Patents by Inventor Todd A. Wheeler
Todd A. Wheeler 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: 8442674Abstract: Methods and apparatus describing a convenience beverage vending machine and its operation are described. An embedded computer interface allows consumers to create their own drinks or choose from a menu of drinks. Drinks are dispensed in a re-usable container. The beverages may be made from hot water, cold water or carbonated water that is mixed with various flavors of syrup, sweeteners and nutritional supplements. Identification may be presented and the computer recognizes the consumer and pulls up that consumer's account to determine funds available and previous drink selections and mixtures. The machine may incorporate an automatic cleaning cycle for both the valves and the dispense area.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: EcowellInventors: Donald Edward Tilton, Cameron Todd Wheeler, Brian Lee Boler, Andrew Craig Whitaker, Reid Andrew Schilperoort, Preston Fitzjarrell David
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Publication number: 20120035761Abstract: Methods and apparatus describing a convenience beverage vending machine and its operation are described. An embedded computer interface allows consumers to create their own drinks or choose from a menu of drinks. Drinks are dispensed in a re-usable container. The beverages may be made from hot water, cold water or carbonated water that is mixed with various flavors of syrup, sweeteners and nutritional supplements. Identification may be presented and the computer recognizes the consumer and pulls up that consumer's account to determine funds available and previous drink selections and mixtures. The machine may incorporate an automatic cleaning cycle for both the valves and the dispense area.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: EcowellInventors: Donald Edward Tilton, Cameron Todd Wheeler, Brian Lee Boler, Andrew Craig Whitaker, Reid Andrew Schilperoort, Preston Fitzjarrell David
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Patent number: 7116777Abstract: The present invention relates to a telecommunications connection module including a housing and connection locations mounted to a front face of the housing. The connection locations are removably mounted to the front face allowing access to an interior side of the connection locations from outside the housing and arranged to two rows. A shelf divide the interior of the housing into two spaces allowing cables to be directed to one or the other of the rows of connection locations. The housing may also include integral mounting recesses for mounting the housing to a telecommunications equipment rack. The rear of the housing may also include a removable portion and angled portions adjacent the sides which are offset toward the front face. The present invention also relates to a telecommunications connection system including a rack and at least one connection module mounted to the rack, the rack including a front and a rear cable management structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2002Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Clinton M. Knudsen, Gordon L. Wilson, Jaxon D. Lang, Todd A. Wheeler, David Anthony Durand
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Publication number: 20040207805Abstract: The present invention features protective eyewear comprising first and second eyepieces formed of uniform material that is substantially impervious to light, wherein the first and second eyepieces each comprise an opaque eye cup and a transparent ultraviolet light blocking lens integrally formed with the eye cup to create or provide a unitary eye cup/lens combination; and a nose bridge removably coupled to each of the first and second eyepieces via an attachment means that may also be a dynamic attachment means that facilitates vector positioning of the eyepieces about the nose bridge for a more customized, ergonomically correct fit of the protective eyewear for multiple users.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2003Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventors: Mark A. Chovan, Todd Wheeler
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Patent number: 6684444Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a foot scrubber and massager formed of modular parts. The foot scrubber has a base module that defines a foot print shaped recess. Inside the recess are a number of holes that aid in securing the bristle module and retaining module in the recess. The bristle module corresponds in size and shape to the recess in the base module has bristles extending outward from the bristle module. A securing module secures the bristle module in the base module.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2001Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Accurva, LLCInventors: Todd Wheeler, David Muskovitz
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Publication number: 20030190035Abstract: The present invention relates to a telecommunications connection module including a housing and connection locations mounted to a front face of the housing. The connection locations are removably mounted to the front face allowing access to an interior side of the connection locations from outside the housing and arranged to two rows. A shelf divide the interior of the housing into two spaces allowing cables to be directed to one or the other of the rows of connection locations. The housing may also include integral mounting recesses for mounting the housing to a telecommunications equipment rack. The rear of the housing may also include a removable portion and angled portions adjacent the sides which are offset toward the front face. The present invention also relates to a telecommunications connection system including a rack and at least one connection module mounted to the rack, the rack including a front and a rear cable management structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Clinton M. Knudsen, Gordon L. Wilson, Jaxon D. Lang, Todd A. Wheeler, David Anthony Durand
