Patents by Inventor James C. Graves
James C. Graves 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: 11827396Abstract: Implementations of the present invention extend to sanitary systems, methods, and devices configured to package food items with an even coating of an accurate amount of sanitizing agent, such as an antimicrobial agent. In one implementation, an exemplary system comprises a combination of air nozzles, anti-bacterial spray nozzles or spray headers, metering valves, and timers to achieve uniform distribution of an antimicrobial solution into a product package, and subsequently provide a uniform distribution of the antimicrobial solution to the food item.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: National Beef Packing Company, LLCInventors: Phillip W. Blattner, James C. Graves, Gary B. Hersh, David M. Kalscheur, Steven J. Scott, Joaquin L Urias
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Patent number: 10474170Abstract: Embodiments include thermostatic valves for showers and tubs in which the temperature is regulated by a thermostatic motor/element. Both the flow from the valve and the temperature are controlled by a rotary stem. Hot and cold water is pre-mixed by passage through the coils of a return spring into a mixing chamber and a ceramic valve at the top of the mixing chamber controls flow of mixed water from the mixing chamber into an outlet chamber where fluctuations in the water temperature are eliminated before the water is conveyed to the shower or tub.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2014Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Acorn Engineering CompanyInventors: James C. Graves, Boris Quijada, Thomas O'Brien
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Patent number: 10371799Abstract: A radar apparatus is calibrated while operating in a configuration such that the receiver obtains substantially no reflection from the transmitter. The resultant received signal is written into the compensation signal memory for use during normal operation. The calibration environment is achieved by operating the radar apparatus in a quiet environment or by operating a quieting switch within the radar apparatus to quiet the reflected radar signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Delta Mobile Systems, IncInventors: James C Graves, Jr., Debra A Jones
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Patent number: 9898017Abstract: Embodiment thermostatic valves are protected against damage to the wax motor from the leakage of hot water into the valve when the hot water inlet is closed. Embodiments include an improved temperature motive means with fewer parts than conventional valves and with an improved sealing relation between the wax motor/shuttle and the water ports.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Acorn Engineering CompanyInventors: James C. Graves, Dejan Zivancevic
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Patent number: 9879658Abstract: Embodiments include eyewash valves in which the temperature of the water emerging from the valve is thermostatically controlled by a wax motor which regulates the flow of hot and cold water through the valve. Embodiments include provisions for continuing water flow through the valve despite failure of the hot water supply. Embodiments also include provisions for water flow through the valve despite failure of the wax motor in the upper position or in the lower position.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Acorn Engineering CompanyInventors: James C Graves, Dejan Zivancevic
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Patent number: 9684070Abstract: A radar apparatus measures at least one characteristic of at least one object. A sweep generator generates a sweep signal to modulate an oscillator to generate a varying frequency signal. A transmitter transmits the varying frequency signal as a radar signal. A receiver receives a reflected radar signal to produce a received signal using the varying frequency signal. A compensation signal memory holds a previously stored compensation signal. A compensation circuit compensates the received signal based on the previously stored compensation signal to produce a compensated received signal. A quiet switch quiets the reflected radar signal and determines the previously stored compensation signal, during calibration of the radar apparatus, and the received signal is written into the compensation signal memory. Switched loads can be used to quiet the reflected radar signal. For field calibration, the compensated signal can be adjusted but not necessarily written back into the compensation signal memory.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: DELTA MOBILE SYSTEMS, INCInventors: Aamir A Abbasi, James C Graves, Jr., Debra A Jones
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Patent number: 9448301Abstract: A radar apparatus measures at least one characteristic of at least one object even in a near field. A sweep generator generates a sweep signal to modulate an oscillator to generate a varying frequency signal. A transmitter transmits the varying frequency signal as a radar signal. A receiver receives a reflected radar signal to produce a received signal using the varying frequency signal. A compensation signal memory holds a previously stored compensation signal. A compensation circuit compensates the received signal based on the previously stored compensation signal to produce a compensated received signal. A frequency transformation circuit transforms the compensated received signal to produce a frequency spectrum signal. A peak detector measures the characteristic of the object based on a peak of the frequency spectrum signal. When operating in a calibration mode and the reflected radar signal is quieted, the received signal is written into the compensation signal memory.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: DELTA MOBILE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Aamir A Abbasi, James C Graves, Jr., Debra A Jones, Michael E Lazar, Ramanujapuram A Raghuvir
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Publication number: 20160167815Abstract: Implementations of the present invention extend to sanitary systems, methods, and devices configured to package food items with an even coating of an accurate amount of sanitizing agent, such as an antimicrobial agent. In one implementation, an exemplary system comprises a combination of air nozzles, anti-bacterial spray nozzles or spray headers, metering valves, and timers to achieve uniform distribution of an antimicrobial solution into a product package, and subsequently provide a uniform distribution of the antimicrobial solution to the food item.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Phillip W. Blattner, James C. Graves, Gary B. Hersh, David M. Kalscheur, Steven J. Scott, Joaquin L. Urias
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Publication number: 20160132053Abstract: A system. The system includes a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, a first wireless communication circuit coupled to the processor. The first wireless communication circuit is configured to receive, from an operations center remotely located with respect to a vehicle, a message comprising an alert concerning a payment event. The system also includes a second wireless communication circuit, distinct from the first wireless communication circuit, coupled to the processor. The second wireless communication circuit is configured to relay the alert to a wireless device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: GORDON*HOWARD ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventors: Stanley G. Schwarz, Jeffrey H. Frank, Christopher M. Macheca, Gerald A. Morgan, Franco Chirico, Chris Aron, Mary Sue Karlin, Corey Pelland, Debra A. Jones, James C. Graves, JR.
