Coates, US

Andrew Mark Coates, Redmond, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090235196	CUSTOMIZABLE CONTROLS PROVIDED BY A MESSAGING APPLICATION FOR PERFORMING SELECTED ACTIONS - Technologies are described herein for providing users of a messaging application with controls that perform one or more selected actions with a message. Any number of default custom action controls may be displayed in a gallery. The selection of a custom action control performs various actions to an active message. New custom action controls may be created and existing controls modified to provide any number of desired actions. Dialogs provide user-friendly interfaces that allow a user to assign the desired functionality to a custom action control. The custom action controls may be organized into groups and shared between messaging applications and computers.	09-17-2009

Anita Faith Coates, Douglas, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130304544	Fuel price activation and management system - A computer implemented method and system provides a fuel price management server (FPMS) for managing actions associated with fuel prices, and a fuel price activation system (FPAS). The FPMS is accessible by multiple user devices and fuel stations at multiple geographical locations via a network. The FPAS communicates with the FPMS and one or more display units positioned at each fuel station via the network. The FPMS dynamically acquires and sorts the fuel prices based on geographical locations via the network. The FPMS selectively transmits the sorted fuel prices to the FPAS at each fuel station via the network based on their geographical location. The FPAS performs actions at each fuel station based on the selectively transmitted fuel prices, for example, dynamically activating and displaying the fuel prices on the display units, scheduling refueling of fuel tanks, transmitting notifications on a low fuel price to user devices, etc.	11-14-2013

Benjamin R. Coates, Highland, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120063965	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FAST PYROLYSIS OF BIOMASS IN ROTARY KILNS - Described herein are systems and methods for achieving fast pyrolysis of wood and other carbonaceous solids in rotary reactors. Novel heating, feeding and condensing methods result in high oil yields near those currently achieved with more complicated fast pyrolysis systems. High intensity burners are arranged and controlled to produce high heating rates and uniform temperature of the rotating cylindrical walls of the reactors. The feeding system delays the onset of pyrolysis until the solids fall onto the heated kiln walls. The pyrolysis gases and vapors are rapidly withdrawn and quenched with recycled liquids. The first condenser incorporates a clean out nozzle. Char products are readily separated and discharged into a heat exchanger where heat is recovered and used together with heat from reactor flue gas to dry the solids prior to being fed to the reactor.	03-15-2012

Benjamin Ralph Coates, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160040073	CONVERSION OF POLYMER CONTAINING MATERIALS TO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS - Systems and methods achieve the conversion of polymer containing material into petroleum products such as hydrocarbon gas, wax, crude oil and diesel. The reactor and its system are designed to subject the polymer containing material to pyrolysis in a way that results in a higher petroleum product yield than conventional existing systems. The system has controls which allow for the heating temperature, rotation of the body, and throughput rate, to be adjusted depending on the reaction time required for the material inside the reactor. The condensing system is able to separate the products into the desired petroleum products by percentage output ranging from wax to crude-like oil to diesel-quality oil.	02-11-2016

Blake Coates, Lyman, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110081460	Suspension packaging with on-demand oxygen exposure - The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to an article that enables on-demand blooming of an oxygen-sensitive product packaged within the interior of the article. Specifically, the product can be packaged between two films, wherein at least one of the films is oxygen-permeable. The edges of the films can be attached to one or more suspension frames, such that the product is suspended between the two frames. The oxygen-impermeable film is covered in with an oxygen-impermeable material that can be removed on demand to promote blooming.	04-07-2011

Blake E. Coates, Moore, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110311688	PACKAGE COMPRISING ON-DEMAND COLLAPSIBLE SUPPORT MEMBER - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to packaging for products (such as fresh red meat) that are enclosed between a support member and a film in such a manner that the film can be peelably removed from the support member. More specifically, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to packaging wherein the support member is collapsible to allow the product to contact the film at any desired time, such as the time of retail display.	12-22-2011

Bradley Coates, Yarmouth, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100087830	Endplate Preparation Instruments and Methods of Use - The present application is directed to instruments and methods for preparing a space between vertebral members. One embodiment of the instrument may include an elongated shaft with a proximal end and a distal end. A blade may be positioned at an end of the shaft and may rotate about an axis. The blade may include one or more teeth that include a height and/or contour. During rotation of the blade, the teeth contact and cut into one of the vertebral members. The instrument may also include a depth stop that limits a depth that the teeth can cut into the vertebral member. In some embodiments, the instrument includes a second blade that is configured to cut into the second vertebral member.	04-08-2010
20130253588	POSTERIOR INCREMENTAL SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM - A spinal fixation device may include a bone anchoring member, a rod receiver, and an connection member. The rod receiver may include a channel for receiving a rod projection from a first adjacent fixation assembly. The rod receiver may have a central axis such that the channel is generally perpendicular to the central axis. The connection member may have a rod projection configured to extend to a second adjacent fixation assembly. The rod receiver may be coupled to the connection member and rotatable about the central axis of the rod receiver. The interior fixation assembly may be axially fixed such that the bone anchoring member, the rod receiver and the connection member are not translatably movable relative to each other.	09-26-2013

Bradley J. Coates, Yarmouth, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100268278	TENSION BAND - Various embodiments of a vertebral tension band assembly and associated connection structure are provided. The tension band assemblies may be attached to vertebral bodies to, for example, connect one vertebrae to another, retain the band in approximately a preferred position by application of tension to the band during insertion and/or limit, impede, inhibit, reduce or interfere with the separation from one vertebra to another and may further block, impede, interfere with, inhibit, reduce or present an obstacle to dislodgement of a spinal implant from between the vertebrae to which it is attached. Flexible band portions of the assemblies may be treated and/or configured to promote bony integration between the band and the associated vertebrae, limit tissue adhesion to the band, and/or to elute a therapeutic substance from the installed band to the surgical site.	10-21-2010

Bradley J. Coates, Rossiville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110202091	NON-METALLIC IMPLANT DEVICES AND INTRA-OPERATIVE METHODS FOR ASSEMBLY AND FIXATION - This invention relates to orthopedic implants and to methods of treating bone defects. More specifically, but not exclusively, the present invention is directed to non-metallic implants and to methods for intra-operative assembly and fixation of orthopedic implants to facilitate medical treatment. The non-metallic implant assembly can be secured to underlying tissue by a fastener, such as a bone screw, that is capable of swelling on contact with fluid in the underlying tissue. Alternatively, the non-metallic implant assembly can be assembled intra-operatively using a fastener that is adhesively bonded to a bone plate or the bone plate can be deformed using heat, force, or solvents to inhibit withdrawal of the fastener. In preferred embodiments, both the fastener and the bone plate are formed of biodegradable material.	08-18-2011

