Patents by Inventor David Drake
David Drake 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: 11964177Abstract: Institutional sprinkler assemblies are provided that includes a sprinkler housing and protective cap arrangement to protect a thermally responsive shielding trigger. The sprinkler housing and trigger arrangement provide for an annular buffer to protect the trigger. The institutional sprinkler assemblies include configurations for installation in pendent and horizontal and orientations.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbHInventors: Michael James Oldham, Jonathan David Drake
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Patent number: 11944278Abstract: A cassette for collecting a tissue sample. The cassette includes a housing configured to be removably coupled with a manifold receiver of a medical fluid collection system. The housing defines a first void space, a second void space, and an outlet opening. A catch tray is removably positionable within the first void space and includes a screen defining porous features for collecting the tissue sample. A filter element separate from the catch tray is disposed within the second void space. The housing may include a cap portion defining the first void space, and a shell portion coupled to the cap portion and defining the second void space. The cassette may be simultaneously operable in a tissue collection mode in which fluid is suctioned across the catch tray to collect the tissue sample, and a bypass mode in which the fluid is not suctioned across the catch tray.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Brian James VanDerWoude, Brian MacLachlan, Stephen Isham, Stephen J. Reasoner, David E. Hershberger, Chad Drake, Benjamin Edinger
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Publication number: 20240010558Abstract: The embodiments herein are directed to dry wall waste mixtures, formed under pressure into example embodiments referred to herein as dry wall waste blocks (DWBs) and/or gypsum wallboard waste blocks (GWWBs) and tile structures. DWBs/GWWBs mixtures in particular, often incorporate a higher percentage in the composite mixtures from about 60% up to 85% of dry wall waste than other mixtures and beneficially often incorporates substantially all of the wallboard facing paper as part of the composite mixture. That is, waste processing is simplified by comingling core and paper layers in the final product. DWBs/GWWBs mixtures utilize demolition and construction waste, replacing a high percentage of Portland cement with waste-derived binder.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Taiji MIYASAKI, David DRAKE
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Patent number: 11780774Abstract: The embodiments herein are directed to dry wall waste mixtures, formed under pressure into example embodiments referred to herein as dry wall waste blocks (DWBs) and/or gypsum wallboard waste blocks (GWWBs) and tile structures. DWBs/GWWBs mixtures in particular, often incorporate a higher percentage in the composite mixtures from about 60% up to 85% of dry wall waste than other mixtures and beneficially often incorporates substantially all of the wallboard facing paper as part of the composite mixture. That is, waste processing is simplified by comingling core and paper layers in the final product. DWBs/GWWBs mixtures utilize demolition and construction waste, replacing a high percentage of Portland cement with waste-derived binder.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2019Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Taiji Miyasaka, David Drake
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Patent number: 11709222Abstract: A method and device for controlling EM radiation from an exposed manhole around roadways. A remote field unit controller is disposed under a manhole cover proximal to a roadway, with a sensor attached to either the manhole cover, a manhole, or the remote field unit controller, providing information of at least one of a position, acceleration, direction of the manhole cover. An EM transmitter/receiver and EM emitter/absorber are disposed under the manhole cover and an EM controller communicates to the EM transmitter. When the sensor detects sufficient movement of the manhole cover, a signal is sent to the remote field unit controller to at least one of suppress, alter, and turn off EM emissions from the EM transmitter so as to prevent EM radiation from entering the roadway. The EM transmitter is at least one of a lidar, infrared, EM, and time-of-flight emitter or sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: HADRONEX, INC.Inventors: Gregory M Quist, David A Drake
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Patent number: 11686082Abstract: A combined sewer/enclosure overflow (CSO) sensor system is described for accurate detection and measurement of overflow events. From the combined data, trending information can determine if there is debris accumulation. Rain masks can be used in the trending data to measure overall health. External sensors in combination with the CSO sensors provide predictive information and additional levels of information/data accuracy. The sensor system automatically and remotely monitors CSO locations and provides real-time data regarding start times, stop times, duration, and flow volumes of overflows that occur in these structures and provide regulatory and public notification of these events.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: HADRONEX, INC.Inventors: Gregory M Quist, David A Drake, David B Rees, Lawrence B Merchell, John D Boyd
