Patents by Inventor David P. Chastain
David P. Chastain 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: 20170232221Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: JEFFREY KEPLER, MICHAEL E. MORT, RICHARD A. SEMAN, JR., MARK WILLIAM 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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Patent number: 9656034Abstract: 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: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: RIC INVESTMETNS, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Kepler, Michael E. Mort, Richard A. Seman, Mark William DiMatteo, Christopher J. McCracken, James S. Vreelan, Steven B. Radney, Michael Bobeck, Allen Cameron, David P. Chastain, Patrick F. McDermott, William J. Palm, Roy A. Thompson
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Patent number: 8375945Abstract: 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: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Kepler, Michael E. Mort, Richard A. Seman, Jr., Mark William DiMatteo, Christopher J. McCracken, James S. Vreelan, Steven B. Radney, Michael Bobeck, Allen Cameron, David P. Chastain, Patrick F. McDermott, William J. Palm, Roy A. Thompson
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Patent number: 8096402Abstract: A sorter system includes a first conveyor for transporting items to designated containers, a second conveyor for transporting containers containing the items, and a shuttle unit. The shuttle unit may include a base defining a loading area proximate to the first conveyor and a staging area proximate to the second conveyor and a tray disposed on the base for receiving containers on a first section and a second section. The tray may be movable between a first position in which the first section is in the loading area and a second position in which the first section is in the staging area. The shuttle unit may further include a transport device for selectively moving a container on the first section of the tray from the staging area onto the second conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2009Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventor: David P. Chastain
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Publication number: 20110155544Abstract: A sorter system includes a first conveyor for transporting items to designated containers, a second conveyor for transporting containers containing the items, and a shuttle unit. The shuttle unit may include a base defining a loading area proximate to the first conveyor and a staging area proximate to the second conveyor and a tray disposed on the base for receiving containers on a first section and a second section. The tray may be movable between a first position in which the first section is in the loading area and a second position in which the first section is in the staging area. The shuttle unit may further include a transport device for selectively moving a container on the first section of the tray from the staging area onto the second conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventor: David P. CHASTAIN
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Publication number: 20100126506Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: JEFFREY KEPLER, MICHAEL E. MORT, RICHARD A. SEMAN, JR., MARK DIMATTEO, CHRISTOPHER J. MCCRACKEN, JAMES S. VREELAN, STEVEN B. RADNEY, MICHAEL BOBECK, ALLEN CAMERON, DAVID P. CHASTAIN, PATRICK F. McDERMOTT, WILLIAM J. PALM, ROY A. THOMPSON
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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: 20090194469Abstract: A sorter system comprises a transport for advancing items along a transport path, a diverter for directing items from the transport path into a selected pocket along a sort path, and a pocket brake disposed in the selected pocket. In one embodiment, the pocket brake comprises a pivotable flange defining a pivot axis, at least one support element disposed on the flange, a braking element disposed on the at least one support element for decreasing a velocity of an item entering the selected pocket along the sort path, and a registration surface for stopping translation of the item along the sort path.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: David P. Chastain, Brad A. Swinford, Allen L. Simers, David W. Purcell
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Patent number: 7497435Abstract: A backing plate support system is provided for a mailpiece feeder mechanism wherein mailpieces are conveyed vertically, on-edge along a transport deck to a transfer station for subsequent sortation and delivery. The backing plate support system includes a guide track disposed along and adjacent to the transport deck and a plurality of backing plates each having a guide support fitting at its base. The guide support fitting engages the guide track and supports the backing plate in an orthogonal position relative to the transport deck. The backing plate support system, furthermore, includes an advancing belt disposed adjacent the guide track and adapted to be driven linearly along the transport deck and a mechanism for coupling each backing plate to the advancing belt. The mechanism facilitates relative movement of the backing support plate relative to the advancing belt in one direction while inhibiting relative motion thereof in an opposing direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2005Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: David P. Chastain, David W. Purcell, Adam W. Fleming
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Publication number: 20080067114Abstract: A system and method for separating batches of mail in a mailpiece sorter. The system employs a card stock interposed between batches of mail, which card stock includes a ferromagnetic symbology disposed on a face surface of the card stock. An inductive proximity detector is employed to scan the ferromagnetic symbology and produce a ferromagnetic signature signal indicative of the ferromagnetic parameters of the symbology. The system conveys batches of mail containing the card stock past the inductive proximity detector such that the signature signals may be read and compared to predefined ferromagnetic signature signals stored in a signal processor. The processor may then determine the beginning and/or ending of a mailpiece job run for use by the mailpiece sorter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: Pitney Bowes IncorporatedInventors: David P. Chastain, Allen L. Simers, Joshua A. Schriver, Jason W. Harbert, David W. Purcell
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Patent number: 7128727Abstract: A transcutaneous access tool includes a first cannula moveable along an axis, a fixed member including an elongated prong extending parallel with the axis, and a deployment member secured to the first cannula and movable along the axis away from the fixed member. The deployment member includes spaced-apart, resiliently flexible fingers extending parallel with the axis and having distal ends that are laterally enlarged with respect to the axis. The resiliently flexible fingers are received on the prong of the fixed member. A second cannula is disposed within the lumen of the first cannula, and retraction member is secured to the second cannula and is movable along the axis. The retraction member includes at least one catch catching on the laterally enlarged distal ends of the fingers of the deployment element when the fingers are laterally held apart by the prong of the fixed member.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Inventors: J. Christopher Flaherty, William Gorman, John T. Garibotto, John R. Bussiere, Matthew D. Abelson, David P. Chastain
