Patents by Inventor David M. Banks
David M. Banks 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: 11708537Abstract: A process for producing light olefins comprising thermal cracking. Hydrocracked streams are thermally cracked to produce light olefins. A pyrolysis gas stream is separated into a light pyrolysis gas stream and a heavy pyrolysis gas stream. A light pyrolysis gas stream is separated into a normal paraffins stream and a non-normal paraffins stream. A normal paraffins stream is thermally cracked. The integrated process may be employed to obtain olefin products of high value from a crude stream.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2022Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: UOP LLCInventors: Stanley S. Carp, Alan K. Bedell, David M. Banks, Keith Allen Couch, Gregory Funk, Cora Wang Ploentham, Stanley Joseph Frey
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Publication number: 20230115510Abstract: A process for producing light olefins comprising thermal cracking. Hydrocracked streams are thermally cracked to produce light olefins. A pyrolysis gas stream is separated into a light pyrolysis gas stream and a heavy pyrolysis gas stream. A light pyrolysis gas stream is separated into a normal paraffins stream and a non-normal paraffins stream. A normal paraffins stream is thermally cracked. The integrated process may be employed to obtain olefin products of high value from a crude stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Stanley S. Carp, Alan K. Bedell, David M. Banks, Keith Allen Couch, Gregory Funk, Cora Wang Ploentham, Stanley Joseph Frey
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Patent number: 10502521Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ball feed mechanism and associated method for use in a paintball loader. The ball feed mechanism includes a feeder which conveys or impels balls toward a feed neck, and a drive member which is concentric with the feeder. The feeder is coupled to the drive member. An electric motor is used to rotate the drive member which in turn causes the feeder to rotate. The feed mechanism includes sensors which detect the motion of the feeder and the drive member. A controller determines the position of the feeder relative to the drive member and actuates a motor when necessary.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: GI SPORTZ DIRECT LLCInventors: James T. Christopher, Chris T. Goddard, David M. Banks
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Publication number: 20190113304Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ball feed mechanism and associated method for use in a paintball loader. The ball feed mechanism includes a feeder which conveys or impels balls toward a feed neck, and a drive member which is concentric with the feeder. The feeder is coupled to the drive member. An electric motor is used to rotate the drive member which in turn causes the feeder to rotate. The feed mechanism includes sensors which detect the motion of the feeder and the drive member. A controller determines the position of the feeder relative to the drive member and actuates a motor when necessary.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Applicant: GI SPORTZ DIRECT LLCInventors: James T. Christopher, Chris T. Goddard, David M. Banks
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Patent number: 10024624Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ball feed mechanism and associated method for use in a paintball loader. The ball feed mechanism includes a feeder which conveys or impels balls toward a feed neck, and a drive member which is concentric with the feeder. The feeder is coupled to the drive member. An electric motor is used to rotate the drive member which in turn causes the feeder to rotate. The feed mechanism includes sensors which detect the motion of the feeder and the drive member. A controller determines the position of the feeder relative to the drive member and actuates a motor when necessary.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: GI SPORTZ DIRECT LLCInventors: James T. Christopher, Chris T. Goddard, David M. Banks
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Publication number: 20170248387Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ball feed mechanism and associated method for use in a paintball loader. The ball feed mechanism includes a feeder which conveys or impels balls toward a feed neck, and a drive member which is concentric with the feeder. The feeder is coupled to the drive member. An electric motor is used to rotate the drive member which in turn causes the feeder to rotate. The feed mechanism includes sensors which detect the motion of the feeder and the drive member. A controller determines the position of the feeder relative to the drive member and actuates a motor when necessary.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2016Publication date: August 31, 2017Applicant: GI SPORTZ DIRECT LLCInventors: James T. Christopher, Chris T. Goddard, David M. Banks
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Patent number: 9464862Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ball feed mechanism and associated method for use in a paintball loader. The ball feed mechanism includes a feeder which conveys or impels balls toward a feed neck, and a drive member which is concentric with the feeder. The feeder is coupled to the drive member. An electric motor is used to rotate the drive member which in turn causes the feeder to rotate. The feed mechanism includes sensors which detect the motion of the feeder and the drive member. A controller determines the position of the feeder relative to the drive member and actuates a motor when necessary.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: GI SPORTZ DIRECT LLCInventors: James T. Christopher, Chris T. Goddard, David M. Banks
