Patents by Inventor Roy Parker
Roy Parker 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: 11503818Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a farrier hoof stand apparatus that includes a base, a vertical rise adjuster centrally and orthogonally affixed to the base. A plurality of buttresses are each affixed to the base and vertical rise adjuster (“VRA”). A stall jack is slidably positioned over the VRA opposite the base. A cradle is demountably positioned on the stall jack. A plurality of elongated tool holders are each affixed to the stall jack. A pin fastener is demountably coupled to the VRA and the stall jack. A plurality of magnets are each peripherally affixed to the base. The stall jack includes an anvil, an orifice positioned on the anvil, and a post affixed to the anvil. The post is slidably positioned over the VRA. The base is square and substantially planar. The plurality of elongated tool holders are each angularly affixed to the post opposite each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Inventor: Roy Parker
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Publication number: 20200267959Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a farrier hoof stand apparatus that includes a base, a vertical rise adjuster centrally and orthogonally affixed to the base. A plurality of buttresses are each affixed to the base and vertical rise adjuster (“VRA”). A stall jack is slidably positioned over the VRA opposite the base. A cradle is demountably positioned on the stall jack. A plurality of elongated tool holders are each affixed to the stall jack. A pin fastener is demountably coupled to the VRA and the stall jack. A plurality of magnets are each peripherally affixed to the base. The stall jack includes an anvil, an orifice positioned on the anvil, and a post affixed to the anvil. The post is slidably positioned over the VRA. The base is square and substantially planar. The plurality of elongated tool holders are each angularly affixed to the post opposite each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventor: Roy Parker
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Patent number: 7759948Abstract: A disposable meter for testing the level of total dissolved solids in a water source and a method of testing the concentration of total dissolved solids are herein disclosed. The disposable meter may include a body with at least water resistant properties, a first indicator, the energization of which is indicative of a threshold level measured total dissolved solids, a pair of electrodes wherein energization passing between the pair of electrodes completes a circuit, and circuitry disposed within the body connected to the first indicator and the pair of electrodes. The circuitry may be configured to commence energization to pass between the pair of electrodes, measure the conductivity of the water between the pair of electrodes, and energize the first indicator if the measured conductivity value exceeds a predetermined threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Pentair Filtration Solutions, LLCInventors: Andy Tischendorf, Santanu Roy, Sanjeev Patel, Roy Parker, Manu Verma, Dean Jarog, Nanda K. Dash, Michael Lindfors
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Publication number: 20090091338Abstract: A disposable meter for testing the level of total dissolved solids in a water source and a method of testing the concentration of total dissolved solids are herein disclosed. The disposable meter may include a body with at least water resistant properties, a first indicator, the energization of which is indicative of a threshold level measured total dissolved solids, a pair of electrodes wherein energization passing between the pair of electrodes completes a circuit, and circuitry disposed within the body connected to the first indicator and the pair of electrodes. The circuitry may be configured to commence energization to pass between the pair of electrodes, measure the conductivity of the water between the pair of electrodes, and energize the first indicator if the measured conductivity value exceeds a predetermined threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: Andy Tischendorf, Santanu Roy, Sanjeev Patel, Roy Parker, Manu Verma, Dean Jarog, Nanda K. Dash, Michael Lindfors
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Publication number: 20080058990Abstract: A method of programming robotic control includes the steps of defining executable actions in a control loop, and establishing sub-programs that effect modifications of or additions to the executable actions. The sub-programs are executed according to external binary inputs. The external binary inputs are provided during execution of the control loop so that the sub-programs can be executed as part of the control loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: John Matthew Sassatelli, Mark Edward Burnett, John Francis Nolan, Jeffrey Paul Cutler, Carter Steven Cook, David Roy Parker
