Patents by Inventor Alan Morris

Alan Morris has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Anode Clamping Device
    Publication number: 20180334754
    Abstract: An anode clamp configured for clamping an anode rod to an anode bus, the anode clamp comprising a first rotating mechanism and a second rotating mechanism. The first rotating mechanism is configured to be rotated by a user and is in contact with the second rotating mechanism. When the first rotating mechanism is rotated, it causes the second rotating mechanism to rotate. The second rotating mechanism as a pawl which is configured for being rotated downwards to apply pressure on an anode rod located below the pawl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: VALLEY WEST WELDING CO., INC.
    Inventor: Alan Morris Scholes
  • Herbicidal compounds
    Patent number: 10098351
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted dihydro-hydantoin derivatives of the formula (I) wherein X, A, R1, R2, R3, Ra and Rb are as defined in the specification. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for making compounds of formula (I), to herbicidal compositions comprising these compounds and to methods of using these compounds to control or inhibit plant growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Donn Warwick Moseley, James Alan Morris, Sally Elizabeth Russell, Alan Joseph Hennessy
  • Contextual card generation and delivery
    Patent number: 10073589
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for generating personalized and contextually relevant cards and delivering the cards to card clients for presentation to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: James Joseph Jesensky, Samuel Scott Gigliotti, Anil Kumar Kalagatla, Jean Sevak Froundjian, Angela Lam, Ari Liberman Garcia, Leon Amdour, Ronald Alan Morris, Tracy Dianne Schultz, Raghav Kishor Phadke
  • FILTER HOUSING
    Publication number: 20180250617
    Abstract: A filter housing is provided. The filter housing includes a circumferential rib provided on an outer surface thereof. The filter housing also includes a first longitudinal rib provided on the outer surface thereof. The first longitudinal rib connects and extends away from the circumferential rib along a length of the filter housing. The first longitudinal rib defines a first thickness thereof. The first thickness tapers towards the circumferential rib. The filter housing further includes a second longitudinal rib provided on the outer surface thereof. The second longitudinal rib is provided opposing the first longitudinal rib. The second longitudinal rib connects and extends away from the circumferential rib along the length of the filter housing. The second longitudinal rib defines a second thickness thereof. The second thickness tapers towards the circumferential rib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Bryant Alan Morris, Jeffrey R. Ries, Brian John Sutton
  • HOSE COUPLER FOR TRANSFERRING FLUIDS FROM A MACHINE
    Publication number: 20180216769
    Abstract: A hose coupler is disclosed. The house coupler may have a coupler body. The coupler body may extend from a proximal end to a distal end. The hose coupler may have a coupler bore extending through a length of the coupler body. The hose coupler may also have a flange disposed adjacent the distal end. The flange may project radially from the coupler body. The hose coupler may have a pair of tabs. The tabs may extend from the flange towards the proximal end of the coupler body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Javier A. RODRIGUEZ, Bryant Alan MORRIS
  • Photovoltaic cells with improved multilayer backsheet
    Patent number: 9978898
    Abstract: Disclosed are multilayer structures comprising polyamide-ionomer compositions suitable for use in a backsheet in a photovoltaic module comprising a polymer component comprising a polyamide and an ionomer; 0 to 20 weight % of pigment; and 0 to 40 weight % of filler; preferably wherein the combination of pigment and filler comprises 8 to 50 weight % of the composition; and 0 to 5 weight % of weatherability additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Timothy A Libert, Jingjing Xu, Barry Alan Morris, Benjamin Andrew Smillie, Richard T Chou
  • Chemical compounds
    Patent number: 9963445
    Abstract: The invention relates to pyrrolone compounds of the formula (I) wherein X, R1, R2, R3 and A are as defined in the specification. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for making compounds of formula (I), to herbicidal compositions comprising these compounds and to methods of using these compounds to control plant growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignees: Syngenta Limited, Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: John Martin Clough, Jutta Elisabeth Boehmmer, Mangala Phadte, Ravindra Sonawane, Adrian Longstaff, James Alan Morris, Timothy Robert Desson, Matthew Brian Hotson, Sally Russell, Kenneth Ling, Susan Patricia Barnett, David Philip Bacon, Donn Warwick Moseley, William Roderick Mound, Alan John Dowling
  • Filter Cap with Insert
    Publication number: 20180111067
    Abstract: An insert for use with a filter cap is provided. The insert comprises a cover portion including a top surface, a bottom surface, and a hexagonal perimeter defining a center, and an attachment portion extending from the bottom surface of the cover portion including a cylindrical annular wall centered on the cover portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicants: Caterpillar Inc., Advanced Filtration Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryant Alan Morris, Patrick Allen Chinn
  • SUBSTITUTED CYCLIC AMIDES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES
