Patents by Inventor Greg King
Greg King 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: 11910949Abstract: A method and an apparatus for preparing food. In one example the method comprises the steps of: providing a cooking pan; filing the cooking pan with a food item; wherein the food item is at least partially liquid; placing the pan in thermal connection to a heat source; thermally connecting a temperature sensor to the cooking pan at the temperature sensing location; heating the food in the pan via a heat source having a first thermal output until the food reaches the boiling point; electronically detecting the temperature via the temperature sensor as the food is heated; detecting the temperature as the food item boils, resulting in a phase change and corresponding drop in temperature; and reducing the thermal output of the heat source to a second thermal output.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Wood Stone CorporationInventors: Brett Van Leeuwen, Amanda Zimmerman, Mark Stephenson, Stewart Good, Chase King, Greg Bird
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Patent number: 11460381Abstract: A bead beater homogenizer includes a shaft having a main body extending along a main axis and a distal connection body extending along a connection axis that is acutely angled with respect to the main axis, a motor configured to rotate the shaft about the main axis, a head rotatably connected to the distal connection body of the shaft, and a clamp secured to the head and configured to secure a sample vial holder configured to hold one or more sample vials therein, wherein rotational motion of the shaft about the main axis is translated into motion of the head in directions normal to the main axis. A sample vial holder having an internal network of channels defined within the housing through which a coolant can be passed to control a temperature of a vial disposed therein is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: SPEX SAMPLEPREP, LLCInventors: Warren Stephen Slutter, Greg King, Eric Smith, Lea Anderson-Smith, Jim Distabile, Geoff Cohen, Andrew Beck
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Patent number: 11430595Abstract: An in-ground electrical transformer trough, supporting a transformer pad is a non-conductive composite vault located below a transformer pad to provide for better access to a molded cavity below the transformer and pad to prevent access by animals, to enhance wire mobility to make it easier to switch or terminate insider the transformer, with the new design of the new bell designed at the bottom of the trough preventing floating, lift or rise after installation and to allow additional pipes, conduits and wires to be installed in the future, wherein the trough is installed prior to the installation of the ground pad and transformer to be set stable within the soil, with the transformer pad poured around the rim of the trough, further preventing slant or misplacement of the transformer and pad and providing a more solid mounting upon the ground surface without future sinking, tilt or slant.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Inventors: Robert Greg King, Joe Brent Loftis
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Patent number: 10937289Abstract: Apparatus and systems using merchandise activity sensors for increasing the awareness of interactivity with merchandise on retail store displays (shelves, peg hooks, merchandise pushers, and other Point of Purchase displays) in order to facilitate more effective customer service, reduce theft and to provide additional analysis data related to merchandise/shopper interaction. Additionally, apparatus and systems for the conversion of cameras from passive to active deterrence devices aware of events occurring the environment. More particularly, the present invention pertains to awareness of behaviors often related to potential theft activity.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Indyme Solutions, LLCInventors: Greg King, Derek Morikawa, Barry Baldwin, Bill Kepner, Joe Budano, Steve Deal
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Publication number: 20210050137Abstract: An in-ground electrical transformer trough, supporting a transformer pad is a non-conductive composite vault located below a transformer pad to provide for better access to a molded cavity below the transformer and pad to prevent access by animals, to enhance wire mobility to make it easier to switch or terminate insider the transformer, with the new design of the new bell designed at the bottom of the trough preventing floating, lift or rise after installation and to allow additional pipes, conduits and wires to be installed in the future, wherein the trough is installed prior to the installation of the ground pad and transformer to be set stable within the soil, with the transformer pad poured around the rim of the trough, further preventing slant or misplacement of the transformer and pad and providing a more solid mounting upon the ground surface without future sinking, tilt or slant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2019Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Robert Greg King, Joe Brent Loftis
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Publication number: 20200150005Abstract: A bead beater homogenizer includes a shaft having a main body extending along a main axis and a distal connection body extending along a connection axis that is acutely angled with respect to the main axis, a motor configured to rotate the shaft about the main axis, a head rotatably connected to the distal connection body of the shaft, and a clamp secured to the head and configured to secure a sample vial holder configured to hold one or more sample vials therein, wherein rotational motion of the shaft about the main axis is translated into motion of the head in directions normal to the main axis. A sample vial holder having an internal network of channels defined within the housing through which a coolant can be passed to control a temperature of a vial disposed therein is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: SPEX SamplePrep, LLCInventors: Warren Stephen Slutter, Greg King, Eric Smith, Lea Anderson-Smith, Jim Distabile, Geoff Cohen, Andrew Beck
