Patents by Inventor David Sloan
David Sloan 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: 11973181Abstract: A separator for a lithium battery having (a) a porous polymeric layer, such as a polyethylene layer; and (b) a nanoporous inorganic particle/polymer layer on both sides of the polymeric layer, the nanoporous layer having an inorganic oxide and one or more polymers; the volume fraction of the polymers in the nanoporous layer is about 15% to about 50%, and the crystallite size of the inorganic oxide is 5 nm to 90 nm.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.Inventors: David W. Avison, Steven A. Carlson, Benjamin Sloan
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Publication number: 20240102706Abstract: A Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system that is configured to receive a refrigerant from a condenser at a fixed expansion device and a variable expansion device. The system is further configured to output a first portion of the refrigerant to a first downstream HVAC component at a fixed flow rate using the fixed expansion device. The system is further configured to apply a first force to a pin of the variable expansion device based on a sensed temperature. The system is further configured to apply a second force to a valve of the variable expansion device via the force applied to the pin and to output a second portion of the refrigerant to a second downstream HVAC component at a variable flow rate based on the second force using the valve of the variable expansion device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Scott Eric Sloan, Daniel James Dettmers, Alan David Stahl, Walt Bernhard Waetjen, Clifford William Calvert
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Publication number: 20230310952Abstract: Ball retrievers are an essential tool used to assist in the recovery of a ball from difficult or hazard areas such as ponds, mud, tall grasses or other hard to reach areas. In one embodiment a tapered fixed length handle having a hand grip on the first end and a ball retriever scoop attached to the opposing second end. The ball retriever scoop is formed from a single length of hard wire and incorporates a rim with an open front section having downward bends and mirroring curvilinear support elements substantially under the rim for supporting and holding the ball within a defined area which includes a portion of the rims inside diameter. The curvilinear supports transition into angled wire ends for attachment to a handle directly or indirectly with a coupler.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventor: David Sloan
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Publication number: 20220290284Abstract: A method for controlling, on a metallic coated coil being wound, the coating thickness homogeneity, the method including the following steps of A) measuring a first distance between a first reference point and a first point on the coil surface; B) measuring a second distance between a second reference point and a second point on the coil surface the first and second points on the coil being situated at different spots along the coil width; C) computing a difference between the first distance and the second distance, the difference is noted ?12true; D) saving the difference ?12true defining a threshold value, comparing each saved difference ?12true to said threshold value and/or comparing a sum of differences ?12true to the threshold value, emitting an alert when the difference ?12true and/or the sum of differences ?12true is higher than the threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventor: David SLOAN
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Publication number: 20220152244Abstract: There is provided a sterilisation assembly for a molecular diagnostic assay analyse. The assembly comprising: an enclosure having a passage therethrough, the passage being arranged in use to allow an assay sample set to pass through the enclosure, the enclosure defining a barrier adapted in use to restrict fluid communication across the enclosure to communication through the passage; and a decontaminator located within the passage, the decontaminator is arranged in use to sterilise contamination in the passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2020Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Peter Fitzgerald, David Sloan, Martin Reid, Stuart Jackson
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Publication number: 20210299655Abstract: A cartridge for polymerase chain reaction, PCR, comprises a vessel for PCR having an opening and a resealable membrane arranged, in use, to cover the opening of the vessel such that the opening of the vessel is vapour tight.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: David Sloan, Stuart Jackson, John Lamont, Ivan McConnell, Peter Fitzgerald
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Patent number: 9707561Abstract: There is provided an assay fluid delivery system comprising an array of fluid reservoirs (62), each of which is selectively actuatable to deliver a respective fluid to a fluid channel structure; and a fluid delivery control system (50) comprising a plurality of reciprocally mounted actuators, each associated with a respective reservoir and being movable between a retracted position and an actuating position at which it causes fluid to be delivered from the corresponding reservoir, a plurality of cams (22) with different profiles mounted on a common, rotatable cam shaft (6), each cam being engaged with a respective one of the actuators whereby rotation of the cams causes movement of the corresponding actuators between the retracted and actuating positions, and a motor coupled to the cam shaft for rotating the cam shaft, wherein the cams are shaped relative to one another so as to cause the corresponding actuators to actuate the reservoirs in a predetermined sequence and for predetermined respective times.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Randox Laboratories Ltd.Inventors: Jonathan Matear, Robson Pang, Stuart Jackson, David Sloan
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Publication number: 20160296930Abstract: There is provided an assay fluid delivery system comprising an array of fluid reservoirs (62), each of which is selectively actuatable to deliver a respective fluid to a fluid channel structure; and a fluid delivery control system (50) comprising a plurality of reciprocally mounted actuators, each associated with a respective reservoir and being movable between a retracted position and an actuating position at which it causes fluid to be delivered from the corresponding reservoir, a plurality of cams (22) with different profiles mounted on a common, rotatable cam shaft (6), each cam being engaged with a respective one of the actuators whereby rotation of the cams causes movement of the corresponding actuators between the retracted and actuating positions, and a motor coupled to the cam shaft for rotating the cam shaft, wherein the cams are shaped relative to one another so as to cause the corresponding actuators to actuate the reservoirs in a predetermined sequence and for predetermined respective times.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2014Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Jonathan Matear, Robson Pang, Stuart Jackson, David Sloan
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Patent number: 9336530Abstract: In one aspect, methods include receiving one or more first bids that have associated fixed prices, receiving one or more second bids that have dynamic prices that are adjusted at a time of auction in consideration of other bids in the auction, conducting an auction including pricing the one or more first bids and the one or more second bids, the one or more first bids being priced at their respective fixed prices and the one or more second bids being priced at respective amounts that maintain each second bid in a position marginally above a next-highest bid in the auction, and serving content based on one or more winning bids from the auction.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2011Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Clarence C. Mysen, Gregory J. Friedman, Jennifer Liu Low, David A. Sloan
