searchers in searching for the target but are not involved in the search or reward.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Andon, Ron G. Faris, Jett House, Aaron L. Uhrmacher
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Patent number: 10767587Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting an amount of water injected upstream of a group of cylinders based on a determined maldistribution of water among cylinders during a water injection event. In one example, a method may include injecting a first amount of water upstream of a first group of cylinders and a different, second amount of water upstream of a second group of cylinders based on operating conditions of the respective cylinder groups. Further, the method may include adjusting water injection and engine operating parameters in response the evaporated and/or condensed portion of water.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mohannad Hakeem, Gopichandra Surnilla, Christopher House, Michael Howard Shelby, Joseph Norman Ulrey
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Patent number: 10215135Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for flowing exhaust through a second cooler, arranged downstream of a first cooler and upstream of an intake in an exhaust gas recirculation passage, and extracting condensate for water injection from condensate in cooled exhaust gas exiting the second cooler. In one example, a method may include adjusting the amount of exhaust gas flowing through the second cooler based on an amount of water stored at a water storage tank of a water injection system and engine operating conditions. Further, the method may include selectively flowing exhaust gas from the second cooler to a location upstream or downstream of a compressor in response to engine operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Daniel Joseph Styles, Gopichandra Surnilla, Mohannad Hakeem, Brad Alan VanDerWege, Christopher House, Michael Howard Shelby
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Publication number: 20180238255Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting an amount of water injected upstream of a group of cylinders based on a determined maldistribution of water among cylinders during a water injection event. In one example, a method may include injecting a first amount of water upstream of a first group of cylinders and a different, second amount of water upstream of a second group of cylinders based on operating conditions of the respective cylinder groups. Further, the method may include adjusting water injection and engine operating parameters in response the evaporated and/or condensed portion of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Mohannad Hakeem, Gopichandra Surnilla, Christopher House, Michael Howard Shelby, Joseph Norman Ulrey
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Patent number: 9976502Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting an amount of water injected upstream of a group of cylinders based on a determined maldistribution of water among cylinders during a water injection event. In one example, a method may include injecting a first amount of water upstream of a first group of cylinders and a different, second amount of water upstream of a second group of cylinders based on operating conditions of the respective cylinder groups. Further, the method may include adjusting water injection and engine operating parameters in response the evaporated and/or condensed portion of water.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mohannad Hakeem, Gopichandra Surnilla, Christopher House, Michael Howard Shelby, Joseph Norman Ulrey
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Publication number: 20180038300Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting an amount of water injected upstream of a group of cylinders based on a determined maldistribution of water among cylinders during a water injection event. In one example, a method may include injecting a first amount of water upstream of a first group of cylinders and a different, second amount of water upstream of a second group of cylinders based on operating conditions of the respective cylinder groups. Further, the method may include adjusting water injection and engine operating parameters in response the evaporated and/or condensed portion of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Mohannad Hakeem, Gopichandra Surnilla, Christopher House, Michael Howard Shelby, Joseph Norman Ulrey
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Publication number: 20180023522Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for flowing exhaust through a second cooler, arranged downstream of a first cooler and upstream of an intake in an exhaust gas recirculation passage, and extracting condensate for water injection from condensate in cooled exhaust gas exiting the second cooler. In one example, a method may include adjusting the amount of exhaust gas flowing through the second cooler based on an amount of water stored at a water storage tank of a water injection system and engine operating conditions. Further, the method may include selectively flowing exhaust gas from the second cooler to a location upstream or downstream of a compressor in response to engine operating conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Daniel Joseph Styles, Gopichandra Surnilla, Mohannad Hakeem, Brad Alan VanDerWege, Christopher House, Michael Howard Shelby
