Patents by Inventor Clayton R. Carter
Clayton R. Carter 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: 10024614Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a breech system comprising, first, a breech lock with a pivotable cam end plate for accessing a firearm breech and, second, a camming cartridge extractor with a pivotable lever for extracting a fired cartridge. The pivotable cam end plate may be connected to an independently pivotable arm that is operable as a lever for moving the cam end plate into an open position to allow breech access. The pivotable cam end plate and pivotable arm may be capable of a plurality of movements within the same plane in order to optimize leverage and cam action for opening the breech lock.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: TRIPLE ACTION, L.L.C.Inventors: Janos I Lakatos, Edward Clay Slade, Clayton R. Carter
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Publication number: 20180180368Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a breech system comprising, first, a breech lock with a pivotable cam end plate for accessing a firearm breech and, second, a camming cartridge extractor with a pivotable lever for extracting a fired cartridge. The pivotable cam end plate may be connected to an independently pivotable arm that is operable as a lever for moving the cam end plate into an open position to allow breech access. The pivotable cam end plate and pivotable arm may be capable of a plurality of movements within the same plane in order to optimize leverage and cam action for opening the breech lock.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2016Publication date: June 28, 2018Applicant: Triple Action L.L.C.Inventors: Janos I Lakatos, Edward Clay Slade, Clayton R. Carter
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Patent number: 9759500Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a breech system comprising, first, a breech lock with a pivotable cam end plate for accessing a firearm breech and, second, a camming cartridge extractor with a pivotable lever for extracting a fired cartridge. The pivotable cam end plate may be connected to an independently pivotable arm that is operable as a lever for moving the cam end plate into an open position to allow breech access. The pivotable cam end plate and pivotable arm may be capable of a plurality of movements within the same plane in order to optimize leverage and cam action for opening the breech lock.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Triple Action, L.L.C.Inventors: Janos I Lakatos, Edward Clay Slade, Clayton R. Carter
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Publication number: 20170234632Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a breech system comprising, first, a breech lock with a pivotable cam end plate for accessing a firearm breech and, second, a camming cartridge extractor with a pivotable lever for extracting a fired cartridge. The pivotable cam end plate may be connected to an independently pivotable arm that is operable as a lever for moving the cam end plate into an open position to allow breech access. The pivotable cam end plate and pivotable arm may be capable of a plurality of movements within the same plane in order to optimize leverage and cam action for opening the breech lock.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Triple Action L.L.C.Inventors: Janos I Lakatos, Edward Clay Slade, Clayton R. Carter
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Publication number: 20150233752Abstract: A system for fossil fuel byproduct management is claimed which includes a computer for receiving and recording volume measurements of one or more fossil fuel liquid byproducts among a plurality of fossil fuel liquid byproducts located within a storage container and a transmitter operable by the computer to transmit the volume measurements to a data collection location. A method of use for the same, which includes monitoring byproduct volumes and recording information relating to releases is also claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: CLAY EDWARD SLADE, CLAYTON R. CARTER, Janos I. Lakatos, Jacob L. Rippstein
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Patent number: 8460509Abstract: A fluid evaporation system includes a housing bounding a fluid reservoir and an air flow path that is disposed over top of the fluid reservoir. The housing has an inlet opening and a spaced apart outlet opening that both provide communication between the outside environment and the air flow path. A fan is positioned to draw the air out of the air flow path through the outlet opening. A baffle projects into the air flow path at a location between inlet opening and the outlet opening so as to constrict the area of the air flow path thereat. A plurality of spray nozzles are positioned within air flow path between the baffle and the first end of the housing. A pump is configured to draw fluid from the reservoir and deliver it to the plurality of spray nozzles.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Total Water Management, LLCInventors: Janos I. Lakatos, Edward Clay Slade, Clayton R. Carter
