Patents by Inventor Edward Bates

Edward Bates 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: 20240042300
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a golf posture training aid device for teaching golf stand and posture techniques. In particular, the golf posture training aid device includes a posture strap member coupling two stand members at a top end portion of each stand member for providing visual and/or sensory feedback to the golfer while practicing golf swing maneuvers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventor: Edward Bates Watson
  • Publication number: 20220416451
    Abstract: A compressor for compressing a refrigerant is described. The compressor comprises a case having at least one curved portion and at least one opening, wherein the opening is located in the at least one curved portion, an electrical terminal arranged within the at least one opening and fixed to the case, wherein the at least one opening is an elliptical opening. Also, an electrical terminal for use with a compressor is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Xiaogeng SU, Linus DELLWEG, KUMAR, Francis Leon Simon BECKERS, Colin Edward BATES, Mark William LYTTLE
  • Patent number: 10864426
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf swing training aid rod for teaching a golfer the proper golf swing and arm control for execution a golf stroke. In particular, the golf swing training aid rod includes an elongated shaft having a reference tip located at a first end of the elongated shaft and an attachment member located at a second end of the elongated shaft, and an axilla support member having an axilla side, an inner bicep side, and an attachment receiving member, the attachment receiving member is coupled to the attachment member of the elongated shaft, the axilla support member is configured to be inserted and held in place between an inner bicep and an axilla member of the golfer, and the golf swing training aid rod provides the visual and tactile feedback to the golfer while executing the golf stroke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Inventor: Edward Bates Watson
  • Publication number: 20200346090
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf swing training aid rod for teaching a golfer the proper golf swing and arm control for execution a golf stroke. In particular, the golf swing training aid rod includes an elongated shaft having a reference tip located at a first end of the elongated shaft and an attachment member located at a second end of the elongated shaft, and an axilla support member having an axilla side, an inner bicep side, and an attachment receiving member, the attachment receiving member is coupled to the attachment member of the elongated shaft, the axilla support member is configured to be inserted and held in place between an inner bicep and an axilla member of the golfer, and the golf swing training aid rod provides the visual and tactile feedback to the golfer while executing the golf stroke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventor: Edward Bates Watson
  • Publication number: 20200260806
    Abstract: A hand grip support device is provided which includes a shaft having a tapered leading edge portion formed on a first side of the shaft and a curved edge portion formed on a second side of the hand aid device where the first side is opposite to the second side. A user may grasp the hand grip aid device so that the tapered leading edge portion is supported by the fingers in a closed first position while the curved edge portion is configured to receive a round or cylindrically shaped object, allowing the user to properly grasp round or cylindrical objects resulting in greater grip strength and less hand fatigue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Jonathan Paulson, Edward Bates Watson
  • Patent number: 10500467
    Abstract: A hand wearable visual training aid device worn by the hand of a golfer and for use with a golf club having a clubface is presented and described herein. The hand wearable visual training aid device includes a glove or hand strap and a multisided guide and reference unit mounted to the glove or hand strap. The multisided guide and reference unit mounted on the hand wearable visual training aid device is used to visually assist and guide the wrist of the golfer which, in turn, promotes clubface alignment prior to impact, providing a better strike and center hit for achieving greater accuracy and distance on the golf ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventor: Edward Bates Watson
  • Patent number: 10173121
    Abstract: A hand wearable visual training aid device worn by the hand of a golfer and for use with a golf club having a clubface is presented and described herein. The hand wearable visual training aid device includes a glove or hand strap and a clubface guide post mounted to the glove or hand strap. A clubface guide post mounted on the hand wearable visual training aid device is used to visually assist and guide the wrist of the golfer which, in turn, promotes clubface alignment prior to impact, providing a better strike and center hit for achieving greater accuracy and distance on the golf ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Inventor: Edward Bates Watson
  • Publication number: 20180353826
    Abstract: A hand wearable visual training aid device worn by the hand of a golfer and for use with a golf club having a clubface is presented and described herein. The hand wearable visual training aid device includes a glove or hand strap and a multisided guide and reference unit mounted to the glove or hand strap. The multisided guide and reference unit mounted on the hand wearable visual training aid device is used to visually assist and guide the wrist of the golfer which, in turn, promotes clubface alignment prior to impact, providing a better strike and center hit for achieving greater accuracy and distance on the golf ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Edward Bates Watson
  • Publication number: 20180185729
    Abstract: A hand wearable visual training aid device worn by the hand of a golfer and for use with a golf club having a clubface is presented and described herein. The hand wearable visual training aid device includes a glove or hand strap and a clubface guide post mounted to the glove or hand strap. A clubface guide post mounted on the hand wearable visual training aid device is used to visually assist and guide the wrist of the golfer which, in turn, promotes clubface alignment prior to impact, providing a better strike and center hit for achieving greater accuracy and distance on the golf ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Edward Bates Watson
