Patents Assigned to Trust U/T/A
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Publication number: 20180119501Abstract: A catwalk pipe restraint system for an oil field operation. The pipe restraint system includes a support body secured to the trough of a catwalk. A lever arm is pivotally connected to the support body. A jaw insert disposed on the lever arm is sized to contact a pipe in the trough. The lever arm is movable between a first open position and a second closed position. In the closed position the jaw of the pivot arm spans the width of the trough and functions to secure the pipe tubular in the trough. A hydraulic piston connected to the support body and the lever arm provides the force for moving the pivot arm between the open and closed position. The hydraulic activation allows for remote operation of the pipe restraint arm to minimize possibility of injury or accident because of excessive movement of the pipe in the trough.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: VAUGHN KENNEMER, Trustee of the Vaughn Kennemer Trust, u/t/a January 5, 2017Inventor: Vaughn Kennemer
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Patent number: 9872079Abstract: In some implementations, a method for distributing content feed of a live event via satellite includes: obtaining media signals for the live event from signal sources, where the media signals comprise audio and visual feed of the live event; converting the media signals into a mixed digital media signal; wirelessly transmitting, using a network protocol, the mixed digital media signal to a satellite uplink device; wirelessly transmitting, using the satellite uplink device, the mixed digital media signal to a satellite; identifying content delivery networks in electronic communication with client devices configured to receive the mixed digital media signal; obtaining the mixed digital media signal from the satellite, using a satellite downlink device; and delivering the mixed digital media signal to the one or more identified content delivery networks, through the satellite downlink device, where the identified content delivery networks further deliver the mixed digital media signal to the client devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: THE ROGER B. AND ANN K. MCNAMEE TRUST U/T/A/DInventors: Roger B. McNamee, Glenn Evans, Mark Richards Frederick
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Patent number: 9800942Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided in which a satellite uplink device is positioned to distribute an event. Data is collected from one or more automatic sensor device associated with the satellite uplink device. An optimal position of the satellite uplink device is calculated based on at least the data collected from the one or more sensor devices. The location of one or more satellites in orbit is determined and one or more satellites are selected as a preferred satellite. The satellite uplink device is automatically positioned in the calculated optimal position to connect with the preferred satellite without user intervention. However, a user at a remote location may communicate instructions to change the position the satellite uplink device. User instructions are converted into one or more actuator commands and are wirelessly transmitted to the satellite uplink device for changing its position.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: THE ROGER B. AND ANN K. MCNAMEE TRUST U/T/A/DInventors: Shinya Suzuki, Roger McNamee, Glenn Evans, Mark Richards Frederick
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Patent number: 9788035Abstract: Systems and methods for distributing an audio/visual feed of events include mixing audio signals, from microphones monitoring the event, with sound board feed from the event public address system, thereby forming a mixed audio signal. A video input signal is received at each video input in one or more video inputs at a video board from one or more corresponding cameras recording the event. A video input signal is selected as the video board output and is combined with the mixed audio signal thereby producing an audio/visual signal. This signal is encoded using a video codec, at each of several bitrates, and an audio codec, thereby forming bitrate streams each comprising the video portion of the audio/visual signal at a unique bitrate. The streams are received by a satellite router and transmitted to a satellite which sends them to one or more downlink servers for Internet distribution.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: THE ROGER B. AND ANN K. MCNAMEE TRUST U/T/A/DInventors: Roger McNamee, Glenn Evans, Mark Richards Frederick
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Patent number: 9226038Abstract: Systems and methods for distributing an audio/visual feed of a live event include mixing ambient audio signals, from ambient microphones monitoring the live event, with sound board feed from the event public address system, thereby forming a mixed audio signal. A video input signal is received at each video input in a plurality of video inputs at a video board from corresponding cameras recording the event. One such video input signal is selected as the video board output and is combined with the mixed audio signal thereby producing an audio/visual signal. This signal is encoded using a video codec, at each of several bitrates, and an audio codec, thereby forming bitrate streams each comprising the video portion of the audio/visual signal at a unique bitrate. The streams are received by a satellite router and transmitted to a satellite which sends them to one or more downlink servers for Internet distribution.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Roger B. and Ann K. McNamee Trust U/T/A/DInventors: Roger McNamee, Glenn Evans, Mark Richards Frederick
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Publication number: 20150013611Abstract: Kits and assemblies for causing, enhancing, and/or expediting consumption of an article by at least one biodegradative living organism are disclosed. The kits and assemblies include at least one additional living organism that enhances and/or expedites consumption of the article by the at least one biodegradative living organism. Methods of producing and using same are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: Wanda Weder & William Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of The Family Trust U/T/A -Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20140283482Abstract: A method for forming floral packaging materials from oxo-biodegradable polymeric materials is provided. Methods of utilizing such floral packaging materials are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Wanda Weder & William Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of The Family Trust U/T/AInventors: Donald E. Weder, Andrew Weder
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Publication number: 20140260093Abstract: A method of packaging and/or transporting a stack of preformed flower pot covers utilizing a portable platform is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Wanda Weder & William Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of the Family Trust U/T/AInventor: Donald E. Weder
