Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Curran

Thomas A. Curran 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).

  • Patent number: 11555282
    Abstract: A snow plow and mount frame assembly permits an operator to attach and detach a snow plow to and from a mount frame secured to a vehicle, without the operator exiting a cab of the vehicle. The assembly comprises a mount frame, a snow plow frame, a plow blade, a first actuator for pivoting the A-frame relative to the lift frame, a latch mechanism, and a second actuator to either latch or unlatch the latch mechanism. When the vehicle is driven toward the snow plow the snow plow frame mates with the mount frame and an electrical connection is made between the vehicle electrical system and at least the first actuator without manual manipulation. The second actuator is energized to either latch the latch mechanism thereby securing the snow plow frame to the mount frame or unlatch the latch mechanism thereby freeing the snow plow frame from the mount frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Douglas Dynamics, LLC
    Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Gerald L. Depies, Christopher Aaron Horn, Bob Iverson, Matthew Terran Kaminecki, Leonard D. Morris
  • Patent number: 11499280
    Abstract: A snow plow and mount frame assembly permits an operator to attach a snow plow to a mount frame secured to a vehicle, without the operator exiting a cab of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Gerald L. Depies, Christopher Aaron Horn, Bob Iverson, Leonard D. Morris
  • Publication number: 20220325486
    Abstract: A snow plow and mount frame assembly permits an operator to attach a snow plow to a mount frame secured to a vehicle, without the operator exiting a cab of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Gerald L. Depies, Christopher Aaron Horn, Bob W. Iverson, Leonard D. Morris
  • Patent number: 11427978
    Abstract: A snow plow and mount assembly has a mount frame, an A-frame, a lift frame, a plow blade, an actuator, arms, receivers, recesses, hitch pins, a latch mechanism, and a latch lever. The elements are arranged such that the vehicle is driven toward the snow plow so that the arms are received in the receivers, the actuator is energized to pivot the lift frame relative to the A-frame so that the hitch pins are received in the recesses, and the lever is moved to move the latch mechanism to the latched position. The snow plow frame is thereby removably secured to the mount frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Christopher A. Dominguez, Matthew Terran Kaminecki
  • Patent number: 11332899
    Abstract: A snow plow and mount assembly has a mount frame, an A-frame, a lift frame, a plow blade, an actuator, arms, receivers, recesses, hitch pins, a latch mechanism, and a latch lever. The elements are arranged such that the vehicle is driven toward the snow plow so that the arms are received in the receivers, the actuator is energized to pivot the lift frame relative to the A-frame so that the hitch pins are received in the recesses, and the lever is moved to move the latch mechanism to the latched position. The snow plow frame is thereby removably secured to the mount frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Christopher A. Dominguez, Matthew Terran Kaminecki
  • Patent number: 10900183
    Abstract: A snow plow and mount assembly has a mount frame, an A-frame, a lift frame, a plow blade, an actuator, arms, receivers, recesses, hitch pins, a latch mechanism, and a latch lever. The elements are arranged such that the vehicle is driven toward the snow plow so that the arms are received in the receivers, the actuator is energized to pivot the lift frame relative to the A-frame so that the hitch pins are received in the recesses, and the lever is moved to move the latch mechanism to the latched position. The snow plow frame is thereby removably secured to the mount frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Christopher A. Dominguez, Matthew Terran Kaminecki
  • Publication number: 20200407930
    Abstract: A snow plow and mount frame assembly permits an operator to attach a snow plow to a mount frame secured to a vehicle, without the operator exiting a cab of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Gerald L. Depies, Christopher Aaron Horn, Bob Iverson, Leonard D. Morris
  • Publication number: 20200407931
    Abstract: A snow plow and mount frame assembly permits an operator to attach and detach a snow plow to and from a mount frame secured to a vehicle, without the operator exiting a cab of the vehicle. The assembly comprises a mount frame, a snow plow frame, a plow blade, a first actuator for pivoting the A-frame relative to the lift frame, a latch mechanism, and a second actuator to either latch or unlatch the latch mechanism. When the vehicle is driven toward the snow plow the snow plow frame mates with the mount frame and an electrical connection is made between the vehicle electrical system and at least the first actuator without manual manipulation. The second actuator is energized to either latch the latch mechanism thereby securing the snow plow frame to the mount frame or unlatch the latch mechanism thereby freeing the snow plow frame from the mount frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Gerald L. Depies, Christopher Aaron Horn, Bob Iverson, Matthew Terran Kaminecki, Leonard D. Morris
  • Publication number: 20200370257
    Abstract: A snow plow and mount assembly has a mount frame, an A-frame, a lift frame, a plow blade, an actuator, arms, receivers, recesses, hitch pins, a latch mechanism, and a latch lever. The elements are arranged such that the vehicle is driven toward the snow plow so that the arms are received in the receivers, the actuator is energized to pivot the lift frame relative to the A-frame so that the hitch pins are received in the recesses, and the lever is moved to move the latch mechanism to the latched position. The snow plow frame is thereby removably secured to the mount frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Christopher A. Dominguez, Matthew Terran Kaminecki
  • Publication number: 20200370256
    Abstract: A snow plow and mount assembly has a mount frame, an A-frame, a lift frame, a plow blade, an actuator, arms, receivers, recesses, hitch pins, a latch mechanism, and a latch lever. The elements are arranged such that the vehicle is driven toward the snow plow so that the arms are received in the receivers, the actuator is energized to pivot the lift frame relative to the A-frame so that the hitch pins are received in the recesses, and the lever is moved to move the latch mechanism to the latched position. The snow plow frame is thereby removably secured to the mount frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Christopher A. Dominguez, Matthew Terran Kaminecki
