Patents Examined by Steven M Cernoch
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Patent number: 12201107Abstract: A rotating atomizer device for the correction of eventual separations that random variations cause in the final result of the phytosanitary treatment so the application of the chemical products is done completely in agreement with what has been prescribed by the agronomic professional, achieving a greater efficiency of the phytosanitary spraying process.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2022Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: TECNOPULVERIZACION, SOCIEDAD ANONIMAInventor: Mercedes Bonamico
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Patent number: 12194594Abstract: A substrate processing method includes measuring a first thickness distribution of a first substrate in a first one of multiple combined substrates before being subjected to a finishing grinding; measuring a second thickness distribution of the first substrate in a second one of the multiple combined substrates before being subjected to the finishing grinding; deciding a relative inclination between a substrate holder configured to hold the second one of the multiple combined substrates and a grinder configured to perform the finishing grinding on the corresponding combined substrate, based on first difference data between the first thickness distribution and the second thickness distribution; and performing finishing grinding on the first substrate in the second one of the multiple combined substrates while holding the second one of the multiple combined substrates at the inclination which is decided.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2020Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: Tokyo Electron LimitedInventors: Nobutaka Fukunaga, Takeshi Matsumoto, Tomohiro Kaneko
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Patent number: 12199415Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a line pulling system that may include an engagement assembly, which may include an engagement cable configured to be pushed or pulled. The assembly may also include a cable mounting assembly connected to the support member and the engagement cable, a hinged linkage connected to the support member and the engagement cable and configured to partially rotate in response to a push or pull from the engagement cable, an engagement arm connected to the hinged linkage and configured to move according to the rotation motion of hinged linkage, a coupling ring connected to the engagement arm and configured to transition between an engaged position and a disengaged position in response to movement from the engagement arm.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2022Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: Sherman + Reilly, Inc.Inventors: Tim Hanson, Nathan Russell, Reginald Jones, Robert Post, Erik Bracker
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Patent number: 12185829Abstract: An oral care implement having a head with a bristle bearing surface. The oral care implement may include a central bristle tuft extending from a central portion of the bristle bearing surface, the central bristle tuft terminating in a domed distal surface. Furthermore, the oral care implement may include a plurality of perimetric bristle tufts extending from the bristle bearing surface and arranged to circumferentially surround the central bristle tuft. Each of the perimetric bristle tufts may have an inclined distal surface that slopes downward towards the central bristle tuft. The bristle bearing surface of the head may have a total surface area (TSA), and the toothbrush may include a tooth cleaning element field having X number of tooth cleaning elements that collectively occupy a total cleaning element area (TCEA) such that 1 X × T ? C ? E ? A T ? S ? A = Z and Z is in a range of 0.04 to 0.065.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Fan Gang Xie, Wen Jin Xi, Yanmei Ji, Jiang Zhou, Douglas Hohlbein
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Patent number: 12162112Abstract: A mid-frequency error-free machining method under a magneto-rheological polishing magic angle-step includes the following steps: measuring a magneto-rheological removal function, and determining a control accuracy of a machine tool; performing two-dimensional Fourier transform on the removal function, performing compensating filtering on a frequency spectrum based on the control accuracy of the machine tool, and analyzing a corresponding step at the lowest point of an amplitude of the two-dimensional frequency spectrum that undergoes filtering in a direction of a magic angle; planning a grid path under the given step on the basis of adjusting a direction of a machining path or a posture of a magneto-rheological polishing wheel to allow an included angle between the polishing wheel and the path kept to be at the magic angle; and finally, controlling the machining of the machine tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2021Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Shanghai Institute of Optics And Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of SciencesInventors: Chaoyang Wei, Songlin Wan, Jianda Shao, Haojin Gu
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Patent number: 12137866Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus may include a cleaner body and a dust cup coupled to the cleaner body. The dust cup may be configured to pivot between at least three indexed positions.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2021Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLCInventors: Robert Yang, Patrick Cleary
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Patent number: 12134159Abstract: A workpiece orientation mechanism includes: a driving device including a transmission motor and a controller which are connected with each other via signal, the transmission motor defining an axial direction; a rotating seat, combined with the transmission motor, and capable of being driven to rotate by the transmission motor; an orientation head disposed on the rotating seat to rotate synchronously with the rotating seat, wherein the orientation head is capable of moving along the axial direction relative to the rotating seat, one end of the orientation head includes a mounting head, and a blocking member is disposed on the orientation head; reset means, arranged between the rotating seat and the orientation head, and positioning the orientation head at a predetermined position; and a sensor facing the blocking member, wherein the sensor is signally connected with the controller.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2021Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Assignee: Hiwin Technologies Corp.Inventors: Chen-Yu Hsieh, Jhao-Jhong Su, Bo-Chen Lin, Kuo-Cheng Huang
