Patents by Inventor Paul Curtis
Paul Curtis 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: 20190358088Abstract: Composite wound dressings including an activated carbon material, a barrier material layer, a liquid-absorbing material layer and an outer liquid-impermeable layer are disclosed herein. The composite wound dressings include a bond substantially bonding a portion of the liquid-impermeable outer layer and the barrier material layer to the activated carbon containing layer, the bond forming a sealed pouch of un-bonded layer of the composite and encapsulating the liquid-absorbing layer. Methods for manufacturing and using such composite wound dressings to effectuate healing of wounds on humans or other animals are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: CALGON CARBON CORPORATIONInventors: Wayne LAVOCAH, Paul CURTIS, Robert BROWN, Dean SLEIGH
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Patent number: 10418685Abstract: One embodiment disclosed herein is related to a device for pointing a radiating element. The device includes an aligned radiating surface; a hinge that is circumferentially mounted to a rear side of the aligned radiating surface, the hinge configured to change azimuth of the aligned radiating surface; and a Tubular Universal joint (TU-joint) having one end coupled to a rear side of the aligned radiating surface and a second end coupled to a base, the TU-joint being configured to change an elevation of the aligned radiating surface. Another embodiment is related to a Tubular Universal-joint (TU-joint). In the embodiment, the TU-joint includes a hollow tube having a first end and a second end; a plurality of slits along the surface of the tube; and a plurality of members between the plurality of slits, each of the plurality of members configured to bear a portion of a load of the TU-joint, wherein the TU-joint is configured to be axially and torsionally stiff while being bendable.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: L3 Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jared E. Campbell, Matthew Bare, Walter Coe, Charles Paul Curtis, Michael Patrick Walton, Cameron Schmidt, Bryce Anderson, Jeffrey Allen
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Patent number: 9831201Abstract: The subject matter contained herein discloses methods for forming a vertical metallic pillar overlying an under bump metal pad further overlying a semiconductor substrate, and applying a discrete solder cap on a top surface of the pillar, wherein the metallic pillar is defined by at least one photoresist layer. The method includes heating a multi-element metallic paste containing a variable amount of metallic powder, a melting point depressant and a flux such that the metal powder sinters to form the metallic pillar and simultaneously adheres the metallic pillar to the underbump metal pad.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Inventors: Guy F. Burgess, Theodore Gerard Tessier, Anthony Paul Curtis, Lillian Charell Thompson
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Patent number: 9709012Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a characteristic of an injector are set forth. In one example, a compressed gas is applied to the inlet chamber of the injector while the spoolvalve is closed until the pressure of the compressed gas in the inlet chamber reaches a predetermined pressure. A change in pressure of the compressed gas in the inlet chamber is measured over time while the spool valve is closed. The pressure change measurement corresponds to the characteristic of the injector that is to be determined.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLC.Inventors: Paul Curtis, Raymond Mueller
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Publication number: 20160268223Abstract: The subject matter contained herein discloses methods for forming a vertical metallic pillar overlying an under bump metal pad further overlying a semiconductor substrate, and applying a discrete solder cap on a top surface of the pillar, wherein the metallic pillar is defined by at least one photoresist layer. The method includes heating a multi-element metallic paste containing a variable amount of metallic powder, a melting point depressant and a flux such that the metal powder sinters to form the metallic pillar and simultaneously adheres the metallic pillar to the underbump metal pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: Flipchip International LLCInventors: Guy F. Burgess, Theodore Gerard Tessier, Anthony Paul Curtis, Lillian Charell Thompson
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Patent number: 9221577Abstract: A packaging system for toilet components, including a toilet bowl, a toilet tank and a tank lid. The packaging system includes an outer carton, a location fitment, a tank protection member, a toilet lid pack, a toilet end fitment, a toilet lid fitment, and a top bowl fitment.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2014Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Delta Faucet CompanyInventors: Paul Curtis, David Ringholz
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Publication number: 20150101278Abstract: A thermal clip attachment apparatus and methods for using the thermal clip attachment with a masonry veneer anchor system are disclosed. The thermal clip attachment may be a composite piece that attaches to the part of a stud that protrudes from an inner structural supportive wall after the stud is advanced into the wall. The thermal clip attachment serves as a thermal break between the stud and an outer masonry veneer wall. Further, the thermal clip attachment also serves as an attachment point for a wire tie, which allows a positive lateral load connection to be established between the outer masonry veneer wall and the inner structural supportive wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Paul Curtis, David Sanchez
