Patents by Inventor Kevin R. King
Kevin R. King 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: 11913528Abstract: A multi-mode CVT for a work vehicle powertrain has a continuously variable power source (CVP), an input arrangement with an input shaft receiving engine power, a variator arrangement with a variator shaft supporting a planetary set, a drop set arrangement with a drop set shaft, and an output arrangement with an output shaft supporting an output component. The input, variator, and drop set arrangements include clutch components with the clutch(es) of the drop set arrangement transmitting CVP power or combined CVP and engine power to the output arrangement to provide a selective gear reduction for transmission of an output power according to a plurality of transmission modes, including a CVP-only mode and a combined engine and CVP split-path mode.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Clayton P. Neumann, Kevin R. King
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Patent number: 11879805Abstract: A method for spin set bearing setting verification in a preload state on a shaft. An inertia wheel may be disposed on the shaft. The inertia wheel or the shaft is rotated. A first rotational speed is measured at a first time. The inertia wheel may decelerate over time to achieve a second rotational speed measured at a second time. The second speed is less than first speed. The change in time between the first time and the second time is measured. The bearing setting may be adjusted if the change in time is outside a predetermined time range. The bearing setting may remain unchanged if the change in time is within a predetermined time range.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2023Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Clayton P. Neumann, Kevin R. King
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Patent number: 11867267Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a clutch configuration and/or clutch operation. The clutch configuration includes an arrangement having a transmission input shaft having a conduit therethrough and a rotating clutch drum configured to rotatably couple to the transmission input shaft and operate independent of the transmission input shaft. The rotating clutch drum has a conduit complementary to the conduit of the transmission input shaft. The clutch arrangement further includes a bearing spacer between the transmission input shaft and the rotating clutch drum, wherein the bearing spacer has a conduit complementary to the conduit of the transmission input shaft and the conduit of the rotating clutch drum. The conduits of the bearing spacer, the transmission input shaft, and the rotating clutch drum define a clutch apply pressure path to control actuation of the rotating clutch drum.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Kevin R. King, Thomas G. Ore, Clayton P. Neumann
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Publication number: 20230258532Abstract: A method for spin set bearing setting verification in a preload state on a shaft. An inertia wheel may be disposed on the shaft. The inertia wheel or the shaft is rotated. A first rotational speed is measured at a first time. The inertia wheel may decelerate over time to achieve a second rotational speed measured at a second time. The second speed is less than first speed. The change in time between the first time and the second time is measured. The bearing setting may be adjusted if the change in time is outside a predetermined time range. The bearing setting may remain unchanged if the change in time is within a predetermined time range.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: Deere & CompanyInventors: Clayton P. Neumann, Kevin R. King
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Patent number: 11668626Abstract: A method for spin set bearing setting verification in a preload state on a shaft. An inertia wheel may be disposed on the shaft. The inertia wheel or the shaft is rotated. A first rotational speed is measured at a first time. The inertia wheel may decelerate over time to achieve a second rotational speed measured at a second time. The second speed is less than first speed. The change in time between the first time and the second time is measured. The bearing setting may be adjusted if the change in time is outside a predetermined time range. The bearing setting may remain unchanged if the change in time is within a predetermined time range.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Clayton P. Neumann, Kevin R. King
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Publication number: 20210364044Abstract: A method for spin set bearing setting verification in a preload state on a shaft. An inertia wheel may be disposed on the shaft. The inertia wheel or the shaft is rotated. A first rotational speed is measured at a first time. The inertia wheel may decelerate over time to achieve a second rotational speed measured at a second time. The second speed is less than first speed. The change in time between the first time and the second time is measured. The bearing setting may be adjusted if the change in time is outside a predetermined time range. The bearing setting may remain unchanged if the change in time is within a predetermined time range.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Deere & CompanyInventors: Clayton P. Neumann, Kevin R. King
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Patent number: 10231820Abstract: Methods and materials for making complex, living, vascularized tissues for organ and tissue replacement, especially complex and/or thick, structures, such as liver tissue is provided. Tissue lamina is made in a system comprising an apparatus having (a) a first mold or polymer scaffold, a semi-permeable membrane, and a second mold or polymer scaffold, wherein the semi-permeable membrane is disposed between the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds, wherein the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds have means defining microchannels positioned toward the semi-permeable membrane, wherein the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds are fastened together; and (b) animal cells. Methods for producing complex, three-dimensional tissues or organs from tissue lamina are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignees: The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., The General Hospital CorporationInventors: Joseph P. Vacanti, Young-Moon M. Shin, Jennifer Ogilvie, Alexander Sevy, Tomoyuki Maemura, Osamu Ishii, Mohammad R. Kaazempur-Mofrad, Jeffrey T. Borenstein, Kevin R. King, Chiao-Chun Wang, Eli Weinberg
