Patents by Inventor Ken Harris
Ken Harris 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: 11907353Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling measurement units for a medical scale. One system includes a removable head unit configured to couple to a medical scale platform. The removable head unit includes a human machine interface (HMI) and an electronic processor coupled to the human machine interface. The electronic processor is configured to receive, via the HMI, a first user input selecting a permanent lock mode. The electronic processor is configured to, in response to receiving the user input, present a first authentication request and receive a second user input including a first authentication token. The electronic processor is configured to, when the first authentication token is valid, present a measurement unit selection prompt. The electronic processor is configured to receive a second user input selecting a measurement unit and, in response to receiving the second user input, activate the permanent lock mode based on the selected measurement unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2023Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Pelstar, LLCInventors: Mark Winkler, Ken Harris, Rosalyn Ben-Chitrit
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Patent number: 11885083Abstract: A formwork system, including a plurality of side formwork elements configured to confront a concrete structure, a horizontal formwork panel configured to support the concrete structure, and at least one working platform, wherein the system is configured to be split in a longitudinal direction and stricken or cycled from the concrete structure in two discrete parts.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: PERI SEInventors: Julian Huber, Andrew Read, Florian Sturm, Ken Harris, Justin Lunday, Dan Straub
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Patent number: 11858368Abstract: An enclosure for charging an electric vehicle (EV) including an automatic vehicle moving system, which gradually moves the EV from one end of the enclosure to an opposite end of the enclosure. A charging chassis, including an EV charge connector, moves alongside the EV, charging it as the automatic vehicle moving system moves it along. The enclosure is also able to include an entertainment display in order to allow a driver to view media content while the vehicle is charging.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2023Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: RE-VOLT EV LLCInventors: Ronald Carter, Ken Harris
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Publication number: 20230251125Abstract: Systems and methods for scale calibration. One example embodiment provides a system for calibrating a scale. The system may generally include an actuator for applying force to a platform of the medical scale, and an electronic processor communicatively coupled to the actuator. The electronic processor may be configured to control an actuator to apply, for a first interval, a first applied force having a first value greater than a target force value, and control the actuator to apply, for a second interval, a second applied force having a second value substantially equal to the target force value.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Michael Ohler, Ken Harris, Brian C. Skinner, Mike Tovey
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Publication number: 20230244773Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling measurement units for a medical scale. One system includes a removable head unit configured to couple to a medical scale platform. The removable head unit includes a human machine interface (HMI) and an electronic processor coupled to the human machine interface. The electronic processor is configured to receive, via the HMI, a first user input selecting a permanent lock mode. The electronic processor is configured to, in response to receiving the user input, present a first authentication request and receive a second user input including a first authentication token. The electronic processor is configured to, when the first authentication token is valid, present a measurement unit selection prompt. The electronic processor is configured to receive a second user input selecting a measurement unit and, in response to receiving the second user input, activate the permanent lock mode based on the selected measurement unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Mark Winkler, Ken Harris, Rosalyn Ben-Chitrit
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Patent number: 11669608Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling measurement units for a medical scale. One system includes a removable head unit configured to couple to a medical scale platform. The removable head unit includes a human machine interface (HMI) and an electronic processor coupled to the human machine interface. The electronic processor is configured to receive, via the HMI, a first user input selecting a permanent lock mode. The electronic processor is configured to, in response to receiving the user input, present a first authentication request and receive a second user input including a first authentication token. The electronic processor is configured to, when the first authentication token is valid, present a measurement unit selection prompt. The electronic processor is configured to receive a second user input selecting a measurement unit and, in response to receiving the second user input, activate the permanent lock mode based on the selected measurement unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Pelstar, LLCInventors: Mark Winkler, Ken Harris, Rosalyn Ben-Chitrit
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Publication number: 20230134687Abstract: A formwork system, including a plurality of side formwork elements configured to confront a concrete structure, a horizontal formwork panel configured to support the concrete structure, and at least one working platform, wherein the system is configured to be split in a longitudinal direction and stricken or cycled from the concrete structure in two discrete parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: PERI SEInventors: Julian Huber, Andrew Read, Florian Sturm, Ken Harris, Justin Lunday, Dan Straub
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Patent number: 11624648Abstract: Systems and methods for scale calibration. One example embodiment provides a system for calibrating a scale. The system may generally include an actuator for applying force to a platform of the medical scale, and an electronic processor communicatively coupled to the actuator. The electronic processor may be configured to control an actuator to apply, for a first interval, a first applied force having a first value greater than a target force value, and control the actuator to apply, for a second interval, a second applied force having a second value substantially equal to the target force value.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignees: Pelstar, LLC, Tovey Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Michael Ohler, Ken Harris, Brian C. Skinner, Mike Tovey
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Publication number: 20220341771Abstract: A scale calibration device and method of use. The device may include a base supportable on and movable along a surface to a location. The base further includes a base surface for supporting a scale to be calibrated proximate the location. The device includes a frame assembly connected to the base and operable to support, in a position over the base surface, means for simulating a dead weight, the means being operable to apply a force to the scale supported on the base surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Brian C. Skinner, Ken Harris
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Patent number: 11479929Abstract: A formwork system, including a plurality of side formwork elements configured to confront a concrete structure, a horizontal formwork panel configured to support the concrete structure, and at least one working platform, wherein the system is configured to be split in a longitudinal direction and stricken or cycled from the concrete structure in two discrete parts.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Peri SEInventors: Julian Huber, Andrew Read, Florian Sturm, Ken Harris, Justin Lunday, Dan Straub
