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Gardner, OH

Anne M. Gardner, Dayton, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090269801Vector to Induce Expression of Recombinant Proteins under Anoxic or Microaerobic Conditions - A protein expression vector that expresses large quantities of recombinant proteins under anoxic or microaerobic conditions by inducing expression with nitrate. The vector backbone is pUC19 and protein expression is driven by the 10-29-2009

David Gardner, Strongsville, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140123600MULTI-LAYER VALVE CONSTRUCTION HAVING FLUID SEALING LAYER - The present invention relates to a multi-layer control device and method of making that may be attached to a receptacle that provides a hermetic and/or water, fluid resistant seal but allows for the expulsion of air pressure from the interior of a receptacle. The multi-layer control device, more specifically a valve, has a fluid layer such as a low viscosity fluid that is applied during the manufacturing of the valve and incorporated into the layer of the valve. The valve includes a base layer that is provided over a first adhesive layer, a second adhesive layer is provided over the base layer, a fluid layer, a third adhesive layer and a cover layer. The second adhesive and fluid layers are discontinuous and are applied to the perimeter of the base layer, respectively. The base layer, first adhesive layer, and material layer have at least one aperture to facilitate the release of gas or fluid from the interior of a receptacle.05-08-2014
20150102030MULTI-LAYER ONE-WAY VALVE FOR PACKAGING - A multi-layer one-way valve (04-16-2015

David R. Gardner, Strongsville, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110253232Pressure Sensitive Oxygenation Valve Construction, Intermediate Assembly and Method of Using the Same - A multi-layer valve is provided for allowing oxygen to enter a package while maintaining a level of fluid and leak resistance. The multi-layer valve includes a first layer of adhesive that has a top and bottom face with the bottom face being adhered to a release liner. A permeable layer is provided over the first layer of adhesive, a second layer of adhesive that has a top and bottom face. The bottom face of the first adhesive layer is adhered to the permeable layer and the top face of the first adhesive layer is adhered to a cover layer such that the bottom face of the second layer of adhesive is separable from the permeable layer while the top face of the second layer of adhesive maintains adhesion with the cover layer.10-20-2011
20150232241MULTI-LAYER ONE-WAY VALVE FOR PACKAGING - A multi-layer control device or one-way valve (08-20-2015

Donald Lee Gardner, West Chester, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090037035AIRCRAFT GAS TURBINE ENGINE BLADE TIP CLEARANCE CONTROL - A method and system adjusts blade tip clearance between rotating aircraft gas turbine engine blade tips and a surrounding shroud in anticipation of and before an engine command that changes an engine rotational speed. The method may include determining when to begin adjusting the tip clearance by expanding or contracting the shroud before the engine command and may be based on monitored aircraft and/or aircraft crew data indicative of the engine. The aircraft and/or aircraft crew data may include communications between aircraft crew and air traffic control authorities or air traffic control surrogates. Determining when to begin adjusting the tip clearance may include using learning algorithms which may use the aircraft gas turbine engine's operating experience and/or operating experience of other jet engines on an aircraft containing the aircraft gas turbine engine and/or on other aircraft.02-05-2009
20100329863METHOD FOR REDUCING TIP RUB LOADING - A method for reducing tip rub loads in a rotor blade is described having the steps of selecting a location of contact between the rotor blade and a static structure; selecting a location on the blade for incorporating a tip-cutter; selecting a cutter-profile for the tip-cutter; and incorporating the tip-cutter on the selected location on the blade such that tip-cutter is capable of removing a portion of the static structure during a tip rub such that tip rub loads are facilitated to be reduced.12-30-2010
20100329875ROTOR BLADE WITH REDUCED RUB LOADING - An airfoil for use in a rotor assembly is disclosed, the airfoil having a tip-cutter located on a sidewall near a tip portion, wherein the tip-cutter is capable of removing a portion of an abradable material during a tip rub. In another embodiment, an airfoil has a tip-grinder located on the tip portion, wherein the tip-grinder capable of removing a portion of an abradable material during a tip rub. In another embodiment, an airfoil has a tip-rake that facilitates reducing loading induced to said airfoil during tip rubs.12-30-2010
20110146230Integrated Nacelle Assembly - An assembly includes a unitary nacelle structure and an integrated fan housing for a gas turbine engine assembly. The unitary nacelle structure includes an inlet region and a fan cowl region, and is configured to at least partially circumscribe the integrated fan housing. The integrated fan housing comprises an integral composite structure and includes a fan case sized and configured for encircling a fan blade assembly of an associated gas turbine engine, a fan hub, and a plurality of fan outlet guide vanes. The unitary nacelle structure cooperates with the integrated fan housing to transfer static and dynamic loads directly to a support structure, rather than through the engine core, to minimize backbone bending.06-23-2011
20130081270COMBUSTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A method of assembling a combustion system for a gas turbine engine includes providing a combustion chamber frame, an inner casing structure, and an outer casing structure. The method also includes mounting the combustion chamber frame between the inner casing structure and the outer casing structure such that the combustion chamber frame is coupled to the inner casing structure and the outer casing structure.04-04-2013