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Publication number: 20160030820Abstract: The present invention relates to a weighted flag for use as an aerodynamic projectile directed to a target, an apparatus for receiving and storing a tossable object, and a toss game set that includes at least one weighted flag and at least one target apparatus according to the present invention. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using the weighted flag and target apparatus according to the present invention. The present invention further relates to a method of play that involves using the weighted flag and the target apparatus according to the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Applicant: LEE HOUSE, LLCInventors: William Wayne FERNANDEZ, Ethan David SLOAN
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Patent number: 9155950Abstract: The present invention relates to a weighted flag for use as an aerodynamic projectile directed to a target, an apparatus for receiving and storing a tossable object, and a toss game set that includes at least one weighted flag and at least one target apparatus according to the present invention. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using the weighted flag and target apparatus according to the present invention. The present invention further relates to a method of play that involves using the weighted flag and the target apparatus according to the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Lee House, LLCInventors: William Wayne Fernandez, Ethan David Sloan
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Publication number: 20120303462Abstract: In one aspect, methods include receiving one or more first bids that have associated fixed prices, receiving one or more second bids that have dynamic prices that are adjusted at a time of auction in consideration of other bids in the auction, conducting an auction including pricing the one or more first bids and the one or more second bids, the one or more first bids being priced at their respective fixed prices and the one or more second bids being priced at respective amounts that maintain each second bid in a position marginally above a next-highest bid in the auction, and serving content based on one or more winning bids from the auction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: GOOGLE INC.Inventors: Clarence C. Mysen, Gregory J. Friedman, Jennifer Liu Low, David A. Sloan
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Publication number: 20120036024Abstract: In general, first bids associated with an ad request are identified, where the first bids have an auction value that is set at a bidding time. Second bids associated with the ad request are identified, where the second bids have an auction value that is unknown at the bidding time. One or more predicted auction values for the second bids are determined, and an auction is run to identify one or more winning bids from the first and second bids for satisfying the ad request.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: GOOGLE INC.Inventors: Clarence C. Mysen, Khanh B. Nguyen, Jennifer Liu Low, David A. Sloan, Gregory J. Friedman
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Patent number: 7908828Abstract: A case for holding a DVD or other device may include a flexible clip arm for, e.g., retaining printed information about the DVD, holding the DVD, and/or locking one or more DVDs in place. An apparatus includes a body configured to retain a first disc. The apparatus further includes a retention device coupled to the body and configured to apply pressure to material disposed between the retention device and the body and thereby to assist in retaining the material between the retention device and the body. A method includes inserting a first disc into a container configured to retain the first disc. The method further includes securing material within the container using a retention device coupled to the container and configured to apply pressure to the material and thereby to assist in retaining the material within the container. Other implementations focus on holding or locking a DVD, or other device.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Thomson LicensingInventors: Chris David Sloan, Dion Topping Johnston, Lee Brain Vanhouten, Gary James Gwizdala, Jose Eligio Perez, Steven Michael Montgomery, Gregory Edward Mote, Kirk Litzsinger
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Patent number: 7719426Abstract: Systems and methods provide management of a program of correctional supervision via a stored-value card. Through a stored-value card issued to a criminal offender in a program of correctional supervision, the offender's transactions are compared to a rule set for the program, and it is determined whether an alert condition has occurred as a result of the transaction. Monies owed by the criminal offender may be collected using the card and the stored-value card provides a criminal offender a card for purchases and other transactions usually unavailable to the unbanked.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: WorldTron Group, Inc.Inventor: David Sloan
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Publication number: 20090056284Abstract: A case for holding a DVD or other device may include a flexible clip arm for, e.g., retaining printed information about the DVD, holding the DVD, and/or locking one or more DVDs in place. An apparatus includes a body configured to retain a first disc. The apparatus further includes a retention device coupled to the body and configured to apply pressure to material disposed between the retention device and the body and thereby to assist in retaining the material between the retention device and the body. A method includes inserting a first disc into a container configured to retain the first disc. The method further includes securing material within the container using a retention device coupled to the container and configured to apply pressure to the material and thereby to assist in retaining the material within the container. Other implementations focus on holding or locking a DVD, or other device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2006Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Chris David Sloan, Dion Topping Johnston, Lee Brain Vanhouten, Gary James Gwizdala, Jose Eligio Perez, Steven Michael Montgomery, Gregory Edward Mote, Kirk Litzsinger
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Publication number: 20080144918Abstract: A system and method are provided for detecting extraneous material, often referred to as scarf, in the interior of a tubular steel product. The system is arranged to illuminate one end of the tube as it passes through the field of view of an imaging system, preferably a Smart Camera. The camera obtains images and processes the images to determine if scarf is present in the interior of the tube. Preferably a processor determines the percentage of dark pixels in the interior of the tube as detected in the image and if a predetermined threshold is met or exceeded, the tube fails. A blob sensor is also preferably used to avoid false positives where the dark pixels do not have a certain amount of connectivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Kan Li, Tara MacDougall, David Sloan
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Publication number: 20070136194Abstract: A card-issuing financial institution provides a hybrid card for extending and building credit. The issued hybrid card has credit and debit functionality, and an account linked to the hybrid card to hold cardholder funds. The account provides security and a credit limit for extensions of credit and direct access to funds for cash withdrawals and debit transactions. Due balances are paid by electronically debiting the linked account for credit extended. Positive credit information is reported to credit bureaus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventor: David Sloan
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Patent number: D712485Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Lee House, LLCInventors: William Wayne Fernandez, Ethan David Sloan
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Patent number: D733006Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Inventor: David Sloan Spaeth