Davis, Jr., US
Albert H. Davis, Jr., Decatur, GA US
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20120216757 | Safety collar with clamping closure mechanism - A collar useful in animal care, which includes a closure connector and a flexible belt having a free end and distal therefrom a thickened knob. Anchored within the connector's frame, the knob is disposed contiguous with a narrow slot formed therein through which all of the belt, except the knob, is initially threaded. Once looped back around the connector's frame, the free end is pushed through the frame until it re-emerges therefrom. With the collar adjusted to provide a snug fit, one can then activate a closure mechanism, in which the foot of an arm pivotally connected to the frame clamps a short portion of the belt, across its entire transverse width, against the frame. When the belt is so clamped, pulling on it increases forces pressing the foot against the belt. Cast from a silicon rubber/phosphorescent additive mixture, the belt exhibits luminescent properties, making it visible in the dark. | 08-30-2012 |
20150034022 | Safety collar with clamping closure mechanism - A collar useful in animal care, which includes a closure connector and a flexible belt having a free end and distal therefrom a thickened knob. Anchored within the connector's frame, the knob is disposed contiguous with a narrow slot formed therein through which all of the belt, except the knob, is initially threaded. Once looped back around the connector's frame, the free end is pushed through the frame until it re-emerges therefrom. With the collar adjusted to provide a snug fit, one can then activate a closure mechanism, in which the foot of an arm pivotally connected to the frame clamps a short portion of the belt, across its entire transverse width, against the frame. When the belt is so clamped, pulling on it increases forces pressing the foot against the belt. Cast from a silicon rubber/phosphorescent additive mixture, the belt exhibits luminescent properties, making it visible in the dark. | 02-05-2015 |
Anthony Davis, Jr., Romulus, MI US
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20140062079 | CONNECTOR - A connector for a component fitting assembly of an air conditioning system includes a substantially planar plate having a recessed portion and a slot portion. The recessed portion and the slot portion are formed in the plate to define an opening for receiving a conduit therein. A method for coupling the conduit to the connector includes the step of urging at least the portion of the conduit through the slot portion and into the recessed portion of the plate, whereby the at least the portion of the conduit is deformed to correspond with a configuration of the opening to militate against disengagement between the plate and the at least the portion of the conduit disposed in the opening of the plate. | 03-06-2014 |
Calvin M. Davis, Jr., Williamsburg, VA US
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20110070967 | Secure golf club holder device - A golf club holder device is described and comprises a club holder with a body having a quasi-spherical shape with a recessed internal seat. The device includes an opening formed in a front of the body, the opening configured to receive a diameter of a shaft of a golf club therethrough. The device has a through hole formed in the body to the seat, the through hole being configured to recess a portion of a handgrip of a golf club within the club holder while suspending a remaining length of the golf club from the body. | 03-24-2011 |
20110127183 | SECURE GOLF HOLDER CLUB SYSTEM - In an exemplary embodiment, a multi-club holder device includes an adaptor configured to be selectively placed in and removed from an internal seat of a golf club holder device. The multi-club holder device is configured to carry a plurality of selected golf clubs from a full set of clubs. The system includes a golf club holder device and the multi-club holder device. The golf club holder device is configured to selectively hold and cradle a handle of a single putter in an internal seat such that the handle of the putter is in an upright orientation and selectively or alternately the adaptor. | 06-02-2011 |
20130029774 | SECURE GOLF CLUB HOLDER DEVICE - A golf club holder device is described and comprises a club holder with a body having a quasi-spherical shape with a recessed internal seat. The device includes an opening formed in a front of the body, the opening configured to receive a diameter of a shaft of a golf club therethrough. The device has a through hole formed in the body to the seat, the through hole being configured to recess a portion of a handgrip of a golf club within the club holder while suspending a remaining length of the golf club from the body. | 01-31-2013 |
Calvin Paul Davis, Jr., Medina, OH US
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20130180046 | FOLDING APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING A PATIENT - The invention involves a folding patient transfer apparatus with a material top layer and a material bottom layer. A plurality of inserts has handhold openings that are formed in the inserts that are positioned between the material top layer and the material bottom layer utilizing a sewn plurality of insert seams. The seams form enclosed material chambers containing the inserts. The materials can be disposed of due to contamination; however the inserts can be sterilized reducing hospital waste and cost. The apparatus is configured to slide and/or lift and/or carry a patient from a non-planer surface to a second planer or non-planer surface. | 07-18-2013 |
Clifford H. Davis, Jr., Tuskegee, AL US
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20090140000 | Dispensing apparatus system and method - An automatic dispensing apparatus system and method for dispensing predetermined objects is disclosed. More particularly, the invention is an automatic bottled water dispensing apparatus system and method having a housing which houses various sizes of bottled water and a conveyor system for transporting the bottled water to a dispensing member for a customer. The dispensing apparatus system also includes a return machine for returning empty bottles, a plurality of selection members, a payment member and an inventory monitoring member. | 06-04-2009 |
20110204075 | Dispensing apparatus system and method - An automatic dispensing apparatus system and method for dispensing predetermined objects is disclosed. More particularly, the invention is an automatic bottled water dispensing apparatus system and method having a housing which houses various sizes of bottled water and a conveyor system for transporting the bottled water to a dispensing member for a customer. The dispensing apparatus system also includes a return machine for returning empty bottles, a plurality of selection members, a payment member and an inventory monitoring member. | 08-25-2011 |
Daniel C. Davis, Jr., Honolulu, HI US
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20110184249 | REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEM - The remote patient monitoring system includes a camera and radio connection device having electronic circuitry disposed in a housing. The device facilitates connection of interchangeable cameras and reconfigurable radios for remote monitoring of visually observable health indicia of a patient by a remotely located health professional. The system may also include a remote server for management of a plurality of patient sites and monitoring devices. The patient health related video images are digitally transmitted from the patient site to the remote health care provider over the Internet. | 07-28-2011 |
