Patents by Inventor Steven Wayne

Steven Wayne 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).

  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SOUND MONITORING OVER A NETWORK
    Publication number: 20100142725
    Abstract: A mobile communication (100) can include a mobile device (160) to measure and send sound pressure level data. The Mobile device (160) can initiate the collection of audio information responsive to detecting a trigger event. Mobile device (160) can measure or calculate the sound pressure level from the audio information. Metadata including time information and geographic location information can be captured with the collected audio information. Mobile device (160) can send the sound pressure level data and metadata through wired or wireless communication path to a database (614).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: PERSONICS HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventors: Steven Wayne Goldstein, Marc Boillot, Jason McIntosh, John P. Keady
  • TIRE WITH CELLULAR RUBBER TREAD RUNNING SURFACE
    Publication number: 20100132861
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tire having a tread with a cellular rubber running surface to promote a fast wearing tread running surface designed to expel internally heated tread rubber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Paul Harry Sandstrom, Thomas Charles Lippello, III, Steven Wayne Cronin, Mark Alan Keto, Larry Alan Kraus, Ping Zhang
  • MICRO-FLUID EJECTION DEVICE WITH ON-CHIP SELF-MANAGED THERMAL CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100123758
    Abstract: A micro-fluid ejection device, such as an inkjet printhead, includes a substrate, a heater chip on the substrate, a structure on the substrate for supplying ink to the heater chip and a nozzle plate on the heater chip. The heater chip has a plurality of electrically-activatable spaced apart heater elements that can be repetitively subjected to momentary electrical activation and deactivation so as to cause cyclical heating and cooling of ink in the heater chip resulting in repetitive ejection of drops of ink by the nozzle plate on the heater chip. The device also includes a thermal control system in the heater chip being self-managed by operation of a control loop defined by the thermal control system internally of the heater chip and substrate for sensing and limiting the variation of the temperature of the substrate during cyclical operation of the heater elements of the heater chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Steven Wayne Bergstedt, John Glenn Edelen, George Keith Parish, Kristi Maggard Rowe
  • Systems and method for remotely modifying software on a work machine
    Patent number: 7676804
    Abstract: A method and system are provided to perform a process of wirelessly providing software updates to a target module located in a work machine. In one embodiment, the process includes determining whether a software update condition exists for software stored in the target module and when such a condition does exist, delivering software update data from a remote off-board system to the work machine. Further, the work machine may determine a location of the target module and whether an update delay condition exists. Also, the process may include delivering the software update to the target module if no update delay condition exists, and delaying the delivery of the software update data to the target module if an update delay condition does exist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Alan L. Ferguson, Brian Lane Jenkins, Trent Ray Meiss, Steven Wayne O'Neal, Daniel Craig Wood
  • Tire with tread
    Patent number: 7671126
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tire having a tread which contains coal dust to promote a fast wearing tread running surface designed to expel internally heated tread rubber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Paul Harry Sandstrom, Steven Wayne Cronin, Thomas Charles Lippello, III, Mark Alan Keto, Larry Alan Kraus
  • Current control circuit for micro-fluid ejection device heaters
    Patent number: 7661782
    Abstract: Current control circuit for micro-fluid ejection heaters. In one embodiment, the current through a heater in a micro-fluid ejection device may be monitored and regulated to maintain a particular value or range of values. In such an embodiment, the heater current may be monitored and compared to a reference value. A signal may be induced based upon the divergence of the heater current from the value and the signal may be applied to the logic switch for the monitored heater. The logic switch may regulate the current through the heater based upon the induced signal. As a result of the regulation of the current, the induced signal may dynamically change thereby allowing fast regulation of the heater current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Wayne Bergstedt, John Glenn Edelen, Carson A. Fischer
  • HYBRID FAULT ISOLATION SYSTEM UTILIZING BOTH MODEL-BASED AND EMPIRICAL COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20100017092
    Abstract: A method of operating and a fault diagnosis system compares readings to predicted faults using a model-based component, and a database of previous actual fault examples. A predicted fault is provided to an output based upon a combination of both the model-based component and the actual fault examples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Wayne Butler
