Patents by Inventor Nathan Winder
Nathan Winder 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: 20230339591Abstract: A system for an unmanned aerial vehicle can include an altitude control system 320, which further includes a compressor assembly 400, a valve assembly 500, and an electronics control assembly 600. The compressor assembly may include a compressor housing 410 that includes a compressor inlet 402, an outlet 202, and a cavity 414 extending therethrough and joining the inlet to the outlet. A diffuser 408 may be coupled to the compressor housing. A motor housing 407 may be disposed within the central cavity at the inlet of the compressor housing, and a compressor motor 406 may be disposed within the motor housing. An impeller 412 disposed within the compressor housing may be coupled to a driveshaft 444 for rotation therewith. The valve assembly may be coupled to an opening 416 of the compressor inlet. The valve head 502 may be configured to move into and away from the inlet opening so as to change a size of the circumferential area of the inlet opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: Aerostar International, LLCInventors: Kevin Anderson, Jonathan Nutzmann, John Cromie, Nathan Winder
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Publication number: 20230211867Abstract: A system for an unmanned aerial vehicle can include an altitude control system, which further includes a compressor assembly, a valve assembly, and an electronics assembly. The compressor assembly may include a driveshaft and a bearing assembly configured to rotate the driveshaft. The driveshaft may be formed from a first material and a compressor housing may be formed from a second material. The first and second materials may have different rates of thermal expansion. A dynamic preloading mechanism, such as a flexible plate, may be provided within the compressor assembly to exert a preloading force on the bearing assembly. Throughout the duration of the flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the preloading mechanism can continually compensate for differences in rates of thermal expansion between the first and second materials throughout.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: Aerostar International, LLCInventors: Kevin Anderson, Nathan Winder
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Patent number: 11685501Abstract: A system for an unmanned aerial vehicle can include an altitude control system 320, which further includes a compressor assembly 400, a valve assembly 500, and an electronics control assembly 600. The compressor assembly may include a compressor housing 410 that includes a compressor inlet 402, an outlet 202, and a cavity 414 extending therethrough and joining the inlet to the outlet. A diffuser 408 may be coupled to the compressor housing. A motor housing 407 may be disposed within the central cavity at the inlet of the compressor housing, and a compressor motor 406 may be disposed within the motor housing. An impeller 412 disposed within the compressor housing may be coupled to a driveshaft 444 for rotation therewith. The valve assembly may be coupled to an opening 416 of the compressor inlet. The valve head 502 may be configured to move into and away from the inlet opening so as to change a size of the circumferential area of the inlet opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2019Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Inventors: Kevin Anderson, Jonathan Nutzmann, John Cromie, Nathan Winder
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Patent number: 11634210Abstract: A system for an unmanned aerial vehicle can include an altitude control system, which further includes a compressor assembly, a valve assembly, and an electronics assembly. The compressor assembly may include a driveshaft and a bearing assembly configured to rotate the driveshaft. The driveshaft may be formed from a first material and a compressor housing may be formed from a second material. The first and second materials may have different rates of thermal expansion. A dynamic preloading mechanism, such as a flexible plate, may be provided within the compressor assembly to exert a preloading force on the bearing assembly. Throughout the duration of the flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the preloading mechanism can continually compensate for differences in rates of thermal expansion between the first and second materials throughout.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2019Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Aerostar International, LLCInventors: Kevin Anderson, Nathan Winder
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Publication number: 20230122165Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include devices and methods of using devices for protecting a face and/or head of an individual receiving medical treatment in a supine or reclined position. The device includes a body having a top portion with an exterior surface and a base portion with an interior surface. The top portion includes opposing side edges, the base portion includes opposing bottom side edges extending outwardly from the top side edges. The base portion is flexible and is configured to wrap partially around the individual’s head, while an aperture extends between the exterior surface and the interior surface to provide access to at least one of the individual’s eyes, nose, or mouth. A strap spans the side edges, wraps behind the base portion and the individual’s head, and detachably couples to the exterior surface along a plurality of connection positions along the side edges.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Kristin Bauman, David Gomez, Nathan Winder, Luke Truax
