Patents by Inventor C. Evans

C. Evans 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).

  • Air bag chute attachment
    Patent number: 7669889
    Abstract: An air bag chute directs the deployment of an air bag from an air bag housing mounted on a seat frame through a separable seam sewn between inboard and outboard seat cover panels. An air bag housing is box shaped with a base wall mounted on the seat frame and rear, front, and end walls extending from the base wall and a cover wall. An inboard chute panel and an outboard chute panel each have inner ends attached to the air bag housing and outer ends attached to the inboard and outboard seat cover panels adjacent to the separable seam. The attachment of the inner ends of the inboard and outboard chutes to the air bag housing is provided on the walls of the housing with the inner ends spaced from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: David J Gorman, Scott D. Thomas, Nancy C. Evans
  • Sewing Method for Seat Cover
    Publication number: 20100043687
    Abstract: A method is provided for sewing a seat cover to provide a front panel and a side panel with an L-shaped separable seam and inner and outer chutes for air bag deployment. The method comprises sewing the front panel and the inner chute together with permanent vertical extending and horizontal extending seams that will not break during air bag deployment, and sewing the side panel and the outer chute together with permanent vertical extending seams and horizontal extending seams that will not break during air bag deployment. And thereafter sewing the front panel and the side panel together with separable vertical extending seams and horizontal extending seams that will break upon the air bag deployment to allow inflation of the air bag while the inner chute remains attached to the front panel and the outer chute remains attached to the side panel to guide the inflating air bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Nancy C. Evans, Scott D. Thomas, William A. Biondo
  • System and method for computer-created advertisements
    Patent number: 7665105
    Abstract: The invention relates to a computerized method for a user to create an advertisement by displaying a plurality of advertising formats for selection by a user; displaying a template corresponding to a selected advertising format; displaying a plurality of product references for selection by the user; displaying on the template a selected product reference to create a proposed advertisement; and creating a preview of the proposed advertisement, all of which may be implemented using the Internet. The invention further relates to a computerized system for creating an advertisement that comprises a template database for storing advertising formats; a product database for storing product references; and a computer to access the databases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: eComSystems, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon C. Evans
  • Management object model for performing management of a computer system
    Patent number: 7665071
    Abstract: A management system is provided for the generation of a management object model for performing management of a computer system. The object model includes a structured hierarchy of objects representing components of a computer system. The management system can include component modules operable to define mappings from instrumentation of the components to objects representing those components and configuration modules operable to configure associations between the component modules for the generation of the management object model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen C. Roles, Stephen C. Evans, Steven J. Glover
  • Vehicle Seat Side Air Bag
    Publication number: 20090315305
    Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat back frame, a cushion, and an air bag assembly mounted upon the frame within a hollow provided in the cushion. A trim cover includes a side panel facing the side of the vehicle and a front panel facing forwardly, the side panel and front panel being joined to one another at a vertical extending seam. The side panel also has a lower horizontal extending separable seam, an upper horizontal extending separable seam, and a forward vertical seam that may or may not be sewn to the front panel. On inflation of the air bag, the inflating air bag forces the side panel outwardly causing separation of the separable seams and inflate forwardly, upwardly and downwardly through separable seams of the side panel. In addition, a rear vertical extending seam can be provided that would extend between the upper and lower horizontal extending separable seam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Nancy C. Evans, Scott D. Thomas, William A. Biondo
  • Vehicle Seat Side Air Bag
    Publication number: 20090315373
    Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat back frame, a foam cushion mounted on the frame, and an air bag assembly mounted upon the frame within a hollow provided in the cushion. A trim cover covers the cushion and conceals the air bag assembly, and includes a side panel facing the side of the vehicle and a front panel facing forwardly. The side panel and front panel are joined together at a vertical extending separable seam. The side panel has a lower portion and an upper portion joined together at a horizontal extending separable seam located adjacent to the lower edge of the air bag assembly. Upon inflation of the air bag, the inflating air bag forces the side panel outwardly causing separation of the separable seams and enabling the air bag to inflate both forwardly through the vertical extending separable seam and downwardly through the horizontal extending separable seam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Scott D. Thomas, Nancy C. Evans, WIlliam A. Biondo, Diane K. McQueen
  • Device for sanitary removal of canine fecal matter and method therefor
    Patent number: 7628431
