Patents by Inventor Robert Eckert
Robert Eckert 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: 11970286Abstract: A flight recorder system of an aircraft includes a resource controller module (RCM) communicatively coupled, via a switch fabric, to a set of flight recorder system modules (FRM). Each FRM comprises a respective control module, a respective local memory, and a respective set of input and output (I/O) ports communicatively coupled to the switch fabric. The RCM is configured to detect a respective FRM coupled to the switch fabric, and based on the detection, configure an operation of the FRM, and wherein the respective local memory of the FRM is readable by the RCM, and shareable with the other FRMs via the switch fabric.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: GE Aviation Systems LLCInventors: Brian L Douthitt, Christopher Robert Eckert
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Publication number: 20220062105Abstract: A bag transfer mechanism for moving intravenous medication delivery bags includes linear actuator and a pantograph mechanism. A proximal end of the pantograph mechanism is coupled to the linear actuator such a that the pantograph mechanism is configured to extend when the linear actuator travels in a first direction, and to retract when the linear actuator travels in a second direction. The bag transfer mechanism also includes a magnet coupled to a distal end of the pantograph mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Robert Eckert, Walter Petersen, Ezekiel Braun
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Publication number: 20220068457Abstract: Systems and methods for parallel medication processing are disclosed herein. Such methods can include receiving a request for preparation of a plurality of dosed medication delivery containers, determining at least one attribute of the request for preparation of at least one dosed medication delivery container, identifying a template corresponding to the at least one attribute of the request, the template identifying steps and a step sequence for filling the dosed medication delivery container, and executing the template. Executing the template can include iteratively assigning tasks to a plurality of stations within the automated dosing device, the performance of which tasks at least partially overlap, and directing a transport tool to move at least one medication delivery container between the stations of the automated dosing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Charles Marsh, Larry McCutchan, Ryan Kaintz, Ezekiel Braun, Walter Petersen, Robert Eckert, Robert Barrie Slaymaker, JR.
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Patent number: 11131922Abstract: An imprint lithography template including an alignment mark including at least two columns or at least two rows of features spaced apart from one another, and a dummy-fill region, wherein the alignment mark is spaced apart from the dummy-fill region, and wherein a closest distance between the at least two columns or the at least two rows is less than a closest distance between any portion of the at least two columns or the at least two rows and the dummy-fill region. In an embodiment, the at least two columns or the at least two rows are spaced apart by at least 0.5 microns. In a further embodiment, the closest distance between the at least two columns or the at least two rows and the dummy-fill region is at least 2 microns.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Ecron D. Thompson, Andrew Robert Eckert, Kosta S. Selinidis
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Patent number: 10822966Abstract: A coating system disposed on a surface of a substrate is provided. The coating system includes a bond coating on the surface of the substrate, a protective coating on the bond coating, a thermal barrier coating on the protective coating, and a protective agent disposed within at least some of the voids of the thermal barrier coating. The protective coating is constructed from a ceramic material, and the thermal barrier coating defines a plurality of elongated surface-connected voids. Methods are also generally provided for forming such a coating system.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2016Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Julie Marie Chapman, Robert Eckert, Nripendra Nath Das
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Patent number: 10652043Abstract: Systems and methods for regulating communications in computing systems are provided. For instance, a computing system can include a first processing board including a first processing device and a first control device. The system can further include a second processing board including a second processing device and a second control device. The system can further include a communications interface communicatively coupled to the first processing board. The communications interface includes one or more input/output ports configured to facilitate communication between the avionics system and one or more external devices. The first control device of the first processing board is communicatively coupled to the second control device of the second processing board via a shared bus. The first control device is configured to regulate communications associated with the communications interface.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: G.E. Aviation Systems, LLCInventors: Keith Douglas Evert, Daniel Levi Sharp, Mitchell Winter, Christopher Robert Eckert
