Patents by Inventor Steven Spencer
Steven Spencer 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: 11931384Abstract: Described herein are compositions composed of micronized placental components and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compositions have numerous medical applications. Methods for making and using the micronized compositions are also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: MiMedx Group, Inc.Inventors: Brenda S. Morse, Somaly Sith, Randall Spencer, Steven Ray, John Daniel, Robert Tofe
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Publication number: 20240072270Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a plurality of fuel cell plates. A first plate of the fuel cell plates is connected to a plurality of plate supports located on a periphery of the first plate. Each support of the plurality of plate supports is electrically insulating and bounds an opening for receiving an aligning member therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: PLUG POWER INC.Inventors: Robert HOYT, Max MARCINIAK, David MARTINCHEK, Dylan SHARE, Steven SPENCER
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Patent number: 11384000Abstract: An adaptive electrokinetic dewatering system for dewatering slurry and soil deposits, including tailings deposits and a control system therefor. The control system automatically determines an optimal applied power specification, including sets of power parameters to be applied to the deposit being dewatered and when to apply each set of power parameters during the electrokinetic dewatering process. Furthermore, the control system automatically adjusts the applied power specification throughout the course of the dewatering process to account for the changing properties of the deposit. The control system determines the applied power specifications and adjustments to be made to them by simulating the electrokinetic dewatering process using a simulator which incorporates the latest measurements of the electrical, physical and chemical properties of the deposit being dewatered.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Electro-Kinetic Solutions, Inc.Inventors: James Micak, Ed Hanna, Clare Armstrong, Barna Szabados, Steven Spencer, Doug Kimzey
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Publication number: 20220084755Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for adjusting tuning settings of tunable components, such as tunable capacitors, can be configured for calibrating a tunable component. Specifically, the systems, devices and methods can measure a device response for one or more inputs to a tunable component, store a calibration code in a non-volatile memory that characterizes the device response of the tunable component, and adjust a tuning setting of the tunable component based on the calibration code to achieve a desired response of the tunable component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Arthur S. Morris, III, Marten A. E. Seth, Peter Good, Steven Spencer Watkins
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Publication number: 20210398204Abstract: A method implemented on an electronic computing device for creating a financial story for an individual includes receiving information regarding finances for the individual, obtaining information comprising biographical information for the individual and obtaining information regarding future goals for the individual. The received and obtained information is used to create the financial story for the individual. The financial story includes a timeline that shows past and future life and financial events for the individual. At least some of the future life and financial events for the individual on the timeline are automatically generated using heuristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2017Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Anita Sukur, Barry Lozier, Nikolai Stroke, Steven Spencer Putney, Stephanie Warburton
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Patent number: 11189428Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for adjusting tuning settings of tunable components, such as tunable capacitors, can be configured for calibrating a tunable component. Specifically, the systems, devices and methods can measure a device response for one or more inputs to a tunable component, store a calibration code in a non-volatile memory that characterizes the device response of the tunable component, and adjust a tuning setting of the tunable component based on the calibration code to achieve a desired response of the tunable component.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2020Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: WISPRY, INC.Inventors: Arthur S. Morris, III, Marten A. E. Seth, Peter Good, Steven Spencer Watkins
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Patent number: 11143297Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a method of reducing output torque deficits during the launch of a vehicle having a continuously variable transmission, wherein the variator has an input connected to a prime mover and an output. The method comprises the steps of determining a rate of change of ratio in the transmission, and predicting a required motor speed ratio rate of change value of the variator on the basis of: (i) the determined rate of change of ratio in the transmission, and (ii) the configuration of the transmission. The speed of the variator output is adjusted so as to achieve the required motor speed ratio rate of change value.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Perkins Engines Company LimitedInventors: Michael Beyer, Steven Spencer
