Patents by Inventor Eric Carter
Eric Carter 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: 20250083715Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a bearing hub assembly of a rail guide wheel apparatus for a rail vehicle. The bearing hub assembly may couple rail wheels to the rail guide wheel apparatus. The rail guide wheel apparatus may be included on a Hi-Rail vehicle or any other vehicle configured to travel along railroad tracks. The bearing hub assembly includes a sensor that is integrally mounted within the bearing hub assembly. The sensor collects information associated with rotation of the rail wheels. Information collected by the sensor may be used to determine a speed, direction, location, and/or distance traveled of the rail vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2024Publication date: March 13, 2025Applicant: HARSCO TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: John WIGGINS, Eric CARTER
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Publication number: 20250064906Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for use in treating digestive disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2022Publication date: February 27, 2025Inventors: Gregory F. Brooks, Eric Carter, Adelbert L. Stagg, Chad Oh, Andrew M. Blumenfeld
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Publication number: 20240384118Abstract: Colloidal nanoparticle dispersions. wherein said nanoparticles are selected from the group consisting of silica. alumina or silica aluminate nanoparticles and wherein said nanoparticles are surface-functionalized with an organosilane having organomercaptan functionality are described and claimed. Uses for these new colloidal nanoparticle dispersions include enhancing the performance of items made with resin formulations used in Thiolene-cure UV-curable materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2022Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Michael Eric CARTER, Samuel MAGUIRE-BOYLE, John Edmond SOUTHWELL
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Patent number: 11958510Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a bearing hub assembly of a rail guide wheel apparatus for a rail vehicle. The bearing hub assembly may couple rail wheels to the rail guide wheel apparatus. The rail guide wheel apparatus may be included on a Hi-Rail vehicle or any other vehicle configured to travel along railroad tracks. The bearing hub assembly includes a sensor that is integrally mounted within the bearing hub assembly. The sensor collects information associated with rotation of the rail wheels. Information collected by the sensor may be used to determine a speed, direction, location, and/or distance traveled of the rail vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: HARSCO TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: John Wiggins, Eric Carter
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Patent number: 11656762Abstract: The discussion relates to virtual keyboard engagement. One example can define key volumes relating to keys of a virtual keyboard and detect finger movement of a user through individual key volumes. The example can detect parameter changes associated with detected finger movement through individual key volumes and build potential key sequences from detected parameter changes.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Christopher M. Becker, Nazeeh A. Eldirghami, Kevin W. Barnes, Julia Schwarz, Eric Carter
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Publication number: 20220331410Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for use in treating gastroparesis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Gregory F. Brooks, Eric Carter
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Patent number: 11222385Abstract: A configurable automated system preprocesses weather and agronomic data to provide a yield forecast model for a target crop in an identified region. The system considers data typically excluded based on biases of a human operator and/or considers data otherwise not considered to be relevant and/or a powerful predictor by a person having ordinary skill in the art. The system builds predictive models through a variety of statistical approaches, selects and validates candidate models, and operates validated models that output in-season forecasts in a production environment.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2018Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Inventors: Eric Carter, Joseph Little
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Publication number: 20220001906Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a bearing hub assembly of a rail guide wheel apparatus for a rail vehicle. The bearing hub assembly may couple rail wheels to the rail guide wheel apparatus. The rail guide wheel apparatus may be included on a Hi-Rail vehicle or any other vehicle configured to travel along railroad tracks. The bearing hub assembly includes a sensor that is integrally mounted within the bearing hub assembly. The sensor collects information associated with rotation of the rail wheels. Information collected by the sensor may be used to determine a speed, direction, location, and/or distance traveled of the rail vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: HARSCO TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: John WIGGINS, Eric CARTER
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Publication number: 20210255767Abstract: The discussion relates to virtual keyboard engagement. One example can define key volumes relating to keys of a virtual keyboard and detect finger movement of a user through individual key volumes. The example can detect parameter changes associated with detected finger movement through individual key volumes and build potential key sequences from detected parameter changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Christopher M. BECKER, Nazeeh A. ELDIRGHAMI, Kevin W. BARNES, Julia SCHWARZ, Eric CARTER
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Patent number: 11069440Abstract: A mobile device application for measuring actual wait times experienced by patients of doctors or other medical service providers. A patient launches the application on the mobile device, views available service providers and selects a provider. The patient starts the clock for the selected service provider when the wait begins, and stops the clock when the wait ends. At this time or after the visit, the patient can post their actual wait time, a star-based rating and comments for other patients to view on the application or on a web page equivalent. The patient must be within a GPS-verified geofence around the provider's office in order for the wait time to be considered valid. An integrated real-time messaging application used during surgical procedures is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: FAST PATHWAY, INC.Inventors: Eric Carter, Kevin Makati, Brandon Sultemeier
