Patents by Inventor Kenneth Todd

Kenneth Todd 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).

  • Publication number: 20250180848
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of preparing an optical cable includes stripping a jacket of the optical cable to expose a buffer tube and one or more strength members, trimming the one or more strength members to a first distance d1 from an end of the jacket, trimming the buffer tube to a second distance d2 from an end of the one or more strength members to expose a plurality of optical fibers, grouping the plurality of optical fibers, applying a heat shrink tube over the buffer tube, applying heat to the heat shrink tube, applying adhesive to a first end and a second end of the heat shrink tube, and curing the adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Inventors: Kenneth Todd James, Boyang Lin, Alvin John McDonald, Hieu Vinh Tran
  • Publication number: 20240415205
    Abstract: Socks including targeted cushioning zones include various knitted materials disposed within areas of the foot which experience specific conditions during running. Areas of the sock which include cushioning pods correspond to areas of the foot which experience pressure loading. Areas of the sock which include mesh correspond to areas of the foot which produce sweat. Areas of the sock which include ribbing and/or cushioning pods correspond to areas of the foot which have sensitive skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Simon BLECHA, Kenneth Todd CRAIG, Brittany Autumn WOODWARD, Christopher Ka-Yin LAM
  • Publication number: 20240341373
    Abstract: Socks or stockings including integrated gripping systems include gripping material disposed on external surfaces of a sole of the sock and gripping material disposed on internal surfaces of the sock. In some examples, the integrated gripping systems comprise a first set of gripping dots comprising gripping material applied to external surfaces of the sole of the sock and a second set of gripping dots comprising gripping material applied to internal surfaces of the sole of the sock. In some examples, the integrated gripping systems comprise a knitted fabric including gripping yarn, which includes knitted gripping portions disposed on internal surfaces of the sock and external surfaces of the sock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Simon BLECHA, Kenneth Todd CRAIG, Brittany Autumn WOODWARD, Christopher Ka-Yin LAM
  • Patent number: 12114712
    Abstract: Socks including targeted cushioning zones include various knitted materials disposed within areas of the foot which experience specific conditions during running. Areas of the sock which include cushioning pods correspond to areas of the foot which experience pressure loading. Areas of the sock which include mesh correspond to areas of the foot which produce sweat. Areas of the sock which include ribbing and/or cushioning pods correspond to areas of the foot which have sensitive skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Simon Blecha, Kenneth Todd Craig, Brittany Autumn Woodward, Christopher Ka-Yin Lam
  • Patent number: 12041975
    Abstract: Socks or stockings including integrated gripping systems include gripping material disposed on external surfaces of a sole of the sock and gripping material disposed on internal surfaces of the sock. In some examples, the integrated gripping systems comprise a first set of gripping dots comprising gripping material applied to external surfaces of the sole of the sock and a second set of gripping dots comprising gripping material applied to internal surfaces of the sole of the sock. In some examples, the integrated gripping systems comprise a knitted fabric including gripping yarn, which includes knitted gripping portions disposed on internal surfaces of the sock and external surfaces of the sock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Simon Blecha, Kenneth Todd Craig, Brittany Autumn Woodward, Christopher Ka-Yin Lam
  • Patent number: 11957466
    Abstract: An apparatus includes an introducer defining an inner volume, a catheter, and a guide member. The having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, with the catheter defining a lumen extending through the proximal end portion and the distal end portion of the catheter, and with the catheter configured to move between a first position, in which the catheter is disposed within the introducer, and a second position, in which at least the distal end portion of the catheter is distal to the introducer. The guide member is coupled to the introducer, with the guide member defining a lumen. A portion of the catheter is received within the lumen of the guide member when the catheter is in the first position, and the distal end portion of the catheter is distal to the guide member when the catheter is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Velano Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Pitamber Devgon, Richard Thomas Briganti, Kenneth Todd Cassidy, Marc-Alan Levine, Mark Martel
  • Publication number: 20230165495
    Abstract: An apparatus includes an introducer defining an inner volume, a catheter, and a guide member. The having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, with the catheter defining a lumen extending through the proximal end portion and the distal end portion of the catheter, and with the catheter configured to move between a first position, in which the catheter is disposed within the introducer, and a second position, in which at least the distal end portion of the catheter is distal to the introducer. The guide member is coupled to the introducer, with the guide member defining a lumen. A portion of the catheter is received within the lumen of the guide member when the catheter is in the first position, and the distal end portion of the catheter is distal to the guide member when the catheter is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Pitamber Devgon, Richard Thomas Briganti, Kenneth Todd Cassidy, Marc-Alan Levine, Mark Martel
  • Patent number: 11606594
