Patents by Inventor Kenneth A. Daniels
Kenneth A. Daniels 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: 8230013Abstract: Techniques for facilitating communication between a first group communication system and a second group communication system. A naming convention of the first group communication system allows at least one name which contravenes a naming convention of the second group communication system. A communicator is joined to the second group communication system. The communicator was previously joined to the first group communication system and has a first name at the first group communication system. The communicator has a second name at the second group communication system. The second name can be requested from the second group communication system. The second name can also be generated by applying an algorithm to the first name. A processor performs translation between the first name and the second name in a communication between the communicator and the second group communication system. The translation is performed based on a translation data structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Kenneth A. Daniels, Andrew J. Mauer, Shlomit Pinter, Alan Wecker
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Publication number: 20110282630Abstract: Methods for monitoring a machine are described. In one aspect, a method includes receiving information on a plurality of events associated with the machine, determining a severity value for at least one event of the plurality of events, the severity value based on at least one of a safety value, a hierarchy value, a time-to-repair value, and a cost-of-repair value, and outputting an alert includes the severity value if the severity value exceeds a predetermined threshold associated with the at least one event. Systems and machine-readable media are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: MICHAEL RIKKOLA, KENNETH DANIEL
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Publication number: 20110282626Abstract: Methods for decomposing event information for a machine are described. In one aspect, a method includes receiving event data identifying events associated with a machine on a first communications channel, and receiving trend data for the machine associated with the identified events on a second communications channel separate from the first communications channel. Systems and machine-readable media are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: Michael Rikkola, Donald Daniel, Kenneth Daniel
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Patent number: 8057207Abstract: An apparatus for preparing frozen comestibles including a container having an interior portion holding a refrigerant solution, and a mold insert attached to the container. The mold insert includes a base, molding cavities extending therefrom, and a heat exchanger in communication with the molding cavities. The mold insert is received within the container such that the molding cavities are housed within the interior portion of the container and the heat exchangers are submerged within the refrigerant solution. The molding cavities include exposed openings that receive fluids to be frozen. When the refrigerant solution is at a sufficiently cool temperature, the fluids freeze into a shaped frozen comestible.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Propeller, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Daniel Zorovich, Yos Kumthampinij, John Chandler Earle, Jesse Pierce Delgigante
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Publication number: 20110167836Abstract: An apparatus for preparing frozen comestibles including a container having an interior portion holding a refrigerant solution, and a mold insert attached to the container. The mold insert includes a base, molding cavities extending therefrom, and a heat exchanger in communication with the molding cavities. The mold insert is received within the container such that the molding cavities are housed within the interior portion of the container and the heat exchangers are submerged within the refrigerant solution. The molding cavities include exposed openings that receive fluids to be frozen. When the refrigerant solution is at a sufficiently cool temperature, the fluids freeze into a shaped frozen comestible.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Kenneth Daniel Zorovich, Yos Kumthampinij, John Chandler Earle, Jesse Pierce Delgigante
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Publication number: 20100183789Abstract: A frozen comestible maker suitable for home use includes single or multiple molding cavities for forming frozen comestibles, a heat exchanger for maximizing the heat transfer away from the fluid that is being frozen in the molding cavities, a refrigerant solution with a depressed freezing point in contact with the heat exchangers, a base container to seal the refrigerant solution from the fluid that is being frozen, and a bezel piece to retain spills and aid with handling. The refrigerant solution is captured between the molding cavities and the base container. One or more sticks, a drip cup, and an extraction tool may be provided with the frozen comestible maker for preparing and extracting shaped frozen comestibles, such as ice pops and popsicles, therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Kenneth Daniel Zorovich, Yos Kumthampinu, John Chandler Earle, Jesse Pierce Delgigante
