Patents by Inventor Christopher K. ALLEN
Christopher K. ALLEN 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: 20240101232Abstract: A barge-type wind turbine platform in combination with a heel tank damper includes a barge-type wind turbine platform having a keystone, two pairs of bottom beams, each including two bottom beams connected to opposite sides of the keystone, wherein the combined pairs of bottom beams define a foundation. A U-shaped ballast conduit is mounted or formed within each of the pairs of bottom beams. Each ballast conduit has ballast water therein, the ballast water extending from an outwardly extending portion of each bottom beam of each pair of bottom beams, such that a volume of air is defined between a surface of the ballast water in each outwardly extending portion and an outwardly facing wall of each outwardly extending portion, and an internal damping element is provided within each ballast conduit. A heel tank damper is defined by the ballast conduits and their respective internal damping elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: University of Maine System Board of TrusteesInventors: Christopher K. Allen, Andrew J. Goupee, Richard Kimball, Anthony M. Viselli, Habib J. Dagher
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Patent number: 11932360Abstract: A tuned mass damper (TMD) system in combination with a floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT) platform includes a barge type FOWT platform having a hull configured to have a wind turbine tower mounted thereon. A TMD system is mounted in the hull and has a first TMD configured to operate at a first frequency, and a second TMD configured to operate at a second frequency different than the first frequency.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2019Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: University of Maine System Board of TrusteesInventors: Christopher K. Allen, Anthony M. Viselli, Andrew J. Goupee, Habib J. Dagher, Robert E. Berry, Jeffrey L. Lindner, Frederick S. Gant, John S. Townsend, Rebecca L. Williams
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Publication number: 20230181038Abstract: A computer-assisted patient navigational communication system for receiving electronic and oral communications from a patient, scanning data to determine the medical needs of the patient, and displaying relevant information to appropriate medical personnel who can immediately advise the patient of the most appropriate source of medical assistance relating to the patient’s identified symptoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: Forge Laboratories, LLCInventors: Randall S. Hickle, Christopher K. Allen, Jason Paul Derouen
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Publication number: 20230159141Abstract: A method of assembling and deploying a floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT) platform includes floating a buoyant floater and a hollow outer tank in a floating assembly, placing permanent ballast material in the outer tank to define a mass, and sinking the mass to a seabed. The buoyant floater is moved to a position over the mass. Transit lines are attached between a lifting device in the buoyant floater and the mass to define a FOWT platform. The mass is lifted to a point directly under the buoyant floater and the FOWT platform is towed to an installation site. Mooring lines are attached between anchors in the seabed and the buoyant floater, and the mass is lowered to a depth wherein suspension lines attached thereto are taught, the mass with the suspension lines defining a suspended mass. The transit lines are then stored or removed from the mass.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2020Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: University of Maine System Board of TrusteesInventors: Anthony M. Viselli, Habib J. Dagher, Jacob C. Ward, Andrew J. Goupee, Christopher K. Allen
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Patent number: 11596305Abstract: A computer-assisted patient navigational communication system for receiving electronic and oral communications from a patient, scanning data to determine the medical needs of the patient, and displaying relevant information to appropriate medical personnel who can immediately advise the patient of the most appropriate source of medical assistance relating to the patient's identified symptoms.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Forge Laboratories, LLCInventors: Randall S. Hickle, Christopher K. Allen, Jason Paul Derouen
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Patent number: 11279452Abstract: A motion absorbing system and method for a structure includes the coupling of a container to a structure. The container has a liquid disposed therein wherein a ullage is defined above a surface of the liquid. An elastic element is positioned in the liquid. The elastic element has a natural frequency tuned to damp motion of the liquid.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2021Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: University of Maine System Board of TrusteesInventors: Christopher K. Allen, Anthony M. Viselli, Andrew J. Goupee, Habib J. Dagher, Robert E. Berry, Jeffrey L. Lindner, Frederick S. Gant, John S. Townsend, Rebecca L. Williams
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Publication number: 20210387702Abstract: A tuned mass damper (TMD) system in combination with a floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT) platform includes a barge type FOWT platform having a hull configured to have a wind turbine tower mounted thereon. A TMD system is mounted in the hull and has a first TMD configured to operate at a first frequency, and a second TMD configured to operate at a second frequency different than the first frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2019Publication date: December 16, 2021Applicant: University of Maine System Board of TrusteesInventors: Christopher K. Allen, Anthony M. Viselli, Andrew J. Goupee, Habib J. Dagher, Robert E. Berry, Jeffrey L. Lindner, Fredrick S. Gant, John S. Towsend, Rebecca L. Williams
