Patents by Inventor Kenneth Simpson
Kenneth Simpson 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: 20260152376Abstract: A foam on fluid detector 1 has a bowel chamber 6 arranged to provide a fluid pathway between a keg connection port 4 and a tap connection port 5, the chamber having a ball valve or float 8 that in a seated position closes the fluid pathway between the container and tap connection ports, the detector having a purging port 3 and a control chamber between the ports, wherein the control chamber has a valve system operable by an actuator 18 to simultaneously open and close at least two of the ports to alter fluid flow through the ports. The detector enables dispensing, shut-off and purging to be carried out by movement of a single actuator on the detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2023Publication date: June 4, 2026Inventor: Kenneth Simpson
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Publication number: 20250341954Abstract: Implementations of various computer methods to couple a computerized ball device which acts as a mobile computing device to record the users environment and project light towards waveguide eyeglasses or contacts which then allows a user to view imbedded light structure holograms in the waveguide while viewing the actual world. The computer ball device additionally has the ability to be docked in a drone cradle which creates a database map of the user's environment while not being utilized by the user for an immediate task. The device may also attach to a wrist band for mobility. The device also has the ability to couple the projected light structures so that a plurality of users may view the same light structure content to build an environment of trust. The device decouples the traditional design of head mounted virtual and mixed reality that place together the camera with the head mounted device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2025Publication date: November 6, 2025Inventors: Erik Mowery Simpson, Kenneth Simpson
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Patent number: 12340080Abstract: Implementations of various computer methods to couple a computerized ball device which acts as a mobile computing device to record the users environment and project light towards waveguide eyeglasses or contacts which then allows a user to view imbedded light structure holograms in the waveguide while viewing the actual world. The computer ball device additionally has the ability to be docked in a drone cradle which creates a database map of the user's environment while not being utilized by the user for an immediate task. The device may also attach to a wrist band for mobility. The device also has the ability to couple the projected light structures so that a plurality of users may view the same light structure content to build an environment of trust. The device decouples the traditional design of head mounted virtual and mixed reality that place together the camera with the head mounted device.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2023Date of Patent: June 24, 2025Assignee: CIRCLESX LLCInventors: Erik Mowery Simpson, Kenneth Simpson
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Publication number: 20240415896Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial compounds isolated from Faecalibacterium prausnitzii supernatants, composition containing the compounds, and their use to inhibit bacterial growth or prevent bacterial infection, inhibit the virulence of N bacteria such as E. coli, and to treat diseases such as irritable bowel disease, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2022Publication date: December 19, 2024Inventors: Kenneth Simpson, Shlying Zhang
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Publication number: 20240086054Abstract: Implementations of various computer methods to couple a computerized ball device which acts as a mobile computing device to record the users environment and project light towards waveguide eyeglasses or contacts which then allows a user to view imbedded light structure holograms in the waveguide while viewing the actual world. The computer ball device additionally has the ability to be docked in a drone cradle which creates a database map of the user's environment while not being utilized by the user for an immediate task. The device may also attach to a wrist band for mobility. The device also has the ability to couple the projected light structures so that a plurality of users may view the same light structure content to build an environment of trust. The device decouples the traditional design of head mounted virtual and mixed reality that place together the camera with the head mounted device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Erik Mowery Simpson, Kenneth Simpson
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Patent number: 11829594Abstract: Implementations of various computer methods to couple a computerized ball device which acts as a mobile computing device to record the users environment and project light towards waveguide eyeglasses or contacts which then allows a user to view imbedded light structure holograms in the waveguide while viewing the actual world. The computer ball device additionally has the ability to be docked in a drone cradle which creates a database map of the user's environment while not being utilized by the user for an immediate task. The device may also attach to a wrist band for mobility. The device also has the ability to couple the projected light structures so that a plurality of users may view the same light structure content to build an environment of trust. The device decouples the traditional design of head mounted virtual and mixed reality that place together the camera with the head mounted device.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: CIRCLESX LLCInventors: Erik Mowery Simpson, Kenneth Simpson