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, systems, and devices for enabling a user of a mobile phone to at least partially take control of a consumer electronic device on display in a retail store. A session with the mobile phone is initiated in response to the mobile phone being used to scan a scannable code displayed on a display screen in the retail store, wherein the session is associated with the consumer electronic device. A graphical user interface (GUI), which is displayed on the mobile phone during the session, enables the user of the mobile phone to use the mobile phone during the session to at least partially take control of the consumer electronic device that is on display in the retail store, thereby enabling the user of the mobile phone to learn about one or more capabilities of the consumer electronic device that is on display in the retail store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: OnQ Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason C. Seed, Paul F. Chapuis, Kenneth Todd Reed, Pavol Galovi{hacek over (c)}
  • Publication number: 20220286725
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, systems, and devices for enabling a user of a mobile phone to at least partially take control of a consumer electronic device on display in a retail store. A session with the mobile phone is initiated in response to the mobile phone being used to scan a scannable code displayed on a display screen in the retail store, wherein the session is associated with the consumer electronic device. A graphical user interface (GUI), which is displayed on the mobile phone during the session, enables the user of the mobile phone to use the mobile phone during the session to at least partially take control of the consumer electronic device that is on display in the retail store, thereby enabling the user of the mobile phone to learn about one or more capabilities of the consumer electronic device that is on display in the retail store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: OnQ Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason C. Seed, Paul F. Chapuis, Kenneth Todd Reed, Pavol Galovic
  • Publication number: 20220225915
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, an introducer having a first member and a second member, a locking mechanism coupled to a distal end of the first member and configured to couple the introducer to a peripheral intravenous line, and an actuator coupled to the catheter. The actuator is configured to move from a first configuration, in which the catheter is disposed within the introducer, toward a second configuration to move the second member to a distal position relative to the first member. A portion of a guide of the second member being distal to the first member when the second member is in the distal position. The actuator is configured to move relative to the second member to be placed in the second configuration when the second member is in its distal position such that the catheter is disposed within and extending past an end of the peripheral intravenous line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Pitamber Devgon, Richard Thomas Briganti, Kenneth Todd Cassidy, Marc-Alan Levine, Mark Martel
  • Patent number: 11350151
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, systems, and devices for enabling a user of a mobile phone to use the mobile phone to select what content is displayed on a display screen of a consumer electronic device (e.g., a television) on display in a retail store. A scannable code (e.g., a QR code) is caused to be displayed on the display screen of the consumer electronic device, and a session with the mobile phone is established in response to the mobile phone being used to scan the scannable code that is displayed on the display screen of the consumer electronic device. A GUI, which is displayed on the mobile phone during the session, enables a user of the mobile phone to select, using the mobile phone, which one of a plurality of options is displayed on the display screen of the consumer electronic device that is on display in the retail store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: OnQ Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason C. Seed, Paul F. Chapuis, Kenneth Todd Reed, Pavol Galvoic̆
  • Patent number: 11331023
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, an introducer having a first member and a second member, a locking mechanism coupled to a distal end of the first member and configured to couple the introducer to a peripheral intravenous line, and an actuator coupled to the catheter. The actuator is configured to move from a first configuration, in which the catheter is disposed within the introducer, toward a second configuration to move the second member to a distal position relative to the first member. A portion of a guide of the second member being distal to the first member when the second member is in the distal position. The actuator is configured to move relative to the second member to be placed in the second configuration when the second member is in its distal position such that the catheter is disposed within and extending past an end of the peripheral intravenous line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Velano Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Pitamber Devgon, Richard Thomas Briganti, Kenneth Todd Cassidy, Marc-Alan Levine, Mark Martel
  • Publication number: 20220125129
    Abstract: Socks including targeted cushioning zones include various knitted materials disposed within areas of the foot which experience specific conditions during running. Areas of the sock which include cushioning pods correspond to areas of the foot which experience pressure loading. Areas of the sock which include mesh correspond to areas of the foot which produce sweat. Areas of the sock which include ribbing and/or cushioning pods correspond to areas of the foot which have sensitive skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Simon Blecha, Kenneth Todd Craig, Brittany Autumn Woodward, Christopher Ka-Yin Lam
  • Publication number: 20220125128
