Patents by Inventor Mike Dean

Mike Dean 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: 11614007
    Abstract: An engine valve actuation system includes engine braking rocker arms each having a hydraulically actuated switch, and an electrohydraulic control system including an actuation fluid supply, an electrically actuated valve adjustable to vary a pressure of actuation fluid supplied from the actuation fluid supply to the hydraulically actuated switches, and an engine braking control unit. The engine braking control unit is structured to command adjusting the electrically actuated valve to adjust the hydraulically actuated switch in each of the engine braking rocker arms at a switching window timing that is varied from engine braking cycle to engine braking cycle to distribute hard handoffs among the engine braking rocker arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Quinton Burcar, Mike Dean Roley, Kevin Lloyd Dea
  • Patent number: 11429642
    Abstract: Embodiments include a data platform for attribute management related to a key-attribute-value data store. An attribute repository comprises attributes grouped by classifications. A hierarchical object definition repository comprises a plurality of object definitions, each having associated classifications. Objects in an object repository are associated with definitions. An attribute value repository stores values for each attribute object pair. APIs can provide attribute metadata, and automatically generate forms based on object definitions. The data platform can provide a product data platform linking products, product offerings, trade items, and supply items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Chad Helms, Andrew Weaver, Benjamin Tucker, Paul David, Mike Dean Atchley
  • Publication number: 20190130020
    Abstract: Embodiments include a data platform for attribute management related to a key-attribute-value data store. An attribute repository comprises attributes grouped by classifications. A hierarchical object definition repository comprises a plurality of object definitions, each having associated classifications. Objects in an object repository are associated with definitions. An attribute value repository stores values for each attribute object pair. APIs can provide attribute metadata, and automatically generate forms based on object definitions. The data platform can provide a product data platform linking products, product offerings, trade items, and supply items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Chad Helms, Andrew Weaver, Benjamin Tucker, Paul David, Mike Dean Atchley
  • Patent number: 9257780
    Abstract: A connector is attachable to a coaxial cable. The connector, in one embodiment, has a connector body, a sleeve, a fastener and a seal assembly. At least part of the seal assembly is configured to be removeably coupled to the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Thomas, Harold Watkins, Mike Dean, Timothy N. Tremba, Roger Phillips, Brian Derenthal, Bruce Hauver
  • Publication number: 20140051275
    Abstract: A connector is attachable to a coaxial cable. The connector, in one embodiment, has a connector body, a sleeve, a fastener and a seal assembly. At least part of the seal assembly is configured to be removeably coupled to the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Charles Thomas, Harold Watkins, Mike Dean, Timothy Noel Tremba, Roger Phillips, Brian Derenthal, Bruce Hauver
  • Patent number: 8113875
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to a mating connector includes a connector body having a forward end and a rearward cable receiving end for receiving a cable. A nut is rotatably coupled to the forward end of the connector body. An annular post is disposed within the connector body, the annular post having a forward flanged base portion located adjacent a rearward portion of the nut. An annular notch is formed in the forward flanged base portion. A biasing element is retained in the annular notch, and the biasing element extends towards a forward end of the nut in an uncompressed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Belden Inc.
    Inventors: Allen L. Malloy, Charles Thomas, Mike Dean, Bruce Hauver, Sr.
  • Patent number: 8075337
    Abstract: A cable connector configured to couple a cable to another connector or piece of video or audio equipment may include a connector body, a nut, an annular post and a biasing element. The connector body may include a forward end and a rearward end, where the forward end is configured to connect to the second connector and the rearward end is configured to receive a coaxial cable. The nut may be rotatably coupled to the forward end of the connector body and the annular post may be disposed within the connector body. The annular post may also include an annular notch located at the forward end of the connector body. The biasing element may be located in the annular notch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Belden Inc.
    Inventors: Allen L. Malloy, Charles Thomas, Mike Dean, Bruce Hauver, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20110117774
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to a mating connector includes a connector body having a forward end and a rearward cable receiving end for receiving a cable. A nut is rotatably coupled to the forward end of the connector body. An annular post is disposed within the connector body, the annular post having a forward flanged base portion located adjacent a rearward portion of the nut. An annular notch is formed in the forward flanged base portion. A biasing element is retained in the annular notch, and the biasing element extends towards a forward end of the nut in an uncompressed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Allen L. Malloy, Charles Thomas, Mike Dean, Bruce Hauver, SR.
  • Publication number: 20100081322
    Abstract: A cable connector configured to couple a cable to another connector or piece of video or audio equipment may include a connector body, a nut, an annular post and a biasing element. The connector body may include a forward end and a rearward end, where the forward end is configured to connect to the second connector and the rearward end is configured to receive a coaxial cable. The nut may be rotatably coupled to the forward end of the connector body and the annular post may be disposed within the connector body. The annular post may also include an annular notch located at the forward end of the connector body. The biasing element may be located in the annular notch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen L. Malloy, Charles Thomas, Mike Dean, Bruce Hauver, Sr.
  • Patent number: 7566236
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector generally includes a connector body, a nut rotatably coupled to the connector body, a post disposed in the connector body and a biasing element acting between the post and the nut. The nut has an internal thread for engagement with an external thread of a mating connector. The internal thread of the nut and the external thread of the mating connector can be mismatched, wherein an interference fit is created therebetween upon connection of the nut to the mating connector. Also, the post can have a forward flanged base portion disposed within the axial length of the internally threaded surface of the nut, which, together with the biasing element, provides a constant force between the post and the nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Malloy, Jack Radzik, Mike Dean, Bruce Hauver, Gary Knaus, Charles Thomas
  • Publication number: 20080311790
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector generally includes a connector body, a nut rotatably coupled to the connector body, a post disposed in the connector body and a biasing element acting between the post and the nut. The nut has an internal thread for engagement with an external thread of a mating connector. The internal thread of the nut and the external thread of the mating connector can be mismatched, wherein an interference fit is created therebetween upon connection of the nut to the mating connector. Also, the post can have a forward flanged base portion disposed within the axial length of the internally threaded surface of the nut, which, together with the biasing element, provides a constant force between the post and the nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Allen Malloy, Jack Radzik, Mike Dean, Bruce Hauver, Gary Knaus, Charles Thomas
  • Patent number: RE43832
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector generally includes a connector body, a nut rotatably coupled to the connector body, a post disposed in the connector body and a biasing element acting between the post and the nut. The nut has an internal thread for engagement with an external thread of a mating connector. The internal thread of the nut and the external thread of the mating connector can be mismatched, wherein an interference fit is created therebetween upon connection of the nut to the mating connector. Also, the post can have a forward flanged base portion disposed within the axial length of the internally threaded surface of the nut, which, together with the biasing element, provides a constant force between the post and the nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Belden Inc.
    Inventors: Allen L. Malloy, Jack Radzik, Mike Dean, Bruce C. Hauver, Gary A. Knaus, Charles Thomas