Patents Assigned to IT Concepts, LLC
  • Thermal improvements for an external combustion engine
    Patent number: 7654074
    Abstract: An external combustion engine having an exhaust flow diverter for directing the flow of an exhaust gas. The external combustion engine has a heater head having a plurality of heater tubes through which a working fluid is heated by conduction. The exhaust flow diverter is a cylinder disposed around the outside of the plurality of heater tubes and includes a plurality of openings through which the flow of exhaust gas may pas. The exhaust flow diverter directs the exhaust gas past the plurality of heater tubes. The external combustion engine may also include a plurality of flow diverter fins coupled to the plurality of heater tubes to direct the flow of the exhaust gas. The heater tubes may be U-shaped or helical coupled shaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: New Power Concepts LLC
    Inventors: Ryan K. LaRocque, Christopher C. Langenfeld, Michael G. Norris, Stanley B. Smith, Jonathan M. Strimling
  • Metering fuel pump
    Patent number: 7654084
    Abstract: A device and method for controlling the flow of a gaseous fuel from a fuel supply to a pressurized combustion chamber. A fuel pump is included in the gas train from supply to chamber. The fuel pump increases the pressure of the gas to allow efficient injection into the chamber. The pump is modulated to control the fuel flow. Both alternating current and pulse-width-modulated direct current signals may be used to control the flow. The pump may be a piston pump or a diaphragm pump. Feedback may be provided from sensors that determine operating parameters of the engine and such sensor signals may be used by the controller to maintain a parameter, such as temperature, at a specified value. An acoustic filter can be included in the gas train to significantly reduce gas flow pulsations generated by the pump. This filter improves the uniformity of the combustion process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: New Power Concepts LLC
    Inventors: Eric Jensen, Christopher C. Langenfeld, Scott Newell, Michael Norris, Jeffrey D. Renk, Andrew Schnellinger
  • Electronic swimmer monitoring system
    Patent number: 7642921
    Abstract: Electronic Tags are mounted on swimmers to reduce their risk of drowning by identifying when their heads are underwater for periods of time which may indicate a dangerous submersion situation, and for triggering corresponding alerts and alarms. In this method, each monitored person is equipped with a lightweight electronic Tag worn on the body that communicates with monitors that issue the alerts and alarms, including audible and visible distress signals. The monitors, in turn, communicate the alarms to receivers used by supervisory personnel, such as lifeguards or parents. The invention may be used in aquatic environments, such as public recreation facilities, pools, waterfronts, and water parks, as well as in more private settings, such as homes, apartment buildings or hotels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Aquatic Safety Concepts, LLC
    Inventors: David M. Cutler, Douglas D. Sutton, Lawrence R. Miller, Paul E. Taylor, Thomas F. Healy, Marlin J. Gregor, William G. Taylor
  • Open flame resistant articles
    Patent number: 7638192
    Abstract: Mattress and home furnishing items are made open flame resistant by a fire barrier fabric that includes chlorine-free rayon fiber. The fire barrier fabric at least partially encloses the core of the open flame resistant mattress or home furnishing item. When tested in accordance with the flame resistance test protocols of NFPA 267 or ASTM E 1590, the mattress has a maximum heat release rate of less than 250 kW and a total energy release of less than 40 MJ in the first five minutes of the test. The home furnishing items may be tested under test protocols such as California Technical Bulletin #604 or #117. TEQ of the products of the combustion of chlorine-free fibers, yarns and fabrics is less than or equal to 2 nanograms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Kickballs Concepts, LLC
    Inventors: Harrison Robert Murphy, Juraj Michal Daniel Slavik, II
  • DRILLING TOOL, IN PARTICULAR SPIRAL DRILL
    Publication number: 20090277691
    Abstract: In a drilling tool, in particular a spiral drill, in particular for drilling rock, comprising a tool-side fastening end, a workpiece-side cutting end and an interposed cutting part comprising at least one main helical groove extending along the cutting part, which is defined by a substantially constant helix pitch, and at least one partially cylindrical and/or partially conical helix web outer face extending along the cutting part, defined by at least one main helical groove, it is provided that a plurality of groove sections are formed in the helix web outer face, which extend transversely to the direction of the pitch of the main helical groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: TECHNICAL CONCEPTS LLC
    Inventors: Manfred Geier, Hans Christian Pedersen
  • Means for securing large construction structures to a trailer for transportation
    Patent number: 7614833
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing construction structure loads to a trailer for transportation which employs adjustable tubes, tie down chains, chain binders, load pads and protective flanges. The load pads being the apparatus for transferring the tie down forces to the construction structure load and trailer bed without damaging the load. The protective flanges being the apparatus for preventing the load chains from damaging the edges of the construction structure load when the load is secured. The apparatus is placed on the top of a load with the load chains secured to the trailer at a vertical angle. The chain binders being the apparatus to tighten down on the load creating greater clamping force between the load and the trailer bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Safety Concepts, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel A. Manesis
  • External Fixation and foot-supporting Device.