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Patent number: 10279124Abstract: An expanding needle is provided that includes a tubular body having a proximal end, a needle-tipped distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween. The expanding needle also includes a longitudinal seam formed on the tubular body. The tubular body is configured to uncurl radially, along the longitudinal seam, thereby transitioning the tubular body from a contracted state to an expanded state to increase an inner diameter of the lumen. In certain embodiments, the tubular body is formed by, for example, a continuous flexible sheet rolled in a lengthwise direction. In that case, the longitudinal seam is defined by a portion of a side of the flexible sheet overlapping an opposing side of the flexible sheet. An expanding needle device, including an expanding needle seated to a needle hub, and a method of increasing an inner diameter of an expanding needle are also provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Aesynt IncorporatedInventor: Robert Eckert
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Patent number: 9933013Abstract: An alignment meter for a rail system includes a housing defining a cavity, a flexible member connected to the housing, and at least one strain measuring element provided on the flexible member. The strain measuring element may be configured to measure the strain experienced by the flexible member. At least one strain measuring element may be positioned to measure strain in a horizontal direction relative to the flexible member. The at least one strain measuring element may be positioned to measure strain in a vertical direction relative to the flexible member.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2015Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Aesynt IncorporatedInventors: Robert Jaynes, Lester Whiteman, Robert Eckert
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Patent number: 9909849Abstract: A system and method for measuring medication includes providing a graphical user interface (GUI) including a representation of a medication or a medication container. An indication to measure at least one dimension of the medication or the medication container is provided in the GUI. At least one signal including at least one measured dimension of the medication or the medication container is received by one or more processors that process and store the at least one measured dimension. The at least one measured dimension is provided in the GUI in association with the indication to measure the at least one dimension of the medication or the medication container.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Aesynt IncorporatedInventors: Robert Eckert, Kirk Young
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Publication number: 20170359196Abstract: Systems and methods for regulating communications in computing systems are provided. For instance, a computing system can include a first processing board including a first processing device and a first control device. The system can further include a second processing board including a second processing device and a second control device. The system can further include a communications interface communicatively coupled to the first processing board. The communications interface includes one or more input/output ports configured to facilitate communication between the avionics system and one or more external devices. The first control device of the first processing board is communicatively coupled to the second control device of the second processing board via a shared bus. The first control device is configured to regulate communications associated with the communications interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Keith Douglas Evert, Daniel Levi Sharp, Mitchell Winter, Christopher Robert Eckert
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Publication number: 20170351171Abstract: An imprint lithography template including an alignment mark including at least two columns or at least two rows of features spaced apart from one another, and a dummy-fill region, wherein the alignment mark is spaced apart from the dummy-fill region, and wherein a closest distance between the at least two columns or the at least two rows is less than a closest distance between any portion of the at least two columns or the at least two rows and the dummy-fill region. In an embodiment, the at least two columns or the at least two rows are spaced apart by at least 0.5 microns. In a further embodiment, the closest distance between the at least two columns or the at least two rows and the dummy-fill region is at least 2 microns.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Ecron D. Thompson, Andrew Robert Eckert, Kosta S. Selinidis
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Publication number: 20170321559Abstract: A coating system disposed on a surface of a substrate is provided. The coating system includes a bond coating on the surface of the substrate, a protective coating on the bond coating, a thermal barrier coating on the protective coating, and a protective agent disposed within at least some of the voids of the thermal barrier coating. The protective coating is constructed from a ceramic material, and the thermal barrier coating defines a plurality of elongated surface-connected voids. Methods are also generally provided for forming such a coating system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Julie Marie Chapman, Robert Eckert, Nripendra Nath Das
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Publication number: 20160238384Abstract: An alignment meter for a rail system includes a housing defining a cavity, a flexible member connected to the housing, and at least one strain measuring element provided on the flexible member. The strain measuring element may be configured to measure the strain experienced by the flexible member. At least one strain measuring element may be positioned to measure strain in a horizontal direction relative to the flexible member. The at least one strain measuring element may be positioned to measure strain in a vertical direction relative to the flexible member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2015Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Robert Jaynes, Lester Whiteman, Robert Eckert
