Mellinger, US
Aaron Craig Mellinger, San Diego, CA US
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20160114783 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENGINE CONTROL - Embodiments of the subject matter disclosed herein relate to controlling engine operating points and power for full throttle command in an off-highway vehicle, such as a diesel electric haul truck, to increase fuel efficiency. In one example, a system includes an engine and a controller. The controller is configured to determine a target engine horsepower and associated target engine speed, command the engine to operate at a first engine speed above the target engine speed, adjust a load placed on the engine to reach the target engine speed, and command the engine to operate at a second engine speed to reach the target engine horsepower. | 04-28-2016 |
20160116006 | System And Method For Auxiliary Clutch Failure Detection - A system and method for auxiliary clutch failure detection determines a difference between a first output power of a powered system when a clutch system is controlled to engage and drive a load at a first output of the load and a second output power of the powered system when the clutch system is controlled to drive the load at a larger, second output. A control signal indicative of clutch failure is generated responsive to the difference being less than a designated threshold. The control signal may be used to implement one or more remedial actions. | 04-28-2016 |
Aaron Craig Mellinger, Erie, PA US
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20160114808 | VEHICLE CONSUMPTION MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A monitoring system and method determine a consumption metric representative of one or more of an amount of fuel consumed or an amount of energy consumed by a vehicle during travel over a route. The consumption metric is independent of one or more of vehicle load or elevation change over the route. The system and method optionally can determine a route condition metric representative of a condition of a route traveled upon by a vehicle. The route condition metric is based on a comparison between an actual grade of the route at one or more locations along the route and an estimated grade of the route at the one or more locations. | 04-28-2016 |
Daniel Mellinger, Philadelphia, PA US
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20120136533 | HELICOPTER VIBRATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND CIRCULAR FORCE GENERATION SYSTEMS FOR CANCELING VIBRATIONS - A rotary wing aircraft including a vehicle vibration control system. The vehicle vibration control system includes a rotary wing aircraft member sensor for outputting rotary wing aircraft member data correlating to the relative rotation of the rotating rotary wing hub member rotating relative to the nonrotating body, at least a first nonrotating body vibration sensor, the at least first nonrotating body vibration sensor outputting at least first nonrotating body vibration sensor data correlating to vibrations, at least a first nonrotating body circular force generator, the at least a first nonrotating body circular force generator fixedly coupled with the nonrotating body, the at least first nonrotating body circular force generator controlled to produce a rotating force with a controllable rotating force magnitude and a controllable rotating force phase, the controllable rotating force magnitude controlled from a minimal force magnitude up to a maximum force magnitude, and with the controllable rotating force phase controlled in reference to the rotary wing aircraft member sensor data correlating to the relative rotation of the rotating rotary wing hub rotating relative to the nonrotating body wherein the vibration sensed by the at least first nonrotating body vibration sensor is reduced. | 05-31-2012 |
20150105946 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL MANIPULATION OF TEAMS OF QUADROTORS - A system and method is described for controlling flight trajectories of at least two flying vehicles towards goal positions. The system includes at least two flying vehicles with onboard inertial measurement units for determining and updating orientation, angular velocities, position and linear velocities of the at least two flying vehicles, a motion capture system to detect current position and velocity of each of the at least two flying vehicles, and a base controller in communication with the motion capture system and in communication with the plurality of flying vehicles. The base controller calculates for each of the flying vehicles, at predetermined intervals of time, optimum trajectory paths using piece-wise smooth polynomial functions, applying weighting factors, and enforcing overlap constraints. | 04-16-2015 |
