Patents by Inventor John Link

John Link 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: 12109755
    Abstract: A microwave printing device comprising an inlet for a filament 1 of an electrically conductive material, an outlet for the filament and a microwave heating device 4 for heating the filament 1 by means of microwave radiation. The microwave heating device 4 comprises at least one coaxial resonator. The coaxial resonator is formed by an outer conductor, which forms a cavity 11, and a coaxial inner conductor. The coaxial resonator also comprises a microwave radiation input for coupling in microwave radiation. The filament 1 preferably forms the inner conductor or part of the inner conductor of the resonator. A system for the additive manufacture of moulds, comprising the microwave printing device, and a process for the additive manufacture of moulds with the aid of the microwave printing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
    Inventors: Nanya Li, Guido Link, John Jelonnek
  • Publication number: 20240290170
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Randolph Hedrick, Scott Thomas Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Publication number: 20240204359
    Abstract: A traction battery assembly includes a busbar, a carrier frame having a pocket that receives the busbar, and a cap secured to the carrier frame to contain the busbar within the pocket. A busbar retention method includes positioning at least one busbar with a pocket of a carrier frame and resting the busbar on at least one ledge and securing a cap to the carrier frame to hold the at least one busbar within the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Caleb Wang, Steve Droste, Patrick Daniel Maguire, John Peter Bilezikjian, Christopher Steven Baldwin, Robert John Link, Kevin A. Montgomery
  • Patent number: 12014597
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: SG Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Hedrick, Scott Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Publication number: 20220292918
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Hedrick, Scott Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Patent number: 11393282
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: SG Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Randolph Hedrick, Scott Thomas Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Publication number: 20210110648
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Randolph Hedrick, Scott Thomas Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Patent number: 10814737
    Abstract: An off-board battery charger for a vehicle may include a high-voltage connector having first, second and power supply connector ports. The first connector port connects to a vehicle controller via a first cable. The second connector port connects to a vehicle battery via a second cable. And, the power supply connector port is electrically connected with the second port and receives power via a power supply cable from a separate and external power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Xuemei Sun, William David Treharne, Jonathan Andrew Butcher, Robert John Link, Philip Michael Gonzales
  • Patent number: 10746816
    Abstract: A system for removing energy from an electrical choke is provided. The system includes one or more cores, at least one inductive coupling, and a resistor. The one or more cores are configured to form part of the electrical choke by generating magnetic energy. The at least one inductive coupling is operative to convert the magnetic energy into electrical energy. The resistor is electrically connected to the at least one inductive coupling and operative to dissipate the electrical energy as heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Douglas John Link, Scott Walterman, Randy Hladilek, Timothy Strait, Margaret Wiza, Melissa Freeman
  • Patent number: 10706688
    Abstract: A system, method and device is set forth for play by multiple players using their mobile devices. Each player tethers their mobile device to a console for remote play whereupon, for each player, a separate account is established for the player. The player may fund their account for value for regulated gaming. The system, method and device are configure to be easily introduce into an existing casino enterprise system such they appear to the system as a gaming device while supporting separate and simultaneous play by the players.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: SG Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, John Link
  • Patent number: 10482712
    Abstract: Gaming systems and methods are set forth designed to promote user loyalty with an enterprise. The user obtains a virtual object such as a virtual dog and earns the ability to acquire accessories or upgrades for their virtual dog through interaction with the enterprise. Certain accessories or upgrades may only be acquired or restored at a physical, brick and mortar venue for the enterprise to encourage the user to visit the venue. Acquisition of attributes such as accessories and upgrades may provide a basis for tournaments and prizes. The virtual object may be accessed and displayed at terminals at the venue or at remote devices. Acquisition of virtual objects may be used to qualify the user for a feature such as a progressive jackpot game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: John Link, Kiran Brahmandam
  • Publication number: 20190242951
    Abstract: A system for removing energy from an electrical choke is provided. The system includes one or more cores, at least one inductive coupling, and a resistor. The one or more cores are configured to form part of the electrical choke by generating magnetic energy. The at least one inductive coupling is operative to convert the magnetic energy into electrical energy. The resistor is electrically connected to the at least one inductive coupling and operative to dissipate the electrical energy as heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: DOUGLAS JOHN LINK, SCOTT WALTERMAN, RANDY HLADILEK, TIMOTHY STRAIT, MARGARET WIZA, MELISSA FREEMAN
  • Patent number: 10310038
    Abstract: A method for supplying electrical power to a gradient amplifier that drives a gradient coil for a magnetic resonance imaging system is provided. The method includes predicting a gradient voltage required to drive the gradient coil for a scan based at least in part on a gradient coil model. The method further includes calculating a voltage set point for a power supply based at least in part on the predicted gradient voltage. The method further includes providing electrical power to the gradient amplifier via the power supply based at least in part on the calculated voltage set point. The gradient coil model is based at least in part on historical data acquired prior to the scan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Margaret Ann Wiza, Melissa Jean Freeman, Syed Saad Asif Ali, Douglas John Link, Michael Thomas Rose, Tanzania Samone Sewell
  • Publication number: 20190102997
    Abstract: A system, method and device is set forth for play by multiple players using their mobile devices. Each player tethers their mobile device to a console for remote play whereupon, for each player, a separate account is established for the player. The player may fund their account for value for regulated gaming. The system, method and device are configure to be easily introduce into an existing casino enterprise system such they appear to the system as a gaming device while supporting separate and simultaneous play by the players.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Bryan M. KELLY, Martin S. LYONS, John LINK
  • Patent number: 10214764
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a separation device or container that can be used in the separation, isolation or pelleting of microorganisms from a test samples known to contain or suspected of containing said microorganisms. Subsequently, the separated, isolated or pelleted microorganism sample can undergo one or more interrogation steps to provide measurements useful for the characterization and/or identification of microorganism. In one aspect of the present invention, the interrogation steps can occur in situ in the separation device or container described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.
