Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Kelly

Kevin J. Kelly 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: 20240072599
    Abstract: An electric power apparatus includes a main planar body having a circular opening that supports a brushless direct-current (BLDC) motor. The motor includes a stator, a rotor, a motor spindle extending through the circular opening, a first end cap formed on a first side of the stator and mounted on the main planar body; and a second end cap formed on a second side of the stator and secured to the first end cap to form a substantially watertight seal around the stator and the rotor. A ratio of a maximum power output of the motor when powered by at least one battery pack to a height of the motor as measured from an upper surface of the main planar body to a top surface of the motor is greater than or equal to approximately 34 watts/mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: JOHN B. FOGLE, KEVIN L. PULLEY, MARK J. CLEMENTI, JAMES M. NOBIS, SHAILESH P. WAIKAR, DAVID M. KELLY, NATHANIEL K. BYRNE, TIMOTHY A. CLAPP
  • Publication number: 20240072604
    Abstract: An electric motor is provided including a stator, a rotor, a motor spindle coupled to the rotor and extending along a center axis, a first end cap formed on a first side of the stator, a second end cap formed on a second side of the stator and secured to the first end cap to form a first compartment around the stator and the rotor, an electro-magnetic brake module disposed on a side of the second end cap opposite the stator and engaged with the motor spindle, and a motor cover mounted on the second end cap to form a second compartment around the electro-magnetic brake module. The first end cap, the second end cap, and the motor cover form a substantially watertight seal around the stator, the rotor, and the position sensor assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: JOHN B. FOGLE, KEVIN L. PULLEY, MARK J. CLEMENTI, JAMES M. NOBIS, SHAILESH P. WAIKAR, DAVID M. KELLY, NATHANIEL K. BYRNE, TIMOTHY A. CLAPP
  • Patent number: 11915095
    Abstract: A cable management system includes multiple cables, each having a unique identifier associated therewith and each including first and second barcodes including the unique identifier, the first barcode located proximate a first end of the cable, the second barcode located proximate a second end of the cable. The system also includes a barcode scanner to scan barcodes of the cables, the barcode scanner including a clip to receive one of the cables. The system also includes a mobile computing device having a processor, data storage medium, communication unit, and user interface including a display. The mobile computing device is configured to receive via the user interface first end location information for a first cable, receive from the barcode scanner the first barcode of the first cable, and save and display the first end location information in association with the unique identifier of the first cable included in the first barcode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Kevin A. Marley, Brian L. Kelly, Frank J. Graczyk, Daniel E. Host, Shawn T. Kemp, Andrew J. Stroede
  • Patent number: 11857793
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to devices, systems, and techniques for managing storing sensed information. In some examples, a system includes a memory and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry may be configured to receive evoked compound action potential (ECAP) information, wherein the ECAP information comprises information from a plurality of evoked compound action potential (ECAP) signals, receive a trigger signal requesting long-term storage of at least a portion of the ECAP information in the memory, and responsive to receiving the trigger signal, store the at least portion of the ECAP information in the memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Kelly, Henrique Weh
  • Publication number: 20230227165
    Abstract: Ozone converters containing differing ozone converting materials are provided into air aircraft airflow management systems, with the ozone converter positioned in an air management architecture at positions configured to assist replacement, and maintenance, and with the ozone converters further positioned downstream of air conditioning packs, and with the ozone converters configured to reduce at least one of ozone concentrations and volatile organic compound concentrations from airflows directed to passenger cabin air volumes and flight deck air volumes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Bryce A. Tillack, Stephen M. Trent, Kevin J. Kelly, Brian C. Christenson
  • Patent number: 11702577
    Abstract: Disclosed are thermal management fluids for electric systems and methods of application. An example thermal management fluid may comprise: a base oil as a major component, wherein the base oil has both of the following enumerated properties: (i) a branch content of about 15 mol. % to about 30 mol. %; and (ii) a naphthene content of about 30 wt. % or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Shuji Luo, Andrew E. Taggi, Kevin J. Kelly, Daniel Bien
  • Publication number: 20230166635
