Patents by Inventor Paul Fredericks
Paul Fredericks 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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Patent number: 11965479Abstract: A rotor lock assembly for locking a rotor of a wind turbine. The rotor lock assembly has at least one relocatable rotor lock. The relocatable rotor lock has a housing, a bushing element, a pin shaft position within the bushing element, and a locking mechanism. The housing includes a mounting portion adapted for mounting to a bearing housing adjacent to a rotor lock plate of the rotor.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: GE Infrastructure Technology LLCInventors: Brian William Manikas, Paul Howard Davidson, Michael Frederick Sander, Jacob Thomas Hoyt, Jason James Welsh, Kevin L Holmes
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Publication number: 20240114946Abstract: The present disclosure provides aerosol generating substrates and aerosol source members comprising aerosol generating substrates, as well as methods of manufacturing thereof. In an example implementation, an aerosol generating substrate may comprise a fibrous filler material, an aerosol forming material, and a plurality of heat conducting constituents, wherein the substrate is formed as a sheet, and wherein the heat conducting constituents are part of the sheet. The heat conducting constituents may be incorporated within the sheet, or may be formed on a surface of the sheet. In another example implementation, an aerosol source member may comprise a substrate portion formed of a collection of intermingled pieces cut from an aerosol substrate sheet. In addition, or alternatively, a substrate portion may be formed of a series of overlapping layers of an aerosol substrate sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Andries Sebastian, Stephen Benson Sears, Billy Tyrone Connor, Rajesh Sur, S. Keith Cole, Thaddeus Jackson, Timothy Frederick Thomas, Paul E. Braxton, Curtis Foster Doe, Vahid Hejazi, Kathryn Lynn Wilberding
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Publication number: 20240106033Abstract: A thermal storage device for batteries is provided. In some examples, the thermal storage device is provided for a battery pack that includes one or more rechargeable battery cells. In some examples, the lithium ion battery cells are used. The thermal storage device is in thermal contact with the battery cell. The thermal storage device is made of a material that absorbs heat that is given off by battery cells during discharge. In some examples, the thermal storage device is made of a plastic material. The material has a relatively low thermal conductivity but a relatively high specific heat capacity, allowing heat energy to be stored in the thermal storage device. The thermal storage device prevents the battery pack from overheating during use. The thermal storage device defines one or more cell receiving volumes. In some examples, an axially extending relief volume is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Brian Algot Hanson, Paul Frederick Koltz, Robert Luke Anderson, Adam Burghardt Stroud
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Patent number: 11942805Abstract: Described herein are a system and methods for implementing a tool-agnostic device. In examples, the system may determine location and state information using sensors of the tool-agnostic device. Based on this information, the system may communicate with a virtual reality system for display and user interaction with a virtual reality environment. The tool-agnostic device may be removed and re-attached to a number of different tools. The tool-agnostic device allows tracking of a number of different tools without customization or retrofitting each tool. The tool-agnostic device may serve as a safety-shutoff device in addition to tracking tool use and movement. When the system determines that a tool is operating in an unsafe manner the tool-agnostic device may interrupt the power to the tool.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Lowe's Companies, Inc.Inventors: Jonothon Frederick Douglas, Paul Michael Sisneros
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Patent number: 11931508Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for performing diagnostics on patient devices (720). The patient devices (720) may include respiratory therapy devices that operate in accordance with instruction sets, such as software or firmware. A server (710) may maintain a database of diagnostic data (718) indicating faults in one or more of a plurality of patient devices (720). The server (710) may transmit this diagnostic data (718) to one or more computing devices (760), including identification of faults that have occurred. The server (710) may also transmit service data to the plurality of patient devices (720) in order to address the identified faults.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: ResMed Inc.Inventors: Peter Delangre, Andrew Roderick Bath, Paul Frederick Birchall, Dawn Rosemary Churchill, Graham Stephen Cutcliffe, Peter James Dassos, Mina Samir Kirollos, Rehana Nathwani, Chinmayee Somaiya, Hayden Thomas Stephenson, Bradley Scott Templeton, Wendall Eric Trull, Natalie Zotelo
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Publication number: 20240067126Abstract: The present systems, devices, and methods relate to managing shared vehicle access. Authorization policies are stored at a network device, and are provided to vehicle devices. Authorization policies each include an authentication scheme, a list of permitted vehicle operations, and a list of requirements to perform vehicle operations. In this way, whether even if a user is authenticated to access a vehicle, vehicle access is controlled based one whether the user is permitted to perform vehicle operations, and whether requirements are met to perform vehicle operations. This provides a flexible and roust vehicle access system. Authorization Policies are distributed to vehicle device in an Access Configuration, which can be updated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Mobaderin Akinsanya, Bruno Gomez de Oliveira, Paul Ayooluwa Soladoye, Matthew Frederick Snow, Gabriel Francklin Yano de Sousa