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Publication number: 20140345587Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ball feed mechanism and associated method for use in a paintball loader. The ball feed mechanism includes a feeder which conveys or impels balls toward a feed neck, and a drive member which is concentric with the feeder. The feeder is coupled to the drive member. An electric motor is used to rotate the drive member which in turn causes the feeder to rotate. The feed mechanism includes sensors which detect the motion of the feeder and the drive member. A controller determines the position of the feeder relative to the drive member and actuates a motor when necessary.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: James T. Christopher, Chris T. Goddard, David M. Banks
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Patent number: 8746225Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ball feed mechanism and associated method for use in a paintball loader. The ball feed mechanism includes a feeder which conveys or impels balls toward a feed neck, and a drive member which is concentric with the feeder. The feeder is coupled to the drive member. An electric motor is used to rotate the drive member which in turn causes the feeder to rotate. The feed mechanism includes sensors which detect the motion of the feeder and the drive member. A controller determines the position of the feeder relative to the drive member and actuates a motor when necessary.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: KEE Action Sports I LLCInventors: James T. Christopher, Chris T. Goddard, David M. Banks
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Patent number: 7009656Abstract: In video processing, a motion compensated process and an equivalent linear process are performed on an input signal, the processing errors of which are computed and compared. The comparison is then used to control a mix between the outputs of the two processes to produce an output signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2001Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Snell & Wilcox LimitedInventors: Roderick M. Thomson, David M. Banks
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Publication number: 20040012685Abstract: In video processing, a motion compensated process and an equivalent linear process are performed on an input signal, the processing errors of which are computed and compared. The comparison is then used to control a mix between the outputs of the two processes to produce an output signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: Roderick M. Thomson, David M. Banks
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Patent number: 6140285Abstract: A composition for cleaning petroleum contaminated surfaces includes 5 to 60 percent by weight of a dioctyl sulfosuccinate salt, 20 to 50 percent by weight of a carrier composition and 10 to 75 percent by weight of a diluent. The preferred carrier composition is a mixture of polyethylene glycol and glycerol. The preferred diluent is water. The preferred concentration of sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate is about 7% by weight. The preferred dioctyl sulfosuccinate salt is sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate. A method of cleaning petroleum contaminated surfaces is also provided. The steps include providing a solution containing dioctyl sulfosuccinate salt, a carrier composition, and a diluent as described above and treating the petroleum contaminated surface with the solution in a manner and for a time sufficient to decontaminate the surface. The preferred method of treatment comprises contacting the solution with the petroleum contaminated surface for a time sufficient to create an emulsion and then removing the emulsion.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2000Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital AuthorityInventors: David M. Banks, Michael J. Bosse, Martha H. Meyer, Ralph A. Meyer, Jr., Laura S. Phieffer, Kevin L. Smith
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Patent number: 5852658Abstract: A system for remote automatic monitoring and recording of utility meter readings which comprises an electronic meter reader (EMR) for accumulating meter counts from a plurality of utility meters, a data concentrator which collects accumulated meter counts from the EMR, a telephone interface for placing a first data call from the EMR to the data concentrator over an available telephone line, a billing computer connected to the data concentrator, and a modem for placing a second data call including the accumulated meter counts from the data concentrator to the billing computer utilizing standard telephone service. The EMR connects the EMR to three telephone lines, and determines whether each of the plurality of telephone lines is available for placing a data call. The data concentrator sends configuration data to the EMR at the conclusion of a data call.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1997Date of Patent: December 22, 1998Inventors: Nelson E. Knight, David M. Banks
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Patent number: 4695246Abstract: An ignition control system for a direct ignition gas appliance, such as a furnace. A main gas valve, spark generator, flame sensor, and purge blower are all interconnected to a single controller. The controller issues a purge signal to the blower for a first predetermined period. Thereafter, for a second predetermined period, the controller issues an interconnect signal to allow the main gas valve to open and an ignition signal to cause the ignition source to ignite the gas flowing into the appliance from the valve. If the controller thereafter fails to receive a signal from the flame sensor, the attempt at ignition was unsuccessful. After a predetermined number of unsuccessful attempts at ignition, the controller issues a lockout signal to the valve. Moreover, the controller includes redundant circuits for detecting malfunctions within itself and responsively closing the main gas valve.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1984Date of Patent: September 22, 1987Assignee: Lennox Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Beilfuss, David M. Lanier, Stanley E. Bammel, Terry J. Huang, David M. Banks