Mason, VA
Dale William Mason, Ashburn, VA US
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20160081473 | PULL-OUT GUIDE FOR GUIDING A DRAWER, AND ITEM OF FURNITURE HAVING A PULL-OUT GUIDE - A pull-out guide for guiding a drawer, having a cabinet rail for attaching to a furniture cabinet, and a drawer rail for attaching to a drawer, wherein a roller carriage is provided between the rails, the rollers of which during mutually relative movement of the rails roll on a guide face of the respective rail, and which roller carriage moves along these rails. In an extended state of the drawer rail, the roller carriage is positioned at the drawer-rail side end on the cabinet rail which lies therebelow. The roller carriage has a projecting support portion for supporting the drawer rail on the cabinet rail, which support portion in a completely extended state of the drawer rail is positioned in a region which lies outside a guide face on the cabinet rail, on which the rollers of the roller carriage roll and may move to the maximum extent. | 03-24-2016 |
Frank Augustine Mason, Arlington, VA US
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20080317265 | ANTI-EAVESDROPPING DEVICE - An anti-eavesdropping device is described. The device comprises a receiving compartment for receiving an electronic device, a noise generator, and an EMI filter. The receiving compartment is sealable to minimize signal emissions from the interior to the exterior and from the exterior to the interior, and the noise generator is coupled with the receiving compartment and the EMI filter. The EMI filter is operatively coupled with the noise generator. | 12-25-2008 |
20130077799 | ANTI-EAVESDROPPING DEVICE - An anti-eavesdropping device is described. The device comprises a receiving compartment for receiving an electronic device, a noise generator, and an EMI filter. The receiving compartment is sealable to minimize signal emissions from the interior to the exterior and from the exterior to the interior, and the noise generator is coupled with the receiving compartment and the EMI filter. The EMI filter is operatively coupled with the noise generator. | 03-28-2013 |
Grant Mason, Stephens City, VA US
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20090166999 | CONVERTIBLE A-FRAME CART - A cart comprises a first pillar that is mounted on a platform and defines first and second load supporting surfaces. A second pillar is mounted on the platform defining a third and fourth load supporting surfaces. The first and third load supporting surfaces are coplanar and the second and fourth load supporting surfaces are coplanar such that the first and second pillars form an A-frame support structure. Movable platforms are connected to the pillars and are movable between a raised position and a lowered position. When the movable platforms are in the lowered position, they are coplanar and form a support surface. Hangers are pivotably attached to the first pillar and are movable between a retracted position and an extended position. | 07-02-2009 |
20100283227 | SERVICE CART - A cart comprising a first support structure supported on wheels. A second support structure is connected to the first support structure. The second support structure is movable relative to the first support structure between a first extended position and a second retracted position. A collapsible container is supported by the second support structure. The container occupyies a first extended position when the second support structure is in the first position and a second collapsed position when the second support structure is in the retracted position. | 11-11-2010 |
20110252591 | FOLDING BROOM - A broom comprises a handle and a head supported by the handle. The head comprises a first head section pivotably connected to a second head section such that the head sections may rotate relative to one another between a folded position and an unfolded position. An actuator is movably mounted on the handle between a first position and a second position. A first connecting member connects the actuator to the first head section and a second connecting member connects the actuator to the second head section such that movement of the actuator between the first position and the second position moves the head sections relative to one another between the folded position and the unfolded position. A method of operating the broom is also provided. | 10-20-2011 |
20110253172 | SWIVEL BROOM - A broom comprises a head supporting bristles. A handle is connected to the head at a swivel joint where the swivel joint allows the handle to feely rotate relative to the head. A lock is movable to a locked position to fix the position of the handle relative to the head when the head is in a first position relative to the handle and an unlocked position where the head is free to rotate relative to the handle. A method of operating a broom comprises providing a head supporting bristles connected to a handle at a lockable swivel joint; locking the lockable swivel joint to fix the position of the handle relative to the head in a first position; and unlocking the lockable swivel joint to allow the handle to rotate relative to the head. | 10-20-2011 |
Grant M. Mason, Stephens City, VA US
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20100116822 | MODULAR RECYCLING/WASTE SYSTEM - A recycling/waste assembly comprises a plurality of base units, each comprising a base connection mechanism for connecting the base units to one another. The base units have a first wall connector for connecting each of the base units to at least one of a plurality of wall units. The assembly also comprises a plurality of top units, each comprising a top connection mechanism for connecting the top units to one another. The top units have a second wall connector for connecting the top units to the wall units. The top units comprise an opening and a lid for covering the opening. The wall units are engageable with the first wall connector and the second wall connector. The wall units also comprise wall connections for connecting the wall units to one another. | 05-13-2010 |