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Publication number: 20220292175Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling measurement units for a medical scale. One system includes a removable head unit configured to couple to a medical scale platform. The removable head unit includes a human machine interface (HMI) and an electronic processor coupled to the human machine interface. The electronic processor is configured to receive, via the HMI, a first user input selecting a permanent lock mode. The electronic processor is configured to, in response to receiving the user input, present a first authentication request and receive a second user input including a first authentication token. The electronic processor is configured to, when the first authentication token is valid, present a measurement unit selection prompt. The electronic processor is configured to receive a second user input selecting a measurement unit and, in response to receiving the second user input, activate the permanent lock mode based on the selected measurement unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Mark Winkler, Ken Harris, Rosalyn Ben-Chitrit
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Patent number: 11354393Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling measurement units for a medical scale. One system includes a removable head unit configured to couple to a medical scale platform. The removable head unit includes a human machine interface (HMI) and an electronic processor coupled to the human machine interface. The electronic processor is configured to receive, via the HMI, a first user input selecting a permanent lock mode. The electronic processor is configured to, in response to receiving the user input, present a first authentication request and receive a second user input including a first authentication token. The electronic processor is configured to, when the first authentication token is valid, present a measurement unit selection prompt. The electronic processor is configured to receive a second user input selecting a measurement unit and, in response to receiving the second user input, activate the permanent lock mode based on the selected measurement unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Pelstar, LLCInventors: Mark Winkler, Ken Harris, Rosalyn Ben-Chitrit
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Publication number: 20220042259Abstract: A formwork system, including a plurality of side formwork elements configured to confront a concrete structure, a horizontal formwork panel configured to support the concrete structure, and at least one working platform, wherein the system is configured to be split in a longitudinal direction and stricken or cycled from the concrete structure in two discrete parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2020Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Julian Huber, Andrew Read, Florian Sturm, Ken Harris, Justin Lunday, Dan Straub
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Patent number: 11237041Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a scale. One system includes a first touchless button, a first visual indicator associated with the first touchless button, a second touchless button, coupled to an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive, from the first touchless button, a first signal indicative of a first gesture. The electronic processor is configured to, in response to receiving the first signal, switch second touchless button from a dormant mode to an active mode and activate the first visual indicator. The electronic processor is configured to receive, from the second touchless button, a second signal indicative of a second gesture. The electronic processor is configured to, in response to receiving the second signal, execute a function of the scale associated with the second touchless button. The electronic processor is configured to switch the second touchless button from the active mode to the dormant mode.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Pelstar, LLCInventors: Mark Winkler, Ken Harris
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Publication number: 20210018358Abstract: A scale calibration device and method of use. The device may include a base supportable on and movable along a surface to a location. The base further includes a base surface for supporting a scale to be calibrated proximate the location. The device includes a frame assembly connected to the base and operable to support, in a position over the base surface, means for simulating a dead weight, the means being operable to apply a force to the scale supported on the base surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Ken Harris, Brian C. Skinner
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Publication number: 20210010854Abstract: Systems and methods for scale calibration. One example embodiment provides a system for calibrating a scale. The system may generally include an actuator for applying force to a platform of the medical scale, and an electronic processor communicatively coupled to the actuator. The electronic processor may be configured to control an actuator to apply, for a first interval, a first applied force having a first value greater than a target force value, and control the actuator to apply, for a second interval, a second applied force having a second value substantially equal to the target force value.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Michael Ohler, Ken Harris, Brian C. Skinner, Mike Tovey
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Publication number: 20200264035Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a scale. One system includes a first touchless button, a first visual indicator associated with the first touchless button, a second touchless button, coupled to an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive, from the first touchless button, a first signal indicative of a first gesture. The electronic processor is configured to, in response to receiving the first signal, switch second touchless button from a dormant mode to an active mode and activate the first visual indicator. The electronic processor is configured to receive, from the second touchless button, a second signal indicative of a second gesture. The electronic processor is configured to, in response to receiving the second signal, execute a function of the scale associated with the second touchless button. The electronic processor is configured to switch the second touchless button from the active mode to the dormant mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Mark Winkler, Ken Harris
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Publication number: 20190236255Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling measurement units for a medical scale. One system includes a removable head unit configured to couple to a medical scale platform. The removable head unit includes a human machine interface (HMI) and an electronic processor coupled to the human machine interface. The electronic processor is configured to receive, via the HMI, a first user input selecting a permanent lock mode. The electronic processor is configured to, in response to receiving the user input, present a first authentication request and receive a second user input including a first authentication token. The electronic processor is configured to, when the first authentication token is valid, present a measurement unit selection prompt. The electronic processor is configured to receive a second user input selecting a measurement unit and, in response to receiving the second user input, activate the permanent lock mode based on the selected measurement unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Mark Winkler, Ken Harris, Rosalyn Ben-Chitrit
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Publication number: 20190094063Abstract: A scale calibration device and method of use. The device may include a base supportable on and movable along a surface to a location. The base further includes a base surface for supporting a scale to be calibrated proximate the location. The device includes a frame assembly coupled to the base and operable to support a force-supplying mechanism in a position over the base surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Ken Harris, Brian C. Skinner
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Publication number: 20160221722Abstract: An exemplary sealable storage bag for storing articles includes a bag wall defining a bag interior adapted to receive an article to be stored, and an opening arranged at a first end of the bag and communicating with the bag interior. A closure is arranged at the first end and is operable to substantially hermetically seal the opening. At least one air outlet valve is arranged in the bag wall and is operable to release air from the bag interior to an external environment. The air outlet valve has an open position for allowing air passage therethrough, and a closed position for blocking air passage therethrough. The bag wall is collapsible to facilitate compression of the bag into a compacted state for expelling air from the bag interior through the air outlet valve in the open position and when the opening is sealed by the closure. Related methods of storing articles are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Daniel Burke, Brandon Hefer, Justin Snell, Ken Harris, Aaron Brookhart