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Publication number: 20210275025Abstract: A computer-assisted patient navigational communication system for receiving electronic and oral communications from a patient, scanning data to determine the medical needs of the patient, and displaying relevant information to appropriate medical personnel who can immediately advise the patient of the most appropriate source of medical assistance relating to the patient's identified symptoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: Forge Laboratories, LLCInventors: Randall S. Hickle, Christopher K. Allen, Jason Paul Derouen
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Publication number: 20210269126Abstract: A motion absorbing system and method for a structure includes the coupling of a container to a structure. The container has a liquid disposed therein wherein a ullage is defined above a surface of the liquid. An elastic element is positioned in the liquid. The elastic element has a natural frequency tuned to damp motion of the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: University of Maine System Board of TrusteesInventors: Christopher K. Allen, Anthony M. Viselli, Andrew J. Goupee, Habib J. Dagher, Robert E. Berry, Jeffrey L. Lindner, Frederick S. Gant, John S. Townsend, Rebecca L. Williams
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Patent number: 11096581Abstract: A computer-assisted patient navigational communication system for receiving electronic and oral communications from a patient, scanning data to determine the medical needs of the patient, and displaying relevant information to appropriate medical personnel who can immediately advise the patient of the most appropriate source of medical assistance relating to the patient's identified symptoms.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2020Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Inventors: Randall S. Hickle, Christopher K. Allen, Jason Paul Derouen
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Publication number: 20200312445Abstract: A computer-assisted patient navigational communication system for receiving electronic and oral communications from a patient, scanning data to determine the medical needs of the patient, and displaying relevant information to appropriate medical personnel who can immediately advise the patient of the most appropriate source of medical assistance relating to the patient's identified symptoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Forge Laboratories, LLCInventors: Randall S. Hickle, Christopher K. Allen, Jason Paul Derouen
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Patent number: 10720239Abstract: A computer-assisted patient navigational communication system for receiving electronic and oral communications from a patient, scanning data to determine the medical needs of the patient, and displaying relevant information to appropriate medical personnel who can immediately advise the patient of the most appropriate source of medical assistance relating to the patient's identified symptoms.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Inventors: Randall S. Hickle, Christopher K. Allen, Jason Paul Derouen
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Publication number: 20200098472Abstract: A computer-assisted patient navigational communication system for receiving electronic and oral communications from a patient, scanning data to determine the medical needs of the patient, and displaying relevant information to appropriate medical personnel who can immediately advise the patient of the most appropriate source of medical assistance relating to the patient's identified symptoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Applicant: Forge Laboratories, LLCInventors: Randall S. Hickle, Christopher K. Allen, Jason Paul Derouen
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Patent number: 10489554Abstract: A computer assisted patient navigational communication system for receiving electronic and oral communications from a patient, scanning data to determine the medical needs of the patient, and displaying relevant information to appropriate medical personnel who can immediately advise the patient of the most appropriate source of medical assistance relating to the patient's identified symptoms.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2016Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Forge Laboratories, LLCInventors: Randall S. Hickle, Christopher K. Allen, Jason Paul Derouen
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Patent number: 10354051Abstract: A computer assisted patient navigational communication system for receiving electronic and oral communications from a patient, scanning data to determine the medical needs of the patient, and displaying relevant information to appropriate medical personnel who can immediately advise the patient of the most appropriate source of medical assistance relating to the patient's identified symptoms.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Forge Laboratories, LLCInventors: Randall S. Hickle, Christopher K. Allen, Jason Paul Derouen
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Publication number: 20180052968Abstract: A computer assisted patient navigational communication system for receiving electronic and oral communications from a patient, scanning data to determine the medical needs of the patient, and displaying relevant information to appropriate medical personnel who can immediately advise the patient of the most appropriate source of medical assistance relating to the patient's identified symptoms. Related methods are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Applicant: GRACE CLINIC HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Randall S. HICKLE, Christopher K. ALLEN, Jason Paul DEROUEN
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Publication number: 20180032692Abstract: A computer assisted patient navigational communication system for receiving electronic and oral communications from a patient, scanning data to determine the medical needs of the patient, and displaying relevant information to appropriate medical personnel who can immediately advise the patient of the most appropriate source of medical assistance relating to the patient's identified symptoms. Related methods are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2016Publication date: February 1, 2018Applicant: GRACE CLINIC HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Randall S. HICKLE, Christopher K. ALLEN, Jason Paul DEROUEN