Patents by Inventor Ben Taylor
Ben Taylor 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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Publication number: 20240133222Abstract: In one example, a portion of a shed includes a blow molded plastic door, a blow molded plastic wall panel, and a double jointed hinge configured to connect the blow molded plastic door and the blow molded plastic wall panel to each other. The double jointed hinge includes a first hinge element that connectible to the blow molded plastic wall panel, a second hinge element that is connectible to the blow molded plastic door, and a first link and a second link, the first link and the second link configured to connect the first hinge element to the second hinge element, and when the shed portion is in an assembled state, and the blow molded plastic door is fully closed, the first link and the second link are received within a recess cooperatively defined by the blow molded plastic wall panel and the blow molded plastic door.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2024Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Paul Craig Branch, Clarissa Mae Stuart, Neil Ben Watson, Kenneth William Taylor
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Patent number: 10280051Abstract: A system includes two or more lifting devices attached to a structure each lifting device having a drum rotated by a motor to draw in or let out a line from the drum. The drum includes a groove formed in an outer surface thereof to accommodate the line. In certain embodiments, each of the lifting devices are quickly and easily detachable from the structure by way of a flange and mounting bracket. The flange and mounting bracket have holes which are coaxially aligned. A pin or other fastener is used to join the flange and mounting bracket together. Two or more lifting devices may be connected to and moved along a mounting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Hall Labs LLCInventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles, Michael Hall, Daniel Madsen, Ben Taylor
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Patent number: 9988251Abstract: An apparatus includes a motor and a drum rotated by the motor to draw in or let out a line from the drum. The drum includes a groove formed in an outer surface thereof to accommodate the line. In certain embodiments, the motor and drum are quickly and easily detachable from a structure by way of a flange and mounting bracket. The flange and mounting bracket have holes which are coaxially aligned. A pin or other fastener is used to join the flange and mounting bracket together.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Inventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles, Michael Hall, Daniel Madsen, Ben Taylor
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Patent number: 9963328Abstract: An apparatus includes a drum to draw in or let out a line and a motor and transmission coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto. A cable is incorporated into the line to transport at least one of power and data along the line to an object or device at the end of the line. In certain embodiments, the cable is configured to support all or a portion of the load. In other embodiments, the line includes a load-bearing wire separate from the cable which is configured to support all or a portion of the load.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Inventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles, Davido Hyer, Ben Taylor
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Patent number: 9873600Abstract: An apparatus includes a drum to draw in or let out a line and a motor and transmission coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto. Logistics electronics are mounted proximate a first end of the drum and power electronics are mounted proximate a second end of the drum. In general, the logistics electronics include lower power electronics that enable data processing as well as data and commands to be communicated to the apparatus from an external location. By contrast, the power electronics may include higher power electronics needed to receive power and drive the motor.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Inventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles, Chris Jones, Kevin Rees, Ben Taylor
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Publication number: 20170165632Abstract: A reactor device (100) for reaction fluid comprising a reaction vessel (102) comprising: an end cap (104) comprising at least one passage (112) for the reaction fluid; and at least one tube (116) which extends through the reaction vessel (102). The reaction vessel is operable to receive a control fluid outside the at least one tube (116) for controlling the temperature inside the at least one tube (116). A manifold (200) is connectable to the end cap (104) and comprises at least one channel (206) for reaction fluid. An outlet (208) from the manifold (200) is in fluid communication with the tube (116). The end cap (104) has a thermal conductivity of greater than 1 watt per square meter kelvin to provide a thermal coupling between the control fluid and the manifold (200).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Philip Homewood, Mark Gilligan, Andrew Lovatt, Paul Crisp, Ben Taylor, Hannah Kenyon, Mike Hawes
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Patent number: 9637360Abstract: An apparatus includes a drum to draw in or let out a line and a motor and transmission coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto. The transmission includes at least one stage of gearing to reduce a gear ratio of the motor relative to the drum. A shaft couples the motor to the transmission and a locking mechanism selectively locks the shaft to prevent rotation of the drum. In certain embodiments, a braking mechanism may be provided in addition to the locking mechanism to slow the motor when the motor is not applying torque to the drum. This may slow the motor sufficiently to enable engagement of the locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Inventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles, Daniel Madsen, Ben Taylor
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Publication number: 20160236916Abstract: A system includes two or more lifting devices attached to a structure each lifting device having a drum rotated by a motor to draw in or let out a line from the drum. The drum includes a groove formed in an outer surface thereof to accommodate the line. In certain embodiments, each of the lifting devices are quickly and easily detachable from the structure by way of a flange and mounting bracket. The flange and mounting bracket have holes which are coaxially aligned. A pin or other fastener is used to join the flange and mounting bracket together. Two or more lifting devices may be connected to and moved along a mounting bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles, Michael Hall, Daniel Madsen, Ben Taylor
