Patents by Inventor Scott Owens
Scott Owens 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: 20240102744Abstract: Thermal energy management kits are described herein. A thermal energy management kit described herein includes one or more thermal storage cells. Individual thermal storage cells have a container. The container may be formed from a thermally conductive material and has an interior volume. The thermal storage cell further includes a phase change material disposed within the interior volume of the container. Thermal energy management kits described herein may optionally further include one or more mounting structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Jason Baker, Taylor Lawing, Byron Owens, A. Scott Queen, Rami M. Saeed, Michael Beatty
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Publication number: 20240093949Abstract: In one aspect, thermal energy storage systems are described herein. In some embodiments, such a system comprises a container, a heat exchanger disposed within the container, and a phase change material (PCM) disposed within the container. The heat exchanger comprises an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe; and a number n of plates in fluid communication with the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe, wherein n is at least 2. The inlet pipe, outlet pipe, and plates are arranged and connected such that a fluid flowing from the inlet pipe and to the outlet pipe flows through the plates in between the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe. The PCM disposed within the container is also in thermal contact with the plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2020Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: PHASESTOR LLCInventors: A. Scott Queen, Reyad I. Sawafta, Rami M. Saeed, Domenico FEO, Byron Owens
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Patent number: 11913728Abstract: A thermal retention apparatus includes a tank and a phase change thermal energy storage unit contained within the tank that, in turn, includes a phase change material and a heat exchanger assembly. The heat exchanger assembly includes a phase change material (PCM) charging circuit for charging the phase change material, and a PCM discharging circuit for discharging the phase change material. The heat exchanger assembly includes a plurality of heat exchanger modules immersed within the phase change material, and the PCM charging circuit includes a fluid flow arrangement of the heat exchanger modules that is in parallel. The PCM discharging circuit includes a fluid flow arrangement of the heat exchanger modules that is in series.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: PHASESTOR LLCInventors: Alfred Scott Queen, Byron C. Owens
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Patent number: 11913627Abstract: Systems and methods for using light switches to control lighting and other functions are disclosed. Each switch may be a manual switch that is mounted to a wall. A biasing device may be positioned proximate each switch. When a user moves the switch out of a first position and into a second position or toward a second position, the delivery of household power to one or more light units may be interrupted. However, when the user releases the switch, the biasing device may provide an immediate automatic return of the manual switch to the first position. The resulting short interruption in household power may be used as a signal for controlling operation of the one or more light units and/or other electronic devices installed at one or more lighting sites corresponding to the switch.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: SnapRays, LLCInventors: D. Scott Owen, Blake M. Hale
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Publication number: 20240026981Abstract: A spring return cartridge for a rotary actuated valve includes a torsion spring having a spring-loaded intermediate portion extending between first and second end portions and a spring carrier sleeved with the torsion spring. The spring carrier includes a first portion rotationally fixed with the first end portion of the torsion spring, and a second portion rotatably coupled with the second end portion of the torsion spring, such that the second end portion of the torsion spring is rotatable with respect to the spring carrier, and with respect to the first end portion of the torsion spring, between first and second rotational limit positions, with the intermediate portion of the torsion spring biasing the torsion spring second end portion to the first rotational limit position and maintaining a spring-loaded condition in the first rotational limit position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Matthew Dixon, Joseph Bashover, R. Scott Headings, Karim Mahraz, Ercan Balikci, Kristopher Scott Owens, Samuel Gunther Houser, Michael Bestic
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Patent number: 11858724Abstract: A modular portable storage container system includes a storage container having first and second sections. The first section defines a first partial volume of storage space and the second section defines a second partial volume of storage space. The system further includes a lock mechanism with a lock arm, lock handle, and pivot shaft defining an axis of rotation. The lock arm and handle are fixed for common rotation with the pivot shaft. The arm extends radially outward from the pivot shaft to a roller assembly. A lock track is disposed within the second section and extends from a fluted open portion to a closed end, with a continuous track portion disposed therebetween. The first and second sections are movable between at least closed and open positions. In the closed position, the roller assembly engages with the lock track and retains the first section in contact with the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: QT-System LLCInventors: Stuart Fletcher, Scott Owen
