Patents by Inventor David FOLK
David FOLK 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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Publication number: 20190095870Abstract: A method for the curated presentation of daily content in a mobile device includes detecting a morning hour in memory of a mobile device of an end user, and in response to the detection of the morning hour, the mobile device: queries a C&S data store for all tasks and meetings scheduled for a current day, identifies a multiplicity of contacts associated with the tasks and meetings, retrieves from over the Internet from at least one Web site, information pertaining to one of the contacts, determines from the information, a contemporaneous value corresponding to a record field for the one of the contacts that differs from an existing value for the record field, prompts the end user to update the record field and, on condition the end user approves in response to the prompting, updates the record field with the contemporaneous value but otherwise maintains the existing value.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Steve Byrne, David Folk, Rich Green, Eonju Lee, Joseph Mao, Brian Ng, Andreas Sandberg, Zac Sprackett
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Publication number: 20150339363Abstract: A method, system and device for enabling a user to achieve modification or transformation of his emotional states are disclosed. The method utilizes a mapping of one or more of behavioural, sensory-visceral, attentional-perceptual, cognitive, and meta-cognitive states associated with an emotional state and on the user's understanding of the neurophysiological states and mechanisms underlying his emotional states to produce a blueprint that enables the user to use his understanding of his brain and other physiological states associated with an emotional state to effect the desired changes in his emotional state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Mihnea Calin MOLDOVEANU, David FOLK
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Patent number: 8684293Abstract: Apparatus, system and methods of using the apparatus and system to manipulate fiber(s) into a chopper, winder or other fiber(s) processing equipment. By using the apparatus the operator(s) are freed up for pressing duties that will increase productivity and also create a safer workplace. The apparatus supports and constrains slowly or rapidly running fiber(s) and moves through a sequence of movements that reposition the fiber(s) into a path that places the running fiber(s) in the proper location for processing in the chopper, winder or other processing equipment and also places the running fiber(s) into a desired groove or valley on a separator roll or guide.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Michael David Folk, Brian Samuel Hamby, Jerry Eugene Skelton, Randall Clark Bascom
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Patent number: 8573103Abstract: A method and apparatus for chopping long unwound items like fiber, fiber strands, yarn, etc. The chopper has a backup roll comprising a wheel and a working layer on the outer peripheral surface of the wheel and an engaging blade roll. The outer peripheral surface of the wheel contains spiral grooves or ridges that mate with ridges or grooves on an inner peripheral surface of the working layer such that a worn working surface can be quickly and easily unscrewed from the wheel and a new working surface can be quickly and easily screwed into place, making the job of replacing the working surface faster, easier and less costly than prior art practice.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2006Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Russell Donovan Arterburn, Michael David Folk
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Patent number: 8336482Abstract: Disclosed are fiber coating sizing applicator apparatus having a member to remove unused sizing and foreign objects from the fiber coating element of the applicator on a continuous or intermittent basis. Also disclosed are sizing applicators having as part of the drive, a servo motor for reduced variation in sizing application. Unused sizing is filtered to remove foreign objects and returned the applicator right away, or stored in a temperature controlled area until ready to feed back to a sizing applicator. Also disclosed are methods of using the sizing applicator apparatus to produce sized fibers. The apparatus and methods of the invention produce a substantial reduction in the fiber break rate, sizing usage and applicator maintenance.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Michael David Folk, Russell Donovan Arterburn, Nicole Anne Curtis, Derek Cooper Bristol, Dennis J Scherger, Douglas J Kempski
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Publication number: 20120305687Abstract: Apparatus, system and methods of using the apparatus and system to manipulate fiber(s) into a chopper, winder or other fiber(s) processing equipment. By using the apparatus the operator(s) are freed up for pressing duties that will increase productivity and also create a safer workplace. The apparatus supports and constrains slowly or rapidly running fiber(s) and moves through a sequence of movements that reposition the fiber(s) into a path that places the running fiber(s) in the proper location for processing in the chopper, winder or other processing equipment and also places the running fiber(s) into a desired groove or valley on a separator roll or guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventors: Michael David Folk, Brian Samuel Hamby, Jerry Eugene Skelton, Randall Clark Bascom
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Publication number: 20120266634Abstract: In a glass fiber forming station, bushing air is delivered to the veil from grills that encroach near the front and rear sides of the veil. Sealing material may at least partially seal the space around the bushing. The system may reduce the requirement for conditioned air, and may reduce the likelihood of dust entrainment in the veil. Pot sprays may be provided for additional cooling of the veil. In a method of retrofitting a glass fiber forming station, a station duct is attached to a main duct, and carries air from the main duct to a grill that extends near the veil, for example within 12 inches of the veil.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Michael David Folk, Mark Beeman
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Publication number: 20100319616Abstract: Disclosed are fiber coating sizing applicator apparatus having a member to remove unused sizing and foreign objects from the fiber coating element of the applicator on a continuous or intermittent basis. Also disclosed are sizing applicators having as part of the drive, a servo motor for reduced variation in sizing application. Unused sizing is filtered to remove foreign objects and returned the applicator right away, or stored in a temperature controlled area until ready to feed back to a sizing applicator. Also disclosed are methods of using the sizing applicator apparatus to produce sized fibers. The apparatus and methods of the invention produce a substantial reduction in the fiber break rate, sizing usage and applicator maintenance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Michael David Folk, Russell Donovan Arterburn, Nicole Anne Curtis, Derek Cooper Bristol, Dennis J. Scherger, Douglas J. Kempski
