Patents by Inventor Kenneth Sears

Kenneth Sears 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: 11978842
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electronics assembly includes forming a base layer, forming a first thermally and electrically conductive intermediate layer onto the base layer using an additive manufacturing process, placing an electronics component onto the first thermally and electrically conductive intermediate layer, the electronics component comprising a plurality of vias, and forming a second thermally and electrically conductive intermediate layer over the first thermally and electrically conductive intermediate layer and over at least a portion of the electronics component using an additive manufacturing process, wherein a material of the second thermally and electrically conductive intermediate layer extends through the vias to contact the first thermally and electrically conductive intermediate layer and the vias, thereby forming a bond therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, David Brian Glickman, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Richard Gall, Harold P. Sears
  • Publication number: 20160125329
    Abstract: Methods for product data management and corresponding systems and computer-readable mediums. A method includes executing an application. The method includes receiving a diagram having layout data, configuration conditions, and a plurality of business objects. The method includes populating the diagram according to the layout data, the configuration conditions, and the business objects. The method includes displaying the configured diagram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Narinder Nayar, Raymond Kok, Kenneth Sears
  • Publication number: 20160005508
    Abstract: A cable for conveying an electrical submersible pump into and out of a well bore includes at least one strength member made of a composite material comprising a fiber reinforced plastic. A plurality of electrical conductors forming circumferential segments is disposed externally to the at least one strength member. A protective jacket encapsulates the at least one strength member and the plurality of electrical conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Iain Maclean, Chengcheng Wang, Kenneth Sears
  • Patent number: 7451015
    Abstract: A dispensing system and method is used to dispense a bulk product or to mix and to dispense bulk products on site and to price the products according to the quantity and distribution thereof. The dispensing system preferably provides automated merchandising by providing up-to-date product information and by allowing customers to select and purchase one or more bulk products. The dispensing system can be located indoors or outdoors and is preferably designed for self-service and cash less transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Buy The Pound, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Mazur, Kenneth Sears
  • Publication number: 20070255450
    Abstract: A dispensing system and method is used to dispense a bulk product or to mix and to dispense bulk products on site and to price the products according to the quantity and distribution thereof. The dispensing system preferably provides automated merchandising by providing up-to-date product information and by allowing customers to select and purchase one or more bulk products. The dispensing system can be located indoors or outdoors and is preferably designed for self-service and cash less transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Gregory Mazur, Kenneth Sears
  • Publication number: 20050092389
    Abstract: A dispensing system 10 and method is used to dispense a bulk product or to mix and to dispense bulk products on site and to price the products according to the quantity and distribution thereof. The dispensing system 10 preferably provides automated merchandising by providing up-to-date product information and by allowing customers to select and purchase one or more bulk products. The dispensing system can be located inside or outside and is preferably designed for self-service and cash-less transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: Gregory Mazur, Kenneth Sears
  • Patent number: 6516951
    Abstract: A display container formed from a one-piece blank and having a base panel and four side panels, wherein a portion of the base panel is folded up to form an internal compartment. A triangular segment of the front panel is folded against the side of the internal compartment to stabilize same. Individual food servings are held by the main part of the container while appropriate utensils are held in the internal compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Kraft Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Sears, Paul T. Collier
  • Publication number: 20020179483
    Abstract: A display container formed from a one-piece blank and having a base panel and four side panels, wherein a portion of the base panel is folded up to form an internal compartment. A triangular segment of the front panel is folded against the side of the internal compartment to stabilize same. Individual food servings are held by the main part of the container while appropriate utensils are held in the internal compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Sears, Paul T. Collier
  • Patent number: 3961753
    Abstract: An irrigation system controller that operationally ties the dispensing of water to the soil directly to the need thereof without requiring continuous monitoring by the irrigation manager. If a preselected water supply period is not sufficient to attain a desired moisture content in the soil due either to an insufficient estimate on the part of the manager or a power or equipment failure or unforeseen change in weather, a warning device or other electrically-operated signal calls attention to the need for the selection of a new longer water supply period or a correction of the power or equipment failure. A pushbutton switch resets the warning system. If the preselected water supply period is sufficient to maintain the desired moisture content, a feed-back loop automatically controls the dispensation of water to maintain the desired moisture content of the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1976
    Assignee: International Electric Co.
    Inventor: Charles Kenneth Sears