Patents by Inventor Daniel Armstrong
Daniel Armstrong 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: 11932425Abstract: The disclosure provides a configurable-mass rideshare dispenser for a rideshare adapter employable with a LV. In one example, the configurable-mass rideshare dispenser includes: (1) a modular chassis having a plurality of walls, wherein each of the plurality of walls includes multiple internal mounts operable to mount at multiple candidate locations a rideshare payload, its associated attachment/deployment mechanisms, signal processing circuitry, and at least one additional mass object, and (2) at least one door coupled to at least one of the plurality of walls, wherein the signal processing circuitry is operable to provide deployment sequencing that operates the at least one door.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Xtenti, LLCInventors: Daniel Lim, Jason Armstrong, Robert Spicer
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Publication number: 20240087766Abstract: A radioisotope generator including a laser, a volume of target isotope, and nanoparticles in a solid, liquid, or gas state is provided. In at least one aspect, the radioisotope generator accelerates the decay rate of an isotope, with the laser being used to accelerate the decay of the isotope for the production of desired product isotopes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: NU PLANET PHARMACEUTICAL RADIOISOTOPES, INCInventors: Steven Daniel HOWE, Troy Michael HOWE, Dereck Neill ARMSTRONG, Thomas Howard Myers
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Publication number: 20230356477Abstract: A feedback control system for use with ultrasonic welding. A weld energy set point and/or a reference power curve are used by a controller to provide a power supply voltage set point and a power supply frequency set point for the power that is to be drawn by an ultrasonic weld generator. Information regarding the actual voltage and/or frequency of the drawn electrical power, and/or the frequency and magnitude of an ultrasonic wave transmitted from the generator to an applicator tool used to weld an object can be utilized by an estimator to estimate the weld energy dissipated at the weld site and/or generate a power curve for the welding operation. Using information from the estimator, the controller can determine adjustments for variables for the current and/or future welding operations. Further, welding may not commence until a clamping force exerted on the object satisfies a clamping force set point.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Jonah Kadoko, Daniel Armstrong, Matthew Hetrich, Sheng Zhong, Goran Mandic
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Patent number: 11760037Abstract: A feedback control system for use with ultrasonic welding. A weld energy set point and/or a reference power curve are used by a controller to provide a power supply voltage set point and a power supply frequency set point for the power that is to be drawn by an ultrasonic weld generator. Information regarding the actual voltage and/or frequency of the drawn electrical power, and/or the frequency and magnitude of an ultrasonic wave transmitted from the generator to an applicator tool used to weld an object can be utilized by an estimator to estimate the weld energy dissipated at the weld site and/or generate a power curve for the welding operation. Using information from the estimator, the controller can determine adjustments for variables for the current and/or future welding operations. Further, welding may not commence until a clamping force exerted on the object satisfies a clamping force set point.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: Jonah Kadoko, Daniel Armstrong, Matthew Hetrich, Sheng Zhong, Goran Mandic
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Publication number: 20220143932Abstract: A feedback control system for use with ultrasonic welding. A weld energy set point and/or a reference power curve are used by a controller to provide a power supply voltage set point and a power supply frequency set point for the power that is to be drawn by an ultrasonic weld generator. Information regarding the actual voltage and/or frequency of the drawn electrical power, and/or the frequency and magnitude of an ultrasonic wave transmitted from the generator to an applicator tool used to weld an object can be utilized by an estimator to estimate the weld energy dissipated at the weld site and/or generate a power curve for the welding operation. Using information from the estimator, the controller can determine adjustments for variables for the current and/or future welding operations. Further, welding may not commence until a clamping force exerted on the object satisfies a clamping force set point.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Jonah Kadoko, Daniel Armstrong, Matthew Hetrich, Sheng Zhong, Goran Mandic
