Patents by Inventor Stephen Daniels

Stephen Daniels 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).

  • Apparatus for consumable powder reconstitution and frothing
    Patent number: 7922382
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for reconstituting consumable powder(s) with a liquid to provide a food liquid such as milk, cappuccino-type beverage, or soup with or without froth. The powder is introduced into a container and pre-wetted by an intersecting liquid spray. Further mixing occurs in the container. The container may have additional liquid streams feeding into the container for increased mixing. This food liquid can then be aspirated by the Venturi effect by steam generation to produce a frothed/aerated food liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Beli R. Thakur, Juan J. Gonzalez, Hanspeter Pleisch, David Casey Guerrera, Stephen Daniel Westfall, Alexander A. Sher
  • Solar box and two position solar connectors
    Patent number: 7914298
    Abstract: A connecting box, gland nut, and electrical connector for the solar connector industry is disclosed. The connecting box, the gland nut, and the electrical connector require a tool to disengage, are being resistant to external environmental stressors, and/or provide the ability to monitor information regarding the connecting box, the gland nut, and/or the electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Edwin Lauermann, Thomas A. Brungard, David Cours, Christopher George Daily, Scott S. Duesterhoeft, Stephen Daniel Gherardini
  • SYSTEM FOR ANALYSING PLASMA
    Publication number: 20110056272
    Abstract: A system for analysing plasma. The system comprises at least one sensor which is co-operable with a plasma source for providing an analog signal representative of a characteristic of plasma from the plasma source, and a sound card installed on a computing means in communication with the sensor for converting the analog signal into a digital signal for facilitating digital processing thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Patrick McNally, Victor John Law, Stephen Daniels
  • Connector with keying member
    Patent number: 7892042
    Abstract: A connector is provided for terminating an end portion of a cable that includes a conductor. The connector includes a housing and a contact held by the housing. The contact is configured to be connected to the conductor of the cable. A keying member is rotatably held by the housing. The keying member is configured to cooperate with a keying element of a mating connector that mates with the connector. The keying member is movable about the housing such that the keying member is rotatably positioned to align with the keying element of the mating connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Michael John Spicer, Daniel Eugene Stahl, Stephen Daniel Gherardini, Keith Edwin Miller, John Kevin Knoll
  • CONNECTOR WITH KEYING MEMBER
    Publication number: 20110014809
    Abstract: A connector is provided for terminating an end portion of a cable that includes a conductor. The connector includes a housing and a contact held by the housing. The contact is configured to be connected to the conductor of the cable. A keying member is rotatably held by the housing. The keying member is configured to cooperate with a keying element of a mating connector that mates with the connector. The keying member is movable about the housing such that the keying member is rotatably positioned to align with the keying element of the mating connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Michael John Spicer, Daniel Eugene Stahl, Stephen Daniel Gherardini, Keith Edwin Miller, John Kevin Knoll
  • BATTERY WITH FILLHOLE AND REDUNDANT SEAL
    Publication number: 20100304213
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an energy storage device for a medical device includes enclosing a cell assembly in a case. The case includes a filling aperture. The filling aperture includes an inner surface that is integral to the case so as to be monolithic. The case is free of a separate fill port tube. Moreover, the method includes introducing an electrolyte into the case through the filling aperture and hermetically sealing the filling aperture to form a first seal of the filling aperture that is free of a filler material. The method additionally includes hermetically sealing the sealing member to the case to form a second seal of the filling aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Stephanie Breimon, Stephen Daniel Arco, Bernard Frank Heller, JR., Pankaj Mohan, Walter C. Sunderland, Paul M. Boucher, Jeffrey J. Louwagie
  • Component retention with distributed compression
    Patent number: 7826229
    Abstract: A retention assembly comprises a hinged load plate configured for rotational closure over a component and compression of a pre-compressed spring that distributes force of the spring across the component in tool-less retention of the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Stephen Daniel Cromwell, Stephan Karl Barsun
  • LOCKING CLIP FOR AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20100255724
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is disclosed that includes a receptacle connector, a plug connector and a locking clip. The locking clip securely surrounds the mated plug connector and receptacle connector to prevent the plug connector and the receptacle connector from being unmated without a tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: David Cours, Scott Hilt, Robert Scott Good, Stephen Daniel Gherardini, Paul D. Roman, JR.