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Patent number: 7326873Abstract: Bucket tip tenons requiring refurbishment are removed from the bucket tips by grinding. Groups of buckets are clamped on a rotatable table in positions adjacent an induction heating coil and a robotic welding arm, respectively. While one group is preheated, the other group of buckets is in a welding location, enabling the welding head on the robotic arm to sequentially apply weld buildup material to the bucket tips. After applying weld buildup material in multiple passes and sequentially to the bucket tips, the buckets are removed, stress-relieved and the weld buildup material machined to provide refurbished tenons. Upon removal of the buckets from the table, the table is rotated to locate the preheated buckets in welding locations and additional buckets are clamped to the table for preheating.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Todd Joseph Fischer, John Francis Nolan, Andrew John Tomko, Dennis William Roberts, Carter Steven Cook, David Roy Parker
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Publication number: 20070173159Abstract: An improved intimate cardable fiber blend containing polytetrafluoroethylene fibers, dual glass fibers and polyphenylene sulfide fibers and a filtration felt including a needled batt of the intimate cardable fiber blend made by mechanically blending the polyphenylene sulfide fibers and glass fibers with polytetrafluoroethylene fibers, carding the blend to form a nonwoven batt and needling the batt to provide a felt.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Inventors: Kishio Miwa, Arthur Nelson, Roy Parker
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Patent number: 7117978Abstract: A dampening device for a compensating cable operably engaged with an elevator car is provided, wherein the compensating cable includes two linear portions connected by an arcuate portion. A first guide including at least one roller member is disposed within the arcuate portion and is configured to dampen oscillation of the compensating cable. At least one sensor device is disposed within the arcuate portion and is capable of operably engaging at least one of the compensating cable and the at least one roller member to sense an entanglement condition of the compensating cable. In some instances, at least one sensor device is disposed outside the arcuate portion, in addition to or instead of the at least one sensor within the arcuate portion, and capable of operably engaging the compensating cable to sense a suspension rope stretch condition. An associated system and method are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Draka Elevator Products, Inc.Inventors: Didier Kaczmarek, Billy Roy Parker, Geoffrey Todd Vaughn
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Patent number: 7034262Abstract: Bucket tip tenons requiring refurbishment are removed from the bucket tips by grinding. Groups of buckets are clamped on a rotatable table in positions adjacent an induction heating coil and a robotic welding arm, respectively. While one group is preheated, the other group of buckets is in a welding location, enabling the welding head on the robotic arm to sequentially apply weld buildup material to the bucket tips. After applying weld buildup material in multiple passes and sequentially to the bucket tips, the buckets are removed, stress-relieved and the weld buildup material machined to provide refurbished tenons. Upon removal of the buckets from the table, the table is rotated to locate the preheated buckets in welding locations and additional buckets are clamped to the table for preheating.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Todd Joseph Fischer, John Francis Nolan, Andrew John Tomko, Dennis William Roberts, Carter Steven Cook, David Roy Parker
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Publication number: 20030161916Abstract: A method for preparing meat products and a chip in a convenient and ready-to-eat form in a manner that is intended at preserving the meat flavor once part of the chip. The present invention provides an edible chip arrangement or similar foodstuff which includes a grain product such as wheat, rice, or corn, as well as a meat product sandwiched between at least two chips. The meat product can be a variety of types of meats, including, for example, pepperoni and beef jerky.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2003Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventor: Roy Parker
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Publication number: 20020079452Abstract: An infrared inspection system and an induction heating system used in conjunction enable the inspection of rubber coated rolls, such as rolls used in the pulp and paper industry. The system effects non-destructive inspections of rubber coated rolls to detect a debonded condition between the metal core and rubber coating. The method includes supporting a roll for inspection, evenly heating or cooling the roll, and observing a thermal transient of the roll generated by the evenly heating process. Using an infrared camera, observed areas that are not transferring heat uniformly with respect to neighboring areas are suspected debonded areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventors: Robert Martin Roney, John William Devitt, David Roy Parker, Vladimir Pilic
