Patents by Inventor Christopher Scott

Christopher Scott 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).

  • MINING SHIELD BASE LIFT METHODS
    Publication number: 20230405740
    Abstract: A longwall mining shield base lift method. The method includes removing an old wear pad and installing a new wear pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Christopher Scott Larew
  • MINING SHIELD BASE LIFT WEAR PAD
    Publication number: 20230405741
    Abstract: A wear pad for a longwall mining shield base lift. The wear pad includes at least one spanner hole for rotating the wear pad with a lever, at least one threaded retaining hole, and a retaining bolt threaded through the retaining hole until it contacts a cylinder rod to which the wear pad is to be attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Christopher Scott Larew
  • Layered fibrous structures
    Patent number: 11846073
    Abstract: Layered fibrous structures, and more particularly layered fibrous structures containing two or more layers of fibrous elements, for example filaments, that exhibit different physical characteristics, such as different Elongation at Rupture values as measured according to the Elongation at Rupture Test Method described herein, and/or pilling, and/or dry lint scores, sanitary tissue products comprising such layered fibrous structures, and methods for making same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Matthew Gary McKee, Christopher Scott Kraus, David William Cabell, Paul Dennis Trokhan, Benjamin J. Popham
  • Mobile advertising system
    Patent number: 11842369
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses and articles of manufacture for mobile advertisement systems are disclosed. A mobile advertising system in accordance with the present disclosure comprises a device capable of determining a geolocation of the device, at least one sensor, coupled to the device, for determining at least a motion of the device, a display, coupled to the device in which the display faces in a direction; and a camera, coupled to the device, in which the camera captures an scene in the direction, in which the device sends at least one image to the display based at least in part on the geolocation of the device, the determined motion of the device, and the scene in the direction, and the display shows the at least one image in the direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: THEATRICALITY LLC
    Inventor: Christopher Scott Bird
  • Health based actuator allocation
    Patent number: 11834188
    Abstract: Commands, including a first and second command associated with a first and second rotor module, are determined based at least in part on a set of desired forces or moments and a plurality of health metrics, including by determining a plurality of differences between the plurality of health metrics and a threshold and assigning a lower thrust value to the first command based at least in part on the first difference and a higher thrust value to the second command based at least in part on the second difference, where the first difference indicates a higher degree of wear on the first rotor module than the second difference indicates for the second rotor module. The commands are sent to the rotor modules and after the commands are performed, updated health metrics are determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Kitty Hawk Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Scott Saunders, Mark Johnson Cutler
  • Image correction methods for downhole inspection tools
    Patent number: 11828157
    Abstract: Methods for correcting for non-centred tool geometry in image data obtained by a conduit inspection tool are disclosed. Embodiments of the invention apply to inspection tools with one or multiple sideview cameras and to inspection tools with downview cameras. The methods include obtaining at least two overlapping images of the internal surface of the conduit using the tool, identifying one or more features common to at least a pair of the overlapping images, determining, based on the positions of the or each common feature, the position of the tool with respect to a longitudinal axis of the conduit, determining a correction function based on the position of the tool and applying the correction function to the image data. Methods for determining the dimension of a feature of interest on the internal surface of the conduit are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: E.V. OFFSHORE LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher Scott, Philip Brown, Steven Helmore, Jonathan Thursby, David Tynewydd, James Crisafulli
  • Optical fiber forming apparatus
    Patent number: 11827555
    Abstract: An optical fiber forming apparatus comprises: a draw furnace comprising: (i) a muffle with an inner surface, (ii) an axial opening below the muffle, the inner surface of the muffle defining a passageway extending through the axial opening, and (iii) an upper inlet into the passageway; and a tube that extends into the passageway of the draw furnace above the axial opening, the tube having (i) an outer surface and the inner surface of the muffle surrounds the outer surface of the tube with a space separating the outer surface of the tube from the inner surface of the muffle, (ii) an inner surface that defines a second passageway extending through the tube, (iii) an inlet into the second passageway of the tube, (iii) an outlet out of the second passageway of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Erling Richard Anderson, Tammy Michelle Hoffmann, Nikolaos Pantelis Kladias, Robert Clark Moore, Christopher Scott Thomas
  • Propeller impact detection and force reduction
    Patent number: 11827343
    Abstract: A commanded control signal is compared against an adaptive control signal in order to detect a rotor strike by a rotor included in an aircraft, wherein the adaptive control signal is associated with controlling the rotor and the adaptive control signal varies based at least in part on the commanded control signal and state information associated with the rotor. In response to detecting the rotor strike, a control signal to the rotor is adjusted in order to reduce a striking force associated with the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Kitty Hawk Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher Scott Saunders
  • Systems and methods for endoluminal valve creation
    Patent number: 11812990
    Abstract: Medical systems, devices and methods for creation of autologous tissue valves within a mammalian body are disclosed. One example of a device for creating a valve flap from a vessel wall includes an elongate tubular structure having a proximal portion and a distal portion and a longitudinal axis; a first lumen having a first exit port located on the distal portion of the elongate tubular structure; a second lumen having a second exit port located on the distal portion of the elongate tubular structure; a recessed distal surface on the distal portion of the elongate tubular structure, wherein the recessed distal surface is located distally to the first exit port; and an open trough on the recessed distal surface extending longitudinally from the first exit port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: INTERVENE, INC.
