Patents by Inventor Joseph Lee

Joseph Lee 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: 11199381
    Abstract: Clearing landmines is a dangerous activity and the danger is increased when trying to clear a landmine without triggering an explosion. An excavator for landmines is provided, which includes a first actuator that vertically moves a mounting plate. Two or more secondary actuators are mounted to the mounting plate, and each of the secondary actuators are able to extend and retract a tool. Each respective tool has drill bits or prongs for penetrating a ground surface. A neutralizer is also provided, and it includes: a robotic clamp to grip a landmine and to reposition the same; a cutting tool to cut an opening into the landmine; a steaming module to eject steam into the opening; and a catcher to collect melted explosive material that exits the landmine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Demine Robotics Inc.
    Inventors: Prosithyrith Yim Yim, Christian Joseph Lee, Baruch Chung-Kay Chau, Ming Xinchi Hu, Jonathan Jiayu Deng, Brian Yi Liu, Daniel Alan Saunders
  • Patent number: 11199887
    Abstract: A utility power regulation system includes a power converter configured to regulate one or more of a voltage and a power factor at the primary side of a step-up transformer, or at a load electrically connected to a load feeder line, based on an estimated primary-side line voltage signal. The system includes a voltage estimation circuit configured to estimate the primary-side line voltage signal from one or more signals received from a secondary-side voltage sensor, regulator line current signal, and a primary-side load feeder-line current sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Shyam Sunder Ramamurthy, Christopher Joseph Lee, Michael James Fleming
  • Patent number: 11185436
    Abstract: Methods and systems herein relate to receiving dentition data of a patient; processing the dentition data in a server to determine a vertical displacement and a forward mandibular position to enable the patient to breathe during sleep by opening the airway of the patient; and forming a homogeneous dental appliance via direct manufacture using the processed dentition data, the vertical displacement and the forward mandibular position, the dental appliance including a lower dental tray and an upper dental tray, the lower dental tray inclusive of a pair of vertical displacement bite pads with the vertical displacement and a first pair of button protrusions, the upper dental tray inclusive of a second pair of button protrusions, the first pair of button protrusions and the second pair of button protrusions providing the forward mandibular position when two elastic bands are attached to connect the upper dental tray and the lower dental tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Frantz Design Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Lee Frantz, Donald E Frantz
  • Patent number: 11186148
    Abstract: An automotive panel assembly includes, among other things, a first panel, a second panel, a flange of the first panel folded over an edge region of the second panel to hem together the first and second panel, and a dimple of the flange extending into an aperture within the edge region of the second panel. At least a portion of the aperture is exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J Gardynik, Steven Frank, Kevin Joseph Favero, Michael Joseph Lee, Ronald Machin
  • Patent number: 11177660
    Abstract: A power converter controller for virtual impedance realization is provided that comprises: a sampling circuit configured to sample a real grid interface voltage at terminals of the power converter; a first operation block, which may be a subtractor, for performing a first operation on a reference voltage signal and the sampled real grid interface voltage signal of the power converter to generate a first voltage signal; a second operation block that may consist of a divider for dividing the first voltage signal by an amplification factor to generate a second voltage signal; and third operation block, which may be an adder, for adding the sampled real grid interface voltage signal to the second voltage signal, and a third voltage signal to generate a command voltage signal for realization at the DC-to-AC voltage conversion output, wherein the amplification factor is a real number greater than or equal to 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Shyam Sunder Ramamurthy, Christopher Joseph Lee
  • Patent number: 11104307
    Abstract: Unlike axle replacement on vehicles, where the weight of the vehicle and air-assisted tools may be used, replacement of axle shafts in confined spaces (e.g. benchtop testing rigs) demand improved methods for controlling axle rotation during loosening and tightening of hub nuts. The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for controlling axle rotation during axle shaft replacement in confined spaces. The apparatus further includes a safety mechanism to prevent accidental team member injury caused by an independently rotating axle. Additionally, the disclosure describes a method of the apparatus for efficient loosening and tightening of hub nuts, reducing team member physical burden and expediting axle shaft replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Brady Keith Bowling, Joseph Lee Nelon, Douglas John McIntyre, Charles Michael Taylor
