Patents by Inventor David C. Holland

David C. Holland 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).

  • Publication number: 20240131680
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for delivering a work part to an assembly line worker using a dolly assembly in a first configuration and retrieving the work part from the dolly assembly by the assembly line work while the dolly assembly is in a second configuration. According to some embodiments, a dolly assembly is provided comprising a base assembly having a support member and a mobility mechanism, the support member positioned obliquely with respect to a horizontal plane. The dolly assembly also includes a part-carrying member rotationally connected to the support member and having a part-holding structure for receiving a work part. The part-carrying member extends downward at an angle below the horizontal plane when in a first configuration, and extends upward from at an angle above the horizontal plane when in a second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicants: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: LLOYD R. HOLLAND, SCOTTIE L. FOSTER, BRADLEY J. GARCIA, MICHAEL C. GREENLEE, JEFFREY L. JAMES, ANNETTA L. ALLEN, JOHNNY O. BOARMAN 4TH, DAVID A. LAJOICE
  • Patent number: 11963691
    Abstract: A surgical instrument, has an end effector that includes an ultrasonic blade, and a clamp arm that moves relative to the ultrasonic blade from an opened position toward an intermediate position and a closed position. The clamp arm is offset from the ultrasonic blade to define a predetermined gap in the intermediate position between the opened position and the closed position. A clamp arm actuator connects to the clamp arm and moves from an opened configuration to a closed configuration to direct the clamp arm from the opened position toward the intermediate position and the closed position. A spacer connects with the clamp arm to inhibit movement of the clamp arm from the intermediate position toward the closed position for maintaining the predetermined gap between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Ryan M. Asher, Brian D. Black, John E. Brady, Joseph Dennis, Geni M. Giannotti, Bryce L. Heitman, Timothy S. Holland, Joseph E. Hollo, Andrew Kolpitcke, Amy M. Krumm, Jason R. Lesko, Matthew C. Miller, David A. Monroe, Ion V. Nicolaescu, Rafael J. Ruiz Ortiz, Matthew S. Schneider, Richard C. Smith, Shawn C. Snyder, Sarah A. Worthington, Monica L. Rivard, Fajian Zhang
  • Patent number: 8769717
    Abstract: A collapsible swimsuit includes a loop for supporting the suit on the human body. The swimsuit also includes a pair of fastening devices which, when disengaged, make it possible to fold the body of the swimsuit and store it compactly into a pouch on the swimsuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventor: David C. Holland
  • Publication number: 20100030587
    Abstract: A novel life insurance policy provides for an increase in the paid up value of the policy upon the policy holder suffering a financial loss. The loss may result from professional liability of the policy holder, including acts of omission or commission, or may results from any type of casualty loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: GLOBAL EDGE INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.
    Inventor: David C. Holland
  • Publication number: 20040000001
    Abstract: A collapsible swimsuit includes a loop for supporting the suit on the human body. The swimsuit also includes a pair of fastening devices which, when disengaged, make it possible to fold the body of the swimsuit and store it compactly into a pouch on the swimsuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventor: David C. Holland
  • Publication number: 20040000005
    Abstract: A collapsible swimsuit includes a loop for supporting the suit on the human body. The swimsuit also includes a pair of fastening devices which, when disengaged, make it possible to fold the body of the swimsuit and store it compactly into a pouch on the swimsuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventor: David C. Holland
  • Patent number: 6103325
    Abstract: A liquid impervious seam is formed in laminate sheet comprising polyurethane and polyester laminates, the seam being formed with ultrasonic energy and being capable of withstanding repeated sterilizations by autoclaving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Angelica Corporation
    Inventors: Howard M. Zins, David C. Holland
  • Patent number: 5991920
    Abstract: A swimsuit includes a body and a belt, a portion of the body encircling a portion of the belt to form at least one pouch. The other end of the body has fastening devices that attach them to the belt opposite the pouch to form a conventional-looking swimsuit. Detaching the clips, folding up the body and inserting it into the pouch(es) gives a compact arrangement of a belt with a small pouch attached to it. For use by females, an upper body cover has a belt for encircling the body and two patches for covering the breasts. Each patch is provided with its own storage compartment into which it can be stowed after being folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: New Universe Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: David C. Holland