Harrigan, US
Daniel Connolly Harrigan, Casselberry, FL US
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20130324370 | MIDI TONGUE DRUM WING CHUN DUMMY - A midi tongue drum wing chun dummy adapted to play sounds and emit lights when the dummy is impacted by a practitioner. The dummy enables practitioners to practice dangerous techniques without the aid of human person and also increase their familiarity and accuracy with striking pressure points in the body. | 12-05-2013 |
20150065312 | MARTIAL ARTS SENSITIVITY AND SPEED TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD - A martial arts sensitivity and speed training device and method is provided. The training device may be a midi tongue drum wing chun dummy adapted to play sounds when the dummy is impacted by a practitioner. The dummy enables practitioners to practice dangerous techniques without the aid of human person and also increase their familiarity, sensitivity, speed and accuracy with striking acupuncture and related pressure points on the body of a human person. | 03-05-2015 |
David P. Harrigan, Durham, NC US
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20110003586 | Disabling A Mobile Phone Suspected Of Being A Trigger For A Bomb - Methods, systems, and computer program products for disabling a mobile phone suspected of being a trigger for a bomb are provided. Embodiments include tracking, by one or more data communications servers of the data communications network, location, motion, and usage of a mobile phone; determining, by the one or more data communications servers, whether the location, the motion, and the usage of the mobile phone matches a suspect pattern of location, motion, and usage; and disabling, by the one or more data communications servers, the mobile phone only from receiving messages if the location, the motion, and the usage of the mobile phone matches a suspect pattern of location, motion, and usage. | 01-06-2011 |
20110161698 | System management controller entry into reduced power state - A system includes an operating system, first hardware, second hardware, and a system management controller, the latter which also may be considered an integrated management module or a baseboard management module. The first hardware executes the operating system and is under control of the operating system. The operating system causes the first hardware to enter a first reduced power state. The second hardware is different than the first hardware and is not under control of the operating system. The system management controller is implemented by the second hardware. In response to the operating system causing the first hardware to enter the first reduced power state, the system management controller causes the second hardware to enter a second reduced power state corresponding to the first reduced power state. The first reduced power state may be a more-power-conserving reduced power state than the second reduced power state. | 06-30-2011 |
Dennis Harrigan, Monroe, MI US
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20110017178 | CANISTER PURGE CONTROL VALVE CONTROL SYSTEMS - A purge control valve control system is provided for an internal combustion engine system, comprising: a voltage source having a positive potential and a negative potential; a purge control valve having a solenoid, such solenoid comprising an electrically inductive element, such inductive element having a first terminal coupled to the positive potential of the voltage source; a diode having an anode and a cathode. The control unit includes a transistor having: a control electrode fed by a train of pulses; a first electrode coupled to the negative potential of the voltage source; and a second electrode coupled to a second terminal of the inductive element and to the diode. A train of pulses fed to the control electrode is a pulse width modulated signal and switches the transistor between a conducting condition, wherein current passes between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a non-conducting condition, wherein current is prevented from passing between the first electrode and the second electrode. When the transistor is in the conducting condition current from the voltage source passes through the inductive element and through the first and second electrodes with a potential being produced across the diode to bias the diode to a non-conducting condition and wherein when the transistor switches into the non-conducting condition, energy stored in the inductor when current passes through the inductor during the conducting condition of the transistor, produces a voltage pulse to bias the diode to a conducting condition and such stored energy is dissipated in the inductor as such energy passes as current through the conducting biased diode to the voltage source. | 01-27-2011 |
Dennis Michael Harrigan, Monroe, MI US
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20150231967 | FUEL FILLER SPUD DIFFUSER - A system for diffusing a fuel flow for a vehicle. The system includes a fuel tank, containing fuel in both liquid and vapor form. A fuel filler spud extends from a fuel inlet on the exterior of the vehicle into the fuel tank and defines a fuel outlet there. A diffuser is mounted on the fuel filler spud for diffusing fuel flowing into the tank. The diffuser can take the form of a tongue-like protrusion, which can have flow channels or grooves, as well as flow diverters, which can be arranged in a matrix in the fuel outlet. | 08-20-2015 |
