Patents by Inventor Wayne A. Scott
Wayne A. Scott 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: 20240136603Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a first device in a stack, a command from a controller. The stack includes multiple devices. The method also includes dissipating, by the first device, an amount of power responsive to a difference between a longest response time for the devices to respond to the command, and a device response time for the first device to respond to the command.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2024Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Tahar Allag, Kyl Wayne Scott
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Patent number: 11950972Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for advanced electrode management in neurological monitoring applications include receiving sockets configured to receive connectors having groups of electrodes. The physician is not required to manually map each electrode with its corresponding input channel. Electrodes are coupled to the corresponding input channels in groups through connectors having a unique identification (ID). The system is configured to read the unique ID of each connector and establish its identity. Based on the ID, the system configures itself to automatically correlate or associate each electrode with its corresponding input channel when the connectors are first inserted into the receiving sockets, and again if the connectors are removed and re-inserted into different positions in the receiving sockets, to insure the electrodes are always mapped to the same input channels.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Inventors: John A. Cadwell, Patrick Scott Jensen, Brandon Vazquez, Wayne Dearing
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Patent number: 11901518Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a first device in a stack, a command from a controller. The stack includes multiple devices. The method also includes dissipating, by the first device, an amount of power responsive to a difference between a longest response time for the devices to respond to the command, and a device response time for the first device to respond to the command.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Tahar Allag, Kyl Wayne Scott
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Publication number: 20230408593Abstract: A battery management system includes a set of N battery modules coupled together in series, a set of N battery monitors, and a controller. Each battery monitor in the set of N battery monitors is coupled to a respective battery module in the set of N battery modules and measures a battery parameter of the respective battery module. The controller determines a preprogrammed delay for each battery monitor and provides the respective preprogrammed delay to each battery monitory. The controller transmits a synchronization command to the set of N battery monitors, which wait the respective preprogrammed delays in response to receiving the synchronization command before stopping updates to values of the respective battery parameters. The controller transmits a read command to the set of N battery monitors, which transmit read responses to the controller comprising values of the battery parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Tahar ALLAG, Kyl Wayne SCOTT
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Publication number: 20230358811Abstract: A monitor circuit for use in a management system with modular subsystems includes: a sensor configured to measure parameter values of a monitored electrical component as a function of time; and storage coupled to the sensor and configured to store the parameter values. The monitor circuit also includes frame preparation circuitry coupled to the storage and configured to prepare frames that include the parameter values, wherein the prepared frames vary in length as a function of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Tomas URBAN, Kyl Wayne SCOTT, Hans-Georg Christian HAECK, Ariton E. XHAFA
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Publication number: 20230285878Abstract: A polymer melt candle filter having a support which comprises a hollow cylindrical body defined by a first end, a second end, and a cylinder wall having a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion includes a screw thread on its outside surface and optionally a hex fitting on its inside surface for receiving a hex wrench. The second end portion includes a plurality of holes in the cylinder wall. The area of the openings of the holes on the outside surface of the cylinder wall may be larger than the area of the openings of the corresponding holes on the inside surface of the cylinder wall. The shape of the openings of the holes on the outside surface may be non-circular.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: Westlake Longview CorporationInventors: Kenneth Wayne MOSER, Andrew Colin LEWIS, Bert Eugene ALLEN, Stephen Wayne COE, Douglas James LANDRY, Wayne Scott STRASSER
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Patent number: 11754634Abstract: A battery management system includes a set of N battery modules coupled together in series, a set of N battery monitors, and a controller. Each battery monitor in the set of N battery monitors is coupled to a respective battery module in the set of N battery modules and measures a battery parameter of the respective battery module. The controller determines a preprogrammed delay for each battery monitor and provides the respective preprogrammed delay to each battery monitory. The controller transmits a synchronization command to the set of N battery monitors, which wait the respective preprogrammed delays in response to receiving the synchronization command before stopping updates to values of the respective battery parameters. The controller transmits a read command to the set of N battery monitors, which transmit read responses to the controller comprising values of the battery parameters.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Tahar Allag, Kyl Wayne Scott
