Patents by Inventor Alan Lane
Alan Lane 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: 10672968Abstract: An embodiment of a thermoelectric device may include a plurality of thermoelectric cells disposed between first and second planes. Each of the thermoelectric cells may include a thermoelectric element formed from a thermoelectric material of a single semiconductor type, the thermoelectric element including a first end, a second end, and a portion extending from the first end to the second end, the portion extending from the first end to the second end including at least two surfaces that face each other; and at least one conductive element electrically connected to and extending away from the second end of the thermoelectric element toward the first end of the thermoelectric element of another thermoelectric cell. Each thermoelectric cell also may further include an insulating element disposed between the at least two surfaces of the thermoelectric element and between portions of the at least one conductive element.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2015Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Analog Devices GlobalInventors: Patrick M. McGuinness, Helen Berney, Jane Cornett, William Alan Lane, Baoxing Chen
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Publication number: 20180310537Abstract: The invention pertains to methods and systems for securing fish bait without killing, injuring, or damaging the structure of the fish bait without obscuring the bait or lure while improving the chances of catching a nearby fish. All types of bait or lures are secured by a mesh pouch in close proximity to a fish hook. The fishing hook may remain outside of the mesh pouch or be assembled inside the mesh pouch along with the bait. The bait may be live, previously live, artificial, or prepared such as cut bait or dough balls. There is no penetration of the bait by the hook so live bait tends to stay alive and active or if it is prepared, it will tend to stay in tack.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Diane Lady Martin, Alan Lane Martin, Alison Lady Martin, Fred Lane Martin, Robert Murrel Creed
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Patent number: 10030392Abstract: A subframe configuration for a retrofit roof includes a subframe connected to the upper surface of a rib on an existing roof. The subframe is also connected to the valley/purlin of the existing roof. The connection can be a mechanical interference connection or one that is formed by a mechanical connector. The subframe of the disclosure includes a rib flange that extends from the bottom of the lip. The rib flange is disposed substantially parallel to the base of the subframe. When installed, a connector extends through the rib flange into a rib of the existing roof. Rib flange can be continuous or provided only at each or just some of the ribs.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Inventor: Tim Alan Lane
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Publication number: 20180112411Abstract: A subframe configuration for a retrofit roof includes a subframe connected to the upper surface of a rib on an existing roof. The subframe is also connected to the valley/purlin of the existing roof. The connection can be a mechanical interference connection or one that is formed by a mechanical connector. The subframe of the disclosure includes a rib flange that extends from the bottom of the lip. The rib flange is disposed substantially parallel to the base of the subframe. When installed, a connector extends through the rib flange into a rib of the existing roof. Rib flange can be continuous or provided only at each or just some of the ribs.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventor: Tim Alan Lane
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Publication number: 20170328070Abstract: A core assembly and method of installation for anchoring and supporting a post like structure to a substratum where the post base and substratum abut in parallel planes. A core having longitudinal grooves about its perimeter is located between a load distribution plate and the substratum. Anchoring devices appropriate to the substratum material are inserted in a plurality of locations about the perimeter of the abutment and within the confines of the longitudinal grooves or holes within the core which are coupled to load transferring members which travel through the grooves within the core and holes disposed within the load distribution plate and are secured on the distal side of the plate by hardware. The assembly is designed for building applications that are not conducive to cutting holes in the substratum for securement and support.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventor: Kirby Alan Lane
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Patent number: 9573564Abstract: Disclosed is an improved reel assembly for use in conjunction with an occupant restraint system. The assembly employs a dual locking arrangement whereby an occupant can be restrained during both major and minor incidents. After a major incident, the reel assembly remains locked until the occupant disengages the reel via a push button. After a minor incident, the reel assembly can be conveniently unlocked, without the need for accessing the push button, by applying counter tension to the webbing.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2012Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Carleton Life Support Systems, Inc.Inventors: John Boyer, Daniel Meggs, Alan Lane