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Publication number: 20160236918Abstract: An apparatus includes a motor and a drum rotated by the motor to draw in or let out a line from the drum. The drum includes a groove formed in an outer surface thereof to accommodate the line. In certain embodiments, the motor and drum are quickly and easily detachable from a structure by way of a flange and mounting bracket. The flange and mounting bracket have holes which are coaxially aligned. A pin or other fastener is used to join the flange and mounting bracket together.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles, Michael Hall, Daniel Madsen, Ben Taylor
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Patent number: 9399566Abstract: An apparatus includes a drum to draw in or let out a line and a motor coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto. The drum includes a groove formed in an outer surface thereof to accommodate the line. A roller is provided that tracks the groove and extends into the groove. The roller pushes the line into the groove. In certain embodiments, the roller pushes the line to a bottom of the groove to ensure that the line is properly seated therein.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Inventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles, Michael Hall, Daniel Madsen, Ben Taylor
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Publication number: 20150284230Abstract: An apparatus includes a drum to draw in or let out a line and a motor and transmission coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto. The transmission includes at least one stage of gearing to reduce a gear ratio of the motor relative to the drum. A shaft couples the motor to the transmission and a locking mechanism selectively locks the shaft to prevent rotation of the drum. In certain embodiments, a braking mechanism may be provided in addition to the locking mechanism to slow the motor when the motor is not applying torque to the drum. This may slow the motor sufficiently to enable engagement of the locking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles, Daniel Madsen, Ben Taylor
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Publication number: 20150284221Abstract: An apparatus includes a drum to draw in or let out a line, and a motor and transmission coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto. In certain embodiments, the motor and transmission are substantially entirely contained within the drum. In the same or other embodiments, a bearing may provide support for both the transmission and the drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles, Michael Hall, Davido Hyer, Chris Jones, Kevin Rees, Daniel Madsen, Ben Taylor
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Publication number: 20150284223Abstract: An apparatus includes a drum to draw in or let out a line and a motor coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto. The drum includes a groove formed in an outer surface thereof to accommodate the line. A roller is provided that tracks the groove and extends into the groove. The roller pushes the line into the groove. In certain embodiments, the roller pushes the line to a bottom of the groove to ensure that the line is properly seated therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles, Michael Hall, Daniel Madsen, Ben Taylor
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Publication number: 20150284222Abstract: An apparatus includes a drum to draw in or let out a line and a motor and transmission coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto. A cable is incorporated into the line to transport at least one of power and data along the line to an object or device at the end of the line. In certain embodiments, the cable is configured to support all or a portion of the load. In other embodiments, the line includes a load-bearing wire separate from the cable which is configured to support all or a portion of the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles, Davido Hyer, Ben Taylor
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Publication number: 20150284227Abstract: An apparatus includes a drum to draw in or let out a line and a motor and transmission coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto. Logistics electronics are mounted proximate a first end of the drum and power electronics are mounted proximate a second end of the drum. In general, the logistics electronics include lower power electronics that enable data processing as well as data and commands to be communicated to the apparatus from an external location. By contrast, the power electronics may include higher power electronics needed to receive power and drive the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles, Chris Jones, Kevin Rees, Ben Taylor
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Patent number: 6228085Abstract: An internal bone fixation system for the treatment of bone anomalies, such as thoraco-lumbar spinal instability. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the fixation system includes a plate anatomically contoured to match the profile of lateral aspects common to thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, as well as the anterior profile. The contour of the plate allows for quicker implantation time, a lower profile, and a fit which allows for biomechanical load-sharing which increases the mechanical properties of the construct (i.e., stiffness, strength, and fatigue life). Moreover, the fixation system includes a fastener screw-plate interface which forces proper alignment between fastener screws and the plate, provides “pull-out” resistance and evenly distributes stresses on both the screw and the plate. Ledges are located on the medial surface at either end of the plate. The fixation system also includes set screws which effectively turn the screw construct into a bolt construct.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1998Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: Theken Surgical LLCInventors: Randall R. Theken, Lukas Eisermann, Ben Taylor
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Patent number: D924178Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Atlas Copco IAS UK LimitedInventors: Ola Andreas Stray, Ben Taylor, Barry Metcalfe
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Patent number: D938370Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Atlas Copco IAS UK LimitedInventors: Ola Andreas Stray, Ben Taylor, Barry Metcalfe
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Patent number: D1014345Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Arctic Cat Inc.Inventors: Marcus Charles Moldaschel, Ben Taylor Langaas, Nathan Lee Blomker