Patents by Inventor C. Reeves

C. Reeves 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: 20240309591
    Abstract: Mobile mixing attachments, skidsteers with mobile mixing attachments, mobile mixing devices and related methods are provided. A mobile mixing attachment for use on a skid-steer can include a rotatable mixing drum having a body that forms an internal cavity and having a forward end and a bottom end. The mixing drum can include a mouth at the forward end of the body that provides access to the internal cavity of the mixing drum. The mobile mixing attachment can include a drum chassis configured to hold and rotate the mixing drum and an attachment plate secured to a rear portion of the drum chassis proximal to the bottom end of the body. The attachment plate configured to engage one or more attachment couplers on lift arms of a skid-steer. The mobile mixing device also comprises a scoop comprising a forward scooping lip and a rear loading end positioned in front of the mouth of the mixing drum. The scoop is secured to the drum chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Mark C. Reeves, Edward F. Reeves, Norman M. Jelke, Charles G. Jelke, Kristofer J. Stichter
  • Patent number: 11297995
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein include steam appliances and methods which apply steam and a liquid containing a cleaning agent to the floor via separate outlets. In some embodiments, the liquid containing a cleaning agent is applied to an area of the floor that is physically separated from a steam application area. The steam may be applied to the floor through a steam-permeable fabric. The liquid containing a cleaning agent may be heated before being applied to the floor or being mixed with steam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Alan L. Weeks, Kim C. Reeves, William Scott Hughes, Ognjen Vrdoljak
  • Patent number: 11271358
    Abstract: In a draw tower for producing a length of optical fiber, a preform feed accepts a preform into the draw tower and a furnace downstream of the preform feed heats the preform. Fiber shaping hardware downstream of the thermal furnace is controlled by fiber shaping control electronics to produce along the fiber at least one low-absorption fiber section having a first cross-sectional geometry of the inner cladding layer corresponding to a first level of absorption of input pump light from the inner cladding layer to the core and at least one high-absorption fiber section having a second cross-sectional geometry of the inner cladding layer corresponding to a second level of absorption of input pump light from the inner cladding layer to the core that is greater than the first level of absorption. A tractor downstream of shaping hardware pulls the preform through the furnace and shaping hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventor: Peter C Reeves-Hall
  • Publication number: 20200384666
    Abstract: Mobile mixing devices, mobile mixing systems, and related methods are provided. A mobile mixing device can include a frame and a mixing drum securable to the frame. The mixing drum can include a body that forms an internal cavity and can have a forward end and a bottom end. The mixing drum can also include a mouth at the forward end of the body that provides access to the internal cavity of the mixing drum. The mobile mixing device can include a heater support arm having a heater secured to an end of the heater support arm that is distal from the mixing drum. The mixing drum can be used to process cement material when the heater support arm is in a stow-away position or used to process asphalt when the heater support arm is in a heating position with the heater facing into the mouth of the mixing drum after loading of the asphalt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: REEVES ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: STEVE A. FOX, Mark C. Reeves, Edward F. Reeves
  • Publication number: 20200321745
    Abstract: In a draw tower for producing a length of optical fiber, a preform feed accepts a preform into the draw tower and a furnace downstream of the preform feed heats the preform. Fiber shaping hardware downstream of the thermal furnace is controlled by fiber shaping control electronics to produce along the fiber at least one low-absorption fiber section having a first cross-sectional geometry of the inner cladding layer corresponding to a first level of absorption of input pump light from the inner cladding layer to the core and at least one high-absorption fiber section having a second cross-sectional geometry of the inner cladding layer corresponding to a second level of absorption of input pump light from the inner cladding layer to the core that is greater than the first level of absorption. A tractor downstream of shaping hardware pulls the preform through the furnace and shaping hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventor: Peter C. Reeves-Hall
  • Patent number: 10727641
    Abstract: Herein is provided a fiber length including a doped fiber core extending over the fiber length. First and second cladding regions radially surround the core. At least one pump light input site is arranged to accept input pump light into the first cladding region. A low-absorption length over which the first cladding region has a first cross-sectional geometry produces a first level of absorption of input pump light from the first cladding region to the core, extending from a pump light input site for an extent over which the doped core can absorb at least about 10% of input pump light from the first cladding region. A high-absorption section over which the first cladding region has a second cross-sectional geometry produces a second level of absorption of input pump light from the first cladding region to the core, greater than the first level of absorption of input pump light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventor: Peter C Reeves-Hall