Patent applications by Donald Lee Gardner, West Chester, OH US

Geoffrey S. Gardner, Solon, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140361057Wearable garment for carrying electronic device - A generally rectangular, flexible fabric, strap-on garment has a pocket for protectively enclosing and transporting a small electronic device at locations on the body of a wearer of the garment where the device can be viewed and operated. Closure features are provided adjacent an opening into the pocket that prevent moisture from entering the pocket, and strap features are provided that enhance the versatility and adjustability of the holder.12-11-2014

James Joseph Gardner, Lancaster, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090297281Broaching Tool - A broaching tool for machining a workpiece formed of a parallelogram shaped insert which fits within a slot formed in a body member. The insert has two juxtaposed corners either of which may be oriented at the distal end of the body member to function as a cutting edge. Repositioning of the insert to place either cutting edge in place is provided by flipping it over in its engagement within the slot. The inserts may be provided in a kit of differently configured inserts to yield different cutting widths.12-03-2009
20140333166Magnetic Drive System and Method - A magnetic coupling device for communicating continuous rotational or linear motion through a magnetic coupling of magnetic forces communicated from magnets operatively positioned on an oscillation assembly and a rotation assembly in positions sufficiently proximate to form the magnetic coupling. Employed to communicate an output force in a rotational direction from an input linear force communicated from a powered oscillation assembly, the magnetic force of the magnet communicating the force compresses the volume of ellipsoidal-like magnetic fields of the coupling alternately in unlike polar domains, to induce a smooth, blended polar continuity and communicate a continuous 360 degree rotational force to a rotation assembly operatively engaged with the magnetic coupling. The input force may be reversed to induce a continuous linear motion of a reciprocating assembly.11-13-2014

Joseph Gardner, Euclid, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150238061ROTARY HEAD, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USE WITH HARD AND SOFT SURFACES - A rotary head comprising a longitudinally extending core comprising an outer surface and defining a longitudinal centerline axis, and a covering that is disposed on the outer surface of the core and that includes a radially extending material that is configured to interact with a fluid on a surface. The rotary head is configured to couple to a rotatable shaft of a floor-care system and rotate about the longitudinal centerline axis.08-27-2015

Joseph B. Gardner, Lexington, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120121519NATURAL POLYMERIC EMULSIFIERS AND METHOD FOR USE - Polymeric emulsifiers include polysaccharides modified with at least one cross-linking reagent and with from about 1 mol % to about 10 mol % of at least one ionic reagent, methods for preparing the same, and emulsions including the polymeric emulsifiers.05-17-2012
20130172545SUPERHYDROPHILIC AMPHIPHILIC COPOLYMERS AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THE SAME - A superhydrophilic amphiphilic copolymer and process for making the superhydrophilic amphiphilic copolymer includes a low molecular weight polysaccharide modified with a hydrophobic reagent, such as substituted succinic anhydride. The superhydrophilic amphiphilic copolymer system generates stable foam for use in applications, such as healthcare formulations, with low irritation of the eyes and skin.07-04-2013

