Patents by Inventor Todd Olson
Todd 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).
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Publication number: 20210025321Abstract: A belt-driven attachment system is disclosed. The attachment system includes a mobile power unit with a drive pulley and a power unit interface for connection of an attachment. The attachment includes at least one driven pulley and a first belt guide to maintain the belt aligned with the at least one driven pulley when tension on the belt is released. The attachment also includes an idler pulley and an idler position assembly coupled to the idler pulley. The idler position assembly provides a first position setting for the idler pulley in which tension on the belt is maintained and a second position setting for the idler pulley in which tension on the belt is released. The attachment also includes a second belt guide to maintain the belt aligned with the idler pulley when tension on the belt is released.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: James G. Johnson, Shane Voxland, Timothy J. Berg, Todd Olson
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Patent number: 9937367Abstract: The present invention comprises a shell, a fixing arrangement, a belt pulley, a main belt, and a breaking arrangement. The shell comprises a compartment defined therein and a belt outlet thereon. The compartment has an opening facing upward. The fixing arrangement detachably buckles the shell on safety harness. The belt pulley is pivotally arranged in the compartment by an axis and defines a winding room. The main belt is coiled in the winding room and has a first end affixed in the winding room, a second end pulled out from the shell through the belt outlet, and a supporting portion provided between the first end and the second end.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Inventors: Yung-Chung Huang, George J Stallings, Todd Olson
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Patent number: 8622509Abstract: A method for automatic removal of a sealant member from a nozzle plate that includes applying a sealant member to a surface of the nozzle plate, attaching the sealant member with a pull tab, one end of the pull tab being attached to a maintenance sled of a maintenance mechanism at a first position, the maintenance sled moves from a first position to a second position thereby removing the sealant member at a 180 degree angle and with a speed of about 10 mm/sec.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Stephen Todd Olson
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Patent number: 8313164Abstract: A method for automatic removal of a sealant member from a nozzle plate that includes applying a sealant member to a surface of the nozzle plate, attaching the sealant member with a pull tab, one end of the pull tab being attached to a maintenance sled of a maintenance mechanism at a first position, the maintenance sled moves from a first position to a second position thereby removing the sealant member at a 180 degree angle and with a speed of about 10 mm/sec.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventor: Stephen Todd Olson
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Publication number: 20120224004Abstract: A method for automatic removal of a sealant member from a nozzle plate that includes applying a sealant member to a surface of the nozzle plate, attaching the sealant member with a pull tab, one end of the pull tab being attached to a maintenance sled of a maintenance mechanism at a first position, the maintenance sled moves from a first position to a second position thereby removing the sealant member at a 180 degree angle and with a speed of about 10 mm/sec.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Inventor: STEPHEN TODD OLSON
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Publication number: 20110102502Abstract: A method for automatic removal of a sealant member from a nozzle plate that includes applying a sealant member to a surface of the nozzle plate, attaching the sealant member with a pull tab, one end of the pull tab being attached to a maintenance sled of a maintenance mechanism at a first position, the maintenance sled moves from a first position to a second position thereby removing the sealant member at a 180 degree angle and with a speed of about 10 mm/sec.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventor: Stephen Todd Olson
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Publication number: 20100084429Abstract: A sealant applying apparatus for dispensing sealant onto a nozzle plate of a print head is provided. The nozzle plate includes a plurality of arrays of nozzles. Each array of nozzles of the plurality of arrays of nozzles has a predefined perimetric profile of a nozzle orifice. The sealant applying apparatus includes a barrel and a sealant tip. The barrel is configured to enclose the sealant therein. The sealant tip extends from an end of the barrel and comprises a plurality of sealant outlets. Each sealant outlet is configured to dispense sealant onto an array of nozzles. Further, each sealant outlet is configured such that at least one of a height of each sealant outlet and a perimeter of an exit of each sealant outlet depends upon a predefined perimetric profile of a nozzle orifice of the array of nozzles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Inventors: Karina Anne Krawzyzk, Bart Allan Mansdorf, Stephen Todd Olson
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Publication number: 20090091123Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are related to packaging for stored value cards, amongst other things. One embodiment includes a first panel coupled to a second panel, an activation panel coupled to the second panel, and an opening strip coupled to the second panel, wherein removal of the opening strip releases the activation panel from between the first panel and the second panel. A card can be coupled to the activation panel. In some embodiments the card can be reinserted between the first panel and second panel. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: Thomas Raymond Conley, Eric Jay Ylvisaker, Richard Todd Olson, Joseph Richard Hogan
