Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Taylor
Christopher J. Taylor 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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Publication number: 20240118502Abstract: An adapter block assembly includes an adapter block, a circuit board arrangement, and a cover attached to the adapter block so that the circuit board arrangement is held to the adapter block by the cover. Contact assemblies can be disposed between the adapter block and the circuit board arrangement. The cover can be latched, heat staked, or otherwise secured to the adapter block. Each component of the adapter block assembly can include one or more parts (e.g., multiple adapter blocks, multiple circuit boards, and/or multiple cover pieces).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Thomas Marcouiller, Christopher Charles Taylor, John T. Pfarr, Kristofer Bolster, Oscar Fernando Bran de Leon, Loren J. Mattson
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Patent number: 11954301Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes causing a first one of a plurality of digital photographs to be displayed on a video display device. Responsive to receiving an indication that a user desires to digitally link the first digital photograph with another one of the plurality of photographs, the method includes prompting the user to select one of the plurality of digital photographs to be digitally linked to the first digital photograph. Responsive to the user selecting a second one of the plurality of digital photographs, the method includes digitally linking the first digital photograph with the second digital photograph. The method includes causing the first digital photograph to be displayed with a user-selectable flipping element. Responsive to receiving a selection of the displayed user-selectable flipping element, the method includes causing the first digital photograph to be digitally flipped such that the second digital photograph is displayed on the video display device.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: MemoryWeb. LLCInventors: Christopher J. Desmond, Nancy L. Desmond, L. Michael Taylor
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Publication number: 20240108467Abstract: Delivery apparatus and methods for delivering a medical device into a patient's vasculature are disclosed. In some examples, a method includes inserting, into a patient, a distal end portion of a delivery apparatus including a radially compressed prosthetic valve mounted around a balloon, advancing the distal end through the patient's vasculature, and inflating the balloon to radially expand the prosthetic valve at a native heart valve. The delivery apparatus includes a handle, a first shaft and a second shaft extending from the handle, and a locking mechanism to prevent axial movement of the second shaft relative to first shaft. The second shaft extends coaxially through the first shaft and includes the balloon, the radially compressed prosthetic valve, and one or more radiopaque markers at a distal end portion. The first shaft includes an end piece covering a proximal portion of the balloon during the advancing of the delivery apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Philippe Marchand, David M. Taylor, Robert Milich, David J. Evans, Christopher Chia, Ronaldo C. Cayabyab, Robert Bowes
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Publication number: 20240107113Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that provide video content (e.g., a TV show, a recorded sporting event, a movie, a 3D video, etc.) within a 3D environment using parameters selected based on one or more contextual factors. Such contextual factors may be determined based on an attribute of the content (e.g., its intended purpose or viewing environment), the user (e.g., the user's visual quality, interpupillary distance, etc.), the 3D environment (e.g., current lighting conditions, spatial considerations, etc.), or other context attributes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Danvin Ruangchan, David M. Cole, Joshua J. Taylor, Christopher T. Eubank, Samir Gehani, Travis W. Brown, Shai Messingher Lang
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Patent number: 11941332Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to space model generation. A computing platform may receive space program data identifying parameters of a physical space. The computing platform may load a geometry model defining a plurality of design rules. The computing platform may generate space models for the physical space based on the space program data and the geometry model. Based on the geometry model, the computing platform may produce a score for each space model. Based on the scores, the computing platform may produce a ranked list of space models. The computing platform may generate user interface data comprising the ranked list of space models. The computing platform may send the user interface data comprising the ranked list of space models, which may cause a user computing device to display a user interface including a portion of the ranked list of space models.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Dudley E. Whitney, James L Van Dragt, Christopher J. Rysko, Cindy Y. Vannoy, Christopher L Taylor
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Publication number: 20240087256Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates depth conflict mitigation for a virtual object that is in contact with one or more physical objects in a three-dimensional environment by changing visual properties of one or more portions of the virtual object. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates depth conflict mitigation for a virtual object that is in contact with one or more physical objects in a three-dimensional environment by displaying the virtual object in a virtual environment within the three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates depth conflict mitigation for a virtual object that is in contact with one or more physical objects in a three-dimensional environment by variably changing visual properties of one or more portions of the virtual object and/or by variably displaying the virtual object in a virtual environment based on one or more characteristics of the depth conflict.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Benjamin HYLAK, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, James J. OWEN, Zoey C. TAYLOR, Miquel ESTANY RODRIGUEZ
