Patents by Inventor Don Morris
Don Morris 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: 10352028Abstract: A toilet assembly is provided and includes an inlet conduit, a waste conduit, a flush-assist subsystem, and a plug. The waste conduit is configured to fluidly communicate with the inlet conduit. The flush-assist subsystem includes a flush-assist inlet and a flush-assist outlet. The flush-assist inlet is configured to fluidly communicate with the inlet conduit. The flush-assist outlet is configured to fluidly communicate with the waste conduit. The plug is disposed within the flush-assist subsystem and configured to prevent fluid communication between the inlet conduit and the waste conduit through the flush-assist subsystem.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Acorn Engineering CompanyInventors: Darryl Boeltl, Keith Marshall, Laura Marshall, Don Morris, Tom Zinn
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Publication number: 20160376779Abstract: A toilet assembly is provided and includes an inlet conduit, a waste conduit, a flush-assist subsystem, and a plug. The waste conduit is configured to fluidly communicate with the inlet conduit. The flush-assist subsystem includes a flush-assist inlet and a flush-assist outlet. The flush-assist inlet is configured to fluidly communicate with the inlet conduit. The flush-assist outlet is configured to fluidly communicate with the waste conduit. The plug is disposed within the flush-assist subsystem and configured to prevent fluid communication between the inlet conduit and the waste conduit through the flush-assist subsystem.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Darryl Boeltl, Keith Marshall, Laura Marshall, Don Morris, Tom Zinn
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Patent number: 8694300Abstract: An apparatus for creating a graphical representation of personalized healthcare information is provided. A data processing apparatus that has one or more processors is disclosed. Query component logic receives a request comprising patient identification information. Query execution logic, based on the patient information determines a first metric and one or more intervention metrics. The first metric represents a current health related metric for the patient, while the intervention metrics represent a predicted health related metric, assuming that the patient conforms to the intervention. A graphical representation of the two metrics is created.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Archimedes, Inc.Inventors: Don Morris, R. Bradley Patterson, Peter Alperin
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Publication number: 20130256252Abstract: An apparatus for positioning containers on a support surface of a support, the apparatus including an engagement portion constructed and arranged to attach the apparatus to the support and a first portion extending from the engagement portion. The first portion is constructed and arranged to rest on the support surface and enable sliding movement of a container thereon. The container also includes a second portion constructed and arranged to rest on the support surface and enable sliding movement of the container thereon. A stop portion is provided between the first portion and the second portion. The stop portion is constructed and arranged to position the container at a predetermined position on the support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: THE KROGER CO.Inventors: Brandon Don Morris, Kent Edward Clark, Keith Alan Turner
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Patent number: 8359691Abstract: A ramp assembly includes but is not limited to a frame, a ramp platform functionally associated with the frame, a stow/deploy mechanism for deploying and stowing the ramp platform, and a drive assembly operatively connected to the stow/deploy mechanism for conditionally actuating the stow/deploy mechanism, which in turn, articulates the ramp platform between the stowed and deployed positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2008Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Lift-U, Division of Hogan Mfg., Inc.Inventors: Don Morris, Paul Reichmuth, David Johnson
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Publication number: 20100198571Abstract: An apparatus for creating a graphical representation of personalized healthcare information is provided. A data processing apparatus that has one or more processors is disclosed. Query component logic receives a request comprising patient identification information. Query execution logic, based on the patient information determines a first metric and one or more intervention metrics. The first metric represents a current health related metric for the patient, while the intervention metrics represent a predicted health related metric, assuming that the patient conforms to the intervention. A graphical representation of the two metrics is created.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: Don Morris, R. Bradley Patterson, Peter Alperin
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Patent number: 7766127Abstract: A barrier assembly for a wheelchair lift assembly is provided. The wheelchair lift assembly includes a lift frame and a platform reciprocally coupled to the lift frame. The barrier assembly includes a frame having a first side rail and a second side rail. The frame is coupled to at least one of the lift frame or a structural frame. The barrier assembly also includes a barrier slidably disposed between the first and second side rails. A drive assembly is operably coupled to the barrier for selectively moving the barrier between at least a stowed position and a deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Lift-U, Division of Hogan Mfg., Inc.Inventors: Don Morris, Roger Young
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Publication number: 20100058643Abstract: A new and improved fish attracting light for use at any depth or location along an angler's fishing line and/or tether line. Said improved light also optionally can employ a slip on float for surface fishing or for depth control of bait. The lighted area produced now becomes the zone of fishing or fisherman's Own Zone. This light consists of a directional line mountable housing. An upper line attachment point and a lower line attachment point directing the light downward and outward. Optionally attachable float mounted over the said light and retained by a threaded removable nut.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventors: Eddy Don Morris, Roderic Nathan Uphaus
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Publication number: 20080187425Abstract: A ramp assembly includes but is not limited to a frame, a ramp platform functionally associated with the frame, a stow/deploy mechanism for deploying and stowing the ramp platform, and a drive assembly operatively connected to the stow/deploy mechanism for conditionally actuating the stow/deploy mechanism, which in turn, articulates the ramp platform between the stowed and deployed positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: LIFT-U, DIVISION OF HOGAN MFG., INC.Inventors: Don Morris, Paul Reichmuth, David Johnson