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Patent number: 11721203Abstract: A hand-held electronic device having a remote control application user interface that functions to displays operational mode information to a user. The graphical user interface may be used, for example, to setup the remote control application to control appliances for one or more users in one or more rooms, to perform activities, and to access favorites. The remote control application is also adapted to be upgradeable. Furthermore, the remote control application provides for the sharing of operational mode information.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2018Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.Inventors: Steve LanPing Huang, Cheryl Scott, Wayne Scott
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Patent number: 11703546Abstract: A monitor circuit for use in a management system with modular subsystems includes: a sensor configured to measure parameter values of a monitored electrical component as a function of time; and storage coupled to the sensor and configured to store the parameter values. The monitor circuit also includes frame preparation circuitry coupled to the storage and configured to prepare frames that include the parameter values, wherein the prepared frames vary in length as a function of time.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Tomas Urban, Kyl Wayne Scott, Hans-Georg Christian Haeck, Ariton E. Xhafa
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Patent number: 11691094Abstract: A polymer melt candle filter having a support which comprises a hollow cylindrical body defined by a first end, a second end, and a cylinder wall having a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion includes a screw thread on its outside surface and optionally a hex fitting on its inside surface for receiving a hex wrench. The second end portion includes a plurality of holes in the cylinder wall. The area of the openings of the holes on the outside surface of the cylinder wall may be larger than the area of the openings of the corresponding holes on the inside surface of the cylinder wall. The shape of the openings of the holes on the outside surface may be non-circular.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Westlake Longview CorporationInventors: Kenneth Wayne Moser, Andrew Colin Lewis, Bert Eugene Allen, Stephen Wayne Coe, Douglas James Landry, Wayne Scott Strasser
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Patent number: 11667396Abstract: Methods and apparatus to stabilize and recover unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a capture line, a mast to support the capture line for contact with the UAV, and a braking stabilizer. The braking stabilizer includes a flexible stem, a body at a distal end of the stem, where the body defines first and second flexible posts, and a filament extending between the first and second posts to contact and engage a hook of the UAV.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Insitu, Inc.Inventor: Wayne Scott Thayer
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Publication number: 20230098055Abstract: A battery management system includes a set of N battery modules coupled together in series, a set of N battery monitors, and a controller. Each battery monitor in the set of N battery monitors is coupled to a respective battery module in the set of N battery modules and measures a battery parameter of the respective battery module. The controller determines a preprogrammed delay for each battery monitor and provides the respective preprogrammed delay to each battery monitory. The controller transmits a synchronization command to the set of N battery monitors, which wait the respective preprogrammed delays in response to receiving the synchronization command before stopping updates to values of the respective battery parameters. The controller transmits a read command to the set of N battery monitors, which transmit read responses to the controller comprising values of the battery parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Tahar ALLAG, Kyl Wayne SCOTT
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Publication number: 20230069766Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a first device in a stack, a command from a controller. The stack includes multiple devices. The method also includes dissipating, by the first device, an amount of power responsive to a difference between a longest response time for the devices to respond to the command, and a device response time for the first device to respond to the command.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Tahar ALLAG, Kyl Wayne SCOTT
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Publication number: 20220342522Abstract: A system and methods for facilitation of user interactions with an electronic device. A number of user interface methods are described and may be used alone or in combination with one another to present an enhanced interface to a user. A method of providing user interaction using a compact status indicator is described. A method for providing a virtual scroll wheel to a user for interaction with content sets is described. A method for allowing a user to dynamically modify a scalable user interface is described. A method for providing gesture based input to a user via a virtual gesture pad is described. A method of providing an interactive graphic search query interface is described. A method for indicating and selecting available content type is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Christopher Chambers, Wayne Scott, Cheryl Scott, Allen Yuh, Paul D. Arling
