Patents by Inventor Alan Harris

Alan Harris 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).

  • Patent number: 9930822
    Abstract: A down-pressure system for an agricultural implement has a linear actuator connected between a frame assembly and an opener assembly. A mounting structure for connecting the linear actuator to the opener assembly includes a bushing and an alignment member attached to the linear actuator. The bushing has protrusions extending transversely from opposite sides of a longitudinal axis of the linear actuator. Each protrusion has a curved engagement surface for engaging a flat surface on the opener assembly to prevent bending stresses on the linear actuator when the opener assembly is raised and lowered. The alignment member is arranged to lock the bushing into a predetermined rotational position about a longitudinal axis of the linear actuator relative to the opener assembly. The alignment member comprises a first structure that mates with a corresponding structure on the bushing, and a second structure that engages opposite sides of the opener assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew P Hagny, Jeffrey Alan Harris
  • Patent number: 9889045
    Abstract: User-friendly welding helmet assembly configurations to be worn on the head of a weldor are disclosed. The welding helmet assembly configurations include various advanced features including a spatter shield that is easily replaceable from an external front portion of a shell of the helmet assembly configuration, and an adjustable ratchet headgear within the shell having a repositionable lever adapted to easily adjust a detent position of the ratchet headgear with respect to the shell. Other user-friendly features are also provided, in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: William T. Matthews, James Alan Harris, Joseph Daniel Lynch, III, Dino Anthony Mariano, Eric R. Colburn, Gregoire Aby-Eva
  • Publication number: 20170367250
    Abstract: A down-pressure system for an agricultural implement has a linear actuator connected between a frame assembly and an opener assembly. A mounting structure for connecting the linear actuator to the opener assembly includes a bushing and an alignment member attached to the linear actuator. The bushing has protrusions extending transversely from opposite sides of a longitudinal axis of the linear actuator. Each protrusion has a curved engagement surface for engaging a flat surface on the opener assembly to prevent bending stresses on the linear actuator when the opener assembly is raised and lowered. The alignment member is arranged to lock the bushing into a predetermined rotational position about a longitudinal axis of the linear actuator relative to the opener assembly. The alignment member comprises a first structure that mates with a corresponding structure on the bushing, and a second structure that engages opposite sides of the opener assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew P Hagny, Jeffrey Alan Harris
  • Patent number: 9805469
    Abstract: An area of interest of a patient's organ may be identified based on the presence of a possible lesion during an endoscopic procedure. The location of the area of interest may then be tracked relative to the camera view being displayed to the endoscopist in real-time or near real-time during the endoscopic procedure. If the area of interest is visually marked on the display, the visual marking is moved with the area of interest as it moves within the camera view. If the area of interest moves outside the camera view, a directional indicator may be displayed to indicate the location of the area of interest relative to the camera view to assist the endoscopist in relocating the area of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Cerner Innovation, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Harris Staples, II, Karen Kaye Ramsey, Bryan Michael Hunt
  • Publication number: 20170198040
    Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof which selectively bind human CD32b. Also provided herein are compositions comprising the antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, methods of using the antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, and methods of making the antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Nicole BALKE, Thomas CALZASCIA, Stefan EWERT, Alan HARRIS, Heather Adkins HUET, Isabelle ISNARDI, Haihui LU, Matthew John MEYER, Nicholas WILSON, Fangmin WU
  • Patent number: 9703379
    Abstract: The present disclosure described methods and systems for multimedia tactile augmentation. At least one method includes identifying media content loaded on a first computer, locating instructions stored on a second computer (said instructions corresponding to the content), initiating playback of the content, and synchronizing the instructions with the content. Said method further includes parsing and converting the instructions into one or more electrical signals, driving one or more haptic feedback devices with the electrical signals in synchronization with the playback of the content, and presenting the content to the user. The haptic feedback devices provide physical stimulation to a user accessing the content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: XSYNC TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Ralph Alan Harris, Jr., Uduak Udomon
  • Publication number: 20170142897
    Abstract: A down-pressure system for an agricultural seeder includes single-action hydraulic cylinders connected between a rockshaft assembly and respective opener assemblies. The single-action hydraulic cylinders are connected to a pressure-regulated hydraulic circuit. The regulated pressure from the hydraulic circuit operates to bias the hydraulic cylinders in an extended direction to apply downforce to the opener assemblies when the rockshaft assembly is in its lowered condition with the opener assemblies engaging the soil. A double-acting hydraulic cylinder is provided for rotating the rockshaft assembly between a raised transport position and a lowered field working position. The double-acting hydraulic cylinder and the single-action hydraulic cylinders for applying down-pressure to the opener assemblies can be operated on the same hydraulic circuit, or on separate circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew P. Hagny, Jeffrey Alan Harris
  • Publication number: 20170136591
