Patents by Inventor Steven M. Nelson

Steven M. Nelson 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).

  • Patent number: 10413932
    Abstract: A cloud tower (11) receives microscopic particles (18) impelled by an inert gas (17) for deposition on a porous substrate (29) having vacuum (34) disposed on opposite side. To alter the size and/or shape of the deposition field without changing the entire tower structure, a pair of flaps (43, 44) are hinged (47, 48) on one side or on a pair of opposed sides of the cloud primary tower. Another embodiment places selectable tower inserts (36, 38) within the primary tower structure, fitting therein and sealing thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: DOOSAN FUEL CELL AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Manish Khandelwal, Shampa Kandoi, Drew Bradley Stolar, Susan G. Yan, Steven M. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20150336120
    Abstract: A cloud tower (11) receives microscopic particles (18) impelled by an inert gas (17) for deposition on a porous substrate (29) having vacuum (34) disposed on opposite side. To alter the size and/or shape of the deposition field without changing the entire tower structure, a pair of flaps (43, 44) are hinged (47, 48) on one side or on a pair of opposed sides of the cloud primary tower. Another embodiment places selectable tower inserts (36, 38) within the primary tower structure, fitting therein and sealing thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Manish KHANDELWAL, Shampa KANDOI, Drew Bradley STOLAR, Susan G. YAN, Steven M. NELSON
  • Patent number: 8949933
    Abstract: A method, system and computer-readable medium for managing technical records across an enterprise are presented. The method includes controlling access to a technical records repository through a centralized technical records security service, wherein the technical records security service controls access to multiple independent technical records repositories for an enterprise, wherein technical records must follow a strict naming convention set by the enterprise, and wherein the technical records must contain a specific security classification level set by the enterprise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Steven M. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20080046434
    Abstract: A method, system and computer-readable medium for managing technical records across an enterprise are presented. The method includes controlling access to a technical records repository through a centralized technical records security service, wherein the technical records security service controls access to multiple independent technical records repositories for an enterprise, wherein technical records must follow a strict naming convention set by the enterprise, and wherein the technical records must contain a specific security classification level set by the enterprise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Steven M. Nelson
  • Patent number: 5487204
    Abstract: A windshield wiper assembly including a wiper deicer for eliminating the build-up of snow and ice on a windshield wiper blade thereof. The assembly comprising a first support bracket secured to the windshield wiper; a second support bracket having a spline thereon, a support rod having a first end secured to the first support bracket; a hollow electrical solenoid casing receiving a second end of the support rod, a wiper seal and scraper secured within the casing adjacent the second end of the support rod, a pivot rod pivotally secured to the second support bracket; and an electrical solenoid secured within the hollow electrical solenoid casing, the electrical solenoid secured to the second end of the support rod, a wire electrically secured to the solenoid and extending outwardly thereof to a push button mechanism. Power may be applied to the device by other sources such as an air cylinder as for vehicles with diesel engines, whether a truck, bus or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Inventor: Steven M. Nelson