Patents by Inventor Paul Wasson
Paul Wasson 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: 20230050712Abstract: A tilting and telescoping mast assembly having a compact device footprint that can be mounted in close proximity to, for example, a front wall of a truck bed (e.g., adjacent the cab) thereby reducing dead space within the truck bed and maximizing cargo space within the bed. The mast of the present disclosure is configured to be supported by its base in a first position when in the horizontal orientation and supported in a second position when in the vertical orientation, with the first and second positions being spaced apart horizontally and/or vertically.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: The Will-Burt CompanyInventors: Andrew Paul Wasson, Brian Scott Wetrich, Wendel Mark Niles
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Patent number: 10690327Abstract: A folding light tower is provided that utilizes a 4-bar linkage mechanism which enables full vertical extension of the tower with the use of one actuator. The exemplary tower generally includes a base, a lower lift arm, and an upper lift arm. Spring elements are used near the rotating joints of the lower lift arm and upper lift arm of the tower. The spring elements act to preload the joints and help to remove play and movement when the tower is unfolded/during the vertical extension process.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: The Will-Burt CompanyInventors: Paul Bradford Blackwelder, Andrew Paul Wasson
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Publication number: 20190145613Abstract: A folding light tower is provided that utilizes a 4-bar linkage mechanism which enables full vertical extension of the tower with the use of one actuator. The exemplary tower generally includes a base, a lower lift arm, and an upper lift arm. Spring elements are used near the rotating joints of the lower lift arm and upper lift arm of the tower. The spring elements act to preload the joints and help to remove play and movement when the tower is unfolded/during the vertical extension process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: The Will-Burt CompanyInventors: Paul Bradford Blackwelder, Andrew Paul Wasson
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Patent number: 9670948Abstract: A latch assembly and telescoping mast having a plurality of telescoping tube sections including the same wherein the latch assembly includes a first latch member mounted to an associated first tube section, a second latch member mounted to an associated second tube section and configured to selectively engage the first latch member to interlock the first and second associated tubes when the associated first tube section is at least partially extended from the associated second tube section, and a trigger member mounted to an associated third tube section. The second latch member includes a latch housing having an opening configured to receive the trigger post when the second associated tube section is retracted into the third associated tube section.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: THE WILL-BURT COMPANYInventors: Andrew Paul Wasson, Douglas Anthony Jacobs
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Patent number: 9574590Abstract: A telescoping mast having a latch assembly includes a latch body mountable to a first tube section, a latch mechanism supported by the latch body, a toggle mechanism operatively connected to the latch mechanism, and a latch plate mountable to a second tube section. The latch mechanism includes a pawl member pivotably between an engaged position for interlocking with a corresponding recess in the latch plate to thereby restrict axial movement between the first and second tube sections, and a disengaged position allowing relative axial movement between the first and second tube sections. The toggle mechanism is movable between an over-center locked configuration corresponding to the engaged position of the latch mechanism and an unlocked configuration corresponding to the disengaged position of the latch member.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: The Will-Burt CompanyInventors: Neil David Dykes, Paul B. Blackwelder, Anatol Kwartler, Rexford R. Mast, Andrew Paul Wasson, Michael James Kardohely, Douglas A. Jacobs
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Patent number: 9552032Abstract: In one embodiment, a microprocessor is provided. The microprocessor includes instruction memory and a branch prediction unit. The branch prediction unit is configured to use information from the instruction memory to selectively power up the branch prediction unit from a powered-down state when fetched instruction data includes a branch instruction and maintain the branch prediction unit in the powered-down state when the fetched instruction data does not include a branch instruction in order to reduce power consumption of the microprocessor during instruction fetch operations.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: NVIDIA CORPORATIONInventors: Aneesh Aggarwal, Ross Segelken, Kevin Koschoreck, Paul Wasson
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Patent number: 9547358Abstract: In one embodiment, a microprocessor is provided. The microprocessor includes a branch prediction unit. The branch prediction unit is configured to track the presence of branches in instruction data that is fetched from an instruction memory after a redirection at a target of a predicted taken branch. The branch prediction unit is selectively powered up from a powered-down state when the fetched instruction data includes a branch instruction and is maintained in the powered-down state when the fetched instruction data does not include an instruction branch in order to reduce power consumption of the microprocessor during instruction fetch operations.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: NVIDIA CORPORATIONInventors: Aneesh Aggarwal, Ross Segelken, Paul Wasson
