Patents by Inventor Dennis Way

Dennis Way 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).

  • Patent number: 11750552
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automated evaluation system routing are described herein. The system can include a memory, which can include a model database and a correlation database. The system can include a first user device and a second user device. The system can include at least one server. The at least one server can: receive a response communication from the user device; generate an initial evaluation value according to an AI model; determine a correlation between the initial evaluation value and evaluation range data; accept the initial evaluation value when the correlation exceeds a threshold value; and route the response communication to the second user device for generation of an elevated evaluation value when the correlation does not exceed the threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: PEARSON EDUCATION, INC.
    Inventors: Kyle Habermehl, Karen Lochbaum, Robert Sanders, Walter Denny Way, Ryan Calme
  • Patent number: 10883249
    Abstract: A method of retaining a hammer tool in the front head of a powercell assembly of a hammer assembly includes biasing a hammer tool retaining pin such that a portion of the tool retaining pin extends into a tool receiving bore of the front head of the powercell assembly, holding a hammer tool in the tool receiving bore of the front head of the powercell assembly via the tool retaining pin, and releasing the hammer tool remotely from the hammer assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Grzybowski, Dennis Wai Man Tang, Francis Eric Fortner, Curtis A. Henning
  • Patent number: 10516641
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automated evaluation system routing are described herein. The system can include a memory, which can include a model database and a correlation database. The system can include a first user device and a second user device. The system can include at least one server. The at least one server can: receive a response communication from the user device; generate an initial evaluation value according to an AI model; determine a correlation between the initial evaluation value and evaluation range data; accept the initial evaluation value when the correlation exceeds a threshold value; and route the response communication to the second user device for generation of an elevated evaluation value when the correlation does not exceed the threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: PEARSON EDUCATION, INC.
    Inventors: Kyle Habermehl, Karen Lochbaum, Robert Sanders, Walter Denny Way, Ryan Calme
  • Patent number: 10459498
    Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a computer chassis is divided into three isolated thermal chambers to confine the heat loads in separately managed areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Corsair Memory, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Michael Kinstle, III, Dennis Wai Cheung Lee, Joseph-Eamonn L. Clerkin, Dustin Alexander Sklavos
  • Publication number: 20190309498
    Abstract: A method of retaining a hammer tool in the front head of a powercell assembly of a hammer assembly includes biasing a hammer tool retaining pin such that a portion of the tool retaining pin extends into a tool receiving bore of the front head of the powercell assembly, holding a hammer tool in the tool receiving bore of the front head of the powercell assembly via the tool retaining pin, and releasing the hammer tool remotely from the hammer assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Grzybowski, Dennis Wai Man Tang, Francis Eric Fortner, Curtis A. Henning
  • Patent number: 10112291
    Abstract: A tie rod for use with a powered hammer assembly is provided that includes a body that defines a first end that is configured as a torque end, a second end that is configured as a fastening connecting end, and a longitudinal axis that extends from the first end to the second end, and a bearing surface that is positioned proximate the torque end along the longitudinal axis and that defines a tangent to the surface that forms an oblique angle with the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Wai Man Tang, Lauritz Pillers
  • Patent number: 9897421
    Abstract: An enhanced linear shaped charge (X-Jet) includes a sheath and a spinal charge element. The sheath extends along an axis between a first end and a second end to define a sheath length. The sheath has a first hollowed chevron-shaped cross-section that defines a main charge cavity, an upper apex, and a lower apex. The spinal charge element is disposed within the main charge cavity and abuts the upper apex. The spinal charge element further includes a spinal casing that extends along the sheath length to define a spinal length. The spinal casing has a hollowed cross-section defining a spinal charge cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven McDonald, Dennis Way
  • Publication number: 20170364832
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automated evaluation system routing are described herein. The system can include a memory, which can include a model database and a correlation database. The system can include a first user device and a second user device. The system can include at least one server. The at least one server can: receive a response communication from the user device; generate an initial evaluation value according to an AI model; determine a correlation between the initial evaluation value and evaluation range data; accept the initial evaluation value when the correlation exceeds a threshold value; and route the response communication to the second user device for generation of an elevated evaluation value when the correlation does not exceed the threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Kyle Habermehl, Karen Lochbaum, Robert Sanders, Walter Denny Way, Ryan Calme
  • Publication number: 20170366496