David J. Davis, Jr., Danville, CA US
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20110060666 | Presentation of Information or Representations Pertaining to Digital Products Available for Digital Distribution - Improved methods, systems, graphical user interfaces and computer program code for presenting representations or information concerning digital products are disclosed. The representations of digital products can serve to promote certain digital products at an online digital product distribution site. Information concerning a particular digital product can be rapidly accessible from a displayed page at an online digital product distribution site referencing a plurality of different digital products. According to one aspect, a plurality of representations (e.g., images) can be dynamically presented to facilitate access to corresponding digital product information. The representations being presented can be automatically changed on a periodic basis, unless user interaction requests otherwise. According to another aspect, digital product information can be presented in an overlay window that can be initiated by a user and present relevant information concerning a digital product. Advantageously, digital product information can be quickly presented to a user without having to navigate to a new page of an online distribution site. | 03-10-2011 |
20120297303 | PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS PERTAINING TO DIGITAL PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FOR DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION - Improved methods, systems, graphical user interfaces and computer program code for presenting representations or information concerning digital products are disclosed. The representations of digital products can serve to promote certain digital products at an online digital product distribution site. Information concerning a particular digital product can be rapidly accessible from a displayed page at an online digital product distribution site referencing a plurality of different digital products. According to one aspect, digital product information can be presented in an overlay window that can be initiated by a user and present relevant information concerning a digital product. Advantageously, digital product information can be quickly presented to a user without having to navigate to a new page of an online distribution site. | 11-22-2012 |
Donald T. Davis, Jr., Somerville, MA US
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20140282830 | Firewall Packet Filtering - Mechanisms are provided for performing an operation on a received data packet. A data packet is received and a hash operation on a header field value of a header of the data packet is performed to generate a hash value. A lookup operation is performed in a hash table associated with a type of the header field value to identify a hash table entry. A bit string associated with the hash table entry is retrieved, where each bit in the bit string corresponds to a class of rules of a rule set of a firewall. A matching operation of the header field value to rules in classes of rules corresponding to bits set in the bit string is performed to select one or more search trees. Operations are performed based on rules in the classes of rules being matched by header field value of the data packet. | 09-18-2014 |
20160105397 | Firewall Packet Filtering - Mechanisms are provided for performing an operation on a received data packet. A data packet is received and a hash operation on a header field value of a header of the data packet is performed to generate a hash value. A lookup operation is performed in a hash table associated with a type of the header field value to identify a hash table entry. A bit string associated with the hash table entry is retrieved, where each bit in the bit string corresponds to a class of rules of a rule set of a firewall. A matching operation of the header field value to rules in classes of rules corresponding to bits set in the bit string is performed to select one or more search trees. Operations are performed based on rules in the classes of rules being matched by header field value of the data packet. | 04-14-2016 |
Don M. Davis, Jr., Colorado Springs, CO US
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20120160607 | Ladder Safety Apparatus - A ladder safety apparatus and methods of using the same are disclosed. An example ladder safety apparatus includes a stabilizer bar for a top portion of a ladder, the stabilizer bar configured to rest on a roof top. The ladder safety apparatus also includes a balance rail for the top portion of the ladder to provide handles for a user climbing onto the roof top. The ladder safety apparatus also includes an attached strap to connect adjacent the roof top for securing the ladder. | 06-28-2012 |
20120160608 | Ladder Safety Apparatus - A ladder safety apparatus and methods of using the same are disclosed. An example ladder safety apparatus includes a stabilizer bar for a top portion of a ladder, the stabilizer bar configured to rest on a roof top. The example ladder safety apparatus also includes a balance rail for the top portion of the ladder to provide substantially upright handles for a user to grasp when the ladder is positioned on the roof top. The balance rail and the stabilizer bar are formed as a unitary structure | 06-28-2012 |
20130199874 | LADDER SAFETY APPARATUS - A ladder safety apparatus and methods of using the same are disclosed. An example ladder safety apparatus includes a stabilizer bar for a top portion of a ladder, the stabilizer bar configured to rest on a roof top. The example ladder safety apparatus also includes a balance rail for the top portion of the ladder to provide substantially upright handles for a user to grasp when the ladder is positioned on the roof top. Further, the safety apparatus may be engaged to a ladder using one or more engagement rods. | 08-08-2013 |
Ellis Davis, Jr., Easley, SC US
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20090029614 | IONIZED PERFORMANCE FABRIC - A composition for treating fabric includes about 0.1 to about 10.0% cross linking agent, about 0.1 to about 5.0% polyolefin, about 0.1 to about 0.5% wetting agent, about 0.0 to about 8.0% aminofunctional silicone, about 0.0 to about 6.0% ionizing agent, about 0.0 to about 2.0% catalyst and any remainder as a carrier. The composition has a pH of between about 2.0 to about 4.0 and at least some aminofunctional silicone and/or ionizing agent is provided. | 01-29-2009 |
Herschel W. Davis, Jr., Winter Springs, FL US
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20150048640 | EXTERNAL CONDENSER AND LIGHT ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates generally to an external condenser and light assembly and, more particularly, to an improved external air conditioning condenser and housing that is designed to additionally serve as a light assembly for an emergency vehicle. The condenser housing is mounted to the exterior of the emergency vehicle, which improves the performance of the emergency vehicle's air-conditioning system. The design of the condenser housing also allows it to serve as a light assembly on which emergency vehicle lights are mounted. The condenser housing and light assembly structure thereby provides for proper air conditioning functionality without occupying space on the exterior of the vehicle that would more preferably be occupied by emergency lighting. | 02-19-2015 |
James Arthur Davis, Jr., Gainesville, FL US