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Publication number: 20170025594Abstract: An embodiment of a thermoelectric device may include a plurality of thermoelectric cells disposed between first and second planes. Each of the thermoelectric cells may include a thermoelectric element formed from a thermoelectric material of a single semiconductor type, the thermoelectric element including a first end, a second end, and a portion extending from the first end to the second end, the portion extending from the first end to the second end including at least two surfaces that face each other; and at least one conductive element electrically connected to and extending away from the second end of the thermoelectric element toward the first end of the thermoelectric element of another thermoelectric cell. Each thermoelectric cell also may further include an insulating element disposed between the at least two surfaces of the thermoelectric element and between portions of the at least one conductive element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Patrick M. McGUINNESS, Helen BERNEY, Jane CORNETT, William Alan LANE, Baoxing CHEN
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Patent number: 9197772Abstract: In one example, we describe a method and system for displaying the Printing Preferences UI and graphical user interface and for the dynamic multilingual print driver. In one example, the system determines the language of the currently-logged-in user. In one example, the system determines the supported language that most closely matches the user's language. If unable to match, it uses the system's default language that was set during the initial installation. If that is not available, then it uses English as the language and declares an error (for the user or administrator), because the system has got a corrupted installation. Other details and variations are also presented here.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Nuance Communications, Inc.Inventors: Alan Lane McKinney, William Kenneth Clark
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Patent number: 9091050Abstract: A ceiling suspension system has support members that are interconnected to support ceiling panels. The ceiling suspension system is suspended from a building. Each of the support members has a lower surface that is patterned and different in textural appearance than other portions of the support members to define patterned lower surfaces. For example, the patterned lower surfaces may have non-smooth textures that are uniform and symmetrical, or non-uniform and irregular. The patterned lower surfaces may have three-dimensional features such as lines, slots, dimples, protrusions, peaks and valleys and/or cross-hatching, which may be roll-formed on capping on the support members.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2011Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: CertainTeed CorporationInventor: Alan Lane Boyd
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Patent number: 9027286Abstract: A roofing system is installed over the top of existing corrugated metal roofs or over the top of low profile ribbed metal roofs as a retrofit roofing system. The system uses a clip specifically designed for corrugated and other forms of low-profile ribbed metal roof panels. The clip spans a single raised corrugation or single raised rib to provide a secure support for a roofing system to be disposed above the existing roof. The clips may be disposed at a plurality of locations along a purlin and are secured to the purlin through the existing roof panels with connectors. The connectors pass through spaced curved feet of the clip which fit into the spaced depressions of the corrugated roofing panel or the spaces adjacent to the low profile rib.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Inventor: Tim Alan Lane
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Publication number: 20150062605Abstract: In one example, we describe a method and system for displaying the Printing Preferences UI and graphical user interface and for the dynamic multilingual print driver. In one example, the system determines the language of the currently-logged-in user. In one example, the system determines the supported language that most closely matches the user's language. If unable to match, it uses the system's default language that was set during the initial installation. If that is not available, then it uses English as the language and declares an error (for the user or administrator), because the system has got a corrupted installation. Other details and variations are also presented here.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Alan Lane McKinney, William Kenneth Clark
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Publication number: 20140130425Abstract: A roofing system is installed over the top of existing corrugated metal roofs or over the top of low profile ribbed metal roofs as a retrofit roofing system. The system uses a clip specifically designed for corrugated and other forms of low-profile ribbed metal roof panels. The clip spans a single raised corrugation or single raised rib to provide a secure support for a roofing system to be disposed above the existing roof. The clips may be disposed at a plurality of locations along a purlin and are secured to the purlin through the existing roof panels with connectors. The connectors pass through spaced curved feet of the clip which fit into the spaced depressions of the corrugated roofing panel or the spaces adjacent to the low profile rib.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Inventor: Tim Alan Lane
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Publication number: 20130134251Abstract: Disclosed is an improved reel assembly for use in conjunction with an occupant restraint system. The assembly employs a dual locking arrangement whereby an occupant can be restrained during both major and minor incidents. After a major incident, the reel assembly remains locked until the occupant disengages the reel via a push button. After a minor incident, the reel assembly can be conveniently unlocked, without the need for accessing the push button, by applying counter tension to the webbing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: CONAX FLORIDA CORPORATIONInventors: John Boyer, Daniel Meggs, Alan Lane