  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ANALYSIS TOOL
    Publication number: 20090312897
    Abstract: A method is provided for identifying events that impact aircraft availability. Operational data, maintenance data, supply data, and provisioning data are collected for a plurality of aircraft from a plurality of sources to form collected data. The collected data is processed to form processed data containing a plurality of events, wherein the processed data is in a form needed to perform an analysis on the aircraft availability for the plurality of aircraft. A set of metrics relating to the aircraft availability for the plurality of aircraft is calculated from the processed data to form a set of calculated metrics. A set of trends relating to the set of calculated metrics affecting availability of the plurality of aircraft is identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Bryan Scott Jamrosz, Steven Wayne Eslinger
  • Micro-fluid ejection apparatus signal communication devices and methods
    Patent number: 7631953
    Abstract: Micro-fluid ejection apparatuses and devices, and methods related to communication in and with the same. One such micro-fluid ejection apparatus includes a controller configured to generate a data signal, and a transmitter configured to convert the data signal to a current signal. The apparatus further includes a conductor capable of carrying the current signal, and a receiver configured to receive the current signal from the conductor and to convert the current signal to a second data signal. The micro-fluid ejection apparatus is configured to operate on the second data signal. In one embodiment, the micro-fluid ejection apparatus may be a printing apparatus, such as an inkjet printing apparatus. In some embodiments, the current signal comprises a pair of corresponding differential current signals and/or current transfer logic signals offset from a base amperage level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Wayne Bergstedt, John Glenn Edelen
  • Method for associating a customer accessible supply item with an imaging apparatus
    Patent number: 7627257
    Abstract: A method for associating a customer accessible supply item of a first type with an imaging apparatus includes communicating identification information between the customer accessible supply item of the first type and the imaging apparatus; and operationally locking the customer accessible supply item of the first type with only the imaging apparatus based on the identification information, to the exclusion of other imaging apparatuses and other customer accessible supply items of the first type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyrus Bradford Clarke, William Paul Cook, Steven Wayne Parish, William Shannon Spencer, Peter Eric Wallin
  • METHOD FOR CALCULATING CONFIDENCE ON PREDICTION IN FAULT DIAGNOSIS SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20090276136
    Abstract: A method and system is developed that provides a confidence measure of a prediction of a fault in a gas turbine engine. The confidence measure is developed based upon evaluating the results of a plurality of past predictions and comparing them to an actual fault.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventor: Steven Wayne Butler
  • Machine data acquisition system with data compression
    Publication number: 20090271151
    Abstract: A machine data acquisition system is disclosed. The data acquisition system may include a sensor disposed on a machine and configured to produce a signal indicative of an operational parameter of the machine. The system may also include a data processor and controller configured to convert the signal into a plurality of parameter data points. The system may further include a primary data circular buffer disposed on the machine and configured to store the plurality of parameter data points. Additionally, a variable resolution circular buffer may be disposed on the machine and configured to store a compressed parameter data point calculated from the plurality of parameter data points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Steven Wayne O'Neal, Mark Ryan Hazen, Todd Philip Cole, David Charles Janik, Joseph Anthony Lang
  • CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PAYLOAD LIMITING OF HAULING OPERATION
    Publication number: 20090248221
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a control system for a machine with traction devices. The control system may have a sensor configured to sense an ambient temperature. The control system may also have a controller in communication with the sensor. The controller may be configured to determine a load limit of a machine based on an expected speed of the machine and the ambient temperature. The controller may further be configured to enforce the load limit of the machine during loading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Steven Wayne O'Neal
  • System and method for adjusting machine parameters
    Publication number: 20090182460