Bradley J. Coates, Rossville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100057207	Bone grafts - Spinal spacers	03-04-2010
20120071983	BONE GRAFTS - Spinal spacers for fusion of a motion segment. A spinal spacer includes a body, which may be formed of a bone composition. The body includes a first end, an opposite second end, a superior face defining a superior vertebral engaging surface and an inferior face defining an inferior vertebral engaging surface. At least one of the vertebral engaging surfaces defines a set of migration resistance grooves. Each of the grooves includes a first face defining an angle of no more than about 90 degrees relative to the engaging surface and a second opposing sloped face.	03-22-2012
20130096681	BONE GRAFTS - Spinal spacers for fusion of a motion segment. A spinal spacer includes a body, which may be formed of a bone composition. The body includes a first end, an opposite second end, a superior face defining a superior vertebral engaging surface and an inferior face defining an inferior vertebral engaging surface. At least one of the vertebral engaging surfaces defines a set of migration resistance grooves. Each of the grooves includes a first face defining an angle of no more than about 90 degrees relative to the engaging surface and a second opposing sloped face.	04-18-2013
20130345815	BONE GRAFTS - Spinal spacers for fusion of a motion segment. A spinal spacer includes a body, which may be formed of a bone composition. The body includes a first end, an opposite second end, a superior face defining a superior vertebral engaging surface and an inferior face defining an inferior vertebral engaging surface. At least one of the vertebral engaging surfaces defines a set of migration resistance grooves. Each of the grooves includes a first face defining an angle of no more than about 90 degrees relative to the engaging surface and a second opposing sloped face.	12-26-2013

Budd Coates, Emmaus, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110071008	PORTABLE SLIDING EXERCISE DEVICE - The exercise device includes a base plate and a handle disposed on the top surface of the base plate. The bottom surface of the base plate has a surface roughness Ra of less than 3 microinches, and preferably 1 to 2 microinches such that the device slides along a floor allowing the user to perform a plurality of exercises. The base plate includes a hole extending through a center thereof, whereby the base plate has a ring-like shape.	03-24-2011

Cahrles Coates, Renton, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140137901	METHODS FOR PROCESSING HETEROGENEOUS MATERIALS - A method of processing a heterogeneous material includes entraining heterogeneous particles into a fluid stream. Each of the heterogeneous particles comprises a liquid portion and a solid portion. The fluid stream is passed through at least one adjustable nozzle, and is impacted to dissociate the liquid from the solid. A method of separating oil from solid particles includes mixing oil-coated solid particles with water to form a slurry, passing a first portion of the slurry through a first nozzle, and passing a second portion of the slurry through a second nozzle such that the second portion of the slurry intersects the first portion of the slurry to separate the oil from the particles.	05-22-2014

Carl Coates, Lansing, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100309089	PLANAR ARRAY ANTENNA HAVING RADOME OVER PROTRUDING ANTENNA ELEMENTS - A subarray of a planar array antenna has a ground plane having a rear face and a front face, radiating elements, each of the radiating elements protruding forward of the front face and physically mounted to the ground plane; circuit elements electrically coupled to the radiating elements, and physically mounted to the ground plane and positioned rearward of the rear face of the ground plane; and a dielectric radome supported on the ground plane defining a continuous surface sealed to the ground plane. The continuous surface includes a forward wall positioned forward of each of the radiating elements to form an environmental seal around the radiating elements. The radome has an intermediate wall intermediate at least one pair of adjacent ones of the antenna elements.	12-09-2010

Charles Coates, Renton, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130068863	DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING HETEROGENEOUS MATERIALS - A system for processing a heterogeneous material includes a conduit for a pressurized fluid and a nozzle assembly in fluid communication with the conduit. The nozzle assembly includes a plurality of adjustable nozzles configured such that streams of heterogeneous material passing through each nozzle intersect after passing through the adjustable nozzles. Another system includes a conduit for a pressurized fluid, a nozzle assembly, and a separation system configured to separate particles of a heterogeneous material into a first fraction and a second fraction. The nozzle assembly includes an adjustable nozzle configured such that a stream of the heterogeneous material passing through the nozzle contacts a surface after passing through the nozzle. A method of processing a heterogeneous material includes entraining heterogeneous particles into a fluid stream, passing the fluid stream through at least one adjustable nozzle, impacting the fluid stream to ablate the heterogeneous particles, and classifying the heterogeneous particles.	03-21-2013
20140084088	DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING HETEROGENEOUS MATERIALS - A system for processing a heterogeneous material includes a conduit for a pressurized fluid and a nozzle assembly in fluid communication with the conduit. The nozzle assembly includes a plurality of adjustable nozzles configured such that fluid streams passing through each nozzle intersect at an oblique angle after passing through the nozzles. At least one of the fluid streams comprises a heterogeneous material. A method of processing a heterogeneous material includes entraining heterogeneous particles into at least one fluid stream, passing the fluid stream through an adjustable nozzle, impacting the fluid stream with another fluid stream at an oblique angle to ablate the heterogeneous particles, and classifying the heterogeneous particles.	03-27-2014

Christopher Coates, West Paterson, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130258903	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODELING TELECOMMUNICATION SWITCH INVESTMENTS - In one of many possible embodiments, a system is provided for modeling telecommunication switch investments. The exemplary system includes a telecommunication switch modeling application configured to determine equipment quantities having capacity to satisfy switch design parameters descriptive of at least one model telecommunication switch, and calculate model investments associated with the equipment quantities. The exemplary system also includes a telecommunication switch investment modeling application configured to weight the model investments in accordance with at least one of a network parameter descriptive of an actual telecommunication switch and a “what-if” input descriptive of a hypothetical telecommunication switch configuration to form weighted investments that are specific to at least one of the actual telecommunication switch and the hypothetical telecommunication switch configuration.	10-03-2013

Christopher Aaron Coates, Kent, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140052040	FOOT SUPPORT STRAP - An orthopedic device to provide support, to help heal and prevent plantar fasciitis and alleviate pain caused by plantar fasciitis, heel pain, fallen arches, bunions, neuromas, arthritis and other foot conditions. Said orthopedic device is simple to use, comfortable, non-limiting to daily routines and types of footwear.	02-20-2014

Dan Coates, Forest Lake, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110268505	Retractable wheel for boat lift and other structures - An assembly for attaching to a boat lift	11-03-2011

Daniel Jay Coates, Ogden Dunes, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090250841	Tracheal tubes and a method of making the same - A tracheal tube is made by the attachment proximate to its patient end an inverted cuff, so that the flash lines that result from the molding of the cuff is hidden from view, and any loose material from the flash lines of the cuff is trapped within the cuff, instead of falling into the patient. The smooth surface of the inverted cuff also prevents potential secretion buildup on the cuff and facilitates the cleaning of the tracheal tube.	10-08-2009
20090288665	CUFFED MEDICAL TUBES - A cuffed silicone tracheostomy tube has two tapered recesses (	11-26-2009
20120152257	CUFFED MEDICAL TUBES - A cuffed silicone tracheostomy tube has two tapered recesses	06-21-2012
20120180796	Tracheostomy Tubes - A fenestrated tracheostomy tube has two rows of openings extending along the outside of the curve of the tube where they will be located in the trachea. The shaft of the tube is made of a soft material, such as silicone, and is reinforced along the fenestrated region by a frame of a stiffer material. The frame has a longitudinal spine extending between the two rows and has several ribs extending from the spine circumferentially on opposite sides of the openings.	07-19-2012
20130042872	CUFFED MEDICAL TUBES - A cuffed silicone tracheostomy tube has two tapered recesses on its outer surface in which opposite ends of a resilient cuff are bonded using an adhesive or solvent. Two shallow ribs extend around the tube on the inner edge of each recess, projecting outwardly to prevent the adhesive or solvent spreading onto the inflatable portion of the cuff. The cuff has several shallow ribs extending around the cuff and spaced along its inflatable portion to promote even inflation.	02-21-2013
20140360508	TRACHEOSTOMY TUBES - A fenestrated tracheostomy tube has a shaft (	12-11-2014

