Patents by Inventor Charles E. Price
Charles E. Price 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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Patent number: 10309266Abstract: An apparatus includes a valve and an actuator. The valve has a portion movably disposed within a valve pocket defined by a cylinder head of an engine. The valve is configured to move relative to the cylinder head a distance between a closed position and an opened position. The portion of the valve defines a flow opening that is in fluid communication with a cylinder of an engine when the valve is in the opened position. The actuator is configured to selectively vary the distance between the closed position and the opened position.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: JP Scope, Inc.Inventors: Charles E. Price, Howard E. Moore, Kelly E. Stephenson
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Publication number: 20160265395Abstract: An apparatus includes a valve and an actuator. The valve has a portion movably disposed within a valve pocket defined by a cylinder head of an engine. The valve is configured to move relative to the cylinder head a distance between a closed position and an opened position. The portion of the valve defines a flow opening that is in fluid communication with a cylinder of an engine when the valve is in the opened position. The actuator is configured to selectively vary the distance between the closed position and the opened position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: JP Scope, Inc.Inventors: Charles E. PRICE, Howard E. Moore, Kelly E. Stephenson
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Patent number: 9145797Abstract: An apparatus includes a valve and an actuator. The valve has a portion movably disposed within a valve pocket defined by a cylinder head of an engine. The valve is configured to move relative to the cylinder head a distance between a closed position and an opened position. The portion of the valve defines a flow opening that is in fluid communication with a cylinder of an engine when the valve is in the opened position. The actuator is configured to selectively vary the distance between the closed position and the opened position.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: JP Scope, Inc.Inventors: Charles E. Price, Howard E. Moore, Kelly E. Stephenson
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Patent number: 8899205Abstract: A method includes coupling a cylinder head to a cylinder block. A valve member is then moved into a valve pocket defined by the cylinder head such that a first stem portion of the valve member engages an actuator. A first portion of the biasing member is then disposed against a second stem portion of the valve member, the second stem portion being opposite the first stem portion. An end plate is then coupled to the cylinder head such that a second portion of the biasing member engages the end plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: JP Scope, Inc.Inventor: Charles E. Price
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Publication number: 20140007829Abstract: An apparatus includes a valve and an actuator. The valve has a portion movably disposed within a valve pocket defined by a cylinder head of an engine. The valve is configured to move relative to the cylinder head a distance between a closed position and an opened position. The portion of the valve defines a flow opening that is in fluid communication with a cylinder of an engine when the valve is in the opened position. The actuator is configured to selectively vary the distance between the closed position and the opened position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: JP SCOPE, INC.Inventors: Charles E. Price, Howard E. Moore, Kelly E. Stephenson
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Publication number: 20130340702Abstract: A method includes coupling a cylinder head to a cylinder block. A valve member is then moved into a valve pocket defined by the cylinder head such that a first stem portion of the valve member engages an actuator. A first portion of the biasing member is then disposed against a second stem portion of the valve member, the second stem portion being opposite the first stem portion. An end plate is then coupled to the cylinder head such that a second portion of the biasing member engages the end plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: JP SCOPE, INC.Inventor: Charles E. Price
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Patent number: 8528511Abstract: An apparatus includes a valve and an actuator. The valve has a portion movably disposed within a valve pocket defined by a cylinder head of an engine. The valve is configured to move relative to the cylinder head a distance between a closed position and an opened position. The portion of the valve defines a flow opening that is in fluid communication with a cylinder of an engine when the valve is in the opened position. The actuator is configured to selectively vary the distance between the closed position and the opened position.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: JP Scope, Inc.Inventors: Charles E. Price, Howard E. Moore, Kelly E. Stephenson
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Patent number: 8516988Abstract: A method includes coupling a cylinder head to a cylinder block. A valve member is then moved into a valve pocket defined by the cylinder head such that a first stem portion of the valve member engages an actuator. A first portion of the biasing member is then disposed against a second stem portion of the valve member, the second stem portion being opposite the first stem portion. An end plate is then coupled to the cylinder head such that a second portion of the biasing member engages the end plate.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: JP Scope, Inc.Inventor: Charles E. Price
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Publication number: 20120266845Abstract: A method includes coupling a cylinder head to a cylinder block. A valve member is then moved into a valve pocket defined by the cylinder head such that a first stem portion of the valve member engages an actuator. A first portion of the biasing member is then disposed against a second stem portion of the valve member, the second stem portion being opposite the first stem portion. An end plate is then coupled to the cylinder head such that a second portion of the biasing member engages the end plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: JP SCOPE LLCInventor: Charles E. PRICE
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Patent number: 8118927Abstract: A cementitious composition is provided that comprises an effective amount of bottom ash and an effective amount of cement. In one embodiment, a structural product formed from mixing the composition with an effective amount of water has a seven-day compressive strength of at least about 2,500 psi and, more preferably, a seven-day compressive strength of at least about 4,000 psi. In another embodiment, a structural product formed from mixing the composition with an effective amount of water has a twenty-eight-day compressive strength of at least about 4,000 psi and, more preferably, a twenty-eight-day compressive strength of at least about 5,000 psi.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Inventor: Charles E. Price
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Patent number: 8108995Abstract: A method includes coupling a cylinder head to a cylinder block. A valve member is then moved into a valve pocket defined by the cylinder head such that a first stem portion of the valve member engages an actuator. A first portion of the biasing member is then disposed against a second stem portion of the valve member, the second stem portion being opposite the first stem portion. An end plate is then coupled to the cylinder head such that a second portion of the biasing member engages the end plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: JP Scope LLCInventor: Charles E. Price