Ed Harrigan, Richmond, TX US
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20110303409 | Downhole Fluid Injection - Apparatus and methods to inject fluids downhole, such as: a sample chamber configured to provide a fluid in a wellbore extending into a subterranean formation; a flow line configured to be fluidly coupled to the subterranean formation; a piston disposed in and separating the sample chamber into first and second chambers; a first fluid port fluidly coupling the first chamber to the flow line; a second fluid port fluidly coupling the second chamber to a fluid source having a pressure greater than the pressure in the first chamber; and a flow regulator fluidly coupled to the first or second fluid port, and configured to regulate the flow of the fluid provided in the sample chamber into the formation. | 12-15-2011 |
Edward Harrigan, Richmond, TX US
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20090047181 | DETERMINING FLUID CHEMISTRY OF FORMATION FLUID BY DOWNHOLE REAGENT INJECTION SPECTRAL ANALYSIS - A method for analyzing formation fluid in earth formation surrounding a borehole includes storing analytical reagent in a reagent container in a fluids analyzer in a formation tester and moving the formation tester, including the reagent, downhole. Reagent from the reagent container is injected into formation fluid in the flow-line to make a mixture of formation fluid and reagent. The mixture is moved through a spectral analyzer cell in the fluids analyzer to produce a time-series of optical density measurements at a plurality of wavelengths. A characteristic of formation fluid is determined by spectral analysis of the time-series of optical density measurements. | 02-19-2009 |
20100071898 | Single Packer System for Fluid Management in a Wellbore - A technique involves collecting formation fluids through a single packer having at least one drain located within the single packer. The single packer is designed with an outer structural layer that expands across an expansion zone to facilitate creation of a seal with a surrounding wellbore wall. An inflatable bladder can be used within the outer structural layer to cause expansion, and a seal can be disposed for cooperation with the outer structural layer to facilitate sealing engagement with the surrounding wellbore wall. One or more drain features are used to improve the sampling process and/or to facilitate flow through the drain over the life of the single packer. | 03-25-2010 |
20100122812 | Single Packer Structure With Sensors - A technique involves collecting formation fluids through a single packer having at least one drain located within the single packer. The single packer is designed with an outer flexible skin and one or more drains coupled to the outer flexible skin. The single packer further comprises one or more sensors positioned to detect one or more specific parameters that may be related to well characteristics and/or single packer characteristics. | 05-20-2010 |
20100126717 | INSTRUMENTED FORMATION TESTER FOR INJECTING AND MONITORING OF FLUIDS - An example instrumented formation tester for injecting fluids and monitoring of fluids described herein includes a downhole tool which can be deployed in a wellbore via a wireline or a drill string. The downhole tool may facilitate the injection of fluids into an underground formation, and the monitoring of the directions in which the injected fluids flow in the formation in an open hole environment. In particular, the downhole tool may be configured for removing the mud cake from a portion of the wellbore wall for facilitating a fluid communication with the formation to be tested. | 05-27-2010 |
20100206548 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PERFORM STRESS TESTING OF GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS - Example methods and apparatus to perform stress testing of geological formations are disclosed. A disclosed example downhole stress test tool for pressure testing a geological formation comprises first and second packers selectively inflatable to form an annular region around the tool, a container configured to store a fracturing fluid, wherein the fracturing fluid is different than a formation fluid and a drilling fluid, a pump configured to pump the fracturing fluid into the first and second packers to inflate the first and second packers and to pump the fracturing fluid into the annular region to induce a fracture of the geological formation, and a sensor configured to detect a pressure of the fracturing fluid pumped into the annular region corresponding to the fracture of the geological formation. | 08-19-2010 |
20100264915 | FORMATION TESTING AND EVALUATION USING LOCALIZED INJECTION - Evaluating a formation by lowering a downhole tool in a wellbore penetrating the formation, injecting a fluid into the formation at an injection zone via the downhole tool, and using a formation evaluation sensor to perform a measurement at each of a plurality of locations in the wellbore each proximate the injection zone. At least two of the plurality of measurements are compared, and a formation property is determined based on the comparison. | 10-21-2010 |