David Coates, Washington, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110175397	HEAVY-DUTY TRAILER - A heavy duty wheeled trailer for use in towing the trailer behind a vehicle. The trailer includes an adjustable height tow connection point to adjust and connect to different types of tow vehicles while maintaining the front deck substantially parallel to the trailer main deck. The trailer further includes a modular support frame allowing the trailer to be easily scaled in length and performance capabilities through removal or addition of modular frame cells.	07-21-2011

David A. Coates, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100160340	PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides a compound of formula (I):	06-24-2010

David Andrew Coates, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110312954	MINERALOCORTICOID RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides a compound of the formula: Compound (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising Compound (I) in combination with a suitable carrier, diluent, or excipient; and methods for treating physiological disorders, particularly congestive heart failure, hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, or chronic kidney disease, comprising administering Compound (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.	12-22-2011
20120142724	OXAZOLO[5-4-b]PYRIDIN-5-YL COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides oxazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-5-yl compounds useful in the treatment of cancer.	06-07-2012
20120202797	SUBSTITUTED [(5H-PYRROLO[2,1-c][1,4]BENZODIAZEPIN-11-YL)PIPERAZIN-1-YL]-2,2-DIMETHYLP- ROPANOIC ACID COMPOUNDS AS DUAL ACTIVITY H1 INVERSE AGONISTS/5-HT2A ANTAGONISTS - A dual H1/5-HT	08-09-2012
20140275049	SUBSTITUTED PYRAZOLE ANALOGS As RAR ANTAGONISTS - The present invention provides compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutical salt thereof; methods of treating osteoarthritis and the pain associated with osteoarthritis using the compounds; and processes for preparing the compounds.	09-18-2014
20140357664	3,4-DIHYDROISOQUINOLIN-2(1H)-YL COMPOUNDS - The invention provides certain 3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-2(1H)-yl compounds, particularly compounds of formula I, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The invention further provides methods of using a compound of formula I to treat cognitive impairment associated with Parkinson's disease or schizophrenia.	12-04-2014
20150203471	METHODS FOR IMPROVING CHICKEN PRODUCTION - The invention provided methods of improving the growth performance of and/or increasing the meat obtainable from chicken, and/or reducing gas emissions from a chicken or chicken raising operation, comprising administering to the chicken an effective amount of Compound 5 or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof. Also included in the invention are oral chicken feed compositions comprising an effective amount of the above compound, and the crystalline hemifumarate anhydrous salt Form II of the above compound.	07-23-2015

David Andrew Coates, West Lafayette, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080214651	Crystalline forms of [R-(R*, R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-beta,delta-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid calcium salt (2:1) - Novel crystalline forms of [R—(R*,R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-β,δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid hemi calcium salt designated Form V, Form VI, Form VII, Form VIII, Form IX, Form X, Form XI, Form XII, Form XIII, Form XIV, Form XV, Form XVI, Form XVII, Form XVIII, and Form XIX are characterized by their X-ray powder diffraction, solid-state NMR, and/or Raman spectroscopy are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical composition of the same, which are useful as agents for treating hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's disease.	09-04-2008
20080287521	Crystalline Forms Of [R-(R*,R*)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-beta,delta-dihydroxy-5-(1-methyl- Ethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic Acid Calcium Salt (2:1) - Novel crystalline forms of [R-(R*,R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-β,δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid hemi calcium salt designated Form V, Form VI, Form VII, Form VIII, Form IX, Form X, Form XI, Form XII, Form XIII, Form XIV, Form XV, Form XVI, Form XVII, Form XVIII, and Form XIX are characterized by their X-ray powder diffraction, solid-state NMR, and/or Raman spectroscopy are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical composition of the same, which are useful as agents for treating hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's disease.	11-20-2008

Don Mayo Coates, Santa Fe, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090107290	PLASMA-BASED REDUCTION OF TITANIUM OXIDES - A method for reducing titanium and other metal oxides to metal is disclosed. The method comprises providing a titanium or other metal oxide exposing the metal oxide to a non-thermal plasma, and reducing at least a portion of the titanium oxide to provide titanium metal. The non-thermal plasma may be formed using a first inert gas species, and a second reactive gas species.	04-30-2009

Eric Coates, Casper, WY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130068863	DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING HETEROGENEOUS MATERIALS - A system for processing a heterogeneous material includes a conduit for a pressurized fluid and a nozzle assembly in fluid communication with the conduit. The nozzle assembly includes a plurality of adjustable nozzles configured such that streams of heterogeneous material passing through each nozzle intersect after passing through the adjustable nozzles. Another system includes a conduit for a pressurized fluid, a nozzle assembly, and a separation system configured to separate particles of a heterogeneous material into a first fraction and a second fraction. The nozzle assembly includes an adjustable nozzle configured such that a stream of the heterogeneous material passing through the nozzle contacts a surface after passing through the nozzle. A method of processing a heterogeneous material includes entraining heterogeneous particles into a fluid stream, passing the fluid stream through at least one adjustable nozzle, impacting the fluid stream to ablate the heterogeneous particles, and classifying the heterogeneous particles.	03-21-2013
20140084088	DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING HETEROGENEOUS MATERIALS - A system for processing a heterogeneous material includes a conduit for a pressurized fluid and a nozzle assembly in fluid communication with the conduit. The nozzle assembly includes a plurality of adjustable nozzles configured such that fluid streams passing through each nozzle intersect at an oblique angle after passing through the nozzles. At least one of the fluid streams comprises a heterogeneous material. A method of processing a heterogeneous material includes entraining heterogeneous particles into at least one fluid stream, passing the fluid stream through an adjustable nozzle, impacting the fluid stream with another fluid stream at an oblique angle to ablate the heterogeneous particles, and classifying the heterogeneous particles.	03-27-2014
20140137901	METHODS FOR PROCESSING HETEROGENEOUS MATERIALS - A method of processing a heterogeneous material includes entraining heterogeneous particles into a fluid stream. Each of the heterogeneous particles comprises a liquid portion and a solid portion. The fluid stream is passed through at least one adjustable nozzle, and is impacted to dissociate the liquid from the solid. A method of separating oil from solid particles includes mixing oil-coated solid particles with water to form a slurry, passing a first portion of the slurry through a first nozzle, and passing a second portion of the slurry through a second nozzle such that the second portion of the slurry intersects the first portion of the slurry to separate the oil from the particles.	05-22-2014

Frank Coates, West Chester, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130117672	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GATHERING DATA RELATED TO A PRESENTATION AND FOR ASSIGNING TASKS - Methods and systems for gathering data related to a presentation and for generating tasks are disclosed. The presentation is given to an audience by a presenter using a display system. The display system includes a display portion, an input portion, a memory portion for storing the presentation, and one or more processors operable to control the information displayed on the display portion and the data stored in the memory portion. The method includes displaying one or more images on the display portion. The images include the information to be presented to the audience. The method further comprises receiving data that includes a report from the presenter on the performance of the presentation. The method further comprises storing the report in association with the presentation in the memory portion. Tasks may be generated by a user of an electronic system. The system may display aspects of a task on a display system. Icons corresponding to a first task aspect and icons corresponding to a second task aspect are displayed for selection by a user. Tasks are generated based on the icons selected by the user.	05-09-2013