Grant M. Mason, Winchester, VA US
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20080295870 | CLEANING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - The present invention is directed to devices, systems, and methods for transferring cleaning fluid from a tank to a reservoir located on a cleaning implement. The present invention provides a fluid-transfer system that may include a pump assembly for pressurizing fluid stored in a tank and a filling dock for providing fluid communication between the tank and the cleaning implement. The filling dock may releasably secure the implement during the fluid transfer operation. In operation, the cleaning implement is attached to the filling dock, and, after attachment, cleaning fluid flows from the tank, through the filling dock, and into the reservoir of the cleaning implement. | 12-04-2008 |
20080302585 | TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A transport system comprises a first cart comprising a first plurality of wheels and a first docking system. A second cart comprises a second plurality of wheels and a second docking system for releasably connecting to the first docking system such that at least one of the first plurality of wheels is axially aligned with at least one of the second plurality of wheels. The carts may comprise a two shelf cart, a platform truck, an accessory module or other type of cart. A method of using the transport system is also provided. | 12-11-2008 |
20100219615 | CONVERTIBLE CART - The convertible cart comprises a first platform and a platform assembly. The platform assembly comprises a second platform and a third platform and is pivotably connected to the first platform. The platform assembly moves between a first position where the second platform is disposed above the first platform and a second position where the third platform forms a continuous platform with the first platform. In another embodiment the cart comprises a first platform and a second platform movable between a first position where said second platform is disposed above the first platform and a second position where the third platform is coplanar with the first platform. Methods of converting a cart between a utility cart and a platform truck are also provided. | 09-02-2010 |
Grant Matthew Mason, Stephens City, VA US
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20140317868 | MOPPING DEVICE - A mopping device includes a mopping portion, a fluid release device for releasing fluid to at least one of a surface to be mopped and the mopping portion, a handle configured to be gripped by a user to control the mopping portion, and a reservoir for storing fluid. The reservoir can include an expandable bladder. The reservoir also can be configured such that air need not be evacuated from the reservoir during tilling of the reservoir. The mopping device also can be part of a mopping system, in which a refill reservoir is provided to refill the reservoir of the mopping device. | 10-30-2014 |
Harlon K. Mason, Montpelier, VA US
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20140279312 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AUTOMATED CHARGEBACK OPERATIONS - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for automated chargeback processing, including hardware and software for storing, in a database, transaction data associated with one or more transactions in a queue, retrieving transaction data associated with one or more transactions stored in the queue, for each transaction in the queue, applying, using an automated chargeback processor, one or more rules to the transaction data, identifying, using the automated chargeback processor, the transaction data as eligible or ineligible for chargeback processing based on the one or more rules, determining, using the automated chargeback processor, whether additional documentation is required, and sending, via a network, instructions to perform a chargeback operation for an account associated with the transaction data. | 09-18-2014 |
John W. Mason, Roanoke, VA US
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20150229774 | IP Emergency Call Station with Mass Notification Voice Alerting - An emergency call station provides emergency communication services for a user to contact an emergency responder. The call station includes an integrated IP video camera, an integrated security console, and at least one processor configured to provide network supervision status monitoring and notification, status message escalations, logging voice and video, text-to-speech conversion, multilevel forwarding, remote management of endpoints, pre-recorded messages, InformaCast® Compatibility; and mass emergency notification to multiple responders. | 08-13-2015 |
Joshua Mason, Newport News, VA US
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20150294506 | System and Method for Augmented Reality Display of Dynamic Environment Information - A method for providing environment information to a mobile device user is presented. The method comprises receiving a request for target environment information from a mobile device, determining the pose of the mobile interface device relative to the target environment, and obtaining target environment data for one or more measurable environment parameters (e.g., radiation level). The target environment data is used to assemble augmented reality information configured for viewing in conjunction with a real-time view of the target environment captured by the mobile interface device. The target augmented reality information is then transmitted to the mobile device for display to the user. | 10-15-2015 |
