Patents by Inventor Maurice A. White
Maurice A. White 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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Publication number: 20240073279Abstract: Aspects as described herein are directed to providing an enhanced user experience for consuming content on a computing device. Secondary computing devices, such as handheld smartphones and tablet-style computers, may be identified by a primary computing device, such as a set-top box. The secondary computing devices may be configured to receive actionable instructions from the primary computing device. An actionable event associated with content being outputted to a user via the primary computing device may be determined and an actionable instruction may be transmitted to the secondary computing device in response to the determined actionable event.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Stephen Ziring, David Nicholas Voyles, Kalila Sharafi, Charles White, Maurice Gaston, Bryan Yurasits
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Publication number: 20150206221Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for receiving input that provides user characteristics for a user, where the user characteristics are to be associated with a user account. Curated content is identified, based on the user characteristics, from content provided by multiple distribution partners. The curated content is delivered in a feed to a client device. A panel is provided, within a user interface of the client device, that integrates an option for accessing the feed of the curated content and an option for accessing an additional faith-based service.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: iDisciple, LLCInventors: Michael Clifton Kendrick, Richard Lee Jackson, Hal Maurice White
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Patent number: 8464535Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus relating to the use of phase change material to store, transfer and convert heat, such as from solar radiation, to mechanical work or electricity. Apparatus, systems, components, and methods relating to thermal energy transfer and energy conversion are described herein. In one aspect, the invention relates to a containment vessel having a heat receiving region and a heat transfer region such that a plurality of phase change materials are disposed therein and a sequence of solid, liquid and vapor phases are used to transfer heat from a source to a heat receiver of a power conversion unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Infinia CorporationInventors: Maurice White, Peter Brehm
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Publication number: 20110083436Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus relating to the use of phase change material to store, transfer and convert heat, such as from solar radiation, to mechanical work or electricity. Apparatus, systems, components, and methods relating to thermal energy transfer and energy conversion are described herein. In one aspect, the invention relates to a containment vessel having a heat receiving region and a heat transfer region such that a plurality of phase change materials are disposed therein and a sequence of solid, liquid and vapor phases are used to transfer heat from a source to a heat receiver of a power conversion unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: INFINIA CORPORATIONInventors: Maurice White, Peter Brehm
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Patent number: 7795763Abstract: An electromagnetic generator comprising two magnets and a coil disposed therebetween, the two magnets being configured to define therebetween a region of magnetic flux in which the coil is disposed whereby relative movement between the coil and the magnets generates an electrical current in the coil, and a vibratable first mount for each of the magnets and a vibratable second mount for the coil whereby each of the at least two magnets and the coil are respectively vibratable about a respective central position.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2005Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: University of SouthamptonInventors: Nicholas Robert Harris, Michael John Tudor, Neil Maurice White, Stephen Paul Beeby
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Publication number: 20100212656Abstract: A thermal energy storage (“TES”) device including a vessel housing a continuous volume of a TES media, an input portion, an output portion, and a plurality of thermal energy transport members connected to the input portion and/or the output portion. The input portion receives thermal energy from a thermal energy source. The received thermal energy is transported by one or more of the thermal energy transport members to the output portion and/or the TES media for storage. One or more of the thermal energy transport members connected to the output portion transport stored thermal energy from the TES media to the output portion. The output portion is coupled to an external device, such as a Stirling engine, and configured to transfer thermal energy the external device. Optionally, selected ones of the thermal energy transport members connected to both the input and output portions may be insulated from the TES media.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Infinia CorporationInventors: Songgang Qiu, Maurice A. White, David J. Yarger, Ross Galbraith
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Patent number: 7535148Abstract: An electromagnetic generator comprising a multilayer assembly of a first layer carrying at least one magnet, a second layer carrying at least one coil, and a third layer carrying at least one magnet, the at least one magnet of the first and third layers being configured to define therebetween a region of magnetic flux in which the at least one coil is disposed, at least one of the layers being shaped to define a respective displaceable portion thereof which is displaceable by vibration of the electromagnetic generator thereby to cause relative movement between the coil and the magnets and generate an electrical current in the coil.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2004Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: University of SouthamptonInventors: Nicholas Robert Harris, Michael John Tudor, Neil Maurice White, Stephen Paul Beeby, Peter Glynne-Jones
