Patents by Inventor Steven Charles

Steven Charles 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).

  • ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND SOCKET ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20080293280
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for a cable having a plurality of insulated conductors comprises a body having a respective recess for receiving a terminating pin each of the conductors. A respective spigot sealingly engages within each of the recesses and has a passage for receiving an associated one of the terminating pins. Furthermore a seal is associated with each of the spigots for sealing the spigot relative to the associated terminating pin. The provision of a separate spigot for each of the conductors and for sealing engagement within a respective recess in the body enables the spigots to be sealingly fitted to the conductors prior to each spigot being introduced into its recess and sealingly engaged therein. This provides improved insulation of the conductor and increased creepage distance between the mating electrical parts and the outer surface of the housing of the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Steven Charles Kennedy, Michael Andrew Yuratich, Trevor Alan Kopecky, Alan Thomas Fraser
  • Multiple Source High Performance Stereographic Projection System
    Publication number: 20080278689
    Abstract: Multiple source high performance stereographic projection systems are described. One projection system described comprises a first projection channel, a first light source capable of providing light for the first projection channel, and a second light source capable of providing light for the first projection channel, wherein when the projection system is in a first presentation mode the first and second light sources are on, and wherein when the projection system is in a second presentation mode the first light source is on and the second light source is at a reduced power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Steven Charles Read, Matthew Arnold O'Dor
  • Equipment and Methods for the Display of High Resolution Images Using Multiple Projection Displays
    Publication number: 20080259223
    Abstract: The present invention discloses systems, equipment and methods that allow the improved tiling of multiple projections displays in order to create higher resolution images. Equipment and methods are disclosed for improved blending of the seam by optical means where edge blending masks are employed to create a brightness ramp in the blending region. Equipment and methods are also disclosed for the correction of artifacts in an optically blended seam by modifying the brightness of image pixels in the overlap or blend region. Equipment, systems, and techniques are disclosed for preserving the resolution and uniformity of the image across each seam by actively controlling the position of each display using a servo controlled lens mount for the positioning of each projected image in conjunction with a real time image analysis system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Steven Charles Read, Sean M. Adkins
  • BRAIDED REINFORCEMENT FOR AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE FRAMES AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20080229921
    Abstract: A machine and method for applying braid by means of a braiding machine to a mandrel, where the mandrel has a shape that approximates a wheel but has an irregularly varying radius of curvature. The machine includes drive/positioning wheel assemblies that are used to continuously reposition a cross-section of the mandrel relative to the braiding machine such that a center point of cross-section of the mandrel is maintained to be coaxial with a braiding point of the braiding machine as the mandrel 18 is rotationally advanced by the drive/positioning wheel assemblies. Repositioning of the drive/positioning wheel assemblies is controlled by a computer numerical control (CNC) controller, based on information describing one or more radiuses of curvature for sections of the mandrel and a current position of the mandrel relative to the drive/positioning wheel assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: A & P Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Atkins Head, Brad Goetz, John Peter, Steven Charles Stenard, Thomas C. Story
  • Fully independent, redundant fluid energized sealing solution with secondary containment
    Patent number: 7426936
    Abstract: A redundant sealing system with secondary containment for preventing leakage of fluid along a valve shaft is provided. The system comprises a first set of dynamic seals, a second set of dynamic seals, an auxiliary barrier fluid chamber, and a barrier fluid indicator. The first and second set of dynamic seals are in spaced relation to each other a distance equal to or further than a maximum stroke length of an actuatable valve stem. The auxiliary barrier fluid chamber is interposed between the first and second sets of dynamic seals. The barrier fluid indicator has a piston in a primary barrier fluid chamber. A first face of the piston is exposed to the auxiliary barrier fluid chamber. A second face of the piston is exposed to a barrier fluid and inhibited from fluid communication with the auxiliary barrier fluid chamber by a dynamic seal in the first set of dynamic seals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Woodward Governor Company
    Inventors: Jeff A Gessaman, Steven Charles Stumbo, Kevin E. Greeb, Wade A. Burdick
  • Concept and associated device enabling multi-camera video & audio recording for synchronization with long term ambulatory electroencephalography (EEG) in the home, office, or hospital environment
    Publication number: 20080226255
    Abstract: The concept and associated device enabling multi-camera video & audio recording for synchronization with long term ambulatory electroencephalography allows for multiple cameras and microphones to be used in a home setting monitoring from various locations in the home for long term ambulatory EEG monitoring. No longer is Video EEG monitoring with multiple cameras and microphones limited to a cabled hospital type setting. This device could also be utilized by hospitals to conduct video monitoring from any hospital type room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventor: Steven Charles Estes
