Patents by Inventor L. Anderson

L. Anderson 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).

  • Radius fillers for composite structures, composite structures that include radius fillers, and systems and methods of forming the same
    Patent number: 10967586
    Abstract: Radius fillers for composite structures, composite structures that include the radius fillers, and systems and methods of forming the radius fillers. The systems and methods may be configured to create a pre-form that may be utilized to form a radius filler and/or to create a radius filler from the pre-form. The systems may include an apparatus configured to form the pre-form for the radius filler. This apparatus includes a composite tape source, a pre-forming structure, and a drive mechanism. The systems also may include an apparatus configured to form the radius filler. This apparatus includes a pre-form supply, a first radius filler die, a second radius filler die, and a die selection structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Juan C. Guzman, Robert L. Anderson, Douglas A. McCarville
  • Walk-behind floor scraper machine
    Patent number: 10968647
    Abstract: A walk-behind floor scraper machine for removing floor covering from a floor surface is disclosed. In one aspect, the machine includes a base frame, an electric motor secured to the base frame, and a scraper assembly movably secured to the base frame and driven by the electric motor. The machine also includes a rear wheel arrangement including a pair of wheels having a rotational axis. In one aspect, the machine includes a hydraulic circuit with a hydraulic pump driven by the electric motor and a hydraulic motor powered by the hydraulic pump. The hydraulic motor has a drive axle coupled to the wheels, wherein the drive axle is coaxially aligned with the rotational axis. In one aspect, the machine can include a hydraulic tank-frame integral to the chassis of the machine that simultaneously stores hydraulic fluid and structurally supports the hydraulic motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Anderson Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Martin L. Anderson, Quinn M. Anderson
  • Multispectral Imager
    Publication number: 20210096027
    Abstract: A multispectral imager includes processing circuitry, an illumination assembly, a detector assembly, and a focusing assembly. The illumination assembly includes an array of illumination elements controlled by the processing circuitry to illuminate a scene. The detector assembly includes a detector array controlled by the processing circuitry to capture images from the scene at different wavelengths. The focusing assembly includes a lens and is controlled by the processing circuitry to adjust a focal point for the detector array. The processing circuitry generates and processes the images from the scene, taken at different wavelengths and focal points, combines the images to form a multispectral image cube for the scene, and determines a composition of an object within the scene based on a spectral profile of the multispectral image cube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Jorge I. Nunez Sanchez, Rachel L. Klima, Scott L. Murchie, Seppo J. Lehtonen, John D. Boldt, Jacob M. Greenberg, Bryan J. Maas, Kyle L. Anderson, Trevor W. Palmer, Heidi E. Warriner
  • CUTTING DECK ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE INCLUDING SAME
    Publication number: 20210076567
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a cutting deck assembly and a grounds maintenance vehicle that includes such assembly are disclosed. The assembly includes a top surface and a sidewall extending from the top surface. The top surface and the sidewall partially surround a first cutting chamber and a second cutting chamber. The assembly further includes a channel disposed adjacent a rear portion of the sidewall and extending along a channel axis between a first end and a second end of the channel, where the first end of the channel is connected to an outlet of the first cutting chamber; and a ramp disposed at least partially within the channel and adjacent the second end of the channel. The ramp includes a directing surface that is adapted to deflect at least a portion of clippings that enter the channel from the outlet of the first cutting chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Robert L. Anderson, Jeffrey W. Stern, Curtis E. Wersal
  • Surface roughening of powder metal parts
    Patent number: 10948026
    Abstract: It has been found that metal parts having rough surfaces can be manufactured by (1) compacting a metal powder under high pressure in a mold to make a green part, wherein at least one face of the mold is roughened by electrical discharge machining to have an Ra of 10 to 200 micro-inches, as measured with a profilometer having a stylus tip, (2) heating the green metal part to a temperature of at least 1500° F. to sinter the green metal part to produce the metal part having at least one rough surface, wherein the rough surface has an Ra which is within the range of 10 to 200 micro-inches, as measured with a profilometer having a chisel tip, and (3) optionally, buffing, classifying, deburring and/or washing the metal part. This method can be beneficially used in manufacturing clutch plates, pressure plates, and cam shaft sprockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: KEYSTONE POWDERED METAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Matthew G. Herbstritt, Gary L. Anderson
