Patents by Inventor Timothy Christensen
Timothy Christensen 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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Publication number: 20170109178Abstract: The electronic device may invoke a host application. The device may display a first host user interface on the display, the first host user interface including a first host user interface component associated with a child application. In response, the device may invoke, using the host application, the child application executed at the electronic device. The device may transmit, using the host application, a request for data associated with a child user interface component to the child application. The device may transmit, using the child application, the request for data associated with the child user interface component to a child application server, wherein the data associated with the child user interface component is inaccessible by the host application. The device may receive, using the child application, the data associated with the child user interface component from the child application server. The device may display the child user interface component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Jason Chen, Patrick Joseph Caraher, Abha Kataria, Darren Antoine Robinson, Derk Carel Doijer, Alex Muller, Michael Cook, James Oldham, Daniel Murphy, Amanda Schaufler, Timothy Christensen, Amable De Los Santos
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Publication number: 20160314158Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for updating a knowledge graph based on a user confirmation. A media guidance application receives a user communication and isolates a term of the user communication. The media guidance application identifies a candidate component of a knowledge graph associated with the term. The media guidance application requests user input directed to confirming whether the term is associated with the candidate component. In response to receiving the user input, the media guidance application modifies a strength of association between the term and the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2015Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Timothy Christensen Kelly, Patrick Gerard Morgan, Brian Peterson, Walter R. Klappert
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Publication number: 20160227283Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide information to a user based on a first symbol and a second symbol identified in a user communication. A candidate list of media assets is identified for each symbol, and a set of media assets common to both lists is determined. The set of media assets is compared to a user profile to identify a media asset that matches at least one attribute of the user profile, and information about this media asset is provided to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Timothy Christensen Kelly, Benjamin Maughan, Brian Peterson, David Yon, Walter R. Klappert
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Publication number: 20160226984Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide information to a user based on a symbol with a plurality of interpretations. Each candidate interpretation for the symbol is identified and compared to an attribute of a user profile. The meaning of the symbol is determined and the user profile is updated with the meaning of the symbol. This meaning may be used to provide relevant information to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Timothy Christensen Kelly, Benjamin Maughan, Brian Peterson, David Yon, Walter R. Klappert
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Publication number: 20140196682Abstract: An engine enclosure (100, 200) for an agricultural work vehicle has a plurality of walls (114, 210, 216, 218, 230) that surround an internal combustion engine (102, 202) and a fan (122, 236) coupled to an air inlet (120, 238) in the plurality of walls for maintaining the inside of the engine enclosure (100, 200) at a pressure slightly higher than atmospheric pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: Deere & CompanyInventors: Alan Sheidler, Timothy Christensen
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Publication number: 20100112174Abstract: The invention is directed to low calorie sweetener compositions. In some embodiments, the sweetener compositions comprise: (a) about 5 wt. % to about 40 wt. % erythritol; (b) about 0 wt. % to about 30 wt. % sorbitol; (c) about 0 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of an ingredient selected from the group consisting of isomalt, maltitol, or a mixture thereof; (d) about 5 wt. % to about 40 wt. % polydextrose; and (e) about 5 wt. % to about 40 wt. % resistant starch. In other embodiments, the sweetener compositions comprise: (a) about 5 wt. % to about 40 wt. % erythritol; (b) up to about 68 wt. % of an ingredient selected from isomalt, maltitol, sorbitol, or a mixture thereof; (c) about 5 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of an ingredient selected from polydextrose, resistant maltodextrin, or a mixture thereof. Embodiments of the low calorie sweetener compositions display improved gastrointestinal tolerance when consumed by humans.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2007Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: CARGILL, INCORPORATEDInventors: Timothy A. Christensen, Frans Sarnell
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Publication number: 20090202697Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising erythritol, sorbitol, an ingredient selected from the group consisting of isomalt, maltitol, and a mixture of isomalt and maltitol, and an ingredient selected from the group consisting of polydextrose, a resistant maltodextrin or a mixture of polydextrose and a resistant maltodextrin. Optionally, high intensity sweeteners may be incorporated into the compositions. The compositions are useful in producing sweetened foods and beverages. The compositions may be used as a substitute for sugar in any application.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2006Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: CARGILL, INCORPORATEDInventors: Wendy Erickson, Timothy A. Christensen
