Patents by Inventor David E. Young
David E. Young 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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Publication number: 20240343857Abstract: The present disclosure provides an extrudable article and a composition, each including at least one polyurethane including hydroxyl groups and latent isocyanate groups in the form of uretdione groups. The hydroxyl groups are present on a first polyurethane and the latent isocyanate groups are present on either the first polyurethane or a second polyurethane and a ratio of the latent isocyanate groups to the hydroxyl groups is greater than 1.2:1. A method of making the extrudable article is provided including reacting in an extruder a polymerizable composition including a uretdione-containing material including a reaction product of a diisocyanate reacted with itself, a hydroxyl-containing compound, and an isocyanate-containing compound. A method of making a core-sheath filament is provided including forming a core composition of the at least one polyurethane and wrapping a sheath composition including an ethylene copolymer or a polyolefin around the core composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2022Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Joseph D. Rule, Kolby L. White, Ross E. Behling, Jacob D. Young, Jay M. Jennen, David P. Siglin
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Patent number: 10415679Abstract: A number of variations may include a product comprising an electrical machine operatively connected to a driveline module comprising a gear train having a fixed gear ratio, a first planetary gear set having multiple gear ratios operatively connected to the gear train, a second planetary gear set having a fixed gear ratio operatively connected to the first planetary gear set, and a synchronizer, wherein the synchronizer is operatively connected to the first planetary gear set and is positioned between the first and second planetary gear set; a differential operatively connected to the second planetary gear set; wherein the electrical machine selectively transmits power to the differential through the gear train, the first planetary gear set, the synchronizer, and the second planetary gear set, and wherein the synchronizer is constructed and arranged to shift the driveline module into a high range mode, a low range mode, and a neutral mode.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Larry A. Pritchard, Thaddeus R. Kopp, David E. Young
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Patent number: 10094457Abstract: A number of variations may include a product comprising an electrical machine operatively connected to a driveline module comprising a gear train having a fixed gear ratio, a first planetary gear set having multiple gear ratios operatively connected to the gear train, a second planetary gear set having a fixed gear ratio operatively connected to the first planetary gear set, and a synchronizer operatively connected to the first planetary gear set and which is positioned between the first and second planetary gear set; a differential operatively connected to the second planetary gear set; wherein the electrical machine selectively transmits power to the differential through the gear train, first planetary gear set, synchronizer, and second planetary gear set, and wherein the synchronizer is constructed and arranged to shift the driveline module into a high, low, and a neutral mode through placement of a ring gear of the first planetary gear set.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Larry A. Pritchard, Thaddeus R. Kopp, David E. Young
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Patent number: 10066743Abstract: A transfer case (30) and a method of assembly in an all-wheel drive vehicle can include a range shifting assembly (60) for shifting between a low-range and high-range drive mode, a normally disengaged clutch assembly (80) for transferring drive torque to a first and second driveline, a clutch actuator (88), and an actuating gear (48). The clutch actuator (88) can be moveable between an expanded position and a contracted position and engageable with the clutch assembly (80) for engaging the clutch assembly (80) when in the expanded position. The actuating gear (48) can be reversibly rotatable through a predetermined angular arc of movement for operating the clutch actuator (88) between the contracted and expanded position for actuating the clutch assembly (80) and for shifting the range shifting assembly (60) between a low-range drive mode and a high-range mode when the clutch assembly (80) is in the disengaged position.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Larry A. Pritchard, David E. Young, Joseph Mastie, Donn Niffenegger, Christopher Kurmaniak
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Publication number: 20170261082Abstract: A number of variations may include a product comprising an electrical machine operatively connected to a driveline module comprising a gear train having a fixed gear ratio, a first planetary gear set having multiple gear ratios operatively connected to the gear train, a second planetary gear set having a fixed gear ratio operatively connected to the first planetary gear set, and a synchronizer operatively connected to the first planetary gear set and which is positioned between the first and second planetary gear set; a differential operatively connected to the second planetary gear set; wherein the electrical machine selectively transmits power to the differential through the gear train, first planetary gear set, synchronizer, and second planetary gear set, and wherein the synchronizer is constructed and arranged to shift the driveline module into a high, low, and a neutral mode through placement of a ring gear of the first planetary gear set.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Larry A. PRITCHARD, Thaddeus R. KOPP, David E. YOUNG
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Publication number: 20170254396Abstract: A number of variations may include a product comprising an electrical machine operatively connected to a driveline module comprising a gear train having a fixed gear ratio, a first planetary gear set having multiple gear ratios operatively connected to the gear train, a second planetary gear set having a fixed gear ratio operatively connected to the first planetary gear set, and a synchronizer, wherein the synchronizer is operatively connected to the first planetary gear set and is positioned between the first and second planetary gear set; a differential operatively connected to the second planetary gear set; wherein the electrical machine selectively transmits power to the differential through the gear train, the first planetary gear set, the synchronizer, and the second planetary gear set, and wherein the synchronizer is constructed and arranged to shift the driveline module into a high range mode, a low range mode, and a neutral mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Larry A. PRITCHARD, Thaddeus R. KOPP, David E. YOUNG