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Publication number: 20220205074Abstract: A copper alloy that is devoid of beryllium and has a 0.2% offset yield strength of at least 70 ksi and an electrical conductivity of at least 75% IACS is disclosed. The copper alloy comprises chromium, silicon, silver, titanium, zirconium, and balance copper. The alloy is prepared by cold working, solution annealing, and aging. The alloy can be used in several different applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Applicant: MATERION CORPORATIONInventors: Carole L. Trybus, John C. Kuli, Christopher J. Taylor
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Patent number: 11229071Abstract: A communication method is provided for communicating data between a tool and a controller. The method includes establishing communication between the tool and the controller using a first wireless communication protocol. Once wireless communication has been established, the tool and the controller switch to a new wireless communication protocol that is different from the first protocol. Operational settings are then wirelessly communicated by the controller to the tool using the second protocol.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: INGERSOLL-RAND INDUSTRIAL U.S., INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Taylor, Madhusudhana Rao, Vijaya Kumar K S, Javeed Shariff
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Publication number: 20210130931Abstract: A copper alloy that does not contain beryllium and has a 0.2% offset yield strength of at least 80 ksi and an electrical conductivity of at least 48% IACS is disclosed. The copper alloy contains nickel, silicon, chromium, manganese, zirconium, and balance copper. The alloy is prepared by cold working, solution annealing, and aging. The alloy can be used for example, as a heat sink.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: MATERION CORPORATIONInventors: Carole L. TRYBUS, John C. KULI, Christopher J. TAYLOR
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Publication number: 20210022194Abstract: A communication method is provided for communicating data between a tool and a controller. The method includes establishing communication between the tool and the controller using a first wireless communication protocol. Once wireless communication has been established, the tool and the controller switch to a new wireless communication protocol that is different from the first protocol. Operational settings are then wirelessly communicated by the controller to the tool using the second protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Christopher J. Taylor, Madhusudhana Rao, Vijaya Kumar K S, Javeed Shariff
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Publication number: 20200199460Abstract: Process for the removal of nitrogen-containing compounds from a hydrocarbon feed comprising at least one olefin selected from the C3, C4, C5 and optionally C6 olefins and mixtures thereof comprising solvent extraction comprising monitoring the degradation of the solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Blaise H. Bridier, Paul Hamilton, Mechilium J.G. Janssen, Pierre J. Osterrieth, Christopher J. Taylor, Luc R. M. Martens, Bee N. Yap, Gerandine Tosin, John J. Houben
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Publication number: 20190046957Abstract: A process for regenerating an adsorbent for nitrogen-containing compounds present in a hydrocarbon feed comprising contacting the adsorbent with an inert gas at a temperature in the range of from 10 to 60° C., followed by contacting the adsorbent with an inert gas at an elevated temperature in the range of from 200 to 260° C. and cooling the adsorbent in an inert gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Silvio Carrettin, Luc R.M. Martens, Paul Hamilton, Mechilium J. G. Janssen, Emiel De Smit, Joeri Denayer, Anuschka Liekens, Marianne F. M. Smits, Mark R. Welford, Christopher J. Taylor
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Publication number: 20170328265Abstract: An open loop cooling water system is for a marine engine. A cooling water inlet receives cooling water from a body of water. A cooling water outlet discharges the cooling water back to the body of water. A cooling water circuit conveys cooling water from the cooling water inlet, through the marine engine, and to the cooling water outlet. A cooling water pump that pumps cooling water from upstream to downstream through the cooling water circuit. A recirculation pump that is located in the cooling water circuit downstream of at least one component of the marine engine and upstream of the cooling water outlet. The recirculation pump is configured to pump cooling water from downstream of the marine engine back into the cooling water circuit upstream of the marine engine. Methods are for cooling a marine engine using an open loop cooling system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2015Publication date: November 16, 2017Applicant: BRUNSWICK CORPORATIONInventors: Trevor George, Katelyn A. Vara, Christopher J. Taylor, Bernard E. Ritger, Mark A. Kollock