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Publication number: 20080238667Abstract: A wearable radio frequency identification (RFID) device is disclosed that includes a wearable housing and an RFID chip within the wearable housing. The RFID chip is configured to communicate with one or more RFID enabled security devices to activate and/or deactivate one or more security systems. The wearable RFID device may take on many different wearable forms, for example, a watch, a ring or a label with an RFID chip inside.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: Proxwear, LLCInventor: Todd Olson
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Publication number: 20070155197Abstract: The present invention discloses an adaptor suitable for use in optoelectronic circuit board. The adaptor according the present invention serves to adapt a package pin-out arrangement to a desired pin-out arrangement on a printed circuit board. The adaptor comprises a pin-in arrangement that electrically couples with the package pin-out arrangement. The adaptor further comprises an adaptor pin-out arrangement that is geometrically identical to the desired pin-out, and a flex-circuit that provides a plurality of electrical paths to connect the pin-in arrangement with the adaptor pin-out arrangement. In various embodiments, the adaptor further comprises a clamshell for holding the adaptor pin-out and the flex-circuit together in a single flat format.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventors: Rongsheng Miao, Nghia (Leo) Kha, Todd Olson
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Patent number: 7036904Abstract: A method that provides printhead swath height measurement and compensation includes the steps of establishing a nominal printhead swath height to be associated with printheads of a particular type; printing a swath using a first printhead of the particular type; measuring a printhead swath height of the first printhead; determining a difference between the measured printhead swath height of the first printhead and the nominal printhead swath height; generating a printhead swath height correction value based on the difference; and storing the printhead swath height correction value in a printhead memory associated with the first printhead.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2003Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: David Golman King, Colin Geoffrey Maher, Stephen Todd Olson
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Publication number: 20050052053Abstract: Optionally expandable passenger seating is provided in a second compartment of a vehicle body including a first compartment and a second compartment rearwardly adjacent the first compartment, through use of a passenger seating cushion attached to an interior surface of a rear wallgate, of the first compartment, optionally separating the first and second compartments from one another. The rear wallgate is attached at a lower edge thereof for pivoting movement from a vertical position, whereat the rear wallgate at least partially separates the first compartment from the second compartment with the interior surface of the wallgate facing into the first compartment, to a horizontal position, whereat the rear wall gate extends into the second compartment with the interior surface of the rear wallgate facing generally upward, thereby allowing a passenger to sit on the cushion when the rear wall gate is in the horizontal position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2003Publication date: March 10, 2005Inventors: Louis Rhodes, Stephen Lim, Todd Olson
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Patent number: 6729855Abstract: An oil pump for an internal combustion engine includes a pump body with a first gear chamber and a second gear chamber, and a cover mounting to the pump body. The pump also has a check valve and a pressure relief valve in fluid communication with the gear chambers. The oil pump has a supply set of intermeshing involute spur gears in the first gear chamber with nine involute teeth. A return set of intermeshing involute spur gears with the same gear profile as the supply gears is housed in the second gear chamber. Both sets of gears are driven by a common drive shaft so that the pump may be retrofitted to existing engines. The profile of the gears provides for improved pump volume without increasing angular velocity or gear diameter over gears of the prior art. The return gears are deeper than the supply gears to provide an improved supply to return flow ratio.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: S & S Cycle, Inc.Inventors: James B. Havlik, Brent Glick, Todd Olson
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Publication number: 20030211212Abstract: Containers, such as those for food, can be heated or cooled efficiently and in a small space as they are continuously conveyed from a filling station to a packaging station. A cabinet encloses a carriage that holds the container for heating or cooling. Containers are fed into and held in flights by a plurality of dividers spaced around the periphery of the carriage. Intermittent rotation of the carriage permits discharge of a flight of processed containers and feed of containers in need of processing. Heat transfer fluid is circulated through the cabinet and contacted with the containers for the complete time it takes for the carriage to complete a full revolution. The apparatus operates in a semi-continuous manner, but with the use of suitable collection areas in front of and behind the apparatus, the process becomes essentially continuous.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventors: Larry P. Belongia, George Catsuros, Lawrence D. Clay, Gary J. Demerath, Todd Olson, John Slatinsky