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20130054678 | DATA COLLECTION FORM AUTHORING SYSTEM WITH REMOTE CLIENT DATA COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided for authoring data collection devices, deploying data collection devices for the collection of data, retrieving data collection devices and collected data, and/or managing collected data and relationships between data collectors and data providers. Client data is collected from a client remotely via any network-enabled input device and retrieved by a service provider prior to an encounter between the client and the service provider. Client data is collected preferably through deployment of client data collection forms authored by service providers by means of a form creation system in which specialty specific data containers stored in one or more libraries are arranged via a drag-and-drop interface to establish a form. Client data can be configured for passage to third party data storage and/or processing systems. Clients can be referred to other service providers with data being pre-populated into the other service providers' data collection forms. | 02-28-2013 |
James H. Davis, Jr., Mobil, AL US
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20120167766 | Process for the separation of carbon dioxide from flue gas - A process and system for separating CO | 07-05-2012 |
20120171094 | Aqueous solutions of amine functionalized ionic compounds for carbon capture processes - An aqueous ionic absorbent solution is disclosed containing (a) about 15 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of one or more diluents, based on the total weight of the aqueous ionic absorbent solution; and (b) an ionic absorbent containing a cation and an anion comprising an amine moiety. | 07-05-2012 |
20150068398 | PROCESS FOR THE SEPARATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE FROM FLUE GAS - A process and system for separating CO | 03-12-2015 |
James H. Davis, Jr., Mobile, AL US
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20090200513 | Ionic Liquids Containing a Sulfonate Anion - The present invention relates to novel ionic liquids comprising a docusate, docusate variant, or other sulfonate anion. The ionic liquids may be conveniently made via, for example, metathesis. The ionic liquids are often hydrophobic and useful in many hydrocarbon compositions, polymer compositions, and in supercritical carbon dioxide applications. The ionic liquids are capable of hindering static electricity buildup in the hydrocarbon compositions and can therefore minimize flammability and/or explosiveness. | 08-13-2009 |
20100150804 | Carbon Dioxide Scrubbing Using Ionic Materials - One aspect of the present invention relates to amine-functionalized task-specific ionic liquids (TSILs). In certain embodiments, the ionic liquids of the invention comprise beta-hydroxy amines, aryl amines or tertiary amines. The TSILs may be used for gas capture, capitalizing on their non-volatile nature. In certain embodiments, the captured gas is selected from the group consisting of CO | 06-17-2010 |
20140170054 | Carbon Dioxide Scrubbing Using Ionic Materials - One aspect of the present invention relates to amine-functionalized task-specific ionic liquids (TSILs). In certain embodiments, the ionic liquids of the invention comprise beta-hydroxy amines, aryl amines or tertiary amines. The TSILs may be used for gas capture, capitalizing on their non-volatile nature. In certain embodiments, the captured gas is selected from the group consisting of CO | 06-19-2014 |
James Hillard Davis, Jr., Mobile, AL US
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20100152465 | Functionalized Ionic Liquids, and Methods of Use Thereof - One aspect of the present invention relates to ionic liquids comprising a pendant Bronsted-acidic group, e.g., a sulfonic acid group. Another aspect of the present invention relates to the use of an ionic liquid comprising a pendant Bronsted-acidic group to catalyze a Bronsted-acid-catalyzed chemical reaction. A third aspect of the present invention relates to ionic liquids comprising a pendant nucleophilic group, e.g., an amine. Still another aspect of the present invention relates to the use of an ionic liquid comprising a pendant nucleophilic group to catalyze a nucleophile-assisted chemical reaction. A fifth aspect of the present invention relates to the use of an ionic liquid comprising a pendant nucleophilic group to remove a gaseous impurity, e.g., carbon dioxide, from a gas, e.g., sour natural gas. | 06-17-2010 |
20100228035 | Functionalized Ionic Liquids, and Methods of Use Thereof - One aspect of the present invention relates to ionic liquids comprising a pendant Bronsted-acidic group, e.g., a sulfonic acid group. Another aspect of the present invention relates to the use of an ionic liquid comprising a pendant Bronsted-acidic group to catalyze a Bronsted-acid-catalyzed chemical reaction. A third aspect of the present invention relates to ionic liquids comprising a pendant nucleophilic group, e.g., an amine. Still another aspect of the present invention relates to the use of an ionic liquid comprising a pendant nucleophilic group to catalyze a nucleophile-assisted chemical reaction. A fifth aspect of the present invention relates to the use of an ionic liquid comprising a pendant nucleophilic group to remove a gaseous impurity, e.g., carbon dioxide, from a gas, e.g., sour natural gas. | 09-09-2010 |
James Hilliard Davis, Jr., Mobile, AL US
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20120264605 | Multi-Functional Ionic Liquid Compositions for Overcoming Polymorphism and Imparting Improved Properties for Active Pharmaceutical, Biological, Nutritional, and Energetic Ingredients - Disclosed are ionic liquids and methods of preparing ionic liquid compositions of active pharmaceutical, biological, nutritional, and energetic ingredients. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions described herein to overcome polymorphism, overcome solubility and delivery problems, to control release rates, add functionality, enhance efficacy (synergy), and improve ease of use and manufacture. | 10-18-2012 |
James Jack Davis, Jr., Independence, LA US
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20140166799 | RECTRACTABLE OXYGEN SUPPLY-HOSE REEL AND MECHANISM HOUSING COVER FOR MEDICAL OXYGEN THERAPY DEVISES AND MEDICAL OXYGEN TREATMENT DEVISES. - This invention modifies and redesigns a spring-loaded, retractable supply hose mechanisms used to pan out, retract, and store hoses used for gases (e.g., oxygen), treatments, or fluids, specifically this inventor's prior art, the Retractable Oxygen Supply Hose Mechanism, U.S. Pat. No. | 06-19-2014 |
James S. Davis, Jr., Mobil, AL US
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20120171105 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING TOTAL ENERGY DEMAND IN A POST-COMBUSTION CARBON CAPTURE PROCESS WITH IONIC ABSORBENT - Disclosed herein is a method for improving the total energy demand required to separate carbon dioxide (CO | 07-05-2012 |
John A. Davis, Jr., Harrisburg, PA US
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20110139320 | METHOD OF MAKING A HYPEREUTECTOID, HEAD-HARDENED STEEL RAIL - A method of making a hypereutectoid, head-hardened steel rail is provided that includes a step of head hardening a steel rail having a composition containing 0.86-1.00 wt % carbon, 0.40-0.75 wt % manganese, 0.40-1.00 wt % silicon, 0.05-0.15 wt % vanadium, 0.015-0.030 wt % titanium, and sufficient nitrogen to react with the titanium to form titanium nitride. Head hardening is conducted at a cooling rate that, if plotted on a graph with xy-coordinates with the x-axis representing cooling time in seconds, and the y-axis representing temperature in Celsius of the surface of the head of the steel rail, is maintained in a region between an upper cooling rate boundary plot defined by an upper line connecting xy-coordinates (0 s, 775° C.), (20 s, 670° C.), and (110 s, 550° C.) and a lower cooling rate boundary plot defined by a lower line connecting xy-coordinates (0 s, 750° C.), (20 s, 610° C.), and (110 s, 500° C.). | 06-16-2011 |