    Abstract: A method of operating a heat transfer system includes circulating a heat transfer fluid through a heat transfer circuit in fluid communication with an electric system, and obtaining real-time measurements of fluid properties of the heat transfer fluid. A dimensional effectiveness factor for the heat transfer fluid (DEFfluid) is calculated based on the fluid properties and for a selected pump and a selected dominant flow regime within the heat transfer circuit, and a dimensional effectiveness factor for a reference fluid (DEFreference) is calculated for the selected pump and the selected dominant flow regime within the heat transfer circuit. A normalized effectiveness factor (NEFfluid) of the heat transfer fluid is then obtained, whereby a health of the heat transfer fluid is obtained. If the NEFfluid is below a predetermined threshold, the health will be considered deteriorated, and if the NEFfluid is above the predetermined threshold, the health will be considered viable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: EXXONMOBIL TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Gary CHRISTENSEN, Kevin J. KELLY, Shuji LUO, Andrew E. TAGGI
  • Patent number: 11558423
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to network security software cooperatively configured on plural nodes to monitor, alert, authenticate, and authorize devices, applications, users, and data protocol in network communications by exchanging nonpublic identification codes, application identifiers, and data type identifiers via pre-established communication pathways and comparing against pre-established values to provide authorized communication and prevent compromised nodes from spreading malware to other nodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Stealthpath, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Gordon, Mike Clark, Matt Clark, Daniel T. McGovern, Kevin J. Kelly, Nathan P. Leemkuil
  • Patent number: 11534614
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and techniques for controlling charging power based on a cumulative thermal dose to a patient are disclosed. Implantable medical devices may include a rechargeable power source that can be transcutaneously charged. An external charging device may calculate an estimated cumulative thermal dose delivered to the patient during charging over a predetermined period of time. Based on the estimated cumulative thermal dose, the external charging device may select a power level for subsequent charging of the rechargeable power source. In one example, the charging device may select a high power level when the cumulative thermal dose has not exceeded a thermal dose threshold and select a low power level when the cumulative thermal dose has exceeded the thermal dose threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Kelly, David P. Olson, Reid K. Bornhoft, Venkat R. Gaddam
  • Publication number: 20210395592
    Abstract: Disclosed are thermal management fluids for electric systems and methods of application. An example thermal management fluid may comprise: a base oil as a major component, wherein the base oil has both of the following enumerated properties: (i) a branch content of about 15 mol. % to about 30 mol. %; and (ii) a naphthene content of about 30 wt. % or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Shuji Luo, Andrew E. Taggi, Kevin J. Kelly, Daniel Bien
  • Publication number: 20210387003
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to devices, systems, and techniques for managing storing sensed information. In some examples, a system includes a memory and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry may be configured to receive evoked compound action potential (ECAP) information, wherein the ECAP information comprises information from a plurality of evoked compound action potential (ECAP) signals, receive a trigger signal requesting long-term storage of at least a portion of the ECAP information in the memory, and responsive to receiving the trigger signal, store the at least portion of the ECAP information in the memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin J. Kelly, Henrique Weh
  • Publication number: 20210266346
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to network security software cooperatively configured on plural nodes to monitor, alert, authenticate, and authorize devices, applications, users, and data protocol in network communications by exchanging nonpublic identification codes, application identifiers, and data type identifiers via pre-established communication pathways and comparing against pre-established values to provide authorized communication and prevent compromised nodes from spreading malware to other nodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew Gordon, Mike Clark, Matt Clark, Daniel T. McGovern, Kevin J. Kelly, Nathan P. Leemkuil
  • Patent number: 11092393
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to heat transfer fluids for use in heat transfer systems. The heat transfer fluids comprise at least one non-aqueous dielectric heat transfer fluid. The non-aqueous dielectric heat transfer fluid has density (?), specific heat (cp), and dynamic viscosity (?) properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Gary Christensen, Kevin J. Kelly, Shuji Luo, Heinrich R. Braun, Tobias Klande, Behrouz Engheta, Jorg F. W. Weber, Andrew E. Taggi
  • Publication number: 20200276446
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and techniques for controlling charging power based on a cumulative thermal dose to a patient are disclosed. Implantable medical devices may include a rechargeable power source that can be transcutaneously charged. An external charging device may calculate an estimated cumulative thermal dose delivered to the patient during charging over a predetermined period of time. Based on the estimated cumulative thermal dose, the external charging device may select a power level for subsequent charging of the rechargeable power source. In one example, the charging device may select a high power level when the cumulative thermal dose has not exceeded a thermal dose threshold and select a low power level when the cumulative thermal dose has exceeded the thermal dose threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin J. Kelly, David P. Olson, Reid K. Bornhoft, Venkat R. Gaddam
