Patents by Inventor Wayne A. Nelson

Wayne A. Nelson 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: 12138574
    Abstract: An air cleaner arrangement is shown. The air cleaner arrangement includes a serviceable filter cartridge. A preferred filter cartridge positionable within an air cleaner arrangement, is depicted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Reichter, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Benny Nelson, Darrel Wegner, Bruce Crenshaw, Vladimir Kladnitsky, Donald Mork, Kevin Schrage, Richard Osendorf, Bradley Kuempel, Thomas Lundgren, Jordan Flagstad, Thomas G. Miller
  • Publication number: 20220181033
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method, apparatus, and system for identifying a health status of an individual, by using a health challenge of the individual to gather vital sign information to generate a health status of the individual. Method for identifying health status include: generating a non-persistent identifier for a user; receiving an indication of an initiation of a health challenge for the user associated with the non-persistent identifier; receiving, responsive to the health challenge, an indication of at least one vital sign of the user; determining, from the at least one vital sign, a health status of the user; and providing an indication of the health status of the user and the associated non-persistent identifier, where the health status includes a binary indication of health of the user, and where the health status is used to permit or deny a service to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert J. RENCHER, David Matthew YAGER, Roland Nelson FREEMAN, Rahul C. THAKKAR, Sumant HATTIKUDUR, Guijun WANG, David Wayne NELSON
  • Publication number: 20220096302
    Abstract: A bedpan assembly comprises a bedpan having a base wall and an enclosing wall extending upwardly from the base wall, the base wall and the enclosing wall defining a receiving volume, and an insert complementarily shaped with a portion of the enclosing wall and engageable with a complementarily-shaped portion of the enclosing wall in an inserted position. The insert comprises an upper wall which, when the insert is in the inserted position, overlies or overhangs the base wall. The separately-formed insert which is engageable with, and receivable in, the receiving volume of the bedpan immediately prior to use facilitates storage of the bedpans prior to use (e.g. they can be stacked together) and reduces the likelihood of spillage when the bedpan assembly is removed for disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Wayne Nelson, Nathan Shields
  • Patent number: 10898367
    Abstract: A disposable urine bottle, having a front end for presentation to a user comprises a base wall, an enclosing wall extending upwardly from the base wall, a urine receiving volume defined by the base wall and the enclosing wall, and an aperture located above the base wall and which is upwardly and forwardly concave when viewed from the side. The lowermost portion of the aperture is also parallel to the base wall. The enclosing wall has a portion which overhangs the base wall at the front end of the bottle. The aperture is elongate in plan view and the enclosing wall extends outwardly from the sides and front end of the aperture. The maximum width of the aperture is at least half the maximum width of the base wall, and the enclosing wall is formed into a handle portion at one end of the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: VERNACARE LIMITED
    Inventor: Wayne Nelson
  • Patent number: 10607489
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for reducing probabilities of collisions between humans and automated machines operating within a workplace are disclosed. An apparatus includes a collision probability determiner to determine a first probability of collision between an automated machine and a wearable safety vest. The apparatus further includes a safety manager to determine whether the first probability of collision exceeds a probability of collision threshold. The apparatus further includes a control signal generator to generate a first control signal in response to the safety manager determining that the first probability of collision exceeds the probability of collision threshold. The first control signal is to be transmitted to the automated machine to adjust an operation of the automated machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Roland N. Freeman, Mark James Boyer, David Wayne Nelson, Robert John Rencher, Brandon Edward Wickline
  • Patent number: 10292230
    Abstract: A system includes at least one signal light having at least one lamp. The system further includes a control device electrically connected to the at least one lamp by a conductive cable. The at least one lamp is configured to flash in response to the loss of an audio signal generated by the control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: ALSTOM TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventors: William David Shields, Forrest Henry Ballinger, Jeffrey Michael Fries, Larry John Anderson, Wayne Nelson Wheeler
  • Patent number: 10258206
    Abstract: A container, in particular a urine bottle formed from maceratable sheet material comprises an enclosing wall and an aperture. The container is expandable from a first, collapsed configuration into a second, expanded configuration. The sheet material has a plurality of fold lines which define one or more recesses in the enclosing wall of the container in the expanded configuration. In the collapsed condition, the container comprises a lower sheet and an upper sheet lying below a sheet, the upper and lower sheets being sealed together along their lateral edges and along a first, end edge between a first, lower end of the lateral edges. The lateral edges taper towards each other and the aperture extends between the second, opposite ends of the lateral edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: VERNACARE LIMITED