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Publication number: 20030147758Abstract: An oil pump for an internal combustion engine includes a pump body with a first gear chamber and a second gear chamber, and a cover mounting to the pump body. The pump also has a check valve and a pressure relief valve in fluid communication with the gear chambers. The oil pump has a supply set of intermeshing involute spur gears in the first gear chamber with nine involute teeth. A return set of intermeshing involute spur gears with the same gear profile as the supply gears is housed in the second gear chamber. Both sets of gears are driven by a common drive shaft so that the pump may be retrofitted to existing engines. The profile of the gears provides for improved pump volume without increasing angular velocity or gear diameter over gears of the prior art. The return gears are deeper than the supply gears to provide an improved supply to return flow ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventors: James B. Havlik, Brent Glick, Todd Olson
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Publication number: 20010016843Abstract: A system for accessing data. The system includes a memory mechanism having the data. The system includes a mechanism for processing a query for the memory mechanism which is icon based. A system for accessing data. The system includes a memory mechanism having N heterogeneous memory sections having the data. The system includes a mechanism for processing queries for at least two of the N memory sections. A system for accessing data. The system includes a mechanism for processing queries along respective query paths for the memory mechanism. The processing mechanism has predefined query paths to process queries. A method for accessing data. A system for accessing data. The system includes a design time processing portion and a run time processing portion. A system for accessing data. The system includes a memory mechanism having N memory sections having the data. The system includes a mechanism for processing a query which simultaneously obtains data from the N memory sections. A system for accessing data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 1999Publication date: August 23, 2001Inventors: TODD OLSON, BRIAN MUELLER, JEREMIAH LOTT, ANIL MENON
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Patent number: 5968634Abstract: A paper or transparency receiving toner to be fixed by heat has an ionomeric resin on its outer surface. For universal application, the outer layer is a blend of non-ionomeric resin, such as styrene acrylate copolymer, and an ionomer, which permits the material of the toner to molecularly intermingle with the blend during heat fixing. Irradiation raises the melting point of the ionomeric resin to prevent delamination. The resulting printing is strongly bonded to the substrate and is of excellent quality.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1997Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Jan Rose Heeg, Rolfe Frank Kruckas, Ashok Murthy, Stephen Todd Olson, Jeanne Marie Saldanha-Singh, Rita Sharma, Ajay Kanubhai Suthar, Richard Barber Watkins, Joe Williams Woods
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Patent number: 5741572Abstract: A paper or transparency receiving toner to be fixed by heat has an ionomeric resin on its outer surface. For universal application, the outer layer is a blend of non-ionomeric resin, such as styrene acrylate copolymer, and an ionomer, which permits the material of the toner to molecularly intermingle with the blend during heat fixing. Irradiation raises the melting point of the ionomeric resin to prevent delamination. The resulting printing is strongly bonded to the substrate and is of excellent quality.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1995Date of Patent: April 21, 1998Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Jan Rose Heeg, Rolfe Frank Kruckas, Ashok Murthy, Stephen Todd Olson, Jeanne Marie Saldanha-Singh, Rita Sharma, Ajay Kanubhai Suthar, Richard Barber Watkins, Joe William Woods
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Patent number: 5485947Abstract: A stapler mechanism is described which contains a stapling assembly, and anvil assembly, firing means and knife means. These means are activated by a firing trigger. The anvil assembly is closed upon the stapling assembly by means of a closure trigger. The firing trigger is inoperable until the closure trigger has been activated. Another mechanism in the stapler is capable of locking the closure trigger after use so it does not spring open inadvertently before use of the firing trigger. Additionally, the stapler mechanism allows forward motion of both triggers and also is capable of allowing reverse motion of the closure trigger to open the mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1994Date of Patent: January 23, 1996Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Todd Olson, Dan Meiser, Gary Steed, Eric Huffman, Matthew Otten, Ronald VanOverloop, Darrel Powell, Thomas Knodell, Edward Rhad, Ralph Chen, Robert Cook
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Patent number: RE42408Abstract: An oil pump for an internal combustion engine includes a pump body with a first gear chamber and a second gear chamber, and a cover mounting to the pump body. The pump also has a check valve and a pressure relief valve in fluid communication with the gear chambers. The oil pump has a supply set of intermeshing involute spur gears in the first gear chamber with nine involute teeth. A return set of intermeshing involute spur gears with the same gear profile as the supply gears is housed in the second gear chamber. Both sets of gears are driven by a common drive shaft so that the pump may be retrofitted to existing engines. The profile of the gears provides for improved pump volume without increasing angular velocity or gear diameter over gears of the prior art. The return gears are deeper than the supply gears to provide an improved supply to return flow ratio.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2005Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: S & S Cycle, Inc.Inventors: James B. Havlik, Brent Glick, Todd Olson