  • Publication number: 20200208435
    Abstract: A system for and method of verifying a configuration of an artifact, such as a gun, a phone, or other artifact, is provided. The system includes a plurality of unique verification mechanisms, each verification mechanism including a unique identifier for distinguishing the verification mechanism from each of the other verification mechanisms. The method includes engaging a verification mechanism with the artifact and/or with an object and/or device associated with the artifact so as to move the artifact to a verifiable configuration while simultaneously moving the verification mechanism to a verifying configuration. The method further includes scanning the verification mechanism to create a first verification record, thereby providing evidence of such configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventor: Andrew C. Reeves
  • Patent number: 10647025
    Abstract: Mobile mixing devices, mobile mixing systems, and related methods are provided. A mobile mixing device can include a frame and a mixing drum securable to the frame. The mixing drum can include a body that forms an internal cavity and can have a forward end and a bottom end. The mixing drum can also include a mouth at the forward end of the body that provides access to the internal cavity of the mixing drum. The mobile mixing device can include a heater support arm having a heater secured to an end of the heater support arm that is distal from the mixing drum. The mixing drum can be used to process cement material when the heater support arm is in a stow-away position or asphalt when the heater support arm is in a heating position with the heater facing into the mouth of the mixing drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Reeves Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve A. Fox, Mark C. Reeves, Edward F. Reeves
  • Patent number: 10597903
    Abstract: A system for and method of verifying a configuration of an artifact, such as a gun, a phone, or other artifact, is provided. The system includes a plurality of unique verification mechanisms, each verification mechanism including a unique identifier for distinguishing the verification mechanism from each of the other verification mechanisms. The method includes engaging a verification mechanism with the artifact and/or with an object and/or device associated with the artifact so as to move the artifact to a verifiable configuration while simultaneously moving the verification mechanism to a verifying configuration. The method further includes scanning the verification mechanism to create a first verification record, thereby providing evidence of such configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Inventor: Andrew C. Reeves
  • Publication number: 20190348811
    Abstract: Herein is provided a fiber length including a doped fiber core extending over the fiber length. First and second cladding regions radially surround the core. At least one pump light input site is arranged to accept input pump light into the first cladding region. A low-absorption length over which the first cladding region has a first cross-sectional geometry produces a first level of absorption of input pump light from the first cladding region to the core, extending from a pump light input site for an extent over which the doped core can absorb at least about 10% of input pump light from the first cladding region. A high-absorption section over which the first cladding region has a second cross-sectional geometry produces a second level of absorption of input pump light from the first cladding region to the core, greater than the first level of absorption of input pump light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventor: Peter C. Reeves-Hall
  • Publication number: 20190330884
    Abstract: A system for and method of verifying a configuration of an artifact, such as a gun, a phone, or other artifact, is provided. The system includes a plurality of unique verification mechanisms, each verification mechanism including a unique identifier for distinguishing the verification mechanism from each of the other verification mechanisms. The method includes engaging a verification mechanism with the artifact and/or with an object and/or device associated with the artifact so as to move the artifact to a verifiable configuration while simultaneously moving the verification mechanism to a verifying configuration. The method further includes scanning the verification mechanism to create a first verification record, thereby providing evidence of such configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Andrew C. Reeves
  • Patent number: 10448800
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein include steam appliances and methods which apply steam and a liquid containing a cleaning agent to the floor via separate outlets. In some embodiments, the liquid containing a cleaning agent is applied to an area of the floor that is physically separated from a steam application area. The steam may be applied to the floor through a steam-permeable fabric. The liquid containing a cleaning agent may be heated before being applied to the floor or being mixed with steam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Alan L. Weeks, Kim C. Reeves, William Scott Hughes, Ognjen Vrdoljak
  • Publication number: 20170246764
