Patents by Inventor Allan Cameron
Allan Cameron 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).
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Publication number: 20100327545Abstract: A method of assembling shopping carts includes providing a basket defining including rear upright frame members. Each rear upright frame member defines includes a lower connecting portion. The method further includes providing a first base and providing a second base. The first base includes a pair of first base supports each configured to be removably secured to one of the lower connecting portions. The second base includes a pair of second base supports each configured to be removably secured to one of lower connecting portions, and the second base is shaped differently than the first base. The method includes selecting one of the first base and the second base having a desired base size and shape, and removably securing the basket to the selected one of the first base and the second base including coupling each lower connecting portion with one of the first base supports and second base supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: William D. SPLAIN, Robert D. PEOTA, Alexandre HENNEN, Allan CAMERON, Mark T. RYAN, David L. PRUITT, JR.
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Patent number: 7793948Abstract: A method of assembling shopping carts includes providing a basket defining including rear upright frame members. Each rear upright frame member defines includes a lower connecting portion. The method further includes providing a first base and providing a second base. The first base includes a pair of first base supports each configured to be removably secured to one of the lower connecting portions. The second base includes a pair of second base supports each configured to be removably secured to one of lower connecting portions, and the second base is shaped differently than the first base. The method includes selecting one of the first base and the second base having a desired base size and shape, and removably securing the basket to the selected one of the first base and the second base including coupling each lower connecting portion with one of the first base supports and second base supports.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2009Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: William D. Splain, Robert D. Peota, Alexandre Hennen, Allan Cameron, Mark T. Ryan, David L. Pruitt, Jr.
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Patent number: 7780036Abstract: A handbasket includes a container and a handle. The container includes an upper rim, a pair of opposed side panels, and a pair of opposed end panels, with each side panel including a generally concave exterior surface. The handle extends between, and is pivotally mounted relative to, the respective opposed end panels of the container. The handle is movable between a first generally vertically upright position relative to the container and a second position. In the second position, a first portion of the handle rests against the upper rim of the container and a second portion of the handle is spaced from the upper rim adjacent the generally concave exterior surface of one of the respective side panels to define a grasping zone for grasping the handle for movement between the first position and the second position of the handle relative to the container.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2005Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: William D. Splain, Robert D. Peota, Alexandre Hennen, Allan Cameron
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Patent number: 7677246Abstract: A pressure support system that comprises a patient circuit, a docking assembly, and a tank. The patient circuit delivers a pressurized flow of breathable gas to a patient. The docking assembly has an inlet and an outlet that is adapted to receive the pressurized flow of breathable gas, and is also adapted to be connected with the patient circuit. The tank is constructed and arranged to be removably connected with the docking assembly, and enables the pressurized flow of breathable gas to pass therethrough. The tank is also adapted to contain a liquid such that a humidity level of the pressurized flow of breathable gas is elevated as the pressurized flow of breathable gas passes therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2005Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Kepler, Michael E. Mort, Richard A. Seman, Jr., Mark DiMatteo, Christopher J. McCracken, James S. Vreeland, Steven B. Radney, Michael Bobeck, Allan Cameron, David P. Chastain, Patrick F. McDermott, William J. Palm, Roy A. Thompson
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Publication number: 20100032919Abstract: A method of assembling shopping carts includes providing a basket defining including rear upright frame members. Each rear upright frame member defines includes a lower connecting portion. The method further includes providing a first base and providing a second base. The first base includes a pair of first base supports each configured to be removably secured to one of the lower connecting portions. The second base includes a pair of second base supports each configured to be removably secured to one of lower connecting portions, and the second base is shaped differently than the first base. The method includes selecting one of the first base and the second base having a desired base size and shape, and removably securing the basket to the selected one of the first base and the second base including coupling each lower connecting portion with one of the first base supports and second base supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: William D. SPLAIN, Robert D. PEOTA, Alexandre HENNEN, Allan CAMERON, Mark T. RYAN, David L. PRUITT, JR.
