Patents by Inventor David A. Knight

David A. Knight 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: 11770084
    Abstract: Systems and methods for voltage regulation of high voltage direct current systems are provided. In certain embodiments, a system includes a generator that generates alternating current (AC) voltage. The system further includes a power converter that converts the AC voltage into regulated direct current (DC) voltage. Also, the system includes a voltage regulator. In additional embodiments, the voltage regulator includes an AC voltage regulator that regulates the AC voltage generated by the generator. Also, the voltage regulator includes a DC voltage regulator that regulates the DC voltage produced by the power converter. Moreover, the voltage regulator includes a regulator selector that selectively activates one of the AC voltage regulator and the DC voltage regulator based on a current from the power converter and at least one of a voltage of the generator and a voltage of the power converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Cristian E. Anghel, Davendar Kashireddy, David C Hodge, Yonghui Xu, David A Knight, Karthik V J, Kumar Sakinala, Mohan B M
  • Publication number: 20230126186
    Abstract: Systems and methods for voltage regulation of high voltage direct current systems are provided. In certain embodiments, a system includes a generator that generates alternating current (AC) voltage. The system further includes a power converter that converts the AC voltage into regulated direct current (DC) voltage. Also, the system includes a voltage regulator. In additional embodiments, the voltage regulator includes an AC voltage regulator that regulates the AC voltage generated by the generator. Also, the voltage regulator includes a DC voltage regulator that regulates the DC voltage produced by the power converter. Moreover, the voltage regulator includes a regulator selector that selectively activates one of the AC voltage regulator and the DC voltage regulator based on a current from the power converter and at least one of a voltage of the generator and a voltage of the power converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Cristian E. Anghel, Davendar Kashireddy, David C. Hodge, Yonghui Xu, David A. Knight, Karthik V. J., Kumar Sakinala, Mohan B. M.
  • Patent number: 9218345
    Abstract: A backup computer storage system that protects and/or recovers data on a primary computer storage system is disclosed. The backup computer system may be used to backup databases, files, and/or applications. In some embodiments, the backup system may be used to backup an image of the primary computer storage system. In other embodiments, the backup system may be used to backup one or more databases, replicate an image of data that is on the primary computer storage system, restore data from the backup system to the primary computer storage system, restore data to a database while non-affected portions of the database are available and can be used, record all transactions in real time without overwriting any previously stored backup data, and maintain historical and/or chronological information related to backed up data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Symantec Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory A. Becker, Robert Condon, David A. Knight, David E. Medders, Michael Rowan
  • Patent number: 9206570
    Abstract: A floating marine dock and connection system there for provides plural elongate rectilinear flotation pontoons having a consistent peripheral configuration with a major dimension and a minor dimension and customizable lengths. Connection apparatus interconnected to the flotation pontoons permits the flotation pontoons to be interconnected end-to-end, in parallel, perpendicular to, and spaced apart from one another. Connection straps extend about the outer periphery of the flotation pontoons and interconnect with flanges, plates and accessories desirable for marine docks. The connection straps support a nailer beam to which decking is fastened. Braces extend between spacedly adjacent flotation pontoons to maintain the spatial relationship therebetween and to support service conduits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Knight Boat Docks, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas J. Knight, Kenneth L. Knight, David A. Knight, David Drahman
  • Publication number: 20140174332
    Abstract: A floating marine dock and connection system there for provides plural elongate rectilinear flotation pontoons having a consistent peripheral configuration with a major dimension and a minor dimension and customizable lengths. Connection apparatus interconnected to the flotation pontoons permits the flotation pontoons to be interconnected end-to-end, in parallel, perpendicular to, and spaced apart from one another. Connection straps extend about the outer periphery of the flotation pontoons and interconnect with flanges, plates and accessories desirable for marine docks. The connection straps support a nailer beam to which decking is fastened. Braces extend between spacedly adjacent flotation pontoons to maintain the spatial relationship therebetween and to support service conduits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Knight EZ Dock
    Inventors: Douglas J. Knight, Kenneth L. Knight, David A. Knight, David Drahman
  • Patent number: 8572046
    Abstract: A backup computer storage system that protects and/or recovers data on a primary computer storage system is disclosed. The backup computer system may be used to backup databases, files, and/or applications. The backup system may be used to backup an image of the primary computer system. The backup system may also be used to backup one or more databases. The backup system may replicate an image of data that is on a primary computer system. The backup system may also be used to restore data from the backup system to the primary computer system. The backup system may restore data to a database while non-affected portions of the database are available and can be used. The backup system may record all transactions in real time without overwriting any previously stored backup data. The backup system may maintain historical and/or chronological information related to the backed up data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Symantec Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory A. Becker, Robert Condon, David A. Knight, David E. Medders, Michael Rowan
