Patents by Inventor Alan Long

Alan Long 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).

  • Publication number: 20180073492
    Abstract: A hydraulic radial piston device includes a housing, a pintle having a pintle shaft, a rotor mounted on the pintle shaft and defining a plurality of cylinders, and a plurality of pistons displaceable in the cylinders. The radial piston device further includes a piston ring that provides an interface for the pistons. The radial piston device includes various configurations for improving the performance and efficiency of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Aaron Smith, Sushant Subhash Bawadhankar, Aaron Matthew Davis, Jeffrey David Skinner, Kendrick Michael Gibson, Mark Alan Long, Nicholas John Hansen, Kendall Otis Lee
  • Patent number: 9898033
    Abstract: A magnetic spring input device is disclosed. In various embodiments, an input device as disclosed includes a manual input structure movably coupled to a base assembly; and a non-stationary magnet fixedly coupled to the manual input structure; a stationary magnet coupled to the base assembly in a manner that is fixed with respect to at least a first input axis of the input device, the stationary magnet being coupled to the base assembly with a first magnetic pole having a first magnetic polarity is oriented opposite a corresponding magnetic pole of the non-stationary magnet having the first magnetic polarity, in a position that is adjacent to but offset from the non-stationary magnet when the manual input structure is in a neutral position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Kitty Hawk Corporation
    Inventor: Geoffrey Alan Long
  • Publication number: 20180009754
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel anthelmintic compounds of formula (IA) below: wherein, Y is selected from the group consisting of —H, aryl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, and alkoxyalkyl; and Z is selected from the group consisting of aryl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, and alkoxyalkyl. Variables Ring A, Ring B, Ring C, X1, X6, and X8 are as defined herein. The invention also relates to parasiticidal compositions comprising the compounds, and methods and uses of the compounds for treating and preventing parasitic infections and infestations in animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: MERIAL, INC.
    Inventors: Alan Long, Dpuglas Edward Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20170311601
    Abstract: This invention relates to processes for the preparation of antiparasitic isoxazoline compounds enriched in an enantiomer using quinine-based chiral phase transfer catalyst. The invention also relates to novel quinine-based phase transfer catalysts and to a toluene solvent form of the isoxazoline compound of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: MERIAL INC.
    Inventors: Chunhua Yang, Loic Patrick Le Hir de Fallois, Charles Q. Meng, Alan Long, Roelof Johannes Gorter de Vries, Bruno Baillon, Sylvaine Lafont, Myriam Gay de Saint Michel, Stephane Kozlovic
  • Patent number: 9783288
    Abstract: A lift fan position lock mechanism is disclosed. In various embodiments, a position lock mechanism includes a ring structure having a first surface, the ring structure including one or more detents defined in the first surface of the ring structure. For each detent, the lock mechanism includes a stationary magnet coupled fixedly to the ring structure at a location adjacent to the detent. The lock mechanism further includes a rotating magnet assembly comprising a magnet of opposite magnetic polarity to at least one of the stationary magnets and a mechanical stop structure of a size and shape to fit into a corresponding detent and engage mechanically with a surface defining at least one extent of said corresponding detent when the rotating magnet assembly is in a locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Kitty Hawk Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Moore, Geoffrey Alan Long
  • Patent number: 9764833
    Abstract: A rotor mounting boom assembly includes a rotor mounting boom releasably attachable to a wing of the personal aircraft, one or more vertical lift rotors, and one or more rotor controller assemblies. Controller assemblies for each rotor are positioned on the rotor mounting booms such that downwash from the rotor causes increased airflow across the controller assembly to cool the controller assembly components. A rotor controller enclosure includes an air inlet and an air outlet to allow airflow through the enclosure to cool the controller components. The air inlet is positioned relative to the path of the rotor blades such that the downwash from the rotor that flows into the air inlet is maximized. The structure of the enclosure includes features for increasing the airflow through the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Kitty Hawk Corporation
    Inventors: James Joseph Tighe, Geoffrey Alan Long, Uri Tzarnotzky
  • Publication number: 20170233438
    Abstract: The present invention provides cyclic depsipeptide compounds of formula (I) and compositions comprising the compounds that are effective against parasites that harm animals, including humans. The compounds and compositions may be used for combating parasites in or on animals including mammals and birds. The invention also provides for an improved method for eradicating, controlling and preventing parasite infestation in animals, including birds and mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: MERIAL INC.
