Patents by Inventor Kurt Kuhlmann
Kurt Kuhlmann 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: 10600044Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for providing solar lighting and power to a consumer using pay-as-you-go technology. The pay-as-you-go technology allows for a user to pay for home power and lighting on an incremental basis as they use the device. The payments are made using a user's cell phone. A pay-as-you-go lighting apparatus may include a lighting module configured to provide lighting to a customer when activated, and a control system including a processor and a memory configured to monitor usage of the lighting apparatus, track remaining usage credits, and disable the lighting apparatus when there are no remaining usage credits.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: ANGAZA DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Lesley Silverthorn Marincola, Bryan Silverthorn, F. Iannce, Kurt Kuhlmann, Bryan Duggan, Peter Zullo, Victoria Arch
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Patent number: 9847658Abstract: Systems and methods for battery management are disclosed. A system may include an internal control network including multiple node controllers powered by a unique cell or combination of cells of a battery. The node controllers may communicate with each other via a node communication system. Each node controller may be responsible for managing a charge level associated with one or more cells. The one or more devices of the internal control network may enable measurement of environmental factors such as a temperature and a current and voltage applied at the battery. Based on the measured environmental factors, the internal control network may perform an ongoing assessment of the one or more cells of the battery and of an overall battery condition. The internal control network may initiate turning on or off a battery output to prevent over discharge and possible damage to the battery or devices connected to the battery.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignees: MERIDIAN DESIGN, INC., SHORAI, INC.Inventors: Kurt Kuhlmann, David Radford, Shawn Higbee, Dan Matthews
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Publication number: 20160190830Abstract: Systems and methods for battery management are disclosed. A system may include an internal control network including multiple node controllers powered by a unique cell or combination of cells of a battery. The node controllers may communicate with each other via a node communication system. Each node controller may be responsible for managing a charge level associated with one or more cells. The one or more devices of the internal control network may enable measurement of environmental factors such as a temperature and a current and voltage applied at the battery. Based on the measured environmental factors, the internal control network may perform an ongoing assessment of the one or more cells of the battery and of an overall battery condition. The internal control network may initiate turning on or off a battery output to prevent over discharge and possible damage to the battery or devices connected to the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: KURT KUHLMANN, DAVID RADFORD, SHAWN HIGBEE, DAN MATTHEWS
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Patent number: 9346687Abstract: A water purification system is described herein. The water purification system comprises a container configured to hold a liquid; an ultraviolet light source configured to irradiate liquid within the container; a reflector configured to reflect light from the ultraviolet light source into the container; a trough adaptor having a first end and a second end and configured to channel a liquid from the first end to the second end while exposing the liquid to light from the ultraviolet light source; and wherein the reflector is configured to reflect light from the ultraviolet light source both onto the trough adaptor and into the container.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: MERIDIAN DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Dan Richard Matthews, Kurt Kuhlmann
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Patent number: 8975596Abstract: Water purifying drink containers include a liquid container, a cap assembly removably coupled to the liquid container, and a purification assembly that emits ultraviolet (UV) light in the germicidal spectrum to purify a volume of drink liquid held in the liquid container. In some embodiments, the purification assembly includes a UV bulb positioned within a recess of the cap assembly facing the internal compartment of the liquid container. In some embodiments, the UV bulb further emits light in the visible spectrum and the drink container includes an indicator that becomes illuminated with visible light to indicate to a user when the UV bulb is emitting UV light.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Meridian Design, Inc.Inventors: Dan Richard Matthews, Kurt Kuhlmann
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Patent number: 8872130Abstract: A water purification system is described herein. The water purification system comprises a container configured to hold a liquid; an ultraviolet light source configured to irradiate liquid within the container; a reflector configured to reflect light from the ultraviolet light source into the container; a trough adaptor having a first end and a second end and configured to channel a liquid from the first end to the second end while exposing the liquid to light from the ultraviolet light source; and wherein the reflector is configured to reflect light from the ultraviolet light source both onto the trough adaptor and into the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Meridian Design, Inc.Inventors: Dan R. Matthews, Kurt A. Kuhlmann
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Patent number: 8797396Abstract: Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Lou Dietz, Kurt Kuhlmann, Christopher Todd, Glenn Stark, Barry Rodriguez, Gregory Loney
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Patent number: 8564220Abstract: A portable lighting device having one or more inputs, at least a first and second output, one or more light sources, an input sensor, an output sensor, an adaptive buck converter, a boost mechanism, an internal power source, and a controller. The input sensor is coupled to the one or more inputs and the output sensor is coupled to the first output. The input and output sensors are coupled to the adaptive buck converter and the boost mechanism and also to the controller. The controller is configured to instruct the adaptive buck converter to condition power inputs at the one or more inputs. The controller is configured to instruct the boost mechanism to boost a stored output from the internal power source.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Inventors: Dan R. Matthews, Kurt Kuhlmann, Joshua Seal