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Patent number: 11858723Abstract: A modular portable storage container system includes a storage container having first and second sections. The first section defines a first partial volume of storage space and the second section defines a second partial volume of storage space. The system further includes a lock mechanism with a lock arm, lock handle, and pivot shaft defining an axis of rotation. The lock arm and handle are fixed for common rotation with the pivot shaft. The arm extends radially outward from the pivot shaft to a roller assembly. A lock track is disposed within the second section and extends from a fluted open portion to a closed end, with a continuous track portion disposed therebetween. The first and second sections are movable between at least closed and open positions. In the closed position, the roller assembly engages with the lock track and retains the first section in contact with the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: QT-System LLCInventors: Stuart Fletcher, Scott Owen
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Publication number: 20230420891Abstract: A variety of active units that sense environmental variables and take various actions are described. In one embodiment, an active unit includes at least one sensor to detect a change in an environmental variable and generate a sensor signal and an action module configured to influence the environmental. The active unit may also include a communication module and a processor module configured to accept the sensor signal and determine if the environmental variable exceeds a threshold and to instruct the action module not to take action to influence the environmental variable, and instruct the communication module to transmit a signal to other active units that the environmental variable has exceeded the threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: D. Scott Owen, Jeremy C. Smith, Darren C. Knight, R. Camden Robinson, Jonathan S. Jensen, Jesse J. Leishman
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Patent number: 11664631Abstract: A variety of active units that sense environmental variables and take various actions are described. In one embodiment, an active unit includes at least one sensor to detect a change in an environmental variable and generate a sensor signal and an action module configured to influence the environmental. The active unit may also include a communication module and a processor module configured to accept the sensor signal and determine if the environmental variable exceeds a threshold and to instruct the action module not to take action to influence the environmental variable, and instruct the communication module to transmit a signal to other active units that the environmental variable has exceeded the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: SnapRays, LLCInventors: D. Scott Owen, Jeremy C. Smith, Darren C. Knight, R. Camden Robinson, Jonathan S. Jensen, Jesse J Leishman
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Patent number: 11629010Abstract: A guard assembly can be positionable in an installed position between a first roller and a second roller of a roller conveyor system. The guard assembly can include a first frame having a first contour shaped for receiving at least a portion of the first roller. The guard assembly can further include a second frame having a second contour shaped for receiving at least a portion of the second roller. The guard assembly can also include a biaser between the first frame and the second frame so as to urge the first frame toward the first roller and the second frame toward the second roller in the installed position.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jon David DeFant, Jeread Sines, Joshua Scott Owens
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Publication number: 20230062245Abstract: A modular portable storage container system includes a storage container having first and second sections. The first section defines a first partial volume of storage space and the second section defines a second partial volume of storage space. The system further includes a lock mechanism with a lock arm, lock handle, and pivot shaft defining an axis of rotation. The lock arm and handle are fixed for common rotation with the pivot shaft. The arm extends radially outward from the pivot shaft to a roller assembly. A lock track is disposed within the second section and extends from a fluted open portion to a closed end, with a continuous track portion disposed therebetween. The first and second sections are movable between at least closed and open positions. In the closed position, the roller assembly engages with the lock track and retains the first section in contact with the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Stuart Fletcher, Scott Owen
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Publication number: 20230061865Abstract: A modular portable storage container system includes a storage container having first and second sections. The first section defines a first partial volume of storage space and the second section defines a second partial volume of storage space. The system further includes a lock mechanism with a lock arm, lock handle, and pivot shaft defining an axis of rotation. The lock arm and handle are fixed for common rotation with the pivot shaft. The arm extends radially outward from the pivot shaft to a roller assembly. A lock track is disposed within the second section and extends from a fluted open portion to a closed end, with a continuous track portion disposed therebetween. The first and second sections are movable between at least closed and open positions. In the closed position, the roller assembly engages with the lock track and retains the first section in contact with the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Stuart Fletcher, Scott Owen
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Publication number: 20230067327Abstract: A modular portable storage container system includes a first container section and a second container section, each of the first and second container sections having a structural frame. A blocking frame is sized and shaped to fit within a vehicle cargo compartment. A latch mechanism selectively retains the structural frame of each of the first and second container sections in contact with the blocking frame. A position sensor is in communication with a position indicator. The position sensor detects a position of the first and second container sections relative to the blocking frame. The position indicator indicates a position of the first and second container sections relative to the blocking frame. A plurality of casters affixed to a bottom surface of the first and second container sections allows the first and second container sections to roll over the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Stuart Fletcher, Scott Owen