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Publication number: 20150096361Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a characteristic of an injector are set forth. In one example, a compressed gas is applied to the inlet chamber of the injector while the spoolvalve is closed until the pressure of the compressed gas in the inlet chamber reaches a predetermined pressure. A change in pressure of the compressed gas in the inlet chamber is measured over time while the spool valve is closed. The pressure change measurement corresponds to the characteristic of the injector that is to be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2012Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Paul Curtis Paul Curtis, Raymond Mueller Raymond Mueller
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Patent number: 8984837Abstract: A masonry wire reinforcement apparatus and system is disclosed for anchoring a veneer wall to a backup wall of Concrete Masonry Units using a masonry wire reinforcement product embedded into an inner support wall, along with clips and pintle ties, such that the clip is attached to the masonry wire reinforcement product and is configured to receive the pintle tie, which then is attached to the veneer wall. Also disclosed is a thermal attachment that can be attached to the clip and accept the pintle tie thereby reducing the transfer of energy from the outer veneer wall to the inner support wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Heckmann Building Products Inc.Inventors: Paul Curtis, David Sanchez
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Publication number: 20150014208Abstract: A packaging system for toilet components, including a toilet bowl, a toilet tank and a tank lid. The packaging system includes an outer carton, a location fitment, a tank protection member, a toilet lid pack, a toilet end fitment, a toilet lid fitment, and a top bowl fitment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Paul Curtis, David Ringholz
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Patent number: 8928269Abstract: A power system that supplies electrical power to at least one load is disclosed. The power system may include an electrical power generator, current sensors configured to provide current signals representative of currents output from the electrical power generator to the load, and voltage sensors configured to provide voltage signals representative of voltages output from the electrical power generator to the load. The power system may also include a controller configured to receive the current signals and the voltage signals, compare the current signals and the voltage signals to a predetermined map, determine whether a short circuit exists inside the electrical power generator based on the comparison, and send a command to turn off the electrical power generator when the short circuit exists inside the electrical power generator.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Paul Curtis Pawelski, Ryan Christopher Byrd
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Publication number: 20140311071Abstract: A masonry wire reinforcement apparatus and system is disclosed for anchoring a veneer wall to a backup wall of Concrete Masonry Units using a masonry wire reinforcement product embedded into an inner support wall, along with clips and pintle ties, such that the clip is attached to the masonry wire reinforcement product and is configured to receive the pintle tie, which then is attached to the veneer wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Heckmann Building Products Inc.Inventors: Paul Curtis, David Sanchez
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Patent number: 8863469Abstract: A thermal clip attachment apparatus and methods for using the thermal clip attachment with a masonry veneer anchor system are disclosed. The thermal clip attachment may be a composite piece that attaches to the part of a stud that protrudes from an inner structural supportive wall after the stud is advanced into the wall. The thermal clip attachment serves as a thermal break between the stud and an outer masonry veneer wall. Further, the thermal clip attachment also serves as an attachment point for a wire tie, which allows a positive lateral load connection to be established between the outer masonry veneer wall and the inner structural supportive wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Heckmann Building Products Inc.Inventors: Paul Curtis, David Sanchez
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Publication number: 20140177108Abstract: A power system that supplies electrical power to at least one load is disclosed. The power system may include an electrical power generator, current sensors configured to provide current signals representative of currents output from the electrical power generator to the load, and voltage sensors configured to provide voltage signals representative of voltages output from the electrical power generator to the load. The power system may also include a controller configured to receive the current signals and the voltage signals, compare the current signals and the voltage signals to a predetermined map, determine whether a short circuit exists inside the electrical power generator based on the comparison, and send a command to turn off the electrical power generator when the short circuit exists inside the electrical power generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Paul Curtis PAWELSKI, Ryan Christopher BYRD
