Patents by Inventor Scott McCallum
Scott McCallum 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: 20240069686Abstract: A computer navigation system that represents categories and sub-categories of material with functionally labeled objects connected in a hierarchical organization. Descending nodes represent more detailed subsets of material. Hovering the computer mouse over a node displays thumbnails of the items available under it, enabling the user to search for items without opening the respective pages, transforming a literal or verbal data filing and retrieval process into a more intuitive and easy to use visual one. Once the user hovers the computer mouse over the node with the desired item and sees its thumbnail the user clicks on the node, opening the screen from which the user can access that item (or upload a similar one), or clicks on the thumbnail to access the item directly. In addition, the system employs algorithms to group items into various categories and sub-categories and assigns them to the appropriate nodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Scott Roloff, William McCallum, Ken Grifno
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Patent number: 11505639Abstract: This invention generally provides blocked isocyanate compositions and more specially blocked isocyanate compositions useful in aminoplastic resins, phenoplastic resins or latex resins for composite wood products, wherein the blocked isocyanate composition is obtained by adding alkylene carbonate to a blocked isocyanate (A), wherein the blocked isocyanate (A) is obtained by reacting a secondary amine (a1) with a reaction product (a2) of a polyfunctional isocyanate and a monofunctional hydroxyl containing compound, wherein the monofunctional hydroxyl containing compound is a polyethylene oxide polymer with terminal hydroxyl group, polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene monols or a mixture thereof, wherein the portion of blocked isocyanate (A) by weight percentage of the blocked isocyanate composition is between 50 and 90, preferably between 60 and 80. The compositions are stable at room temperature when mixed with active hydrogen containing compounds.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Huntsman International LLCInventors: Graig Gordon Lovel, David McDaid, Travis Scott McCallum, Shan Li Sheng, Cheng-Dar Liu
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Publication number: 20200407483Abstract: This invention generally provides blocked isocyanate compositions and more specially blocked isocyanate compositions useful in aminoplastic resins, phenoplastic resins or latex resins for composite wood products, wherein the blocked isocyanate composition is obtained by adding alkylene carbonate to a blocked isocyanate (A), wherein the blocked isocyanate (A) is obtained by reacting a secondary amine (a1) with a reaction product (a2) of a polyfunctional isocyanate and a monofunctional hydroxyl containing compound, wherein the monofunctional hydroxyl containing compound is a polyethylene oxide polymer with terminal hydroxyl group, polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene monols or a mixture thereof, wherein the portion of blocked isocyanate (A) by weight percentage of the blocked isocyanate composition is between 50 and 90, preferably between 60 and 80. The compositions are stable at room temperature when mixed with active hydrogen containing compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Graig Gordon Lovel, David McDaid, Travis Scott McCallum, Shan Li Sheng, Cheng-Dar Liu
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Publication number: 20190370789Abstract: There is provided herein a disrupted block chain cryptocurrency system for securement against unauthorised transactions from the theft of private keys wherein the mining computing devices thereof comprise transaction pre-processors which, for each cryptocurrency transaction received, identifies an address associated with the cryptocurrency transaction and searches the block chain ledger for at least one previous cryptocurrency transaction of a specific format associated with the address. If such a transaction is found, the transaction is held in a memory pool for security as opposed to adding to a block for hashing and a further address is identified from the at least one previous transaction. The transaction is held in the memory pool until a further cryptocurrency transaction from the further address is pre-processed which comprises meta data identifying a transaction ID of the transaction stored within the memory pool for removal and adding to a block for hashing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: Intermine.com.au Pty LtdInventor: Scott McCALLUM
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Patent number: 9327330Abstract: An apparatus includes a backing surface that is operable to support a workpiece, and a mounting structure that is operable to move linearly between a first position and a second position. Movement from the first position to the second position is in a direction toward the backing surface. A first engaging part is fixedly connected to the mounting structure for movement in unison with the mounting structure, wherein the first engaging part is operable to engage a first portion of the workpiece. A second engaging part is rotatably connected to the mounting structure such that the second engaging part rotates with respect to the first engaging part in response to movement of the mounting structure from the first position to the second position, wherein the first engaging part is operable to engage a second portion of the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2015Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventor: Scott McCallum
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Publication number: 20150231681Abstract: An apparatus includes a backing surface that is operable to support a workpiece, and a mounting structure that is operable to move linearly between a first position and a second position. Movement from the first position to the second position is in a direction toward the backing surface. A first engaging part is fixedly connected to the mounting structure for movement in unison with the mounting structure, wherein the first engaging part is operable to engage a first portion of the workpiece. A second engaging part is rotatably connected to the mounting structure such that the second engaging part rotates with respect to the first engaging part in response to movement of the mounting structure from the first position to the second position, wherein the first engaging part is operable to engage a second portion of the workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Scott McCallum