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Publication number: 20020138930Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a foot scrubber and massager formed of modular parts. The foot scrubber has a base module that defines a foot print shaped recess. Inside the recess are a number of holes that aid in securing the bristle module and retaining module in the recess. The bristle module corresponds in size and shape to the recess in the base module has bristles extending outward from the bristle module. A securing module secures the bristle module in the base module.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2001Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventors: Todd Wheeler, David Muskovitz
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Patent number: 5758003Abstract: A fiber distribution frame includes a support structure having a plurality of connector module assemblies mounted in first and second vertical arrays on opposite sides of the support structure. Assemblies of each of the arrays are spaced from one another in a vertical spacing to define a plurality of troughs between each of the assemblies with a plurality of troughs extending rearwardly into rear troughs. A central trough is provided for taking up an excess of fiber extending between the plurality of connector assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1997Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Todd A. Wheeler, Timothy J. Haataja, Paul M. Kmit
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Patent number: 5717810Abstract: A fiber distribution frame includes a fixture having a plurality of modules mounted side-by-side within said fixture with each of the modules being individually mounted in a line of travel. Each of the modules can be locked in any one of a plurality of discrete positions within the line of travel. Each of the modules contains a plurality of adapters for receiving and retaining fiber optic connectors. Further, the fixture may be tilted downwardly to provide access to the rear of the fixture.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 1996Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Todd A. Wheeler
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Patent number: 5497444Abstract: A fiber distribution frame includes a fixture having a plurality of modules mounted side-by-side within said fixture with each of the modules being individually mounted in a line of travel. Each of the modules can be locked in any one of a plurality of discrete positions within the line of travel. Each of the modules contains a plurality of adapters for receiving and retaining fiber optic connectors. Further, the fixture may be tilted downwardly to provide access to the rear of the fixture.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1995Date of Patent: March 5, 1996Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Todd A. Wheeler
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Patent number: 5255491Abstract: Apparatus for filling crates with packages is disclosed. The crates have hinged sides. The apparatus unfolds the sides of a crate and places the packages in the crate between the upright sides. The filled crates are transported on a conveyor to a bander. In the bander, a flexible band is applied around the outside of the upright sides. The banded crates are stacked by the apparatus with the bottom of the upper crate resting on the top edge of the upright sides of the lower crate. The banded and stacked crates may be transported horizontally while stacked.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1992Date of Patent: October 26, 1993Assignee: Tetra Alfa Holdings S.A.Inventors: Harijs B. Marovskis, Thomas H. Peterman, Todd Wheeler
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Patent number: 5066149Abstract: A splice cabinet is disclosed having a chassis with a plurality of drawers slidably mounted in the chassis. Each of the drawers has a splice tray and a take-up spool slidably mounted on the drawer.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1990Date of Patent: November 19, 1991Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Todd Wheeler, Wayne A. Johnson
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Patent number: RE38311Abstract: A fiber distribution frame includes a fixture having a plurality of modules mounted side-by-side within said fixture with each of the modules being individually mounted in a line of travel. Each of the modules can be locked in any one of a plurality of discrete positions within the line of travel. Each of the modules contains a plurality of adapters for receiving and retaining fiber optic connectors. Further, the fixture may be tilted downwardly to provide access to the rear of the fixture.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1998Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Todd A. Wheeler
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Patent number: RE41460Abstract: A fiber distribution frame includes a fixture having a plurality of modules mounted side-by-side within said fixture with each of the modules being individually mounted in a line of travel. Each of the modules can be locked in any one of a plurality of discrete positions within the line of travel. Each of the modules contains a plurality of adapters for receiving and retaining fiber optic connectors. Further, the fixture may be tilted downwardly to provide access to the rear of the fixture.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2003Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Todd A. Wheeler