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Publication number: 20130232909Abstract: A thermal clip attachment apparatus and methods for using the thermal clip attachment with a masonry veneer anchor system are disclosed. The thermal clip attachment may be a composite piece that attaches to the part of a stud that protrudes from an inner structural supportive wall after the stud is advanced into the wall. The thermal clip attachment serves as a thermal break between the stud and an outer masonry veneer wall. Further, the thermal clip attachment also serves as an attachment point for a wire tie, which allows a positive lateral load connection to be established between the outer masonry veneer wall and the inner structural supportive wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Heckmann Building Products Inc.Inventors: Paul Curtis, David Sanchez
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Patent number: 8472590Abstract: Systems and methods for a first party to control a browser content of a second party. The first party may non-linearly control the second party's browser content via a data network. The installation of software, beyond the installation of the web browser and any applicable software extensions to the browser, is not required by the second party. Simultaneous automated telephonic connections between the first party and the second party also may be established to enhance the system.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Now Solutions Integration Group Inc.Inventors: Christopher Paul Curtis, Stuart Clifford McNeill
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Publication number: 20110173040Abstract: Systems and methods for allocating customers to agents. Customer information is received from customers that contains characteristics about the customers. The customer information may be stored in a database. Agent information is stored in a database and contains caller conversion success profiles for the agents. The caller conversion success profiles contain information regarding an agents ability to perform with customers having certain characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: Ultra Sales Technology Inc.Inventors: Christopher Paul Curtis, Stuart Clifford McNeill
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Patent number: 7917992Abstract: In various exemplary embodiments, the present invention provides a lightweight, maneuverable, thin-walled, transparent apparatus for use with a heavy-duty vacuum system for quickly and easily collecting and storing large volumes of bulky debris, thereby reducing the time needed for cleanup. The present invention also provides an improved vacuum manifold assembly that may be used in conjunction with various gas and electric blower/vacuum motors, both novel and conventional. The present invention further provides various gutter cleaning and other tools that may be used in conjunction with such a vacuum system. The gutter cleaning vacuum system including the improved hinged vacuum manifold assembly of the present invention has sufficient power and is designed such that the various gutter cleaning and other tools are effective, suction-wise, at great distances from the unit, such that an operator may use the gutter cleaning and other tools at great distances over his/her head, for example.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2007Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Inventor: Paul Curtis McIntyre
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Patent number: 7908794Abstract: A flower pot assembly including at least one axle and two wheels near a lower region of a pot-shaped element. The axle is located from the bottom of the pot by a distance greater than the radius of the wheels such that the wheels are not in contact with the surface on which the assembly rests. Tipping of the flowerpot assembly brings the wheels into contact with the surface, and further tipping frees the bottom of the pot from contact with the surface. In this attitude, the assembly may be readily wheeled to a new location. A vertical handle, preferably detachable, is attached to a side above the axle to facilitate tipping and moving. The element may be cylindrical, conical, rectangular, or any other convenient shape. Preferably, the element is tapered to facilitate stacking of pots without wheels for shipping and storage.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Inventors: Paul Curtis White, Ralph David Bryan
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Patent number: 7861110Abstract: A system, method, and adapter for creating fault-tolerant communication busses from standard components, are described. Fault-tolerant interface logic is provided for transmitting and receiving system health and system management signals to and from a module that is designed to be connected to a single RS-485 bus. The fault-tolerant interface logic enables the module to selectively communicate via at least two redundant half-duplex, multipoint, differential RS-485 busses. The fault-tolerant interface logic includes a first RS-485 transceiver connected to a first RS-485 bus, a second RS-485 transceiver connected to a second RS-485 bus, selector logic responsive to a control signal for selecting one of the first and the second busses to receive signals from and for transmitting the received signals to the module, and software logic executable on a baseboard management controller (BMC) chip.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Egenera, Inc.Inventors: Neil Haley, Paul Curtis, Michael T. Ferrari