Joseph H. Gardner, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110110961PROLYL HYDROXYLASE INHIBITORS - Disclosed herein are prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors that can stabilize hypoxia inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1α), as well as hypoxia inducible factor-2 (HIF-2). Also disclosed herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of the disclosed compounds. Yet further disclosed are methods for stimulating the cellular immune response in a mammal such as increasing phagocytosis, for example, prolonging the life of phagocytes, inter alia, kerotyiocytes, neutrophils. As such the disclosed compounds provide methods for treating diseases that relate to the body's immune response.05-12-2011
20110111058METHODS FOR INCREASING THE STABILIZATION OF HYPOXIA INDUCIBLE FACTOR-1 ALPHA - Disclosed herein are methods for controlling the activity of hypoxia-inducible transcription factor 1-alpha (HIF-1α) and diseases, conditions, or syndromes related thereto, inter alia, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), heart failure, ischemia, and anemia. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising HIF-1α prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors useful in treating diseases, conditions, and/or syndromes related thereto the activity of HIF-1α.05-12-2011
20110112055COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING COLITIS - Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating colitis and other inflammatory bowel diseases, inter alia, indeterminate colitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome and ischemic colitis.05-12-2011
20120316204COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STABILIZING HYPOXIA INDUCIBLE FACTOR-2 ALPHA AS A METHOD FOR TREATING CANCER - Disclosed herein is {[5-(3-fluorophenyl)-3-hydroxypyridine-2-carbonyl]-amino}acetic acid and the ester and amide prodrugs thereof, that can stabilize hypoxia inducible factor-2 alpha (HIF-2α) and thereby provide a method for treating cancer. Further disclosed are compositions which comprise {[5-(3-fluorophenyl)-3-hydroxypyridine-2-carbonyl]-amino}acetic acid and/or a prodrug thereof which can be used to treat cancer.12-13-2012
20120329836METHODS FOR STABILIZING HYPOXIA INDUCIBLE FACTOR-2 ALPHA AS A METHOD FOR TREATING CANCER - Disclosed herein is {[5-(3-fluorophenyl)-3-hydroxypyridine-2-carbonyl]-amino}acetic acid and the ester and amide prodrugs thereof, that can stabilize hypoxia inducible factor-2 alpha (HIF-2α) and thereby provide a method for treating cancer. Further disclosed are compositions which comprise {[5-(3-fluorophenyl)-3-hydroxypyridine-2-carbonyl]-amino}acetic acid and/or a prodrug thereof which can be used to treat cancer.12-27-2012
20130158010METHODS FOR INCREASING THE STABILIZATION OF HYPOXIA INDUCIBLE FACTOR-1 ALPHA - Disclosed herein are methods for controlling the activity of hypoxia-inducible transcription factor 1-alpha (HIF-1α) and diseases, conditions, or syndromes related thereto, inter alia, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), heart failure, ischemia, and anemia. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising HIF-1α prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors useful in treating diseases, conditions, and/or syndromes related thereto the activity of HIF-1α.06-20-2013
20130158045PROLYL HYDROXYLASE INHIBITORS - Disclosed herein are prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors that can stabilize hypoxia inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1α), as well as hypoxia inducible factor-2 (HIF-2). Also disclosed herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of the disclosed compounds. Yet further disclosed are methods for stimulating the cellular immune response in a mammal such as increasing phagocytosis, for example, prolonging the life of phagocytes, inter alia, kerotyiocytes, neutrophils. As such the disclosed compounds provide methods for treating diseases that relate to the body's immune response.06-20-2013
20140364419METHODS FOR INCREASING THE STABILIZATION OF HYPOXIA INDUCIBLE FACTOR-1 ALPHA - Disclosed herein are methods for controlling the activity of hypoxia-inducible transcription factor 1-alpha (HIF-1α) and diseases, conditions, or syndromes related thereto, inter alia, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), heart failure, ischemia, and anemia. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising HIF-1α prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors useful in treating diseases, conditions, and/or syndromes related thereto the activity of HIF-1α.12-11-2014
20150157617METHODS FOR INCREASING THE STABILIZATION OF HYPOXIA INDUCIBLE FACTOR-1 ALPHA - Disclosed herein are methods for controlling the activity of hypoxia-inducible transcription factor 1-alpha (HIF-1α) and diseases, conditions, or syndromes related thereto, inter alia, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), heart failure, ischemia, and anemia. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising HIF-1α prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors useful in treating diseases, conditions, and/or syndromes related thereto the activity of HIF-1α.06-11-2015
20150218098PROLYL HYDROXYLASE INHIBITORS - Disclosed herein are prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors that can stabilize hypoxia inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1α), as well as hypoxia inducible factor-2 (HIF-2). Also disclosed herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of the disclosed compounds. Yet further disclosed are methods for stimulating the cellular immune response in a mammal such as increasing phagocytosis, for example, prolonging the life of phagocytes, inter alia, kerotyiocytes, neutrophils. As such the disclosed compounds provide methods for treating diseases that relate to the body's immune response.08-06-2015