  • Publication number: 20180174186
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that create, establish, and maintain a social business network that cuts out the middle men and provides that value back to consumers. Consumers will receive dollars or other value directly back for engaging with brands or businesses by watching ads, shopping, completing surveys, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: James Tax, Stephen P. Cardinal, Thomas Curran
  • Publication number: 20180135265
    Abstract: A snow plow and mount assembly has a mount frame, an A-frame, a lift frame, a plow blade, an actuator, arms, receivers, recesses, hitch pins, a latch mechanism, and a latch lever. The elements are arranged such that the vehicle is driven toward the snow plow so that the arms are received in the receivers, the actuator is energized to pivot the lift frame relative to the A-frame so that the hitch pins are received in the recesses, and the lever is moved to move the latch mechanism to the latched position. The snow plow frame is thereby removably secured to the mount frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Christopher A. Dominguez, Matthew Terran Kaminecki
  • Patent number: 9869067
    Abstract: A snow plow and mount assembly has a mount frame, an A-frame, a lift frame, a plow blade, an actuator, arms, receivers, recesses, hitch pins, a latch mechanism, and a latch lever. The elements are arranged such that the vehicle is driven toward the snow plow so that the arms are received in the receivers, the actuator is energized to pivot the lift frame relative to the A-frame so that the hitch pins are received in the recesses, and the lever is moved to move the latch mechanism to the latched position. The snow plow frame is thereby removably secured to the mount frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thomas Curran, Christopher A. Dominguez, Matthew Terran Kaminecki
  • Publication number: 20160138233
    Abstract: A snow plow and mount assembly has a mount frame, an A-frame, a lift frame, a plow blade, an actuator, arms, receivers, recesses, hitch pins, a latch mechanism, and a latch lever. The elements are arranged such that the vehicle is driven toward the snow plow so that the arms are received in the receivers, the actuator is energized to pivot the lift frame relative to the A-frame so that the hitch pins are received in the recesses, and the lever is moved to move the latch mechanism to the latched position. The snow plow frame is thereby removably secured to the mount frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Christopher A. Dominguez, Matthew Terran Kaminecki
  • Publication number: 20150110166
    Abstract: Mechanics and processes for remote control of live video production are disclosed herein. Producing a live, online video currently requires having direct control of the encoding system. The essential practice of the mechanics and processes is the design of a web service allowing encoder functionality to be controlled remotely, via a web interface or mobile device application (a.k.a. app).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: DEAN BISOGNO, JOSHUA SNIFFEN, THOMAS CURRAN
  • Publication number: 20140309413
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel diastereoselective syntheses for generating phosphorothioate compounds. Examples include nucleoside phosphorothioate analogs that are useful in treating diseases and/or conditions such as viral infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Peter Jamison Rose, Young Chun Jung, Cavan McKeon Bligh, Shereen Ibrahim, Luigi Anzalone, David B. Miller, JR., John Gregg Van Alsten, Timothy Thomas Curran
  • Publication number: 20120000742
    Abstract: An electromagnetically actuated, spring loaded brake or clutch for infinitely modulating control of braking torque includes a shaft rotatable about its long axis, a rotor including a friction disk mounted on the shaft in a rotationally stable manner, a magnetic body, which can be energized to produce a magnetic force, a spring-loaded laminated armature plate assembly, with the armature plate mounted on the shaft and movable axially parallel to the long axis of the shaft by the magnetic force produced in the magnetic body against the force of its spring-loading, such that the laminations flex progressively, causing the armature assembly to effectively walk across the air gap, rather than suddenly jumping from one position to another and thus providing a soft stop, when the brake is applied, and the torque vs. power function can be modulated either by varying the number of laminations, their individual thicknesses, and/or their materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: SEPAC, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas Curran Sekella
  • Publication number: 20080295774
    Abstract: A method for mass rearing of insects. A web including a plurality of wells is provided. Insect eggs or larvae and growth medium are loaded in the wells. The wells are covered. The web is rolled up. The eggs or larvae are incubated during eggs hatch and larval growth. The web is unrolled and the larvae harvested.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Chesapeake Perl, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikolai A. Van Beek, David C. Davis, Thomas A. Curran, Wayne C. Taylor
  • Patent number: 7388023
    Abstract: Certain ?-amino acids that bind to the alpha-2-delta (?2?) subunit of a calcium channel are disclosed. These compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment of a variety of psychiatric, pain and other disorders. Also disclosed are methods of making the ?-amino acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company LLC
    Inventors: Peter Garth Blazecka, Joseph Richard Bozelak, Norman Lloyd Colbry, Timothy Thomas Curran, Annise Paige Goodman, Kevin E. Henegar, Garrett Hoge, Paul D. Johnson, Augustine Tobi Osuma, Mark Stephen Plummer, Jacob Bradley Schwarz, Derek Clinton Vrieze, Ji Zhang
  • Patent number: 7179934
    Abstract: Certain ?-amino acids that bind to the alpha-2-delta (?2?) subunit of a calcium channel are disclosed. These compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment of a variety of psychiatric, pain and other disorders. Also disclosed are methods of making the ?-amino acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company LLC
    Inventors: Peter Garth Blazecka, Joseph Richard Bozelak, Norman Lloyd Colbry, Timothy Thomas Curran, Annise Paige Goodman, Kevin E. Henegar, Garrett Hoge, Paul D. Johnson, Augustine Tobi Osuma, Mark Stephen Plummer, Jacob Bradley Schwarz, Derek Clinton Vrieze, Ji Zhang