Patents Represented by Attorney Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A.
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Patent number: 8029229Abstract: A robotic arm compensator includes a housing, a lock mandrel, a first lock slide, a second lock slide and an instrument attached to the lock mandrel. A method of using the robotic arm compensator includes moving the first and second lock slides in a direction toward each other to engage the lock mandrel in a first state and moving the lock slides apart from each other to disengage the lock mandrel in a second state for providing exceptional radial movement, large lateral travel relative to overall size, zero force to utilize the compensation travel and no axial compressibility.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Inventor: Duane Aiken
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Patent number: 7726062Abstract: The snag-resistant fishing lure is a snag-free fishing lure designed to minimize the chances of the lure becoming ensnared. The lure has a jig and a blade attached to the blade in a configuration that limits the side-to-side movement of the blade, thereby preventing the jig from rolling to a hook-downward position prone to snagging. A centrally aligned hole is positioned close to the front edge of the blade member. An eyelet extending from the jig body is attached through an aperture in the blade. The blade is limited in its side-to-side movement by contact between the blade edge and either the jig body or the eyelet. The limited side-to-side movement of the blade creates a quick, controlled, oscillating blade action that imparts a natural swimming motion to the lure, emulating prey species movements.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Holding One, Inc.Inventor: James Ronald Davis
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Patent number: 7685764Abstract: Methods of manufacturing multi-colored mulch pads include providing a mold; mixing together a rubber component, a binder and a first coloring agent to form a matrix having a first colored surface; and introducing a second coloring agent onto the matrix to create a multicolored skirt having a second colored surface opposite the first colored surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Easy Gardener, Inc.Inventor: Richard C. Moore
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Patent number: 7627978Abstract: The snag-resistant fishing lure is a snag-free fishing lure designed to minimize the chances of the lure becoming ensnared. The lure has a jig and a blade attached to the blade in a configuration that limits the side-to-side movement of the blade, thereby preventing the jig from rolling to a hook-downward position prone to snagging. A centrally aligned hole is positioned close to the front edge of the blade member. An eyelet extending from the jig body is attached through an aperture in the blade. The blade is limited in its side-to-side movement by contact between the blade edge and either the jig body or the eyelet. The limited side-to-side movement of the blade creates a quick, controlled, oscillating blade action that imparts a natural swimming motion to the lure, emulating prey species movements.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2004Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Holding One, Inc.Inventor: James Ronald Davis
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Patent number: 7624547Abstract: Provided herein is an accessory kit for a curb-mounted skylight, including accessory frame members, corner keys, brackets, and an accessory. The frame members, which may have mitered ends, are sized to the dimensions of the skylight opening and are configured to interlock with a corner key element to form an accessory frame. The corner keys are configured to join the frame members at their respective mitered ends and include at least one detent for interlocking with a portion of the accessory frame member. Brackets are also provided for holding an accessory within the accessory frame, and an accessory (for example, blinds or a shade) having end portions complementary to the brackets is also included herein. The accessory kit may further comprise a flexible gasket. The kit may be shipped in an unassembled form and be assembled on-site without the need for tools.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: VKR Holding A/SInventors: James Eric Brinton, Charles Joseph Rimsky, Jeffery Joseph Ronan, Christian Aage Lundsgaard, Per Jacobsen
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Patent number: 7623233Abstract: Multivariate optical analysis systems employ multivariate optical elements and utilize multivariate optical computing methods to determine information about a product carried by light reflected from or transmitted through the product.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Ometric CorporationInventors: Robert P. Freese, Ryan J. Priore, John C. Blackburn, Jonathan H. James, David L. Perkins
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Patent number: 7568708Abstract: A pallet truck steer wheel safety guard is provided. In combination with a steering assembly of a pallet truck, a steer wheel safety guard is disposed behind the steer wheel and defines a length parallel to the axis of rotation of the steer wheel. The safety guard defines a height perpendicular to such length, the height extending below the axis of rotation of the steer wheel. The safety guard includes a bumper, and may also include at least one strut extending from the bumper for attachment to the pallet truck.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2007Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Inventor: Gesualdo Vietri, Jr.
