Stroup, US
Benjamin A. Stroup, Tampa, FL US
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20100294323 | BOX-TYPE WAREWASHER INCLUDING HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR REDUCING AIR MOISTURE LEVEL AT THE END OF CYCLE - A box-type warewasher includes a housing defining an internal treatment space for receiving wares to be washed and a liquid sump below the treatment space. A wash liquid delivery system includes a wash pump having an input connected to the liquid sump and an output connected to deliver liquid to one or more spray nozzles of the treatment space. A rinse liquid delivery system includes a rinse pump for delivering rinse water to one or more spray nozzles of the treatment space. A condensing system includes a heat exchanger external of the treatment space, and a blower for moving hot moist air from the treatment space across the heat exchanger and back to the treatment space. A controller effects operation of each of the wash liquid delivery system, the rinse liquid deliver system and the condensing system. The controller is configured for carrying out at least one ware cleaning sequence in which: a wash spray operation is carried out by operating the wash pump; subsequent to the wash spray operation a rinse spray operation is carried out by operating the rinse pump; and subsequent to the rinse spray operation a condensing operation is carried out by operating the blower. | 11-25-2010 |
Dave Stroup, El Cajon, CA US
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20110178531 | Control portion of and device for remotely controlling an articulating surgical instrument - A control portion of a remotely controlled surgical device comprises a first set of controls, a second set of controls, and a function control mechanism. The first set of controls is configured for receiving motion from a human shoulder, arm, and hand and translating one or more of its received motion inputs into one or more macro motion control signals for controlling one or more macro motions associated with an articulating surgical instrument. The second set of controls is configured for receiving motion from the human shoulder, arm, and hand and translating one or more of its received motion inputs into one or more micro motion control signals for controlling one or more micro motions of the articulating surgical instrument. The function control mechanism is configured for receiving a function control input from a user of the control portion. The function control input is for controlling a function associated with the remotely controlled surgical device. | 07-21-2011 |
20120083825 | DETACHABLE SHAFT - A surgical device comprising: a mechanical manipulation mechanism configured for transmitting a first set of control signals; and at least one mechanical slave cylinder coupled with the mechanical manipulation mechanism and positioned at a distal end of the surgical device, the at least one mechanical slave cylinder configured for receiving the first set of control signals, wherein the at least one mechanical slave cylinder comprises: a piston configured for responding to the first set of control signals by moving between a proximal end and a distal end of the mechanical slave cylinder; and a detachable shaft configured for detachably coupling with a distal end of the piston and for the moving with the piston. | 04-05-2012 |
David Stroup, El Cajon, CA US
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20150080856 | MEDICAL INFUSION DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - A medical infusion device including a chamber characterized by an upper body joined to a lower body by a reversibly collapsible sidewall, affixed to the upper body is a downward extending needle, wherein the upper body having two channels, the first channel fluidly coupled to the needle and the second channel fluidly coupled to the interior of the chamber, further wherein each channel is configured to receive fluid from outside of the chamber, the lower body comprising a pierceable barrier that can be pierced by the needle; wherein the chamber has a collapsed state and an expanded state, the collapsed state characterized as the sidewall being collapsed and the needle piercing entirely through the pierceable barrier, the expanded state characterized as the needle less than entirely piercing through the pierceable barrier and the chamber capable of retaining a fluid. | 03-19-2015 |
20150080857 | MEDICAL INFUSION DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - A medical infusion device including a chamber characterized by an upper body joined to a lower body by a reversibly collapsible sidewall, affixed to the upper body is a downward extending needle, wherein the upper body having two channels, the first channel fluidly coupled to the needle and the second channel fluidly coupled to the interior of the chamber, further wherein each channel is configured to receive fluid from outside of the chamber, the lower body comprising a pierceable barrier that can be pierced by the needle; wherein the chamber has a collapsed state and an expanded state, the collapsed state characterized as the sidewall being collapsed and the needle piercing entirely through the pierceable barrier, the expanded state characterized as the needle less than entirely piercing through the pierceable barrier and the chamber capable of retaining a fluid. | 03-19-2015 |
20150231331 | MEDICAL INFUSION DEVICE - A medical infusion device including a chamber characterized by an upper body joined to a lower body by a reversibly collapsible sidewall, affixed to the upper body is a downward extending needle, wherein the upper body has two channels, the first channel fluidly coupled to the needle and the second channel fluidly coupled to the interior of the chamber. The chamber has a collapsed state and an expanded state where chamber is configured to transition from the collapsed state to the expanded state by introducing fluid into the interior of the chamber | 08-20-2015 |
