Patents by Inventor Joseph K. Lane
Joseph K. Lane 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: 20240028786Abstract: A custom balanced golf club and method and system for making are disclosed. Input data describing a golfer's club swing path, his/her physical features, and an initial golf putter design are used to determining an integrated torque about a shaft central axis for the initial golf putter design. The initial golf club design is iteratively modified to provide a plurality of modified golf club designs. The integrated torque for each modified golf club design is determined. The integrated torques for the initial and modified golf putter designs are compared to determine a custom golf club design having a minimum integrated torque. The custom golf club design is used to manufacture the custom dynamically balanced golf club and so the invention encompasses such clubs as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Bill Presse, IV, George Pantazelos, Joseph K. Lane
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Publication number: 20230307193Abstract: An energy storage apparatus suitable for mounting on a printed circuit board using a solder reflow process is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes: a sealed housing body (e.g., a lower body with a lid attached thereto) including a positive internal contact and a negative internal contact (e.g., metallic contact pads) disposed within the body and each respectively in electrical communication with a positive external contact and a negative external contact. Each of the external contacts provide electrical communication to the exterior of the body, and may be disposed on an external surface of the body. An electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) (also referred to herein as an “ultracapacitor” or “supercapacitor”) energy storage cell is disposed within a cavity in the body including a stack of alternating electrode layers and electrically insulating separator layers. An electrolyte is disposed within the cavity and wets the electrode layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Nicolo Michele Brambilla, Joseph K. Lane, John Hyde, Wyatt Andree, Susheel M.J. Kalabathula
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Publication number: 20230284731Abstract: An apparatus for charge-assisted release of a ski binding includes an explosive material, a battery, an electrical circuit, and a processor. The explosive material is mounted on or in a ski, a ski boot, and/or a ski binding. The apparatus also includes The electrical circuit extends from the explosive material to the battery, the electrical circuit including a switch having a connected state in which the battery and the explosive material are electrically connected through the switch and a disconnected state in which the battery and the explosive material are electrically disconnected. The processor is electrically coupled to the switch and configured to generate an output signal that transitions the switch from the disconnected state to the connected state in response to an input signal from one or more sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: George Pantazelos, Joseph K. Lane, Michael Ryan Cameron
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Patent number: 11696615Abstract: An apparatus for charge-assisted release of a ski binding includes an explosive material, a battery, an electrical circuit, and a processor. The explosive material is mounted on or in a ski, a ski boot, and/or a ski binding. The electrical circuit extends from the explosive material to the battery, the electrical circuit including a switch having a connected state in which the battery and the explosive material are electrically connected through the switch and a disconnected state in which the battery and the explosive material are electrically disconnected. The processor is electrically coupled to the switch and configured to generate an output signal that transitions the switch from the disconnected state to the connected state in response to an input signal from one or more sensors.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Stop River Development LLCInventors: George Pantazelos, Joseph K. Lane, Michael Ryan Cameron
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Patent number: 11676775Abstract: An energy storage apparatus suitable for mounting on a printed circuit board using a solder reflow process is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes: a sealed housing body (e.g., a lower body with a lid attached thereto) including a positive internal contact and a negative internal contact (e.g., metallic contact pads) disposed within the body and each respectively in electrical communication with a positive external contact and a negative external contact. Each of the external contacts provide electrical communication to the exterior of the body, and may be disposed on an external surface of the body. An electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) (also referred to herein as an “ultracapacitor” or “supercapacitor”) energy storage cell is disposed within a cavity in the body including a stack of alternating electrode layers and electrically insulating separator layers. An electrolyte is disposed within the cavity and wets the electrode layers.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: FASTCAP SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Nicolo Michele Brambilla, Joseph K. Lane, John Hyde, Wyatt Andree, Susheel M. J. Kalabathula
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Patent number: 11596855Abstract: Some aspects include a ski binding system using controllable electromagnets, alone or in combination with permanent magnets, as means of attaching or releasing a ski boot to a ski during use. Some aspects include a ski binding system using a controllable solenoid. In some aspects, microprocessor-based control releases binding electronically based on input from sensors located in binding, ski and/or boot, as well as in other equipment or clothing connected to them or to skier, or binding releases when a mechanical threshold is overcome. In some aspects, sensor data are recorded for analysis of system performance and for adjustment and improvement of system parameters based on data analytics.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Stop River Development LLCInventors: George Pantazelos, Joseph K. Lane, Michael Ryan Cameron
