Patents by Inventor Donald Charles

Donald Charles 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: 10410303
    Abstract: An integrated computerized system and method, oriented to mobile computerized devices such as tablet computers and Smartphones, for assisting users in conducting site visits and tours to various real properties of interest. The method comprises various software modules, including software modules to assist in various numeric comparative property evaluation schemes, modules to automatically present building floor plans and other information at defined tour locations, and modules to show images or CAD drawings of proposed property modifications (often using augmented reality techniques). Other modules may additionally help manage the tour, including semi-automatic notification of tour itinerary changes, management of tour route instructions, and audio or text narration during selected portions of the tour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventor: Donald Charles Catalano
  • Publication number: 20180281134
    Abstract: A method for redistributing an area of residual stress around a machined central aperture in an engine component. The method includes changing tensile stress to compressive stress at an area circumscribing the machined aperture. The method can be applied to, for example, a forged engine component such as a rotating disk or an impeller part for a gas turbine engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Allen Hagan, James William Culley, Joan Elizabeth Bissett, Rebecca Dawn Finlay, Donald Charles Slavik
  • Patent number: 10062127
    Abstract: A computerized method for optimizing a corporation's real estate lease portfolio to reduce over-market leases, while at the same time helping to efficiently pick new lease locations that best meet corporate objectives. This system scores various potential new lease Comps in accordance with customer selected and weighted factors, including a novel set of Key Selected Driver factors that rate a building's suitability to the customer's needs, according to an algorithmic scoring system. The system also comprises a financial modeling section that extrapolates both projected present Site's lease costs, inclusive of operating expenses and projected alternate locations (Comp's) lease costs, inclusive of estimated operating expenses into the future, calculates projected savings, and presents the results in the form of a comparison to market benchmark. The system also determines the percentage of Utilization that the corporation is achieving compared against the maximum Capacity of their real estate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Inventor: Donald Charles Catalano
  • Publication number: 20180230557
    Abstract: A method of diagnosing, quantifying, treating, monitoring or evaluating a condition in a subject is provided. The method comprises obtaining a sample from the subject, detecting and determining the presence or quantity of one or more than one human papilloma virus (HPV) in the sample, wherein the presence or quantity of the one or more than one HPV is indicative of the presence of the condition in the subject or an increased likelihood of the subject for developing the condition when compared to a control. The condition may comprise autoimmune disorders, chronic neurodegenerative diseases, neurodevelopmental disorder, neoplasm, blood cancers such as lymphoma or leukemia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventor: Donald Charles Taylor
  • Patent number: 9978109
    Abstract: An integrated computerized method, oriented to mobile computerized devices such as tablet computers and Smartphone's, for assisting real estate brokers in conducting client site visits and tours to various real properties of interest and/or the client by themselves in visiting and touring various real estate properties of interest. The method comprises various software modules, including software modules to assist in various numeric comparative property evaluation schemes, modules to automatically present building floor plans and other information at defined tour locations, and modules to show images or CAD drawings of proposed property modifications (often using augmented reality techniques). Other modules may additionally help manage the tour, including semi-automatic notification of tour itinerary changes, management of tour route instructions, and audio or text narration during selected portions of the tour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Inventor: Donald Charles Catalano
  • Patent number: 9939734
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a photolithography apparatus (100) and method for controlling relative image size (S1/S0) of a projected substrate pattern (W). A projection system (10) is arranged for projecting an image of a mask pattern (M) as the substrate pattern (W) onto a substrate (6), wherein the projection system (10) comprises an adjustment lens (13) moveable in a range (Xmin,Xmax) encompassing a central position (X0) for controlling a relative image size (S1/S0). The projection system (10) is arranged to project the mask pattern (M) onto the adjustment lens (13) such that, when the adjustment lens (13) is positioned at the central position (X0), an apparent mask pattern (M?) from a point of view of the adjustment lens (13) appears to be at a distance (2*F) from the adjustment lens (13) that is twice a focal length (F) of the adjustment lens (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: KULICKE & SOFFA LITEQ B.V.
