Patents by Inventor Kenneth Larson

Kenneth Larson 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: 12018733
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described for isolating a crystal oscillator assembly from shock and/or vibration inputs. A system may include one or more vibration isolators coupled between the crystal oscillator assembly and the base structure, and each of the vibration isolators may include a spring material layer and a damping material layer. The spring material layer may provide a spring force between the crystal oscillator assembly and the base structure. The damping material layer may be adhered to at least one side of the spring material layer, and may provide a damping force between the crystal oscillator assembly and the base structure. Some vibration isolators may further include a constraint layer adhered to the damping material layer, such that the damping material layer is coupled between the constraint layer and the spring material layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Viasat, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Shrinkle, Kenneth Larson, Christopher Haas
  • Publication number: 20210388881
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described for isolating a crystal oscillator assembly from shock and/or vibration inputs. A system may include one or more vibration isolators coupled between the crystal oscillator assembly and the base structure, and each of the vibration isolators may include a spring material layer and a damping material layer. The spring material layer may provide a spring force between the crystal oscillator assembly and the base structure. The damping material layer may be adhered to at least one side of the spring material layer, and may provide a damping force between the crystal oscillator assembly and the base structure. Some vibration isolators may further include a constraint layer adhered to the damping material layer, such that the damping material layer is coupled between the constraint layer and the spring material layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Steven Shrinkle, Kenneth Larson, Christopher Haas
  • Patent number: 11131360
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described for isolating a crystal oscillator assembly from shock and/or vibration inputs. A system may include one or more vibration isolators coupled between the crystal oscillator assembly and the base structure, and each of the vibration isolators may include a spring material layer and a damping material layer. The spring material layer may provide a spring force between the crystal oscillator assembly and the base structure. The damping material layer may be adhered to at least one side of the spring material layer, and may provide a damping force between the crystal oscillator assembly and the base structure. Some vibration isolators may further include a constraint layer adhered to the damping material layer, such that the damping material layer is coupled between the constraint layer and the spring material layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Viasat, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Shrinkle, Kenneth Larson, Christopher Haas
  • Publication number: 20180347658
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described for isolating a crystal oscillator assembly from shock and/or vibration inputs. A system may include one or more vibration isolators coupled between the crystal oscillator assembly and the base structure, and each of the vibration isolators may include a spring material layer and a damping material layer. The spring material layer may provide a spring force between the crystal oscillator assembly and the base structure. The damping material layer may be adhered to at least one side of the spring material layer, and may provide a damping force between the crystal oscillator assembly and the base structure. Some vibration isolators may further include a constraint layer adhered to the damping material layer, such that the damping material layer is coupled between the constraint layer and the spring material layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: VIASAT, INC.
    Inventors: STEVEN SHRINKLE, KENNETH LARSON, CHRISTOPHER HAAS
  • Publication number: 20070074834
    Abstract: The roll properties of tissue sheets are improved by offsetting recurring surface features of the sheet relative to the surface features of adjacent sheets within the roll, such as by providing a throughdryer fabric with an offset seam. This provides the resulting tissue sheets with improved capabilities for providing an improved combination of roll bulk and roll firmness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Burazin, Edward VanRengen, Kenneth Larson, Jerome Veith, Ralph Anderson, Michael Veith
  • Publication number: 20060083899