20120298263 | METHOD OF MAKING HYPEREUTECTOID, HEAD-HARDENED STEEL RAIL - A method of making a hypereutectoid, head-hardened steel rail is provided that includes a step of head hardening a steel rail having a composition containing 0.86-1.00 wt % carbon, 0.40-0.75 wt % manganese, 0.40-1.00 wt % silicon, 0.05-0.15 wt % vanadium, 0.015-0.030 wt % titanium, and sufficient nitrogen to react with the titanium to form titanium nitride. Head hardening is conducted at a cooling rate that, if plotted on a graph with xy-coordinates with the x-axis representing cooling time in seconds, and the y-axis representing temperature in Celsius of the surface of the head of the steel rail, is maintained in a region between an upper cooling rate boundary plot defined by an upper line connecting xy-coordinates (0 s, 775° C.), (20 s, 670° C.), and (110 s, 550° C.) and a lower cooling rate boundary plot defined by a lower line connecting xy-coordinates (0 s, 750° C.), (20 s, 610° C.), and (110 s, 500° C.). | 11-29-2012 |
20140246130 | METHOD OF MAKING A HYPEREUTECTOID, HEAD HARDENED STEEL RAIL - A method of making a hypereutectoid, head-hardened steel rail is provided that includes a step of head hardening a steel rail having a composition containing 0.86-1.00 wt % carbon, 0.40-0.75 wt % manganese, 0.40-1.00 wt % silicon, 0.05-0.15 wt % vanadium, 0.015-0.030 wt % titanium, and sufficient nitrogen to react with the titanium to form titanium nitride. Head hardening is conducted at a cooling rate that, if plotted on a graph with xy-coordinates with the x-axis representing cooling time in seconds, and the y-axis representing temperature in Celsius of the surface of the head of the steel rail, is maintained in a region between an upper cooling rate boundary plot defined by an upper line connecting xy-coordinates (0 s, 775° C.), (20 s, 670° C.), and (110 s, 550° C.) and a lower cooling rate boundary plot defined by a lower line connecting xy-coordinates (0 s, 750° C.), (20 s, 610° C.), and (110 s, 500° C.). | 09-04-2014 |
John Jay Davis, Jr., Newport Beach, CA US
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20130105530 | RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT CARRIER | 05-02-2013 |
John Jay Davis, Jr., Huntington Beach, CA US
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20150250295 | RECREATIONAL BOARD CARRIER - A recreational board carrier. The carrier can include a central portion, at least one longitudinal strap coupled to the central portion and extending therefrom, a coupler disposed at a distal end of the longitudinal strap, the coupler adapted to couple to a first end of a recreational board, a plurality of apertures defined in the longitudinal strap, and at least one carrying strap coupled to the central portion. | 09-10-2015 |
John Jay Davis, Jr., Culver City, CA US
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20130043291 | RECREATIONAL BOARD CARRIER - A recreational board carrier. The carrier can include a central portion, at least one longitudinal strap coupled to the central portion and extending therefrom, a coupler disposed at a distal end of the longitudinal strap, the coupler adapted to couple to a first end of a recreational board, a plurality of apertures defined in the longitudinal strap, and at least one carrying strap coupled to the central portion. | 02-21-2013 |
John R. Davis, Jr., Youngsville, NC US
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20100006489 | WASTEWATER FLOW DIVERTER - An apparatus for diverting wastewater in septic system comprises a top, a side adjoining and extending downwardly from the top, the top and the side form an inner volume and a partially open bottom. The bottom can be fully open. A first opening extends upwardly from the partially open bottom. A second opening, having a perimeter, is also on the side. The apparatus can be placed at outlet end of a trench to receive the trench pipe. The first opening, the open bottom and the inner volume permit the apparatus to be placed over a pipe without adjustments or modifications. | 01-14-2010 |
Joseph Michael Davis, Jr., Newnan, GA US
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20150204040 | Flood Barrier System - A flood barrier system includes vertical elements and panels extending between such vertical elements, the foregoing components having various features for inhibiting passage of flood water therethrough. One or more vertical elements may have a multi-layer base plate which forms a watertight seal with vertical gaskets disposed on the vertical elements. One of the vertical elements of the system may comprise a stanchion post which may be formed of extruded aluminum. Another vertical element which may find potential use in certain applications may be secured to a store front mullion. The panels in such system may include specially adapted gaskets to reduce instances of leakage. The vertical elements and panels allow the present flood barrier system to be flexible and readily deployable as a barrier to flood or flood risk. | 07-23-2015 |
Kenneth Gene Davis, Jr., Fontana, CA US
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20130062335 | Flameless Lighter - A flameless lighter provides a user with a heat source that is similar to typical lighter. The flameless light comprises an enclosure, a slidable switch, a light assembly, a portable power supply, and a switch retraction mechanism. The enclosure is the primary structural component of the flameless lighter. The light assembly is used to produce the necessary heat to ignite items such as cigarettes and candle wicks. The slidable switch is used to activate and deactivate the light assembly and is used to protrude and retract a light bulb into and out of the enclosure. The portable power supply is used electrically power the light assembly and can be recharged through a universal serial bus charging port. The switch retraction mechanism defaults the slidable switch to the “OFF” position so that the flameless light is not left in the “ON” position. This improves the overall safety of the flameless light. | 03-14-2013 |
Lewis B. Davis, Jr. US
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20100034643 | Transition duct aft end frame cooling and related method - A transition duct for a gas turbine includes a tubular body having a forward end and an aft end, the aft end surrounded by a frame component; an interior closure band within the aft end, covering interior top, bottom and side wall surfaces of the frame; and a plurality of cooling channels between the frame and the closure band, each having an inlet and an outlet at the forward and aft ends, respectively. | 02-11-2010 |
Lewis B. Davis, Jr., Niskayuna, NY US
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20090158734 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE OPERATION OF A TURBOMACHINE RECEIVING A RECIRCULATED EXHAUST GAS - A method for adjusting the operation of a turbomachine integrated with an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system is provided. The method may utilize the composition of an inlet fluid entering the turbomachine. The method may also utilize a variety of turbomachine operating data. | 06-25-2009 |
Lewis Berkley Davis, Jr., Schenectady, NY US