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Publication number: 20230043986Abstract: Implementations of various computer methods to couple a computerized ball device which acts as a mobile computing device to record the users environment and project light towards waveguide eyeglasses or contacts which then allows a user to view imbedded light structure holograms in the waveguide while viewing the actual world. The computer ball device additionally has the ability to be docked in a drone cradle which creates a database map of the user's environment while not being utilized by the user for an immediate task. The device may also attach to a wrist band for mobility. The device also has the ability to couple the projected light structures so that a plurality of users may view the same light structure content to build an environment of trust. The device decouples the traditional design of head mounted virtual and mixed reality that place together the camera with the head mounted device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Erik Mowery Simpson, Kenneth Simpson
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Patent number: 11500526Abstract: Implementations of various computer methods to couple a computerized ball device which acts as a mobile computing device to record the users environment and project light towards waveguide eyeglasses or contacts which then allows a user to view imbedded light structure holograms in the waveguide while viewing the actual world. The computer ball device additionally has the ability to be docked in a drone cradle which creates a database map of the user's environment while not being utilized by the user for an immediate task. The device may also attach to a wrist band for mobility. The device also has the ability to couple the projected light structures so that a plurality of users may view the same light structure content to build an environment of trust. The device decouples the traditional design of head mounted virtual and mixed reality that place together the camera with the head mounted device.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: CIRCLESX LLCInventors: Erik Mowery Simpson, Kenneth Simpson
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Publication number: 20200064989Abstract: Implementations of various computer methods to couple a computerized ball device which acts as a mobile computing device to record the users environment and project light towards waveguide eyeglasses or contacts which then allows a user to view imbedded light structure holograms in the waveguide while viewing the actual world. The computer ball device additionally has the ability to be docked in a drone cradle which creates a database map of the user's environment while not being utilized by the user for an immediate task. The device may also attach to a wrist band for mobility. The device also has the ability to couple the projected light structures so that a plurality of users may view the same light structure content to build an environment of trust. The device decouples the traditional design of head mounted virtual and mixed reality that place together the camera with the head mounted device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Erik Mowery Simpson, Kenneth Simpson
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Patent number: 10460520Abstract: Implementations of various computer methods to couple a computerized ball device which acts as a mobile computing device to record the users environment and project light towards waveguide eyeglasses or contacts which then allows a user to view imbedded light structure holograms in the waveguide while viewing the actual world. The computer ball device additionally has the ability to be docked in a drone cradle which creates a database map of the user's environment while not being utilized by the user for an immediate task. The device may also attach to a wrist band for mobility. The device also has the ability to couple the projected light structures so that a plurality of users may view the same light structure content to build an environment of trust. The device decouples the traditional design of head mounted virtual and mixed reality that place together the camera with the head mounted device.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: SimpsX Technologies LLCInventors: Erik Mowery Simpson, Kenneth Simpson
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Patent number: 9115739Abstract: An adapter for releasably gripping the end of a long-handled tool handle. The adapter including a plurality of grippers threadably mounted around a tubular body. An engagement plug having both male and female threaded ends is removable secured to the end of the tubular body for engaging a tool's work head.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2012Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Inventor: Kenneth Simpson
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Patent number: 8813545Abstract: A method for diagnosing a component failure in a saddle-type fuel tank assembly is provided. The method includes a) updating a maximum amount to a subsequent amount of fuel if the subsequent amount of fuel is greater than the maximum amount, b) updating a minimum amount to the subsequent amount of fuel if the subsequent amount of fuel is less than the minimum amount, c) determining a fuel consumption amount, and d) determining that one or more of a first fuel level sender and a second fuel level sender have failed if the difference between the maximum amount and minimum amount is less than a first threshold, and the fuel consumption amount is greater than a second threshold.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Yichao Guo, Kenneth Simpson, James W. Jeffers
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Publication number: 20140190246Abstract: A method for diagnosing a component failure in a saddle-type fuel tank assembly is provided. The method includes a) updating a maximum amount to a subsequent amount of fuel if the subsequent amount of fuel is greater than the maximum amount, b) updating a minimum amount to the subsequent amount of fuel if the subsequent amount of fuel is less than the minimum amount, c) determining a fuel consumption amount, and d) determining that one or more of a first fuel level sender and a second fuel level sender have failed if the difference between the maximum amount and minimum amount is less than a first threshold, and the fuel consumption amount is greater than a second threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: YICHAO GUO, KENNETH SIMPSON, JAMES W. JEFFERS