    Abstract: A positive feed tool may include a motor, a power supply operably coupled to the motor to power the motor, a gear head and a spindle. The gear head may be operably coupled to the motor to be operated responsive to powering of the motor. The gear head may include a drive assembly and a feed assembly. The spindle may be operably coupled to the gear head to enable the spindle to be selectively driven rotationally and fed axially based on operation of the drive assembly and the feed assembly, respectively. The feed assembly may include a feed rate oscillator having a fixed cam and a movable cam operably coupled to each other via a plurality of rolling elements to oscillate between a maximum width and a minimum width of the feed rate oscillator based on a position of the movable cam. The rolling elements alternate between a first state in which at least some of the rolling elements are unloaded and a second state in which all of the rolling elements are loaded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Jeremy Dean Watford, Edward Alan Harris
  • Publication number: 20160306425
    Abstract: The present disclosure described methods and systems for multimedia tactile augmentation. At least one method includes identifying media content loaded on a first computer, locating instructions stored on a second computer (said instructions corresponding to the content), initiating playback of the content, and synchronizing the instructions with the content. Said method further includes parsing and converting the instructions into one or more electrical signals, driving one or more haptic feedback devices with the electrical signals in synchronization with the playback of the content, and presenting the content to the user. The haptic feedback devices provide physical stimulation to a user accessing the content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventor: Ralph Alan HARRIS
  • Publication number: 20160274666
    Abstract: A media appliance for multimedia augmentation is described. The media appliance includes a processor and a memory storing an application. The media appliance being connectable to a display device to enable playback of content and one or more hardware devices to provide augmentation of the content. The media appliance synchronizes content playback with execution of instructions for the one or more hardware devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: xSync Technologies LLC.
    Inventor: Ralph Alan HARRIS
  • Publication number: 20160235265
    Abstract: A storage caddy for a cleaning implement can include a holder configured to receive a wand or cleaning implement and a storage container having a lid connected to the storage container. The storage caddy can also include a tray for holding a first set of cleaning pads and a sleeve for holding a second set of cleaning pads. The first set of cleaning pads can be arranged in an upper portion of the storage container above the second set of cleaning pads, and the second set of cleaning pads can be located in a lower portion of the storage container. The wand or cleaning implement can be configured to receive one of the first set of cleaning pads from the tray or one of the second set of cleaning pads from the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil P. Williams, Chistopher Conley, Jo Anthony Sasota, Chrysoula Myrto Nigl, Heather Harwood, Christopher Alan Harris, Christopher T. Strahm
  • Publication number: 20160188843
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for blending data. The system may identify user behavior patterns such that relevant correlations are learned by the system and suggested to a user automatically. The system may also analyze each available data set to identify both present and potential correlations to suggest to a user. This provides an efficient means for the system to automatically narrow a compilation of data sets into a filtered group of suggested data sets for a user. Put another way, the system gathers data on user behavior and known correlations and uses various methodologies to generate new data sets to be automatically compared and catalogued.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Alan Harris Staples, II, Karen Kaye Ramsey, Jason Sachan
  • Patent number: 9351615
    Abstract: A storage caddy for a cleaning implement can include a holder configured to receive a wand or cleaning implement and a storage container having a lid connected to the storage container. The storage caddy can also include a tray for holding a first set of cleaning pads and a sleeve for holding a second set of cleaning pads. The first set of cleaning pads can be arranged in an upper portion of the storage container above the second set of cleaning pads, and the second set of cleaning pads can be located in a lower portion of the storage container. The wand or cleaning implement can be configured to receive one of the first set of cleaning pads from the tray or one of the second set of cleaning pads from the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil P. Williams, Christopher Conley, Jo Anthony Sasota, Chrysoula Myrto Nigl, Heather Harwood, Christopher Alan Harris, Christopher T. Strahm
  • Patent number: D761551
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: ABBVIE BIOTECHNOLOGY LTD.
    Inventors: Peter C. Stueckemann, Max Bock-Aronson, Christopher Alan Harris
  • Patent number: D772733
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: ABBVIE BIOTECHNOLOGY LTD.
    Inventors: Peter C. Stueckemann, Max Bock-Aronson, Christopher Alan Harris
  • Patent number: D777048
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Christina A. Barton, Rachel Elizabeth Wallace, Ami Marie Verhalen, Christopher Alan Harris, Daniel Roger Nett
  • Patent number: D799999
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Christina A Barton, Daniel Roger Nett, Rachel Elizabeth Wallace, Ami Marie Verhalen, Christopher Alan Harris
  • Patent number: D802156
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: ABBOTT MOLECULAR INC.
    Inventors: Christina A. Barton, Ami Marie Verhalen, Daniel Roger Nett, Rachel Elizabeth Wallace, Sherry Sue Eckholm, Christopher Alan Harris, Michael J. Palm, Emily A. Eisenhauer, Michael R. Steel
  • Patent number: D804806
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: ABBVIE INC.
    Inventors: Peter C. Stueckemann, Max Bock-Aronson, Christopher Alan Harris
  • Patent number: D811251
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Christina A. Barton, Rachel Elizabeth Wallace, Ami Marie Verhalen, Christoper Alan Harris, Daniel Roger Nett