Patents by Inventor Dean A. Davis
Dean A. Davis 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: 6935693Abstract: A suspension for a seat that varies the preload, spring rate and damping rate of the suspension in direct proportion to the suspended weight of an occupant of the seat to provide the same effective vibration isolation for any occupant. The suspension includes an actuating mechanism engaged with a first spring and a pivotal transfer link that is engaged with a second spring and a non-adjustable rate damper that are each fixedly attached to the seat opposite the transfer link. The transfer link is engaged with a weight adjustment mechanism which operates to adjust the position of a pivot pin for the transfer link with respect to the transfer link, such that the preload, spring rate and damping rate of the suspension are adjusted in proportion to the weight of the occupant of the seat to provide similar ride dynamics to any occupant of the seat.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2003Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Milsco Manufacturing, a Unit of Jason IncorporatedInventors: Ryan Derrick Janscha, Kevin Earl Hill, Dean Davis-Troller, Bradley S. Boyles, John Kucharski
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Publication number: 20050167586Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for identifying a mixture of particles using a Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer (FT-ICR MS). The particles are first reacted in a charge exchange reaction within the FT-ICR MS chamber using ionic partners that are chosen to discriminate among components of the mixture based on ionization potential. Mass spectra of test runs using different ionic partners may then be compared to identify components based on information gathered about both molecular mass and ionization potential.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2005Publication date: August 4, 2005Inventor: Dean Davis
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Publication number: 20050158876Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for sampling a high-temperature gaseous process stream containing components with high boiling points. The sampling system is especially suited for instruments having extremely low pressure chambers, such as mass spectrometers. The invention reduces the condensation of high boiling point components of the sample in the sampling system without the necessity of maintaining extremely high temperatures. The gaseous sample is passed through an orifice from the high temperature stream into a lower-temperature zone of the sampling system where a low pressure is maintained by a vacuum pump. The low pressure reduces the boiling point of the sample components so they may be maintained in a gas phase without excessive heating. The low pressure sample is then introduced into an instrument chamber through a sample introduction valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2004Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventors: Dean Davis, Jeffrey Spaulding, Eugene Kesselhuth
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Publication number: 20050109934Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for identifying a mixture of particles using a Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer (FT-ICR MS). The particles are first reacted in a charge exchange reaction within the FT-ICR MS chamber using ionic partners that are chosen to discriminate among components of the mixture based on ionization potential. Mass spectra of test runs using different ionic partners may then be compared to identify components based on information gathered about both molecular mass and ionization potential.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2003Publication date: May 26, 2005Inventor: Dean Davis
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Publication number: 20050029441Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments provide a method for automatically optimizing an FTMS. The method can comprise a plurality of potential activities, some of which can be automatically, repeatedly, and/or nestedly performed, and some of which follow. A composite amplitude relating to an FTMS spectral output signal for each of a plurality of FTMS samples can be obtained, each of the samples having an substantially similar number of molecules. The FTMS variable can be changed repeatedly and the composite amplitude re-obtained until a value of an optimization parameter substantially converges, the optimization parameter a function of the composite amplitude.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2003Publication date: February 10, 2005Inventor: Dean Davis
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Publication number: 20030201660Abstract: A suspension for a seat that varies the preload, spring rate and damping rate of the suspension in direct proportion to the suspended weight of an occupant of the seat to provide the same effective vibration isolation for any occupant. The suspension includes an actuating mechanism engaged with a first spring and a pivotal transfer link that is engaged with a second spring and a non-adjustable rate damper that are each fixedly attached to the seat opposite the transfer link. The transfer link is engaged with a weight adjustment mechanism which operates to adjust the position of a pivot pin for the transfer link with respect to the transfer link, such that the preload, spring rate and damping rate of the suspension are adjusted in proportion to the weight of the occupant of the seat to provide similar ride dynamics to any occupant of the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Milsco Manufacturing, a Unit of Jason IncorporatedInventors: Ryan Derrick Janscha, Kevin Earl Hill, Dean Davis-Troller, Bradley S. Boyles, John Kucharski
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Patent number: 6441507Abstract: A wind turbine is configurable with at least one blade is pitched to provide relatively high sensitivity to wind direction or sheer so as to perform a rudder function which moves the blades such that the vertical plane defined by the blade ends is substantially parallel to the wind direction. In one aspect, the wind turbine has at least two different blades having two different blade pitches. In one embodiment, the rudder action configures a two bladed wind turbine such that a non-rudder blade, having a pitch different from the rudder blade, has its free end pointing substantially directly into the wind, providing relatively low cross-sectional resistance to the wind and accordingly relatively low load.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2000Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: The Wind Turbine CompanyInventors: Kenneth J. Deering, Dean A. Davis
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Patent number: 5927055Abstract: A locking mechanism for latching together front and rear frame portions which are pivotal to expose the underside of a deck. The locking mechanism includes a lever, intermediate link and blocking member that provide an over-center feature for securing the locking mechanism in its latched mode. Pivoting of the lever lifts the front and rear frame portions to their proper orientation for being latched together by the locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Philip Eugene Ferree, Robert Dean Davis, Jr.