    Inventors: John Walsh, Jones M. Hyman, Christopher Ronsick, John Link, Ron Robinson, Mark Wilson
  • Patent number: 10081261
    Abstract: A vehicle charging system includes a charger configured to receive power form an external power source and a connector. The connector is configured to receive power from the charger and transmit the received power to a vehicle via a high-voltage cable. The cable is configured to connect the connector to a vehicle battery. Each of the charger and the connector includes a high voltage interlock loop (HVIL) configured to cause the charger to cease power transfer upon recognizing a predetermined voltage difference at a pair of ports of the HVIL.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffery R. Grimes, Benjamin A. Tabatowski-Bush, William David Treharne, Jonathan Andrew Butcher, Robert John Link, Xuemei Sun
  • Patent number: 9981889
    Abstract: Methods for scavenging carbon disulfide (“CS2”) from hydrocarbon streams using treatment compositions comprising at least one CS2 scavenger and at least one phase transfer catalyst therein. The CS2 scavenger may comprise at least one polyamine with the general formula: H2N—(R1—NH)x—R2—(NH—R3)y—NH2 wherein R1, R2, R3 may be the same or different H, aryl or C1-C4 alkyl; and x and y may be integers from 0 to 10. A hydrocarbon product with a reduced concentration of CS2 therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Flavio Weissheimer, John Link
  • Publication number: 20180009322
    Abstract: An off-board battery charger for a vehicle may include a high-voltage connector having first, second and power supply connector ports. The first connector port connects to a vehicle controller via a first cable. The second connector port connects to a vehicle battery via a second cable. And, the power supply connector port is electrically connected with the second port and receives power via a power supply cable from a separate and external power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Xuemei SUN, William David TREHARNE, Jonathan Andrew BUTCHER, Robert John LINK, Philip Michael GONZALES
  • Publication number: 20170343630
    Abstract: A method for supplying electrical power to a gradient amplifier that drives a gradient coil for a magnetic resonance imaging system is provided. The method includes predicting a gradient voltage required to drive the gradient coil for a scan based at least in part on a gradient coil model. The method further includes calculating a voltage set point for a power supply based at least in part on the predicted gradient voltage. The method further includes providing electrical power to the gradient amplifier via the power supply based at least in part on the calculated voltage set point. The gradient coil model is based at least in part on historical data acquired prior to the scan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: MARGARET ANN WIZA, MELISSA JEAN FREEMAN, SYED SAAD ASIF ALI, DOUGLAS JOHN LINK, MICHAEL THOMAS ROSE, TANZANIA SAMONE SEWELL
  • Publication number: 20170330418
    Abstract: Gaming systems and methods are set forth designed to promote user loyalty with an enterprise. The user obtains a virtual object such as a virtual dog and earns the ability to acquire accessories or upgrades for their virtual dog through interaction with the enterprise. Certain accessories or upgrades may only be acquired or restored at a physical, brick and mortar venue for the enterprise to encourage the user to visit the venue. Acquisition of attributes such as accessories and upgrades may provide a basis for tournaments and prizes. The virtual object may be accessed and displayed at terminals at the venue or at remote devices. Acquisition of virtual objects may be used to qualify the user for a feature such as a progressive jackpot game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: John LINK, Kiran BRAHMANDAM