    Inventors: Loic Le Hir de Fallois, Greg Pacofsky, Alan Long, Charles Q. Meng, Hyoung Ik Lee
  • Publication number: 20170100394
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel anthelmintic compounds of formula (I) below: wherein Y and Z are independently a bicyclic carbocyclic or a bicyclic heterocyclic group, or one of Y or Z is a bicyclic carbocyclic or a bicyclic heterocyclic group and the other of Y or Z is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, heterocyclyl or heteroaryl, and variables X1, X6, X8, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6, Ring A, Ring B, W, W?, R2, R3, R, R?, m, n and q are as defined herein. The invention also provides for veterinary compositions comprising the anthelmintic compounds of the invention, and their uses for the treatment and prevention of parasitic infections in animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: MERIAL INC.
    Inventors: Alan Long, Srinivas Reddy Gurrala
  • Publication number: 20170022253
    Abstract: The present invention provides cyclic depsipeptide compounds of formula (I) and compositions comprising the compounds that are effective against parasites that harm animals. The compounds and compositions may be used for combating parasites in or on mammals and birds. The invention also provides for an improved method for eradicating, controlling and preventing parasite infestation in birds and mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: MERIAL INC.
    Inventors: Loic Le Hir de Fallois, Greg Pacofsky, Alan Long, Charles Meng, Hyoung Ik Lee, Cyprian O. Ogbu
  • Publication number: 20160365755
    Abstract: A lightweight and efficient electrical machine element including a method of manufacture providing a stator winding for an electric machine which has a large portion of its volume containing electrically conductive strands and a small portion of its volume containing of an encapsulant material. The stator winding includes winding of a first phase by shaping a portion of a bundle of conductive strands into an overlapping, multi-layer arrangement. Winding of successive phases occurs with further bundles of conductor strands around the preceding phases constructed into similar overlapping, multi-layer arrangements. The multiple phases are impregnated with the encapsulant material using dies to press the bundles into a desired form while expelling excess encapsulant prior to the curing of the encapsulant material. The encapsulated winding is removed from the dies after the encapsulant has cured. The encapsulant coating on the strands may be activated using either heat or solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Geoffrey Alan LONG, Bradley E. PADEN, Michael Richard RICCI, David Brian PADEN, Jonathan Gordon SUGAR
  • Publication number: 20160319799
    Abstract: A radial piston device (100) includes: a housing (102), a pintle (110), a rotor (130), a plurality of pistons (150) and a drive shaft (190). The radial piston device also includes a mechanism for minimizing deflection or curvature of the pintle shaft (112), which may be caused by a resulting pressure applied to the pintle shaft. In one example, the mechanism may be implemented by at least partially supporting the rotor by the housing with a bearing while the rotor is also supported by the pintle shaft with another bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jeffrey David SKINNER, JR., Kendrick Michael GIBSON, Mark Alan LONG, William Landrum FAIRCHILDS
  • Publication number: 20160185726
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel anthelmintic compounds of formula (I) below: wherein Y and Z are independently a bicyclic carbocyclic or a bicyclic heterocyclic group, or one of Y or Z is a bicyclic carbocyclic or a bicyclic heterocyclic group and the other of Y or Z is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, heterocyclyl or heteroaryl, and variables X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 and X8 are as defined herein. The invention also provides for veterinary compositions comprising the anthelmintic compounds of the invention, and their uses for the treatment and prevention of parasitic infections in animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: MERIAL, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Q. Meng, Alan Long, Scot Huber, Srinivas Reddy Gurrala, Douglas Edward Wilkinson, Gregory Pacofsky
  • Patent number: 9249102
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel anthelmintic compounds of formula (I) below: wherein Y and Z are independently a bicyclic carbocyclic or a bicyclic heterocyclic group, or one of Y or Z is a bicyclic carbocyclic or a bicyclic heterocyclic group and the other of Y or Z is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, heterocyclyl or heteroaryl, and variables X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 and X8 are as defined herein. The invention also provides for veterinary compositions comprising the anthelmintic compounds of the invention, and their uses for the treatment and prevention of parasitic infections in animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: MERIAL, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Q. Meng, Alan Long, Srinivas Reddy Gurrala, Douglas Edward Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20140142114
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel anthelmintic compounds of formula (I) below: wherein Y and Z are independently a bicyclic carbocyclic or a bicyclic heterocyclic group, or one of Y or Z is a bicyclic carbocyclic or a bicyclic heterocyclic group and the other of Y or Z is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, heterocyclyl or heteroaryl, and variables X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 and X8 are as defined herein. The invention also provides for veterinary compositions comprising the anthelmintic compounds of the invention, and their uses for the treatment and prevention of parasitic infections in animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Merial Limited