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Patent number: 7803429Abstract: Disclosed are fiber coating sizing applicator apparatus having a member to remove unused sizing and foreign objects from the fiber coating element of the applicator on a continuous or intermittent basis. Also disclosed are sizing applicators having as part of the drive, a servo motor for reduced variation in sizing application. Unused sizing is filtered to remove foreign objects and returned the applicator right away, or stored in a temperature controlled area until ready to feed back to a sizing applicator. Also disclosed are methods of using the sizing applicator apparatus to produce sized fibers. The apparatus and methods of the invention produce a substantial reduction in the fiber break rate, sizing usage and applicator maintenance.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2006Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Michael David Folk, Russell Donovan Arterburn, Nicole Anne Curtis, Derek Cooper Bristol, Dennis J. Scherger, Douglas J. Kempski
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Patent number: 7748304Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating long, unwound items like fiber, fiber strands, yarn, etc. into short lengths. The apparatus has a backup roll, a blade roll, an idler roll, and a new-strand starting mechanism. The improvements include a guide roll for the items spaced from and located upstream of the apparatus and a movable, two-part idler roll on the apparatus for increasing the width of a separating portion of the backup roll.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2008Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Douglas J. Kempski, Michael David Folk
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Patent number: 7716953Abstract: Apparatus and methods for making a continuous fiber product by gathering a plurality of fibers into a strand in contact with a pad wheel that is driven with a low voltage, variable speed motor or drive, and controlling the RPM of the motor in response to a breakout detector. Other embodiments further include accelerating the RPM of the motor and pad wheel at a desired ramp-up rate following the resumption of desired fiberization.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Michael David Folk, Douglas J. Kempski
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Patent number: 7703362Abstract: A method and system for separating long unwound items like fiber, fiber strands, yarn, etc. into short lengths. The system has a backup roll, a blade roll, an idler roll, a new-strand starting mechanism and a set of pull rolls. The improvements include a second starting roll spaced from a first starting roll as part of the new-strand starting mechanism and a guide aid for the pull rolls.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2008Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Douglas J. Kempski, Michael David Folk
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Publication number: 20080302223Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating long, unwound items like fiber, fiber strands, yarn, etc. into short lengths. The apparatus has a backup roll, a blade roll, an idler roll, and a new-strand starting mechanism. The improvements include a guide roll for the items spaced from and located upstream of the apparatus and a movable, two-part idler roll on the apparatus for increasing the width of a separating portion of the backup roll.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Douglas J. Kempski, Michael David Folk
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Patent number: 7424842Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating long, unwound items like fiber, fiber strands, yarn, etc. into short lengths. The apparatus has a backup roll, a blade roll, an idler roll, and a new-strand starting mechanism. The improvements include a guide roll for the items spaced from and located upstream of the apparatus and a movable, two-part idler roll on the apparatus for increasing the width of a separating portion of the backup roll.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2004Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: Johns NanvilleInventors: Douglas J. Kempski, Michael David Folk
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Publication number: 20080148911Abstract: A method and system for separating long unwound items like fiber, fiber strands, yarn, etc. into short lengths. The system has a backup roll, a blade roll, an idler roll, a new-strand starting mechanism and a set of pull rolls.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: Johns ManvilleInventors: Douglas J. Kempski, Michael David Folk
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Patent number: 7363842Abstract: A method and system for separating long unwound items like fiber, fiber strands, yarn, etc. into short lengths. The system has a backup roll, a blade roll, an idler roll, a new-strand starting mechanism and a set of pull rolls. The improvements include a second starting roll spaced from a first starting roll as part of the new-strand starting mechanism and a guide aid for the pull rolls.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2004Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Inventors: Douglas J. Kempski, Michael David Folk
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Patent number: 7360474Abstract: A method and apparatus for chopping long unwound items like fiber, fiber strands, yarn, etc. The chopper has a backup roll, a blade roll and an idler roll. The improvements include one or both of a shield having an air jet at or near its upper end, the shield being upstream of the blade roll and spaced from the blade roll, a lower end of the shield being spaced from the working surface, the air jet communicating with a source of compressed air, to prevent a buildup of fuzz or chopped item(s) upstream of the blade roll, and a shield having an air jet at or near its upper end, the air jet being located close to the working surface and the shield angling or curving downward from a location spaced from the working surface beginning between about an 8 O'clock and a 10 o'clock position on the backup roll and transitioning generally downward ending at a location below and spaced from the idler roll to protect the idler roll from chopped item(s).Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2004Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Johns MnavilleInventors: Douglas J. Kempski, Michael David Folk
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Publication number: 20070298177Abstract: Disclosed are fiber coating sizing applicator apparatus having a member to remove unused sizing and foreign objects from the fiber coating element of the applicator on a continuous or intermittent basis. Also disclosed are sizing applicators having as part of the drive, a servo motor for reduced variation in sizing application. Unused sizing is filtered to remove foreign objects and returned the applicator right away, or stored in a temperature controlled area until ready to feed back to a sizing applicator. Also disclosed are methods of using the sizing applicator apparatus to produce sized fibers. The apparatus and methods of the invention produce a substantial reduction in the fiber break rate, sizing usage and applicator maintenance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2006Publication date: December 27, 2007Inventors: Michael David Folk, Russell Donovan Arterburn, Nicole Anne Curtis, Derek Cooper Bristol, Dennis J. Scherger, Douglas J. Kempski