Patents by Inventor George Nichols

George Nichols 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: 12076054
    Abstract: Orthopedic fixation devices, assemblies, and methods for securing a spinal rod. The orthopedic fixation device may include a tulip head, a bone fastener, a rotatable saddle, and a threaded locking cap. The saddle may be insertable into the tulip head in an unlocked position with a rod seat offset relative to a rod slot of the tulip head. The saddle may be rotated into a locked position with the rod seat aligned with the rod slot such that a rod is positionable through the rod slot and into the rod seat. The threaded locking cap may secure the rod and bone fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc
    Inventors: David Leff, Matthew Bechtel, Patrick Murray, David Peretz, Noah Hansell, Jeff Nichols, George Yacoub, Patrick Taggart
  • Patent number: 12036598
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a metal component includes performing a test stamping process on a test sheet metal blank, generating a strain map of the test sheet metal blank for the test stamping process, generating a lubrication program based on the strain map, applying lubrication to the sheet metal according to the lubrication program, and stamping the sheet metal to form the metal component. The lubrication program is configured to control a lubrication system to apply lubrication to sheet metal in a non-uniform distribution across the sheet metal. The non-uniform distribution correlates to the strain map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David John Hill, S. George Luckey, Jr., Mark Edward Nichols, Rosa Lynda Nuno, Yun Bai
  • Publication number: 20240207737
    Abstract: Gaming content for a game session is provided to a first client device associated with a user, the game session operating in a first mode of operation. An indication is received that the game session on the first client device has initiated a second mode of operation. Based on the initiation of the second mode, the game session operating in the second mode is initiated on a second client device associated with the user. An interface element is presented in the game session on the first client device to facilitate a connection with the second client device, which may then be used to control aspects of operations in the second mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Leon Bayliss, Philip George Nichols Lamoureux
  • Publication number: 20240004605
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that detect at least one of a look direction or a focal depth of a user and execute control actions based upon the detected look direction and/or focal depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Kathleen S. Krisch, George Nichols
  • Patent number: 9743190
    Abstract: An acoustic diaphragm made at least in part from an expanded material. The expanded material includes one or more of cellulose, synthetic fibers and glass fibers. The expanded material has more than about 55% by volume voids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Agota F. Fehervari, George Nichols
  • Patent number: 9628884
    Abstract: An electro-acoustic transducer includes a cone, a voice coil connected to the cone, and magnetic circuit that defines a gap within which the voice coil is disposed. The magnetic circuit is configured for creating magnetic flux across the gap for the voice coil to interact with, thereby to drive motion of the cone. A conductor is included for providing an input signal to the voice coil. A first portion of the conductor is fixedly secured to the magnetic circuit such that the first portion of the conductor does not move relative to the magnetic circuit while the cone is in motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher A. Pare, Adam Sears, George Nichols
  • Publication number: 20160295331
    Abstract: An acoustic diaphragm made at least in part from an expanded material. The expanded material includes one or more of cellulose, synthetic fibers and glass fibers. The expanded material has more than about 55% by volume voids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Agota F. Fehervari, George Nichols
  • Publication number: 20160227325
    Abstract: An electro-acoustic transducer includes a cone, a voice coil connected to the cone, and magnetic circuit that defines a gap within which the voice coil is disposed. The magnetic circuit is configured for creating magnetic flux across the gap for the voice coil to interact with, thereby to drive motion of the cone. A conductor is included for providing an input signal to the voice coil. A first portion of the conductor is fixedly secured to the magnetic circuit such that the first portion of the conductor does not move relative to the magnetic circuit while the cone is in motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher A. Pare, Adam Sears, George Nichols
  • Patent number: 9055383
    Abstract: A multi-channel audio system including first combining circuitry, for combining a first spectral band of a first plurality channels to provide a first bass audio signal stream; second combining circuitry, for combining the first spectral band of a second plurality channels to provide a second bass audio signal stream; and third combining circuitry, for combining a second spectral band, the second spectral band including lower frequencies than the first spectral band, of the first plurality of channels and the second plurality of channels to provide a third bass audio signal stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Wontak Kim, George Nichols, Guy A. Torio
  • Patent number: 9049501
    Abstract: An electrical apparatus to sense current through a load includes a first input terminal having a first input voltage relative to a reference, a second input terminal having a second input voltage relative to the reference, a first load terminal of the load having a first load voltage relative to the reference, a second load terminal of the load having a second load voltage relative to the reference, a first current sensing element connected between the first input terminal and the first load terminal and a second current sensing element connected between the second input terminal and the second load terminal. A first sense voltage is determined by a relationship between the first input voltage and the second load voltage and a second sense voltage is determined by a relationship between the second input voltage and the first load voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth B. Delpapa, Michael B. Nussbaum, Jay N. Teixeira, George Nichols, Thomas A. Froeschle
  • Publication number: 20130182859
