Patents by Inventor Steven C.

Steven C. 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).

  • System for determining damage based on liner polish
    Patent number: 10161308
    Abstract: A machine may comprise a memory configured to store liner polish information; and an electronic control module. The electronic control module may be configured to: determine a load factor based on an amount of load on the engine; determine an end of injection factor associated with the engine; determine a liner polish rate based on the load factor and the end of injection factor; obtain, from the liner polish information stored in the memory, information identifying a previous amount of damage to the engine; determine an amount of time between a current time and a time when the previous amount of damage was calculated; calculate a current amount of damage to the engine based on the previous amount of liner polish, the amount of time, and the liner polish rate; and take a remedial action based on the current amount of damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Austin P. Roe, Scott A. Thompson, Anthony T. Petrou, Michael J. Campagna, Steven C. Zoz
  • FIBER OPTIC NETWORK ARCHITECTURE USING HIGH FIBER-COUNT FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS
    Publication number: 20180364436
    Abstract: A fiber optic network architecture for distributing service to local subscribers is disclosed. The architecture includes a plurality of high-fiber count cables connected end-to-end at connectorized coupling locations to form a main cable trunk. The connectorized coupling locations include high-fiber count pass-through connections for optically connecting optical fibers of adjacent ones of the high-fiber count cables end. The connectorized coupling locations also including high-fiber count branch connections for optically connecting optical fibers of the high-fiber count cables to branch locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Steven C. ZIMMEL, Erik J. GRONVALL, Yu LU
  • ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL
    Publication number: 20180361853
    Abstract: A recreational vehicle includes a seatbelt sensor configured to detect when a seatbelt is in an engaged position or a disengaged position and an engine control module in communication with the seatbelt sensor to automatically limit a maximum speed of the vehicle to a reduced maximum speed limit upon detection of the seatbelt is in the disengaged position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Karl J. Grajkowski, Amber P. Malone, Eric P. Nault, Steven C. Erickson, Brian R. Gillingham, Ryan D. Carlson
  • FIBER OPTIC MODULE AND SYSTEM INCLUDING REAR CONNECTORS
    Publication number: 20180364434
    Abstract: A telecommunications assembly including a housing and a plurality of modules mounted within the housing. The modules includes a rear face in which is mounted at least one fiber optic connector. Within an interior of the housing are positioned at least one fiber optic adapters. Inserting the module through a front opening of the housing at a mounting location positions the connector of the module for insertion into and mating with the adapter of the housing. The adapters within the interior of the housing are mounted to a removable holder. A method of mounting a telecommunications module within a chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Steven C. Zimmel, Ponharith Nhep, Trevor D. Smith
  • SEAT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FORMED BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
    Publication number: 20180361896
    Abstract: A support assembly formed by an additive manufacturing process using a printing head includes a trim member. A body includes multiple layers of at least one polymeric material applied onto the trim member via the printing head. The multiple layers each have multiple resilient polymeric material elements. A protective and abrasion resistant polymeric material cover is applied over the body using the printing head. At least one structural element is positioned in the body by operation of the printing head. At least one sensor is positioned in the body. At least one passage is formed within the body by selective omission of the at least one polymeric material from the printing head as the printing head displaces during the additive manufacturing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Brennon L. White, Nilesh D. Mankame, Daniel J. Ridgeway, Steven C. Lang
  • Autonomous vehicle operating style and mode monitoring
    Patent number: 10157423
    Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring use, determining risk, and pricing insurance policies for a vehicle having autonomous or semi-autonomous operation features are provided. According to certain aspects, with the insurance customer's permission, operation of an autonomous (or semi-autonomous vehicle) by a vehicle operator may be monitored. Based upon vehicle and/or other data analysis, an identity of the operator may be determined, and operating data regarding the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle while the operator at least partially controls the autonomous vehicle may be monitored. A vehicle operator profile that includes information regarding an operating style of the vehicle operator based upon the operating data may be determined. Risk levels associated with operation of the autonomous vehicle based upon the information regarding the vehicle operator's operating style may be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Brian Mark Fields, Chien Che Huang, Mohamed A. Wazeer, Shawn C. Bennett, Steven C. Cielocha, Ronny S. Bryant, Stephen Kohaus, Terry Quakenbush, Richard A. Novak, Aaron Scott Chan, Craig M. Main, Weixin Wu, Torri Wollenschlager, Carol Marie Csanda, Stacey Gorsuch, Todd Binion
  • Systems, methods, and apparatuses for intrusion detection and analytics using power characteristics such as side-channel information collection
    Patent number: 10157278
