Patents by Inventor Keith Olson
Keith Olson 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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Patent number: 11439854Abstract: A fire extinguisher system. The system includes a first fire extinguisher containing a first agent that is suitable for extinguishing fire, the first fire extinguisher having a first discharge port for discharging the first agent therethrough, and a first actuator for actuating the first discharge port. The system also includes a second, similar fire extinguisher. The system also includes a valve coupled to the first discharge port via a first line and coupled to the second discharge port via a second line, wherein the valve is configured to release the first agent and the second agent into a third line. The system also includes a controller connected to the first actuator and the second actuator, the controller configured to activate the first actuator and the second actuator in a predetermined sequence.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2017Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Eric B. Gilbert, Bennett Keith Olson, Timothy LeRoy Skilton, Robert Steven Wright
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Patent number: 11080447Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system provide the ability to design a part to be physically produced. Structured requirements objects for a component are created and each object is a mandatory functional or logical characteristic of the component. Logical system volumes are created in a component system using a computer-aided design (CAD) program. Each of the logical system volumes is an abstract geometric three-dimensional volume in a virtual context of the part to be physically produced. The structured requirements objects are linked to each of the logical system volumes. A part shape is built in the component system using the same virtual context of the part to be physically produced. Volume intersections are determined as the logical system volumes that the part shape intersects with. The structured requirements objects that are linked to the volume intersections are collected. The part is designed based upon the collected structured requirements objects.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2019Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Timothy Blake Sanders, Keith Olson Kubie, Matthew David Walson
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Publication number: 20200380079Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system provide the ability to design a part to be physically produced. Structured requirements objects for a component are created and each object is a mandatory functional or logical characteristic of the component. Logical system volumes are created in a component system using a computer-aided design (CAD) program. Each of the logical system volumes is an abstract geometric three-dimensional volume in a virtual context of the part to be physically produced. The structured requirements objects are linked to each of the logical system volumes. A part shape is built in the component system using the same virtual context of the part to be physically produced. Volume intersections are determined as the logical system volumes that the part shape intersects with. The structured requirements objects that are linked to the volume intersections are collected. The part is designed based upon the collected structured requirements objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2019Publication date: December 3, 2020Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Timothy Blake Sanders, Keith Olson Kubie, Matthew David Walson
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Patent number: 10846759Abstract: A Query/Response service provides Queries to Media Providers, the Queries to be displayed or played in media broadcast, and interactive Banners to be presented in web sites or other Internet destinations hosted by the Media providers. Audience members react to the Queries to visit the Media Provider's web destinations to respond to the Queries. The system motivates increased traffic to Media Provider's destinations.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Inventors: Kelsey Irene Olson, Michael Keith Olson, Marlene Dolores Olson
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Publication number: 20190054332Abstract: A fire extinguisher system. The system includes a first fire extinguisher containing a first agent that is suitable for extinguishing fire, the first fire extinguisher having a first discharge port for discharging the first agent therethrough, and a first actuator for actuating the first discharge port. The system also includes a second, similar fire extinguisher. The system also includes a valve coupled to the first discharge port via a first line and coupled to the second discharge port via a second line, wherein the valve is configured to release the first agent and the second agent into a third line. The system also includes a controller connected to the first actuator and the second actuator, the controller configured to activate the first actuator and the second actuator in a predetermined sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Eric B. Gilbert, Bennett Keith Olson, Timothy LeRoy Skilton, Robert Steven Wright
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Patent number: 9329967Abstract: Method and related systems are described for navigating through information related to the status of one or more layers of a signal, such as a serial or parallel bus. Information may be displayed by selecting fields within a visual depicted on an oscilloscope or similar measuring instrument. By selecting particular fields, and indicators, different aspects of a layer may be analyzed without the need to have extensive knowledge of the operation of the measuring instrument.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2012Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: TEKTRONIX, INC.Inventors: Keith D. Rule, Walter R. Strand, Keith A. Olson, Michael J. Wadzita, Steve M. Mishler
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Publication number: 20160055547Abstract: A Query/Response service provides Queries to Media Providers, the Queries to be displayed or played in media broadcast, and interactive Banners to be presented in web sites or other Internet destinations hosted by the Media providers. Audience members react to the Queries to visit the Media Provider's web destinations to respond to the Queries. The system motivates increased traffic to Media Provider's destinations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Kelsey Irene Olson, Michael Keith Olson, Marlene Dolores Olson
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Publication number: 20140136899Abstract: Method and related systems are described for navigating through information related to the status of one or more layers of a signal, such as a serial or parallel bus. Information may be displayed by selecting fields within a visual depicted on an oscilloscope or similar measuring instrument. By selecting particular fields, and indicators, different aspects of a layer may be analyzed without the need to have extensive knowledge of the operation of the measuring instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: TEKTRONIX, INC.Inventors: Keith D. Rule, Walter R. Strand, Keith A. Olson, Michael J. Wadzita, Steve M. Mishler
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Patent number: 8490053Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a software domain model that enables simultaneous independent development of software components. A system using this model includes a first component, a second component, and a core layer that defines an item that can be accessed by the first and second components. Both components are able to independently and separately extend the definition of the item. A high-level software layer uses a set of micro-orchestrations to perform a holistic task, with each micro-orchestration invoking a piece of functionality in a component, the core layer, and/or the software layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2006Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Intuit Inc.Inventors: Keith A. Olson, Jeffrey M. Collins, Calum G. Murray, Gerald B. Huff, Devin W. Breise
