Patents by Inventor Kenneth Marks

Kenneth Marks 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: 10495152
    Abstract: A coupling assembly includes a body member and at least one end member attached to the body member. At least one connection arrangement is situated between the body member and the at least one end member, respectively. The at least one connection arrangement includes a plurality of bushings. A plurality of fasteners are each respectively received by the plurality of bushings to fasten the body member to the at least one end member. Each one of the plurality of bushings are rotationally fixed about their center longitudinal axes by the at least one connection arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Phoenix Sokoh Couplings, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kenneth Marks, David William Olson
  • Patent number: 10447078
    Abstract: A method for configuring a process control system includes coupling an I/O module to a PLC coupled to field devices. For each field device, the PLC has registers storing data of values associated with the field device. The PLC is configured such that each field device is associated with a PLC control tag, and each control tag is associated with tag parameters corresponding to the registers for the field device. The method includes configuring the I/O module to associate the tag parameters with corresponding controller parameters such that, for each control tag, there is a set of controller parameters associated with the tag parameters for the control tag. The method includes instantiating an integration object and associating the integration object with one of the control tags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: FISHER-ROSEMOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Deborah R. Colclazier, Gary Law, David Mark Smith, Kenneth Marks, Alper Enver
  • Publication number: 20190103763
    Abstract: A method for configuring a process control system includes coupling an I/O module to a PLC coupled to field devices. For each field device, the PLC has registers storing data of values associated with the field device. The PLC is configured such that each field device is associated with a PLC control tag, and each control tag is associated with tag parameters corresponding to the registers for the field device. The method includes configuring the I/O module to associate the tag parameters with corresponding controller parameters such that, for each control tag, there is a set of controller parameters associated with the tag parameters for the control tag. The method includes instantiating an integration object and associating the integration object with one of the control tags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Deborah R. Colclazier, Gary Law, David Mark Smith, Kenneth Marks, Alper Enver
  • Patent number: 9771983
    Abstract: A coupling assembly includes a body member and at least one end member attached to the body member. At least one connection arrangement is situated between the body member and the at least one end member, respectively. The at least one connection arrangement includes a plurality of bushings. A plurality of fasteners are each respectively received by the plurality of bushings to fasten the body member to the at least one end member. Each one of the plurality of bushings are rotationally fixed about their center longitudinal axes by the at least one connection arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Phoenix Sokoh Couplings, LLC
    Inventor: Ryan Kenneth Marks
  • Patent number: 9628757
    Abstract: Technology is disclosed herein that enhances communication and collaboration at a distance. In an implementation, a portal engine provides a communication and content portal through which users situated in different locations may interact and collaborate with each other. The portal includes an always-on, bi-directional video link through which the users may communicate over video. The portal may also include a digital white-board or other surface link over which shared content may be exchanged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Beth A. Novak, Anton Oguzhan Alford Andrews, Frederick David Jones, Kenneth Marks
  • Publication number: 20170067585
    Abstract: A coupling assembly is provided. The coupling assembly includes a body member and at least one end member attached to the body member. At least one connection arrangement is situated between the body member and the at least one end member, respectively. The at least one connection arrangement includes a plurality of bushings. A plurality of fasteners are each respectively received by the plurality of bushings to fasten the body member to the at least one end member. Each one of the plurality of bushings are rotationally fixed about their center longitudinal axes by the at least one connection arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: Phoenix Sokoh Couplings, LLC
    Inventor: Ryan Kenneth Marks
  • Publication number: 20170067513
    Abstract: A coupling assembly is provided. The coupling assembly includes a body member and at least one end member attached to the body member. At least one connection arrangement is situated between the body member and the at least one end member, respectively. The at least one connection arrangement includes a plurality of bushings. A plurality of fasteners are each respectively received by the plurality of bushings to fasten the body member to the at least one end member. Each one of the plurality of bushings are rotationally fixed about their center longitudinal axes by the at least one connection arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: PHOENIX SOKOH COUPLINGS, LLC