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20090241508 | FUEL NOZZLE TO WITHSTAND A FLAMEHOLDING INCIDENT AND A METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A nozzle is provided and includes an outer annulus defined by an exterior wall and an interior wall and including air inlets through which air flows to a fuel mixing zone and a combustion zone, an inner annulus disposed within the interior wall and including a fuel volume into which fuel is fed to a distal end thereof, which is adjacent to and isolated from the combustion zone and an airflow line, disposed between the fuel volume and the interior wall, through which air flows to the combustion zone with the airflow line and the combustion zone isolated from the fuel volume, and a fuse configured to melt during a flameholding incident and to form a breach through which fuel flows from the fuel volume, bypassing the fuel mixing zone, to a fuel burning zone downstream from the fuel mixing zone. | 10-01-2009 |
20090293482 | FUSE FOR FLAME HOLDING ABATEMENT IN PREMIXER OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER OF GAS TURBINE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A fuel nozzle assembly for a combustor of a gas turbine including: a nozzle body having a front and an inner tube defining a fuel passage extending through the nozzle body, wherein the front proximate to a combustion section of the combustor; an outer casing around the inner tube, wherein an air passage is defined between the outer casing and the inner tube; a gas conduit arranged in the air passage and having an outlet proximate to the front of the nozzle body, wherein fuel starts flowing through the expandable conduit only after a flashback condition occurs in the combustor, and a premix fuel passage and port discharging fuel to a premix section of the combustor, wherein the gas conduit has an inlet open to the premix fuel passage. | 12-03-2009 |
20110097199 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO INSULATE TURBINES AND ASSOCIATED PIPING - An insulation system includes at least one turbine insulation compartment configured to enclose at least a portion of a turbine; an insulation storage compartment configured to store a supply of insulation; a plurality of first pipes that connect to the turbine insulation compartment and the insulation storage compartment; and a blower configured to generate a flow of air in at least one first pipe to pneumatically convey insulation between the insulation storage compartment and the at least one turbine insulation compartment. A method of insulating at least a portion of a turbine includes enclosing at least a portion of the turbine in a compartment; and conveying insulation into the compartment. | 04-28-2011 |
20120247081 | FUEL NOZZLE TO WITHSTAND A FLAMEHOLDING INCIDENT AND A METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A nozzle is provided and includes an outer annulus defined by an exterior wall and an interior wall and including air inlets through which air flows to a fuel mixing zone and a combustion zone, an inner annulus disposed within the interior wall and including a fuel volume into which fuel is fed to a distal end thereof, which is adjacent to and isolated from the combustion zone and an airflow line, disposed between the fuel volume and the interior wall, through which air flows to the combustion zone with the airflow line and the combustion zone isolated from the fuel volume, and a fuse configured to melt during a flameholding incident and to form a breach through which fuel flows from the fuel volume, bypassing the fuel mixing zone, to a fuel burning zone downstream from the fuel mixing zone. | 10-04-2012 |
Lewis Berkley Davis, Jr., Niskakyuna, NY US
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20090056335 | Gas turbine engine combustor assembly having integrated control valves - A combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a combustor endcover having at least one fuel circuit and mounted thereto a plurality of pre-mixers and at least one control valve. The at least one control valve is fluidly connected to the at least one fuel circuit and operatively connected to a controller. The controller selectively operates the at least one control valve to deliver fuel through the at least one fuel circuit to the plurality of pre-mixers in order to achieve an enhanced level of operational flexibility by providing individual combustion chamber control. | 03-05-2009 |
Louis Fisher Davis, Jr., Omaha, NE US
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20140163311 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AMBIENT SOUND THERAPY USER INTERFACE AND CONTROL SYSTEM - Method and apparatus comprising a method of recording natural sounds with a matched microphone array, recording the signal on a high resolution recording device including creating an audio bed, and playing back the recording on a tuned playback system. The method and apparatus is used to create or duplicate an ambient sound space for ambient therapy. | 06-12-2014 |
Michael Leonard Davis, Jr., Madison, OH US
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20110067394 | THERMO-MAGNETIC ACTUATOR - A thermo-magnetic actuator includes operative components, preferably in a sealed container, from which a rotatable or translatable shaft extends. The shaft is driven by supplying electrical power to a heater in a closed chamber containing a working fluid that expands upon being heated. The expansion of the fluid drives a piston that, in turn, slides a rack coupled to the shaft. A ferromagnetic target is connected to the rack and attracted by a magnetic field produced by an electromagnet that receives electrical power from the same source as the heater. The attraction of the target causes an end of the target to latch magnetically and mechanically and to open an electrical switch, disconnecting current flow to the heater, without disturbing current flow to the electromagnet. The target is released and the rack and target return to their original positions upon termination of current flow to the electromagnet. | 03-24-2011 |
Norman Theodore Davis, Jr., Elkhorn, NE US
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20120300932 | Systems and Methods for Encrypting Mobile Device Communications - Embodiments of the invention can provide systems and methods for encrypting mobile device communications. According to one example embodiment of the invention, a method for encrypting mobile device communications is provided. The method can include generating, by a first application stored on a first memory of a mobile device, a message to be communicated to an intended recipient; providing, by the first application to an authentication application stored on a second memory of the mobile device, the message; encrypting, by the authentication application, the message; providing, by the authentication application to the first application, the encrypted message; and directing, by the first application, communication of the message to the intended recipient. | 11-29-2012 |
20120303503 | Systems and Methods for Tokenizing Financial Information - Embodiments of the invention can provide systems and methods for tokenizing financial information associated with mobile device transactions. According to one example embodiment of the invention, a method for providing tokens to devices can be provided. The method can include receiving, from a device, a request for a token to represent financial information; identifying, in response to the request, token information associated with the token; providing at least a portion of the token information to the device; and providing the token to a third party entity, wherein the third party entity utilizes the received token to evaluate a second token subsequently received from one of the device or a user of the device. | 11-29-2012 |
