Patents by Inventor Kevin Hubbard

Kevin Hubbard 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: 20110316733
    Abstract: A method comprises transmitting a radar signal into an target area, receiving reflected portions of the radar signal from the target area, and processing the reflected portions of the radar signal. The step of processing comprises windowing analog signals representative of the reflected portions of the radar signal, performing a fast Fourier transform on the windowed analog signals to produce an FFT result for each window, and obtaining the average of the FFT results from consecutive windows. In accordance with the method, a user receives indication from an indicator that a golf ball is present in the target area when the average of the FFT results corresponds to characteristics of the golf ball. The system comprises a radar transceiver, a processor for processing reflected portions of the radar signal, and an indicator indicating to the user a golf ball present in the target area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Dennis P. Bevirt, Kevin Hubbard
  • Patent number: 6746185
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nozzle for use in a metalworking process, whereby the nozzle is designed to precisely deliver an oil-containing liquid and non-flammable gas mixture onto the interface between a metalworking tool and a workpiece, whereby the nozzle is comprised of a tip and a valve body affixed to one another. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for cooling and lubricating a tool and workpiece during a metalworking process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: University of Missouri Board of Curators
    Inventors: Kevin Hubbard, Richard N. Callahan
  • Publication number: 20030123940
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nozzle for use in a metalworking process, whereby the nozzle is designed to precisely deliver an oil-containing liquid and nonflammable gas mixture onto the interface between a metalworking tool and a workpiece, whereby the nozzle is comprised of a tip and a valve body affixed to one another. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for cooling and lubricating a tool and workpiece during a metalworking process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Kevin Hubbard, Richard N. Callahan