Patents by Inventor John A. Harr
John A. Harr 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: 11935651Abstract: Provided herein is an engagement and care support platform (“ECSP”) computer system including at least one processor in communication with at least one memory device for facilitating senior user engagement. The processor is programmed to: (i) register a user through an application, (ii) register a caregiver associated with the user through the application, (iii) generate a senior profile based upon user personal and scheduling data, (iv) build a daily interactive user interface that reflects the senior profile, (v) display the daily interactive user interface at a first client device associated with the user, (vi) cause the first client device to initiate a daily interaction prompt to the user, (vii) determine whether any user interaction was received in response to the daily interaction prompt, and (viii) transmit a daily update message to a second client device associated with the caregiver, including an indication of whether any user interaction was received.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance CompanyInventors: Joseph Harr, Jane A. Scott, John Andrew Schirano, John Chizmar, Sondra Mulford, Kenneth A. Blocker
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Publication number: 20190248500Abstract: A distributed controller of an aircraft includes a first communication device, a second communication device, and at least one processor. The first communication device is configured to transmit heater status data and receive heater command data via radio waves or power-line communication. The second communication device is configured to transmit at least one heater control signal and to receive heater sensor data. The at least one processor is configured to provide heater control based upon the heater command data and the heater sensor data and to provide heater status information based upon the received heater sensor data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Carl Aeschliman, John A. Harr
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Publication number: 20190252996Abstract: An AC to DC power supply includes a first node, a second node, a switch, a switch control circuit, and a capacitive circuit. The switch is electrically coupled between the first node and the second node. The switch is configured to receive AC power at the first node, a switch control circuit electrically coupled to the first node and the switch. The switch control circuit is configured to open and close the switch based upon a voltage of the AC power at the first node. The capacitive circuit is electrically coupled to the second node. The capacitive circuit is configured to store energy when the switch is closed and provide DC power when the switch is open.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: John A. Harr
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Patent number: 9574928Abstract: A liquid level sensing system includes a vessel and an electrode. The vessel includes a vessel wall separating a vessel interior from a vessel exterior. The electrode is mounted to an exterior side of the vessel wall spanning a distance corresponding to a desired-level-determining range. The vessel wall is a dielectric gap between the electrode and the vessel interior. The electrode is configured to collect a charge corresponding to a liquid level. A method for determining a liquid level in a vessel includes collecting a charge on an electrode, sensing the collected charge on the electrode with a capacitance sensor through an electrical line, and determining a liquid level in a vessel based on the collected charge sensed by the capacitance sensor.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Sabeshan Sean Periyathamby, Jon Shearer, Martin Lei, John A. Harr, Bryan J. Mackulin
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Publication number: 20150159755Abstract: A resilient metal seal that includes a PTFE jacket or liner capable of improving the sealing performance of the resilient metal seal and providing a near chemically inert surface to protect the seal from coming into contact with potentially damaging media is provided. In some embodiments, the resilient metal seal is an E-, U-, C-, or V-shaped resilient metal seal. A jacket made of PTFE or similar material can be included on the interior or exterior surface of the resilient metal seal. The jacket can include a locking feature to prevent against the jacket becoming dislodged from the resilient metal seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: June 11, 2015Applicant: Technetics Group, LLCInventors: Mark S. Whitlow, Jason Adams, Kevin Lamb, John Harr, Kenneth Richards, Caleb Garrison
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Publication number: 20140305202Abstract: A liquid level sensing system includes a vessel and an electrode. The vessel includes a vessel wall separating a vessel interior from a vessel exterior. The electrode is mounted to an exterior side of the vessel wall spanning a distance corresponding to a desired-level-determining range. The vessel wall is a dielectric gap between the electrode and the vessel interior. The electrode is configured to collect a charge corresponding to a liquid level. A method for determining a liquid level in a vessel includes collecting a charge on an electrode, sensing the collected charge on the electrode with a capacitance sensor through an electrical line, and determining a liquid level in a vessel based on the collected charge sensed by the capacitance sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Sabeshan Sean Periyathamby, Jon Shearer, Martin Lei, John A. Harr, Bryan J. Mackulin
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Patent number: 8601866Abstract: A sensing device (10) is provided for sensing whether an electrically-conductive fluid (14) has reached a predetermined level within a container (12). In this device (10), a first electrode (22) is electrically connected to a source (20) and a second electrode (24) is electrically connected to ground. When the electrode gap (26) is filled with the fluid (14), the sensing circuitry causes the electrodes (22, 24) to switch roles as the anode depending upon whether a positive voltage pulse or negative voltage pulse is being received from the source (20).Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Carl R. Aeshliman, Jon D. Shearer, John A. Harr
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Publication number: 20120111432Abstract: An aircraft potable water system (20) comprises outlet facilities (30) and a recirculation path (40) that supplies potable water thereto. The system (20) can operate in a high-usage condition whereat recirculation through path (40) is temporarily interrupted, thereby permitting supply water pressure to remain relatively high despite water being quickly tapped therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Goodrich CorporationInventors: John A. Harr, Martin Lei, Bryan J. Mackulin
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Publication number: 20100231245Abstract: A sensing device (10) is provided for sensing whether an electrically-conductive fluid (14) has reached a predetermined level within a container (12). In this device (10), a first electrode (22) is electrically connected to a source (20) and a second electrode (24) is electrically connected to ground. When the electrode gap (26) is filled with the fluid (14), the sensing circuitry causes the electrodes (22, 24) to switch roles as the anode depending upon whether a positive voltage pulse or negative voltage pulse is being received from the source (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Carl R. Aeshliman, Jon D. Shearer, John A. Harr
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Publication number: 20050023768Abstract: A head gasket assembly is provided comprising a solid non-compressible or rigid gasket body comprising a plurality of apertures for engine coolant, oil and combustion chambers. The gasket body has grooves formed therein for retaining and controlling the compression of elastomeric seals used for sealing engine coolant and oil apertures. The gasket body is then fitted or accompanied by a combustion seal. The combustion seals are specifically designed for the particular engine application, based on temperature, pressure and other operating characteristics. This assembly allows a direct fit with standard engine technology and requires no machining of heads, blocks, or cylinder liners. The result is a gasket body that precisely controls the compression on the seals, which improves engine performance without any machining of the engine while carrying highly elastic compounds to seal coolant and oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Inventors: Jeffrey Adams, Mark Whitlow, Ryan McCall, John Harr, Blake Liles