    Abstract: Some embodiments described herein include a system that collects and learns reference side-channel normal activity, process it to reveal key features, compares subsequent collected data and processed data for anomalous behavior, and reports such behavior to a management center where this information is displayed and predefine actions can be executed when anomalous behavior is observed. In some instances, a physical side channel (e.g. and indirect measure of program execution such as power consumption or electromagnetic emissions and other physical signals) can be used to assess the execution status in a processor or digital circuit using an external monitor and detect, with extreme accuracy, when an unauthorized execution has managed to disrupt the normal operation of a target system (e.g., a computer system, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Power Fingerprinting Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos R. Aguayo Gonzalez, Jeffrey H. Reed, Steven C. Chen
  • LAPAROSCOPIC MEASURING DEVICES AND METHODS OF LAPAROSCOPIC MEASURING
    Publication number: 20180353255
    Abstract: Laparoscopic instruments and methods of use are disclosed for measuring the distance between first and second portions of a target within a patient. The device includes a shaft, a ball, and a measuring member. The shaft has a distal end configured to extend into the patient. The ball is flexibly connected to the measuring member and configured for relative movement towards and away from the distal end of the shaft. The measuring member is slidable with respect to the shaft in response to relative movement between the ball and the distal end of the shaft and includes indicia thereon, whereupon a portion of the measuring member extends out of shaft so that the indicia provides an indication of the distance between the first and second portions of the target. One embodiment of the device is spring biased to automatically retract the ball after a measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher L. Radl, Steven C. Moulden
  • LIPIDS FOR DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTICS
    Publication number: 20180353607
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a range of amino acid lipid compounds and compositions useful for drug delivery, therapeutics, and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions. The amino acid lipid compounds and compositions can be used for delivery of various agents such as nucleic acid therapeutics to cells, tissues, organs, and subjects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Steven C. Quay, Michael E. Houston, Jr., Pierrot Harvie, Roger C. Adami, Renata Fam, Mary Prieve, Kathy Fosnaugh, Shaguna Seth
  • Automatically adjustable seat
    Patent number: 10149544
    Abstract: Automatically adjustable seating apparatus are described. The automatically adjustable seating apparatus include first and second seat bottom portions that at least one of which is moveable. The first and/or second seat bottom portions are moveable by automatic adjusters that alter the position of a seat bottom portion between a retracted position and an extended position. When the moveable seat bottom portion or portions are in their retracted position, the automatically adjustable seating apparatus is configured as two seats back-to-back, and when the seat bottom portion or portions are in their extended positions, the automatically adjustable seating apparatus forms a substantially flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Chaparral Boats, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Fafard, James S. Phares, Raymond L. Tanguay, Steven C. Flowers
  • No bake granola product and methods of preparation
    Patent number: 10149492
    Abstract: The invention generally provides novel no-bake grain products and methods of preparation of the same. Specifically, a no-bake food product with a toasted appearance and flavor and a method of providing a toasted appearance and flavor to a no-bake food product. The no-bake food product includes granola bars, clusters, cereal, instant hot cereal and snacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Linn Johnson, Steven C Robie, Philip K Zietlow
  • Systems, assemblies, and methods for treating a bronchial tree
    Patent number: 10149714
    Abstract: Systems, assemblies, and methods to treat pulmonary diseases are used to decrease nervous system input to distal regions of the bronchial tree within the lungs. Treatment systems damage nerve tissue to temporarily or permanently decrease nervous system input. The treatment systems are capable of heating nerve tissue, cooling the nerve tissue, delivering a flowable substance that cause trauma to the nerve tissue, puncturing the nerve tissue, tearing the nerve tissue, cutting the nerve tissue, applying pressure to the nerve tissue, applying ultrasound to the nerve tissue, applying ionizing radiation to the nerve tissue, disrupting cell membranes of nerve tissue with electrical energy, or delivering long acting nerve blocking chemicals to the nerve tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Nuvaira, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin L. Mayse, Steven C. Dimmer
  • Electronics tester with double-spiral thermal control passage in a thermal chuck
    Patent number: 10151793
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tester apparatus of the kind including a portable supporting structure for removably holding and testing a substrate carrying a microelectronic circuit. An interface on the stationary structure is connected to the first interface when the portable structure is held by the stationary structure and is disconnected from the first interface when the portable supporting structure is removed from the stationary structure. An electrical tester is connected through the interfaces so that signals may be transmitted between the electrical tester and the microelectronic circuit to test the microelectronic circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Steven C. Steps, Scott E. Lindsey, Kenneth W. Deboe, Donald P. Richmond, II, Alberto Calderon
