Patents by Inventor Steve Burns

Steve Burns 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: 20210376396
    Abstract: A top case component of a lead-acid monobloc case that comprises a the top case component comprising a top exterior surface of the monobloc case, wherein the top exterior surface comprises: (a) a pocket configured to house a battery monitor circuit, wherein the pocket extends into an interior of the monobloc case past the sealed interface of the top case component and the primary case component; and (b) at least one pathway configured to house electrically conducting connections that place the battery monitor circuit in electrical connection with the positive and negative terminal poles of the monobloc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Steve Burns, Doug Smith, Austin Harrill, John Hooke, Ulf Krohn, Christer Lindkvist, Frank Fleming, Don Karner
  • Publication number: 20210260805
    Abstract: A system includes a cavity, an injection nozzle configured to inject material into the cavity, and a plurality of sensors at sensor locations. Each of the plurality of sensors is configured to measure parameters at one of the sensor locations. The system lacks a strain gauge. The system further includes a controller configured to control a flow rate of the injection of material into the cavity. The controller is configured to receive the measured parameters and compare the received information to predetermined curves. The controller is configured to control the flow rate when the measured parameters deviate from the predetermined curves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Milko Gergov, Chow-Chi Huang, Steve Steve Burns, Rick Alan Pollard
  • Patent number: 9848714
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a play yard configured for providing an enclosed space for a child. According to various embodiments, the play yard comprises a rigid support frame and removable, washable liner. The frame includes one or more channels configured to receive engagement members positioned on the liner in order to form a bounded play yard space. By permitting the liner to be secured to the frame via the retention members, a user is able to easily secure the liner to the frame for use and remove the liner from the frame for washing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Steve Burns, Er-Jui Chen, Mark Mendes
  • Patent number: 9149128
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a play yard configured for providing an enclosed space for a child. According to various embodiments, the play yard comprises a rigid support frame and removable, flexible liner. The frame includes one or more moveable retention members configured to engage the liner in order to form a bounded play yard space. By permitting the liner to be secured to the frame via the retention members, a user is able to easily secure the liner to the frame for use and remove the liner from the frame for washing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Kids II, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Russell Rampton, Edgar Montague, Robert Gibson, Steve Burns, John Matthew Thomson
  • Patent number: 8545140
    Abstract: A drill bit for drilling holes in wood or the like has a spade cutting element, a thick elongate shaft and a shank adapted to be inserted into an SDS drill chuck. In a preferred embodiment, the shaft is provided with one or more ridges extending helically along most of its length, to strengthen and stiffen the shaft and to direct drilling debris away from the cutting element. The shaft has a diameter greater than or equal to that of the shank. The drill bit may be installed in and removed from the drill chuck more rapidly than conventional wood bits, is more robust and is more convenient and reliable in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: Steve Burn
  • Publication number: 20120061999
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to an adjustable children's booster seat. In various embodiments, the booster seat includes a child support (e.g., a child seat) having a user-adjustable height and tilt angle. In particular, various embodiments of the booster seat include one or more improved tilt control devices and height control devices configured to enable a user to easily adjust the child support's height and tilt angle. In certain embodiments, the booster seat's frame is also configured to have a narrow profile enabling the booster seat to fit on a wide variety of chairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Alex E. Soriano, John Matthew Thomson, Jacob Sclare, Charles Simons, Steve Burns
  • Publication number: 20120012801
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a play yard configured for providing an enclosed space for a child. According to various embodiments, the play yard comprises a rigid support frame and removable, washable liner. The frame includes one or more channels configured to receive engagement members positioned on the liner in order to form a bounded play yard space. By permitting the liner to be secured to the frame via the retention members, a user is able to easily secure the liner to the frame for use and remove the liner from the frame for washing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Steve Burns, Er-Jui Chen, Mark Mendes
  • Patent number: 8001463
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for communicating between components associated with a web page and for communicating between a web page and a service is provided. According to one approach, page designers configure components associated with a particular page to use particular values by mapping parameters associated with the page to parameters associated with components of that page. According to one approach, an event is generated when a user manipulates a component associated with a page. A mapping is inspected to determine that the event is mapped to an action and the action is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Steve Burns, John G. Bellemore, Michael Gardner, Vicki Shimizu
  • Publication number: 20100196112
    Abstract: A drill bit for drilling holes in wood or the like has a spade cutting element, a thick elongate shaft and a shank adapted to be inserted into an SDS drill chuck. In a preferred embodiment, the shaft is provided with one or more ridges extending helically along most of its length, to strengthen and stiffen the shaft and to direct drilling debris away from the cutting element. The shaft has a diameter greater than or equal to that of the shank. The drill bit may be installed in and removed from the drill chuck more rapidly than conventional wood bits, is more robust and is more convenient and reliable in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventor: Steve Burn
  • Publication number: 20060083879
    Abstract: Provided is a method for modifying an internal surface of a container or closure, which method comprises contacting the internal surface with a fluorine-containing silane conpound to form a modified surface, wherein the container is suitable for storing a medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Derek Brewis, Steve Burns, Paul Colthorpe
  • Publication number: 20050118107
    Abstract: The invention relats to a novel pharmaceutical composition useful in the treatment of respiratory disorders such as asthma, rhinitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The composition comprises formoterol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Steve Burns, Philip Wikeley
  • Publication number: 20050117118
    Abstract: A method of providing visual documentation and information for a surgical procedure. The method includes, providing at least one video camera for generating a video signal in a digital format, capturing an image of an eye and displaying the image on a monitor. A first template is created having a graphical content pertinent to the eye. The first template is displayed such that the first template is overlaid contemporaneously with the image of the eye on a display monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: David Miller, Ernesto Blanco, Steve Burns, Robert Stegmann, Ramgopal Rao
  • Publication number: 20040107404
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for communicating between components associated with a web page and for communicating between a web page and a service is provided. According to one approach, page designers configure components associated with a particular page to use particular values by mapping parameters associated with the page to parameters associated with components of that page. According to one approach, an event is generated when a user manipulates a component associated with a page. A mapping is inspected to determine that the event is mapped to an action and the action is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Steve Burns, John G. Bellemore, Michael Gardner, Vicki Shimizu
  • Publication number: 20040071906
    Abstract: Provided is a method for modifying an internal surface of a container or closure, which method comprises contacting the internal surface with a fluorine-containing silane compound to form a modified surface, wherein the container is suitable for storing a medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Derek Brewis, Steve Burns, Paul Colthorpe
  • Patent number: 4700963
    Abstract: A steering system is disclosed for providing a continuous change in the pitch angle of the front fork of a motorcycle or similar vehicle as the handlebars are turned. A shaft is coupled to the front fork. An actuator assembly connected to the handlebars of the motorcycle causes the pitch angle of the shaft to change, by means of a fixed pivot assembly. The interaction between the actuator assembly and the pivot assembly comprises a cam bearing fixed to the pivot assembly, and a cam bearing slot which is part of the actuator assembly. When the handlebars are turned, the movement of the actuator assembly is defined by the position of the cam bearing slot relative to the shaft. The shaft is attached to the actuator assembly, and as its pitch angle increases or decreases, the pitch angle of the front fork increases or decreases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1987
    Inventors: Steve Burns, Thomas M. Hutchison, Henry H. Dertian
  • Patent number: D718231
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: NorthStar Battery Company, LLC
    Inventors: Steve Burns, John Hooke, John Semeniuk, Bob Shirk
  • Patent number: D718232
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: NorthStar Battery Company, LLC
    Inventors: Steve Burns, John Hooke, John Semeniuk, Bob Shirk