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Publication number: 20120092481Abstract: Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Lou Dietz, Kurt Kuhlmann, Lokesh Tatke, Suraj Somwanshi, Christopher Todd, Glenn Stark, Barry Rodriguez, Gregory Loney, Bikash Sabata, Ronald L. Allen, Suhas Patil, Sujit Chivate, Prashanth Ravindran, Sanford Barsky
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Publication number: 20120076436Abstract: Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Lou Dietz, Kurt Kuhlmann, Lokesh Tatke, Suraj Somwanshi, Christopher Todd, Glenn Stark, Barry Rodriguez, Gregory Loney, Bikash Sabata, Ronald L. Allen, Suhas Patil, Sujit Chivate, Prashanth Ravindran, Sanford Barsky
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Publication number: 20120076391Abstract: Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Lou Dietz, Kurt Kuhlmann, Lokesh Tatke, Suraj Somwanshi, Christopher Todd, Glenn Stark, Barry Rodriguez, Gregory Loney, Bikash Sabata, Ronald L. Allen, Suhas Patil, Sujit Chivate, Prashanth Ravindran, Sanford Barsky
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Publication number: 20120076411Abstract: Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Lou Dietz, Kurt Kuhlmann, Lokesh Tatke, Suraj Somwanshi, Christopher Todd, Glenn Stark, Barry Rodriguez, Gregory Loney, Bikash Sabata, Ronald L. Allen, Suhas Patil, Sujit Chivate, Prashanth Ravindran, Sanford Barsky
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Publication number: 20110285315Abstract: A portable lighting device having one or more inputs, at least a first and second output, one or more light sources, an input sensor, an output sensor, an adaptive buck converter, a boost mechanism, an internal power source, and a controller. The input sensor is coupled to the one or more inputs and the output sensor is coupled to the first output. The input and output sensors are coupled to the adaptive buck converter and the boost mechanism and also to the controller. The controller is configured to instruct the adaptive buck converter to condition power inputs at the one or more inputs. The controller is configured to instruct the boost mechanism to boost a stored output from the internal power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: Meridan Design, Inc.Inventors: Dan R. Matthews, Kurt Kuhlmann, Joshua Seal
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Patent number: 7800313Abstract: A multi-mode LED retrofit module is provided for a flashlight of a type having a serious circuit including a battery power supply, a light bulb, and a single pull, single throw rotary on/off switch. The retrofit module includes a logical control device which measures an on/off time of the rotary switch, subsequent to a previous on-time which is greater than a pre-determined threshold. If the subsequent on/off time is less than a pre-determined threshold (preferably 0.5 seconds), the subsequent short on/off cycle is interpreted as an instruction to change mode.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2006Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Inventors: David M. Allen, Kurt Kuhlmann
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Patent number: 7741806Abstract: A charging device for transferring electrical charge between a variety of sources and clients comprising charging circuitry and electrical leads with magnetically attaching connectors is disclosed. The magnetically attachable leads are used to connect to external batteries or other sources or clients. The charging circuitry may be a buck, boost, or boost/buck switching ASIC or may be a micro-controller.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2006Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Meridian Design, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Kuhlmann, Dan R. Matthews
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Patent number: 7649323Abstract: A self-contained, rechargeable LED flashlight uses a zener diode in reverse-breakdown avalanche mode as a low-cost voltage regulator. A second embodiment of the LED flashlight incorporates boost-buck circuitry to allow the internal rechargeable flashlight battery to be recharged through external dry cells. An LED or LED array of the flashlight may be by passed with operator control to allow an internal battery to operate an external device, such as a cellular telephone or the like.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2007Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Laughing Rabbit, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Kuhlmann, David M. Allen
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Publication number: 20090251751Abstract: An illumination device for an optical imaging apparatus, such as a microscope. The illumination of a slide specimen is achieved when divergent light for a point light source or a plurality of point light sources illuminate the specimen converging at high angles at equal brightness across all angles. The user of divergent light cancels the cosine distributed gradient effect (Lambert's cosine law) to effectively create a substantially evenly distribution of light. The placement of diffractive or diffusive film under the specimen causes the light to converge at high angles onto the specimen. The light from the point light source can be further diffused by passing it through a column having its interior coated with a non-diffractive material adapted to widely scatter the light.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventor: Kurt Kuhlmann
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Publication number: 20090205972Abstract: An electrolytic device and method for generating a disinfecting solution that utilizes an electrical circuit and storage battery. The electrical circuit preferably conditions the power received from a variety of power sources to charge the storage battery and conditions the power stored in the storage battery to provide the appropriate power to maximize the disinfection efficacy of the disinfecting solution. The device may incorporate one or more other devices such as an LED, an electrical power takeoff, a clock, a compass, a transmitter device, a receiver device, a position locating device, a direction indicating device, and/or a camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: MIOX CorporationInventors: Kurt Kuhlmann, Dan Matthews, Justin Sanchez, Rodney E. Herrington
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Patent number: D894100Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Ryan Kurt Kuhlmann, Ronald Joseph Winkelman, Shawn Thomas Bell, Michael Jackson, Joseph John Roscetti, Sr., Geoffrey Harold Klein
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Patent number: D894101Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Ryan Kurt Kuhlmann, Ronald Joseph Winkelman, Shawn Thomas Bell, Michael Jackson, Joseph John Roscetti, Sr., Geoffrey Harold Klein