Patents by Inventor Donald A. Nelson

Donald A. Nelson 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: 20240207772
    Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method includes directing a stream into a compressor station, the stream being a pre-cooled effluent gaseous stream including N2, O2, CO2, water vapor, and hazardous emissions when it is directed into the compressor station, bringing the stream to a medium range pressure by performing an isothermal compression using the compressor station, sending the stream into a first regenerative heat exchanger, at which a temperature of the stream is lowered to below a condensation temperature of CO2 by the purified cold stream after its expansion in the downstream expander and causing partial stream liquefaction thereby transitioning or transforming the incoming stream into a two-phase stream, directing the two-phase flow into one or more inertia separators to collect said liquid phase including liquefied emissions and CO2 in a pressurized storage, and directing a thusly purified gaseous portion of a two-phase stream that leaves the one or more inertia separators into an expander.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Aleksandr Kravets, Donald Nelson Grace
  • Patent number: 11855853
    Abstract: An information technology (IT) network includes configuration items (CIs) that may constantly change, where the CIs describe hardware components or software components that are configured to operate on the IT network. Machine learning techniques can be employed determine whether a CI has been changed (e.g., added, updated, or removed) in the IT network. For example, a software code or a log message associated with a CI can be analyzed to determine whether the CI is a newly added or updated within the IT network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA)
    Inventors: Donald Nelson Berg, David Owens, James Austin Adams, Thomas Alexander Hoffman
  • Patent number: 11777801
    Abstract: An information technology (IT) network includes configuration items (CIs) that may constantly change, where the CIs describe hardware components or software components that are configured to operate on the IT network. A system comprising a server can determine a change associated with a CI, send, to a configuration management database (CMDB), a message that updates the CMDB based on the determined change associated with the CI, determine, for the CI, a monitor configuration that describes one or more variables and corresponding one or more parameters with which the CI is to be monitored, and send the CI with the monitor configuration to a plurality of monitoring software tools operating on a plurality of servers, where each monitoring software tool is configured to monitor the CI based on the monitor configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Donald Nelson Berg, David Owens, James Austin Adams, Thomas Alexander Hoffman
  • Patent number: 11616700
    Abstract: An information technology (IT) network includes configuration items (CIs) that may constantly change, where the CIs describe hardware components or software components that are configured to operate on the IT network. Machine learning techniques can be employed determine whether a CI has been changed (e.g., added, updated, or removed) in the IT network. For example, a software code or a log message associated with a CI can be analyzed to determine whether the CI is a newly added or updated within the IT network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Donald Nelson Berg, David Owens, James Austin Adams, Thomas Alexander Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20230083381
    Abstract: A modular swimming pool includes a precast base unit and a precast riser unit that can be assembled at an installation site to define an interior volume in which a human can swim. The precast riser unit is secured to the base unit. The upper surface of the precast base unit and at least one internal surface of the precast riser unit define the interior volume of the modular pool when the precast base unit and the precast riser unit are secured together. A modular swimming pool assembly is also provided. A method of assembling a modular swimming pool is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: David E. Hobaica, Robert Henry Hobaica, Ryan John Steeves, Donald Nelson White, Ryan Brookman
  • Patent number: 11477077
    Abstract: An information technology (IT) network includes configuration items (CIs) that may constantly change, where the CIs describe hardware components or software components that are configured to operate on the IT network. A system comprising a server can determine a change associated with a CI, send, to a configuration management database (CMDB), a message that updates the CMDB based on the determined change associated with the CI, determine, for the CI, a monitor configuration that describes one or more variables and corresponding one or more parameters with which the CI is to be monitored, and send the CI with the monitor configuration to a plurality of monitoring software tools operating on a plurality of servers, where each monitoring software tool is configured to monitor the CI based on the monitor configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Donald Nelson Berg, David Owens, James Austin Adams, Thomas Alexander Hoffman
  • Patent number: 11299389