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Publication number: 20170296322Abstract: Methods and materials for making complex, living, vascularized tissues for organ and tissue replacement, especially complex and/or thick, structures, such as liver tissue is provided. Tissue lamina is made in a system comprising an apparatus having (a) a first mold or polymer scaffold, a semi-permeable membrane, and a second mold or polymer scaffold, wherein the semi-permeable membrane is disposed between the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds, wherein the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds have means defining microchannels positioned toward the semi-permeable membrane, wherein the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds are fastened together; and (b) animal cells. Methods for producing complex, three-dimensional tissues or organs from tissue lamina are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Joseph P. Vacanti, Young-Moon M. Shin, Jennifer Ogilvie, Alexander Sevy, Tomoyuki Maemura, Osamu Ishii, Mohammad R. Kaazempur-Mofrad, Jeffrey T. Borenstein, Kevin R. King, Chiao-Chun Wang, Eli Weinberg
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Patent number: 9738860Abstract: Methods and materials for making complex, living, vascularized tissues for organ and tissue replacement, especially complex and/or thick, structures, such as liver tissue is provided. Tissue lamina is made in a system comprising an apparatus having (a) a first mold or polymer scaffold, a semi-permeable membrane, and a second mold or polymer scaffold, wherein the semi-permeable membrane is disposed between the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds, wherein the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds have means defining microchannels positioned toward the semi-permeable membrane, wherein the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds are fastened together; and (b) animal cells. Methods for producing complex, three-dimensional tissues or organs from tissue lamina are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignees: The General Hospital Corporation, The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Vacanti, Young-Moon M. Shin, Jennifer Ogilvie, Alexander Sevy, Tomoyuki Maemura, Osamu Ishii, Mohammad R. Kaazempur-Mofrad, Jeffrey T. Borenstein, Kevin R. King, Chiao-Chun Wang, Eli Weinberg
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Publication number: 20170128475Abstract: The present embodiments relate to compositions and methods for treating the inflammatory response in a tissue or organ, such as the liver, by contacting the tissue with a tissue-specific gap junction inhibitor; and compositions and methods of reducing the toxicity of an agent by administering a gap junction inhibitor either simultaneously or sequentially with exposure to the agent. For example, inhibition of the liver-specific gap junction connexin 32 by 2-aminoethyoxydiphenyl-borate, effectively treats and/or prevents hepatotoxicity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicants: THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Suraj J. Patel, John M. Milwid, Martin L. Yarmush, Kevin R. King
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Publication number: 20140234953Abstract: Methods and materials for making complex, living, vascularized tissues for organ and tissue replacement, especially complex and/or thick, structures, such as liver tissue is provided. Tissue lamina is made in a system comprising an apparatus having (a) a first mold or polymer scaffold, a semi-permeable membrane, and a second mold or polymer scaffold, wherein the semi-permeable membrane is disposed between the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds, wherein the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds have means defining microchannels positioned toward the semi-permeable membrane, wherein the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds are fastened together; and (b) animal cells. Methods for producing complex, three-dimensional tissues or organs from tissue lamina are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicants: THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORYInventors: Joseph P. Vacanti, Young-Moon M. Shin, Jennifer Ogilvie, Alexander Sevy, Tomoyuki Maemura, Osamu Ishii, Mohammad R. Kaazempur-Mofrad, Jeffrey T. Borenstein, Kevin R. King, Chiao-Chun Wang, Eli Weinberg
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Publication number: 20140148413Abstract: The present embodiments relate to compositions and methods for treating the inflammatory response in a tissue or organ, such as the liver, by contacting the tissue with a tissue-specific gap junction inhibitor; and compositions and methods of reducing the toxicity of an agent by administering a gap junction inhibitor either simultaneously or sequentially with exposure to the agent. For example, inhibition of the liver-specific gap junction connexin 32 by 2 aminoethyoxydiphenyl-borate, effectively treats and/or prevents hepatotoxicity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicants: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATIONInventors: Suraj J. Patel, John M. Milwid, Martin L. Yarmush, Kevin R. King
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Patent number: 8642336Abstract: Methods and materials for making complex, living, vascularized tissues for organ and tissue replacement, especially complex and/or thick structures, such as liver tissue is provided. Tissue lamina is made in a system comprising an apparatus having (a) a first mold or polymer scaffold, a semi-permeable membrane, and a second mold or polymer scaffold, wherein the semi-permeable membrane is disposed between the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds, wherein the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds have means defining microchannels positioned toward the semi-permeable membrane, wherein the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds are fastened together; and (b) animal cells. Methods for producing complex, three-dimensional tissues or organs from tissue lamina are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignees: The General Hospital Corporation, The Charles Stark Draper LaboratoryInventors: Joseph P. Vacanti, Young-Moon Michael Shin, Jennifer Ogilvie, Alexander Sevy, Tomoyuki Maemura, Osamu Ishii, Mohammad Reza Kaazempur-Mofrad, Jeffrey T. Borenstein, Kevin R. King, Chiao-Chun Wang, Eli Weinberg