Frederica V. Coates, Winston-Salem, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130172844	PROTECTIVE UNDERGARMENT USING IMPROVED HOOK AND LOOP FASTENERS - A protective undergarment includes a sling that is suspended from an outer shell. The sling forms a pocket in which a reusable or disposable absorbent pad can be positioned. The sling has arcuate, stitched end edges at both the front and the rear of the sling. The garment thus fits better will less chance that portions of the sling at opposite ends of the pocket will be exposed to moisture. The sling can also be attached to and detached from the garment by using hook and loop fasteners that can be partially covered so that abrasive corners are not exposed. The same overlying layers can be used on tabs for securing the protective undergarment around the waist.	07-04-2013

Fredrica Coates, Winston-Salem, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110178492	PROTECTIVE UNDERGARMENT INCLUDING A SLING WITH A POCKET-END CUFF - A protective undergarment, such as a diaper, includes a sling that is suspended from an outer shell. The sling forms a pocket in which a reusable or disposable absorbent pad can be positioned. The sling has an S-pocket or overlapping pocket at the front end and a cuff at the rear end. The cuff forms a slimmer outer profile than the S-pocket or overlapping pocket and is used only in the rear where leakage is not as significant as at the front. The S-pocket or overlapping pocket and the cuff are both suspended from bumper strips that extend from the waistband. Rectangular hook and loop fasteners and extension members allow a diaper to fit wearers of different waist size.	07-21-2011

Fredrica V. Coates, Winston-Salem, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120123364	COMFORT DIAPER ASSEMBLY - A diaper assembly	05-17-2012
20130006210	UNDERGARMENT WITH HIDDEN CORE POCKET WITH ISOLATING FLUID LAYER - An undergarment, such as a diaper, includes a hidden central core pocket for receipt of an absorbent pad. The pocket is formed between an inner, fluid permeable layer and a fluid isolation layer. The fluid isolation layer is attached to the inner or anchor layer and is located between the inner layer and an outer layer to which the inner layer is attached. The pocket is narrower than the outer to isolate fluids from edges of the outer layer and from diaper leg openings. Both the fluid isolation layer and the outer layer may be fluid resistant to provide additional protection against leakage. Adjustment fasteners on the outside of the outer shell permit size adjustment for the diaper and the adjustment fasteners are positioned within the periphery of the pocket so that presence of the absorbent pad will enhance comfort.	01-03-2013
20140020176	INFANT AND PREEMIE SWADDLING WRAPS - Infant and preemie swaddling wraps including a kite-shaped body defining head and body supporting portions, a bottom flap and opposing right and left wings configured to be folded around the infants torso, a plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners attached to the body at a plurality of positions for releasably engaging with other positions on the kite-shaped body to maintain the folded configuration, and padding in the head and body portions.	01-23-2014
20140020177	INFANT AND PREEMIE SWADDLING WRAPS WITH NECK PADDING - An infant garment including a body for covering an infant and neck padding located within the body and extending from the base of the skull of an infant positioned on the body to the top of the shoulder blades of the infant positioned on the body, and from shoulder-to-shoulder of the infant positioned on the body, wherein the neck padding includes a greater degree of padding than the body.	01-23-2014
20140378936	UNDERGARMENT WITH REMOVABLE LINER - An undergarment including a pocket extending from an anterior crotch portion of the undergarment to a posterior crotch portion of the undergarment, the pocket closed along three sides and opening in a direction of the anterior crotch, a hood arranged on the anterior crotch portion concealing the opening of the pocket, and an absorbent pad removable from the pocket, wherein the hood is configured to be pulled aside to expose the opening of the pocket to remove and insert the absorbent pad from the pocket.	12-25-2014
20150065979	DIAPER WITH POCKETED SLING AND STRETCHABLE COVER - A diaper assembly including a diaper including hook fasteners positioned beneath and concealed by covers constructed from resiliently stretchable material, and a pocketed sling configured to removably attach to the diaper, the pocketed sling including loop fasteners arranged to removably attach to the hook fasteners concealed beneath the covers, thereby concealing attachment points between the diaper and the pocketed sling.	03-05-2015

Geoff Coates, Lansing, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140296522	CATALYTIC CARBONYLATION CATALYSTS AND METHODS - In one aspect, the present invention provides catalysts for the carbonylation of heterocycles. The inventive catalysts feature metal-ligand complexes having cationic functional groups tethered to the ligand, wherein the tethered cationic groups are associated with anionic metal carbonyl species. The invention also provides methods of using the inventive catalysts to affect the ring opening carbonylation of epoxides.	10-02-2014

Geoffrey Coates, Lansing, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130030121	METHODS OF CONSTRUCTING ALKENE-BASED HOMOPOLYMER POLYOLEFINS HAVING REDUCED CRYSTALLINITY - The invention is a novel family of polyolefins characterized by chain-walking defects of the type that add extra backbone carbons per monomer. These polyolefins display a large decrease in crystallinity relative to polyolefins known in the art. Specifically, the reduction in crystallinity is much greater than for earlier polypropylenes with a matched content of stereo or 1-alkene type defects. The claimed polyolefins can be an alkene-based homopolymer. The defects in the polyolefin backbone are generated by a chain walking mechanism in which three or more carbons per monomer are added to the polymer backbone instead of two, as in conventional polymerization or copolymerization methods of alpha olefins. The novel polyolefins can be used in applications such as plastic wrapping, thin films, co-extrusion layers or molded parts in the absence of polymer blending or copolymerization. The cost of materials production can be reduced.	01-31-2013

George J. Coates, Wall, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090165742	Pressure equalizing valve seal for spherical rotary valve engine - A valve seal for a rotary valve assembly for use in an internal combustion engine of the piston and cylinder type, the valve seal having a valve seal body member having a curved annular upper surface conforming to the spherical periphery of a spherical rotary valve, the valve seal body member having a centrally disposed aperture there through defined by an inner circular side wall, the valve seal body member further having an outer circumferential side wall having a plurality of mounting ribs for the positioning of lateral sealing rings, the valve seal body member further having a plurality of vertical axial throughbores formed between the inner circular side wall and the outer circumferential side wall for pressure equalization.	07-02-2009
20090183705	Hot spark injection system for diesel engines to promote complete combustion - A spark injection system for an internal combustion engine for the detonation and combustion of remaining fuel/air mixture within the cylinder, the spark injection system introduces a pulsed electrical charge into the cylinder after the initial detonation when the piston is in a position of approximately five degrees after top dead center and the spark continues or is intermittently continued through the power stroke and through three quarters of the exhaust stroke, thus combusting the remaining fuel/air mixture and maintaining a higher temperature within the cylinder and alternatively the pulsed electrical charge is introduced during all four cycles of the cylinders operation.	07-23-2009
20110186002	Piston having ceramic head - A piston for an internal combustion engine wherein the piston includes a piston body fabricated from a metal and a piston head fabricated from a ceramic or ceramic composite material, the ceramic or ceramic composite piston head is press fit to the piston body and secured by an internal circumferential locking ring.	08-04-2011
20120192561	Combination spherical rotary valve internal combustion engine and steam engine incorporating scrubber capabilities on internal combustion engine exhaust - An internal combustion engine operating on spherical rotary valves in combination with a steam engine driven by the exhaust heat of the internal combustion engine, both engines are utilized to generate electricity, a portion of the waste steam is also utilized to scrub the pollutants from the exhaust of the internal combustion engine prior to its introduction to the ambient atmosphere.	08-02-2012

