Patents by Inventor Eric Stephens

Eric Stephens 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: 12018724
    Abstract: A bearing raceway for a shaft includes a tubular sleeve comprising a raceway section and a clamp section, the raceway section having a hardened outer surface and a first, axially linear, inner surface, and the clamp section having first threads and a second, axially non-linear, inner surface, where the first threads are configured to mate with second threads on a nut to clamp the tubular sleeve to the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Jared Ott, Eric Stephen Olson
  • Publication number: 20240200901
    Abstract: A method for coupling an accessory mount to a firearm includes inserting a deflectable portion of the accessory mount and a fastener through a slot of the firearm, the fastener having a head and a rotational axis and extending through the accessory mount; tightening the fastener to deflect the deflectable portion with the head of the fastener transverse to the rotational axis; and after tightening the fastener, clamping with the head of the fastener the accessory mount against the firearm with a longitudinally-directed clamping force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Eric Stephen Kincel, Jeffrey James O’Brien
  • Publication number: 20240177814
    Abstract: A system for standardizing medical testing data may include a processor. The processor may be programmed to access a first medical testing record including a first data element represented in a first data format; access a second medical testing record including a second data element represented in a second data format, the second data format being different from the first data format; determine that the first data element and the second data element are associated with a common value classifier; and store the first data element and the second data element in a database in association with the common value classifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Alexandre Costet, Elena Ruyter, Haley Spitz, Nathaniel Wade, Beth Crane, Kim Peifer, Eric Stephens, Emma Vail Cangialosi, Murat Sincan
  • Publication number: 20240166345
    Abstract: A drive system for an aircraft includes a first gearbox assembly and a second gearbox assembly that is in mechanical communication with the first gearbox assembly. A first pressurized lubrication system is configured to circulate a first lubricant through the first gearbox assembly. A second pressurized lubrication system is configured to circulate a second lubricant through the second gearbox assembly. An emergency lubrication system is configured to autonomously supply a portion of the first lubricant to the second gearbox assembly responsive to a loss of pressure in the second pressurized lubrication system. The emergency lubrication system is also configured to autonomously supply a portion of the second lubricant to the first gearbox assembly responsive to a loss of pressure in the first pressurized lubrication system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Stephen Olson, Ezra Mike Tiprigan
  • Patent number: 11937701
    Abstract: A bed system includes microclimate control capabilities for providing quality sleep experience. The bed system can include a microclimate control subsystem configured to supply conditioned air (e.g., heated or cooled air) to a mattress, or draw ambient air from the mattress, to achieve a desired temperature at the top of the mattress. Utilizing supply of conditioned air to provide air at desired temperature to the mattress system, or utilizing air suction to drain heat away from the mattress system, can provide precise microclimate control at the mattress, thereby permitting conformable sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Chee Nong Yang, Eric Stephen Rose, Caleb Siffring, Alexander Norell, Reuben Wesley Meline
  • Patent number: 11930934
    Abstract: Reinforcement straps are used to hold a mattress system in place and keep it from bowing outwards when used. The mattress system can include a layer and a rail structure attached to the layer. The layer can have a layer top and a layer bottom opposite to the layer top. The layer can extend between a first layer edge and a second layer edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Chee Nong Yang, Eric Stephen Rose
  • Patent number: 11918119
    Abstract: A bed system includes microclimate control capabilities for providing quality sleep experience. The bed system can include a microclimate control subsystem configured to supply conditioned air (e.g., heated or cooled air) to a mattress, or draw ambient air from the mattress, to achieve a desired temperature at the top of the mattress. Utilizing supply of conditioned air to provide air at desired temperature to the mattress system, or utilizing air suction to drain heat away from the mattress system, can provide precise microclimate control at the mattress, thereby permitting conformable sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Chee Nong Yang, Eric Stephen Rose, Caleb Siffring, Alexander Norell, Cristina Marie Jocson
  • Patent number: 11920772
    Abstract: A universal junction box includes an upper body having a first connecting feature. A lower body releasably connects to the upper body having a second connecting feature configured to mate with the first connecting feature. The upper body and lower body forming a housing to receive an electrical connection. A first mounting feature is configured to selectively secure the housing to an associated frame or to an unassociated frame or other support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: HLI SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Eric Stephen Miller
  • Patent number: 11889925
    Abstract: A bed system includes microclimate control capabilities for providing quality sleep experience. The bed system can include a microclimate control subsystem configured to supply conditioned air (e.g., heated or cooled air) to a mattress, or draw ambient air from the mattress, to achieve a desired temperature at the top of the mattress. Utilizing supply of conditioned air to provide air at desired temperature to the mattress system, or utilizing air suction to drain heat away from the mattress system, can provide precise microclimate control at the mattress, thereby permitting conformable sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Chee Nong Yang, Eric Stephen Rose, Matthew Griffith
  • Patent number: 11874086
