Patents by Inventor Scott Wright

Scott Wright 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).

  • Publication number: 20120292238
    Abstract: A piston pressurized water filter activated by the user or external source. The water filter assembly includes a hollow cylindrical water reservoir, a hollow cylindrical piston threaded into the top of the water reservoir, and a water filter threaded into the bottom of the water reservoir. The interior of the water reservoir is sealed by the piston and water filter. When the water reservoir is filled with unfiltered water, the piston can be threaded down into the water reservoir to create sufficient pressure on the unfiltered water and force the water into the water filter. The water filter can include any combination of carbon, ceramic or other filtering material in a block or disk form. Water is forced into the water filter, through the carbon or ceramic filter mass, and into a container that may or may not be coupled to the water filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: INSTAPURE BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: William Scott Wright, Bradley J. Florin
  • Publication number: 20120263288
    Abstract: Mechanisms are disclosed that allow for the use of a false background, or background tone, in voice input in a telephonic call. A voice input may have both voice from a user talking and a background noise input which may be every other noise received at the user's phone. A trigger to use a background tone is received, the background tone is selected and the associated background tone file is retrieved. Then, a combiner combines the voice input with the background tone file. A filter may be used to filter the actual background noise from the voice input. Additionally, background tones may be used in various telephonic networks, including traditional land-line and wireless cellular networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Scott Wright, Paul Humphries, Jeffrey C. Mikan
  • Patent number: 8229078
    Abstract: Mechanisms are disclosed that allow for the use of a false background, or background tone, in voice input in a telephonic call. A voice input may have both voice from a user talking and a background noise input which may be every other noise received at the user's phone. A trigger to use a background tone is received, the background tone is selected and the associated background tone file is retrieved. Then, a combiner combines the voice input with the background tone file. A filter may be used to filter the actual background noise from the voice input. Additionally, background tones may be used in various telephonic networks, including traditional land-line and wireless cellular networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Scott Wright, Paul Humphries, Jeffrey C. Mikan
  • Publication number: 20120145031
    Abstract: The present invention has been developed to improve the way a payload support platform, such as a mole, is driven between one site and another, particularly when the second site is the interior of a Lift which interfaces with a Pallet Handling System (PHS) of a ship. In a first aspect the invention proposes that the driving means which drives the payload support platform along a rail (10) is also used to move that rail (10) relative to the payload support platform and a support rail (22) so that the position of the rail can be changed during the movement of the payload support platform between one site and another. The payload support platform is lockable to the support rail (22), such that the force which drives the payload support platform along the rail (10) changes to driving the rail (10) relative to the support rail (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: David Scott Wright, Matthew Evans
  • Publication number: 20110285251
    Abstract: A bearing assembly for an electric motor is provided that includes a bearing having an inner race and an outer race, and a bearing float sleeve having an outer race engaging member. The outer race engaging member includes an outer surface configured for engagement with a bearing seat formed in a motor end member and an inner surface configured for engagement with the bearing outer race such that the bearing outer race is in a fixed rotational position with respect to the bearing float sleeve. The bearing float sleeve includes at least one feature operational to maintain a fixed rotational position of the bearing float sleeve with respect to the motor end member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: John Raczek, Scott Wright, Mark Bartz, C. Scott Eagleton, Jeffrey P. Nelessen, Gerald R. Muehlbauer
  • Publication number: 20110128010
    Abstract: A microdischarge-based pressure sensor that includes an anode, two cathodes, a drive circuit connected to the electrodes, and a measurement circuit that permits sensing of transient current pulses flowing through at least one of the electrodes. One of the cathodes is interposed between the anode and other cathode, and it includes a central opening which permits a microdischarge to occur between the anode and each cathode in response to applied voltage pulses from the drive circuit. Changes in relative current between the two cathodes are indicative of changes in ambient pressure in the microdischarge chamber. In other embodiments, a sealed chamber can be used with one of the electrodes acting as a diaphragm which deflects based on external pressure and changes its inter-electrode spacing, thereby altering the relative cathode currents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Yogesh Gianchandani, Scott Wright
  • Publication number: 20110105008
    Abstract: An air purification system for a vehicle may comprise a first heated-ambient-air source comprising an engine with an ambient air compressor; and at least one heated-ambient-air outlet. The system may also comprise a second heated-ambient-air source; a mixing valve; a first heated-ambient-air channel connected between the at least one heated-ambient-air outlet of the engine and the mixing valve; a second heated-ambient-air channel connected between the second heated-ambient-air source and the mixing valve; and a catalytic decontamination unit positioned between the mixing valve and an enclosed passenger cabin of the vehicle for removing contaminants from ambient air and producing decontaminated air to the enclosed passenger cabin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: BIJAN F. HAGH, E. SCOTT WRIGHT, ADEL ELSAYED, RUSSELL W. JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20100176673
    Abstract: An explosion proof motor including a stationary assembly and a rotatable assembly is described. The stationary assembly includes a stator that defines a stator bore. The rotatable assembly includes a rotor and a rotor shaft extending substantially axially through the stator bore. The explosion proof motor includes a frame configured to at least partially surround the stator. The frame defines an interior and an exterior of the motor. The explosion proof motor also includes at least one end shield positioned at an end of the frame and a bearing cap positioned proximate to the interior side of the end shield. The explosion proof motor also includes a flame path gap defined between the end shield and the bearing cap. The flame path gap includes at least one section that extends substantially parallel to the rotor shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: Scott Wright, Christopher T. Ohrmundt, Wesley K. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20100051019
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a first solar powered furnace may be fluidically coupled to a second solar powered furnace in a solar powered furnace array by an array interconnect, which may include a first receiver, a second receiver, and an array interconnect stent that is at least partially inserted into each of the first receiver and the second receiver. In some embodiments, the solar powered furnace may include a back pass air channel defined by a duct floor and a solar absorption plate, and a distance between the duct floor and the solar absorption plate and a flow rate of air may be selected such that air flows through the back pass air channel in a laminar flow regime. In some embodiments, the solar powered furnace may include a mounting system including a mounting rail and a mounting channel defined in a back surface of the solar powered furnace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Jason W. Edens, Barbara Jean Allen, Sarah Jean Hayden, Graham Scott Wright
  • Publication number: 20100046075
    Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, an optical relay comprises a partially-reflective-coated Fresnel lens or similar low-profile lens such as a diffractive lens or a holographic lens having a first index of refraction and a filler medium having a second index of refraction and being disposed adjacent to the Fresnel lens. The optical relay enables the optical power of the Fresnel or similar low-profile lens embedded within the two layers to influence a beam that is reflected from the optical relay while allowing transmitted light to experience little or no influence from the embedded lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: MICROVISION, INC.