20120303961 | Systems and Methods for Authenticating Mobile Devices - Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for authenticating mobile devices. A registration request and identifying information for a mobile device or a secure element associated with the mobile device may be received. Based upon the received identifying information and a base level key, a rotated key for the mobile device may be determined. The determined rotated key may then be provided to the mobile device, and the rotated key may be utilized for subsequent authentication of the mobile device. | 11-29-2012 |
Rickey A. Davis, Jr., Thonotosassa, FL US
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20120311688 | HOSTED MEDIA CONTENT SERVICE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An exemplary system includes 1) at least one computing device within a first computing subsystem associated with a hosted media content service, the at least one computing device configured to authenticate a user to the hosted media content service and provide at least one encrypted token to a user device associated with the user, and 2) at least one other computing device within a second computing subsystem associated with the hosted media content service, the at least one other computing device configured to store hosted media content associated with the hosted media content service, receive the at least one encrypted token from the user device, validate the at least one encrypted token, and perform, in response to the validation, at least one action on media content as part of the hosted media content service. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed. | 12-06-2012 |
Robert G. Davis, Jr., Gaithersburg, MD US
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20090125351 | System and Method for Establishing Communications with an Electronic Meter - A system, device, and method of using a power line communication device that is communicatively connected to a low voltage power line to establish communications with one or more electronic utility meters is provided. In one embodiment the method includes setting an encryption key parameter to a first encryption key used by the one or more electronic utility meters, establishing communications via one or more low voltage power lines with at least some of the utility meters using the first encryption key, assessing the quality of communications with at least some of the utility meters, transmitting communications quality data to a remote computer system; receiving information of one or more assigned meters from the remote computer system; and storing information of the assigned meters in memory. | 05-14-2009 |
Roger George Lee Davis, Jr., Poway, CA US
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20130038020 | Shooting Target and Method of Manufacture - A shooting target comprising a target body having a front skin having a front face; a backing; an interior cavity; one or more fluid carriers adjacent the front skin and carrying colored fluid. Upon penetration of the front skin and the one or more fluid carriers, colored fluid is emitted from the one or more fluid carriers and onto the front face. | 02-14-2013 |
20130228974 | Shooting Target, Method of Use, and Method of Manufacture - A shooting target comprising a target body including an outer skin having a front face and an inner surface; an interior cavity; one or more fluid carriers disposed in the interior cavity, adjacent the outer skin, and carrying colored fluid; and a carrier backing urging the one or more fluid carriers against the inner surface of the outer skin. Upon penetration of the outer skin and the one or more fluid carriers, colored fluid is emitted from the one or more fluid carriers and onto the front face. | 09-05-2013 |
Rufus Davis, Jr., Robeline, LA US
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20090089968 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING SEWER LINES USING SMALL MOBILE VEHICLES - A light weight vehicle adapted to conduct and assist cleaning and video inspections of sewer lines. The vehicle is configured to be light and maneuverable. The vehicle is equipped with inspection cameras and support equipment that are positioned such that the operator can conduct the inspection from inside the vehicle. The vehicle may also include a telescoping camera boom that enables an operator to inspect the inside of manholes. The vehicles includes sides and a roof that provides protection for the operators, equipment, and paperwork. | 04-09-2009 |
Russell Davis, Jr., Lynnfield, MA US
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20150351327 | HAND-HELD MINIATURE AUTOMATIC TREE INJECTION DEVICE - This invention relates to a device for injecting fluids into a tree. | 12-10-2015 |
Thomas A. Davis, Jr., Savannah, GA US
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20120124736 | WATERPROOF BASE AND METHODS OF FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION THEREOF - A tile-ready shower basin, and methods of manufacturing and installing the same. A sloped structural core is provided having a topside and a bottom side. A first waterproof panel or coating is applied to the topside and a second waterproof panel or coating is applied to the bottom side. A thin fiberglass flange is provided about at least a portion of the perimeter of the core to create a lip. The basin further includes a first hole or recess formed into the basin, which does not extend through the basin, and a second hole, axially aligned with the first, which does extend through the basin, for directly receiving and coupling a drain therein. | 05-24-2012 |
20140230140 | WATERPROOF BASE WITH COMPOSITE SHOWER CURB, AND METHODS OF FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION THEREOF - A tile-ready shower base system including a composite curb, and methods of manufacturing and installing the same. A sloped structural core is provided having a top side and a bottom side. A first waterproof panel or coating is applied to the top side and a second waterproof panel or coating is applied to the bottom side. A thin fiberglass flange is provided about at least a portion of the perimeter of the core to create a lip. The basin further includes a first hole or recess formed into the basin, which does not extend through the basin, and a second hole, axially aligned with the first, which does extend through the basin, for directly receiving and coupling a drain therein. The composite curb is provided along at least one side of the basin. Optionally, a compressible soft material or cushioned layer can be applied over the first waterproof panel of the sloped structural core. | 08-21-2014 |
20150128340 | COMPOSITE SHOWER CURB AND SELF-SEALING CURB CAP - A composite curb for a shower base, and a self-sealing anchoring cap for a shower curb. The composite curb includes a lower-density base portion formed of closed cell foam, and a higher-density anchoring cap portion attached to the base. The self-sealing anchoring cap comprises a resilient or self-healing material or a self-sealing layer, and is configured to retain a fastener therein and form a water-resistant seal between the fastener and the anchoring cap portion | 05-14-2015 |
Thomas Oliver Davis, Jr., Orient, OH US
