Patents by Inventor Timothy Larson
Timothy Larson 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: 11610184Abstract: Methods for operating a vehicle inspection or measurement system to facilitate selection of specification sets associated with a vehicle undergoing inspection or measurement based on an evaluation of vehicle identifying features and acquired vehicle measurement.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANYInventors: Nicholas J. Colarelli, III, Timothy A. Larson, Daniel G. Eberhart
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Publication number: 20200311694Abstract: Methods for operating a vehicle inspection or measurement system to facilitate selection of specification sets associated with a vehicle undergoing inspection or measurement based on an evaluation of vehicle identifying features and acquired vehicle measurement.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Nicholas J. Colarelli, III, Timothy A. Larson, Daniel G. Eberhart
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Patent number: 10699253Abstract: Methods for operating a vehicle inspection or measurement system to facilitate selection of specification sets associated with a vehicle undergoing inspection or measurement based on an evaluation of vehicle identifying features and acquired vehicle measurement.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Hunter Engineering CompanyInventors: Nicholas J. Colarelli, III, Timothy A. Larson, Daniel G. Eberhart
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Patent number: 10357327Abstract: A method and apparatus for designing and fabricating a pantomesh. The pantomesh includes a plurality of pantomesh elements each including a pairs of links connected to one another by a revolute joint at points between their ends. Each of a plurality of the pantomesh elements is connected using spherical joints to a plurality of neighboring pantomesh elements, wherein a first line that extends along one side of a first pantomesh element forms a first variable angle with a second line that extends along an opposite side of the first pantomesh element. In some embodiments, at least some of the pantomesh elements of the pantomesh are not isosceles trapezoidal elements. In some embodiments, the pantomesh is used to compress breast tissue during an MRI procedure. In some embodiments, the pantomesh is connected to one or more actuators that facilitate remote control of the amount of compression provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2014Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: MRI Robotics LLCInventors: Blake Timothy Larson, Arthur Guy Erdman
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Patent number: 10179487Abstract: A procedure for evaluating tire tread depth measurement data points acquired from a tread region on the surface of a tire in order to generate a representation of the tire tread region having an appearance of having been worn over time, so as to convey to a recipient a visual indication of potential tire tread wear at a point in time subsequent to the acquisition of the tire tread depth measurements.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Hunter Engineering CompanyInventors: Timothy A. Larson, Theresa M. Houska, Nicholas J. Colarelli, III
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Patent number: 9987096Abstract: A method and apparatus for radially compressing bodily tissue and performing medical procedures from a selected one of a plurality of circumferential positions and angles, a selected one of a plurality of different elevations and elevational angles. Some embodiments include a tissue-compression fixture having members that are configured to be moved to radially compress bodily tissue such that each of a plurality of areas of biological tissue are exposed between the plurality of members, and wherein the fixture is compatible with use in an MRI machine in operation; an actuator having a receiver for a medical-procedure probe; and a computer system operatively coupled to the actuator to move the probe. The computer receives user commands, and based on the commands, moves the actuator to a selected one of a plurality of different positions around the tissue-compression fixture and then extends the probe into the patient.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: MRI Robotics LLCInventors: Blake Timothy Larson, Arthur Guy Erdman
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Publication number: 20180046989Abstract: Methods for operating a vehicle inspection or measurement system to facilitate selection of specification sets associated with a vehicle undergoing inspection or measurement based on an evaluation of vehicle identifying features and acquired vehicle measurement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Nicholas J. Colarelli, III, Timothy A. Larson, Daniel G. Eberhart
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Patent number: 9785610Abstract: A vehicle wheel service system configured to present an operator with an interactive visual display of vehicle service system components and a virtual model of the actual wheel assembly undergoing service. The interactive visual display includes representations of various parameters associated with the wheel assembly and vehicle service system and enables virtual manipulation of the positional relationship of components such as imbalance correction weights and the tire relative to the vehicle wheel rim, providing a visual representation of the resulting effects on the parameters of the vehicle wheel assembly, and enables viewing of various real-time operations from a safe location away from moving components, as well as visualization of operations prior to implementation.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Hunter Engineering CompanyInventors: Timothy A. Larson, Nicholas J. Colarelli, III, Michael W. Douglas, Steven K. Molbach