    Abstract: The roll properties of tissue sheets are improved either by imparting cross-machine direction dominant bar-like protrusions to the air side of the tissue by using specially woven transfer fabrics and/or by offsetting recurring surface features of the sheet relative to the surface features of adjacent sheets within the roll, such as by providing a throughdryer fabric with an offset seam. Both techniques provide the resulting tissue sheets with improved capabilities for providing an improved combination of roll bulk and roll firmness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Burazin, Edward VanRengen, Kenneth Larson, Jerome Veith, Ralph Anderson, Michael Veith
  • Publication number: 20060065382
    Abstract: The roll properties of tissue sheets are improved either by imparting cross-machine direction dominant bar-like protrusions to the air side of the tissue by using specially woven transfer fabrics and/or by offsetting recurring surface features of the sheet relative to the surface features of adjacent sheets within the roll, such as by providing a throughdryer fabric with an offset seam. Both techniques provide the resulting tissue sheets with improved capabilities for providing an improved combination of roll bulk and roll firmness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Burazin, Edward VanRengen, Kenneth Larson, Jerome Veith, Ralph Anderson, Michael Veith
  • Publication number: 20050240024
    Abstract: 2-Chloro-5-trichloromethylpyridine is obtained by chlorinating ?-picoline in the vapor phase using a Mordenite zeolite or a supported palladium catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Kent Campbell, Dana Livingston, Hawk Wan, Kenneth Larson, Brian Schoeman, Steven Lakso
  • Patent number: 6375609
    Abstract: An in vivo source of mechanical energy is provided in close proximity to its load. In the disclosed embodiments, the mechanical energy source is a miniaturized motor (“micromotor”) and the load is a miniaturized perfusion pump located at the distal end of a transluminal catheter. The motor is powerful enough to provide the electrical energy needed by the perfusion pump to fluid, and yet small enough to fit inside a body vessel. A position sensor may be provided for automatically controlling the motor's driving current so that it is corresponds to the applied load. An embodiment of the perfusion pump is also provided in which an external energy source is used. Another embodiment is provided wherein a balloon/pump/miniaturized-motor configuration is provided on a distal end of a catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Hastings, Kenneth Larson, Michael Berman, Daniel M. Lafontaine
  • Patent number: 6089235
    Abstract: An in vivo source of mechanical energy is provided in close proximity to its load. In the disclosed embodiments, the mechanical energy source is a miniaturized motor ("micromotor") and the load is a miniaturized perfusion pump located at the distal end of a transluminal catheter. The motor is powerful enough to provide the electrical energy needed by the perfusion pump to fluid, and yet small enough to fit inside a body vessel. A position sensor may be provided for automatically controlling the motor's driving current so that it is corresponds to the applied load. An embodiment of the perfusion pump is also provided in which an external energy source is used. Another embodiment is provided wherein a balloon/pump/miniaturized-motor configuration is provided on a distal end of a catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Hastings, Kenneth Larson, Michael Berman, Daniel M Lafontaine
  • Patent number: 5823199
    Abstract: An in vivo source of mechanical energy is provided in close proximity to its load. In the disclosed embodiments, the mechanical energy source is a miniaturized motor ("micromotor") and the load is a miniaturized perfusion pump located at the distal end of a transluminal catheter. The motor is powerful enough to provide the electrical energy needed by the perfusion pump to fluid, and yet small enough to fit inside a body vessel. A position sensor may be provided for automatically controlling the motor's driving current so that it is corresponds to the applied load. An embodiment of the perfusion pump is also provided in which an external energy source is used. Another embodiment is provided wherein a balloon/pump/miniaturized-motor configuration is provided on a distal end of a catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Hastings, Kenneth Larson, Michael Berman, Daniel M. Lafontaine
  • Patent number: 5628719
    Abstract: An in vivo source of mechanical energy is provided in close proximity to its load. In the disclosed embodiments, the mechanical energy source is a miniaturized motor ("micromotor") and the load is a miniaturized perfusion pump located at the distal end of a transluminal catheter. The motor is powerful enough to provide the electrical energy needed by the perfusion pump to fluid, and yet small enough to fit inside a body vessel. A position sensor may be provided for automatically controlling the motor's driving current so that it is corresponds to the applied load. An embodiment of the perfusion pump is also provided in which an external energy source is used. Another embodiment is provided wherein a balloon/pump/miniaturized-motor configuration is provided on a distal end of a catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Hastings, Kenneth Larson, Michael Berman, Daniel M. Lafontaine