George J. Coates, Wall Twp., NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100242910	Hot spark injection system for diesel engines to promote complete combustion - A spark injection system for an internal combustion engine for the detonation and combustion of remaining fuel/air mixture within the cylinder, the spark injection system introduces a pulsed electrical charge into the cylinder after the initial detonation when the piston is in a position of approximately five degrees after top dead center and the spark continues or is intermittently continued through the power stroke and through three quarters of the exhaust stroke, thus combusting the remaining fuel/air mixture and maintaining a higher temperature within the cylinder and alternatively the pulsed electrical charge is introduced during all four cycles of the cylinders operation.	09-30-2010

James A. Coates, Casper, WY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130068863	DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING HETEROGENEOUS MATERIALS - A system for processing a heterogeneous material includes a conduit for a pressurized fluid and a nozzle assembly in fluid communication with the conduit. The nozzle assembly includes a plurality of adjustable nozzles configured such that streams of heterogeneous material passing through each nozzle intersect after passing through the adjustable nozzles. Another system includes a conduit for a pressurized fluid, a nozzle assembly, and a separation system configured to separate particles of a heterogeneous material into a first fraction and a second fraction. The nozzle assembly includes an adjustable nozzle configured such that a stream of the heterogeneous material passing through the nozzle contacts a surface after passing through the nozzle. A method of processing a heterogeneous material includes entraining heterogeneous particles into a fluid stream, passing the fluid stream through at least one adjustable nozzle, impacting the fluid stream to ablate the heterogeneous particles, and classifying the heterogeneous particles.	03-21-2013
20140084088	DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING HETEROGENEOUS MATERIALS - A system for processing a heterogeneous material includes a conduit for a pressurized fluid and a nozzle assembly in fluid communication with the conduit. The nozzle assembly includes a plurality of adjustable nozzles configured such that fluid streams passing through each nozzle intersect at an oblique angle after passing through the nozzles. At least one of the fluid streams comprises a heterogeneous material. A method of processing a heterogeneous material includes entraining heterogeneous particles into at least one fluid stream, passing the fluid stream through an adjustable nozzle, impacting the fluid stream with another fluid stream at an oblique angle to ablate the heterogeneous particles, and classifying the heterogeneous particles.	03-27-2014
20140137901	METHODS FOR PROCESSING HETEROGENEOUS MATERIALS - A method of processing a heterogeneous material includes entraining heterogeneous particles into a fluid stream. Each of the heterogeneous particles comprises a liquid portion and a solid portion. The fluid stream is passed through at least one adjustable nozzle, and is impacted to dissociate the liquid from the solid. A method of separating oil from solid particles includes mixing oil-coated solid particles with water to form a slurry, passing a first portion of the slurry through a first nozzle, and passing a second portion of the slurry through a second nozzle such that the second portion of the slurry intersects the first portion of the slurry to separate the oil from the particles.	05-22-2014

Jamie Coates, Dubuque, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080245066	HYDRAULIC APPARATUS RETURN TO NEUTRAL MECHANISM - A return to neutral mechanism to bias the trunnion of a hydraulic apparatus into the neutral position is provided. The trunnion is rotationally coupled to a bracket which is coupled to a glide member that is positioned between, and biased to a predetermined position by, a pair of compression springs.	10-09-2008

Joan Coates, Columbia, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140305378	Animal Kennel for Scientific Examination - An animal kennel comprises front, rear, top, bottom, and opposite side walls that collectively define a cavity. At least a portion of the cavity has a horizontal cross-section that is bordered by the front, rear, and opposite side walls. The cross-section has a front portion and a rear portion. The front portion is narrower between the opposite side walls than the rear portion. A majority of each of the front, rear, top, bottom and opposite side walls is formed of a material that is translucent and radiolucent.	10-16-2014

Joan R. Coates, Columbia, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090239225	PREDICTION AND DIAGNOSIS OF CANINE DEGENERATIVE MYELOPATHY - The present invention provides for methods of identifying a dog carrying a major genetic risk factor in the SOD1 gene for degenerative myelopathy, a potential model for human amyeotrophic lateral sclerosis. Also provided a methods of early diagnosis, treatment and breeding based on the presence or absence of the marker.	09-24-2009

Joshua L. Coates, Holladay, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120063965	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FAST PYROLYSIS OF BIOMASS IN ROTARY KILNS - Described herein are systems and methods for achieving fast pyrolysis of wood and other carbonaceous solids in rotary reactors. Novel heating, feeding and condensing methods result in high oil yields near those currently achieved with more complicated fast pyrolysis systems. High intensity burners are arranged and controlled to produce high heating rates and uniform temperature of the rotating cylindrical walls of the reactors. The feeding system delays the onset of pyrolysis until the solids fall onto the heated kiln walls. The pyrolysis gases and vapors are rapidly withdrawn and quenched with recycled liquids. The first condenser incorporates a clean out nozzle. Char products are readily separated and discharged into a heat exchanger where heat is recovered and used together with heat from reactor flue gas to dry the solids prior to being fed to the reactor.	03-15-2012

Keven D. Coates, Cypress, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090174072	SEMICONDUCTOR SYSTEM HAVING BGA PACKAGE WITH RADIALLY BALL-DEPOPULATED SUBSTRATE ZONES AND BOARD WITH RADIAL VIA ZONES - A printed circuit board has contact lands (	07-09-2009
20130221851	Sensorless LED Light Detection - A simple ambient light detection method that uses the same Light Emitting Diode both for illumination and for ambient light detection by alternatively forward and reverse biasing the Light Emitting Diode. The invention may be implemented without any additional hardware components when incorporated in a digital Light Emitting Diode driver circuit.	08-29-2013

Keven Dale Coates, Cypress, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090289363	Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array Package Design - In one aspect, a method for configuring a ball grid array is disclosed. The method may include identifying a number of balls for use in a ball grid array, determining a number of rows and a number of columns for the ball grid array, and populating the ball grid array at least in part with a plurality of ball-space groupings. The method may also include allocating an unpopulated portion of an area bounded by the at least one first outside row, the at least one second outside row, the at least one first outside column, and the at least one second outside column, to be free of balls. The method may also include routing a signal line from a ball of at least one ball-space grouping to a space of the at least one ball-space grouping and routing the signal line to a substrate layer through a via.	11-26-2009
20120197584	Core Temperature Monitoring - A system and method for providing continuous core temperature measurements through the use of non-movement inhibiting devices is disclosed. A user may wear a core temperature measuring device that constantly monitors and analyzes the user's core temperature measurements to identify any concerning trends. The monitoring may be done locally or through a base station. When a concerning trend is detected, the user and/or interested third parties may be alerted so that action can be taken to reverse the trend.	08-02-2012
20130249683	Theft Prevention Using Existing ABS Sensors - The automobile theft prevention system proposed in this invention detects motion by using the existing wheel rotational sensors that are part of the anti lock braking and stability augmentation systems present in most automobiles, without the requirement of any additional hardware specific to the theft prevention system.	09-26-2013

Kevin C. Coates, West Lafayette, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120108705	SOY METHYL ESTER POLYSTYRENE BLENDS FOR USE IN CONCRETE - A non-aqueous blend composition for treating a porous material comprising triacylglycerides obtained from vegetable oils and containing a fatty acid component and a polystyrene dissolved in the triacylglycerides to form a blend composition, the polystyrene component being present in the blend composition in an amount of from about 1% to about 40% by weight of the fatty acid component.	05-03-2012

