Patents by Inventor Keith Joseph

Keith Joseph 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).

  • Publication number: 20170296395
    Abstract: A method for making an apertured polymeric film web is disclosed herein. The polymeric film web may be utilized as a topsheet in an absorbent article and can provide fluid handling and softness benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Yann-Per Lee, Saeed Fereshtehkhou, Keith Joseph Stone
  • Patent number: 9724245
    Abstract: A formed web comprising discrete three-dimensional elements formed therein, wherein at least some of the discrete three-dimensional elements comprise chads with corresponding apertures, wherein the aperture has a perimeter, wherein the chad has a length, wherein the chads are attached along a portion of the aperture perimeter which forms a connection segment, wherein the connection segment is less than about 50% of the entire aperture perimeter, and wherein the web comprises a film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Keith Joseph Stone, Richard George Coe, Mathias Johannes Hilpert, James William Busch
  • Publication number: 20170216107
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure, an article includes a first web and second web underlying the first web. The article further includes a bonding pattern. The bonding pattern includes a plurality of discrete bonding points and a sized spacing between each adjacent bonding point sufficient to have inscribed therein a circle having a diameter of about 1 mm to about 12 mm. The bonding pattern is located solely in one of the front end region or the back end region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Digvijay Rawat, Ronda Lynn Glassmeyer, Keith Joseph Stone, Pietro Cecchetto, Lennie Cruz Murphy
  • Publication number: 20170176985
    Abstract: A method for predicting an End of Line (EOL) quality of a product in an assembly plant is provided. The method includes performing a downstream test on a plurality of sub-components for determining a set of attributes. The method also includes receiving, by a control module, the set of attributes of the sub-components. The method further includes performing, by the control module, a root cause investigation on the set of attributes of the sub-components for identifying a subset of attributes from the set of attributes. The subset of attributes contributes to lowering the EOL quality of the assembled product. The method includes developing and validating, by the control module, dynamic prediction models based on the identified subset of attributes associated with the sub-components. The method also includes predicting, by the control module, the EOL quality of the assembled product based on the dynamically validated prediction model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Rahul Gajkumar Chougule, Michael A. A'Hearn, Cary J. Lyons, Ben P. Slater, Gary E. Bright, Keith Joseph Lensing, Yihong Yang
  • Patent number: 9675500
    Abstract: An article includes a first web and second web underlying the first web. Each of the first and second webs includes first and second end regions and first and second side regions. The first web includes a precursor web having a pattern of discrete substantially columnar protruded extensions extending only from a first surface of the precursor web, each of the protruded extensions having a sidewall defining an open proximal portion and a closed distal portion. The article further includes a bonding pattern adhering together at least one of the first end regions of the first and second webs and the second end regions of the first and second webs. The bonding pattern includes a plurality of discrete bonding points and a sized spacing between each adjacent bonding point sufficient to have inscribed therein a circle having a diameter of about 1 mm to about 12 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Digvijay Rawat, Ronda Lynn Glassmeyer, Keith Joseph Stone, Pietro Cecchetto
  • Patent number: 9655791
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure, an article includes a first web and second web underlying the first web. The first web includes a precursor web having a pattern of discrete substantially columnar protruded extensions extending only from a first surface of the precursor web, each of the protruded extensions having a sidewall defining an open proximal portion and a closed distal portion. The article further includes a bonding pattern. The bonding pattern includes a plurality of discrete bonding points and a sized spacing between each adjacent bonding point sufficient to have inscribed therein a circle having a diameter of about 1 mm to about 12 mm The article comprises between about 70 to 100 discrete bonding points for every 25 to 40 mm along a longitudinal axis of the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Digvijay Rawat, Ronda Lynn Glassmeyer, Keith Joseph Stone, Pietro Cecchetto, Lennie Cruz Murphy
  • Patent number: 9616615
    Abstract: An apparatus for embossing a web having a static gas pressure plenum and a forming structure disposed in contact to the static gas pressure plenum. The static gas pressure plenum provides a static gas pressure of from about 0.1 MPa to about 25 MPa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Curtis Hunter Van Valkenburgh, Richard George Coe, Keith Joseph Stone
  • Patent number: 9545744
