Patents by Inventor Kevin Witt

Kevin Witt 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: 20240148074
    Abstract: A system configured to output an indication of engagement with a device. The system includes at least one processor and a memory coupled to the at least one processor. The memory is configured to store instructions. The at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to cause the system to monitor usage of the device, determine the indication of engagement with the device based on the usage of the device, and output the indication of engagement with the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: Altria Cleint Services LLC
    Inventors: Jarrett KEEN, Kevin BALL, Taylor WITT, Raymond W. LAU, Zack W. BLACKMON, Rangaraj S. SUNDAR, Eric HAWES, Terry BACHE, Niall GALLAGHER
  • Publication number: 20240059417
    Abstract: The system can include an on-board thermal management subsystem. The system 100 can optionally include an off-board (extravehicular) infrastructure subsystem. The on-board thermal management subsystem can include: a battery pack, one or more fluid loops, and an air manifold. The system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Lynn, Ernest Villanueva, Nathaniel Martin, JoeBen Bevirt, Jonathan Wagner, Kevin Witt, Brian Uznanski, Austin Newman
  • Patent number: 11794905
    Abstract: The system can include an on-board thermal management subsystem. The system 100 can optionally include an off-board (extravehicular) infrastructure subsystem. The on-board thermal management subsystem can include: a battery pack, one or more fluid loops, and an air manifold. The system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: JOBY AERO, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Lynn, Ernest Villanueva, Nathaniel Martin, Joeben Bevirt, Jonathan Wagner, Kevin Witt, Brian Uznanski, Austin Newman
  • Publication number: 20230015559
    Abstract: The battery thermal management system includes a battery pack, a circulation subsystem, and a heat exchanger. The system can optionally include a cooling system, a reservoir, a de-ionization filter, a battery charger, and a controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Ernest Villanueva, Nathaniel Martin, JoeBen Bevirt, Jonathan Wagner, Kevin Witt, Brian Uznanski, Austin Newman
  • Patent number: 11548407
    Abstract: The battery thermal management system includes a battery pack, a circulation subsystem, and a heat exchanger. The system can optionally include a cooling system, a reservoir, a de-ionization filter, a battery charger, and a controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Joby Aero, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest Villanueva, Nathaniel Martin, JoeBen Bevirt, Jonathan Wagner, Kevin Witt, Brian Uznanski, Austin Newman
  • Patent number: 11479146
    Abstract: The battery thermal management system includes a battery pack, a circulation subsystem, and a heat exchanger. The system can optionally include a cooling system, a reservoir, a de-ionization filter, a battery charger, and a controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Joby Aero, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest Villanueva, Nathaniel Martin, JoeBen Bevirt, Jonathan Wagner, Kevin Witt, Brian Uznanski, Austin Newman
  • Publication number: 20220169394
    Abstract: The system can include an on-board thermal management subsystem. The system 100 can optionally include an off-board (extravehicular) infrastructure subsystem. The on-board thermal management subsystem can include: a battery pack, one or more fluid loops, and an air manifold. The system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Lynn, Ernest Villanueva, Nathaniel Martin, JoeBen Bevirt, Jonathan Wagner, Kevin Witt, Brian Uznanski, Austin Newman
  • Patent number: 11230384
    Abstract: The system can include an on-board thermal management subsystem. The system 100 can optionally include an off-board (extravehicular) infrastructure subsystem. The on-board thermal management subsystem can include: a battery pack, one or more fluid loops, and an air manifold. The system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Joby Aero, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Lynn, Ernest Villanueva, Nathaniel Martin, JoeBen Bevirt, Jonathan Wagner, Kevin Witt, Brian Uznanski, Austin Newman
  • Publication number: 20210170908
    Abstract: The battery thermal management system includes a battery pack, a circulation subsystem, and a heat exchanger. The system can optionally include a cooling system, a reservoir, a de-ionization filter, a battery charger, and a controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Ernest Villanueva, Nathaniel Martin, JoeBen Bevirt, Jonathan Wagner, Kevin Witt, Brian Uznanski, Austin Newman
  • Publication number: 20210162884
    Abstract: The battery thermal management system includes a battery pack, a circulation subsystem, and a heat exchanger. The system can optionally include a cooling system, a reservoir, a de-ionization filter, a battery charger, and a controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Ernest Villanueva, Nathaniel Martin, JoeBen Bevirt, Jonathan Wagner, Kevin Witt, Brian Uznanski, Austin Newman
  • Patent number: 10960785
    Abstract: The battery thermal management system includes a battery pack, a circulation subsystem, and a heat exchanger. The system can optionally include a cooling system, a reservoir, a de-ionization filter, a battery charger, and a controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Joby Aero, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest Villanueva, Nathaniel Martin, JoeBen Bevirt, Jonathan Wagner, Kevin Witt, Brian Uznanski, Austin Newman
  • Publication number: 20210053689
    Abstract: The system can include an on-board thermal management subsystem. The system 100 can optionally include an off-board (extravehicular) infrastructure subsystem. The on-board thermal management subsystem can include: a battery pack, one or more fluid loops, and an air manifold. The system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Lynn, Ernest Villanueva, Nathaniel Martin, JoeBen Bevirt, Jonathan Wagner, Kevin Witt, Brian Uznanski, Austin Newman
  • Publication number: 20200339010
    Abstract: The battery thermal management system includes a battery pack, a circulation subsystem, and a heat exchanger. The system can optionally include a cooling system, a reservoir, a de-ionization filter, a battery charger, and a controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Ernest Villanueva, Nathaniel Martin, JoeBen Bevirt, Jonathan Wagner, Kevin Witt, Brian Uznanski, Austin Newman
  • Publication number: 20050205111
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for processing microfeature workpieces are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a workpiece support carries a workpiece in a processing volume of a processing chamber. A first fluid delivery device directs an unsupported stream of a first fluid into the processing volume. A second fluid delivery device directs an unsupported stream of a second fluid into the processing volume. A first fluid collector receives at least a portion of the first fluid, and a second fluid collector receives at least a portion of the second fluid. Accordingly, embodiments of the apparatus support the use of multiple fluids in a single processing volume to control, restrict, and/or eliminate mixing between the two fluids while reducing and/or eliminating the need for purging and/or rinsing portions of the apparatus. The rotation rate and/or position of the workpiece can also be controlled to control the manner in which the fluids are collected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Ritzdorf, Dakin Fulton, Robert Batz, Kevin Witt, Kyle Hanson
  • Patent number: 5915665
    Abstract: A pilot valve is operated by a solenoid formed by a coil wound around a non-magnetic spool that has a bore. A rare earth permanent magnet is inside the bore adjacent one end and abuts a flux concentrator farther inside the bore. A plunger is slidably located within the bore biased away from the flux concentrator by a spring and projects out another end of the bore. An enclosure of magnetic material completes a magnetic flux path around the solenoid and has an aperture though which the plunger projects. The pilot valve includes a cage of rigid non-magnetic material which abuts the enclosure and has a recess which supports the plunger out of contact with the housing. The plunger selectively opens and closes a pilot tube through the cage to operate a diaphragm the responds by engaging a primary valve seat to control the flow of fluid through a valve body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Paese, Lee Karsten, John Quella, Kevin Witt