Patents by Inventor W. Jansen

W. Jansen 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).

  • Publication number: 20240168784
    Abstract: A process includes emulating, by a programmable logic device, a hardware component to provide an emulated hardware component. The emulated hardware component is capable of exercising the predetermined functionality. The process includes testing the emulated hardware component. The process includes determining, by the programmable logic device, whether the emulated hardware component exercised the predetermined functionality during the test. The determination includes, responsive to the testing, detecting, by a state sequence detector of the programmable logic device, whether the emulated hardware component sequenced through a plurality of states associated with the predetermined functionality. The process includes, responsive to the detection of whether the emulated hardware component sequenced through the plurality of states, generating, by the programmable logic device, an indicator representing a coverage of the predetermined functionality by the testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Naysen J. Robertson, Samuel Gonzalez, David A. Young, Theodore F. Emerson, Nathaniel W. Jansen
  • Patent number: 10287111
    Abstract: An activated roller transfer apparatus for transferring articles between one conveyor and another. The roller transfer apparatus comprises a linear-induction-motor stator as a primary and electrically conductive article-supporting rollers as a secondary. The linear-motor stator generates a traveling magnetic flux wave that induces eddy currents in the rollers. The eddy currents produce magnetic fields that interact with the flux wave to produce forces that rotate the rollers to propel articles across a gap between the ends of the two conveyors. The stator is generally trapezoidal in shape to comport with the shape of the gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Laitram, L.L.C.
    Inventors: B. L. J. Gysen, J. W. Jansen
  • Publication number: 20130278218
    Abstract: A circuit for balancing battery cells includes a plurality of resistors configured in parallel with the battery cells, and a plurality of switches configured in series with the resistors. A control circuit causes the switches to balance the battery cells based on detected voltage of the battery cells and based on past operation of the cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Per Onnerud, Chad Souza, Mark Gerlovin, Phillip E. Partin, Richard V. Chamberlain, II, Eckart W. Jansen
  • Publication number: 20130017421
    Abstract: A battery system monitors the status of a battery and ensures safe conditions under a range of events adversely affecting the safety of the battery cells, the battery pack or enclosure, or a vehicle housing the battery. In response to the safety event, the battery system provides one or more responses to secure the battery, disconnect the battery, extinguish a fire, or maintain a safe temperature. Upon detecting the safety event, the a controller activates the safety device accordingly to ensure safe conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: BOSTON-POWER, INC.
    Inventors: Per Onnerud, Curtis Martin, Mark Gerlovin, Phillip E. Partin, Chad Souza, Yanning Song, John Warner, Rui Frias, Geoffrey Kaiser, Eckart W. Jansen
  • Publication number: 20100289457
    Abstract: A method of providing power to an electronic device in an energy-efficient manner includes transitioning between power states corresponding to charging and discharging a battery. The state of charge of the battery is detected. Upon detecting a high threshold state of charge, an external power source such as an AC-to-DC adapter is disabled, and the battery to provides primary power to the electronic device. Upon a low threshold state of charge, the AC-to-DC adapter is controlled to provide a high current output to charge the battery and provide primary power to the electronic device. The power states, when cycled over time based on the state of the battery, provide for an energy-efficient method of powering the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: Boston-Power, Inc.
