Patents by Inventor John Vogel
John Vogel 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: 20150327957Abstract: An orthodontic appliance includes a telescopic assembly with an end tube and a telescopic member. A distal connector secured to the end tube at a generally distal end of the telescopic assembly. An end cap engages the distal end of the end tube. A spring is secured to the end cap and extends coaxially within the cover and the end tube. The spring is configured to impart a biasing force against the distal end of the telescopic member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: AMERICAN ORTHODONTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Scott Eric Faust, Eric William Nimmer, Lee John Vogel, Andrew M. Hayes
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Patent number: 9144474Abstract: An orthodontic appliance includes a telescopic assembly with an end tube and a telescopic member. A distal connector secured to the end tube at a generally distal end of the telescopic assembly. An end cap engages the distal end of the end tube. A spring is secured to the end cap and extends coaxially within the cover and the end tube. The spring is configured to impart a biasing force against the distal end of the telescopic member.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2013Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: American Orthodontics CorporationInventors: Scott Eric Faust, Eric William Nimmer, Lee John Vogel, Andrew M. Hayes
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Publication number: 20150216374Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a dispersible moist wipe comprising hydroentangled fibers and a binder composition. The moist wipe demonstrates high initial wet strength while maintaining effective dispersion in an aqueous environment. The moist wipe has potential application as a flushable surface cleaning product and/or a flushable cleansing cloth.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Kenneth John Zwick, Nathan John Vogel, WanDuk Lee, Joseph Kenneth Baker, Colin Ackroyd
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Patent number: 9079622Abstract: A gap fairing for a tractor-trailer is provided. A fairing body with an impact absorbing extension is attached to a chassis of the tractor, independently of the cab thereof and within a gap between a cab of the tractor and the trailer. The fairing body has side portions, extending rearwardly from a front portion, adjacent the cab of the tractor, toward the trailer and top portion. A clear panel can be located in at least the side portion of the fairing body located at the passenger side to enable the driver to view the trailer through the rear window of the tractor and the clear panel. A separation space between the front of the fairing body and the cab can be sealed by a sealing element that is at least in part one of resilient and flexible so as to allow relative motion between the fairing body and the cab.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: PRAXAIR TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Yanan Gan, Gregory W. Henzler, John Vogel, Ryan Anthony Reeder
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Patent number: 9073416Abstract: A bail arm assembly for a retractable tarp or cover system for a container, comprises a lower arm configured to be pivotably mounted relative to the container, an upper arm configured to support the tarp or cover, and an adjustable coupling connecting the lower arm to the upper arm. The adjustable coupling includes a pair of opposing engagement faces configured to permit selective adjustment of the angular relationship between the lower and upper arms at discrete angular intervals.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Aero Industries, Inc.Inventors: John Vogel, Ryan Reeder
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Publication number: 20150118403Abstract: A method for making a dispersible nonwoven sheet generally comprises dispersing natural fibers and regenerated fibers in a ratio of about 70 to about 90 percent by weight natural fibers and about 10 to about 30 percent by weight regenerated fibers in a liquid medium to form a liquid suspension. The liquid suspension is deposited over a foraminous forming wire to form a nonwoven tissue web. The nonwoven tissue web is sprayed with a first plurality of jets. Each jet of the first plurality of jets is spaced from an adjacent one of the first plurality of jets by a first distance. The nonwoven tissue web also is sprayed with a second plurality of jets. Each jet of the second plurality of jets is spaced from an adjacent one of the second plurality of jets by a second distance, and the second distance is less than the first distance. The nonwoven tissue web is dried to form the dispersible nonwoven sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Kenneth John Zwick, Nathan John Vogel, Joseph Kenneth Baker
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Publication number: 20150118466Abstract: A dispersible moist wipe generally comprises a nonwoven tissue web having regenerated fibers in an amount of about 10 to about 30 percent by weight and natural fibers in an amount of about 70 to about 90 percent by weight. The regenerated fibers and the natural fibers are hydroentangled such that the web has a geometric mean tensile strength of at least 250 grams per inch and a slosh-box break-up time of less than 155 minutes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Kenneth John Zwick, Nathan John Vogel, Joseph Kenneth Baker
