Patents by Inventor Allen Palmer
Allen Palmer 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: 11925773Abstract: An apparatus includes a sheath configured to be at least partially inserted into a body of a patient, the sheath having a distal end and a proximal end; a housing coupled to the proximal end of the sheath; and a control mechanism operably coupled to the housing and slidable to move the sheath relative to the housing. The control mechanism includes a locking mechanism for locking the control mechanism in place relative to the housing; a deflection mechanism for articulating a distal end of the sheath; and a saddle slidable relative to the locking mechanism and the deflection mechanism. A device is coupled to the saddle and is extendable from and retractable within the sheath.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventors: Ming J. Cheng, Allen Palmer, Yoshinari Okita
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Publication number: 20230283094Abstract: Technologies are disclosed for contingency vehicular signaling. A first DC power source may be connected with one or more indicators. The first DC power source may be connected with a second DC power source, and/or a third DC power source, via a semiconductor. The first DC power source may be configured to receive a second DC current flow from the second DC power source, and/or a third DC current flow from the third DC power source. The semiconductor may be configured to block a first DC current flow from the first DC power source to the second DC power source, and/or the third DC power source. The first DC power source may be configured to provide the one or more indicators with the first DC current flow via the at least one electrical switch regardless of a magnitude of the second DC current flow, and/or the third DC current flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: James Roberts, Allen Palmer
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Publication number: 20220278595Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for repair and upgrade of the connection between a winding and a wye ring of a rotating electric machine. The system generally includes a flexible connector having an elongated curved central region. A first end of the flexible connector may be connected to the winding by brazing and a second end of the flexible connector may be connected to the wye ring as a brazed puzzle or dovetail joint. The system may further include a wye ring assembly specifically configured to provide attachment for the flexible connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Corey Allen Palmer, Lauren Theresa Haley, Christopher J. Mascaro, Thomas J. Schildkamp, Jason Sinkhorn
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Publication number: 20220278581Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for repair and upgrade of the connection between a winding and a wye ring of a rotating electric machine. The system generally includes an attachment lug and a flexible lead having a curved central region formed of several layers of laminated copper. A first end of the flexible lead may be connected to the winding by the attachment lug and a second end of the flexible lead may be connected to the wye ring. The system may further include a wye ring assembly specifically configured to provide attachment for the connection elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Corey Allen Palmer, Lauren Theresa Haley, Christopher J. Mascaro, Thomas J. Schildkamp, Jason Sinkhorn
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Publication number: 20200222665Abstract: An apparatus includes a sheath configured to be at least partially inserted into a body of a patient, the sheath having a distal end and a proximal end; a housing coupled to the proximal end of the sheath; and a control mechanism operably coupled to the housing and slidable to move the sheath relative to the housing. The control mechanism includes a locking mechanism for locking the control mechanism in place relative to the housing; a deflection mechanism for articulating a distal end of the sheath; and a saddle slidable relative to the locking mechanism and the deflection mechanism. A device is coupled to the saddle and is extendable from and retractable within the sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Ming J. CHENG, Allen PALMER, Yoshinari OKITA
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Patent number: 10632285Abstract: An apparatus includes a sheath configured to be at least partially inserted into a body of a patient, the sheath having a distal end and a proximal end; a housing coupled to the proximal end of the sheath; and a control mechanism operably coupled to the housing and slidable to move the sheath relative to the housing. The control mechanism includes a locking mechanism for locking the control mechanism in place relative to the housing; a deflection mechanism for articulating a distal end of the sheath; and a saddle slidable relative to the locking mechanism and the deflection mechanism. A device is coupled to the saddle and is extendable from and retractable within the sheath.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2016Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventors: Ming J. Cheng, Allen Palmer, Yoshinari Okita