20110107830 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING A RESERVOIR - An apparatus comprising a downhole tool configured for conveyance within a borehole penetrating a subterranean formation, wherein the downhole tool comprises: a probe assembly configured to seal a region of a wall of the borehole; a perforator configured to penetrate a portion of the sealed region of the borehole wall by projecting through the probe assembly; a fluid chamber comprising a fluid; and a pump configured to inject the fluid from the fluid chamber into the formation through the perforator. | 05-12-2011 |
20110198078 | FORMATION EVALUATION INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - Subsurface formation evaluation comprising, for example, sealing a portion of a wall of a wellbore penetrating the formation, forming a hole through the sealed portion of the wellbore wall, injecting an injection fluid into the formation through the hole, and determining a saturation of the injection fluid in the formation by measuring a property of the formation proximate the hole while maintaining the sealed portion of the wellbore wall. | 08-18-2011 |
20110259090 | THERMAL BUBBLE POINT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and an apparatus for nucleating bubbles in an oil-gas mixture, including introducing a sample comprising an oil-gas mixture into a chamber; and heating the sample with a heater until at least one bubble is thermally nucleated in the chamber. The bubble point (BP) pressure of the sample can be determined by detecting pressure at two points in a system, which includes the chamber and the heater, and by determining the behavior of the nucleated bubble as the pressure on the bubble is varied. | 10-27-2011 |
20110277997 | TOOL TO DETERMINE FORMATION FLUID MOVEMENT - The present disclosure relates to one or more apparatuses and methods to determine fluid movement within a formation. The apparatus includes a first packer configured to selectively engage a wall of a borehole of the formation, an outlet disposed adjacent to the first packer, wherein the outlet is configured to pump a first fluid therefrom and into the formation, and a detecting tool configured to detect the first fluid within the formation. Movement of the first fluid may be determined based upon the detection of the first fluid within the formation. | 11-17-2011 |
20130255367 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING FORMATION PRESSURE AND MOBILITY - An apparatus, method and system are provided for characterizing fluid trapped in a subterranean formation using a downhole tool that includes an elongated body and a probe body. The probe body is moveable from and back into the elongated body. The probe body defines a flow line and supports a pressure sensor for measuring fluid pressure in the flow line, a piston and an electrical motor actuator that is adapted to move the piston in order to vary volume of the flow line. The integral electrical motor actuator, piston, pressure sensor and flow line of the probe body can provide for measurement of formation pressure and/or formation mobility. | 10-03-2013 |
20130306309 | Single Packer System For Fluid Management In A Wellbore - A technique involves collecting formation fluids through a single packer having at least one drain located within the single packer. The single packer is designed with an outer structural layer that expands across an expansion zone to facilitate creation of a seal with a surrounding wellbore wall. An inflatable bladder can be used within the outer structural layer to cause expansion, and a seal can be disposed for cooperation with the outer structural layer to facilitate sealing engagement with the surrounding wellbore wall. One or more drain features are used to improve the sampling process and/or to facilitate flow through the drain over the life of the single packer. | 11-21-2013 |
20140174725 | Downhole Cable Sensor - A method and apparatus for evaluating the subterranean formation of a wellbore is presented. The method includes conveying a downhole tool in a wellbore via a cable, and determining the torque in the cable in real-time. The method further involves conveying the downhole tool on a wireline, and automatically triggering an alert when the torque reaches a certain level. The apparatus includes a cable, a downhole tool attached to the cable for conveyance within the wellbore, and a sensor to measure torque in the cable. The apparatus may also include a telemetry system to communicate the torque data to the surface. The downhole tool includes a sensor to measure the relative torque between the downhole tool and the cable in real time. | 06-26-2014 |
20140174726 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING OSCILLATION DOWNHOLE - A technique employs the use of oscillations downhole to facilitate a desired functionality of a downhole tool. According to this technique, a tool is initially conveyed downhole and operated to perform a function that relates to a downhole application. The operational efficiency of the tool is improved by creating oscillating forces which vibrate the tool to achieve a desired result, e.g. freeing the tool from a stuck position. | 06-26-2014 |