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Publication number: 20100169433Abstract: Techniques for facilitating communication between a first group communication system and a second group communication system. A naming convention of the first group communication system allows at least one name which contravenes a naming convention of the second group communication system. A communicator is joined to the second group communication system. The communicator was previously joined to the first group communication system and has a first name at the first group communication system. The communicator has a second name at the second group communication system. The second name can be requested from the second group communication system. The second name can also be generated by applying an algorithm to the first name. A processor performs translation between the first name and the second name in a communication between the communicator and the second group communication system. The translation is performed based on a translation data structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Kenneth A. Daniels, Andrew J. Mauer, Shlomit Pinter, Alan Wecker
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Publication number: 20100122473Abstract: A bowling footwear kit includes a left shoe and a right shoe, each having a midsole with a toe region and a heel region, wherein the toe region covers the entire area from the front of the shoe to a selected line in front of the heel region, and the peripheral shapes of the toe region of the left shoe and of the toe region of the right shoe are substantially identical. The kit further includes two or more foreparts having different traction characteristics for removable attachment to the toe region of either the left or right shoe, and having the peripheral shapes substantially identical to each other and to the peripheral shape of the toe regions of the left and right shoe.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventor: Kenneth Daniel Santos
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Patent number: 7305817Abstract: A gas turbine engine exhaust nozzle includes a row of laterally sinuous chevrons extending from an aft end of an exhaust duct. The chevrons have radially outer and inner surfaces bound by a laterally sinuous trailing edge extending between a base of the chevrons adjoining the duct and an axially opposite apex of the chevrons. Each chevron has a compound arcuate contour both axially and laterally, and the sinuous trailing edge of the chevrons further compounds the arcuate configuration of each chevron.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2004Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Keith Edward James Blodgett, Kevin Sean Early, Steven Martens, William Andrew Bailey, Kenneth Daniel Price
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Publication number: 20070120342Abstract: Conventionally, bicycles are classified as ones featuring a fixed frame, a foldable frame and a detachable frame. The fixed frames although adequate in structure strength and having less restriction on design they occupy space during transportation and/or storage. Today many cars have a rack for fastening a bicycle on so that a driver can carry it while going on a trip. However, the fastening process is tedious and cumbersome and adversely affects safety during driving. Moving to the second classification, the folding frame, they are adequate in saving space in transportation and/or storage, they are also suitable for being transported inside a car, while in the mean time being structurally weak because of a potential breakage occurring at the folded portions of the bicycle. At this, reinforcements are then added at the folded portions, detracting the bicycles appearance, as a result, only a few types of the folding bicycles are popular in the market place today.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2005Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventor: Kenneth Daniels
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Publication number: 20070078943Abstract: A method for communicating between applications on a network is provided. A first server having associated applications and a second server having associated applications are provided. The first and second servers are bridged together with a bridge functionality having at least one subscription list. A message is sent from at least one of the associated applications on the first server to the first server. The message is sent to the associated applications on the first server subscribing to the message and to the bridge functionality. The message is added to the at least one subscription list. The message is sent to the second server and the associated applications on the second server that subscribe to the message. The bridge functionality determines if the message is to be sent to the second server and the associated applications on the second server.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Kenneth Daniels, Roman Kresina
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Patent number: 7076894Abstract: The invention relates to a system for securing a reversible cleat having a securing mechanism, an anchoring mechanism adapted to be attached to a sole of a shoe, and a cleat having a first side and a second side and placed between the securing mechanism and the anchoring mechanism. The second side faces toward the anchoring mechanism when the securing mechanism is removably secured to the anchoring mechanism. The second side is repositioned to face away from the anchoring mechanism by removing the securing mechanism from the anchoring mechanism, removing and repositioning the cleat with the second side facing away from the anchoring mechanism, and removably securing the securing mechanism to the anchoring mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2004Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: Kenneth Daniel Santos, Armand Savoie, James E. Issler
