Patents by Inventor John To

John To 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).

  • Magnetic Actuators for Haptic Response
    Publication number: 20160211736
    Abstract: In an embodiment, an actuator or circuit includes elements moveably coupled via bearings positioned between curved grooves. The bearings and the curves may exert a restorative force to return the elements to an original position after movement and may be spherical, cubic, cylindrical, and/or include gears that interact with groove gears. In some embodiments, an electrical coil may be coplanar with a surface of an element and a hard magnet may be positioned in the center and be polarized to stabilize or destabilize the element with respect to another element. In various embodiments, a magnetic circuit includes an element with an electrical coil wrapped in multiple directions around the element. In some embodiments, an actuator includes attraction elements and exertion of force causes an element to approach, contact, and/or magnetically attach to one of the attraction elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Camille Moussette, John S. Morrell, Patrick Kessler, Samuel Weiss
  • ONLINE PRINTING IN GUM MANUFACTURE AND PRODUCTS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160205965
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a gum product comprises forming a gum mass into a gum sheet and printing on at least one surface of the gum sheet, wherein the gum sheet is printed online within 30 minutes of forming the gum sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Cesar Carlos Elejalde, Amy L. Penner, Richard John Baker
  • ARTIFICIAL TREE
    Publication number: 20160207349
    Abstract: A method of forming artificial needles in an elongated planar strip of plastic material to be formed into artificial tree branches, comprises bending longitudinal edge portions of the strip out of the plane of the strip progressively along the length of the strip, and slitting longitudinal edge portions of the strip, including the bent portions of the strip and portions of the strip adjacent the bent portions, in a direction transverse to the length of the elongated strip, to form artificial needles. The strip is preferably advanced continuously along a bending tool to bend the longitudinal edge portion. The longitudinal edge portion of the strip may be heated prior to or during the bending of the edge portion to reduce spring back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: John DeCosmo, Anthony DeCosmo, Lorenzo Squarci
  • Method of Delivering, Storing, Unloading, and Using Proppant at a Well Site
    Publication number: 20160207699
    Abstract: A proppant discharge system has a container with an outlet formed at a bottom thereof and a gate slidably affixed at the outlet so as to be movable between a first position covering the outlet to second position opening the outlet, and a support structure having an actuator thereon. The container is removably positioned on the top surface of the support structure. The actuator is engageable with gate so as to move the gate from the first position to the second position. A conveyor underlies the container so as to receive proppant as discharged from the container through the outlet. The container is a ten foot ISO container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: John Oren, Joshua Oren
  • Post Flag
    Publication number: 20160210887
    Abstract: A post flag system includes a mounting tube and a flag. The mounting tube has a post section and a mounting section separated by a bend. The post section of the mounting tube goes over the upper end of a vertical post. The post section has an annular cross section of constant inner diameter greater than the outer dimension of the post to receive the upper end of the vertical post. The bend orients the mounting section at a mounting tube angle with respect to the post section. The flag has a surface displaying indicia and an edge coupled to the mounting section of the mounting tube. The mounting tube angle is preferably in the range of 90 to 100 degrees. A method of assembling a post flag system is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: John A. Carson
  • GAMMA-DIKETONES FOR TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF AGING SKIN AND WRINKLES
    Publication number: 20160206540
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds, cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods for using the compounds or compositions for treating, protecting, and/or improving the condition and/or aesthetic appearance of skin, for example, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, or improving the appearance of fine lines and/or or wrinkles of skin comprising application of the compounds or compositions disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: John Hood, Sunil Kumar KC, Osman Kibar, Charlene F. Barroga
  • LAMINATE COMPOSITE WING STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20160207607
    Abstract: A wing may include a wing skin, a laminate composite first stringer, a rib, and at least one fastener. A majority of the first stringer may be characterized by a stacked plurality of generally planar plies of reinforcement material structurally joined as a stack to an interior surface of the wing skin and extending generally parallel to the interior surface and a span-wise direction of the wing along a substantial portion of the interior surface. The first stringer may have a generally solid trapezoidal cross section when viewed in a plane that is generally perpendicular to the span-wise direction. The rib may be positioned adjacent the interior surface, and may extend generally perpendicular to the span-wise direction. The trapezoidal cross section may be interfaced with the rib flange. The fastener may extend through the wing skin, the trapezoidal cross section, and the rib flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jordan Charles, William M. Sampedro-Thompson, Jessica L. Watkins, Ryan Christopher Roache, Michael John Gamble, Tyler W. Downey, Wendell C.K. Choy, Gregory M. Santini