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Publication number: 20220243586Abstract: In one aspect, an electromagnetic (EM) telemetry device is disclosed including an EM telemetry circuit capable of transmitting a pulsed high power EM telemetry signal, wherein the high power EM telemetry signal has a peak or average pulse power of about 20 W to about 2000 W.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: John J. Cooley, Riccardo Signorelli, Morris Green, Joseph K. Lane, Dan Stiurca
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Patent number: 11313221Abstract: In one aspect, an electromagnetic (EM) telemetry device is disclosed including an EM telemetry circuit capable of transmitting a pulsed high power EM telemetry signal, wherein the high power EM telemetry signal has a peak or average pulse power of about 20 W to about 2000 W.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: FASTCAP SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: John J. Cooley, Riccardo Signorelli, Morris Green, Joseph K. Lane, Dan Stiurca
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Patent number: 11250996Abstract: An energy storage apparatus suitable for mounting on a printed circuit board using a solder reflow process is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes: a sealed housing body (e.g., a lower body with a lid attached thereto) including a positive internal contact and a negative internal contact (e.g., metallic contact pads) disposed within the body and each respectively in electrical communication with a positive external contact and a negative external contact. Each of the external contacts provide electrical communication to the exterior of the body, and may be disposed on an external surface of the body. An electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) (also referred to herein as an “ultracapacitor” or “supercapacitor”) energy storage cell is disposed within a cavity in the body including a stack of alternating electrode layers and electrically insulating separator layers. An electrolyte is disposed within the cavity and wets the electrode layers.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2018Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: FASTCAP SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Nicolo Michele Brambilla, Joseph K. Lane, John Hyde, Wyatt Andree, Susheel M. J. Kalabathula
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Publication number: 20220044881Abstract: An energy storage apparatus suitable for mounting on a printed circuit board using a solder reflow process is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes: a sealed housing body (e.g., a lower body with a lid attached thereto) including a positive internal contact and a negative internal contact (e.g., metallic contact pads) disposed within the body and each respectively in electrical communication with a positive external contact and a negative external contact. Each of the external contacts provide electrical communication to the exterior of the body, and may be disposed on an external surface of the body. An electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) (also referred to herein as an “ultracapacitor” or “supercapacitor”) energy storage cell is disposed within a cavity in the body including a stack of alternating electrode layers and electrically insulating separator layers. An electrolyte is disposed within the cavity and wets the electrode layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Nicolo Michele Brambilla, Joseph K. Lane, John Hyde, Wyatt Andree, Susheel M.J. Kalabathula
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Patent number: 11154765Abstract: A ski binding release system includes a spring that is releasably maintained in a first state using a pyrotechnic fastener. In the first state, a ski boot is secured in the ski binding. The pyrotechnic fastener is electrically coupled to an activation circuit. The activation circuit includes a battery, a plurality of sensors, a switch, and a controller. When the controller determines that the skier has fallen, the controller generates an output signal that transitions the switch from a disconnected state to a connected state. In the disconnected state, the pyrotechnic fastener is electrically disconnected from the battery. In the connected state, the pyrotechnic fastener is electrically connected to the battery. Electrical energy from the battery causes the pyrotechnical fastener to explode to transition the spring from the first state to a second state to release the ski boot from the ski binding.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Stop River Development LLCInventors: George Pantazelos, Joseph K. Lane
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Publication number: 20210299548Abstract: Some aspects include a ski binding system using controllable electromagnets, alone or in combination with permanent magnets, as means of attaching or releasing a ski boot to a ski during use. Some aspects include a ski binding system using a controllable solenoid. In some aspects, microprocessor-based control releases binding electronically based on input from sensors located in binding, ski and/or boot, as well as in other equipment or clothing connected to them or to skier, or binding releases when a mechanical threshold is overcome. In some aspects, sensor data are recorded for analysis of system performance and for adjustment and improvement of system parameters based on data analytics.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: George Pantazelos, Joseph K. Lane, Michael Ryan Cameron
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Patent number: 11110337Abstract: Some aspects include a ski binding system using controllable electromagnets, alone or in combination with permanent magnets, as means of attaching or releasing a ski boot to a ski during use. Some aspects include a ski binding system using a controllable solenoid. In some aspects, microprocessor-based control releases binding electronically based on input from sensors located in binding, ski and/or boot, as well as in other equipment or clothing connected to them or to skier, or binding releases when a mechanical threshold is overcome. In some aspects, sensor data are recorded for analysis of system performance and for adjustment and improvement of system parameters based on data analytics.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Stop River Development LLCInventors: George Pantazelos, Joseph K. Lane, Michael Ryan Cameron