    Abstract: A method for making a polymeric web exhibiting a soft and silky tactile impression on at least one side thereof, the method comprising the steps of: providing a forming drum comprising at least one vacuum chamber; providing a forming structure, the forming structure being moveable upon the forming drum; extruding a precursor web directly onto the forming structure; moving the forming structure adjacent the vacuum chamber; applying vacuum at a sufficient level to induce a sufficient partial pressure to conform the precursor web to the forming structure; providing a source of heat; and annealing the precursor web by heating the precursor web; thereby forming the polymeric web exhibiting a soft and silky tactile impression on at least one side thereof, the polymeric web comprising hair-like fibrils having closed distal ends and an average aspect ratio of at least about 0.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Brian Francis Gray, Keith Joseph Stone
  • Publication number: 20160380974
    Abstract: An apparatus receives an upper layer packet that includes data from a source device, a virtual private network (VPN) identification, a destination address, and a destination option type. The apparatus authenticates the upper layer packet by comparing the VPN identification of the received upper layer packet to a customer VPN identification. The apparatus determines whether the apparatus recognizes the destination option type of the upper layer packet. The apparatus discards the upper layer packet on a condition that the apparatus does not recognize the destination option type. The apparatus decapsulates the upper layer packet into a lower layer packet and transmits the decapsulated packet to a destination on a condition that the apparatus recognizes the destination option type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: Marlow Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Weijing Chen, Keith Joseph Allen
  • Patent number: 9467373
    Abstract: Communications between a source and a destination include receiving, at an egress edge device from an ingress edge device, an upper layer packet including a virtual private network identification identifying a destination. The upper layer packet is authenticated at the egress edge device using the virtual private network identification by comparing the virtual private network identification against an expectation for the upper layer packet. Upon authentication, the upper layer packet is decapsulated into a lower layer packet for the destination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Marlow Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Weijing Chen, Keith Joseph Allen
  • Publication number: 20160175214
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anhydrous cosmetic composition for topical application to skin in the intimate area. The compositions can be used following shaving or trimming hair in the intimate area. The compositions can also be used in the intimate skin area for consumers that wear absorbent articles against the intimate skin area for long periods of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Scavone, Misael Omar Aviles, Dean Larry DuVal, Peter Christopher Ellingson, Brian Francis Gray, Nancy Karapasha, Keith Joseph Stone, Raphael Warren, Nery Vanessa Breslin
  • Publication number: 20160151951
    Abstract: A method for making a polymeric web exhibiting a soft and silky tactile impression on at least one side thereof, the method comprising the steps of: providing a forming drum comprising at least one vacuum chamber; providing a forming structure, the forming structure being moveable upon the forming drum; extruding a precursor web directly onto the forming structure; moving the forming structure adjacent the vacuum chamber; applying vacuum at a sufficient level to induce a sufficient partial pressure to conform the precursor web to the forming structure; providing a source of heat; and annealing the precursor web by heating the precursor web; thereby forming the polymeric web exhibiting a soft and silky tactile impression on at least one side thereof, the polymeric web comprising hair-like fibrils having closed distal ends and an average aspect ratio of at least about 0.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: Brian Francis Gray, Keith Joseph Stone
  • Publication number: 20160083880
    Abstract: Deformed web materials are disclosed. The web materials have discrete deformations formed therein. The deformations may be features in the form of portions of a web with apertures therein, protrusions, depressed areas, and combinations thereof. These features may extend out from the surface on one side of the web, or from both of the surfaces of the web. Different features may be intermixed with one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: John Lee Hammons, Jill Marlene Orr, John Joseph Curro, John Brian Strube, Keith Joseph Stone
  • Publication number: 20160074201
    Abstract: A physiotherapeutic device has a waist tensioning system and a spine support system that enable correction and/or maintaining postural stance for individuals suffering from poor posture and/or neurodegenerative disease. The device provides a posture support and retention system during episodes of postural instability to enable individuals to maintain posture and balance while performing functions. The device includes a garment with shoulder straps extending from the tensioning system to generate force vectors in a direction opposite of those generated by traditional shoulder straps. A rigid support member is disposed in the garment to run parallel with the spinal column. The shoulder straps and waist straps tie into an anchor located on a portion of the garment directly over the support member. The connected components work in concert to actively and passively adjust tension and apply pressure to straighten shoulders and improve the upper back support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Courtney Williamson, Keith Joseph, Liana Kong, Amber Ohiokpehai