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Patent number: 9365274Abstract: An outboard marine propulsion device comprises an internal combustion engine having a cylinder head and a cylinder block and an exhaust manifold that discharges exhaust gases from the engine towards a vertically elongated exhaust tube. The exhaust manifold has a plurality of inlet runners that receive the exhaust gases from the engine, and a vertically extending collecting passage that conveys the exhaust gases from the plurality of inlet runners upwardly to a bend that redirects the exhaust gases downwardly towards the exhaust tube. A cooling water jacket is on the exhaust manifold and conveys cooling water alongside the exhaust manifold. A catalyst housing is coupled to the exhaust manifold and a cooling water jacket is on the catalyst housing and carries cooling water alongside the catalyst housing. A catalyst is disposed in the catalyst housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Trevor George, George D. Idzikowski, Gregg D. Langenfeld, Mark A. Kollock, Douglas D. Reichardt, Charles H. Eichinger, Mark J. Glodowski, Christopher J. Taylor
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Patent number: 9200600Abstract: A fuel management system for a marine propulsion device provides a series of intermediate venting commands to a canister purge valve which controls the pressure decay within a fuel supply module in such a way that both the lift pump and high pressure pump within the module are provided with appropriate pressures to allow them to operate satisfactorily.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Taylor, Brian L. Merten, Matthew W. Snyder
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Patent number: 8932063Abstract: One embodiment of a Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) laser ablation simulator includes a frame, a mock hypotube, a mock laser fiber, a mock camera assembly, a laser fiber position tracker and a camera position tracker. The mock hypotube is supported by the frame, has a longitudinal axis, is received within the hypotube and is configured to move along the longitudinal axis and rotate about a laser fiber central axis relative to the hypotube. The mock camera assembly is attached to the hypotube and is configured to rotate about a camera central axis relative to the hypotube. The laser fiber position tracker is configured to output laser fiber position information that is indicative of a position of the mock laser fiber relative to the hypotube. The camera position tracker is configured camera position information that is indicative of a position of the mock camera assembly relative to the hypotube.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Taylor, Jesse R. Haakenson
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Patent number: 8783217Abstract: A cooling system for a marine engine is provided with various cooling channels and passages which allow the rates of flow of its internal streams of water to be preselected so that heat can be advantageously removed at varying rates for different portions of the engine. In addition, the direction of flow of cooling water through the various passages assists in the removal of heat from different portions of the engine at different rates so that overheating can be avoided in certain areas, such as the exhaust manifold and cylinder head, while overcooling is avoided in other areas, such as the engine block.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Taylor, David J. Belter
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Patent number: 8763566Abstract: A cooling system for a marine engine is provided with various cooling channels which allow the advantageous removal of heat at different rates from different portions of the engine. A split flow of water is conducted through the cylinder head, in opposite directions, to individually cool the exhaust port and intake ports at different rates. This increases the velocity of coolant flow in the downward direction through the cylinder head to avoid the accumulation of air bubbles and the formation of air pockets that could otherwise cause hot spots within the cylinder head. A parallel coolant path is provided so that a certain quantity of water can bypass the engine block and avoid overcooling the cylinder walls.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Taylor, Timothy S. Reid, William J. Towne, David J. Belter, Gregg D. Langenfeld
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Patent number: 8500501Abstract: An outboard marine drive includes a cooling system drawing cooling water from a body of water in which the outboard marine drive is operating, and supplying the cooling water through cooling passages in an exhaust tube in the driveshaft housing, a catalyst housing, and an exhaust manifold, and thereafter through cooling passages in the cylinder head and the cylinder block of the engine. A 3-pass exhaust manifold is provided. A method is provided for preventing condensate formation in a cylinder head, catalyst housing, and exhaust manifold of an internal combustion engine of a powerhead in an outboard marine drive.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Taylor, David J. Belter, Charles H. Eichinger
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Patent number: 8479691Abstract: A cooling system for a marine engine is provided with various cooling channels which allow the advantageous removal of heat at different rates from different portions of the engine. A split flow of water is conducted through the cylinder head, in opposite directions, to individually cool the exhaust port and intake ports at different rates. This increases the velocity of coolant flow in the downward direction through the cylinder head to avoid the accumulation of air bubbles and the formation of air pockets that could otherwise cause hot spots within the cylinder head. A parallel coolant path is provided so that a certain quantity of water can bypass the engine block and avoid overcooling the cylinder walls.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2009Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Taylor, Timothy S. Reid, William J. Towne, David J. Belter, Gregg D. Langenfeld