Patents by Inventor Kurt A. Scott
Kurt A. Scott 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: 12231323Abstract: A network automation system platform is described herein for carrying out a method for automated multi-node performance validation testing on a communications network. The method includes acquiring a test configuration for executing a multi-node performance validation test, wherein the test configuration identifies: a multi-node network performance test, carried out by an application layer, that specifies a technology-independent test script that is generic to particular technologies for providing performance validation-related services, and a node group upon which the multi-node network performance test is to be performed. The method further includes executing the multi-node network performance validation test by the application layer issuing requests to a core layer comprising a set of technology-specific services that issue, in accordance with the application layer requests, technology-specific commands to external services during performance validation of nodes within the node group.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: United States Cellular CorporationInventors: David Scott Parmer, Margaret Elizabeth Dawson, William James Maniates, Kurt Holen Johnson, Prakash Suman, Andrew Scot Spear, Robert Ronald Jakubek, Narothum Saxena, Michael S. Irizarry
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Patent number: 10343089Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to an apparatus for refining a liquid stream. The apparatus includes a first flow chamber, an inclined plate region, and a second flow chamber. The first flow chamber forms a first portion of an hourglass double cone structure and directs the liquid stream in a first direction at a first velocity. The inclined plate region includes inclined plates radiating outward from the hourglass double cone structure in a helical pattern. The inclined plate region directs the liquid carrier in a second direction opposite the first direction at a second velocity less than the first velocity forming a laminar flow condition in the liquid stream to separate heavy waste and light waste from the liquid stream. The second flow chamber forms a second portion of the hourglass double cone structure and directs the liquid stream to a liquid stream outlet.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: RECOVERED ENERGY, INC.Inventors: Richard Lewis, Kurt Scott
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Patent number: 10343088Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to an apparatus for refining a liquid stream which includes a liquid carrier with a heavier waste and a lighter waste. The apparatus includes a first flow chamber, a second flow chamber, and plates. The first flow chamber is a cone structure and directs the liquid stream downwards in a first direction at a first velocity. The first velocity is greater than a settling velocity of a heavier waste in the liquid carrier. The second flow chamber directs the liquid carrier upwards in a second direction at a second velocity less than the settling velocity. The plates are in the second flow chamber and at a transition between the first and second flow chambers. The plates have an inclined geometry to cause laminar flow in the liquid stream to separate the heavier waste to a lower collection chamber and lighter waste to an upper collection reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: RECOVERED ENERGY, INC.Inventors: Richard Lewis, Kurt Scott
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Patent number: 10120084Abstract: An x-ray detector apparatus includes at least one x-ray detector (3) having a position for a material under test (2), an x-ray source (1), and a plurality of structures (4) each configured to perturb an x-ray energy spectrum differently. The structures (4) may be placed in the path of the x-ray energy spectrum sequentially or concurrently. A plurality of x-ray detectors (3) may be formed into a linear array.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: IBEX INNOVATIONS LTD.Inventors: Gary Gibson, Kurt Scott
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Publication number: 20180028942Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to an apparatus for refining a liquid stream. The apparatus includes a first flow chamber, an inclined plate region, and a second flow chamber. The first flow chamber forms a first portion of an hourglass double cone structure and directs the liquid stream in a first direction at a first velocity. The inclined plate region includes inclined plates radiating outward from the hourglass double cone structure in a helical pattern. The inclined plate region directs the liquid carrier in a second direction opposite the first direction at a second velocity less than the first velocity forming a laminar flow condition in the liquid stream to separate heavy waste and light waste from the liquid stream. The second flow chamber forms a second portion of the hourglass double cone structure and directs the liquid stream to a liquid stream outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Richard Lewis, Kurt Scott
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Publication number: 20180028941Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to an apparatus for refining a liquid stream which includes a liquid carrier with a heavier waste and a lighter waste. The apparatus includes a first flow chamber, a second flow chamber, and plates. The first flow chamber is a cone structure and directs the liquid stream downwards in a first direction at a first velocity. The first velocity is greater than a settling velocity of a heavier waste in the liquid carrier. The second flow chamber directs the liquid carrier upwards in a second direction at a second velocity less than the settling velocity. The plates are in the second flow chamber and at a transition between the first and second flow chambers. The plates have an inclined geometry to cause laminar flow in the liquid stream to separate the heavier waste to a lower collection chamber and lighter waste to an upper collection reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Richard Lewis, Kurt Scott