    Publication number: 20090275944
    Abstract: In one preferred embodiment according to the present invention, an external fixation device for the foot and ankle of the human anatomical skeleton includes a yoke, three adjusters, and a base (or foot plate). The foot plate selectively couples to the yoke without the need of any tools, thereby enabling the patient to self attach and remove the foot plate from an existing circular fixation structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: Quantum Medical Concepts LLC
    Inventors: Randall J. Huebner, Alexander Randall Shaevitz, William McGrath, Douglas N. Beaman
  • Shank clip for coupling a spout and mounting shaft assembly to a motor housing and support assembly
    Patent number: 7611317
    Abstract: A shank clip adapted to couple a spout and mounting shaft assembly to a motor housing and support assembly in a fluid dispensing system. The shank clip comprises a first sidewall defining a perimeter that includes a first circular portion that defines a first radius; a second sidewall defining a perimeter that includes a second circular portion that defines a second radius greater than the first radius; and a bottom disposed between the first sidewall and the second side wall to define a channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Technical Concepts LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Muderlak, Rocky Hsieh
  • MULTIPARAMETER WHOLE BLOOD MONITOR AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20090270695
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and methods for continuous intravascular measurement of whole blood concentration, blood pressure, and pulse pressure. The intravascular catheter incorporates a sensor to measure whole blood sound velocity, attenuation, backscatter amplitude, and blood flow velocity and also incorporates existing technologies for multiple physiologic measurements of whole blood. Pulse wave velocity and wave intensity are derived mathematically for purposes of estimating degree of local vascular tone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: New Paradigm Concepts, LLC
    Inventor: EDWIN L. MCEOWEN
  • Building foundation
    Patent number: 7591110
    Abstract: A building foundation is provided. The building foundation includes a footing and a foundation wall supported by the footing. The foundation wall has a plurality of cells arranged to define a set of aligned cell cavities. The plurality of cells are arranged to define a top row of cells. At least some of the cells of the top row of cells have a cross-sectional shape that is the same as at least some of the cells of a lower row of cells of the foundation wall. A sill anchor is at least partially located in the set of aligned cell cavities of the foundation wall. Grout is disposed in the set of aligned cell cavities between the sill anchor and the footing. The sill anchor is configured for attachment to a sill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Advanced Building Concepts, LLC
    Inventor: Jody B. Lane
  • Pre-soaped, disposable luffah
    Patent number: 7589053
    Abstract: Described is a pre-soaped, disposable luffah. The luffah of the type having a series of ruffles, is impregnated or coated with a cleansing and/or moisturizing agent such that a separate cleansing and/or moisturizing agent does not need to be applied to the luffah. The luffah may be impregnated or coated with the cleansing and/or moisturizing agent in any number of ways including submerging luffahs in a substantially wet, cleansing and/or moisturizing agent or spraying the substantially wet, cleansing and/or moisturizing agent on the luffahs. Once the substantially wet, cleansing and/or moisturizing agent is applied, the luffahs are dried until the substantially wet, cleansing and/or moisturizing agent forms into a substantially dry, cleansing and/or moisturizing agent on the luffah ruffles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Larsen Concepts, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce T. Larsen, Bryan Larsen
  • UNIVERSAL HUB FOR A FLUID DISPENSER
    Publication number: 20090223996
    Abstract: A removable and replaceable dispensing head for a fluid dispenser system adapted to deliver the fluid to a user includes a hollow shank extending on an axis. A shank hub is attached to the hollow shank, and an aperture aligned with the hollow portion of the shank extends through the shank hub. A first fixed body is removably attached to the shank hub, the first fixed body and shank hub each having corresponding first attachment means arrayed in a predetermined pattern. A fluid conveyance path is provided through the hollow shank, first fixed body and shank hub. A second fixed body is provided having a second attachment means arrayed in the same predetermined pattern, the second attachment means corresponding to the first attachment means in the shank hub enabling removable attachment of the second fixed body to the shank hub upon removal of the first fixed body from the shank hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: TECHNICAL CONCEPTS, LLC
    Inventors: Robert K. Shaw, Mario Semchuck, Don C. Arnold
  • WIRELESS SECURITY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090203349
    Abstract: A wireless security system including a portable security apparatus for communicating in a point-to-point manner with a personal communication device in order to allow transmission of a signal indicating an alarm condition by the personal communication device to a remote user and to allow remote configuration of the system by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: TRIDENT SECURITY CONCEPTS, LLC
    Inventor: David Stuart Hollstien
  • Back rest for a chair
    Patent number: D598682
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: True Seating Concepts, LLC
    Inventor: Julien Egger
  • Frame for a chair back
    Patent number: D601830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: True Seating Concepts, LLC
    Inventor: Julien Egger
  • Chair arm
    Patent number: D602288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: True Seating Concepts, LLC
    Inventor: Alan L. True
  • Chair arm
    Patent number: D602289
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: True Seating Concepts, LLC
    Inventor: Marcelo Mezzera
  • Chair arm
    Patent number: D602719
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: True Seating Concepts, LLC
    Inventor: Marcele Mezzera
  • Landscape edging cover
    Patent number: D605313
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Ren Concepts, LLC
    Inventors: Scott A. Wilson, Dennis R. Long, Scot E. Sullivan
  • Chair arm
    Patent number: D608569
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: True Seating Concepts, LLC
    Inventor: Ray G. Smith