Patents by Inventor John Robert Lewis
John Robert Lewis 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: 20240118792Abstract: A method for configuring a system having a wearable optical unit is disclosed. The method includes powering on the system, and in response to the system being powered on, using one or more processors to control the system to: determine whether to cause the system to run a configuration workflow, and in response to determining to cause the system to run the configuration workflow, (a) control the system in connection with configuring an interpupillary distance (IPD) for a user of the system, (b) determine whether the IPD is configured for the user, and (c) in response to determining that the IPD is configured for the user, control the system in connection with configuring a focus of the optical unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Trae Benjamin Stephens, Benjamin Eli Nelson Chelf, Nicholas Cory Johnson, John Aaron Boiles, Nicholas Grant Lewis, Kevin Robert McKinney, Steven David Oliver, Tun Yuen Yeung, Meghan Easley, Robin Porter, Jeremiah O'Leary, Keith Alsberg, Robert Samuel Clay
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Publication number: 20160084145Abstract: The pump provides temperature-based flowrate-modulation of the main-flow of coolant through the engine and radiator, coupled with temperature-based open/close control of sub-flows of coolant through plural sub-circuits. Modulation is done by orientatable swirl-vanes. Open/close control is done by a movable sleeve rotating inside a stator-sleeve, which opens/closes apertures and windows in the sleeves.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: Flowork Systems II LLCInventor: John Robert Lewis FULTON
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Patent number: 8330804Abstract: A method for constructing a 3D representation of a subject comprises capturing, with a camera, a 2D image of the subject. The method further comprises scanning a modulated illumination beam over the subject to illuminate, one at a time, a plurality of target regions of the subject, and measuring a modulation aspect of light from the illumination beam reflected from each of the target regions. A moving-mirror beam scanner is used to scan the illumination beam, and a photodetector is used to measure the modulation aspect. The method further comprises computing a depth aspect based on the modulation aspect measured for each of the target regions, and associating the depth aspect with a corresponding pixel of the 2D image.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: John Lutian, Steven Bathiche, Dawson Yee, John Robert Lewis
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Patent number: 8091295Abstract: A machine for constructing height adjustable stair steps with tread/riser unit, and riser bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Inventor: John Robert Lewis
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Publication number: 20110279648Abstract: A method for constructing a 3D representation of a subject comprises capturing, with a camera, a 2D image of the subject. The method further comprises scanning a modulated illumination beam over the subject to illuminate, one at a time, a plurality of target regions of the subject, and measuring a modulation aspect of light from the illumination beam reflected from each of the target regions. A moving-mirror beam scanner is used to scan the illumination beam, and a photodetector is used to measure the modulation aspect. The method further comprises computing a depth aspect based on the modulation aspect measured for each of the target regions, and associating the depth aspect with a corresponding pixel of the 2D image.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: John Lutian, Steven Bathiche, Dawson Yee, John Robert Lewis
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Patent number: 7681286Abstract: A machine for storing a strap with a bag attached to the fixed strap of a ratchet-buckle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2006Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Kinedyne CorporationInventors: John Robert Lewis, Jeanne Beth Lewis
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Patent number: 7603969Abstract: An automotive coolant pump has movable vanes, which are adjustable as to their orientation in accordance with the temperature of the coolant, whereby the rate of coolant flow through the pump impeller accords with coolant temperature. A thermal-actuator is operated by a thermal-sensor, and serves to rotate a vanes-drive-ring to cause the vanes to change orientation in unison. The cooling system includes a bypass-port, which is open during warmup and closed once coolant has acquired working temperatures; the same thermal-actuator serves also to operate the bypass-port-blocker. Additionally, the same thermal-actuator may serve also to operate a radiator-port-blocker, which serves to block flow through the radiator during engine warmup. The vanes may be arranged to close completely together, and to be sealed at closure. Sealing is effected e.g by elastomeric sealing elements arranged on the appropriate surfaces of the vanes.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2006Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: Flowork Systems II LLCInventors: Walter Otto Repple, John Robert Lewis Fulton
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Publication number: 20080216775Abstract: An automotive coolant pump has movable vanes, which are adjustable as to their orientation in accordance with the temperature of the coolant, whereby the rate of coolant flow through the pump impeller accords with coolant temperature. A thermal-actuator is operated by a thermal-sensor, and serves to rotate a vanes-drive-ring to cause the vanes to change orientation in unison. The cooling system includes a bypass-port, which is open during warmup and closed once coolant has acquired working temperatures; the same thermal-actuator serves also to operate the bypass-port-blocker. Additionally, the same thermal-actuator may serve also to operate a radiator-port-blocker, which serves to block flow through the radiator during engine warmup. The vanes may be arranged to close completely together, and to be sealed at closure. Sealing is effected e.g by elastomeric sealing elements arranged on the appropriate surfaces of the vanes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2006Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: Flowork Systems II LLCInventors: Walter Otto Repple, John Robert Lewis Fulton
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Patent number: 6887046Abstract: An impeller pump with thermostatically adjustable guide vanes is suitable for use as an automotive coolant pump. The pump is driven by a constant speed electric motor, and flow variation is controlled by varying the orientation of the vanes. Orientation of the vanes is effected by a wax-type thermostat, which senses coolant temperature: flow is increased when the coolant is hot, and decreased as the coolant cools. The variable guide vanes are mounted for pivoting about radial axes, and are located just upstream from the pump impeller.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2002Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: Flowork Systems II LLCInventors: Walter Otto Repple, John Robert Lewis Fulton
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Publication number: 20030143084Abstract: An impeller pump with thermostatically adjustable guide vanes is suitable for use as an automotive coolant pump. The pump is driven by a constant speed electric motor, and flow variation is controlled by varying the orientation of the vanes. Orientation of the vanes is effected by a wax-type thermostat, which senses coolant temperature: flow is increased when the coolant is hot, and decreased as the coolant cools. The variable guide vanes are mounted for pivoting about radial axes, and are located just upstream from the pump impeller.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2002Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventors: Walter Otto Repple, John Robert Lewis Fulton
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Patent number: 6499963Abstract: An impeller pump with thermostatically adjustable guide vanes is suitable for use as an automotive coolant pump. The pump is driven by a constant speed electric motor, and flow variation is controlled by varying the orientation of the vanes. Orientation of the vanes is effected by a wax-type thermostat, which senses coolant temperature: flow is increased when the coolant is hot, and decreased as the coolant cools. The variable guide vanes are mounted for pivoting about radial axes, and are located just upstream from the pump impeller.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2001Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Flowork Systems Inc.Inventors: Walter Otto Repple, John Robert Lewis Fulton
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Publication number: 20010026761Abstract: An impeller pump with thermostatically adjustable guide vanes is suitable for use as an automotive coolant pump. The pump is driven by a constant speed electric motor, and flow variation is controlled by varying the orientation of the vanes. Orientation of the vanes is effected by a wax-type thermostat, which senses coolant temperature: flow is increased when the coolant is hot, and decreased as the coolant cools. The variable guide vanes are mounted for pivoting about radial axes, and are located just upstream from the pump impeller.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2001Publication date: October 4, 2001Inventors: Walter Otto Repple, John Robert Lewis Fulton