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).

  • Patent number: 11907353
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Pelstar, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Winkler, Ken Harris, Rosalyn Ben-Chitrit
  • Patent number: 11885083
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: PERI SE
    Inventors: Julian Huber, Andrew Read, Florian Sturm, Ken Harris, Justin Lunday, Dan Straub
  • Patent number: 11858368
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: RE-VOLT EV LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Carter, Ken Harris
  • Publication number: 20230251125
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Ohler, Ken Harris, Brian C. Skinner, Mike Tovey
  • Publication number: 20230244773
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Winkler, Ken Harris, Rosalyn Ben-Chitrit
  • Patent number: 11669608
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Pelstar, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Winkler, Ken Harris, Rosalyn Ben-Chitrit
  • Publication number: 20230134687
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: PERI SE
    Inventors: Julian Huber, Andrew Read, Florian Sturm, Ken Harris, Justin Lunday, Dan Straub
  • Patent number: 11624648
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignees: Pelstar, LLC, Tovey Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ohler, Ken Harris, Brian C. Skinner, Mike Tovey
  • Publication number: 20220341771
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Brian C. Skinner, Ken Harris
  • Patent number: 11479929
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Peri SE
    Inventors: Julian Huber, Andrew Read, Florian Sturm, Ken Harris, Justin Lunday, Dan Straub
  • Publication number: 20220292175
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Mark Winkler, Ken Harris, Rosalyn Ben-Chitrit
  • Patent number: 11354393
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Pelstar, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Winkler, Ken Harris, Rosalyn Ben-Chitrit
  • Publication number: 20220042259
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Julian Huber, Andrew Read, Florian Sturm, Ken Harris, Justin Lunday, Dan Straub
  • Patent number: 11237041
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Pelstar, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Winkler, Ken Harris
  • Publication number: 20210018358
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Ken Harris, Brian C. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20210010854
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Ohler, Ken Harris, Brian C. Skinner, Mike Tovey
  • Publication number: 20200264035
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Mark Winkler, Ken Harris
  • Publication number: 20190236255
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Mark Winkler, Ken Harris, Rosalyn Ben-Chitrit
  • Publication number: 20190094063
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Ken Harris, Brian C. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20160221722
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel Burke, Brandon Hefer, Justin Snell, Ken Harris, Aaron Brookhart