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Patent number: 7651459Abstract: A device provides simple positioning of the patient's head and simple positioning of the TMS coil relative to a coordinate system of the patient's head once the head is positioned. The TMS coil is fixed at a treatment position in the coordinate system of the patient's head and the position in the coordinate system is recorded for use in subsequent clinical sessions. A positioner assembly supports the weight of the TMS coil and allows the operator to freely move the TMS coil to search for the patient's motor threshold position (MTP) and/or the treatment position (TXP). If the TXP is in registration with the MTP, once the MTP is determined, the positioner assembly requires only a single adjustment of the magnet position to locate the TXP where the coil is locked in place for the duration of the TMS therapy.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2004Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Neuronetics, Inc.Inventors: Allan Cameron, John A. MacNeill, Gregg Flender, Mark Edward Riehl
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Patent number: 7600763Abstract: A shopping cart includes a base, a pair of masts, and a basket. The base extends generally horizontally between a front portion and a rear portion of the cart and including a plurality of wheels. The pair of masts extends generally vertically upward from the base in a generally singular plane extending laterally across the rear portion of the cart. Each mast includes a rear portion facing the rear portion of the cart and defining a generally straight surface, and a front portion facing in a direction generally opposite the rear portion of the respective mast and defining a generally concave curved portion. The basket includes a front portion and a rear portion with the rear portion of the basket connected to the base via the pair of masts to support the front portion of the basket in a vertically spaced relationship over the base adjacent the front portion of the cart.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2008Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: William D. Splain, Robert D. Peota, Alexandre Hennen, Allan Cameron, Mark T. Ryan, David L. Pruitt, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090014971Abstract: A shopping cart includes a base, a pair of masts, and a basket. The base extends generally horizontally between a front portion and a rear portion of the cart and including a plurality of wheels. The pair of masts extends generally vertically upward from the base in a generally singular plane extending laterally across the rear portion of the cart. Each mast includes a rear portion facing the rear portion of the cart and defining a generally straight surface, and a front portion facing in a direction generally opposite the rear portion of the respective mast and defining a generally concave curved portion. The basket includes a front portion and a rear portion with the rear portion of the basket connected to the base via the pair of masts to support the front portion of the basket in a vertically spaced relationship over the base adjacent the front portion of the cart.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: William D. Splain, Robert D. Peota, Alexandre Hennen, Allan Cameron, Mark T. Ryan, David L. Pruitt, JR.
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Publication number: 20080302365Abstract: A respiratory mask having a shell and a cushion that is adhered to a user's face is sufficiently rigid to provide dimensional stability and a constant volume between the respiratory mask and the user's face, while also being comfortable and conformable to a user's individual facial features. The respiratory mask may cover the nose, the mouth, or both of the user and is useful for respiratory therapies including sleep apnea. The respiratory mask may have a quick release mechanism such as a pull tab that tears a portion of the mask when pulled to allow access to the user's breathing passage or a pull string embedded in the adhesive that breaks the seal between the adhesive and the user's face when pulled.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Eric D. Cohen, Robert W. Daly, Christine M. Ciccone, Daniel J. Braunstein, Allan Cameron
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Patent number: 7416194Abstract: A shopping cart includes a base, a pair of masts, and a basket. The base extends generally horizontally between a front portion and a rear portion of the cart and including a plurality of wheels. The pair of masts extends generally vertically upward from the base in a generally singular plane extending laterally across the rear portion of the cart. Each mast includes a rear portion facing the rear portion of the cart and defining a generally straight surface, and a front portion facing in a direction generally opposite the rear portion of the respective mast and defining a generally concave curved portion. The basket includes a front portion and a rear portion with the rear portion of the basket connected to the base via the pair of masts to support the front portion of the basket in a vertically spaced relationship over the base adjacent the front portion of the cart.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2005Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: William D. Splain, Robert D. Peota, Alexandre Hennen, Allan Cameron, Mark T. Ryan, David L. Pruitt, Jr.