    Inventors: Fletcher T. Wilson, Douglas Sutton, Christopher Scott Jones, Benjamin K. Cline, Mariel Fabro
  • PHENOTYPE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20230360735
    Abstract: An image acquisition and analysis system are disclosed. The system enables high throughput, objective analysis of microbial samples over days or weeks. The system may accommodate upwards of twelve 96- or 384-well plates simultaneously (liquid or solid media). The system may acquire and analyze a large number of samples in a short period of time. For example, over 384 samples per minute or 18,432 samples per hour. The system hardware may include a multi-spectral imager (fluorescence and bright field detection), electro-mechanical assemblies, and an optional high-resolution stage. The system may automate image acquisition, image data processing, simplify data storage, and enable automated analysis tools to significantly reduce the manual labor and time associated with such tasks. The system may allow for quick processing and analysis of data into clear phenotypic classes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Ian WRIGHT, Adrian Christopher SCOTT, Sean Matthew MacLEOD, Megan Lew KUHN
  • MINING SHIELD BASE LIFT APPARATUSES AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20230339051
    Abstract: A longwall mining shield base lift. The base lift includes a hydraulic cylinder having an apparatus for coupling the hydraulic cylinder to the longwall mining shield, a cylinder rod having a first end extending into the hydraulic cylinder and a second end for extending toward ground beneath the longwall mining shield, the second end being threaded axially, and a threaded wear pad threaded onto the cylinder rod. The wear pad includes a plurality of spanner holes for rotating the wear pad with a lever, at least one threaded retaining hole extending axially through the wear pad, and a retaining bolt threaded through the retaining hole until it contacts the cylinder rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventor: Christopher Scott Larew
  • Systems And Methods For Augmentation Of A Vertebral Body
    Publication number: 20230338045
    Abstract: Systems and methods for augmenting a vertebral body. The system includes an access cannula, an introducer device, a sheath device, and a treatment device. The introducer device may be moved from unconstrained state to a constrained state in which a pulling element is tensioned. The access cannula may initially prevent the shaft sheath from assuming a curve, after which the introducer device and the sheath device may be advanced relative to the access cannula to assume the curve within the vertebral body. An actuator of the introducer device may include a resilient arm configured to resiliently deflect such that a lock head releasably engages a feature of a handle of the introducer device. A spacer lock facilitates proximal movement of the sheath relative to the access cannula so as to expose the treatment device within the vertebral body at a location offset from a longitudinal axis of the access cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Beau Michael Kidman, Christopher Scott Brockman, Gabriel James Harshman
  • Mobile RFID asset tracker
    Patent number: 11797783
    Abstract: A self-contained, mobile Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) asset tracker and hardware assembly and method of use thereof. The mobile RFID asset tracker includes a frame mounted on locking swivel casters which provide a mobile base for mounting of an RFID antenna, RFID reader and other electrical equipment thereon. An electronics control box, which is adjustably mounted on the frame, houses the RFID reader, a custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB) control module, cellular and WIFI modems, and a power source. The electronics control box is operatively engaged via Input/Output (IO) ports and cabling to an external indicator assembly and to the external adjustably mounted RFID antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: ENGINEERED PRODUCTS OF OHIO, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Blank, Christopher Scott Williams
  • Pallet truck wheel guard assembly
    Patent number: 11787457
    Abstract: A pallet truck wheel guard assembly is configured for use on a pallet truck of a type having a spaced pair of rear steer wheels rotatable about an axle residing and steerable within a horizontal plane relative to said pallet truck. The wheel guard assembly comprises a shroud having a width approximately equal to or larger than a spacing between rear steer wheels of a pallet truck. One or more connectors are configured to fixedly attach the shroud only to an axle between the steer wheels of the pallet truck, wherein the shroud is fixed relative to the steer wheels such that a spacing between a bottom edge of shroud and a floor level upon which the steer wheels rest is sufficiently narrow so as to prevent extremities from slipping beneath the shroud and be caught under the pallet jack wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: GPS, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Scott Loveless