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Patent number: 7506776Abstract: A container system having a bulkhead liner and method of using the bulkhead liner includes a pliable body with an exterior surface and an interior surface forming a cavity therein. At least one loading aperture is formed through the exterior and interior surfaces for loading a product in the cavity. When filled with the product, the pliable body substantially assumes a shape complementary to the shipping container shape. In one aspect of the invention, a lattice having a plurality of straps is affixed to the exterior surface to resist an expansion force exerted by the product from within the cavity. At least one load-bearing band is situated within the cavity of the pliable body shrouded by a sheath to protect the product from contamination by external elements to which the load-bearing band may be exposed. The load-bearing band is freely movable within the sheath to prevent damage to the pliable body when the product fills the cavity and imparts an expansion force against the pliable body.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2005Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Powertex, Inc.Inventor: Stephen D. Podd
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Patent number: 7469167Abstract: A predictive header pressure controller uses predictive boiler steaming models to anticipate future changes in boiler steaming rates, converts the anticipated steaming rates to anticipated rates of change in header pressure, compares the anticipated rates of change of header pressure to measured rates of change of header pressure and controls header pressure of a multi-boiler energy system to a derived rate of change header pressure setpoint. The control may be accomplished by a control action that is integral only or it may be an incremental output directly compatible with distribution hubs. A control signal is directed to one or more control devices that adjust and control header pressure.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2005Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Inventor: Ronald L. Childress, Jr.
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Patent number: 7451803Abstract: A drive apparatus includes an electrical motor, a power supply unit, a transmission mechanism, a rail part, and an encapsulating part. The drive apparatus is moveable between a first position and a second position and adjustable in these positions and in any position between these positions. The rail part and the encapsulating part are connected to each other in a heat-conducting connection. A method for operating the drive apparatus includes the steps of changing from one operational mode to another mode and subsequently moving the drive apparatus to a desired position.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2005Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Inventors: Kent Mølsted Jorgensen, Ove Kold
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Patent number: 7386958Abstract: A pre-manufactured self-flashed curb assembly for rooftop daylighting systems is provided. The curb assembly includes a curb defining a clear opening therein of predetermined dimensions for use in attachment to roof trusses having common and standard inter-spacing. The curb includes beams having at least two apertures therethrough for receipt of roof attachment fasteners. Also included is a flashing skirt carried by the outside perimeter of the rectangular curb, for a complete, water-tight assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2003Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: VKR Holding A/SInventor: Wylie Wayne Quarles
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Patent number: 7385390Abstract: A blind spot targeting system for establishing a cutting point includes a locator with a housing having an indicator and a signal-sensing device. The housing has a hole therethrough, and the indicator is in electronic communication with the signal-sensing device for indicating a cutting point on a first side of a structure. A transmitter is also included, which has a complementary hole therethrough. The transmitter is for placement on a second side of the structure for emitting a signal, which the signal-sensing device senses. The indicator in communication with the signal-sensing device indicates alignment of the hole and the complementary hole to establish the cutting point for cutting through the hole into the first side of a structure and possibly through the second side of the structure in a direction of the complementary hole.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2006Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Inventor: Samuel N. Gasque, Jr.
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Patent number: 7380377Abstract: A swiveling skylight mount and system is provided. The mount may include a base mount defining an opening therein, the opening bounded by a constantly radiused wall. The mount may also include an adjustment ring, the adjustment ring including an aperture adapted for receipt of a skylight tube. The adjustment ring may include a constantly radiused outer surface. The outer surface of the adjusting ring may be disposed at least partially against the wall defined by the opening in the base mount, and adapted to swivel relative to the base mount. Such a swiveling sky mount may also be included in an adjustable skylight system, that also includes a flashing unit to which the base mount may be attached, and a light transmissive dome.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: VKR Holding A/SInventors: James Eric Brinton, Leonard Ken Moody, Jr., Mark Albert Feucht, Jeffrey Joseph Ronan, Michael James Waters
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Patent number: D572841Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: VKR Holding A/SInventors: Michael James Waters, James Eric Brinton
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Patent number: D573267Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: VKR Holding A/SInventors: James Eric Brinton, Brent Moeller, Charles Joseph Rimsky
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Patent number: D573268Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: VKR Holding A/SInventors: Christian Aage Lundsgaard, James Eric Brinton
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Patent number: D580860Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Sycamore SCS, LLCInventor: Ying Xi-Ren
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Patent number: D588054Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Sycamore SCS, LLCInventor: Ying Xi-Ren
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Patent number: D616110Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2009Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: VKR Holding, A/SInventors: Charles Joseph Rimsky, James Eric Brinton, Jeffery Joseph Ronan, Max LaForrest Sargent, Michael James Waters, Steve Roy Kastner
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Patent number: D625373Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2010Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Inventor: Judson B. Waggoner