Patents by Inventor James C. Graham
James C. Graham 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: 20110245080Abstract: The invention provides cropping systems for managing weeds in crop environments. The cropping systems comprise, in one embodiment, transgenic plants that display tolerance to an auxin-like herbicide such as dicamba. Method for minimizing the development of herbicide resistant weeds are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Cindy L. Arnevik, Ronald J. Brinker, Greg Elmore, James C. Graham, Robert D. Sammons, Michelle Starke, Richard D. Voth
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Patent number: 7939721Abstract: The invention provides cropping systems for managing weeds in crop environments. The cropping systems comprise, in one embodiment, transgenic plants that display tolerance to an auxin-like herbicide such as dicamba. Method for minimizing the development of herbicide resistant weeds are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2007Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Cindy L. Arnevik, Ronald J. Brinker, Greg Elmore, James C. Graham, Robert D. Sammons, Michelle Starke, Richard D. Voth
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Publication number: 20080305952Abstract: The invention provides cropping systems for managing weeds in crop environments. The cropping systems comprise, in one embodiment, transgenic plants that display tolerance to an auxin-like herbicide such as dicamba. Method for minimizing the development of herbicide resistant weeds are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Cindy L. Arnevik, Ronald J. Brinker, Grey Elmore, James C. Graham, Robert D. Sammons, Michelle Starke, Richard D. Voth
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Patent number: 6568237Abstract: An apparatus and method for anchoring a vehicle with a manipulative anchoring device comprises a base configured to engage a frame removably mounted on a work surface with the base slidingly attached to the frame. An upright column is mounted in the base, with the upright column supporting an anchoring collar and a clamping platform. The anchoring collar can be rotated about the upright column and is configured to receive at least one anchoring chain. The clamping platform is configured to receive a plurality of interchangeable clamping members and can also be configured to support a force applying device, such as a fluid cylinder or a screw jack. When the vehicle manipulative anchoring device is configured with the force applying device, it is used to impart a force to the vehicle, typically to counter a force being applied to the vehicle in a different area.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2001Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: Hein-Werner CorporationInventors: James C. Graham, James G. Ballard
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Patent number: 6446481Abstract: The vehicle interchangeable repair system comprises a repair platform having a carriage mounted thereon and structured to move along the periphery of the repair platform. An accessory platform is removably coupled to the carriage and an interchangeable tool is removably mounted on the accessory platform. The vehicle interchangeable repair system allows an operator to modify the vehicle repair system to accommodate the type of vehicle and type of vehicle repair that has to be affected on such vehicle. The vehicle repair system can receive interchangeable tools as selected by an operator of the system. The carriage is structured to move along the periphery of the repair platform a full 360 degrees to a position as selected by the operator. Additional carriages can be mounted on the repair platform and support the same type of interchangeable tool or different interchangeable tools as selected and determined by the operator.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2000Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Hein-Werner CorporationInventors: James G. Ballard, Jeffrey Russell, James C. Graham
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Publication number: 20020062677Abstract: The vehicle interchangeable repair system comprises a repair platform having a carriage mounted thereon and structured to move along the periphery of the repair platform. An accessory platform is removably coupled to the carriage and an interchangeable tool is removably mounted on the accessory platform. The vehicle interchangeable repair system allows an operator to modify the vehicle repair system to accommodate the type of vehicle and type of vehicle repair that has to be affected on such vehicle. The vehicle repair system can receive interchangeable tools as selected by an operator of the system. The carriage is structured to move along the periphery of the repair platform a full 360 degrees to a position as selected by the operator. Additional carriages can be mounted on the repair platform and support the same type of interchangeable tool or different interchangeable tools as selected and determined by the operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2000Publication date: May 30, 2002Applicant: Hein-Werner CorporationInventors: James G. Ballard, Jeffrey Russell, James C. Graham