20140174759 | Downhole Tool Centralizing Pistons - The present disclosure is directed to setting pistons designed to centralize downhole tools within a wellbore. In one embodiment, a downhole tool includes a probe extendable to engage a wall of a wellbore and a setting piston extendable towards the wall of the wellbore. A roller is coupled to the setting piston and designed to roll circumferentially along the wall to pivot the downhole tool within the wellbore. | 06-26-2014 |
Helen Kourous Harrigan, Monroe, MI US
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20140253364 | MAP AWARE ADAPTIVE AUTOMOTIVE RADAR - A dedicated short range radar system is provided for use with a GPS system. The radar system includes a transmitter which transmits a microwave radio signal. A receiver is coupled to a horizontally scanning receiver antenna array which receives an echo, if present, from the radio signal transmitted by the transmitter. The radio receiver then generates an output signal representative of the echo. A control circuit then receives the output signal from the antenna array as well as the output signal from the GPS system. The control circuit then varies the mode of operation of the receiver and/or the transmitter as a function of the type of roadway for optimal radar performance. | 09-11-2014 |
Katie Harrigan, Cordova, TN US
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20150196689 | MULTIPHASIC BONE GRAFT SUBSTITUTE MATERIAL - The invention provides a particulate composition adapted for forming a bone graft substitute cement upon mixing with an aqueous solution, comprising i) a calcium sulfate hemihydrate powder, wherein the calcium sulfate hemihydrate is present at a concentration of at least about 50 weight percent based on the total weight of the particulate composition; ii) a monocalcium phosphate monohydrate powder; iii) a non-porous β-tricalcium phosphate powder; and iv) a porous β-tricalcium phosphate powder. Bone graft substitute cements made therefrom, a bone graft substitute kit comprising the particulate composition, methods of making and using the particulate composition, and articles made from the bone graft substitute cement are also provided. | 07-16-2015 |
Katie L. Harrigan, Lafayette, IN US
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20130310322 | ISOLATED EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX MATERIAL INCLUDING SUBSEROUS FASCIA - Described are purified extracellular matrix materials isolated from the abdominal wall of animals and including the subserous fascia layer of the abdominal wall. Such medical materials can find use in treating damaged tissue and in certain aspects in providing tissue support for the repair of hernias. Related methods of manufacture and use are also described. | 11-21-2013 |
Katie L. Harrigan, Cordova, TN US
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20110152196 | ISOLATED EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX MATERIAL INCLUDING SUBSEROUS FASCIA - Described are purified extracellular matrix materials isolated from the abdominal wall of animals and including the subserous fascia layer of the abdominal wall. Such medical materials can find use in treating damaged tissue and in certain aspects in providing tissue support for the repair of hernias. Related methods of manufacture and use are also described. | 06-23-2011 |
Kelly A. Harrigan, Richmond, VA US
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20150203279 | AEROSOL ACTUATORS, DEVICES, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Aerosol actuation mechanisms include improvements allowing a user to extend the reach of an aerosol application device, apply an aerosol in a windy environment, improve coverage of the aerosol product, or facilitate improved ability to ensure coverage for an aerosol product. | 07-23-2015 |
Matthew Harrigan, Horseheads, NY US
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20150105970 | GLOBAL AIRFRAME HEALTH CHARACTERIZATION - According to one aspect, a controller, including a processor, sets an initial vibration frequency to be applied to an airframe. The controller commands one or more force generators to apply a vibratory load to the airframe at the initial vibration frequency. The controller determines a vibration response of the airframe at the initial vibration frequency using sensors. The controller sweeps through a range of vibration frequencies to be applied to the airframe. The one or more force generators are commanded to apply a plurality of vibratory loads to the airframe over the range of vibration frequencies. The controller determines a range of vibration responses of the airframe over the range of vibration frequencies using the sensors. A global stiffness of the airframe is determined based on the vibration response and the range of vibration responses. The controller reports results of the determined global stiffness of the airframe. | 04-16-2015 |