    Abstract: A device for removing canine fecal matter includes a lobed knob connected by concentric tubes to a dual housing, the inner of which holds a set of panels that are opened or closed by the linear movement of the smaller tube in combination with a panel actuating ring affixed to the inner shaft. The panels are extended by holding the larger tube and pushing the knob toward the panel housing. When a release button is actuated, the panels close around the fecal matter and, with the panels closed, a protective collection bag is secured by a clamp on the outer housing. With the collection bag inside the cavity formed by the closed panels. The knob can be rotated in either direction to turn the collection bag which causes the collection bag to pull away from the clamp for the purpose of disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Inventors: John C. Evans, Margaret L. Evans
  • MEDICAL BANDAGE SUBSTRATE, MEDICAL BANDAGE, AND MEDICAL BANDAGING PRODUCT WITH LOW ABRASION SIDE EDGES, AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20090299241
    Abstract: A medical bandaging product, including a sleeve formed of moisture-impervious material and sealable to prevent entry of moisture, and a medical material positioned in the sleeve and sealed therein against entry of moisture until use. The medical material is a substrate having two marginal areas of relatively lower modulus yarns and/or a more open knitted structure to provide reduced abrasion against the skin. A reactive system on the substrate remains stable when maintained in substantially moisture-free conditions and hardens upon exposure to sufficient moisture to form a rigid, self supporting structure. A soft, flexible protective material covers at least one of the major faces of the substrate along its length to provide a cushioning barrier between the substrate and the skin of a patient when the material is in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: BSN MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Shitij Chabba, Martin O'Hara, John C. Evans
  • Simplified restraining tether system for use with a vehicle air bag system
    Patent number: 7621561
    Abstract: An air bag system includes an inflator, an inflatable cushion having an outer face and inflatable upon release of inflation fluid from the inflator, and a restraining tether system. The restraining tether system includes a first tether attached to the outer face of the inflatable cushion, and a second tether attached to the first tether. The first tether is operable to restrain expansion of the inflatable cushion at a first location and a second location spaced from the first location. At least one of the first and second tethers includes a width-reduced portion having a plurality of fabric layers, thereby increasing strength within the restraining tether system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott D. Thomas, Nancy C. Evans
  • Telescoping slide assembly with quick-mount keyhole lock system
    Patent number: 7604307
    Abstract: A telescoping slide assembly includes interconnected load-carrying, intermediate, and stationary slides. A retainer is used to retain a piece of equipment in a fixed position on the load-carrying slide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: General Devices Co., Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Greenwald, Richard C. Evans
  • TWO-WAY ADJUSTABLE SIGN SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090249668
    Abstract: A device for a two-way adjustable sign system for mounting to a shelf, the device comprising a frame having an upper rail, a lower rail, and a first and a second side bracket, the upper rail and the lower rail each having an inner and an outer rail, wherein the inner rail is slidably moveable within the outer rail, and wherein the first and second side brackets each have an inner and outer bracket wherein the inner bracket is slidably movable within the outer bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: Cormark, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Conway, Scott Padiak, Paul C. Evans
  • High temperature ceramic die package and DUT board socket
    Patent number: 7598760
    Abstract: A strip-shaped package is provided that can accept a single die up to many dice. Conduction paths are printed (or otherwise integrally formed) thereon to the edge of the package, and a complementary socket may be provided that, in combination with the strip-shaped package, provides for electrical connection to test electronics without the use of package leads. The strip-shaped package may be made of ceramic or other temperature resistant material. The strip-shaped package may have at least one “well” location in which the die or dice may be affixed to the strip-shaped package. The strip may have notches configured to function as separators between the individual die housings (and related integrally-formed conduction paths).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Qualitau, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Bensing, Adalberto M. Ramirez, Jens Ullmann, Jacob Herschmann, Robert J. Sylvia, Maurice C. Evans
  • NONWOVEN SPLINTING AND CASTING PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20090216163
    Abstract: A medical bandaging product, including a non-woven, fibrous, flexible medical material adapted for being applied and conformed to a body part to be supported, and a reactive system impregnated into or coated onto the medical material. The system remains stable when maintained in a non-activated condition in the absence of an activating agent, such as water, and hardens upon activation by exposure to the activating agent to form a rigid, self supporting structure. An enclosure is provided within which the medical material is maintained against exposure to the activating agent until use. The product may be in pre-cut shapes or in roll-form for cutting off a desired length for a given use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: BSN MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: John C. Evans, Shitij Chabba, Martin O'Hara
