Patents by Inventor David A. Nelson

David A. Nelson 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).

  • Magneto-optical detecting apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 10677953
    Abstract: A system for magnetic detection includes a magneto-optical defect center material including at least one magneto-optical defect center that emits an optical signal when excited by an excitation light; a radio frequency (RF) exciter system configured to provide RF excitation to the magneto-optical defect center material; an optical light source configured to direct the excitation light to the magneto-optical defect center material; and an optical detector configured to receive the optical signal emitted by the magneto-optical defect center material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: John B. Stetson, Arul Manickam, Peter G. Kaup, Gregory Scott Bruce, Wilbur Lew, Joseph W. Hahn, Nicholas Mauriello Luzod, Kenneth Michael Jackson, Jacob Louis Swett, Peter V. Bedworth, Steven W. Sinton, Duc Huynh, Michael John Dimario, Jay T. Hansen, Andrew Raymond Mandeville, Bryan Neal Fisk, Joseph A. Villani, Jon C. Russo, David Nelson Coar, Julie Lynne Miller, Anjaney Pramod Kottapalli, Gary Edward Montgomery, Margaret Miller Shaw, Stephen Sekelsky, James Michael Krause, Thomas J. Meyer
  • Systems and Methods of Remotely Updating a Multitude of IP Connected Devices
    Publication number: 20200177444
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure include a scalable distributed computing and network system that is configured to update multitude of passive devices in many isolated networks. The system may include a centralized update service (CUS) computing device that receives a firmware file, generates a firmware profile, identifies passive devices that include outdated firmware, select one of the identified passive devices as a test device, and send the firmware file to the test device through intermediates and proxy agents. The CUS computing device receives feedback from the test device, generates a trust score for the firmware file based on the received feedback, and determine whether to send the firmware file to the other identified passive devices based on the generated trust score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: David A. Nelson-Gal, Alex B. Sternberg, Eric L. Green, Maxwell A. Nelson-Gal, Shibani P. Thakkar
  • Medical connector
    Patent number: 10668268
    Abstract: A medical connector for use in a fluid pathway. A valve member with sealing rings helps preclude undesired accumulation of fluid within the connector. A branched connector includes a fluid diverter extending away from a port of the branched connector. The fluid diverter is configured to divert fluid flowing through the branched connector and into a medical connector attached thereto, flushing a distal portion of the medical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: ICU Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: David Nelson, Thomas F. Fangrow
  • INCINERATOR TRANSPORT TRAILER AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200122625
    Abstract: An incinerator transport trailer has a chassis and an incinerator receiving and supporting cradle pivotally attached to the chassis for movement relative to the chassis between a travel position in which the cradle is positioned parallel to and extends along the chassis and a raised position in which the cradle extends generally perpendicular to the chassis. A first incinerator engagement is attached to the cradle toward a first end of the cradle for back-and-forth movement along a direction extending generally between the first and second ends of the cradle. A second incinerator engagement is attached to the cradle toward a second end of the cradle. The first incinerator engagement is movable to increase or decrease a distance between the first incinerator engagement and the second incinerator engagement to removably secure an incinerator to the cradle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: John Sutherland, Jeffrey David Nelson, Justin Edward Bouchard
  • VEHICLE CHARGING LANES
    Publication number: 20200122601
    Abstract: Embodiments include apparatus and methods for implementing lane charging for a roadway. A road segment in a geographic region is identified from a geographic database. The road segment may be identified based on the geographic position of a vehicle. A lane charging management device receives real time data related to the vehicle, the environment, or the electricity associated with the charging station. A lane charging command for a charging device associated with the road segment is generated in response to the real time data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventor: Scott David Nelson
  • UNATTENDED PARCEL DELIVERY SERVICE
    Publication number: 20200074396
    Abstract: A method for parcel delivery service that permits secure and timely delivery of items to unattended, dynamic locations. The method includes receiving an order to deliver an item to a vehicle. A current location of the vehicle may be determined using vehicle identification information. After the vehicle has been located, the item may be authenticated at the vehicle, and access to the interior of the vehicle may be automatically provided to enable the vehicle to securely receive the item. A corresponding system is also disclosed and claimed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel BOCCUCCIA, Zachary David NELSON, Jennifer L. BRACE, Lindsay CHAN, Shant TOKATYAN
  • Air filter arrangements; assemblies; and, methods
    Patent number: 10569212
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies and components therefor are described. An example first or main filter cartridge is described which includes a media pack comprising fluted material secured to facing sheets. The media pack defines opposite inlet and outlet flow faces, with flutes extending in a direction therebetween. The cartridge defines a closed end, spaced from, but in overlap with, the outlet end face of the media pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Benny K. Nelson, John Kuhn, Donald Larson, David Nelson
  • Red-emitting phosphors and associated devices
    Patent number: 10563121
    Abstract: A method includes obtaining particles of a phosphor precursor of formula Ax[MFy]:Mn4+, reducing sizes of the particles of the phosphor precursor by wet milling the particles and annealing the particles that are wet milled by contacting the particles with a fluorine-containing oxidizing agent. Additionally, a manganese doped complex fluoride phosphor prepared by this method is provided. A lighting apparatus and backlight device that include manganese-doped phosphor prepared by this method also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: William Winder Beers, Jianmin He, Fangming Du, James Edward Murphy, William Erwin Cohen, Clark David Nelson, Cynthia Susan Link
  • CHECK VALVE
    Publication number: 20200046961
    Abstract: A check valve for use in a fluid pathway. The check valve may have a diaphragm and a plurality of supports extending from the diaphragm. The check valve and supports have a line of symmetry, and deformation of the check valve as it moves from a closed position to an opened position can be generally along the line of symmetry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: David Nelson
  • Collapsible and portable sports net apparatus
    Patent number: 10549164
