Patents by Inventor Kyle Howell

Kyle Howell 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).

  • Patent number: 12610432
    Abstract: A cooktop appliance includes a cooktop plate defining an upper cooking surface, and a plurality of heating elements. The cooktop appliance also includes a controller in operative communication with the plurality of heating elements, a user interface disposed on the cooktop plate, and a light guide positioned below the cooktop plate. The light guide includes a slot. The cooktop appliance also includes a touch foil positioned at the light guide. The touch foil includes a locator graphic positioned on a surface of the touch foil. The locator graphic aligns within the slot of the light guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Howell, John Adam Yantis
  • Publication number: 20260098642
    Abstract: A fireplace appliance includes a cabinet defining a front side, a back side, a first side and a second side. The cabinet includes a peg on an interior side of the cabinet. A heating element is disposed within the cabinet, along with a fan. A panel assembly is removably coupled to the front side of the cabinet. The panel assembly includes a glass panel defining a front side, a back side, a first side and a second side, and a mounting bracket coupled to the glass panel. The mounting bracket defines a slot. The slot is configured to engage the peg of the cabinet when mounted to the cabinet. The slot includes a biasing member configured to retain the peg within the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2024
    Publication date: April 9, 2026
    Inventors: Kyle Howell, Richard Henderson
  • Publication number: 20260054543
    Abstract: A method of operating an air circulation system for a recreational vehicle may include analyzing a temperature profile within a passenger compartment of the recreational vehicle. The method may include transmitting a pulse-input code to the furnace. The pulse-input code being based on the analyzed temperature profile. The method may include directing operational parameters of the furnace based on the transmitted pulse-input code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2024
    Publication date: February 26, 2026
    Inventors: Richard Dustin Henderson, Kyle Howell, William Troyer
  • Patent number: 12326263
    Abstract: A user interface assembly and a cooktop appliance having the user interface assembly is provided. The user interface assembly includes a panel with a display portion, a plurality of light sources, a diffusion stack representing the display, and a light guide having light channels to guide light from the sources through the diffusion stack to display a graphic in the display portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2025
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Andrew Kozinski, Kyle Howell, Zachary Tencza
  • Publication number: 20240276603
    Abstract: A cooktop appliance includes a cooktop plate defining an upper cooking surface, and a plurality of heating elements. The cooktop appliance also includes a controller in operative communication with the plurality of heating elements, a user interface disposed on the cooktop plate, and a light guide positioned below the cooktop plate. The light guide includes a slot. The cooktop appliance also includes a touch foil positioned at the light guide. The touch foil includes a locator graphic positioned on a surface of the touch foil. The locator graphic aligns within the slot of the light guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Kyle Howell, John Adam Yantis
  • Publication number: 20240167691
    Abstract: A user interface assembly and a cooktop appliance having the user interface assembly is provided. The user interface assembly includes a panel with a display portion, a plurality of light sources, a diffusion stack representing the display, and a light guide having light channels to guide light from the sources through the diffusion stack to display a graphic in the display portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Kyle Andrew Kozinski, Kyle Howell, Zachary Tencza
  • Patent number: 11466955
    Abstract: A portable camera may be activated in response to the activity of a firearm. Furthermore, an individual who discharged a firearm may be identified. Furthermore, information related to the firing of a firearm may be recorded, assessed, identified and transmitted. Furthermore, the status of an implement at a mount may be monitored. Furthermore, a charging device for delivering electrical power to components of a firearm may be used. A communications channel may be established between a firearm telematics sensor and a video camera, optionally by means of intermediary devices. A communications channel may be established between a mount (e.g., holster) telematics device and local and/or remote monitoring service components, optionally by means of intermediary devices. When the telematics sensor detects that its associated firearm has been removed from a holster, is in motion, or is being discharged, the telematics sensor may signal the video camera to initiate recording.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Yardarm Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Stewart, David Glowacki, James Schaff, Kyle Howell, John Wade, Tom Tooley, Paul Hammond
  • Publication number: 20210341250
    Abstract: A portable camera may be activated in response to the activity of a firearm. Furthermore, an individual who discharged a firearm may be identified. Furthermore, information related to the firing of a firearm may be recorded, assessed, identified and transmitted. Furthermore, the status of an implement at a mount may be monitored. Furthermore, a charging device for delivering electrical power to components of a firearm may be used. A communications channel may be established between a firearm telematics sensor and a video camera, optionally by means of intermediary devices. A communications channel may be established between a mount (e.g., holster) telematics device and local and/or remote monitoring service components, optionally by means of intermediary devices. When the telematics sensor detects that its associated firearm has been removed from a holster, is in motion, or is being discharged, the telematics sensor may signal the video camera to initiate recording.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Robert J. Stewart, David Glowacki, James Schaff, Kyle Howell, John Wade, Tom Tooley, Paul Hammond
