Patents by Inventor Daniel Gibbons
Daniel Gibbons 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: 10477968Abstract: A pull assembly includes a base and a decorative insert which is rotatably mated to the base to allow for easy assembly and customization. The pully assembly can be formed by a process that includes the steps of: (a) forming a base by a first process; (b) receiving an image of a custom decorative insert that is intended to mate with the base to form the pull assembly; and (c) forming the custom decorative insert based on the received image and using an additive manufacturing process.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: KNOCKOUT KNOBS LLCInventors: Nancy Maier, Daniel Gibbons, Jeremy Broadwell
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Publication number: 20170156497Abstract: A pull assembly includes a base and a decorative insert which is rotatably mated to the base to allow for easy assembly and customization. The pully assembly can be formed by a process that includes the steps of: (a) forming a base by a first process; (b) receiving an image of a custom decorative insert that is intended to mate with the base to form the pull assembly; and (c) forming the custom decorative insert based on the received image and using an additive manufacturing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Nancy Maier, Daniel Gibbons, Jeremy Broadwell
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Publication number: 20070224500Abstract: A zinc/air depolarized button cell having an anode casing and cathode casing in the form of cans each having an open end and opposing closed end with integral side walls therebetween. An improved insulator seal ring is inserted over the anode casing side walls. The improved insulator seal ring has protrusions emanating from the surfaces of the insulating ring side walls. The protrusions are preferably integrally formed during molding of the insulating seal ring, but may be separately applied. The protrusions compress during application of radial forces to the cathode casing during the crimping of the cathode casing side walls over the anode casing side walls with said insulator ring therebetween. This provides a tighter, more durable seal, at the interface between anode casing and insulator side walls and also between cathode casing and insulator side walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Leo White, Daniel Gibbons, Derek Bobowick
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Publication number: 20070224495Abstract: A zinc/air depolarized cell wherein the anode comprises zinc particles, aqueous alkaline electrolyte, and aqueous alkaline electrolyte within said anode casing; a cathode within said cathode casing; and an electrolyte permeable separator between said cathode and anode; and a glue comprising crosslinked polyvinylalcohol, preferably crosslinked with a boron containing compound, said glue located between the separator and a side of said cathode to adhesively bond the separator to the cathode. The cell may be in the form of a button cell. The glue provides a strong adhesive bond between the separator, desirably of microporous polypropylene, and the cathode. The glue promotes ionic conductivity at the separator/electrode interface even when the zinc/electrolyte ratio within the anode is elevated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Daniel Gibbons, Michael Pozin
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Publication number: 20060057286Abstract: A method of applying liquid adhesive to surfaces of components of an electrochemical cell employing a needle valve applicator. The liquid adhesive is applied by dispensing it through a tubular tip connected to a pneumatically actuated needle valve applicator. The method is effective in applying adhesive to narrow width or difficult to reach surfaces of cell components in a precise, consistent and reproducible manner. In a specific application the adhesive can be applied to the narrow recessed step surrounding the terminal portion of the cathode casing of a zinc/air button cell. In such application the cathode casing may typically be rotated at speeds of between about 50 and 1000 revolutions per minute as adhesive is applied thereto from the applicator. The adhesive provides a tight seal between the cathode casing and cathode assembly, thereby preventing leakage of electrolyte from the cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2004Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventors: Daniel Gibbons, Michael Brovarski, Leo White
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Patent number: 6964367Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically acquiring and verifying, relative to pre-established rules, information affixed to relatively flat articles transported along a transport path comprises a weighing device for measuring weight of articles being processed, an image acquisition device for acquiring a representation of indicia appearing on an article, a thickness detecting device for measuring the thickness of articles being processed, a processing device for recognition of the indicia appearing on an article, and a processing device for verifying acquired data against the pre-established rules. A number of reports are generated after processing to provide the results of the processing.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Bowe Bell + Howell CompanyInventors: John S. O'Callaghan, Daniel Gibbons, Tony S. Chan, Ann Dawkins, Niren Shah, Jack Bonn
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Patent number: 6949710Abstract: An apparatus and method to individually weigh continuously fed mail pieces wherein each mail piece is configured in a vertical orientation and fed through the weighing system in seriatim. The apparatus contains a scale transport assembly for transporting mail pieces seriatim, a mail piece channel pathway assembly for maintaining the vertical orientation of individual mail pieces, a load cell assembly for measuring the mail piece weight, an x-y table assembly for allowing position adjustments of the weighing system, data collection circuitry, and a support module. The apparatus can be used in conjunction with bulk mail processing systems or it can be used independently.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2002Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Bowe Bell + Howell Postage Systems CompanyInventors: Walter Conard, Patrick Casher, John O'Callaghan, Daniel Gibbons, Fredrick Hegland, Roy Schoon, George Rabindran
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Patent number: 6830847Abstract: A zinc/air button cell comprising a cathode casing and an anode casing wherein the anode casing is inserted into the cathode casing. The anode casing is formed of multiclad metal layers, for example nickel/stainless steel/copper. A protective metal is plated onto the exposed peripheral edge of the anode casing. The protective metal is desirably selected from copper, tin, indium, silver, brass, bronze or gold. The application of the protective metal covers the multiclad metals exposed along the peripheral edge surface. The protective metal is also desirably plated onto the portion of the outside surface of the anode casing abutting the insulating material placed between the anode and cathode casing. Application of the protective metal to the anode casing peripheral edge eliminates the potential gradients caused by exposure of the different metals comprising the multiclad material.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2001Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Karthik Ramaswami, Daniel Gibbons, Keith Buckle
