Patents by Inventor David Knox
David Knox 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: 20250134520Abstract: Various examples of implant systems and related apparatus, and methods of operating the same are described herein. In various embodiments, a securing device is coupled to an implant. The securing device may be used to secure the implant to human tissue (e.g., bone tissue) after the implant is positioned on the tissue. The securing device may include anchor devices that move through the body of the implant and penetrate the human tissue. With the anchor devices moved through the implant, first ends of the anchor devices may engage with the human tissue while second ends of the anchor devices engage the implant body, thereby securing the implant to the human tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2024Publication date: May 1, 2025Inventors: Jessee Hunt, David Knox
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Publication number: 20240001212Abstract: A golf trainer device comprises a hittable head that is heavier than the head of a standard club combined with a flexible or whippy shaft. In certain embodiments, the head may have at least one flat hitting surface. In some embodiments, the flat hitting surface(s) may be angled with respect to the shaft. In further embodiments, the golf trainer device may have two flat hitting surfaces, which may be symmetrically angled. This enables the device to be used by both right-handed players and left-handed players. The disclosed device may be used for warm-up and training to assist in achieving better ball striking such as a square club face at impact and proper release, amongst other benefits.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: John Edward Schulte, David Knox
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Salinity values, ranges, and improvements for phytoremediation of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Patent number: 11161160Abstract: Phytoremediation processes, methods, materials and compositions to remediate soil, sediment and groundwater that is contaminated by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) via phytoextraction which includes the uptake and translocation of contaminants in the contaminated media by plant roots into the above ground portions of the plants. The plants can be selected from sixteen plants as well as other plants and the invention can include managing soil salinity levels of the plants, manipulating amounts of organic matter in the contaminated site media, managing pH levels of the contaminated sites, utilizing double cropping systems, utilizing double-canopy system, and managing harvest methodology of the plants. Phytoremediation can be enhanced by management of salinity levels using either CaSO4, MgSO4, or a combination of CaSO4 and MgSO4 to be within the range of approximately 360 ?S/cm to approximately 5,500 ?S/cm.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2021Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Nutter & Associates, Inc.Inventors: David Knox Huff, Wade Lowry Nutter -
SALINITY VALUES, RANGES, AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR PHYTOREMEDIATION OF PER AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES
Publication number: 20210220882Abstract: Phytoremediation processes, methods, materials and compositions to remediate soil, sediment and groundwater that is contaminated by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) via phytoextraction which includes the uptake and translocation of contaminants in the contaminated media by plant roots into the above ground portions of the plants. The plants can be selected from sixteen plants as well as other plants and the invention can include managing soil salinity levels of the plants, manipulating amounts of organic matter in the contaminated site media, managing pH levels of the contaminated sites, utilizing double cropping systems, utilizing double-canopy system, and managing harvest methodology of the plants. Phytoremediation can be enhanced by management of salinity levels using either CaSO4, MgSO4, or a combination of CaSO4 and MgSO4 to be within the range of approximately 360 ?S/cm to approximately 5,500 ?S/cm.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: David Knox Huff, Wade Lowry Nutter -
Patent number: 11000886Abstract: Phytoremediation processes, methods, materials and compositions to remediate soil, sediment and groundwater that is contaminated by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) via phytoextraction which includes the uptake and translocation of contaminants in the contaminated media by plant roots into the above ground portions of the plants. The plants can be selected from sixteen plants as well as other plants and the invention can include managing soil salinity levels of the plants, manipulating amounts of organic matter in the contaminated site media, managing pH levels of the contaminated sites, utilizing double cropping systems, utilizing double-canopy system, and managing harvest methodology of the plants.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Nutter & Associates, IncInventors: David Knox Huff, Wade Lowry Nutter
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Publication number: 20210078057Abstract: Phytoremediation processes, methods, materials and compositions to remediate soil, sediment and groundwater that is contaminated by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) via phytoextraction which includes the uptake and translocation of contaminants in the contaminated media by plant roots into the above ground portions of the plants. The plants can be selected from sixteen plants as well as other plants and the invention can include managing soil salinity levels of the plants, manipulating amounts of organic matter in the contaminated site media, managing pH levels of the contaminated sites, utilizing double cropping systems, utilizing double-canopy system, and managing harvest methodology of the plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: David Knox Huff, Wade Lowry Nutter