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Publication number: 20170135779Abstract: A method and apparatus for radially compressing bodily tissue and performing medical procedures from a selected one of a plurality of circumferential positions and angles, a selected one of a plurality of different elevations and elevational angles. Some embodiments include a tissue-compression fixture having members that are configured to be moved to radially compress bodily tissue such that each of a plurality of areas of biological tissue are exposed between the plurality of members, and wherein the fixture is compatible with use in an MRI machine in operation; an actuator having a receiver for a medical-procedure probe; and a computer system operatively coupled to the actuator to move the probe. The computer receives user commands, and based on the commands, moves the actuator to a selected one of a plurality of different positions around the tissue-compression fixture and then extends the probe into the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Blake Timothy Larson, Arthur Guy Erdman
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Patent number: 9554779Abstract: A method and apparatus for radially compressing bodily tissue and performing medical procedures from a selected one of a plurality of circumferential positions and angles, a selected one of a plurality of different elevations and elevational angles. Some embodiments include a tissue-compression fixture having members that are configured to be moved to radially compress bodily tissue such that each of a plurality of areas of biological tissue are exposed between the plurality of members, and wherein the fixture is compatible with use in an MRI machine in operation; an actuator having a receiver for a medical-procedure probe; and a computer system operatively coupled to the actuator to move the probe. The computer receives user commands, and based on the commands, moves the actuator to a selected one of a plurality of different positions around the tissue-compression fixture and then extends the probe into the patient.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: MRI Robotics LLCInventors: Blake Timothy Larson, Arthur Guy Erdman
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Patent number: 9530121Abstract: A method and apparatus for carrying out a set of vehicle inspections including, but not limited to, wheel alignment measurement, brake testing, tire tread depth measurement, tire pressure monitoring, vehicle battery testing, and a review of vehicle diagnostic trouble codes in an efficient manner using a multi-function vehicle service system and a single vehicle service bay or inspection lane. Results of the vehicle inspections are incorporated into customized reports generated for a customer or for a technician, and which may be utilized to obtain approval from the customer to conduct necessary repairs and/or provide beneficial vehicle services.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Hunter Engineering CompanyInventors: Blackford F. Brauer, Timothy A. Larson, Jason Smith
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Patent number: 9446568Abstract: The present invention is a single ply building membrane comprising a single ply membrane with a base and a cap layer and a top and bottom surface, having a predetermined printed design on the cap layer, and a predetermined texture on at least one surface of the membrane. The membrane may comprise compounds selected from the group consisting of thermoplastics and thermosets. The printed and textured designs may be of a laid roof or siding. The invention includes a method of installing a single ply building membrane on a building surface and a method of manufacturing such membrane.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2005Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: BUILDING MATERIALS INVESTMENT CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy Larson, William P. Kuhn, Edward Nebesnak, Li-Ying Yang
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Publication number: 20150119695Abstract: A method and apparatus for radially compressing bodily tissue and performing medical procedures from a selected one of a plurality of circumferential positions and angles, a selected one of a plurality of different elevations and elevational angles. Some embodiments include a tissue-compression fixture having members that are configured to be moved to radially compress bodily tissue such that each of a plurality of areas of biological tissue are exposed between the plurality of members, and wherein the fixture is compatible with use in an MRI machine in operation; an actuator having a receiver for a medical-procedure probe; and a computer system operatively coupled to the actuator to move the probe. The computer receives user commands, and based on the commands, moves the actuator to a selected one of a plurality of different positions around the tissue-compression fixture and then extends the probe into the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Blake Timothy Larson, Arthur Guy Erdman
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Publication number: 20150066428Abstract: A method and apparatus for designing and fabricating a pantomesh. The pantomesh includes a plurality of pantomesh elements each including a pairs of links connected to one another by a revolute joint at points between their ends. Each of a plurality of the pantomesh elements is connected using spherical joints to a plurality of neighboring pantomesh elements, wherein a first line that extends along one side of a first pantomesh element forms a first variable angle with a second line that extends along an opposite side of the first pantomesh element. In some embodiments, at least some of the pantomesh elements of the pantomesh are not isosceles trapezoidal elements. In some embodiments, the pantomesh is used to compress breast tissue during an MRI procedure. In some embodiments, the pantomesh is connected to one or more actuators that facilitate remote control of the amount of compression provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Blake Timothy Larson, Arthur Guy Erdman
