Patents by Inventor Kenneth D. Salter
Kenneth D. Salter 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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Publication number: 20230202532Abstract: A gap blocking system includes a loading platform having a gap separating a first portion of the loading platform from a second portion of the loading platform. A ride vehicle is coupled to a transport extending through the gap. The gap blocking system also includes a panel assembly coupled to the loading platform and comprising a plurality of panels, wherein each panel of the plurality of panels is coupled to a respective biasing mechanism coupled to the first portion of the loading platform and configured to bias each panel towards a closed configuration in which each panel extends radially away from the first portion of the loading platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: James Anthony Bertoncello, Michael David Russell, JR., Fred Calvin Wainwright, JR., Brad Borgman, Daniel Coats, Michael Gordon, Kenneth D. Salter, Frank Weigand
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Patent number: 11613278Abstract: A gap blocking system includes a loading platform having a gap separating a first portion of the loading platform from a second portion of the loading platform. A ride vehicle is coupled to a transport extending through the gap. The gap blocking system also includes a panel assembly coupled to the loading platform and comprising a plurality of panels, wherein each panel of the plurality of panels is coupled to a respective biasing mechanism coupled to the first portion of the loading platform and configured to bias each panel towards a closed configuration in which each panel extends radially away from the first portion of the loading platform.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Universal City Studios LLCInventors: James Anthony Bertoncello, Michael David Russell, Jr., Fred Calvin Wainwright, Jr., Brad Borgman, Daniel Coats, Michael Gordon, Kenneth D. Salter, Frank Weigand
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Publication number: 20200307651Abstract: A gap blocking system includes a loading platform having a gap separating a first portion of the loading platform from a second portion of the loading platform. A ride vehicle is coupled to a transport extending through the gap. The gap blocking system also includes a panel assembly coupled to the loading platform and comprising a plurality of panels, wherein each panel of the plurality of panels is coupled to a respective biasing mechanism coupled to the first portion of the loading platform and configured to bias each panel towards a closed configuration in which each panel extends radially away from the first portion of the loading platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: James Anthony Bertoncello, Michael David Russell, JR., Fred Calvin Wainwright, JR., Brad Borgman, Daniel Coats, Michael Gordon, Kenneth D. Salter, Frank Weigand
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Patent number: 10551724Abstract: One embodiment provides a monopole for a camera, including: a pole of length sufficient for two handed operation; an offset arrangement attached to an end of the pole, the offset arrangement comprising a first element connected at an angle to the end of the pole and a second element connected to the first element; the first element rotating about a first axis with respect to the end of the pole; the second element rotating about a second axis with respect to the first element; a camera mount attached to the second element, wherein the camera mount rotates about a third axis with respect to the second element; and at least one motor aligned with the first, the second or the third axis and imparting movement to the camera mount with respect to the pole in at least one degree of freedom selected from the group consisting of tilt, pan and roll. Other aspects are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Vincent H. Roberts, Kenneth D. Salter, Anthony M. Accardo, Miquel Angel Farre Guiu, Gunter Niemeyer
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Publication number: 20170010521Abstract: One embodiment provides a monopole for a camera, including: a pole of length sufficient for two handed operation; an offset arrangement attached to an end of the pole, the offset arrangement comprising a first element connected at an angle to the end of the pole and a second element connected to the first element; the first element rotating about a first axis with respect to the end of the pole; the second element rotating about a second axis with respect to the first element; a camera mount attached to the second element, wherein the camera mount rotates about a third axis with respect to the second element; and at least one motor aligned with the first, the second or the third axis and imparting movement to the camera mount with respect to the pole in at least one degree of freedom selected from the group consisting of tilt, pan and roll. Other aspects are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Vincent H. Roberts, Kenneth D. Salter, Anthony M. Accardo, Miquel Angel Farre Guiu, Gunter Niemeyer
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Patent number: 9454064Abstract: One embodiment provides a motorized monopole for a camera, including: a monopole; an offset arrangement attached to the monopole; a camera mount; the offset arrangement rotating with respect to the monopole; the offset arrangement terminating in a connection attaching the camera mount; and a first motor imparting tilt movement to the camera mount with respect to the connection. Other aspects are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Vincent H. Roberts, Kenneth D. Salter, Anthony M. Accardo, Miquel Angel Farre Guiu, Gunter Niemeyer