Patent applications by Joseph H. Gardner, Cincinnati, OH US

Joseph P. Gardner, North Ridgeville, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080231226Battery Powered Device - A battery powered apparatus (09-25-2008
20080284374ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE AND CHARGER - An apparatus includes a charger (11-20-2008
20090154148BATTERY POWERED LIGHTING APPLIANCE - A lighting apparatus includes an electrical contact that receives power from an external power source, a battery receiving region, and a battery backed light source. A user interface receives an input indicative of a first desired operation of the lighting apparatus when power is available from the AC power source and a second desired operation of the battery backed light source in the absence of power from the AC power source. Electrical circuitry uses battery power to operate the battery backed light source in the absence of power from the AC power source based on the second desired operation.06-18-2009
20100225246Multi-Mode Flashlight - A lighting device includes one or more light sources, one or more switches, and a controller. The lighting device has multiple modes of operation. The controller selects modes of operation according to the one or more switches. The controller controls or operates the one or more light sources according to the selected mode of operation.09-09-2010

Patent applications by Joseph P. Gardner, North Ridgeville, OH US

Joseph S. Gardner, Euclid, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090089966Vacuum Cleaner Bag Mounting Structure - An apparatus is configured for use with a vacuum cleaner filter bag having a collar panel with an inlet opening. A support structure receives the panel in an installed position in which a tubular part of the vacuum cleaner extends into the bag through the inlet opening. The support structure includes a tab that retains the panel in the installed position. The support structure further includes a pivot that abuts an edge of the panel to guide movement of the panel into the installed position pivotally about the abutting edge.04-09-2009