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Patent number: 9032771Abstract: A method for bending a workpiece includes positioning a first bending surface adjacent to the workpiece; positioning a second bending surface adjacent to the workpiece; and moving the first bending surface and the second bending surface linearly toward the workpiece while the second bending surface rotates with respect to the first bending surface such that the first bending surface bends a first portion of the workpiece, the second bending bends a second portion of the workpiece, and the first portion of the workpiece, and the second portion of the workpiece are disposed on a first side of a bend line formed on the workpiece by the first bending surface and the second bending surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventor: Scott McCallum
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Patent number: 8869529Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus relating to the use of Stirling engine technology to convert heat, such as from solar radiation, to mechanical work or electricity. Apparatus, systems, components, and methods relating to energy converting apparatus are described herein. In one aspect, the invention relates to the field alignment of panels and the assembly of a concentrator. In another aspect, a passive balancer is used in combination with a ring frame and other moving masses to reduce engine forces and vibration on the structure of the energy converting apparatus while maintaining properly constrained alignment of various suspended masses. In yet another aspect, the invention relates to various over-insolation control and management strategy to prevent overheating of the energy converting apparatus or components and subsystems thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Qnergy IncInventors: Paul Fraser, Terry Smith, Rocco Luongo, Justin Thurgood, Trent Wetherbee, Raphael Milleret, Allen Peterson, John Edward Augenblick, Scott McCallum, Ian Williford, Ray Erbeznik, Ben Gyori, Patrick Fox, Harry McVicker, Tina Dale
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Publication number: 20140305182Abstract: A method for bending a workpiece includes positioning a first bending surface adjacent to the workpiece; positioning a second bending surface adjacent to the workpiece; and moving the first bending surface and the second bending surface linearly toward the workpiece while the second bending surface rotates with respect to the first bending surface such that the first bending surface bends a first portion of the workpiece, the second bending bends a second portion of the workpiece, and the first portion of the workpiece, and the second portion of the workpiece are disposed on a first side of a bend line formed on the workpiece by the first bending surface and the second bending surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventor: Scott McCallum
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Patent number: 8789402Abstract: A bending die having a first bending surface and a second bending surface that is rotatable with respect to the first bending surface. The second bending surface rotates with respect to the first bending surface during a bending operation. The first bending surface is engagable with a workpiece during the bending operation to bend a first portion of the workpiece. The second bending surface is engagable with the workpiece during the bending operation to bend a second portion of the workpiece. The first portion of the workpiece and the second portion of the workpiece are disposed on a first side of a bend line formed by the bending operation.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventor: Scott McCallum
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Publication number: 20130205865Abstract: A bending die having a first bending surface and a second bending surface that is rotatable with respect to the first bending surface. The second bending surface rotates with respect to the first bending surface during a bending operation. The first bending surface is engagable with a workpiece during the bending operation to bend a first portion of the workpiece. The second bending surface is engagable with the workpiece during the bending operation to bend a second portion of the workpiece. The first portion of the workpiece and the second portion of the workpiece are disposed on a first side of a bend line formed by the bending operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: NORGREN AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Scott McCallum
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Publication number: 20120312017Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus relating to the use of Stirling engine technology to convert heat, such as from solar radiation, to mechanical work or electricity. Apparatus, systems, components, and methods relating to energy converting apparatus are described herein. In one aspect, the invention relates to the field alignment of panels and the assembly of a concentrator. In another aspect, a passive balancer is used in combination with a ring frame and other moving masses to reduce engine forces and vibration on the structure of the energy converting apparatus while maintaining properly constrained alignment of various suspended masses. In yet another aspect, the invention relates to various over-insolation control and management strategy to prevent overheating of the energy converting apparatus or components and subsystems thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventors: Paul Fraser, Terry Smith, Rocco Luongo, Justin Thurgood, Trent Wetherbee, Raphael Milleret, Allen Peterson, John Edward Augenblick, Scott McCallum, Ian Williford, Ray Erbeznik, Ben Gyori, Patrick Fox, Harry McVicker, Tina Dale
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Patent number: 8151568Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus relating to the use of Stirling engine technology to convert heat, such as from solar radiation, to mechanical work or electricity. Apparatus, systems, components, and methods relating to energy converting apparatus are described herein. In one aspect, the invention relates to the field alignment of panels and the assembly of a concentrator. In another aspect, a passive balancer is used in combination with a ring frame and other moving masses to reduce engine forces and vibration on the structure of the energy converting apparatus while maintaining properly constrained alignment of various suspended masses. In yet another aspect, the invention relates to various over-insolation control and management strategy to prevent overheating of the energy converting apparatus or components and subsystems thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Infinia CorporationInventors: Paul Fraser, Terry Smith, Rocco Luongo, Justin Thurgood, Trent Wetherbee, Raphael Milleret, Allen Peterson, John Edward Augenblick, Scott McCallum, Ian Williford, Ray Erbeznik, Ben Gyori, Patrick Fox, Harry McVicker, Tina Dale