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Publication number: 20220342116Abstract: An environmental monitoring network has transportable, self-contained, environment sensing capsules, each capsule is water-proof, with first and second sections, the second section being hollow. Apertures in the capsule's housing enable fluid and gas entry wherein first sensor(s) disposed internal to the housing measure within the hollow, and second sensor(s) disposed external to the housing measure external to the housing. A controller and power system are connected to the first and second sensors and transmits measured data. An access entry way is on a side of the housing, enabling access to first sensors, controller system, power system, and the communication system. A central data server is configured to receive and analyze the measurement data sent from the capsules. There is a priority list of appropriate personnel for contact by the central data server in an event there is an emergency condition at a capsule location.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Gregory M. Quist, David A. Drake, Glen A. Hill, Lawrence B. Merchell
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Publication number: 20220296948Abstract: Institutional sprinkler assemblies are provided that includes a sprinkler housing and protective cap arrangement to protect a thermally responsive shielding trigger. The sprinkler housing and trigger arrangement provide for an annular buffer to protect the trigger. The institutional sprinkler assemblies include configurations for installation in pendent and horizontal and orientations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Michael James OLDHAM, Jonathan David DRAKE
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Publication number: 20220251818Abstract: A combined sewer/enclosure overflow (CSO) sensor system is described for accurate detection and measurement of overflow events. From the combined data, trending information can determine if there is debris accumulation. Rain masks can be used in the trending data to measure overall health. External sensors in combination with the CSO sensors provide predictive information and additional levels of information/data accuracy. The sensor system automatically and remotely monitors CSO locations and provides real-time data regarding start times, stop times, duration, and flow volumes of overflows that occur in these structures and provide regulatory and public notification of these events.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Gregory M Quist, David A Drake, David B Rees, Lawrence B Merchell, John D Boyd
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Publication number: 20220187117Abstract: A covered enclosure surface sensing device, with an on-chip 2-D phased array radar sensor, beam-steering to create a three-dimensional image of the enclosure's interior. An environmental encasing contains a processor, a motion detector, a communication module coupled to an external communication antenna, a power source. It is attachable to a lid or upper side surface of the enclosure. After scanning, the device measures positions of, if present, flexible surfaces and obstructions within the enclosure and a level of liquid or powder in the bottom of the enclosure. If the enclosure contains an open channeled inlet and outlet, it measures liquid levels in the inlet and outlet, the position of the inlet and outlet, and the speed of fluid in the inlet and outlet. If the motion detector detects a threshold movement of the lid or surface sensing device, the phased array radar sensor performs a reorientation scan.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Gregory M Quist, David A Drake, David B Rees, Lawrence B Merchell
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Patent number: 11344758Abstract: Institutional sprinkler assemblies are provided that includes a sprinkler housing and protective cap arrangement to protect a thermally responsive shielding trigger. The sprinkler housing and trigger arrangement provide for an annular buffer to protect the trigger. The institutional sprinkler assemblies include configurations for installation in pendent and horizontal and orientations.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbHInventors: Michael James Oldham, Jonathan David Drake
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Patent number: 11346096Abstract: A combined sewer/enclosure overflow (CSO) sensor system is described for accurate detection and measurement of overflow events. From the combined data, trending information can determine if there is debris accumulation. Rain masks can be used in the trending data to measure overall health. External sensors in combination with the CSO sensors provide predictive information and additional levels of information/data accuracy. The sensor system automatically and remotely monitors CSO locations and provides real-time data regarding start times, stop times, duration, and flow volumes of overflows that occur in these structures and provide regulatory and public notification of these events.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: HADRONEX, INC.Inventors: Gregory M Quist, David A Drake, David B Rees, Lawrence B Merchell, John D Boyd
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Patent number: 11125354Abstract: An infusion set check valve assembly includes a self-contained housing that defines inlet ports and an outlet port. The assembly also includes at least one check valve disposed within the self-contained housing between the outlet channel and at least one of the inlet ports. The at least one check valve is configured to open for a first fluid to flow from a first inlet to a patient line via an outlet channel while a second fluid also flows from a second inlet to the patient line via the outlet channel. The at least one check valve closes to prevent the first fluid from flowing to the patient line via the outlet channel while the second fluid flows to the patient line.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Colm M. Carmody, Gerard G. Henn, Robert R. Schaser, Raymond Jozwik, David Drake Thompson, Michael Grant Leonhard, Brendan Casey, Yash Siddhartha, Elizabeth O Connor