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Publication number: 20240067124Abstract: The present systems, devices, and methods relate to managing shared vehicle access. Authorization policies are stored at a network device, and are provided to vehicle devices. Authorization policies each include an authentication scheme, a list of permitted vehicle operations, and a list of requirements to perform vehicle operations. In this way, whether even if a user is authenticated to access a vehicle, vehicle access is controlled based one whether the user is permitted to perform vehicle operations, and whether requirements are met to perform vehicle operations. This provides a flexible and robust vehicle access system. Authorization Policies are distributed to vehicle device in an Access Configuration, which can be updated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Mobaderin Akinsanya, Bruno Gomez de Oliveira, Paul Ayooluwa Soladoye, Matthew Frederick Snow, Gabriel Francklin Yano de Sousa
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Publication number: 20240050677Abstract: A system and method for updating patient devices is disclosed. The patient devices may include respiratory therapy devices that operate in accordance with instruction sets, such as software or firmware. A server may maintain a database of configuration data indicating the versions of the software and firmware that is currently installed on the patient devices. The server may also transmit updated instructions from over a network, including a wireless network. Particular patient devices may be selected for updating based on the configuration data. Upon performing an update a patient device may transmit configuration data to the server.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: ResMed Inc.Inventors: Peter DELANGRE, Paul Frederick Birchall, Dawn Rosemary Churchill, Graham Stephen Cutcliffe, Christopher John Roberts, Chinmayee Somaiya, Bradley Scott Templeton, Wendall Eric Trull, Matthew Scott Tyler
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Publication number: 20240024612Abstract: A respiratory pressure therapy (RPT) device is disclosed for treatment of respiratory-related disorders. The RPT device includes a pressure generator, a pneumatic block, a chassis and a device outlet for delivering a supply of flow of gas to a patient interface. The RPT device also comprises an integrated humidifier including a water reservoir. An RPT device is also disclosed that includes a wireless data communication interface integrated with the housing and configured to connect to another device or a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Andrew Roderick BATH, Mark BERTINETTI, Paul Frederick BIRCHALL, Tommy Chung Yeung CHUI, Dawn Rosemary CHURCHILL, Clementine LE LOC'H, Justin John FORMICA, Matthew Rolf HARRINGTON, Ronald James HUBY, Jeegarkumar KAPADIA, Barton John KENYON, Dimitri Marco MAURER, Saad NASR, Joseph Samuel ORMROD, Jose Ignacio ROMAGNOLI, Nathan John ROW, Ian Malcolm SMITH, Robert John SPARROW, Luke Andrew STANISLAS, Zhuo Ran TANG, Ernie Wei-Chih TSAI, Hargopal VERMA, Chengwei ZHU
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Patent number: 11870049Abstract: A thermal storage device for batteries is provided. In some examples, the thermal storage device is provided for a battery pack that includes one or more rechargeable battery cells. In some examples, the lithium ion battery cells are used. The thermal storage device is in thermal contact with the battery cell. The thermal storage device is made of a material that absorbs heat that is given off by battery cells during discharge. In some examples, the thermal storage device is made of a plastic material. The material has a relatively low thermal conductivity but a relatively high specific heat capacity, allowing heat energy to be stored in the thermal storage device. The thermal storage device prevents the battery pack from overheating during use. The thermal storage device defines one or more cell receiving volumes. In some examples, an axially extending relief volume is provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: Brian Algot Hanson, Paul Frederick Koltz, Robert Luke Anderson, Adam Burghardt Stroud
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Patent number: 11850061Abstract: A system and method for the use of the results from a structural analysis of a patient's bone from a clinical scan, to be used clinically to manage patients in a widespread and consistent fashion.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: O.N.Diagnostics, LLCInventors: David L. Kopperdahl, Paul Frederick Hoffmann, David Choen Lee, Tony M. Keaveny
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Patent number: 11759595Abstract: A respiratory pressure therapy (RPT) device is disclosed for treatment of respiratory-related disorders. The RPT device includes a pressure generator, a pneumatic block, a chassis and a device outlet for delivering a supply of flow of gas to a patient interface. The RPT device also comprises an integrated humidifier including a water reservoir. An RPT device is also disclosed that includes a wireless data communication interface integrated with the housing and configured to connect to another device or a network.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Andrew Roderick Bath, Mark Bertinetti, Paul Frederick Birchall, Tommy Chung Yeung Chui, Dawn Rosemary Churchill, Clementine Le Loc'h, Justin John Formica, Matthew Rolf Harrington, Ronald James Huby, Jeegarkumar Kapadia, Barton John Kenyon, Dimitri Marco Maurer, Saad Nasr, Joseph Samuel Ormrod, Jose Ignacio Romagnoli, Nathan John Row, Ian Malcolm Smith, Robert John Sparrow, Luke Andrew Stanislas, Zhuo Ran Tang, Ernie Wei-Chih Tsai, Hargopal Verma, Chengwei Zhu
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Patent number: 11752286Abstract: A system and method for updating patient devices is disclosed. The patient devices may include respiratory therapy devices that operate in accordance with instruction sets, such as software or firmware. A server may maintain a database of configuration data indicating the versions of the software and firmware that is currently installed on the patient devices. The server may also transmit updated instructions from over a network, including a wireless network. Particular patient devices may be selected for updating based on the configuration data. Upon performing an update a patient device may transmit configuration data to the server.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: ResMed Inc.Inventors: Peter Delangre, Paul Frederick Birchall, Dawn Rosemary Churchill, Graham Stephen Cutcliffe, Christopher John Roberts, Chinmayee Somaiya, Bradley Scott Templeton, Wendall Eric Trull, Matthew Scott Tyler