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Patent number: 11040718Abstract: A launch control method is provided for a vehicle having an accelerator, a brake and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The method comprises determining: (i) a braking torque set by a vehicle operator by pressing a brake pedal of the vehicle; and (ii) a holding torque required to hold the vehicle in a stationary position. The method also determines that the operator has released the brake pedal. The brake is released whilst engaging a launch clutch of the CVT, wherein the launch clutch is engaged by increasing a clutch engagement pressure at a first pressure ramp rate, such that the sum of the braking torque and a clutch torque of the clutch remains equal to the holding torque. An acceleration torque requested by the operator via the accelerator is determined. The clutch engagement pressure is increased at a second pressure ramp rate when it is determined that the braking torque is substantially zero, such that the clutch torque is increased by the acceleration torque.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Perkins Engines Company LimitedInventors: Michael Beyer, Michael Cronin, Steven Spencer, Matthew Mauritzson, Kevin Stutzman
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Patent number: 11001306Abstract: An isolation mount assembly includes a rubber isolator formed to be seated within an aperture in a supported member, with an extension located on an exterior surface of the isolator; and includes a washer containing an aperture corresponding with a location of the extension. The isolator may include a through-hole and an inner sleeve, and be seated within a supported member. A method for temporarily securing a washer to a rubber isolator includes aligning an aperture in the washer to a corresponding securing feature on the isolator, inserting the securing feature through the aperture, pulling a detached end of the securing feature, pushing the washer towards the isolator until it makes contact with the surface of the isolator, and releasing the detached end of the securing feature. An exemplary method may include trimming or deforming an excess part of the extension after releasing the detached end.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2018Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignees: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD., YUSA CORPORATIONInventors: Swapnil Kulkarni, Steven Spencer, Derek John Horton, Tsutomu Tamura, Brian S. Welch, Max B. Cruz Raygada
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Publication number: 20200282994Abstract: A launch control method is provided for a vehicle having an accelerator, a brake and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The method comprises determining: (i) a braking torque set by a vehicle operator by pressing a brake pedal of the vehicle; and (ii) a holding torque required to hold the vehicle in a stationary position. The method also determines that the operator has released the brake pedal. The brake is released whilst engaging a launch clutch of the CVT, wherein the launch clutch is engaged by increasing a clutch engagement pressure at a first pressure ramp rate, such that the sum of the braking torque and a clutch torque of the clutch remains equal to the holding torque. An acceleration torque requested by the operator via the accelerator is determined. The clutch engagement pressure is increased at a second pressure ramp rate when it is determined that the braking torque is substantially zero, such that the clutch torque is increased by the acceleration torque.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2018Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicant: Perkins Engines Company LimitedInventors: Michael BEYER, Michael CRONIN, Steven SPENCER, Matthew MAURITZSON, Kevin STUTZMAN
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Publication number: 20200251957Abstract: A system is disclosed for vibrating a coil carried on a pallet, with the pallet being supported on and movable along a conveyor. The system includes an elevator mechanism for lifting and supporting the pallet in a raised position spaced above the conveyor. Vibration motors serve to vibrate the elevator mechanism, thereby also serving to vibrate the raised pallet and the coil carried thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: PRIMETALS TECHNOLOGIES USA LLCInventor: Steven Spencer
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Publication number: 20200217415Abstract: A method of operating a transmission of a vehicle drive train is provided. The transmission comprises at least one interlocking shift element and at least one frictional shift element. The method comprises receiving a command for the at least one interlocking shift element to move to an engaged position, and applying a first pressure of fluid to the at least one interlocking shift element. The first pressure of fluid is less than a maximum engagement pressure. A second pressure of fluid to the at least one frictional shift element is pulsed. It is then determined whether the interlocking shift element has moved to the engaged position. The first pressure of fluid is then increased towards the maximum engagement pressure once it has been determined that the shift element is in the engaged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2018Publication date: July 9, 2020Applicant: Perkins Engines Company LTDInventors: Michael BEYER, Michael CRONIN, Steven SPENCER, Erik DRANEY, Kevin STUTZMAN
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Publication number: 20200168403Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for adjusting tuning settings of tunable components, such as tunable capacitors, can be configured for calibrating a tunable component. Specifically, the systems, devices and methods can measure a device response for one or more inputs to a tunable component, store a calibration code in a non-volatile memory that characterizes the device response of the tunable component, and adjust a tuning setting of the tunable component based on the calibration code to achieve a desired response of the tunable component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2020Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Arthur S. Morris, III, Marten A. E. Seth, Peter Good, Steven Spencer Watkins
