Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Howard
Christopher J. Howard 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: 9553450Abstract: According to another embodiment, a power control apparatus is provided. The power control apparatus includes a grid power inlet configured to receive grid power, a grid power outlet configured to provide grid power, a data transmission input configured to receive low voltage power, and means for actuating a relay to selectively couple the grid power inlet to the grid power outlet in response to receiving the low voltage power from the data transmission input.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BUILDINGS, LLCInventors: William Anthony White, III, Christopher J. Howard
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Patent number: 9330576Abstract: A computer based simulation system for virtual training for vehicle crews is disclosed. The vehicle crew training system (VCTS) simulates crew positions for different military vehicles. Two or more crewman modules are networked together to support a partial or full vehicle crew. The crewman modules are self-contained devices that are modular in hardware and software design, easily reconfigurable, and that require minimal facility space, allowing use in restricted environments such as trailers. The VCTS is modular at the crew position level; crewman modules are added or deleted as required to meet a particular training need. One of the crewman modules can be a gunner module, which provides an unrestricted view of the simulated environment to the gunner by means of a display and a simulated vehicle-mounted weapon.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Raydon CorporationInventors: Sean C. Moran, Donnie R. Klein, Mark D. Haack, Sharon E. Lay, Christopher J. Howard, Michael J. Dineen, Jerry R. Hubbard, William M. Araki
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Publication number: 20150056577Abstract: A computer based simulation system for virtual training for vehicle crews is disclosed. The vehicle crew training system (VCTS) simulates crew positions for different military vehicles. Two or more crewman modules are networked together to support a partial or full vehicle crew. The crewman modules are self-contained devices that are modular in hardware and software design, easily reconfigurable, and that require minimal facility space, allowing use in restricted environments such as trailers. The VCTS is modular at the crew position level; crewman modules are added or deleted as required to meet a particular training need. One of the crewman modules can be a gunner module, which provides an unrestricted view of the simulated environment to the gunner by means of a display and a simulated vehicle-mounted weapon.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Sean C. Moran, Donnie R. Klein, Mark D. Haack, Sharon E. Lay, Christopher J. Howard, Michael J. Dineen, Jerry R. Hubbard, William M. Araki
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Patent number: 8864496Abstract: A computer based simulation system for virtual training for vehicle crews is disclosed. The vehicle crew training system (VCTS) simulates crew positions for different military vehicles. Two or more crewman modules are networked together to support a partial or full vehicle crew. The crewman modules are self-contained devices that are modular in hardware and software design, easily reconfigurable, and that require minimal facility space, allowing use in restricted environments such as trailers. The VCTS is modular at the crew position level; crewman modules are added or deleted as required to meet a particular training need. One of the crewman modules can be a gunner module, which provides an unrestricted view of the simulated environment to the gunner by means of a display and a simulated vehicle-mounted weapon.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Raydon CorporationInventors: Sean C. Moran, Donnie R. Klein, Mark D. Haack, Sharon E. Lay, Christopher J. Howard, Michael J. Dineen, Jerry R. Hubbard, William M. Araki
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Patent number: 8868450Abstract: A limited-use browser and related security system control access to content stored on a server computer linked to a network. The security system secures the content on the server and only permits it to be downloaded to a client computer running the limited-use browser or a general purpose browser executing an add-in security module providing the same functions as the limited-user browser. The limited-use browser or module secures the downloaded content on the client computer and displays it in a “view-only” mode. While the secured content is being displayed, menu selections, key combination, or pointing device commands initiated on the client computer that would modify the content or create a copy of another medium are either disabled as a default or monitored to determine if the action is permitted.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Kualo Properties AU, LLCInventors: Christopher J. Howard, Peter S. Levy, Joshue D. de la Cuesta
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Publication number: 20140098842Abstract: According to another embodiment, a power control apparatus is provided. The power control apparatus includes a grid power inlet configured to receive grid power, a grid power outlet configured to provide grid power, a data transmission input configured to receive low voltage power, and means for actuating a relay to selectively couple the grid power inlet to the grid power outlet in response to receiving the low voltage power from the data transmission input.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Inventors: William Anthony White, III, Christopher J. Howard
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Publication number: 20120042387Abstract: A limited-use browser and related security system control access to content stored on a server computer linked to a network. The security system secures the content on the server and only permits it to be downloaded to a client computer running the limited-use browser or a general purpose browser executing an add-in security module providing the same functions as the limited-user browser. The limited-use browser or module secures the downloaded content on the client computer and displays it in a “view-only” mode. While the secured content is being displayed, menu selections, key combination, or pointing device commands initiated on the client computer that would modify the content or create a copy of another medium are either disabled as a default or monitored to determine if the action is permitted.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: KUALO PROPERTIES AU, LLCInventors: Christopher J. Howard, Peter S. Levy, Joshue D. de la Cuesta
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Patent number: 8024227Abstract: A limited-use browser and related security system control access to content stored on a server computer linked to a network. The security system secures the content on the server and only permits it to be downloaded to a client computer running the limited-use browser or a general purpose browser executing an add-in security module providing the same functions as the limited-user browser. The limited-use browser or module secures the downloaded content on the client computer and displays it in a “view-only” mode. While the secured content is being displayed, menu selections, key combination, or pointing device commands initiated on the client computer that would modify the content or create a copy of another medium are either disabled as a default or monitored to determine if the action is permitted.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2007Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Kualo Properties AU, LLCInventors: Christopher J. Howard, Peter S. Levy, Joshue D. de la Cuesta
