Patents by Inventor Kevin Carpenter
Kevin Carpenter 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: 9836999Abstract: A backlighting system for a cabinet sign may include a plurality of panels. Each panel includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) attached to the panel. The diode has a box sign depth factor of less than about 1.4. An integrated circuit may also be located on the panel. A wire physically connects adjacent panels.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Marc Nall, Kevin Carpenter, Koushik Saha, Chenyang Li, Ronald K. Brengartner, Jr., Xin Wang, Tomislav J. Stimac
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Patent number: 9751457Abstract: An control system for use in a vehicle includes at least one functional unit adapted to be mounted in the vehicle, each functional unit having an alert device, connector and a remote controller configured to control a desired state of the respective alert device, and a central controller configured to sense a state of the vehicle and generate a desired state of the functional units based at least partially on the sensed state of the vehicle a functional connection between the central controller and the at least one functional unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Emergency Technology, Inc.Inventors: William S. Buehler, Kevin Carpenter, Kyle Israels, Michael Walma
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Patent number: 9725031Abstract: A vehicle control system includes, among other things, one or more functional warning units positioned in various positions in a vehicle. A central controller is configured to generate a desired state of the functional warning units and encode the desired state into a packet. Each of multiple remote controllers is functionally connected to at least one of the functional warning units. A functional connection between the central controller and the multiple remote controllers is configured to transmit the encoded packet from the central controller to each of the remote controllers. The remote controllers are configured to parse the desired state of each of the functional warning units in the encoded packet and set the state of each of the functional warning units based on the parsed encoded packet.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Emergency Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Carpenter, Kyle Israels, William S. Buehler, Michael Walma
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Publication number: 20170201098Abstract: A PV electrical system includes a PV panel, a MPPT controller, a charge controller coupled to a battery and an inverter generating alternating current output based on a first charge controller output disposed within the PV panel. The system further includes an AC bus receiving the alternating current output, whereby any number of PV panels are connected to the AC bus for providing power output. In varying embodiments, the connectivity of the components provides for charging and controlling output of the battery, as well as managing power distribution across the AC bus, on a per-panel basis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventor: P. KEVIN CARPENTER
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Patent number: 9646783Abstract: A knob assembly is provided that includes a knob having a rotatable shaft, a rotatable first circuit board rigidly attached to the rotatable shaft, and a fixed second circuit board positioned near the first circuit board. The first circuit board includes an encoding portion configured to provide positioning data of the knob, and an eccentric rotating mass (ERM) motor mounted to the rotatable, first circuit board with a shaft of the ERM motor perpendicular to the rotatable shaft of the knob. The ERM motor is configured to produce and transfer vibration to the rotatable shaft of the knob. The second circuit board includes a sensor configured to determine a position of the first circuit board and thereby the knob at least in part from the positioning data provided by the encoding portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2016Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.Inventors: Paul Stoufer, Thomas Josefsson, Kevin Carpenter
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Patent number: 9564070Abstract: A backlighting system for a cabinet sign may include a plurality of panels. Each panel includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) attached to the panel. The diode has a box sign depth factor of less than about 1.4. An integrated circuit may also be located on the panel. A wire physically connects adjacent panels.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2007Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Marc Nall, Kevin Carpenter, Koushik Saha, Chenyang (Kevin) Li, Ronald K. Brengartner, Jr., Xin (Bill) Wang, Tomislav J. Stimac
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Patent number: 9499095Abstract: An emergency vehicle control system with functional warning units for use in an emergency vehicle provide active visual and audible alerts. The functional warning unit includes a set of alert devices, each alert device having at least one functional connection and a remote controller, connected to the set of alert devices and configured to receive an encoded message on a single data line from a central controller. The remote controller is configured to decode the encoded message to a set of desired states for each of the set of alert devices. The remote controller is configured to control the set of alert devices, by way of the at least one functional connection, according to the respective desired state of each of the set of alert devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Emergency Technology, Inc.Inventors: William S. Buehler, Kevin Carpenter, Kyle Israels, Michael Walma
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Publication number: 20160144777Abstract: A vehicle control system includes, among other things, one or more functional warning units positioned in various positions in a vehicle. A central controller is configured to generate a desired state of the functional warning units and encode the desired state into a packet. Each of multiple remote controllers is functionally connected to at least one of the functional warning units. A functional connection between the central controller and the multiple remote controllers is configured to transmit the encoded packet from the central controller to each of the remote controllers. The remote controllers are configured to parse the desired state of each of the functional warning units in the encoded packet and set the state of each of the functional warning units based on the parsed encoded packet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2016Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Kevin Carpenter, Kyle Israels, William S. Buehler, Michael Walma
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Patent number: 9283887Abstract: An emergency vehicle control system includes, among other things, one or more functional warning units positioned in various positions in an emergency vehicle. A central controller is configured to generate a desired state of the functional warning units and encode the desired state into a packet. Each of multiple remote controllers is functionally connected to at least one of the functional warning units. A functional connection between the central controller and the multiple remote controllers is configured to transmit the encoded packet from the central controller to each of the remote controllers. The remote controllers are configured to parse the desired state of each of the functional warning units in the encoded packet and set the state of each of the functional warning units based on the parsed encoded packet.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Emergency Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Carpenter, Kyle Israels, William S. Buehler, Michael Walma
