Patents by Inventor Bruce Taylor
Bruce 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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Patent number: 7010549Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for enabling training of field service personnel such as field engineers and field service of machines such as medical diagnostic machines, e.g., CT, MRI, and x-ray machines. The system (100) is desirably implemented over the Internet in which field service personnel using handheld computers are able to selectively search cataloged items relating to reference materials such as portions of product installation manuals, service manuals, field modification information or updates, training manuals, safety information, design diagrams, parts lists, etc., and retrieve copies of the relevant portions of the reference materials. The reference materials are cataloged and searchable using, for example, data relating to a product type and model, a skill level, a service task, and an authorization level.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2003Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Rasiklal Punjalal Shah, Richard Alan Grothman, Kenneth Edward Hahn, Bruce Taylor Ward, Douglas Robert Hofstetter, Richard Lee Frowein
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Patent number: 6988940Abstract: This manual, vacuum-enabled dustless sander provides complete debris collection from both the working surface and area extending peripherally beyond the sander head while overcoming other deficiencies of prior art by projecting an abrasive screen above the sander head to form a rectangular mound which abrades while allowing debris to be drawn through itself. The projection is achieved by placing the abrasive screen atop an air permeable cushion supported by a rectangular platform made to rotate at a position of use at the intake end of a hollow shaft. Ends of the screen are inserted between the walls of two rectangular containers which rotate on the shaft and loosely embrace the platform. Rotating the shaft moves the threaded inner down the shaft into the lower container to clamp the screen in place. Vacuumed air draws all abraded debris into the sander head and through the hollow shaft to a collection canister.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2004Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Inventor: Bruce Taylor
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Publication number: 20050276016Abstract: An induction heating system used on web manufacturing processes has one or more workcoils each with an associated power module. The power modules are cooled using water. In one embodiment the power modules and the workcoils are in physical contact with a full width water cooled support beam. In another embodiment the key heat generating elements of the power modules are mounted against a thermally conductive power module frame which is then mounted against the thermally conductive wall of an un-perforated water header.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2005Publication date: December 15, 2005Inventors: Bruce Taylor, Rene Larive
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Publication number: 20050252841Abstract: Disclosed is a unique filter assembly for ensuring replacement cartridge compatibility in filtration systems having replaceable filter cartridges with lugged mounting systems. One representative filter assembly includes a representative cartridge member having a body portion for enclosing filter media and a neck portion depending therefrom. The representative neck portion of the representative cartridge includes at least one axial inlet port for directing unfiltered fluid into the body portion and at least one axial outlet port for directing filtered fluid out of the body portion. The representative neck portion also has at least two representative lugs depending radially outwardly therefrom, wherein at least one lug defines a keyed engagement surface, a leading inclined cam surface and a trailing inclined cam surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2005Publication date: November 17, 2005Inventors: Laurence Bassett, William Contaxis, Bruce Taylor, David Carbo
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Publication number: 20040154313Abstract: The present invention provides a water cooler assembly including a receptacle to hold water to be cooled and from which water can be dispensed; a cover attached to said receptacle via a hinge, said cover including formations to receive and hold a water bottle, and further including an inlet passage through which water from said bottle can flow into said receptacle; said cover having mountings to receive a cooling assembly, said cooling assembly being mounted in said cover close and extending away from said cover. The present invention also provides a water cooler assembly including a receptacle to hold water to be cooled and from which water can be dispensed, means to receive and hold a water bottle, and further including an inlet passage through which water from said bottle can flow into said receptacle; a cooling means associated with said receptacle to cool said water, and a trough attached to said inlet, from which trough water can enter said receptacle to be cooled.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2004Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: Bruce Taylor, Adam Shipway
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Publication number: 20040083235Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for enabling training of field service personnel such as field engineers and field service of machines such as medical diagnostic machines, e.g., CT, MRI, and x-ray machines. The system (100) is desirably implemented over the Internet in which field service personnel using handheld computers are able to selectively search cataloged items relating to reference materials such as portions of product installation manuals, service manuals, field modification information or updates, training manuals, safety information, design diagrams, parts lists, etc., and retrieve copies of the relevant portions of the reference materials. The reference materials are cataloged and searchable using, for example, data relating to a product type and model, a skill level, a service task, and an authorization level.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Rasiklal Punjalal Shah, Richard Alan Grothman, Kenneth Edward Hahn, Bruce Taylor Ward, Douglas Robert Hofstetter, Richard Lee Frowein
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Patent number: 6605734Abstract: Alkene-platinum-silyl complexes described by formula (COD)Pt(SiR13−n)2Yn are claimed, where each R1 is independently selected from organic groups, halo atoms, and siloxy groups, each Y is an independently selected divalent bridging group between the silicon atoms bonded to platinum, n is 0, 1, 2, or 3, and COD is 1,5-cyclooctadiene.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Aroop Kumar Roy, Richard Bruce Taylor