    Abstract: A firearm accessory mounting system includes a mount for attachment to a firearm mounting structure such as a handguard. The firearm mounting structure includes a slot. The mount includes projections around an opening for a fastener. The projections may, for example, be a slotted recoil lug. The opening includes first and second regions having different slopes. The fastener has a head which, during tightening, initially engages the second region to deform the projections radially outward against an end of the slot in the firearm mounting structure. Continued tightening of the fastener causes the head to engage the first region of the opening to apply an axial clamping force on the mount against the firearm mounting structure. This results in securing forces both transverse and parallel to the rotational axis of the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: BRAVO COMPANY MFG, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Stephen Kincel, Jeffrey James O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20230404278
    Abstract: A bed system includes microclimate control capabilities for providing quality sleep experience. The bed system can include a microclimate control subsystem configured to supply conditioned air (e.g., heated or cooled air) to a mattress, or draw ambient air from the mattress, to achieve a desired temperature at the top of the mattress. Utilizing supply of conditioned air to provide air at desired temperature to the mattress system, or utilizing air suction to drain heat away from the mattress system, can provide precise microclimate control at the mattress, thereby permitting conformable sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Chee Nong Yang, Eric Stephen Rose, Caleb Siffring, Alexander Norell, Reuben Wesley Meline
  • Publication number: 20230404279
    Abstract: A bed system includes microclimate control capabilities for providing quality sleep experience. The bed system can include a microclimate control subsystem configured to supply conditioned air (e.g., heated or cooled air) to a mattress, or draw ambient air from the mattress, to achieve a desired temperature at the top of the mattress. Utilizing supply of conditioned air to provide air at desired temperature to the mattress system, or utilizing air suction to drain heat away from the mattress system, can provide precise microclimate control at the mattress, thereby permitting conformable sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Chee Nong Yang, Eric Stephen Rose, Caleb Siffring, Alexander Norell, Cristina Marie Jocson
  • Patent number: 11786047
    Abstract: A bed system includes microclimate control capabilities for providing quality sleep experience. The bed system can include a microclimate control subsystem configured to supply conditioned air (e.g., heated or cooled air) to a mattress, or draw ambient air from the mattress, to achieve a desired temperature at the top of the mattress. Utilizing supply of conditioned air to provide air at desired temperature to the mattress system, or utilizing air suction to drain heat away from the mattress system, can provide precise microclimate control at the mattress, thereby permitting conformable sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Chee Nong Yang, Eric Stephen Rose, Caleb Siffring, Alexander Norell, Cristina Marie Jocson
  • Patent number: 11786048
    Abstract: A bed system includes microclimate control capabilities for providing quality sleep experience. The bed system can include a microclimate control subsystem configured to supply conditioned air (e.g., heated or cooled air) to a mattress, or draw ambient air from the mattress, to achieve a desired temperature at the top of the mattress. Utilizing supply of conditioned air to provide air at desired temperature to the mattress system, or utilizing air suction to drain heat away from the mattress system, can provide precise microclimate control at the mattress, thereby permitting conformable sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Chee Nong Yang, Eric Stephen Rose, Caleb Siffring, Alexander Norell, Reuben Wesley Meline
  • Patent number: 11779128
    Abstract: A bed system includes microclimate control capabilities for providing quality sleep experience. The bed system can include a microclimate control subsystem configured to supply conditioned air (e.g., heated or cooled air) to a mattress, or draw ambient air from the mattress, to achieve a desired temperature at the top of the mattress. Utilizing supply of conditioned air to provide air at desired temperature to the mattress system, or utilizing air suction to drain heat away from the mattress system, can provide precise microclimate control at the mattress, thereby permitting conformable sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Max Griffith, Kody Lee Karschnik, Chee Nong Yang, Eric Stephen Rose, Reuben Wesley Meline
  • Patent number: 11766135
    Abstract: Reinforcement straps are used to hold a mattress system in place and keep it from bowing outwards when used. The mattress system can include a layer and a rail structure attached to the layer. The layer can have a layer top and a layer bottom opposite to the layer top. The layer can extend between a first layer edge and a second layer edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Chee Nong Yang, Eric Stephen Rose
  • Publication number: 20230292748
    Abstract: The present invention relates to agricultural formulations having improved compatibility with liquid fertilizers comprising (i) a fertilizer compability agent, such as a phosphate ester, and (ii) a chelating agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: Eric Stephen OSHIGE, Jinsong LEE
  • Publication number: 20230286880
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for improving the compatibility of crop protection formulations and tank mix applications with liquid fertilizers by (i) building a chelating agent into a crop protection formulation, or (ii) adding a chelating agent when mixing the crop protection formulation with the liquid fertilizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: Eric Stephen OSHIGE, Jinsong LEE
  • Patent number: D1023214
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: BRAVO COMPANY MFG, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Stephen Kincel, Jeffrey James O'Brien
  • Patent number: D1025273
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: BRAVO COMPANY MFG, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Stephen Kincel, Jeffrey James O'Brien