20160046367 | HELICOPTER VIBRATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND CIRCULAR FORCE GENERATION SYSTEMS FOR CANCELING VIBRATIONS - A rotary wing aircraft including a vehicle vibration control system. The vehicle vibration control system includes a rotary wing aircraft member sensor for outputting rotary wing aircraft member data correlating to the relative rotation of the rotating rotary wing hub member rotating relative to the body, at least a first nonrotating body vibration sensor, the at least first nonrotating body vibration sensor outputting at least first nonrotating body vibration sensor data correlating to vibrations, at least a first nonrotating body circular force generator, the at least a first nonrotating body circular force generator fixedly coupled with the nonrotating body, the at least first nonrotating body circular force generator controlled to produce a rotating force with a controllable rotating force magnitude and a controllable rotating force phase, the controllable rotating force magnitude controlled from a minimal force magnitude up to a maximum force magnitude, and with the controllable rotating force phase controlled in reference to the rotary wing aircraft member sensor data correlating to the relative rotation of the rotating rotary wing hub rotating relative to the nonrotating body wherein the vibration sensed by the at least first nonrotating body vibration sensor is reduced. | 02-18-2016 |
Daniel Mellinger, Raleigh, NC US
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20100034655 | HELICOPTER HUB MOUNTED VIBRATION CONTROL AND CIRCULAR FORCE GENERATION SYSTEMS FOR CANCELING VIBRATIONS - A rotary wing aircraft including a vehicle vibration control system. The vehicle vibration control system includes a rotating hub mounted vibration control system, the rotating hub mounted vibration control system mounted to the rotating rotary wing hub with the rotating hub mounted vibration control system rotating with the rotating rotary wing hub. The vehicle vibration control system includes a rotary wing aircraft member sensor for outputting rotary wing aircraft member data correlating to the relative rotation of the rotating rotary wing hub member rotating relative to the nonrotating body, at least a first nonrotating body vibration sensor, the at least first nonrotating body vibration sensor outputting at least first nonrotating body vibration sensor data correlating to vibrations, at least a first nonrotating body circular force generator, the at least a first nonrotating body circular force generator fixedly coupled with the nonrotating body, a distributed force generation data communications network link, the distributed force generation data communications system network link linking together at least the first nonrotating body circular force generator and the rotating hub mounted vibration control system wherein the rotating hub mounted vibration control system and the first nonrotating body circular force generator communicate force generation vibration control data through the distributed force generation data communications network, the at least first nonrotating body circular force generator controlled to produce a rotating force with a controllable rotating force magnitude and a controllable rotating force phase, the controllable rotating force magnitude controlled from a minimal force magnitude up to a maximum force magnitude, and with the controllable rotating force phase controlled in reference to the rotary wing aircraft member sensor data correlating to the relative rotation of the rotating rotary wing hubrotating relative to the nonrotating body wherein the vibration sensed by the at least first nonrotating body vibration sensor is reduced. | 02-11-2010 |
David Mellinger, Chicago, IL US
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20150188303 | Mechanism For Charging An Electronic Device With A Retractable Cord Reel - An mechanism for charging an electronic device with a retractable cord reel. The device maintains a substantially continuous converted power source connection during operation, including operations adjusting the length of the retractable cord. | 07-02-2015 |
Dylan A. Mellinger, Narvon, PA US
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20130257002 | BABY CARRIAGE AND FRAME THEREOF - A frame for a baby carriage includes two side supporting members, a handling member, a traverse connecting member and a central supporting member. The handling member has opposite ends connected to the two side supporting members, respectively. The traverse connecting member has opposite ends connected to the two side supporting members, respectively and spaced apart from the handling member. The central supporting member is arranged between the two side supporting members so as to form two side-by-side seat areas and terminating at the traverse connecting member so as to form a T-shaped structure. | 10-03-2013 |
20130264798 | Infant Stroller Apparatus - An infant stroller apparatus includes a rear leg frame including a first side segment, a handle having a second side segment, and a hinge structure assembled with the first and second side segments. The hinge structure includes a first and a second coupling part, and a latch. The first coupling part is pivotally connected with the first side segment. The second coupling part is affixed with the second side segment and is pivotally connected with the first coupling part. The latch is operable to lock the first coupling part with the second coupling part to block rotation of the second coupling part relative to the first coupling part about the second pivot axis. When the stroller apparatus is in a deployed state, a distal end of the second coupling part faces a rear surface of the first side segment, and the latch engages with the first coupling part at a location above the distal end. | 10-10-2013 |