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Publication number: 20200360974Abstract: Phytoremediation processes, methods, materials and compositions to remediate soil, sediment and groundwater that is contaminated by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) via phytoextraction which includes the uptake and translocation of contaminants in the contaminated media by plant roots into the above ground portions of the plants. The plants can be selected from sixteen plants as well as other plants and the invention can include managing soil salinity levels of the plants, manipulating amounts of organic matter in the contaminated site media, managing pH levels of the contaminated sites, utilizing double cropping systems, utilizing double-canopy system, and managing harvest methodology of the plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: David Knox Huff, Wade Lowry Nutter
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Patent number: 10835940Abstract: Phytoremediation processes, methods, materials and compositions to remediate soil, sediment and groundwater that is contaminated by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) via phytoextraction which includes the uptake and translocation of contaminants in the contaminated media by plant roots into the above ground portions of the plants. The plants can be selected from sixteen plants as well as other plants and the invention can include managing soil salinity levels of the plants, manipulating amounts of organic matter in the contaminated site media, managing pH levels of the contaminated sites, utilizing double cropping systems, utilizing double-canopy system, and managing harvest methodology of the plants.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2020Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Nutter & Associates, Inc.Inventors: David Knox Huff, Wade Lowry Nutter
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Patent number: 10117914Abstract: The present invention is based upon the identification of a number of antigens derived from species of the genus Teladorsagia, which can be used to raise immune responses in animals—particularly those animals susceptible or predisposed to infection by (or with) one or more Teladorsagia species. The antigens may be exploited to provide compositions and vaccines for raising protective immune responses in animals—the protective immune responses serving to reduce, prevent, treat or eliminate Teladorsagia infections/infestations.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Moredun Research InstituteInventors: Jacqueline Matthews, Alasdair Justice Nisbet, David Knox
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Publication number: 20180194019Abstract: Cutting blades for use with oscillating tools including a top edge, a bottom edge opposite the top edge, a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, an attachment end where the attachment end is configured to attach to an oscillating tool, a cutting end opposite the attachment end where the cutting end is hook-shaped and where the cutting end also includes a notch, where the notch extends inwardly from the bottom edge to form the hook-shape and define a cutting area to accept material to be cut, and where the notch further includes a cutting edge to cut material inserted into the notch.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: David Knox
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Publication number: 20180008685Abstract: The present invention is based upon the identification of a number of antigens derived from species of the genus Teladorsagia, which can be used to raise immune responses in animals—particularly those animals susceptible or predisposed to infection by (or with) one or more Teladorsagia species. The antigens may be exploited to provide compositions and vaccines for raising protective immune responses in animals—the protective immune responses serving to reduce, prevent, treat or eliminate Teladorsagia infections/infestations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Jacqueline Matthews, Alasdair Justice Nisbet, David Knox
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Patent number: 9717780Abstract: The present invention is based upon the identification of a number of antigens derived from species of the genus Teladorsagia, which can be used to raise immune responses in animals—particularly those animals susceptible or predisposed to infection by (or with) one or more Teladorsagia species. The antigens may be exploited to provide compositions and vaccines for raising protective immune responses in animals—the protective immune responses serving to reduce, prevent, treat or eliminate Teladorsagia infections/infestations.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2013Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Moredun Research InstituteInventors: Jacqueline Matthews, Alasdair Justice Nisbet, David Knox
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Patent number: 9428132Abstract: An airbag system assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of a vehicle that includes an aft wall configured to be positioned forward of a passenger seat and an airbag system. The aft wall includes front and aft surfaces and the aft wall includes a first flap that is formed by a plurality of weakness lines in at least the front surface thereof. The airbag system includes at least a first airbag module having a first airbag support plate with front and aft surfaces. The first airbag support plate is secured to the front surface of the aft wall, and the first airbag support plate includes a first airbag that is configured to deploy in the event of a crash condition and that is disposed on the aft surface of the first airbag support plate. The first airbag is positioned adjacent the first flap.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Jean-Marc Obadia, John Payne, Jeremy Cailleteau, Nick Lee, Nathan Kwok, Jean-Marie Daout, Jake Story, David Knox