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Patent number: 9165487Abstract: A backlighting system for a cabinet sign may include a plurality of panels. Each panel includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) attached to the panel. The diode has a box sign depth factor of less than about 1.4. An integrated circuit may also be located on the panel. A wire physically connects adjacent panels.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Marc Nall, Kevin Carpenter, Koushik Saha, Chenyang Li, Ronald K. Brengartner, Jr., Xin Wang, Tamislav J. Stimac
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Patent number: 9103221Abstract: A system and method for securing a blade within a disk so as to eliminate the need for permanently deforming materials associated with the blade disk is disclosed. A recess is formed generally within each slot used to secure a blade within the disk. A retaining insert is positioned within the recess and a wedge insert is positioned within a slot of the retaining insert, such that a pressure is applied to the retaining insert thereby deflecting the retaining insert into a pre-set radial position to prevent axial movement of the blade within the slot of the disk.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY LTDInventors: Alex Torkaman, Kevin Carpenter, William David Day
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Publication number: 20150007469Abstract: A backlighting system for a cabinet sign may include a plurality of panels. Each panel includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) attached to the panel. The diode has a box sign depth factor of less than about 1.4. An integrated circuit may also be located on the panel. A wire physically connects adjacent panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Marc Nall, Kevin Carpenter, Koushik Saha, Chenyang Li, Ronald K. Brengartner, JR., Xin Wang, Tamislav J. Stimac
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Publication number: 20140317975Abstract: A backlighting system for a cabinet sign may include a plurality of panels. Each panel includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) attached to the panel. The diode has a box sign depth factor of less than about 1.4. An integrated circuit may also be located on the panel. A wire physically connects adjacent panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Marc Nall, Kevin Carpenter, Koushik Saha, Chenyang Li, Ronald K. Brengartner, JR., Xin Wang, Tamislav J. Stimac
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Publication number: 20140254140Abstract: A backlighting system for a cabinet sign may include a plurality of panels. Each panel includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) attached to the panel. The diode has a box sign depth factor of less than about 1.4. An integrated circuit may also be located on the panel. A wire physically connects adjacent panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Marc Nall, Kevin Carpenter, Koushik Saha, Chenyang Li, Ronald K. Brengartner, JR., Xin Wang, Tamislav J. Stimac
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Publication number: 20130330235Abstract: Systems are disclosed which include processor-executable program instructions for receiving data regarding characteristics of a room in which one or more disinfection sources are arranged and determining, based on the received data, individual operating parameter/s for the one or more disinfection sources. Other systems are provided which include processor-executable program instructions for discerning, for each of a plurality of disinfection sources, a target location, region, object or surface within a room in which the disinfection sources are arranged. The systems further include program instructions for comparing the target locations/regions/objects/surfaces and executing corrective actions upon detecting two or more locations/objects/surfaces are within a predetermined distance of each other and/or upon detecting two or more regions overlap.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: XENEX HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLCInventors: Mark A. Stibich, P. Kevin Carpenter
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Publication number: 20130216387Abstract: A system and method for securing a blade within a disk so as to eliminate the need for permanently deforming materials associated with the blade disk is disclosed. A recess is formed generally within each slot used to secure a blade within the disk. A retaining insert is positioned within the recess and a wedge insert is positioned within a slot of the retaining insert, such that a pressure is applied to the retaining insert thereby deflecting the retaining insert into a pre-set radial position to prevent axial movement of the blade within the slot of the disk.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY LTDInventors: Alex Torkaman, Kevin Carpenter, William David Day
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Patent number: 8186893Abstract: A mount is provided for being secured to a support structure and which is configured to receive and support a device such as a camera. The mount includes a series of brackets and one or more rotary detent assemblies that interconnect one bracket to another. Furthermore, the mount provides a rotary detent assembly that enables the detent assembly to be angularly adjusted relative to one of the brackets that forms a part of the mount.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2010Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Porticos, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Scott Patterson, William Kevin Carpenter
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Publication number: 20120129128Abstract: A control valve for a dental vacuum system includes a housing having a first end, a second end and a sidewall therebetween, which define a cavity of the housing. An imaginary central longitudinal axis extends from the first end to the second end and generally parallel to the sidewall. A first opening in the sidewall of the housing is operatively connected to a vacuum control volume and a pair of opposing second openings in the sidewall are spaced-apart from the first opening along the imaginary central longitudinal axis. A biasing member and a plunger valve are located within the cavity of the housing. The plunger valve is movable along the imaginary central longitudinal axis between a first position that blocks at least a portion of a flow of air through the housing and a second position that substantially permits the flow of air through the housing and to a vacuum pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: RAMVAC DENTAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Kevin CARPENTER
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Patent number: D705742Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: SoundOff Signal, Inc.Inventors: Edward Schneider, Kevin Carpenter, Stephen Norris
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Patent number: D724539Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: INI Power Systems, Inc.Inventors: Larry J. Markoski, William Kevin Carpenter, Nathan Thomas Spalding Maher