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automated evaluation system routing are described herein. The system can include a memory, which can include a model database and a correlation database. The system can include a first user device and a second user device. The system can include at least one server. The at least one server can: receive a response communication from the user device; generate an initial evaluation value according to an AI model; determine a correlation between the initial evaluation value and evaluation range data; accept the initial evaluation value when the correlation exceeds a threshold value; and route the response communication to the second user device for generation of an elevated evaluation value when the correlation does not exceed the threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Kyle Habermehl, Karen Lochbaum, Robert Sanders, Walter Denny Way, Ryan Calme
  • Publication number: 20170203427
    Abstract: A tie rod for use with a powered hammer assembly is provided that includes a body that defines a first end that is configured as a torque end, a second end that is configured as a fastening connecting end, and a longitudinal axis that extends from the first end to the second end, and a bearing surface that is positioned proximate the torque end along the longitudinal axis and that defines a tangent to the surface that forms an oblique angle with the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Wai Man Tang, Lauritz Pillers
  • Publication number: 20170199017
    Abstract: An enhanced linear shaped charge (X-Jet) includes a sheath and a spinal charge element. The sheath extends along an axis between a first end and a second end to define a sheath length. The sheath has a first hollowed chevron-shaped cross-section that defines a main charge cavity, an upper apex, and a lower apex. The spinal charge element is disposed within the main charge cavity and abuts the upper apex. The spinal charge element further includes a spinal casing that extends along the sheath length to define a spinal length. The spinal casing has a hollowed cross-section defining a spinal charge cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Steven McDonald, Dennis Way
  • Patent number: 9625240
    Abstract: An enhanced linear shaped charge (X-Jet) includes a sheath and a spinal charge element. The sheath extends along an axis between a first end and a second end to define a sheath length. The sheath has a first hollowed chevron-shaped cross-section that defines a main charge cavity, an upper apex, and a lower apex. The spinal charge element is disposed within the main charge cavity and abuts the upper apex. The spinal charge element further includes a spinal casing that extends along the sheath length to define a spinal length. The spinal casing has a hollowed cross-section defining a spinal charge cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven McDonald, Dennis Way
  • Publication number: 20160076861
    Abstract: An enhanced linear shaped charge (X-Jet) includes a sheath and a spinal charge element. The sheath extends along an axis between a first end and a second end to define a sheath length. The sheath has a first hollowed chevron-shaped cross-section that defines a main charge cavity, an upper apex, and a lower apex. The spinal charge element is disposed within the main charge cavity and abuts the upper apex. The spinal charge element further includes a spinal casing that extends along the sheath length to define a spinal length. The spinal casing has a hollowed cross-section defining a spinal charge cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Steven McDonald, Dennis Way
  • Patent number: 9278442
    Abstract: A hydraulic accumulator includes an accumulator housing defining a gas reservoir and a liquid volume. A flexible membrane is positioned within the accumulator housing and separates the gas reservoir and the liquid volume. A flow control screen defines a wall of the accumulator housing, has a screen thickness, and includes an exterior face opposing a membrane engagement face. A first slot is formed through the exterior face and has a first slot depth that is less than the screen thickness. A second slot is formed through the membrane engagement face and has a second slot depth that is less than the screen thickness. The first slot and the second slot intersect to fluidly connect an exterior of the accumulator housing with the liquid volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Wai Man Tang, Lauritz Pillers
  • Publication number: 20150040789
    Abstract: An enhanced linear shaped charge (X-Jet) includes a sheath and a spinal charge element. The sheath extends along an axis between a first end and a second end to define a sheath length. The sheath has a first hollowed chevron-shaped cross-section that defines a main charge cavity, an upper apex, and a lower apex. The spinal charge element is disposed within the main charge cavity and abuts the upper apex. The spinal charge element further includes a spinal casing that extends along the sheath length to define a spinal length. The spinal casing has a hollowed cross-section defining a spinal charge cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Steven McDonald, Dennis Way
  • Publication number: 20140020920
    Abstract: A hydraulic accumulator includes an accumulator housing defining a gas reservoir and a liquid volume. A flexible membrane is positioned within the accumulator housing and separates the gas reservoir and the liquid volume. A flow control screen defines a wall of the accumulator housing, has a screen thickness, and includes an exterior face opposing a membrane engagement face. A first slot is formed through the exterior face and has a first slot depth that is less than the screen thickness. A second slot is formed through the membrane engagement face and has a second slot depth that is less than the screen thickness. The first slot and the second slot intersect to fluidly connect an exterior of the accumulator housing with the liquid volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Dennis Wai Man Tang, Lauritz Pillers