Patents by Inventor Gary Kersten
Gary Kersten 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: 10654642Abstract: A method is provided. The method comprises: receiving thermal energy at a heat resistant container; converting all or a portion of the received thermal energy into electric energy; converting the electric energy into electromagnetic energy; and radiating the electromagnetic energy.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Kendall McAdams
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Publication number: 20190185245Abstract: A method is provided. The method comprises: receiving thermal energy at a heat resistant container; converting all or a portion of the received thermal energy into electric energy; converting the electric energy into electromagnetic energy; and radiating the electromagnetic energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Kendall McAdams
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Publication number: 20190119029Abstract: A method is provided. The method comprises: receiving thermal energy at a heat resistant container; converting all or a portion of the received thermal energy into electric energy; converting the electric energy into electromagnetic energy; and radiating the electromagnetic energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Kendall McAdams
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Patent number: 10246243Abstract: A method is provided. The method comprises: receiving thermal energy at a heat resistant container; converting all or a portion of the received thermal energy into electric energy; converting the electric energy into electromagnetic energy; and radiating the electromagnetic energy.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Kendall McAdams
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Patent number: 9505550Abstract: Systems and methods for a protective casing are provided. In at least one embodiment, a protective casing includes a flexible insulation layer configured to inhibit thermal energy from conducting from an external side of the flexible insulation layer to an internal side of the flexible insulation layer. The protective casing also includes a microlattice layer abutting the internal side of the flexible insulation layer, the microlattice layer configured to distribute thermal energy that passes through the flexible insulation layer substantially throughout the microlattice layer. Further, the protective casing includes a heat absorbing material that impregnates the microlattice layer, the heat absorbing material configured to absorb the thermal energy in the microlattice layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Wendell A. Frost
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Patent number: 9449440Abstract: A recorder for a vehicle comprises a crash survivable memory unit, which includes a first antenna assembly including a first resonant element configured for near field data communications and to receive near field power transmissions, and a crash protected memory assembly that operatively communicates with the first antenna assembly. One or more protective layers surround the first antenna assembly and the memory assembly. A second antenna assembly is external to the crash survivable memory unit. The second antenna assembly includes a second resonant element, which is configured for near field data communications with the first resonant element and for near field power transmissions to the first resonant element. The second antenna assembly is adapted to receive information related to vehicle operations and to configure the information for wireless transmission to the first antenna assembly for recording in the memory assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Karim Farraj
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Publication number: 20160078693Abstract: A recorder for a vehicle comprises a crash survivable memory unit, which includes a first antenna assembly including a first resonant element configured for near field data communications and to receive near field power transmissions, and a crash protected memory assembly that operatively communicates with the first antenna assembly. One or more protective layers surround the first antenna assembly and the memory assembly. A second antenna assembly is external to the crash survivable memory unit. The second antenna assembly includes a second resonant element, which is configured for near field data communications with the first resonant element and for near field power transmissions to the first resonant element. The second antenna assembly is adapted to receive information related to vehicle operations and to configure the information for wireless transmission to the first antenna assembly for recording in the memory assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Karim Farraj
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Publication number: 20140352932Abstract: Systems and methods for a protective casing are provided. In at least one embodiment, a protective casing includes a flexible insulation layer configured to inhibit thermal energy from conducting from an external side of the flexible insulation layer to an internal side of the flexible insulation layer. The protective casing also includes a microlattice layer abutting the internal side of the flexible insulation layer, the microlattice layer configured to distribute thermal energy that passes through the flexible insulation layer substantially throughout the microlattice layer. Further, the protective casing includes a heat absorbing material that impregnates the microlattice layer, the heat absorbing material configured to absorb the thermal energy in the microlattice layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Wendell A. Frost
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Patent number: 8859063Abstract: Systems and methods for a protective casing are provided. In at least one embodiment, a protective casing includes a flexible insulation layer configured to inhibit thermal energy from conducting from an external side of the flexible insulation layer to an internal side of the flexible insulation layer. The protective casing also includes a microlattice layer abutting the internal side of the flexible insulation layer, the microlattice layer configured to distribute thermal energy that passes through the flexible insulation layer substantially throughout the microlattice layer. Further, the protective casing includes a heat absorbing material that impregnates the microlattice layer, the heat absorbing material configured to absorb the thermal energy in the microlattice layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Wendell A. Frost