    Abstract: Saddle with passively morphing interface panels and method of use, wherein passively morphing interface panels morphs in surface profile to be reshaped upon contact with a supporting surface of a horse's dynamic back and of horses of varying sizes and shapes, so that a direct load path is created from the riders concentrated downward weight on a chassis through a pair of symmetrically opposed line of contact edges, aligned with tilted sagittal plane sections through the horse's back surface, and making contact with the midline area of opposed pair of elements made of rigid materials that are caused to tip out of plane until moment forces are balanced, which occurs when the element's entire length makes contact with the supporting horse's back causing the elements interface's surface profile to be reshaped, without directed input, to momentarily match the varying supporting surface profiles of a horse's dynamic back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Inventor: Donald Nelson Fenaroli
  • Patent number: 11035260
    Abstract: A method to generate electrical power and cold energy from any grade of thermal energy (e.g., ambient, solar, waste heat, geothermal, combustion products, nuclear, or any combination thereof) in a cryogenic, closed loop (e.g., regenerative) cycle is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventors: Aleksandr Kravets, Donald Nelson Grace
  • Publication number: 20210165124
    Abstract: Geological stata can be modeled using weighted parameters. For example, geological data representative of strata in a subterranean formation can be received. A weight for a parameter usable to generate a geological model can be determined. Examples of the parameter can include (i) a first parameter for reducing a change in a thickness of a stratum, (ii) a second parameter for maintaining a minimum thickness of the stratum, (iii) a third parameter for maintaining a maximum thickness of the stratum, (iv) a fourth parameter for reducing a curvature in the thickness of the stratum, (v) a fifth parameter for a user-provided indication of a feature of the stratum, or (vi) any combination of these. The geological model can be generated by concurrently solving a system of equations using the weight and the geological data. The geological model can be displayed and can visually represent the cross-sectional shapes of the strata.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: William C. Ross, Nicholas S. Tiedemann, Steven B. Ward, Andrzej Czeslaw Szymczak, Donald Nelson, Thomas Chester Daffin
  • Patent number: 10832532
    Abstract: An automated transaction machine can include at least one currency cassette, a currency recycler, a user interface, a transceiver, a shell, a door, a slot, and a cart. The currency recycler can extract banknotes held by the currency cassette. The user interface can receive an input from a user corresponding to a request for currency dispensing. The transceiver can transmit the input remotely for approval. The shell can have an interior at least partially enclosing the currency cassette and the door can close the interior. The cart can have a holding portion and a plurality of wheels. The currency cassette can be carried by the holding portion and rest on the wheels. Lowermost edges of the wheels can be lower than lowermost edges of the holding portion and the currency cassette when the currency cassette is in the interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
    Inventors: Donald Nelson, Dahae Yi, Sergio de Oliveira, Scott Dailey
  • Publication number: 20200066110
    Abstract: An automated transaction machine can include at least one currency cassette, a currency recycler, a user interface, a transceiver, a shell, a door, a slot, and a cart. The currency recycler can extract banknotes held by the currency cassette. The user interface can receive an input from a user corresponding to a request for currency dispensing. The transceiver can transmit the input remotely for approval. The shell can have an interior at least partially enclosing the currency cassette and the door can close the interior. The cart can have a holding portion and a plurality of wheels. The currency cassette can be carried by the holding portion and rest on the wheels. Lowermost edges of the wheels can be lower than lowermost edges of the holding portion and the currency cassette when the currency cassette is in the interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Donald NELSON, Dahae YI, Sergio de Oliveira, Scott DAILEY
  • Patent number: D867715
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
    Inventors: Donald Nelson, Dahae Yi, Sergio de Oliveira, Scott Dailey
  • Patent number: D880100
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GMBH
    Inventors: Donald Nelson, Sergio de Oliveira, Frank Bleck, Gregor Pollmann
  • Patent number: D880101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GMBH
    Inventors: Donald Nelson, Sergio de Oliveira, Frank Bleck, Gregor Pollmann
  • Patent number: D901825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
    Inventors: Donald Nelson, Sergio de Oliveira, Frank Bleck, Gregor Pollmann
  • Patent number: D950883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf international GmbH
    Inventors: Donald Nelson, Sergio de Oliveira, Frank Bleck, Gregor Pollmann
  • Patent number: D950884
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
    Inventors: Donald Nelson, Sergio de Oliveira, Frank Bleck, Gregor Pollmann
  • Patent number: D950885
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
    Inventors: Donald Nelson, Sergio de Oliveira, Frank Bleck, Gregor Pollmann
  • Patent number: D951585
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
    Inventors: Donald Nelson, Sergio de Oliveira, Frank Bleck, Gregor Pollmann
  • Patent number: D976516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
    Inventors: Donald Nelson, Sergio de Oliveira, Frank Bleck, Gregor Pollmann