    Inventors: Charles Q. Meng, Alan Long, Scot Huber, Srinivas Reddy Gurrala, Douglas Edward Wilkinson, Gregory Pacofsky
  • Publication number: 20130342618
    Abstract: A consumable supply item for an imaging device holds an initial or refillable volume of fluid. A housing defines an interior having a backpressure device that moves to regulate pressure in the housing as fluid exits the interior during use. A frame of the housing surrounds the interior and has a ledge. A first film seals to the ledge to prevent fluid from leaking. It is flexible to collapse inward toward the interior as the backpressure device moves inward. A second film seals to the housing over the first film and is spaced by air from the first film. The second film is relatively rigid. It is formed with metal. A tortuous air path traverses under the second film. It has an air inlet vented directly to atmosphere and an air outlet vented directly to the air space between the first and second films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Tim Frasure, Gregory Alan Long
  • Patent number: 8566767
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for actuating static and dynamic analysis tools in parametrically intercoupled manner for synergistic optimization of an electronic system design. The system and method execute a timing designer process for selectively actuating the static analysis tool to conduct timing analysis based on at least one predetermined timing model and generate a plurality of estimated values for certain signal parameters to be in compliance with predetermined timing constraints. A signal exploration process is executed to receive the estimated values from the timing designer process and configure the resources of the dynamic analysis tool responsive thereto. The signal exploration process actuates the dynamic analysis tool to conduct electrical integrity analysis based on transient simulation and generate a plurality of simulated values for signal parameters. The simulated values are back annotated to the timing designer process for timing closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Taranjit Kukal, Heiko Dudek, Jerry Alan Long, Chris Banton
  • Patent number: 8393723
    Abstract: A method and system for purging bubbles from a fluid ejection head comprising a plurality of fluid flow channels including a first plurality of fluid flow channels flowing a first ink to a first actuator device and a second plurality of fluid flow channels for flowing a second ink to a second actuator device. During a bubble purging operation the first and second actuator devices are pulsed with different energies that depend on the viscosity of the first ink and the second ink. Heating the inks with different energies, results in the viscosity of the first ink to be same as the viscosity of the second ink. In one embodiment, a test pattern that includes a plurality of dots is printed to determine a clogged fluid ejection nozzle. Based on the determination, an actuator device corresponding to the clogged fluid ejection nozzle is pulsed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Alan Long
  • Publication number: 20120200623
    Abstract: A method and system for purging bubbles from a fluid ejection head comprising a plurality of fluid flow channels including a first plurality of fluid flow channels flowing a first ink to a first actuator device and a second plurality of fluid flow channels for flowing a second ink to a second actuator device. During a bubble purging operation the first and second actuator devices are pulsed with different energies that depend on the viscosity of the first ink and the second ink. Heating the inks with different energies, results in the viscosity of the first ink to be same as the viscosity of the second ink. In one embodiment, a test pattern that includes a plurality of dots is printed to determine a clogged fluid ejection nozzle. Based on the determination, an actuator device corresponding to the clogged fluid ejection nozzle is pulsed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventor: Gregory Alan Long
  • Publication number: 20110115853
    Abstract: A method and system for purging bubbles from a fluid ejection head comprising a plurality of fluid flow channels including a first plurality of fluid flow channels flowing a first ink to a first actuator device and a second plurality of fluid flow channels for flowing a second ink to a second actuator device. During a bubble purging operation the first and second actuator devices are pulsed with different energies that depend on the viscosity of the first ink and the second ink. Heating the inks with different energies, results in the viscosity of the first ink to be same as the viscosity of the second ink. In one embodiment, a test pattern that includes a plurality of dots is printed to determine a clogged fluid ejection nozzle. Based on the determination, an actuator device corresponding to the clogged fluid ejection nozzle is pulsed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Gregory Alan Long
  • Patent number: 7267431
    Abstract: A multi-fluid body and an ejection head substrate connected in fluid flow communication with the multi-fluid body for ejecting multiple fluids therefrom. The multi-fluid body includes at least two segregated fluid chambers. Independent fluid supply paths lead from each of the fluid chambers providing fluid to multiple fluid flow paths in the ejection head substrate. The ejection head substrate is attached adjacent an ejection head area of the body. The fluid flow paths in the ejection head substrate have a flow path density of greater than about one flow paths per millimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Edward Anderson, Jeffery James Buchanan, Curtis Ray Droege, David Emerson Greer, Kin Ming Kwan, Gregory Alan Long, Ganesh Vinayak Phatak, Paul Timothy Spivey, Carl Edmond Sullivan, Kent Lee Ubellacker, Melissa Marie Waldeck