  • Publication number: 20110004585
    Abstract: A backup computer storage system that protects and/or recovers data on a primary computer storage system is disclosed. The backup computer system may be used to backup databases, files, and/or applications. The backup system may be used to backup an image of the primary computer system. The backup system may also be used to backup one or more databases. The backup system may replicate an image of data that is on a primary computer system. The backup system may also be used to restore data from the backup system to the primary computer system. The backup system may restore data to a database while non-affected portions of the database are available and can be used. The backup system may record all transactions in real time without overwriting any previously stored backup data. The backup system may maintain historical and/or chronological information related to the backed up data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: Symantec Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory A. Becker, Robert Condon, David A. Knight, David E. Medders, Michael Rowan
  • Patent number: 7844577
    Abstract: A backup computer storage system that protects and/or recovers data on a primary computer storage system is disclosed. The backup computer system may be used to backup databases, files, and/or applications. In some embodiments, the backup system may be used to backup an image of the primary computer system. In other embodiments, the backup system may be used to backup one or more databases. In some embodiments of the present invention, the backup system replicates an image of data that is on a primary computer system. The backup system may also be used to restore data from the backup system to the primary computer system. In some embodiments, the backup system may restore data to a database while non-affected portions of the database are available and can be used. In some embodiments, the backup system records all transactions in real time without overwriting any previously stored backup data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Symantec Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory A. Becker, Robert Condon, David A. Knight, David E. Medders, Michael Rowan
  • Patent number: 7617414
    Abstract: A backup computer storage system that protects and/or recovers data on a primary computer storage system is disclosed. The backup computer system may be used to backup databases, files, and/or applications. In some embodiments, the backup system may be used to backup an image of the primary computer system. In other embodiments, the backup system may be used to backup one or more databases. In some embodiments of the present invention, the backup system replicates an image of data that is on a primary computer system. The backup system may also be used to restore data from the backup system to the primary computer system. In some embodiments, the backup system may restore data to a database while non-affected portions of the database are available and can be used. In some embodiments, the backup system records all transactions in real time without overwriting any previously stored backup data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Symantec Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory A. Becker, Robert Condon, David A. Knight, David E. Medders, Michael Rowan
  • Publication number: 20040139128
    Abstract: A backup computer storage system that protects and/or recovers data on a primary computer storage system is disclosed. The backup computer system may be used to backup databases, files, and/or applications. In some embodiments, the backup system may be used to backup an image of the primary computer system. In other embodiments, the backup system may be used to backup one or more databases. In some embodiments of the present invention, the backup system replicates an image of data that is on a primary computer system. The backup system may also be used to restore data from the backup system to the primary computer system. In some embodiments, the backup system may restore data to a database while non-affected portions of the database are available and can be used. In some embodiments, the backup system records all transactions in real time without overwriting any previously stored backup data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Gregory A. Becker, Robert Condon, David A. Knight, David E. Medders, Michael Rowan
  • Patent number: 5290308
    Abstract: The present invention is a lightweight endoscopic instrument which has a flushing port with a check valve assembly therein. The check valve retains carbon dioxide which is used during endoscopic procedures. Upon removal of the instrument, a pressurized fluid can be connected to the flush port, with internal seals directing the pressurized fluid through an annular space between the stem of the instrument and a central actuating rod or element so that any tissue or blood which may have entered into such annular space is flushed out the distal end of the instrument. The instrument features a knob allowing it to rotate on its longitudinal axis while having a handle that can be held in a fixed position by the surgeon. An index mechanism is provided to audibly and/or visually give an indication at preset increments of rotation. The instrument is lightweight to decrease fatigue and is simply and economically constructed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: Edward Weck Incorporated
    Inventors: David A. Knight, Bahram B. Rahimzadeh
  • Patent number: D506394
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Knight, Machelle D. Stockwell, Kenneth R. Diveley, Stuart Leslie, Tomohito Asano
  • Patent number: D508207
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Knight, Machelle D. Stockwell, Kenneth R. Diveley, Stuart Leslie, Tomohito Asano
  • Patent number: D497545
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Knight, Machelle D. Stockwell, Kenneth R. Diveley, Stuart Leslie, Tomohito Asano
  • Patent number: D497797
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Knight, Machelle D. Stockwell, Kenneth R. Diveley, Stuart Leslie, Tomohito Asano