Len Alan Coates, Carthage, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110291540	CABINET WITH A SHELF THAT HAS A REMOVABLE SHELF LINER AND END CAP - A cabinet includes one or more shelves that each include a substrate, a removable shelf liner, and a removable end cap. When the removable shelf liner or removable end cap needs to be replaced, either one or both of the removable shelf liner and removable end cap can be easily removed and replaced without removing or replacing the shelf. In addition, the sides and back of the cabinet preferably contain a dado joint so that the shelf substrate is captivated within the sides and back of the cabinet. The cabinet may also include metal rods to support each shelf substrate. The sides of the cabinet are attached by screws passing through the sides into the metal rods so there is a direct metal-to-metal connection. The combination of the metal rods and captivated shelves provides a cabinet that is very strong and durable, and can be repaired very easily and economically.	12-01-2011

Lisa M. Coates, Massillon, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110209764	Apparatus and Methods for Delivery of Fluid Injection Boluses to Patients and Handling Harmful Fluids - A hazardous fluid transport container and a hazardous fluid delivery system are disclosed. The hazardous fluid transport container includes a housing enclosing an at least partially shielded enclosure. First and second fluid path elements are disposed within the housing, with the first fluid path element and second fluid path element fluidly coupled together. A pump unit may be provided for dispensing fluid from the first and second fluid path elements optionally into a third fluid path element. Also, methods for priming the hazardous fluid transport container and for mitigating laminar flow injection bolus spreading are disclosed. Additionally, disclosed is a radioactive fluid transport container for a syringe or other container. The radioactive fluid transport container allows the syringe or container to be used in an injection procedure without removal from the container.	09-01-2011
20140046295	Apparatus and Methods for Delivery of Fluid Injection Boluses to Patients and Handling Harmful Fluids - A hazardous fluid transport container and a hazardous fluid delivery system are disclosed. The hazardous fluid transport container includes a housing enclosing an at least partially shielded enclosure. First and second fluid path elements are disposed within the housing, with the first fluid path element and second fluid path element fluidly coupled together. A pump unit may be provided for dispensing fluid from the first and second fluid path elements optionally into a third fluid path element. Also, methods for priming the hazardous fluid transport container and for mitigating laminar flow injection bolus spreading are disclosed. Additionally, disclosed is a radioactive fluid transport container for a syringe or other container. The radioactive fluid transport container allows the syringe or container to be used in an injection procedure without removal from the container.	02-13-2014

Lori Suzanne Coates, Kent, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140052040	FOOT SUPPORT STRAP - An orthopedic device to provide support, to help heal and prevent plantar fasciitis and alleviate pain caused by plantar fasciitis, heel pain, fallen arches, bunions, neuromas, arthritis and other foot conditions. Said orthopedic device is simple to use, comfortable, non-limiting to daily routines and types of footwear.	02-20-2014

Marcell E. Coates, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140132093	CONTROL UNIT FOR A POWER TOOL - A power tool includes a brushless DC motor housed inside an upper body of the tool housing and a control unit housed inside a handle of the housing, the control unit including a micro-controller mounted on a control circuit board, a power unit electronically coupled to the micro-controller and mounted on a power circuit board arranged substantially parallel the control circuit board inside the handle, and a heat sink in thermal contact with the power unit. An input unit may be mounted directly on the control circuit board. An upper portion of the heat sink extending towards the upper body of the housing may include a tab protruding underneath a fan assembly of the motor to transfer heat from the power unit to the airflow created by the fan.	05-15-2014

Matthew Coates, Boston, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080257061	GRIPPING FIXTURE - A gripping fixture suitable for use in stent securement testing is described. The gripping fixture includes a housing having a chamber, a rigid perforated tubular member positioned within the chamber, a multiplicity of radially extending pins arranged to slide in the perforations in the tubular member, and an elastic sheath that circumscribes the outer ends of the pins and surrounds the tubular member. A pressure chamber is formed between the housing and the elastic sheath. The gripping fixture also includes a pressure controller for controlling the pressure within the pressure chamber. The pressure applied in the pressure chamber acts on the elastic sheath and may be used to cause some of the pins to engage a stent during the stent securement test to hold the stent in place relative to the gripping fixture while the tensile force required to dislodge the stent from a catheter is measured.	10-23-2008
20090155449	MEDICAL DEVICE COATING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - Apparatus and methods are configured to coat a medical device, such as a stent, with a beneficial medicinal agent using one or more liquid feeds and one or more micromist nozzles. In one implementation, an agent coating rig includes a vertical adjustment means, a rotation means, and a traverse adjustment means for moving a medical device along virtually any point on an x or y axis. In additional or alternative implementations, the agent coating rig can further include a secondary horizontal adjustment means that allows adjustment along virtually any point on a z axis. Furthermore, methods and apparatus are provided for distributing the beneficial agent on the medical device, including delivering the beneficial agent efficiently over time.	06-18-2009
20110311713	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ROTATING AND COATING AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE - A method for applying a coating to an implantable device is disclosed. The method includes positioning an implantable device relative to an ultrasonic material delivery apparatus. The implantable device is rotated at a relative speed. The relative speed may be more than 120 revolutions per minute. An application material is applied to the implantable device using the ultrasonic material delivery apparatus. The relative speed may be sufficient to reduce the size of at least a portion of droplets of the application material. A system for rotating an implantable device is disclosed. The system includes an implantable device and a rotation system configured to rotate the implantable device. A longitudinal axis of the implantable device and a longitudinal axis of a rotation member of the rotation system may be offset a desired dimension. An inside diameter of the implantable device may be larger than an outside diameter of a rotation member.	12-22-2011
20130122183	MEDICAL DEVICE COATING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - Apparatus and methods are configured to coat a medical device, such as a stent, with a beneficial medicinal agent using one or more liquid feeds and one or more micromist nozzles. In one implementation, an agent coating rig includes a vertical adjustment means, a rotation means, and a traverse adjustment means for moving a medical device along virtually any point on an x or y axis. In additional or alternative implementations, the agent coating rig can further include a secondary horizontal adjustment means that allows adjustment along virtually any point on a z axis. Furthermore, methods and apparatus are provided for distributing the beneficial agent on the medical device, including delivering the beneficial agent efficiently over time.	05-16-2013
20130177696	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ROTATING AND COATING AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE - A method for applying a coating to an implantable device is disclosed. The method includes positioning an implantable device relative to an ultrasonic material delivery apparatus. The implantable device is rotated at a relative speed. The relative speed may be more than 120 revolutions per minute. An application material is applied to the implantable device using the ultrasonic material delivery apparatus. The relative speed may be sufficient to reduce the size of at least a portion of droplets of the application material. A system for rotating an implantable device is disclosed. The system includes an implantable device and a rotation system configured to rotate the implantable device. A longitudinal axis of the implantable device and a longitudinal axis of a rotation member of the rotation system may be offset a desired dimension. An inside diameter of the implantable device may be larger than an outside diameter of a rotation member.	07-11-2013

