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Anthony Newlin, Cleveland, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120138087MOUNTED MOTORIZED BATH BRUSH - A device and method is disclosed incorporating a bath brush assembly for attachment to a bathtub or shower. The device includes a base structure having at least one movable brush, a power producing system to move the at the least one movable brush, a mounting structure to attach the base structure to a bathtub or shower. The base structure has a plurality of movable brushes, and the power producing system includes a pulley system connected to the plurality of movable brushes to rotate the plurality of brushes.06-07-2012

Brian Newlin, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100042520System and method for an electronic lending system - A method for interfacing with a financial institution using a computer interface is disclosed for on-line or E-Lending. A customer selects a lending product on the website of a financial institution. The financial institution receives information to authenticate the customer, and receives additional information related to the financial history and lending needs from the customer. The terms and conditions related to the lending product are presented to the customer and an authorization to an application is received from the customer. A risk analysis is performed using information received from the customer and the application of the loan is subject to approval based at least in part on the risk analysis. The third set of information related to insurance, disclosures, etc is received from the customer and a fourth set of information related to the closing information is provided back to the customer. The loan may be further closed on-line or with an attorney or agent.02-18-2010
20100070407SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ON-LINE LENDING WITH EARLY WARNING SYSTEM - A method for interfacing with a financial institution using a computer interface is disclosed for on-line or E-Lending. The method includes an early warning evaluation of the customer and/or entities associated with the customer to identify fraudster/abusers and prevent them from opening online accounts at the financial institution.03-18-2010

David Alan Newlin, Larkspur, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080275761WINE DATABASE AND RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM - A method for storing wine industry data, consumer preference data, and inventory data for a particular type of wine in a database and using the wine industry data and consumer preference data to provide a personalized wine recommendation comprising obtaining information to identify a bottle of wine, receiving consumer preference data for the bottle of wine, searching the wine industry data based on the consumer preference data and providing a location-based wine recommendation to the consumer.11-06-2008

Doug Newlin, Wheaton, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100049542SYSTEMS, ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE, AND METHODS FOR MANAGING BLOOD PROCESSING PROCEDURES - Systems, articles of manufacture, and methods for managing blood processing operations and data for one or more blood component collection facilities are provided. An example system for networking the blood component collection facility includes a system computer including a memory and a communication interface. The system computer is linked to a plurality of input devices for tracking donors, operators, soft goods, and blood component collection instruments with respect to one or more blood product collection procedures. The system computer is also linked to at least one administrative level computing device to monitor blood component collection activities throughout the blood component collection facility and to facilitate decision making with respect to allocation of at least one of donors, operators, soft goods, and blood component collection instruments based on information regarding at least one of donors, operators, soft goods, and blood component collection instruments.02-25-2010

Douglas Newlin, Wheaton, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110209212AUTHORIZATION SCHEME TO MINIMIZE THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED MEDICAL DEVICE DISPOSABLES ON A MEDICAL DEVICE INSTRUMENT - Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer readable media are provided for disposable component authentication with respect to a biological fluid processing device instrument. An example instrument authentication system includes a computer facilitating configuration and operation of the biological fluid processing instrument using a disposable component. A first interface is provided by the computer and is used by a service technician to configure the biological fluid processing instrument for a number of disposable components and to provide a service technician with a validation code. A key generator is to accept the validation code from the service technician and generate an authentication key in response to the entered validation code. A second interface is provided by the computer, the second interface prompting the service technician to enter an authentication key, wherein the authentication key authorizes use of a certain number of disposable components for the biological fluid processing instrument.08-25-2011
20130222108AUTHORIZATION SCHEME TO MINIMIZE THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED MEDICAL DEVICE DISPOSABLES ON A MEDICAL DEVICE INSTRUMENT - Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer readable media are provided for disposable component authentication with respect to a biological fluid processing device instrument. An example instrument authentication system includes a computer facilitating configuration and operation of the biological fluid processing instrument using a disposable component. A first interface is provided by the computer and is used by a service technician to configure the biological fluid processing instrument for a number of disposable components and to provide a service technician with a validation code. A key generator is to accept the validation code from the service technician and generate an authentication key in response to the entered validation code. A second interface is provided by the computer, the second interface prompting the service technician to enter an authentication key, wherein the authentication key authorizes use of a certain number of disposable components for the biological fluid processing instrument.08-29-2013