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Publication number: 20150050070Abstract: An automatic locking system is provided that is driven by the normal extension and retraction of the mast, reduces the inherent rotation and deflection of the mast due to clearances, and operates more smoothly and quietly than conventional locking systems. The locking system also fits reasonably within the existing footprint of a typical mechanical mast.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: THE WILL-BURT COMPANYInventors: Neil David Dykes, Paul B. Blackwelder, Anatol Kwartler, Rexford R. Mast, Andrew Paul Wasson, Michael James Kardohely, Douglas A. Jacobs
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Publication number: 20130290676Abstract: In one embodiment, a microprocessor is provided. The microprocessor includes a branch prediction unit. The branch prediction unit is configured to track the presence of branches in instruction data that is fetched from an instruction memory after a redirection at a target of a predicted taken branch. The branch prediction unit is selectively powered up from a powered-down state when the fetched instruction data includes a branch instruction and is maintained in the powered-down state when the fetched instruction data does not include an instruction branch in order to reduce power consumption of the microprocessor during instruction fetch operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: NVIDIA CORPORATIONInventors: Aneesh Aggarwal, Ross Segelken, Paul Wasson
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Publication number: 20130290640Abstract: In one embodiment, a microprocessor is provided. The microprocessor includes instruction memory and a branch prediction unit. The branch prediction unit is configured to use information from the instruction memory to selectively power up the branch prediction unit from a powered-down state when fetched instruction data includes a branch instruction and maintain the branch prediction unit in the powered-down state when the fetched instruction data does not include a branch instruction in order to reduce power consumption of the microprocessor during instruction fetch operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: NVIDIA CORPORATIONInventors: Aneesh Aggarwal, Ross Segelken, Kevin Koschoreck, Paul Wasson
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Patent number: 8539766Abstract: A master cylinder includes a cylinder bore, a first piston positioned within the cylinder bore, a second piston positioned within the bore and located forwardly of the first piston, a first pressure chamber within the cylinder bore and defined in part by a rear portion of the second piston and a forward portion of the first piston, a first pressure chamber seal extending radially outwardly from the rear portion of the second piston, a first reservoir inlet configured to provide fluid communication between a reservoir and the cylinder bore at a location forwardly of the first pressure chamber seal, and a first groove extending axially along the cylinder bore and positioned such that (i) when the second piston is in a released position, the first groove is located directly outwardly of the first pressure chamber seal and the reservoir is in fluid communication with the first pressure chamber through the first groove, and (ii) when the second piston is in an activated position, the first pressure chamber seal isType: GrantFiled: June 21, 2010Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Andrew Paul Wasson
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Patent number: 8534004Abstract: A rapid deployment and retraction telescoping mast system for controlling the height of a mast. A retraction mechanism including a resilient member, a retraction reel, a reel shaft, and a motor disposed about a frame. The resilient member extends from the retraction reel and is rigidly attached to a top tube of the mast through a sealed passage. The reel shaft rotates the retraction reel and winds the resilient member creating a retraction force on the top tube causing controlled retraction of the mast. A deployment mechanism including a compressor, storage tank, exhaust valve and isolation valve arranged about the frame and in communication with the mast. The compressor generates pressurized air to be communicated to the mast when the isolation valve is in the open position. The increase of pressure generated by the deployment mechanism provides a force within the mast thereby controlling its deployment.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: The Will-Burt CompanyInventors: Andrew Paul Wasson, Michael James Kardohely
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Publication number: 20120079778Abstract: A rapid deployment and retraction telescoping mast system for controlling the height of a mast. A retraction mechanism including a resilient member, a retraction reel, a reel shaft, and a motor disposed about a frame. The resilient member extends from the retraction reel and is rigidly attached to a top tube of the mast through a sealed passage. The reel shaft rotates the retraction reel and winds the resilient member creating a retraction force on the top tube causing controlled retraction of the mast. A deployment mechanism including a compressor, storage tank, exhaust valve and isolation valve arranged about the frame and in communication with the mast. The compressor generates pressurized air to be communicated to the mast when the isolation valve is in the open position. The increase of pressure generated by the deployment mechanism provides a force within the mast thereby controlling its deployment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2010Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventors: Andrew Paul Wasson, Michael James Kardohely