    Inventor: Donald Charles Dilworth
  • Patent number: 9766648
    Abstract: A controller timing system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a master controller to generate a timing signal, a first slave controller configured to wake in response to the timing signal, and a second slave controller configured to wake in response to the timing signal. Timing of the first slave controller and timing of the second slave controller is coordinated based on the timing signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Hasdi R. Hashim, Donald Charles Franks
  • Publication number: 20170175283
    Abstract: In described examples, a method for electroplating a semiconductor device includes: forming a metal foil; forming an inert anode support; attaching the metal foil to the inert anode support to form an anode; forming a cathode using a semiconductor substrate; immersing the anode and the cathode within an electrolyte solution; forming a circuit with a current source, the anode and the cathode; generating a current through the circuit; and electroplating a metal from the electrolyte solution onto the semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Donald Charles Abbott, Kathryn Ann Schuck
  • Publication number: 20170123329
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a photolithography apparatus (100) and method for controlling relative image size (S1/S0) of a projected substrate pattern (W). A projection system (10) is arranged for projecting an image of a mask pattern (M) as the substrate pattern (W) onto a substrate (6), wherein the projection system (10) comprises an adjustment lens (13) moveable in a range (Xmin,Xmax) encompassing a central position (X0) for controlling a relative image size (S1/S0). The projection system (10) is arranged to project the mask pattern (M) onto the adjustment lens (13) such that, when the adjustment lens (13) is positioned at the central position (X0), an apparent mask pattern (M?) from a point of view of the adjustment lens (13) appears to be at a distance (2*F) from the adjustment lens (13) that is twice a focal length (F) of the adjustment lens (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Donald Charles Dilworth
  • Patent number: 9637906
    Abstract: The urine attachment for toilets is a device that includes a mounting bracket that is configured to attach onto a toilet. The mounting bracket supports a telescoping funnel that is adapted to be urinated in and which directs urine along a conduit, and into a toilet bowl. The mounting bracket includes a mounting member that is adapted to interface with a bottom surface of a toilet tank, and which is affixed to a mounting conduit. The mounting conduit extends from the mounting member over to a rotating disk. The rotating disk is adapted to be positioned adjacent a toilet rim of a toilet bowl. The rotating disk enables the conduit that extends from the telescoping funnel to be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventor: Donald Charles
  • Patent number: 9630521
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle includes an air conditioning system configured to selectively cool a cabin of the vehicle and at least one electrical component of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes one or more controllers configured to determine whether the air conditioning system is operating to cool the at least one electrical component, to determine whether cabin cooling is requested, and to enable the air conditioning system to cool the cabin if the air conditioning system is operating to cool the at least one electrical component and if cabin cooling is requested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Jay Louch, Donald Charles Franks, Brian C. Moorhead, Hasdi R. Hashim
  • Patent number: 9597168
    Abstract: The guidance assembly is used for precise cleaning of interproximal spaces of teeth. The guidance assembly includes a base portion (30) for contacting the surfaces of teeth and gum region, adjacent the interproximal space, the base portion being approximately 12 mm in diameter to provide stable contact with the teeth and gum region. The guidance assembly also includes a tip portion (28) which extends forward of the base portion and includes an opening (31) through which the droplet spray is directed coincident with the plane of the interproximal space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Craig Kortick Black, Dainia Edwards, Donald Charles Baumgarten, Ahren Karl Johnson, Tyler G. Kloster, Wolter F. Benning
  • Publication number: 20170057362
    Abstract: A vehicle may include an electric machine, a traction battery, and a solar panel array. The vehicle may further include circuitry electrically connected with the battery and array. The circuitry may include at least one switch configured to close when activated by a calibrated maximum holding power to permit energy to flow from the array to the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Fazal Urrahman Syed, Venkatapathi Raju Nallapa, Shailesh Shrikant Kozarekar, Michael Edward Loftus, Shane Schulze, Robert K. Taenaka, Donald Charles Franks, Ming Lang Kuang, Venkateswara Anand Sankaran
  • Patent number: 9555704
    Abstract: A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, inhibiting operation of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle based on a proximity of the vehicle to a fueling location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.