  • Patent number: 11102957
    Abstract: A supporting device having a curved support surface elevated above a base and angled with respect to the base, such as for the support of an animal. The support surface may be elevated above the base by an adjustable stanchion so that it can accommodate animals of different sizes. The angled support surface may be fixedly or pivotally attached to the stanchion so that it may accommodate the sloped abdomen of the animal. The support surface may be designed to have a small sagitta so that it provides unobstructed access to the sides of the animal being supported. The base may be designed and configured to have a dog-bone shaped outline. Other embodiments are described and shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: MY FAVORITE GROOMER
    Inventors: Timothy Joseph Lee, Dede Jan Croy
  • Patent number: 11107608
    Abstract: A corona protection device can include a body. The corona protection device can include an arm. The arm can extend from the body. The corona protection device can include a retention member. The retention member can define a cavity adapted to engage a portion of an end fitting of an insulator assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Sarah Kelley Kolehmainen, Robert Allen Bernstorf, Jeffrey Miller Butler, Peter James Swales, Michael Joseph Lee, John Schonewolf
  • Publication number: 20210259228
    Abstract: The present invention identifies a multi-use fishing rod handle, as well as a hand tool handle, that provides a new alignment of the functional elements of the rod handle enabling its use for multiple fishing techniques, including bait, lure, spin and fly casting, enhancing the finger, thumb and palm resting and guiding functions while fishing. The rod handle's functional elements include real seat alignment and attachment, rod connection, and handle extensions, as well as fore or fighting, mid and fly or rear grip areas on the handle. The finger, thumb and palm rests and guides are embodiments as modified forms of the design concepts affecting the mid grip portion of the handle. Similarly, the rod attachments are embodiments that represent alternative means to attach the fishing rod to the handle. The multi-use fishing rod handle continues a general linear alignment with the overall fishing rod while placing an increased emphasis on the hand position and orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventor: JOSEPH LEE HUTCHINS, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210234370
    Abstract: A power converter controller for virtual impedance realization is provided that comprises: a sampling circuit configured to sample a real grid interface voltage at terminals of the power converter; a first operation block, which may be a subtractor, for performing a first operation on a reference voltage signal and the sampled real grid interface voltage signal of the power converter to generate a first voltage signal; a second operation block that may consist of a divider for dividing the first voltage signal by an amplification factor to generate a second voltage signal; and third operation block, which may be an adder, for adding the sampled real grid interface voltage signal to the second voltage signal, and a third voltage signal to generate a command voltage signal for realization at the DC-to-AC voltage conversion output, wherein the amplification factor is a real number greater than or equal to 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Shyam Sunder Ramamurthy, Christopher Joseph Lee
  • Publication number: 20210232194
    Abstract: A utility power regulation system includes a power converter configured to regulate one or more of a voltage and a power factor at the primary side of a step-up transformer, or at a load electrically connected to a load feeder line, based on an estimated primary-side line voltage signal. The system includes a voltage estimation circuit configured to estimate the primary-side line voltage signal from one or more signals received from a secondary-side voltage sensor, regulator line current signal, and a primary-side load feeder-line current sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Shyam Sunder Ramamurthy, Christopher Joseph Lee, Michael James Fleming
  • Patent number: 11051126
    Abstract: This disclosure focuses on providing a technology framework for creating secure, location-based applications. The disclosure details a technology solution that can allow users to access secure information on commodity computation devices (e.g., tablets and smartphones) without a heavy infrastructure burden. The technology consists of a collection of software services that run on end-user devices, services on network accessible servers (e.g., cloud), and a specialized device that provides high-assurance location services atop a tamper resistant, trusted computation platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jacob Biehl, Adam Joseph Lee, Gerald Filby