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Patent number: 7080676Abstract: A fenestration unit including screen coil apparatus is provided by the invention. The fenestration unit includes a frame defining an opening. A sash- is slideably received by the opening of the frame. The fenestration unit includes a screen coil assembly attached to the sash. The screen coil assembly includes a screen having first and second edges, and a roll core, wherein the screen is capable of being coiled and uncoiled on the roll core. The fenestration unit further includes an edge support having first and second support members having at least a portion located between the frame and the sash, the first and second support members for fastening to the screen first and second edges.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2001Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: Matthew D. Abelson, Peter K. Bates, David P. Chastain, Zivthan A. Dubrovsky, Bruce P. Macrae, Wayne T. Brezovar, Timothy J. Kelley, David D. Plummer
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Patent number: 6840011Abstract: A window having a window panel that slides in a frame and at least one balancer that is secured to the window panel is disclosed. The window is of the tiltable hung type having a vertical operating position in which the balancer slides with the window panel in the frame and a tilted position in which the balancer remains secured to the window panel. The balancer includes an extensible member having a first end operatively coupled to the balancer and a second end operatively coupled to a frame so that the balancer can exert a force on the window panel to assist against the force of gravity when the window panel is in the vertical operating position. A method of constructing a tiltable hung window with a balancer secured to the window panel is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2000Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: Roy A. Thompson, Douglas W. Kroncke, John C. Costello, David P. Chastain, Jack D. Gundlach, Timothy J. Kelley, Larry Versteeg, Thomas Hansel, Arthur R. King, IV, James R. Harger, Michael L. Doll, James L. Peterson, Dennis A. Galowitz, Richard M. Fischer
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Patent number: 6718990Abstract: A cosmetics container (10) is adapted for one hand operation. The body (12) of the container (10) defines a reservoir (14) with cosmetics therein and further defines a passage (24) from the reservoir (14) and container (10). A resilient wiper (16) is mounted adjacent to the passage (24). A cosmetics applicator (18) is slidably supported within the reservoir (14) for movement from a loading position to a use position extending through the passage (24). A drive assembly including a knob (26) on the exterior of the container (10) adapted for one hand manipulation slides a drive belt (22) having one end connected to the applicator (18) in the reservoir (14) and the other end connected to a cover (23). Operation of the knob (26) in a first direction simultaneously withdraws the cover (23) and propels the applicator (18) from the reservoir (14).Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2003Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: The Bridgeport Metal Goods Manufacturing CompanyInventors: David P. Chastain, Gauray Rohatgi, Kevin Robert Young, Thorben Neu, Stephanie Schwarz
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Publication number: 20040064096Abstract: A transcutaneous access tool includes a first cannula moveable along an axis, a fixed member including an elongated prong extending parallel with the axis, and a deployment member secured to the first cannula and movable along the axis away from the fixed member. The deployment member includes spaced-apart, resiliently flexible fingers extending parallel with the axis and having distal ends that are laterally enlarged with respect to the axis. The resiliently flexible fingers are received on the prong of the fixed member. A second cannula is disposed within the lumen of the first cannula, and retraction member is secured to the second cannula and is movable along the axis. The retraction member includes at least one catch catching on the laterally enlarged distal ends of the fingers of the deployment element when the fingers are laterally held apart by the prong of the fixed member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: J. Christopher Flaherty, William Gorman, John T. Garibotto, John R. Bussiere, Matthew D. Abelson, David P. Chastain
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Publication number: 20030226317Abstract: A window having a window panel that slides in a frame and at least one balancer that is secured to the window panel is disclosed. The window is of the tiltable hung type having a vertical operating position in which the balancer slides with the window panel in the frame and a tilted position in which the balancer remains secured to the window panel. The balancer includes an extensible member having a first end operatively coupled to the balancer and a second end operatively coupled to a frame so that the balancer can exert a force on the window panel to assist against the force of gravity when the window panel is in the vertical operating position. A method of constructing a tiltable hung window with a balancer secured to the window panel is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Roy A. Thompson, Douglas W. Kroncke, John C. Costello, David P. Chastain, Jack D. Gundlach, Timothy J. Kelley, Larry Versteeg, Thomas J. Hansel, Arthur R. King Iv, James R. Harger, Michael L. Doll, James L. Peterson, Dennis A. Galowitz, Richard M. Fischer
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Patent number: D414434Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1998Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: AMF Bowling, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Arney, David P. Chastain, John C. Costello, Joseph R. Geringer, Patrick McDermott, Ronald G. Wood, Kevin R. Young
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Patent number: D416208Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1998Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: AMF Bowling Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Arney, David P. Chastain, Joseph R. Geringer, Richard O'Brien, John C. Costello, Ronald G. Wood, Kevin R. Young
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Patent number: D416600Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1998Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: AMF Bowling Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Arney, David P. Chastain, John C. Costello, John D. Fiegener, Thor Hendrickson, Ronald G. Wood, Kevin R. Young
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Patent number: D427802Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1998Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Assignee: AMF Bowling, Inc.Inventors: Ari T. Adler, Michael D. Arney, David P. Chastain, John C. Costello, David Malina, Ronald G. Wood