Patents by Inventor T. Allen

T. Allen 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: 7827676
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a stator core, or portions thereof, into a power generator frame 2 that comprises assembling the stator core inside of a container 60, and then moving the container to the power generator 1. The container 60 is horizontally aligned with the power generator 1, and the stator core is transferred from the container to the power generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: David T. Allen, James A. Cook
  • Publication number: 20100235149
    Abstract: A method of designing a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method includes simulating a collision of a motor vehicle using a computer model that corresponds to the motor vehicle. Collision data is collected from the simulation and used to determine calibration information for an air bag system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Brian T. Allen, Christopher Mampe, Peter Cardimen, Skye Malcolm
  • Patent number: 7742152
    Abstract: An optical homodyne detection scheme for FM chirped lidar is described. The system performs de-chirping within a photodetector, and it does not require high-speed photo-detection or RF mixing. Embodiments are also described for dealing with phase noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: University of Kansas
    Inventors: Rongqing Hui, Christopher T. Allen, Peter Adany
  • Publication number: 20100086178
    Abstract: An image based occupant classification system includes a supplemental restraint system, an image sensor, and an illumination source. The image sensor is in communication with the supplemental restraint system and is configured to monitor vehicular conditions. The illumination source is in communication with the supplemental restraint system and is configured to selectively actuate in response to the collision indicator. Vehicles are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Brian T. Allen
  • Publication number: 20100087982
    Abstract: A method for testing an image based occupant classification system includes identifying a plurality of disturbances for an image based occupant classification system and identifying a plurality of test occupants for a vehicle. The method further includes randomly selecting at least one disturbance from the plurality of disturbances and randomly selecting a test occupant from the plurality of test occupants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Brian T. Allen
  • Publication number: 20100087990
    Abstract: An image based occupant classification system includes an image sensor and an image processor. The image sensor is configured to capture vehicular occupant information. The image processor is in communication with the image sensor. The image processor is configured to perform first sampling operations upon the vehicular occupant information to determine occupant classification. The image processor is further configured to perform second sampling operations upon the vehicular occupant information to determine a seat belt status. Each of the first sampling operations is conducted at a separate time from each of the second sampling operations. Vehicles are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Brian T. Allen
  • Publication number: 20100006883
    Abstract: Semiconductor light emitting devices, such as light emitting diodes, include a substrate, an epitaxial region on the substrate that includes a light emitting region such as a light emitting diode region, and a multilayer conductive stack including a reflector layer, on the epitaxial region. A barrier layer is provided on the reflector layer and extending on a sidewall of the reflector layer. The multilayer conductive stack can also include an ohmic layer between the reflector and the epitaxial region. The barrier layer further extends on a sidewall of the ohmic layer. The barrier layer can also extend onto the epitaxial region outside the multilayer conductive stack. The barrier layer can be fabricated as a series of alternating first and second sublayers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: David B. Slater, JR., Bradley E. Williams, Peter S. Andrews, John A. Edmond, Scott T. Allen
  • Patent number: 7611915
    Abstract: Semiconductor light emitting devices, such as light emitting diodes, include a substrate, an epitaxial region on the substrate that includes a light emitting region such as a light emitting diode region, and a multilayer conductive stack including a reflector layer, on the epitaxial region. A barrier layer is provided on the reflector layer and extending on a sidewall of the reflector layer. The multilayer conductive stack can also include an ohmic layer between the reflector and the epitaxial region. The barrier layer further extends on a sidewall of the ohmic layer. The barrier layer can also extend onto the epitaxial region outside the multilayer conductive stack. The barrier layer can be fabricated as a series of alternating first and second sublayers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Slater, Jr., Bradley E. Williams, Peter S. Andrews, John A. Edmond, Scott T. Allen
  • Publication number: 20090235516
    Abstract: A method of servicing a stator frame of a power generator. The method includes removing a first stator core from a main housing of the stator frame, removing a plurality of first dove-tail shaped keybars that extend axially within and are coupled to a main support structure forming part of the main housing, and installing a plurality of second keybars in the main support structure. The second keybars are adapted to support a second stator core. Each of the second keybars has a generally rounded engagement surface and the second stator core includes recesses with shapes corresponding to the generally rounded engagement surfaces of the second keybars such that the second stator core can be securely supported in the main support structure by the second keybars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: SIEMENS ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Craig P. Notarange, David T. Allen
  • Publication number: 20090220912
    Abstract: An abrading dental floss is characterized by dental floss formed of a fiber or fibrous material having a dental abrasive on at least a portion thereof suitable for polishing, sanding and/or finishing dental restorative material such as dental resin. The fiber is preferably a synthetic material. The dental abrading material is impregnated into or provided onto the dental floss. In one form, the dental abrading floss has an abrading section situated between lengths of the dental floss. The abrading polishing section may be formed of an alternating pattern of non-abrasive portions and abrasive portions along a length of the floss. The abrasive portions may be of a single grit or texture of the dental abrasive or may be of different grits of the dental abrasive. In another form, the dental abrading floss has a single grit of a dental abrasive along its entire length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventor: Jeffrey T. Allen
  • Patent number: D602618
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Scott Krugger, Mark T Allen, Ralph V. Gilles, Timothy W. Anness
  • Patent number: D602619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Scott Krugger, Mark T. Allen, Ralph V. Gilles, Timothy W. Anness
  • Patent number: D605996
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Scott Krugger, Mark T. Allen, Ralph V. Gilles, Timothy W. Anness
  • Patent number: D608693
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Mohamad J. Hammoud, Mark T. Allen, Don Renkert
  • Patent number: D609141
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Scott Krugger, Mark T. Allen, Ralph V. Gilles, Timothy W. Anness
  • Patent number: D609143
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Scott Krugger, Mark T. Allen, Ralph V. Gilles, Timothy W. Anness
  • Patent number: D609150
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Scott Krugger, Mark T. Allen, Ralph V. Gilles, Timothy W. Anness
  • Patent number: D609615
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Scott Krugger, Mark T. Allen, Ralph V. Gilles, Timothy W. Anness
  • Patent number: D611182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: SPI Lighting
    Inventor: Robert T. Allen
  • Patent number: D611395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Scott Krugger, Mark T. Allen, Ralph V. Gilles, Timothy W. Anness