  • On-Off Tool for Sucker Rod String
    Publication number: 20160208564
    Abstract: An on-off tool for latching a sucker rod to a plunger rod has a housing, a pawl, guide pines, and a key. One end of the housing is connected to the sucker rod, and an interior of the housing defines a key slot terminating at a seat inside the interior. The pawl is disposed in the interior of the housing and is biased longitudinally preferably by disc springs. Bearings in the form of elongate pins are engaged between the pawl and the housing and dispose longitudinally in slots to guiding longitudinal movement of the pawl in the interior and preventing rotation of the pawl. The key has a head at its distal end that is passable through the key slot, interlockable with the pawl, and seatable on the seat. The key's head preferably defines a waist thereabout to provide the head with greater load bearing surface to engage the housing's seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: John E. Stachowiak, Brandon M. Page
  • MULTI-BRACTED LAVENDER PLANTS
    Publication number: 20160205882
    Abstract: Lavandula plants in section Stoechas having at least two branched cymeous spikes are disclosed. The present invention further relates to methods for producing Lavandula section Stoechas plants having branched cymeous spikes, and methods of breeding Lavandula plants having branched cymeous spikes, wherein at least one parent plant is a Lavandula section Stoechas plant having branched cymeous spikes. Lavandula section Stoechas plants produced by the described methods and characterized by their unique branched cymeous spikes are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: THE PARADISE SEED COMPANY, PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: John B. Robb, Robert J. Cherry
  • Electrically Conductive Pins Microcircuit Tester
    Publication number: 20160209444
    Abstract: The terminals of a device under test (DUT) are temporarily electrically connected to corresponding contact pads on a load board by a series of electrically conductive pin pairs. The pin pairs are held in place by an interposer membrane with a top facing the device under test, a bottom facing the load board, and a vertically resilient, non-conductive member between the top and bottom contact plates. Each pin pair includes a top and bottom pin, which extend beyond the top and bottom contact plates, respectively, toward the device under test and the load board, respectively. The bottom pins has a lower contact surface which includes an arcuate portion or ridge which increases contact pressure and ablates oxides by the rocking action of ridge when the DUT in inserted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: John E. Nelson, Jeffrey C. Sherry, Brian Warwick, Gary W. Michalko
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS INVOLVING POLYMER, SOLVENT, AND HIGH VISCOSITY LIQUID CARRIER MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20160206618
    Abstract: Compositions may include a pharmaceutical active agent, a high viscosity liquid carrier material (HVLCM), a lactic acid-based polymer, and an organic solvent. Related compositions and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicants: DURECT CORPORATION, ZOGENIX INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy C. WRIGHT, Wilma TAMRAZ, John J. LEONARD, John W. GIBSON, Keith E. BRANHAM, Stefania SJOBECK, Brooks BOYD, Christopher M. RUBINO
  • Combination Hemostatic Tablet or Powder and Radial Arterial Compression Band with Syringe Assembly
    Publication number: 20160206298
    Abstract: A combination radial arm band and hemostatic material preferably including potassium ferrate and a cation ion exchange resin in powder or granular form (WOUNDSEAL) or formed into a solid tablet (STATSEAL) and having improved topical effectiveness in the arresting of blood flow from a puncture wound into the radial artery made during transradial diagnostic or interventional catheterization procedures. The combination reduces time and pressure needed to achieve hemostasis and decreases arterial damage as compared to use of a radial arm band alone. In one aspect of this disclosure, careful limitation of applied force and time of applied force against the STATSEAL tablet reduces likelihood of harm to the radial artery while minimizing time to achieve hemostasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Talmadge Kelly Keene, Timothy J. Kelly, John Tifton Fordham, Mark Travi
  • TRIP LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER
    Publication number: 20160211100
    Abstract: A circuit breaker is referenced that has an indicator lamp that identifies a fault condition after power is interrupted to the circuit breaker. This solution uses light emitting diodes (LEDs) to indicate the trip condition. This solution does not require the power to be enabled to the load side of the circuit breaker in order to power the LEDs to display a trip condition. An overload may be detected when the fault current generates sufficient heat in a strip composed of a resistive element or bimetal to cause the bimetal to deflect and/or bend. The mechanical deflection triggers a trip assembly that includes a spring trip level to force a moveable contact attached to a moveable conductive blade away from a stationary contact, thereby breaking the circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: John J. O'Connor
