Patents by Inventor Kevin L. Martin
Kevin L. Martin 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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Publication number: 20240142666Abstract: This invention relates to comfortable ophthalmic devices and methods of producing such devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Kevin P. McCabe, Robert B. Steffen, Hélène Aguilar, W. Anthony Martin, Susan W. Neadle, Ann-Marie Wong Meyers, Douglas G. Vanderlaan, Dominic P. Gourd, Kristy L. Canavan, Gregory A. Hill
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Patent number: 11953651Abstract: This invention relates to comfortable ophthalmic devices and methods of producing such devices.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. McCabe, Robert B. Steffen, Hélène Aguilar, W. Anthony Martin, Susan W. Neadle, Ann-Marie Wong Meyers, Douglas G. Vanderlaan, Dominic P. Gourd, Kristy L. Canavan, Gregory A. Hill
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Publication number: 20240081802Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for allowing multiple surgical instruments to be inserted into sealing elements of a single surgical access device. The sealing elements can be movable along predefined pathways within the device to allow surgical instruments inserted through the sealing elements to be moved laterally, rotationally, angularly, and vertically relative to a central longitudinal axis of the device for ease of manipulation within a patient's body while maintaining insufflation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Mark S. Ortiz, David T. Martin, Matthew C. Miller, Mark J. Reese, Wells D. Haberstich, Carl Shurtleff, Charles J. Scheib, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jerome R. Morgan, Daniel H. Duke, Daniel J. Mumaw, Gregory W. Johnson, Kevin L. Houser
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Publication number: 20240072430Abstract: A protective structure, to protect an antenna from damage, is provided. The protective structure includes a body. The body defines one or more prong-receiving apertures in a first surface of the body, wherein through each aperture of the one or more prong-receiving apertures, the body is configured to receive a prong of one or more prongs of the antenna. The body defines a radio frequency (RF) connection aperture extending from the first surface of the body to a second surface of the body, wherein the body is configured to receive a cable through the RF connection aperture to couple a cable connector of the cable to an RF connector of the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: James Robert Hunter, Kevin L. Martin
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Publication number: 20230369754Abstract: A protective structure, to protect an antenna from damage, is provided. The protective structure includes a body. The body defines one or more prong-receiving apertures in a first surface of the body, wherein through each aperture of the one or more prong-receiving apertures, the body is configured to receive a prong of one or more prongs of the antenna. The body defines a radio frequency (RF) connection aperture extending from the first surface of the body to a second surface of the body, wherein the body is configured to receive a cable through the RF connection aperture to couple a cable connector of the cable to an RF connector of the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2022Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: James Robert Hunter, Kevin L Martin
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Patent number: 11817623Abstract: A protective structure, to protect an antenna from damage, is provided. The protective structure includes a body. The body defines one or more prong-receiving apertures in a first surface of the body, wherein through each aperture of the one or more prong-receiving apertures, the body is configured to receive a prong of one or more prongs of the antenna. The body defines a radio frequency (RF) connection aperture extending from the first surface of the body to a second surface of the body, wherein the body is configured to receive a cable through the RF connection aperture to couple a cable connector of the cable to an RF connector of the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: James Robert Hunter, Kevin L Martin
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Publication number: 20230356058Abstract: Systems, methods and computer readable media comprising a virtual exercise board, which is represented by images on the screen of a pad device; wearable devices configured to attach to each shoe of a user and to collect and transmit touch data to the pad device; cameras for tracking movement and calibrating with the data collected by the wearable devices; and computer programs for collecting user data, processing user data, and generating outputs. In embodiments, features include augmented reality; ratings of performance; automated workouts/protocols; real-time progress bar; multi-location database capabilities; and reports.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: The Quick Board, LLCInventors: Kevin L Martin, Jason Fisher, Daniel Ilinca
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Patent number: 11788633Abstract: A spool for a spool valve assembly defines a spool longitudinal axis and includes a first land module defining a first land module circumferential surface, a second land module defining a second land module circumferential surface, and a first metering module. The first metering module has a first end cap and a second end cap. The first end cap is coupled to the first land module, and the second end cap is coupled to the second land module, to form the spool. The first metering module may further include at least two pillars extending from the first end cap to the second end cap, wherein the at least two pillars are entirely disposed within a virtual first metering module hollow cylinder area that surrounds a virtual first metering module central core area concentric with the spool longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Martin, Paul A. Zwart, Michael C. Marstall, Mikhail A. Sorokin
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Publication number: 20230279957Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hydraulic valve component using additive manufacturing includes laying successive layers to form a flow aperture for a hydraulic valve component, and creating a lattice or mesh structure that at least partially defines the flow aperture of the hydraulic valve component, or a feature that forms an undercut along a direction that is parallel to a flow direction of the flow aperture, or a flow aperture having a size varying along a circumferential direction of the valve component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. MARTIN, Paul A. ZWART, Michael Charles MARSTALL, Mikhail A. SOROKIN, Lonnie James DEVIER
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Patent number: 11662031Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hydraulic valve component using additive manufacturing includes laying successive layers to form a flow aperture for a hydraulic valve component, and creating a lattice or mesh structure that at least partially defines the flow aperture of the hydraulic valve component, or a feature that forms an undercut along a direction that is parallel to a flow direction of the flow aperture, or a flow aperture having a size varying along a circumferential direction of the valve component.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Martin, Paul A. Zwart, Michael Charles Marstall, Mikhail A. Sorokin, Lonnie James Devier