Douglas J. Newlin, Wheaton, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130239330SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR MONITORING OF ASSEMBLY CONFIGURATIONS AND CONDITIONS - An assembly monitoring system includes a receiver, an assembly, and a processor. The assembly includes at least one trackable component including a transmitter configured to deliver component identifying data to the receiver. The processor is in electronic communication with the receiver and stores authorized assembly configuration data associated with at least one authorized component. The processor is configured to receive the component identifying data from the receiver and to compare the component identifying data with the authorized assembly configuration data. The processor is further configured to generate a first improper assembly signal when the component identifying data does not correspond to at least a portion of the authorized assembly configuration data.09-19-2013

Frazier Newlin, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120274195CASE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SURFACE FOR ATTACHING BUILDING ELEMENTS - A case for a portable electronic device includes a cavity and one or more studded surfaces. The cavity can receive at least a portion of the portable electronic device such that the portable electronic device is removable from the cavity through an opening in the cavity. The studded surfaces can be coupled with one or more building elements11-01-2012
20130344769CASE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SURFACE FOR ATTACHING BUILDING ELEMENTS - A case for a portable electronic device includes a cavity and one or more studded surfaces. The cavity can receive at least a portion of the portable electronic device such that the portable electronic device is removable from the cavity through an opening in the cavity. The studded surfaces can be coupled with one or more building elements12-26-2013
20150105127PROTECTIVE COVER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SURFACE FOR ATTACHING BUILDING ELEMENTS - A protective cover for a handheld portable electronic device includes a front cover, and one or more mounting portions. The mounting portions can couple the front cover to the handheld portable electronic device. The front cover can cover the display screen of the portable electronic device. The front cover, the mounting portions, or both include studded surfaces or socket surfaces. The studded surfaces or socket surfaces couple with standard building elements of a play building set.04-16-2015

Patent applications by Frazier Newlin, Austin, TX US

John B. Newlin, Belmont, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090282199Memory control system and method - The present invention systems and methods enable dynamic allocation and control of on-chip memory. In one embodiment, a system includes a plurality of internal memory components and a control component. The plurality of internal memory components store information. The control component controls access requests from a plurality of heterogeneous components to the internal memory components. The plurality of internal memory components are dynamically assigned to the plurality of heterogeneous components. The heterogeneous components can include different types of engines. In one embodiment, the system includes a clock compensation component for coordinating clocking for access requests from the heterogeneous engines.11-12-2009

John Bernard Newlin, Belmont, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120246705Object-Based Access Control for Map Data - Embodiments allow access to geographic data objects on a per-object basis. A client may send a plurality of requests for geographic data to display within a view frustum. Map data may include a layer with a plurality of assets. Each request may be authenticated by an access control filter, which determines whether the user is authorized to view the data requested.09-27-2012

Jon M. Newlin, French Lick, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120032460DOUGH BALL LIFTER - For use to enhance operations in a mechanized doughmaking facility, a dough ball lifter is comprised of a pair of opposing surrounds, having cutaways to minimize contact between the surrounds and the dough ball, and which lifter preferably is attachable to a robotic arm to move the surrounds from open to closed positions, so that the dough ball can be lifted and placed.02-09-2012
20120098286Dough ball lifter - For use to enhance operations in a mechanized doughmaking facility, disclosed is a dough ball lifter comprised of a pair of opposing surrounds, having cutaways to minimize contact between the surrounds and the dough ball, and which lifter preferably is attachable to a robotic arm to move the surrounds from open to closed positions, so that the dough ball can be lifted and placed.04-26-2012

Matthew P. Newlin, Seattle, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080231485SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING DATA CONVERTERS - Systems and methods for improving efficiency of a data converter. An example method generates a noise signal, alters the spectrum of the noise signal based on operation of an associated data converter, and supplies the altered spectrum noise signal to the associated data converter. The data converter is a digital-to-analog converter or an analog-to-digital converter. The altered spectrum noise signal is notched at frequencies of interest. The spectrum is altered by sending a signal generated by a random number generator to a delay device and adding the output of the delay device from the output of the random number generator. Also, the spectrum is altered by seeding first and second identical random number generators, delaying the operation of the first random number generator, and adding the output of the delayed first random number generator from the second random number generator.09-25-2008