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Patent number: 8222196Abstract: The invention is a composition and method for removing soils containing polymerized non-trans fats from surfaces. The composition comprises a polymer and sequentrant, wherein the polymer is oleophobic and hydrophilic. Optionally, the composition may also include a wetting agent. The composition may be used by applying it to a clean surface as a pretreatment so that when said surface is soiled or contaminated with polymerized non-trans fats it may be easily removed with water.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Yvonne M. Killeen, Victor F. Man, Keith Olson
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Publication number: 20110112004Abstract: The invention is a composition and method for removing soils containing polymerized non-trans fats from surfaces. The composition comprises a polymer and sequentrant, wherein the polymer is oleophobic and hydrophilic. Optionally, the composition may also include a wetting agent. The composition may be used by applying it to a clean surface as a pretreatment so that when said surface is soiled or contaminated with polymerized non-trans fats it may be easily removed with water.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: ECOLAB, INC.Inventors: KIM R. SMITH, YVONNE M. KILLEEN, VICTOR F. MAN, KEITH OLSON
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Patent number: 7930186Abstract: A system and method for remotely connecting client computers to a communication network such as the Internet by way of a server system handling a plurality of client computers and having the capability of dynamically providing network connections to the client computers, separately billing usage time and tracking usage and preferably updating access software on the client computers.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2001Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Peter Van Horne, Keith Olson, Kevin Miller
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Patent number: 7480710Abstract: A routing module resolves the conflict of IP addresses among at least two devices connected over a network. The routing module assigns a global IP address to a device based on the addressing configuration of the device. The outbound packets are sent with this global IP address. A record of the global IP address assigned to the device, the local IP address and MAC address are maintained by an information module. Where the local IP address of two or more devices is the same, the MAC address is used to determine the appropriate destination device. Routing module determines the entry in the information module that corresponds to the global IP address included within the IP header of inbound packets. The inbound packets are sent to the local IP address and MAC address of the appropriate destination-device that is derived from the entry that corresponds to the global IP address.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2004Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Keith Olson, Dandi Jo Holec, Ed Van Horne
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Publication number: 20080098348Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a software domain model that enables simultaneous independent development of software components. A system using this model includes a first component, a second component, and a core layer that defines an item that can be accessed by the first and second components. Both components are able to independently and separately extend the definition of the item. A high-level software layer uses a set of micro-orchestrations to perform a holistic task, with each micro-orchestration invoking a piece of functionality in a component, the core layer, and/or the software layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2006Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: Keith A. Olson, Jeffrey M. Collins, Calum G. Murray, Gerald B. Huff, Devin W. Breise
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Publication number: 20070210551Abstract: The invention concerns a brinelling bushing joint assembly having a brinelling bushing sleeve with a brinelling feature that mates with a bracket. This joint assembly may be particularly advantageous when employed to connect a vehicle frame to a vehicle suspension.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: Peter Soles, John Monaghan, Keith Olson
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Publication number: 20070178239Abstract: A glossy protective coating for painted or glossy surfaces is formed from a substantially silicone-free aqueous emulsion of film-forming agent, solvent, and a fluoropolymer that reduces soil adhesion and increases water repellency.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Howard Kestell, Kim Smith, Keith Olson
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Publication number: 20070180187Abstract: Power consumption of a mobile communication device is reduced by disabling refreshing of unused portions of DRAM. DRAM includes multiple separately refreshable memory refresh ranges (MRRs). A memory refresh manager (MRM) within the device's operating system identifies ranges of virtual memory that will not be used during subsequent sleep mode operation. The MRM remaps virtual to physical memory space to conglomerate the physical memory pages (associated with virtual memory that will not be used) in certain MRRs such that the contents of entire MRRs need not be maintained in sleep mode. Information in any remapped physical page that needs to be maintained during sleep mode is copied so that it resides at the same virtual address after the remapping as before. Other software operates in virtual memory space and is not affected by the remapping. Refreshing of the certain MRRs is then disabled for sleep mode, thereby reducing power consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Keith Olson, Alex Tu
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Publication number: 20070179073Abstract: A detergent composition includes about 2 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of a first metal silicate having the formula: MxOy.mSiO2.nH2O wherein M is at least one of an alkali metal or a transition metal, x and y are independently integers of 1 to 3, m is greater than 0.2, and n is 0 or greater, and the weight ratio of SiO2 to MxOy is at least about 1.6, and about 0.5 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of a second metal silicate having the formula: MxOy.mSiO2.nH2O wherein M is at least one of an alkali metal or a transition metal, x and y are independently integers of 1 to 3, m is greater than 0.2, and n is 0 or greater, and the weight ratio of SiO2 to MxOy is less than about 1.5. The detergent composition can be used to clean the interior surface of an oven. A method for cleaning polymerized food soil is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Kim Smith, Keith Olson
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Publication number: 20070099807Abstract: A cleaning composition concentrate includes about 0.05 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of a surfactant component, about 0.01 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of a dispersant component, and about 0.001 wt. % to about 15 wt. % of a sheeting agent component, wherein the composition comprises less than about 0.1 wt. % volatile organic compound exhibiting a vapor pressure of less than 0.1 mm Hg at 20° C. The cleaning composition can be provided as a use composition as a result of diluting the cleaning composition concentrate with water of dilution at a dilution ratio of cleaning composition concentrate to water of dilution of about 1:1. A method for preparing a cleaning composition is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Kim Smith, Keith Olson, Tami Tadrowski
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Publication number: 20070015232Abstract: Mitosis of cells is determined, particularly in the presence of a candidate agent, using cells comprising members of an enzyme fragmentation complex pair, where one of the members is in the nucleus and the other member is in the cytoplasm. By growing the cells where mitosis may occur, one adds a substrate providing a detectable product, where the production of the detectable product is indicative of mitosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Applicant: DiscoveRx, Inc.Inventors: Keith Olson, Peter Fung, Richard Eglen