20130264799 | INFANT STROLLER APPARATUS AND APPARATUS FOR SEATING A CHILD - An infant stroller apparatus includes a rear leg frame including a first side segment, a handle having a second side segment formed by at least a first and a second tubular member telescopically assembled with each other, an impeding part assembled with the second side segment and operable to create an interference that blocks retraction of the second tubular member into the first tubular member, and an armrest pivotally connected with the second side segment and provided with an actuating member disposed adjacent to the impeding part. A rotation of the armrest in a direction for collapsing the infant stroller apparatus can cause a displacement of the actuating member, which drives the impeding part in movement to remove the interference and allow retraction of the second tubular member into the first tubular member. | 10-10-2013 |
Dylan Anthony Mellinger, Narvon, PA US
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20130001927 | Baby carriage and accommodating mechanism thereof - A baby carriage includes a frame and an accommodating mechanism. The accommodating mechanism is disposed on the frame and used for accommodating a mobile device. The accommodating mechanism includes a base and a clamping member. The clamping member is movably disposed on the base and used for clamping the mobile device on the base. This invention also discloses an accommodating mechanism having two crossing recesses for accommodating the mobile device in different orientations. | 01-03-2013 |
James S. Mellinger, Anderson, IN US
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20130329434 | CONVERTIBLE LIGHTING FIXTURE FOR MULTIPLE LIGHT SOURCES - A convertible lighting fixture includes a first housing defining a first compartment, a second housing defining a second compartment and movably attached to the first housing, the second housing having a surface adjacent the first compartment. The lighting fixture further includes a mounting plate attached to the second housing and at least partially separating the second compartment from a third compartment, a light source mechanically attached to the mounting plate and electrically connected to a power source disposed within the first compartment, and a cover defining the third compartment and substantially surrounding the light source, the cover reversibly attached to the second housing opposite the first housing, where the first, second, and third compartments are arranged to thermally insulate the power source from the light source. | 12-12-2013 |
20150131287 | CONVERTIBLE LIGHTING FIXTURE FOR MULTIPLE LIGHT SOURCES - A convertible lighting fixture includes a first housing defining a first compartment and a second housing defining a second compartment and movably attached to the first housing. The lighting fixture further includes a mounting plate attached to the second housing, a light source attached to the mounting plate and electrically connected to a power source disposed within the first compartment, and a cover substantially surrounding the light source. In at least one embodiment, the lighting fixture includes a wire harness configured to electrically connect the power source with the light source, wherein the wire harness includes a plurality of wires, a harness jacket surrounding the plurality of wires, and a sealant disposed within the harness jacket, wherein the sealant at least partially fills voids within the harness jacket and prevents liquids from translating through the wire harness. | 05-14-2015 |
Jeffrey Mellinger, Louisville, KY US
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20090166385 | APPARATUS FOR AN ICE DISPENSER - In an embodiment of the present invention, a refrigerator with an ice dispenser is shown. The ice dispenser has a user dispense panel. The user dispense panel comprises a dispense control and an ice outlet. A ice storage compartment defines a first interior volume. An ice chute flow connects the ice storage compartment and the ice outlet. The chute comprises a first end in flow communication with the ice storage compartment and a second end in flow communication with the ice outlet. A member is configured between the first and second ends. The member comprises an interior volume in flow communication with the first and second ends. A flow axis is formed from the first end to the second end. The member has a restriction. | 07-02-2009 |
20100044391 | ICE DISPENSER HAVING A SAFETY APPARATUS - An ice dispenser having a safety apparatus is disclosed. The ice dispenser includes a bin for storing ice to be dispensed; a chute in communication with the bin; a device for at least one of crushing the ice and moving the ice from the bin to the chute; a controller for activating the device in response to a dispensing signal; and a safety apparatus configured to determine a presence of an object in the chute and to provide an indication responsive to the determined presence to the controller. The controller deactivates the device after receiving the indication. A refrigerator incorporating such an ice dispenser is also disclosed. | 02-25-2010 |
Jeffrey Charles Mellinger, Louisville, KY US
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20100070434 | APPLIANCE WITH REAL TIME ENERGY COST DISPLAYED BASED ON USAGE - An appliance includes a display unit for an appliance and a control unit coupled to the display unit. The control unit is configured to detect at least one operating parameter associated with use of the appliance, calculate energy usage and energy costs associated with the at least one operating parameter, and present current energy usage and cost information on the display unit. | 03-18-2010 |
