Patents by Inventor David Nelson

David 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).

  • Welding system with power line communication
    Patent number: 9796038
    Abstract: Various welding systems that provide communication over auxiliary or weld power lines are provided. The disclosed embodiments may include a multi-process welding power supply that is communicatively coupled to a pendant via an auxiliary conduit that facilitates the exchange of data and power between components of the welding system. In some embodiments, the pendant may also include auxiliary outlets that allow an operator to power auxiliary devices at the weld location. The disclosed embodiments further include a pendant with a wire spool and wire feeder drive circuitry that is configured to activate spooling during MIG welding. Embodiments are provided that also allow for bidirectional data communication over a power line in networked welding systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: James Francis Rappl, Brian Lee Ott, Andrew David Nelson, Jeremy Daniel Overesch, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Quinn William Schartner, Kenneth Austin Stanzel
  • PHOSPHOR MATERIALS FOR LIGHT SOURCES AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20170298273
    Abstract: A method includes mixing a first fluoride phosphor powder that is doped with tetravalent manganese with a treatment solution for a designated period of time, stopping the mixing to allow the fluoride phosphor powder to settle, removing at least some liquid that has separated from the first fluoride phosphor powder, repeating (a) the mixing, (b) the stopping of the mixing, and (c) removing at least some of the liquid during one or more additional cycles, and obtaining a second fluoride phosphor powder following the repeating of the mixing, the stopping of the mixing, and the removing of at least some of the liquid. The second fluoride phosphor powder includes a reduced amount of the manganese relative to the first fluoride phosphor powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Fangming Du, William Winder Beers, William Erwin Cohen, Clark David Nelson
  • System and method of determining network locations for data analysis in a distributed ecosystem
    Patent number: 9788085
    Abstract: A distributed ecosystem including an analysis computing resource and a network is disclosed. The distributed ecosystem also includes at least one sensor for monitoring a characteristic of the distributed ecosystem, at least one localized computing resource in communication with the at least one sensor, and a gateway controller. The gateway controller is in communication with the at least one sensor, the at least one localized computing resource, and the analysis computing resource. The gateway control includes control logic for monitoring the at least one sensor for a data transmit function. The gateway controller also includes control logic for determining if the at least one localized computing resource has requisite resource capabilities for processing data generated by the at least one sensor in response to the data transmit function being transmitted by the at least one sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Rencher, Guijun Wang, Haiqin Wang, Sharon F. Arroyo, Paul J. Schachter, David Nelson
  • Systems, Apparatuses, And Methods For Disposing And Documenting The Disposal Of Controlled Substances
    Publication number: 20170287290
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for disposing and documenting the disposal of controlled substances. According to one embodiment, a waste containment apparatus is provided with a housing comprising a waste input port configured for receiving controlled substance waste doses deposited into the waste containment apparatus, and a collector securely disposed within the housing and coupled to the waste input port. The collector may generally include a plurality of single-dose containers, where each container is configured for receiving one of the controlled substance waste doses deposited into the waste containment apparatus via the waste input port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: David A. Nelson, Alfred Rafi Baddour, Wayne J. Wehrer
  • Medical connector
    Patent number: 9775981
    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: March 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: ICU Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: David Nelson, Thomas F. Fangrow
  • COLLAPSIBLE NET APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20170274264
    Abstract: A ball net structure arranged to be portable, collapsible, and provide the required structural support to receive or capture a projectile, such as but not limited to a soccer ball or baseball. The ball net structure comprises a support portion, first and second extensions, a first bracket pivotally coupling the first extension to the support portion, a second bracket pivotally coupling the second extension to the support portion, first and second flexible rods removably coupled to the support portion, and a net received by at least the first and second extensions and received by at least the first and second 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: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: David Nelson, John Lucas
  • COLLAPSIBLE AND PORTABLE SPORTS NET APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20170266527
    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: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: David Nelson, John Lucas
  • Collapsible and portable sports net apparatus
    Patent number: 9750996
    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: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: TRIAD SPORTS, INC.