  • Patent number: 11131522
    Abstract: A portable camera may be activated in response to the activity of a firearm. Furthermore, an individual who discharged a firearm may be identified. Furthermore, information related to the firing of a firearm may be recorded, assessed, identified and transmitted. Furthermore, the status of an implement at a mount may be monitored. Furthermore, a charging device for delivering electrical power to components of a firearm may be used. A communications channel may be established between a firearm telematics sensor and a video camera, optionally by means of intermediary devices. A communications channel may be established between a mount (e.g., holster) telematics device and local and/or remote monitoring service components, optionally by means of intermediary devices. When the telematics sensor detects that its associated firearm has been removed from a holster, is in motion, or is being discharged, the telematics sensor may signal the video camera to initiate recording.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Yardarm Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Stewart, David Glowacki, James Schaff, Kyle Howell, John Wade, Tom Tooley, Paul Hammond
  • Publication number: 20210164752
    Abstract: A portable camera may be activated in response to the activity of a firearm. Furthermore, an individual who discharged a firearm may be identified. Furthermore, information related to the firing of a firearm may be recorded, assessed, identified and transmitted. Furthermore, the status of an implement at a mount may be monitored. Furthermore, a charging device for delivering electrical power to components of a firearm may be used. A communications channel may be established between a firearm telematics sensor and a video camera, optionally by means of intermediary devices. A communications channel may be established between a mount (e.g., holster) telematics device and local and/or remote monitoring service components, optionally by means of intermediary devices. When the telematics sensor detects that its associated firearm has been removed from a holster, is in motion, or is being discharged, the telematics sensor may signal the video camera to initiate recording.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Robert J. Stewart, David Glowacki, James Schaff, Kyle Howell, John Wade, Tom Tooley, Paul Hammond
  • Patent number: 10866054
    Abstract: A portable camera may be activated in response to the activity of a firearm. Furthermore, an individual who discharged a firearm may be identified. Furthermore, information related to the firing of a firearm may be recorded, assessed, identified and transmitted. Furthermore, the status of an implement at a mount may be monitored. Furthermore, a charging device for delivering electrical power to components of a firearm may be used. A communications channel may be established between a firearm telematics sensor and a video camera, optionally by means of intermediary devices. A communications channel may be established between a mount (e.g., holster) telematics device and local and/or remote monitoring service components, optionally by means of intermediary devices. When the telematics sensor detects that its associated firearm has been removed from a holster, is in motion, or is being discharged, the telematics sensor may signal the video camera to initiate recording.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Yardarm Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Stewart, David Glowacki, James Schaff, Kyle Howell, John Wade, Tom Tooley, Paul Hammond
  • Patent number: 10764542
    Abstract: A portable camera may be activated in response to the activity of a firearm. Furthermore, a communications channel may be established between a firearm telematics sensor and a video camera, optionally by means of intermediary devices. When the telematics sensor detects that its associated firearm has been removed from a holster of the firearm, is in motion, or is being discharged, the telematics sensor may signal the video camera to initiate recording.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Yardarm Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Stewart, David Glowacki, James Schaff, Kyle Howell
  • Publication number: 20200109909
    Abstract: A portable camera may be activated in response to the activity of a firearm. Furthermore, an individual who discharged a firearm may be identified. Furthermore, information related to the firing of a firearm may be recorded, assessed, identified and transmitted. Furthermore, the status of an implement at a mount may be monitored. Furthermore, a charging device for delivering electrical power to components of a firearm may be used. A communications channel may be established between a firearm telematics sensor and a video camera, optionally by means of intermediary devices. A communications channel may be established between a mount (e.g., holster) telematics device and local and/or remote monitoring service components, optionally by means of intermediary devices. When the telematics sensor detects that its associated firearm has been removed from a holster, is in motion, or is being discharged, the telematics sensor may signal the video camera to initiate recording.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Robert J. Stewart, David Glowacki, James Schaff, Kyle Howell, John Wade, Tom Tooley, Paul Hammond
  • Publication number: 20190063864
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatuses, systems, methods, and machine readable media for activating a portable camera in response to the activity of a firearm, and for implementing and using a system for identifying an individual who discharged a firearm, and for recording, assessing, identifying, and transmitting information related to the firing of a firearm, and for monitoring the status of an implement at a mount, and for using a charging device for delivering electrical power to components of a firearm. A communications channel may be established between a firearm telematics sensor and a video camera, sometimes by means of intermediary devices. A communications channel may be established between a mount (e.g., holster) telematics device and local and/or remote monitoring service components, sometimes by means of intermediary devices. When the telematics sensor detects that its associated firearm is removed from its holster, or in motion, or being discharged, it may signal the camera to initiate recording.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Robert J. Stewart, David Glowacki, James Schaff, Kyle Howell, John Wade, Tom Tooley, Paul Hammond
