Patents by Inventor C. Clark

C. Clark 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: 20040241451
    Abstract: At least two fixable fluid materials are digitally applied adjacent to each other on a surface of a substrate and fixed to provide fixed coatings having different surface energies. The coated substrates are useful for controlling the flow of fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John C. Clark, Peter T. Elliott, Caroline M. Ylitalo, Naiyong Jing, Gary A. Korba
  • Patent number: 6815186
    Abstract: The sensitivity of enzyme-based polarographic electrodes to oxygen concentration can be significantly reduced or eliminated by providing an oxygen-reservoir in intimate contact with the oxidative enzyme. This is achieved by making a stabilized emulsion between the enzyme and a compound in which oxygen is extremely soluble. An aqueous glucose oxidase solution is emulsified with a perfluorocarbon liquid, and the resulting emulsion is stabilized by chemically crosslinking the mixture to form a gel. Thin layers of the emulsion are fabricated by spreading a layer of the liquid emulsion before gelation occurs. Additional carrier proteins such as albumin may be added to the enzyme prior to crosslinking to protect enzymatic activity and enhance gel strength. Additional electron transport compounds may be added to further reduce sensitivity to oxygen concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Implanted Biosystems, Inc.
    Inventor: Leland C Clark, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6803109
    Abstract: Fluorochemical urethane compositions comprising one or more compounds or oligomers having at least on fluorine-containing repeatable unit and at least one fluorine-containing terminal group are described. The compositions are useful as coatings or incorporated as melt additives. The fluorochemical compositions impart oil and water repellency to the substrate. In other aspects, this invention relates to processes for imparting oil and water repellency characteristics to substrates and articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Zai-Ming Qiu, John C. Clark, Wayne W. Fan
  • Patent number: 6802198
    Abstract: A sheet bending brake for forming a workpiece comprises a base and an anvil having a bottom-clamping surface. The anvil is positioned in a fixed spaced relationship above the base and in combination with the base defines an unobstructed passage therebetween for receiving at least a portion of the workpiece. A movable plate is disposed between the base and the top plate wherein the movable plate is vertically translatable therein for clamping the workpiece between a top surface of the movable plate and the bottom clamping surface. A bending member is pivotally attached to the movable plate and extends longitudinally therealong for bending the clamped workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Tapco International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael C. Clark
  • Publication number: 20040194729
    Abstract: An article for removing dead hair from animals includes a handle and a shedding blade that is attached to the handle. The shedding blade includes a flexible, elongated member having at least one serrated edge. Advantageously, structure is provided to permit adjustment of the length of the shedding blade. This permits a consumer to select the proper blade size for the animal that is being groomed. Additionally, the article is constructed and arranged so that the flexible, elongated member may be at least partially retracted into the handle for storage purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Steven B. Dunn, Bryce D. Fujii, Kevin C. Clark
  • Publication number: 20040197181
    Abstract: Load manipulating mechanism is mounted on a mobile wheel-driven support platform. All driving mechanism, energy source, and needed functional apparatus for mobility and lifting are self contained on the apparatus such that it may be conveniently moved to needed work sites for lifting and materials manipulation. Outriggers extendible from the main support platform and having surface engaging pads provide stability and leveling. Load arms in the mechanism are extendible and retractable between stowed travel and extended operating conditions, and include telescopic sections in a parallelogram arrangement. The load manipulating mechanism functions as load balancer, using a pneumatic control system and counterweight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventor: Curtis C. Clark
  • Publication number: 20040198074
    Abstract: The described embodiments relate to electrical interconnect assemblies and methods of forming same. One exemplary method applies a generally flowable protective material to an electrical interconnect region comprising portions of at least two conductors. The method also exposes the protective material to conditions sufficient to render the protective material to a generally non-flowable state which protects the electrical interconnect region from degradation, wherein said exposing also reflows solder positioned proximate the electrical interconnect region to allow the solder to bond with the at least two conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Wayne K. Swier, Leo C. Clarke
  • Publication number: 20040194728
    Abstract: An article for grooming an animal includes an elongated handle and a plurality of dematting blades, each of which has a sharp edge for aiding in removing mats from the fur of an animal. The article further includes a comb having a plurality of combing tines for combing the fur of an animal. Most advantageously, selective positioning structure is provided for selectively positioning the article in one of a first grooming position that is characterized by the dematting blades being operatively positioned while said comb is retracted, and a second grooming position that is characterized by the comb being operatively positioned while the dematting blades are retracted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Steven B. Dunn, Bryce D. Fujii, Kevin C. Clark
  • Publication number: 20040182785
    Abstract: A method for processing liquid animal plasma or serum into two products of albumin rich fraction and immunoglobulin rich fraction by adding less than 1% sodium hexametaphosphate at preferred pH range from 4.1 to 4.5 and using a settling or centrifuge process is provides in this invention. The immunoglobulin rich product is used for health purposes. The albumin rich product is used as a protein, binding or gelling ingredient. The novel process in the invention is feasible for commercial production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicants: Rigel Technology Corporation, Merrick's Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Lee, James A. Coalson, Richard R. Field, Erwin C. Clark
  • Publication number: 20040183244
    Abstract: A support apparatus adapted to support a snowboard having a threaded insert during a tuning operation is provided. The support apparatus includes a support member and a board rest supported on the support member. An attachment member extends from the board rest and is adapted to engage the threaded insert of the snowboard. A method of supporting a snowboard is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventor: Robert C. Clarke
  • Publication number: 20040178243