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DECORATIVE ELEMENTS PROVIDED WITH A CURLED OR CRIMPED CONFIGURATION AT POINT OF SALE OR POINT OF USE
Publication number: 20140262865Abstract: Decorative grass and methods of providing same are disclosed wherein the decorative grass is either maintained in a flattened configuration until restraint is removed and/or the decorative grass is curled and/or crimped at a point of use and/or sale.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Wanda Weder & William Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of The Family Trust U/T/AInventor: Donald E. Weder -
Publication number: 20140130462Abstract: An erectable and/or collapsible floral easel for holding a floral object, as well as methods of shipping, storing and use thereof, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually as Trustees of The Family Trust U/T/AInventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20140047698Abstract: A hollow wire and method of using the hollow wire to wrap or support a flower stem or floral grouping, and/or use in construction, crafts, hobbies, or other uses in need of wire products, is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicants: Trust U/T/AInventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20130312324Abstract: A collapsible and/or erectable shape-sustaining flower pot and/or plant cover having a substantially erect condition and substantially collapsed condition is disclosed. The collapsible and/or erectable shape-sustaining flower pot and/or plant cover may be provided with at least one condition modifying element to facilitate erecting and/or collapsing the flower pot and/or plant cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicants: Trust U/T/A dated 12/8/1995Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20130205661Abstract: A preformed decorative wrapper for covering a flower pot has an open upper end, an open lower end, and a sidewall extending therebetween. At least a portion of the preformed decorative wrapper extends beyond an upper end of the pot and at least a portion of a lower end of the flower pot extends through the open lower end of the preformed decorative wrapper.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicants: Trust U/T/AInventor: Wanda M. Weder & William F. Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of the Family Trust U/T/A
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Publication number: 20130202818Abstract: Decorative grasses having an appearance and/or texture simulating the appearance or texture of cloth are disclosed, as are methods for making such decorative grasses from materials, wherein at least one surface of the material is modified to simulate the appearance and/or texture of cloth.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicants: Trust U/T/A dated 12/8/1995Inventor: Wanda M. Weder & William F. Straeter
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Publication number: 20130125512Abstract: A method of packaging and/or transporting a stack of preformed flower pot covers utilizing a portable platform is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicants: Trust, U/T/A, dated December 8, 1995Inventor: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of The Family Trust, U/T/A,
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Publication number: 20130097926Abstract: A decorative cover for a flower pot is constructed of a sheet of material having at least one extension attached to a portion of the sheet of material. The sheet of material is formed about the flower pot to provide a decorative cover having the appearance of being formed of at least two separate, unattached sheets of material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicants: of the Family Trust, U/T/AInventor: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but Solely as Trustees of the Family Trust, U/T/A
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Patent number: 7906190Abstract: The present invention relates generally to packaging materials for packaging articles. The packaging materials may include a substratum with a printed pattern disposed thereon that provides a grass-like appearance, and/or the packaging materials may include a plurality of individual strips, strands, or units of material bondably connected thereto.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2009Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of the Family Trust U/T/A dated December 8, 1995Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 7021000Abstract: A method of covering a flower pot with an oversized sleeve. The sleeve has an inner diameter which is greater than the maximum diameter of a pot disposed therein. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion, a skirt portion, with a linear or non-linear upper end, or with or without gussets in the lower end or sides. In the method the sleeve is secured about the pot by crimping a portion of the sleeve having a bonding material thereon, or using a securing element.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2003Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of The Family Trust U/T/A dated Dec. 8, 1995Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 7000350Abstract: A flexible sleeve for containing a pot and/or floral grouping and/or growing or retaining medium. The flexible sleeve has a body and a flap. The body has an outer peripheral surface, an inner peripheral surface and a skirt. The flap is connected to the inner peripheral surface of the body, preferably near the skirt. The flap is adapted to be positioned in: a storage position extending downward, a receiving position extending upward, and a deployed position extending substantially inwardly from the inner peripheral surface of the body when the body is in an open configuration. The flap can be a sheet, or may be folded or slitted. Water or other chemicals may be impregnated into the flap to aid in the maintenance of the floral grouping or growing medium. The flap may also be used to secure the sleeve about the pot and/or floral grouping and/or growing or retaining medium.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, Trustees of The Family Trust U/T/A dated Dec. 8, 1995Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Erwin Weder
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Patent number: 6996933Abstract: A sleeve used to wrap items such as potted plants. The sleeve may have an open or closed bottom. When closed, the bottom may have a gusset for allowing expansion upon the depositing of the pot into the sleeve. The sleeve has a detachable upper portion. The sleeve has a bonding material disposed upon an inner and/or outer portion of the sleeve for crimping the sleeve adjacent the pot to hold the sleeve about the pot.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2004Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of The Family Trust U/T/A dated 12/8/1995Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, William F. Straeter