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Patent number: 6948317Abstract: A method for adjusting a throat area of a jet aircraft exhaust nozzle assembly includes positioning a lower structure within a substantially rectangular nozzle assembly, coupling a ramp flap to the lower structure, and coupling an outer flap to the nozzle assembly such that movement of at least one of the ramp flap and the outer flap adjusts the throat area of the nozzle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Bernard James Renggli, Matthew Wilson Jumper, Kenneth Daniel Price, Andrew Paul Kuchar
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Publication number: 20050114276Abstract: A system for customizing postage stamps in which the system includes a media gathering input device, a processing unit and an output device. The media gathering device receives the customized image that is desired to be included on the postage stamps. The processing unit analyzes the customized image for compliance with regulatory and other such standards. The output device delivers the customized stamp to the user in a form or format that allows the user to make use of the customized postage. The customized stamps could be delivered in stamp form, such as sheets or rolls, or as encrypted digital files for later printing or production.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2004Publication date: May 26, 2005Inventors: Valerie Hunter, Kenneth Daniels
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Publication number: 20040238035Abstract: A fuel system for a work vehicle such as a tractor includes a pair of fuel tanks located on either side of the vehicle that are connected by a cross feed fuel line. The fuel line permits fuel to flow from both tanks to a common fuel suction line, which, in turn, feeds the vehicle's engine with fuel. The fuel line includes a check valve that prevents the free flow of fluid through the cross feed line when the vehicle is driven across a slope. The check valve is disposed to prevent liquid fuel from flowing away from a fuel suction line and starving the suction line for fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Darrel J. Svendsen, Kenneth Daniels
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Patent number: 6801110Abstract: A shunt wire spacer provides for proper spacing between the shunt wires extending from the movable arm to the bimetal within a circuit breaker, thereby ensuring that the shunt wires do not come together during over-current conditions within the circuit breaker, and preventing the shunt wires from interfering with the movement of the trip bar.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2002Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Kenneth Daniel Kolberg, Brian John Schaltenbrand, Ramon Javier Ojeda, Ralph Mason Ennis, Arthur Dale Carothers
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Patent number: 6782916Abstract: A fuel system for a work vehicle such as a tractor includes a pair of fuel tanks located on either side of the vehicle that are connected by a cross feed fuel line. The fuel line permits fuel to flow from both tanks to a common fuel suction line, which, in turn, feeds the vehicle's engine with fuel. The fuel line includes a check valve that prevents the free flow of fluid through the cross feed line when the vehicle is driven across a slope. The check valve is disposed to prevent liquid fuel from flowing away from a fuel suction line and starving the suction line for fuel.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2001Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Case CorporationInventors: Darrel J. Svendsen, Kenneth Daniels
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Publication number: 20040133633Abstract: A method and system within which products in the field may receive both predefined services and support as well as unknown services and support is described. The system embodied according aspects of the invention includes communicating with client applications to determine what services the client may request, to proceed to interact with those service requests, and to modify, update or provide new client services without user/customer intervention. Through the use of various web service protocols, the client is able to access infrastructure web services without requiring a priori knowledge of the services. This allows the client to adapt to changes in the provisioning of services without the prerequisite of a software upgrade or other a priori knowledge of such changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Applicant: Neopost Inc.Inventors: Daniel Fearnley, Kenneth Daniels, Valerie Bschieder, Mark Ferraro
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Publication number: 20030222739Abstract: A shunt wire spacer provides for proper spacing between the shunt wires extending from the movable arm to the bimetal within a circuit breaker, thereby ensuring that the shunt wires do not come together during over-current conditions within the circuit breaker, and preventing the shunt wires from interfering with the movement of the trip bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: Kenneth Daniel Kolberg, Brian John Schaltenbrand, Ramon Javier Ojeda, Ralph Mason Ennis, Arthur Dale Carothers
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Patent number: 6606771Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of imaging a woven textile fabric by positioning the fabric on a three-dimensional image transfer device, and subjecting the fabric to treatment with high pressure liquid streams. A regular pattern defined by the image transfer device is thereby durably imparted to the fabric. The use of a three-dimensional image transfer device facilitates efficient commercially viable use of the method, while avoiding the creation of repeating defects which can occur when imaging fabrics on wire mesh screens.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Polymer Group, Inc.Inventors: Charles Keith Curtis, Kenneth Daniels, Kay Goodson