Patents by Inventor Joseph H. Clearman
Joseph H. Clearman 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: 8572814Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for bag cutting and closure.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Inventor: Joseph H. Clearman
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Publication number: 20130042439Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for bag cutting and closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventor: Joseph H. CLEARMAN
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Patent number: 8316493Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for bag cutting and closure.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Inventor: Joseph H. Clearman
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Publication number: 20110119872Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for bag cutting and closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventor: Joseph H. Clearman
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Publication number: 20110119931Abstract: An embodiment includes a cutting device having a blade; a device architecture configured to hold the blade that includes: a pressure body operable to remain rigid in response to a substrate pressing against a portion of the pressure body at a first pressure, and a portion of the pressure body operable to deform in response to the substrate pressing against a portion of the pressure body at a second pressure, and thereby provide variable resistance against the substrate; and, a cutter slot at a first device architecture end defined by the blade and the pressure body, the cutter slot configured to receive the substrate and operable to open rearwardly toward a second end as the pressure body deforms.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventor: JOSEPH H. CLEARMAN
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Patent number: 7770820Abstract: A spray apparatus comprises a housing having a fluid inlet, a plurality of tubes for dispensing fluid from the housing, and an integrating member operatively coupled to at least a subset of the plurality of tubes for effecting coordinated movement of the coupled tubes in response to movement of the integrating member. An actuator, such as a turbine or an adjustable control ring, is employed for inducing movement of the integrating member. The dispensing tubes may be flexible so as to allow for easy adjustment of the fluid-dispensing direction or shape by the application of a lateral force at one or more locations along the length of the tubes. The flexibility also facilitates amplified direction/shape changes (compared to rigid dispensing tubes) in the dispensed fluid streams, e.g., when the tubes are subjected to a lateral force on one side and an opposing pivoting force (axially offset from the lateral force) on the other side.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2006Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Moen IncorporatedInventors: Joseph H. Clearman, Jack F. Clearman
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Patent number: 7278591Abstract: A spray apparatus includes a housing having a fluid inlet and a plurality of fluid outlets, and a turbine carried for rotary movement within the housing under fluid flow from the fluid inlet to one or more of the fluid outlets. An integrating member is preferably operatively coupled to the turbine for oscillatory movement relative to the housing under rotary movement of the turbine, and a plurality of tubes are each disposed in one of the fluid outlets for dispensing fluid from the housing. At least a subset of the plurality of tubes are operatively-coupled to the integrating member for coordinated movement of the coupled tubes in the respective plurality of fluid outlets.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2004Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Inventors: Joseph H. Clearman, Jack F. Clearman
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Patent number: 6360965Abstract: The present invention provides a spray head assembly with a moving spray nozzle that delivers fluid in a substantially uniform spray distribution. The movement of the spray nozzle is a wobbling motion, preferably combined with some rotational motion. The wobbling motion is generated by disposing a wobble inducing member or wobble turbine in the path of the fluid supply. The water flowing over the wobble turbine causes the turbine to wobble. The wobbling turbine then causes the spray housing and nozzle to wobble. The spray pattern produced by the wobbling spray housing changes more or less rapidly so that fluid droplets or streams are directed along arcuate paths rather than at a single point. This type of spray distribution pattern is gentler than many stationary patterns and the unique design of the wobble inducing member does not include complex mechanical parts or significant flow restrictions.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Moen IncorporatedInventors: Joseph H. Clearman, Jack F. Clearman
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Patent number: 6254014Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus with a moving nozzle that delivers fluid in a wobbling, rotating or oscillating pattern. The movement of the nozzle is a wobbling motion, preferably combined with some rotational motion. The wobbling motion is generated by disposing a wobble inducing member or wobble turbine in the path of the fluid supply. The water flowing over the wobble turbine causes the turbine to wobble. The wobbling turbine then causes the nozzle to wobble or rotate. The moving nozzle can be used as a motor providing a rotating output shaft or ring.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1999Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Moen IncorporatedInventors: Joseph H. Clearman, Jack F. Clearman
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Patent number: 6254013Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus with a wobble turbine that delivers fluid in a substantially uniform spray distribution. The movement of the wobble turbine is a wobbling motion, preferably combined with some rotational motion. The wobbling motion is generated by disposing a wobble inducing member or wobble turbine in the path of the fluid supply. The water flowing over the wobble turbine causes the turbine to wobble. The wobbling turbine has outlet channels disposed therein that distribute the water. The spray pattern produced by the apparatus changes more or less rapidly so that fluid droplets or streams are directed along arcuate paths rather than at a single point. This type of spray distribution pattern is gentler than many stationary patterns and the unique design of the wobble inducing member does not include complex mechanical parts or significant flow restrictions.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1999Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Moen IncorporatedInventors: Joseph H. Clearman, Jack F. Clearman
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Patent number: 6199771Abstract: The present invention provides a fluid discharging apparatus that delivers fluid in a substantially uniform distribution. The movement of the apparatus is a wobbling motion, preferably combined with some rotational motion. The wobbling motion is generated by disposing a wobble inducing member or wobble turbine in the path of the fluid supply. The water flowing over the wobble turbine causes the turbine to wobble. In certain embodiments, the wobbling turbine then causes the body or housing to wobble.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1999Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Moen IncorporatedInventors: Joseph H. Clearman, Jack F. Clearman
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Patent number: 6186414Abstract: The present invention provides a spray head assembly with a moving spray nozzle that delivers fluid in a substantially uniform spray distribution. The movement of the spray nozzle is a wobbling motion, preferably combined with some rotational motion. The wobbling motion is generated by disposing a wobble inducing member or wobble turbine in the path of the fluid supply. The water flowing over the wobble turbine causes the turbine to wobble. The wobbling turbine then causes the spray housing and nozzle to wobble. The spray pattern produced by the wobbling spray housing changes more or less rapidly so that fluid droplets or streams are directed along arcuate paths rather than at a single point. This type of spray distribution pattern is gentler than many stationary patterns and the unique design of the wobble inducing member does not include complex mechanical parts or significant flow restrictions.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1998Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Moen IncorporatedInventors: Joseph H. Clearman, Jack F. Clearman
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Patent number: 6092739Abstract: The present invention provides a spray head assembly with a moving spray nozzle that delivers fluid in a substantially uniform spray distribution. The movement of the spray nozzle is a wobbling motion, preferably combined with some rotational motion. The wobbling motion is generated by disposing a wobble inducing member or wobble turbine in the path of the fluid supply. The water flowing over the wobble turbine causes the turbine to wobble. The wobbling turbine then causes the spray housing and nozzle to wobble. The spray pattern produced by the wobbling spray housing changes more or less rapidly so that fluid droplets or streams are directed along arcuate paths rather than at a single point. This type of spray distribution pattern is gentler than many stationary patterns and the unique design of the wobble inducing member does not include complex mechanical parts or significant flow restrictions.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1998Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Assignee: Moen IncorporatedInventors: Joseph H. Clearman, Jack F. Clearman