Patents by Inventor Derek Allen

Derek Allen 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).

  • Publication number: 20240109564
    Abstract: A method is provided that can include activating at least two wireless communication channels in parallel, between a first wireless transceiver and a second wireless transceiver. Each of the at least two wireless communication channels can operate at a different radio carrier frequency, and the first wireless transceiver may be part of a first vehicle. The method can also include transmitting, by the first wireless transceiver, common information in parallel on the at least two wireless communication channels to the second wireless transceiver and deactivating the at least two wireless communication channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Padam Dhoj Swar, Carl L. Haas, Danial Rice, Rebecca W. Dreasher, Adam Hausmann, Matthew Steven Vrba, Edward J. Kuchar, James Lucas, Andrew Ryan Staats, Jerrid D. Chapman, Jeffrey D. Kernwein, Janmejay Tripathy, Stephen Craven, Tania Lindsley, Derek K. Woo, Ann K. Grimm, Scott Sollars, Phillip A. Burgart, James Allen Oswald, Shannon K. Struttmann, Stuart J. Barr, Keith Smith, Francois P. Pretorius, Craig K. Green, Kendrick Gawne, Irwin Morris, Joseph W. Gorman, Srivallidevi Muthusami, Mahesh Babu Natarajan, Jeremiah Dirnberger, Adam Franco
  • Publication number: 20230366186
    Abstract: A flush toilet includes a bowl, a tank coupled to the bowl, a flush valve positioned within the tank, and a flush device configured to initiate a flush cycle. The automatic toilet further comprises an electronic sensing assembly having a sensing member positioned on the bowl for detecting an overflow condition of the bowl, an overflow device operably coupled to the flush device, and a controller in electronic communication with the electronic sensing assembly and the overflow device for controlling the flush device in response to a condition of the toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt Judson Thomas, Robert W. Rodenbeck, Garry Robin Marty, Derek Allen Brown
  • Patent number: 11746516
    Abstract: A flush toilet includes a bowl, a tank coupled to the bowl, a flush valve positioned within the tank, and a flush device configured to initiate a flush cycle. The automatic toilet further comprises an electronic sensing assembly having a sensing member positioned on the bowl for detecting an overflow condition of the bowl, an overflow device operably coupled to the flush device, and a controller in electronic communication with the electronic sensing assembly and the overflow device for controlling the flush device in response to a condition of the toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt Judson Thomas, Robert W. Rodenbeck, Garry Robin Marty, Derek Allen Brown
  • Publication number: 20230257894
    Abstract: An electrolytic ozone generator for use with a faucet and methods for assembling and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Patrick B. Jonte, Michael Scot Rosko, Todd Andrew Huffington, Kurt Judson Thomas, Derek Allen Brown
  • Patent number: 11634828
    Abstract: An electrolytic ozone generator for use with a faucet and methods for assembling and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Patrick B. Jonte, Michael Scot Rosko, Todd Andrew Huffington, Kurt Judson Thomas, Derek Allen Brown
  • Patent number: 11395960
    Abstract: Various examples are provided for adapters for virtual reality (VR) hand controllers. The adapters can be coupled to hold the VR controllers in temporal axial alignment. In one example, an adapter includes a first end, a second end and one or more cross members connecting the first and second ends. The first adapter coupled to the second adapter in a fixed temporal orientation via a first coupling assembly installed in the first end or the second end of the first adapter and a second coupling assembly installed in the first end or the second end of the second adapter. For example, the first and second coupling assemblies can include a post coupling assembly and a recess coupling assembly. In another example, a system including two adapters can be coupled together to hold VR hand controllers in a fixed orientation with each other, e.g., in temporal axial alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Derek Allen Ham
  • Publication number: 20220112615
    Abstract: An electrolytic ozone generator for use with a faucet and methods for assembling and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Patrick B. Jonte, Michael Scot Rosko, Todd Andrew Huffington, Kurt Judson Thomas, Derek Allen Brown
  • Patent number: 11220754
    Abstract: An electrolytic ozone generator for use with a faucet and methods for assembling and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Patrick B. Jonte, Michael Scot Rosko, Todd Andrew Huffington, Kurt Judson Thomas, Derek Allen Brown
  • Publication number: 20210222417
    Abstract: A flush toilet includes a bowl, a tank coupled to the bowl, a flush valve positioned within the tank, and a flush device configured to initiate a flush cycle. The automatic toilet further comprises an electronic sensing assembly having a sensing member positioned on the bowl for detecting an overflow condition of the bowl, an overflow device operably coupled to the flush device, and a controller in electronic communication with the electronic sensing assembly and the overflow device for controlling the flush device in response to a condition of the toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt Judson Thomas, Robert W. Rodenbeck, Garry Robin Marty, Derek Allen Brown
  • Patent number: 10995481
    Abstract: A flush toilet includes a bowl, a tank coupled to the bowl, a flush valve positioned within the tank, and a flush device configured to initiate a flush cycle. The automatic toilet further comprises an electronic sensing assembly having a sensing member positioned on the bowl for detecting an overflow condition of the bowl, an overflow device operably coupled to the flush device, and a controller in electronic communication with the electronic sensing assembly and the overflow device for controlling the flush device in response to a condition of the toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt Judson Thomas, Robert W. Rodenbeck, Garry Robin Marty, Derek Allen Brown