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Publication number: 20150040251Abstract: The present invention is based upon the identification of a number of antigens derived from species of the genus Teladorsagia, which can be used to raise immune responses in animals—particularly those animals susceptible or predisposed to infection by (or with) one or more Teladorsagia species. The antigens may be exploited to provide compositions and vaccines for raising protective immune responses in animals—the protective immune responses serving to reduce, prevent, treat or eliminate Teladorsagia infections/infestations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Jacqueline Matthews, Alasdair Justice Nisbet, David Knox
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Publication number: 20140027574Abstract: An airbag system assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of a vehicle that includes an aft wall configured to be positioned forward of a passenger seat and an airbag system. The aft wall includes front and aft surfaces and the aft wall includes a first flap that is formed by a plurality of weakness lines in at least the front surface thereof. The airbag system includes at least a first airbag module having a first airbag support plate with front and aft surfaces. The first airbag support plate is secured to the front surface of the aft wall, and the first airbag support plate includes a first airbag that is configured to deploy in the event of a crash condition and that is disposed on the aft surface of the first airbag support plate. The first airbag is positioned adjacent the first flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: SICMA Aero Seat S.A.Inventors: Jean-Marc OBADIA, John PAYNE, Jeremy CAILLETEAU, Nick LEE, Nathan KWOK, Jean-Marie DAOUT, Jake STORY, David KNOX
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Patent number: 7758732Abstract: A method for applying a strike voltage to one or more substrates during plating. During this method, the substrates are moved in a planetary manner while being held at their exterior edges by a set of parallel mandrels. (The substrates are held in a mutually parallel orientation, typically vertically, during plating.) A voltage is applied to the substrates via a contact pin, a contact plate, a set of ball bearings, a rack end-plate, and the mandrels.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2009Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: WD Media, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Calcaterra, David Knox
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Patent number: 7498062Abstract: A method for applying a strike voltage to one or more substrates during plating. During this method, the substrates are moved in a planetary manner while being held at their exterior edges by a set of parallel mandrels. (The substrates are held in a mutually parallel orientation, typically vertically, during plating.) A voltage is applied to the substrates via a contact pin, a contact plate, a set of ball bearings, a rack end-plate, and the mandrels.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2004Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: WD Media, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Calcaterra, David Knox
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Patent number: 7424973Abstract: A prepaid computer service operating on a personal computer and a networked computer is activated at a point of sale. The service includes broadband Internet access such as DSL. The service running on the personal computer includes a switch for discontinuing the service upon expiration of the prepaid service. The switch may be a comprised in a circuit interconnected between a DSL modem and a personal computer. A DSL service provider provides Internet access service and a service manager manages the prepaid service. The switch has a timer having a value loaded by the service manager, and the timer is used to determine the expiration of service. The prepaid service alternately includes a software based switch which may be used to regulated prepaid internet service or other software based services such as prepaid Internet based games, thin-client software services or entertainment.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2002Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: Datawave Systems, Inc.Inventor: David Knox
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Publication number: 20070148365Abstract: A method for forming paper or paperboard includes applying a plurality of nanofibers to a web of cellulose paper fibers using an electrospinning device comprising a plurality of meniscus initiators. The paper or paperboard may also be coated with a top coating to provide desired print properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: David Knox, Edward Klein, Vladislav Babinsky, Sharon Klein
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Publication number: 20060266485Abstract: A method for forming a web or paper or paperboard includes forming a web of cellulose paper fibers and producing a nanoweb of nanofibers on the web of cellulose paper fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2005Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventors: David Knox, Edward Klein, Vladislav Babinsky, Ashley Scott