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Publication number: 20040211838Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically acquiring and verifying, relative to pre-established rules, information affixed to relatively flat articles transported along a transport path comprises weighing means for measuring weight of articles being processed, image acquisition means for acquiring a representation of indicia appearing on an article, thickness detecting means for measuring the thickness of articles being processed, processing means for recognition of the indicia appearing on an article, and processing means for verifying acquired data against the pre-established rules. A number of reports are generated after processing to provide the results of the processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2001Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: John S. O'Callaghan, Daniel Gibbons, Tony S. Chan, Ann Dawkins, Niren Shah, Jack Bonn
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Publication number: 20030230435Abstract: An apparatus and method to individually weigh continuously fed mail pieces wherein each mail piece is configured in a vertical orientation and fed through the weighing system in seriatim. The apparatus contains a scale transport assembly for transporting mail pieces seriatim, a mail piece channel pathway assembly for maintaining the vertical orientation of individual mail pieces, a load cell assembly for measuring the mail piece weight, an x-y table assembly for allowing position adjustments of the weighing system, data collection circuitry, and a support module. The apparatus can be used in conjunction with bulk mail processing systems or it can be used independently.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Walter S. Conard, Patrick R. Casher, John O'Callaghan, Daniel Gibbons, Frederick Hegland, Roy Schoon, George Rabindran
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Patent number: 6575358Abstract: Apparatus for automatically acquiring and verifying, relative to pre-established rules, information affixed to relatively flat articles transported along a transport path comprises weighing component device for measuring weight of articles being processed, image acquisition device for acquiring a representation of indicia appearing on an article, processing device for recognition of the indicia appearing on an article, and processing device for verifying acquired data against the pre-established rules.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Bell & Howell Postal Systems Inc.Inventors: John S. O'Callaghan, Daniel Gibbons, Tony S. Chan, Ann Dawkins, Niren Shah, Jack Bonn
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Patent number: 6548201Abstract: A process for heat treating the metal sheeting forming the anode casing of a zinc/air depolarized cell before anode material comprising zinc is inserted into the anode casing. The anode casing has a layer of copper on its inside surface. The process comprises heat treating the metal sheeting forming the anode casing by passing a gas at a temperature between about 200° C. and 700° C., preferably between about 300° C. and 600° C. in contact therewith to form a heat treated sheeting and then cooling said heat treated sheeting to ambient temperature. The anode casing is stored away from atmospheric air until anode active material is inserted therein during cell assembly. The heat treating process significantly reduces gassing during cell discharge and storage. The cell's capacity and performance is improved when the cell's anode comprises particulate zinc (or zinc alloy) plated with indium, preferably between about 200 and 600 ppm indium.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2000Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Daniel Gibbons, Peter R. Moses, Guang Wei, David Pappas, Rokeya Huq
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Publication number: 20020192545Abstract: A zinc/air button cell comprising a cathode casing and an anode casing wherein the anode casing is inserted into the cathode casing. The anode casing is formed of multiclad metal layers, for example nickel/stainless steel/copper. A protective metal is plated onto the exposed peripheral edge of the anode casing. The protective metal is desirably selected from copper, tin, indium, silver, brass, bronze or gold. The application of the protective metal covers the multiclad metals exposed along the peripheral edge surface. The protective metal is also desirably plated onto the portion of the outside surface of the anode casing abutting the insulating material placed between the anode and cathode casing. Application of the protective metal to the anode casing peripheral edge eliminates the potential gradients caused by exposure of the different metals comprising the multiclad material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2001Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventors: Karthik Ramaswami, Daniel Gibbons, Keith Buckle
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Publication number: 20020030095Abstract: Apparatus for automatically acquiring and verifying, relative to pre-established rules, information affixed to relatively flat articles transported along a transport path comprises weighing means for measuring weight of articles being processed, image acquisition means for acquiring a representation of indicia appearing on an article, processing means for recognition of the indicia appearing on an article, and processing means for verifying acquired data against the pre-established rules.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2001Publication date: March 14, 2002Inventors: John S. O'Callaghan, Daniel Gibbons, Tony S. Chan, Ann Dawkins, Niren Shah, Jack Bonn
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Patent number: 6311892Abstract: Apparatus for automatically acquiring and verifying, relative to pre-established rules, information affixed to relatively flat articles transported along a transport path comprises weighing means for measuring weight of articles being processed, image acquisition means for acquiring a representation of indicia appearing on an article, processing means for recognition of the indicia appearing on an article, and processing means for verifying acquired data against the pre-established rules.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1997Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Bell & Howell Postal Systems, Inc.Inventors: John S. O'Callaghan, Daniel Gibbons, Tony S. Chan, Ann Dawkins, Niren Shah, Jack Bonn