    Abstract: A system for adjusting machine parameters based on a skill level of an operator comprises a personal area network (PAN)-compatible electronic control module (ECM) located on a machine. The system also includes a PAN-compatible communication device associated with an operator of the machine. The PAN-compatible communication device is configured to receive information indicative of the skill level of the operator. The PAN-compatible communication device is also configured to establish a wireless communication link with the PAN-compatible ECM and transmit the information indicative of the skill level of the operator to the PAN-compatible ECM. The PAN-compatible ECM is configured to adjust an operational aspect of the machine based on the information indicative of the skill level of the operator of the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Steven Wayne O'Neal, Trent Ray Meiss
  • TREADMILL BELT WITH FOAMED CUSHION LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20090176628
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a treadmill belt with foamed cushion layer and method of making same. In one embodiment, the treadmill belt includes a fabric base layer and a foamed cushion layer foamed on and integral with the fabric base layer. The foamed cushion layer includes a thermoplastic composition and has a Shore A hardness of about 20 to about 80. In one example, the first foamed cushion layer is from about 0.05 inches to about 0.35 inches thick. The thermoplastic composition, prior to being foamed, includes about 1 part to about 5 parts of a foaming agent, e.g., a chemical foaming agent, based on 100 parts thermoplastic material, e.g., polyvinyl chloride. An outer wear layer is securely adhered on the foamed cushion layer to sandwich the foamed cushion layer between the fabric base layer and outer wear layer thereby defining the treadmill belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: VEYANCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Peter E. Radding, Steven Wayne Mutch
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING NON-NUCLEATING HEATING IN A FLUID EJECTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20090160898
    Abstract: A method is described for controlling the temperature of a fluid ejection head is a fluid ejection apparatus. The fluid ejection head includes heating elements for generating fluid-nucleating heat for fluid ejection purposes and for generating non-fluid-nucleating heat (NNH) for temperature control purposes. The fluid ejection head has heating elements disposed in a plurality of zones distributed across the fluid ejection head. The heating elements are assigned to a plurality of address groups that are activated during corresponding address windows. The method includes generating a bit intensity word corresponding to each zone, where the bit intensity word specifies a sequence for activating the address groups for generating NNH. Each bit of the bit intensity word controls the activation of a corresponding address group during a corresponding address window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Steven Wayne Bergstedt, David Golman King, Gregory Scott Woods
  • System and method for maintaining machine operation
    Publication number: 20090140872
    Abstract: A system for maintaining machine operation comprises at least one monitoring device coupled to a portion of a machine operating in a machine environment, the at least one monitoring device configured to monitor a parameter associated with the machine. The system also comprises a first electronic control module communicatively coupled to the at least one monitoring device. The electronic control module is configured to identify a data collection error associated with the at least one monitoring device. The electronic control module is also configured to detect, in response to the data collection error, a second electronic control module proximate the first electronic control module, the second electronic control module configured to collect at least one parameter that is interchangeable with the parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Steven Wayne O'Neal, Trent Ray Meiss
  • Payload control system based on force and speed
    Publication number: 20090139790
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a payload control system for a machine having traction devices. The payload control system may have a force sensor configured to measure a force transmitted through the traction devices. The payload control system may also have a speed sensor configured to measure a speed of the machine. The payload control system may further have a controller in communication with the force sensor and the speed sensor. The controller may be configured to modify a weight limit of the machine based on the measured force and the measured speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: Steven Wayne O'Neal
  • Detecting, deterring security system
    Publication number: 20090121861
    Abstract: A security system used to detect, deter, and/or document security events and information from a secured area. The security system may include an intelligence system for distinguishing between false alarms and actual alarm events. The security system may also include multiple deter devices actionable upon detection of an actual alarm event. The security system may further include a security event data collection system that collects event or alarm data pertaining to security events either onsite or remote and a video/camera system that records images of security events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Joel Pat Latham, Steven Wayne Belden, Greig Stovall Latham, Barry Arthur Hall, Michael A. Ramsey, Matt Kyle
  • Human-powered lawnmower
    Patent number: D607901
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Wayne Hartman