Patents by Inventor Dean Wheeler
Dean Wheeler 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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Patent number: 11927247Abstract: In an aspect there is disclosed examples of a clamp (10, 110) for measuring a tension of a conveyor belt (12). The clamp (10, 110) including a clamping portion (18, 118) arranged to engage with opposing faces of the conveyor belt (12) in a clamped condition to hold the conveyor belt (12) relative to an anchor, and a load sensing arrangement (22, 122) associated with the clamping portion (18, 118) configured to provide a signal indicative of the tension in the conveyor belt (12) in the clamped condition. A system and related method are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignees: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE, TS GLOBAL PTY LIMITEDInventors: Craig Anthony Wheeler, Jason Tom Willis, Dusan Ilic, Graham Dean Holford
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Patent number: 11340261Abstract: A flexible electric probe can include: a flexible substrate; and probe line conductors on the flexible substrate, the probe line conductors being essentially parallel to each other and having separations of about 5-50 microns. The flexible electric probe can further include connection conductors on the flexible substrate, the connection conductors and the probe line conductors electrically connected to each other, the probe line conductors positioned in first and second offset patterns with regard to the connection conductors.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2018Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: Brian A. Mazzeo, John Vogel, Dean Wheeler, Emilee Hardy, Derek Clement
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Publication number: 20200241046Abstract: A flexible electric probe can include: a flexible substrate; and probe line conductors on the flexible substrate, the probe line conductors being essentially parallel to each other and having separations of about 5-50 microns. The flexible electric probe can further include connection conductors on the flexible substrate, the connection conductors and the probe line conductors electrically connected to each other, the probe line conductors positioned in first and second offset patterns with regard to the connection conductors.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2018Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Brian A. Mazzeo, John Vogel, Dean Wheeler, Emilee Hardy, Derek Clement
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Patent number: 10641718Abstract: A system and method for processing X-ray fluorescence data in a hand-held X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzer are provided. The X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer includes a radiation source assembly including a first centerline axis and configured to direct an X-ray beam to impinge on a sample to be tested. The XRF analyzer also includes a radiation detector assembly including a second centerline axis configured to sense X-ray fluorescence (XRF) emitted from the sample in response to the X-ray beam. The XRF analyzer further includes a processor configured to determine a property of the sample to be tested from the emitted XRF, and a proximity sensor configured to continuously measure a distance between the XRF analyzer and the sample to be tested, the distance being at least one of displayed to a user and used by the processor to determine the property.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Bruker Handheld LLCInventors: Brian Scott Parks, Robert Matthew Burton, Robert Francis Shannon, Jr., Jiyan Gu, Lance Thompson Doyle, Fredericus Vosman, Kenneth Dean Wheeler, Michael Scott Kirsch
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Publication number: 20180031497Abstract: A system and method for processing X-ray fluorescence data in a hand-held X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzer are provided. The X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer includes a radiation source assembly including a first centerline axis and configured to direct an X-ray beam to impinge on a sample to be tested. The XRF analyzer also includes a radiation detector assembly including a second centerline axis configured to sense X-ray fluorescence (XRF) emitted from the sample in response to the X-ray beam. The XRF analyzer further includes a processor configured to determine a property of the sample to be tested from the emitted XRF, and a proximity sensor configured to continuously measure a distance between the XRF analyzer and the sample to be tested, the distance being at least one of displayed to a user and used by the processor to determine the property.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Brian Scott Parks, Robert Matthew Burton, Robert Francis Shannon, JR., Jiyan Gu, Lance Thompson Doyle, Fredericus Vosman, Kenneth Dean Wheeler, Michael Scott Kirsch
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Publication number: 20130278481Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of antennas and specifically to broadband antennas. Planar low-profile antennas over high-impedance surfaces show improved performance compared to that over metal ground planes, but these high-impedance surfaces often operate over narrow bandwidths because current approaches to the design of high-impedance substrates typically employ identical unit cells with the same resonant frequency to produce high-impedance behavior over a relatively narrow frequency range. The present invention provides improved antenna performance over a broader bandwidth through the use of electromagnetic bandgap cells having a size and related resonant frequency that varies with position to the antenna radiating element in order to match the resonance of the element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: David R. Voltmer, Eric R. Wandel, Edward Dean Wheeler
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Publication number: 20120267485Abstract: THE BOTTLE CADDY was conceived while watching parents struggle trying to feed their babies while caring for other siblings at the same time. The multi-tasking while caring for children(s) is a fact of life and if there are alternatives they should be explored. With that in mind, the idea to develop such a product started. During that process a variety of design concepts were evaluated and then a prototype was constructed and tested, and including conducting trade-offs to ensure that a cost-effective product that is affordable to all was considered. THE BOTTLE CADDY met these goals and is maintenance free and safe to use product. Along the way THE BOTTLE CADDY usefulness was expanded for use by disable individuals with medical conditions. THE BOTTLE CADDY is light weight which is stored in small bag and consists of three basic components: a bottle sleeve/holder; a flexible arm and a clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Edward Alfred D'Angelo, III, Carey Dean Wheeler
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Publication number: 20120121951Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a rechargeable battery has a cathode cavity formed in a cathode housing and a anode cavity in a anode housing. A moveable membrane is disposed between the cathode cavity and the anode cavity. The cathode cavities are filled with an electrolyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: David R. Hall, Eric Gardner, Dean Wheeler, Grant Evans, Paul Allred
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Publication number: 20120121961Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a rechargeable battery has a cathode cavity formed in a cathode housing and a anode cavity in a anode housing. A moveable membrane is disposed between the cathode cavity and the anode cavity. The cathode cavities are filled with an electrolyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: David R. Hall, Eric Gardner, Dean Wheeler, Grant Evans, Paul Alfred
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Publication number: 20120121960Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a rechargeable battery has a cathode cavity formed in a cathode housing and a anode cavity in a anode housing. A moveable membrane is disposed between the cathode cavity and the anode cavity. The cathode cavities are filled with an electrolyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: David R. Hall, Eric Gardner, Dean Wheeler, Grant Evans, Paul Alfred
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Patent number: 6231699Abstract: A gamma titanium aluminide alloy article, is prepared using a piece of a gamma titanium aluminide alloy having a composition capable of forming alpha, alpha-2, and gamma phases. The alpha transus temperature of the gamma titanium aluminide alloy piece is determined. The gamma titanium aluminide alloy piece is consolidated by hot isostatic pressing at a temperature of from about 50 F. to about 250 F. below the alpha transus temperature and at a pressure of from about 10,000 to about 30,000 pounds per square inch, for a duration of from about 1 to about 20 hours. The piece is heat treated at a temperature of from about 5 F. to about 300 F. below the alpha transus temperature for a time sufficient to refine the microstructure and generate a microstructure comprising from about 10 to about 90 volume percent gamma phase. The step of heat treating is conducted at a temperature of from about 45 F. to about 200 F. above the temperature of the step of hot isostatic pressing.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1994Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Kelly, Michael J. Weimer, Curtiss M. Austin, Blair London, Donald E. Larson, Jr., Dean A. Wheeler