Michael Coates, Elverson, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090110935	CROSSLINKABLE FLUOROPOLYMER COMPOSITION AND USES THEREOF - A fluoropolymer block copolymer containing a hydrofluorocarbon and a polyamide-based crosslinking agent crosslinked at a temperature above about 500° F. (about 260° C.). The crosslinked-block copolymer has compatibility with both non-hydrofluorocarbon-based fluoropolymers and engineered resins. Additionally, the block copolymer has unexpectedly high temperature stability, higher than each of the individual components.	04-30-2009
20090317553	BLENDED FLUOROPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS - Blended fluoropolymer compositions are provided. In one embodiment, a liquid dispersion of a first fluoropolymer is blended with a liquid dispersion of a second fluoropolymer. The first fluoropolymer may be polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), such as a low molecular weight PTFE (LPTFE) that has been polymerized via a dispersion or emulsion polymerization process, and which has not been agglomerated, irradiated, or thermally degraded. The LPTFE may be in the form of an aqueous dispersion, having a mean particle size of less than 1.0 microns (μm), with the LPTFE having a first melt temperature (T	12-24-2009
20100132212	METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF FLUOROPOLYMER POWDERED MATERIALS - A method for the preparation of fluoropolymer powdered materials is disclosed. A suspension of solid fluoropolymer particles in a liquid carrier, preferably water, is frozen and the frozen carrier is then removed by sublimation at sub-atmospheric pressure to produce a dry powder of fluoropolymers particles.	06-03-2010
20100204440	METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF FLUOROPOLYMER POWDERED MATERIALS - A method for the preparation of a modified fluoropolymer powdered material is disclosed. A suspension of solid fluoropolymer particles together with PTFE particles in an aqueous carrier, is frozen and the frozen carrier is then removed by sublimation at sub-atmospheric pressure to produce a dry powder of modified fluoropolymer particles.	08-12-2010
20110224350	METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF FLUOROPOLYMER POWDERED MATERIALS - A method for the preparation of a modified fluoropolymer powdered material is disclosed. A suspension of solid fluoropolymer particles together with SiC particles in an aqueous carrier, is frozen and the frozen carrier is then removed by sublimation at sub-atmospheric pressure to produce a dry powder of modified fluoropolymer particles.	09-15-2011
20120076944	BLENDED FLUOROPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS - Blended fluoropolymer compositions are provided, in which a liquid dispersion of a first fluoropolymer is blended with a liquid dispersion of a second fluoropolymer. The first fluoropolymer may be polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), such as a low molecular weight PTFE (LPTFE) in the form of an aqueous dispersion having a mean particle size of less than 1.0 microns (μm) and a first melt temperature (T	03-29-2012
20140205757	BLENDED FLUOROPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS - Blended fluoropolymer compositions are provided. In one embodiment, a liquid dispersion of a first fluoropolymer is blended with a liquid dispersion of a second fluoropolymer. The first fluoropolymer may be polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), such as a low molecular weight PTFE (LPTFE) that has been polymerized via a dispersion or emulsion polymerization process, and which has not been agglomerated, irradiated, or thermally degraded. The LPTFE may be in the form of an aqueous dispersion, having a mean particle size of less than 1.0 microns (μm), with the LPTFE having a first melt temperature (T	07-24-2014
20150240065	BLENDED FLUOROPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS - Blended fluoropolymer compositions are provided. In one embodiment, a liquid dispersion of a first fluoropolymer is blended with a liquid dispersion of a second fluoropolymer. The first fluoropolymer may be polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), such as a low molecular weight PTFE (LPTFE) that has been polymerized via a dispersion or emulsion polymerization process, and which has not been agglomerated, irradiated, or thermally degraded. The LPTFE may be in the form of an aqueous dispersion, having a mean particle size of less than 1.0 microns (m), with the LPTFE having a first melt temperature (T	08-27-2015

Michael Coates, Maurice, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100050407	Method of Repairing Tong Jaw - A method for repairing a damaged or corroded tong jaw having a jaw root and an original seating component. The method includes the steps of: (a) machining away corroded or damaged portions of the original seating component; (b) machining into a non-damaged portion of the original seating component and/or jaw root, thereby forming a machined base configured to receive a new seating component, the new seating component including a feature adapted for engaging the machined base. The new seating component is then connected onto the machined base.	03-04-2010

Michael Lemoyne Coates, University Place, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130314398	AUGMENTED REALITY USING STATE PLANE COORDINATES - An augmented reality (AR) is displayed that combines a real world view with a display of virtual objects. A user may view the virtual objects from different perspectives (e.g. in front of the object, behind the object, to the side of the object, on top of the object, below the object, inside the object). The AR view uses current location information (e.g. GPS coordinates, current elevation . . . ) that is converted to the State Plane Coordinate System (SPCS) to assist in determining the virtual objects to display. A geofence may be configured that defines boundaries for when a virtual object(s) is to be displayed. An area defined by a geofence may be associated with one of more defined virtual objects. A defined boundary may be exclusive or non-exclusive. Exclusive boundaries are associated with virtual objects from authorized entities whereas non-exclusive boundaries may be associated with virtual objects from any number of entities.	11-28-2013

Ralph L. Coates, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080202985	Method for recovery of hydrocarbon oils from oil shale and other carbonaceous solids - A continuous, efficient surface method for thermal recovery of hydrocarbons from a solid feedstock is described that includes a self-contained process that produces hydrogen for upgrading the hydrocarbons to produce motor fuel. The hydrogen also is used as a clean burning fuel for the thermal processing. The hydrogen is produced as a component of synthesis gas formed by gasification of coal. The synthesis gas is processed to remove and dispose of carbon dioxide and by-product sulfur. Combustion of the hydrogen to provide indirect heating of the solid feedstock maximizes hydrocarbons that can be upgraded and reduces or eliminates the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.	08-28-2008
20100294700	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAXIMIZING THROUGHPUT OF INDIRECTLY HEATED ROTARY KILNS - An apparatus and method for achieving improved throughput capacity of indirectly heated rotary kilns used to produce pyrolysis products such as shale oils or coal oils that are susceptible to decomposition by high kiln wall temperatures is disclosed. High throughput is achieved by firing the kiln such that optimum wall temperatures are maintained beginning at the point where the materials enter the heating section of the kiln and extending to the point where the materials leave the heated section. Multiple high velocity burners are arranged such that combustion products directly impact on the area of the kiln wall covered internally by the solid material being heated. Firing rates for the burners are controlled to maintain optimum wall temperatures.	11-25-2010
20120063965	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FAST PYROLYSIS OF BIOMASS IN ROTARY KILNS - Described herein are systems and methods for achieving fast pyrolysis of wood and other carbonaceous solids in rotary reactors. Novel heating, feeding and condensing methods result in high oil yields near those currently achieved with more complicated fast pyrolysis systems. High intensity burners are arranged and controlled to produce high heating rates and uniform temperature of the rotating cylindrical walls of the reactors. The feeding system delays the onset of pyrolysis until the solids fall onto the heated kiln walls. The pyrolysis gases and vapors are rapidly withdrawn and quenched with recycled liquids. The first condenser incorporates a clean out nozzle. Char products are readily separated and discharged into a heat exchanger where heat is recovered and used together with heat from reactor flue gas to dry the solids prior to being fed to the reactor.	03-15-2012
20120292232	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAXIMIZING THROUGHPUT OF INDIRECTLY HEATED ROTARY KILNS - An apparatus and method for achieving improved throughput capacity of indirectly heated rotary kilns used to produce pyrolysis products such as shale oils or coal oils that are susceptible to decomposition by high kiln wall temperatures is disclosed. High throughput is achieved by firing the kiln such that optimum wall temperatures are maintained beginning at the point where the materials enter the heating section of the kiln and extending to the point where the materials leave the heated section. Multiple high velocity burners are arranged such that combustion products directly impact on the area of the kiln wall covered internally by the solid material being heated. Firing rates for the burners are controlled to maintain optimum wall temperatures.	11-22-2012