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Patent number: 9782698Abstract: An apparatus for refining a liquid stream using 180 degree redirection and inclined plates. The apparatus includes a first flow chamber, a second flow chamber, and a separation chamber. The first flow chamber directs the liquid stream downwards in a first direction at a first velocity, the second flow chamber directs the liquid carrier upwards in a second direction opposite the first direction, and the separation chamber is disposed between the first flow chamber and the second flow chamber. The separation chamber includes a redirection portion that has inclined plates across which the liquid carrier flows and, as the liquid slows from a first velocity to a second velocity, the solid particles fall out of the liquid carrier and collect in the collection portion of the separation chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: RECOVERED ENERGY, INC.Inventors: Richard Lewis, Kurt Scott
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Patent number: 9782699Abstract: An apparatus for refining a liquid stream using 180 degree redirection and inclined plates. The apparatus includes a first flow chamber, a second flow chamber, and a separation chamber. The first flow chamber directs the liquid stream downwards in a first direction at a first velocity, the second flow chamber directs the liquid carrier upwards in a second direction opposite the first direction, and the separation chamber is disposed between the first flow chamber and the second flow chamber. The separation chamber includes a redirection portion that has inclined plates across which the liquid carrier flows and, as the liquid slows from a first velocity to a second velocity, the solid particles fall out of the liquid carrier and collect in the collection portion of the separation chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: RECOVERED ENERGY, INC.Inventors: Richard Lewis, Kurt Scott
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Patent number: 9782697Abstract: An apparatus for refining a liquid stream using 180 degree redirection and inclined plates. The apparatus includes a first flow chamber, a second flow chamber, and a separation chamber. The first flow chamber directs the liquid stream downwards in a first direction at a first velocity, the second flow chamber directs the liquid carrier upwards in a second direction opposite the first direction, and the separation chamber is disposed between the first flow chamber and the second flow chamber. The separation chamber includes a redirection portion that has inclined plates across which the liquid carrier flows and, as the liquid slows from a first velocity to a second velocity, the solid particles fall out of the liquid carrier and collect in the collection portion of the separation chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: RECOVERED ENERGY, INC.Inventors: Richard Lewis, Kurt Scott
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Publication number: 20170095178Abstract: A system for the detection, recording, and analysis of EMG data attained during exercise in real-time is described. The system employs a surface EMG sensor equipped with a Bluetooth or a Wi-Fi module. The sensor transmits sEMG data via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to a smart device, which processes this data utilizing a preloaded application and informs the user of the efficacy of exercises with key statistics in real-time. A sensor box containing the EMG sensor also contains a pre-amplification circuit, an amplification circuit, a DC-offset circuit, and a signal smoothing and amplifier circuit to maximize the reduction of extraneous noise frequently observed with conventional sEMG sensors. A proprietary mobile device application receives, interprets, records, and displays the EMG data for the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Marco Schoen, Kurt Scott, Feng Lin, Sichen Wang, Yun Zhang, Lin Yang
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Patent number: 9545459Abstract: A system for use in an orthopedic surgical procedure including a container for orthopedic surgical instruments. The container includes a first shell, and a second shell configured to be coupled to the first shell to define a chamber therein. The second shell is configured to be coupled to the first shell in a plurality of orientations including a first orientation in which fluid is permitted to advance into and out of the chamber, and a second orientation in fluid is prevented from advancing into and out of the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2012Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANYInventors: Kurt A. Scott, Kyle S. Moore, Jason T. Sherman
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Publication number: 20160250569Abstract: An apparatus for refining a liquid stream using 180 degree redirection and inclined plates. The apparatus includes a first flow chamber, a second flow chamber, and a separation chamber. The first flow chamber directs the liquid stream downwards in a first direction at a first velocity, the second flow chamber directs the liquid carrier upwards in a second direction opposite the first direction, and the separation chamber is disposed between the first flow chamber and the second flow chamber. The separation chamber includes a redirection portion that has inclined plates across which the liquid carrier flows and, as the liquid slows from a first velocity to a second velocity, the solid particles fall out of the liquid carrier and collect in the collection portion of the separation chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Richard Lewis, Kurt Scott