  • System and method for providing multi-class processing of login requests
    Patent number: 7421733
    Abstract: When a user successfully logs into an account, the user is provided with a first-class login token, which entitles the user to one or more unsuccessful login attempts without experiencing delays the user would otherwise experience. If attempts with a second-class login token or an expired first-class login token is impermissible, a subsequent login attempt is subject to delays the user would otherwise not experience. The delays minimize the effectiveness of dictionary attacks. Additionally, if the user attempts to login without a login token or an invalid login token, the login attempt is impermissible and the user is provided with a second-class login token for use in a delayed, subsequent login attempt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Steven Charles Glassman, Mark Steven Manasse
  • Apparatus, System, and Method for Providing A Continuous Scanning Sequence for Ultrasound Imaging
    Publication number: 20080146920
    Abstract: A method of performing a scanning sequence for an ultrasound scan includes establishing a number of ultrasound beams to be transmitted during an ultrasound scan, establishing a pulse repetition interval to be used for performing the ultrasound scan, and establishing a number of firings of each of the ultrasound beams to be performed during the ultrasound scan. The method further includes performing a scanning sequence based on a processing of one or more parameters selected from the group consisting of the number of ultrasound beams, the pulse repetition interval, and the number of firings of the ultrasound beams, wherein the processing of the one or more parameters is configured to provide a continuous interleaving in the transmitted beams thereby avoiding a generation of beam interleaving discontinuities and a formation of artifacts in a resulting image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Feng Lin, Christopher Robert Hazard, David Thomas Dubberstein, Steven Charles Miller
  • STORING IMAGING PARAMETERS
    Publication number: 20080130972
    Abstract: A method of imaging. The method includes determining imaging parameters. Further, the method includes acquiring image data from a patient. Additionally, the method includes storing the imaging parameters with the acquired image data. The method also includes retrieving the stored imaging parameters for use in a subsequent examination. Systems and computer-readable medium that afford functionality of the type defined by this method are also contemplated in conjunction with the present technique.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven Charles Miller, Patrick Robert Meyers
  • METHOD TO PLAY VENDOR VIDEOS
    Publication number: 20080101566
    Abstract: A method includes identifying that the destination phone number of a call made by a communications device is to a vendor and playing a video clip associated with said vendor on said communications device during said call. Another method includes storing videos associated with a multiplicity of vendors, receiving a phone number associated with one of said vendors from a communications device, and providing a video associated with said vendor to said communications device. The invention also includes the device and server implementing the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Jonathan William Medved, Steven Charles Glanz, David Elliot Goldfarb
  • Methods and assemblies for bending strands of material
    Patent number: 7357012
    Abstract: A method for bending strands of material. The method includes providing a first pair of opposing dies each comprising a first surface corresponding to a first pair of predetermined bends to be formed in a first strand of material, positioning the first strand of material at least partially between the first pair of opposing dies, moving the first pair of opposing dies with respect to one another to impart the first pair of predetermined bends in the first strand of material, providing a second pair of opposing dies each comprising a second surface corresponding to a second pair of predetermined bends to be formed in a second strand of material, positioning the second strand of material at least partially between the second pair of opposing dies, and moving the second pair of opposing dies with respect to one another to impart the second pair of predetermined bends in the second strand of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: David Robert Schumacher, John Robert Spriggle, Steven Charles Walko
  • ELECTRICAL SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
    Publication number: 20080080991
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for lifting fluids from a well is provided. In one embodiment, a pump assembly comprises a rotary motor adapted to actuate a reciprocating pump. The motor shaft of the rotary motor is threadedly coupled to a drive member of the reciprocating pump. In operation, rotation of the rotary motor causes reciprocation of the reciprocating pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Andrew Yuratich, Steven Charles Kennedy
  • Kinase Modulators and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20080076774
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the Formula (I) and (II) wherein R, R21, R25-R33, m, n, X21-X23, and Q1 are defined herein. The compounds modulate protein kinase enzymatic activity to modulate cellular activities such as proliferation, differentiation, programmed cell death, migration and chemoinvasion. Compounds of the invention inhibit, regulate and/or modulate kinases, particularly p70S6 and/or Akt kinases. Methods of using and preparing the compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, to treat kinase-dependent diseases and conditions are also an aspect of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: Exelixis, Inc.