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20120168002 | GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM - A wind turbine device that includes a gas supply system that includes a housing with an aperture, a spool, a one way bearing, an interval locking device, a universal shaft, a spring housing, a spring torque spool and a pair of spring grounding tabs, a main base that stabilizes the housing, a rotating shaft where the main base is disposed on the distal end of the rotating shaft, a rotational bearing that is disposed on the proximal end of the rotating shaft and connects the rotating shaft to the main base. There is also a base clamp that has a pair of corresponding apertures and secures the gas supply system to a tubular shaped object and an adjustable clamp screw that has a handle and a threaded bolt wherein the proximal end of the threaded bolt is attached to and perpendicularly extends from the handle and the adjustable clamp screw. | 07-05-2012 |
Thornton Russell Davis, Jr., Albany, CA US
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20110168455 | WEIGHING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method for operating a weighing apparatus and system contemplates that the system is operated in a ratio of two modes of operation, including a first, non-sampling mode, and a second, sampling mode. Operating in the first mode, wherein verification of a dose weight is not effected, promotes high cycle rates. Operation in the second, sampling mode requires operation at a slower cycle rate, but permits optimization of the accuracy of the overall weighing process. Operation in the two modes of operation, and adjustment of the ratio of the modes of operation, promotes optimization of weighing accuracy and cycle speeds. | 07-14-2011 |
Tommy L. Davis, Jr., Florissant, MO US
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20130024324 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AUTHENTICATED ITEMS - A system for tracking an authenticated item is provided. The system includes an authentication device affixed to the item. An item registration system receives authentication device data from the authentication device and associated item data and stores the authentication device data and the associated item data. An owner registration system receives owner registration data after a buyer has acquired the item. A buyer verification system receives the authentication device data, the associated item data and the owner registration data and stores buyer verified data if the associated item data correlates to the owner registration data, such as if the external tag number or event data entered by the owner matches external tag number or event data for the item. | 01-24-2013 |
20150081475 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AUTHENTICATED ITEMS - A system for tracking an authenticated item is provided. The system includes an authentication device affixed to the item. An item registration system receives authentication device data from the authentication device and associated item data and stores the authentication device data and the associated item data. An owner registration system receives owner registration data after a buyer has acquired the item. A buyer verification system receives the authentication device data, the associated item data and the owner registration data and stores buyer verified data if the associated item data correlates to the owner registration data, such as if the external tag number or event data entered by the owner matches external tag number or event data for the item. | 03-19-2015 |
20150127434 | EVENT DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system comprising an information control system configured to receive item data and event identification data associated with the item data, to format the item data and the event identification data, and to provide the item data and the event identification data to an event display. A display control system configured to receive auction data for an item associated with the item data and to initiate an auction after a start of an event associated with the event identification data by generating a notification on the event display. An item registration system configured to read unique item identification data from the item and to store the unique item identification data with time of event data. | 05-07-2015 |
20150317599 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AUTHENTICATED ITEMS - A system for tracking an authenticated item is provided. The system includes an authentication device affixed to the item. An item registration system receives authentication device data from the authentication device and associated item data and stores the authentication device data and the associated item data. An owner registration system receives owner registration data after a buyer has acquired the item. A buyer verification system receives the authentication device data, the associated item data and the owner registration data and stores buyer verified data if the associated item data correlates to the owner registration data, such as if the external tag number or event data entered by the owner matches external tag number or event data for the item. | 11-05-2015 |
Tommy Lee Davis, Jr., Florrisant, MO US
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20110153471 | EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The invention is a system and method of managing equipment. The system incorporates a tagging device to attach identification tags to each piece of equipment. A scanning device is used to read the identification tags and relay this information to an equipment server. An input device is used to input information to the equipment server. The equipment server runs the equipment management program. The system flags a potential asset assigned to an asset creating individual. Equipment is designated an asset after use in an asset creating event. | 06-23-2011 |
20130147607 | EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The invention is a system and method of managing equipment. The system incorporates a tagging device to attach identification tags to each piece of equipment. A scanning device is used to read the identification tags and relay this information to an equipment server. An input device is used to input information to the equipment server. The equipment server runs the equipment management program. The system flags a potential asset assigned to an asset creating individual. Equipment is designated an asset after use in an asset creating event. | 06-13-2013 |
Wendell Davis, Jr., Royal Oak, MI US
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20120085590 | ROOFER'S CUSHION BRIDGE COMBINATION USING SAME - A roofer's cushion comprising a tapered block of compliant material, such as closed-cell expanded polystyrene, polyurethane of polyethylene. The block is tapered to compensate to at least some degree to the slope of a roof. A pair of shallow elongate and parallel depressions are formed in the top surface of the block and to accommodate a roofer's knees and lower legs comfortably therein. Additional receptacles of various sizes and locations are provided for tools and materials. A hold-down strap between the depressions uses hook and loop fastener technology to permit a board to be secured to and between two such roofer's cushions to form a ridge structure. | 04-12-2012 |
Wendell R. Davis, Jr., Reno, NV US
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20110109135 | SWIVELING CHAIR WITH ELECTRICAL PASS-THROUGH - A bi-plate ball bearing is configured for horizontally mounting between a base and a chair. The ball bearing has an upper plate and a lower plate defining a ball bearing race and a tension member holding the plates together disposed through a central rotational axis of the bi-plate ball bearing. The tension member may be configured as a threaded metal tube fixed to a first one of the upper plate and the lower plate and held to a second one of the upper plate and the lower plate by a nut. The threaded metal tube defines a passage through the central rotational axis of the bi-plate ball bearing through which power and control wiring may pass. The bearing may provide a cost-effective swivel bearing for chair that includes powered electronics, for which it is desired to pass wiring from the swiveling chair into a chair base. | 05-12-2011 |
