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).
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Patent number: 11555282Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Douglas Dynamics, LLCInventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Gerald L. Depies, Christopher Aaron Horn, Bob Iverson, Matthew Terran Kaminecki, Leonard D. Morris
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Patent number: 11499280Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 26, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20220325486Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Gerald L. Depies, Christopher Aaron Horn, Bob W. Iverson, Leonard D. Morris
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Patent number: 11427978Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Christopher A. Dominguez, Matthew Terran Kaminecki
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Patent number: 11332899Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 10, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Christopher A. Dominguez, Matthew Terran Kaminecki
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Patent number: 10900183Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 15, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Christopher A. Dominguez, Matthew Terran Kaminecki
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Publication number: 20200407930Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Gerald L. Depies, Christopher Aaron Horn, Bob Iverson, Leonard D. Morris
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Publication number: 20200407931Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Gerald L. Depies, Christopher Aaron Horn, Bob Iverson, Matthew Terran Kaminecki, Leonard D. Morris
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Publication number: 20200370257Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Christopher A. Dominguez, Matthew Terran Kaminecki
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Publication number: 20200370256Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Christopher A. Dominguez, Matthew Terran Kaminecki
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Publication number: 20180174186Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: James Tax, Stephen P. Cardinal, Thomas Curran
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Publication number: 20180135265Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Christopher A. Dominguez, Matthew Terran Kaminecki
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Patent number: 9869067Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thomas Curran, Christopher A. Dominguez, Matthew Terran Kaminecki
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Publication number: 20160138233Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Chad Thomas Barker, David N. Bloxdorf, Matthew Thoma Curran, Christopher A. Dominguez, Matthew Terran Kaminecki
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Publication number: 20150110166Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: DEAN BISOGNO, JOSHUA SNIFFEN, THOMAS CURRAN
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Publication number: 20140309413Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedInventors: Peter Jamison Rose, Young Chun Jung, Cavan McKeon Bligh, Shereen Ibrahim, Luigi Anzalone, David B. Miller, JR., John Gregg Van Alsten, Timothy Thomas Curran
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Publication number: 20120000742Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2010Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: SEPAC, INC.Inventor: Thomas Curran Sekella
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Publication number: 20080295774Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2006Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: Chesapeake Perl, Inc.Inventors: Nikolai A. Van Beek, David C. Davis, Thomas A. Curran, Wayne C. Taylor
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Patent number: 7388023Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 7, 2006Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company LLCInventors: 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
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Patent number: 7179934Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 24, 2004Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company LLCInventors: 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