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Publication number: 20160250568Abstract: An apparatus for refining a liquid stream using 180 degree redirection and inclined plates. The apparatus includes a first flow chamber, a second flow chamber, and a separation chamber. The first flow chamber directs the liquid stream downwards in a first direction at a first velocity, the second flow chamber directs the liquid carrier upwards in a second direction opposite the first direction, and the separation chamber is disposed between the first flow chamber and the second flow chamber. The separation chamber includes a redirection portion that has inclined plates across which the liquid carrier flows and, as the liquid slows from a first velocity to a second velocity, the solid particles fall out of the liquid carrier and collect in the collection portion of the separation chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Richard Lewis, Kurt Scott
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Publication number: 20160250567Abstract: An apparatus for refining a liquid stream using 180 degree redirection and inclined plates. The apparatus includes a first flow chamber, a second flow chamber, and a separation chamber. The first flow chamber directs the liquid stream downwards in a first direction at a first velocity, the second flow chamber directs the liquid carrier upwards in a second direction opposite the first direction, and the separation chamber is disposed between the first flow chamber and the second flow chamber. The separation chamber includes a redirection portion that has inclined plates across which the liquid carrier flows and, as the liquid slows from a first velocity to a second velocity, the solid particles fall out of the liquid carrier and collect in the collection portion of the separation chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Richard Lewis, Kurt Scott
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Publication number: 20160084972Abstract: An x-ray detector apparatus includes at least one x-ray detector (3) having a position for a material under test (2), an x-ray source (1), and a plurality of structures (4) each configured to perturb an x-ray energy spectrum differently. The structures (4) may be placed in the path of the x-ray energy spectrum sequentially or concurrently. A plurality of x-ray detectors (3) may be formed into a linear array.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: IBEX Innovations Ltd.Inventors: Gary Gibson, Kurt Scott
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Publication number: 20130256167Abstract: A system for use in an orthopaedic surgical procedure including a container for orthopaedic surgical instruments. The container includes a first shell, and a second shell configured to be coupled to the first shell to define a chamber therein. The second shell is configured to be coupled to the first shell in a plurality of orientations including a first orientation in which fluid is permitted to advance into and out of the chamber, and a second orientation in fluid is prevented from advancing into and out of the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Kurt A. Scott, Kyle S. Moore, Jason T. Sherman
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Publication number: 20070295114Abstract: An indoor accelerated weathering device having a rotatable rack in a test chamber for mounting test specimens in an exposure plane includes a light collection device connected to the rack, which is operatively coupled to an optical rotary joint concentric with the rack shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2006Publication date: December 27, 2007Applicant: ATLAS MATERIAL TESTING TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Dan Pilcher, Kurt Scott, Rich Schultz
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Publication number: 20060254372Abstract: An accelerated weathering test apparatus of the type including a test chamber, a test specimen mount for supporting test specimens having an exposure surface oriented toward a light source, a controller for adjusting a power level to the light source, and a non-contact temperature sensor oriented to monitor, in real time, an operating temperature of the exposure surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2005Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Kurt Scott, Christopher Waas, Zhijun Zhang, Bill Penrose, Bill Buttner
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Patent number: 7038196Abstract: An accelerated weathering test apparatus and method for calibration and operation thereof including a spectroradiometer for monitoring a full spectrum power distribution of a light source. Calibration includes a calibration light source in a factory test apparatus operated at a fixed power level and collecting the full spectrum power distribution of the calibration light source to generate a first data set. The calibration light source is then installed in a client test apparatus and operated at the fixed power level in order to collect the full spectrum power distribution and generate a second data set. The first and second data sets are filtered and aligned to determine a system response factor of the client test apparatus so that the irradiance level control may be calibrated.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2004Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Atlas Material Testing Technology LLCInventors: Kurt Scott, Christopher Waas, Anatoliy Ivanov
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Publication number: 20050167580Abstract: An accelerated weathering test apparatus and method for calibration and operation thereof including a spectroradiometer for monitoring a full spectrum power distribution of a light source. Calibration includes a calibration light source in a factory test apparatus operated at a fixed power level and collecting the full spectrum power distribution of the calibration light source to generate a first data set. The calibration light source is then installed in a client test apparatus and operated at the fixed power level in order to collect the full spectrum power distribution and generate a second data set. The first and second data sets are filtered and aligned to determine a system response factor of the client test apparatus so that the irradiance level control may be calibrated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2004Publication date: August 4, 2005Inventors: Kurt Scott, Christopher Waas, Anatoliy Ivanov