    Abstract: An electrical apparatus to sense current through a load includes a first input terminal having a first input voltage relative to a reference, a second input terminal having a second input voltage relative to the reference, a first load terminal of the load having a first load voltage relative to the reference, a second load terminal of the load having a second load voltage relative to the reference, a first current sensing element connected between the first input terminal and the first load terminal and a second current sensing element connected between the second input terminal and the second load terminal. A first sense voltage is determined by a relationship between the first input voltage and the second load voltage and a second sense voltage is determined by a relationship between the second input voltage and the first load voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventors: Kenneth B. DelPapa, Michael Nussbaum, Jay N. Teixeira, George Nichols, Thomas A. Froeschle
  • Patent number: 8224009
    Abstract: An audio system including an audio power amplifier, a transducer electrically connected to the audio power amplifier, an enclosure coupled to the transducer, and a secondary resonant element coupled to the enclosure. An electrical feedback signal representative of the transducer current is negatively fed back to the audio power amplifier to synthesize a positive output impedance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth B. Delpapa, Michael B. Nussbaum, Jay N. Teixeira, George Nichols, Thomas A. Froeschle
  • Publication number: 20120116993
    Abstract: Investment management systems and methods are disclosed that solve an objective function subject to certain investment constraints to calculate a set of assets for an investment portfolio. In certain embodiments, the systems and methods comprise selecting from a plurality of assets a set of assets that improves net expected returns over a current set of assets in a portfolio. The systems and methods use asset-asset interaction decoupling techniques to eliminate matrix-inversion programming. In certain embodiments, with a function comprising net expected returns of the assets, a portfolio constraint, and a Lagrange multiplier, one or more correlations between assets can be removed such that each asset can be processed independently of other assets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: MYWORLD INVESTING, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Joseph Ouimet, Eric George Nichol, Timothy Luke Ouimet
  • Patent number: 8175279
    Abstract: A loudspeaker, amplifier, media source, user interface, and mechanical interface are all contained in a single unit. The unit has a first portion configured to mount in a vehicle radio mounting location and a second portion configured to extend significantly outside the vehicle radio mounting location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Nachiketa Tiwari, George Nichols, Brandon Westley, Christopher Ludwig
  • Publication number: 20120044655
    Abstract: A GPS-timing module for a wireless communication system comprises an “in line” power-over-Ethernet system and a modular surge protection means for protecting the device and a connected wireless access point/backhauls from power or Ethernet surges. The “in line” Power-over-Ethernet system allows the GPS-timing device to directly power the wireless access point/backhaul to which it is providing a GPS-timing signal. The modular surge protection means comprises a removable component that can be quickly replaced following a power surge. The GPS-timing module further comprises a plurality of DIP switches. The DIP switches allow a user to turn the GPS-timing module on and off, turn the communication module on or off, switch between the GPS-timing module's internal GPS-antenna and external GPS-antenna, and remotely revert the communication module to it “default” mode from its “normal” mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventor: George Nichols
  • Patent number: 8031896
    Abstract: An audio device has passive radiators that are driven by acoustic drivers. The passive radiators are arranged so that the net mechanical vibration is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Geoffrey C. Chick, Hal P. Greenberger, Roman Litovsky, Christopher B. Ickler, Roger Mark, George Nichols
  • Patent number: 7983436
    Abstract: An apparatus for reducing baffle vibration includes a baffle that is subject to vibration. A first transducer that is seated in the baffle includes a first diaphragm that is acoustically coupled to a listening area in a vehicle and also acoustically coupled to a cavity in the vehicle. A first input signal applied to the first transducer causes the first diaphragm to move in a first direction, thereby generating an acoustic output. A second transducer is mechanically coupled to the first transducer. The second transducer includes a second diaphragm that is acoustically coupled to the first diaphragm and also acoustically coupled to the listening area. A second input signal applied to the second transducer causes the second diaphragm to move in a second direction that is substantially opposite to the first direction to reduce a vibration imparted to the baffle while substantially maintaining the acoustic output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: George Nichols, Michael D. Rosen, Hal P. Greenberger
  • Publication number: 20110170715
    Abstract: A multi-channel audio system including first combining circuitry, for combining a first spectral band of a first plurality channels to provide a first bass audio signal stream; second combining circuitry, for combining the first spectral band of a second plurality channels to provide a second bass audio signal stream; and third combining circuitry, for combining a second spectral band, the second spectral band including lower frequencies than the first spectral band, of the first plurality of channels and the second plurality of channels to provide a third bass audio signal stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Wontak Kim, George Nichols, Guy A. Torio
  • Patent number: 7974417
    Abstract: A multi-channel audio system including first combining circuitry, for combining a first spectral band of a first plurality channels to provide a first bass audio signal stream; second combining circuitry, for combining the first spectral band of a second plurality channels to provide a second bass audio signal stream; and third combining circuitry, for combining a second spectral band, the second spectral band including lower frequencies than the first spectral band, of the first plurality of channels and the second plurality of channels to provide a third bass audio signal stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Inventors: Wontak Kim, George Nichols, Guy A. Torio
  • Publication number: 20100091997
    Abstract: A loudspeaker, amplifier, media source, user interface, and mechanical interface are all contained in a single unit. The unit has a first portion configured to mount in a vehicle radio mounting location and a second portion configured to extend significantly outside the vehicle radio mounting location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Nachiketa Tiwari, George Nichols, Brandon Westley, Christopher Ludwig