    Inventors: Karlton D. Powell, Mark O. Freeman, David Scott Wright
  • Patent number: 7656585
    Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, an optical relay comprises a partially-reflective-coated Fresnel lens or similar low-profile lens such as a diffractive lens or a holographic lens having a first index of refraction and a filler medium having a second index of refraction and being disposed adjacent to the Fresnel lens. The optical relay enables the optical power of the Fresnel or similar low-profile lens embedded within the two layers to influence a beam that is reflected from the optical relay while allowing transmitted light to experience little or no influence from the embedded lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Microvision, Inc.
    Inventors: Karlton D. Powell, Mark O. Freeman, David Scott Wright
  • Publication number: 20080260112
    Abstract: Mechanisms are disclosed that allow for the use of a false background, or background tone, in voice input in a telephonic call. A voice input may have both voice from a user talking and a background noise input which may be every other noise received at the user's phone. A trigger to use a background tone is received, the background tone is selected and the associated background tone file is retrieved. Then, a combiner combines the voice input with the background tone file. A filter may be used to filter the actual background noise from the voice input. Additionally, background tones may be used in various telephonic networks, including traditional land-line and wireless cellular networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: Cingular Wireless II, LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Scott Wright, Paul Humphries, Jeffrey C. Mikan
  • Publication number: 20050102164
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the selection of oral care chemistries by a consumer from a plurality of available options. An oral care selection advisor first requests information from a consumer regarding their oral care preferences. The oral care selection advisor then selects a classification of chemistries from among at least two available classifications corresponding to those oral care preferences. The information is then displayed from the oral care selection advisor identifying at least one chemistry within the selected classification, allowing the consumer to identify the chemistries corresponding to the consumer's oral care preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Patrick Healey, Scott Wright, Louis Viltro
  • Patent number: 6826913
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fluidic system and method for controlling the airflow to a lean premix combustor. The system and method as disclosed allow for reduced power, which results in reduced emissions, while at the same time providing excellent performance. This is accomplished through the use of fluidic means, which do not have the problems associated with hot moving parts of prior art mechanical means. Specifically, the introduction of an airflow downstream from openings in the dilution section cause a local boundary layer separation forcing air into the dilution holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: E. Scott Wright
  • Publication number: 20040083737
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fluidic system and method for controlling the airflow to a lean premix combustor. The system and method as disclosed allow for reduced power, which results in reduced emissions, while at the same time providing excellent performance. This is accomplished through the use of fluidic means, which do not have the problems associated with hot moving parts of prior art mechanical means. Specifically, the introduction of an airflow downstream from openings in the dilution section cause a local boundary layer separation forcing air into the dilution holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: E. Scott Wright
  • Patent number: 6513318
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes, in flow series arrangement, a mixer, a compressor, a first flow path of a recuperator, a combustor, a turbine and a second flow path of said recuperator; and a bypass conduit between said turbine and said mixer. A valve is disposed in the conduit and is controlled by a temperature sensor mounted to sense compressor inlet air temperature. The sensor has a set point temperature that corresponds with optimum emissions from the engine. When the sensed temperature drops below the set point temperature the valve opens and hot air from the turbine flows to the mixer where it heats the air entering the compressor. A method for operating a gas turbine engine with preselected emissions over a range of ambient conditions is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Hybrid Power Generation Systems LLC
    Inventor: E. Scott Wright
  • Patent number: 6363706
    Abstract: A power generating system, including a first shaft, a first compressor, a second compressor and a turbine. In a further embodiment, the system also includes a second turbine, a second shaft and a generator. Each of the first compressor, the second compressor and the turbine are connected to the first shaft whereby the first shaft, the first compressor, the second compressor and the turbine all rotate at the same speed. The first compressor and second compressor are of disparate flow types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: AlliedSignal
    Inventors: Kurt Meister, E. Scott Wright
  • Patent number: 6071097
    Abstract: A single-piece piston for use in a pneumatically-activated pump to meter a predetermined amount of lubricant or other liquid. The piston has a grooved end that includes a head portion and a circumferentially-disposed angled channel for containing a sealing member such as an O-ring. An adjacent stem section includes a longitudinally-disposed channel that is in fluid-flow connection with the angled channel. The piston is disposed within a chamber of the body of the pump. Lateral movement of the piston within the body causes the sealing member to shift and block and unblock the end of the longitudinal channel which allows liquid from a liquid chamber to flow into a slot and to a pump chamber adjacent to the head of the piston's grooved end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Oil-Rite Corporation
    Inventors: Donald G. Gruett, Scott Wright, Michael Wech
  • Patent number: D488407
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Josco, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Wright
  • Patent number: D489295
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Josco, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Wright