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Patent number: 9296504Abstract: Implementations of the present invention extend to sanitary systems, methods, and devices configured to package food items with an even coating of an accurate amount of sanitizing agent, such as an antimicrobial agent. In one implementation, an exemplary system comprises a combination of air nozzles, anti-bacterial spray nozzles or spray headers, metering valves, and timers to achieve uniform distribution of an antimicrobial solution into a product package, and subsequently provide a uniform distribution of the antimicrobial solution to the food item.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: National Beef Packing Company, LLCInventors: Phillip W. Blattner, James C. Graves, Gary B. Hersh, David Michael Kalscheur, Steven Joseph Scott, Joaquin L. Urias
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Patent number: 9266633Abstract: Implementations of the present invention extend to sanitary systems, methods, and devices configured to package food items with an even coating of an accurate amount of sanitizing agent, such as an antimicrobial agent. In one implementation, an exemplary system comprises a combination of air nozzles, anti-bacterial spray nozzles or spray headers, metering valves, and timers to achieve uniform distribution of an antimicrobial solution into a product package, and subsequently provide a uniform distribution of the antimicrobial solution to the food item.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2010Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: National Beef Packing Company, LLCInventors: Phillip W. Blattner, James C. Graves, Gary B. Hersh, David M. Kalscheur, Steven J. Scott, Joaquin L. Urias
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Publication number: 20150331431Abstract: Embodiments include thermostatic valves for showers and tubs in which the temperature is regulated by a thermostatic motor/element. Both the flow from the valve and the temperature are controlled by a rotary stem. Hot and cold water is pre-mixed by passage through the coils of a return spring into a mixing chamber and a ceramic valve at the top of the mixing chamber controls flow of mixed water from the mixing chamber into an outlet chamber where fluctuations in the water temperature are eliminated before the water is conveyed to the shower or tub.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: James C. Graves, Boris Quijada, Thomas O'Brien
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Publication number: 20150331091Abstract: A radar apparatus measures at least one characteristic of at least one object. A sweep generator generates a sweep signal to modulate an oscillator to generate a varying frequency signal. A transmitter transmits the varying frequency signal as a radar signal. A receiver receives a reflected radar signal to produce a received signal using the varying frequency signal. A compensation signal memory holds a previously stored compensation signal. A compensation circuit compensates the received signal based on the previously stored compensation signal to produce a compensated received signal. A quiet switch quiets the reflected radar signal and determines the previously stored compensation signal, during calibration of the radar apparatus, and the received signal is written into the compensation signal memory. Switched loads can be used to quiet the reflected radar signal. For field calibration, the compensated signal can be adjusted but not necessarily written back into the compensation signal memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: DELTA MOBILE SYSTEMS, INCInventors: Aamir A Abbasi, James C Graves, JR., Debra A Jones
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Publication number: 20150177371Abstract: A radar apparatus measures at least one characteristic of at least one object even in a near field. A sweep generator generates a sweep signal to modulate an oscillator to generate a varying frequency signal. A transmitter transmits the varying frequency signal as a radar signal. A receiver receives a reflected radar signal to produce a received signal using the varying frequency signal. A compensation signal memory holds a previously stored compensation signal. A compensation circuit compensates the received signal based on the previously stored compensation signal to produce a compensated received signal. A frequency transformation circuit transforms the compensated received signal to produce a frequency spectrum signal. A peak detector measures the characteristic of the object based on a peak of the frequency spectrum signal. When operating in a calibration mode and the reflected radar signal is quieted, the received signal is written into the compensation signal memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: DELTA MOBILE SYSTEMS, INCInventors: Aamir A. Abbasi, James C. Graves, JR., Debra A. Jones, Michael E. Lazar, Ramanujapuram A. Raghuvir
