Patents by Inventor Christopher Wolfe
Christopher Wolfe 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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Patent number: 11951683Abstract: A method for improving z-axis strength of a 3D printed object is disclosed. For example, the method includes printing a three-dimensional (3D) object with a polymer and magnetic particles, heating the 3D object to a temperature at approximately a melting temperature of the polymer, and applying a magnetic field to the 3D object to locally move the magnetic particles in the polymer to generate heat and fuse the polymer around the magnetic particles to improve a z-axis strength of the 3D object.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Chunliang Lu, Christopher Wolfe, John Ianni, Mark Mercandetti, John Pawlak, Chieh-Min Cheng
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Publication number: 20220339865Abstract: A method for improving z-axis strength of a 3D printed object is disclosed. For example, the method includes printing a three-dimensional (3D) object with a polymer and magnetic particles, heating the 3D object to a temperature at approximately a melting temperature of the polymer, and applying a magnetic field to the 3D object to locally move the magnetic particles in the polymer to generate heat and fuse the polymer around the magnetic particles to improve a z-axis strength of the 3D object.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Chunliang Lu, Christopher Wolfe, John Ianni, Mark Mercandetti, John Pawlak, Chieh-Min Cheng
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Patent number: 11400647Abstract: A method for improving z-axis strength of a 3D printed object is disclosed. For example, the method includes printing a three-dimensional (3D) object with a polymer and magnetic particles, heating the 3D object to a temperature at approximately a melting temperature of the polymer, and applying a magnetic field to the 3D object to locally move the magnetic particles in the polymer to generate heat and fuse the polymer around the magnetic particles to improve a z-axis strength of the 3D object.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Chunliang Lu, Christopher Wolfe, John Ianni, Mark Mercandetti, John Pawlak, Chieh-Min Cheng
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Patent number: 11262063Abstract: A system and method for a light panel assembly which is particularly useful for commercial horticultural applications. An extruded heat sink frame provides for a layered light panel assembly with superior heat dissipation characteristics and low power requirements while providing highly efficient returns and output radiant flux.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: LIGHT SOURCE ENGINEERING LLCInventors: Christopher Wolfe, Christopher Brown, David Benschemer, Mike Friedman
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Publication number: 20210283838Abstract: A method for improving z-axis strength of a 3D printed object is disclosed. For example, the method includes printing a three-dimensional (3D) object with a polymer and magnetic particles, heating the 3D object to a temperature at approximately a melting temperature of the polymer, and applying a magnetic field to the 3D object to locally move the magnetic particles in the polymer to generate heat and fuse the polymer around the magnetic particles to improve a z-axis strength of the 3D object.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Chunliang Lu, Christopher Wolfe, John Ianni, Mark Mercandetti, John Pawlak, Chieh-Min Cheng
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Publication number: 20200386396Abstract: A system and method for a light panel assembly which is particularly useful for commercial horticultural applications. An extruded heat sink frame provides for a layered light panel assembly with superior heat dissipation characteristics and low power requirements while providing highly efficient returns and output radiant flux.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Christopher WOLFE, Christopher BROWN, David BENSCHEMER, Mike FRIEDMAN
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Patent number: 10381772Abstract: A connector assembly connects a coaxial cable, having a first coaxial connector, to a second coaxial connector. The connector assembly includes the coaxial cable conductively connected to a proximal end of the coaxial cable; and an outer housing member having a proximal end and a distal end. The outer housing member includes an internal lumen containing the proximal end of the coaxial cable and at least partially containing the first coaxial connector; a concavity at the proximal end of the outer housing member, wherein the concavity includes an opening that is contiguous with the internal lumen; and a first interlocking connector element in the concavity. The connector assembly further includes at least one sealing body within the internal lumen of the outer housing member, the at least one sealing body forming a watertight seal between the housing and the cable, and a resilient compressible surface surrounding the first coaxial connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2019Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Neptune Technology Group Inc.Inventors: Damon Lloyd Patton, Steven Christopher Wolfe, Randall McClay Stoves
