Patents by Inventor Christopher Hawk

Christopher Hawk 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).

  • Patent number: 10605403
    Abstract: A cantilevered screwless hanger. The cantilevered screwless hanger includes an elongated member having a support assembly disposed on a first end thereof. In some embodiments, the elongated member includes a hanging device on a second end thereof. The support assembly includes a lower U-shaped member, a connecting member extending upwardly therefrom, and an upper U-shaped member connected to the connecting member. The lower U-shaped member is oriented opposite the upper U-shaped member, such that a first opening defined by the lower U-shaped member is oriented opposite a second opening defined by the upper U-shaped member. The support assembly is adapted to removably secure the cantilevered screwless hanger to an elongated structure comprising a square cross-section without the use of additional fasteners, such that the support structure is not damaged during installation of the cantilevered screwless hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Inventor: Christopher Hawk
  • Publication number: 20190113175
    Abstract: A cantilevered screwless hanger. The cantilevered screwless hanger includes an elongated member having a support assembly disposed on a first end thereof. In some embodiments, the elongated member includes a hanging device on a second end thereof. The support assembly includes a lower U-shaped member, a connecting member extending upwardly therefrom, and an upper U-shaped member connected to the connecting member. The lower U-shaped member is oriented opposite the upper U-shaped member, such that a first opening defined by the lower U-shaped member is oriented opposite a second opening defined by the upper U-shaped member. The support assembly is adapted to removably secure the cantilevered screwless hanger to an elongated structure comprising a square cross-section without the use of additional fasteners, such that the support structure is not damaged during installation of the cantilevered screwless hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventor: Christopher Hawk
  • Patent number: 8664077
    Abstract: A method for forming a self-aligned overlay mark is disclosed. First, a first region, a second region and a main feature which is disposed between the first region and the second region all disposed on the substrate are provided. The first region defines a first edge and the second region defines a second edge. Second, a cut mask layer is formed to respectively cover the first region and the second region to expose the main feature. Next, the cut mask layer is determined if it is self-aligned with the second edge or the first edge, and creates a self-aligned overlay mark. Later, a main feature etching step is carried out to transfer the main feature into the substrate when the cut mask layer is determined to be self-aligned with the second edge or the first edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Nanya Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Vinay Nair, David Pratt, Christopher Hawk, Richard Housley
  • Publication number: 20130210213
    Abstract: A method for forming a self-aligned overlay mark is disclosed. First, a first region, a second region and a main feature which is disposed between the first region and the second region all disposed on the substrate are provided. The first region defines a first edge and the second region defines a second edge. Second, a cut mask layer is formed to respectively cover the first region and the second region to expose the main feature. Next, the cut mask layer is determined if it is self-aligned with the second edge or the first edge, and creates a self-aligned overlay mark. Later, a main feature etching step is carried out to transfer the main feature into the substrate when the cut mask layer is determined to be self-aligned with the second edge or the first edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Vinay Nair, David Pratt, Christopher Hawk, Richard Housley
  • Publication number: 20040131581
    Abstract: The present invention provides antimicrobial compositions and methods for reducing the number and/or the viability of microbial populations on surfaces exposed to animal feces, such as animal litter and animal containment areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: SureCide Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Alex Hutcheson, Christopher Hawk, Frank Swenson
  • Publication number: 20030232040
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and kits for reducing a microbial population on a surface are provided. The microbial populations which can be treated using the methods, compositions, and kits of the present invention include prokaryotic, viral, and protozoan populations. The methods, compositions, and kits of the present invention have a number of uses in the fields of food production and medicine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Applicant: SureCide Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Beckman, John L. Grimsich, Christopher Hawk, Frank Swenson, David Tyler
  • Publication number: 20030133993
    Abstract: The present invention provides antimicrobial compositions and methods for reducing the number and/or the viability of microbial populations on surfaces exposed to animal feces, such as animal litter and animal containment areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Applicant: SureCide Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Alex Hutcheson, Christopher Hawk, Frank Swenson
  • Publication number: 20020015697
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and kits for reducing a microbial population on a surface are provided. The microbial populations which can be treated using the methods, compositions, and kits of the present invention include prokaryotic, viral, and protozoan populations. The methods, compositions, and kits of the present invention have a number of uses in the fields of food production and medicine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Inventors: Kenneth Beckman, John L. Grimsich, Christopher Hawk, Frank Swenson, David Tyler
  • Patent number: 6084902
    Abstract: An electric arc furnace includes a substantially cylindrically configured melting vessel having an upper shell defining a top opening. A water-cooled roof assembly is supported by the upper shell and positioned over the top opening and can be removed from the top opening for permitting the charging of scrap into the melting vessel. The water-cooled roof assembly includes an annular configured, water-cooled outer roof panel defining a central opening. An annular configured, water-cooled inner roof panel is positioned within the central opening of the outer roof panel and is removably mounted on the outer roof panel. The inner roof panel includes a central opening that removably mounts a central refractory. At least one electrode is mounted in the central refractory and extends into the melting vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Fuchs Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Hawk