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Patent number: 8430993Abstract: A fluid evaporation system includes a housing bounding a fluid reservoir and an air flow path that is disposed over top of the fluid reservoir. The housing has an inlet opening and a spaced apart outlet opening that both provide communication between the outside environment and the air flow path. A fan is positioned to draw the air out of the air flow path through the outlet opening. A baffle projects into the air flow path at a location between inlet opening and the outlet opening so as to constrict the area of the air flow path thereat. A plurality of spray nozzles are positioned within air flow path between the baffle and the first end of the housing. A pump is configured to draw fluid from the reservoir and deliver it to the plurality of spray nozzles.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Total Water Management, LLCInventors: Janos I. Lakatos, Edward Clay Slade, Clayton R. Carter
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Patent number: 8425668Abstract: A fluid evaporation system includes a housing bounding an airflow path. A misting system is positioned within the airflow path for spraying a wastewater into the airflow path. Water in the misted wastewater is evaporated, thereby concentrating minerals in the wastewater. A pretreatment system is positioned upstream from the fluid evaporator. The pretreatment system includes a gas induced separator. Separation of hydrocarbons and water are enhanced using a polymer and/or by lowering the pH of the wastewater.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Total Water Management, LLCInventors: Janos I. Lakatos, Edward Clay Slade, Clayton R. Carter, Christopher Allen Jahn, Neil William Richardson
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Publication number: 20120053863Abstract: A system for fossil fuel byproduct management is claimed which includes a computer for receiving and recording volume measurements of one or more fossil fuel liquid byproducts among a plurality of fossil fuel liquid byproducts located within a storage container and a transmitter operable by the computer to transmit the volume measurements to a data collection location. A method of use for the same, which includes monitoring byproduct volumes and recording information relating to releases is also claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Clay Edward Slade, Clayton R. Carter, Janos Imre Lakatos, Jacob L. Rippstein, James T. Kelsey, Eric Raymond John
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Publication number: 20110139378Abstract: A fluid evaporation system includes a housing bounding a fluid reservoir and an air flow path that is disposed over top of the fluid reservoir. The housing has an inlet opening and a spaced apart outlet opening that both provide communication between the outside environment and the air flow path. A blower is positioned to draw the air into the air flow path and force the air through the outlet opening. A misting system positioned within the air flow path increases the water content of the air stream. A demister is positioned upstream from the outlet opening and downstream from the misting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: PURESTREAM TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Janos I. Lakatos, Edward Clay Slade, Clayton R. Carter
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Publication number: 20110140457Abstract: A fluid evaporation system includes a housing bounding an airflow path. A misting system is positioned within the airflow path for spraying a wastewater into the airflow path. Water in the misted wastewater is evaporated, thereby concentrating minerals in the wastewater. A pretreatment system is positioned upstream from the fluid evaporator. The pretreatment system includes a gas induced separator. Separation of hydrocarbons and water are enhanced using a polymer and/or by lowering the pH of the wastewater.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: PURESTREAM TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Janos I. Lakatos, Edward Clay Slade, Clayton R. Carter, Christopher Allen Jahn, Neil William Richardson
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Publication number: 20090199972Abstract: A fluid evaporation system includes a housing bounding a fluid reservoir and an air flow path that is disposed over top of the fluid reservoir. The housing has an inlet opening and a spaced apart outlet opening that both provide communication between the outside environment and the air flow path. A fan is positioned to draw the air out of the air flow path through the outlet opening. A baffle projects into the air flow path at a location between inlet opening and the outlet opening so as to constrict the area of the air flow path thereat. A plurality of spray nozzles are positioned within air flow path between the baffle and the first end of the housing. A pump is configured to draw fluid from the reservoir and deliver it to the plurality of spray nozzles.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: CJC HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Janos I. Lakatos, Edward Clay Slade, Clayton R. Carter
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Patent number: 6882278Abstract: A method for monitoring compliance with recommended hand-washing practices is disclosed. The method involves detecting the occurrence of an event that is specified in a hand-washing rule. The method also involves determining whether a person who is involved in the event complies with the hand-washing rule. If the person does not comply with the hand-washing rule, the method may involve triggering a reminder alarm. The method may also involve determining whether the person washes his or her hands within a period of time subsequent to the reminder alarm. Compliance data that is related to compliance with the hand-washing rule may be updated.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2003Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Path-X International, Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Winings, Layne W. Finlinson, M. Wade Miller, Clayton R. Carter