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Patent number: 10537209Abstract: A food processor apparatus. The apparatus may include: a base having a motor; a processing bowl that is releasably couplable to the base; a lid for the processing bowl having a feed tube. A pusher device, having a body and a safety rail that extends from the body, cooperates with the feed tube. A longitudinal slot, is located about the feed tube, and has a pilot opening that is located about the top of the longitudinal slot for receiving the safety rail. A linkage assembly is located about the longitudinal slot. The safety rail engages the linkage assembly when the safety rail is at least partially inserted into the longitudinal slot. A majority of the longitudinal slot, as located below the pilot opening, has a full width of the longitudinal slot directly exposed to an interior of the feed tube.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: BREVILLE PTY LIMITEDInventors: Keith James Hensel, Lochana Subasekara Widanagamage Don, Daniel Armstrong
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Publication number: 20170295999Abstract: A food processor apparatus. The apparatus may include: a base having a motor; a processing bowl that is releasablly couplable to the base; a lid for the processing bowl having a feed tube. A pusher device, having a body and a safety rail that extends from the body, cooperates with the feed tube. A longitudinal slot, is located about the feed tube, and has a pilot opening that is located about the top of the longitudinal slot for receiving the safety rail. A linkage assembly is located about the longitudinal slot. The safety rail engages the linkage assembly when the safety rail is at least partially inserted into the longitudinal slot. A majority of the longitudinal slot, as located below the pilot opening, has a full width of the longitudinal slot directly exposed to an interior of the feed tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Keith James Hensel, Lochana Subasekara Widanagamage Don, Daniel Armstrong
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Patent number: 9770135Abstract: A food processor is provided with a wide feed tube. The food processor has a pusher that cooperates with a safety mechanism. The safety mechanism comprises a linkage assembly that prevents the food processor's motor from operating unless the pusher is inserted into the feed tube.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: BREVILLE PTY LTDInventors: Keith James Hensel, Lochana Subasekara Widanagamage Don, Daniel Armstrong
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Patent number: 9611982Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an LED replacement light assembly for retrofitting an incandescent light fixture that has a housing with a base. The LED replacement light assembly can include a shaft with a top portion and a lower threaded portion. The lower threaded portion can be screwed into the base. The LED replacement light assembly can also include an LED adapter, and a circuit board including a plurality of LEDs. One embodiment can include a thermally conductive disc that can engage the circuit board and the housing to conduct heat from the circuit board to the housing. A thermal interface can be positioned between the thermally conductive disc and the housing to provide enhanced conduction.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.Inventor: Daniel A. Armstrong
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Patent number: 9538615Abstract: A system and method for optimal distribution of light on a plant ensures much of the plant receives uniform light during growth, including shadow regions of the plant. Multiple light sources position along the length of the plant. The lumen output of the light sources is incrementally varied. The position of the plant relative to the light sources horizontally and rotatably incrementally adjusts as the plant grows. A platform moves the plant horizontally relative to the plant. The platform rotates to orient the plant toward the light. Principles of inverse square law are used to adjust the distance and orientation of the plant relative to the light sources. Energy savings occur since lumen output is adjustable to match plant growth. Environmental sensors monitor environmental condition proximal to the plant, length of the plant, and distance between plant and light source to dictate operation of the light sources and platform.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Inventor: Daniel Armstrong
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Publication number: 20160213199Abstract: A food processor is provided with a wide feed tube. The food processor has a pusher that cooperates with a safety mechanism. The safety mechanism comprises a linkage assembly that prevents the food processor's motor from operating unless the pusher is inserted into the feed tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Keith James Hensel, Lochana Subasekara Widanagamage Don, Daniel Armstrong
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Patent number: 9386884Abstract: A food processor is provided with a wide feed tube. The food processor has a pusher that cooperates with a safety mechanism. The safety mechanism comprises a linkage assembly that prevents the food processor's motor from operating unless the pusher is inserted into the feed tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Breville Pty LimitedInventors: Daniel Armstrong, Lochana Subasekara Widanagamage Don, Keith James Hensel, Shelley Anne Hensel