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Patent number: 8909319Abstract: A method and apparatus for radially compressing bodily tissue and performing medical procedures from a selected one of a plurality of circumferential positions and angles, a selected one of a plurality of different elevations and elevational angles. Some embodiments include a tissue-compression fixture having members that are configured to be moved to radially compress bodily tissue such that each of a plurality of areas of biological tissue are exposed between the plurality of members, and wherein the fixture is compatible with use in an MRI machine in operation; an actuator having a receiver for a medical-procedure probe; and a computer system operatively coupled to the actuator to move the probe. The computer receives user commands, and based on the commands, moves the actuator to a selected one of a plurality of different positions around the tissue-compression fixture and then extends the probe into the patient.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: MRI Robotics LLCInventors: Blake Timothy Larson, Arthur Guy Erdman
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Patent number: 8886287Abstract: A method and apparatus for designing and fabricating a pantomesh. The pantomesh includes a plurality of pantomesh elements each including a pairs of links connected to one another by a revolute joint at points between their ends. Each of a plurality of the pantomesh elements is connected using spherical joints to a plurality of neighboring pantomesh elements, wherein a first line that extends along one side of a first pantomesh element forms a first variable angle with a second line that extends along an opposite side of the first pantomesh element. In some embodiments, at least some of the pantomesh elements of the pantomesh are not isosceles trapezoidal elements. In some embodiments, the pantomesh is used to compress breast tissue during an MRI procedure. In some embodiments, the pantomesh is connected to one or more actuators that facilitate remote control of the amount of compression provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: MRI Robotics LLCInventors: Blake Timothy Larson, Arthur Guy Erdman
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Publication number: 20100069740Abstract: A method and apparatus for designing and fabricating a pantomesh. The pantomesh includes a plurality of pantomesh elements each including a pairs of links connected to one another by a revolute joint at points between their ends. Each of a plurality of the pantomesh elements is connected using spherical joints to a plurality of neighboring pantomesh elements, wherein a first line that extends along one side of a first pantomesh element forms a first variable angle with a second line that extends along an opposite side of the first pantomesh element. In some embodiments, at least some of the pantomesh elements of the pantomesh are not isosceles trapezoidal elements. In some embodiments, the pantomesh is used to compress breast tissue during an MRI procedure. In some embodiments, the pantomesh is connected to one or more actuators that facilitate remote control of the amount of compression provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventors: Blake Timothy Larson, Arthur Guy Erdman
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Publication number: 20100028261Abstract: Methods relating to photoacoustic imaging of biological tissue are provided. One such method comprises contacting a biological tissue with a bioconjugate and irradiating the bioconjugate so as to generate an acoustic wave, wherein the bioconjugate comprises a nanoparticle and a moiety capable of selectively coupling a molecular marker. Suitable moieties include, among other things, epithelial growth factor receptor (EGFR).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Stanislav EMELIANOV, Srivalleesha MALLIDI, Konstantin SOKOLOV, Timothy A. LARSON, Bo WANG, Evgeniya YANTSEN
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Publication number: 20090259122Abstract: A method and apparatus for radially compressing bodily tissue and performing medical procedures from a selected one of a plurality of circumferential positions and angles, a selected one of a plurality of different elevations and elevational angles. Some embodiments include a tissue-compression fixture having members that are configured to be moved to radially compress bodily tissue such that each of a plurality of areas of biological tissue are exposed between the plurality of members, and wherein the fixture is compatible with use in an MRI machine in operation; an actuator having a receiver for a medical-procedure probe; and a computer system operatively coupled to the actuator to move the probe. The computer receives user commands, and based on the commands, moves the actuator to a selected one of a plurality of different positions around the tissue-compression fixture and then extends the probe into the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: Blake Timothy Larson, Arthur Guy Erdman
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Patent number: 7368155Abstract: The present invention provides a non-asphaltic peel-and-stick roofing membrane for quicker and easier installation to a roof substrate, as well as a method of manufacturing the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Building Materials InvestmentCorp.Inventors: Timothy Larson, Vinay Mehta