  • MASK SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230321381
    Abstract: A patient interface assembly includes an elastomeric piece configured to receive a flow of pressurized respiratory gas and sealingly engage the patient’s face. The elastomeric piece forms a plenum and includes a mouth sealing portion, a nasal sealing portion, and an anterior surface with an air inlet opening configured to be coupled to a connector and/or an air delivery tube. The patient interface assembly also includes a stiffening structure that is attached to the anterior surface of the elastomeric piece. The stiffening structure comprises a central aperture that is sized so that the air inlet opening and a portion of the anterior surface surrounding the air inlet opening remain exposed through the central aperture. The stiffening structure is configured so that the entirety of the stiffening structure is inferior to the patient’s nose in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Justin John FORMICA, Jose Ignacio ROMAGNOLI, Philip Rodney KWOK, Joel Edward GIBSON, David Anthony PIDCOCK, Christopher Scott SKIPPER, Stephen GRAY
  • NECK STRAP, CROWN STRAP ASSEMBLY AND HEADGEAR FOR A BREATHING MASK
    Publication number: 20230310784
    Abstract: A neck strap, a crown strap assembly and a headgear for a breathing mask. The neck strap for a headgear includes a one-piece main body adapted to engage a patient's neck, first and second lower connection portions adapted to connect to first and second lower mask connection straps, and first and second upper connection portions adapted to connect to respective first and second lateral crown straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Amal Shirley AMARASINGHE, Jessica Lea DUNN, Justin John FORMICA, Christopher Scott SKIPPER
  • Mining shield base lift apparatuses and methods
    Patent number: 11772209
    Abstract: A longwall mining shield base lift. The base lift includes a hydraulic cylinder having an apparatus for coupling the hydraulic cylinder to the longwall mining shield, a cylinder rod having a first end extending into the hydraulic cylinder and a second end for extending toward ground beneath the longwall mining shield, the second end being threaded axially, and a threaded wear pad threaded onto the cylinder rod. The wear pad includes a plurality of spanner holes for rotating the wear pad with a lever, at least one threaded retaining hole extending axially through the wear pad, and a retaining bolt threaded through the retaining hole until it contacts the cylinder rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Swanson Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Scott Larew
  • PALLET TRUCK WHEEL GUARD ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20230303143
    Abstract: A pallet truck wheel guard assembly is configured for use on a pallet truck of a type having a spaced pair of rear steer wheels rotatable about an axle residing and steerable within a horizontal plane relative to said pallet truck. The wheel guard assembly comprises a shroud having a width approximately equal to or larger than a spacing between rear steer wheels of a pallet truck. One or more connectors are configured to fixedly attach the shroud only to an axle between the steer wheels of the pallet truck, wherein the shroud is fixed relative to the steer wheels such that a spacing between a bottom edge of shroud and a floor level upon which the steer wheels rest is sufficiently narrow so as to prevent extremities from slipping beneath the shroud and be caught under the pallet jack wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventor: Christopher Scott Loveless
  • LASER WEAPON SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230304775
    Abstract: A laser weapon system is described. Particularly, embodiments describe subsystems of a laser weapon system including those necessary for laser generation, operational control, optical emission, and heat dissipation configured to provide a lightweight unit of reduced dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph Nolan Paranto, Christopher Scott Church
  • System and method for managing vehicle charging stations
    Publication number: 20230302953
    Abstract: A system and method for managing vehicle charging stations such that when at least two of a plurality of electric vehicle charging stations (also known as electric vehicle service equipment, or EVSE) occupied with vehicles awaiting a charge, the present system manages the charging of individual vehicles in cases where the aggregated demand for charging exceeds the capacity of the circuits supplying the plurality of EVSE. By cycling so that only a few of the vehicles are charging at a time, the demand on the circuits is kept below a predetermined limit. In cases where a load shedding event is in progress, the limit can be further reduced. In cases where the cost of electricity is varying dynamically, the system considers a driver's explicit charging requirements (if any) and preferences for opportunistic charging when the price of electricity is not too high.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Scott Outwater, William Gibbens Redmann