    Abstract: Mobile mixing devices, mobile mixing systems, and related methods are provided. A mobile mixing device can include a frame and a mixing drum securable to the frame. The mixing drum can include a body that forms an internal cavity and can have a forward end and a bottom end. The mixing drum can also include a mouth at the forward end of the body that provides access to the internal cavity of the mixing drum. The mobile mixing device can include a heater support arm having a heater secured to an end of the heater support arm that is distal from the mixing drum. The mixing drum can be used to process cement material when the heater support arm is in a stow-away position or asphalt when the heater support arm is in a heating position with the heater facing into the mouth of the mixing drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: REEVES ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Steven A. Fox, Mark C. Reeves, Edward F. Reeves
  • Patent number: 9586667
    Abstract: A splice assembly may include a first splice bracket including first longitudinal axis, a first connecting member, and a first mating member extending from the first connecting member along the first longitudinal axis, the first mating member including a first mating surface disposed as a non-zero first angle relative to the first longitudinal axis. The disclosed slice assembly may further include a second splice bracket including second longitudinal axis, a second connecting member, and a second mating member extending from the second connecting member along the second longitudinal axis, the second mating member including a second mating surface disposed as a non-zero second angle relative to the second longitudinal axis. The first mating surface and the second mating surface are complementary. Surface contact between the first mating surface and the second mating surface defines a fastening location for connecting the first splice bracket and the second splice bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Andrew C. Reeves
  • Publication number: 20160152317
    Abstract: A splice assembly may include a first splice bracket including first longitudinal axis, a first connecting member, and a first mating member extending from the first connecting member along the first longitudinal axis, the first mating member including a first mating surface disposed as a non-zero first angle relative to the first longitudinal axis. The disclosed slice assembly may further include a second splice bracket including second longitudinal axis, a second connecting member, and a second mating member extending from the second connecting member along the second longitudinal axis, the second mating member including a second mating surface disposed as a non-zero second angle relative to the second longitudinal axis. The first mating surface and the second mating surface are complementary. Surface contact between the first mating surface and the second mating surface defines a fastening location for connecting the first splice bracket and the second splice bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventor: Andrew C. Reeves
  • Publication number: 20150297054
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein include steam appliances and methods which apply steam and a liquid containing a cleaning agent to the floor via separate outlets. In some embodiments, the liquid containing a cleaning agent is applied to an area of the floor that is physically separated from a steam application area. The steam may be applied to the floor through a steam-permeable fabric. The liquid containing a cleaning agent may be heated before being applied to the floor or being mixed with steam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: Alan L. Weeks, Kim C. Reeves, William Scott Hughes, Ognjen Vrdoljak
  • Publication number: 20140094609
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved process for the preparation of Compounds of Formula (I), which are useful in the treatment of HIV infection. In particular, the present invention is directed to an improved process for the preparation of (2S)-2-tert-butoxy-2-(4-(2,3-dihydropyrano[4,3,2-de]quinolin-7-yl)-2-methylquinolin-3-yl)acetic acid, which is useful in the treatment of HIV infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventors: Brandon H. Brown, Xiang Wang, Keith R. Fandrick, Joe Ju Gao, Nizar Haddad, Serge R. Landry, Wenjie Li, Zhi-Hui Lu, Bo Qu, Diana C. Reeves, Carl Thibeault, Yongda Zhang
  • Publication number: 20100218435
    Abstract: A structure has eight walls forming an octagonal structure, wherein the walls are arranged to be self-supporting without the use of external fasteners, each wall having an internal face, a least one heat source arranged to provide heat to the structure as desired, a roof having an octagonal shape, the roof attaching to the walls without the use of external fasteners, and an enclosure formed from the walls and roof. A structure having at least three walls, wherein the walls are arranged to be self-supporting without the use of external fasteners, each wall having an internal face, a roof, the roof attaching to the walls without the use of external fasteners, and an enclosure formed from the walls and roof, wherein the walls and roof are manufactured only of natural materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventor: Jerry C. Reeves
  • Patent number: D693351
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: RCR International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Reeves, Wai Wing Fung
  • Patent number: D693827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: RCR International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Reeves, Wai Wing Fung