    Abstract: A net apparatus arranged to provide a net structure to capture or catch a projectile, that is easy to setup and is collapsible such that the frame structure is easy to assemble by a single individual. The net apparatus comprising a base structure including at least one support portion, at least one base extension, and a hinge, wherein the at least one support portion is coupled to the at least one base extension and the hinge. At least one rod is removably coupled to the base structure and received by a net, wherein the net is adapted to exert a force on the at least one rod causing the at least one rod to exert a force onto said hinge in order to lock the at least one support portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: TRIAD SPORTS GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: David Nelson, John Lucas
  • System and method for recording, documenting and visualizing group conversations
    Patent number: 10553129
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for recording, documenting, and visualizing group conversations. More specifically, the present invention relates to systems and methods that allows users to record conversations, document each speaker, visualize the conversation in real time, play back the conversation with visualization for how the conversation progressed from person to person, and compile result statistics on participation levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Inventor: David Nelson
  • Sports skills training apparatus
    Patent number: 10543413
    Abstract: A training apparatus arranged to be portable, collapsible, and able to be configured into different arrangements for different nets and/or different sports-related activities. The training apparatus comprises a support portion, base poles pivotally coupled to the support portion, base brackets coupled to the base poles opposite the support portion, extensions coupled to the base brackets, first and second flexible rods removably coupled to the support portion, and a net configured to be received by the flexible rods. The net is configured to bend the first and second flexible rods from a linear state to an arcuate state, such that a net tension holds the net upright.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: TRIAD SPORTS GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: David Nelson, John Lucas
  • Ball net structure with alterable base
    Patent number: 10537779
    Abstract: A ball net structure arranged to be portable, collapsible, and able to be configured into different arrangements for different nets and/or different sports-related activities. The ball net structure comprising a base structure including at least one support portion, at least one base extension, and at least one base extension hinge, wherein the at least one support portion and the at least one base extension are coupled to the at least one base extension hinge. At least one rod is removably coupled to the base structure and received by a net, wherein the net is adapted to exert a force on the at least one rod causing the at least one rod to exert a force onto said base structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: TRIAD SPORTS GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: David Nelson, John Lucas
  • SHEATH
    Publication number: 20200009365
    Abstract: A sheath can be used to protect a catheter hub from contamination. The sheath can surround the catheter hub and seal the interface between the catheter hub and a needleless connector. The sheath can be installed onto the catheter hub either before or after the needleless connector has been connected to the catheter hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: David Nelson, Nicholas Lopez, Alison D. Burcar
  • Vehicle charging lanes
    Patent number: 10525848
    Abstract: Embodiments include apparatus and methods for implementing lane charging for a roadway. A road segment in a geographic region is identified from a geographic database. The road segment may be identified based on the geographic position of a vehicle. A lane charging management device receives real time data related to the vehicle, the environment, or the electricity associated with the charging station. A lane charging command for a charging device associated with the road segment is generated in response to the real time data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: HERE Global B.V.
    Inventor: Scott David Nelson
  • FILTER ELEMENTS, AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF USE AND ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20200001221
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Benny K. Nelson, Daniel Adamek, David Nelson, Dave Matalamaki
  • COMBINATION THERAPY WITH A6, CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS, RADIATION THERAPY, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER
    Publication number: 20190381127
    Abstract: Provided herein are therapeutic combinations of A6 peptide (SEQ ID NO: 1) and more anti-cancer agents, radiation therapy, or a combination thereof and the use of such combinations in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Malcolm Finlayson, David Nelson
  • BICYCLE TRACKING FOR BIKE-SHARING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190369203
    Abstract: A bicycle-sharing system includes bicycles having beacons mounted thereto. Sensors are distributed throughout an urban environment and detect the beacons. Stations report check-in and check-out of the bicycles. Using reported detections of the bicycles and the check-in and check-out locations, a trajectory of the bicycle is determined. Where multiple sensors detect the beacon at a time, triangulation may be performed to more accurately determine the bicycle location. Trajectories of bicycles may be used for planning purposes or to track stolen or mislaid bicycles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Arthur Erik ZYSK, JR., Zachary David NELSON, Jayanthi RAO, John Randolf VINCENT, Mark Allan LIPPMAN
  • Water filter
    Patent number: 10478763
    Abstract: A water filter having a housing having a water inlet and a water outlet on a first end, and a pair of replaceable carbon elements contained within the housing, each carbon element having a water inlet near an outside diameter and a water outlet near the center, both the water outlet and water inlet being on a first end of each carbon element and each of the carbon element inlets being in fluid communication with the housing water inlet and each of the carbon element outlets being in fluid communication with the housing water outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: US Water Filters, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark David Nelson, Jamin Arvig
  • SEAT OR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION FOR A RIDESHARE
    Publication number: 20190344707
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for indicating a status of a vehicle or a seat in a vehicle are disclosed herein. A system includes a plurality of seats in a vehicle, a light-diffusing fiber optic light source attached to at least one of the seats, a receiver configured to receive a status of at least one of the seats, and a controller. The controller may be configured to determine an illumination scheme based on the status of at least one of the seats and illuminate the light-diffusing fiber optic light source according to the illumination scheme.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Zachary David NELSON, Hyung Min BAEK, Daniel BOCCUCCIA