Patents by Inventor David Stout
David Stout 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: 20240146881Abstract: Provided is a surveillance system, including: a trailer having wheels, a mast, and a trailer towing coupler; a camera coupled to the mast; a cellular modem communicatively coupled to the camera and operative to transmit video captured by the camera; a command center server operative to remotely receive and store data describing operation of a fluid-handling device and to receive the transmitted video and send the video to a user in response to a request from a web browser of the user; a power storage device; and a solar panel coupled to the power storage device such that the solar panel charges the power storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Aaron Phillips, Greg Stout, David Bateman
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Publication number: 20240128901Abstract: Methods, circuits and computer program products are presented herein. The method includes isolating a ripple waveform from a current signal originating from a brushed direct current motor (BDCM). The method includes determining the wave count of the ripple waveform. The method includes determining a position of a movable structure operably coupled to a shaft of the BDCM according to the wave count of the ripple waveform. The present technology may be practiced without discrete capacitor components in high pass filtering aspects of the disclosed circuit. The methods, circuits and computer program products can be implemented to accurately determine a rotational position of a shaft of a BDCM and also position(s) of mechanism(s) coupled to the shaft without requiring any external sensors or other components for this purpose other than the disclosed circuits.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Miroslav Oljaca, David Stout, Dennis P. Lehman, Jan Morten Braathen, Merril Newman
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Publication number: 20240112248Abstract: A system for enabling in store routing of a user generated shopping list using existing store cameras and artificial intelligence and machine learning is provided. The system uses a pixelbuffer comparison of items imaged in real time to compared to a database of machine learned images. The system further provides item recognition and detection through machine learning so as to improve a shoppers experiences. The system and method further includes drone assistance means and radio signal item and biological detection so as to improve accuracy. Other features to improve guidance and accuracy include landmark navigation and masking to improve accuracy of item recognition and detection. The system may be a standalone kiosk.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: David Stout, Ethan Michael Baird, Tyler Mauer
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Publication number: 20240093152Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cultured tissue, methods for production of self-sufficient modified cells for producing cultured tissue. Further, the disclosure provides methods of generating cultured meat products without exogenous addition of growth hormones.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2021Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: David L. Kaplan, Andrew Stout, John Yuen, JR., Natalie Rubio
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Publication number: 20200316552Abstract: Disclosed are modular chemical reaction systems and methods of using such chemical reaction systems. The disclosed systems can have a substrate layer and a plurality of modules selectively mounted to an outer surface of the substrate layer. The substrate layer can include flow connectors that cooperate with the modules to form a fluid flow pathway for performing at least one step of a chemical reaction. At least one of the modules can be a process module, such as a reactor or separator. The modules can also include at least one regulator module. The system can also include at least one analysis device that analyzes at least one characteristic of the chemical reaction as the reaction occurs. The system can also include processing circuitry that monitors and/or optimizes the chemical reaction based on feedback received from the analysis device or other system components.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2018Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Jin-Ping Lim, David Stout, Nathan Collins, Jason D. White, Jeremiah Malerich
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Publication number: 20200059059Abstract: A plurality ceiling fan kits comprising one or more pre-wired downrods or a set of pre-wired downrods having internal wiring terminating on one or more ends in wire leads made of electrically conductive materials. Different electrical connectors, for use with the ceiling fan kits and pre-wired downrods, are adapted to electrically couple one or more sets of wiring by pushing in the electrically conductive wire leads into a plurality of ports disposed on the electrical connectors. The electrical connectors may include a jumper for switching between a single- and dual-power supply switch configuration and indicia for identifying the insertion of a wire into a corresponding port. A method of mounting a ceiling fan to a structure having an electrical supply, utilizing the pre-wired downrods and the electrical connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: William Walter Walker, Benjamin David Stout, Rickey Thomas Jones, Douglas Troy Mason
