Patents by Inventor Joel Allen
Joel Allen 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: 11931343Abstract: Compounds, such as compounds having Formula (I): wherein each variable is as described herein, that modulate the conversion of AMP to adenosine by 5?-nucleotidase, ecto, and compositions containing the compounds and methods for synthesizing the compounds, are described herein. The use of such compounds and compositions for the treatment and/or prevention of a diverse array of diseases, disorders and conditions, including cancer- and immune-related disorders, that are mediated by 5?-nucleotidase, ecto is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Arcus Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Joel Beatty, Laurent Pierre Paul Debien, Samuel Lawrie Drew, Jeremy Fournier, Rebecca Louise Grange, Steven Donald Jacob, Jenna Leigh Jeffrey, Kenneth V. Lawson, Manmohan Reddy Leleti, Erick Allen Lindsey, Debashis Mandal, Jay Patrick Powers, Anh Thu Tran, Rhiannon Thomas-Tran, Xuelei Yan
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Publication number: 20240018813Abstract: An escape hatch stay system for an aircraft and methods of using the escape hatch stay system. An escape hatch stay system includes a first stop arm, a second stop arm, and a gas strut. The first stop arm is rotatably coupled to the second stop arm, and the second stop arm is pivotably coupled to the gas strut. The first and second stop arms are lockable to preclude relative movement therebetween to lock the escape hatch in an open position. When the escape hatch is in the open position, the escape hatch may not be closed shut without manual intervention. When the escape hatch is in the open position, a load applicable to push the escape hatch open past the open position is damped by the gas strut.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Michael Clinton Lay, Evan M. Johnson, Isaac Anthony Hoetmer, Joel Allen Pegg, Edward Donald Harrison
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Publication number: 20240018802Abstract: A handle assembly for an escape hatch. A handle assembly for an escape hatch comprises an interior handle and an exterior handle. The interior handle has an interior cam associated therewith and the exterior handle has an exterior cam associated therewith. The interior cam and the exterior cam each have a concave profile surface and a curved profile surface. A middle cam is sandwiched between the interior cam and the exterior cam and has a notched profile. The interior and exterior cams are associated with a tumbler having a flag. The middle cam is associated with an output rod operatively coupled to a second flag. Each of the interior handle and the exterior handle can be successively rotated in a first arc of rotation and a second arc of rotation with one hand. The first and second arcs of rotation are respectively associated with the flag and the second flag.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Michael Clinton Lay, Evan M. Johnson, Isaac Anthony Hoetmer, Joel Allen Pegg, Edward Donald Harrison
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Publication number: 20230283014Abstract: The disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods involving wiring connectors. In an example system, the system may include a first wire having a first connector portion, a second wire having a second connector portion, and a connector position assurance device configured to electrically connect the first wire to the second wire after the first connector portion is mechanically connected to the second connector portion. In an example method, a first connector portion of a first wire may be aligned against a second connector portion of a second wire. The first connector portion may then be moved towards the second connector portion. The first wire may then be electrically connected to the second wire via a connector position assurance device after the first connector portion is mechanically connected to the second connector portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2022Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Bielawski, Joel Allen Pittenger
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Patent number: 10734764Abstract: Apparatus are disclosed for vehicle connectors for monitoring connection with trailer connectors. An example connector of a vehicle for coupling a trailer to the vehicle includes a wall defining a cavity to receive a trailer connector, a seal to engage the trailer connector when the cavity receives the trailer connector, and a first trailer-connection sensor disposed in the seal to monitor engagement of the trailer connector with the seal to identify a secure connection with the trailer connector.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Joel Allen Pittenger, Aed M. Dudar, Swadad A. Carremm
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Patent number: 10668398Abstract: The present invention comprises two or more rotatable three-dimensional bodies and a linkage between the bodies. By means of the linkage, the rotation of a first body causes a second body to rotate. In at least one of the rotational positions of the two or more bodies, the shapes of the bodies are designed to create a shaped cavity between a first body and a second body. The shaped cavity may be a tunnel, or the shaped cavity may be a recess or niche. As the at least two bodies are rotated, the shaped cavity may appear or disappear or may change shape, position, or orientation as the bodies are rotated.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Inventor: Joel Allen Schulz
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Publication number: 20200129877Abstract: The present invention comprises two or more rotatable three-dimensional bodies and a linkage between the bodies. By means of the linkage, the rotation of a first body causes a second body to rotate. In at least one of the rotational positions of the two or more bodies, the shapes of the bodies are designed to create a shaped cavity between a first body and a second body. The shaped cavity may be a tunnel, or the shaped cavity may be a recess or niche. As the at least two bodies are rotated, the shaped cavity may appear or disappear or may change shape, position, or orientation as the bodies are rotated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventor: Joel Allen Schulz
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Patent number: 10530086Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for genderless electric terminals of vehicles. An example genderless electric terminal includes a first arm, a second arm opposite the first arm, and a wall integrally connecting the first arm and the second arm to define a slot. The example genderless electric terminal also includes a first flexible contact extending from an end of the first arm and protruding into the slot to engage a first arm of a different genderless electric terminal that is inserted into the slot.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2019Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Joel Allen Pittenger
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Publication number: 20190337143Abstract: A tool storage device and a tool box. The device may include flexible walls cooperating to define a storage area, and a rigid frame supported in the storage area and including a central portion extending in a direction from a bottom wall toward a top wall, one base portion extending from one side of the central portion, along the bottom wall and toward one side wall, and another base portion extending from an opposite side of the central portion, along the bottom wall and toward an opposite side wall. The tool box may include a body defining a storage compartment; a lid defining a groove in its outer surface to support an elongated work piece; and a handle engageable with a work piece supported in the groove. The lid may be attachable to the top of the body in a closed position and to the bottom in a stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Mark R. Martinez, Joel Allen, Brandon Miller, Whitney M. Moks, Christopher S. Hoppe, Steven W. Hyma, Michael S. Steele, Steven G. Melnyk, Wade F. Burch, Matthew W. Naiva, Eric Mackey