Kenneth J. Gardner, Independence, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080302694RADIATION CURABLE COATING COMPOSITION DERIVED FROM EPOXIDIZED VEGETABLE OILS - Various embodiments of a radiation curable coating compositions are provided. In one embodiment the radiation curable coating composition comprises an epoxidized vegetable oil oligomer made from the reaction of epoxidized vegetable oil (EVO) and at least one of a hydroxyl functional acrylate and a hydroxyl functional methacrylate, in the presence of an acid catalyst.12-11-2008
20110294946HYDROXYL FUNCTIONAL OIL POLYOL ACRYLIC GRAFT COPOLYMERS - Hydroxyl functional oil polyol acrylic graft copolymers are disclosed which can be used to produce coating compositions and coated surfaces. In some embodiments, the coating compositions are used to coat substrates such as packaging materials and the like for the storage of food and beverages. The hydroxyl functional oil polyol acrylic graft copolymers can be prepared by heating an epoxidized vegetable oil and a hydroxyl functional material in the presence of an acid catalyst to form a hydroxyl functional oil polyol, and reacting the hydroxyl functional oil polyol with a mixture of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component in the presence of an initiator to form the hydroxyl functional oil polyol acrylic graft copolymer. Coating compositions can be prepared by crosslinking the hydroxyl functional oil polyol acrylic graft copolymers with a crosslinker.12-01-2011
20120022186HYDROXYL FUNCTIONAL OIL POLYOLS AND COATING COMPOSITIONS PREPARED FROM HYDROXYL FUNCTIONAL OIL POLYOLS - Hydroxyl functional oil polyols are disclosed which can be used to produce coating compositions and coated surfaces. In some embodiments, the coating compositions are used to coat substrates such as packaging materials and the like for the storage of food and beverages. The hydroxyl functional oil polyols can be prepared by reacting an epoxidized vegetable oil with a hydroxyl functional material in the presence of an acid catalyst. Coating compositions can be prepared by crosslinking the hydroxyl functional oil polyols with a crosslinker.01-26-2012

Patent applications by Kenneth J. Gardner, Independence, OH US

Kenneth James Gardner, Independence, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130273383RADIATION CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR METAL - Various embodiments of radiation curable coating compositions are provided. In one embodiment, a radiation curable coating composition includes a (meth)acrylate functional compound and an adhesion promoting (meth)acrylate compound. The radiation curable coating composition can also include a (meth)acrylate functional compound, a poly(meth)acrylate and a reactive diluent. The (meth)acrylate functional compound can be made from the reaction of a multifunctional isocyanate, a polyol and a hydroxyl functional (meth)acrylate in the presence of a catalyst.10-17-2013
20130280454COATING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING LATEX EMULSIONS AND HYDROXYL FUNCTIONAL OIL POLYOL GRAFT COPOLYMERS - The present invention includes coating compositions and methods for coating substrates using the coating compositions. In some embodiments of the invention, a coating composition is prepared by a method including the steps of a) preparing a latex emulsion by a method including mixing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component in a carrier to form a monomer emulsion, and reacting the monomer emulsion with an initiator to form the latex emulsion, b) preparing a hydroxyl functional oil graft copolymer by a method including reacting an epoxidized vegetable oil with a hydroxyl functional material in the presence of an acid catalyst to form a hydroxyl functional oil polyol, and reacting the hydroxyl functional oil polyol with an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component in the presence of an initiator to form the hydroxyl functional oil polyol graft copolymer, and c) blending the latex emulsion and a crosslinker then adding the hydroxyl functional oil graft copolymer to form the coating composition. The coating compositions may exhibit no or minimal blush, no or minimal color pick-up, and commercially acceptable adhesion. Substrates coated with the coating compositions of the invention are also disclosed.10-24-2013
20130280544RADIATION CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR METAL - Various embodiments of radiation curable coating compositions are provided. In one embodiment, a radiation curable coating composition includes a (meth)acrylate functional compound and an adhesion promoting (meth)acrylate compound. The radiation curable coating composition can also include a (meth)acrylate functional compound, a poly(meth)acrylate and a reactive diluent. The (meth)acrylate functional compound can be made from the reaction of a multifunctional isocyanate, a polyol and a hydroxyl functional (meth)acrylate in the presence of a catalyst.10-24-2013

Mallory Jo Gardner, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130285424SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING A SEATING OR REMOVING SPACE IN A CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT - A system for creating a seating or removing space in a child restraint seat, comprising: a child restraint seat comprising a chassis and at least one restraint; and at least one space creator; wherein the space creator comprises a first component and a second component, wherein the first component is attachable to the chassis, wherein the second component is attachable to the restraint, and wherein the space creator can be used to relocate the restraint in order to create a seating or removing space for a child. Further, a space-creator kit for creating a seating or removing space in a child restraint system. In addition, a method for creating a seating or removing space in a child restraint system.10-31-2013