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Publication number: 20110039686Abstract: A new regeneration method has been developed which can effectively and efficiently remove sulfur from Ni-based steam reforming catalysts. In its simplest form the present invention comprises the steps of oxidizing a catalyst with a dilute O2 stream; decomposing the nickel sulfate under inert gas stream and removing sub-surface sulfur under steam reforming conditions. In some embodiments these steps can all be accomplished and the regenerated catalyst be reintroduced to a steam reforming operation in a matter of eight hours or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Liyu Li, Christopher J. Howard, David L. King, Mark A. Gerber, Robert A. Dagle, Don J. Stevens
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Publication number: 20100311577Abstract: A method for making a class of relatively stable porous carbon dioxide absorbents by mixing inert nanoparticles with a CaO precursor followed by high temperature calcination. In the preferred embodiments of this invention this process takes place in the essential absence of nitrates. In some embodiments of the invention the method further includes forming the inert nanoparticles-doped porous CaO material by decomposing a mixture of inert particles and CaO precursor material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Liyu Li, David L. King, Jun Liu, Kake Zhu, Zimin Nie, Christopher J. Howard
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Patent number: 7711648Abstract: A link resolver menu generated by a link resolver server includes a link to a “rights advisor website” containing a program that determines available rights for a resource. When activated, the program uses the resource information in the link to obtain a standard resource identifier and then uses user and context information to access and extract all agreements stored therein that are applicable to the organization to which the user belongs. The resource identifier is then used to determine agreements that are applicable to that resource. An applicable right is selected from each agreement, if available. The rights are then ordered in a tree from the most permissive to the most restrictive. The tree is then traversed from its lowest level upward and the resulting rights are presented to the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2007Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Copyright Clearance Center, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Howard, Tracey Armstrong
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Publication number: 20080306873Abstract: A link resolver menu generated by a link resolver server includes a link to a “rights advisor website” containing a program that determines available rights for a resource. When activated, the program uses the resource information in the link to obtain a standard resource identifier and then uses user and context information to access and extract all agreements stored therein that are applicable to the organization to which the user belongs. The resource identifier is then used to determine agreements that are applicable to that resource. An applicable right is selected from each agreement, if available. The rights are then ordered in a tree from the most permissive to the most restrictive. The tree is then traversed from its lowest level upward and the resulting rights are presented to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: COPYRIGHT CLEARANCE CENTER, INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Howard, Tracey Armstrong
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Patent number: 7225157Abstract: A limited-use browser and related security system control access to content stored on a server computer linked to a network. The security system secures the content on the server and only permits it to be downloaded to a client computer running the limited-user browser or a general purpose browser executing an add-in security module providing the same functions as the limited-user browser. The limited-use browser or module secures the downloaded content on the client computer and displays it in a “view-only” mode. While the secured content is being displayed, menu selections, key combination, or pointing device commands initiated on the client computer that would modify the content or create a copy on another medium are either disabled as a default or monitored to determine if the action is permitted.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2000Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Copyright Clearance Center, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Howard, Peter S. Levy, Joshue D. de la Cuesta
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Patent number: 7130831Abstract: A limited-use browser and related security system control access to content stored on a server computer linked to a network. The security system secures the content on the server and only permits it to be downloaded to a client computer running the limited-user browser or a general purpose browser executing an add-in security module providing the same functions as the limited-user browser. The limited-use browser or module secures the downloaded content on the client computer and displays it in a “view-only” mode. While the secured content is being displayed, menu selections, key combination, or pointing device commands initiated on the client computer that would modify the content or create a copy on another medium are either disabled as a default or monitored to determine if the action is permitted.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1999Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Copyright Clearance Center, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Howard, Peter S. Levy, Joshue D. de la Cuesta
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Publication number: 20020069365Abstract: A limited-use browser and related security system control access to content stored on a server computer linked to a network. The security system secures the content on the server and only permits it to be downloaded to a client computer running the limited-user browser or a general purpose browser executing an add-in security module providing the same functions as the limited-user browser. The limited-use browser or module secures the downloaded content on the client computer and displays it in a “view-only” mode. While the secured content is being displayed, menu selections, key combination, or pointing device commands initiated on the client computer that would modify the content or create a copy on another medium are either disabled as a default or monitored to determine if the action is permitted.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 1999Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventors: CHRISTOPHER J. HOWARD, PETER S. LEVY, JOSHUE D. DE LA CUESTA
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Publication number: 20010042045Abstract: A limited-use browser and related security system control access to content stored on a server computer linked to a network. The security system secures the content on the server and only permits it to be downloaded to a client computer running the limited-user browser or a general purpose browser executing an add-in security module providing the same functions as the limited-user browser. The limited-use browser or module secures the downloaded content on the client computer and displays it in a “view-only” mode. While the secured content is being displayed, menu selections, key combination, or pointing device commands initiated on the client computer that would modify the content or create a copy on another medium are either disabled as a default or monitored to determine if the action is permitted.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2000Publication date: November 15, 2001Inventors: Christopher J. Howard, Peter S. Levy, Joshue D. de la Cuesta