Patents by Inventor Daniel Banks

Daniel Banks 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).

  • Patent number: 12137541
    Abstract: Data storage systems may include a chassis with a first end and a second end. One or more fans may be positioned at the first end of the chassis. At least one storage media device may be positioned inside the chassis and behind the at least one fan relative to the first end of the chassis. A carrier including a frame may be coupled to the at least one storage media device, where the frame includes an elongated member extending away from the storage media device toward the first end of the chassis. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Sanmina Corporation
    Inventors: Odie Banks Killen, Jr., John Albert Bauer, Jr., Daniel Joseph Gregory, Charles Christoper Hill, Xin Wang, Kenneth Dale Van Antwerp, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11999006
    Abstract: A method for fabricating MAS NMR rotors and drive caps made of diamond to increase the maximum achievable spinning frequency and enhance MAS NMR sensitivity and resolution. Diamond is an excellent choice for making MAS NMR rotors due to its high tensile and flexural strength, however, micromachining diamond is difficult due to its hardness. Although laser cutting is often employed to cut diamond sheets, this process cannot be used to create the high aspect ratio and small features required for MAS NMR rotors. In the present invention, a laser micromachining process is used to create the desired high aspect ratio while maintaining the small lateral features. In this process, the laser is used to first convert the diamond into graphite followed by a conversion to carbon dioxide in the presence of oxygen. To create a rotor, a rectangular log has a center hole drilled by the laser, and is then micromachined into a hollow cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Prashant Patil, Daniel Banks, Salima Bahri, William Langford, Camron Blackburn, Zachary Fredin, Robert Griffin, Neil Gershenfeld
  • Publication number: 20210146475
    Abstract: A method for fabricating MAS NMR rotors and drive caps made of diamond to increase the maximum achievable spinning frequency and enhance MAS NMR sensitivity and resolution. Diamond is an excellent choice for making MAS NMR rotors due to its high tensile and flexural strength, however, micromachining diamond is difficult due to its hardness. Although laser cutting is often employed to cut diamond sheets, this process cannot be used to create the high aspect ratio and small features required for MAS NMR rotors. In the present invention, a laser micromachining process is used to create the desired high aspect ratio while maintaining the small lateral features. In this process, the laser is used to first convert the diamond into graphite followed by a conversion to carbon dioxide in the presence of oxygen. To create a rotor, a rectangular log has a center hole drilled by the laser, and is then micromachined into a hollow cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Prashant Patil, Daniel Banks, Salima Bahri, Will Langford, Camron Blackburn, Zach Fredin, Robert Griffin, Neil Gershenfeld
  • Publication number: 20060237267
    Abstract: A pneumatically- or electrically-actuated disk brake, in particular a pneumatic disk brake for commercial vehicles, in which a mounting frame which supports the brake caliper, and a torque plate which secures the mounting plate to the a vehicle axle, are arranged such that the fasteners securing the mounting frame to the torque plate are oriented in at least one plane that is essentially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the axle. Compared to previous disk brakes with longitudinally-oriented fasteners, this arrangement results in a lighter, stronger, simpler, less expensive, and more easily serviced disk brake by eliminating excess material, eliminating offset of the mounting hole portion of the torque plate to clear an axle flange, minimizing or eliminating a need to rotate the brake assembly away from an optimal position about the axle in order to clear adjacent vehicle components, and places the fastener heads in more readily accessible locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Brown, Daniel Banks, Jay Hendershot, Ronald Plantan
  • Publication number: 20060180411
    Abstract: A brake actuator mechanism has an inner shaft received at least partially within an outer shaft. The overload protection device is disposed between the inner shaft and the outer shaft. The device selectively couples the inner shaft and the outer shaft so that when the outer shaft receives a torque beyond a predetermined limit, the device allows the outer shaft to rotate about the inner shaft without rotating the inner shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Daniel Banks, Michael Brown, Alan Hendershot
  • Publication number: 20060093685
    Abstract: Liquid dietary supplements include vitamins, macro minerals, trace minerals, high Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity (ORAC) compounds, and optionally fulvates. Despite the tendency of minerals in such a liquid mineral and vitamin supplement to precipitate and for the ingredients to quickly degrade, particularly at high ORAC values and low pH, embodiments of the invention stay in solution have a desired shelf life without degrading. In part, this is achieved through the use of the natural preservative momordica, carefully formulated amounts of the various ingredients, and high-tech processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Mower, Marlin Harmon, James Bawden, Daniel Banks, Joyce Young
  • Publication number: 20060016646
    Abstract: A disc brake rotor assembly has a central carrier with a first side and a second side. At least two wear surfaces are releasably secured to the first side and at least two wear surfaces are releasably secured to the second side. A locking mechanism disposed within the central carrier selectively engages and releases the wear surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Daniel Banks, Alan Hendershot, Thomas Runels, Ralph Larson