20120080990 | TOP-LOADED REFRIGERATOR DOORS - Top hinge-weight loaded refrigerator doors are provided. A refrigerator apparatus is provided that includes a body portion; and at least one door hinged to the body portion using at least one top hinge. The top hinge is a weight load bearing hinge. | 04-05-2012 |
Josh M. Mellinger, Newbury Park, CA US
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20120264320 | PROBE-CARD INTERPOSER CONSTRUCTED USING HEXAGONAL MODULES - Apparatus and methods for fabricating an interposer that may be used in testing a large number of electronic circuits or devices in parallel. The interposer may be fabricated from a plurality of modules that may be assembled into a selected shape, such that the assembled modules substantially fill the selected shape, e.g., a circle approximately the size of a semiconductor wafer. The plurality of modules may be formed from a single base shape (e.g., formed from a single injection mold). A portion of the formed modules may be machined into a first machined shape, or first and second machined shapes. The assembled modules may include only the base shape and first machined shape or first and second machined shapes. The limited number of shapes can reduce fabrication costs for an interposer. | 10-18-2012 |
Mark Mellinger, Collegeville, PA US
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20110269774 | PYRAZOLYLAMINOPYRIDINES AS INHIBITORS OF FAK - The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): | 11-03-2011 |
20140107131 | PYRAZOLYLAMINOPYRIDINES AS INHIBITORS OF FAK - The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): | 04-17-2014 |
20140155410 | PYRAZOLYLAMINOPYRIDINES AS INHIBITORS OF FAK - The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): | 06-05-2014 |
Michael Mellinger, Hoboken, NJ US
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20110066643 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING, VERIFYING, AND DISTIBUTING FINANCIAL INFORMATION - A method and system may allow inputting data into a database of financial information from multinational sources (e.g., in the form of documents), and searching over that data. One agent may add or upload a document relating to a corporation, metadata for the document may be generated, and another agent may validate the metadata or the document. Based on the document type, the document may be divided into portions and tagged. An automatic process (e.g., a “crawler”) may collect documents on corporations. A user may search over the documents, where the original documents are in a language different from the user's search language. | 03-17-2011 |
20110066644 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING, VERIFYING, AND DISTIBUTING FINANCIAL INFORMATION - A method and system may allow inputting data into a database of financial information from multinational sources (e.g., in the form of documents), and searching over that data. One agent may add or upload a document relating to a corporation, metadata for the document may be generated, and another agent may validate the metadata or the document. Based on the document type, the document may be divided into portions and tagged. An automatic process (e.g., a “crawler”) may collect documents on corporations. A user may search over the documents, where the original documents are in a language different from the user's search language. | 03-17-2011 |
20110066645 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING, VERIFYING, AND DISTIBUTING FINANCIAL INFORMATION - A method and system may allow inputting data into a database of financial information from multinational sources (e.g., in the form of documents), and searching over that data. One agent may add or upload a document relating to a corporation, metadata for the document may be generated, and another agent may validate the metadata or the document. Based on the document type, the document may be divided into portions and tagged. An automatic process (e.g., a “crawler”) may collect documents on corporations. A user may search over the documents, where the original documents are in a language different from the user's search language. | 03-17-2011 |
Philip Mellinger, Ladera Ranch, CA US
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20100114178 | BONE FIXATION ASSEMBLY - A bone fixation assembly and associated method. The bone fixation assembly includes a bone fastener having a head and a bone-engaging portion, a receiver defining an opening along a first axis for receiving the bone fastener at a variable angle, and at least one supporting augment coupled to the bone fastener. The receiver has an inner articulation surface at a lower portion of the opening and matingly articulates with the supporting augment. | 05-06-2010 |
Philip A. Mellinger, Ladera Ranch, CA US
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20130053854 | PATIENT-SPECIFIC SACROILIAC GUIDES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A patient-specific alignment guide includes a patient-specific portion and a guiding element having a through opening. The patient-specific portion has a patient-specific surface preoperatively configured to mate as a negative of a portion of an iliac crest of a pelvis of a specific patient and mate to the iliac crest only in one position. The guiding element has a preoperatively configured orientation and location relative to the patient-specific portion for preparing a bore in the bone of the patient to direct a bone screw at the preoperatively configured orientation and location for sacroiliac fixation. | 02-28-2013 |