    Inventor: Ryan Kenneth Marks
  • Publication number: 20170048488
    Abstract: Technology is disclosed herein that enhances communication and collaboration at a distance. In an implementation, a portal engine provides a communication and content portal through which users situated in different locations may interact and collaborate with each other. The portal includes an always-on, bi-directional video link through which the users may communicate over video. The portal may also include a digital white-board or other surface link over which shared content may be exchanged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Beth A. Novak, Anton Oguzhan Alford Andrews, Frederick David Jones, Kenneth Marks
  • Publication number: 20160110044
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and software to enhance avatar technology. An avatar engine identifies a session profile to apply to an avatar session when evaluating user actions generated by a user for potential expression in avatar actions associated with an avatar. The engine evaluates the user actions to determine if the user actions agree with the session profile for the avatar session. When the user actions do agree, they may be expressed through the avatar. For at least a user action that does not agree with the session profile for the avatar session, the avatar is driven to express a modified version of the user action that does agree with the session profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Anton Oguzhan Alford Andrews, Kenneth Marks, Frederick David Jones
  • Patent number: 9020634
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to a facility wide sorting and/or sequencing system for improving product processing operations and, more particularly, to a facility wide system and related functionality for simultaneously sorting and sequencing mixed mail pieces such as, for example, flats and letter mail pieces. The flats and letter mail pieces are placed in frames so that all types of mail pieces can be sorted and/or sequenced simultaneously through merging and diverting a stream of filled trays into and out of different streams at a full or substantially full transport speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: David Bailey, David Benninger, Wayne Blackwell, Matthew Bossard, Bryan Dalton, Thomas Erb, Michael Finney, Mark Gaug, John Hartman, Kenneth Marks, Jamie Micha, John Nasakaitis, William Olver, Daniel Ondreyko, John Patrick, Joseph Porter, Kalon Riehle, Leslie Scrivener, Gerald Sensenig, Clifford Solowiej, Frank Sweet, Jamie Swetland, Jonathan Wee, Bruce Williams, Kevin Zimmer
  • Publication number: 20140148944
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to a facility wide sorting and/or sequencing system for improving product processing operations and, more particularly, to a facility wide system and related functionality for simultaneously sorting and sequencing mixed mail pieces such as, for example, flats and letter mail pieces. The flats and letter mail pieces are placed in frames so that all types of mail pieces can be sorted and/or sequenced simultaneously through merging and diverting a stream of filled trays into and out of different streams at a full or substantially full transport speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: David BAILEY, David BENNINGER, Wayne BLACKWELL, Matthew BOSSARD, Bryan DALTON, Thomas ERB, Michael FINNEY, Mark GAUG, John HARTMAN, Kenneth MARKS, Jamie MICHA, John NASAKAITUS, William OLVER, Daniel ONDREYKO, John PATRICK, Joseph PORTER, Kalon RIEHLE, Michael RIESS, Leslie SCRIVENER, Gerald SENSENIG, Clifford SOLOWIEJ, Frank SWEET, Jamie SWETLAND, Jonathan WEE, Bruce WILLIAMS, Kevin ZIMMER
  • Patent number: 8457781
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to a facility wide sorting and/or sequencing system for improving product processing operations and, more particularly, to a facility wide system and related functionality for simultaneously sorting and sequencing mixed mail pieces such as, for example, flats and letter mail pieces. The flats and letter mail pieces are placed in frames so that all types of mail pieces can be sorted and/or sequenced simultaneously through merging and diverting a stream of filled trays into and out of different streams at a full or substantially full transport speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: David Bailey, David Benninger, Wayne Blackwell, Matthew Bossard, Bryan Dalton, Thomas Erb, Michael Finney, Mark Gaug, John Hartman, Kenneth Marks, Jamie Micha, John Nasakaitus, William Olver, Daniel Ondreyko, John Patrick, Joseph Porter, Kalon Riehle, Michael Riess, Leslie Scrivener, Gerald Sensenig, Clifford Solowiej, Frank Sweet, Jamie Swetland, Jonathan Wee, Bruce Williams, Kevin Zimmer
  • Publication number: 20110046775
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to a facility wide sorting and/or sequencing system for improving product processing operations and, more particularly, to a facility wide system and related functionality for simultaneously sorting and sequencing mixed mail pieces such as, for example, flats and letter mail pieces. The flats and letter mail pieces are placed in frames so that all types of mail pieces can be sorted and/or sequenced simultaneously through merging and diverting a stream of filled trays into and out of different streams at a full or substantially full transport speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Bailey, David Benninger, Wayne Blackwell, Matthew Bossard, Bryan Dalton, Thomas Erb, Michael Finney, Mark Gaug, John Hartman, Kenneth Marks, Jamie Micha, John Nasakaitus, William Olver, Daniel Ondreyko, John Patrick, Joseph Porter, Kalon Riehle, Michael Riess, Leslie Scrivener, Gerald Sensenig, Clifford Solowiej, Frank Sweet, Jamie Swetland, Jonathan Wee, Bruce Williams, Kevin Zimmer
