Patents by Inventor Timothy G. Olson

Timothy G. Olson 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: 8396736
    Abstract: Systems and methods for defining and documenting processes, procedures, standards and policies that are succinct and usable, and that are scalable to the complexity of the process and to abilities of the individual user. Steps of a particular process and a relationship of one or more of the steps are identified. Graphical representations of the steps and the relationship as a lean process are provided, wherein the lean process enhances and increases communication and minimizes documentation for providing the graphical representations, and wherein the representations comprise key process elements for the particular process, wherein the key process elements consist of one or more inputs, outputs, activities, process context, entry criteria, exit criteria, purposes, process flow, and roles, and wherein the representation is on a single page if a receiver of the non-verbal communication is an expert audience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Process Assets, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy G. Olson
  • Patent number: 5456579
    Abstract: A wind turbine blade with governor for maintaining optimum rotational speeds comprising, in combination: a main body portion with a linear leading edge and a trailing edge, a trailing edge, a tip end and an axis end, the leading edge being linear and fixed and the trailing edge being formed at an angle with respect to the leading edge over the majority of its central extent, the trailing edge being formed with a rectangular recess; and an aileron formed within the recess of the trailing edge of the main body portion with a pivot pin extending through a central extent thereof, the aileron coupled to the main body portion adjacent to the opposed edges of the recess for rotation thereof about an axis parallel with the trailing edge of the main body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Inventor: Timothy G. Olson