Patents by Inventor Joseph Snyder
Joseph Snyder 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: 20180219331Abstract: A modular electrical connector with separately shielded signal conductor pairs. The connector may be assembled from modules, each containing a pair of signal conductors with surrounding partially or fully conductive material. Modules of different sizes may be assembled into wafers, which are then assembled into a connector. Wafers may include lossy material. In some embodiments, shielding members of two mating connectors may each have compliant members along their distal portions, such that, the shielding members engage at points of contact at multiple locations, some of which are adjacent the mating edge of each of the mating shielding members.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Applicant: Amphenol CorporationInventors: Marc B. Cartier, JR., John Robert Dunham, Mark W. Gailus, Donald A. Girard, JR., David Manter, Tom Pitten, Vysakh Sivarajan, Michael Joseph Snyder
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Patent number: 10028609Abstract: A sous vide cooking device includes an induction hob having a housing with a cooking surface. One or more heating elements are disposed within the housing adjacent the cooking surface. A motor is disposed in the housing. A cooking vessel assembly with inner and outer vessels is removably supported on the cooking surface. A stirring plate is rotatably received within the inner vessel. A magnetic coupling system includes an upper magnetic coupler disposed on the stirring plate, and a lower magnetic coupler disposed in the housing and operably coupled to the motor. The lower magnetic coupler is configured to rotate the upper magnetic coupler and the stirring plate within the cooking vessel as powered by the motor. A wireless temperature measuring device is coupled to the outer vessel for measuring a water temperature within the cooking vessel assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventor: Joseph Snyder
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Publication number: 20180099793Abstract: A flow restrictor assembly for a beverage kettle having a valve member that moves with respect to an opening in the interior of the beverage kettle to restrict the flow of liquid from the opening in the beverage kettle. The valve member may be coupled to a handle that enables movement of the valve member into varying positions with respect to the opening to control the flow rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Kevin J. Beber, Daniel F. Galea, Joseph Snyder
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Publication number: 20180078094Abstract: A food processing container includes a food processing chamber and a cover assembly with a latch mechanism operable between latched and unlatched positions. The latch mechanism includes a first magnetic member disposed therein. An interlock assembly is disposed outside of and adjacent to the food processing chamber and includes a sealed cavity with a plunger member moveable disposed within the sealed cavity. The plunger is operable between at-rest and actuated positions within the sealed cavity and includes upper and lower magnetic members disposed at opposite ends of the plunger member. The plunger member moves to the actuated position as the latch mechanism moves to the latched position due to a repulsion force between the first magnetic member and the upper magnetic member, and further wherein the lower magnetic member moves into the lower portion of the sealed cavity as the latch mechanism moves to the latched position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2016Publication date: March 22, 2018Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Edward Haney, Andria R. Nyenhuis, Mitchell L. Robertson, Joseph Snyder
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Publication number: 20170360420Abstract: An insertion instrument is configured to eject at least one anchor body into respective target locations, and subsequently apply a predetermined tensile force at least one actuation member of the at least one anchor member so as to actuate the at least one anchor body from a first configuration to a second expanded configuration. The insertion instrument can include a tension assembly that applies the predetermined tensile force to the at least one actuation member. The predetermined tensile force can be defined by a distance of travel, a predetermined failure force of a fuse, or a combination of distance of travel and a predetermined failure force of a fuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Ernie Corrao, Ron George Litke, JR., Wamis Singhatat, Scott Larsen, Stephen Joseph Snyder, Nicolas Bouduban, Robert L. Richards
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Patent number: 9774144Abstract: A modular electrical connector with separately shielded signal conductor pairs. The connector may be assembled from modules, each containing a pair of signal conductors with surrounding partially or fully conductive material. Modules of different sizes may be assembled into wafers, which are then assembled into a connector. Wafers may include lossy material. In some embodiments, shielding members of two mating connectors may each have compliant members along their distal portions, such that, the shielding members engage at points of contact at multiple locations, some of which are adjacent the mating edge of each of the mating shielding members.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Amphenol CorporationInventors: Marc B. Cartier, Jr., John Robert Dunham, Mark W. Gailus, Donald A. Girard, Jr., David Manter, Tom Pitten, Vysakh Sivarajan, Michael Joseph Snyder
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Patent number: 9724080Abstract: An insertion instrument is configured to eject at least one anchor body into respective target locations, and subsequently apply a predetermined tensile force at least one actuation member of the at least one anchor member so as to actuate the at least one anchor body from a first configuration to a second expanded configuration. The insertion instrument can include a tension assembly that applies the predetermined tensile force to the at least one actuation member. The predetermined tensile force can be defined by a distance of travel, a predetermined failure force of a fuse, or a combination of distance of travel and a predetermined failure force of a fuse.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2011Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Ernie Corrao, Ron George Litke, Wamis Singhatat, Scott Larsen, Stephen Joseph Snyder, Nicolas Bouduban, Robert L. Richards
