Patents by Inventor Steven Bernard
Steven Bernard 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: 12268791Abstract: Systems and methods for sterilization using nonthermal plasma (NTP) ionization are disclosed. An example method for inactivation of viable microorganisms includes: inactivating viable microorganisms in a predetermined volume by: installing a plurality of ceiling mounted direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC), bipolar or steady-state, ion emitter modules based on a geometry of the predetermined volume; and producing, using the plurality of ceiling mounted ion emitter modules, a DC or AC, bipolar or steady-state, nonthermal plasma (NTP), each of the ceiling mounted ion emitter modules comprising a high voltage power supply (HVPS).Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2021Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Mark Edward Hogsett, Steven Bernard Heymann, Carl Newberg
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Publication number: 20240307926Abstract: Example automatic emitter point cleaning systems include: an emitter point configured to produce at least one of positive ions or negative ions within or proximate to an ionization delivery path; an emitter frame configured to hold the emitter point in or proximate to the ionization delivery path; a brush; a motor coupled to the brush to actuate the brush to move past the emitter point; a detection surface coupled to the brush; a sensor configured to detect when the brush is in a predetermined position with respect to a reference position by detecting the detection surface; and a detection surface cleaner configured to clean the detection surface while the brush moves with respect to the emitter frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Steven Bernard Heymann, Aleksey Klochkov, Juan Guerrero, Edward Anthony Oldynski
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Patent number: 12070781Abstract: Automatic emitter point cleaners are disclosed. An automatic emitter point cleaning system includes: a fan configured to direct a stream of air through an air path; a point emitter configured to produce at least one of positive ions or negative ions within or proximate to the air path; a brush; a first gear coupled to the brush and configured to move the brush into contact with the point emitter; a second gear to engage the first gear; and a motor to actuate the second gear such that the second gear actuates the first gear to move the brush past the point emitter.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2023Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Steven Bernard Heymann, Aleksey Klochkov, Juan Guerrero, Edward Anthony Oldynski, Gee Kuen Chong
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Patent number: 11843225Abstract: An example apparatus for charge neutralization includes: a first emitter nozzle; a power supply configured to supply a high frequency alternating current (AC) signal to the first emitter nozzle; control circuitry configured to: provide a polarity signal to the power supply to generate a DC offset signal, wherein a combination of the high frequency AC signal and the DC offset signal causes the power supply to output a positive ion generation pulse or a negative ion generation pulse; control the polarity signal to cause the power supply to provide a period of positive ion generation and a period of negative ion generation; determine a balance voltage at an output of the first emitter nozzle; and control the polarity signal to adjust a relative durations of the period of positive ion generation and the period of negative ion generation based on the balance voltage.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Steven Bernard Heymann, Edward Anthony Oldynski, Joseph Cassio, Juan Guerrero
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Publication number: 20230173549Abstract: Automatic emitter point cleaners are disclosed. An automatic emitter point cleaning system includes: a fan configured to direct a stream of air through an air path; a point emitter configured to produce at least one of positive ions or negative ions within or proximate to the air path; a brush; a first gear coupled to the brush and configured to move the brush into contact with the point emitter; a second gear to engage the first gear; and a motor to actuate the second gear such that the second gear actuates the first gear to move the brush past the point emitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2023Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Steven Bernard Heymann, Aleksey Klochkov, Juan Guerrero, Edward Anthony Oldynski, Gee Kuen Chong
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Patent number: 11548039Abstract: Automatic emitter point cleaners are disclosed. An automatic emitter point cleaning system includes: a fan configured to direct a stream of air through an air path; a point emitter configured to produce at least one of positive ions or negative ions within or proximate to the air path; a brush; a first gear coupled to the brush and configured to move the brush into contact with the point emitter; a second gear to engage the first gear; and a motor to actuate the second gear such that the second gear actuates the first gear to move the brush past the point emitter.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Steven Bernard Heymann, Aleksey Klochkov, Juan Guerrero, Edward Anthony Oldynski, Gee Kuen Chong
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Publication number: 20220407294Abstract: An example apparatus for charge neutralization includes: a first emitter nozzle; a power supply configured to supply a high frequency alternating current (AC) signal to the first emitter nozzle; control circuitry configured to: provide a polarity signal to the power supply to generate a DC offset signal, wherein a combination of the high frequency AC signal and the DC offset signal causes the power supply to output a positive ion generation pulse or a negative ion generation pulse; control the polarity signal to cause the power supply to provide a period of positive ion generation and a period of negative ion generation; determine a balance voltage at an output of the first emitter nozzle; and control the polarity signal to adjust a relative durations of the period of positive ion generation and the period of negative ion generation based on the balance voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Steven Bernard Heymann, Edward Anthony Oldynski, Joseph Cassio, Juan Guerrero
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Publication number: 20220031574Abstract: An adapter is provided for connecting a container of flowable material, such as enteral feed formula in a laminated paper container, to a feeding tube to enable bolus feeding. The adapter can transfer the flowable material from the container by piercing the container and/or a cover of the container. The adapter can form a fluid-tight friction seal on the container. In some embodiments, the adapter has a reusable tube vent long enough to be positioned in the air gap of the container when the container is inverted by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventor: Steven Bernard
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Publication number: 20210322605Abstract: Systems and methods for sterilization using nonthermal plasma (NTP) ionization are disclosed. An example method for inactivation of viable microorganisms includes: inactivating viable microorganisms in a predetermined volume by: installing a plurality of ceiling mounted direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC), bipolar or steady-state, ion emitter modules based on a geometry of the predetermined volume; and producing, using the plurality of ceiling mounted ion emitter modules, a DC or AC, bipolar or steady-state, nonthermal plasma (NTP), each of the ceiling mounted ion emitter modules comprising a high voltage power supply (HVPS).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Mark Edward Hogsett, Steven Bernard Heymann, Carl Newberg
