Patents Represented by Attorney Nixon IP Law, PLC
  • Patent number: 8137440
    Abstract: A dryer and a drying apparatus attachable to a dryer are disclosed. A wheel having desiccant material is located in line and in close proximity with a heating element. The wheel includes a first portion positioned in an inlet air path and a second portion positioned in an outlet air path. The desiccant material removes water molecules from air within the inlet air path, and lowers the vapor pressure of the incoming air. In the outlet air path, heated air flows through the second portion to transfer energy to the desiccant material. The wheel rotates to change the desiccant material within the portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Protégé Enterprises
    Inventors: Charles Robert Dewald, III, Thomas L. Cristello
  • Patent number: 7894438
    Abstract: A translation device allows communication between two entities that are not compatible. The two entities can include a legacy entity that uses an address format not compatible with a newer entity. The translation device receives a packet for the legacy entity and converts its address to one that is compatible with the legacy entity. The translation device may use different processes to convert the address in accordance with messaging protocols, packet configuration or the destination address desired. Once the packet includes a compatible address, the device sends the packet to the legacy entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Ambriel Technologies
    Inventors: Stephen J. Grassi, Samuel A. Moats, Oscar F. Roeder, Faith B. Power
  • Patent number: 7785398
    Abstract: A dryer and a drying apparatus attachable to a dryer are disclosed. A wheel having desiccant material is located in line and in close proximity with a heating element. The wheel includes a first portion positioned in an inlet air path and a second portion positioned in an outlet air path. The desiccant material removes water molecules from air within the inlet air path, and lowers the vapor pressure of the incoming air. In the outlet air path, heated air flows through the second portion to transfer energy to the desiccant material. The wheel rotates to change the desiccant material within the portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Protégé Enterprises
    Inventors: Charles Robert Dewald, III, Thomas L. Cristello
  • Patent number: D649268
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Novel Ideas, Inc.
    Inventor: John S. Wink
  • Patent number: D654191
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Novel Ideas, Inc.
    Inventor: John S. Wink