Patents by Inventor Randy Dixon
Randy Dixon 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: 11325787Abstract: Disclosed is a conveyor system and method for advancing an item relative to a transport axis. The conveyor system includes a conveyor belt and a modular drive assembly having at least one drive module and at least one take-up module. Each drive module and each take-up module has a housing and a pulley assembly positioned within the housing. The respective positions of the housings of the at least one drive module and the at least one take-up module relative to the transport axis are selectively adjustable to modify the conveyor movement pathway. Moreover, the drive module can also include a drive pulley removal apparatus that is detachably secured within the housing for selective removal and replacement of a drive pulley.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: FEDEX CORPORATIONInventors: Randy Dixon, C. Todd McDaniel
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Publication number: 20200339357Abstract: Disclosed is a conveyor system and method for advancing an item relative to a transport axis. The conveyor system includes a conveyor belt and a modular drive assembly having at least one drive module and at least one take-up module. Each drive module and each take-up module has a housing and a pulley assembly positioned within the housing. The respective positions of the housings of the at least one drive module and the at least one take-up module relative to the transport axis are selectively adjustable to modify the conveyor movement pathway. Moreover, the drive module can also include a drive pulley removal apparatus that is detachably secured within the housing for selective removal and replacement of a drive pulley.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: RANDY DIXON, C. TODD McDANIEL
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Patent number: 10745206Abstract: Disclosed is a conveyor system and method for advancing an item relative to a transport axis. The conveyor system includes a conveyor belt and a modular drive assembly having at least one drive module and at least one take-up module. Each drive module and each take-up module has a housing and a pulley assembly positioned within the housing. The respective positions of the housings of the at least one drive module and the at least one take-up module relative to the transport axis are selectively adjustable to modify the conveyor movement pathway. Moreover, the drive module can also include a drive pulley removal apparatus that is detachably secured within the housing for selective removal and replacement of a drive pulley.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: FEDEX CORPORATIONInventors: Randy Dixon, C. Todd McDaniel
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Publication number: 20190367287Abstract: Disclosed is a conveyor system and method for advancing an item relative to a transport axis. The conveyor system includes a conveyor belt and a modular drive assembly having at least one drive module and at least one take-up module. Each drive module and each take-up module has a housing and a pulley assembly positioned within the housing. The respective positions of the housings of the at least one drive module and the at least one take-up module relative to the transport axis are selectively adjustable to modify the conveyor movement pathway. Moreover, the drive module can also include a drive pulley removal apparatus that is detachably secured within the housing for selective removal and replacement of a drive pulley.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: RANDY DIXON, C. TODD McDANIEL
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Patent number: 10427883Abstract: Disclosed is a conveyor system and method for advancing an item relative to a transport axis. The conveyor system includes a conveyor belt and a modular drive assembly having at least one drive module and at least one take-up module. Each drive module and each take-up module has a housing and a pulley assembly positioned within the housing. The respective positions of the housings of the at least one drive module and the at least one take-up module relative to the transport axis are selectively adjustable to modify the conveyor movement pathway. Moreover, the drive module can also include a drive pulley removal apparatus that is detachably secured within the housing for selective removal and replacement of a drive pulley.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: FEDEX CORPORATIONInventors: Randy Dixon, C. Todd McDaniel
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Publication number: 20180222682Abstract: Disclosed is a conveyor system and method for advancing an item relative to a transport axis. The conveyor system includes a conveyor belt and a modular drive assembly having at least one drive module and at least one take-up module. Each drive module and each take-up module has a housing and a pulley assembly positioned within the housing. The respective positions of the housings of the at least one drive module and the at least one take-up module relative to the transport axis are selectively adjustable to modify the conveyor movement pathway. Moreover, the drive module can also include a drive pulley removal apparatus that is detachably secured within the housing for selective removal and replacement of a drive pulley.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: RANDY DIXON, C. TODD McDANIEL