Meghan Newlin, Boulder, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160061620SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC DISPLAY OF VARIOUS CONDITIONS ALONG A NAVIGATION ROUTE - Systems and methods are disclosed for generating and displaying a linear visual indicator of an entire route on a singular screen. One method includes calculating a route based on start and destination location and then determining various conditions along the calculated route. These conditions include, for example, traffic, weather, construction, road type, etc. This discloses generating and displaying a linear depiction of the full route and the navigation mapping screen, to provide the user with an easily understandable and accessible view of the full picture of route conditions.03-03-2016
20160061624SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING AND DISPLAYING MULTIPLE LAYERS ON A DIGITAL MAP - Systems and methods are disclosed for generating and displaying a POI data associated with multiple searches on a single digital map. Searches may be activated from pre-set layers within a layer panel. Searches may also be activated by adding custom layers.03-03-2016

Nicholas C. C. Newlin, Washington, DC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120226694Systems and Methods for Gathering and/or Presenting Information - The present invention provides systems and methods for presenting a quantity of information in a single tool. Such a tool includes a map of various objects, the objects having themes relating to a given overall concept, wherein at least one object contains information relating to other objects that have a relationship with that object.09-06-2012

Nicholas C. C. Newlin, Locust Grove, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140324863Systems and Methods for Gathering and/or Presenting Information - The present invention provides systems and methods for presenting a quantity of information in a single tool. Such a tool includes a map of various objects, the objects having themes relating to a given overall concept, wherein at least one object contains information relating to other objects that have a relationship with that object.10-30-2014

Scott K. Newlin, Willow Spring, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160103022THERMAL SENSOR - A thermal sensor includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a plurality of beads disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, the beads defining bead cavities between each other. A method for manufacturing a thermal sensor includes disposing a plurality of beads on an inner electrode, dip coating the inner electrode with beads using a molten state changing material, and disposing an outer electrode over the inner electrode and beads after dip coating.04-14-2016

Scott K. Newlin, Wilson, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150097677PNEUMATIC DETECTOR SWITCH HAVING A SINGLE DIAPHRAGM FOR ALARM AND FAULT CONDITIONS - A pneumatic pressure detector switch is disclosed that includes a retainer assembly adapted to communicate with a source of pressure, a deformable diaphragm supported within the retainer assembly and movable in response to changes in pressure communicated to the retainer assembly, a fault contact element supported by the retainer assembly adjacent a first side surface of the diaphragm, and an alarm contact element supported by the retainer assembly adjacent a second side surface of the diaphragm.04-09-2015

Scott Kenneth Newlin, Willow Spring, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140262723PNEUMATIC DETECTOR INTEGRATED ALARM AND FAULT SWITCH - An integrated switch to indicate pressure changes in an environment includes a housing with a cavity between a first retainer portion and a second retainer portion, a first diaphragm held in the cavity of the housing to indicate fault conditions, and a second diaphragm held in the cavity of the housing to indicate alarm conditions.09-18-2014

Seth Newlin, Appleton, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100057036Disposable absorbent article having tailored leg edge - A disposable absorbent article comprises a first crotch elastic member adjacent a first crotch edge and a second crotch elastic member adjacent a second crotch edge, each crotch elastic member extending generally in a longitudinal direction, each crotch elastic member having a front terminal point and a rear terminal point. In one embodiment, at least one of the terminal points of the first crotch elastic member is positioned transversely inward from a remaining portion of the first crotch elastic member, and at least one of the terminal points of the second crotch elastic member is positioned transversely inward from a remaining portion of the second crotch elastic member. In another embodiment, front end portions of the first and second crotch elastic members or rear end portions of the first and second crotch elastic members converge transversely inward toward each other.03-04-2010

Seth Michael Newlin, Appleton, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140163510Disposable Absorbent Article Having Tailored Leg Edges - A disposable absorbent article comprises a first crotch elastic member adjacent a first crotch edge and a second crotch elastic member adjacent a second crotch edge, each crotch elastic member extending generally in a longitudinal direction, each crotch elastic member having a front terminal point and a rear terminal point. In one embodiment, at least one of the terminal points of the first crotch elastic member is positioned transversely inward from a remaining portion of the first crotch elastic member, and at least one of the terminal points of the second crotch elastic member is positioned transversely inward from a remaining portion of the second crotch elastic member. In another embodiment, front end portions of the first and second crotch elastic members or rear end portions of the first and second crotch elastic members converge transversely inward toward each other.06-12-2014