  • Patent number: 11026773
    Abstract: An animal supporting device having a having three primary dimensions of unequal lengths for engaging the abdomen or other body part of an animal at various support elevations. The device may have one or more trough-shaped channels for engaging the abdomen or other body part of the animal at alternative support elevations. The device may have a dog-bone-shaped outline. Other embodiments are described and shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: MY FAVORITE GROOMER
    Inventors: Timothy Joseph Lee, Dede Jan Croy
  • Patent number: 11032600
    Abstract: A method for controlling the operation of a plurality of consumer electronic devices by displaying a plurality of broadcast channel identifiers each corresponding to a broadcast channel in a display of a controlling device adapted to command at least channel tuning operations of the plurality of consumer electronic devices. Input is accepted into the controlling device that functions to designate one of the plurality of broadcast channel identifiers and the controlling device uses the designation of the one of the plurality of broadcast channel identifiers to cause a transmission of a wireless signal from the controlling device to a one of the plurality of consumer electronic devices to thereby cause the one of the plurality of consumer electronic devices to tune to the broadcast channel corresponding to the designated one of the plurality of broadcast channel identifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Lee Haughawout, Mauro Dresti, Sandro David Klein, Alex Louie, Han-Sheng Yu, Steve LanPing Huang, Patrick H. Hayes, Weidong William Wang
  • Publication number: 20210146759
    Abstract: An automotive panel assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes a first panel, a second panel, and a flange of the first panel folded over an edge region of the second panel to hem together the first and second panels. The flange of the first panel includes a textured geometry that interlocks with a textured geometry of the edge region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Michael J Gardynik, Steven Frank, Kevin Joseph Favero, Michael Joseph Lee, Ronald Machin
  • Publication number: 20210129637
    Abstract: An automotive panel assembly includes, among other things, a first panel, a second panel, a flange of the first panel folded over an edge region of the second panel to hem together the first and second panel, and a dimple of the flange extending into an aperture within the edge region of the second panel. At least a portion of the aperture is exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Michael J. Gardynik, Steven Frank, Kevin Joseph Favero, Michael Joseph Lee, Ronald Machin
  • Publication number: 20210107392
    Abstract: An expandable vehicle comprising a vehicle chassis and an expandable structure that is fixed to, carried by, and supported by the vehicle chassis. The expandable structure is expanded when the expandable vehicle is stationary for the stationary purpose of the expandable vehicle and is contracted when the expandable vehicle is being moved. The expandable structure comprises an expandable frame and an expandable body. The expandable body is fixed to, carried by, and supported by the expandable frame while the expandable frame is fixed to, carried by, and supported by the vehicle chassis. As the expandable frame is expanded and contracted, the expandable body is correspondingly expanded and contracted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventor: Joseph Lee Pollon
  • Patent number: 10946695
    Abstract: A method for attaching a clamping assembly to the frame of a machine includes attaching a sensor assembly to the spindle of a machine such that a wire harness extends through the internal cavity of the spindle and out from the spindle, fishing the wire harness through a breather line, and attaching the wiring harness to the chassis of a machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Trenton Wayne Lauer, Joseph Lee Rottman, Quintin Wayne McDaniel
  • Patent number: 10927996
    Abstract: A wall mount for an electronic device includes two screw or hook receiving keyhole apertures. The two keyhole apertures have different geometric shapes with respect to each other such that the locked mounting positions of the two corresponding mounting screws or hooks which would engage the same are neither laterally nor vertically aligned with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: INTERDIGITAL MADISON PATENT HOLDINGS, SAS
    Inventors: Joseph Lee Carpenter, Sin Hui Cheah
  • Patent number: D914039
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sean Zimmerman, Scott Rickes, Jason Dallwig, Kathleen Free, Joseph Lee, Jennifer Hedlind