    Inventors: Per Onnerud, Phillip E. Partin, Eckart W. Jansen, Scott Milne
  • Publication number: 20080128053
    Abstract: In a method for preparing a welded metal panel having a high surface quality a first metal blank and a second metal blank are disposed so that edge portions of the blanks are in an abutting relationship. The blanks are laser welded together utilizing a powdered metal filler so as to produce a weld seam which is convex. A portion of the seam is removed to produce a flush weld seam between the blanks. The hardness of the weld seam is determined, and if the hardness of the weld seam is more than the hardness of the remainder of the panel, the weld seam is tempered so as to reduce its hardness. The thus produced welded metal panel may be subjected to a further shaping operation such as stamping, bending or the like. After shaping, the article may be plated, painted or otherwise finished.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Steven W. Jansen, Kevin P. Hamel, Kurt Schwarzwalder
  • Patent number: 6288325
    Abstract: High performance photovoltaic modules are produced with improved interconnects by a special process. Advantageously, the photovoltaic modules have a dual layer back (rear) contact and a front contact with at least one layer. The front contact and the inner layer of the back contact can comprise a transparent conductive oxide. The outer layer of the back contact can comprise a metal or metal oxide. The front contact can also have a dielectric layer. In one form, the dual layer back contact comprises a zinc oxide inner layer and an aluminum outer layer and the front contact comprises a tin oxide inner layer and a silicon dioxide dielectric outer layer. One or more amorphous silicon-containing thin film semiconductors can be deposited between the front and back contacts. The contacts can be positioned between a substrate and an optional superstrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Kai W. Jansen, Nagi Maley
  • Patent number: 6077722
    Abstract: High performance photovoltaic modules are produced with improved interconnects by a special process. Advantageously, the photovoltaic modules have a dual layer back (rear) contact and a front contact with at least one layer. The front contact and the inner layer of the back contact can comprise a transparent conductive oxide. The outer layer of the back contact can comprise a metal or metal oxide. The front contact can also have a dielectric layer. In one form, the dual layer back contact comprises a zinc oxide inner layer and an aluminum outer layer and the front contact comprises a tin oxide inner layer and a silicon dioxide dielectric outer layer. One or more amorphous silicon-containing thin film semiconductors can be deposited between the front and back contacts. The contacts can be positioned between a substrate and an optional superstrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: BP Solarex
    Inventors: Kai W. Jansen, Nagi Maley
  • Patent number: 5743248
    Abstract: A portable, fused essentially waterproof campfire is presented. The campfire has a trapezoidal cross-section with kindling, a firestick and a fuse located near the bottom center of the trapezoid. The fuse runs from the firestick to the outside of the campfire. Surrounding the firestick and kindling are increasingly larger sizes of wood, ranging from one inch in diameter to approximately 5 inches in diameter at the top. The campfire, once constructed, is entirely surrounded by a clear combustible material such as shrink wrap and a handle is attached. The shrink wrap not only keeps the campfire in its trapezoidal shape, it also keeps water from penetrating. The campfire is highly portable and easily started even under damp conditions. One simply lights the fuse, which ignites the firestick and kindling and the rest of the fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Inventor: Herman W. Jansen, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5600204
    Abstract: A high-pressure sodium discharge lamp provided with a ceramic discharge vessel, in which sodium, mercury and xenon are present, of which the xenon is at a pressure at 300K of at least 26.7 kPa. The sodium and the mercury are present in a weight ratio Na/Hg which is at least 0.075 and at most 0.125. The lamp generates in the operating condition a spectrum, in which at a wavelength of 589.3 nm a self-absorption band is present, which is limited by spectral flanks each flank having a respective maximum. There is a wavelength difference .DELTA..lambda. of at least 3.5 nm and at most 6 nm between the maxima.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Cornelis A. J. Jacobs, Aldegondus W. Jansen, Jan A. J. Stoffels
  • Patent number: 5533296
    Abstract: A head fishing lure including a head formed of substantially strong, solid, yet lightweight material, the head including an axial bore extending through a rear face thereof, the axial bore being adapted to receive a bait fish at least partially therein, and including a small axial opening extending from the front face thereof wherethrough a fishing line is passed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Inventor: Robert W. Jansen
  • Patent number: 5496583
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of hydrogen fluoride dopant source gases for use in the production of conductive coatings on a substrate. More specifically, a fluorocarbon source gas is decomposed in the presence of oxygen to yield HF which is passed to a deposition furnace wherein a fluoride doped metal oxide coated glass substrate is prepared.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Assignee: Amoco/Enron Solar
    Inventors: Kai W. Jansen, Benjamin F. Fieselmann
  • Patent number: 5147387
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for use in laparoscopy surgeries, useful for implanting prosthetic sheet repair materials when surgical repair of body membranes or wall structures is required. The use of the inventive surgical instrument minimizes the length of incision required to implant a piece of prosthetic sheet repair material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Jansen, Thomas M. O'Hara
