Patents by Inventor Kenneth West
Kenneth West 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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Patent number: 11920247Abstract: In various embodiments of the present disclosure, an oxygen-generating bioelectrical reactor comprises two chambers, a first oxidative chamber configured for the abiotic oxidation of water to generate molecular oxygen, and a second reductive chamber configured for the biotic reduction of an insoluble metal(loid) oxide or hydroxide. In various embodiments, the biotic reduction comprises microbially-catalyzed metal(loid) ion reduction of the insoluble metal(loid) oxide or hydroxide, wherein a dissimilatory metal(loid) reducing microorganism transfers electrons obtained from the oxidation of the water extracellularly to the metal(loid) ions.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAInventors: Martin Van Den Berghe, Kenneth H. Nealson, A. Joshua West
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Patent number: 11877719Abstract: A bone plate for the compression of a fracture site or osteotomy of a bone includes a bone plate assembly having a plate body shaped and configured for an anatomical location on a patient. The plate body has an upper surface, a lower, bone contacting surface, medial and lateral side surfaces connecting the upper and lower surfaces and at least one screw hole extending through the plate body. The bone plate further includes an access hole extending between the upper and lower surfaces and defining an inner surface shaped to indicate the anatomical location on the patient. This configuration allows the surgeon to easily determine which bone plate should be used for the operation, thereby avoiding costly mistakes during surgery. The bone plate may further include an adjustable screw hole for repositioning the bone plate relative to the fracture site.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: ORTHONOVIS, INC.Inventor: Kenneth West
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Publication number: 20220397080Abstract: A nozzle assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a nozzle including a throat section. The nozzle further includes a ball portion of a ball and socket joint. The assembly further includes a vehicle including a socket portion of the ball and socket joint. The nozzle is mounted to the vehicle and the ball portion is received at least partially in the socket portion. A flow regulator is arranged adjacent the throat section and configured to regulate a flow of fluid through the throat section. The flow regulator is attached to the nozzle upstream of the throat section. An actuator is attached to the nozzle, and the actuator is configured to selectively rotate the nozzle via the ball and socket joint about a first axis normal to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A rocket and method are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2019Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: Kevin Mark Noonan, Robert Cooper, Larry Kenneth West
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Publication number: 20200405435Abstract: A bone plate for the compression of a fracture site or osteotomy of a bone includes a bone plate assembly having a plate body shaped and configured for an anatomical location on a patient. The plate body has an upper surface, a lower, bone contacting surface, medial and lateral side surfaces connecting the upper and lower surfaces and at least one screw hole extending through the plate body. The bone plate further includes an access hole extending between the upper and lower surfaces and defining an inner surface shaped to indicate the anatomical location on the patient. This configuration allows the surgeon to easily determine which bone plate should be used for the operation, thereby avoiding costly mistakes during surgery. The bone plate may further include an adjustable screw hole for repositioning the bone plate relative to the fracture site.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: Kenneth WEST
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Patent number: 10823473Abstract: A system for maximizing the measured efficiency of an HVAC&R system may include the steps of (1) providing a plurality of operating parameters selected from the group consisting of condenser fan speed, evaporator fan speed, inlet solenoid valve position, outlet solenoid valve position, and compressor control to the air conditioner or the heat pump system wherein each of the plurality of operating parameters has a respective operating parameter value; (2) calculating an initial efficiency of the system using signals received from a plurality of components selected from the group consisting of a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a pressure sensor, a flow sensor, a voltage sensor, and a current sensor; and (3) proceeding, starting with a first of the plurality of operating parameters, to iteratively adjust values of each of the plurality of operating parameters and accept the new values only if the measured efficiency increases.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2017Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Advantek Consulting Engineering Inc.Inventor: Michael Kenneth West
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Patent number: 10226287Abstract: A bone plate for the compression of a fracture site or osteotomy of a bone includes a bone plate body having a plurality of screw holes and bone screws accommodated in the screw holes. At least one of the screw holes is teardrop shaped having a wide portion and a narrow portion. The bone screw selected for use in the screw hole can be either a locking screw or a non-locking screw, as the screw hole can accept both types.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2014Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Association for the Advancement of MusculoskeletalInventors: Joshua Langford, Kenneth West