  • Method for drying thin films in an energy efficient manner
    Patent number: 10150230
    Abstract: A method for drying a thin film stack having a thin film located on a substrate is disclosed. The thin film stack is conveyed past a flashlamp during which the thin film stack is irradiated with a composite light pulse from the flashlamp. The composite light pulse is composed of multiple micropulses. The time duration of the composite light pulse is shorter than a total thermal equilibration time of the thin film stack. In addition, when the thin film stack is being conveyed past the flashlamp, the thin film stack should move less than 10% of the length of the irradiating area in the conveyance direction during the delivery of the composite light pulse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: NCC NANO, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt A. Schroder, Ian M. Rawson, Steven C. McCool, Andrew E. Edd, Ronald I. Dass
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PERITONEAL CANCERS
    Publication number: 20180344769
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating a peritoneal cancer in a subject. The methods include administering a T cell which is genetically modified to express a chimeric T cell receptor protein. The chimeric T cell receptor protein may include a T cell receptor signaling domain fused to the tumor associated antigen-binding fragment of an antibody or a T cell receptor signaling domain fused to a naturally occurring ligand which specifically binds to a tumor cell surface protein. The compositions and methods disclosed herein are therapeutically effective to reduce, for example, tumor burden, abdominal ascites, peritoneal mucin, or serum tumor marker levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Steven C. KATZ, Richard JUNGHANS
  • RNA-GUIDED NUCLEIC ACID MODIFYING ENZYMES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180346927
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides CasX proteins, nucleic acids encoding the CasX proteins, and modified host cells comprising the CasX proteins and/or nucleic acids encoding same. CasX proteins are useful in a variety of applications, which are provided. The present disclosure provides CasX guide RNAs that bind to and provide sequence specificity to the CasX proteins, nucleic acids encoding the CasX guide RNAs, and modified host cells comprising the CasX guide RNAs and/or nucleic acids encoding same. CasX guide RNAs are useful in a variety of applications, which are provided. The present disclosure provides archaeal Cas9 polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding same, as well as their associated archaeal Cas9 guide RNAs and nucleic acids encoding same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Jennifer A. Doudna, Jillian Banfield, David Burstein, Lucas Benjamin Harrington, Steven C. Strutt
  • FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR HOLDER UNIT
    Publication number: 20180348450
    Abstract: A housing including a plurality of openings for receiving fiber optic connectors and protecting the polished end face of the connectors from damage while the connectors are stored within a telecommunications connection cabinet. A module with a plurality of optical fiber cables connected to a first optical fiber cable and terminated by a fiber optic connector. Each of the connectors are inserted within openings in a connector holder for storage and protection until the cables need to be connected to a customer equipment cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Trevor D. Smith, Michael Kenneth Barth, Soutsada Vongseng, Steven C. Zimmel
  • REPLACEABLE MULTISTRIP CARTRIDGE AND BIOSENSER METER
    Publication number: 20180348160
    Abstract: A blood glucose monitor includes a can, a replaceable sensor cartridge that includes a frame, an upper spring disposed between the frame and the can, a case for housing the can and sealing the frame, a lower spring disposed between the can and the case, and a meter housing for sealing an upper portion of the frame. The can is capable of accepting the replaceable sensor cartridge. The frame of the removable cartridge has at least at least two walls defining a chamber for accepting a plurality of biosensors, and a bottom portion defining an opening and at least one sealing flange. The frame can further include a desiccant material capable of reducing humidity within the frame. The frame may be dimensioned such that an interference fit constrains the plurality of biosensors prior to inserting the frame within a blood glucose monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, Robert S. Sams, Simin Yao, Eugene Prais, Michael A. Botta, Steven C. Charlton, Mirza Kokic
  • Memory cells and semiconductor devices including ferroelectric materials
    Patent number: 10147474
    Abstract: Methods of operating a ferroelectric memory cell. The method comprises applying one of a positive bias voltage and a negative bias voltage to a ferroelectric memory cell comprising a capacitor including a top electrode, a bottom electrode, a ferroelectric material between the top electrode and the bottom electrode, and an interfacial material between the ferroelectric material and one of the top electrode and the bottom electrode. The method further comprises applying another of the positive bias voltage and the negative bias voltage to the ferroelectric memory cell to switch a polarization of the ferroelectric memory cell, wherein an absolute value of the negative bias voltage is different from an absolute value of the positive bias voltage. Ferroelectric memory cells are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Nicholes, Ashonita A. Chavan, Matthew N. Rocklein
  • Cereal food piece
    Patent number: D834780
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan L Kamper, Patrick E Allen, Timothy O Hansen, Steven C Robie