Patents by Inventor Christopher Starr

Christopher Starr 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).

  • Publication number: 20240134539
    Abstract: A networked database management system (DBMS) is disclosed. In particular, the disclosed DBMS includes a plurality of nodes, one of which is elected as a designated leader. The designated leader is elected using a consensus algorithm, such as tabulated random votes, RAFT or PAXOS. The designated leader is responsible for managing open coding lines, and determining when to close an open coding line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Ocient Inc.
    Inventors: George Kondiles, Rhett Colin Starr, Joseph Jablonski, S. Christopher Gladwin
  • Patent number: 11934278
    Abstract: A data storage library is described that protects against a malware attack by providing a scheduled write window of time where archive data can be written to tape cartridges in the tape library on behalf of a client. At times outside of the write window, the tape library is disabled from writing any archive data to any of the tape cartridges in the tape library. Accordingly, the tape library is protected from a malicious entity attempting to download malware to tape cartridges in the tape library outside of the designated write windows. The tape library is configured to provide or otherwise read archived data from a tape cartridge both in the write window and outside of the write window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan Christopher Thompson, Matthew Thomas Starr, Matthew Ninesling, Walter Wong
  • Publication number: 20240077038
    Abstract: A dual-fuel turbine engine is a type of turbine engine that can operate using two different fuel sources, such as liquid fuel (e.g., diesel) and natural gas. For liquid fuels, the turbine engine includes a primary line to facilitate engine startup and a secondary line to modify power output. Generally, the turbine engine only uses one type of fuel for combustion at a time. The fuel lines and passages in the fuel nozzles that carry the unused fuel source should preferably be purged and sealed by a purging system to reduce coking. However, conventional purge systems typically purge and seal only the secondary line for liquid fuels. As a result, the passages in the fuel nozzles connected to the primary line are prone to coking. To address this problem, a purge system is disclosed that purges and seals the primary line and, optionally, the secondary line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Vinayak Barve, David Plaza, Alex Starr, Joseph McMurry, Mike Yarnold, Christopher Beebe, Yanxia Sun
  • Publication number: 20230202753
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a waste transfer facility. The waste transfer facility includes a first level, the first level positioned at a first height, the first level including a first side, and a second side. The waste transfer facility also includes a second level, the second level positioned at a second height different than the first height, the second level including a plurality of waste receptacles, the plurality of waste receptacles including a first waste receptacle positioned adjacent to the first side to receive waste, a second waste receptacle positioned adjacent to the second side to receive waste, and a non-compliant waste receptacle to receive non-compliant waste, the non-compliant waste to be removed from the waste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Shawn Polowniak, Christopher Starr
  • Patent number: 11613424
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a waste transfer facility. The waste transfer facility includes a first level, the first level positioned at a first height, the first level including a first side, and a second side. The waste transfer facility also includes a second level, the second level positioned at a second height different than the first height, the second level including a plurality of waste receptacles, the plurality of waste receptacles including a first waste receptacle positioned adjacent to the first side to receive waste, a second waste receptacle positioned adjacent to the second side to receive waste, and a non-compliant waste receptacle to receive non-compliant waste, the non-compliant waste to be removed from the waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Inventors: Shawn Polowniak, Christopher Starr
  • Publication number: 20230085613
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a waste transfer facility. The waste transfer facility includes a first level, the first level positioned at a first height, the first level including a first side, and a second side. The waste transfer facility also includes a second level, the second level positioned at a second height different than the first height, the second level including a plurality of waste receptacles, the plurality of waste receptacles including a first waste receptacle positioned adjacent to the first side to receive waste, a second waste receptacle positioned adjacent to the second side to receive waste, and a non-compliant waste receptacle to receive non-compliant waste, the non-compliant waste to be removed from the waste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Shawn Polowniak, Christopher Starr
  • Patent number: 10995842