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Patent number: 10583928Abstract: An in-line heater system on board an aircraft includes a heater element positioned within a tubing, at least one sensor positioned within the tubing configured to monitor the temperature within the tubing, and an inline heater controller configured to receive information regarding the heater element via the at least one sensor. The inline heater controller is positioned at a location spaced away from the heater element and the tubing. The inline heater controller includes a printed circuit board configured to receive the information regarding the heater element via the at least one sensor, and an aerospace connector configured to transmit the information regarding the heater element via the at least one sensor to the aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Alan L. White, Greg King
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Patent number: 10510227Abstract: Apparatus and systems using merchandise activity sensors for increasing the awareness of interactivity with merchandise on retail store displays (shelves, peg hooks, merchandise pushers, and other Point of Purchase displays) in order to facilitate more effective customer service, reduce theft and to provide additional analysis data related to merchandise/shopper interaction.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Indyme Solutions, LLCInventors: Greg King, Derek Morikawa, Barry Baldwin, Bill Kepner, Steve Deal
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Publication number: 20190088096Abstract: Apparatus and systems using merchandise activity sensors for increasing the awareness of interactivity with merchandise on retail store displays (shelves, peg hooks, merchandise pushers, and other Point of Purchase displays) in order to facilitate more effective customer service, reduce theft and to provide additional analysis data related to merchandise/shopper interaction. Additionally, apparatus and systems for the conversion of cameras from passive to active deterrence devices aware of events occurring the environment. More particularly, the present invention pertains to awareness of behaviors often related to potential theft activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Greg King, Derek Morikawa, Barry Baldwin, Bill Kepner, Joe Budano, Steve Deal
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Publication number: 20190043002Abstract: Fitting room management and occupancy monitoring system for retail operations having fitting rooms wherein the system if capable of notifying staff of fitting room occupancy, the need for cleaning, and/or the need for customer help in real time as well as collecting and tracking data of fitting room activity according to preset business rules. The system further assists retail operations with reduction of theft incidents, improvement of conversion rates and employee compliance rates.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2015Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Greg King, Bill Kepner, Steve Deal, Joe Budano, Derek Morikawa
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Publication number: 20180290756Abstract: An in-line heater system on board an aircraft includes a heater element positioned within a tubing, at least one sensor positioned within the tubing configured to monitor the temperature within the tubing, and an inline heater controller configured to receive information regarding the heater element via the at least one sensor. The inline heater controller is positioned at a location spaced away from the heater element and the tubing. The inline heater controller includes a printed circuit board configured to receive the information regarding the heater element via the at least one sensor, and an aerospace connector configured to transmit the information regarding the heater element via the at least one sensor to the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2017Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Alan L. White, Greg King
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Patent number: 10037662Abstract: Fitting room management and occupancy monitoring system for retail operations having fitting rooms wherein the system if capable of notifying staff of fitting room occupancy, the need for cleaning, and/or the need for customer help in real time as well as collecting and tracking data of fitting room activity according to preset business rules. The system further assists retail operations with reduction of theft incidents, improvement of conversion rates and employee compliance rates.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Indyme Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Greg King, Derek Morikawa, Barry Baldwin, Bill Kepner, Joe Budano, Steve Deal
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Publication number: 20170365143Abstract: Apparatus and systems using merchandise activity sensors for increasing the awareness of interactivity with merchandise on retail store displays (shelves, peg hooks, merchandise pushers, and other Point of Purchase displays) in order to facilitate more effective customer service, reduce theft and to provide additional analysis data related to merchandise/shopper interaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Greg King, Derek Morikawa, Barry Baldwin, Bill Kepner, Steve Deal
