Patents by Inventor Howard Walter
Howard Walter 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: 9193002Abstract: A welding system is disclosed for use in closing a seam. The welding system may have a mount configured to hold a work piece having the seam to be welded, and a robotic welding device movable relative to the mount. The welding system may also have a controller in communication with the robotic welding device and configured to control the robotic welding device to sequentially generate a plurality of weld layers within the seam. Each weld layer may have at least one dam segment extending generally orthogonal to a length direction of the seam, and a main segment extending in the length direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Leon Adcock, Donald Albert Stickel, III, Howard Walter Ludewig
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Patent number: 9178096Abstract: A stacked luminescent solar concentrator includes two separate absorption/emission cells, each having a layer of luminophore-type material, wherein a top layer is a high band gap layer comprised of quantum dots in polymer, wherein the quantum dots are engineered so as to absorb a significant percentage of photons above bandgap. The bottom layer is a lower band gap layer comprised of quantum dots in polymer, wherein the quantum dots in the second layer are engineered so as to absorb photons not absorbed in the top layer, thus increasing total percentage of absorbed photons. Photovoltaic cells are located below the layers at the bottom of the cells or at the edges of the cells. The sides and lower surfaces of the cells may include reflective surfaces as discussed further herein. Reflection losses from the top surface thereof may be minimized using a broadband anti-reflective coating (AR) on the surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Leidos, Inc.Inventors: John Paul Ziegler, Howard Walter Walker, Richard Holmes Griffey, Newell Convers Wyeth
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Publication number: 20150287864Abstract: A stacked luminescent solar concentrator includes two separate absorption/emission cells, each having a layer of luminophore-type material, wherein a top layer is a high band gap layer comprised of quantum dots in polymer, wherein the quantum dots are engineered so as to absorb a significant percentage of photons above bandgap. The bottom layer is a lower band gap layer comprised of quantum dots in polymer, wherein the quantum dots in the second layer are engineered so as to absorb photons not absorbed in the top layer, thus increasing total percentage of absorbed photons. Photovoltaic cells are located below the layers at the bottom of the cells or at the edges of the cells. The sides and lower surfaces of the cells may include reflective surfaces as discussed further herein. Reflection losses from the top surface thereof may be minimized using a broadband anti-reflective coating (AR) on the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2014Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: John Paul Ziegler, Howard Walter Walker, Richard Holmes Griffey, Newell Convers Wyeth
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Publication number: 20140353298Abstract: A welding system is disclosed for use in closing a seam. The welding system may have a mount configured to hold a work piece having the seam to be welded, and a robotic welding device movable relative to the mount. The welding system may also have a controller in communication with the robotic welding device and configured to control the robotic welding device to sequentially generate a plurality of weld layers within the seam. Each weld layer may have at least one dam segment extending generally orthogonal to a length direction of the seam, and a main segment extending in the length direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Leon ADCOCK, Donald Albert STICKEL, III, Howard Walter LUDEWIG
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Patent number: 8866001Abstract: A stacked luminescent solar concentrator includes two separate absorption/emission cells, each having a layer of luminophore-type material, wherein a top layer is a high band gap layer comprised of quantum dots in polymer, wherein the quantum dots are engineered so as to absorb a significant percentage of photons above bandgap. The bottom layer is a lower band gap layer comprised of quantum dots in polymer, wherein the quantum dots in the second layer are engineered so as to absorb photons not absorbed in the top layer, thus increasing total percentage of absorbed photons. Photovoltaic cells are located below the layers at the bottom of the cells or at the edges of the cells. The sides and lower surfaces of the cells may include reflective surfaces as discussed further herein. Reflection losses from the top surface thereof may be minimized using a broadband anti-reflective coating (AR) on the surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Leidos, Inc.Inventors: John Paul Ziegler, Howard Walter Walker, Richard Holmes Griffey, Newell Convers Wyeth
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Publication number: 20120323711Abstract: A virtual hybrid printer that provides the capabilities and function of a physical hybrid printer with fewer physical devices. The virtual hybrid printer employs virtual controls for additional devices so that applications can directly employ the virtual hybrid printer in a manner that simulates all desired hybrid printer capabilities without the need for all physical devices corresponding to those capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Larry Fandel, John Crawley, Mina Lee, Dan Johnson, Howard Walter
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Patent number: 7270712Abstract: A microdeposition system (20) and method deposits precise amounts of fluid material onto a substrate. A microdeposition head (50) includes a plurality of spaced nozzles. A positioning device controls a position of the microdeposition head relative to the substrate. A controller (22) includes a positioning module that communicates with the positioning device and that generates position control signals for the positioning device. A nozzle firing module communicates with the microdeposition head (50) and selectively generates nozzle firing commands to define features of at least one layer of an electrical device, such as resistors, traces and capacitors on a printed circuit board, polymer light emitting diodes, and light panels.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Litrex CorporationInventors: Charles O. Edwards, David Albertalli, Howard Walter Bielich, James Middleton, Scott R. Bruner