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Patent number: 9005395Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a dispersible moist wipe comprising hydroentangled fibers and a binder composition. The moist wipe demonstrates high initial wet strength while maintaining effective dispersion in an aqueous environment. The moist wipe has potential application as a flushable surface cleaning product and/or a flushable cleansing cloth.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth John Zwick, Nathan John Vogel, WanDuk Lee, Joseph Kenneth Baker, Colin Ackroyd
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Publication number: 20150008701Abstract: A drag reducing device for a vehicle includes an air flow turning component having a curved surface adapted to turn air flow passing over the curved surface, a first mounting component for connecting the air flow turning component to a rear door of the vehicle, and a second mounting component for connecting the air flow turning component to one of the opposite side walls of the vehicle. The mounting components are configured so that the air flow component is automatically in a deployed position when the rear door is closed, in which position the air flow turning component turns air flow passing along the side the vehicle inward to thereby reduce drag. The mounting components are further configured so that the air flow component is automatically stowed between the rear door and the vehicle side wall when the door is fully opened. The air turning component is an extrusion sized for a minimal prominence in the stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: AERO INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Reeder Ryan, John Vogel, James R. Tuerk
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Publication number: 20150008700Abstract: A drag reducing device for a vehicle includes an air flow turning component having a curved surface adapted to turn air flow passing over the curved surface, a first mounting component for connecting the air flow turning component to a rear door of the vehicle, and a second mounting component for connecting the air flow turning component to one of the opposite side walls of the vehicle. The mounting components are configured so that the air flow component is automatically in a deployed position when the rear door is closed, in which position the air flow turning component turns air flow passing along the side the vehicle inward to thereby reduce drag. The mounting components are further configured so that the air flow component is automatically stowed between the rear door and the vehicle side wall when the door is fully opened. The air turning component is an extrusion sized for a minimal prominence in the stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: AERO INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Reeder Ryan, John Vogel, James R. Tuerk
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Publication number: 20140339854Abstract: A drag reducing device for a vehicle includes an air flow turning component having a curved surface adapted to turn air flow passing over the curved surface, a first mounting component for connecting the air flow turning component to a rear door of the vehicle, and a second mounting component for connecting the air flow turning component to one of the opposite side walls of the vehicle. Vortex generators are provided on one or more surfaces of the drag reducing device to improve the drag reduction characteristics of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: James R. Tuerk, John Vogel
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Publication number: 20140319871Abstract: A gap fairing for a tractor-trailer is provided. A fairing body with an impact absorbing extension is attached to a chassis of the tractor, independently of the cab thereof and within a gap between a cab of the tractor and the trailer. The fairing body has side portions, extending rearwardly from a front portion, adjacent the cab of the tractor, toward the trailer and top portion. A clear panel can be located in at least the side portion of the fairing body located at the passenger side to enable the driver to view the trailer through the rear window of the tractor and the clear panel. A separation space between the front of the fairing body and the cab can be sealed by a sealing element that is at least in part one of resilient and flexible so as to allow relative motion between the fairing body and the cab.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Yanan Gan, Gregory W. Henzler, John Vogel, Ryan Anthony Reeder
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Patent number: 8845007Abstract: A drag reducing device includes an air flow turning component having a curved surface adapted to turn air flow passing over the curved surface, a first mounting component for connecting the air flow turning component to a rear door of the vehicle, and a second mounting component for connecting the air flow turning component to one of the opposite side walls of the vehicle. The mounting components are configured so that the air flow component is automatically in a deployed position when the rear door is closed, so the air flow turning component turns air flow passing along the side the vehicle inward to thereby reduce drag. The mounting components are further configured so that the air flow component is automatically stowed between the rear door and the vehicle side wall when the door is fully opened. The air turning component is sized for a minimal prominence when stowed.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Aero Industries, Inc.Inventors: Reeder Ryan, John Vogel, James R. Tuerk
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Publication number: 20140255866Abstract: An orthodontic appliance includes a telescopic assembly with an end tube and a telescopic member. A distal connector secured to the end tube at a generally distal end of the telescopic assembly. An end cap engages the distal end of the end tube. A spring is secured to the end cap and extends coaxially within the cover and the end tube. The spring is configured to impart a biasing force against the distal end of the telescopic member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventors: Scott Eric Faust, Eric William Nimmer, Lee John Vogel, Andrew M. Hayes
