Patents by Inventor Zachary Dennis
Zachary Dennis 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: 20250228993Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2025Publication date: July 17, 2025Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
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Publication number: 20250228992Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2025Publication date: July 17, 2025Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
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Publication number: 20250226711Abstract: An integral motor pump (IMP) or turbine (IMT) applicable to a low temperature process liquid, such as liquid hydrogen, includes an impeller having an annular ring of permanent magnets attached thereto passing in axial proximity to a plurality of stator coils. The magnet ring is radially bounded by inner and outer compression sleeves having coefficients of expansion (CTEs) respectively less than and greater than the CTE of the magnets. Unequal thermal contraction of the compression sleeves, when cooled by the process liquid, applies radial compression to the magnet ring, overcoming centrifugal forces and maintains the magnets in radial compression, thereby preventing fracturing or pulverizing of the magnets. The magnet ring can be a monolithic ring with alternating magnetic regions, a ring of closely abutting magnets, or a ring of discrete magnets surrounded by a barrier material having a CTE equal to the magnet CTE.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2024Publication date: July 10, 2025Applicant: Flowserve Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Andreas Dreiss, Neil Havrilla, Zachary Dennis
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Publication number: 20250226716Abstract: An integral motor pump (IMP) or integral motor turbine (IMT) includes an axial field permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) having a stator that is sealed by a disk-shaped non-conducting stator cover axially interposed between the stator and PMSM impeller, such that eddy currents are not generated in the stator cover by the rotating permanent magnets of the impeller. The stator cover can be annular, and can be fixed directly to the stator housing, or pressed against the stator housing by brackets. The seal can be formed by an adhesive, and/or by at least one gasket. Either the stator cover or the brackets can include flanges extending axially proximate the stator housing, and attached to the stator housing by any combination of an interference fit, an adhesive, set screws, or a protrusion extending into an indentation. In embodiments, the bracket flanges are welded to the stator housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2024Publication date: July 10, 2025Applicant: Flowserve Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Zachary Dennis, Sean A. Cain, Neil Havrilla
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Publication number: 20250090710Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2024Publication date: March 20, 2025Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
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Publication number: 20250082811Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2024Publication date: March 13, 2025Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
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Patent number: 12176848Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for an adaptive photovoltaic system. Solar panel strings comprise solar panels. An adaptive maximum power point tracking (“MPPT”) translator module is in electrical communication with the solar panels of the solar panel strings. An adaptive MPPT translator module comprises a voltage converting unit. An adaptive MPPT translator module is configured to control the solar panels of the solar panel strings according to a MPPT translator algorithm so that each of the solar panel strings vary in number of the solar panels and in power output capacity of the solar panels and physical configurations of the solar panel strings are adaptive to power needs, physical surfaces, and environmental geometric space constraints. A power bus provides electrical communication between the adaptive MPPT translator module and a power hub in electrical communication with a power demand.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2022Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: INERGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventor: Zachary Dennis Blume
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Publication number: 20240390546Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
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Publication number: 20240390545Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
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Publication number: 20240350692Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2024Publication date: October 24, 2024Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
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Publication number: 20240277882Abstract: A scent dispensing apparatus may include a scent container retaining apparatus configured to receive and securely retain a scent container, wherein the scent container includes a smart vial tag, a smart vial sensor directionally positioned to have a direct line of sight with the smart vial tag to read the smart vial tag when the scent container is securely retained in the scent retaining apparatus, and a fragrance management application that receives an identity of the smart vial tag from the smart vial sensor and generates a unique container profile for the scent container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Juan Carlos Altuna, Christopher Michael Cooper, Celeste Chubak, David Freitag, Jeyaganesh Subramaniaraja, Caleb Probst, John Adam Purin, Jacob Adam Hougaard, Cody Hardcastle, Trevor Davis, Zachary Dennis Blume, Andrew Wallin
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Publication number: 20240238470Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2024Publication date: July 18, 2024Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
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Publication number: 20240238469Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2024Publication date: July 18, 2024Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
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Publication number: 20240075178Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
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Patent number: 11918710Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Pura Scents, Inc.Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
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Publication number: 20230285623Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
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Patent number: 11285233Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Pura Scents, Inc.Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
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Patent number: 11253624Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Pura Scents, Inc.Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
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Patent number: 11213601Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Pura Scents, Inc.Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume
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Patent number: 10967091Abstract: A scent dispenser may comprise a vial retaining mechanism, a heating element, vial sensor, and a controller. The vial retaining mechanism includes a vial coupling that removeably retains a vial containing a scented solution. The includes a wick extending from a cavity of the vial through an opening of a neck of the vial. The heating element is shaped to receive and heat the wick of the vial. The vial sensor includes an array of sensor pads that are arranged in alignment with the vial retained by the vial coupling. The controller is electrically coupled to the heating element and electrically coupled to the array of sensor pads. The controller regulates a temperature level of the heating element, and receives signals from the array of sensor pads and processing the signals to determine a fluid level of the vial.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Pura Scents, Inc.Inventors: Brian Aaron Jones, Bruno Miranda Lima, Richard Nathanial Stapler, III, Zachary Dennis Blume