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Patent number: 9320105Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a system for selecting a color show generated by LED landscape, pool, and/or spa lights. The system can include an overlay indicating the color shows available to select from. A selector adjacent to the overlay can be positioned to select one of the color shows. The system includes a microcontroller in communication with the selector and a triac circuit in communication with the microcontroller. The microcontroller controls the LED landscape, pool, and/or spa lights using the triac circuit in response to the position of the selector.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Netzel, Sr., Daniel A. Armstrong, Louis F. Teran, Jeffrey S. Barsamian, Abhinay Agarwal, Santanu Roy, Dennis C. Dunn
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Publication number: 20150178458Abstract: A secure online patient health management portal for patient and payer/provider communication, documentation and improved workflow efficiency. A payer/provider portal provides patient and file management, patient tasking and reminders, calendaring, creation and management of medical condition templates, aggregate report generation and electronic informed consent. A patient portal provides personal health management, task management and reminders, comprehensive access to and management of health records and documentation, calendaring, online payer/provider and institution communication, prescription and finance management and discussion forums.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Martin Pellinat, Alan Da Costa, Daniel Armstrong, Adam Hawkins
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Patent number: 8818530Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a system for selecting a color show generated by LED landscape, pool, and/or spa lights. The system can include a faceplate indicating the color shows available to select from. The faceplate includes a selector positioned to select one of the color shows. The system includes a microcontroller in communication with the selector and a triac circuit in communication with the microcontroller. The microcontroller controls the LED landscape, pool, and/or spa lights using the triac circuit in response to the position of the selector.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2008Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Netzel, Sr., Daniel A. Armstrong, Louis F. Teran, Jeffrey S. Barsamian, Abhinay Agarwal, Santanu Roy, Dennis C. Dunn
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Publication number: 20140145644Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a system for selecting a color show generated by LED landscape, pool, and/or spa lights. The system can include an overlay indicating the color shows available to select from. A selector adjacent to the overlay can be positioned to select one of the color shows. The system includes a microcontroller in communication with the selector and a triac circuit in communication with the microcontroller. The microcontroller controls the LED landscape, pool, and/or spa lights using the triac circuit in response to the position of the selector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: May 29, 2014Inventors: Robert J. Netzel, SR., Daniel A. Armstrong, Louis F. Teran, Jeffrey S. Barsamian, Abhinay Agarwal, Santanu Roy, Dennis C. Dunn
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Patent number: 8600871Abstract: A financial card is issued to a user that is set to behave like a prepaid card as the card can only have a positive balance, and funds may be added to this balance to be spent. At any time, the user may change the financial card to behave like a credit card, thereby allowing spending on credit. Alternatively, the financial card may be issued as a credit card and may be changed to a prepaid card. The financial card has a single account number, regardless of whether it is set to behave like a prepaid card or a credit card, and regardless of whether it is switched from one operating mode to another.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Felicia Ann Tavares, Stephen Daniel Armstrong
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Publication number: 20130170235Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an LED replacement light assembly for retrofitting an incandescent light fixture that has a housing with a base. The LED replacement light assembly can include a shaft with a top portion and a lower threaded portion. The lower threaded portion can be screwed into the base. The LED replacement light assembly can also include an LED adapter, and a circuit board including a plurality of LEDs. One embodiment can include a thermally conductive disc that can engage the circuit board and the housing to conduct heat from the circuit board to the housing. A thermal interface can be positioned between the thermally conductive disc and the housing to provide enhanced conduction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventor: Daniel A. Armstrong
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Patent number: D674310Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Timex Group USA, Inc.Inventor: Daniel Armstrong
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Patent number: RE48305Abstract: A food processor is provided with a wide feed tube. The food processor has a pusher that cooperates with a safety mechanism. The safety mechanism comprises a linkage assembly that prevents the food processor's motor from operating unless the pusher is inserted into the feed tube.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: BREVILLE PTY LIMITEDInventors: Keith James Hensel, Lochana Subasekara Widanagamage Don, Daniel Armstrong