Wilbert C. Davis, Jr., Chesterfield, VA US
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20120175382 | Liquid Container - A liquid container and method for operating the same, that includes a disbursement cap that disburses liquid stored within liquid container, an upper body portion and a lower body portion combined, together to form an integral bottle portion of the liquid container for storing the liquid therein, and a connection mechanism that connects connect and disconnect the upper body portion to and from the lower body portion via a user. | 07-12-2012 |
William Jewell Davis, Jr., Austin, TX US
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20140132625 | ACCESS TO PAPER BASED MAIL IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT - The present invention generally relates to permitting an intended recipient to access snail mail in electronic format. A third party retrieves the snail mail and then converts the snail mail into electronic files. The electronic files are then made available to the intended recipient over the internet. The electronic files are digital images of each envelope as well as the contents of each envelope. The contents are associated with the envelope from which the contents are retrieved. If desired, the intended recipient can select a desired image resolution or quality. The intended recipient can select which envelopes to view based upon the day and also based upon the class of mail. | 05-15-2014 |
20140136628 | SNAIL TO ELECTRONIC MAIL CONVERSION - The present invention generally relates to turning snail mail into electronic mail. The snail mail is delivered to the intended recipient's mailbox and then retrieved (i.e., intercepted by a third party) before the intended recipient receives the snail mail from the mailbox. The retrieved mail is then converted into an electronic file that is stored on a server. The intended recipient of the snail mail may then access the electronic file to view the snail mail in electronic format. If desired, the intended recipient can request delivery of the actual snail mail after viewing the electronic file. | 05-15-2014 |
20140313221 | IMAGING MAIL - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to turning snail mail into electronic mail. A digital image of the snail mail is captured using a digital camera, and an index number is applied to the digital image. The digital image is processed to remove any visible background from the digital image, and the digital image is rotated to orient the digital image in a desired orientation. The digital image may then be scanned to determine if the digital image contains a barcode. The digital image is then uploaded to a server and is accessible to an intended recipient of the snail mail. | 10-23-2014 |
20140314508 | KEY COPYING - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to producing a physical copy of a key from a digital image of a key. A software program receives a digital image of a key. Based on physical ratios of the key, the software program can determine a key blank corresponding to the key. After determining the key blank, the software program can determine a key code of the key, which may then be used to produce a physical copy of the key. | 10-23-2014 |
Willie M. Davis, Jr., Springfield, OR US
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20080277014 | Safety line hose - A safety line hose to which a worker can be attached and which includes a passageway for communicating an air compressor with a pneumatic tool. The safety line includes an elongated flexible pneumatic hose, an elongated flexible tubing enveloping the pneumatic hose, and an elongated, flexible, wear resistant sheath enveloping the tubing. A compressor air hose connector is attached to the end of the pneumatic hose located at the first end of the safety line hose, and is adapted to be connected to the outlet of an air compressor hose. A pneumatic tool connector is attached to the end of the pneumatic hose located adjacent the second end of the safety line hose, and is adapted to be connected to a pneumatic tool. A fastening member is attached to the first end of the safety line hose and is adapted to be releasably fastened to a safety line attachment member. | 11-13-2008 |
20080283137 | Safety line hose - A safety line hose to which a worker can be attached and which includes a passageway for communicating an air compressor with a pneumatic tool. The safety line hose can include an elongated flexible pneumatic hose, an elongated flexible tubing enveloping the pneumatic hose, and an elongated, flexible, wear resistant sheath enveloping the tubing. A compressor air hose connector or other suitable attachment is attached to the end of the pneumatic hose located at the first end of the safety line hose, and can be adapted to be connected to the outlet of an air compressor hose or other source of air such as the air compressor itself. A pneumatic tool connector can be attached to the end of the pneumatic hose located adjacent the second end of the safety line hose, and can be adapted to be connected to a pneumatic tool. A fastening member can be attached to the first end of the safety line hose and can be adapted to be releasably fastened to a safety line attachment member. | 11-20-2008 |
Willie T. Davis, Jr., Raleigh, NC US
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20140001291 | COMPONENT REWORK NOZZLE | 01-02-2014 |
20160025804 | METHOD TO IMPROVE STRAIN RATE CONTROL OF SMALL LEAD FREE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY DURING IN CIRCUIT TEST PROCESS - An apparatus includes a top plate and an extension card surrounding a space for a small electronic assembly. The extension card and small electronic assembly are mounted to the top plate. The apparatus includes a plurality of test probes extending through the top plate and moving relative to the top plate. A portion of the test probes are positioned to contact the extension card and a portion are positioned to contact the small electronic assembly when the test probes move with respect to the top plate. The apparatus includes a vacuum box in contact with the top plate and surrounding the extension card and small electronic assembly. The top plate moves relative to the test probes so the test probes contact the extension card and the small electronic assembly in response to a vacuum force evacuating an area under the top plate and within the vacuum box. | 01-28-2016 |
Willie Theodore Davis, Jr., Raleigh, NC US
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20160088780 | SENSOR-BASED REMOVAL OF A SOLDERED DEVICE - An apparatus includes at least one grip mechanism of a rework nozzle configured to grip an electrical component that is soldered to a printed circuit board. The apparatus includes at least one spring coupled to at least one grip mechanism, where the spring is configured to move beyond a minimum threshold in response to an initiation of a melt of a solder that attaches the electrical component to the printed circuit board. The apparatus includes at least one sensor coupled to at least one spring, where the sensor is configured to detect the move of at least one spring beyond the minimum threshold. At least one sensor is configured to communicate at least one activate signal in response to detection of the move of one or more springs beyond the minimum threshold. | 03-24-2016 |