Patents by Inventor Christopher Stewart
Christopher Stewart 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: 20140292042Abstract: Described are tray table assemblies comprising a table body including a frame. The frame is formed of an upper bar and a lower bar that connect a pair of slide guides, wherein the upper bar, the lower bar, and the pair of slide guides are integrally formed as a single piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Christopher Stewart, John D. Allen, Guorong Zhu
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Publication number: 20140239757Abstract: A motor/generator unit is disclosed which is arranged to be fitted in the drive train of a vehicle, such as a hybrid vehicle. The unit comprises an electrical machine (10, 12) and a housing arrangement (14, 16). The housing arrangement comprises an inner housing (14) arranged to accommodate the electrical machine, and an outer housing (16) arranged to fit around the inner housing. This can allow the electrical machine to be provided as a self-contained unit suitable for use in different applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Cummins Generator Technologies LimitedInventors: Richard Gray, Martin Christopher Stewart, Gurpreet Saini, Krzysztof Wejrzanowski, Christopher Robert Greenham, Andy Hutchinson, Christopher Micallef, Duane Jospeh Szymanski, Michael Green, Neil L. Brown, David Shaun Green
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Patent number: 8798960Abstract: A technique includes monitoring a first cumulative number of transactions arriving into a processing station and monitoring the second cumulative number of transactions completed by the station. The technique includes based on the first and second cumulative numbers, determining at least one of a transaction waiting time of the station and a predicted reduction in the transaction waiting time due to processor expansion.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2008Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Terence Kelly, Alex Zhang, Christopher Stewart
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Publication number: 20140049035Abstract: A clamp (12) is usable with a pipe assembly (10) including a first pipe segment (14A), a second pipe segment (14B) and a coupler (16) that couples together the pipe segments (14A, 14B), the coupler including a coupler engagement member (20). The clamp (12) comprises a first clamp section (28) that selectively engages the coupler (16), and a second clamp section (30) that selectively engages the coupler (16). The second clamp section (30) is coupled to and movable relative to the first clamp section (28). Further, at least one of the first clamp section (28) and the second clamp section (30) includes a clamp engagement member (42) that engages the coupler engagement member (20) of the coupler (16). In one embodiment, the coupler engagement member (20) includes a groove and the clamp engagement member (42) includes a projection that fits within and engages the groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Christopher Stewart, Randy Norman
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Patent number: 8566835Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention pertain to dynamically resizing a virtual machine container. According to one embodiment, an optimal utilization is determined based on a desired performance for a multi-tiered application and transaction mix information that describes a mix of transactions that result from executing the multi-tiered application. Automatic modification of an amount of a physical resource a virtual machine container is entitled to for executing a particular application component associated with the multi-tiered application is enabled where the amount is automatically modified based on the optimal utilization.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Zhikui Wang, Xue Liu, Alex Zhang, Christopher Stewart, Xiaoyun Zhu, Terence Kelly, Sharad Singhal
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Publication number: 20090158275Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention pertain to dynamically resizing a virtual machine container. According to one embodiment, an optimal utilization is determined based on a desired performance for a multi-tiered application and transaction mix information that describes a mix of transactions that result from executing the multi-tiered application. Automatic modification of an amount of a physical resource a virtual machine container is entitled to for executing a particular application component associated with the multi-tiered application is enabled where the amount is automatically modified based on the optimal utilization.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Zhikui Wang, Xue Liu, Alex Zhang, Christopher Stewart, Xiaoyun Zhu, Terence Kelly, Sharad Singhal
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Publication number: 20080257475Abstract: An electrically conductive film contains electrically connected first and second visible light-transmissive metal or metal alloy layers separated by a visible light-transmissive crosslinked polymeric layer. The film can be joined or laminated into glazing (especially non-planar vehicular safety glazing) with reduced likelihood that the metal or metal alloy layers will be damaged or distorted. The film also can transparently shield a device that can cause or is sensitive to electromagnetic interference with reduced likelihood that the metal or metal alloy layers will fracture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: Robert James FLEMING, Christopher Stewart Lyons, Clark Ivan Bright, Edward John Anderson, Brian Leroy Koster, Maria Lenni Zelinsky
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Patent number: 7393557Abstract: An electrically conductive film contains electrically connected first and second visible light-transmissive metal or metal alloy layers separated by a visible light-transmissive crosslinked polymeric layer. The film can be joined or laminated into glazing (especially non-planar vehicular safety glazing) with reduced likelihood that the metal or metal alloy layers will be damaged or distorted. The film also can transparently shield a device that can cause or is sensitive to electromagnetic interference with reduced likelihood that the metal or metal alloy layers will fracture.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2005Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: 3M Innovative PropertiesInventors: Robert James Fleming, Christopher Stewart Lyons, Clark Ivan Bright, Edward John Anderson, Brian Leroy Koster, Maria Lenni Zelinsky
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Patent number: 7195161Abstract: The present invention relates to a smart card reader (10) that enables a user to insert a smart card (20) into an open receptacle (15) that includes tabs (16) or a lip (32) that resiliently holds the smart card (20) within the receptacle (15). The present invention provides users a novel and useful design to reduce smart card abrasion as opposed to the card readers of the prior art. The present invention relates to a card reader (10) for usage with a smart card (20) comprising: a receptacle (15), where the receptacle (15) includes at least one open side; at least one placement tab (16), where the at least one placement tab (16) extends into the receptacle (15) and secures the placement of the smart card (20) in the receptacle (15); and a plurality of contacts (18) residing within the receptacle (15) where the plurality of contacts (18) connect to a smart chip (22) within the smart card (20) upon placement of the smart card (20) in the receptacle (15).Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: The DirecTV Group, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Stewart