David K. Stroup, El Cajon, CA US
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20110015580 | DEVICES, ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW - Connector assemblies are provided for controlling flow in a fluid line that include an outer shell, an inner housing, and a tubular member. The inner housing is disposed within the outer shell and includes a boss disposed adjacent a first end of the outer shell. The inner housing is movable axially within the outer shell between first and second positions when a device is connected to the first end. The tubular member is carried by the inner housing and includes a fluid passage extending between a second end of the outer shell. The tubular member moves axially as the inner housing moves between the first and second positions, and cam features on the outer shell and the tubular member cause the tubular member to rotate as the inner housing moves between first and second positions, thereby opening a fluid path between the fluid passage and the first end. | 01-20-2011 |
20110048540 | DEVICES, ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW - Valves are provided for controlling flow along a fluid line that includes an outer shell and an inner housing slidably disposed therein that includes connector threads surrounding a boss on one end and a passage including a tapered region within the boss. A shaft within the valve includes a base coupled to the outer shell, a tapered sealing pin disposed within the tapered region, and a fluid passage extending through the base to outlets in the sealing pin. A connector may be threaded into the one end of the inner housing, thereby slidably engaging the connector threads, camming elements on the inner housing causing the inner housing to move helically from a closed position wherein the sealing pin engages the boss to seal the outlets and an open position wherein the inner housing is directed away from the sealing pin to open a fluid path through the valve. | 03-03-2011 |
20110266477 | Devices, Assemblies, and Methods for Controlling Fluid Flow - Connector assemblies are provided for controlling flow in a fluid line that include an outer shell, an inner housing, and a tubular member. The inner housing is disposed within the outer shell and includes a boss disposed adjacent a first end of the outer shell. The inner housing is movable axially within the outer shell between first and second positions when a device is connected to the first end. The tubular member is carried by the inner housing and includes a fluid passage extending between a second end of the outer shell. The tubular member moves axially as the inner housing moves between the first and second positions, and cam features on the outer shell and the tubular member cause the tubular member to rotate as the inner housing moves between the first and second positions, thereby opening a fluid path between the fluid passage and the first end. | 11-03-2011 |
20130317455 | Devices, Assemblies, and Methods for Controlling Fluid Flow - Connector assemblies are provided for controlling flow in a fluid line that include an outer shell, an inner housing, and a tubular member. The inner housing is disposed within the outer shell and includes a boss disposed adjacent a first end of the outer shell. The inner housing is movable axially within the outer shell between first and second positions when a device is connected to the first end. The tubular member is carried by the inner housing and includes a fluid passage extending between a second end of the outer shell. The tubular member moves axially as the inner housing moves between the first and second positions, and cam features on the outer shell and the tubular member cause the tubular member to rotate as the inner housing moves between the first and second positions, thereby opening a fluid path between the fluid passage and the first end. | 11-28-2013 |
20140301893 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR STERILIZATION/DISINFECTION CONTROL OF MEDICAL DEVICES - The invention provides devices and methods for sterilization/disinfection control of medical devices. In particular, a system is provided which comprises (i) an enclosure which is configured to deliver UV light for purposes of sterilization and/or disinfection; and (ii) one or more medical devices. The enclosure and medical device(s) are configured to communicate such that the system recognizes the identity of the medical device, recognizes that sterilization/disinfection has occurred, and electronically stores data related to the sterilization/disinfection of the medical device(s) within the enclosure. This data storage can occur on the medical device(s) themselves, or on a remote computer. | 10-09-2014 |
David Karl Stroup, El Cajon, CA US
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20100050789 | Finger Swipe Fluid-Transfer Collection Assembly and Method of Using the Same - A method of using a finger swipe fluid transfer collection assembly includes providing a finger swipe fluid transfer collection assembly including a base, a test media carried by the base, an inlet for receiving a sample fluid, an outlet, a finger swipe fluid transfer mechanism carried by the base between the inlet and the outlet and including an interior; swiping the finger swipe fluid transfer mechanism with one's finger to impart a negative pressure in the interior of the finger swipe fluid transfer mechanism to draw the sample fluid into the interior of the finger swipe fluid transfer mechanism through the inlet; and swiping the finger swipe fluid transfer mechanism again with one's finger to impart a positive pressure in the interior of the finger swipe fluid transfer mechanism to pump the sample fluid through the outlet and be transferred to the test media. | 03-04-2010 |