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Publication number: 20030109732Abstract: Alkene-platinum-silyl complexes described by formula (COD)Pt(SiR13−n)2Yn are claimed, where each R1 is independently selected from organic groups, halo atoms, and siloxy groups, each Y is an independently selected divalent bridging group between the silicon atoms bonded to platinum, n is 0, 1, 2, or 3, and COD is 1,5-cyclooctadiene.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2001Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventors: Aroop Kumar Roy, Richard Bruce Taylor
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Patent number: 6095391Abstract: A method and apparatus is presented for stabilizing a free loop of web material between two web handling devices. The present invention employs fans or other forced air sources, directed toward the inner surface of the free loop, to maintain a stable free loop shape, thereby permitting simplified web handling and more accurate control of the web feeding or web take-up rate.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1998Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignee: Roll Systems, Inc.Inventors: John Mayo Fiske, John Fairhurst, Stephen E. Silva, Bruce Taylor
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Patent number: 5558319Abstract: An apparatus for stacking and separating sheets of web material provides a conveyor for transporting the sheets from a source of sheets. The sheets are conveyed in a stream that is aligned in a downstream direction from a source to a stacking location. A kicker mechanism is located along the conveyor to offset sheets in a direction that is substantially transverse to the downstream direction. A stacking mechanism is positioned at the stacking location for receiving each sheet from the conveyor and overlaying each sheet into a stack that extends downstream in a horizontal orientation that is substantially parallel to the ground. The kicker mechanism may include an elastomeric foot that engages and withdraws from each selected sheet to drive it transversely to the downstream direction. The sheets may be cut from a continuous web source.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1994Date of Patent: September 24, 1996Assignee: Roll Systems, Inc.Inventors: H. W. Crowley, John W. Clifford, Thomas Connolly, John R. Fairhurst, Bruce Taylor
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Patent number: 5533719Abstract: A stacker jam detector, for use in a sheet handling device such as a stacker and separator, comprises a source of sheets that directs sheets downstream to a delivery location. The source of sheets includes a sheet sent signal generator that transmits a sheet sent signal in response to transferral of each of the sheets from the source. A moving sensing service, such as an elastomeric wheel, is provided at a delivery location, which can comprise a vertical stack. The surface engages each of the sheets as each of the sheets is transferred to the delivery location. Movement of the sheets thereover causes proportional movement of the sensing surface. A signal, such as a pulse, is generated in response to the movement of the sensing surface. A detector measures the signal and compares the signal received relative to at least one sheet sense signal to a predetermined signal value and indicates whether a sheet has been properly delivered to the delivery location.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1994Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Assignee: Roll Systems, Inc.Inventors: H. W. Crowley, John W. Clifford, Thomas Connolly, John R. Fairhurst, Bruce Taylor, John M. Fiske
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Patent number: 5366212Abstract: An apparatus for stacking and separating sheets of web material provides a conveyor for transporting the sheets from a source of sheets. The sheets are conveyed in a stream that is aligned in a downstream direction from a source to a stacking location. A kicker mechanism is located along the conveyor to offset sheets in a direction that is substantially transverse to the downstream direction. A stacking mechanism is positioned at the stacking location for receiving each sheet from the conveyor and overlaying each sheet into a stack that extends downstream in a horizontal orientation that is substantially parallel to the ground. The kicker mechanism may include an elastomeric foot that engages and withdraws from each selected sheet to drive it transversely to the downstream direction. The sheets may be cut from a continuous web source.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1992Date of Patent: November 22, 1994Assignee: Roll Systems, Inc.Inventors: H. W. Crowley, John W. Clifford, Thomas Connolly, John R. Fairhurst, Bruce Taylor
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Patent number: 4915831Abstract: According to the present invention, a locking means is provided for a filter cartridge and head unit. This locking means comprises a spring driven plunger, which preferably is supported by the head and comprises at least one detent, which preferably is disposed in the cartridge in the top wall upper surface thereof, whereby inadvertent disengagement of the cartridge from the head is prevented by engagement of the plunger and the detent, and whereby replacement of the cartridge is permitted by first lifting the plunger before rotating the cartridge through a requisite 90 degrees for disengagement thereof. By using the spring driven plunger and cooperating detent, the problem is avoided of a person, or a child, being able to inadvertently disengage the securing tabs from the securing tab receptacles.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1989Date of Patent: April 10, 1990Assignee: Cuno, IncorporatedInventor: Bruce Taylor
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Patent number: 4320528Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for cleaning and removing the buildup of products of corrosion, oxidation, sedimentation and comparable chemical reactions from various portions of heat exchanger systems such as the location wherein the primary heat exchanger tubes come in contact with support plates for those tubes, and the base of said heat exchanger. The corrosive scale, oxides and other materials can cause denting of the primary heat exchanger tubes due to the compressive force of the oxides, scale, and other materials, and therefore adversely affects the heat exchanging ability of the heat exchanger system.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1980Date of Patent: March 16, 1982Assignee: Anco Engineers, Inc.Inventors: Terry D. Scharton, G. Bruce Taylor