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Publication number: 20220125658Abstract: An improved surgical table top accessory with a sacral offloading attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2020Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: David J. Gomez, Nathan Winder, Luke Truax
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Publication number: 20210178530Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to processing sliding mechanisms. For instance, an assembly including a first component having a first sliding mechanism may be heated to a first minimum temperature for a first minimum period of time. Thereafter, a second component is pressed onto the assembly a first time such that the second component contacts the first sliding mechanism. Thereafter, the second component and the assembly may be subjected to a below-freezing temperature for a second minimum period of time. Thereafter, the second component may be separated from the assembly. The first sliding mechanism may be rotated relative to the first component. Thereafter, the second component may be pressed onto the assembly a second time such that the second component contacts the first sliding mechanism. Thereafter, the first component and the assembly may be heated to a second minimum temperature for a third minimum period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Nathan Winder, Derek Herbert
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Publication number: 20210106480Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for moving a patient on a pad and holding the pad in place on a an anterior hip table or a standard surgical table. The pad works in conjunction with the reusable patient lifting/moving base, allowing nurses to more readily and easily move patients on the table in order to facilitate surgical positioning. The pad may also be used in combination with a post overlay to prevent injuries to the genital area of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: David J. Gomez, Nathan Winder
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Patent number: 10811916Abstract: A motor housing includes a core and a shell having an annular body. The annular body is configured to secure a stator of a motor therein. The annular body includes first and second ends defining first and second openings, respectively. The annular body defines a slot extending along a length of the annular body. The slot is coterminous with the first opening. The core is configured to be in registration with the shell. The core is configured to rotatably support a rotating assembly of the motor including an output shaft. The core includes a base portion, an annular ring, and a guide arm interconnecting the base portion and the annular ring. The core is in registration with the shell when the guide arm is received in the slot of the annular body of the shell to form an interlocking structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Loon LLCInventors: Kevin Anderson, Nathan Winder
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Publication number: 20200198771Abstract: A system for an unmanned aerial vehicle can include an altitude control system, which further includes a compressor assembly, a valve assembly, and an electronics assembly. The compressor assembly may include a driveshaft and a bearing assembly configured to rotate the driveshaft. The driveshaft may be formed from a first material and a compressor housing may be formed from a second material. The first and second materials may have different rates of thermal expansion. A dynamic preloading mechanism, such as a flexible plate, may be provided within the compressor assembly to exert a preloading force on the bearing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Kevin Anderson, Nathan Winder
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Publication number: 20200115024Abstract: A system for an unmanned aerial vehicle can include an altitude control system 320, which further includes a compressor assembly 400, a valve assembly 500, and an electronics control assembly 600. The compressor assembly may include a compressor housing 410 that includes a compressor inlet 402, an outlet 202, and a cavity 414 extending therethrough and joining the inlet to the outlet. A diffuser 408 may be coupled to the compressor housing. A motor housing 407 may be disposed within the central cavity at the inlet of the compressor housing, and a compressor motor 406 may be disposed within the motor housing. An impeller 412 disposed within the compressor housing may be coupled to a driveshaft 444 for rotation therewith. The valve assembly may be coupled to an opening 416 of the compressor inlet. The valve head 502 may be configured to move into and away from the inlet opening so as to change a size of the circumferential area of the inlet opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Kevin Anderson, Jonathan Nutzmann, John Cromie, Nathan Winder
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Publication number: 20190393744Abstract: A motor housing includes a core and a shell having an annular body. The annular body is configured to secure a stator of a motor therein. The annular body includes first and second ends defining first and second openings, respectively. The annular body defines a slot extending along a length of the annular body. The slot is coterminous with the first opening. The core is configured to be in registration with the shell. The core is configured to rotatably support a rotating assembly of the motor including an output shaft. The core includes a base portion, an annular ring, and a guide arm interconnecting the base portion and the annular ring. The core is in registration with the shell when the guide arm is received in the slot of the annular body of the shell to form an interlocking structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: December 26, 2019Applicant: X Development LLCInventors: Kevin Anderson, Nathan Winder