Patents by Inventor Donald A. Morris
Donald A. Morris 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: 20240131271Abstract: A drive train for a wind-up injection device is described. The drive train includes a torsional energy storage adapted to be loaded or unloaded by a rotatable element, a rotatable user handle, a rotationally driveable expelling mechanism adapted to expel the liquid drug, and a clutch element coupled with the torsional energy storage via the rotatable element and including a ratchet for maintaining the rotatable element at one of a number of discrete angular positions against the torque of the torsional energy storage. The clutch element is adapted to transmit the torque from the user handle to the torsional energy storage, or alternatively from the torsional energy storage to the expelling mechanism. The ratchet is switchable from one position to an adjacent position by a torque transmitted from the user handle to the torsional energy storage. The drive train is adapted to dampen torque peaks visco-elastically and/or visco-frictionally.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Michael Jugl, Stefan Blancke, Axel Teucher, Ralph Donald Quentin Collings, James Robert Coop, James Anthony West, Stephen Francis Gilmore, Daniel David Higgins, Mark Digby Teucher, Anthony Paul Morris, Matthew Meredith Jones, William Geoffrey Arthur Marsh, Samuel Keir Steel
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Patent number: 11918794Abstract: A button for a drug delivery device with a reduced operating loudness includes a plate-like button body forming a touch surface, wherein the plate-like button body is coupled by an axial supporting member to a noise-generating interface of the drug delivery device and movable into a longitudinal direction of the drug delivery device, wherein the plate-like button body includes a material composite with at least one first component consisting of a first material and at least one second component consisting of a second material different from the first material, wherein the at least one first component and the at least one second component are coupled via at least one coupling plane that is at least sectionwise slanted or perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Further, the disclosure describes a button assembly for a drug delivery device which is shock resistant.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: SanofiInventors: Ralph Donald Quentin Collings, James Robert Coop, James Anthony West, Stephen Francis Gilmore, Daniel David Higgins, Mark Digby Teucher, Matthew Meredith Jones, Anthony Paul Morris, Sophie Sladen, William Geoffrey Arthur Marsh, Denny Lustosa Horn, Stefan Blancke, Michael Jugl
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Publication number: 20230294526Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for charging a vehicle. A vehicle and charging station can be designed such that an electric or hybrid vehicle can operate in a fashion similar to a conventional vehicle by being opportunity charged throughout a known route.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Proterra Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Donald MORRIS, Dale HILL, John HORTH, Reuben SARKAR, Teresa J. ABBOTT, William Joseph Lord REEVES, Ryan Thomas WIENS
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Patent number: 11453299Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for charging a vehicle. A vehicle and charging station can be designed such that an electric or hybrid vehicle can operate in a fashion similar to a conventional vehicle by being opportunity charged throughout a known route.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Proterra Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Donald Morris, Dale Hill, John Horth, Reuben Sarkar, Teresa J. Abbott, William Joseph Lord Reeves, Ryan Thomas Wiens
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Publication number: 20220169105Abstract: A low-floor electric bus includes a plurality of battery packs mounted under the floor of such that the floor inside the bus between a front axle and a rear axle of the bus is substantially flat. Each battery pack may include an enclosure and multiple battery modules positioned within the enclosure. And, each battery module may include a plurality of battery cells electrically connected together.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2022Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicant: Proterra Inc.Inventors: Dale Hill, Michael Walker, Shaun Onorato, Donald Morris, Stephen Misencik, John Winkel
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Patent number: 11285795Abstract: A low-floor electric bus includes a plurality of battery packs mounted under the floor of such that the floor inside the bus between a front axle and a rear axle of the bus is substantially flat. Each battery pack may include an enclosure and multiple battery modules positioned within the enclosure. And, each battery module may include a plurality of battery cells electrically connected together.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Proterra Inc.Inventors: Dale Hill, Michael Walker, Shaun Onorato, Donald Morris, Stephen Misencik, John Winkel
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Patent number: 11041775Abstract: An apparatus is described and in one embodiment includes a first portion comprising an inner diameter, a first outer diameter, and a first length and a second portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion are integrally connected together, the second portion comprising the inner diameter, at least one second outer diameter, and a second length. The embodiment further includes a flange comprising a contact surface, wherein the inner diameter of the first portion and the second portion provides a hollow pathway through the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.Inventors: Francois Landry, Martin Landry, Francis Beaucaire, Kevin Donald Morris
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Patent number: 11009255Abstract: A supply air plenum for more efficient heating and cooling includes a shell that defines an interior space. The shell comprises a first section and a second section. The first section has a bottom that is open and is configured to couple to an air handler so that the interior space is in fluidic communication with the air handler. The second section is coupled to and protrudes from a first side of the first section. A plurality of tubes is coupled to and extends from the second section of the shell. Each tube is configured to couple to a respective return conduit of an air supply system of a structure. The tubes are configured for intake of air from the structure through the interior space to the air handler.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventor: Donald Morris
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Publication number: 20210078416Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for charging a vehicle. A vehicle and charging station can be designed such that an electric or hybrid vehicle can operate in a fashion similar to a conventional vehicle by being opportunity charged throughout a known route.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Proterra Inc.Inventors: Donald MORRIS, Dale Hill, John HORTH, Reuben SARKAR, Teresa J. ABBOTT, William Joseph Lord REEVES, Ryan Thomas WIENS