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Publication number: 20170188743Abstract: A sous vide cooking device includes an induction hob having a housing with a cooking surface. One or more heating elements are disposed within the housing adjacent the cooking surface. A motor is disposed in the housing. A cooking vessel assembly with inner and outer vessels is removably supported on the cooking surface. A stirring plate is rotatably received within the inner vessel. A magnetic coupling system includes an upper magnetic coupler disposed on the stirring plate, and a lower magnetic coupler disposed in the housing and operably coupled to the motor. The lower magnetic coupler is configured to rotate upper magnetic coupler and the stirring plate within the cooking vessel as powered by the motor. A wireless temperature measuring device is coupled to the outer vessel for measuring a water temperature within the cooking vessel assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventor: Joseph Snyder
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Patent number: 9624836Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining both pressures and temperatures in a high temperature environment. The present invention also relates to a method of determining temperatures about a pressure-sensing element using a bi-functional heater. In addition, the present invention preferably relates to a pressure sensor with the pressure-sensing element and a heating element both integrated into the sensor's packaging, preferably onto the diaphragm of the pressure sensor, and particularly to such a pressure sensor capable of operating at high or elevated temperatures, and even more particularly to such a pressure sensor wherein the heating element is capable of both heating, at least in part, the pressure-sensing element and monitoring the temperature of the application area. Preferably, the pressure-sensing element is formed from shape memory alloy (SMA) materials that can be used at high or elevated temperatures as a pressure sensor with high sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Orbital Research IncInventors: Greg S Shaw, Troy Prince, Joseph Snyder, Michael C Willett, Frederick J Lisy
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Publication number: 20170047692Abstract: A modular electrical connector with separately shielded signal conductor pairs. The connector may be assembled from modules, each containing a pair of signal conductors with surrounding partially or fully conductive material. Modules of different sizes may be assembled into wafers, which are then assembled into a connector. Wafers may include lossy material. In some embodiments, shielding members of two mating connectors may each have compliant members along their distal portions, such that, the shielding members engage at points of contact at multiple locations, some of which are adjacent the mating edge of each of the mating shielding members.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Applicant: Amphenol CorporationInventors: Marc B. Cartier, JR., John Robert Dunham, Mark W. Gailus, Donald A. Girard, JR., David Manter, Tom Pitten, Vysakh Sivarajan, Michael Joseph Snyder
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Patent number: 9509101Abstract: A modular electrical connector with separately shielded signal conductor pairs. The connector may be assembled from modules, each containing a pair of signal conductors with surrounding partially or fully conductive material. Modules of different sizes may be assembled into wafers, which are then assembled into a connector. Wafers may include lossy material. In some embodiments, shielding members of two mating connectors may each have compliant members along their distal portions, such that, the shielding members engage at points of contact at multiple locations, some of which are adjacent the mating edge of each of the mating shielding members.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Amphenol CorporationInventors: Marc B. Cartier, Jr., John Robert Dunham, Mark W. Gailus, Donald A. Girard, Jr., David Manter, Tom Pitten, Vysakh Sivarajan, Michael Joseph Snyder
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Patent number: 9450344Abstract: A modular electrical connector with separately shielded signal conductor pairs. The connector may be assembled from modules, each containing a pair of signal conductors with surrounding partially or fully conductive material. Modules of different sizes may be assembled into wafers, which are then assembled into a connector. Wafers may include lossy material. In some embodiments, shielding members of two mating connectors may each have compliant members along their distal portions, such that, the shielding members engage at points of contact at multiple locations, some of which are adjacent the mating edge of each of the mating shielding members.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Amphenol CorporationInventors: Marc B. Cartier, Jr., John Robert Dunham, Mark W. Gailus, Donald A. Girard, Jr., David Manter, Tom Pitten, Vysakh Sivarajan, Michael Joseph Snyder
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Publication number: 20160256003Abstract: A kitchen appliance includes a housing, a container seat disposed proximate an upper portion of the housing, and a container defining a processing chamber. The container has a base that matingly engages the container seat. A weight scale is disposed within the container seat, wherein engagement of the container with a portion of the container seat places the container in communication with the weight scale.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel A. Altenritter, Arivazhagan Chandrashekaran, Wayne W. Conard, Edward Haney, Everett Kettle, Brandon T. Mock, Paul S. Paget, Joseph Snyder