    Inventors: Wayne Nelson, Joseph Langley, Peter Graham Richard MacQueen, Mark Phillips, Matt Willox
  • Publication number: 20190043361
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for reducing probabilities of collisions between humans and automated machines operating within a workplace are disclosed. An apparatus includes a collision probability determiner to determine a first probability of collision between an automated machine and a wearable safety vest. The apparatus further includes a safety manager to determine whether the first probability of collision exceeds a probability of collision threshold. The apparatus further includes a control signal generator to generate a first control signal in response to the safety manager determining that the first probability of collision exceeds the probability of collision threshold. The first control signal is to be transmitted to the automated machine to adjust an operation of the automated machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Roland N. Freeman, Mark James Boyer, David Wayne Nelson, Robert John Rencher, Brandon Edward Wickline
  • Patent number: 10096159
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for directing movement of a physical object within a three-dimensional (3D) navigable region of an environment. Generally, the apparatus divides the navigable region into geometric segments, and assigns a sequence of the geometric segments from a location to a destination to, and for movement of, the physical object. That is, the apparatus assigns a next geometric segment to the physical object moving in a current geometric segment in the sequence. The next geometric segment is then analyzed based on operational parameters of the physical object and a condition of the environment. In at least one increment, the next geometric segment is adjusted and reassigned to the physical object based thereon. Thereafter, the apparatus directs the physical object to move from the current geometric segment into the next geometric segment so assigned, or into the next geometric segment so reassigned in the at least one increment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Robert John Rencher, Guijun Wang, John W. Glatfelter, Roland Nelson Freeman, David Wayne Nelson
  • Publication number: 20180066951
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for directing movement of a physical object within a three-dimensional (3D) navigable region of an environment. Generally, the apparatus divides the navigable region into geometric segments, and assigns a sequence of the geometric segments from a location to a destination to, and for movement of, the physical object. That is, the apparatus assigns a next geometric segment to the physical object moving in a current geometric segment in the sequence. The next geometric segment is then analyzed based on operational parameters of the physical object and a condition of the environment. In at least one increment, the next geometric segment is adjusted and reassigned to the physical object based thereon. Thereafter, the apparatus directs the physical object to move from the current geometric segment into the next geometric segment so assigned, or into the next geometric segment so reassigned in the at least one increment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Robert John Rencher, Guijun Wang, John W. Glatfelter, Roland Nelson Freeman, David Wayne Nelson
  • Publication number: 20160381758
    Abstract: A system includes at least one signal light having at least one lamp. The system further includes a control device electrically connected to the at least one lamp by a conductive cable. The at least one lamp is configured to flash in response to the loss of an audio signal generated by the control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: William David Shields, Forrest Henry Ballinger, Jeffrey Michael Fries, Larry John Anderson, Wayne Nelson Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20160262583
    Abstract: A container, in particular a urine bottle formed from maceratable sheet material comprises an enclosing wall and an aperture. The container is expandable from a first, collapsed configuration into a second, expanded configuration. The sheet material has a plurality of fold lines which define one or more recesses in the enclosing wall of the container in the expanded configuration. In the collapsed condition, the container comprises a lower sheet and an upper sheet lying below a sheet, the upper and lower sheets being sealed together along their lateral edges and along a first, end edge between a first, lower end of the lateral edges. The lateral edges taper towards each other and the aperture extends between the second, opposite ends of the lateral edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Wayne Nelson, Joseph Langley, Peter Graham Richard MacQueen, Mark Phillips, Matt Willox
  • Publication number: 20150366699
    Abstract: A disposable urine bottle, having a front end for presentation to a user is formed from maceratable dried, moulded paper pulp and comprises a base wall, an enclosing wall extending upwardly from the base wall, a urine receiving volume defined by the base wall and the enclosing wall, and an aperture located above the base wall and which is upwardly and forwardly concave when viewed from the side. The lowermost portion of the aperture is also substantially parallel to the base wall. The enclosing wall has a portion which overhangs the base wall at the front end of the bottle, which makes the bottle easier and more comfortable to use and reduces the likelihood of spillage during use. The aperture is elongate in plan view and the enclosing wall extends outwardly from the sides and front end of the aperture, further reducing the likelihood of spillage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventor: Wayne Nelson