  • ONE-PIECE PNEUMOSTOMA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
    Publication number: 20090205651
    Abstract: A flexible pneumostoma management device maintains the patency of a pneumostoma while controlling the flow of material through the pneumostoma. The pneumostoma management device includes a pneumostoma vent having a tube which enters the pneumostoma to allow gases to escape the lung, a flange and a filter/valve to control flow of materials through the tube. The flange is a thin flexible patch which conforms and attaches to the chest of the patient. The flange secures the tube in position in the pneumostoma. The flange is formed in one piece with the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Portaero, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Tanaka, Joshua P. Wiesman, David C. Plough, Stephen C. Evans
  • PNEUMOSTOMA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HAVING A COSMETIC AND/OR PROTECTIVE COVER
    Publication number: 20090205647
    Abstract: A pneumostoma management system which includes a pneumostoma management device and a cover. The pneumostoma management device maintains the patency of a pneumostoma while controlling the flow of material through the pneumostoma. The pneumostoma management device includes a hydrophobic filter and/or a one-way filter. The cover serves to protect the pneumostoma management device and/or provide a cosmetic skin to make the pneumostoma management device more acceptable to the patient and thereby encourage patient compliance with a pneumostoma treatment regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Portaero, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Plough, Don Tanaka, Joshua P. Wiesman, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Richard A. Abraham, Stephen C. Evans, Gary L. Boseck
  • PNEUMOSTOMA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
    Publication number: 20090205644
    Abstract: A pneumostoma management system for maintaining the patency of a pneumostoma while controlling the flow of material through the pneumostoma. The pneumostoma management system includes a two-part pneumostoma management device and associated insertion and removal tools. The pneumostoma management device includes a pneumostoma vent and a chest mount for positioning and securing the vent into a pneumostoma. The pneumostoma vent includes a hydrophobic filter and/or a one-way valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Portaero, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Tanaka, Joshua P. Wiesman, David C. Plough, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Richard A. Abraham, Stephen C. Evans, Gary L. Boseck
  • VIDEO LINKING TO ELECTRONIC TEXT MESSAGING
    Publication number: 20090210778
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention include methods and apparatuses for linking video information to electronic messages such as electronic mail (email), online chat, web logs (“blogs”), bulletin boards, web page text, Simple Mobile Services (SMS), Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) and other electronic message formats. One embodiment provides for embedding links from a video annotation session at a cursor position in an email application. A method for transferring from email to chat and vice versa is disclosed whereby association with video content is maintained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Charles J. Kulas, Lee C. Evans
  • PNEUMOSTOMA MANAGEMENT METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
    Publication number: 20090205645
    Abstract: A method for maintaining the patency of a pneumostoma while controlling the flow of material through the pneumostoma. A pneumostoma management system includes a two-part pneumostoma management device and associated insertion and removal tools. The pneumostoma management device includes a pneumostoma vent and a chest mount for positioning and securing the vent into a pneumostoma. To use the system, the chest is first cleaned and the chest mount secured to the chest adjacent the pneumostoma. The pneumostoma vent is then inserted into the pneumostoma through an aperture in the chest mount until it is engaged and secured by a coupling of the chest mount. The pneumostoma vent may be replaced periodically such as daily. The chest mount may be changed less frequently such as weekly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Portaero, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Tanaka, Joshua P. Wiesman, David C. Plough, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Richard A. Abraham, Stephen C. Evans, Gary L. Boseck
  • Network component identification
    Patent number: 7571222
    Abstract: In a computer network, an object identifier relating to the identity of a network component is generated by applying an algorithm to manufacturer's data stored in a memory associated with the component. An MIB correlating the generated object identifier and the component description is produced by applying the same algorithm to corresponding data items in a manufacturer's product database and correlating product description information with the generated object identifier data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen C. Evans, David Stuart Gordon
  • MEDICAL BANDAGE COVER, MEDICAL BANDAGE, AND MEDICAL BANDAGING PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20090192430
    Abstract: A medical bandage is disclosed including a knitted spacer fabric cover or padding positioned in surrounding relation on a moisture-hardenable substrate. A reactive system is applied to and into the thickness of the substrate. The reactive system having a first state wherein the substrate remains in a flexible, conformable condition and a second state wherein the reactive system hardens, simultaneously hardening the substrate into a desired conformation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: BSN MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: John C. Evans