Patents by Inventor James A. Lynch

James A. Lynch 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: 11987065
    Abstract: A dual function tooling tray having a movable center section includes a perimeter frame having four sides, a first frame member spaced from a first side of the perimeter frame, and a second frame member spaced from a second side of the perimeter frame. The first side and the second side of the perimeter frame are parallel with one another. The tooling tray further includes a third frame member extending between and secured to the first frame member and the second frame member. The third frame member is configured to support at least one squeegee blade. The third frame member is configured be to be moved from a first position from the first frame member and the second frame member and installed in a second position on the first frame member and the second frame member, with the second position being spaced from the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Losiewicz, James Lynch
  • Publication number: 20240161648
    Abstract: Methods and systems for generating customized learning programs include performing the operations of: receiving learning materials for a target platform; selecting a first set of learning materials based at least in part upon a first role; generating a first customized learning program which includes one or more first learning steps using the first set of learning materials; selecting a second set of learning materials based at least in part upon a second role, the second role being different from the first role, the second set of learning materials being different from the first set of learning materials; generating a second customized learning program which includes one or more second learning steps using the second set of learning materials; and deploying customized learning programs which include the first customized learning program and the second customized learning program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Anna Davies, Benjamin Ahnert, Bo Chen, Cameron Douglas, Cathleen Jia, Daniel Davies, Dominic Hillier, Isobel Lynch, Jason Lipowicz, James Lowenthal, Marvin Christopher Bornstein, Mahmoud Ghanem, Ranec Highet, Thomas Ayles, Tamar Gomez, Theo Merten-Mancer
  • Patent number: 11981196
    Abstract: Ride-on equipment includes a pair of front wheels, a pair of rear wheels, a main frame, a subframe pivotally coupled to the main frame about a pivot axis, a power source, and a transaxle assembly. The power source is coupled to and supported by the main frame and includes a drive pulley. The transaxle assembly is configured to pivot with respect to the power source, is operably coupled to the pair of rear drive wheels, and includes at least one driven pulley. The drive pulley and the at least one driven pulley are operably coupled by a belt such that the at least one driven pulley of the transaxle assembly is configured to be driven by the drive pulley of the source via the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Briggs & Stratton, LLC
    Inventors: Mark J. Melone, James F. Marshall, Richard Smith, Mark Lynch, Travis Rasch, Erik Slegelis, Steven J. Weber, Denis Oswald
  • Publication number: 20240151498
    Abstract: The invention provides devices for active modification of thermal radiation, the devices comprising: (i) a substrate; (ii) one or more polymeric permeable membranes comprising an ionic liquid electrolyte; (iii) one or more electrodes comprising carbon nanotubes deposited onto the surface of at least one of the one or more polymeric membranes; and (iv) a protective encapsulation layer. The invention also provides methods of making such devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: James Johnstone, Alan Dalton, Peter Lynch, Matthew Large, Sean Ogilvie
  • Patent number: 11945208
    Abstract: A movable cart includes a housing configured to move along a horizontal surface and a plurality of shelves supported by the housing Each shelf of the plurality of shelves is configured to move between a retracted in which the shelf is positioned within the housing and an extended position in which the shelf extends from the housing. The movable cart further includes a sensing system configured to determine whether each shelf of the plurality of shelves is in the retracted position and a type of item supported by the shelf. Other aspects of the movable cart are further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: James Lynch, Kenneth J. King, Patsy A. Mattero, William A. Losiewicz
  • Publication number: 20240085047
    Abstract: A system includes a controller, a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit, first and second dampers, and first and second pressure sensors. The first damper is positioned at a first air duct that supplies air from an exterior of a premises. The second damper is positioned at a second air duct that supplies air from an interior of the premises. The first pressure sensor is configured to detect an air pressure exterior to the premises. The second pressure sensor is configured to detect an air pressure within the premises. The controller is configured to receive the detected exterior air pressure and the detected interior air pressure, and the controller is configured to change the air pressure within the premises by adjusting at least one of the first damper and the second damper based on the detected exterior and interior air pressures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: James T. WOOLAWAY, John CRONIN, Travis READ, Patrick Lynch CLARKE, David G. QUAM, Robert John PROBIN, Kenneth ESKILDSEN, Alastair BRYCE
  • Publication number: 20240075760
    Abstract: A crafting apparatus (10) includes a working portion (22) and a base portion (20). The working portion (22) includes a lower surface (32) and an upper surface (34). The upper surface (34) defines a working three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system (X-Y-Z). The base portion (20) includes a lower surface (24) and an upper surface (26). The lower surface (32) of the working portion (22) is disposed adjacent to the upper surface (26) of the base portion (20). The lower surface (24) defines a non-working three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system (XS-YS-ZS). The upper surface (34) of the working portion (22) extends relative to the lower surface (24) of the base portion (20) at an angle (?22) for angularly-offsetting the working three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system (X-Y-Z) from the non-working three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system (XS-YS-ZS). Methods (200, 300) are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Cricut, Inc.