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Publication number: 20230250406Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypeptide having lipase activity wherein the polypeptide when aligned with the polypeptide according to SEQ ID NO: 1, comprises at least an amino acid substitution G414X, wherein the numbering of amino acid position(s) is/are defined with reference to SEQ ID NO: 1. The invention further relates to a process for preparing a product comprising an oil or fat comprising bringing an intermediary form of the product comprising oil or fat into contact with a polypeptide as disclosed herein and the use of a polypeptide as disclosed herein to saturated fatty acids in an oil or fat.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: René Marcel DE JONG, Willem BIJLEVELD, Paul Frederick MUGFORD
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Publication number: 20230122017Abstract: A thermal storage device for batteries is provided. In some examples, the thermal storage device is provided for a battery pack that includes one or more rechargeable battery cells. In some examples, the lithium ion battery cells are used. The thermal storage device is in thermal contact with the battery cell. The thermal storage device is made of a material that absorbs heat that is given off by battery cells during discharge. In some examples, the thermal storage device is made of a plastic material. The material has a relatively low thermal conductivity but a relatively high specific heat capacity, allowing heat energy to be stored in the thermal storage device. The thermal storage device prevents the battery pack from overheating during use. The thermal storage device defines one or more cell receiving volumes. In some examples, an axially extending relief volume is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Brian Algot Hanson, Paul Frederick Koltz, Robert Luke Anderson, Adam Burghardt Stroud
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Patent number: 11618141Abstract: An installation tool for installing a seal includes a shaft and a seal-engaging component coupled with the shaft. During an installation of the seal, the seal-engaging component is adapted to couple with the seal. The seal-engaging component includes a first surface and a second surface. The seal-engaging component also includes a first annular ring extending from the first surface and adapted to engage with the seal for coupling the seal with the seal-engaging component. The seal-engaging component further includes a second annular ring extending from the first surface. The installation tool also includes a sliding hammer adapted to slide along a length of the shaft. During the installation of the seal, the sliding hammer is adapted to apply a force to the seal-engaging component for installing the seal at a seal installation location.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Paul Frederick Johnson, Jr.
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Publication number: 20230080079Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypeptide having lipase activity wherein the polypeptide when aligned with the polypeptide according to SEQ ID NO: 1, comprises at least an amino acid substitution L410X and optionally one or more amino acid substitutions chosen from S365Q, S365N, L413M, G414A, G414S, G414V, G414T, V534L and V534l, wherein the 10 numbering of amino acid position(s) is/are defined with reference to SEQ ID NO: 1. The invention further relates to a process for preparing a product comprising an oil or fat comprising bringing an intermediary form of the product comprising oil or fat into contact with a polypeptide as disclosed herein and the use of a polypeptide as disclosed herein to saturated fatty acids in an oil or fat.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: René Marcel DE JONG, Willem BIJLEVELD, Paul Frederick MUGFORD
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Publication number: 20230066412Abstract: An installation tool for installing a seal includes a shaft and a seal-engaging component coupled with the shaft. During an installation of the seal, the seal-engaging component is adapted to couple with the seal. The seal-engaging component includes a first surface and a second surface. The seal-engaging component also includes a first annular ring extending from the first surface and adapted to engage with the seal for coupling the seal with the seal-engaging component. The seal-engaging component further includes a second annular ring extending from the first surface. The installation tool also includes a sliding hammer adapted to slide along a length of the shaft. During the installation of the seal, the sliding hammer is adapted to apply a force to the seal-engaging component for installing the seal at a seal installation location.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Paul Frederick Johnson, JR.
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Publication number: 20230008803Abstract: Determining a user identity associated with a detected device is disclosed. A presence of a device at a location is detected based at least in part on traffic data obtained from a sensor. An identity of a user associated with the device whose presence is detected at the location is determined. An action is performed based at least in part on the determined user identity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Alexander Michel Reichert, Michael Maurice Weithers, Paul Frederick Arnaudo
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Patent number: 11502353Abstract: A thermal storage device for batteries is provided. In some examples, the thermal storage device is provided for a battery pack that includes one or more rechargeable battery cells. In some examples, the lithium ion battery cells are used. The thermal storage device is in thermal contact with the battery cell. The thermal storage device is made of a material that absorbs heat that is given off by battery cells during discharge. In some examples, the thermal storage device is made of a plastic material. The material has a relatively low thermal conductivity but a relatively high specific heat capacity, allowing heat energy to be stored in the thermal storage device. The thermal storage device prevents the battery pack from overheating during use. The thermal storage device defines one or more cell receiving volumes. In some examples, an axially extending relief volume is provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: Brian Algot Hanson, Paul Frederick Koltz, Robert Luke Anderson, Adam Burghardt Stroud