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Publication number: 20080102183Abstract: Doughs and batters may be prepared that include sweetener, fat, EPA/DHA Omega 3 fatty acids, flour, and optionally cinnamon. Bakery goods may be prepared from the described doughs or batters.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2006Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventors: Timothy Christensen, Gary M. Geist, Melanie J. Goulson, Jody L. Mattsen
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Publication number: 20070193242Abstract: The invention comprises a point and cover assembly for a row crop header including a point; a cover coupled to the point with a hinge; a latch fixed to the cover, the latch having a first spring-loaded latch pin for pinning the cover to a first row unit, a second spring loaded latch pin for pinning the cover to a second row unit, and a member coupling the two latch pins together that is operable by one hand to release both latch pins; and a point support fixed to the cover, the point support comprising an elongate member fixed at its rear end to the cover and having an adjustable point rest at its front end for supporting the point at a plurality of different heights.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2007Publication date: August 23, 2007Inventors: Troy Kost, Michael Mossmann, Timothy Christensen, Matthew Arnold
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Publication number: 20070003432Abstract: Sterilization methods and apparatus are effective to achieve a 6-log reduction in CFUs of industry standard bacteria and bacterial spores, i.e., B. stearothermophilus and B. subtilis spores, by subjecting sterilizable materials to a chemical additive-containing carbon dioxide sterilant fluid at or near its supercritical pressure and temperature conditions. Most preferably, the chemical additive-containing supercritical carbon dioxide sterilant fluid is agitated during sterilization, e.g., via mechanical agitation or via pressure cycling.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2006Publication date: January 4, 2007Inventors: Timothy Christensen, David Burns, Angela White, Bruce Ganem, Anthony Eisenhut
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Publication number: 20060095655Abstract: In one embodiment, an interface facilitates communication of data between a source block and a sink block. The interface comprises a first register element that receives data from the source block via an input line, wherein the first register element changes value when a clock enable signal is applied to the first register element and maintains its value when the clock enable signal is not applied; a first multiplexer coupled to the input line and an output of the first register element; and a first shift register for receiving a signal from the sink block indicating that the sink block is retrieving data from the interface; wherein the first shift register outputs a delayed version of the signal from the sink block to provide the clock enable signal to the first register element and to control an output of the first multiplexer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2004Publication date: May 4, 2006Inventors: George Moore, Timothy Christensen, Brian Okken
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Publication number: 20050262272Abstract: A programmable device, such as an intelligent sensor that when installed communicates sensing results to other apparatus via a cable, include a wireless programming circuit. That circuit enables configuration data to be downloaded into the programmable device via a wireless signal thereby eliminating the need to make physical electrical connections. The programmable device derives power for the programming function from the energy of the wireless signal. This enables the configuration to be performed without removing the programmable device from a package in which it is stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2004Publication date: November 24, 2005Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventor: Timothy Christensen
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Patent number: 6920411Abstract: A proximity sensor has a resonant circuit which when stimulated by a pulse produces a signal with decaying oscillations. The number of such oscillations above a signal threshold varies in relation to the distance between a metal object and the proximity sensor. The sensor operation is configured by deriving a function that defines how the performance of a given proximity sensor deviates from performance reference data. The function is employed to normalize the count of oscillations produced by the given proximity sensor and the normalized count is used to determine presence of an object. By normalizing sensor performance, common configuration data can be used to setup a given proximity sensor without having to take into account specific performance variations of that sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2003Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Timothy A. Christensen, John Eugene Fulmer
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Patent number: 6911648Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a housing and a plurality of lenses. The lenses are connected with a lens carrier by a plurality of releasable connector elements. A circuit board is disposed on the lens carrier. The circuit board has a black coating. A connector assembly connects the circuit board with an electrical conductor. The connector assembly includes a body portion and a flange portion. The flange portion engages a recess in the sensor housing to hold the body portion of the connector assembly against axial movement relative to the sensor housing. A retainer extends from a cover portion of the sensor housing into engagement with the flange portion of a connector assembly to hold the flange portion against rotation to thereby block unauthorized access to the interior of the sensor housing. A light detector is movable relative to a light source to enable the distance from the light source to a location from which reflected light is received by the detector to be adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2002Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Steve S. Wu, Martin L. Dickrell, George F. Nicholas, Timothy A. Christensen
