Patents by Inventor Nathan Nelson
Nathan Nelson 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: 20240088706Abstract: A system may include a flywheel including one or more plates and coupled at a central axis of rotation to a flywheel bearing, the flywheel being adapted to rotate about the central axis. A system may include a flywheel housing providing vertical support to the flywheel bearing. A system may include the flywheel bearing coupling the flywheel to the flywheel housing. A system may include a motor assembly including a motor adapted to convert an input electrical current to rotational momentum by spinning up the flywheel, the motor further being adapted to convert the rotational momentum of the flywheel into an output electrical current. A system may include a flywheel coupling adapted to couple the motor assembly with the flywheel and impart rotational force between the motor and the flywheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Nathan Walkingshaw, Calab Nelson, Tanner Bean, Cliff Lambarth, Jason Eichorst
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Publication number: 20230320763Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for facilitating assembly and use of spinal fixation apparatus, including a helical cage structure for selective engaging and/or securing an engagement member or surgical screw in a spinal fixation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Nathan NELSON
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Publication number: 20220026899Abstract: A retrofittable remote control system is provided for enabling remote controlling of an on-board component of machine that is inherently incapable of being remote controlled. An interface control module is retrofitted on machine and is configured to communicate with off-board remote control over wireless communication channel. The interface control module detects presence of an on-board control module that communicates with the on-board component over a digital communication channel. The interface control module is configured to then establish either a digital communication link with the on-board control module or a direct Input/Output (I/O) communication link with the on-board component of the machine based on the detection. The interface control module is configured to send a control signal over either the direct I/O communication link or the digital communication channel via the detected on-board control module, for controlling the on-board component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Suneel Venkata Kandula, Ashish Abraham Varghese, Sai Praveen Gundlapalli, Anthony Keith Nathan Nelson, Martin Victor Pilgrim
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Publication number: 20210251771Abstract: Disclosed are biomedical implants made of disparate materials, such as intervertebral implants and related methods and instruments. In some embodiments, the implant may comprise a first material and a second material having distinct physical properties relative to the first material. The first material may optionally be intermixed with other materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Chad Wayne Lewis, Nathan Nelson
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Patent number: 10584915Abstract: An apparatus having a microwave oven pivotally coupled with a refrigerator. The microwave oven may be locked in one or more pivot positions relative to the refrigerator. The pivot axis of the microwave oven may be in a variety of positions relative to the refrigerator and microwave to result in a variety of orientations.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.Inventor: Nathan Nelson
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Publication number: 20200008953Abstract: Biomedical implants comprising portions made of disparate materials such as intervertebral implants and related methods and instruments. In some embodiments, the implant may comprise a base portion comprising a first material and a secondary fastener portion comprising a second material having distinct physical properties relative to the first material. The secondary portion may wholly define a front end wall surface of the implant, and the base portion and the secondary portion may collectively define at least one of an upper surface and a lower surface of the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Chad Wayne Lewis, Nathan Nelson
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Patent number: 10413424Abstract: Biomedical implants comprising portions made of disparate materials, such as intervertebral implants and related methods and instruments. In some embodiments, the implant may comprise a base portion comprising a first material and a secondary fastener portion comprising a second material having distinct physical properties relative to the first material. The secondary portion may wholly define a front end wall surface of the implant, and the base portion and the secondary portion may collectively define at least one of an upper surface and a lower surface of the implant.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: CTL Medical CorporationInventors: Chad Wayne Lewis, Nathan Nelson
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Patent number: 10240387Abstract: An adjustable modular frame for a cooking appliance. The modular frame may be a front frame structure having a plurality of members or sections. The front frame may include an upper front frame section and a lower front frame section connected by a pair of front frame sections to define an outer periphery for a cavity opening. The dimensions and/or shape of the front frame structure may be adjusted to be used in a variety of applications.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Midea Group Co., Ltd.Inventor: Nathan Nelson
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Publication number: 20190003763Abstract: An apparatus having a microwave oven pivotally coupled with a refrigerator. The microwave oven may be locked in one or more pivot positions relative to the refrigerator. The pivot axis of the microwave oven may be in a variety of positions relative to the refrigerator and microwave to result in a variety of orientations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2017Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventor: Nathan Nelson
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Patent number: 10114370Abstract: A Machine Automation System (MAS) for a machine with an implement includes a plurality of Vehicle Electronic Control Modules (ECMs), a local transceiver, an Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN), a first Controller Area Network (CAN), an Autonomy Electronic Control Module (AECM), an environment monitoring system, and a Remote Shutdown Module (RSM). The AECM is configured to generate output control signals, and to transmit the output control signals to at least one ECM of the plurality of Vehicle ECMs, wherein the output control signals control an operation of the machine. The RSM is disposed on the machine and configured to receive a safety control signal from off-board the machine. The MAS is configured to operate advanced machine control features concurrently with execution of the input control signals received from off-board the machine.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2016Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Anthony Keith Nathan Nelson, Shane A. May, Suneel Venkata Kandula
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Publication number: 20180280154Abstract: Biomedical implants comprising portions made of disparate materials, such as intervertebral implants and related methods and instruments. In some embodiments, the implant may comprise a base portion comprising a first material and a secondary fastener portion comprising a second material having distinct physical properties relative to the first material. The secondary portion may wholly define a front end wall surface of the implant, and the base portion and the secondary portion may collectively define at least one of an upper surface and a lower surface of the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Chad Wayne Lewis, Nathan Nelson