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Publication number: 20190336730Abstract: An apparatus includes a sheath configured to be at least partially inserted into a body of a patient, the sheath having a distal end and a proximal end; a housing coupled to the proximal end of the sheath; and a control mechanism operably coupled to the housing and slidable to move the sheath relative to the housing. The control mechanism includes a locking mechanism for locking the control mechanism in place relative to the housing; a deflection mechanism for articulating a distal end of the sheath; and a saddle slidable relative to the locking mechanism and the deflection mechanism. A device is coupled to the saddle and is extendable from and retractable within the sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Ming J. CHENG, Allen PALMER, Yoshinari OKITA
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Patent number: 10183538Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable storage and locking apparatus that permits towing hitches and hitch-mountable accessories to be stored and locked to trailers, vehicles, buildings and other locations having exposed frames, beams, channels or other structures and storage locations. The apparatus does not require tools or hardware to mount and uses a pair of spaced-apart side plates joined to form a u-shaped mount that slides over a frame. The side plates have at least one pair of square-shaped aligned holes near the open ends, which extend past the frame and are configured to insert a towing hitch or accessory. With the apparatus over a frame, and a towing hitch or accessory inserted in the square holes, the apparatus is effectively secured to the frame and cannot be removed. A trailer hitch locking pin may be used to lock the hitch or accessory to the apparatus, and therefore to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Inventors: Michael Gordon Palmer, Todd Allen Palmer, John Thomas Palmer
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Publication number: 20180135795Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable storage and locking apparatus that permits towing hitches and hitch-mountable accessories to be stored and locked to trailers, vehicles, buildings and other locations having exposed frames, beams, channels or other structures and storage locations. The apparatus does not require tools or hardware to mount and uses a pair of spaced-apart side plates joined to form a u-shaped mount that slides over a frame. The side plates have at least one pair of square-shaped aligned holes near the open ends, which extend past the frame and are configured to insert a towing hitch or accessory. With the apparatus over a frame, and a towing hitch or accessory inserted in the square holes, the apparatus is effectively secured to the frame and cannot be removed. A trailer hitch locking pin may be used to lock the hitch or accessory to the apparatus, and therefore to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: MICHAEL GORDON PALMER, TODD ALLEN PALMER, JOHN THOMAS PALMER
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Publication number: 20170137717Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for purifying vacuum tower asphalt extender (VTAE), from re-refined lubricants, or generally recycled oil via solvent treatment to afford a purified material from certain components with improved benefits for use for instance with petroleum products.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: William Allen Palmer, Mark G. Bouldin, Kenneth Francis Gryzbowski, Stephen Carey Lewis, Jean-Valery Martin
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Publication number: 20150021287Abstract: A grapple carriage for logging having at least two articulated arms, each arm comprising a vertical movement actuator to control vertical movement of the arm, and a horizontal movement actuator to control horizontal movement of the arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Gary Lee Jones, Steven Allen Palmer
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Patent number: 8657840Abstract: A surgical instrument including a main unit and a suction conduit. The main unit includes at least one tubular body having a distal end, a proximal end, and an inlet disposed near the distal end. The suction conduit is slidably disposed over the main unit, and is slidably movable along the main unit between a retracted position, at which the suction conduit does not cover the inlet of the main unit, and an extended position at which the suction conduit covers the inlet of the main unit and a suction inlet of the suction conduit is placed in fluid-communication with the main unit inlet. The surgical instrument can be used as a suction tool by placing the suction conduit in the extended position and applying a vacuum through the inlet of the main unit and the suction inlet.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Gyrus Ent L.L.C.Inventors: Allen Palmer, John Flynn, Sean Corrigan, Tom Matusaitis, Ed Geiselhart, Carolyn Rose, Antonio Belton
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Publication number: 20130261600Abstract: A surgical instrument including a main unit and a suction conduit. The main unit includes at least one tubular body having a distal end, a proximal end, and an inlet disposed near the distal end. The suction conduit is slidably disposed over the main unit, and is slidably movable along the main unit between a retracted position, at which the suction conduit does not cover the inlet of the main unit, and an extended position at which the suction conduit covers the inlet of the main unit and a suction inlet of the suction conduit is placed in fluid-communication with the main unit inlet. The surgical instrument can be used as a suction tool by placing the suction conduit in the extended position and applying a vacuum through the inlet of the main unit and the suction inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Allen PALMER, John FLYNN, Sean CORRIGAN, Tom MATUSAITIS, Ed GEISELHART, Carolyn ROSE, Antonio BELTON