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Patent number: 7410178Abstract: A handle for a shopping cart includes a frame defining a unitary member in a substantially continuous loop. At least one connection portion extends from the frame for securing the frame to a basket of a shopping cart and is configured to position the loop of the frame to be generally parallel to and spaced from an upper portion of a basket of the shopping cart.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2005Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: William D. Splain, Robert D. Peota, Alexandre Hennen, Allan Cameron, Mark T. Ryan, David L. Pruitt, Jr., Ann Sullivan
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Patent number: 7407169Abstract: A seat assembly for a shopping cart includes a gate pivotally mounted to a rear portion of the shopping cart and a seat member made from a plastic material. The seat member is mounted to the gate of the shopping cart via a pivot mechanism to extend in a position to support a child within the shopping cart. The seat member includes a generally curved concave portion having an apex adjacent the gate and a generally straight portion on a side of the seat member opposite the apex of the generally curved concave portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: William D. Splain, Robert D. Peota, Alexandre Hennen, Allan Cameron, Mark T. Ryan, David L. Pruitt, Jr.
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Patent number: 7407059Abstract: A storage rack for retaining items to be dried, which can be used in conjunction with a drain basin, such as a sink, or as a stand alone system is disclosed. The rack includes a support body having a bottom surface, a plurality of side surfaces, and a plurality of foot members extending from the body in a direction opposite the side surfaces. The rack also includes three detachable basins: two side basins and a lower drain basin. The lower basin includes a flexible spout extending beyond an edge, the spout being capable of movement between a downward position extending below the surface of the basin and an upward position extending the spout above the surface of the basin.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventors: Ann Sullivan, Allan Cameron, Patrick F. McDormott, Paul Gregory, Guerav Rohatgi, Zach Traina, Dean DiPietro
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Patent number: 7398976Abstract: A basket for a shopping cart comprising a single unitary member molded from a plastic material. The basket includes a frame including a plurality of generally vertical upright frame members spaced apart from each other, with each frame member including a generally smooth outer surface without holes. A front panel extends generally vertically and laterally across the front portion of the single unitary member between two of the generally vertical upright frame members. A pair of side panels extends generally vertically, being generally parallel to each other and spaced from each other. Each side panel extends from a front portion to a rear portion of the basket between two of the generally vertical upright frame members. The front panel and each side panel comprise a generally flat portion defining a plurality of holes and have a substantially uniform thickness at least about two times less than a thickness of the generally vertical upright frame members.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2005Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: William D. Splain, Robert D. Peota, Alexandre Hennen, Allan Cameron, Mark T. Ryan, David L. Pruitt, Jr.
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Patent number: 7384049Abstract: A cupholder for a shopping cart includes a gate pivotally mounted to a rear portion of a shopping cart and a seat member made from a plastic material. The seat member is mounted to the gate of the shopping cart via a pivot mechanism to extend in a generally horizontal position to support a child within the shopping cart. The seat member defines a child seat portion and a cupholder positioned laterally of the child seat portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2005Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Peota, Alexandre Hennen, Allan Cameron
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Patent number: D564229Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: William D. Splain, Robert D. Peota, Alexandre Hennen, Allan Cameron
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Patent number: D575472Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: William D. Splain, Robert D. Peota, Alexandre Hennen, Allan Cameron, Mark T. Ryan, David L. Pruitt, Jr.
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Patent number: D582122Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: William D. Splain, Robert D. Peota, Alexandre Hennen, Allan Cameron, Mark T. Ryan, David L. Pruitt, Jr.
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Patent number: D609334Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Haemonetics CorporationInventors: Allan Cameron, Roy Alden Thompson, James Wilson
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Patent number: D623374Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: William D. Splain, Robert D. Peota, Alexandre Hennen, Allan Cameron, Mark T. Ryan, David L. Pruitt, Jr.