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Patent number: 7874271Abstract: A method includes operating an internal combustion engine according to a four-stroke combustion cycle. The four-stroke combustion cycle includes a combustion stroke, an exhaust stroke, an intake stroke and a compression stroke. A valve associated with a cylinder of the internal combustion engine is opened at a first time during the four-stroke combustion cycle. The valve is closed at a second time during the four-stroke combustion cycle. The valve is opened at a third time during the four-stroke combustion cycle. The valve is closed at a fourth time during the four-stroke combustion cycle.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2008Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: JP Scope LLCInventor: Charles E. Price
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Patent number: 7716901Abstract: The present invention provides a packaged cementitious product including a bag formed of a polymeric material. The bag has first and second sealed ends. The first end has a first tab extending therefrom defining at least one aperture therethrough so that the first tab defines a first handle. The second end has a second tab extending therefrom defining at least one aperture therethrough so that the second tab defines a second handle. A cementitious product is sealed within the bag, and wherein the first and second handles facilitate the handling of the packaged cementitious product.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2005Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Inventor: Charles E. Price
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Publication number: 20100077973Abstract: An apparatus includes a valve and an actuator. The valve has a portion movably disposed within a valve pocket defined by a cylinder head of an engine. The valve is configured to move relative to the cylinder head a distance between a closed position and an opened position. The portion of the valve defines a flow opening that is in fluid communication with a cylinder of an engine when the valve is in the opened position. The actuator is configured to selectively vary the distance between the closed position and the opened position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: Charles E. PRICE, Howard E. Moore, Kelly E. Stephenson
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Publication number: 20090095239Abstract: A method includes operating an internal combustion engine according to a four-stroke combustion cycle. The four-stroke combustion cycle includes a combustion stroke, an exhaust stroke, an intake stroke and a compression stroke. A valve associated with a cylinder of the internal combustion engine is opened at a first time during the four-stroke combustion cycle. The valve is closed at a second time during the four-stroke combustion cycle. The valve is opened at a third time during the four-stroke combustion cycle. The valve is closed at a fourth time during the four-stroke combustion cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventor: Charles E. PRICE
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Patent number: 7461619Abstract: A method includes operating a first cylinder defined by an internal combustion engine in a combustion mode and operating selectively a second cylinder defined by the internal combustion engine in one of a combustion mode or a pumping mode. When the first cylinder is operating in the combustion mode, air is conveyed into the first cylinder from an intake manifold, the air is mixed with fuel and the mixture of the fuel and the air is combusted within the first cylinder. When the second cylinder is operating in the combustion mode, air is conveyed into the second cylinder from the intake manifold, the air is mixed with fuel and the mixture of the fuel and the air is combusted within the second cylinder. When the second cylinder is operating in the pumping mode, air is conveyed into the second cylinder from the intake manifold, the air is compressed without being mixed with fuel and without being combusted, and the compressed air is conveyed into the intake manifold from the second cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: JP Scope LLCInventor: Charles E. Price
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Patent number: 7448354Abstract: An apparatus includes a cylinder head and a valve member. The cylinder head is configured to be coupled to a cylinder and a gas manifold and has an interior surface defining a valve pocket. The valve member is configured to be disposable within the valve pocket such that the valve member is movable within the valve pocket along a longitudinal axis of the valve member. The valve member has a tapered portion defining multiple valve flow passages. The apparatus has a first configuration and a second configuration. When the apparatus is in the first configuration, each valve flow passage is in fluid communication with the cylinder and the gas manifold. When the apparatus is in the second configuration, each valve flow passage from the plurality of valve flow passages is fluidically isolated from the cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: JP Scope LLCInventor: Charles E. Price
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Patent number: 7373909Abstract: An apparatus includes a valve member configured to be reciprocatably disposed within a valve pocket defined by an interior surface of a cylinder head. The valve member has a tapered portion defining multiple flow passages and including multiple sealing portions. At least one sealing portion is disposed adjacent each flow passage and is configured to contact a portion of the interior surface of the cylinder head such that each flow passage is configured to be fluidically isolated from an area outside of the cylinder head.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: JP Scope LLCInventor: Charles E. Price
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Patent number: 7328805Abstract: The present invention provides a method of beneficiating slag, including mixing the slag with water to form a slurry. The slurry is screened through a first screen to remove a first portion of material and then screened through a second screen to remove a second portion of material. In one embodiment, the second portion of material has a carbon content less than about 5% and, more preferably, a carbon content less than about 1%.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2003Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Charah Enviromental, Inc.Inventors: Charles E. Price, William Lee Barnwell, John G. Groppo, Jr.
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Patent number: 7263963Abstract: An apparatus includes a cylinder head and a valve member. The cylinder head is configured to be coupled to a cylinder and a gas manifold and has an interior surface defining a valve pocket. The valve member is configured to be disposable within the valve pocket such that the valve member is movable within the valve pocket along a longitudinal axis of the valve member. The valve member has a tapered portion defining multiple valve flow passages. The apparatus has a first configuration and a second configuration. When the apparatus is in the first configuration, each valve flow passage is in fluid communication with the cylinder and the gas manifold. When the apparatus is in the second configuration, each valve flow passage from the plurality of valve flow passages is fluidically isolated from the cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: JP Scope LLCInventor: Charles E. Price