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Publication number: 20110009961Abstract: A biocompatible middle ear prosthesis includes a polymer and a radiopaque marking material. The biocompatible middle ear prosthesis is implanted in the middle ear to replace all or part of the middle ear ossicles. A method for detecting the location of biocompatible middle ear prosthesis including implanting at least one biocompatible middle ear prosthesis that includes a polymer and a radiopaque marking material into the middle ear, exposing the at least one biocompatible middle ear prosthesis to a radiation source, creating an image from the exposure of the biocompatible middle ear prosthesis to a radiation source, and viewing the image created from the exposure of the biocompatible middle ear prosthesis to a radiation source to determine the location of the biocompatible middle ear prosthesis in the middle ear.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2009Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: GYRUS ENT, L.L.C.Inventors: Paul Yarbrough, Allen Palmer
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Publication number: 20070177989Abstract: A pressure washer pump generally includes a pump housing that defines a cavity, an opening into the cavity and a bottom of the cavity generally opposite the opening. A valve assembly is disposed in the cavity through the opening. The valve assembly includes a cage member that contains a first valve mechanism. A plug member is received in the opening to fluidly seal the cavity of the pump housing. A compliant member is disposed between the plug member and the cage member. The cage member is disposed between the compliant member and the bottom of the cavity and spaced from the plug member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Dinesh Koka, Gregory Parris, Kenneth Butler, Shane Dexter, Allen Palmer, Michael Hollis, Jason Busschaert
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Patent number: 7125228Abstract: An oilless high pressure pump suitable for use in devices such as pressure washers and the like is described. The pump includes an eccentric assembly suitable for converting rotary motion of a rotating shaft to rectilinear motion. One or more straps couple the eccentric assembly to a piston assembly. The straps communicate the rectilinear motion of the eccentric assembly to the piston assembly, reciprocating the piston assembly to pump the liquid.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2005Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Shane Dexter, Mark W. Wood, Allen Palmer, William B. Daniel
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Publication number: 20060083634Abstract: An oilless high pressure pump suitable for use in devices such as pressure washers and the like is described. The pump includes an eccentric assembly suitable for converting rotary motion of a rotating shaft to rectilinear motion. One or more straps couple the eccentric assembly to a piston assembly. The straps communicate the rectilinear motion of the eccentric assembly to the piston assembly, reciprocating the piston assembly to pump the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Inventors: Shane Dexter, Mark Wood, Allen Palmer, William Daniel
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Patent number: 6866486Abstract: An oilless high pressure pump suitable for use in devices such as pressure washers and the like is described. The pump includes an eccentric assembly suitable for converting rotary motion of a rotating shaft to rectilinear motion. One or more straps couple the eccentric assembly to a piston assembly. The straps communicate the rectilinear motion of the eccentric assembly to the piston assembly, reciprocating the piston assembly to pump the liquid.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2004Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: DeVilbiss Air Power CompanyInventors: Shane Dexter, Mark W. Wood, Allen Palmer, William B. Daniel
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Publication number: 20040175278Abstract: An oilless high pressure pump suitable for use in devices such as pressure washers and the like is described. The pump includes an eccentric assembly suitable for converting rotary motion of a rotating shaft to rectilinear motion. One or more straps couple the eccentric assembly to a piston assembly. The straps communicate the rectilinear motion of the eccentric assembly to the piston assembly, reciprocating the piston assembly to pump the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2004Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Shane Dexter, Mark W. Wood, Allen Palmer, William B. Daniel
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Patent number: 6779987Abstract: An oilless high pressure pump suitable for use in devices such as pressure washers and the like is described. The pump includes an eccentric assembly suitable for converting rotary motion of a rotating shaft to rectilinear motion. One or more straps couple the eccentric assembly to a piston assembly. The straps communicate the rectilinear motion of the eccentric assembly to the piston assembly, reciprocating the piston assembly to pump the liquid.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2002Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: DeVilbiss Air Power CompanyInventors: Shane Dexter, Allen Palmer, Mark W. Wood, William B. Daniel