Patents by Inventor Bruce A. MacDonald
Bruce A. MacDonald 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: 20250020118Abstract: The disclosed technology includes an air moving system for a stringing apparatus. The air moving system can comprise an energy bank, an electric air moving device in electrical communication with the energy bank and configured to output a supply of air to cause a cable to move along a duct and at least one controller. The at least one controller can be configured to determine a speed of the cable moving along the duct and control the output of the supply of air of the electric air moving device to control the speed of the cable based at least in part on the determined speed of the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2024Publication date: January 16, 2025Inventors: Douglas Bruce MacDonald, Toni Corinne Tran, Timothy Michael Hanson
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Patent number: 12046881Abstract: An intelligent electrical conductor installation system includes a puller sub-system, a tensioner sub-system, and a running board. The pull sub-system is configured to provide a pulling force to a pull rope connected on one end to the running board. The tensioner sub-system is configured to provide tension to the one or more conductors connected to the running board during installation of the conductors. The running board is connected to the pull rope on a first end, and configured to be connected to one or more conductors on a second end, wherein the running board includes one or more sensors configured to sense attributes of the conductor pull operation.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2019Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: Sherman + Reilly, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Bruce MacDonald, Harby Carter Hollis, Ryan Arthur Berg, Matthew Caleb Faircloth, Joshua Cooper Collins, Toni Corinne Tran
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Publication number: 20230327412Abstract: A hubless sheave system for supporting ropes, wires, and other suspended loads is described. The system can include an inner bearing race and an outer bearing race. The inner bearing race can be affixed to one or more support arms via a mounting bracket. The support arms can be detachably coupled to a support (e.g., a power pole, building, or other structure) to support the system and the suspended load. The outer race can be rotatably coupled to the inner race on a bearing surface, enabling the outer race to rotate freely about the inner race. The outer race can include a sheave groove sized and shaped to support a wire or rope during installation. The system can be used to string and temporarily support power or communications lines during installation, or “stringing,” and then removed when permanent supports are installed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2021Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Harby Carter Hollis, John Jeremiah MORTON, Douglas Bruce MacDonald, Toni Corinne Tran
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Publication number: 20230228510Abstract: A shot detection system for a projectile weapon comprising: an accelerometer, a power source, a memory; and a processor configured to: receive accelerometer data from the accelerometer; for a first region of interest, test a first property of the accelerometer data; and store a shot determination result in the memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2020Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Will Boettcher, Bruce MacDonald, Don Evans, Jay Vanmali
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Publication number: 20230204091Abstract: An additive-coated sheave assembly having a wheel with a groove in an outer circumferential surface of the wheel. The additive-coated sheave assembly can have an axle configured to support the wheel and a frame configured to receive and support the axle. A coating can be affixed to the groove by an additive manufacturing process. A method of manufacturing a sheave by coating the groove with a coating by an additive manufacturing process is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Harby Carter Hollis, Douglas Bruce MacDonald, John Jeremiah Morton
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Publication number: 20230132039Abstract: A hybrid conductor puller-tensioner and control system are disclosed. The puller-tensioner includes a motor/generator mechanically coupled to a drum. The motor/generator is in electrical communication with a generator and a rechargeable power source. In a tensioning mode, the motor/generator can be used to charge the rechargeable power source. In a pulling mode, when the power demanded by the motor exceeds the capacity of the generator, the motor can be connected to both the generator and the rechargeable power source simultaneously to provide additional power.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Douglas Bruce MacDonald, Toni Corinne Tran, Carlos Albert Bellot, Timothy Michael Hanson, John Jeremiah Morton
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Patent number: 11409380Abstract: A human machine interface system for controlling a device comprising: a housing; a human digit activatable physical element; a processor in communication with the element, the processor to receive and process an input from the element; a communicator to communicate an output from the processor wherein the output comprises a command intended for the device; wherein the element, the processor and the communicator are all disposed about or within the housing or connected thereto.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Kordtech PTY LTDInventors: William Boettcher, Bruce MacDonald
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Publication number: 20210208706Abstract: A human machine interface system for controlling a device comprising: a housing; a human digit activatable physical element; a processor in communication with the element, the processor to receive and process an input from the element; a communicator to communicate an output from the processor wherein the output comprises a command intended for the device; wherein the element, the processor and the communicator are all disposed about or within the housing or connected thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Bruce MACDONALD, William BOETTCHER
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Patent number: 10976841Abstract: A human machine interface system for controlling a device comprising: a housing; a human digit activatable physical element; a processor in communication with the element, the processor to receive and process an input from the element; a communicator to communicate an output from the processor wherein the output comprises a command intended for the device; wherein the element, the processor and the communicator are all disposed about or within the housing or connected thereto.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2017Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: KORDTECH PTY LTDInventors: Bruce MacDonald, William Boettcher
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Publication number: 20210044093Abstract: An intelligent electrical conductor installation system includes a puller sub-system, a tensioner sub-system, and a running GC board. The pull sub-system is configured to provide a pulling force to a pull rope connected on one end to the running board. The tensioner sub-system is configured to provide tension to the one or more conductors connected to the running board during installation of the conductors. The running board is connected to the pull rope on a first end, and configured to be connected to one or more conductors on a second end, wherein the running board includes one or more sensors configured to sense attributes of the conductor pull operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2019Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Douglas Bruce MacDonald, Harby Carter Hollis, Ryan Arthur Berg, Matthew Caleb Faircloth