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Patent number: 11540815Abstract: Ultrasound imaging systems are provided. An ultrasound system according to some embodiments includes a console configured to selectively communicate with a first ultrasound imaging device and a second ultrasound imaging device. The console includes a housing, a computing device disposed within the housing, and a connector receptacle assembly coupled to the housing. The connector receptacle assembly includes a first connector bank including a first plurality of electrical connections; and a second connector bank including a second plurality of electrical connections. The connector receptacle assembly is selectively matable to a first connector of the first ultrasound imaging device via only the first connector bank and to a second connector of the second ultrasound imaging device via the first and second connector banks.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2018Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Andrew Lee Robinson, Timothy Fred Nordgren, Scott Owen Schweizer, Dennis Dean Clark
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Publication number: 20220381890Abstract: Front-end circuitry for an ultrasound system comprises a beamformer FPGA integrated circuit, transmit ICs with both pulse transmitters and linear waveform transmitters and T/R switches, transmit control and receiver ICs, and analog-to-digital converter (ADC) ICs. Only the transmit ICs require high voltages, and the transmit/receive switches are integrated in the transmit ICs, isolating the receiver ICs from high voltages. The transmitters can be trimmed to adjust the pulse rise and fall rates, enabling the transmission of pulses with low harmonic frequency content and thus better harmonic images.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Steven Russell Freeman, Scott Owen Schweizer, Timothy Savord, Jason Thanh Nguyen, Manfred Uwe Bartz, Truong Nguyen
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Patent number: 11459098Abstract: A variable speed transmission is disclosed, with a transmission apparatus which includes a planetary gear set having a ring gear and a sun gear. The variable speed transmission further includes a primary engine for powering the sun gear, a braking device engaging the ring gear, and a controller configured to alter the rotational speed of the ring gear by adjusting the braking device.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Gregory Forrest Heath, Stephen C. Slaughter, Robert J. Atmur, William Patrick Sargent, Tse-hua Shen, Bryant Scott Owen, Alice A. Murphy
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Patent number: 11442156Abstract: Front-end circuitry for an ultrasound system comprises a beamformer FPGA integrated circuit, transmit ICs with both pulse transmitters and linear waveform transmitters and T/R switches, transmit control and receiver ICs, and analog-to-digital converter (ADC) ICs. Only the transmit ICs require high voltages, and the transmit/receive switches are integrated in the transmit ICs, isolating the receiver ICs from high voltages. The transmitters can be trimmed to adjust the pulse rise and fall rates, enabling the transmission of pulses with low harmonic frequency content and thus better harmonic images.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2017Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Steven Russell Freeman, Truong Huy Nguyen, Manfred Bartz, Jason Thanh Nguyen, Timothy Savord, Scott Owen Schweizer
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Patent number: 11364014Abstract: Front-end circuitry for an ultrasound system is described which comprises a beamformer FPGA integrated circuit, transmit ICs with both pulse transmitters and linear waveform transmitters, transmit control and receiver ICs, and analog-to-digital converter (ADC) ICs. Waveform data for both the linear and pulser transmitters is stored in the transmit control and receiver ICs, saving pins on the FPGA, which is the conventional source of this data. The ADCs couple digital echo data to the FPGA for beamforming over serial bus lines, saving additional FPGA pins over a conventional parallel data arrangement. The inclusion of both pulser and linear waveform transmit capabilities in the transmit ICs enables the use of both types of transmitters in the formation of a multi-mode image, such as use of the pulsers for Doppler beams and linear transmitters for B mode beams in the formation of a colorflow image.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2017Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Steven Russell Freeman, Truong Huy Nguyen, Manfred Bartz, Jason Thanh Nguyen, Timothy Savord, Scott Owen Schweizer
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Patent number: 11353202Abstract: Systems and methods for using light switches to control lighting and other functions are disclosed. Each switch may be a manual switch that is mounted to a wall. A biasing device may be positioned proximate each switch. When a user moves the switch out of a first position and into a second position or toward a second position, the delivery of household power to one or more light units may be interrupted. However, when the user releases the switch, the biasing device may provide an immediate automatic return of the manual switch to the first position. The resulting short interruption in household power may be used as a signal for controlling operation of the one or more light units and/or other electronic devices installed at one or more lighting sites corresponding to the switch.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: SnapRays, LLCInventors: D. Scott Owen, Blake M. Hale
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Publication number: 20220156421Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for generating fluid distribution system solutions are provided. A user interface is provided that enables user to make selections relating to components and/or characteristics of a target fluid distribution system. The interface is configured to provide feedback based on user selections and verify that the selections are compatible. Exemplary systems and methods are configured to verify the user input and generate a target fluid distribution system solution based on the input.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Mijo Dejanovic, Kristopher Scott Owens, Joseph Rodriguez, Tony Yagiela, John Mark Buber, Matt Dixon