  • Methods and Systems for the Rapid Detection of Microorganisms Using Recombinant Infectious Agents to Express an Indicator Subunit
    Publication number: 20210071225
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for rapid detection of microorganisms such as bacteria in a sample. A genetically modified bacteriophage is also disclosed which comprises an indicator gene encoding one subunit of an indicator protein. The specificity of the bacteriophage allows detection of a particular bacteria of interest and an indicator signal may be amplified to optimize assay sensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen E. Erickson, Jose S. Gil, Wendy Hahn, Dwight L. Anderson
  • FILTER ELEMENT, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20210046415
    Abstract: A gas turbine air intake system uses a filter element having a seal member with radial projections and radial recesses. The seal member forms a seal with components on the tube sheet of the system and at the end opposite of the tube sheet. At the end opposite of the tube sheet, there can be an assembly cover, or alternatively, an additional filter cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason A. TIFFANY, Brent L. ANDERSON, Richard P. DEJONG, Andrew C. DAHLGREN, Wim VAN GELDER, Olivier RONNEAU, Mathijs VERSTRAETE, Gert PROOST, Massimo MOVIA, Eli Payton ROSS, Michael R. CARLSON
  • Color changing payment card
    Patent number: 10915886
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, on an electronic payment device, a radio frequency signal from a mobile electronic device. The radio frequency signal is used to control an activation of an electric current to one or more color producing components on the electronic payment device. The electric current is transmitted to the one or more color producing components. The one or more color producing components display a color when the electric current is transmitted to the color producing components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Erika L. Anderson, Mike Duke
  • Snare tool manipulator system
    Patent number: 10912620
    Abstract: A snare tool manipulator system includes an elongated flexible device having a length and including a distally mounted end effector configured to perform a task. The flexible device is operable to manipulate the end effector in order to perform the task. The system also includes an elongated snare tool including a distally mounted snare device configured for grasping the flexible elongated member at a position along its length. The snare tool is operable robotically to manipulate the flexible device which in response manipulates the end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Arthur W. Mahoney, Patrick L. Anderson, Robert J. Webster, III
  • Screen Dump Station System For Disposing Of Spent Drilling Mud
    Publication number: 20210016209
    Abstract: A processing system for a slurry material. The system has a vibratory screen disposed atop an open-topped tank. A travel path for a vehicle is disposed directly above the screen and the tank. Slurry material dumped from the vehicle onto the screen is separated at the screen into a particulate-rich stream and a fluid-rich stream. The fluid-rich stream may be pumped to a cleaner so that it may be stored and re-used as drilling fluid. The screen may be a conveyor which removes the particulate-rich stream from above the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas M. Avalon, Richard Levings, Michael L. Anderson
  • Methods for Producing Mutant Bacteriophages for the Detection of Listeria
    Publication number: 20200399614
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the production of mutant bacteriophages with altered host range. Additionally, disclosed herein are methods and systems for rapid detection of microorganisms such as Listeria spp. in a sample. A genetically modified bacteriophage is also disclosed which comprises an indicator gene in the late gene region. The specificity of the bacteriophage, such as Listeria-specific bacteriophage, allows detection of a specific microorganism, such as Listeria spp. and an indicator signal may be amplified to optimize assay sensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Jose S. Gil, Dwight L Anderson, Stephen Erickson, Minh Mindy Bao Nguyen
  • Substrate shape, geometry, positioning, and/or cell density to improve aftertreatment performance
    Patent number: 10865681
    Abstract: An aftertreatment component's shape, entrance geometry, and/or position within an aftertreatment assembly can be modified for local and/or bulk exhaust flow control. In some implementations, a body of the aftertreatment component has a non-circular cross-section, a non-circular opening, and/or a variable face geometry. The non-circular cross-section and/or opening can be of a variety of different shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Buechler, Randolph G. Zoran, Ryan M. Johnson, Stephen M. Holl, Taren DeHart, Jim L. Alonzo, Matthew L. Anderson, Apoorv Kalyankar, George Eugene Mavroudis, Gaurav Hemant Pandit
  • Radius fillers for composite structures, composite structures that include radius fillers, and systems and methods of forming the same
    Patent number: 10864687
