Patents by Inventor James Cary
James Cary 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: 11958645Abstract: Systems and methods for manufacturing and inserting a pre-determined number of material-filled pouches into containers are disclosed. A system includes a pouch providing system comprising a plurality of lanes, wherein each one of the plurality of lanes includes a pouch making machine and a hold-back structure. The system also includes a conveyor system structured and arranged to move a plurality of containers into alignment with the plurality of lanes. The system further includes a controller structured and arranged to control the hold-back structure in each one of the plurality of lanes such that the pre-determined pouches are inserted into the plurality of containers when the plurality of containers are aligned with the plurality of lanes.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: James D. Evans, Herbert Cary Longest, Tamika S. Murrell, Robert V. Powell, Jr., Jeremy Straight, Jarrod Chalkley
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Patent number: 11918028Abstract: A machine and method for packaging tobacco sachets, comprising a plurality of linearly arranged, multi-functional, vertically moveable chambers having fluid sealing means on lower portions thereof, conveyor means disposed below the plurality of multi-functional, vertically moveable chambers, and a lidding apparatus disposed downstream of and in communication with the plurality of vertically moveable chambers through the conveyor means.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2023Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLCInventors: James D. Evans, Travis M. Garthaffner, Herbert Cary Longest
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Patent number: 8644161Abstract: A shared channel used to communicate between a cable modem termination system and multiple cable modems is managed to prevent and/or reduce the impact of congestion. If the average channel utilization is above a near-congestion threshold, a cable modem in an extended high consumption state is assigned a reduced data transmission priority for managed traffic. Priority for that cable modem is restored to a default preferred level when the channel usage by that cable modem drops below a predetermined level or when the average aggregate channel utilization by all cable modems drops below the near-congestion threshold.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Richard Woundy, Jason Livingood, Chris Bastian, Thomas E. Klieber, James Cary Mills, II, Matthew J. Scully, Peter J. Sevcik, John Reed Bartlett
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Patent number: 8144594Abstract: A shared channel used to communicate between a cable modem termination system and multiple cable modems is managed to prevent and/or reduce the impact of congestion. If the average channel utilization is above a near-congestion threshold, a cable modem in an extended high consumption state is assigned a reduced data transmission priority for managed traffic. Priority for that cable modem is restored to a default preferred level when the channel usage by that cable modem drops below a predetermined level or when the average aggregate channel utilization by all cable modems drops below the near-congestion threshold.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Richard Woundy, Jason Livingood, Chris Bastian, Thomas E. Klieber, James Cary Mills, II, Matthew J. Scully, Peter J. Sevcik, John Reed Bartlett
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Publication number: 20100246401Abstract: A shared channel used to communicate between a cable modem termination system and multiple cable modems is managed to prevent and/or reduce the impact of congestion. If the average channel utilization is above a near-congestion threshold, a cable modem in an extended high consumption state is assigned a reduced data transmission priority for managed traffic. Priority for that cable modem is restored to a default preferred level when the channel usage by that cable modem drops below a predetermined level or when the average aggregate channel utilization by all cable modems drops below the near-congestion threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLCInventors: Richard Woundy, Jason Livingood, Chris Bastian, Thomas E. Klieber, James Cary Mills, II, Matthew J. Scully, Peter J. Sevcik, John Reed Bartlett
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Publication number: 20090125321Abstract: Methods and systems for determining the suitability of information to be received by a mobile client are disclosed. For example, an exemplary method may includes identifying a set of location history information by the mobile client, updating a user profile by the mobile client based on the location history information, and displaying/storing target information on the mobile client based on the updated user profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Mark Charlebois, Dilip Krishnaswamy, James Cary, Yinian Mao, John Jozwiak
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Publication number: 20050222971Abstract: A system for the display and editing of scheduled tasks and timeslots represented in the form of user interface elements embedded in the calendar regions of the graphical user interface of electronic calendaring systems. It provides structures and methods for editing schedule data in the form of individual tasks and timeslots, sub-groups of tasks and timeslots, and related collections of scheduled tasks and timeslots. It provides for the automated generation of scheduled tasks and timeslots information using a template structure, thereby reducing the amount of decisions and key strokes required for the user to generate and load into their personal calendars a predefined program of recurring tasks and timeslots. Methods are employed to minimize routine program maintenance requirements.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2005Publication date: October 6, 2005Inventor: James Cary
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Patent number: 6205950Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device for watering pets, e.g., a dog or cat. The device 10 has the general shape of a toilet. The device comprises a base 22, a bowl 12 for holding water 16, and a tank-like structure 18 for holding dry goods 32, e.g., dog food, which tank 18 also is equipped with a lid 20. A compartment 14 for holding a heating media 36, e.g., gel, is shown underneath the bowl 12 in order to heat the bowl. An alternative embodiment discloses a bowl 12 with a seat 34 with hinges 38 on top of the bowl 12 which seat 34 is selectively placed in the up or down position.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1999Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Inventor: James Cary Thompson, Jr.
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Patent number: 5698974Abstract: An input circuit for an automotive gauge driver receives a pulse width modulated or pulse frequency signal having a duty cycle representing a parameter to be displayed. A switching transistor controls an RC filter to develop an analog voltage proportional to the parameter. The input circuit biases the transistor to correctly respond to the input signal over a large range of supply voltage and where the ground potential differs from that of the source of the input signal. An output transistor means (or two) in series with a gauge coil (or two) is controlled by the analog voltage to provide coil current to effect linear gauge operation. Diodes in the input circuit limit the analog voltage range to end values which match the turn-on characteristics of the transistor means.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1995Date of Patent: December 16, 1997Assignee: Delco Electronics CorporationInventors: Aaron Roger Van Dyke, Jeffrey Lynn Shepard, Frank J. Atherton, Michael Dennis Phalen, Raymond Lippmann, James Cary Mejeur, David Alan Ross
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Patent number: 4087251Abstract: A fat recovery system for hide fleshings and trimmings is disclosed having a grinder for comminuting the fleshings and trimmings, the same being oriented to deliver its parts into a cooker having a steam jacket tube with an interior screw conveyor. After the particulate material has passed through the cooker, a drum type rotary screen is provided from which fat will drop, and the particulate materials pass into a press. Thereafter the solid particulates are removed and the liquid products are delivered into a settling vessel which is heated by steam pipes. Optionally, a drying tank may also be provided. The method of the subject invention essentially includes comminuting the fleshings and trimmings, passing the same through a confined passageway, and agitating the same simultaneously to prevent the particles from coalescing. Thereafter, the particles are screened, and the remaining solids passed into means for pressing the same.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1976Date of Patent: May 2, 1978Assignee: George H. Elliott CompanyInventor: James Cary Dobbs