Richard T. Coates, Katy, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140064028	DETECTION OF SEISMIC SIGNALS USING FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTED SENSORS - A fiber optic distributed vibration system for detecting seismic signals in an earth formation is provided. The system includes a fiber optic cable deployed in a borehole that extends into the earth formation and which is configured to react along its length to a seismic wave incident on the fiber optic cable from outside the borehole. An optical source launches an optical signal into the fiber optic cable while the seismic wave is incident thereon. A receiver detects coherent Rayleigh noise (CRN) produced in response to the optical signal. A processing circuit processes the detected CRN signal to determine characteristics of the earth formation.	03-06-2014
20140140172	DEGHOSTING MEASURED SURVEY DATA - Propagation of wavefields are simulated along paths in a survey environment, where the simulated propagation includes an influence of a reflection at an interface that causes ghost data in measured survey data. Deghosting of the measured survey data is performed using the simulated wavefields.	05-22-2014
20140334260	Neural Network Signal Processing of Microseismic Events - Systems, apparatuses and methods for neural network signal processing of microseismic events. A series of sensors are disposable in at least one first well positioned about a second well disposed in a subterranean formation. The series of sensors obtain a data signal measurement including noise events and microseismic acoustic emission events. A processor includes a first neural network. The processor may remove the noise events from the data signal measurement and determine with the first neural network an arrival time for each microseismic acoustic emission event. An interface can output the arrival time for each microseismic acoustic emission event.	11-13-2014

Richard Timothy Coates, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140372044	SEISMIC DATA PROCESSING - Disclosed herein are implementations of various technologies for a method for seismic data processing. The method may receive seismic data for a region of interest. The seismic data may be acquired in a seismic survey. The method may determine an exclusion criterion. The exclusion criterion may provide rules for selecting shot points in the acquired seismic data. The method may determine sparse seismic data using statistical sampling based on the exclusion criterion and the acquired seismic data. The method may determine simulated seismic data based on the earth model and shot points corresponding to the sparse seismic data. The method may determine an objective function that represents a mismatch between the sparse seismic data and the simulated seismic data. The method may update the earth model using the objective function.	12-18-2014

Richard Timothy Coates, Katy, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150293252	WIRELESS LOGGING OF FLUID FILLED BOREHOLES - A predetermined condition in a fluid-filled wellbore system can be detected by generating at least one sound in the wellbore system in response to the condition, such that a detectable change is created in some characteristic of the emitted sound, and detecting the at least one sound and the change, the detection being indicative that the predetermined condition has occurred. Equipment for facilitating detection of the condition can include a trigger operable in response to the condition; a generator operable to emit sound in the borehole and to create a detectable change in some characteristic of the emitted sound in response to the trigger; and at least one sensor operable to monitor the sound and detect the change, the detection being indicative that the predetermined condition has occurred. It is also possible to estimate a value of a property of a fluid-filled wellbore system. This can be accomplished by recording data including at least one of pressure and rate of flow at one or more locations in the wellbore system, and then estimating the value of the property by employing a model for predicting at least one of pressure and rate of flow dependent upon parameters detailing at least one of wellbore system geometry, viscoacoustic properties of the fluid and entrained solids contained in the wellbore system, locations of boundaries and entrained solids, and characteristics and locations of disturbances to pressure and flow in the wellbore system, in order to determine a best prediction of some attribute of the recorded data.	10-15-2015
20150301208	SEISMIC DATA PROCESSING - Described herein are implementations of various technologies for a method for seismic data processing. The method may receive seismic data for a region of interest. The seismic data may be acquired in a seismic survey. The method may determine a seismic image based on the acquired seismic data and an earth model of the region of interest. The method may determine simulated seismic data based on the earth model. The method may determine an objective function that represents a mismatch between the acquired seismic data and the simulated seismic data. The method may determine a diffusion tensor using geological information from the seismic image. The method may update the earth model using the diffusion tensor with the objective function.	10-22-2015

Robert Brock Coates, New Richmond, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150302782	SELF POWERED ILLUMINATED BI-DIRECTIONAL STREET SIGN - A street sign assembly is provided wherein the panels are illuminated. Two street signs, substantially perpendicularly to one another mounted on a pole near an intersection of two streets, are backlit on both sides to make them visible readable at night. Low power consumption light emitting diodes (LEDs) are used to illuminate the signs and are mounted internal to the sign housing such that the street name is backlit from within the housing, making it more readable from a distance at night. The LEDs are mounted between the two opposed faces of a housing so that their light is used to illuminate both faces. Translucent opposed frosted plates are positioned within the housing to reflect the LED lights and to prevent the mirror images on the two opposed faces from being visible from the other side. The power for the LEDs is provided by rechargeable DC batteries. A solar panel and a DC generator coupled to a wind turbine are installed on the post and are wired to provide charge current to the DC batteries. An electrical charge circuit is provided to control the selection of the charge current and the connection of the battery pack to drive the load.	10-22-2015

Stanley G. Coates, Proctorville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150371625	SOUND DEFLECTING APPARATUS - A sound deflector apparatus having mutually coextensive tab and wall portions, the tab portion mounted to an area of an electronic device adjacent the speaker outlet(s), and the wall portion having a curvilinear segment or bend directing sound waves toward the listener(s) viewing programming on a flat-screen television, monitor, smart device, and/or similar electronic devices with such speaker outlet configurations.	12-24-2015

Stephen Coates, Galena, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080271656	Removable filler module - This invention relates to an industrial furnace roof filler element to allow replacement of a failed heat source during operation. The filler element can include a lower portion, a module, an aperture, a protuberance, a bore and/or a heat source. This invention also relates to a method of operation for an industrial furnace wherein a failed heat source is replaced during operation of the industrial furnace.	11-06-2008
20110058589	HIGH TEMPERATURE INDUSTRIAL FURNACE ROOF SYSTEM - A high temperature industrial furnace roof system having first and second spaced apart hanger brick rows with a filler row disposed therebetween and a cable system including a plurality of electrical cables. The filler row includes a plurality of filler elements having at least one removable heating module with a heat source. The cable system operatively connects the heat source with a power source and permits the removable heating module to be removed from the respective filler element while the respective heat source remains operatively connected with the power source.	03-10-2011

Steve Coates, Bensenville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090103739	Method and Apparatus to Facilitate Use of Background Noise When Providing Secure Access to Equipment - A user interface device provides secure access to equipment. An audio reception device is adapted to receive an audio input comprising background noise and to receive an audio user code from a user. A user input device receives a manual input comprising a manual user code from the user. A control unit stores one or more target user codes and receives an audio input and determines a noise level of the background noise. An instruction message is generated to inform the user to enter the manual user code in response to the noise level of the background noise exceeding a predetermined threshold level. An output device provides the instruction message to the user. A control unit provides secure access to the equipment in response to at least one of the audio user code and the manual user code.	04-23-2009