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Publication number: 20080246346Abstract: An electromagnetic generator comprising two magnets and a coil disposed therebetween, the two magnets being configured to define therebetween a region of magnetic flux in which the coil is disposed whereby relative movement between the coil and the magnets generates an electrical current in the coil, and a vibratable first mount for each of the magnets and a vibratable second mount for the coil whereby each of the at least two magnets and the coil are respectively vibratable about a respective central position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2005Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: University of SouthHamptonInventors: Nicholas Robert Harris, Michael John Tudor, NeiL Maurice White, Stephen Paul Beeby
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Patent number: 7134279Abstract: Present implementations provide an approach that allows for a double-acting, multi-cylinder, thermodynamically resonant, alpha configuration free-piston Stirling system. The system includes overstroke preventers that control extent of piston travel to prevent undesirable consequences of piston travel beyond predetermined limits. The overstroke preventers involve controlled work extraction out of the system or controlled work input into the system. Implementations can also include duplex linear alternators, and/or frequency tuning systems, and/or vibration balancing configurations.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2005Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Infinia CorporationInventors: Maurice A. White, John E. Augenblick, Allen A. Peterson
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Publication number: 20060057077Abstract: A masticating strip useful in dental hygiene consisting of a cellular foam in which the surface cells incorporate longitudinal slits. The strips are sized to give a chewing volume of 1 to 4 cm3 preferably about 3 cm3. The strips are made from a foam of a thermoplastic material selected from one or more of polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl acetate (PVA) or polyisobutylene. The strips may incorporate a dental adjuvant or a barrier material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2003Publication date: March 16, 2006Applicant: YNDK Pty LtdInventor: Maurice White
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Publication number: 20060048510Abstract: Present implementations provide an approach that allows for a double-acting, multi-cylinder, thermodynamically resonant, alpha configuration free-piston Stirling system. The system includes overstroke preventers that control extent of piston travel to prevent undesirable consequences of piston travel beyond predetermined limits. The overstroke preventers involve controlled work extraction out of the system or controlled work input into the system. Implementations can also include duplex linear alternators, and/or frequency tuning systems, and/or vibration balancing configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Applicant: Infinia CorporationInventors: Maurice White, John Augenblick, Allen Peterson
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Patent number: 6933629Abstract: An active balance system is provided for counterbalancing vibrations of an axially reciprocating machine. The balance system includes a support member, a flexure assembly, a counterbalance mass, and a linear motor or an actuator. The support member is configured for attachment to the machine. The flexure assembly includes at least one flat spring having connections along a central portion and an outer peripheral portion. One of the central portion and the outer peripheral portion is fixedly mounted to the support member. The counterbalance mass is fixedly carried by the flexure assembly along another of the central portion and the outer peripheral portion. The linear motor has one of a stator and a mover fixedly mounted to the support member and another of the stator and the mover fixedly mounted to the counterbalance mass. The linear motor is operative to axially reciprocate the counterbalance mass.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2004Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: Stirling Technology CompanyInventors: Songgang Qiu, John E. Augenblick, Allen A. Peterson, Maurice A. White
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Publication number: 20050082994Abstract: An active balance system is provided for counterbalancing vibrations of an axially reciprocating machine. The balance system includes a support member, a flexure assembly, a counterbalance mass, and a linear motor or an actuator. The support member is configured for attachment to the machine. The flexure assembly includes at least one flat spring having connections along a central portion and an outer peripheral portion. One of the central portion and the outer peripheral portion is fixedly mounted to the support member. The counterbalance mass is fixedly carried by the flexure assembly along another of the central portion and the outer peripheral portion. The linear motor has one of a stator and a mover fixedly mounted to the support member and another of the stator and the mover fixedly mounted to the counterbalance mass. The linear motor is operative to axially reciprocate the counterbalance mass.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2004Publication date: April 21, 2005Inventors: Songgang Qiu, John Augenblick, Allen Peterson, Maurice White