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Publication number: 20160131253Abstract: A transfer case (30) and a method of assembly in an all-wheel drive vehicle can include a range shifting assembly (60) for shifting between a low-range and high-range drive mode, a normally disengaged clutch assembly (80) for transferring drive torque to a first and second driveline, a clutch actuator (88), and an actuating gear (48). The clutch actuator (88) can be moveable between an expanded position and a contracted position and engageable with the clutch assembly (80) for engaging the clutch assembly (80) when in the expanded position. The actuating gear (48) can be reversibly rotatable through a predetermined angular arc of movement for operating the clutch actuator (88) between the contracted and expanded position for actuating the clutch assembly (80) and for shifting the range shifting assembly (60) between a low-range drive mode and a high-range mode when the clutch assembly (80) is in the disengaged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Larry A. PRITCHARD, David E. YOUNG, Joseph MASTIE, Donn NIFFENEGGER, Christopher KURMANIAK
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Patent number: 9215254Abstract: A communication system providing telephony communication across combined circuit switched and packet switched networks, such as a telephone network and the Internet, which are connectable to terminals, such as telephones and computers, for selective communication therebetween. The communication system includes an authorization and account control object in the packet switched network, multiple gateways between the circuit switched and packet switched networks providing controlled connectivity between those networks, and an information retrieval object in the packet switched network.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: Eric A. Voit, Edward E. Balkovich, William D. Goodman, Jayant G. Gadre, Patrick E. White, David E. Young
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Patent number: 9024839Abstract: A reconfigurable antenna is disclosed that includes a ground plane, an electrically-conductive microstrip patch element, and a plurality of switches. The patch element is spaced-apart from the ground plane with a dielectric medium between the patch element and the ground plane. The switches are coupled between the ground plane and the patch element. The switches are openable and closable, for example, in response to a control signal from an external television device to configure the state of the reconfigurable antenna. Additional reconfigurable antenna elements are disclosed. Antenna arrays including reconfigurable antenna elements, switchable fixed elements, or a combination thereof are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignees: Antennas Direct, Inc., Viamorph, Inc.Inventors: Richard E. Schneider, John Edwin Ross, III, David E. Young, David P. Koller
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Patent number: 8976782Abstract: A communication system providing telephony communication across combined circuit switched and packet switched networks, such as a telephone network and the Internet, which are connectable to terminals, such as telephones and computers, for selective communication therebetween. The communication system includes an authorization and account control object in the packet switched network, multiple gateways between the circuit switched and packet switched networks providing controlled connectivity between those networks, and an information retrieval object in the packet switched network.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: Eric A. Voit, Edward E. Balkovich, William D. Goodman, Jayant G. Gadre, Patrick E. White, David E. Young
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Publication number: 20140176376Abstract: A reconfigurable antenna is disclosed that includes a ground plane, an electrically-conductive microstrip patch element, and a plurality of switches. The patch element is spaced-apart from the ground plane with a dielectric medium between the patch element and the ground plane. The switches are coupled between the ground plane and the patch element. The switches are openable and closable, for example, in response to a control signal from an external television device to configure the state of the reconfigurable antenna. Additional reconfigurable antenna elements are disclosed. Antenna arrays including reconfigurable antenna elements, switchable fixed elements, or a combination thereof are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicants: Viamorph, Inc., Antennas Direct, Inc.Inventors: Richard E. Schneider, John Edwin Ross, III, David E. Young, David P. Koller
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Patent number: 8648770Abstract: A reconfigurable antenna is disclosed that includes a ground plane, an electrically-conductive microstrip patch element, and a plurality of switches. The patch element is spaced-apart from the ground plane with a dielectric medium between the patch element and the ground plane. The switches are coupled between the ground plane and the patch element. The switches are openable and closable, for example, in response to a control signal from an external television device to configure the state of the reconfigurable antenna. Additional reconfigurable antenna elements are disclosed. Antenna arrays including reconfigurable antenna elements, switchable fixed elements, or a combination thereof are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2009Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Antennas Direct, Inc.Inventors: Richard E. Schneider, John Edwin Ross, III, David E. Young, David P. Koller
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Patent number: 8385331Abstract: A system includes a policy enforcement point that is located within a first network. The policy enforcement point is configured to connect the first network to a second network via a secure connection. The policy enforcement point is configured to receive traffic from a first device via the first network or a second device associated with the second network via the secure connection, determine whether to apply a policy to the received traffic, and discard the received traffic when a policy is determined to apply to the received traffic.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Weintraub, David E. Young, Nabil Bitar, Rajesh Yadav