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Patent number: 9408540Abstract: An imaging system that includes a rotating unit that includes an imaging camera, an alignment camera and at least a first monitor. The rotating unit is rotatable between a home position and a finish position about a rotation axis such that the imaging camera can capture a first scan. The alignment camera is directed generally downwardly and is configured to capture a first alignment image of a subject positioned generally co-axially with the rotation axis. The first alignment image is displayed on the first monitor.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: OVIO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Gregory Paul Mueller, Ted Gagliano, Charles Kreuser, Kenneth D. Salter
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Patent number: 9411214Abstract: One embodiment provides a counterbalancing arrangement, including: a pin arrangement attached to a monopole; the pin arrangement rotating with respect to the monopole such that roll movement of the monopole imparts yaw movement to the pin arrangement; the pin arrangement having a gimbal; a camera mounting platform having an upper and lower surface; the gimbal connecting to the lower surface of the camera mounting platform; the gimbal having a yaw degree of freedom locked with respect to the camera mounting platform; and a counterbalancing arm attached to the camera mounting platform. Other aspects are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Vincent H. Roberts, Kenneth D. Salter
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Patent number: 9207518Abstract: A 360 degree camera imaging system comprising a first horizontal boom having a first end, a second end, and a middle section; a second horizontal boom having a first end and a second end; a first vertical arm having a first end and a second end; a second vertical arm having a first end and a second end; and a mounting bracket. The first horizontal boom is connected to the first end of the second horizontal boom by a first rotatable pivot proximate the middle section of the first horizontal boom, and the second end of the second horizontal boom is connected to the mounting bracket. The first end of the first vertical arm is affixed to the first end of the first horizontal boom, and the first end of the second vertical arm is affixed to the second end of the first horizontal boom. A camera is mounted to the first vertical arm, and a backdrop is mounted to the second vertical arm.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: IMPLICITCARE, LLCInventors: Gregory Paul Mueller, Ted Gagliano, Charles Kreuser, Kenneth D. Salter
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Publication number: 20150282714Abstract: An imaging system that includes a rotating unit that includes an imaging camera, an alignment camera and at least a first monitor. The rotating unit is rotatable between a home position and a finish position about a rotation axis such that the imaging camera can capture a first scan. The alignment camera is directed generally downwardly and is configured to capture a first alignment image of a subject positioned generally co-axially with the rotation axis. The first alignment image is displayed on the first monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Gregory Paul Mueller, Ted Gagliano, Charles Kreuser, Kenneth D. Salter
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Publication number: 20150219981Abstract: One embodiment provides a motorized monopole for a camera, including: a monopole; an offset arrangement attached to the monopole; a camera mount; the offset arrangement rotating with respect to the monopole; the offset arrangement terminating in a connection attaching the camera mount; and a first motor imparting tilt movement to the camera mount with respect to the connection. Other aspects are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Vincent H. Roberts, Kenneth D. Salter, Anthony M. Accardo, Miquel Angel Farre Guiu, Gunter Niemeyer
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Patent number: 9060125Abstract: An imaging system that includes a rotating unit that includes an imaging camera, an alignment camera and at least a first monitor. The rotating unit is rotatable between a home position and a finish position about a rotation axis such that the imaging camera can capture a first scan. The alignment camera is directed generally downwardly and is configured to capture a first alignment image of a subject positioned generally co-axially with the rotation axis. The first alignment image is displayed on the first monitor.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2014Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: IMPLICITCARE, LLCInventors: Gregory Paul Mueller, Ted Gagliano, Charles Kreuser, Kenneth D. Salter
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Publication number: 20150085067Abstract: An imaging system that includes a rotating unit that includes an imaging camera, an alignment camera and at least a first monitor. The rotating unit is rotatable between a home position and a finish position about a rotation axis such that the imaging camera can capture a first scan. The alignment camera is directed generally downwardly and is configured to capture a first alignment image of a subject positioned generally co-axially with the rotation axis. The first alignment image is displayed on the first monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Gregory Paul Mueller, Ted Gagliano, Charles Kreuser, Kenneth D. Salter