    Abstract: The “Cargo and Board Transportation System” (“CBTS”) is a multi-purpose, reusable storage and transportation container with a built-in vehicular roof rack and attachment system. A CBTS comprises an exterior layer (6); a zippered opening (11); at least one anterior soft rack (18) bonded to the exterior layer (6) and equipped with a vehicle strapping system (3, 3′) that traverses the soft rack and is bonded to the exterior layer (6) and/or the anterior soft rack (18); and at least one posterior soft rack (19) bonded to the exterior layer (6) and equipped with a vehicle strapping system (3, 3′) that traverses the soft rack and is bonded to the exterior layer (6) and/or the posterior soft rack (19). Universal clips (14) and universal clip webbing (20), and buddy system straps (2, 2′), are desirable to enable load compression and joining other cargo bags to a first CBTS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventors: Howard C. Clark, Kenneth Y. Sasaki
  • Publication number: 20040175489
    Abstract: A confectionery product has an outer dry powder coating layer that includes a flavor encapsulated with a water-soluble encapsulant. The encapsulated flavor, being included in the outermost coating of the product, is immediately released when the product is placed in the mouth, giving a very quick initial flavor impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: James C. Clark, Chungsea A. Shen
  • Publication number: 20040171502
    Abstract: Supercritical carbon dioxide may be utilized to remove resistant residues such as those residues left when etching dielectrics in fluorine-based plasma gases. The supercritical carbon dioxide may include an oxidizer in one embodiment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Shan C. Clark, Vijayakumar S. Ramachandrarao, Robert B. Turkot
  • Patent number: 6783783
    Abstract: A coated confectionary tablet product has a compressed tablet center; a first coating layer surrounding the tablet and comprising a fat; a second coating layer surrounding the first coating layer and comprising a hard shell made from one or more sugars and polyols; and a third coating layer surrounding the second coating layer and comprising a film containing film forming agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: James C. Clark, Lonnette Alexander, Barbara Z. Stawski, Vasek J. Kures
  • Publication number: 20040163520
    Abstract: A saw table assembly for cutting a workpiece with a saw. A pair of rails for supporting a working surface and a track. The suitable work surface includes a first group and a second group of table sections with extension rails disposed within the table sections. A coupling assembly, disposed at the center of the rails, for supporting the saw track. The saw track can slide longitudinally and pivot back and forth about the coupling assembly. The coupling assembly including a cam which has three different operating positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Aundrea Nurenberg, Michael C. Clark, Benjamin L. Pinchback, Richard J. Logan, Clyde G. Allen
  • Publication number: 20040138933
    Abstract: A process for developing a model and integrating the model into a business intelligence system includes: (a) defining at least one variable X to serve as an input to the model and at least one output variable Y to serve as an output of the model; (b) assessing whether there is sufficient data of sufficient quality to operate the model in the business intelligence system of the business, and creating a prototype design of the model; (c) further developing the prototype design of the model to produce a final model design, and validating output results provided by the final model design; (d) implementing the final model design to produce an implemented model, and developing an interface that enables a user to interact with the implemented model; and (e) integrating the implemented model and associated interface into the business intelligence system to provide an integrated model, and repetitively monitoring the accuracy of output results provided by the integrated model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Christina A. LaComb, Amy V. Aragones, Hong Cheng, Michael C. Clark, Snehil Gambhir, Mark R. Gilder, John A. Interrante, Christopher D. Johnson, Thomas P. Repoff, Deniz Senturk
  • Publication number: 20040099034
    Abstract: The subject invention provides a sheet bending brake assembly for securing a work piece. The sheet bending brake assembly includes a clamping member having a lower leg extending therefrom and a pivoting arm pivotally supported by and extending from the clamping member. The pivoting arm defines a clamping area with the lower leg. A base supports the clamping members and provides support to the assembly while moving the pivoting arm between the open position and the clamped position. A guide mechanism reacts between the clamping member and the pivoting arm for moving the pivoting arm between the open position and the clamped position. The guide mechanism has a guide slot with a detent positioned within the guide slot between the first and the second ends for positioning the pivoting arm in an intermediate position to allow for precisely aligning the work piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventor: Michael C. Clark
  • Patent number: 6737489
    Abstract: A fluorochemical composition for rendering a fibrous substrate oil and/or water repellent which comprises a solution or dispersion of a fluoropolymer having a partially or fully fluorinated backbone and comprising one or more repeating units corresponding to the general formula: wherein Rf represents a perfluorinated organic group having a chain length of at least 2 atoms and having at least one carbon atom and optional auxiliary components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Linert, E. Steven McAlister, Lian S. Tan, Richard S. Buckanin, Naiyong Jing, Frans A. Audenaert, Thomas J. Blong, John C. Clark, Linda G. Coté, Harald Kaspar, Franz März
  • Publication number: 20040079388
    Abstract: Supercritical carbon dioxide may be utilized to remove fluorine-based etch residues such as those residues left when etching dielectrics in fluorine-based plasma gases. The supercritical carbon dioxide may have dissolved in it various reagents and fluorocarbon materials that, together, cause the residue to swell and to be exposed for reactions with the reagents, the supercritical carbon dioxide, and the fluorocarbons. As a result, relatively hard to penetrate fluorine-based residues may be entered and removed using aggressive chemistries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Vijayakumar S. Ramachandrarao, Shan C. Clark, Justin K. Brask, Robert B. Turkot
  • Patent number: 6725894
    Abstract: A traction device for a dual wheel set. The traction device includes side-members and cross-members, the side-members fitted to the inner side of an inside wheel and the outer side of an outside wheel. A cinch line extended around the dual wheel set at the juncture between the wheels and provided with engaging ends configured to draw the ends together in a cinching action to draw the cross-members into the juncture and thereby tighten the traction device on the dual wheel set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Burns Bros., Inc.
    Inventor: Larry C. Clark