20120157914 | Devices, Assemblies and Methods for Controlling Fluid Flow - A valve is provided for controlling flow along a fluid line that includes an outer shell and an inner housing slidably disposed therein that includes connector threads surrounding a boss on one end and a passage through the boss. A backing member is coupled to the outer shell and has a sealing pin extending into the passage. A connector may be threaded into the one end of the inner housing, thereby slidably engaging the connector threads, causing the inner housing to move helically from a closed position wherein the sealing pin engages an outlet opening at the distal end of the boss to seal the outlet opening and an open position wherein the inner housing is directed away from the sealing pin to open a fluid path through the valve, around the pin, and through the outlet opening. | 06-21-2012 |
20130267936 | WRIST ASSEMBLY FOR ARTICULATING LAPAROSCOPIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - An articulating laparoscopic instrument including a handle, an outer shaft, an end effector, and a wrist assembly. The wrist assembly connects the end effector to the shaft and includes torque and articulation mechanisms. The torque mechanism includes a plurality of links disposed over the rod and connected with one another in a pivotable yet rotationally locked fashion. The articulation mechanism includes a plurality of articulation member disposed over the rod to collectively define a deflection section. The links freely rotate relative to the articulation members, with the rod and links collectively bending in response to a change in shape of the deflection section. | 10-10-2013 |
20140025010 | APPARATUS TO SECURE AND ADJUST FLEXIBLE CONDUIT - The invention provides an apparatus and method of securing a length of flexible conduit to a subject, and adjusting the flexible conduit to a length tailored to the subject, in order to reduce or eliminate excess conduit traversing the subject's body. The apparatus comprises a base with elongate channels for accepting flexible conduit, a lid which mates with the base, and a securing member for attaching the mated base and lid to the body of the subject. | 01-23-2014 |
20140052101 | Devices, Assemblies and Methods for Controlling Fluid Flow - A valve is provided for controlling flow along a fluid line that includes an outer shell and an inner housing slidably disposed therein that includes connector threads surrounding a boss on one end and a passage through the boss. A backing member is coupled to the outer shell and has a sealing pin extending into the passage. The inner housing is movable helically relative to the outer shell from a closed position wherein a sealing pin engages an outlet opening at the distal end of the boss to seal the opening and an open position in which the inner housing is directed away from the sealing pin to open a fluid path through the valve. A torque limiter mechanism between the outer shell and inner housing resists movement from the valve closed position to the valve open position until a selected torque level is reached. | 02-20-2014 |
David Karl Stroup, La Jolla, CA US
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20100050791 | Check Valve-Less Fluid-Transfer Collection Assembly and Method of Using the Same - A method of using a fluid transfer collection assembly includes providing an assembly including a base, a test media carried by the base, an inlet for receiving a sample fluid, an outlet, a fluid transfer path located between the inlet and the outlet, a movable first finger mechanism, a movable second finger mechanism operatively coupled to the movable first finger mechanism; first moving at least one of the first mechanism and the second mechanism relative to the path so that at least one of the first mechanism and the second mechanism engage the path to draw the sample fluid into the path; and then moving at least one of the first mechanism and the second mechanism relative to the path so that at least one of the first mechanism and the second mechanism engage the path to transfer the sample fluid through the path to the test media. | 03-04-2010 |
20100055668 | Fluid-Transfer Collection Assembly Including Breakable Vial and Method of Using Same - A method of using a fluid transfer and mixing collection assembly includes depressing a flexible member to cause a force to be imparted to a breakable vial to break the vial, releasing the second fluid therein into an interior of the flexible member; releasing the flexible member to impart a negative pressure in the interior of the flexible member to draw a first fluid into the interior of the flexible member through the inlet check valve to mix with the second fluid; and depressing the flexible member to impart a positive pressure in the interior of the flexible member to pump the mixed first fluid and second fluid out of the interior of the flexible member through an outlet check valve and be transferred to test media. | 03-04-2010 |
20150190613 | MANUALLY POSITIONED ARMATURE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A manually positionable armature system including a flexible semi-rigid housing including an inner wall, a connecter coupled to the housing to connect the housing to a holding structure, a holder coupled to the housing to hold an instrument in place during a procedure, a compressible media disposed within the flexible semi-rigid housing, an adjustable volume member disposed within the compressible media within the flexible semi-rigid housing, the adjustable volume member adjustable between at least a first volume state where the compressible media is less compressed against the inner wall of the housing and the flexible semi-rigid housing is freely positionable and a second volume state where the compressible media is more compacted against the inner wall of the housing, rigidizing and fixing the flexible semi-rigid housing in a desired orientation. | 07-09-2015 |