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Publication number: 20140211975Abstract: One embodiment provides a counterbalancing arrangement, including: a pin arrangement attached to a monopole; the pin arrangement rotating with respect to the monopole such that roll movement of the monopole imparts yaw movement to the pin arrangement; the pin arrangement having a gimbal; a camera mounting platform having an upper and lower surface; the gimbal connecting to the lower surface of the camera mounting platform; the gimbal having a yaw degree of freedom locked with respect to the camera mounting platform; and a counterbalancing arm attached to the camera mounting platform. Other aspects are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventors: Vincent H. Roberts, Kenneth D. Salter
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Publication number: 20110290047Abstract: A mobile oscillator device that employs two counter-rotating masses that generate a large impact force at multiple frequencies without generating forces in other undesired directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Kenneth D. Salter, Matthew M. O'Brien, Eric N. Anderfaas, Christopher C. Culbertson
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Patent number: 8047904Abstract: A method for controlling a plurality of fans operatively disposed in a shipping container. The fans are arranged in a plurality of banks within a closed fluid path. Each bank has a sub-set of the fans arranged in a plurality of horizontal layers. Two banks form an adjacent pair in the closed fluid path if a fluid exiting one of the two banks next enters the other of the two banks. The method includes determining a proposed fluid flow rate for each of the banks. The method also includes modifying each of the flow rates by a respective scaling factor such that the flow rates for each adjacent pair satisfy a continuity criteria. The method further includes controlling the fans based on the modified flow rates.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Oracle America, Inc.Inventors: Randall A. Yates, Bran Ferren, W. Daniel Hillis, Russel Howe, Ira M. Lichtman, Kenneth D. Salter
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Patent number: 7854652Abstract: A movable data center comprising a portable enclosure in which a data processing module is operatively disposed. The data processing module is assembled onto a rack located in the enclosure that is movable between and operative position and a service position. A heat exchange module is arranged in the enclosure in air flow communication with the data processing module on the rack. The rack may be moved from the operative position in which the rack is in air flow communication with the heat exchange module to the service position in which the rack is not in air flow communication with the heat exchange module.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Oracle America, Inc.Inventors: Randall A. Yates, Bran Ferren, W. Daniel Hillis, Luke W. Khanlian, Kenneth D. Salter
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Patent number: 7511960Abstract: A movable data center is disclosed that comprises a movable enclosure having partitions that define a closed-loop air flow path. A plurality of fans and a plurality of data processing modules are disposed in the air flow path. A pipe network is disposed within the enclosure that includes a chilled water supply pipe that receives chilled water from a source of chilled water. A water return pipe is provided that circulates water back to the source of chilled water. A plurality of heat exchange modules is installed in the enclosure in the air flow path. The heat exchange modules receive the chilled water from the chilled water supply pipe. Each of the heat exchange modules has a water circulation tube that connects the chilled water supply pipe to the return water pipe.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: W. Daniel Hillis, Mark Duttweiler, Kenneth D. Salter, Randall A. Yates
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Publication number: 20080060790Abstract: A movable data center comprising a portable enclosure in which a data processing module is operatively disposed. The data processing module is assembled onto a rack located in the enclosure that is movable between and operative position and a service position. A heat exchange module is arranged in the enclosure in air flow communication with the data processing module on the rack. The rack may be moved from the operative position in which the rack is in air flow communication with the heat exchange module to the service position in which the rack is not in air flow communication with the heat exchange module.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2006Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Randall A. Yates, Bran Ferren, W. Daniel Hillis, Luke W. Khanlian, Kenneth D. Salter
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Publication number: 20080064317Abstract: A method for controlling a plurality of fans operatively disposed in a shipping container. The fans are arranged in a plurality of banks within a closed fluid path. Each bank has a sub-set of the fans arranged in a plurality of horizontal layers. Two banks form an adjacent pair in the closed fluid path if a fluid exiting one of the two banks next enters the other of the two banks. The method includes determining a proposed fluid flow rate for each of the banks. The method also includes modifying each of the flow rates by a respective scaling factor such that the flow rates for each adjacent pair satisfy a continuity criteria. The method further includes controlling the fans based on the modified flow rates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2006Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Randall A. Yates, Bran Ferren, W. Daniel Hillis, Russel Howe, Ira M. Lichtman, Kenneth D. Salter