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Publication number: 20180274282Abstract: An adjustable modular frame for a cooking appliance. The modular frame may be a front frame structure having a plurality of members or sections. The front frame may include an upper front frame section and a lower front frame section connected by a pair of front frame sections to define an outer periphery for a cavity opening. The dimensions and/or shape of the front frame structure may be adjusted to be used in a variety of applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Nathan Nelson
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Patent number: 9993352Abstract: Biomedical implants comprising portions made of disparate materials, such as intervertebral implants and related methods and instruments. In some embodiments, the implant may comprise a base portion comprising a first material and a secondary fastener portion comprising a second material having distinct physical properties relative to the first material. The secondary portion may wholly define a front end wall surface of the implant, and the base portion and the secondary portion may collectively define at least one of an upper surface and a lower surface of the implant.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Amedica CorporationInventors: Chad Wayne Lewis, Nathan Nelson
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Publication number: 20180143625Abstract: A MAS for a machine that includes an implement, and a related method of controlling such machine is provided. The MAS may comprise a plurality of Vehicle ECMs, a local transceiver, an Ethernet LAN, a first CAN, an AECM, an environment monitoring system and an RSM. The AECM is configured to generate output control signals, and to transmit the output control signals to at least one of the Vehicle ECMs, wherein the output control signals control an operation of the machine. The RSM is disposed on the machine and configured to receive a safety control signal from off-board the machine. The MAS is configured to operate advance machine control features concurrently with execution of the input control signals received from off-board the machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2016Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Anthony Keith Nathan Nelson, Shane A. May, Suneel Venkata Kandula
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Patent number: 9910434Abstract: A MAS for a machine that includes an implement, and a related method of controlling such machine is provided. The MAS may comprise a plurality of Vehicle ECMs, a local transceiver, an Ethernet LAN, a first CAN, an AECM, an environment monitoring system and an RSM. The AECM is configured to generate output control signals based, at least in part, on input from the environment monitoring system, and to transmit the output control signals to at least one of the Vehicle ECMs, wherein the output control signals control an operation of the machine. The MAS is configured to execute semi-autonomous functions of the machine based on input from the environment monitoring system.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Anthony Keith Nathan Nelson, Shane A. May, Suneel Venkata Kandula
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Patent number: 9828039Abstract: Impact protection structures for vehicles are described. An impact protection structure includes a support structure of the vehicle, an interior rail coupled to the support structure, and an exterior rail coupled to the interior rail. The exterior rail has an inboard boundary wall positioned between an upper mounting region and a lower mounting region. The upper and the lower exterior mounting region of the exterior rail are coupled to an upper and a lower mounting region of the interior rail. At least a portion of the inboard boundary wall is spaced apart from an outboard wall of the interior rail such that when the exterior rail is impacted by a blunt-object barrier, the inboard boundary wall of the exterior rail deforms, thereby damping energy of the impact at the exterior rail and arresting crack propagation between the exterior rail and the interior rail.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Tesla Motors, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Richard Young, Donald James Robert Parr, Ernest Matthew Villanueva, Nathan Nelson, Paul Dewitt Frey
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Patent number: 9797247Abstract: A control system and related method for controlling the machine in a mine. The control system may comprise a LADAR, an interface device, a processor and an AECM. The LADAR may be configured to capture scan data of physical mine walls. The interface device may be configured to display a mine map illustrating a section of the mine. The processor may be configured to add a virtual wall to the mine map in response to a first user input. The processor may be configured to add a temporary wall to the mine map in response to a second user input. The temporary wall may be based on scan data of a physical mine wall captured by the LADAR. The AECM is configured to control an operation of the machine, based on the mine map, to avoid collision of the machine with the virtual wall or the temporary wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Anthony Keith Nathan Nelson, Shane A. May, Suneel Venkata Kandula
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Publication number: 20170051501Abstract: A building envelope system includes several elements that aid in reducing heat transfer. Panels combining insulation and radiant barrier materials, a weather-resistant textile (e.g., canvas) cover, tube insulation, a vestibule and strip curtains can all contribute to reducing heat transfer and, correspondingly, reducing energy requirements for heating and/or cooling. The panel can include a tongue and groove or similar (e.g., dovetail) coupling allowing two panels to mate. The panel can include a top insulation layer, top air gap layer(s), radiant barrier layer(s), bottom air gap layer(s), phase change insulation layer(s) and a bottom insulation layer. By including an air gap on both sides of the radiant barrier, the radiant barrier is effective at reducing heat transfer in and out of the shelter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: MARK G. MILLER, INC.Inventors: Gregory Whiting, Nathan Nelson
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Publication number: 20160108434Abstract: An isolated polypeptide comprising a hydrogen generating enzyme attached to a heterologous ferredoxin is disclosed, as well as polynucleotides encoding same, nucleic acid constructs capable of expressing same and cells expressing same. A method for generating hydrogen using the isolated polypeptide is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Applicant: RAMOT AT TEL-AVIV UNIVERSITY LTD.Inventors: Iftach YACOBY, Ehud GAZIT, Nathan NELSON, Itai BENHAR
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Publication number: 20160015523Abstract: Biomedical implants comprising portions made of disparate materials, such as intervertebral implants and related methods and instruments. In some embodiments, the implant may comprise a base portion comprising a first material and a secondary fastener portion comprising a second material having distinct physical properties relative to the first material. The secondary portion may wholly define a front end wall surface of the implant, and the base portion and the secondary portion may collectively define at least one of an upper surface and a lower surface of the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Chad Wayne Lewis, Nathan Nelson