Kevin E. Mason, Ashburn, VA US
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20150081762 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTING NETWORK TRAFFIC BETWEEN SERVERS BASED ON ELEMENTS IN CLIENT PACKETS - Systems and methods are disclosed for distributing network traffic received from a plurality of client devices and bound toward a plurality of servers sharing a common network address. One method includes receiving network traffic from the plurality of client devices, addressed to an network address associated the servers; separating the received network traffic into assigned buckets based on a respective source network address associated with each unit of traffic; and forwarding the received traffic to one of a plurality of servers associated with the predetermined network address, based on the bucket assigned. The network traffic may be separated into assigned buckets by determining which subset of bits of an network address of a client device to evaluate for bucket separations. A netmask may be created based on the determined subset of bits, and each source network address may be mapped to one of the buckets using the netmask. | 03-19-2015 |
20150288590 | DETERMINING LOAD STATE OF REMOTE SYSTEMS USING DELAY AND PACKET LOSS RATE - Systems and methods are provided for managing workloads across multiple resources in a distributed computing system. A data traffic flow between a source device and each of a plurality of target devices within the distributed computing system is monitored. A load state of each of the plurality of target devices is determined based on the monitored data traffic flow. Upon detecting a resource constraint for at least one of the plurality of target devices, at least a portion of the data traffic flow between the source device and the resource-constrained target device is adjusted such that the device operates at a reduced load state. The data traffic flow to the particular target device may be readjusted so as to restore its load state to a default or predetermined operating level once the resource constrained has been resolved. | 10-08-2015 |
Kevin Eugene Mason, Ashburn, VA US
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20120066058 | INSERTING ADVERTISING CONTENT - Content may be inserted at a duplicating device by inserting advertising content into a duplicated feed, and transmitting the duplicated feed to the terminal. The transmission of the duplicated feed is performed in response to a state of the terminal. | 03-15-2012 |
20130066904 | INSERTING ADVERTISING CONTENT - Content may be inserted at a duplicating device by inserting advertising content into a duplicated feed, and transmitting the duplicated feed to the terminal. The transmission of the duplicated feed is performed in response to a state of the terminal. | 03-14-2013 |
20140351852 | INSERTING ADVERTISING CONTENT - Content may be inserted at a duplicating device by inserting advertising content into a duplicated feed, and transmitting the duplicated feed to the terminal. The transmission of the duplicated feed is performed in response to a state of the terminal. | 11-27-2014 |
20140351853 | INSERTING ADVERTISING CONTENT - Content may be inserted at a duplicating device by inserting advertising content into a duplicated feed, and transmitting the duplicated feed to the terminal. The transmission of the duplicated feed is performed in response to a state of the terminal. | 11-27-2014 |
Mark Mason, Covington, VA US
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20140162020 | ARTICLES INCLUDING UNTWISTED FIBERS AND METHODS OF USING THEM - Certain embodiments described herein are directed to composite materials comprising untwisted fibers. In some embodiments, the article can include a core layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer and reinforcing fibers. In other embodiments, untwisted fibers can be disposed on the core layer. In certain examples, the article is effective to provide a Class A finish when painted. | 06-12-2014 |
20150099411 | PREPREGS, CORES, COMPOSITES AND ARTICLES INCLUDING REPELLENT MATERIALS - Prepregs, cores and composite articles are described that comprise lighter weight materials and/or lower amounts of adhesive than commonly used. In some instances, one or more components of the articles may comprise a repellent material or repellent treatment to reduce the overall absorption rate of adhesive into the components of the article. | 04-09-2015 |
Mark O. Mason, Covington, VA US
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20140051310 | ARTICLES INCLUDING HIGH MELT FLOW INDEX RESINS - Certain embodiments described herein are directed to composite materials comprising one or more high melt flow index resins. In some examples, the composites can be used to provide automotive parts such as, for example, vehicle interior parts and vehicle exterior parts. In some configurations, the composite comprises a fiber reinforced polymer core comprising reinforcing fibers and a resin comprising a high melt flow index of greater than 325 g/10 min. as measured by ASTM D1238, condition L. | 02-20-2014 |
20150252206 | ARTICLES INCLUDING HIGH MELT FLOW INDEX RESINS - Certain embodiments described herein are directed to composite materials comprising one or more high melt flow index resins. In some examples, the composites can be used to provide automotive parts such as, for example, vehicle interior parts and vehicle exterior parts. In some configurations, the composite comprises a fiber reinforced polymer core comprising reinforcing fibers and a resin comprising a high melt flow index of greater than 325 g/10 min. as measured by ASTM D1238, condition L. | 09-10-2015 |