20150122941 | COUNTER-ROTATING ROTOR SYSTEM WITH FAIRING - A coaxial, dual rotor system for an aircraft includes a first rotor assembly located at a rotor axis and a second rotor assembly located at the rotor axis. An aerodynamic fairing is positioned between the first rotor assembly and the second rotor assembly along the rotor axis. A planetary gear arrangement is operably connected to the fairing and operably connected to an airframe of the aircraft to maintain a selected rotational orientation of the fairing about the rotor axis relative to the airframe. | 05-07-2015 |
20150232177 | FLY BY WIRE SERVOS WITH INTERNAL LOOP CLOSURE - Embodiments are directed to obtaining a first analog signal corresponding to a position error between a commanded gang output of a plurality of electro-mechanical actuators configured to be run in parallel with one another and a measured gang output of the plurality of electro-mechanical actuators, obtaining a second analog signal corresponding to an output torque, and processing, by a circuit, the first analog signal and the second analog signal to generate and output a discrete that indicates a status of the torque in terms of direction and magnitude. | 08-20-2015 |
Matthew G. Harrigan, Del Mar, CA US
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20140351415 | SELECTIVE PACKET CAPTURE - Methods and systems for providing selective packet capture are described. One example method includes identifying a packet capture rule from a set of packet capture rules, the packet capture rule including a trigger condition and an action to perform when the trigger condition is detected; monitoring a network flow to detect whether the network flow satisfies the packet capture rule's trigger condition, wherein monitoring the network flow includes analyzing one or more packets included in the network flow to determine a set of protocol metadata associated with the network flow; and selectively performing the action associated with the packet capture rule on the network flow based on a result of the monitoring. | 11-27-2014 |
20150039751 | DYNAMIC PARALLEL COORDINATES VISUALIZATION OF NETWORK FLOWS - Methods and systems for providing dynamic parallel coordinates visualization of network flows are described. One example method includes identifying protocol metadata associated with a plurality of network flows on a network; analyzing the protocol metadata associated with the network flows to determine one or more metadata attributes associated with the network flows; and presenting a parallel coordinates visualization of the network flows, the parallel coordinates visualization including a plurality of axes, each axis corresponding to one of the determined metadata attributes, wherein each of the network flows is represented as a line interconnecting respective points on each of the axes of the parallel coordinates visualization, and wherein a position of each point on its respective axis represents a value of the metadata attribute associated with the axis for the network flow represented by the line. | 02-05-2015 |
Michael Harrigan, Leesburg, VA US
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20140015259 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INHIBITING MOVEMENT OF A DOOR - A locking device includes a body portion and a flange portion. The body portion is configured to slidably engage a horizontal portion of a door. The flange portion extends from an edge of the body portion such that the flange can engage at least a portion of a structure adjacent to the door. | 01-16-2014 |
Peter Harrigan, San Francisco, CA US
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20090125370 | DISTRIBUTED NETWORK FOR PERFORMING COMPLEX ALGORITHMS - The cost of performing sophisticated software-based financial trend and pattern analysis is significantly reduced by distributing the processing power required to carry out the analysis and computational task across a large number of networked individual or cluster of computing nodes. To achieve this, the computational task is divided into a number of sub tasks. Each sub task is then executed on one of a number of processing devices to generate a multitude of solutions. The solutions are subsequently combined to generate a result for the computational task. The individuals controlling the processing devices are compensated for use of their associated processing devices. The algorithms are optionally enabled to evolve over time. Thereafter, one or more of the evolved algorithms is selected in accordance with a predefined condition. | 05-14-2009 |
20120239517 | DISTRIBUTED NETWORK FOR PERFORMING COMPLEX ALGORITHMS - The cost of performing sophisticated software-based financial trend and pattern analysis is significantly reduced by distributing the processing power required to carry out the analysis and computational task across a large number of networked individual or cluster of computing nodes. To achieve this, the computational task is divided into a number of sub tasks. Each sub task is then executed on one of a number of processing devices to generate a multitude of solutions. The solutions are subsequently combined to generate a result for the computational task. The individuals controlling the processing devices are compensated for use of their associated processing devices. The algorithms are optionally enabled to evolve over time. Thereafter, one or more of the evolved algorithms is selected in accordance with a predefined condition. | 09-20-2012 |