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Patent number: 10350746Abstract: A tool storage device and a tool box. The device may include flexible walls cooperating to define a storage area, and a rigid frame supported in the storage area and including a central portion extending in a direction from a bottom wall toward a top wall, one base portion extending from one side of the central portion, along the bottom wall and toward one side wall, and another base portion extending from an opposite side of the central portion, along the bottom wall and toward an opposite side wall. The tool box may include a body defining a storage compartment; a lid defining a groove in its outer surface to support an elongated work piece; and a handle engageable with a work piece supported in the groove. The lid may be attachable to the top of the body in a closed position and to the bottom in a stowed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Mark R. Martinez, Joel Allen, Brandon Miller, Whitney M. Moks, Christopher S. Hoppe, Steven W. Hyma, Michael S. Steele, Steven G. Melnyk, Wade F. Burch, Matthew W. Naiva, Eric Mackey
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Publication number: 20190157790Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for genderless electric terminals of vehicles. An example genderless electric terminal includes a first arm, a second arm opposite the first arm, and a wall integrally connecting the first arm and the second arm to define a slot. The example genderless electric terminal also includes a first flexible contact extending from an end of the first arm and protruding into the slot to engage a first arm of a different genderless electric terminal that is inserted into the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventor: Joel Allen Pittenger
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Publication number: 20190036275Abstract: Apparatus are disclosed for vehicle connectors for monitoring connection with trailer connectors. An example connector of a vehicle for coupling a trailer to the vehicle includes a wall defining a cavity to receive a trailer connector, a seal to engage the trailer connector when the cavity receives the trailer connector, and a first trailer-connection sensor disposed in the seal to monitor engagement of the trailer connector with the seal to identify a secure connection with the trailer connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Joel Allen Pittenger, Aed M. Dudar, Swadad A. Carremm
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Patent number: 10193261Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for genderless electric terminals of vehicles. An example genderless electric terminal includes a first arm, a second arm opposite the first arm, and a wall integrally connecting the first arm and the second arm to define a slot. The example genderless electric terminal also includes a first flexible contact extending from an end of the first arm and protruding into the slot to engage a first arm of a different genderless electric terminal that is inserted into the slot.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Joel Allen Pittenger
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Patent number: 10112452Abstract: A trailer yaw sensing apparatus is provided. The trailer yaw sensing apparatus includes a housing, a yaw sensor, and a docking station. The housing is configured for installation on a trailer. The housing defines apertures that are configured to engage fasteners for mounting yaw sensors in a plurality of orientations. The yaw sensor includes an external casing and is disposed within the housing. The docking station is affixed to the housing and is configured to receive a trailer-to-vehicle electrical connector.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2015Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Swadad A. Carremm, Joel Allen Pittenger, Roy Joseph Scott, David James Tippy, Steven Yellin Schondorf
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Patent number: 10103488Abstract: Apparatus are disclosed for vehicle connectors for monitoring connection with trailer connectors. An example connector of a vehicle for coupling a trailer to the vehicle includes a wall defining a cavity to receive a trailer connector, a seal to engage the trailer connector when the cavity receives the trailer connector, and a first trailer-connection sensor disposed in the seal to monitor engagement of the trailer connector with the seal to identify a secure connection with the trailer connector.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Joel Allen Pittenger, Aed M. Dudar, Swadad A. Carremm
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Publication number: 20180277976Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for genderless electric terminals of vehicles. An example genderless electric terminal includes a first arm, a second arm opposite the first arm, and a wall integrally connecting the first arm and the second arm to define a slot. The example genderless electric terminal also includes a first flexible contact extending from an end of the first arm and protruding into the slot to engage a first arm of a different genderless electric terminal that is inserted into the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Joel Allen Pittenger
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Patent number: 10035392Abstract: A computer is programmed to actuate an electric socket mounted to an exterior of a vehicle to close upon determining that the vehicle's speed exceeds a predetermined threshold, that a cover is open, and that the electric socket is in an electrically disengaged state.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Swadad A. Carremm, Joel Allen Pittenger, David James Tippy
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Publication number: 20180209374Abstract: An apparatus is provided including an insert for an engine. The insert includes an elongated body sized to be positioned in an opening defined in the engine. The elongated body extends along a longitudinal axis from an upper end to a lower end. A fin extends outwardly from the elongated body. A flange extends outwardly from at least one of the fin and the elongated body. A locking mechanism is coupled to the elongated body and is moveable along the longitudinal axis between a first position in which the locking mechanism is positioned in the elongated body and a second position in which the locking mechanism extends outwardly from the lower end of the elongated body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Thomas Michael Kilgriff, Joel Allen Knauber
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Publication number: 20180175553Abstract: Apparatus are disclosed for vehicle connectors for monitoring connection with trailer connectors. An example connector of a vehicle for coupling a trailer to the vehicle includes a wall defining a cavity to receive a trailer connector, a seal to engage the trailer connector when the cavity receives the trailer connector, and a first trailer-connection sensor disposed in the seal to monitor engagement of the trailer connector with the seal to identify a secure connection with the trailer connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Joel Allen Pittenger, Aed M. Dudar, Swadad A. Carremm
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Publication number: 20180154716Abstract: A computer is programmed to actuate an electric socket mounted to an exterior of a vehicle to close upon determining that the vehicle's speed exceeds a predetermined threshold, that a cover is open, and that the electric socket is in an electrically disengaged state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2016Publication date: June 7, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Swadad A. Carremm, Joel Allen Pittenger, David James Tippy