20150374389 | Patient-Specific Sacroiliac Guides And Associated Methods - A patient-specific alignment guide includes a patient-specific portion and a guiding element having a through opening. The patient-specific portion has a patient-specific surface preoperatively configured to mate as a negative of a portion of an iliac crest of a pelvis of a specific patient and mate to the iliac crest only in one position. The guiding element has a preoperatively configured orientation and location relative to the patient-specific portion for preparing a bore in the bone of the patient to direct a bone screw at the preoperatively configured orientation and location for sacroiliac fixation. | 12-31-2015 |
Philip T. Mellinger, Ellicott City, MD US
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20090132315 | CREDIT CARD TRANSACTION TRACKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method of monitoring financial transactions includes periodically receiving a list of target account identifiers at a processing server and periodically transmitting the list to each of a plurality of platform servers. The platform servers are each configured to receive transaction information that includes transaction records of financial transactions. The transaction records include account identifiers used in the transactions. The platform servers are configured to search the transaction information for transaction records having a target account identifier from the list. The method also includes receiving at the processing server an alert that the platform server has identified a transaction record having a target account identifier. The alert including transaction data from the transaction record. The method further includes transmitting from the processing server a notification based on the alert that a target account identifier has been identified in a transaction record. Analogous systems are also provided. | 05-21-2009 |
Tess Audrey Mellinger, Vienna, VA US
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20120297827 | ORNAMENTS FOR EYEGLASSES - One or more ornaments for eyeglasses are disclosed. The ornaments include an attachment portion and an ornamentation portion. The attachment portion is configured so that it fits onto a temple of eyeglasses. | 11-29-2012 |
Todd Mellinger, Fort Collins, CO US
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20090243694 | VOLTAGE CONVERTING DRIVER APPARATUS - A voltage converting apparatus is provided that includes a dynamic driver circuit and a voltage converting circuit. The dynamic driver circuit may receive a clock signal and input signals and provide a dynamic signal based on the clock signal and the input signals. The voltage converting circuit may receive the dynamic signal from the dynamic driver circuit and provide an output signal based on the received dynamic signal. The dynamic driver circuit may be powered by a first voltage source and the voltage converting circuit may be powered by a second voltage source. | 10-01-2009 |
Todd W. Mellinger, Fort Collins, CO US
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20140089549 | NON-LINEAR TERMINATION FOR AN ON-PACKAGE INPUT/OUTPUT ARCHITECTURE - An on-package interface. A first set of single-ended transmitter circuits on a first die. A first set of single-ended receiver circuits on a second die. The receiver circuits have a termination circuit comprising an inverter and a resistive feedback element. A plurality of conductive lines couple the first set of transmitter circuits and the first set of receiver circuits. The lengths of the plurality of conductive lines arc matched. | 03-27-2014 |
20140204490 | DISTRIBUTED ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION FOR AN ON-PACKAGE INPUT/OUTPUT ARCHITECTURE - An on-package interface. A first set of single-ended transmitter circuits on a first die. A first set of single-ended receiver circuits on a second die. The receiver circuits have a termination circuit comprising an inverter and a resistive feedback element. A plurality of conductive lines couple the first set of transmitter circuits and the first set of receiver circuits. The lengths of the plurality of conductive lines are matched. | 07-24-2014 |
20150082011 | FAST RECALIBRATION CIRCUITRY FOR INPUT/OUTPUT (IO) COMPENSATION FINITE STATE MACHINE POWER-DOWN-EXIT - Fast recalibration circuitry for input/output (IO) compensation finite state machine power-down exit is described. The fast recalibration circuitry includes a finite state machine having a volatile memory to store an IO compensation setting and a power supply coupled to the volatile memory to provide power to the volatile memory. The fast recalibration circuitry includes a persistent memory coupled to the volatile memory and one or more circuits, coupled to the volatile memory and the persistent memory, to identify an event to enter a power-down mode, wherein the power-down mode comprises the power supply removing power from the volatile memory and transfer the IO compensation setting in the volatile memory to the persistent memory prior to the power supply removing the power from the volatile memory. | 03-19-2015 |
Wendy Ellen Mellinger, Vienna, VA US
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20120297827 | ORNAMENTS FOR EYEGLASSES - One or more ornaments for eyeglasses are disclosed. The ornaments include an attachment portion and an ornamentation portion. The attachment portion is configured so that it fits onto a temple of eyeglasses. | 11-29-2012 |