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Patent number: 9958190Abstract: A system for maximizing the measured efficiency of an HVAC&R system including two pressure sensors, two temperature sensors, a flow sensor, a power voltage sensor, a power current sensor, and a controller. Each pressure sensor may be adapted to measure different refrigerant pressures and generate respective pressure signals. Each temperature sensor may be adapted to measure different refrigerant temperatures and generate respective temperature signals. The flow sensor may be adapted to measure a refrigerant flow rate and to generate a flow signal. The power voltage sensor may be configured to measure an electrical voltage input and generate a power voltage signal. The power current sensor configured to measure an electrical current input and to generate a power current signal. The controller may be adapted to receive the signals, calculate a measured efficiency, and output a first voltage output signal having a value dependent upon the measured efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Advantek Consulting Engineering, Inc.Inventor: Michael Kenneth West
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Publication number: 20180080695Abstract: A system for maximizing the measured efficiency of an HVAC&R system may include the steps of (1) providing a plurality of operating parameters selected from the group consisting of condenser fan speed, evaporator fan speed, inlet solenoid valve position, outlet solenoid valve position, and compressor control to the air conditioner or the heat pump system wherein each of the plurality of operating parameters has a respective operating parameter value; (2) calculating an initial efficiency of the system using signals received from a plurality of components selected from the group consisting of a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a pressure sensor, a flow sensor, a voltage sensor, and a current sensor; and (3) proceeding, starting with a first of the plurality of operating parameters, to iteratively adjust values of each of the plurality of operating parameters and accept the new values only if the measured efficiency increases.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Applicant: Advantek Consulting Engineering, Inc.Inventor: Michael Kenneth West
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Publication number: 20170159982Abstract: A system for maximizing the measured efficiency of an HVAC&R system including two pressure sensors, two temperature sensors, a flow sensor, a power voltage sensor, a power current sensor, and a controller. Each pressure sensor may be adapted to measure different refrigerant pressures and generate respective pressure signals. Each temperature sensor may be adapted to measure different refrigerant temperatures and generate respective temperature signals. The flow sensor may be adapted to measure a refrigerant flow rate and to generate a flow signal. The power voltage sensor may be configured to measure an electrical voltage input and generate a power voltage signal. The power current sensor configured to measure an electrical current input and to generate a power current signal. The controller may be adapted to receive the signals, calculate a measured efficiency, and output a first voltage output signal having a value dependent upon the measured efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: Advantek Consulting Engineering, Inc.Inventor: Michael Kenneth West
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Patent number: 9574810Abstract: Measured EER and COP are affected by the load under which an air conditioning, refrigeration or heating system is running; the load is a function of the evaporating and condensing temperatures. The invention makes adjustments for the purpose of maximizing measured EER and COP in a feedback loop utilized to optimize cooling or heating capacity relative to power consumed. The maximum EER is continuously achieved by incrementally adjusting each operating parameter to realize an incremental increase in EER, even as conditions such as ambient temperature are changing.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Advantek Consulting Engineering, Inc.Inventor: Michael Kenneth West
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Patent number: 9261542Abstract: Measured efficiency of an air conditioner or heat pump system is needed to accurately evaluate the economics of operating the system to provide a known amount of cooling. Significant degradation of air-conditioner and or heat pump components increases the operating cost by lowering the capacity of the system and/or increasing the power consumption. The invention provides measurement of the energy efficiency of any operating DX cooling, refrigeration, or heating unit, expressed in standard units by measuring the cooling or heating capacity and the power usage.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Advantek Consulting Engineering, Inc.Inventor: Michael Kenneth West
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Patent number: 8859132Abstract: A stacked energy storage device (ESD) has at least two cell segments arranged in a stack. Each cell segment may have a first electrode unit having a first active material electrode, a second electrode unit having a second active material electrode, and an electrolyte layer between the active material electrodes. Variable volume containment may be used to control the inter-electrode spacing within each cell segment. In some embodiments, one or more dynamic flexible gaskets may be included in each cell segment to seal the electrolyte within the cell segment and to deform in preferred directions. In some embodiments, hard stops may set the inter-electrode spacing of the ESD.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2010Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: G4 Synergetics, Inc.Inventors: Jon Kenneth West, Julius Regalado, Anthony George, Xin Zhou, Nelson Citta, Myles Citta, Allen Michael, Kenneth Cherisol, Daniel J. West, Barbara Patterson, Eileen Higgins
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Patent number: 8785868Abstract: An “intelligent” UV curing assembly is disclosed. The “intelligent” assembly permits automated monitoring of performance parameters, part lifetime, and inventory control of internal parts. The “intelligent” assembly includes an on lamp microprocessor. The on lamp microprocessor may be configured to recognize the internal parts, record accumulated working time of each part, and sample and process data from the plurality of “intelligent” sensors.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Heraeus Noblelight Fusion UV Inc.Inventors: Yixin Yang, William E. Johnson, III, Pradyumna Kumar Swain, Michael Kenneth West, Charles Hudson Wood, David Xu, Darrin Leonhardt, Mahmood Gharagozloo