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Publication number: 20100180595Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus relating to the use of Stirling engine technology to convert heat, such as from solar radiation, to mechanical work or electricity. Apparatus, systems, components, and methods relating to energy converting apparatus are described herein. In one aspect, the invention relates to the field alignment of panels and the assembly of a concentrator. In another aspect, a passive balancer is used in combination with a ring frame and other moving masses to reduce engine forces and vibration on the structure of the energy converting apparatus while maintaining properly constrained alignment of various suspended masses. In yet another aspect, the invention relates to various over-insolation control and management strategy to prevent overheating of the energy converting apparatus or components and subsystems thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Paul Fraser, Terry Smith, Rocco Luongo, Justin Thurgood, Trent Wetherbee, Raphael Milleret, Allen Peterson, Jack Edward Augenblick, Scott McCallum, Ian Williford, Ray Erbeznik, Ben Gyori, Patrick Fox, Harry McVicker, Tina Dale
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Patent number: 7757636Abstract: Certain embodiments provide an improved pet watering device having an easily removable debris filter. For example, the device, in some examples, has a base portion separated into a bowl and a water storage section. The filter is selectively placeable in a channel connecting the bowl and the water storage section. In further embodiments, the device includes a water dispensing portion having a spout. At least one flow guide extends along the spout and helps guide water off the spout to reduce water braiding, which may reduce noise and splashing associated with the stream of water falling from the spout. Yet further embodiments provide a pet watering device that may be easily assembled and disassembled. In one example, the upper and lower portions of the watering device are connectable with a mating tab and slot structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Veterinary Ventures, Inc.Inventors: Scott McCallum, Sean Michael Rowe
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Publication number: 20080078330Abstract: Certain embodiments provide an improved pet watering device having an easily removable debris filter. For example, the device, in some examples, has a base portion separated into a bowl and a water storage section. The filter is selectively placeable in a channel connecting the bowl and the water storage section. In further embodiments, the device includes a water dispensing portion having a spout. At least one flow guide extends along the spout and helps guide water off the spout to reduce water braiding, which may reduce noise and splashing associated with the stream of water falling from the spout. Yet further embodiments provide a pet watering device that may be easily assembled and disassembled. In one example, the upper and lower portions of the watering device are connectable with a mating tab and slot structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Scott McCallum, Sean Michael Rowe
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Patent number: 7343765Abstract: A method and device for checking clearance between a stamping die includes a template representative of relative movement between the stamping die and end tool. A template including a surface representing movement of the end tool relative to the stamping die is positioned relative to the stamping die. The position is indicative of a location of the end tool during operation of the stamping die. Contact between the template and the stamping die along the surface representing movement indicates potential contact between the end tool and the stamping die during operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Syron Engineering & Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Scott McCallum, Paul Kleine, Rick Hurst
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Patent number: 7258030Abstract: A rotary cam assembly for a bending die includes first and second arms pivotally attached to an actuator. Linear movement of the actuator causes rotation of the rotary cam relative to a bending cam. A rotatable element is supported between the first and second arms and guides along a cam surface of a fail-safe element mounted on an upper die. In the absence of actuator movement, the fail-safe element cause rotation of the rotary cam from a released position to a bending position ensuring proper position of the rotary cam relative to a bending cam.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2004Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Syron Engineering & Manufacturing, LLCInventor: Scott McCallum
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Publication number: 20070004945Abstract: A method for reducing the salinity, as well as the hydrocarbon concentration of produced water to levels sufficient to meet surface water discharge standards. Pressure vessel and coflow injection technology developed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory is used to mix produced water and a gas hydrate forming fluid to form a solid or semi-solid gas hydrate mixture. Salts and solids are excluded from the water that becomes a part of the hydrate cage. A three-step process of dissociation of the hydrate results in purified water suitable for irrigation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2005Publication date: January 4, 2007Inventors: Tommy Phelps, Costas Tsouris, Anthony Palumbo, David Riestenberg, Scott McCallum
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Publication number: 20060191312Abstract: A method and device for checking clearance between a stamping die includes a template representative of relative movement between the stamping die and end tool. A template including a surface representing movement of the end tool relative to the stamping die is positioned relative to the stamping die. The position is indicative of a location of the end tool during operation of the stamping die. Contact between the template and the stamping die along the surface representing movement indicates potential contact between the end tool and the stamping die during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2006Publication date: August 31, 2006Inventors: Scott McCallum, Paul Kleine, Rick Hurst