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Publication number: 20130078030Abstract: An adapter for releasably gripping the end of a long-handled tool handle. The adapter including a plurality of grippers threadably mounted around a tubular body. An engagement plug having both male and female threaded ends is removable secured to the end of the tubular body for engaging a tool's work head.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventor: Kenneth Simpson
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Publication number: 20070073509Abstract: Low range limiting malfunctions of an engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor are diagnosed by comparing a change in the sensed temperature during engine operation with a calibrated temperature change. If the change in sensed temperature fails to exceed the calibrated temperature change, and a diagnostic for detecting a stuck ECT signal is either inconclusive or passed, a low range limiting malfunction of the sensor is indicated. If the diagnostic for detecting a stuck ECT signal is failed, the low range limiting diagnostic concludes with no report even if the change in sensed temperature fails to exceed the calibrated temperature change.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2005Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventors: Mahfuzur Rahman, Kenneth Simpson
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Publication number: 20060157001Abstract: A control system and method to monitor an intake air temperature sensing circuit for an internal combustion engine is shown. The electronic controller is connected to the intake air temperature sensing circuit, coolant temperature sensor, and a plurality of other engine sensors. The controller determines whether the measured intake air temperature changes in response to a change in actual intake air temperature, based upon the engine operating conditions and the measured intake air temperature. The controller determines whether the measured intake air temperature is representative of actual intake air temperature, based upon the measured intake air temperature, the coolant temperature, and at least one engine operating condition. The invention is an element of an on-board diagnostic system, typically related to vehicle emissions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2005Publication date: July 20, 2006Inventors: Mahfuzur Rahman, Kenneth Simpson, Paulo Tranquilli
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Publication number: 20060056481Abstract: The rationality of a measured temperature of transmission fluid is assessed by comparing it to an engine coolant temperature. The rationality assessment is enabled when the ambient air temperature is reliably determined and deemed normal, a sufficient soak condition is confirmed, and the measured temperature, the engine temperature and the ambient air temperature are all within prescribed ranges. The rationality assessment monitors the ambient temperature relative to the initial engine temperature during the assessment period, and the assessment is disabled if the ambient air temperature deviates from the initial engine temperature by more than a calibrated value.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2004Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventors: Steve Melby, Kenneth Simpson
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Publication number: 20050009037Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding an outer membrane protein of Helicobacter bizzozeronii. Also disclosed is the deduced protein or polypeptide sequence of the nucleic acid molecule of the present invention. Detection and treatment methods relating to H. bizzozeronii are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2003Publication date: January 13, 2005Inventors: Yung-Fu Chang, Kenneth Simpson, Jiaqian Zhu
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Patent number: 6161351Abstract: A decorative barge board system 1 comprising at least two discrete decorative members 3,3' of different patterns which are secured to a gable end ladder 2 by fixing means 5,5' which comprise screws 8,8' passing through apertures 7,7' provided in extensions 6,6' of the decorative members 3,3'. The extension 6 of member 3 is of identical outline to the rear face of the adjacent decorative member 3' which is secured over the extension 6 to conceal the fixing means 5. The decorative members 3,3' are jointed one to another by joining means which comprises a male clip attachment located on one end of the decorative member and a female clip attachment located on the opposite end of the decorative member whereby the female clip attachment of one decorative member receives the male clip attachment of an adjacent decorative member.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1998Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Assignee: Newmond Building Products LimitedInventor: Kenneth Simpson
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Patent number: 5946864Abstract: A soffit fascia system 1 comprising a horizontal soffit 2 and a vertical fascia 9 has secured thereto, by means of a fixing channel 7 that engages the edge 2a of the soffit 2, a member 6 having a decorative portion 8 which, when in position, depends from soffit 2.The end 9a of the fascia 9 extends below the soffit 2 and contacts the closed end 7a of the fixing channel 7 and the shoulder 20 of the member 6. The face of the fascia 9 and the decorative portion 8 lie in the same plane.The decorative portion 8 is provided with corresponding male 17 and female clip attachments on opposing ends which allow the decorative portions 8 to be secured one to another in a run by positive clipping action.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1998Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Newmond Building Products LimitedInventor: Kenneth Simpson