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Publication number: 20160213399Abstract: An expanding needle is provided that includes a tubular body having a proximal end, a needle-tipped distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween. The expanding needle also includes a longitudinal seam formed on the tubular body. The tubular body is configured to uncurl radially, along the longitudinal seam, thereby transitioning the tubular body from a contracted state to an expanded state to increase an inner diameter of the lumen. In certain embodiments, the tubular body is formed by, for example, a continuous flexible sheet rolled in a lengthwise direction. In that case, the longitudinal seam is defined by a portion of a side of the flexible sheet overlapping an opposing side of the flexible sheet. An expanding needle device, including an expanding needle seated to a needle hub, and a method of increasing an inner diameter of an expanding needle are also provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Robert Eckert
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Publication number: 20160206514Abstract: A system and method for measuring medication includes providing a graphical user interface (GUI) including a representation of a medication or a medication container. An indication to measure at least one dimension of the medication or the medication container is provided in the GUI. At least one signal including at least one measured dimension of the medication or the medication container is received by one or more processors that process and store the at least one measured dimension. The at least one measured dimension is provided in the GUI in association with the indication to measure the at least one dimension of the medication or the medication container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Robert Eckert, Kirk Young
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Publication number: 20150274333Abstract: Provided herein are various apparatuses, systems, and methods for improving the efficiency of medication distribution and replenishment within a healthcare facility. In particular, embodiments may provide for receiving an indication of a transfer of a medication unit of the first medication type to the container and advancing the container away from the automated storage device in response to receiving the indication of a transfer. The indication of a transfer of the medication unit of the first medication type may include receiving a barcode scan indicative of the first medication type. The indication of a transfer may further include receiving a barcode scan indicative of the container and associating the medication unit with the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: AESYNTInventors: Shawn Greyshock, Robert Eckert
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Patent number: 9074173Abstract: Processes and systems for production of bioproducts such as biofuels are provided. The bioproduct production processes and systems utilize pretreatment of a carbohydrate-containing feedstock to produce soluble sugar molecules and continuous conversion of the pretreated feedstock to a bioproduct by an immobilized fermenting microorganism.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Cobalt Technologies Inc.Inventors: David C. Walther, Hendrik J. Meerman, Stacy M. Burns-Guydish, Richard W. Wilson, Eamon T. Hogg, Gregory W. Luli, Robert Eckert
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Patent number: 9037285Abstract: An apparatus for filling vials comprises a shelving unit defining an array of storage locations. The shelving unit may be an array in an XY plane or one or more carousels. A plurality of storage containers are provided, each removably carried by one of the storage locations. A counting and dispensing unit, a source of vials, a label printer and application unit or units, and an output device are also provided. The output device may take a variety of forms such as an output chute, which is preferably used when a capping unit is provided, an output conveyor, a plurality of output lanes, and an output carousel, which may be a dedicated carousel or a portion of the carousel providing the plurality of storage locations. A computer controlled engagement device provides motion in a Z direction. The engagement device may be comprised of a first stage for engaging the storage containers and a second stage for engaging the vials.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2007Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: McKesson Automation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jamie Vollm, Manoj Wangu, Robert Eckert, Shawn Greyshock, Anthony Self
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Publication number: 20130337527Abstract: Processes and systems for production of bioproducts such as biofuels are provided. The bioproduct production processes and systems utilize pretreatment of a carbohydrate-containing feedstock to produce soluble sugar molecules and continuous conversion of the pretreated feedstock to a bioproduct by an immobilized fermenting microorganism.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: David C. Walther, Hendrik J. Meerman, Stacy M. Burns-Guydish, Richard W. Wilson, Eamon T. Hogg, Gregory W. Luli, Robert Eckert
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Patent number: 8497105Abstract: Processes and systems for production of bioproducts such as biofuels are provided. The bioproduct production processes and systems utilize pretreatment of a carbohydrate-containing feedstock to produce soluble sugar molecules and continuous conversion of the pretreated feedstock to a bioproduct by an immobilized fermenting microorganism.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Cobalt Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David C. Walther, Hendrik J. Meerman, Stacy M. Burns-Guydish, Richard W. Wilson, Eamon T. Hogg, Gregory W. Luli, Robert Eckert