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Publication number: 20190221960Abstract: A connector assembly connects a coaxial cable, having a first coaxial connector, to a second coaxial connector. The connector assembly includes the coaxial cable conductively connected to a proximal end of the coaxial cable; and an outer housing member having a proximal end and a distal end. The outer housing member includes an internal lumen containing the proximal end of the coaxial cable and at least partially containing the first coaxial connector; a concavity at the proximal end of the outer housing member, wherein the concavity includes an opening that is contiguous with the internal lumen; and a first interlocking connector element in the concavity. The connector assembly further includes at least one sealing body within the internal lumen of the outer housing member, the at least one sealing body forming a watertight seal between the housing and the cable, and a resilient compressible surface surrounding the first coaxial connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Damon Lloyd Patton, Steven Christopher Wolfe, Randall McClay Stoves
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Patent number: 10290968Abstract: A connector assembly connects a coaxial cable, having a first coaxial connector, to a second coaxial connector. The connector assembly includes the coaxial cable conductively connected to a proximal end of the coaxial cable; and an outer housing member having a proximal end and a distal end. The outer housing member includes an internal lumen containing the proximal end of the coaxial cable and at least partially containing the first coaxial connector; a concavity at the proximal end of the outer housing member, wherein the concavity includes an opening that is contiguous with the internal lumen; and a first interlocking connector element in the concavity. The connector assembly further includes at least one sealing body within the internal lumen of the outer housing member, the at least one sealing body forming a watertight seal between the housing and the cable, and a resilient compressible surface surrounding the first coaxial connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Neptune Technology GroupInventors: Damon Lloyd Patton, Steven Christopher Wolfe, Randall McClay Stoves
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Publication number: 20190072186Abstract: A seal assembly for a rotary machine includes plural seal segments disposed circumferentially intermediate to a stationary housing and a rotor. One or more of the seal segments includes a stator interface element, a radially oriented front cover plate, and a movably supported shoe plate. The shoe plate includes one or more labyrinth teeth forming a primary seal with the rotor, a load bearing surface radially offset from the one or more labyrinth teeth, a radial surface forming a frictionless secondary seal with the front cover plate, and one or more internal passageways configured to direct fluid through the shoe plate or through the front cover plate, and between the radial surface of the shoe plate and the front cover plate to form the frictionless secondary seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2017Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Rahul Anil Bidkar, Bugra Ertas, Christopher Wolfe, Deepak Trivedi
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Publication number: 20180323534Abstract: A connector assembly connects a coaxial cable, having a first coaxial connector, to a second coaxial connector. The connector assembly includes the coaxial cable conductively connected to a proximal end of the coaxial cable; and an outer housing member having a proximal end and a distal end. The outer housing member includes an internal lumen containing the proximal end of the coaxial cable and at least partially containing the first coaxial connector; a concavity at the proximal end of the outer housing member, wherein the concavity includes an opening that is contiguous with the internal lumen; and a first interlocking connector element in the concavity. The connector assembly further includes at least one sealing body within the internal lumen of the outer housing member, the at least one sealing body forming a watertight seal between the housing and the cable, and a resilient compressible surface surrounding the first coaxial connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Damon Lloyd Patton, Steven Christopher Wolfe, Randall McClay Stoves
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Patent number: 9831050Abstract: A tamper-resistant or tamper-evident keypad device for use in secure transactions. The keypad comprises multiple security mechanisms to prevent tampering to the device, and thus access to users' private information. The keypad is made of resilient materials and contains a tamper-resistant collar for housing the keypad's connector interface. The keypad comprises a multi-layered printed circuit board with at least two internal security-shield layers comprising switch trace protection, as well as additional security layers for tamper protection. The keypad comprises a silicon-rubber keypad actuator that engages tamper switches on the flexible security circuit. The keypad comprises metal discs mounted on the front or rear face of the flexible circuit and an optional dome layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Multinational Resources, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Wolfe, Steve Dunham
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Publication number: 20160255079Abstract: A method of updating an authentication credential may include, by a client device, receiving an authentication credential from a user, generating an access key using the authentication credential, determining whether the access key decrypts a storage key that encrypts at least a portion of a computer-readable storage medium of the client device, and in response to determining that access key does not decrypt the storage key, sending a request to an authentication server. The request may include the authentication credential. The method may include receiving, from the authentication server, a recovery key, and generating an updated storage key using the decryption key.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Ryan James Harrison, Christopher Wolfe
