Patents by Inventor Daniel G. Allen

Daniel G. Allen 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: 20240079698
    Abstract: A seal assembly for a battery cell includes a grommet having an opening having an inner surface. A nail has a nail head and a stem extending from the stem. The stem includes a first portion with a larger diameter and a second portion with a smaller diameter and the stem extends through the opening in the grommet. The stem and the grommet form a first interference fit at a distal end of the opening. A trap clearance is formed between the distal end of the opening and the nail head. The trap clearance defines a trap for a sealant. A sealant is disposed on the stem and is located at least partially in the trap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Mark T. Ashbolt, Daniel G. Allen, Oleg Podoprigora
  • Patent number: 11817591
    Abstract: A seal assembly for a battery cell includes a grommet having an opening having an inner surface. A nail has a nail head and a stem extending from the stem. The stem includes a first portion with a larger diameter and a second portion with a smaller diameter and the stem extends through the opening in the grommet. The stem and the grommet form a first interference fit at a distal end of the opening. A trap clearance is formed between the distal end of the opening and the nail head. The trap clearance defines a trap for a sealant. A sealant is disposed on the stem and is located at least partially in the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: DURACELL U.S. OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark T. Ashbolt, Daniel G. Allen, Oleg Podoprigora
  • Publication number: 20210367297
    Abstract: A seal assembly for a battery cell includes a grommet having an opening having an inner surface. A nail has a nail head and a stem extending from the stem. The stem includes a first portion with a larger diameter and a second portion with a smaller diameter and the stem extends through the opening in the grommet. The stem and the grommet form a first interference fit at a distal end of the opening. A trap clearance is formed between the distal end of the opening and the nail head. The trap clearance defines a trap for a sealant. A sealant is disposed on the stem and is located at least partially in the trap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Mark T. Ashbolt, Daniel G. Allen, Oleg Podoprigora
  • Patent number: 9202368
    Abstract: A system for remote control of lights and small appliances utilizing miniature remote control units, and a method for easily and simply setting which remote controls control which item(s). Unlike conventional remote controls which are moved from place to place, these miniature remote controls are so small they may be removably mounted at each location needed, unobtrusively or even hidden. Receivers for the remote signal are described manufactured within a lamp socket assembly, a very short light bulb socket adapter, the light bulb itself, a wallswitch dimmer and an outlet adapter. One remote control can control multiple receivers, or vice versa, or any other combination, without conflict and with the combination set up or changed more intuitively than in completing systems. Appliances may be turned on or off and lights may be dimmed precisely or set flashing in unison to summon help.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: MagicLux, LLC
    Inventors: Adam L. Carley, Anthony D. D'Amelio, James Edward Mandry, Danielle G. Allen
  • Patent number: 9135812
    Abstract: A shortened adapter for a light bulb socket with highly overlapped male and female parts with an insulating hand-ring that extends only partially over the external surface of the adapter's female threading so it fits into the unthreaded collar of a light bulb socket, thereby significantly reducing the light bulb displacement. The shortened adapter can respond to an incoming signal and control the output of a light bulb. A reversible ring on the insulating hand-ring can change the adapter from being a dimmer to being an on-off control. A mechanism is disclosed to reversibly lock the adapter onto a light bulb. A miniature remote controller to work with the adapter is provided that has many advantages because of its very small size and compact shape. Further, one such controller can control several lights and several such controllers can control a single light in arbitrary combinations selected by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: MagicLux, LLC
    Inventors: Adam L. Carley, James Edward Mandry, Danielle G. Allen
  • Patent number: 4464089
    Abstract: An open ended tubular anchor member is arranged to be fitted on a conventional shoring beam and has a strap confining opening extending therethrough. A flexible strap passes through the opening and is arranged to engage a load and firmly bind the load relative to the shoring beam. At least two of the strap confining openings may be provided to facilitate the extension of straps in different directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1984
    Inventor: Daniel G. Allen