James Stroup, Alto, GA US
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20130298876 | HEAVY DUTY PRESSURE INJECTION TIME PRESSURE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - A fuel injection system that includes an electronic controller that senses engine speed, calculates energy required by an engine existing control unit based upon a signal sent to one or more diesel injection pressure and timing actuators and a plurality of gaseous fuel injectors that respond to commands from the electronic controller and inject gaseous fuel through an injection tube installed in an intake adapter plate fixed between an intake manifold and an engine block. The fuel injection system also includes an on and off switch assembly equipped with a self-diagnostic capability that lights an LED light when a fault in the port injector system is sensed and a blended fuel injector control unit installed between an ECM and a plurality of diesel fuel injectors. | 11-14-2013 |
James A. Stroup, Farmers Branch, TX US
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20120085326 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING DIESEL ENGINES TO BLENDED GASEOUS AND DIESEL FUEL ENGINES - The invention presents a method of converting a diesel fueled engine to a blended-fuel engine capable of operating on blended gaseous fuel and diesel fuel, where the diesel fueled engine has a plurality of cylinders, a plurality of diesel fuel injectors for injecting diesel fuel into the cylinders, and an Engine Control Unit (ECU) for controlling at least the operation of the diesel injectors by sending diesel fuel injector control signals to the diesel fuel injectors. | 04-12-2012 |
Jeffery T. Stroup, Upper Arlington, OH US
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20130023657 | SYSTEM FOR RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION INVOLVING SOLID AND LIQUID PHASE INTERACTIONS - A system and method for radiopharmaceutical production involving solid and liquid phase interactions are provided, the system including a module for facilitating solid and liquid phase interactions by performing techniques including high pressure, low pressure, and solid phase extraction. The system includes various modular components, each of which performs steps in the process of preparing radiopharmaceuticals, and one or more radiation detectors monitor the radiation level and path of various products. The modular components may be added to and removed from the system easily to allow for flexibility in the operation of the system. An HPLC module may be included to purify radiopharmaceuticals. | 01-24-2013 |
Jeffrey T. Stroup, Upper Arlington, OH US
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20130020727 | MODULAR CASSETTE SYNTHESIS UNIT - Compact modular cassette systems and methods for the synthesis of radiopharmaceutical products are provided, the compact modular cassette system including a modular unit having valve plates, a reaction cassette, a reagent pack, and other seal and connector plates to ensure that reagents can be mixed together inside one or more chambers of the reaction cassette in a timely and efficient manner. When a new chamber for each new reaction or process should be used, a valveless modular system having removable reaction cassettes and the reagent packs may be used. In such a system, the reagent container, the reaction cassette, or both, can be removed from the modular cassette system and discarded after a desired reaction or process has taken place. | 01-24-2013 |
20130102772 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PRODUCING, MANUFACTURING AND CONTROL OF RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS-FULL - Systems, methods, and devices for generating radionuclides for use in production of radiopharmaceuticals; synthesizing the radionuclides generated and removing any unwanted products; measuring the quantity and activity level of the synthesized radionuclides; distributively delivering the radionuclides in appropriate quantities to modular cassette synthesis units in a modular cassette subsystem for contemporaneous/parallel production of radiopharmaceutical output and that allow reuse and/or quick, safe, and disposable replacement of portions of the subsystem; delivering non-radionuclide components to the modular cassette synthesis units as part of production of radiopharmaceutical output; measuring the quantity and activity level of each stream of radiopharmaceutical output; purifying the radiopharmaceutical output; dispensing individual doses in sterile vial(s); automatically producing labeling and dose related information; performing automated quality control on extracted samples of produced radiopharmaceutical output; and providing software and hardware controls for overall and sub-portion operation for optional remote data collection, communication, and/or control. | 04-25-2013 |
20160001246 | MODULAR CASSETTE SYNTHESIS UNIT - Compact modular cassette systems and methods for the synthesis of radiopharmaceutical products are provided, the compact modular cassette system including a modular unit having valve plates, a reaction cassette, a reagent pack, and other seal and connector plates to ensure that reagents can be mixed together inside one or more chambers of the reaction cassette in a timely and efficient manner. When a new chamber for each new reaction or process should be used, a valveless modular system having removable reaction cassettes and the reagent packs may be used. In such a system, the reagent container, the reaction cassette, or both, can be removed from the modular cassette system and discarded after a desired reaction or process has taken place. | 01-07-2016 |