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Patent number: 10498099Abstract: A plurality ceiling fan kits comprising one or more pre-wired downrods or a set of pre-wired downrods having internal wiring terminating on one or more ends in wire leads made of electrically conductive materials. Different electrical connectors, for use with the ceiling fan kits and pre-wired downrods, are adapted to electrically couple one or more sets of wiring by pushing in the electrically conductive wire leads into a plurality of ports disposed on the electrical connectors. The electrical connectors may include a jumper for switching between a single- and dual-power supply switch configuration and indicia for identifying the insertion of a wire into a corresponding port. A method of mounting a ceiling fan to a structure having an electrical supply, utilizing the pre-wired downrods and the electrical connectors.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Hunter Fan CompanyInventors: William Walter Walker, Benjamin David Stout, Rickey Thomas Jones, Douglas Troy Mason
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Publication number: 20190308878Abstract: Systems and methods for producing microcrystalline alpha alane are provided herein. An exemplary process comprises the elimination of the crystallization aid lithium borohydride through the use of excess lithium aluminum hydride or sodium borohydride. Further exemplary processes comprise methods for passivating microcrystalline alpha alane using a weak acid in a nonaqueous solvent solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: David Stout, Henry Fong, Elisabeth McLaughlin, Paul E. Penwell, Mark A. Petrie, Robert Wilson
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Patent number: 10435297Abstract: Systems and methods for producing microcrystalline alpha alane are provided herein. An exemplary process comprises the elimination of the crystallization aid lithium borohydride through the use of excess lithium aluminum hydride or sodium borohydride. Further exemplary processes comprise methods for passivating microcrystalline alpha alane using a weak acid in a nonaqueous solvent solution.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Ardica Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David Stout, Henry Fong, Elisabeth McLaughlin, Paul E. Penwell, Mark A. Petrie, Robert Wilson
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Patent number: 10246785Abstract: Fluidized-bed reactors for producing alane are provided herein. An exemplary process includes inducing an electrical potential difference in an electrolyte solution to produce an anolyte solution that includes an alane adduct, wherein an electrical potential difference is generated between anode aluminum particles and a cathode, the electrolyte solution including an alkali metal hydride dissolved in a solvent, the anode aluminum particles and cathode being separated by a diaphragm.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Ardica Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven Crouch-Baker, Mark A. Petrie, David Stout, Francis Tanzella
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Patent number: 10250003Abstract: A kit or assembly for a ceiling fan can include a downrod and a set of electrical wires. The downrod can include a sidewall defining an interior. An opening can be provided in the sidewall for accessing the interior. The set of electrical wires can extend through the interior of the downrod, having first and second sets of wire tips, and can be longer than the downrod. An optional electrical connector can be provided on one of the first or second sets of wire tips.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Hunter Fan CompanyInventors: William Walter Walker, Benjamin David Stout, Rickey Thomas Jones, Douglas Troy Mason
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Patent number: 10233079Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for heating alane etherate compositions for producing microcrystalline alpha alane. An exemplary heating method comprises introducing a preheated solvent into the alane etherate composition and rapidly stirring to effectuate rapid heating of the composition without the need to heat the reactor walls. In this way, the alane etherate composition can be heated while also reducing the risk of decomposition. In further embodiments, a two-stage reactor can be employed for producing alpha alane, wherein the heating occurs in the second stage.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Ardica Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David Stout, Elisabeth McLaughlin, Henry Fong, Georgina Hum, Paul E. Penwell, Robert Wilson, Mark A. Petrie
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Publication number: 20180212391Abstract: A kit or assembly for a ceiling fan can include a downrod and a set of electrical wires. The downrod can include a sidewall defining an interior. An opening can be provided in the sidewall for accessing the interior. The set of electrical wires can extend through the interior of the downrod, having first and second sets of wire tips, and can be longer than the downrod. An optional electrical connector can be provided on one of the first or second sets of wire tips.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: William Walter Walker, Benjamin David Stout, Rickey Thomas Jones, Douglas Troy Mason
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Publication number: 20180155195Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for heating alane etherate compositions for producing microcrystalline alpha alane. An exemplary heating method comprises introducing a preheated solvent into the alane etherate composition and rapidly stirring to effectuate rapid heating of the composition without the need to heat the reactor walls. In this way, the alane etherate composition can be heated while also reducing the risk of decomposition. In further embodiments, a two-stage reactor can be employed for producing alpha alane, wherein the heating occurs in the second stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: David Stout, Elisabeth McLaughlin, Henry Fong, Georgina Hum, Paul E. Penwell, Robert Wilson, Mark A. Petrie
