Patents by Inventor John R. Lowell
John R. Lowell 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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Publication number: 20240055826Abstract: Chip technology for fabricating ultra-low-noise, high-stability optical devices for use in an optical atomic clock system. The proposed chip technology uses diamond material to form stabilized lasers, frequency references, and passive laser cavity structures. By utilizing the exceptional thermal conductivity of diamond and other optical and dielectric properties, a specific temperature range of operation is proposed that allows significant reduction of the total energy required to generate and maintain an ultra-stable laser. In each configuration, the diamond-based chip is cooled by a cryogenic cooler containing liquid nitrogen.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Anguel Nikolov, John R. Lowell, David K. Mefford, John Dalton Williams
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Publication number: 20230376354Abstract: Arranging computational sub-tasks in a hybrid-computing environment is provided. The method comprises receiving input of a number of nodes, wherein each node represents a computational sub-task, and wherein the nodes are grouped into different sets according to differing computing resources used by the nodes. A computational objective is also received as well as initial data inputs and desired final outputs. A directed graph network is generated comprising the nodes and directed edges connecting the nodes. An optimization problem is then solved to determine a best path through the directed graph network for deriving the desired final outputs from the initial data inputs according to the computational objective. The best path comprises a subset of nodes and directed edges within the directed graph network. The best path to achieve the computational objective and estimated computational resources required for the best path are output to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2022Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Richard Joel Thompson, Nam Hoang Nguyen, Kristen Smith Williams, Marna Kagele, John R. Lowell
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Publication number: 20230289501Abstract: A method of minimizing a cost function of a quantum computation is provided. The method comprises receiving input of an initial state of a quantum problem instance comprising a Hamiltonian with an associated cost function. The Hamiltonian is converted into a number of Pauli strings, which are used to form an operator pool. The Pauli strings in the operator pool are ranked according to how much they lower a value of the cost function with respect to the initial state. Pauli strings are iteratively added from the operator pool to a parameterized quantum circuit, in a manner to minimize circuit depth, until a variational quantum eigensolver (VQE) algorithm converges to an approximate ground state wave function generated by the parameterized quantum circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Nam Hoang Nguyen, Richard Joel Thompson, John R. Lowell, Marna M. Kagele, Kristen Smith Williams
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Publication number: 20230186127Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system include a cooling system comprising a payload refrigeration unit, control refrigeration unit, and a signal interface. The payload refrigeration unit has a set of payload cooling components that operate to cool a payload. The control refrigeration unit has a set of control circuit cooling components in a control circuit. The signal interface connecting the payload is located in the payload refrigeration unit in the control circuit located in the control refrigeration unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2021Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Fred Sharifi, John R. Lowell
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Patent number: 11600963Abstract: Chip technology for fabricating ultra-low-noise, high-stability optical devices for use in an optical atomic clock system. The proposed chip technology uses diamond material to form stabilized lasers, frequency references, and passive laser cavity structures. By utilizing the exceptional thermal conductivity of diamond and other optical and dielectric properties, a specific temperature range of operation is proposed that allows significant reduction of the total energy required to generate and maintain an ultra-stable laser. In each configuration, the diamond-based chip is cooled by a cryogenic cooler containing liquid nitrogen.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Anguel Nikolov, John R. Lowell, David K. Mefford, John Dalton Williams
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Publication number: 20210336409Abstract: Chip technology for fabricating ultra-low-noise, high-stability optical devices for use in an optical atomic clock system. The proposed chip technology uses diamond material to form stabilized lasers, frequency references, and passive laser cavity structures. By utilizing the exceptional thermal conductivity of diamond and other optical and dielectric properties, a specific temperature range of operation is proposed that allows significant reduction of the total energy required to generate and maintain an ultra-stable laser. In each configuration, the diamond-based chip is cooled by a cryogenic cooler containing liquid nitrogen.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2020Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Anguel Nikolov, John R. Lowell, David K. Mefford, John Dalton Williams
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Patent number: 10809186Abstract: An optical detection method and device are provided. The optical detection method includes directing an optical beam toward a target; selecting a first test sensor from among a plurality of test sensors to compare with radiation received from the target, wherein the first test sensor comprises a first test chemical; receiving a reflected or scattered optical beam from the target; comparing a first spectrum from the first test chemical with a spectrum of the reflected or scattered optical beam that was received using a linear detector array; determining a likely chemical from the target based on the comparing using a hardware processor; and providing an output based on the determining.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: David K. Mefford, Robert A. Smith, John R. Lowell
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Publication number: 20200191708Abstract: An optical detection method and device are provided. The optical detection method includes directing an optical beam toward a target; selecting a first test sensor from among a plurality of test sensors to compare with radiation received from the target, wherein the first test sensor comprises a first test chemical; receiving a reflected or scattered optical beam from the target; comparing a first spectrum from the first test chemical with a spectrum of the reflected or scattered optical beam that was received using a linear detector array; determining a likely chemical from the target based on the comparing using a hardware processor; and providing an output based on the determining.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: David K. Mefford, Robert A. Smith, John R. Lowell
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Patent number: 10556665Abstract: A dry bay sealing assembly is provided that includes a first end plate and a second end plate that are configured to be disposed on respective opposite first and second sides of a structural member proximate to a joint defined between the structural member and a fitting. The first end plate and the second end plate are configured to define an interior volume therebetween containing at least a portion of a fastener joining the structural member and the fitting. The first end plate and the second end plate are configured to cooperate with the structural member to seal the interior volume from an exterior volume.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2016Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Steven A. Best, Jesse Randal Wiseman, Hugh Christopher VanValkenburgh, John R. Lowell