Jon Christopher Stroup, Klamath Falls, OR US
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20090071609 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR THE AUTOMATED MANUFACTURE OF COMPOSITE DOORS - Disclosed are automated processes and systems for the assembly of composite doors, and doors made using such processes and systems. The automated process may comprise a continuous series of steps allowing individual doors to be made in tandem, rather than in batch. The process may allow for the automation of individual steps such that the need for coordinating separate assembly steps may be substantially reduced. | 03-19-2009 |
Justin L. Stroup, Altoona, PA US
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20140363233 | SELF-RAISING DRIVE-OVER ENTRANCEWAYS FOR CONTAINMENT BERMS - Self-raising drive-over entranceways for containment berms are disclosed. The entranceway includes a horizontal bottom panel and a collapsible sidewall that is held in a partially collapsed position forming a void between the bottom panel and sidewall. During a spill or the filling of the containment berm with a fluid, the void area between the partially collapsed sidewall and the horizontal bottom panel fills with the fluid and exerts hydrostatic pressure against the partially collapsed sidewall, forcing it to rotate upward. The higher the fluid level, the more hydrostatic pressure is applied against the sidewall, forcing it up higher until the sidewall obtains a vertical orientation. The sidewall may be restrained either by straps, braces or the like to prevent the fluid from escaping the containment area. | 12-11-2014 |
20140369761 | BLADDER-CONTAINING WALL ASSEMBLIES FOR CONTAINMENT BERMS - A bladder-containing wall assembly for use in containment berms is disclosed. A bladder contained in the wall assembly communicates with the interior area of the containment berm via one or more inlet ports. The bladder self-deploys from the wall upon a substantial spill or leak inside the containment berm in order to increase the fluid containment volume of the containment device. The bladder-containing wall assembly may be substituted for a wall section of either permanent or portable containment berms. | 12-18-2014 |
Mark R. Stroup, Longwood, FL US
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20100045039 | Vertical axis wind turbine - This invention is for a vertical axis wind turbine apparatus supported in a tower with wind diverter doors for controlling the air impinging on the turbine blades. The diverter doors are closable in high wind conditions to seal off the wind turbine to protect the turbine against damage. | 02-25-2010 |
Martin Stroup, Chicago, IL US
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20110313905 | Generating Implied Orders Based on Electronic Requests for Quotes - Systems and methods for determining implied spreads are provided. More particularly, implied spread financial transactions are generated using information from requests for quotes (RFQs). An RFQ processor module may focus the calculations performed by an implied spread determination module. A financial instrument associated with an RFQ may be provided to the implied spread determination module to trigger the determination of whether implied orders exist related to that particular financial instrument. | 12-22-2011 |
Randy Stroup, Lewisport, KY US
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20110222997 | COMBINATION TRAILER - A combination trailer is provided that includes a rear self-discharge trailer having a bottom surface, a front portion, a back portion, and two opposing side panels. The side panels of the combination trailer have a height that is less than the height of the front portion. An enclosure system is also included in the combination trailer and selectively covers an open top of the rear self-discharge trailer. One or more one locking pin assemblies are also included in the combination trailer and are attached to at least one of the side panels of the rear self-discharge trailer such that the locking pin assemblies can be used to secure the enclosure system in a desired position. | 09-15-2011 |
Randy D. Stroup, Lewisport, KY US
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20130302105 | COMBINATION TRAILER - A combination trailer is provided that includes a rear self-discharge trailer having a bottom surface, a front portion, a back portion, and two opposing side panels. The side panels of the combination trailer have a height that is less than the height of the front portion. An enclosure system is also included in the combination trailer and selectively covers an open top of the rear self-discharge trailer. One or more one locking pin assemblies are also included in the combination trailer and are attached to at least one of the side panels of the rear self-discharge trailer such that the locking pin assemblies can be used to secure the enclosure system in a desired position. | 11-14-2013 |
Richard Stroup, Overland Park, KS US
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20090204440 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING, ORGANIZING, AND PRESENTING RESEARCH-ORIENTED MEDICAL INFORMATION - A method and computer program manages medical research study information and laboratory test result information. The program generates an interactive user interface with elements for setting up a study ( | 08-13-2009 |
Sandra L. Stroup, Elgin, IL US