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Patent number: 9369289Abstract: A method of updating an authentication credential may include, by a client device, receiving an authentication credential from a user, generating an access key using the authentication credential, determining whether the access key decrypts a storage key that encrypts at least a portion of a computer-readable storage medium of the client device, and in response to determining that access key does not decrypt the storage key, sending a request to an authentication server. The request may include the authentication credential. The method may include receiving, from the authentication server, a recovery key, and generating an updated storage key using the decryption key.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Ryan James Harrison, Christopher Wolfe
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Publication number: 20160111232Abstract: A tamper-resistant or tamper-evident keypad device for use in secure transactions. The keypad comprises multiple security mechanisms to prevent tampering to the device, and thus access to users' private information. The keypad is made of resilient materials and contains a tamper-resistant collar for housing the keypad's connector interface. The keypad comprises a multi-layered printed circuit board with at least two internal security-shield layers comprising switch trace protection, as well as additional security layers for tamper protection. The keypad comprises a silicon-rubber keypad actuator that engages tamper switches on the flexible security circuit. The keypad comprises metal discs mounted on the front or rear face of the flexible circuit and an optional dome layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Christopher Wolfe, Steve Dunham
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Patent number: 9240291Abstract: A tamper-resistant or tamper-evident keypad device for use in secure transactions. The keypad comprises multiple security mechanisms to prevent tampering to the device, and thus access to users' private information. The keypad is made of resilient materials and contains a tamper-resistant collar for housing the keypad's connector interface. The keypad comprises a multi-layered printed circuit board with at least two internal security-shield layers comprising switch trace protection, as well as additional security layers for tamper protection. The keypad comprises a silicon-rubber keypad actuator that engages tamper switches on the flexible security circuit. The keypad comprises an optional dome layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Multinational Resources, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Wolfe, Steve Dunham
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Patent number: 9145785Abstract: The present application provides an aerodynamic seal assembly for use with a turbo-machine. The aerodynamic seal assembly may include a number of springs, a shoe connected to the springs, and a secondary seal positioned about the springs and the shoe.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Rahul Anil Bidkar, Christopher Wolfe, Biao Fang
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Publication number: 20150199788Abstract: A computer-implemented method for accelerating graphical rendering through legacy graphics compilation is provided. The method includes analyzing one or more graphics API calls of one or more frames of a scene to determine a sequence of graphics API calls which are likely to be unchanged, and translating the determined sequence of graphics API calls into a group of graphics processing unit (GPU) instructions. The method also includes storing the group of GPU instructions in a memory, and rendering a subsequent frame that is subsequent to the one or more analyzed frames using the stored group of GPU instructions. Systems and computer-readable media are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: GOOGLE INC.Inventor: Christopher WOLFE
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System and method for generation of alerts and advice from automatically detected borehole breakouts
Patent number: 8952829Abstract: A method for generating an alert or advice for drilling a borehole penetrating an earth formation includes: receiving with a processor a borehole image from a downhole tool disposed at a drill tubular drilling the borehole; detecting a first breakout and a second breakout shifted approximately 180° apart from the first breakout if breakouts are in the image using a method for detecting breakouts implemented by the processor; and generating an alert or advice with the processor if the first and second breakouts are detected.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Stefan Wessling, Christopher Wolfe, Antonio Santagati, Mark Alan Jenkins -
Publication number: 20140356778Abstract: A toner including a resin; an optional wax; and a colorant; wherein the colorant has disposed thereon a reactive component having at least one cross-linkable carbon-carbon double bond and wherein the tribo electric charge of the toner is adjusted through surface treatment of the colorant with the reactive component. Also a colorant having disposed thereon a reactive component having at least one cross-linkable carbon-carbon double bond, wherein the reactive component disposed on the colorant is selected from the group consisting of methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, butyl methacrylate, cyclohexyl methacrylate, stearyl methacrylate, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, maleic acid, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate, glycidyl acrylate, alkoxymethylol acrylamide, styrene, vinyl toluene, methylstyrene, acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, bisphenol A glycerolate diacrylate, and mixtures and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Christopher Wolfe, Jay L. Schneider, Randy Pheav Tin, Chieh-Min Cheng