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Publication number: 20100267136Abstract: Methods and materials for making complex, living, vascularized tissues for organ and tissue replacement, especially complex and/or thick structures, such as liver tissue is provided. Tissue lamina is made in a system comprising an apparatus having (a) a first mold or polymer scaffold, a semi-permeable membrane, and a second mold or polymer scaffold, wherein the semi-permeable membrane is disposed between the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds, wherein the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds have means defining microchannels positioned toward the semi-permeable membrane, wherein the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds are fastened together; and (b) animal cells. Methods for producing complex, three-dimensional tissues or organs from tissue lamina are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicants: THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORYInventors: Joseph P. Vacanti, Young-Moon Michael Shin, Jennifer Ogilvie, Alexander Sevy, Tomoyuki Maemura, Osamu Ishii, Mohammad Reza Kaazempur-Mofrad, Jeffrey T. Borenstein, Kevin R. King, Chiao-Chun Wang, Eli Weinberg
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Patent number: 7759113Abstract: Methods and materials for making complex, living, vascularized tissues for organ and tissue replacement, especially complex and/or thick structures, such as liver tissue is provided. Tissue lamina is made in a system comprising an apparatus having (a) a first mold or polymer scaffold, a semi-permeable membrane, and a second mold or polymer scaffold, wherein the semi-permeable membrane is disposed between the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds, wherein the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds have means defining microchannels positioned toward the semi-permeable membrane, wherein the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds are fastened together; and (b) animal cells. Methods for producing complex, three-dimensional tissues or organs from tissue lamina are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignees: The General Hospital Corporation, The Charles Stark Draper LaboratoryInventors: Joseph P. Vacanti, Young-Moon Michael Shin, Jennifer Ogilvie, Alexander Sevy, Tomoyuki Maemura, Osamu Ishii, Mohammad Reza Kaazempur-Mofrad, Jeffrey T. Borenstein, Kevin R. King, Chiao-Chun Wang, Eli Weinberg
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Publication number: 20100098742Abstract: Methods and materials for making complex, living, vascularized tissues for organ and tissue replacement, especially complex and/or thick structures, such as liver tissue is provided. Tissue lamina is made in a system comprising an apparatus having (a) a first mold or polymer scaffold, a semi-permeable membrane, and a second mold or polymer scaffold, wherein the semi-permeable membrane is disposed between the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds, wherein the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds have means defining microchannels positioned toward the semi-permeable membrane, wherein the first and second molds or polymer scaffolds are fastened together; and (b) animal cells. Methods for producing complex, three-dimensional tissues or organs from tissue lamina are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Joseph P. Vacanti, Young-Moon Michael Shin, Jennifer Ogilvie, Alexander Sevy, Tomoyuki Maemura, Osamu Ishii, Mohammad Reza Kaazempur-Mofrad, Jeffrey T. Borenstein, Kevin R. King, Chiao-Chun Wang, Eli Weinberg
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Patent number: 7371400Abstract: The invention provides for translating two-dimensional microfabrication technology into the third dimension. Two-dimensional templates are fabricated using high-resolution molding processes. These templates are then bonded to form three-dimensional scaffold structures with closed lumens. The scaffolds can serve as the template for cell adhesion and growth by cells that are added to the scaffolds through the vessels, holes or pores. These scaffolds can be formed by layering techniques, to interconnect flat template sheets to build up a fully vascularized organ.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2002Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: The General Hospital CorporationInventors: Jeffrey T. Borenstein, Kevin R. King, Hidetomi Terai, Joseph P. Vacanti
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Publication number: 20020182241Abstract: The invention provides for the translating two-dimensional microfabrication technology into the third dimension. Two-dimensional templates are fabricated using high-resolution molding processes. These templates are then bonded to form three-dimensional scaffold structures with closed lumens. These scaffolds can be formed by layering techniques, to interconnect flat template sheets to build up a full, vascularized organ. Alternatively, such scaffolds can be formed by rolling or folding the templates to form thick three-dimensional constructs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2002Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventors: Jeffrey T. Borenstein, Kevin R. King, Hidetomi Terai, Joseph P. Vacanti
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Patent number: 5537160Abstract: A circular rear view eyewear mirror, approximately 9 min. in diameter, consisting of a reflective surface permanently attached with epoxy adhesive to a cylindrical plastic base with one end obliquely cross-sectioned to form an ellipse. The angle formed by this oblique cross-sectioning of the base allows the rear view eyewear mirror to fit differing types of eyewear, including modern wrap-around sports eyewear. The elliptical end is attached semi-permanently to the rearward surface of the eyewear lens with double-backed adhesive tape. These elements, when assembled, are considered one piece in use and have no moving parts in relation to each other. The rear view eyewear mirror may be angularly adjusted by clockwise or counter-clockwise rotation before semi-permanent attachment by rotation upon the rearward surface of the eyewear lens. This adjustment of the rear view eyewear mirror allows for angular adjustment of the image seen by the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1994Date of Patent: July 16, 1996Inventor: Kevin R. King