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Publication number: 20110319184Abstract: A collapsible alignment aid consisting of multiple rods, sleeves in which the rods come to rest, an elastic cord which draws thru out to hold together as one unit and end caps for tie off coverage and a finished appearance. When extended it becomes a single rod for assisting in body/target alignment. The multiple rods and elastic cord provides collapsibility for convenient storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventor: David E. Young
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Patent number: 8013466Abstract: A POE tapping device for extracting power from a data cable. The POE tapping device includes an input connector, an output connector, a flow through connection, a bridge circuit, and a remote accessory connector. The flow through connection is between the input connector and the output connector, such that there is a direct feed from the first data cable to the second data cable. The bridge circuit is connected to the flow through connection to tap electrical current from the flow through connection, where the bridge circuit has a positive output and negative output to provide electrical current. The remote accessory connector is to be connected to a remote accessory, where the remote accessory connector is connected to the positive output and the negative output of the bridge circuit to receive electrical current from the bridge circuit that was tapped from the flow through connection.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2009Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Oberon, Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Thompson, David E. Young
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Publication number: 20110163936Abstract: A reconfigurable antenna is disclosed that includes a ground plane, an electrically-conductive microstrip patch element, and a plurality of switches. The patch element is spaced-apart from the ground plane with a dielectric medium between the patch element and the ground plane. The switches are coupled between the ground plane and the patch element. The switches are openable and closable, for example, in response to a control signal from an external television device to configure the state of the reconfigurable antenna. Additional reconfigurable antenna elements are disclosed. Antenna arrays including reconfigurable antenna elements, switchable fixed elements, or a combination thereof are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2009Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Richard E. Schneider, John Edwin Ross, III, David E. Young, David P. Koller
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Patent number: 7948968Abstract: A communication system providing telephony communication across combined circuit switched and packet switched networks, such as a telephone network and the Internet, which are connectable to terminals, such as telephones and computers, for selective communication therebetween. The communication system includes an authorization and account control object in the packet switched network, multiple gateways between the circuit switched and packet switched networks providing controlled connectivity between those networks, and an information retrieval object in the packet switched network, wherein the authorization and account control object maintains a substantially real time record of user accounts and usage, and the information and retrieval object provides substantially real time retrieval of selected information from the authorization and account control object.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2004Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignees: Verizon Communications Inc., Verizon Services Corp.Inventors: Eric A. Voit, Edward E. Balkovich, William D. Goodman, Jayant G. Gadre, Patrick E. White, David E. Young
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Patent number: 7691602Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and systems for rapidly identifying microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and the like that may be present in an agricultural specimen. The methods of the present invention provide a process for rapidly and accurately identifying infectious or pathogenic microorganisms without the need for culturing. In addition, the methods of the present invention provide processes for assaying harvested agricultural crops for the presence of statistically significant quantities of microorganisms.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2008Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Hanson Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William P. Hanson, Maureen A. Dyer, Robert E. Hetrick, Jennifer A. Oberholtzer, David E. Young
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Publication number: 20080080493Abstract: A system includes a policy enforcement point that is located within a first network. The policy enforcement point is configured to connect the first network to a second network via a secure connection. The policy enforcement point is configured to receive traffic from a first device via the first network or a second device associated with the second network via the secure connection, determine whether to apply a policy to the received traffic, and discard the received traffic when a policy is determined to apply to the received traffic.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicants: Verizon Services Operations Inc., Verizon Services Corp.Inventors: Michael A. Weintraub, David E. Young, Nabil Bitar, Rajesh Yadav
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Patent number: 6839340Abstract: A communication system providing telephony communication across combined circuit switched and packet switched networks, such as a telephone network and the Internet, which are connectable to terminals, such as telephones and computers, for selective communication therebetween. The communication system includes an authorization and account control object in the packet switched network, multiple gateways between the circuit switched and packet switched networks providing controlled connectivity between those networks, and an information retrieval object in the packet switched network, wherein the authorization and account control object maintains a substantially real time record of user accounts and usage, and the information and retrieval object provides substantially real time retrieval of selected information from the authorization and account control object.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1997Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Bell Atlantic Network ServicesInventors: Eric A. Voit, Edward E. Balkovich, William D. Goodman, Jayant G. Gadre, Patrick E. White, David E. Young