    Abstract: Radius fillers for composite structures and composite structures that include radius fillers are disclosed herein. The radius fillers include a plurality of lengths of composite tape. Each of the plurality of lengths of composite tape includes a respective plurality of lengths of reinforcing fibers and a resin material. The plurality of lengths of reinforcing fibers in each of the plurality of lengths of composite tape defines a fiber axis direction. Each of the plurality of lengths of composite tape defines a respective fiber axis direction that is based, at least in part, on material properties of a transition region defined by a plurality of plies of composite material that defines an elongate void space within which the radius filler is configured to extend. The composite structures include the radius fillers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Douglas A. McCarville, Juan C. Guzman, Jordan Oliver Birkland, Ryan Shaw Tidwell, Robert L. Anderson
  • DRAG BLOCK FOR A DOWNHOLE TOOL
    Publication number: 20200378196
    Abstract: A drag block for retaining slips on a tool includes a body having a substantially annular outer surface and a substantially annular inner surface, and a plurality of drag block members resiliently mounted to the substantially annular outer surface. Each of the plurality of drag block members includes a support element and a block element. The support element has a first end fixedly mounted to the substantially annular outer surface and a second, cantilevered end. The drag block is mounted to the second cantilevered end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: Gary L. Anderson, Christopher David Young, James Doane, Guijun Deng
  • Internal combustion engine having dedicated EGR cylinder(s) and improved fuel pump system
    Patent number: 10851738
    Abstract: A method of improving fuel delivery in an engine having one or more cylinders that are over-fueled related to other cylinders, such as a D-EGR engine. The fueling system uses a mechanical fuel pump, which is cam-driven. The cam has lobes corresponding to the desired displacement for each cylinder. The lobe corresponding to the over-fueled cylinder is shaped differently, such that the filling stroke of the pump is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Southwest Research Institute
    Inventors: Raphael Gukelberger, Garrett L. Anderson
  • System for managing communication ports between servers
    Patent number: 10848464
    Abstract: A system for managing communication ports in a Kafka cluster is disclosed. The disclosed system receives a maintenance signal to shut down the Kafka cluster for maintenance. The Kafka cluster comprises a plurality of Kafka servers communicating with each other via a plurality of internal communication ports. In response to receiving the maintenance signal, the system shuts off a plurality of external communication ports arranged between the Kafka cluster and a plurality of external servers. Then, the system synchronizes the Kafka servers by replicating data among the Kafka servers. After determining that the Kafka servers are synchronized, the system shuts down the Kafka servers for maintenance. The internal communication ports are retained open when the system shuts down the external communication ports and during the maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick L. Anderson, Leonard A. Loster, Robert W. Gallop
  • Distributed data monitoring device
    Patent number: 10824525
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for a system to detect, address, and resolve defects, disfunctions, and inefficiencies in a distributed data environment. One or more diagnostics monitor specific operating parameters of specific services operating within the distributed data environment. When the diagnostic detects a service operating outside of a pre-determined threshold, an alert message is issued. Appropriate responses to the alert message assures that the system will maintain high availability protocol and will operate efficiently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Todd Lowney, Velmurugan Vinayakam, Frederick L. Anderson
  • Forward firing fragmentation (FFF) munition including fragmentation adjustment system and associated methods
    Patent number: 10809045
    Abstract: The forward firing fragmentation (FFF) munition includes a body, a flight system carried by the body and configured to maneuver the munition in flight, and a warhead carried by the body and including an explosive configured to detonate and expel fragments in a pattern. A near field barrier (near field barrier), such as the guidance system, is carried by the body in front of the warhead and communicatively coupled via a communication link to the flight system. A fragmentation adjustment system is configured to physically displace the near field barrier relative to the warhead while maintaining the communication link between the near field barrier and the flight system until detonation of the explosive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Kaz I. Teope, Jacob B. Yarwood, Lucas A. Fumagalli, Kyle G. Senn, Philip T. Strunk, Michael L. Anderson
  • Mobile device camera adapter
    Patent number: D904485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventor: Mark L. Anderson
  • Double barrel doser
    Patent number: D915579
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventor: Mark L. Anderson