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Patent number: 11029845Abstract: The discussion relates to virtual keyboard engagement. One example can define key volumes relating to keys of a virtual keyboard and detect finger movement of a user through individual key volumes. The example can detect parameter changes associated with detected finger movement through individual key volumes and build potential key sequences from detected parameter changes.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Christopher M. Becker, Nazeeh A. Eldirghami, Kevin W. Barnes, Julia Schwarz, Eric Carter
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Patent number: 10919547Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a bearing hub assembly of a rail guide wheel apparatus for a rail vehicle. The bearing hub assembly may couple rail wheels to the rail guide wheel apparatus. The rail guide wheel apparatus may be included on a Hi-Rail vehicle or any other vehicle configured to travel along railroad tracks. The bearing hub assembly includes a sensor that is integrally mounted within the bearing hub assembly. The sensor collects information associated with rotation of the rail wheels. Information collected by the sensor may be used to determine a speed, direction, location, and/or distance traveled of the rail vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: HARSCO TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: John Wiggins, Eric Carter
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Publication number: 20210011621Abstract: The discussion relates to virtual keyboard engagement. One example can define key volumes relating to keys of a virtual keyboard and detect finger movement of a user through individual key volumes. The example can detect parameter changes associated with detected finger movement through individual key volumes and build potential key sequences from detected parameter changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Christopher M. BECKER, Nazeeh A. ELDIRGHAMI, Kevin W. BARNES, Julia SCHWARZ, Eric CARTER
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Patent number: 10787771Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rail vehicle having a track stabilization unit for use in stabilizing rails into ballast. The rail vehicle comprises a frame and a track stabilization unit coupled to the frame. The track stabilization unit includes a base and a plurality of wheels disposed about the base. The wheels are configured to bias against rails of a railroad track. At least one of the wheels is coupled to a motor through a drive shaft such that rotation of the drive shaft drives rotation of the wheel. Related methods are described.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: HARSCO TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Victor Vargas, Syed Reza Sami, Eric Carter
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Publication number: 20190237187Abstract: A mobile device application for measuring actual wait times experienced by patients of doctors or other medical service providers. A patient launches the application on the mobile device, views available service providers and selects a provider. The patient starts the clock for the selected service provider when the wait begins, and stops the clock when the wait ends. At this time or after the visit, the patient can post their actual wait time, a star-based rating and comments for other patients to view on the application or on a web page equivalent. The patient must be within a GPS-verified geofence around the provider's office in order for the wait time to be considered valid. An integrated real-time messaging application used during surgical procedures is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Eric Carter, Kevin Makati, Brandon Sultemeier
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Publication number: 20190228477Abstract: A configurable automated system preprocesses weather and agronomic data to provide a yield forecast model for a target crop in an identified region. The system considers data typically excluded based on biases of a human operator and/or considers data otherwise not considered to be relevant and/or a powerful predictor by a person having ordinary skill in the art. The system builds predictive models through a variety of statistical approaches, selects and validates candidate models, and operates validated models that output in-season forecasts in a production environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2018Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Eric Carter, Joseph Little
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Patent number: 10358150Abstract: A rail vehicle includes a frame, a pair of wheels, a joint locator, a clamping assembly, and a processor. The wheels travel along a rail. The joint locator detects a joint bar on the rail. The clamping assembly is coupled to the frame and includes a pair of rail clamps disposed laterally outward of the pair of wheels. The processor is configured to automatically actuate the clamping assembly when the clamping assembly reaches the joint bar.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: HARSCO CORPORATIONInventors: Eric Carter, Lee Bolton
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Publication number: 20180290671Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a bearing hub assembly of a rail guide wheel apparatus for a rail vehicle. The bearing hub assembly may couple rail wheels to the rail guide wheel apparatus. The rail guide wheel apparatus may be included on a Hi-Rail vehicle or any other vehicle configured to travel along railroad tracks. The bearing hub assembly includes a sensor that is integrally mounted within the bearing hub assembly. The sensor collects information associated with rotation of the rail wheels. Information collected by the sensor may be used to determine a speed, direction, location, and/or distance traveled of the rail vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: John Wiggins, Eric Carter
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Publication number: 20180038051Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rail vehicle having a track stabilization unit for use in stabilizing rails into ballast. The rail vehicle comprises a frame and a track stabilization unit coupled to the frame. The track stabilization unit includes a base and a plurality of wheels disposed about the base. The wheels are configured to bias against rails of a railroad track. At least one of the wheels is coupled to a motor through a drive shaft such that rotation of the drive shaft drives rotation of the wheel. Related methods are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Victor VARGAS, Syed Reza SAMI, Eric CARTER
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Publication number: 20140261048Abstract: A rail vehicle includes a frame, a pair of wheels, a joint locator, a clamping assembly, and a processor. The wheels travel along a rail. The joint locator detects a joint bar on the rail. The clamping assembly is coupled to the frame and includes a pair of rail clamps disposed laterally outward of the pair of wheels. The processor is configured to automatically actuate the clamping assembly when the clamping assembly reaches the joint bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: HARSCO CORPORATIONInventors: Eric Carter, Lee Bolton