  • Patent number: 5106509
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the removal of fluoride from waste water in the form of a slightly soluble salt by mixing the waste water with a reagent. According to the invention the fluoride containing waste water is thoroughly mixed with the water soluble reagent at a suitable pH in a reactor of the fluidized bed type, which is provided with an appropriate seed material, on which the fluoride salt crystallizes out, whereby the thus obtained pellets comprising the seed material with the crystalline fluoride salt, is removed from and new seed material is added to the reactor from time to time. According to the present process as reagent CaCl.sub.2 is used, whereas the pH is adjusted to an appropriate value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: DHV Raadgevend Ingenieursbureau B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis W. Jansen
  • Patent number: 5027292
    Abstract: A CSG solid modelling system 10 has a triple z-buffer architecture. For each pixel stored in a pixel memory 12 there are five storage entries grouped into five buffers including a front z-buffer (F) 16 which is employed to store the depths of a front face for a currently processed z-connected product, a back z-buffer (B) 18 which is employed to store the depths of a back face for the currently processed z-connected product and a final z-buffer (Z) 20 which stores the front faces of a displayed solid. Two other buffers are an intensity buffer (T) 22 for storing the intensities associated with the front face of the current z-connected product and a final intensity buffer (I) 24 for storing the intensities of the visible faces of the displayed solid. A bus 26 couples these various buffers together and to a processor 28 which may be a central processing unit or a peripheral processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jaroslaw R. Rossignac, David A. Epstein, Nader Gharachorloo, Frederik W. Jansen, Christos S. Zoulas
  • Patent number: 5014421
    Abstract: A blade having a concavely shaped leading edge is cut. The blade has first and second side faces, a tip profile and a root profile. Each profile has a first and second profile side corresponding with the first and second side faces. The cutter is positioned between the first root profile side and the first tip profile side. The tip profile and root profile are followed with two cutter portions of the cutter along the first root and tip profile sides toward the leading edge to cut the first side face. One of the cutter portions is translated around to the second profile side before the other cutter portion is translated to the second profile side, causing the formation of the concave leading edge. The tip and root profile is followed with the cutter, along the second profile side away from the leading edge to cut the second side face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Company
    Inventors: M. C. Swarden, W. Jansen, John M. Griffith
  • Patent number: 4861493
    Abstract: Process for the removal of metals, in particular heavy metals and strontium, from waste water in the form of their sulfide by mixing the waste water with a water soluble sulfide. According to the invention the metal containing waste water is thoroughly mixed with the water soluble sulfide at a suitable pH in a reactor of the fluidized bed type, which is provided with an appropriate bed material, on which the metal sulfide crystallizes out, whereby the thus obtained bed material provided with crystalline metal sulfide is removed from and new bed material is added to the reactor from time to time. Usually as water soluble sulfide an alkali metal sulfide or alkali metal hydrogen sulfide or ammonium sulfide or FeS is used, whereas the use of sodium sulfide, sodium hydrogen sulfide, potassium sulfide or potassium hydrogen sulfide is preferred. According to the present process a.o. the following metals: Ni, Sr, Zn, Cu, Fe, Ag, Pb, Cd, Hg, Co, Mn, Te, Sn, In, Bi or Sb may be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Assignee: DHV Raadgevend Ingenieursbureau BV
    Inventor: Cornelis W. Jansen
  • Patent number: 4764284
    Abstract: Process for removing Sr and heavy metals from water in particular from waste water by throughly mixing it with a solution of an alkali metal carbonate and/or hydrogen carbonate in a reactor containing a fluidized bed of suitable bed material. The obtained heavy metal carbonate crystals crystallize onto said bed material and the obtained heavy metal carbonate crystals in granular form are removed from the reactor from time to time.The heavy metals which may be removed are Ni, Zn, Cu, Fe, Ag, Pb, Cd or Hg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Assignee: DHV Raadgevend Ingenieursbureau B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis W. Jansen
  • Patent number: 4631624
    Abstract: A time delay undervoltage release for an electric circuit breaker causes the circuit breaker to trip when the control voltage drops below an acceptable level and prevents the breaker from being closed until the control voltage rises to a predetermined level. When the control voltage drops below an acceptable level, the undervoltage release energizes a trip solenoid to trip the breaker. A variable delay is interposed between the control voltage dropping below the acceptable level and the trip solenoid being energized. At the same time the trip solenoid is energized, an inhibit solenoid is deenergized to block the operation of the push-to-close button. When the control voltage increases to a predetermined level, the inhibit solenoid is energized, allowing the push-to-close button to be manually operated and the breaker returned to service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1986
    Assignee: Square D Company
    Inventors: Robert F. Dvorak, Harley W. Jansen, Henry J. Zylstra
  • Patent number: D431889
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Maasland N.V.
    Inventors: Marco W. Jansen, Constantijn Papaikonomou