    Inventors: David Nelson, John Lucas
  • FILTER ELEMENTS, AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF USE AND ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20170246571
    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: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel Adamek, Benny Nelson, David Nelson, Dave Matalamaki
  • BALL NET STRUCTURE WITH ALTERABLE BASE
    Publication number: 20170232319
    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: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: David Nelson, John Lucas
  • VEHICLE AND ELECTRIC BICYCLE CHARGE MONITORING INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20170219366
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes a charging interface that is configured to connect to a bicycle battery and a processing device programmed to determine a state of charge of the bicycle battery. The processing device further estimates traveling ranges of a vehicle and a bicycle. The vehicle system further includes a navigation module programmed to generate a route to a selected destination based on the estimated traveling ranges of the vehicle and the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Sudipto Aich, David Melcher, Zachary David Nelson, Christopher Peplin, Jamel Seagraves
  • AC VECTOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY DETECTION WITH DIAMOND NITROGEN VACANCIES
    Publication number: 20170212190
    Abstract: A system for magnetic anomaly detection is described. The system may include a nitrogen vacancy (NV) diamond material comprising a plurality of NV centers. A controller modulates a first code packet and controls a first magnetic field generator to apply a first time varying magnetic field at the NV diamond material based on the modulated first code packet. The controller modulates a second code packet and control a second magnetic field generator to apply a second time varying magnetic field at the NV diamond material based on the modulated second code packet, wherein the first code packet and the second code packet are binary sequences which have a low cross correlation with each other. The controller determines a magnitude and direction of the magnetic field at the NV diamond material, and determines a magnetic vector anomaly based on the determined magnitude and direction of the magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Colleen Mary REYNOLDS, David Nelson COAR, Mary Catherine Chih-Li DECRISTOFORO, Laird Nicholas EGAN, Jon C. RUSSO
  • Lift Attachment System
    Publication number: 20170208733
    Abstract: A lift attachment system for providing adjustment such as lifting and lower to various attachments being towed by a vehicle. The system generally includes a base frame which is removably connected to a vehicle, such as at its rear frame. A support frame is pivotally connected to the base frame. An actuator is connected between the support frame and the base frame such that the support frame may pivotally adjust with respect to the base frame. The support frame includes a width-adjustable attachment mount which is adapted to removably receive one of a plurality of different attachments. By removably connecting the attachment to the support frame, the attachment may be pivotally adjusted (such as lifted or lowered) via activation of the actuator. By connecting the base frame to a vehicle, one may adjust an attachment while in use on a vehicle to improve efficiency and prevent constant manual adjustments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventor: David Nelson Sterchi
  • Adjustable Mullion Receptacle
    Publication number: 20170204652
    Abstract: An adjustable mullion receptacle includes a two-sided safety block adapted to sit in the well portion of the mullion receptacle. A receiving block face side of the block is adapted to fit into the hollow bottom of a hollow mullion tube. The opposite side of the block defines a smooth safety face that can be used to set in the receptacle well when the mullion is removed for any purpose. The block then fills the well and provides a smooth surface over the receptacle well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: Frame & Mullions LLC
    Inventors: James Thomas Clarke, JR., David Nelson Hamlet
  • Identifying a driver of a vehicle
    Patent number: 9707911
    Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for identifying a person as a driver of a vehicle. Aspects include using in-vehicle sensors to increase the accuracy of driver identification initially determined using other mechanisms. As such, at least two different types of sensory devices can be utilized to gather data in an effort to identify the driver. The data gathered from the first sensor (e.g., at a key fob) is processed to identify the driver based on learned characteristic patterns, such as the driver's gait, before the driver enters the vehicle. The data gathered from the second sensor (e.g., in an in-vehicle face or voice recognition system) is processed to confirm the driver. The confirmation is based on biometric data and learned characteristic patterns. Data from the second sensor is provided back to the first sensor to confirm the driver identity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Vincent Myers, Shane Elwart, Walter Joseph Talamonti, Jonathan Thomas Mullen, Zachary David Nelson, Tory Smith, Bibhrajit Halder, Kyu Jeong Han
  • Extrusion
    Patent number: D791974
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Inventor: Cameron David Nelson
  • Fluid manifold
    Patent number: D793551
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: ICU Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: David Nelson
  • Micro-exfoliation roller
    Patent number: D794197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Rodan & Fields, LLC
    Inventors: Steven D. Powell, Joshua David Nelson
  • Fitting
    Patent number: D796064
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan P. Siegel, Scott David Hazard, Stefan Behling, David Summerfield, David Nelson, James McGrath, Rafe Bertram, Nicos Yiatros, Graham Coult, Vladimir Marinov, Franklin Lancaster, Holger Krueger, Stefan Marinitsch, Michael C. Mulhern
  • Building
    Patent number: D797305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Daniel Peak, Jonathan P. Siegel, Christopher M. Green, David Nelson, Stefan Behling, David Summerfield, James McGrath, Peter Han, Adrian Parkinson