    Publication number: 20180099935
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides of the compounds and salts of the compounds and N-oxides: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, Q1, Q2, J, Y1, and Y2 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds, N-oxides and salts, and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of such a compound, N-oxide, salt or composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew Duncan Satterfield, Matthew James Campbell, James Francis Bereznak, William Guy Whittingham, Glynn Mitchell, Christopher John Mathews, James Nicholas Scutt, James Alan Morris, Jonathan Wesley Paul Dallimore, Katharine Mary Ingram, Timothy Robert Desson, Kenneth Ling
  • Herbicidal compounds
    Patent number: 9936701
    Abstract: The invention relates to pyrrolone compounds of the formula (I) wherein X, Rb, Rc, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the specification. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for making compounds of formula (I), to herbicidal compositions comprising these compounds and to methods of using these compounds to control plant growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignees: Syngenta Limited, Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: James Alan Morris, Shuji Hachisu, William Guy Whittingham, Anne Jaqueline Dalencon, Jutta Elisabeth Boehmer, Mangala Phadte, Ravindra Sonawane, Adrian Longstaff, Alan John Dowling, Timothy Robert Desson, Sitaram Pal, Janice Black, Swarnendu Sasmal, Guruprasad Narashimh Sawant, Srinivas Reddy Purumandla, Sujit Kumar Ghorai
  • HERBICIDAL MIXTURES
    Publication number: 20180092358
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising (A) a compound of formula (I): wherein R1 is methyl or methoxy, R2 is hydrogen, methyl or ethoxy and A is a substituted heteroaryl group, or an N-oxide or salt form thereof, and (B) one or more further herbicides; as well as the use of such compositions in controlling plants or inhibiting plant growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: James Alan Morris, Jutta Elisabeth Boehmer, Alan Joseph Hennessy, Timothy Robert Desson, Sally Elizabeth Russell, Claire Janet Russell, Brian Pickett, Nikolaos Kaloumenos, Akos Balogh
  • HERBICIDAL MIXTURES
    Publication number: 20180084778
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising (A) a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 is methyl, methoxy or chloro, R2 is methyl or chloro and A is a substituted heteroaryl group, or an N-oxide or salt form thereof, and (B) one or more further herbicides; as well as the use of such compositions in controlling plants or inhibiting plant growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: James Alan MORRIS, Jutta Elisabeth BOEHMER, WIlliam Guy WHITTINGHAM, Timothy Robert DESSON, Anne Jacqueline DALENCON, Brian PICKETT, Nikolas KALOUMENOS, Akos BALOGH
  • FILTER ELEMENT LOCKING MECHANISM FOR CLEAN SERVICE
    Publication number: 20180065066
    Abstract: A filter element may include a tubular element, first and second end caps, each associated with an opposite end of the tubular element, filter media positioned around the tubular element and between the first and second end caps, a biasing element associated with the tubular element, and a retainer element positioned at a first end of the tubular element. The retainer element may include a retainer aperture including a central circular portion and two opposite lateral slots extending from opposite sides of the central circular portion, and two arcuate shoulder segments extending between opposite sides of the two opposite lateral slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Bryant Alan MORRIS, Jeffrey R. RIES, Timothy J. BENNETT
  • HERBICIDAL COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20180027815
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally-active pyridino-/pyrimidino-pyrazole derivatives, as well as to processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use in controlling weeds, in crops of useful plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Susan Patricia BARNETT, Neil Brian CARTER, Alison Clare ELLIOTT, Derek MCCORMACK, Matthew Murdoch Woodhead MCLACHLAN, James Alan MORRIS, Anne Mary SEVILLE, Matthew John WEBBER
  • Wheel angle sensor adapter puck
    Patent number: D806620
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Reuben F. Burch, V, Howard McKinney, Matthew Doude, Andrew LeClair, Matthew Bilson, Greggory Alan Morris, Davis Donald Hesler
  • RPM sensor bracket
    Patent number: D816611
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Fedex Corporate Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Reuben F. Burch, V, Howard McKinney, Matthew Doude, Andrew LeClair, Matthew Bilson, Greggory Alan Morris, Davis Donald Hesler
  • Lever arm gear selector
    Patent number: D822562
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Reuben F. Burch, V, Howard McKinney, Matthew Doude, Andrew LeClair, Matthew Bilson, Gregory Alan Morris, Davis Donald Hesler
  • Cover plate for a data logger
    Patent number: D831031
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Reuben F. Burch, V, Howard McKinney, Matthew Doude, Andrew LeClair, Matthew Bilson, Greggory Alan Morris, Davis Donald Hesler
  • Camera mount housing
    Patent number: D831097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Reuben F. Burch, V, Howard McKinney, Matthew Doude, Andrew LeClair, Matthew Bilson, Greggory Alan Morris, Davis Donald Hesler
  • Camera mount housing
    Patent number: D836701
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Reuben F. Burch, V, Howard McKinney, Matthew Doude, Andrew LeClair, Matthew Bilson, Greggory Alan Morris, Davis Donald Hesler