Michael Gardner, Hudson, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110180580PORTABLE FASTENER DRIVING DEVICE - The present invention includes various embodiments directed to apparatus and methods surrounding a fastener device. In particular embodiments, the fastener device is a quick charging and discharging device that includes a solenoid, a fastener striker, a flash capacitor, and a control circuit. Other novel features of the fastener device exist. In particular embodiments, the present invention also includes apparatus and methods related to deforming staples for securing conduit and the like, and staple insulation and insulated staples that may be discharged by the fastener device. The insulation may be provided in an ordinary staple strip for use in the fastener device. Each insulation form may include deformation voids to assist the adaptation of the insulation about a target object that is being secured by the insulated staple.07-28-2011

Michael A. Gardner, Hudson, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100264277PIPE HANGER - A pipe hanger may include a suspending portion with a body and two flanges that extend outwardly from the body and are positional onto projections of a support structure to suspend the pipe hanger from the support structure without the use of fasteners.10-21-2010

Michael J. Gardner, Hudson, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090285655PORTABLE FASTENER DRIVING DEVICE - The present invention includes various embodiments directed to apparatus and methods surrounding a fastener device. In particular embodiments, the fastener device is a quick charging and discharging device that includes a solenoid, a fastener striker, a flash capacitor, and a control circuit. Other novel features of the fastener device exist. In particular embodiments, the present invention also includes apparatus and methods related to deforming staples for securing conduit and the like, and staple insulation and insulated staples that may be discharged by the fastener device. The insulation may be provided in an ordinary staple strip for use in the fastener device. Each insulation form may include deformation voids to assist the adaptation of the insulation about a target object that is being secured by the insulated staple.11-19-2009
20100258685UTILITY HOLDER - A utility holder which may be used to retain utility lines may include a holder having a first portion having at least two pairs of fingers defining at least two receiving sections wherein the receiving sections may be sized to accept utility lines; a second portion having a base wherein the pairs of fingers extend from the base with the longitudinal axes of the receiving sections being substantially parallel.10-14-2010
20100260573UTILITY STRAP - A utility strap which may be used to retain utility lines may include a finger defining a receiving section wherein the receiving section is sized to hold utility lines; a tab extending from one end of the finger wherein the tab defines an attaching surface and the tab contains at least one aperture on the attaching surface; a bushing sized to fit into the at least one aperture and the bushing having a through hole sized to receive fasteners.10-14-2010
20100261368WIRE COUPLING DEVICE - A wire coupling device which may be used joining at least a separate first wire and second wire comprising: a housing having at least a first port and a second port, each port configured to receive a separate wire; a camming member disposed between the at least first and second ports, the camming member rotatable between a first, open position and a second, closed position, where the camming member provides electrical contact between the at least first wire and second wire when in the second, closed position.10-14-2010
20100261390GROUND CLAMP - A clamp may include two clamping members that are pivotally connected at one end.10-14-2010
20100264278CONDUIT HANGER - A conduit hanger may include a retaining portion with two walls and a connecting member that is adjustable between: (1) a first condition where an object is enclosed between the two walls; and, (2) a second condition where the object is not enclosed.10-21-2010
20110294364GROUND CLAMP KIT - A ground clamp kit may include a first clamp having a wire reception member suitable to receive and electrically connect to an associated electrical wire to be grounded and a second clamp. Each clamp may be suitable to be clamped to an associated grounding component. The ground clamp kit may also include an electric conductor that electrically connects the first clamp to the second clamp.12-01-2011
20130098963PORTABLE FASTENER DRIVING DEVICE - The present invention includes methods and apparatus for discharging a fastener. In particular embodiments, the invention comprises a fastener-dispensing device comprising a fastener striker in operational communication with a striker driving means. The fastener-dispending device also includes a device body comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion containing the striker driving means and the lower portion containing the striker, wherein the upper portion is pivotable in a sideways direction relative to the lower portion. Further embodiments includes a method of discharging a fastener from a fastener-discharging device, the method comprising providing the fastener-discharging device of the prior embodiment, pivoting the upper portion of the device body relative the lower portion of the device body, and discharging a fastener from the fastener-discharging device while the upper portion of the device body is pivoted relative the lower portion of the device body in accordance with the prior step.04-25-2013