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Patent number: 6809486Abstract: An active balance system is provided for counterbalancing vibrations of an axially reciprocating machine. The balance system includes a support member, a flexure assembly, a counterbalance mass, and a linear motor or an actuator. The support member is configured for attachment to the machine. The flexure assembly includes at least one flat spring having connections along a central portion and an outer peripheral portion. One of the central portion and the outer peripheral portion is fixedly mounted to the support member. The counterbalance mass is fixedly carried by the flexure assembly along another of the central portion and the outer peripheral portion. The linear motor has one of a stator and a mover fixedly mounted to the support member and another of the stator and the mover fixedly mounted to the counterbalance mass. The linear motor is operative to axially reciprocate the counterbalance mass. A method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2001Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: Stirling Technology CompanyInventors: Songgang Qiu, John E. Augenblick, Allen A. Peterson, Maurice A. White
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Publication number: 20020121816Abstract: An active balance system is provided for counterbalancing vibrations of an axially reciprocating machine. The balance system includes a support member, a flexure assembly, a counterbalance mass, and a linear motor or an actuator. The support member is configured for attachment to the machine. The flexure assembly includes at least one flat spring having connections along a central portion and an outer peripheral portion. One of the central portion and the outer peripheral portion is fixedly mounted to the support member. The counterbalance mass is fixedly carried by the flexure assembly along another of the central portion and the outer peripheral portion. The linear motor has one of a stator and a mover fixedly mounted to the support member and another of the stator and the mover fixedly mounted to the counterbalance mass. The linear motor is operative to axially reciprocate the counterbalance mass. A method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2001Publication date: September 5, 2002Inventors: Songgang Qiu, John E. Augenblick, Allen A. Peterson, Maurice A. White
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Patent number: 4967558Abstract: A free piston Stirling cycle machine is illustrated by an engine that utilizes an axially movable displacer subjected to working gas pressures. A primary hydraulic circuit hydrostatically couples a displacer drive rod integral with the displacer to a counterbalance illustrated in the form of a scotch yoke. The counterbalance stabilizes and controls the Stirling cycle engine by constraining the displacer's reciprocating axial motion in a repetitive pattern. A throttling valve interposed in the primary hydraulic fluid circuit is used to adjustably resist displacer motion as required by engine operating conditions. A secondary hydraulic circuit is provided together with a bellows assembly between the working gas and power pistons to convert changes in working gas pressure to usable power output in the form of pumped hydraulic fluid.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1989Date of Patent: November 6, 1990Assignee: Stirling Technology CompanyInventors: S. Grant Emigh, Maurice A. White, Peter Riggle
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Patent number: 4671064Abstract: A heat exchanger having annular construction for a constant operation at high temperatures and pressures. A series of heating walls at high temperature surround the fluid to which heat is desired to be transferred in annular spaces. Counterbalancing pressures in areas filled with high pressure fluid and insulating gases allow use of thinwall construction for the heating walls to reduce cost and increase heat transfer. Spacers that are placed under compression are provided to maintain dimensional stability and transmit forces. Embodiments describing the use of the device as a heater or cooler and operation in either direction are illustrated. A second embodiment illustrates a heater with single sided heating of the fluid desired to be heated.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1984Date of Patent: June 9, 1987Assignee: Stirling Engine AssociatesInventors: Maurice A. White, Stuart G. Emigh
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Patent number: 4532766Abstract: A Stirling Engine or Heat Pump having two relatively movable machine elements for power transmission purposes includes a hermetic seal bellows interposed between the elements for separating a working gas from a pressure compensating liquid that balances pressure across the bellows to reduce bellows stress and to assure long bellows life. The volume of pressure compensating liquid displaced due to relative movement between the machine elements is minimized by enclosing the compensating liquid within a region exposed to portions of both machine elements at one axial end of a slidable interface presented between them by a clearance seal having an effective diameter of the seal bellows. Pressure equalization across the bellows is achieved by a separate hermetically sealed compensator including a movable enclosed bellows. The interior of the compensator bellows is in communication with one side of the seal bellows, and its exterior is in communication with the remaining side of the seal bellows.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1983Date of Patent: August 6, 1985Inventors: Maurice A. White, Peter Riggle, Stuart G. Emigh
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Patent number: D717083Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Inventor: Maurice White