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Patent number: 7244310Abstract: A microdeposition system (20) and method deposits precise amounts of fluid material onto a substrate. A microdeposition head (50) includes a plurality of spaced nozzles that fire droplets having a deposited width when deposited on the substrate. A positioning device moves the microdeposition head (50) relative to the substrate at a head speed. A controller (22) generates over-clocking signals at a rate that is substantially greater than the head speed divided by the droplet width to improve resolution. The controller (22) includes a positioning module that generates position control signals for the positioning device. The controller (22) includes a nozzle firing module (114) that generates nozzle firing commands based on the over-clocking rate to fire the nozzles to form droplets that define features on the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Litrex CorporationInventors: Charles O. Edwards, David Albertalli, Howard Walter Bielich, James Middleton
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Publication number: 20060235719Abstract: An intellectual property management facility for proactively creating, developing and managing an intellectual property portfolio includes: determining available resource capacity for an intellectual property activity in a tracking system; assigning technical attributes to the activity in the tracking system; apportioning resource capacity for the activity by technical attribute based on the value assigned to each of the technical attributes and based on available resource capacity; obtaining actual resource usage by technical attribute from the tracking system; and managing resource allocation for the intellectual property activity by determining the difference between the actual resource usage and the resource allocation by technical attribute.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2006Publication date: October 19, 2006Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: John Bracchitta, Patricia Marmillion, Bernadette Pierson, Henry Rickers, Howard Walter
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Publication number: 20040261700Abstract: A microdeposition system (20) and method deposits precise amounts of fluid material onto a substrate. A microdeposition head (50) includes a plurality of spaced nozzles. A positioning device controls a position of the microdeposition head relative to the substrate. A controller (22) includes a positioning module that communicates with the positioning device and that generates position control signals for the positioning device. A nozzle firing module communicates with the microdeposition head (50) and selectively generates nozzle firing commands to define features of at least one layer of an electrical device, such as resistors, traces and capacitors on a printed circuit board, polymer light emitting diodes, and light panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2004Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Charles O. Edwards, David Albertalli, Howard Walter Bielich, James Middleton, Scott R. Bruner
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Publication number: 20040231594Abstract: A microdeposition apparatus and method according to the invention deposits a fluid manufacturing material on a substrate to form microstructures. The apparatus includes a microdeposition head mounted on a head support and held above a substrate, which is mounted on a stage in controlled alignment with the microdeposition head. A control system moves the stage, and thus the substrate, while the fluid manufacturing materials is discharged from the microdeposition head. A diagnostics assembly ensures the nozzles of the microdeposition head are firing correctly. A maintenance station cleans the nozzles of the microdeposition head when needed. A capping station and a docking station hold the microdeposition head during periods of nonuse. A mounting bracket and computer system enable various microdeposition heads to be interchangeably used with the microdeposition apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: Charles O. Edwards, David Albertalli, Scott R. Bruner, James Middleton, Howard Walter Bielich, Oleg Gratchev
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Publication number: 20030213387Abstract: An offset printing press includes a plate cylinder having a plate cylinder circumference and a blanket cylinder having a blanket cylinder circumference, the plate cylinder circumference being in a N:1 relationship with the blanket cylinder circumference, N being 2 or greater. The large plate circumference area permits for various components to fit around the plate cylinder, while using small blankets.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2002Publication date: November 20, 2003Applicant: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGInventor: Howard Walter Hoff
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Patent number: 5693785Abstract: Compositions and processes for isolation or purification of DNA are provided. The compositions are hydroxylated silica polymers produced by reacting silicon dioxide with an alkaline solution, followed by acidification. The hydroxylated silicas produced by this process can be used to bind DNA in aqueous solutions, without the need for binding reagents such as alcohols or chaotropes. The bound DNA may then be separated from the solution and eluted into water or a buffer by heating.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1994Date of Patent: December 2, 1997Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Daniel Lee Woodard, Adriann Howard Walters, James Arthur Down
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Patent number: 5687647Abstract: A printing plate has an outer surface and an inner surface, the outer surface for receiving an image to be transferred to a printing blanket. The printing plate also includes a lead end and a tail end. A first bend and a second bend are formed at a first distance from the lead end of the printing plate, and a third bend is formed at a second distance from the lead end. A recessed portion is thereby formed between the second bend and the third bend, and an angular end portion is formed between the third bend and the lead end. The tail end of the printing plate is bonded to the recessed portion with an adhesive. In order to install the printing plate on the plate cylinder, the source of pressurized fluid is engaged to supply pressurized fluid, e.g. air, through the apertures of the plate cylinder. A press operator mounts an end of the printing plate onto the plate cylinder, aligning the angular end portion of the printing plate with the slot in the plate cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1996Date of Patent: November 18, 1997Assignees: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, Heidelberg Harris, Inc.Inventors: James Brian Vrotacoe, Roland Thomas Palmatier, Howard Walter Hoff, Richard L. McKrell