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20130001890 | SEAL WITH PLASTIC INNER CUP - A heavy duty composite oil seal with an outer cup and a plastic inner cup. The outer cup includes a major diameter mounting flange portion terminating in a curl, a minor diameter wear sleeve portion, and a transition portion joining the major and minor diameter portions. There is an elastomeric seal body and an embedded stiffener, with the elastomeric seal body having a sealing lip contacting the inner axial surface of the wear sleeve portion. There is a plastic inner cup member with an axial flange substantially co-extensive with the mounting flange and entrapped along the major diameter flange portion between the curl portion and the transition portion of the outer cup. The inner cup also has a radially extending flange that engages a radial portion of the elastomeric seal body. The plastic inner cup member has a continuous curvilinear inner surface. | 01-03-2013 |
Sarah Stroup, Liverpool, NY US
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20140145450 | FOOT-POWERED ENERGY HARVESTING MECHANISMS FOR INSOLES AND SHOES - The energy harvesting mechanism solves the problem of running out of battery life in remote or inconvenient locations. This invention has been designed to harvest energy from the heel strike phase of walking. The invention involves a mechanism to convert linear to rotational motion, followed by a gear train and electric generator. Harvested energy is stored in a battery to power users' electronic devices. | 05-29-2014 |
Sarah Stroup, Corning, NY US
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20150162803 | FOOT-POWERED ENERGY GENERATOR - A foot-powered energy generation device includes a step plate that moves between an upper position and a lower position in response to the step action of a user. The device also includes an electrical generator, and a gear train that will cause a rotor of the generator to rotate in response to movement of the step plate up and down. A carriage is mechanically interconnected to the step plate and the gear train to cause the rotation of the gear train in response to the step plate motion. | 06-11-2015 |
20150340928 | FOOT-POWERED ENERGY GENERATOR - A foot-powered energy generation device includes a step plate that moves between an upper position and a lower position in response to the step action of a user. The device also includes an electrical generator, and a gear train that will cause a rotor of the generator to rotate in response to movement of the step plate up and down. A carriage is mechanically interconnected to the step plate and the gear train to cause the rotation of the gear train in response to the step plate motion. | 11-26-2015 |
Scott Stroup, Lake Havasu, AZ US
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20110083294 | Self-Cleaning Retractable Putty Knife - A self-cleaning retractable putty knife is disclosed that wipes moist putty residues off its blade by retracting the blade into the handle of the knife. The handle includes a retraction aperture which wipingly contacts the majority of the blade surface during retraction of the blade. The retraction aperture is formed of a flexible material able remain in continuous wiping contact with the blade, even if the blade has a tapered dimension. Alternatively, the aperture can include spring-loaded movable gates that maintain continuous wiping contact with the blade. In some embodiments, the blade can be selectably locked at various positions to provide various extension lengths. The blade can be retracted either manually or mechanically. | 04-14-2011 |
Thomas Stroup, Windermere, FL US
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20160129292 | WORKOUT BAG ASSEMBLIES - A workout bag assembly including a tubular body having a closed end and an accessible end. The tubular body defines an interior divided into at least two compartments by a partition. The tubular body also has an exterior with two inner handles side-by-side along a length of the tubular body and two end handles. Each end handle is adjacent to a respective end. A partition divides an interior of the tubular body into a first compartment and a second compartment. Three tubes can receive a weighted material. The first compartment is sized and configured to snugly hold one of the three tubes when filled, and the second compartment is sized and configured to snugly hold two of the three tubes when filled. | 05-12-2016 |
Thomas Frank Stroup, Brevard, NC US
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20110079364 | Process for Controlling Ammonia Loss - A method of offsetting losses of ammonia from a pulping mill comprising cooking a lignocellulosic material in a cooking liquor, wherein cooking in the cooking liquor separates the lignocellulosic material into a pulp, capturing a vapor of the cooking liquor, condensing the vapor of the cooking liquor to yield a spent cooking liquor condensate, washing the pulp in a wash liquid, wherein washing the pulp removes at least a portion of the spent cooking liquor from the pulp, capturing the wash liquid, removing ammonia from the wash liquid to yield a regenerated ammonia, regenerating the cooking liquor from the spent cooking liquor condensate and the regenerated ammonia, combusting a waste material and a concentrated spent cooking liquor, wherein combusting the waste material and the concentrated spent cooking liquor yields a flue gas and heat, transferring the heat from combusting the waste material and the concentrated spent cooking liquor to water to generate steam, removing a sulfur-containing compound from the flue gas, and introducing an effluent stream into an effluent treatment system, wherein introduction of the effluent stream into the effluent system will remove ammonia from the effluent stream. | 04-07-2011 |