    Inventors: John Barrus CHRISTENSEN, Bryan Fred Bihlmaier, Donald Christopher Sutton, John Douglas Dalton, Ryun Bates Noble, Kyle Kenneth Johnson, Grayson Stopp, Bayden Filleul, Kurt Stalsberg, James Lynch, Norman Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20240034048
    Abstract: A movable cart includes a housing configured to move along a horizontal surface and a plurality of shelves supported by the housing Each shelf of the plurality of shelves is configured to move between a retracted in which the shelf is positioned within the housing and an extended position in which the shelf extends from the housing. The movable cart further includes a sensing system configured to determine whether each shelf of the plurality of shelves is in the retracted position and a type of item supported by the shelf. Other aspects of the movable cart are further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: James Lynch, Kenneth J. King, Patsy A. Mattero, William A. Losiewicz
  • Publication number: 20240034049
    Abstract: A stencil printer includes a frame, a stencil, a support assembly, and a print head, and a print head assembly supported by the print head gantry in such a manner that the print head assembly is configured to traverse the stencil during print strokes. The support assembly supports the electronic substrate in a print position beneath the stencil. The print head assembly includes a print head a squeegee blade assembly configured to roll solder paste along the stencil. The stencil printer further includes a cover coupled to the frame to enclose operating components of the stencil printer, including the stencil, the support assembly, the print head gantry and the print head assembly. The cover includes an elongate opening formed therein and a movable door configured to selectively close the elongate opening. The elongate opening is sized to enable the stencil and/or a tooling tray to pass through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Kenneth J. King, James Lynch, Patsy A. Mattero, William A. Losiewicz
  • Patent number: 11827044
    Abstract: A stencil printer includes a frame, a stencil coupled to the frame, and a support assembly coupled to the frame, with the support assembly including tooling configured to support the electronic substrate in a print position beneath the stencil. The stencil printer further includes a print head assembly coupled to the frame in such a manner that the print head assembly is configured to traverse the stencil during print strokes. The print head assembly includes a squeegee blade assembly and at least one paste cartridge to deposit solder paste on the stencil. The stencil printer further includes an end effector configured to pick up and release items from a tooling tray. The stencil printer further includes a movable cart configured to interface with the stencil printer to deliver changeover and/or replacement items within a stencil printer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Losiewicz, Bruce C. Seaton, James Lynch, Patsy A. Mattero, Joan N. Schopf, Thomas C. Prentice, Scott A. Reid
  • Patent number: 11709070
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided mapping. In some example embodiments, there may be provided a method including generating, by a user equipment, a user interface view including a map and a polyline representative of a route along the map; and generating, by the user equipment, the polyline to include at least one graphically distinct indicator along the route, wherein the at least one graphically distinct indicator, when selected at the user interface, initiates presentation of a video recorded at a location on the route where the at least one graphically distinct indicator is located. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Ole Henry Dorum, James Lynch, Jaakko Raikisto, Aaro Tuukkanen, Ville Nupponen, Mikko Halava, Teemu Hakala
  • Publication number: 20230150756
    Abstract: Systems and methods have demonstrated the capability of rapidly cooling the contents of pods containing the ingredients for food and drinks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: John Heymans, Benjamin Fichera, Nicholas Fonte, Jonathan Watson, James Lynch, Dong Hua, Richard Bernard Streeter, Samuel D. J. Brown, George Nieves, SR., Kevin Stillerman, Mehmet H. Duymazlar, Matthew Fonte
  • Patent number: 11622638
    Abstract: A foldable diaper changing mat that includes a foldable base layer of plastic film having a surface engaging side and an upward facing side and a top edge and a bottom edge; and an infant buttocks receiving pad portion having a top end facing the top edge of the foldable base layer of plastic film and a bottom end facing the bottom edge of the foldable base layer of plastic film, wherein the infant buttocks receiving pad portion is engaged with the upward facing side and proximate the bottom edge of the foldable base layer of plastic film. The infant buttocks receiving pad portion has at least one intermediate plastic layer and a top absorbent containing layer. The infant buttocks receiving pad portion typically has a top edge facing pocket and a bottom edge facing pocket that are separated from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Stabulum Group, LLC
    Inventors: Trung Lo Deo, Cameron James Lynch, Okaydo Van Duong, James Edward Fay
  • Patent number: 11590595
    Abstract: A paste dispensing transfer system of a stencil printer is configured to print an assembly material on an electronic substrate. The transfer system includes a paste cartridge mechanism coupled to a print head assembly of the stencil printer, and a rotary indexing mechanism coupled to a frame of the stencil printer. The paste dispensing transfer system is configured to transfer a used paste cartridge from the print head assembly to the rotary indexing mechanism supported by the frame and to transfer a new paste cartridge from the rotary indexing mechanism to the print head assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: James Lynch, William A. Losiewicz, Kenneth J. King, Patsy A. Mattero, Blake T. Monjar
  • Publication number: 20230000143
    Abstract: A piercing system for use in aerosol-generating devices may be used to form one or more openings in a shisha cartridge. The piercing system includes a piercing assembly and stem pipe. The stem pipe may be incorporated as part of an aerosol-generating device. The piercing assembly comprises a body with a through opening. The opening may be coaxial with the hollow tube of the stem pipe. The piercing assembly comprises a plurality of piercing elements at its upstream end. The piercing elements are configured for piercing a cartridge. The piercing assembly may be operated by placing a cartridge onto the piercing assembly and pressing down on the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A.