  • Patent number: 8726348
    Abstract: A cloud computing security system. An access manager module includes first and second client profiles. The first client profile has a first set of rules enabling access to a first set of cloud computing system resources, and the second client profile has a second set of rules enabling access to a second set of cloud computing system resources. A security logic module is in communication with the access manager module. The security logic module is configured to receive an access request for access to one of the first and second sets of cloud computing system resources. Responsive to determining that the access request complies with at least one of the first set of rules and the second set of rules, the security logic module is configured to provide an access grant that grants access to at least one of the first and second sets of cloud computing system resources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Depti Patel, Robert John Rencher, James M. Rubert, David Wayne Nelson
  • Patent number: 8607853
    Abstract: A heat exchanger modular unit (100) configured to be assembled with like units to form a heat exchanger. Each modular unit includes an elongate conduit (101) and connection means (102) configured to enable the modular units to be assembled together. Each elongate conduit (101) includes at least one internal bore through which a heat transfer fluid is capable of flowing. In particular, the connection means is formed non-integrally with the conduit enabling different materials to be used for both components. The conduit and connection means are bonded together using suitable bonding techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Modular Heat Exchangers Limited
    Inventors: Wayne Nelson, Jason Swift, Glen Nelson
  • Patent number: 8299280
    Abstract: A process for recovering hexafluoropropylene and hexafluoropropylene oxide from a liquid mixture of these components is provided. The process includes, in a stripping stage, contacting the mixture with a gaseous stripping agent, thereby to strip hexafluoropropylene from the mixture. A gaseous product comprising hexafluoropropylene and gaseous stripping agent is withdrawn from the stripping stage, as is a liquid product comprising hexafluoropropylene oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: University of Kwazulu-Natal
    Inventors: Deresh Ramjugernath, Paramespri Naidoo, Clinton Shalendra Subramoney, Michael Wayne Nelson
  • Publication number: 20120180376
    Abstract: A slip bobber broadly includes a float and a securing mechanism. The float has a float body and a line retainer receiver disposed within the float body and partially extending through an exterior face thereof. The line retainer has a line retainer body with a clip and a securing mechanism disposed thereon. The securing mechanism removably secures the line retainer within the line retainer receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Donald Wayne Nelson
  • Publication number: 20120159572
    Abstract: A cloud computing security system. An access manager module includes first and second client profiles. The first client profile has a first set of rules enabling access to a first set of cloud computing system resources, and the second client profile has a second set of rules enabling access to a second set of cloud computing system resources. A security logic module is in communication with the access manager module. The security logic module is configured to receive an access request for access to one of the first and second sets of cloud computing system resources. Responsive to determining that the access request complies with at least one of the first set of rules and the second set of rules, the security logic module is configured to provide an access grant that grants access to at least one of the first and second sets of cloud computing system resources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Depti Patel, Robert John Rencher, James M. Rubert, David Wayne Nelson
  • Patent number: 8116095
    Abstract: A telecommunications arrangement including a chassis, at least one power supply, and a plurality of conversion modules that provide an electrical-to-optical or optical-to-electrical signal conversion. The chassis includes a separate back plane made up of individual back panels. The back panels are attached to the chassis by a tab and swell latch. The conversion modules include a printed circuit board, an input/output arrangement of connectors, and a radius limiter mounted to the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: James Dorenkamp, Vern Loch, Jeffrey Peters, Wayne Nelson
  • Publication number: 20110185489
    Abstract: A disposable bedpan (10) is releasably mountable on a reusable or disposable annular support (12). The support has inner and outer walls (38, 40) and a plurality of support projections (50) between the inner and outer walls which engage with the under surface of a peripheral lip (28) of the disposable bedpan. The support (12) supports the disposable bedpan (10) in use and prevents collapsing and the soiled disposable bedpan can be disposed of to reduce the risk of cross-infection. When the support is disposable, e.g. made from paper pulp, this can also be disposed of in the macerator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Vernacare Limited
    Inventors: Garry Partington, Wayne Nelson