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Patent number: 6399949Abstract: An infrared inspection system and an induction heating system used in conjunction enable the inspection of rubber coated rolls, such as rolls used in the pulp and paper industry. The system effects non-destructive inspections of rubber coated rolls to detect a debonded condition between the metal core and rubber coating. The method includes supporting a roll for inspection, evenly heating or cooling the roll, and observing a thermal transient of the roll generated by the evenly heating process. Using an infrared camera, observed areas that are not transferring heat uniformly with respect to neighboring areas are suspected debonded areas.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2000Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Robert Martin Roney, Jr., John William Devitt, David Roy Parker, Vladimir Pilic
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Patent number: 6333494Abstract: A method of brazing a plurality of copper strands to a buss bar includes: a) cleaning the buss bar and the copper strands; b) positioning a filler shim on the surface of the buss bar; c) placing a copper strand on the filler shim, the filler shim and the strand having substantially equal lengths; d) stacking additional copper strands on the buss bar, with a filler shim between each adjacent pair of strands; and e) heating the filler shims utilizing an induction brazing coil to a temperature sufficient to cause melting of the shims and to thereby form a brazed lap joint between the copper strands and the buss bar.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2000Date of Patent: December 25, 2001Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Todd Joseph Fischer, Edward James Oziminski, Vladimir Pilic, David Roy Parker, Roy Cleveland Parker, Jason Stroosnyder, John Francis Nolan
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Patent number: 6303311Abstract: A method for determining the function of a test protein is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, this method comprises the steps of fusing a test protein to an RNA-binding protein and exposing the fusion protein to recombinant reporter mRNA molecule that comprises a binding site for the RNA-binding protein in the 3′ untranslated region. One then observes the properties of reporter mRNA and correlates the reporter properties with test protein function.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1999Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignees: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of ArizonaInventors: Marvin P. Wickens, Roy Parker
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Patent number: 6049979Abstract: The welding method for repairing a turbine rotor dovetail includes removal of buckets from damaged dovetails, removing a damaged dovetail from a turbine wheel, leaving a rotor wheel body having a rim. A plurality of ring sections are disposed about the wheel body rim, leaving axially opening annular grooves along opposite sides of the wheel. Welding apparatus including an electrode, welding wire and gas-carrying tube are inserted into the groove through an axial face of the wheel. One or more cover plates are disposed to overlie the groove at the location of its opening through the axial face of the wheel to at least partially seal the groove at its opening and maintain welding gas in the groove, enveloping the electrode and weld wire.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 1998Date of Patent: April 18, 2000Assignee: General Electric Co.Inventors: John Francis Nolan, Lawrence Michael Grycko, David Roy Parker, Gerald Richard Crawmer
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Patent number: 5985575Abstract: A method for determining the function of a test protein is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, this method comprises the steps of fusing a test protein to an RNA-binding protein and exposing the fusion protein to recombinant reporter mRNA molecule that comprises a binding site for the RNA-binding protein in the 3' untranslated region. One then observes the properties of reporter mRNA and correlates the reporter properties with test protein function.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1998Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignees: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, The Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of ArizonaInventors: Marvin P. Wickens, Roy Parker
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Patent number: 5537697Abstract: A bath for use by elderly or disabled persons, comprising a bath tub, and a seat for a user which seat is movable between a lower, bathing position and an upper position for the user to mount and dismount, wherein the seat is tiltable between a generally upright mode for use when in the upper position for mounting and dismounting and a reclined mode for use when in the lower position for bathing.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1995Date of Patent: July 23, 1996Assignee: Parker Bath Company, LimitedInventor: Roy Parker
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Patent number: D352994Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1993Date of Patent: November 29, 1994Inventor: Roy Parker
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Patent number: D355290Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1993Date of Patent: February 7, 1995Inventor: Roy Parker
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Patent number: D355293Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1993Date of Patent: February 7, 1995Inventor: Roy Parker