Patents by Inventor Eric Herbst
Eric Herbst 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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Patent number: 12259014Abstract: A power coupler for transferring rotary power from a rotary power device to a load device includes a shear thickening fluid (STF) and a chamber that contains the STF. The power coupler further includes a drive shaft housed radially within a drive side section of the chamber and protruding outward from an end of the chamber for coupling to the rotary power device. The power coupler further includes a load shaft housed radially within a load side section of the chamber and protruding outward from another end of the chamber for coupling to the load device. The power coupler further includes a drive turbine housed radially within the drive side section and coupled to the drive shaft. The power coupler further includes a load turbine housed radially within the load side section at a fixed operational distance from the drive turbine and coupled to the load shaft.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2022Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignee: Moshun, LLCInventors: Timothy John Boundy, Steven Michael Barger, Terence Michael Lydon, Richard Michael Lang, Wilfredo Gonzalez, Jr., Darren Michael Boundy, Eric McHugh, David Schuda, George L. Wilson, IV, Gary W. Grube, Jason K. Resch, Mario F. DeRango, John Edward Buchalo, Richard A. Herbst, Kurt Estes, Evan Anderson
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Publication number: 20250092933Abstract: A head unit system for controlling motion of an object includes a secondary object sensor, shear thickening fluid (STF), and a chamber configured to contain a portion of the STF. The chamber further includes a front channel and a back channel. The head unit system further includes a piston housed at least partially radially within the piston compartment and separating the back channel and the front channel. The piston includes a first piston bypass and a second piston bypasses to control flow of the STF between opposite sides of the piston. The chamber further includes a set of fluid manipulation emitters to control the flow of the STF to cause selection of one of a variety of shear rates for the STF within the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2024Publication date: March 20, 2025Applicant: Moshun, LLCInventors: Timothy John Boundy, Steven Michael Barger, Terence Michael Lydon, Richard Michael Lang, Wilfredo Gonzalez, JR., Darren Michael Boundy, Eric McHugh, David Schuda, George L. Wilson, IV, Gary W. Grube, Jason K. Resch, Mario F. DeRango, John Edward Buchalo, Richard A. Herbst, Kurt Estes, Evan Anderson
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Patent number: 12247434Abstract: A method for execution by a computing entity includes interpreting a fluid flow response from fluid flow sensors to produce a piston position of a piston associated with a head unit device. The head unit device includes a chamber filled with a shear thickening fluid (STF). The method further includes determining a door position based on the piston position. The method further includes determining parameters for wireless signals based on the door position. The method further includes facilitating utilization of the parameters for the wireless signals to promote successful communication of status and/or control of the door via the wireless signals.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2023Date of Patent: March 11, 2025Assignee: Moshun, LLCInventors: John Edward Buchalo, Mario F. DeRango, Gary W. Grube, Jason K. Resch, Terence Michael Lydon, Timothy John Boundy, Darren Michael Boundy, Eric McHugh, Richard Michael Lang, Richard A. Herbst, Steven Michael Barger, Kurt Estes, Evan Anderson, Susan Tomilo, Wilfredo Gonzalez, Jr., David Schuda, George L. Wilson, IV, Daniel J. Gardner
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Publication number: 20120168024Abstract: Disclosed is an exchangeable and wearable keepsake containing a volume of breath from a loved one, comprising a sealed capsule having an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture for forcing air into the capsule and retainment thereof. A method of gift exchange and capturing a quantity of breath is further disclosed, wherein a user forces air into a capsule as the air within the capsule is displaced, trapping a quantity of breath within the capsule indefinitely. A non-return valve is positioned in the inlet aperture and an outlet vent is positioned at the outlet aperture to allow air to exit the capsule control volume as incoming air is forced thereinto. The device is adapted to provide a memento or gift that allows a user to carry an article providing physical remembrance of lost or loved ones. The enclosure itself comprises a hollow structure that can take several ornamental forms.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventors: Robin Beck, Eric Herbst
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Patent number: 8083465Abstract: A method of repairing a turbine exhaust case strut heat shield vane includes removing a damaged portion of the vane, solution heat treating the vane, attaching a replacement section to the vane, and relieving local stresses in an attachment area between the replacement section and the vane.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Eric Herbst, Jeffrey D. Melman
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Patent number: 7957944Abstract: An example method for estimating a wear profile of a consumable wear product used in conjunction with the processing of ore includes obtaining historical data related to wear of the consumable wear product, building a historical wear model based on the historical data, and obtaining a current single measurement point for the consumable wear product. The method includes extrapolating an estimated wear profile using the current measurement point and the historical wear model, and estimating a performance characteristic based on the estimated wear profile.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Servicios Y Consultorias Hendaya SAInventor: Eric Herbst