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Patent number: 9419360Abstract: Mating interfaces for an electrical connector are provided. In some embodiments, a mating interface comprises: a plurality of conductive elements positioned in a plurality of columns, each of the plurality of conductive elements comprising: a sheet of conductive material formed into a three dimensional structure such that the conductive material is disposed on at least two sides of an opening adapted to receive a mating conductive element; and at least one tab cut in the sheet, the at least one tab comprising a mating contact surface facing the opening and adapted to make contact to the mating conductive element.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Amphenol CorporationInventors: Thomas S. Cohen, David M. McNamara, John Robert Dunham, Michael Joseph Snyder
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Patent number: 9157392Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining both pressures and temperatures in a high temperature environment. The present invention also relates to a method of determining temperatures about a pressure-sensing element using a bi-functional heater. In addition, the present invention preferably relates to a pressure sensor with the pressure-sensing element and a heating element both integrated into the sensor's packaging, preferably onto the diaphragm of the pressure sensor, and particularly to such a pressure sensor capable of operating at high or elevated temperatures, and even more particularly to such a pressure sensor wherein the heating element is capable of both heating, at least in part, the pressure-sensing element and monitoring the temperature of the application area. Preferably, the pressure-sensing element is formed from shape memory alloy (SMA) materials that can be used at high or elevated temperatures as a pressure sensor with high sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Greg S Shaw, Troy Prince, Joseph Snyder, Michael C Willett, Frederick J Lisy
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Publication number: 20150236451Abstract: A modular electrical connector with separately shielded signal conductor pairs. The connector may be assembled from modules, each containing a pair of signal conductors with surrounding partially or fully conductive material. Modules of different sizes may be assembled into wafers, which are then assembled into a connector. Wafers may include lossy material. In some embodiments, shielding members of two mating connectors may each have compliant members along their distal portions, such that, the shielding members engage at points of contact at multiple locations, some of which are adjacent the mating edge of each of the mating shielding members.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Amphenol CorporationInventors: Marc B. Cartier, JR., John Robert Dunham, Mark W. Gailus, Donald A. Girard, JR., David Manter, Tom Pitten, Vysakh Sivarajan, Michael Joseph Snyder
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Publication number: 20150236452Abstract: A modular electrical connector with separately shielded signal conductor pairs. The connector may be assembled from modules, each containing a pair of signal conductors with surrounding partially or fully conductive material. Modules of different sizes may be assembled into wafers, which are then assembled into a connector. Wafers may include lossy material. In some embodiments, shielding members of two mating connectors may each have compliant members along their distal portions, such that, the shielding members engage at points of contact at multiple locations, some of which are adjacent the mating edge of each of the mating shielding members.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Amphenol CorporationInventors: Marc B. Cartier, JR., John Robert Dunham, Mark W. Gailus, Donald A. Girard, JR., David Manter, Tom Pitten, Vysakh Sivarajan, Michael Joseph Snyder
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Publication number: 20140327249Abstract: An apparatus with a fixed plate and a lock blocking bracket is used to lock doors that can only be locked from outside. The fixed plate has a knob guide opening, a recessed track, and an arm guide opening. The lock blocking bracket has an inner plate, an offset arm, an outer plate, and a control knob. The inner plate and the outer plate are perpendicular to each other and are connected by the offset arm, which allow the lock blocking bracket to brace the corner of a door frame. The outer plate is placed in the recessed track so that the outer plate can slide up and down within the recessed track. The control knob is placed within the knob guide opening. Furthermore, the offset arm is placed within the arm guide opening. The range of motion of the lock blocking bracket is controlled by the control knob.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventor: Joseph Snyder
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Patent number: 8596131Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to pressure sensors capable of operating at high temperatures. The present invention further relates to a high temperature pressure sensor with an improved gage factor. The present invention still further provides a pressure sensor with a smaller sized diaphragm, which is capable of reading higher pressures. The present invention also provides a method and sensor for detecting strain using shape memory alloys.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Reed Carver, Joseph Snyder, Frederick J Lisy, Troy Prince
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Patent number: 8544335Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining both pressures and temperatures in a high temperature environment. The present invention also relates to a method of determining temperatures about a pressure-sensing element using a bi-functional heater. In addition, the present invention preferably relates to a pressure sensor with the pressure-sensing element and a heating element both integrated into the sensor's packaging, preferably onto the diaphragm of the pressure sensor, and particularly to such a pressure sensor capable of operating at high or elevated temperatures, and even more particularly to such a pressure sensor wherein the heating element is capable of both heating, at least in part, the pressure-sensing element and monitoring the temperature of the application area. Preferably, the pressure-sensing element is formed from shape memory alloy (SMA) materials that can be used at high or elevated temperatures as a pressure sensor with high sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Greg S. Shaw, Troy Prince, Joseph Snyder, Michael C. Willet, Frederick J. Lisy