Patent applications by Michael J. Gardner, Hudson, OH US

Nicholas P. Gardner, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080223761Sealing Mechanism and Associated Sealing Method for Screening Machines - A screening machine includes a vibratory carrier and a vibratory drive operatively coupled to the vibratory carrier for imparting vibratory motion thereto. The screening machine includes a screen assembly selectively coupled to the vibratory carrier so that the vibratory motion is transmitted to the screen assembly. A sealing mechanism including at least one rotary cam having a cam surface and at least one actuator being accessible to a user of said screening machine is coupled to the rotary cam. Actuation of the actuator to rotate the cam urges the screen assembly and the carrier into sealing engagement with a confronting surface of the screening machine. The screening machine further includes at least one stop positioned relative to the sealing mechanism to limit rotational movement of the rotary cam in at least one direction.09-18-2008
20090230029SCREENING MACHINE AND ASSOCIATED SCREEN PANEL - A screening machine of the type used to separate or classify mixtures of solid particles of different sizes includes a machine frame and a perforate screen panel mounted for movement relative to the machine frame during a screening operation. The screen panels are pre-tensioned mesh screen material mounted in a peripheral rim for separating various granular and particulate materials. The screen panel is slid into the side of the machine frame in a direction orthogonal to the direction particulate matter moves when the screening machine is operating. The screen panel peripheral rim has a shaped or other cross section adapted to hold a large seal member that provides a positive sealing surface for contact with the machine frame to prevent particulate matter from escaping off of the screen panel during use.09-17-2009

Paul R. Gardner, Dayton, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090269801Vector to Induce Expression of Recombinant Proteins under Anoxic or Microaerobic Conditions - A protein expression vector that expresses large quantities of recombinant proteins under anoxic or microaerobic conditions by inducing expression with nitrate. The vector backbone is pUC19 and protein expression is driven by the 10-29-2009

Richard W. Gardner, Norton, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100031945Unloading Bolt - A device for allowing a crossbow to be released from a drawn position without damaging the crossbow. The device may comprise an elongated member having a substantially cylindrical shape that can be positioned on the upper surface of the barrel of a crossbow. The device may comprise a notched end shaped to receive the bowstring of the crossbow and allows the device to be projected by the bowstring upon actuation of the crossbow's trigger lever.02-11-2010
20130061837CROSSBOW RISER - Provided is a crossbow riser that may comprise a plurality of cells defined by walls. The walls may consist essentially of a material wherein the yield tensile strength at 0.2% strain is greater than 780 MPa, and either the specific strength is greater than 200 kN·m/kg, or the density is less than 6.0 g/cc. The cells may collectively define a first volume. The walls may collectively define a second volume. The ratio of the first volume to the second volume may be greater than 1.5.03-14-2013

Robb Richard Gardner, Cleves, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150208896Method for Treating Dishware - Method and apparatus for treating dishware.07-30-2015
20150210960Photoactivators - Photoactivators comprise a photoactive moiety and a hydrophilic moiety. The photoactivators preferably comprise less than about 35%, by weight of the photoactivator, of the photoactive moiety. The photoactivators can be activated to a photo-excited state by excitation with incident radiation of a wavelength between about 350 nm and 750 nm, preferably between about 350 nm and about 420 nm. The photoactivators further encompass those having certain chemical formulations.07-30-2015
20150210963Systems and Methods for Treating a Surface - Systems for treating a surface comprise a first composition and a second composition. The first composition comprises a water soluble organic photoactivator. The second composition comprises an electron acceptor which accepts an electron from the photoactivator when the photoactivator is in a photo-excited state and/or reduced state and a benefit active precursor which converts into a benefit active agent via electron transfer. Methods for treating a surface comprise applying the first composition to the surface, applying the second composition to the surface, and exposing the surface to light.07-30-2015
20150210964Consumer Product Compositions - Consumer product compositions comprise a water soluble organic photoactivator, an electron acceptor which accepts an electron from the photoactivator when the photoactivator is in a photo-excited state and/or reduced state, and a benefit active precursor which converts into a benefit active agent via electron transfer. The electron acceptor is preferably not covalently linked to the photoactivator. Also disclosed are methods of making a benefit active, comprising exposing the consumer product compositions to light, preferably having a wavelength greater than about 350 nm.07-30-2015