    Inventors: Ricardo Cali, James Lynch, Jimmy Rennick, Teemu Maattanen, Giovanna Landi, Morten Grøsfjeld, Alexandra Lindén, Peter Norrby, Eoin McNally, Bryan Murphy, Enrico Turrini
  • Publication number: 20230000147
    Abstract: A tray for use with a shisha device includes a cavity for receiving a cartridge comprising aerosol-forming substrate. The tray is configured to form openings in the cartridge when the cartridge is inserted into the cavity. The openings formed in the cartridge allow air flow through the cartridge when cartridge and tray are received by the shisha device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A.
    Inventors: James Lynch, Thomas Salvador
  • Publication number: 20230000144
    Abstract: A piercing system includes a cap mountable on an aerosol-generating device. The aerosol-generating device includes an aerosol-generating element with a body and a receptacle for receiving a cartridge housing an aerosol-forming substrate. The cap may be engageable with the body. The cap has a frame comprising a cavity arranged for receiving the cartridge. The cap includes a piercing element disposed within the cavity and configured to pierce a wall of the cartridge. The cap may be movable, relative to the body, between a first position and a second position, where in the second position, the piercing element is engaged with the cartridge to pierce the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A.
    Inventors: James Lynch, Jimmy Rennick, Teemu Maattanen, Giovanna Landi, Morten Grøsfjeld, Alexandra Lindén, Peter Norrby, Eoin McNally, Bryan Murphy
  • Patent number: 11543893
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to input devices configured for use with computing devices. The present invention relates to input device configured with a plurality of input members grouped into contoured-shaped bowls on a portion of the input devices. The input device may also be configured for use with multiple hand positions and multiple profiles based on the hand positions. The input device may enable switching between user-programmable profiles, and may include sensory feedback indicating the profiles active on the input device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Christopher Pate, Cormac O Conaire, Marten Helwig, James Lynch
  • Publication number: 20220408802
    Abstract: An aerosol-generating device includes an aerosol-generating element comprising a body and a receptacle for receiving a cartridge comprising an aerosol-forming substrate; a vessel having a liquid fill level and defining a head space outlet above the liquid fill level; a conduit for conveying airflow from the receptacle to the vessel; and a cap engageable with the body. The cap includes a frame comprising a cavity and having a center axis, wherein the cavity is arranged for receiving the cartridge; and a grip member configured to releasably grip the cartridge received in the receptacle. The cartridge may be released from the grip member using a release mechanism. The release mechanism may be part of a cartridge disposal system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A.
    Inventors: James Lynch, Jimmy Rennick, Teemu Maattanen, Giovanna Landi, Morten Grøsfjeld, Alexandra Lindén, Peter Norrby, Eoin McNally, Bryan Murphy
  • Publication number: 20220386956
    Abstract: A substance dispensing apparatus comprises a housing for handheld use and a mouthpiece coupled to the housing. The housing comprises a biometric sensor and a cavity sized to receive a reservoir. The mouthpiece comprises a recess and a capacitive sensor array. The apparatus further comprises a pump coupled to the mouthpiece and couplable to the reservoir and comprises a processor in communication with the biometric sensor, capacitive sensor array, and pump. The processor is configured to cause the pump to automatically dispense a substance from the reservoir to a mouth of an intended user via the mouthpiece in response to determining that: a unique biometric attribute of the intended user is detected by the biometric sensor based on biometric data from the biometric sensor; and a unique dentition of the intended user is positioned within the recess of the mouthpiece based on dentition data from the capacitive sensor array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas M. Rouse, Susan B. Owen, Christy Corey, Carlton Chow, Michael Turi, Larry Bischoff, Steven Hartman, Robert Boyer, Richard Cronenberg, Michael Quinn, James Lynch