Patents by Inventor John Geer
John Geer 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: 20230332781Abstract: A misting system includes at least one support pipe, at least one first water supply conduit, a first plurality of anti-drip misting nozzles and at least one first valve. In some embodiments, the misting system also includes a base including least one second water supply conduit, a second plurality of anti-drip misting nozzles, and at least one second valve. The first plurality of anti-drip misting nozzles provide general misting to an area and to (generally) an upper body of a user located about the area. The second plurality of anti-drip misting nozzles provide misting to (generally) a lower body of the user. Used together, the first plurality of anti-drip misting nozzles and the second plurality of anti-drip misting nozzles provide misting to the area, as well as full body misting to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2022Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventor: Richard John Geer
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Patent number: 9091583Abstract: A fluid level sensor system includes a thermal path component disposed at least partially within a fluid containing volume, the thermal path component including a heat source operably coupled thereto and a control temperature sensor for sensing a control temperature of the thermal path component. Also included is a reference temperature sensor for sensing a reference ambient temperature. Further included is a controller in operable communication with the control temperature sensor, the heat source and the reference temperature sensor, wherein the controller maintains a predetermined temperature difference between the control temperature and the reference ambient temperature by controlling the heat source, wherein an energy level required to maintain the predetermined temperature difference is converted to a fluid level within the fluid containing volume.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: AMPHENOL THERMOMETRICS, INC.Inventors: David Allen Villella, David John Geer
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Publication number: 20140230545Abstract: A sensor having a metal housing that encloses a sensing device. An end of the housing is crimped, and an overmolding covers the crimped edge and extends from the crimped edge away from the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: David John Geer, Karen Marie Pistner
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Publication number: 20140145818Abstract: A method of constructing a thermistor includes forming a semiconductor ceramic substrate. The method also includes coating a surface of the substrate with contact material and applying a solder mask on the contact material. The applying includes applying the solder mask to one or more portions of the contact material to leave an exposed area without the solder mask and a masked area with the solder mask. The method includes trimming the contact material at the masked area to adjust a resistance of the thermistor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Inventor: David John Geer
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Publication number: 20140137645Abstract: A fluid level sensor system includes a thermal path component disposed at least partially within a fluid containing volume, the thermal path component including a heat source operably coupled thereto and a control temperature sensor for sensing a control temperature of the thermal path component. Also included is a reference temperature sensor for sensing a reference ambient temperature. Further included is a controller in operable communication with the control temperature sensor, the heat source and the reference temperature sensor, wherein the controller maintains a predetermined temperature difference between the control temperature and the reference ambient temperature by controlling the heat source, wherein an energy level required to maintain the predetermined temperature difference is converted to a fluid level within the fluid containing volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: May 22, 2014Inventors: David Allen Villella, David John Geer
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Publication number: 20140102384Abstract: A sensor assembly, which may be part of an engine cooling system, senses a condition within an enclosed volume. The sensor assembly includes a mounting structure projecting from a wall of the enclosed volume. The mounting structure includes an opening extending from an exterior of the mounting structure towards the wall and at least one channel extending along an exterior of the mounting structure. The sensor assembly further includes a connector having a sensing portion for sensing the condition within the enclosed volume. A seal seals the enclosed volume at the extension of the connector through the opening. A retaining device has at least one attachment structure that is insertable into the at least one channel. The attachment structure engages the connector such that the connector is non-removable from the mounting structure. An associated method provides the sensor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Amphenol CorporationInventors: Brian Allen Engle, David John Geer, Brian Scott Vanish, Karen Marie Pistner, George Szabo
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Patent number: 8638273Abstract: An antenna and method of making the same is disclosed wherein the antenna includes a seal assembly comprising a seal plate to prevent material used to form a seal around the conductor element from entering into the air gap of the antenna body.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: David John Geer
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Patent number: 8561320Abstract: A method for determining status of a drying cycle comprises receiving, at a first time, a first signal from a bladder pressure sensor configured to be responsive to changes in a weight of a container of the dryer, the container retaining materials to be dried. At a second time, the controller receives a second signal from the bladder pressure sensor. A change in the bladder pressure signals is calculated based on difference between the second signal and the first signal, and the change in the bladder pressure signals is interpreted as a change in the weight of the container. Based on the change in the weight of the container and the length of time, a rate of change in the weight of the container is calculated.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: David John Geer, Jason John Detsch, Bradley McKay Johnson
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Publication number: 20130047459Abstract: A method for determining status of a drying cycle comprises receiving, at a first time, a first signal from a bladder pressure sensor configured to be responsive to changes in a weight of a container of the dryer, the container retaining materials to be dried. At a second time, the controller receives a second signal from the bladder pressure sensor. A change in the bladder pressure signals is calculated based on difference between the second signal and the first signal, and the change in the bladder pressure signals is interpreted as a change in the weight of the container. Based on the change in the weight of the container and the length of time, a rate of change in the weight of the container is calculated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: David John Geer, Jason John Detsch, Bradley McKay Johnson