  • Patent number: 10712105
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to heat transfer fluids for use in heat transfer systems. The heat transfer fluids comprise at least one non-aqueous dielectric heat transfer fluid. The non-aqueous dielectric heat transfer fluid has density (?), specific heat (cp), and dynamic viscosity (?) properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Gary Christensen, Kevin J. Kelly, Shuji Luo, Heinrich R. Braun, Tobias Klande, Behrouz Engheta, Jorg F. W. Weber, Andrew E. Taggi
  • Patent number: 10682520
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and techniques for controlling charging power based on a cumulative thermal dose to a patient are disclosed. Implantable medical devices may include a rechargeable power source that can be transcutaneously charged. An external charging device may calculate an estimated cumulative thermal dose delivered to the patient during charging over a predetermined period of time. Based on the estimated cumulative thermal dose, the external charging device may select a power level for subsequent charging of the rechargeable power source. In one example, the charging device may select a high power level when the cumulative thermal dose has not exceeded a thermal dose threshold and select a low power level when the cumulative thermal dose has exceeded the thermal dose threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Kelly, David P. Olson, Reid K. Bornhoft, Venkat R. Gaddam
  • Patent number: 10479956
    Abstract: Provided is a non-Newtonian engine oil lubricant composition with improved fuel efficiency and engine wear protection. The lubricant composition includes a major amount of a base oil including a Group II base stock and an optional Group V base stock, from 0.1 to 9.0 wt. % of at least one viscosity modifier and from 0.1 to 1.2 wt. % of at least one friction modifier. The non-Newtonian engine oil lubricant composition has a kinematic viscosity at 100 deg. C. of less than or equal to 10 cSt and an HTHS (ASTM D4683) of less than or equal to 2.2 cP at 150° C. Also provided are methods of using the lubricant composition in internal combustion engines and methods of making the lubricant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Nancy Ortiz, Douglas E. Deckman, Kevin J. Kelly, David G. L. Holt, Haris Junuzovic, Camille A. Killian
  • Publication number: 20180112149
    Abstract: Provided is a non-Newtonian engine oil lubricant composition with improved fuel efficiency and engine wear protection. The lubricant composition includes a major amount of a base oil including a Group II base stock and an optional Group V base stock, from 0.1 to 9.0 wt. % of at least one viscosity modifier and from 0.1 to 1.2 wt. % of at least one friction modifier. The non-Newtonian engine oil lubricant composition has a kinematic viscosity at 100 deg. C. of less than or equal to 10 cSt and an HTHS (ASTM D4683) of less than or equal to 2.2 cP at 150° C. Also provided are methods of using the lubricant composition in internal combustion engines and methods of making the lubricant composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Nancy Ortiz, Douglas E. Deckman, Kevin J. Kelly, David G.L. Holt, Haris Junuzovic, Camille A. Killian
  • Patent number: 9506009
    Abstract: A method for improving wear control, while maintaining or improving deposit control and fuel efficiency, in an engine lubricated with a lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil. The formulated oil has a composition including a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and at least one dispersant and a mixture of viscosity modifiers, as minor components. The at least one dispersant is a polyalkenyl succinic derivative and at least one viscosity modifier is a vinyl aromatic-containing polymer or copolymer. A lubricating engine oil having a composition including a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, at least one dispersant and a mixture of viscosity modifiers, as minor components. The lubricating engine oils are useful in internal combustion engines including direct injection, gasoline and diesel engines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Smruti A. Dance, Ahmed F. Abou El Enein, Benjamin D. Eirich, Kevin J. Kelly, Douglas E. Deckman
  • Patent number: 9270134
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and techniques for selecting a period for charging an implantable rechargeable power source are disclosed. Implantable medical devices may include a rechargeable power source that can be transcutaneously charged. A system may control a charging module to begin charging the rechargeable power source of the implantable medical device with a high power level. The system may then determine an estimated heat loss based on power initially delivered to the rechargeable power source when beginning the charging. Based on this estimated heat loss during the initial period of recharging, the system may select a boost period that includes a duration of time that the rechargeable power source is charged with the high power level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Venkat R. Gaddam, Reid K. Bornhoft, Kevin J. Kelly, David P. Olson, Todd V. Smith