  • Patent number: 9737779
    Abstract: A golf swing plane training aid device for use with a golf club is presented. The training aid device includes an ellipsoid shaped body having two reference endpoints and two forearm guides adapted to fit forearms of a golfer. The golf training aid device provides a visual reference and aids the forearms of the golfer in the proper swing position along the swing plane and a target line by guiding the forearms and using the reference endpoints as visual feedback aid to determine point of reference along the target line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventor: Edward Bates Watson
  • Publication number: 20170189776
    Abstract: A golf swing plane training aid device for use with a golf club is presented. The training aid device includes an ellipsoid shaped body having two reference endpoints and two forearm guides adapted to fit forearms of a golfer. The golf training aid device provides a visual reference and aids the forearms of the golfer in the proper swing position along the swing plane and a target line by guiding the forearms and using the reference endpoints as visual feedback aid to determine point of reference along the target line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventor: Edward Bates Watson
  • Patent number: 9533211
    Abstract: A golf swing plane training aid device for use with a golf club is presented. The training aid device includes an ellipsoid shaped body having two reference endpoints and two forearm guides adapted to fit forearms of a golfer. The golf training aid device provides a visual reference and aids the forearms of the golfer in the proper swing position along the swing plane and a target line by guiding the forearms and using the reference endpoints as visual feedback aid to determine point of reference along the target line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Inventor: Edward Bates Watson
  • Patent number: 9126090
    Abstract: A visual reference and feedback device for use with a golf club is presented. The visual reference and feedback device includes a clubface reference head and a neck that connects a supporting body to the clubface reference head. The supporting body includes three supporting members having a first supporting member, a second supporting member, and a third supporting member. C-clip fasteners may be formed at distal ends of the first supporting member and second supporting member. A sternum guide may be formed as a rectangular structure at the outer portion of the first supporting member and proximate to the neck of the visual aid and feedback device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Inventor: Edward Bates Watson
  • Publication number: 20150027567
    Abstract: The invention generally provides a dynamic back pressure regulator. In exemplary embodiments, the back pressure regulator includes an inlet, an outlet, a seat disposed between the inlet and the outlet and defining at least part of a fluid pathway, and a needle displaceable relative to the seat to form a restriction region therebetween for restricting fluid flow between the inlet and the outlet. In some embodiments, the needle can be formed of a chemically resistant ceramic or have a metal plating to provide corrosion and/or erosion resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua A. Shreve, John M. Auclair, Paul Keenan, Edwin Denecke, Gerald Wisser, Edward Bates, Eugene Berthiaume, Michael Bower
  • Publication number: 20140333773
    Abstract: A portable electronic device comprises a mask having a front surface, a right surface, a left surface and a back surface. A pair of organic light-emitting (OLED displays) is provided with high resolution and auto focus adjustment. A micro digital camera lens at the front surface of the mask provides vision without removing the mask. The micro digital camera lens is turned to night vision mode to provide visibility during dark conditions. A pair of headphones is in communication with the PCB module and a power switch is used to turn on and turn off the PCB module of the pair of OLED displays. A pair of headgear knobs is used to allow the adjustment and removal of the mask. The mask is designed to provide high quality audio/visual capabilities with comfort and privacy. The device also provides audio/visual experience that intends to be free from radiation and vertigo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Randy James Davis, Larry James Davis, Brian Edward Bates
  • Patent number: 8171749
    Abstract: An aircraft-galley chiller, enclosed in a housing, including an evaporator condensate drying device. The galley chiller may operate on DC power and may be transported from one cart to another to provide chilled air to a particular cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Qiao Lu, Timothy Andrew Birkmann, Shon Mattly, Steven Whisler, Richard Rizzo, Michael E. Wright, Edward Bates
  • Publication number: 20090107163
    Abstract: An aircraft-galley chiller, enclosed in a housing, including an evaporator condensate drying device. The galley chiller may operate on DC power and may be transported from one cart to another to provide chilled air to a particular cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Qiao Lu, Timothy Andrew Birkmann, Shon Mattly, Steven Whisler, Richard Rizzo, Michael E. Wright, Edward Bates
  • Publication number: 20070034758
    Abstract: An umbrella support apparatus is designed to engage a fence having a railing which is supported by a plurality of fence posts. A railing jaw receiver is positioned over the fence railing and a post clamp receiver is positioned below the jaw receiver and clamped to the fence posts. A strut is engaged between the jaw receiver and the clamp receiver with the jaw receiver providing a ring adapted for passing an umbrella pole through. The umbrella pole is then engaged with the clamp receiver which provides an umbrella pole terminal end engagement fixture for restraining the umbrella pole vertically and laterally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventor: Edward Bates
  • Publication number: 20060188397
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for fraction collection from a chromatographic system. One or more substances of interest from a sample are collected in high concentration with high efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Lalit Chordia, Harbaksh Sidhu, Edward Bates
  • Patent number: D814588
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Inventor: Edward Bates Watson