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Patent number: 12121924Abstract: A fluid tip for use with a spray gun. The fluid tip comprises an air cap and a paint nozzle. The air cap comprises an inner surface 206 and the paint nozzle comprises an outer surface 208. The inner and outer surfaces define sides of an air channel 203. The inner and outer surfaces are defined by contours, each contour terminating to form an air channel outlet 207 for discharging an air jet proximal a paint nozzle outlet of the paint nozzle. The contours are configured to provide a velocity profile 400 across the air channel outlet 207 of an air flow 401 through the air channel 203 in which velocities of air radially closer to the paint nozzle outlet are substantially higher than velocities radially further from the paint nozzle outlet.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2019Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Inventors: Simon Davies, Stephen John Mannouch
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Patent number: 12102082Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for distributing particulate material in a target area. The method comprises the steps of (i) providing in a reservoir particulate material comprising particles to be distributed in a target area, which reservoir is provided with exits, (ii) providing a gas displacer, (iii) generating with the gas displacer a forced gas flow in the blow direction, and iv) directing the particles from the exits in the forced gas flow. The invention further relates to a device for performing the method according to the invention. Further aspects of the invention relate to the use of the device for distributing particulate material, a gas flow modification device, the use of such modification device for modifying the gas flow in a device for distributing particulate material and a kit of parts comprising (a) the gas flow modification device and (b) a device for distributing particulate material.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: Koppert B.V.Inventor: Arend Veenman
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Patent number: 12105542Abstract: Apparatus for use with an applicator, systems for dispensing fluids, methods of using a nozzle (52), and a nozzle (52). The nozzle (52) includes a communication device (60) having a memory (86). The memory (86) stores data relating to the operational history and configuration of the nozzle (52). In response to receiving a query signal (90) from an interrogation device (24), the communication device (60) transmits the data residing in the memory (86). The communication device (60) also receives and stores data in the query signal (90) to the memory (86) so that the operational history of the nozzle (52) is maintained in the memory (86) of the communication device (60). The transmitted data may be received by the interrogation device (24) and used to adjust a fluid dispensing operation, determine when the nozzle (52) has reached the end of its operational life, for process improvement, or for inventory tracking.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2020Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventors: Mani Ahmadi, Daniel W. Ashley, Erik Fiske
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Patent number: 12092060Abstract: A fuel injector includes an injector body comprising an internal injector cavity, a flow passageway, and a drain conduit. The flow passageway is in fluid communication with at least one injector orifice. The fuel injector further includes a valve assembly comprising a valve seat and a valve member in fluid communication with the fuel circuit. The valve member is configured to move between an open position allowing fuel flow through the at least one injector orifice and a closed position inhibiting fuel flow through the at least one injector orifice. The fuel injector also includes a nozzle valve element fluidly coupled to the valve assembly, an actuator operably coupled to the valve assembly and the nozzle valve element, and a flexible member configured to elastically deform in response to pressure in the fuel injector. The flexible member is configured to inhibit flow to the drain circuit during an injection event.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2022Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: Cummins Inc.Inventors: Donald J. Benson, Ahmad M. Sabri
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Patent number: 12064654Abstract: A method of providing a deluge system (10) on a boom (12) such as a boom that is used to conduct well flaring operations at an end thereof. The deluge system comprises a base unit (30), a stanchion (20), and a nozzle apparatus (22); the method comprising attaching the deluge system to a burner boom with a walkway, such that there remains a width of at least 30 cm clear passage on the boom's walkway after the deluge system has been attached. This provides an escape and/or rescue route for personnel should a dangerous situation occur, such as uncontrolled fire or personnel falling overboard. In preferred embodiments, the deluge system is attached to the boom outboard of handrail supports (which includes on a single handrail). The deluge system may have its own mechanism e.g. a winch, for moving the stanchion from a stowed position to an operative position which allows a safe and more optimum positioning of the stanchion away from the well flaring operation, as herein described.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: Rig Deluge Global LimitedInventor: Ian Garden
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Patent number: 12064305Abstract: The present invention provides a mouthpiece for a vibratory tooth cleaning device for simultaneously cleaning several, preferably all, of a user's teeth, comprising a holder and a silicone casing substantially completely surrounding the holder. In addition, a vibratory tooth cleaning device and a manufacturing method for a silicone casing and mouthpiece are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: BLBR GmbHInventor: Michael Keiner