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Publication number: 20150028112Abstract: Embodiment thermostatic valves are protected against damage to the wax motor from the leakage of hot water into the valve when the hot water inlet is closed. Embodiments include an improved temperature motive means with fewer parts than conventional valves and with an improved sealing relation between the wax motor/shuttle and the water ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Acorn Engineering CompanyInventors: James C. Graves, Dejan Zivancevic
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Publication number: 20150027551Abstract: Embodiments include eyewash valves in which the temperature of the water emerging from the valve is thermostatically controlled by a wax motor which regulates the flow of hot and cold water through the valve. Embodiments include provisions for continuing water flow through the valve despite failure of the hot water supply. Embodiments also include provisions for water flow through the valve despite failure of the wax motor in the upper position or in the lower position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Acorn Engineering CompanyInventors: James C. Graves, Dejan Zivancevic
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Publication number: 20120231130Abstract: Implementations of the present invention extend to sanitary systems, methods, and devices configured to package food items with an even coating of an accurate amount of sanitizing agent, such as an antimicrobial agent. In one implementation, an exemplary system comprises a combination of air nozzles, anti-bacterial spray nozzles or spray headers, metering valves, and timers to achieve uniform distribution of an antimicrobial solution into a product package, and subsequently provide a uniform distribution of the antimicrobial solution to the food item.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: NATIONAL BEEF PACKING COMPANY, LLCInventors: Phillip W. Blattner, James C. Graves, Gary B. Hersh, David Michael Kalscheur, Steven Joseph Scott, Joaquin L. Urias
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Publication number: 20110262603Abstract: Implementations of the present invention extend to sanitary systems, methods, and devices configured to package food items with an even coating of an accurate amount of sanitizing agent, such as an antimicrobial agent. In one implementation, an exemplary system comprises a combination of air nozzles, anti-bacterial spray nozzles or spray headers, metering valves, and timers to achieve uniform distribution of an antimicrobial solution into a product package, and subsequently provide a uniform distribution of the antimicrobial solution to the food item.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: NATIONAL BEEF PACKING COMPANY, LLCInventors: Phillip W. Blattner, James C. Graves, Gary B. Hersh, David M. Kalscheur, Steven J. Scott, Joaquin L. Urias
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Publication number: 20100268402Abstract: An onboard starter-interrupt device uses a Personal Area Network (PAN) to facilitate communication between a wireless device (such as a cellular telephone or personal digital assistant (PDA)) and the onboard device (also referred to interchangeably as a vehicle control device or a payment enforcement device) installed on a vehicle. The PAN can be implemented using, for example, the well-known Bluetooth protocol. The use of a PAN avoids the need for a visible keypad or other input device installed in the vehicle. The interface with the PAN also facilitates direct communication (including voice communication) using an existing cell phone. The interface with the PAN further allows a user or administrator to configure the operation of the onboard device using input/output components of the wireless device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: GORDON * HOWARD ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventors: Stanley G. Schwarz, Chris Aron, Mary Sue Karlin, Christopher M. Macheca, Franco Chirico, Corey Pelland, Debra A. Jones, James C. Graves, JR.
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Publication number: 20080221743Abstract: An onboard starter-interrupt device uses a Personal Area Network (PAN) to facilitate communication between a wireless device (such as a cellular telephone or personal digital assistant (PDA)) and the onboard device (also referred to interchangeably as a vehicle control device or a payment enforcement device) installed on a vehicle. The PAN can be implemented using, for example, the well-known Bluetooth protocol. The use of a PAN avoids the need for a visible keypad or other input device installed in the vehicle. The interface with the PAN also facilitates direct communication (including voice communication) using an existing cell phone. The interface with the PAN further allows a user or administrator to configure the operation of the onboard device using input/output components of the wireless device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: GORDON * HOWARD ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventors: Stanley G. Schwarz, Chris Aron, Mary Sue Karlin, Christopher M. Macheca, Franco Chirico, Corey Pelland, Debra A. Jones, James C. Graves