Robb Richard Gardner, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080318832Liquid detergent compositions with low polydispersity polyacrylic acid based polymers - Liquid detergent compositions comprising a polymer comprising polyacrylic acid monomers having a low number average molecular weight, ranging from about 1000 to about 10,000 amu, and a very low polydispersity, less than about 5, wherein the liquid detergent comprises less than about 50% of any non-aminofunctional solvent. The invention is also directed to liquid detergents compositions comprising beneficial mixtures of the low molecular weight, very low polydispersity polyacrylic acid based polymers with specific polymers.12-25-2008
20090005287LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AMPHIPHILIC GRAFT POLYMERS BASED ON POLYALKYLENE OXIDES AND VINYL ESTERS - A laundry detergent composition comprising an amphiphilic graft polymer based on water-soluble polyalkylene oxides as a graft base and side chains formed by polymerization of a vinyl ester component, said polymer having an average of less than or equal to one graft site per 50 alkylene oxide units and a mean molar mass of from about 3,000 to about 100,000; from about 0.2% to about 8% of organic solvent; and from about 2% to about 20% of a surfactant system; wherein said detergent composition is in a form selected from: liquid; gel; and combinations thereof.01-01-2009
20090005288LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AMPHIPHILIC GRAFT POLYMERS BASED ON POLYALKYLENE OXIDES AND VINYL ESTERS - A laundry detergent composition comprising a graft copolymer of polyethylene, polypropylene or polybutylene oxide with vinyl acetate in a weight ratio of from about 1:0.2 to about 1:10; from about 0.2% to about 8% of organic solvent; and from about 2% to about 20% of a surfactant system; wherein said detergent composition is in a form selected from: liquid; gel; and combinations thereof.01-01-2009
20090176684Detergents having acceptable color - Detergent compositions containing catechols, such as tiron (1,2-dihydroxybenzene-3,5-disulfonic acid), which do not have or do not develop the reddish color associated with the catechol/ferric iron chelate are disclosed. Methods for reducing the intensity of red color in a tiron containing detergent composition are also disclosed.07-09-2009
20110000068DRYER BAR HAVING VOID VOLUMES - Dryer bars having certain defined void volumes.01-06-2011
20110001257SINGLE SCREW EXTRUDER FOR DRYER BAR MANUFACTURE - Single screw extruder for making a dryer bar.01-06-2011
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Scott R. Gardner, Middlefield, OH US

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20130075952METHOD OF MAKING AN OVERMOLDED WATERWAY CONNECTION - A process for providing an overmolded waterway comprising inserting a shaft portion of a sacrificial core into an end of a tube, the shaft portion having a first opening therein, the sacrificial core having a second portion comprising a second opening and a contact surface about the second opening, the second opening in fluid communication with the first opening and the inside of the tube, in a mold cavity inserting a core pin transverse to the tube end, the sacrificial core contact surface engaging a mating surface of the core pin closing the second opening, injection overmolding over a portion of the tube end and core pin forming an overmolded waterway having an outlet portion in fluid communication with the second opening and the inside of the tube, and removing the core pin from the second opening through the outlet portion and removing the overmolded waterway from the mold cavity.03-28-2013
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