  • Patent number: 7810309
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel system for an engine including a water supply source for providing water and a fuel supply source for providing fuel. A centrifugal pump is fluidly connected to the water and fuel supply sources, respectively at water and fuel inputs. The pump receives the water and the fuel from the inputs and produces a homogeneous mixture without using other pumps or mixing devices. A metering device is arranged between the pump and one of the supply sources, preferably the water supply source, to produce the desired ratio of water and fuel. The speed of the pump is varied to deliver the desired total volume and pressure of fuel and water to the engine through the pump output. The water metering device may be closed to deliver only fuel to the engine during special conditions such as engine startup and rapid load dumps. Operation of the system is simplified because only one pump and metering device is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand
    Inventors: Douglas A. Parsons, Kenneth Marks
  • Patent number: 7733037
    Abstract: An integrated skid system integrates the functions of multiple skids into a single skid to reduce the skid footprint and the complexity of the overall system. A multi-motor controller monitors the devices on the integrated skid to maintain proper temperature, pressure and current draw in the devices. Base on this information, the multi-motor controller can make decisions on faults and fault accommodation and communicate with a main controller regarding the operating states of the skid devices via a single serial or Ethernet-type connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Marks, Douglas A. Parsons
  • Patent number: 7352090
    Abstract: An electric motor has at least one component that is submerged in a cooling fluid held in a fluid-filled cavity. The stator, rotor, and rotor shaft bearings are all possible components that may be submerged. The cooling fluid floods the stator, rotor, and/or bearings to cool the components. The fluid may have a high electrical resistance to isolate the motor components from any contact with flammable gasses as well as prevent arcs or sparks. The cavity holding the fluid also ensures continuous lubrication by preventing fluid from leaking or evaporating out of the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand
    Inventors: James R. Gustafson, Douglas Parsons, Kenneth Marks
  • Patent number: 7332884
    Abstract: An electric start system (20) includes a controller (40) that controls operation of a motor (22) used to start a device such as a gas turbine engine (24). In one example, the controller (40) determines when an acceleration rate of the motor (22) is outside of a desired range and dynamically controls the acceleration rate. In another example, the controller (40) determines when the motor (22) is disengaged from the engine (24) and controls a torque reference value to facilitate smoother reengagement. In another example, the controller (40) provides an initial starting torque value that allows for soft starting capabilities of the motor (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory I. Rozman, Kenneth Marks, James R. Gustafson, Douglas Parsons
  • Patent number: 7140240
    Abstract: A turbine engine inspection arrangement utilizes a motor that is otherwise utilized for starting the engine. An inspection interface allows for communicating with a motor controller to operate the motor in an inspection mode. During inspection, the motor moves the components of the engine very slowly or in an incremental fashion to facilitate visual inspection of the engine components, such as the turbine blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand
    Inventors: James R. Gustafson, Kenneth Marks, Douglas A. Parsons, Gregory I. Rozman
  • Publication number: 20060012321
    Abstract: An electric start system (20) includes a controller (40) that controls operation of a motor (22) used to start a device such as a gas turbine engine (24). In one example, the controller (40) determines when an acceleration rate of the motor (22) is outside of a desired range and dynamically controls the acceleration rate. In another example, the controller (40) determines when the motor (22) is disengaged from the engine (24) and controls a torque reference value to facilitate smoother reengagement. In another example, the controller (40) provides an initial starting torque value that allows for soft starting capabilities of the motor (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Gregory Rozman, Kenneth Marks, James Gustafson, Douglas Parsons
  • Publication number: 20050284214
    Abstract: A turbine engine inspection arrangement utilizes a motor that is otherwise utilized for starting the engine. An inspection interface allows for communicating with a motor controller to operate the motor in an inspection mode. During inspection, the motor moves the components of the engine very slowly or in an incremental fashion to facilitate visual inspection of the engine components, such as the turbine blades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: James Gustafson, Kenneth Marks, Douglas Parsons, Gregory Rozman