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Patent number: 5885110Abstract: A snap together spring block enables the reliable capture, formation and support of metallic conductors known as lead frames. First and second body halves are designed to mate forming the complete spring block. Each body half incorporates a plurality of cavities and projections, similar to hills and valleys. The cavities and projections can be designed to fit various configurations of lead frames. Integrally molded or formed into one of the body halves is an internal attachment mechanism, such as a clip, which is designed to fit an internal recess molded into the second body half, or mating half, of the spring block for mating the two halves. The plurality of cavities and projections are alternately spaced such that when the first body half is mated to the second body half, the projections are received within the cavities forming a plurality of apertures.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1997Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Lydon Ensz, William Spitz, Dean Davis
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Patent number: 5797570Abstract: A holder for securely and adjustably supporting an article such as an anti-glare screen on another article such as a display monitor comprises an L-shaped hanger with teeth formed along the first one of its legs. An elongated sleeve having a tooth formed preferably at or near the end thereof is slidably mounted on the first leg. The tooth engages the hanger teeth in a ratchet-type arrangement which permits adjustment of the position of the sleeve on the hanger and thus of the cover on the monitor, while permitting a secure sliding fit between the hanger and the sleeve. Preferably, an adhesive strip secures the sleeve of the hanger to the cover and the second leg is positioned along a top surface of the monitor. Preferably, the underside of the second hanger leg is or is coated with a high friction material which positions the hanger on the monitor, secured against slipping or moving laterally, yet permits ready removal by lifting the hanger upward.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1997Date of Patent: August 25, 1998Assignee: Optical Coating Laboratory, Inc.Inventors: Norman E. Dolan, Dean A. Davis
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Patent number: 4142839Abstract: The centrifugal pump comprises a unique combination of a centrifugal impeller, inducer and jet pump having the capability of handling incoming fluids with a minimum V/L ratio of 1.0. The motive flow for the jet nozzle is provided by high pressure fluid discharge from the centrifugal impeller, and the high velocity jet is used both to create the suction and entrainment of the fluid coming from the suction inlet and to break up the large incoming vapor bubbles.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1975Date of Patent: March 6, 1979Assignee: Lear Siegler, Inc.Inventors: H. Dean Davis, Desh K. Kapur
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Patent number: 3965844Abstract: An apparatus for pivotally mounting an outboard fishing motor, such as a shaft-mounted submersible electric motor, on the bow of a fishing boat or the like for pivotal movement between an operative position wherein the motor is held in the water and a non-operative raised position. The apparatus comprises a pivotally mounted bracket for supporting the shaft of the motor, and a power control system including a reversible electric motor and cable arrangement for automatically and positively pivoting the fishing motor in either direction between its operative and non-operative positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1975Date of Patent: June 29, 1976Assignee: Interstate Industries, Inc.Inventors: John O. Brock, Marmion Dean Davis, James Robert Wray
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Patent number: 3948204Abstract: An apparatus for pivotally mounting an outboard fishing motor, such as a shaft-mounted submersible electric motor, on the bow of a fishing boat or the like for pivotal movement between an operative position wherein the motor is held in the water and a non-operative raised position. The apparatus comprises an elongated mounting frame, a slide block carried by the mounting frame, and a bracket pivotally carried by the slide block for supporting the shaft of the motor. A power control system is provided which includes a reversible electric motor and cable arrangement for selectively translating the slide block in either direction, and a pivoting and lifting arrangement is included which serves to lift the outboard motor into its raised position overlying the mounting frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1975Date of Patent: April 6, 1976Assignee: Interstate Industries, Inc.Inventors: John O. Brock, Marmion Dean Davis, James Robert Wray
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Patent number: 3930461Abstract: An apparatus for pivotally mounting an outboard fishing motor, such as a shaft-mounted submersible electric motor, on the bow of a fishing boat or the like for pivotal movement between an operative position wherein the motor is held in the water and a non-operative raised position. The apparatus comprises a pivotally mounted bracket for supporting the shaft of the motor, a semi-circular guide member fixedly positioned adjacent the bracket, a follower interconnecting the bracket and guide member, and a power control system including a reversible electric motor and cable arrangement for automatically and positively pivoting the fishing motor in either direction between its operative and non-operative positions by translating the follower along the guide member.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1975Date of Patent: January 6, 1976Assignee: Interstate Industries, Inc.Inventors: John O. Brock, Marmion Dean Davis, James Robert Wray