  • Patent number: 10969055
    Abstract: Described are direct flame impingement shields for fire tubes in heater treaters which reduce corrosion of the fire tubes. The direct flame impingement shield is removable and replaceable. The direct flame impingement shield may be formed from a variety of types of stainless steel or other corrosion resistant material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventor: Derek Allen
  • Publication number: 20200376370
    Abstract: Various examples are provided for adapters for virtual reality (VR) hand controllers. The adapters can be coupled to hold the VR controllers in temporal axial alignment. In one example, an adapter includes a first end, a second end and one or more cross members connecting the first and second ends. The first adapter coupled to the second adapter in a fixed temporal orientation via a first coupling assembly installed in the first end or the second end of the first adapter and a second coupling assembly installed in the first end or the second end of the second adapter. For example, the first and second coupling assemblies can include a post coupling assembly and a recess coupling assembly. In another example, a system including two adapters can be coupled together to hold VR hand controllers in a fixed orientation with each other, e.g., in temporal axial alignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Derek Allen Ham
  • Publication number: 20200318775
    Abstract: Described are direct flame impingement shields for fire tubes in heater treaters which reduce corrosion of the fire tubes. The direct flame impingement shield is removable and replaceable. The direct flame impingement shield may be formed from a variety of types of stainless steel or other corrosion resistant material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventor: Derek Allen
  • Publication number: 20200263312
    Abstract: An electrolytic ozone generator for use with a faucet and methods for assembling and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick B. Jonte, Michael Scot Rosko, Todd Andrew Huffington, Kurt Judson Thomas, Derek Allen Brown
  • Patent number: 10744406
    Abstract: Various examples are provided for adapters for virtual reality (VR) hand controllers. The adapters can be coupled to hold the VR controllers in temporal axial alignment. In one example, an adapter includes a first end, a second end and one or more cross members connecting the first and second ends. The first end can include a controller recess configured to secure a VR hand controller in a fixed alignment with a longitudinal axis of the adapter. The first and second ends can include first and second alignment recesses configured to receive a coupling assembly that can be used to couple adapters together in a fixed alignment. For example, the coupling assembly can magnetically couple adapters together. In another example, a system including two adapters can be coupled together to hold VR hand controllers in a fixed orientation with each other, e.g., in temporal axial alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Derek Allen Ham
  • Patent number: 10640878
    Abstract: An electrolytic ozone generator for use with a faucet and methods for assembling and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Patrick B. Jonte, Michael Scot Rosko, Todd Andrew Huffington, Kurt Judson Thomas, Derek Allen Brown
  • Publication number: 20200122026
    Abstract: Various examples are provided for adapters for virtual reality (VR) hand controllers. The adapters can be coupled to hold the VR controllers in temporal axial alignment. In one example, an adapter includes a first end, a second end and one or more cross members connecting the first and second ends. The first end can include a controller recess configured to secure a VR hand controller in a fixed alignment with a longitudinal axis of the adapter. The first and second ends can include first and second alignment recesses configured to receive a coupling assembly that can be used to couple adapters together in a fixed alignment. For example, the coupling assembly can magnetically couple adapters together. In another example, a system including two adapters can be coupled together to hold VR hand controllers in a fixed orientation with each other, e.g., in temporal axial alignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventor: Derek Allen Ham
  • Publication number: 20190264434
    Abstract: A flush toilet includes a bowl, a tank coupled to the bowl, a flush valve positioned within the tank, and a flush device configured to initiate a flush cycle. The automatic toilet further comprises an electronic sensing assembly having a sensing member positioned on the bowl for detecting an overflow condition of the bowl, an overflow device operably coupled to the flush device, and a controller in electronic communication with the electronic sensing assembly and the overflow device for controlling the flush device in response to a condition of the toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt Judson Thomas, Robert W. Rodenbeck, Garry Robin Marty, Derek Allen Brown
  • Patent number: 10247657
    Abstract: Disclosed is a scanner for scanning fire tubes in heater treaters. A scanner may include a curved body. The curved body having an outside of a curve and an inside of a curve. At least one magnet is coupled to the outside of the curve of the curved body. At least one sensor is coupled adjacent the at least one magnet on the outside of the curve of the curved body. A data transmitter is coupled to the at least one sensor. At least one wheel is coupled to an edge of the curved body. A distance measurer is coupled to the curved body. A hook coupler is coupled to the curved body. A method of using the scanner for scanning a fire tube includes placing the scanner in the tube and pushing/pulling the scanner up and down the tube around the entire circumference of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Allen Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: Derek Allen, Dillon Allen, David Allen
  • Patent number: D905071
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Derek Allen Ham