Michael Mason, Richmond, VA US
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20100098369 | Tapered roller bearing with improved cage - A bearing assembly is provided having a roller bearing with an inner race fitted around the journal portion of an axle. An outer raceway combines with the inner raceway to receive roller elements. A backing ring is centered to the shaft fillet. Tapered roller elements are located between and contact the inner and outer raceways. A cage is comprised of an inner ring, and outer ring, and a plurality of pocket bars and support pocket bars extending between the inner and outer rings. The support pocket bars have an overall greater thickness than the pocket bars. The cage is a generally unitary structure comprised of a nylon resin material with a fiber fill. | 04-22-2010 |
20110123142 | Railway car roller bearing - A bearing assembly is provided having a roller bearing a cone forming an inner race fitted around the journal portion of an axle. A cup forms an outer raceway that combines with the inner raceway to receive roller elements. A backing ring is centered to the shaft fillet. Tapered roller elements are located between and contact the inner and outer raceways. A cage is comprised of an inner ring, and outer ring, and a plurality of pocket bars extend between the inner and outer rings. The pocket bars of the cage include a protrusion that is received in a groove in the cone. | 05-26-2011 |
20110216993 | Railway car bearing seal - A bearing assembly is provided having a roller bearing with an inner raceway fitted around the journal portion of an axle. An outer raceway combines with the inner raceway to receive roller elements. An improved lubricant seal arrangement is provided between the wear ring and the supporting outer raceway comprising a stator element, a rotor element and a flinger element. | 09-08-2011 |
20120195540 | Roller bearing backing ring assembly - A novel assembly for a railcar axle bearing is presented. The assembly includes a backing ring affixed to the fillet of the journal of an axle and a locking ring for further affixing the backing ring the journal. The locking ring has an inboard end affixed to the dust guard of the axle and an outboard end for engaging the backing ring. | 08-02-2012 |
Michael A. Mason, Richmond, VA US
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20130230265 | ROLLER BEARING BACKING RING ASSEMBLY - A novel assembly for a railcar axle bearing is presented. The assembly includes a backing ring affixed to the fillet of the journal of an axle and a locking ring for further affixing the backing ring the journal. The locking ring has an inboard end affixed to the dust guard of the axle and an outboard end for engaging the backing ring. The looking ring may include a resilient sealing ring. | 09-05-2013 |
Michael Allan Mason, Richmond, VA US
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20080226212 | Seal for railway car journal bearing - A bearing assembly is provided having a roller bearing with an inner raceway fitted around the journal portion of an axle. An outer raceway combines with the inner raceway to receive roller elements. A backing ring is centered to the shaft fillet. An annular wear ring is positioned between the inner race and the backing ring. An improved lubricant seal arrangement is provided between the wear ring and the supporting outer raceway. | 09-18-2008 |
Thomas K. Mason, Lynchburg, VA US
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20140259895 | Mobile Pelletizing System - The present invention provides portable pelletizing systems for in situ processing of biomass material to pellets. Systems according to embodiments of the invention have a complete set of processing components and an engine for powering the processing components. The processing components are interconnected. Loading, unloading, and coordination of each of the processing components is automatically controlled through a controller. A heat exchange network is integrated with the engine and the processing components, wherein the heat exchange network transfers heat between the engine and the processing components. The system is self-contained and may be transported using a vehicle so that the system may receive biomass material of varying composition and moisture content at a point of origin. The complete set of processing components may include an input, a means for reducing the size of the biomass material, a blender, a dryer, a conditioner, a pellet mill, a cooler, and an output. | 09-18-2014 |
Tristan Mason, Madison Heights, VA US
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20150135579 | SLIDING ARCHERY SIGHT - An adjustable mechanism for an archery sight is characterized by a unique elevation and tension adjustment assemblies which allow a user to quickly and easily set the sight for optimum performance. The mechanism includes an elevation base having an elevation rail and carriage assembly connected therewith for sliding movement along the base in a first direction. A windage carriage is connected with the elevation carriage for movement in a second direction, and a sight is connected with the windage carriage. A tension assembly including a unique traction wheel, yoke and cam mechanism is provided for adjusting the tension between the rail and the base, and an adjustable detent assembly is provided to stop movement of the elevation rail and carriage in selected elevation locations relative to the base. | 05-21-2015 |