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Patent number: 10546695Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for adjusting tuning settings of tunable components, such as tunable capacitors, can be configured for calibrating a tunable component. Specifically, the systems, devices and methods can measure a device response for one or more inputs to a tunable component, store a calibration code in a non-volatile memory that characterizes the device response of the tunable component, and adjust a tuning setting of the tunable component based on the calibration code to achieve a desired response of the tunable component.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: WISPRY, INC.Inventors: Arthur S. Morris, III, Marten A. E. Seth, Peter Good, Steven Spencer Watkins
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Publication number: 20190290012Abstract: A mattress-retention system is provided that maintains a mattress in place on an adjustable bed base. The base has a decking with sections that articulate to move the mattress into any of a variety of support positions. The decking is typically covered with a fabric. A pattern of micro-hook strips is coupled to the fabric, facing outwardly towards the mattress. The pattern of micro-hook strips may be contained within only one section, but may also be contained in other sections, or may cross-over multiple sections. This pattern of micro-hook strips interacts with the mattress to retain it in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: ERIC BERNARD HEEKE, JACOB J. NEUENSWANDER, WILLIAM ROBERT ROHR, GUY RUFF, ZACHERY STEVEN SPENCER
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Patent number: 10399718Abstract: A system for isolating each end of a cylindrical coil wall from a tensioned binding medium employed to retain the coil wall in an axially compacted state. The system includes a magazine for containing a supply of pliable inserts. A feeding mechanism advances inserts from the magazine and along a guide for successive delivery to a clamp. The clamp is operative to releasably hold an insert received from the guide. The clamp is shiftable to position the insert in a gap between the end of the coil wall and a path along which a binding medium is directed prior to being tensioned. When the binding medium is tensioned, the insert is pulled from the clamp into a protective position tightly sandwiched between the tensioned binding medium and the coil end.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Primetals Technologies USA LLCInventor: Steven Spencer
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Publication number: 20190241453Abstract: An adaptive electrokinetic dewatering system for dewatering slurry and soil deposits, including tailings deposits and a control system therefor. The control system automatically determines an optimal applied power specification, including sets of power parameters to be applied to the deposit being dewatered and when to apply each set of power parameters during the electrokinetic dewatering process. Furthermore, the control system automatically adjusts the applied power specification throughout the course of the dewatering process to account for the changing properties of the deposit. The control system determines the applied power specifications and adjustments to be made to them by simulating the electrokinetic dewatering process using a simulator which incorporates the latest measurements of the electrical, physical and chemical properties of the deposit being dewatered.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: James Micak, Ed Hanna, Clare Armstrong, Barna Szabados, Steven Spencer, Doug Kimzey
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Publication number: 20190211925Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a method of reducing output torque deficits during the launch of a vehicle having a continuously variable transmission, wherein the variator has an input connected to a prime mover and an output. The method comprises the steps of determining a rate of change of ratio in the transmission, and predicting a required motor speed ratio rate of change value of the variator on the basis of: (i) the determined rate of change of ratio in the transmission, and (ii) the configuration of the transmission. The speed of the variator output is adjusted so as to achieve the required motor speed ratio rate of change value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2017Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: Perkins Engines Company LimitedInventors: Michael Beyer, Steven Spencer
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Publication number: 20190039656Abstract: An isolation mount assembly includes a rubber isolator formed to be seated within an aperture in a supported member, with an extension located on an exterior surface of the isolator; and includes a washer containing an aperture corresponding with a location of the extension. The isolator may include a through-hole and an inner sleeve, and be seated within a supported member. A method for temporarily securing a washer to a rubber isolator includes aligning an aperture in the washer to a corresponding securing feature on the isolator, inserting the securing feature through the aperture, pulling a detached end of the securing feature, pushing the washer towards the isolator until it makes contact with the surface of the isolator, and releasing the detached end of the securing feature. An exemplary method may include trimming or deforming an excess part of the extension after releasing the detached end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Swapnil Kulkarni, Steven Spencer, Derek John Horton, Tsutomu Tamura, Brian S. Welch, Max B. Cruz Raygada
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Patent number: 10087003Abstract: A rolling mill coil handling system includes a downender for rotating a coil between a vertical position supported on a pallet, and a horizontal position suspended from a hollow stem projecting from the pallet. A hook carrier system includes a C-shaped hook with a horizontally projecting arm. The hook is manipulated by carrier system components to axially insert its arm into the stem, then to raise the arm through a slot in the stem and into contact with the coil, thereby raising the coil to a level at which it is no longer in contact with the stem, and then to axially withdraw the coil from the stem.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: PRIMETALS TECHNOLOGIES USA LLCInventor: Steven Spencer