20140006316 | DISTRIBUTED NETWORK FOR PERFORMING COMPLEX ALGORITHMS | 01-02-2014 |
Rachel Heather Harrigan, Old Lyme, CT US
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20080269246 | METHOD FOR TREATING PEDIATRIC BIPOLAR DISORDER - The present invention, in one aspect, relates to a method of using piperazinyl-heterocyclic compounds of the formula I, as defined below, for enhancing cognition in a mammal, including a human, for example a mammal afflicted with psychosis, autism, dementia, or mental retardation, comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of formula I (for example, ziprasidone) to the mammal. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a method for reducing or ameliorating in a mammal, including a human, afflicted with a disorder or condition selected from autism, mental retardation, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and dementia, positive symptoms (e.g. excessive aggression, disinhibited sexual behavior, inappropriate sexual behavior, agitation, compulsive behavior such as head banging, lip biting, self mutilation, or stereotypic behavior) associated with the aforementioned disorders or conditions, which method comprises administering an effective amount of a compound of formula I (for example, ziprasidone) to the mammal. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a method for treating pediatric bipolar disorder in a mammal, including a human, which method comprises administering an effective amount of a compound of formula I (for example, ziprasidone) to the mammal. | 10-30-2008 |
Timothy Harrigan, Franklin, MA US
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20110114427 | Shock energy absorber - A shock energy absorber includes, in one example, a cylinder having a closed end and an open end, a sleeve fixed about the open end of the cylinder, and a damping material in the form of an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene material in the cylinder. A plunger is positioned to be driven into the damping material via the sleeve. When the plunger is impacted and driven into the damping material, the damping material changes from a solid to a viscous fluid state thereby enabling absorption of a significant amount of energy. | 05-19-2011 |
20140326553 | SHOCK ENERGY ABSORBER - A shock energy absorber includes, in one example, a cylinder having a closed end and an open end, a sleeve fixed about the open end of the cylinder, and a damping material in the form of an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene material in the cylinder. A plunger is positioned to be driven into the damping material via the sleeve. When the plunger is impacted and driven into the damping material, the damping material changes from a solid to a viscous fluid state thereby enabling absorption of a significant amount of energy. | 11-06-2014 |
William C. Harrigan, Northridge, CA US
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20090208359 | Method for producing powder metallurgy metal billets - A method for manufacturing and producing metal alloy billet products from particulate starting materials, particularly adapted for use with aluminum and aluminum alloy wrought products and their manufacture involving the use of powdered starting materials. The method includes the basic steps of preparing elemental, master alloy or prealloyed metal powders with or without a foreign reinforcement phase, compacting the prepared powder into pellets, introducing and compacting the pellets into a die, consolidating the compacted powder into a billet. | 08-20-2009 |
William Ryan Harrigan, Hacienda Heights, CA US
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20100054890 | CARGO RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING CARGO - A cargo restraint system is provided. The system includes a fixed-hook assembly including a frame and a hook extending from the frame. The system also includes a fabric strap including a first end and a second end and a tensioner assembly configured to receive and maintain the second end of the fabric strap therein when in a locked configuration, wherein the tensioner assembly is configured to reduce in length when placed in the locked configuration. At least a portion of the fabric strap is received within the fixed-hook assembly. | 03-04-2010 |
20130294859 | CARGO RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING CARGO - A cargo restraint system is provided. The system includes a fixed-hook assembly including a frame and a hook extending from the frame. The system also includes a fabric strap including a first end and a second end and a tensioner assembly configured to receive and maintain the second end of the fabric strap therein when in a locked configuration, wherein the tensioner assembly is configured to reduce in length when placed in the locked configuration. At least a portion of the fabric strap is received within the fixed-hook assembly. | 11-07-2013 |