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Patent number: 10875411Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for charging a vehicle. A vehicle and charging station can be designed such that an electric or hybrid vehicle can operate in a fashion similar to a conventional vehicle by being opportunity charged throughout a known route.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Proterra Inc.Inventors: Donald Morris, Dale Hill, John Horth, Reuben Sarkar, Teresa J. Abbott, William Joseph Lord Reeves, Ryan Thomas Wiens
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Publication number: 20200191675Abstract: An apparatus is provided in one example embodiment and may include a first portion comprising an inner diameter, a first outer diameter, and a first length and a second portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion are integrally connected together, the second portion comprising the inner diameter, at least one second outer diameter, and a second length. The apparatus may further include a flange comprising a contact surface, wherein the inner diameter of the first portion and the second portion provides a hollow pathway through the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Francois Landry, Martin Landry, Francis Beaucaire, Kevin Donald Morris
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Publication number: 20200086750Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for charging a vehicle. A vehicle and charging station can be designed such that an electric or hybrid vehicle can operate in a fashion similar to a conventional vehicle by being opportunity charged throughout a known route.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: Proterra Inc.Inventors: Donald MORRIS, Dale HILL, John HORTH, Reuben SARKAR, Teresa J. ABBOTT, William Joseph Lord REEVES, Ryan Thomas WIENS
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Publication number: 20200072491Abstract: A supply air plenum for more efficient heating and cooling includes a shell that defines an interior space. The shell comprises a first section and a second section. The first section has a bottom that is open and is configured to couple to an air handler so that the interior space is in fluidic communication with the air handler. The second section is coupled to and protrudes from a first side of the first section. A plurality of tubes is coupled to and extends from the second section of the shell. Each tube is configured to couple to a respective return conduit of an air supply system of a structure. The tubes are configured for intake of air from the structure through the interior space to the air handler.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2018Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventor: Donald Morris
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Publication number: 20200058911Abstract: A low-floor electric bus includes a plurality of battery packs mounted under the floor of such that the floor inside the bus between a front axle and a rear axle of the bus is substantially flat. Each battery pack may include an enclosure and multiple battery modules positioned within the enclosure. And, each battery module may include a plurality of battery cells electrically connected together.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Applicant: Proterra Inc.Inventors: Dale Hill, Michael Walker, Shaun Onorato, Donald Morris, Stephen Misencik, John Winkel
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Patent number: 10518656Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for charging a vehicle. A vehicle and charging station can be designed such that an electric or hybrid vehicle can operate in a fashion similar to a conventional vehicle by being opportunity charged throughout a known route.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Proterra Inc.Inventors: Donald Morris, Dale Hill, John Horth, Reuben Sarkar, Teresa J. Abbott, William Joseph Lord Reeves, Ryan Thomas Wiens
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Publication number: 20190375511Abstract: A transmission support for securing a transmission to a rotorcraft includes two side beams each including a roof beam portion configured to be secured to structural elements of the rotorcraft cabin, and a pylon beam portion extending from the roof beam portion toward the other of the side beams. The pylon beam portion is configured to engage the transmission upon the transmission being received between the side beams. The support further has cross beams extending between and interconnecting the two side beams. The side beams and cross beams are part of a monolithic structure. A method of manufacturing the transmission support is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: December 12, 2019Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Olivier André Boisvert, Kevin Donald Morris, Sébastien Duval
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Patent number: 10505164Abstract: The invention provides for a high occupancy or heavy-duty vehicle with a battery propulsion power source, which may include lithium titanate batteries. The vehicle may be all-battery or may be a hybrid, and may have a composite body. The vehicle battery system may be housed within the floor of the vehicle and may have different groupings and arrangements.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Proterra Inc.Inventors: Dale Hill, Michael Walker, Shaun Onorato, Donald Morris, Stephen Misencik, John Winkel
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Patent number: 10407154Abstract: In one embodiment, a horizontal stabilizer spar is held on the empennage of a rotorcraft by saddle fittings clamping the stabilizer spar at positions spaced apart along a longitudinal direction of the stabilizer spar. Stabilizer mounts are connected at respective ends to the saddle fittings and to vertical spars on the empennage. At least one of the stabilizer mounts is constructed to allow movement of the saddle fittings with respect to the vertical spars with at least four directions of freedom. The movable stabilizer mount is floatingly attached to a vertical spar, while the saddle fittings are connected to the respective stabilizer mounts by way of spherical bearings.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.Inventors: Guillaume Noiseux Boucher, Pascal Flynn-Robitaille, Kevin Donald Morris
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Publication number: 20190168623Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for charging a vehicle. A vehicle and charging station can be designed such that an electric or hybrid vehicle can operate in a fashion similar to a conventional vehicle by being opportunity charged throughout a known route.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Proterra Inc.Inventors: Donald MORRIS, Dale HILL, John HORTH, Reuben SARKAR, Teresa J. ABBOTT, William Joseph Lord REEVES, Ryan Thomas WIENS
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Patent number: 10232724Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for charging a vehicle. A vehicle and charging station can be designed such that an electric or hybrid vehicle can operate in a fashion similar to a conventional vehicle by being opportunity charged throughout a known route.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Proterra Inc.Inventors: Donald Morris, Dale Hill, John Horth, Reuben Sarkar, Teresa J. Abbott, William Joseph Lord Reeves, Ryan Thomas Wiens