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Publication number: 20170256148Abstract: Fitting room management and occupancy monitoring system for retail operations having fitting rooms wherein the system if capable of notifying staff of fitting room occupancy, the need for cleaning, and/or the need for customer help in real time as well as collecting and tracking data of fitting room activity according to preset business rules. The system further assists retail operations with reduction of theft incidents, improvement of conversion rates and employee compliance rates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2016Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Greg King, Derek Morikawa, Barry Baldwin, Bill Kepner, Joe Budano, Steve Deal
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Patent number: 9735780Abstract: Memories, driver circuits, and methods for generating an output signal in response to an input signal. One such driver circuit includes an input stage and an output stage. The input stage receives the input signal and provides a delayed input signal having a delay relative to the input signal. The output stage receives the delayed input signal and further receives the complement of the input signal. The output stage couples an output node to a first voltage in response to a complement of the input signal having a first logic level and couples the output to a second voltage in response to the complement of the input signal having a second logic level. The output stage further decouples the output from the first or second voltage in response to receiving the delayed input signal to provide a high-impedance at the output node.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Greg King
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Patent number: 9697709Abstract: Apparatus and systems using merchandise activity sensors for increasing the awareness of interactivity with merchandise on retail store displays (shelves, peg hooks, merchandise pushers, and other Point of Purchase displays) in order to facilitate more effective customer service, reduce theft and to provide additional analysis data related to merchandise/shopper interaction.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Indyme Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Greg King, Derek Morikawa, Barry Baldwin, Bill Kepner, Steve Deal
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Publication number: 20160086460Abstract: Apparatus and systems using merchandise activity sensors for increasing the awareness of interactivity with merchandise on retail store displays (shelves, peg hooks, merchandise pushers, and other Point of Purchase displays) in order to facilitate more effective customer service, reduce theft and to provide additional analysis data related to merchandise/shopper interaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Greg King, Derek Morikawa, Barry Baldwin, Bill Kepner, Steve Deal
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Publication number: 20140285237Abstract: Memories, driver circuits, and methods for generating an output signal in response to an input signal. One such driver circuit includes an input stage and an output stage. The input stage receives the input signal and provides a delayed input signal having a delay relative to the input signal. The output stage receives the delayed input signal and further receives the complement of the input signal. The output stage couples an output node to a first voltage in response to a complement of the input signal having a first logic level and couples the output to a second voltage in response to the complement of the input signal having a second logic level. The output stage further decouples the output from the first or second voltage in response to receiving the delayed input signal to provide a high-impedance at the output node.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventor: Greg King
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Patent number: 8750014Abstract: Memories, driver circuits, and methods for generating an output signal in response to an input signal. One such driver circuit includes an input stage and an output stage. The input stage receives the input signal and provides a delayed input signal having a delay relative to the input signal. The output stage receives the delayed input signal and further receives the complement of the input signal. The output stage couples an output node to a first voltage in response to a complement of the input signal having a first logic level and couples the output to a second voltage in response to the complement of the input signal having a second logic level. The output stage further decouples the output from the first or second voltage in response to receiving the delayed input signal to provide a high-impedance at the output node.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Greg King
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Patent number: 8607370Abstract: The apparatus and method of the invention provides for a flush valve for controlling the vacuum evacuation of waste from a receptacle. The flush valve comprises an inlet port for receiving the waste from the receptacle, an outlet port opposite the inlet port and in fluid communication therewith, a source of vacuum connected to the outlet port and a uniquely designed discharge disk disposed between the inlet and outlet ports for interrupting the flow of fluid therebetween. In the preferred embodiment the flush valve is integral with a latticed panel of the waste receptacle stand.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2009Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Thao Hoang, Mark A. Pondelick, Christopher Hardwick, Robin Whitt, Greg King