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Publication number: 20060282723Abstract: A topology-independent calibration system (“TICS”) within a test system is disclosed. The TICS may include a netlist, a path correction module, and a processor in signal communication with the path correction module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2005Publication date: December 14, 2006Inventors: Daniel Pleasant, Christopher Stewart
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Publication number: 20050194325Abstract: An adapter for use with a centrifuge. Features of the adapter allow for less friction during extraction of the adapter and separation efficiency by preventing disturbances to the separated materials. In addition, the adapter includes features that support the walls of a sample container and prevent force from damaging the sample container during a centrifuge separation procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2005Publication date: September 8, 2005Inventors: Patrick Moore, Christopher Stewart
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Patent number: 6933051Abstract: An electrically conductive film contains electrically connected first and second visible light-transmissive metal or metal alloy layers separated by a visible light-transmissive crosslinked polymeric layer. The film can be joined or laminated into glazing (especially non-planar vehicular safety glazing) with reduced likelihood that the metal or metal alloy layers will be damaged or distorted. The film also can transparently shield a device that can cause or is sensitive to electromagnetic interference with reduced likelihood that the metal or metal alloy layers will fracture.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2002Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Robert James Fleming, Christopher Stewart Lyons, Clark Ivan Bright, Edward John Anderson, Brian Leroy Koster, Maria Lenni Zelinsky
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Patent number: 6929864Abstract: A film contains first and second metal or metal alloy layers separated by a crosslinked polymeric spacing layer whose thicknesses are such that the film is extensible visible light-transmissive and infrared reflective. The film can be joined or laminated into glazing (especially non-planar vehicular safety glazing) with reduced likelihood that the metal or metal alloy layers will be damaged or distorted.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2002Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Robert James Fleming, Clark Ivan Bright, Christopher Stewart Lyons
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Publication number: 20050061884Abstract: The present invention relates to a smart card reader (10) that enables a user to insert a smart card (20) into an open receptacle (15) that includes tabs (16) or a lip (32) that resiliently holds the smart card (20) within the receptacle (15). The present invention provides users a novel and useful design to reduce smart card abrasion as opposed to the card readers of the prior art. The present invention relates to a card reader (10) for usage with a smart card (20) comprising: a receptacle (15), where the receptacle (15) includes at least one open side; at least one placement tab (16), where the at least one placement tab (16) extends into the receptacle (15) and secures the placement of the smart card (20) in the receptacle (15); and a plurality of contacts (18) residing within the receptacle (15) where the plurality of contacts (18) connect to a smart chip (22) within the smart card (20) upon placement of the smart card (20) in the receptacle (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2003Publication date: March 24, 2005Inventor: Christopher Stewart
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Publication number: 20050055725Abstract: The present invention relates to an interactive entertainment system and method comprising: a system server (110), said system server (110) residing at a communication center (100); a system database (120), said system database (120) residing at the communication center (100) and accessible by the system server (110); a plurality of entertainment files stored on the database (120), where the system server (110) retrieves the plurality of entertainment files for transmission over a first communication network; a reception device (30), where the reception device (30) includes an integrated receiver decoder (IRD), where the IRD selectively retrieves the plurality of entertainment files via the first communication network from the system server based a user's preferences; a user input device (35), where said user input device (35) enables a user to interact with the system server (110) and system database (120) via the reception device (30), where the user provides real time feedback regarding said entertainmentType: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2004Publication date: March 10, 2005Inventor: Christopher Stewart
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Patent number: 6793898Abstract: A plasma-based fuel reformer in which a fuel/air mixture is subjected to an electrical plasma arc that reforms the fuel/air mixture into a hydrogen-rich gas. The reformer includes a first electrode defining a reaction chamber and a second electrode axially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the first electrode. A plasma arc forms between the first and the second electrodes in the reaction chamber when an electrical voltage is applied. An insulator is positioned between the first and the second electrode to prevent the formation of a plasma arc between the first and the second electrodes except in the reaction chamber. Means for providing a fuel/air mixture to the reaction chamber and means for diverting the air flow into the reaction chamber so as to create a vortex-like flow of air in the reaction chamber are also included.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2002Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Texaco Inc.Inventors: Christopher Stewart Brown, Frederick Jacobus Kirstein, Paul Francis Martin, Harold Troy Wong
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Publication number: 20040105444Abstract: The bidirectional IP communication device (device) broadcasts a first discovery packet for establishing communication sessions using a first network communication protocol. The device also transmits a second network communication protocol for establishing communication sessions using a second network communication protocol, where the second network communication protocol is different to the first network communication protocol. The device then receives a response to either the first discovery packet or the second discovery packet. Based on this response, the device identifies which network communication protocol is in use. The device then configures itself for the network communication protocol that it identified as being used.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2002Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventors: Dmitry O. Korotin, Christopher Stewart Hagler
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Patent number: D516070Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Bloomberg LPInventors: Helmars Ozolins, Masamichi Udagawa, Alfonso Castagna, Christopher Stewart, Sigrid Moeslinger
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Patent number: D696628Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Cummins Generator Technologies LimitedInventors: Andy Hutchinson, Krzysztof Wejrzanowski, Richard Gray, Michael Green, Martin Christopher Stewart
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Patent number: D713339Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Cummins Generator Technologies LimitedInventors: Andy Hutchinson, Krysztof Wejrzanowski, Richard J. Gray, Michael Green, Martin Christopher Stewart