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Patent number: 8801077Abstract: A gap fairing for a tractor-trailer. A fairing body is attached to a chassis of the tractor, independently of the cab thereof and within a gap between a cab of the tractor and the trailer. The fairing body has side portions, extending rearwardly from a front portion, adjacent the cab of the tractor, toward the trailer and top portion. A clear panel can be located in at least the side portion of the fairing body located at the passenger side to enable the driver to view the trailer through the rear window of the tractor and the clear panel. A separation space between the front of the fairing body and the cab can be sealed by a sealing element that is at least in part one of resilient and flexible so as to allow relative motion between the fairing body and the cab.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Praxair Technology, Inc.Inventors: John Vogel, Ryan Anthony Reeder, Barry Alan Minbiole
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Publication number: 20140028049Abstract: A gap fairing for a tractor-trailer. A fairing body is attached to a chassis of the tractor, independently of the cab thereof and within a gap between a cab of the tractor and the trailer. The fairing body has side portions, extending rearwardly from a front portion, adjacent the cab of the tractor, toward the trailer and top portion. A clear panel can be located in at least the side portion of the fairing body located at the passenger side to enable the driver to view the trailer through the rear window of the tractor and the clear panel. A separation space between the front of the fairing body and the cab can be sealed by a sealing element that is at least in part one of resilient and flexible so as to allow relative motion between the fairing body and the cab.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventors: John Vogel, Ryan Anthony Reeder, Barry Alan Minbiole
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Patent number: 8603297Abstract: A dispersible wet wipe constructed of at two layers is disclosed. A triggerable binder composition binds said web substrate together. The wet wipe also includes a wetting composition including at least 0.3 percent of an insolubilizing agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth John Zwick, Jun Zhang, Kroy Donald Johnson, Nathan John Vogel, Robert Irving Gusky, David James Sealy Powling
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Publication number: 20130303073Abstract: An air handling system for handling air and contaminants within an indoor gun range is provided. The air handling system includes a conditioning unit coupled to the indoor gun range. An air supply assembly is coupled in flow communication to the conditioning unit and the indoor gun range, wherein the air supply assembly is configured to discharge air from the conditioning unit and into the indoor gun range. The air handling system includes an air recirculation assembly coupled in flow communication to the air supply assembly and the indoor gun range. The air recirculation assembly is configured to recirculate at least one of a first amount of discharged air and a second amount of discharged air to the air supply assembly. An air exhaust assembly is coupled in flow communication to the indoor gun range.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventor: John Vogel
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Patent number: 8550532Abstract: A locking mechanism is provided for a tarping system having a flexible cover carried by a deployment mechanism having a horizontal arm spanning the width of a container, the deployment mechanism movable to an extended position in which the horizontal arm is adjacent one end of the container. The locking mechanism includes at least one locking element associated with one end of the container and at least one latching element having a latching portion configured to engage the at least one locking element. The latching element is pivotably supported on the horizontal arm so that latching element can pivot to and from a locked position in which the latching portion engages the at least one locking element. A tension element is connected between the latching element and the cover to control the pivoting of the latching element under the force of gravity based on the position of the flexible cover.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Aero Industries, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Reeder, John Vogel, Donald Prince
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Patent number: 8506004Abstract: A gap fairing and aerodynamic drag reduction method for a tractor-trailer. A fairing body is attached to a chassis of the tractor, independently of the cab thereof and within a gap between a cab of the tractor and the trailer. The fairing body has side portions, extending rearwardly from a front portion, adjacent the cab of the tractor, toward the trailer and an upwardly sloping top portion extending to the side portions and terminating in a trailing end. The trailing end can be situated behind the side portions to lessen the inclination of the top portion. A separation space between the front of the fairing body and the cab can be sealed by a sealing element that is at least in part resilient or flexible or both so as to allow relative motion between the fairing body and the cab.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Praxair Technology, Inc.Inventors: John Vogel, Ryan Anthony Reeder, Barry Alan Minbiole