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Publication number: 20050125192Abstract: A proximity sensor has a resonant circuit which when stimulated by a pulse produces a signal with decaying oscillations. The number of such oscillations above a signal threshold varies in relation to the distance between a metal object and the proximity sensor. The sensor operation is configured by deriving a function that defines how the performance of a given proximity sensor deviates from performance reference data. The function is employed to normalize the count of oscillations produced by the given proximity sensor and the normalized count is used to determine presence of an object. By normalizing sensor performance, common configuration data can be used to setup a given proximity sensor without having to take into account specific performance variations of that sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2003Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventors: Timothy Christensen, John Fulmer
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Publication number: 20050025667Abstract: Sterilization methods and apparatus are effective to achieve a 6-log reduction in CFUs of industry standard bacteria and bacterial spores, i.e., B. stearothermophilus and B. subtilis spores, by subjecting sterilizable materials to a chemical additive-containing carbon dioxide sterilant fluid at or near its supercritical pressure and temperature conditions. Most preferably, the chemical additive-containing supercritical carbon dioxide sterilant fluid is agitated during sterilization, e.g., via mechanical agitation or via pressure cycling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Applicant: NovaSterilis Inc.Inventors: Timothy Christensen, David Burns, Angela White, Bruce Ganem, Anthony Eisenhut
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Patent number: 6650111Abstract: A proximity sensor has a transducer coil that is part of an oscillator circuit. The oscillating signal varies as a function of the presence or absence of a metallic object adjacent the transducer coil. By analyzing selected characteristics of that oscillating signal, the presence of and object and the distance to the object can be determined. Other analysis techniques enable the sensor to distinguish between ferrous and non-ferrous materials. A mechanism also is provided to automatically configure operation of the proximity to avoid interference from another adjacent proximity sensor.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventor: Timothy A. Christensen
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Publication number: 20030071205Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a housing and a plurality of lenses. The lenses are connected with a lens carrier by a plurality of releasable connector elements. A circuit board is disposed on the lens carrier. The circuit board has a black coating. A connector assembly connects the circuit board with an electrical conductor. The connector assembly includes a body portion and a flange portion. The flange portion engages a recess in the sensor housing to hold the body portion of the connector assembly against axial movement relative to the sensor housing. A retainer extends from a cover portion of the sensor housing into engagement with the flange portion of a connector assembly to hold the flange portion against rotation to thereby block unauthorized access to the interior of the sensor housing. A light detector is movable relative to a light source to enable the distance from the light source to a location from which reflected light is received by the detector to be adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventors: Steve S. Wu, Martin L. Dickrell, George F. Nicholas, Timothy A. Christensen
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Patent number: 6518565Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a housing and a plurality of lenses. The lenses are connected with a lens carrier by a plurality of releasable connector elements. A circuit board is disposed on the lens carrier. The circuit board has a black coating. A connector assembly connects the circuit board with an electrical conductor. The connector assembly includes a body portion and a flange portion. The flange portion engages a recess in the sensor housing to hold the body portion of the connector assembly against axial movement relative to the sensor housing. A retainer extends from a cover portion of the sensor housing into engagement with the flange portion of a connector assembly to hold the flange portion against rotation to thereby block unauthorized access to the interior of the sensor housing. A light detector is movable relative to a light source to enable the distance from the light source to a location from which reflected light is received by the detector to be adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2000Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Steve S. Wu, Martin L. Dickrell, George F. Nicholas, Timothy A. Christensen
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Publication number: 20030016008Abstract: A proximity sensor has a transducer coil that is part of an oscillator circuit. The oscillating signal varies as a function of the presence or absence of a metallic object adjacent the transducer coil. By analyzing selected characteristics of that oscillating signal, the presence of and object and the distance to the object can be determined. Other analysis techniques enable the sensor to distinguish between ferrous and non-ferrous materials. A mechanism also is provided to automatically configure operation of the proximity to avoid interference from another adjacent proximity sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2001Publication date: January 23, 2003Inventor: Timothy A. Christensen