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Patent number: 11422683Abstract: A system and methods for facilitation of user interactions with an electronic device. A number of user interface methods are described and may be used alone or in combination with one another to present an enhanced interface to a user. A method of providing user interaction using a compact status indicator is described. A method for providing a virtual scroll wheel to a user for interaction with content sets is described. A method for allowing a user to dynamically modify a scalable user interface is described. A method for providing gesture based input to a user via a virtual gesture pad is described. A method of providing an interactive graphic search query interface is to described. A method for indicating and selecting available content type is described.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.Inventors: Christopher Chambers, Wayne Scott, Cheryl Scott, Allen Yuh, Paul D. Arling
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Patent number: 11340975Abstract: At least some aspects of the disclosure provide for a system. In at least some examples, the system includes a microcontroller, an energy storage element, a monitoring circuit, and a communication bridge. The monitoring circuit is coupled to the energy storage element and configured to determine whether a fault associated with the energy storage element is present, generate an indication of the fault when the fault with the energy storage element is present, and transmit the indication of the fault. The communication bridge is configured to receive the indication of the fault and assert a fault signal and transmit the fault signal to the microcontroller.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Indranil Gangopadhyay, Wan Laan Jackie Hui, Kyl Wayne Scott, Quanqing Hu, Ivo Francesco Marocco
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Publication number: 20220137139Abstract: A monitor circuit for use in a management system with modular subsystems includes: a sensor configured to measure parameter values of a monitored electrical component as a function of time; and storage coupled to the sensor and configured to store the parameter values. The monitor circuit also includes frame preparation circuitry coupled to the storage and configured to prepare frames that include the parameter values, wherein the prepared frames vary in length as a function of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Tomas URBAN, Kyl Wayne SCOTT, Hans-Georg Christian HAECK, Ariton E. XHAFA
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Publication number: 20220034188Abstract: A downhole tool can include: an inner mandrel; at least one component, wherein a portion of the at least one component moves in a direction radially away from the inner mandrel when the downhole tool is set; and a protective covering, wherein the protective covering comprises a dissolvable material, and wherein the protective covering partially surrounds an outer diameter of the at least one component when the downhole tool is run-in. The downhole tool can be introduced into a wellbore. The protective covering can dissolve via chemical reactions of metals, metal alloys, or metal oxides, or by melting of a thermoplastic. The downhole tool can be set after the protective covering has dissolved. The tool can be a packer assembly, bridge plug, frac pack plug, or liner hangers. The at least one component of the downhole tool can be a sealing element, a collet, a split wedge, or a slip.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2020Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: James Wayne SCOTT, JR., Christopher Michael PELTO
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Publication number: 20210214100Abstract: Methods and apparatus to stabilize and recover unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a capture line, a mast to support the capture line for contact with the UAV, and a braking stabilizer. The braking stabilizer includes a flexible stem, a body at a distal end of the stem, where the body defines first and second flexible posts, and a filament extending between the first and second posts to contact and engage a hook of the UAV.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventor: Wayne Scott Thayer
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Publication number: 20210008471Abstract: A polymer melt candle filter having a support which comprises a hollow cylindrical body defined by a first end, a second end, and a cylinder wall having a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion includes a screw thread on its outside surface and optionally a hex fitting on its inside surface for receiving a hex wrench. The second end portion includes a plurality of holes in the cylinder wall. The area of the openings of the holes on the outside surface of the cylinder wall may be larger than the area of the openings of the corresponding holes on the inside surface of the cylinder wall. The shape of the openings of the holes on the outside surface may be non-circular.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Westlake Longview CorporationInventors: Kenneth Wayne MOSER, Andrew Colin LEWIS, Bert Eugene ALLEN, Stephen Wayne COE, Douglas James LANDRY, Wayne Scott STRASSER