  • EDGE-EMITTING LASER CHIP WAFER LAYOUT THAT FACILITATES ON-WAFER TESTING OF THE LASERS
    Publication number: 20160211644
    Abstract: Edge-emitting laser chip wafer layouts are provided that enable a variety of tests to be performed while the chips are on the wafer, including side-mode suppression ratio (SMSR) tests. The laser chip wafer layouts include turning mirrors that direct light passing out of at least one of the facets of the chips away from the wafer. Directing the light out of the wafer in this manner allows external test and measurement equipment to perform SMSR testing on the chips prior to singulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Elaine R. Kleinfeld, Yufei Gao, John J. Leiby, James R. Lothian
  • MULTI-SITE HEAT MAP MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20160212203
    Abstract: A first server system identifies a first storage area of the first server system, the first storage area being associated with a first heat value and storing at least a portion of a file. The first server system determines an identifier corresponding to the portion of the file. The first server system associates the portion of the file with the first heat value. The first server system sends the identifier corresponding to the portion of the file and the associated heat value to a second server system, wherein the second server system includes a duplicate copy of the portion of the file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Carl E. Jones, John T. Olson, Sandeep R. Patil, Riyazahamad M. Shiraguppi
  • TURBINE EXHAUST CYLINDER/TURBINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTED FULL SPAN TURBINE EXHAUST FLAPS
    Publication number: 20160208642
    Abstract: A system and method to minimize flow induced vibration in a gas turbine exhaust is provided. The system includes a turbine exhaust manifold connected to a turbine exhaust cylinder establishing a fluid flow path, the fluid flow path bounded radially outward by an outer cylindrical surface and bounded radially inward by an inner cylindrical surface. At least one tangential strut is arranged between the outer cylindrical surface and the inner cylindrical surface. A trailing edge full span flap is removable secured behind the trailing edge of the tangential strut in a fluid flow direction and extending between the outer cylindrical surface and the inner cylindrical surface where the full span flap minimizes vortex shedding of the fluid flow from the tangential strut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Yevgeniy P. Shteyman, John Giaimo, Randy Tindell
  • Apparatus to extend the length of a necktie by five inches.
    Publication number: 20160206025
    Abstract: The invention is an apparatus to add up to five inches of length to a necktie with the application of a 1 inch×6 inch plastic strip utilizing an acrylic adhesive 1 inch×1 inch square to attach the plastic strip to the tie tail or rear portion of the necktie. With the apparatus in place and the necktie is knotted or tied, the additional length enables rear portion of a necktie or tie tail to reach into the keeper loop or label on the back of the tie. The entire necktie is able to move naturally and the rear portion of the necktie or tie tail is kept in place behind the front of the necktie. The rear portion of a necktie or tie tail is able to easily move vertically within the keeper loop or label when the main tie moves during normal wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: John Edmund Fox
  • Instructional Assessment System for a Vehicle
    Publication number: 20160210871
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assessing performance of an operation for a vehicle. Real-time information is received by a computer system in the vehicle from at least one of a vehicle operator or a group of hardware systems in the vehicle during the operation for the vehicle. The performance of the vehicle operator in performing the operation is determined by from the real-time information. A graphical image of the feedback is displayed in a display system in the vehicle during the operation in which the graphical image provides guidance in operating the vehicle to perform the operation. The graphical image of the feedback comprises a graphical indicium of a corrective action for the correcting operation of the vehicle while carrying out the operation of the vehicle in which the graphical indicium enables improving performance of the operation of the vehicle by the vehicle operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: John Wokurka, Tim Stumpf, Elizabeth Marie Biddle, Clifford B. Sowadski
  • ELECTRODELESS PLASMA THRUSTER
    Publication number: 20160207642
    Abstract: A plasma propulsion system with no internal electrodes is described. Gas is flowed into an insulated axisymmetric plasma liner. A radio frequency antenna generates an inductive or helicon plasma discharge within the liner. The plasma is accelerated through a converging/diverging magnetic field out of the liner, generating thrust.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Benjamin LONGMIER, John Patrick SHEEHAN, Alec D. GALLIMORE
  • STARTUP CLUTCH LUBRICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160208865
    Abstract: A clutch assembly configured to engage and disengage a first shaft from a second shaft includes a controlled and predetermined cooling flow to cool the clutch assembly. The clutch assembly includes a clutch housing, friction plates, and reaction plates optimized to manage fluid flow through the clutch assembly. A plurality of fluid flow outlets is provided to move fluid from an interior of a clutch housing of the clutch assembly to an exterior of the clutch housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: ELIZABETH DICK, JOHN MURDOCK