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Publication number: 20040001009Abstract: A method for monitoring compliance with recommended hand-washing practices is disclosed. The method involves detecting the occurrence of an event that is specified in a hand-washing rule. The method also involves determining whether a person who is involved in the event complies with the hand-washing rule. If the person does not comply with the hand-washing rule, the method may involve triggering a reminder alarm. The method may also involve determining whether the person washes his or her hands within a period of time subsequent to the reminder alarm. Compliance data that is related to compliance with the hand-washing rule may be updated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2003Publication date: January 1, 2004Inventors: Thomas R. Winings, Layne W. Finlinson, M. Wade Miller, Clayton R. Carter
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Patent number: 6652426Abstract: An exercise machine has a base with an upright member secured thereto. A pair of lever arms are rotatably positioned on the upright member and rotate from a first position to a second position. A gas cylinder assembly is mechanically associated with the upright member and connected to the lever arms by a chain means. The gas cylinder assembly provides resistance to movement of the lever arms from the first toward the second position. A purchase assembly is mechanically associated with the frame and connected to the lever arms by a cable means. The purchase assembly includes a block and tackle to provide a mechanical advantage for moving the lever arms from the first position toward the second position. A line from the block and tackle is connected to one of several possible moveable elements such that operation of the moveable element results in movement of the lever arms.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2001Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Inventors: Clayton R. Carter, Flint Hamblin, R. Scott Galbraith
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Publication number: 20030155136Abstract: An improved slopeboard having a solid member with an inner pivotal mounting integrally formed as an aperture within the solid member near the first end of the solid member and with an outer pivotal mounting integrally formed as an aperture within the solid member near the second end of the solid member. In the case of a slopeboard having a moldboard and a framework having an outer pivotal mounting and an inner pivotal mounting, the solid member is attached to such framework. In the case of a slopeboard having a moldboard having an outer pivotal mounting and an inner pivotal mounting, the solid member is attached directly to the moldboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventors: Clayton R. Carter, Jeremy A. Jenkins, Layne W. Finlinson, Roy A. Hales
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Publication number: 20030087736Abstract: An exercise machine has a base with an upright member secured thereto. A pair of lever arms are rotatably positioned on the upright member and rotate from a first position to a second position. A gas cylinder assembly is mechanically associated with the upright member and connected to the lever arms by a chain means. The gas cylinder assembly provides resistance to movement of the lever arms from the first toward the second position. A purchase assembly is mechanically associated with the frame and connected to the lever arms by a cable means. The purchase assembly includes a block and tackle to provide a mechanical advantage for moving the lever arms from the first position toward the second position. A line from the block and tackle is connected to one of several possible moveable elements such that operation of the moveable element results in movement of the lever arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2001Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventors: Clayton R. Carter, Flint Hamblin, R. Scott Galbraith
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Patent number: 6315674Abstract: An amusement ride for providing vertical movement of a passenger is disclosed. Typically, a support tower having a vertical movement mechanism defining a vertical movement path is present. The carriage is typically coupled to the movement mechanism for providing travel along the vertical movement path. Connected to the carriage is a support structure which extends radially from the carriage for supporting passenger seats. The support structure can be a wall, a rigid post, or some other structure extending outwardly from the tower. In one embodiment, the seats can be positioned along the support structure such that a first seat is closer to the carriage than a second seat. The passenger seats can be positioned to face outwardly or toward other passenger seats. Additionally, the passenger seats can be coupled to the support structure along a support structure side, above the support structure, beneath the support structure, or any combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2000Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: Interactive Rides, Inc.Inventors: E. Clay Slade, Janos I. Lakatos, Clayton R. Carter, Flint O. Hamblin, Layne W. Finlinson
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Patent number: D792543Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Triple Action, LLCInventors: Janos I Lakatos, Clay Edward Slade, Clayton R. Carter