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Patent number: 12053859Abstract: A releasable clamp includes: a first jaw and a second jaw, arrangeable to hold an article therebetween; a spacer, arrangeable to space apart the first and second jaws; and a set of retaining members, arrangeable to space together the first and second jaws. The first and second jaws include a first region for contacting the article, a second region defining a portion of a coupling member, a third region for contacting the spacer, and a fourth region for contacting a respective retaining member of the set of retaining members.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS PLCInventor: Lionel William John Kent
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Patent number: 12053860Abstract: A constant torque tool provided, including: a driver body, including a handle and a working rod connected with the handle, at least one of the handle and the working rod being integrally formed with a first blocking structure; a sleeve member, being rotatably disposed around the driver body and integrally formed with a second blocking structure, the second blocking structure being releasably stuck with the first blocking structure in a rotation direction of the sleeve member; wherein when there is a relative torque greater than a predetermined torque between the sleeve member and the driver body, at least one of the second blocking structure and the first blocking structure deforms and the second blocking structure is slidable over the first blocking structure in the rotation direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2022Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Inventor: Yu-Hua Ou
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Patent number: 12048941Abstract: A sprinkler assembly with a nutating distribution plate that tilts and/or rotates upon water impinging the distribution plate. A deflector assembly includes the distribution plate and a base. A body of the sprinkler assembly includes a base retainer surface and a flanged bolt which combine to create a portion of a confinement structure. A portion of the deflector assembly is located within the confinement structure to limit a range of movement of the distribution plate. A nozzle subassembly includes a nozzle and retainer supporting a seal. The nozzle alone or in combination with the retainer can be removed from the sprinkler assembly. The sprinkler assembly can be disassembled and reassembled with minimal tools and effort for servicing. The distribution plate and the base can have mass properties optimized to improve sprinkler performance by reducing vibration, improving uniform water distribution, and reducing fine water droplet generation upon water stream impingement on the distribution plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: Senninger Irrigation, Inc.Inventors: William A. Pratesi, Jerry D. Lawyer, Jacob K. Keller
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Patent number: 12042810Abstract: A boom for a sprayer vehicle includes a fluid-carrying medium; at least one nozzle fluidly coupled to the fluid-carrying medium; and at least one unmanned aerial vehicle tethered to the fluid-carrying medium. The at least one unmanned aerial vehicle includes a plurality of fans, and the nozzle is arranged to discharge material through a fan. Related methods and sprayer vehicles are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2020Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: AGCO CorporationInventor: Mark Aron Crowley
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Patent number: 12031339Abstract: A jet adapter (1) for plastering machines is designed for (semi)automatic application of materials, such as plaster, heat insulation foam, penetrating agent, etc. onto walls Thanks to its design, this unique jet adapter (1) in combination with a smart plastering machine is capable of plastering 1 m of a standard wall in 3 minutes, including plaster trowelling. The application of material onto the wall is performed by especially designed material jets (2) comprising a jet channel (22) and at least two gas feeds (24) entering the jet channel (22) at the slope ranging from 20° to 60° with reference to the axis of the jet (2), which feed the jet (2) with pressurized gas, that in the jet (2) accelerates the supplied material and provides it with energy sufficient for leaving the jet (2).Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2020Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Inventor: Zden{hacek over (e)}k Dvorak
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Patent number: 12016512Abstract: The cleaner includes a suction inlet configured to guide air and dusts, a main body including a first cyclone unit configured to separate the air and the dusts, which are suctioned through the suction inlet, from each other, and a dust separation module separably connected to the main body and including a second cyclone unit configured to separate the dusts from the air discharged from the first cyclone unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2023Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Jungbae Hwang, Sangyoung Song, Taekgi Lee, Jinrae Cho
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Patent number: 11999032Abstract: A clip fastener guide is provided including an upward opening funnel, a barrel and a guide base. The guide base can include a handle including a grasping surface configured so a user can grasp and manipulate the guide, and can define a guide recess disposed below the elongated barrel. A clip can include a clip base, a clip wall extending upward from the clip base, and a clip arm that extends from the clip wall over the clip base. The clip base can be disposed in the guide recess, and can define a fastener hole, the fastener hole aligned with the elongated barrel. The handle can be graspable by a user to impair rotation of the clip as the clip is installed relative to a workpiece. Related methods of use are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: National Nail Corp.Inventor: Todd E. A. Schwartzkopf