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Publication number: 20170275163Abstract: Systems and methods for producing microcrystalline alpha alane are provided herein. An exemplary process for producing microcrystalline alpha alane includes reacting lithium aluminum hydride and aluminum chloride in a solvent to produce alane etherate, filtering alane etherate from the reactant, combining the filtered alane etherate with a lithium borohydride solution to produce solids that include microcrystalline alane etherate, removing remaining solvent from the solids, creating a slurry from the solids and an aromatic solvent, and heating the slurry to convert the microcrystalline alane etherate to microcrystalline alpha alane.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Mark A. Petrie, David Stout, Paul E. Penwell, Sigridur Suman, Allen Dodge
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Publication number: 20170237219Abstract: A plurality ceiling fan kits comprising one or more pre-wired downrods or a set of pre-wired downrods having internal wiring terminating on one or more ends in wire leads made of electrically conductive materials. Different electrical connectors, for use with the ceiling fan kits and pre-wired downrods, are adapted to electrically couple one or more sets of wiring by pushing in the electrically conductive wire leads into a plurality of ports disposed on the electrical connectors. The electrical connectors may include a jumper for switching between a single- and dual-power supply switch configuration and indicia for identifying the insertion of a wire into a corresponding port. A method of mounting a ceiling fan to a structure having an electrical supply, utilizing the pre-wired downrods and the electrical connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: William Walter Walker, Benjamin David Stout, Rickey Thomas Jones, Douglas Troy Mason
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Patent number: 9676625Abstract: Systems and methods for producing microcrystalline alpha alane are provided herein. An exemplary process for producing microcrystalline alpha alane includes reacting lithium aluminum hydride and aluminum chloride in a solvent to produce alane etherate, filtering alane etherate from the reactant, combining the filtered alane etherate with a lithium borohydride solution to produce solids that include microcrystalline alane etherate, removing remaining solvent from the solids, creating a slurry from the solids and an aromatic solvent, and heating the slurry to convert the microcrystalline alane etherate to microcrystalline alpha alane.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2012Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Ardica Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Petrie, David Stout, Paul E. Penwell, Sigridur Suman, Allen Dodge
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Patent number: 9664197Abstract: A plurality ceiling fan kits comprising one or more pre-wired downrods or a set of pre-wired downrods having internal wiring terminating on one or more ends in wire leads made of electrically conductive materials. Different electrical connectors, for use with the ceiling fan kits and pre-wired downrods, are adapted to electrically couple one or more sets of wiring by pushing in the electrically conductive wire leads into a plurality of ports disposed on the electrical connectors. The electrical connectors may include a jumper for switching between a single- and dual-power supply switch configuration and indicia for identifying the insertion of a wire into a corresponding port. A method of mounting a ceiling fan to a structure having an electrical supply, utilizing the pre-wired downrods and the electrical connectors.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Hunter Fan CompanyInventors: William Walter Walker, Benjamin David Stout, Rickey Thomas Jones, Douglas Troy Mason
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Publication number: 20160368768Abstract: Systems and methods for producing microcrystalline alpha alane are provided herein. An exemplary process comprises the elimination of the crystallization aid lithium borohydride through the use of excess lithium aluminum hydride or sodium borohydride. Further exemplary processes comprise methods for passivating microcrystalline alpha alane using a weak acid in a nonaqueous solvent solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: David Stout, Henry Fong, Elisabeth Mclaughlin, Paul E. Penwell, Mark A. Petrie
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Publication number: 20160297678Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for heating alane etherate compositions for producing microcrystalline alpha alane. An exemplary heating method comprises introducing a preheated solvent into the alane etherate composition and rapidly stirring to effectuate rapid heating of the composition without the need to heat the reactor walls. In this way, the alane etherate composition can be heated while also reducing the risk of decomposition. In further embodiments, a two-stage reactor can be employed for producing alpha alane, wherein the heating occurs in the second stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: David Stout, Elisabeth MacLaughlin, Henry Fong, Georgina Hum, Paul E. Penwell, Robert Wilson, Mark A. Petrie