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Patent number: 10535852Abstract: A rechargeable battery comprises a chassis including a lower fixation plate, and a plurality of battery cells on the lower fixation plate. The lower fixation plate includes at least one flow channel positioned to collect condensate from the battery cells and move the collected condensate away from the battery cells.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Kevin S. Callahan, Bruce L. Drolen, James C. Russell, John R. Lowell, Thomas P. Barrera, Timothy R. North
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Patent number: 10044077Abstract: A rechargeable battery comprises a plurality of individual sealed battery cells, and dielectric separators between the battery cells for creating thermal barriers between opposing surfaces of the battery cells. The dielectric separators are made of a fiber composite.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Kevin S. Callahan, Bruce L. Drolen, James C. Russell, John R. Lowell, Thomas P. Barrera, Timothy R. North
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Patent number: 10029330Abstract: A hybrid laser machining and metrology method that enables one-up assembly of a work piece is disclosed. The hybrid machining and metrology method may include interleaving a first laser output to remove material from the work piece with a second laser output to measure material removed from the work piece.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: John R. Lowell, Gary A. Lipczynski, Alan F. Stewart
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Publication number: 20170361916Abstract: A dry bay sealing assembly is provided that includes a first end plate and a second end plate that are configured to be disposed on respective opposite first and second sides of a structural member proximate to a joint defined between the structural member and a fitting. The first end plate and the second end plate are configured to define an interior volume therebetween containing at least a portion of a fastener joining the structural member and the fitting. The first end plate and the second end plate are configured to cooperate with the structural member to seal the interior volume from an exterior volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2016Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Steven A. Best, Jesse Randal Wiseman, Hugh Christopher VanValkenburgh, John R. Lowell
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Patent number: 9647408Abstract: A control circuit for generating an optical output at a target frequency using a single-frequency laser is provided. The control circuit includes a micro-ring resonator configured to generate a frequency comb of a plurality of comb frequencies based on a source frequency, a carrier-envelope offset interferometer configured to determine a carrier-envelope offset frequency of the frequency comb, a tunable filter configured to select a subset of comb frequencies of the frequency comb based on the target frequency, and a spectrometer configured to resolve ambiguities in overlap between the subset of comb frequencies and the frequency comb, and refine the subset of comb frequencies to a single comb frequency for output.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: John R. Lowell
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Patent number: 9614209Abstract: An aircraft comprises a rechargeable battery including an array of battery cells, and means for mitigating consequences of failure of the rechargeable battery due to aircraft operating cycles.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Kelly T. Jones, Alfred R. Carlo, Alan D. Amort, Daniel F. Lewinski, Daniel J. Murray, Douglas D. Maben, Harry H. Ayubi, Craig G. Robotham, Julie K. Plessner, Kevin S. Callahan, Michael L. Trent, Michael R. Madden, Mohammad M. Malik, Richard K. Johnson, Royal E. Boggs, Mehdy Barekatein, Frederic P. Lacaux, Bruce L. Drolen, James C. Russell, John R. Lowell, Thomas P. Barrera, Timothy R. North, Richard P. Lorenz, Matthew J. O'Brien, Nels A. Olson, David C. Shangraw, Mark E. Smith, Jean-Philippe Belieres, George A. McEachen
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Publication number: 20160368083Abstract: A hybrid laser machining and metrology method that enables one-up assembly of a work piece is disclosed. The hybrid machining and metrology method may include interleaving a first laser output to remove material from the work piece with a second laser output to measure material removed from the work piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: December 22, 2016Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: John R. Lowell, Gary A. Lipczynski, Alan F. Stewart
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Patent number: 9514437Abstract: In one aspect, a mobile device comprises a local content store, one or more media playback components, one or more content capture components, and an instructional module agent comprising an authoring application and a playback application. The authoring application is configured to allow an author to create and edit instructional modules each comprising one or more media playback steps, each step comprising media that can be displayed or played, and to use the content capture components to capture content, store the captured content in the local content store, and configure at least one of the steps to display or play the captured content using the media playback components. The playback application is configured to play the instructional modules using the media playback components.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2011Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Cubic CorporationInventors: Michael J. Becker, Aaron Cammarata, Peter A. Bonanni, III, David S. Maynard, John Alan Main, John R. Lowell, Lawton Campbell
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Publication number: 20160124285Abstract: A control circuit for generating an optical output at a target frequency using a single-frequency laser is provided. The control circuit includes a micro-ring resonator configured to generate a frequency comb of a plurality of comb frequencies based on a source frequency, a carrier-envelope offset interferometer configured to determine a carrier-envelope offset frequency of the frequency comb, a tunable filter configured to select a subset of comb frequencies of the frequency comb based on the target frequency, and a spectrometer configured to resolve ambiguities in overlap between the subset of comb frequencies and the frequency comb, and refine the subset of comb frequencies to a single comb frequency for output.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventor: John R. Lowell
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Publication number: 20120046770Abstract: In one aspect, a mobile device comprises a local content store, one or more media playback components, one or more content capture components, and an instructional module agent comprising an authoring application and a playback application. The authoring application is configured to allow an author to create and edit instructional modules each comprising one or more media playback steps, each step comprising media that can be displayed or played, and to use the content capture components to capture content, store the captured content in the local content store, and configure at least one of the steps to display or play the captured content using the media playback components. The playback application is configured to play the instructional modules using the media playback components.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: Total Immersion Software, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Becker, Aaron Cammarata, Peter A. Bonanni, III, David S. Maynard, John Alan Main, John R. Lowell, Lawton Campbell