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Publication number: 20140138550Abstract: An “intelligent” UV curing assembly is disclosed. The “intelligent” assembly permits automated monitoring of performance parameters, part lifetime, and inventory control of internal parts. The “intelligent” assembly includes an on lamp microprocessor. The on lamp microprocessor may be configured to recognize the internal parts, record accumulated working time of each part, and sample and process data from the plurality of “intelligent” sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2012Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: FUSION UV SYSTEMSInventors: Yixin Yang, William E. Johnson, III, Pradyumna Kumar Swain, Michael Kenneth West, Charles Hudson Wood, David Xu, Darrin Leonhardt, Mahmood Gharagozloo
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Patent number: 8632901Abstract: A stacked battery has at least two cell segments arranged in a stack. Each cell segment may have a first electrode unit having a first active material electrode, a second electrode unit having a second active material electrode, and an electrolyte layer between the active material electrodes. One or more gaskets may be included in each cell segment to seal the electrolyte within the cell segment. The electrode units may be “dish shaped” and may contain a pressure equalization valve to reduce electrode unit deflection and improve pressure equalization between cell segments. The pressure equalization valve may allow a gas to diffuse through adjacent cell segments and may substantially prevent electrolyte from diffusing through.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2008Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: G4 Synergetics, Inc.Inventors: Jon Kenneth West, Martin Patrick Higgins, Julius Regalado, Anthony George
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Publication number: 20100203384Abstract: A stacked energy storage device (ESD) has at least two conductive substrates arranged in a stack. Each cell segment may have a first electrode unit having a first active material electrode, a second electrode unit having a second active material electrode, and an electrolyte layer between the active material electrodes. Each active material electrode may have a plurality of folded sections and planar sections to increase the ESD capacity, for example, by increasing number of interfaces within each cell segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: G4 Synergetics, Inc.Inventors: Jon Kenneth West, Martin Patrick Higgins, Eileen Higgins, Julius Regalado, Anthony George, Xin Zhou, Nelson Citta, Myles Citta, Allen Michael, Kenneth Cherisol, Daniel J. West, Barbara Patterson
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Publication number: 20100190047Abstract: A stacked energy storage device (ESD) has at least two cell segments arranged in a stack. Each cell segment may have a first electrode unit having a first active material electrode, a second electrode unit having a second active material electrode, and an electrolyte layer between the active material electrodes. Variable volume containment may be used to control the inter-electrode spacing within each cell segment. In some embodiments, one or more dynamic flexible gaskets may be included in each cell segment to seal the electrolyte within the cell segment and to deform in preferred directions. In some embodiments, hard stops may set the inter-electrode spacing of the ESD.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: G4 Synergetics, Inc.Inventors: Jon Kenneth West, Martin Patrick Higgins, Eileen Higgins, Julius Regalado, Anthony George, Xin Zhou, Nelson Citta, Myles Citta, Allen Michael, Kenneth Cherisol, Daniel J. West, Barbara Patterson
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Publication number: 20090142655Abstract: A stacked battery has at least two cell segments arranged in a stack. Each cell segment may have a first electrode unit having a first active material electrode, a second electrode unit having a second active material electrode, and an electrolyte layer between the active material electrodes. One or more gaskets may be included in each cell segment to seal the electrolyte within the cell segment. The electrode units may be “dish shaped” and may contain a pressure equalization valve to reduce electrode unit deflection and improve pressure equalization between cell segments. The pressure equalization valve may allow a gas to diffuse through adjacent cell segments and may substantially prevent electrolyte from diffusing through.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Applicant: G4 Synergetics, Inc.Inventors: Jon Kenneth West, Martin Patrick Higgins, Julius Regalado, Anthony George
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Publication number: 20080082683Abstract: A communications protocol interface may be configured as being divisible into a core portion and an extensible portion. The extensible portion of the communications protocol interface may be further configured so that each network element can communicate a unique and optimally small subset of actual interoperable data that corresponds to at least a portion of a larger defined data set. A software generator program may be configured to generate a set of extensible source code that operates upon the subset of actual data and that directs the execution of the extensible portion of the communications protocol interface for a particular network element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: James DelloStritto, Ronald Blaszak, Chad Craw, Cory Gondek, Frank LoMascolo, Eric Petersen, Kenneth West, Albert Goldfain, Mahesh Narayan, Song Chung
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Publication number: 20080060581Abstract: An effusion source comprises a vitreous C filament and a heater to increase the temperature of the filament to produce a C vapor. Also described is a deposition method comprising (a) depositing a layer of material on a substrate, and (b) during step (a), heating a body of material that includes vitreous carbon so that carbon from the body is vaporized and incorporated into the deposited layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventors: Loren Pfeiffer, Kenneth West