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Patent number: 11147745Abstract: A system can automatically adjust flow rates/feeding regimen of a feeding pump feeding fluids/enteral nutrition to a patient. The system can, based upon a prescribed volume of nutrition or nutritional targets (such as and not limited to energy (calories), protein etc.) to be delivered and a prescribed delivery duration, adjust the pump flow rate/feeding regimen following unexpected delivery interruptions to achieve at or near to the prescribed total volume/nutritional targets to be delivered, despite the interruptions.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: AXIUM MTECH SAInventors: Christoph Ganter, Michael Jedwab, Dorion Benjamin, Natalia Muehlemann, Eric Johnson, Steven Bernard
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Patent number: 11098776Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a tool for removing a brake piston from a brake assembly of a wind turbine. The tool includes a base member configured for placement on a surface of a brake piston sleeve. The tool also includes a puller assembly configured for insertion into an inner cavity defined by the brake piston. The puller assembly includes a first shaft and a collet coupled to the first shaft. The first shaft is moveable relative to the base member. The collet is configured to engage an inner surface of the brake piston. Moving the first shaft relative to the base member slides the brake piston relative to the brake piston sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Steven Bernard Muleski
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Publication number: 20210114066Abstract: Automatic emitter point cleaners are disclosed. An automatic emitter point cleaning system includes: a fan configured to direct a stream of air through an air path; a point emitter configured to produce at least one of positive ions or negative ions within or proximate to the air path; a brush; a first gear coupled to the brush and configured to move the brush into contact with the point emitter; a second gear to engage the first gear; and a motor to actuate the second gear such that the second gear actuates the first gear to move the brush past the point emitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Steven Bernard Heymann, Aleksey Klochkov, Juan Guerrero, Edward Anthony Oldynski, Gee Kuen Chong
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Patent number: 10925985Abstract: Systems and methods for sterilization using nonthermal plasma (NTP) ionization are disclosed. An example method for inactivation of viable microorganisms includes: inactivating viable microorganisms in a predetermined volume by: installing a plurality of ceiling mounted direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC), bipolar or steady-state, ion emitter modules based on a geometry of the predetermined volume; and producing, using the plurality of ceiling mounted ion emitter modules, a DC or AC, bipolar or steady-state, nonthermal plasma (NTP), each of the ceiling mounted ion emitter modules comprising a high voltage power supply (HVPS).Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Mark Edward Hogsett, Steven Bernard Heymann, Carl Newberg
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Patent number: 10758947Abstract: Automatic emitter point cleaners are disclosed. An automatic emitter point cleaning system includes: a fan configured to direct a stream of air through an air path; a point emitter configured to produce at least one of positive ions or negative ions within or proximate to the air path; a brush; a first gear coupled to the brush and configured to move the brush into contact with the point emitter; a second gear to engage the first gear; and a motor to actuate the second gear such that the second gear actuates the first gear to move the brush past the point emitter.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Steven Bernard Heymann, Aleksey Klochkov, Juan Guerrero, Edward Anthony Oldynski, Gee Kuen Chong
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Publication number: 20190216688Abstract: A system can automatically adjust flow rates/feeding regimen of a feeding pump feeding fluids/enteral nutrition to a patient. The system can, based upon a prescribed volume of nutrition or nutritional targets (such as and not limited to energy (calories), protein etc.) to be delivered and a prescribed delivery duration, adjust the pump flow rate/feeding regimen following unexpected delivery interruptions to achieve at or near to the prescribed total volume/nutritional targets to be delivered, despite the interruptions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Christoph Ganter, Michael Jedwab, Dorion Benjamin, Natalia Muehlemann, Eric Johnson, Steven Bernard
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Publication number: 20190160191Abstract: Systems and methods for sterilization using nonthermal plasma (NTP) ionization are disclosed. An example method for inactivation of viable microorganisms includes: inactivating viable microorganisms in a predetermined volume by: installing a plurality of ceiling mounted direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC), bipolar or steady-state, ion emitter modules based on a geometry of the predetermined volume; and producing, using the plurality of ceiling mounted ion emitter modules, a DC or AC, bipolar or steady-state, nonthermal plasma (NTP), each of the ceiling mounted ion emitter modules comprising a high voltage power supply (HVPS).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2018Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Mark Edward Hogsett, Steven Bernard Heymann, Carl Newberg
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Patent number: 10230548Abstract: A motor controller for an electric motor is described. The motor controller is coupled to a power line communication connection and includes a communication device coupled to a memory device. The motor controller is configured to receive, using the communication device, a status query from a server computing device via the power line communication connection. The motor controller is additionally configured to transmit electric motor diagnostic data from the memory device to the server computing device via the power line communication connection. The motor controller is further configured to receive motor configuration data from a client computing device wirelessly coupled to the motor controller. The motor configuration data is for controlling the electric motor. The motor controller is also configured to operate the electric motor in accordance with the motor configuration data.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: Brian Steven Bernard, Paul Steven Mullin, Srinivas Chandu Kutcherlapati
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Patent number: D1018818Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Steven Bernard Heymann, Aleksey Klochkov, Juan Guerrero
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Patent number: D1038355Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2021Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Steven Bernard Heymann, Aleksey Klochkov, Juan Guerrero, Edward Anthony Oldynski
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Patent number: D1038356Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2021Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Steven Bernard Heymann, Aleksey Klochkov, Juan Guerrero