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Patent number: 11040267Abstract: Some aspects include a ski binding system using controllable electromagnets, alone or in combination with permanent magnets, as means of attaching or releasing a ski boot to a ski during use. Some aspects include a ski binding system using a controllable solenoid. In some aspects, microprocessor-based control releases binding electronically based on input from sensors located in binding, ski and/or boot, as well as in other equipment or clothing connected to them or to skier, or binding releases when a mechanical threshold is overcome. In some aspects, sensor data are recorded for analysis of system performance and for adjustment and improvement of system parameters based on data analytics.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Stop River Development LLCInventors: George Pantazelos, Joseph K. Lane, Michael Ryan Cameron
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Publication number: 20200378244Abstract: In one aspect, an electromagnetic (EM) telemetry device is disclosed including an EM telemetry circuit capable of transmitting a pulsed high power EM telemetry signal, wherein the high power EM telemetry signal has a peak or average pulse power of about 20 W to about 2000 W.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: John J. Cooley, Riccardo Signorelli, Morris Green, Joseph K. Lane, Dan Stiurca
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Publication number: 20200303137Abstract: An energy storage apparatus suitable for mounting on a printed circuit board using a solder reflow process is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes: a sealed housing body (e.g., a lower body with a lid attached thereto) including a positive internal contact and a negative internal contact (e.g., metallic contact pads) disposed within the body and each respectively in electrical communication with a positive external contact and a negative external contact. Each of the external contacts provide electrical communication to the exterior of the body, and may be disposed on an external surface of the body. An electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) (also referred to herein as an “ultracapacitor” or “supercapacitor”) energy storage cell is disposed within a cavity in the body including a stack of alternating electrode layers and electrically insulating separator layers. An electrolyte is disposed within the cavity and wets the electrode layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2018Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Nicolo Michele Brambilla, Joseph K. Lane, John Hyde, Wyatt Andree, Susheel M.J. Kalabathula
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Publication number: 20200268095Abstract: An apparatus for charge-assisted release of a ski binding includes an explosive material, a battery, an electrical circuit, and a processor. The explosive material is mounted on or in a ski, a ski boot, and/or a ski binding. The apparatus also includes The electrical circuit extends from the explosive material to the battery, the electrical circuit including a switch having a connected state in which the battery and the explosive material are electrically connected through the switch and a disconnected state in which the battery and the explosive material are electrically disconnected. The processor is electrically coupled to the switch and configured to generate an output signal that transitions the switch from the disconnected state to the connected state in response to an input signal from one or more sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: George Pantazelos, Joseph K. Lane, Michael Ryan Cameron
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Patent number: 10569155Abstract: Some aspects include a ski binding system using controllable electromagnets, alone or in combination with permanent magnets, as means of attaching or releasing a ski boot to a ski during use. Some aspects include a ski binding system using a controllable solenoid. In some aspects, microprocessor-based control releases binding electronically based on input from sensors located in binding, ski and/or boot, as well as in other equipment or clothing connected to them or to skier, or binding releases when a mechanical threshold is overcome. In some aspects, sensor data are recorded for analysis of system performance and for adjustment and improvement of system parameters based on data analytics.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Stop River Development LLCInventors: George Pantazelos, Joseph K. Lane, Michael Ryan Cameron
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Patent number: 10563501Abstract: In one aspect, an electromagnetic (EM) telemetry device is disclosed including an EM telemetry circuit capable of transmitting a pulsed high power EM telemetry signal, wherein the high power EM telemetry signal has a peak or average pulse power of about 20 W to about 2000 W.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2016Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: FASTCAP SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: John J. Cooley, Riccardo Signorelli, Morris Green, Joseph K. Lane, Dan Stiurca
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Publication number: 20200047058Abstract: Some aspects include a ski binding system using controllable electromagnets, alone or in combination with permanent magnets, as means of attaching or releasing a ski boot to a ski during use. Some aspects include a ski binding system using a controllable solenoid. In some aspects, microprocessor-based control releases binding electronically based on input from sensors located in binding, ski and/or boot, as well as in other equipment or clothing connected to them or to skier, or binding releases when a mechanical threshold is overcome. In some aspects, sensor data are recorded for analysis of system performance and for adjustment and improvement of system parameters based on data analytics.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: George Pantazelos, Joseph K. Lane, Michael Ryan Cameron