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Patent number: 6185982Abstract: An apparatus for securing a vehicle to a vehicle repair system with the vehicle repair system having a work surface. The apparatus comprises a frame removably mounted on the work surface with the support base slidingly attached to the frame with the support base having a release handle and an upright column. A lock plate having a lock plate bore sized to receive the upright column is placed over the upright column of the support base and secured to the frame by a drive nut threadingly mounted to the upright column to secure the lock plate against the frame and draw the support base against the frame. A clamp support removably coupled to the upright column of the support base is coupled to a vehicle retainer. The vehicle retainer engages a vehicle securing area on a vehicle being repaired on the vehicle repair system. The frame is secured to the vehicle repair system work surface by a single bolt.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1999Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Hein Werner CorporationInventors: James G. Ballard, James C. Graham
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Patent number: 5762179Abstract: A chord member for facilitating the assembly and disassembly of a concrete conveyor system including a top flange defining a first plane, a pair of depending lips positioned at either end of the top flange, a bottom flange defining a second plane parallel to the first plane and a middle flange defining a third plane perpendicular to the first plane. A clevis is coupled to the top flange or the bottom flange so that a truss of the conveyor system can be attached to the clevis.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1996Date of Patent: June 9, 1998Assignee: Rotec Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Oury, Mark S. Dingeldein, Alan S. Ledger, James C. Graham
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Patent number: 5544861Abstract: An apparatus and method for lifting a vehicle above a work surface of a vehicle repair system and maintaining the wheels of such a vehicle at a height near the same height as the vehicle is raised. The apparatus is an adjustable riser-ramp assembly which includes a platform having a pair of adjustable, self-locking leg sets, at least one ramp removably attached to the platform and a mounting slide engaging the platform and the work surface. The apparatus may be used in multiple combinations of platform and ramps to accommodate the type of vehicle and type of repair system being worked on by an operator.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1994Date of Patent: August 13, 1996Assignee: Hein-Werner CorporationInventors: Craig A. Wisner, James C. Graham, Thomas F. Mandery
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Patent number: 5493925Abstract: A mounting assembly is provided for use with a vehicle measuring system where the point to be measured is transferred, within the measurement system, to an accessible location measurable by the system. The mounting assembly couples a measurement device to a vehicle to be measured and maintains the precise alignment of a coupler at its attachment point to the vehicle during the measurement procedure.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1993Date of Patent: February 27, 1996Assignee: Hein-Werner CorporationInventors: Reinald D. Liegel, James C. Graham
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Patent number: 5338015Abstract: A multiple-axis motion module for holding a tool and providing an apparatus for moving such a tool about multiple-axis. The multiple-axis motion module is used in combination with a vehicle transportation system for moving, positioning and manipulating vehicles and vehicle parts.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1993Date of Patent: August 16, 1994Assignee: Hein-Werner CorporationInventors: Reinald D. Liegel, James Ballard, James C. Graham, Craig A. Wisner, Jeffrey V. Russell
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Patent number: 5269501Abstract: A vehicle and vehicle parts transportation system used for moving, positioning and manipulating a vehicle and vehicle parts primarily when a vehicle is damaged or in the need of repairs. The system consists of a power module having interchangeable legs and parts that allow the power module to be reconfigured as to its height, width and length and various tool modules. The power module becomes a different tool as required or desired by the operator by simply adding or removing a tool module. Each specific tool module provides the necessary lifting and motive force apparatus and means for maneuvering the tool module for performing the necessary operation.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1992Date of Patent: December 14, 1993Assignee: Hein-Werner CorporationInventors: Reinald D. Liegel, James Ballard, James C. Graham, Craig A. Wisner, Jeffrey V. Russell
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Patent number: 5246085Abstract: A portable work station suitable for use in a vehicle spray paint booth, the station includes a platform member supported on each end by an open frame end support member. The end members pivot about the end of the platform and can be adjusted so as to change the height of the platform above the work surface. A leg of each end support member is wedged between pin, a stop stud fixed to the end of the platform and a locking pin is pivoted into engagement with the leg to prevent walking motion of the work station while in use. The work station can be provided with a railing along the platform edge, a tool hanger, and can be provided with an air supply stanchion to facilitate the spray paint operation.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1992Date of Patent: September 21, 1993Assignee: Hein-Werner CorporationInventors: Reinald D. Liegel, James Ballard, Charles E. Naber, James C. Graham, Craig A. Wisner