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Publication number: 20120325513Abstract: A connector assembly is provided having a cable having an outer jacket and inner shield, a cable clamp connected to the cable, and an eyelet. The eyelet has an elongated portion and flange. The flange includes a flange surface near the cable clamp to longitudinally position the eyelet relative to the cable. At least a portion of the elongated portion of the eyelet is crimped to the outer jacket of the cable to substantially prevent relative rotation between the cable and the eyelet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Edward Martin Bungo, David John Geer
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Publication number: 20120320945Abstract: A robust media sealing temperature probe is provided and includes a tubular member having a closed end and an open end opposite the closed end, an annular seal formed about the tubular member, a probe having a temperature sensing element and a signal conductive assembly coupled to the temperature sensing element, the probe being secured within the tubular member with the temperature sensing element proximate to the closed end and the signal conductive assembly extending through the open end and a housing formed to encapsulate the seal about the tubular member with the closed end and a portion of the signal conductive assembly exposed at an exterior of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Brian Allen Engle, David John Geer, Ronald Anthony Martonik
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Publication number: 20120206316Abstract: An antenna and method of making the same is disclosed wherein the antenna includes a seal assembly comprising a seal plate to prevent material used to form a seal around the conductor element from entering into the air gap of the antenna body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventor: David John Geer
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Publication number: 20120024876Abstract: A sealing system having a grommet configured to be disposed within a grommet cap, the grommet cap configured to be disposed in an aperture formed between an enclosure top having a first tongue, and an enclosure base having a second tongue, and wherein the grommet cap is configured to cover a portion of the grommet, and wherein said grommet cap comprises two walls configured to form a channel, said channel configured to receive said first and second tongues.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: David John GEER, John T. Clark
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Publication number: 20110025581Abstract: An antenna configured so as to use a transmitting or receiving element as the center conductor of a connector interface, which can connect to other connectors such as coaxial cable connectors. In one embodiment, the antenna comprises an antenna body that has an antenna connector configured as a reverse polarity connector. The reverse polarity connector comprises features which can position the transmitting or receiving element in direct contact with the center conductor of a mating cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: David John Geer, Theodore Joseph Krellner
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Patent number: 7574593Abstract: Systems, methodologies, media, and other embodiments associated with performing a manipulation of a persistent memory using an extensible firmware interface are described. One exemplary method embodiment includes selectively refreshing a persistent memory from an EFI level application and providing to a user level application a signal concerning the persistent memory refreshing.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: John Brian Mayfield, Kenneth John Geer, Chris Deon Hyser
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Publication number: 20070095832Abstract: A disposable cup lid including a body and a mounting portion extending around the periphery of the body. The body defines a suitably shaped clearance area to accommodate a person's nose when drinking the contents of a cup having the lid positioned thereon. The body also defines an enhanced drinking area which is suitably configured to provide a person with a drinking experience more similar to the drinking experience of drinking from an uncovered cup or glass. In one embodiment, the body includes a raised portion which defines a lip engaging front wall and an enhanced drinking area. The enhanced drinking area includes a closure member having an upwardly extending gripping member and a drink-through opening initially covered by the closure member, wherein the drink-through opening is positioned substantially adjacent to the lip engaging front wall. The closure member is movable about a hinge from an initial closed position to an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: Prairie Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hollis, Weston Koennecke, John Geer
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Publication number: 20060255037Abstract: A disposable cup lid including a body and a mounting portion extending around the periphery of the body. The body defines a suitably shaped clearance area to accommodate a person's nose when drinking the contents of a cup having the lid positioned thereon. The body also defines an enhanced drinking area which is suitably configured to provide a person with a drinking experience more similar to the drinking experience of drinking from an uncovered cup or glass. In one embodiment, the body includes a raised portion which defines a lip engaging front wall and an enhanced drinking area. The enhanced drinking area includes a closure member having an upwardly extending gripping member and a drink-through opening initially covered by the closure member, wherein the drink-through opening is positioned substantially adjacent to the lip engaging front wall. The closure member is movable about a hinge from an initial closed position to an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: Prairie Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hollis, Weston Koennecke, John Geer
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Publication number: 20060255038Abstract: A disposable cup lid including a body and a mounting portion extending around the periphery of the body. The body defines a suitably shaped clearance area to accommodate a person's nose when drinking the contents of a cup having the lid positioned thereon. The body also defines an enhanced drinking area which is suitably configured to provide a person with a drinking experience more similar to the drinking experience of drinking from an uncovered cup or glass. In one embodiment, the body includes a raised portion which defines a lip engaging front wall and an enhanced drinking area. The enhanced drinking area includes a closure member having an upwardly extending gripping member and a drink-through opening initially covered by the closure member, wherein the drink-through opening is positioned substantially adjacent to the lip engaging front wall. The closure member is movable about a hinge from an initial closed position to an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: Prairie Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hollis, Weston Koennecke, John Geer