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed toward a pulley. The pulley preferably has a fixed side plate, an operable side plate, a sheave, and a double-action lock. The operable side plate is preferably transitionable between a closed configuration and an open configuration. The sheave is preferably disposed between the fixed side plate and the operable side plate. The double-action lock is preferably transitionable from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration upon completion of two separate and distinct actions. The lock in the locked configuration preferably prevents transition of the operable side plate from the closed configuration to the open configuration. The lock in the unlocked configuration preferably permits transition of the operable side plate from the closed configuration to the open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Summit Rescue, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard H. Siemer, Jr., Christopher Starr
  • Publication number: 20120066816
    Abstract: A disposable sleeve. The sleeve includes: a main body fabricated in a generally cylindrical shape from a material suitable for catching fluids associated with a sneeze or cough; a first opening and a second opening, wherein each opening includes an elastic member for holding the disposable sleeve in place on an arm; and a grasping member located proximate each opening for facilitating installation and removal of the disposable sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventor: Christopher Starr
  • Patent number: 7296695
    Abstract: A space-efficient workroom organization system comprising a slotwall panel and/or slot track storage system with at least one repositionable slotwall or slot track mounted storage cabinet, and a workbench system comprising a workbench having a work surface and defining a storage recess beneath the work surface, with at least one mobile storage cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Travis Michael Perkins, Thomas Wesley Arent, Todd Christopher Starr, Tyree Edward Sampson, Kenneth J. Rasche, Steven Edward Tolliver, Brent A. Junge, Duane A. Schmidt, Brian J. Stewart, Mark Allen Stout, Wyatt A. Cline, James W. Kendall
  • Patent number: 7228977
    Abstract: A space-efficient workroom organization system comprising a slotwall panel and/or slot track storage system with at least one repositionable slotwall or slot track mounted storage cabinet, and a workbench system comprising a workbench having a work surface and defining a storage recess beneath the work surface, with at least one mobile storage cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Travis M. Perkins, Thomas Wesley Arent, Todd Christopher Starr, Tyree E. Sampson, Kenneth J. Rasche, Steven E. Tolliver, Brent A. Junge, Duane E. Schmidt, Brian J. Stewart, Mark A. Stout, Wyatt A. Cline, James W. Kendall
  • Patent number: 7147290
    Abstract: A heavy-duty workbench with strong metal legs and a thick hardwood top. The workbench can provide docking space for three modules that can function as an additional work surface when pulled out from under the workbench or when used alone. The modules can be provided with an optional hardwood top. The modules can have large heavy-duty casters to facilitate easy movement for use and cleaning. The workbench and modules are designed for use in non-climate controlled spaces such as a garage where temperature and humidity extremes are common. Electrical outlets can be provided in an optional backsplash mounted at the rear edge of the workbench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Wesley Arent, Todd Christopher Starr, Allan Ray Steinkuhl, Mark Allen Stout, John Richard Wisnoski, Kenneth L. Patricio
  • Patent number: 7140701
    Abstract: A heavy-duty workbench with strong metal legs and a thick hardwood top. The workbench can provide docking space for three modules that can function as an additional work surface when pulled out from under the workbench or when used alone. The workbench and modules are designed for use in non-climate controlled spaces such as a garage where temperature and humidity extremes are common. Electrical outlets can be provided in an optional backsplash mounted at the rear edge of the workbench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Wesley Arent, Todd Christopher Starr, Allan Ray Steinkuhl, Mark Allen Stout, John Richard Wisnoski, Kenneth L. Patricio
  • Patent number: 7055703
    Abstract: A slotwall panel storage system has a slotwall panel with a plurality of generally “T” shaped slots forming a plurality of generally “T” shaped slats and a hanger bracket for removably mounting a device on the slotwall panel. The hanger bracket includes a support portion, a first generally “J” shaped hook on one edge of the support portion and a second generally “J” shaped hook on an opposite edge of the support portion. A hook or storage device is attached to the support portion of the hanger bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Travis Michael Perkins, Thomas Wesley Arent, Todd Christopher Starr, Tyree Edward Sampson, Kenneth J. Rasche, Steven Edward Tolliver, Brent A. Junge, Duane A. Schmidt, Brian J. Stewart, Mark Allen Stout
  • Patent number: D551883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Gil Anthony Gaska, Leah Z. Lader, Todd Christopher Starr, Travis M. Perkins
  • Patent number: D561506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Gil Anthony Gaska, Leah Z. Lader, Todd Christopher Starr, Travis M. Perkins
  • Patent number: D586595
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Gil Anthony Gaska, Todd Christopher Starr, Johnny W. Zimmerle
  • Patent number: D618020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Gil Anthony Gaska, Leah Z. Lader, Todd Christopher Starr, Travis M. Perkins
  • Patent number: D654293
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Gil Anthony Gaska, Leah Z. Lader, Todd Christopher Starr, Travis M. Perkins
  • Patent number: D665201
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Gil Anthony Gaska, Leah Z. Lader, Todd Christopher Starr, Travis M. Perkins
  • Patent number: D666034
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Gil Anthony Gaska, Leah Z. Lader, Todd Christopher Starr, Travis M. Perkins