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Publication number: 20110308247Abstract: A master cylinder includes a cylinder bore, a first piston positioned within the cylinder bore, a second piston positioned within the bore and located forwardly of the first piston, a first pressure chamber within the cylinder bore and defined in part by a rear portion of the second piston and a forward portion of the first piston, a first pressure chamber seal extending radially outwardly from the rear portion of the second piston, a first reservoir inlet configured to provide fluid communication between a reservoir and the cylinder bore at a location forwardly of the first pressure chamber seal, and a first groove extending axially along the cylinder bore and positioned such that (i) when the second piston is in a released position, the first groove is located directly outwardly of the first pressure chamber seal and the reservoir is in fluid communication with the first pressure chamber through the first groove, and (ii) when the second piston is in an activated position, the first pressure chamber seal isType: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicants: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH, ROBERT BOSCH LLCInventor: Andrew Paul Wasson
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Publication number: 20070180323Abstract: A debug network on a multiprocessor array includes communication channels, a master controller, and one or more individual debug units in communication with one or more of the processors. The master controller soilcits information from the debug units by sending messages along the communication channels. The debug units can control some aspects of the processors, and can simply report on other aspects. By using commands to invoke processor action, then accessing the result, interactive debugging of a multiprocessor array is possible.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Anthony Jones, Paul Wasson, Edmund White
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Publication number: 20070180334Abstract: A debug network on a multiprocessor array having multiple clock domains includes a backbone communication channel which communicates with information nodes on the channel. The information nodes store and access information about an attached processor. The nodes are also coupled to registers within the attached processor, which operate at the speed of the processor. A master controller solicits information from the information nodes by sending messages along the backbone. If a message requires interaction with a processor register, the node performs the action by synchronizing to the local processor clock.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Anthony Jones, Paul Wasson, Edmund White
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Publication number: 20070169022Abstract: A processor includes the standard mode of executing instructions from stored memory as well as a mode of executing from a separate instruction source. A programmable selector determines the source, and may be automatically programmed dependent on particular instructions. Streaming instructions from outside the processor provides an ability to have infinite program space. Further, booting processors in such an execution mode allows systems to be configured from external sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Anthony Jones, Paul Wasson, Michael Butts
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Publication number: 20070124565Abstract: A processor includes multiple compute units and memory units arranged in groups of abutted tiles. Multiple tiles are arranged together along with input/output interfaces to form a processor system that can be configured to perform many different operations. A hierarchical communication network efficiently connects components within the tiles and between multiple tiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Applicant: AMBRIC, INC.Inventors: Anthony Jones, Paul Wasson, Michael Butts
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Publication number: 20070025382Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system of communicating, data within an integrated circuit. Multiple components, or channels, can share common physical communication lines between elements within the system. In some aspect, only one component can access the physical lines at a given time and a selection device chooses which component is active on the physical lines and makes the appropriate connection to the lines. The selection and connection can be completed without requiring or reporting information to the components, and is thus transparent.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2006Publication date: February 1, 2007Applicant: Ambric, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Jones, Paul Wasson, Michael Butts
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Patent number: 7044566Abstract: A caging arrangement for setting a spring height and correspondingly chamber size in a master cylinder. A cylindrical member has a convoluted surface that is placed in a bore of a piston and a ball is pressed into the cylindrical member to radially expand the convoluted surface into engagement with the piston. A spring is placed on the piston and a disc placed on the spring. A first end of a valve stem having a radial projection is passed through the disc and a force applied to the valve stem while holding the piston stationary such that the radial projection engages and outwardly moves an inward flange on the cylindrical body to allow the radial projection to move past the inward flange. The force is removed and the spring expands until the radial projection engages the inward flange to set distance between the piston and the valve stem.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: William John Penninger, Andrew Paul Wasson, Thomas David Rothbauer