  • Patent number: 10107583
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatuses, systems, methods, and machine readable media for activating a portable camera in response to the activity of a firearm, and for implementing and using a system for identifying an individual who discharged a firearm, and for recording, assessing, identifying, and transmitting information related to the firing of a firearm, and for monitoring the status of an implement at a mount, and for using a charging device for delivering electrical power to components of a firearm. A communications channel may be established between a firearm telematics sensor and a video camera, sometimes by means of intermediary devices. A communications channel may be established between a mount (e.g., holster) telematics device and local and/or remote monitoring service components, sometimes by means of intermediary devices. When the telematics sensor detects that its associated firearm is removed from its holster, or in motion, or being discharged, it may signal the camera to initiate recording.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Yardarm Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Stewart, David Glowacki, James Schaff, Kyle Howell, John Wade, Tom Tooley, Paul Hammond
  • Publication number: 20180274876
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatuses, systems, methods, and machine readable media for activating a portable camera in response to the activity of a firearm, and for implementing and using a system for identifying an individual who discharged a firearm, and for recording, assessing, identifying, and transmitting information related to the firing of a firearm, and for monitoring the status of an implement at a mount, and for using a charging device for delivering electrical power to components of a firearm. A communications channel may be established between a firearm telematics sensor and a video camera, sometimes by means of intermediary devices. A communications channel may be established between a mount (e.g., holster) telematics device and local and/or remote monitoring service components, sometimes by means of intermediary devices. When the telematics sensor detects that its associated firearm is removed from its holster, or in motion, or being discharged, it may signal the camera to initiate recording.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Robert J. Stewart, David Glowacki, James Schaff, Kyle Howell, John Wade, Tom Tooley, Paul Hammond
  • Patent number: 9958228
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatuses, systems, methods, and machine readable media for activating a portable camera in response to the activity of a firearm, and for implementing and using a system for identifying an individual who discharged a firearm, and for recording, assessing, identifying, and transmitting information related to the firing of a firearm, and for monitoring the status of an implement at a mount, and for using a charging device for delivering electrical power to components of a firearm. A communications channel may be established between a firearm telematics sensor and a video camera, sometimes by means of intermediary devices. A communications channel may be established between a mount (e.g., holster) telematics device and local and/or remote monitoring service components, sometimes by means of intermediary devices. When the telematics sensor detects that its associated firearm is removed from its holster, or in motion, or being discharged, it may signal the camera to initiate recording.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: YARDARM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Stewart, David Glowacki, James Schaff, Kyle Howell, John Wade, Tom Tooley, Paul Hammond
  • Publication number: 20170160041
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatuses, systems, methods, and machine readable media for activating a portable camera in response to the activity of a firearm, and for implementing and using a system for identifying an individual who discharged a firearm, and for recording, assessing, identifying, and transmitting information related to the firing of a firearm, and for monitoring the status of an implement at a mount, and for using a charging device for delivering electrical power to components of a firearm. A communications channel may be established between a firearm telematics sensor and a video camera, sometimes by means of intermediary devices. A communications channel may be established between a mount (e.g., holster) telematics device and local and/or remote monitoring service components, sometimes by means of intermediary devices. When the telematics sensor detects that its associated firearm is removed from its holster, or in motion, or being discharged, it may signal the camera to initiate recording.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Robert J. Stewart, David Glowacki, James Schaff, Kyle Howell, John Wade, Tom Tooley, Paul Hammond
  • Publication number: 20170074617
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatuses, systems, and methods for monitoring the status of an implement at a mount. A communications channel may be established between a mount (e.g., holster) telematics device and local and/or remote monitoring service components, sometimes by means of intermediary devices. When the telematics device detects that its associated firearm is removed from its holster, the change in status can be reported to the local and/or remote system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Robert J. Stewart, David Glowacki, James Schaff, Kyle Howell, Tom Tooley, John Wade
  • Publication number: 20160173832
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatuses, systems, methods, and machine readable media for activating a portable camera in response to the activity of a firearm. A communications channel may be established between a firearm telematics sensor and a video camera, sometimes by means of intermediary devices. When the telematics sensor detects that its associated firearm is removed from its holster, or in motion, or being discharged, it may signals the camera to initiate recording.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Robert J. Stewart, David Glowacki, James Schaff, Kyle Howell