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Publication number: 20190250728Abstract: A human machine interface system for controlling a device comprising: a housing; a human digit activatable physical element; a processor in communication with the element, the processor to receive and process an input from the element; a communicator to communicate an output from the processor wherein the output comprises a command intended for the device; wherein the element, the processor and the communicator are all disposed about or within the housing or connected thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Bruce MACDONALD, William BOETTCHER
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Publication number: 20180322579Abstract: A system and method for user created 2-dimensional risk classes and levels is described. These classes are implemented as a matrix of real numbers. In one embodiment, this matrix allows the user to create and select risk thresholds for the placement of bets that from an investment perspective can lead to the construction of a new type of financial instrument similar to low yield, low risk government issued bonds. In a second embodiment this is a zero-consideration contest where users compete at no cost for prizes to be awarded. In a third embodiment (and where it is legal to do so), this is a gambling application. The risk matrix is created and managed by the user and no one else. The construction of the matrix is described in detail. Included are computer runs that highlight important aspects of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2017Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventor: Bruce A. Macdonald
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Patent number: 9960575Abstract: An electrical stringing block in accordance with some example embodiments includes a sheave formed of a pair of metal plates which are joined together. Each plate includes an angled section, a planar section extending from an outer edge of the angled section, and a curved section extending from an outer edge of the planar section. The plates are joined together at the planar sections. Each angled section is continuous.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: SHERMAN + REILLY, INC.Inventors: Michael Hanson Dunn, Douglas Bruce MacDonald
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Publication number: 20170214227Abstract: An electrical stringing block in accordance with some example embodiments includes a sheave formed of a pair of metal plates which are joined together. Each plate includes an angled section, a planar section extending from an outer edge of the angled section, and a curved section extending from an outer edge of the planar section. The plates are joined together at the planar sections. Each angled section is continuous.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Michael Hanson Dunn, Douglas Bruce MacDonald
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Publication number: 20120295062Abstract: Multi-ply laminate composite components of non-planar shape can be formed with apertures defined therein, instead of cutting the apertures after forming the multi-ply laminate composite component. This is achieved by cutting apertures in the individual plies before the plies are assembled and consolidated, with the aperture or apertures in each ply, or in each set of plies, positioned to accommodate the local distance differential between adjacent plies, or sets of plies, so that the resulting component aperture or apertures will achieve a desired alignment. Removable pins can be used to maintain the plies in alignment during the consolidation process, and fittings such as annular collars can be secured in the component apertures during consolidation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventors: Paul Szasz, Bruce MacDonald, Wei Charles Xiao
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Patent number: 8088291Abstract: A method of collecting medical waste in a waste collection unit using a disposable manifold and filter assembly. The disposable manifold and filter assembly includes a manifold housing with a plurality of inlets, a neck extending from the manifold housing to define an outlet, and a filter basket disposed in the manifold housing. The method includes inserting the neck into the waste collection unit to direct the medical waste passing through the disposable manifold and filter assembly into the waste collection unit. Tubes are connected to the inlets of the manifold housing to provide a path for the medical waste to travel from a target site, e.g., a patient, to the manifold housing. A vacuum is drawn in the waste collection unit to pull the medical waste through the tubes and into the disposable manifold and filter assembly where the medical waste is processed/filtered in a plurality of stages.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: David Hershberger, Richard F. Huyser, Stephen P Isham, Bruce MacDonald, Michael Noonan, Karen Staley
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Patent number: 7935111Abstract: An electrosurgery pencil having a bent or angled portion which enables a physician to easily perform surgical procedures without his or her hand obstructing the view of the surgical site.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: AMT Electrosurgery Inc.Inventor: Bruce MacDonald
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Publication number: 20090159535Abstract: A method of collecting medical waste in a waste collection unit using a disposable manifold and filter assembly. The disposable manifold and filter assembly includes a manifold housing with a plurality of inlets, a neck extending from the manifold housing to define an outlet, and a filter basket disposed in the manifold housing. The method includes inserting the neck into the waste collection unit to direct the medical waste passing through the disposable manifold and filter assembly into the waste collection unit. Tubes are connected to the inlets of the manifold housing to provide a path for the medical waste to travel from a target site, e.g., a patient, to the manifold housing. A vacuum is drawn in the waste collection unit to pull the medical waste through the tubes and into the disposable manifold and filter assembly where the medical waste is processed/filtered in a plurality of stages.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATIONInventors: David Hershberger, Richard F. Huyser, Stephen P. Isham, Bruce MacDonald, Michael Noonan, Karen Staley
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Patent number: 7497340Abstract: A manifold and filter assembly for use with a waste collection unit is provided. The manifold and filter assembly directs and filters medical waste flowing into the waste collection unit. The manifold and filter assembly comprises a manifold body defining a chamber and an outlet for directing the medical waste into the waste collection unit. A manifold cap is fitted to the manifold body to close the chamber. The manifold cap defines a plurality of inlets for receiving the medical waste. A filter basket having a bottom and a peripheral wall defining a plurality of openings is snap-locked to the manifold body. The filter basket is positioned such that a fluid bypass is formed between the filter basket and the manifold body and between the filter basket and the manifold cap. The fluid bypass is in fluid communication with the outlet whereby the medical waste can flow over the peripheral wall to the outlet through the fluid bypass.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2005Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: David Hershberger, Richard F. Huyser, Stephen P. Isham, Bruce MacDonald, Michael Noonan, Karen Staley
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Patent number: D881317Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: KordTech Pty LtdInventors: Donald Evans, William Boettcher, Bruce MacDonald, Geoffrey Woodman, Stephen Hill