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Patent number: 8723057Abstract: Systems and methods for protecting a flight recorder are provided. In certain embodiments, a crash survivable memory unit, comprises a memory device that records flight data; a flexible insulation layer that inhibits thermal energy from conducting from an external side of the flexible insulation layer to an internal side of the flexible insulation layer, wherein the internal side faces the memory device; a microlattice layer abutting the internal side and enclosing the memory device, the microlattice layer configured to distribute thermal energy that passes through the flexible insulation layer substantially throughout the microlattice layer; and a heat absorbing material that impregnates the microlattice layer, the heat absorbing material configured to absorb the thermal energy in the microlattice layer; and an impact resistant layer encircling the flexible insulation layer, wherein the impact resistant layer absorbs shocks that result from other objects contacting the impact resistant layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Wendell A. Frost
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Publication number: 20140020878Abstract: Systems and methods for a protective casing are provided. In at least one embodiment, a protective casing includes a flexible insulation layer configured to inhibit thermal energy from conducting from an external side of the flexible insulation layer to an internal side of the flexible insulation layer. The protective casing also includes a microlattice layer abutting the internal side of the flexible insulation layer, the microlattice layer configured to distribute thermal energy that passes through the flexible insulation layer substantially throughout the microlattice layer. Further, the protective casing includes a heat absorbing material that impregnates the microlattice layer, the heat absorbing material configured to absorb the thermal energy in the microlattice layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Wendell A. Frost
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Publication number: 20140022722Abstract: Systems and methods for protecting a flight recorder are provided. In certain embodiments, a crash survivable memory unit, comprises a memory device that records flight data; a flexible insulation layer that inhibits thermal energy from conducting from an external side of the flexible insulation layer to an internal side of the flexible insulation layer, wherein the internal side faces the memory device; a microlattice layer abutting the internal side and enclosing the memory device, the microlattice layer configured to distribute thermal energy that passes through the flexible insulation layer substantially throughout the microlattice layer; and a heat absorbing material that impregnates the microlattice layer, the heat absorbing material configured to absorb the thermal energy in the microlattice layer; and an impact resistant layer encircling the flexible insulation layer, wherein the impact resistant layer absorbs shocks that result from other objects contacting the impact resistant layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Wendell A. Frost
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Patent number: 6741896Abstract: A device and method to provide backup electrical power to a vehicle data acquisition and recording system. The device operates to control its charging state, discharge state, and interval of discharge to ensure reliable operation of the recording system. The method delineates the process by which continuous electrical power can be supplied to the recording system.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2000Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Richard Olzak, Duncan Schofield, Gary Kersten
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Patent number: 6153720Abstract: A crash-survivable enclosure (10) for protecting a data memory unit (45) used in vehicles has a shell (15) with an inner surface (22). The shell (15) defines an interior cavity (26) which contains the data memory unit (45). The enclosure (10) has a heat absorption composition (20) which lines a portion of the inner surface (22) and substantially surrounds the data memory unit (45). The composition is capable of exhibiting an endothermic phase transition when subjected to a high temperature environment. The phase transition is typically from a solid phase to a non-solid, flowable phase. The shell can also have a plurality of vents (42). The vents (42) are sized and positioned to permit the heat absorption material (20) to drain from the shell when in the non-solid, flowable phase. The vents (42) can be positioned such that the flowable heat absorption material will drain regardless of the orientation of the shell (15).Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1998Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Olzak, Gary Kersten
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Patent number: 5810919Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and method for heat absorption which include between about 35 percent and about 45 percent by weight of an between about 35 percent and about 45 percent by weight of an N,N'-ethylenebis-stearamide wax having a melting point of between 232.degree. C. and 240.degree. C. and between about 65 percent and about 55 percent by weight of an N,N'-ethylenebisstearamide wax having a melting point of about 140.degree. C., and thermally protected enclosures including the same.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1997Date of Patent: September 22, 1998Assignee: Alliedsignal Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Olzak, Gary Kersten
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Patent number: D457510Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1999Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Olzak, Gary Kersten
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Patent number: D640579Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1998Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Olzak, Gary Kersten
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Patent number: D425506Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1998Date of Patent: May 23, 2000Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Olzak, Gary Kersten