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Publication number: 20210244985Abstract: Institutional sprinkler assemblies are provided that includes a sprinkler housing and protective cap arrangement to protect a thermally responsive shielding trigger. The sprinkler housing and trigger arrangement provide for an annular buffer to protect the trigger. The institutional sprinkler assemblies include configurations for installation in pendent and horizontal and orientations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Michael James OLDHAM, Jonathan David DRAKE
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Publication number: 20210208238Abstract: A method and device for controlling EM radiation from an exposed manhole around roadways. A remote field unit controller is disposed under a manhole cover proximal to a roadway, with a sensor attached to either the manhole cover, a manhole, or the remote field unit controller, providing information of at least one of a position, acceleration, direction of the manhole cover. An EM transmitter/receiver and EM emitter/absorber are disposed under the manhole cover and an EM controller communicates to the EM transmitter. When the sensor detects sufficient movement of the manhole cover, a signal is sent to the remote field unit controller to at least one of suppress, alter, and turn off EM emissions from the EM transmitter so as to prevent EM radiation from entering the roadway. The EM transmitter is at least one of a lidar, infrared, EM, and time-of-flight emitter or sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Gregory M. Quist, David A. Drake
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Publication number: 20210163354Abstract: The embodiments herein are directed to dry wall waste mixtures, formed under pressure into example embodiments referred to herein as dry wall waste blocks (DWBs) and/or gypsum wallboard waste blocks (GWWBs) and tile structures. DWBs/GWWBs mixtures in particular, often incorporate a higher percentage in the composite mixtures from about 60% up to 85% of dry wall waste than other mixtures and beneficially often incorporates substantially all of the wallboard facing paper as part of the composite mixture. That is, waste processing is simplified by comingling core and paper layers in the final product. DWBs/GWWBs mixtures utilize demolition and construction waste, replacing a high percentage of Portland cement with waste-derived binder.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2019Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Taiji MIYASAKA, David DRAKE
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Publication number: 20210101038Abstract: A fire protection sprinkler assembly having a frame that includes a pair of frame arms configured with a geometry that strengthens the frame arms to resist impact, shear and/or torsional loads. The sprinkler assembly can be configured for installation in any one of an upright sprinkler, a pendent sprinkler, horizontal sidewall sprinkler or a recessed sprinkler.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2019Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Michael James OLDHAM, Jed Edmond PIPE, Shawn Gregory ORR, Jonathan David DRAKE, Lindsay Marie BARKER
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Patent number: 10901068Abstract: A method and device for controlling EM radiation from an exposed manhole around roadways. A remote field unit controller is disposed under a manhole cover proximal to a roadway, with a sensor attached to either the manhole cover, a manhole, or the remote field unit controller, providing information of at least one of a position, acceleration, direction of the manhole cover. An EM transmitter/receiver and EM emitter/absorber are disposed under the manhole cover and an EM controller communicates to the EM transmitter. When the sensor detects sufficient movement of the manhole cover, a signals is sent to the remote field unit controller to at least one of suppress, alter, and turn off EM emissions from the EM transmitter so as to prevent EM radiation from entering the roadway.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: SMARTCOVER SYSTEMSInventors: David Drake, Gregory M. Quist
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Publication number: 20200306325Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and composition for preventing and/or treating oral diseases or conditions (e.g., halitosis, a periodontal disease, or caries) in a subject (e.g., a human) in need thereof. The compositions described herein may allow for oral administration, e.g., using a tablet dosage form. The compositions may comprise one or more probiotics.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Patrick SCHWIENTEK, Kishore NANNAPANENI, David DRAKE, Jeffrey Alan BANAS
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Publication number: 20200224402Abstract: A combined sewer/enclosure overflow (CSO) sensor system is described for accurate detection and measurement of overflow events. From the combined data, trending information can determine if there is debris accumulation. Rain masks can be used in the trending data to measure overall health. External sensors in combination with the CSO sensors provide predictive information and additional levels of information/data accuracy. The sensor system automatically and remotely monitors CSO locations and provides real-time data regarding start times, stop times, duration, and flow volumes of overflows that occur in these structures and provide regulatory and public notification of these events.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Gregory M. Quist, David A. Drake, David B. Rees, Lawrence B. Merchell, John D. Boyd