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Patent number: 8251304Abstract: Disclosed is an improved reel assembly for use in conjunction with an occupant restraint system. The assembly employs a dual locking arrangement whereby an occupant can be restrained during both major and minor incidents. After a major incident, the reel assembly remains locked until the occupant disengages the reel via a push button. After a minor incident, the reel assembly can be conveniently unlocked, without the need for accessing the push button, by applying counter tension to the webbing.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Conax Florida CorporationInventors: John Boyer, Daniel Meggs, Alan Lane
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Publication number: 20120167515Abstract: A ceiling suspension system has support members that are interconnected to support ceiling panels. The ceiling suspension system is suspended from a building. Each of the support members has a lower surface that is patterned and different in textural appearance than other portions of the support members to define patterned lower surfaces. For example, the patterned lower surfaces may have non-smooth textures that are uniform and symmetrical, or non-uniform and irregular. The patterned lower surfaces may have three-dimensional features such as lines, slots, dimples, protrusions, peaks and valleys and/or cross-hatching, which may be roll-formed on capping on the support members.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: CERTAINTEED CORPORATIONInventor: Alan Lane Boyd
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Publication number: 20120030115Abstract: A system and method for protecting account holders against fraudulent transactions by receiving authorization criteria, wherein the authorization criteria relates to one or more characteristics associated with financial transactions that involve an account in a financial institution; receiving incoming transaction data wherein the incoming transaction data is associated with an underlying financial transaction involving the account; identifying the one or more characteristics associated with the incoming transaction relating to the authorization criteria received; identifying prior transactions with one or more characteristics corresponding with the identified one or more characteristics associated with the incoming transaction data; comparing the incoming transaction data with the authorization criteria; suspending the underlying transaction associated with the incoming transaction data if the authorization criteria is not satisfied; transmitting notification of the suspension to the account holder associateType: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: Deborah Peace, David Peace, Alan Lane
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Publication number: 20110320349Abstract: A system operated by a non-bank financial institution (NBFI) for receiving and processing payments made by renters to property management companies, and method of use therefor, are disclosed. The NBFI provides an electronic payment platform for accepting payments from renters of one or more rental communities owned or managed by one or more property management companies. The NBFI platform processes and directs rental payment to the payment processing systems of a partner bank or other financial institution which has bank accounts owned by the rental communities or property management companies. The partner bank directs the renters' payments into the appropriate account after processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Leslie Olsen, Emiko Gordon, Alan Lane, Eric Hathaway
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Publication number: 20090321550Abstract: Disclosed is an improved reel assembly for use in conjunction with an occupant restraint system. The assembly employs a dual locking arrangement whereby an occupant can be restrained during both major and minor incidents. After a major incident, the reel assembly remains locked until the occupant disengages the reel via a push button. After a minor incident, the reel assembly can be conveniently unlocked, without the need for accessing the push button, by applying counter tension to the webbing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: John Boyer, Daniel Meggs, Alan Lane
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Patent number: 7066658Abstract: An optical fibre is secured to an electronic package (10) by, firstly, providing in a wall (14) of the package (10) an electrically conductive tube (12), an inductance arrangement (16–22) in magnetically co-operational relation to the tube (12) and a securing agent inside the tube, then secondly inserting the fibre into the tube (12) and passing an RF current through the inductance arrangement (16). The current is such as to melt the securing agent and, when the securing agent is allowed to cool, a bond is formed between the fibre and the tube (12). The package (10) is preferably an LTCC mulilayer package with the inductance (16) being formed in adjacent layers and the tube (12) is preferably composed of a metallic ink which is applied to a stepwise-circular cylindrical cavity likewise formed in adjacent layers.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2001Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Bookham Technology, plcInventor: Anthony Alan Lane
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Patent number: 6931333Abstract: The RF power passing through a given position in a monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) is determined using the Seebeck effect. The MMIC includes at least certain components of a voltage creating circuit, including a first Seebeck junction on the MMIC at a given position and a second Seebeck junction at a different position. The voltage generated between the two junctions as a result of differential heating caused by the passage of RF power through the given position is measured with a voltmeter. By calibration, the RF power is related to a measured Seebeck voltage created when the circuit is in operation and hence can be determined. The Seebeck circuitry may be independent of the MMIC circuitry or be integrated into the active circuitry of the MMIC itself.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2002Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Bookham Technology PLCInventors: Leslie William Kennedy, Anthony Alan Lane