    Inventors: Neel K. Anand, Charles M. Blazey, Owen Joseph Bowles, Joerg Bussenius, Lynne Canne Bannen, Diva Sze-Ming Chan, Baili Chen, Erick Wang Co, Simona Costanzo, Steven Charles Defina, Larisa Dubenko, Maurizio Franzini, Ping Huang, Vasu Jammalamadaka, Richard George Khoury, Moon Hwan Kim, Rhett Ronald Klein, Donna Tra Le, Morrison B. Mac, John M. Nuss, Jason Jevious Parks, Kenneth D. Rice, Tsze H. Tsang, Amy Lew Tsuhako, Yong Wang, Wei Xu
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AND CONTROLLING OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL DEVICES AND COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20080054073
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying a component for use with a surgical device are disclosed. A component of a surgical device includes an identifier, such as a RFID tag. Data from the RFID tag is transmitted to a RFID reader operably coupled to the device. A controller identifies the component based on the received data and determines whether the component can be used with the surgical device based on criteria, such as whether the received data is an authorized code that matches data stored in memory or whether the received data solves or satisfies an algorithm. The authorized codes are selected from a larger set of available codes. The controller can enable or disable the operation of the device with the component based on whether the criteria is satisfied and can cause the surgical device to be configured for use with the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Steven Charles, Edward Malk
  • LACROSSE CONNECTOR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080051229
    Abstract: A system for connecting a sports shaft to a sports head includes a shaft-head connector having a shaft side and a head side. The shaft side has a cavity configured to releasably connect to a sports shaft. The head side is releasably connectable to a sports head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: CUSTOM-LAX, INC.
    Inventors: Craig Charles DeVOE, Steven Charles SCHLOICKA
  • Wall-Mounted Network Outlet
    Publication number: 20080030971
    Abstract: A network outlet fixture providing wall-mounted LAN jacks. The fixture may include an in-wall power supply and be configured for mounting within a conventional multi-gang wall box. The power supply may be directly connected to an adjacent wall outlet, which serves as a power source, in the same or an adjacent wall box. The fixture may include both network switching and fiber-to-copper media converter functionality. The fixture may be configured to disconnect the power source upon removal of a face plate of the fixture. Further, the fixture may be configured to allow mounting of the jack-supporting structure in any one of several different positions relative to a remainder of the outlet fixture. This allows for presentation of the LAN jacks in a certain preferred orientation while permitting the remainder of the outlet fixture to be mounted in several different orientations relative to a wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Richard D. Miller, Steven Charles Mongold, Keith James McKechnie
  • INTEGRATED TAB HANGING FILE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080030016
    Abstract: An integral tab system for a 2-D or 3-D tab for a folder, and a method of making same is disclosed. The integral 2-D (flat) tab (20) is provided in the hanging folder itself without the need for additional tabs being affixed. The 3-D tab version (120) is created by an extension which is folded onto itself so that one edge surface is at an angle relative to the panels of the file folder allowing it to be read from the side. These tabs may also be supplied in a detachable form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Steven Charles Black, Duane Christensen, David Fasbender
  • Portion of a tape measure
    Patent number: D558620
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Cooper Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Critelli, Steven Charles Garrett, Christopher Cluff
  • Billiard bridge
    Patent number: D570932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Inventor: Steven Charles Drapp
  • Hanging rack
    Patent number: D579253
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Inventor: Steven Charles Swanson