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Patent number: 11590402Abstract: Systems, methods and computer readable media comprising a virtual exercise board, which is represented by images on the screen of a pad device; wearable devices configured to attach to each shoe of a user and to collect and transmit touch data to the pad device; cameras for tracking movement and calibrating with the data collected by the wearable devices; and computer programs for collecting user data, processing user data, and generating outputs. In embodiments, features include augmented reality; ratings of performance; automated workouts/protocols; real-time progress bar; multi-location database capabilities; and reports.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: The Quick Board, LLCInventors: Kevin L Martin, Jason Fisher, Daniel Ilinca
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Patent number: 11534728Abstract: A nozzle including a first end and a second end. The first end includes at least a first inlet and a second inlet and the second end includes a plurality of outlets. An exterior surface extends from the first end to the second end of the nozzle. A plurality of vanes are disposed on the exterior surface and extend from the first end to the second end of the nozzle. A plurality of channels form along the exterior surface of the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Satya Ramakrishna Manda Venkata Naga, Kevin L. Martin, Paul Arthur Zwart, Andrew M. Denis
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Publication number: 20220364490Abstract: An injector for a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) delivery system includes a first conduit extending along a longitudinal direction; a second conduit extending along the longitudinal direction and disposed within the first conduit; a nozzle tip having a side wall and an end wall; and a shell surrounding the first conduit and being spaced apart from the first conduit along a radial direction. The side wall has a thickness extending along the radial direction from an external surface of the nozzle tip to an inner surface of the second conduit. The end wall defines an outlet flow passage therethrough, and the outlet flow passage is in fluid communication with the first conduit and the second conduit via a chamber defined by an internal surface of the nozzle tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2021Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Samuel S. Kumar, Matthew F. Fahrenkrug, Daniel R. Barb, Ramakrishna Manda, Paul A. Zwart, Thierry A. Marchione, Kevin L. Martin
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Publication number: 20220282742Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hydraulic valve component using additive manufacturing includes laying successive layers to form a flow aperture for a hydraulic valve component, and creating a lattice or mesh structure that at least partially defines the flow aperture of the hydraulic valve component, or a feature that forms an undercut along a direction that is parallel to a flow direction of the flow aperture, or a flow aperture having a size varying along a circumferential direction of the valve component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2021Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Martin, Paul A. Zwart, Michael Charles Marstall, Mikhail A. Sorokin, Lonnie James Devier
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Patent number: 11351612Abstract: An additive manufacturing method for a part includes forming a pillar by fusing metallic material to form a hollow body portion including a wall having an inner surface and an outer surface and fusing metallic material to form a cap portion extending from a distal end of the body portion. The method includes forming the pillar by fusing metallic material to form a distal portion supported on the cap portion, supporting at least a portion of the part by the pillar, and removing the pillar from the part.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Martin, Thierry A. Marchione
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Patent number: 10953373Abstract: A nozzle including a first channel, a second channel annularly disposed around the first channel, and a plurality of third channels fluidly connected to the second channel. The nozzle includes an interior cavity having a first inlet fluidly connected to the first channel and a plurality of second inlets. Individual second inlets of the plurality of second inlets fluidly connect to individual third channels of the plurality of third channels. The interior cavity includes an outlet and an impinging surface located opposite the first inlet.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Satya Ramakrishna Manda Venkata Naga, Kevin L. Martin, Paul Arthur Zwart, Andrew M. Denis
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Patent number: 10894237Abstract: A nozzle including an interior cavity, a structure disposed within the interior cavity, a first channel fluidly connected to the interior cavity, one or more second channels fluidly connected to the interior cavity, and one or more outlets coupled to the interior cavity. The structure includes a bottom impinging surface that is at least partially concave, one or more legs that support the bottom impinging surface, and a top surface located opposite the bottom impinging surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Satya Ramakrishna Manda Venkata Naga, Kevin L. Martin, Paul Arthur Zwart, Andrew M. Denis
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Patent number: 10888885Abstract: A nozzle including an exterior surface extending between a first end and a second end of the nozzle. The exterior surface including spray outlets disposed at the second end. An interior cavity is disposed interior to the exterior surface. A first channel and a second channel fluidly connect to the interior cavity. One or more third channels fluidly connect between the interior cavity and an individual spray outlet of the spray outlets. The one or more third channels rotate about a longitudinal axis of the nozzle and angle in a direction away from the longitudinal axis of the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Satya Ramakrishna Manda Venkata Naga, Kevin L. Martin, Paul Arthur Zwart, Andrew M. Denis
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Patent number: 10857599Abstract: A tool for a boring machine includes an elongated elongated body extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end, the distal end being shaped to receive a cutting tip, and a cavity inside the body. The tool includes a lattice provided within the cavity and a powder provided in the cavity with the lattice.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Caterpiller Inc.Inventors: Thierry A. Marchione, Kevin L. Martin, Rohit A. Bhapkar
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Publication number: 20200368814Abstract: An additive manufacturing method for a part includes forming a pillar by fusing metallic material to form a hollow body portion including a wall having an inner surface and an outer surface and fusing metallic material to form a cap portion extending from a distal end of the body portion. The method includes forming the pillar by fusing metallic material to form a distal portion supported on the cap portion, supporting at least a portion of the part by the pillar, and removing the pillar from the part.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. MARTIN, Thierry A. Marchione