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Patent number: 9335427Abstract: An electrical system for an atomic particle detection assembly includes an electrical component electrically connected to an atomic particle detection unit. The electrical system includes a dielectric insulating material surrounding the electrical component. The electrical system also includes a conductive shielding material surrounding the dielectric insulating material. The conductive shielding material and a conductive element are at substantially the same electric potential.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Yichin Yen, Randy Dixon Austin, Benjamin John Olechnowicz
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Publication number: 20150285248Abstract: A positive displacement rotary pump with an improved impeller design integrating replaceable wiper inserts. The impeller generally has one or more lobes and an equal number of conjugate surfaces. Each lobe has an arcuate peripheral end comprising a plurality of wiper blades. Each lobe further has a facial wiper blade on each face of the lobe. The wiper blades improve efficiency by making a seal with a pump chamber or the conjugate surface on the other impeller as it rotates. The wiper blades are arranged such that constant and successive contact between wiper blades and impellers is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Randy Dixon, Brett Howell
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Patent number: 9062675Abstract: A positive displacement rotary pump with an improved impeller design integrating replaceable wiper inserts. The impeller generally has or more lobes and an equal number of conjugate surfaces. Each lobe has an arcuate peripheral end comprising a plurality of wiper blades. The wiper blades improve efficiency by making a seal with a pump chamber or the conjugate surface on the other impeller as it rotates. The wiper blades are arranged such that constant and successive contact between wiper blades and impellers is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Inventors: Randy Dixon, Brett Howell
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Publication number: 20150144799Abstract: An electrical system for an atomic particle detection assembly includes an electrical component electrically connected to an atomic particle detection unit. The electrical system includes a dielectric insulating material surrounding the electrical component. The electrical system also includes a conductive shielding material surrounding the dielectric insulating material. The conductive shielding material and a conductive element are at substantially the same electric potential.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Yichin Yen, Randy Dixon Austin, Benjamin John Olechnowicz
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Patent number: 8569711Abstract: An arrangement for detecting energy particle impingement includes a support frame and a multi-tube detector pack. Each pack includes multiple detector tubes. Each tube contains at least one sensitive material. Each tube is elongate along a respective axis. The tubes extend parallel with the respective axes being co-planar. Each pack includes mounting tabs located at each axial end. The tabs provide support for the tubes within the pack. At least one of the tabs has at least one securing portion and at least one adjusting portion. Each pack includes at least one operable securing member extending from the respective securing portion to the frame. Operation of the securing member secures the pack to the support frame. Each pack includes at least one operable adjusting member extending from the respective adjusting portion to the frame. Operation of the adjusting member changes an orientation of the pack.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Edward Joseph Baus, Randy Dixon Austin
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Publication number: 20130216417Abstract: A positive displacement rotary pump with an improved impeller design integrating replaceable wiper inserts. The impeller generally has or more lobes and an equal number of conjugate surfaces. Each lobe has an arcuate peripheral end comprising a plurality of wiper blades. The wiper blades improve efficiency by making a seal with a pump chamber or the conjugate surface on the other impeller as it rotates. The wiper blades are arranged such that constant and successive contact between wiper blades and impellers is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventors: Randy Dixon, Brett Howell
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Publication number: 20130161524Abstract: An arrangement for detecting energy particle impingement includes a support frame and a multi-tube detector pack. Each pack includes multiple detector tubes. Each tube contains at least one sensitive material. Each tube is elongate along a respective axis. The tubes extend parallel with the respective axes being co-planar. Each pack includes mounting tabs located at each axial end. The tabs provide support for the tubes within the pack. At least one of the tabs has at least one securing portion and at least one adjusting portion. Each pack includes at least one operable securing member extending from the respective securing portion to the frame. Operation of the securing member secures the pack to the support frame. Each pack includes at least one operable adjusting member extending from the respective adjusting portion to the frame. Operation of the adjusting member changes an orientation of the pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Edward Joseph Baus, Randy Dixon Austin
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Publication number: 20130153682Abstract: A rotational nozzle for distributing fluid is provided. The rotational nozzle is provided to fit within confined volumes, such as storage tanks and provide a broad spray pattern or area of coverage. Braking means for selectively adjusting rotational characteristics of a nozzle head are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Randy Dixon, Jeff Bendio, Brett Howell