  • Publication number: 20160067391
    Abstract: A single step body insertion device comprises a cannula and a Veress needle which penetrates the skin surface and relevant tissue layers to reach fluid and/or gases that need to be removed from the body. The cannula shaft and tapered tip are of a polymeric material which is flexible and kink resistant. The Veress needle has an engagement feature for engagement with the tapered tip of the cannula for delivery of the cannula into the body as the Veress needle is inserted into the body. The device is used for the management of conditions such as pneumothoraxes and pleural effusions as well as other conditions that require release of fluid and/or gas from the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: PROMETHEUS DELTATECH LIMITED
    Inventors: Keith Joseph REAL, Malcolm Quentin RUSSELL
  • Patent number: 9271879
    Abstract: An article having an embossed seal includes at least two webs, and an embossed seal joining a portion of the at least two webs, the seal including co-registered concentric discrete extended elements formed in the at least two webs, the discrete extended elements having open proximal ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Keith Joseph Stone, Roger Dale Young
  • Patent number: 9263716
    Abstract: A battery holder for use with a battery-powered sensor may be configured such that removing the battery involves at least two distinct motions. The battery holder may include a cradle and a resilient retention strap configured to be deflectable between relaxed and deflected positions. With the retention strap in the relaxed position, the cradle and the retention strap may cooperate to retain the battery in the inserted position within the battery holder. The battery may be removed by first manipulating the retention strap from the relaxed position to the deflected position, and then using a distinct second motion to remove the battery from the holder. The battery holder may be configured to substantially prevent movement of the battery relative to the cradle when the battery is in the inserted position. The battery holder may be configured to facilitate insertion of the battery into the holder in a desired orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC.
    Inventors: Brandon L. Szoke, Peter W. Ogden, Keith Joseph Corrigan, Nikhil Vithal Bhate
  • Patent number: 9264290
    Abstract: In a particular embodiment a system and method for processing a call in a Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) network are disclosed. The method includes receiving the call associated with a private identifier (PRID) at a server, classifying a call location based on the PRID and sending the call from the server to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) with a call back number associated with the PRID. The system includes a first server interface for receiving a message containing a PRID associated with the call, a second server interface to access the data base for searching for the PRID in the data structure; a third server interface to receive an output from the database indicating whether a PRID has been found in the data structure; and a fourth server interface to send the call to a PSAP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP
    Inventors: Chaoxin Qiu, Richard L. Khan, Robert F. Dailey, Keith Joseph Allen, Geoffrey R. Zampiello
  • Patent number: 9220638
    Abstract: Deformed web materials are disclosed. The web materials have discrete deformations formed therein. The deformations may be features in the form of portions of a web with apertures therein, protrusions, depressed areas, and combinations thereof. These features may extend out from the surface on one side of the web, or from both of the surfaces of the web. Different features may be intermixed with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Lee Hammons, Jill Marlene Orr, John Joseph Curro, John Brian Strube, Keith Joseph Stone
  • Publication number: 20150352547
    Abstract: Some configurations of a microfluidic apparatus can comprise a fluidic circuit of interconnected fluidic structures into which a plurality of different media can be introduced or extracted. A variety of operations can be performed with the different media including isolating with a second medium one or more of the fluidic structures that is filled partially or fully with a first medium. Discrete volumes of a medium can be moved through the isolating second medium to deliver materials or micro-objects to or remove micro-objects or materials from a fluidic structure that is otherwise isolated by the second medium. Some configurations of a microfluidic apparatuses can isolate microfluidic structures in a microfluidic apparatus using flow rates or blocking structures, and some configurations can manage bubbles in fluidic structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: Berkeley Lights, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Joseph Breinlinger, Eric D. Hobbs, Dorian Liepmann, Joshua Tanner Nevill, Mark P. White, Maria Jimena Loureiro