    Abstract: Socks or stockings including integrated gripping systems include gripping material disposed on external surfaces of a sole of the sock and gripping material disposed on internal surfaces of the sock. In some examples, the integrated gripping systems comprise a first set of gripping dots comprising gripping material applied to external surfaces of the sole of the sock and a second set of gripping dots comprising gripping material applied to internal surfaces of the sole of the sock. In some examples, the integrated gripping systems comprise a knitted fabric including gripping yarn, which includes knitted gripping portions disposed on internal surfaces of the sock and external surfaces of the sock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Simon BLECHA, Kenneth Todd CRAIG, Brittany Autumn WOODWARD, Christopher Ka-Yin LAM
  • Publication number: 20220095006
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, systems, and devices for enabling a user of a mobile phone to use the mobile phone to select what content is displayed on a display screen of a consumer electronic device (e.g., a television) on display in a retail store. A scannable code (e.g., a QR code) is caused to be displayed on the display screen of the consumer electronic device, and a session with the mobile phone is established in response to the mobile phone being used to scan the scannable code that is displayed on the display screen of the consumer electronic device. A GUI, which is displayed on the mobile phone during the session, enables a user of the mobile phone to select, using the mobile phone, which one of a plurality of options is displayed on the display screen of the consumer electronic device that is on display in the retail store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: OnQ Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason C. Seed, Paul F. Chapuis, Kenneth Todd Reed, Pavol Galovic
  • Patent number: 10982669
    Abstract: A disc valve assembly includes a disc element housed within a housing, the disc element having an inlet facing side and a second side opposite to the inlet facing side, and flow pathways configured as a plurality of different pressure zones with the flow pathways extending axially along a longitudinal axis of the disc element from at or adjacent to the inlet facing side to the second side. The valve housing that houses the disc element includes porting configured as part of the plurality of different pressure zones respectively in fluid communication with the flow pathways of the disc element. The disc element is configured to rotate to control a flow of hydraulic fluid through the disc valve assembly. The different pressure zones are isolated from each other using a plurality of annular sealing rings located on the inlet facing side of the disc element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: Todd Allen Link, Samuel Lewis Morelock, Kenneth Todd Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20200347970
    Abstract: A low profile flexible coupling for high temperature/high pressure and low temperature/low pressure pneumatic systems and a tool and a method for installing the flexible coupling. The flexible coupling includes an annular inner member having a convex seal receiving surface, an annular outer member that is assembled over the inner member having a first concave sealing surface conforming to the convex seal receiving surface and a locking member assembled over the inner member and having a second concave sealing surface that conforms to the convex seal receiving surface. The outer member is positioned over the locking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Smail Vila, Kenneth Todd Fee
  • Patent number: 10796406
    Abstract: A measurement method and apparatus to make precise measurements on a touch screen device, such as a mobile device. A measuring tool is provided that that measures a quantity associated with an image being displayed on the touch screen. In response to a user selection, the measuring tool may be activated. A magnified view is presented that shows a position associated with a touch of, e.g., a user's finger so the user may fine-tune a start position of a measurement. The user's touch may be tracked from the start position to a current position during which time a dynamically updated display of the quantity being measured is presented. An ending measurement of the quantity is displayed in accordance with a removal of the touch at an end position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Calgary Scientific Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Todd Reed, Jonathan Neil Draper
  • Patent number: 10720183
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electronic device for generating a multiple point of view (MPOV) video and the method thereof. The present disclosure involves the electronic device to obtain a plurality of media contents. The electronic device would identify a first media content relating to a second media content in time and location according to time information, audio information, and location information including a geographic tag and a surrounding signal information. Then, the first media content and the second media content are provided as relevant media contents for generating the MPOV video of the event having the relevant media content captured from different point of view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Wen-Ping Ying, Yuan-Kang Wang, Hira Singh Verick, Jing-Lung Wu, Wen-Chuan Lee, Chia-Wei Chen, Kenneth Todd Culos, Wei-Chih Kuo, Ming-Han Tsai, Hsin-Ti Chueh, Tai Ito
  • Patent number: 10598234
    Abstract: A brake apparatus for restricting rotation of a rotatable member of a mowing machine, thereby controlling rotation of a wheel of the mowing machine, includes a brake member fixable on the rotatable member, and a gripping member for engaging and disengaging the brake member for restricting or permitting rotation of the rotatable member. A thrust link is coupled to the gripping member such that movement of the thrust link causes the gripping member to engage or disengage a radially outer surface of the brake member. For example, the gripping member may be biasedly engaged with at least a partial circumferential extent of the brake member such that actuation of the thrust link causes disengagement of the gripping member from the brake member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: David Mark Heathcoat, Jr., Thomas Kevin Castle, Kenneth Todd Gilbert, Jason Scot Richardson