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Patent number: 7901180Abstract: The ends of cooling air passages in turbine blades and/or vanes of a gas turbine engine are provided with turbulation promoters to enhance the cooling of such structures as inner and outer shrouds and the like to accommodate thermal loads thereon.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2007Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: William Abdel-Messeh, Andrew J. Lutz, Douglas E. Duke, Jose A. Lopes, Aaron T. Frost, Kevin J. Pallos, Kenneth J. Sawyer, Eric Herbst, Michael D. Greenberg, Ricardo Trindade
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Publication number: 20100061846Abstract: A method of repairing a turbine exhaust case strut heat shield vane includes removing a damaged portion of the vane, solution heat treating the vane, attaching a replacement section to the vane, and relieving local stresses in an attachment area between the replacement section and the vane.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Eric Herbst, Jeffrey D. Melman
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Publication number: 20080279695Abstract: The ends of cooling air passages in turbine blades and/or vanes of a gas turbine engine are provided with turbulation promoters to enhance the cooling of such structures as inner and outer shrouds and the like to accommodate thermal loads thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: William Abdel-Messeh, Andrew J. Lutz, Douglas E. Duke, Jose A. Lopes, Aaron T. Frost, Kevin J. Pallos, Kenneth J. Sawyer, Eric Herbst, Michael D. Greenberg, Ricardo Trindade
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Publication number: 20080188958Abstract: An example method for estimating a wear profile of a consumable wear product used in conjunction with the processing of ore includes obtaining historical data related to wear of the consumable wear product, building a historical wear model based on the historical data, and obtaining a current single measurement point for the consumable wear product. The method includes extrapolating an estimated wear profile using the current measurement point and the historical wear model, and estimating a performance characteristic based on the estimated wear profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: ME GLOBAL INC.Inventor: Eric Herbst
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Publication number: 20060112479Abstract: An apparatus and method for foot actuating a toilet by providing a foot pedal having an enhoused cable extending there from. The cable is attached inside the toilet tank to a flushing means within the tank. Upon a user stepping down on the pedal, dual components of the pedal provide for the amount of cable within the foot pedal to be increased by a factor of two relative to the pedal travel distance. This in turn provides for the cable inside of the tank to be decreased by such amount for lifting a weight and actuating the internal flushing means within the toilet tank. Upon removing the user's foot from the foot pedal, the foot pedal, cable and weight are automatically reset to a starting position allowing the toilet to be reset to its original position for reuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2006Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventor: Eric Herbst
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Publication number: 20060075545Abstract: An apparatus and method for flushing a toilet by foot that includes a foot pedal integral with a flushing system within a toilet base. When pressure is applied to the foot pedal, the flushing system is activated to generate an upward pressure that is applied to an underside of a flapper of a toilet tank for flushing the toilet. The flushing system may be a pressurized flushing system that includes a first pressurized cylinder connected by a pressurized line to a second pressurized cylinder. The second pressurized cylinder has a rod protected by a bellows seal, which when pressure is applied to the second pressurized cylinder, the rod is forced up against the flapper pushing up on the flapper to flush the toilet. Upon removing the user's foot from the foot pedal, the foot pedal and the pressurized flushing system are automatically reset for reuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2004Publication date: April 13, 2006Inventor: Eric Herbst
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Patent number: 7003815Abstract: An apparatus and method for foot actuating a toilet by providing a foot pedal having an enhoused cable extending therefrom. The cable is attached inside the toilet tank to a flushing means within the tank. Upon a user stepping down on the pedal, dual components of the pedal provide for the amount of cable within the foot pedal to be increased by a factor of two relative to the pedal travel distance. This in turn provides for the cable inside of the tank to be decreased by such amount for lifting a weight and actuating the internal flushing means within the toilet tank. Upon removing the user's foot from the foot pedal, the foot pedal, cable and weight are automatically reset to a starting position allowing the toilet to be reset to its original position for reuse.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Foot Flush International, Inc.Inventor: Eric Herbst
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Publication number: 20050172389Abstract: An apparatus and method for foot actuating a toilet by providing a foot pedal having an enhoused cable extending there from. The cable is attached inside the toilet tank to a flushing means within the tank. Upon a user stepping down on the pedal, dual components of the pedal provide for the amount of cable within the foot pedal to be increased by a factor of two relative to the pedal travel distance. This in turn provides for the cable inside of the tank to be decreased by such amount for lifting a weight and actuating the internal flushing means within the toilet tank. Upon removing the user's foot from the foot pedal, the foot pedal, cable and weight are automatically reset to a starting position allowing the toilet to be reset to its original position for reuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventor: Eric Herbst