    Inventors: Joseph F. Stanek, Lisa Scott, Jeffrey Alan Palic, Mark Davison, John A Lockwood, Donald Charles Franks
  • Patent number: 9556787
    Abstract: A system and method for improving engine starting and stopping is described. In one example, turbine vanes are adjusted to increase engine exhaust backpressure to reduce engine stopping time and to limit engine speed overshoot during engine starting. The system and method may reduce engine emissions and improve a vehicle driving experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Joe F. Stanek, John A. Lockwood, Sam Hashemi, Donald Charles Franks
  • Publication number: 20160369357
    Abstract: A method of diagnosing, quantifying, treating, monitoring or evaluating a condition in a subject is provided. The method comprises obtaining a sample from the subject, detecting and determining the presence or quantity of one or more than one human papilloma virus (HPV) in the sample, wherein the presence or quantity of the one or more than one HPV is indicative of the presence of the condition in the subject or an increased likelihood of the subject for developing the condition when compared to a control. The condition may comprise autoimmune disorders, chronic neurodegenerative diseases, neurodevelopmental disorder, neoplasm, blood cancers such as lymphoma or leukemia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventor: Donald Charles Taylor
  • Patent number: 9496751
    Abstract: A vehicle may include an electric machine, a traction battery, and a solar panel array. The vehicle may further include circuitry electrically connected with the battery and array. The circuitry may include at least one switch configured to close when activated by a calibrated maximum holding power to permit energy to flow from the array to the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Fazal Urrahman Syed, Venkatapathi Raju Nallapa, Shailesh Shrikant Kozarekar, Michael Edward Loftus, Shane Schulze, Robert K. Taenaka, Donald Charles Franks, Ming Lang Kuang, Venkateswa Anand Sankaran
  • Patent number: 9316727
    Abstract: A stepped-frequency radar signal is transmitted through a barrier. A transmitter of the stepped-frequency radar is on a first side of the barrier, a first object is on a second side of the barrier, and a second object that is distinct from the first object is on the second side of the barrier. A signal including a reflection of the transmitted signal from the first object and a reflection of the transmitted signal from the second object is sensed. The sensed signal is analyzed to determine that a first detection is associated with the first object and a second detection is associated with a second object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Gary Sentelle, Donald Charles Wright, Felix M. Fontan, Juan Antonio Torres-Rosario
  • Patent number: 9306561
    Abstract: A touch switch apparatus emulating a mechanical switch includes a field effect sensor and an electric field stimulator mechanically associated with the field effect sensor. A field generation signal applied to the field effect sensor causes an electric field to be generated thereabout. The electric field stimulator can be moved between first and second positions with respect to the field effect sensor. When moved into proximity with the field effect sensor, the electric field stimulator disturbs the electric field. A detection circuit coupled to the field effect sensor detects and responds to the disturbance to the electric field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: TOUCHSENSOR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Caldwell, Rick L. Oppor, Anthony V. Gioiosa, Robert B. Campbell, Thomas M. Schreiber, Bahar N. Wadia, Mark R. Mathews, Donald Charles Mueller, Daniel Eavenson
  • Patent number: 9270282
    Abstract: A clock signal for use by a circuit can be switched between clocks glitchlessly. A series of delay devices are connected in series based on an integral timing ratio. The integral timing ratio can be based on a ratio of the one of the clock's frequency or period to the other's frequency or period. When a clock select signal is received, the select signal is qualified and then delayed an amount of time based on the integral timing ratio, using the delay devices. The number of delay devices in each series can be the next largest integer to the integral timing ratio, plus one. The clock signal can then be glitchlessly switched from one clock to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Clemenz Portmann, Donald Charles Stark