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).

  • Patent number: 9553450
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BUILDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: William Anthony White, III, Christopher J. Howard
  • Patent number: 9330576
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Raydon Corporation
    Inventors: Sean C. Moran, Donnie R. Klein, Mark D. Haack, Sharon E. Lay, Christopher J. Howard, Michael J. Dineen, Jerry R. Hubbard, William M. Araki
  • Publication number: 20150056577
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Sean C. Moran, Donnie R. Klein, Mark D. Haack, Sharon E. Lay, Christopher J. Howard, Michael J. Dineen, Jerry R. Hubbard, William M. Araki
  • Patent number: 8864496
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Raydon Corporation
    Inventors: Sean C. Moran, Donnie R. Klein, Mark D. Haack, Sharon E. Lay, Christopher J. Howard, Michael J. Dineen, Jerry R. Hubbard, William M. Araki
  • Patent number: 8868450
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Kualo Properties AU, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. Howard, Peter S. Levy, Joshue D. de la Cuesta
  • Publication number: 20140098842
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventors: William Anthony White, III, Christopher J. Howard
  • Publication number: 20120042387
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: KUALO PROPERTIES AU, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. Howard, Peter S. Levy, Joshue D. de la Cuesta
  • Patent number: 8024227
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Kualo Properties AU, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. Howard, Peter S. Levy, Joshue D. de la Cuesta
  • Publication number: 20110039686
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Liyu Li, Christopher J. Howard, David L. King, Mark A. Gerber, Robert A. Dagle, Don J. Stevens
  • Publication number: 20100311577
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Liyu Li, David L. King, Jun Liu, Kake Zhu, Zimin Nie, Christopher J. Howard
  • Patent number: 7711648
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Copyright Clearance Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Howard, Tracey Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20080306873
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: COPYRIGHT CLEARANCE CENTER, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Howard, Tracey Armstrong
  • Patent number: 7225157
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Copyright Clearance Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Howard, Peter S. Levy, Joshue D. de la Cuesta
  • Patent number: 7130831
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Copyright Clearance Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Howard, Peter S. Levy, Joshue D. de la Cuesta
  • Publication number: 20020069365
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 10, 1999
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER J. HOWARD, PETER S. LEVY, JOSHUE D. DE LA CUESTA
  • Publication number: 20010042045
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Inventors: Christopher J. Howard, Peter S. Levy, Joshue D. de la Cuesta