  • Method and Apparatus for Measuring Process Parameters of a Plasma Etch Process
    Publication number: 20100216263
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for measuring process parameters of a plasma etch process. A method for detecting at least one process parameter of a plasma etch process being performed on a semiconductor wafer. The method comprises the steps of detecting light being generated from the plasma during the etch process, filtering the detected light to extract modulated light; and processing the detected modulated light to determine at least one process parameter of the etch process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: LEXAS RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: Stephen Daniels, Shane Glynn, Felipe Soberon, Maria Tipaka
  • Compact, low pressure-drop shock-driven combustor
    Patent number: 7739867
    Abstract: A system for efficiently creating cyclic detonations is provided. The system includes at least a first initiator chamber configured to generate an initial wave, at least one main chamber coupled to the first initiator chamber. The main chamber is configured to generate a main wave and to output products of supersonic combustion. The products are generated within the main chamber. The main chamber is configured to enable the main wave to travel upstream and downstream within the main chamber when the first initiator chamber is located outside the main chamber. The system further includes an initial connection section located between the first initiator chamber and the main chamber that enhances a combustion process via shock focusing and shock reflection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ross Hartley Kenyon, Venkat Eswarlu Tangirala, Kevin Michael Hinckley, Anthony John Dean, Stephen Daniel Myers
  • PLANETARY POWER TAKE OFF DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100099533
    Abstract: A power take off device includes input and output shafts and an integral planetary gear set. The power take off device may be a single speed or a two speed device. The input shaft and the output shaft are mechanically connected through the planetary gear set. In one mode of operation of the power take off device, a substantial speed reduction and torque increase is provided between the input shaft and the output shaft. The power take off device may change to a second mode of operation without stopping to provide a direct one to one speed and torque ratio between the input shaft and the output shaft. A planetary gear set clutch unit includes a two direction actuator that provides fluid pressure actuation and release of the clutch unit with a single input signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: STEPHEN DANIEL HORSFALL, JOHN LOEFFLER
  • SOLAR BOX AND TWO POSITION SOLAR CONNECTORS
    Publication number: 20100093231
    Abstract: A connecting box, gland nut, and electrical connector for the solar connector industry is disclosed. The connecting box, the gland nut, and the electrical connector require a tool to disengage, are being resistant to external environmental stressors, and/or provide the ability to monitor information regarding the connecting box, the gland nut, and/or the electrical connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Edwin LAUERMANN, Thomas A. BRUNGARD, David COURS, Christopher George DAILY, Scott S. DUESTERHOEFT, Stephen Daniel GHERARDINI
  • PLASMA SYSTEM AND MEASUREMENT METHOD
    Publication number: 20100033194
    Abstract: A plasma system (1) has a circuit including a DC source (6), a power supply line (9), an electrodes (2, 3), and a return line (18). A perturbation signal source (8) delivers a perturbation signal into the circuit in addition to DC voltage from the DC source (6). Acquisition (10) and analysis (11) systems measure response to the perturbation. The analysis system (11) measures variation in impedance of the circuit and phase between voltage and current in the circuit. It also uses a frequency domain reflectrometry technique to measure signal reflection modulus of a supply line of the circuit over a defined frequency range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Stephen Daniels, Justin Lawler, Victor John Law
  • Client failure fencing mechanism for fencing network file system data in a host-cluster environment
    Patent number: 7653682
    Abstract: A method and system performs a fencing technique in a host cluster storage environment. The fence program executes on each cluster member in the cluster, and the cluster is coupled to a storage system by a network. When a cluster member fails or cluster membership changes, the fence program is invoked and a host fencing API message is sent via the network to the storage system. The storage system in turn modifies export lists to restrict further access by the failed cluster node to otherwise fence the failed cluster node off from that storage system or from certain directories within that storage system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: NetApp, Inc.
    Inventors: Pranoop Erasani, Stephen Daniel, Joseph Richart, Thomas Haynes
  • Bussing connector
    Patent number: 7614919
    Abstract: A low-profile electrical connector and connector system having a connector body. The connector body includes at least one bussing interconnection capable of electrically connecting to electrical devices and including at least one structure configured to receive a receptacle body having a plurality of arms configured to apply a contact force in the direction of an opposing plate. The connector body also includes an opening configured to receive a corresponding plug. The connector body further includes a plurality of latch arms having features that engage the plug and extension arms extending from the body and being in close proximity with the latch arms. The engagement of the opening and the corresponding plug form a seal that substantially prevents the infiltration of moisture into the connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen Daniel Gherardini, Christopher George Daily
  • LED Module and Interconnection System
    Publication number: 20090196034
    Abstract: A LED module and interconnection system is disclosed. The LED module includes a lens, a housing, and a printed circuit board PCB having at least on LED disposed within the housing. The housing includes a plurality of openings providing physical and electrical access to the PCB. The interconnection system includes at least one LED module and a cable assembly. The cable assembly is configured to provide electrical connectivity to the LED module through an opening in the LED module housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stephen Daniel GHERARDINI, Matthew Edward MOSTOLLER
  • Electroluminescent device
    Patent number: 7541096
    Abstract: Disclosed are electroluminescent devices that comprise organic layers that contain certain 2H-benzotriazole compounds. The 2H-benzotriazole compounds of blue-emitting, durable, organo-electroluminescent layers. The electroluminescent devices may be employed for full color display panels in for example mobile phones, televisions and personal computer screens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan Rogers, Anthony David DeBellis, Stephen Daniel Pastor, Norihisa Dan, François Maike
  • Method of assembling an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) assembly with attach hardware
    Patent number: 7536781
    Abstract: A method of assembling an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) assembly with attach hardware includes selecting a thickness of a load washer based on a target load to be applied by said attach hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Stephen Daniel Cromwell
  • Server side API for fencing cluster hosts via export access rights
    Patent number: 7516285
    Abstract: A method and system performs fencing techniques in a host cluster storage environment. A fencing application program interface resides in one or more storage systems. When a message is received by said storage system from a cluster member, the storage system in turn modifies the NFS export lists of one or more storage systems to restrict further access by the failed cluster node to otherwise fence the failed cluster node off from that storage system or from certain directories within that storage system. Prior to said access permission rights being changed, NFS operations are locked and drained, NFS locks are removed after which the export lists are modified. Once the fencing operations are performed, the NFS operations are served again by the storage system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Network Appliance, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Haynes, Stephen Daniel, Joseph Richart, Pranoop Erasani
  • Modular method and system for insulated bus bar cable harness termination concept
    Patent number: 7497711
    Abstract: A bridge and cable harness assembly to protect bus bar apparatuses from foreign object exposure and further, electrical shorts. The assembly provides an apparatus that is configured based on the specific arrangement of the bus bar. The user determined how many bridge assemblies are necessary to protect the bus bars. The bus bars and bridges are secured to each other either by apertures in bus bars that accepts protrusions of bridges which are heat staked, or where the bus bars are overmolded into the insulative bridge material. Screws are used to make a final assembly into the board-mounted connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen Daniel Gherardini, Christopher George Daily