Tim Newlin, Wichita, KS US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110088961ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ON CONTROL HANDLE - A steering and engine speed control mechanism for operating a vehicle. The control mechanism has a control handle mounted on the vehicle. The control handle is configured to deflect about an axis by movement of an operator's hand. A steering direction of the vehicle is related to a deflection angle of the control handle about the axis. An actuating element for changing the speed of the engine of the vehicle is attached to the control handle and is conveniently movable by an operator's digit to a plurality of positions to effect the desired speed of the engine.04-21-2011
20130160737ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ON CONTROL HANDLE - A steering and engine speed control mechanism for operating a vehicle. The control mechanism has a control handle mounted on the vehicle. The control handle is configured to deflect about an axis by movement of an operator's hand. A steering direction of the vehicle is related to a deflection angle of the control handle about the axis. An actuating element for changing the speed of the engine of the vehicle is attached to the control handle and is conveniently movable by an operator's digit to a plurality of positions to effect the desired speed of the engine.06-27-2013

Tim A. Newlin, Wichita, KS US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120173092SAFETY SYSTEM FOR WORK VEHICLE - A work vehicle includes a motor associated with selectable movement of a frame by operator controls. The frame structurally carries a cab structure and a first manipulating structure associated with a first implement for performing work. The first manipulating structure is selectably movable by operator controls located in the cab structure, the cab structure including a transparent member, the transparent member in communication with a source of electrical power. In response to an interruption in communication between the transparent member and the source of electrical power, the first manipulating structure is no longer selectably movable by the operator controls, while the operator controls continuously permit selectable movement of the frame by the motor.07-05-2012

Timothy Newlin, Wichita, KS US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150135695SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS OF A WORK VEHICLE BASED ON STORED ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC SETTINGS - A method for controlling the operation of at least one hydraulic component of a work vehicle may generally include storing, with a computing device, a first electro-hydraulic setting and a second electro-hydraulic setting for the hydraulic component. The first electro-hydraulic setting may be associated with at least one of a pre-defined speed setting or a pre-defined sensitivity setting. The second electro-hydraulic setting may be associated with at least one of an operator-defined speed setting or an operator-defined sensitivity setting. In addition, the method includes receiving an input associated with an operator's selection of the first electro-hydraulic setting or the second hydraulic setting, and controlling the operation of the hydraulic component in accordance with the first electro-hydraulic setting or the second electro-hydraulic setting based on the operator's selection.05-21-2015
20150176253SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A WORK VEHICLE BASED ON A MONITORED TIP CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE - A method for controlling a work vehicle based on a monitored tip condition of the work vehicle may generally include determining, with a computing device, a combined center of gravity for the work vehicle based at least in part on an external load applied to a loader arm of the work vehicle, determining a tip-related state of the work vehicle based on a location of the combined center of gravity relative to a pivot point defined between a tire of the work vehicle and a driving surface for the work vehicle and automatically performing a corrective action to counteract vehicle tipping when it is determined that the work vehicle is in a tipping state.06-25-2015

Trevor Newlin, Laguna Hills, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140266010APPARATUSES AND RELATED METHODS FOR CHARGING CONTROL OF A SWITCHING VOLTAGE REGULATOR - Charging systems and related methods are disclosed for switching voltage regulators. A charging controller may be configured to generate a control signal indicating a first level of an output current generated by a switching voltage regulator for charging an energy storage device, determine that an output voltage exceeded a predetermined threshold, and generate the control signal indicating a new level of the output current that is reduced from the first level. A method of controlling charging of an energy storage device may comprise monitoring an output voltage charging an energy storage device, comparing a reference signal and a current sense signal to generate a PWM control signal that determines an output current for a switching voltage regulator generating the output voltage, and decrementing the reference signal in response to the output voltage exceeding a predetermined level for a maximum charging voltage for the energy storage device.09-18-2014
20140266015APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR OVER-TEMPERATURE PROTECTION OF ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES - A charging system includes a temperature sensor to generate a temperature signal responsive to a temperature of an energy storage device. A circuit temperature sensor generates a circuit temperature signal responsive to a temperature of a semiconductor device. A charge adjuster generates a desired current signal responsive to the temperature signal and the circuit temperature signal. A comparator compares a charge-current level signal to the desired current signal to generate a charge adjustment signal. A charge controller on the semiconductor device generates and adjusts a current of a charging signal for charging the energy storage device responsive to the charge adjustment signal. The charge adjuster may generate a reduction signal when the temperature signal is above a throttle threshold, reduce a digital desired current signal responsive to the reduction signal, and convert the digital desired current signal to the desired current signal as an analog signal.09-18-2014
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