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Patent number: 9382858Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for accurately learning the zero point of an intake gas oxygen sensor in varying ambient humidity conditions. The learned zero point is corrected based on an estimated ambient humidity to calibrate the reading for dry air conditions or standard humidity conditions. EGR control is performed by comparing the output of an intake oxygen sensor during EGR conditions relative to the humidity-corrected zero point.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gopichandra Surnilla, Timothy Joseph Clark, Richard E. Soltis, Jacobus Hendrik Visser, Christopher House
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Publication number: 20160177858Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for accurately learning the zero point of an intake gas oxygen sensor in varying ambient humidity conditions. The learned zero point is corrected based on an estimated ambient humidity to calibrate the reading for dry air conditions or standard humidity conditions. EGR control is performed by comparing the output of an intake oxygen sensor during EGR conditions relative to the humidity-corrected zero point.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Gopichandra Surnilla, Timothy Joseph Clark, Richard E. Soltis, Jacobus Hendrik Visser, Christopher House
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Patent number: 9273621Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for accurately learning the zero point of an intake gas oxygen sensor in varying ambient humidity conditions. The learned zero point is corrected based on an estimated ambient humidity to calibrate the reading for dry air conditions or standard humidity conditions. EGR control is performed by comparing the output of an intake oxygen sensor during EGR conditions relative to the humidity-corrected zero point.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gopichandra Surnilla, Timothy Joseph Clark, Richard E. Soltis, Jacobus Hendrik Visser, Christopher House
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Patent number: 9103271Abstract: Embodiments may provide an exhaust gas management arrangement for an engine. The exhaust gas management arrangement may include a port disposed to capture an exhaust gas leaked from a movable portion of an exhaust gas flow directing mechanism. The arrangement may also include a passage to direct the leaked exhaust gas to a crankcase of the engine.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David Karl Bidner, Christopher House, Chad Stateler
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Patent number: 9038580Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for enabling engine dilution control. One or more engine diluents are combined to provide a desired engine dilution, the various diluents selected based on their respective combustion stability limits. A ratio of the various diluents used is further adjusted based on engine operating limitations.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gopichandra Surnilla, Thomas G. Leone, Brad Alan VanDerWege, Christopher House, Michael Howard Shelby
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Publication number: 20150101328Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for accurately learning the zero point of an intake gas oxygen sensor in varying ambient humidity conditions. The learned zero point is corrected based on an estimated ambient humidity to calibrate the reading for dry air conditions or standard humidity conditions. EGR control is performed by comparing the output of an intake oxygen sensor during EGR conditions relative to the humidity-corrected zero point.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gopichandra Surnilla, Timothy Joseph Clark, Richard E. Soltis, Jacobus Hendrik Visser, Christopher House
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Publication number: 20140298800Abstract: Embodiments may provide an exhaust gas management arrangement for an engine. The exhaust gas management arrangement may include a port disposed to capture an exhaust gas leaked from a movable portion of an exhaust gas flow directing mechanism. The arrangement may also include a passage to direct the leaked exhaust gas to a crankcase of the engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David Karl Bidner, Christopher House, Chad Stateler
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Patent number: 8733320Abstract: A method for controlling combustion in a cylinder of a turbocharged engine in which intake air is reserved upstream of the cylinder. The method comprises decreasing an internal EGR rate in the cylinder during a tip-out condition if the temperature of the intake air is above a threshold, and increasing the internal EGR rate in the cylinder during a tip-out condition if the temperature of the intake air is below the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gopichandra Surnilla, Michael Howard Shelby, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Daniel Joseph Styles, Christopher House, Brad Alan Boyer, James Hilditch
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Publication number: 20130218438Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for enabling engine dilution control. One or more engine diluents are combined to provide a desired engine dilution, the various diluents selected based on their respective combustion stability limits. A ratio of the various diluents used is further adjusted based on engine operating limitations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Gopichandra Surnilla, Thomas G. Leone, Brad Alan VanDerWege, Christopher House, Michael Howard Shelby
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Patent number: D764301Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Novartis Consumer Healthcare, S.A.Inventors: Christopher House, Timothy James
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Patent number: D764923Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Novartis Consumer Healthcare, SAInventors: Christopher House, Timothy James