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Patent number: 7384232Abstract: A wheelchair lift (10) for a vehicle is disclosed. The wheelchair lift includes a lift platform assembly (13) coupled to a frame (18). The wheelchair lift also includes a reciprocating assembly (12) in communication with the lift platform to reciprocate the lift platform between a raised position and a lowered position. A locking mechanism (47) is coupled to the frame and lockingly engages a portion of the reciprocating assembly (34) to maintain communication between the reciprocating assembly and the lift platform if a portion of the reciprocating assembly fails.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2003Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Lift-U, Division of Hogan Mfg., Inc.Inventor: Don Morris
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Publication number: 20080121467Abstract: A barrier assembly for a wheelchair lift assembly is provided. The wheelchair lift assembly includes a lift frame and a platform reciprocally coupled to the lift frame. The barrier assembly includes a frame having a first side rail and a second side rail. The frame is coupled to at least one of the lift frame or a structural frame. The barrier assembly also includes a barrier slidably disposed between the first and second side rails. A drive assembly is operably coupled to the barrier for selectively moving the barrier between at least a stowed position and a deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: LIFT-U, DIVISION OF HOGAN MFG., INC.Inventors: Don Morris, Roger Young
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Publication number: 20070107508Abstract: A scanner and associated method for detecting pressures on a test member are provided. The scanner can be provided with an electronic module that includes an analog-digital (A/D) converter associated with each channel of the scanner and configured to provide digital signals representative of the pressures detected by pressure sensor elements associated with various locations on the test member. The electronic module can also include amplifiers and/or a multiplexer so that the output of the scanner provides an amplified and/or multiplexed digital output signal representative of the detected pressures. In some cases, the A/D converters and amplifiers can be provided in a single, mixed-signal chip of the scanner. The scanner can be small enough to be disposed in various locations in the test member, including small spaces that are generally incapable of accommodating conventional test equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2005Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: Matthew Tavares, Don Morris, Richard Basham
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Patent number: 6971834Abstract: A wheelchair lift (20) for a vehicle is disclosed. The wheelchair lift includes a lift platform (22) coupled to a support structure (32) by an attachment assembly (74). The lift platform is reciprocal between a stowed position and an extended position, wherein the lift platform is coplanar with a first plane. The wheelchair lift also includes a redundant support assembly (80) in communication with the lift platform to provide secondary support of the lift platform when the lift platform is in the extended position and to maintain the lift platform in a second plane substantially parallel to the first plane if a portion of the attachment assembly fails.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2003Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Lift-U, division of Hogan Mfg., Inc.Inventor: Don Morris
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Publication number: 20050203218Abstract: Storage-stable acrylate-functional alkyd resin compositions are disclosed that include an acrylate-functional alkyd resin and a monofunctional mercaptan such as a chain transfer agent. The compositions disclosed exhibit excellent stability on storage, and have utility as binders for coating compositions useful as low VOC, quick dry paints.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2004Publication date: September 15, 2005Inventors: Thauming Kuo, Kimberley Carico, Rebecca Stockl, Don Morris, Kevin O'Callaghan
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Publication number: 20050065247Abstract: Liquid coating compositions are disclosed having improved whiteness. The compositions may comprise a polyester or alkyd polymer having copolymerized therein a toning amount of (A) a two-component colorant system comprising a blue toner dye and either a red or violet toner dye, or both; or (B) a single-component colorant system comprising a reddish-blue toner dye, optionally including one or more of the red or violet toner dyes. This toner polymer can act as a surfactant or a stabilizer, and may be added prior to an emulsion polymerization, or may be used as an additive in water-borne or solvent-borne coating compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2003Publication date: March 24, 2005Inventors: Douglas Carico, Max Weaver, Jason Pearson, Charles Foster, Jean Fleischer, Don Morris, Thauming Kuo
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Publication number: 20040094365Abstract: A wheelchair lift (10) for a vehicle is disclosed. The wheelchair lift includes a lift platform assembly (13) coupled to a frame (18). The wheelchair lift also includes a reciprocating assembly (12) in communication with the lift platform to reciprocate the lift platform between a raised position and a lowered position. A locking mechanism (47) is coupled to the frame and lockingly engages a portion of the reciprocating assembly (34) to maintain communication between the reciprocating assembly and the lift platform if a portion of the reciprocating assembly fails.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: Lift-U, Division of Hogan Mfg., Inc.Inventor: Don Morris
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Publication number: 20040057823Abstract: A wheelchair lift (20) for a vehicle is disclosed. The wheelchair lift includes a lift platform (22) coupled to a support structure (32) by an attachment assembly (74). The lift platform is reciprocal between a stowed position and an extended position, wherein the lift platform is coplanar with a first plane. The wheelchair lift also includes a redundant support assembly (80) in communication with the lift platform to provide secondary support of the lift platform when the lift platform is in the extended position and to maintain the lift platform in a second plane substantially parallel to the first plane if a portion of the attachment assembly fails.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Applicant: Lift-U, Division of Hogan Mfg., Inc.Inventor: Don Morris
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Publication number: 20030213653Abstract: A wheelchair lift assembly is provided. The wheelchair lift assembly is adapted to be disposed in a cavity located below a lower surface when in a stowed position. The wheelchair lift assembly includes a lift platform and a lifting mechanism coupled to the lift platform for reciprocating the lift platform between a lowered position, wherein the lift platform is substantially coplanar with the lower surface, and a raised position, wherein the lift platform is substantially coplanar with an upper surface. The wheelchair lift assembly also includes a lift platform barrier coupled to one end of the lift platform and a lift platform barrier actuating assembly coupled to the lift platform barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Applicant: Lift-U, a Division of Hogan Mfg., Inc.Inventor: Don Morris
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Publication number: 20020057960Abstract: A wheelchair lift assembly having first and second attachment arm assemblies (26a and 26b) is disclosed. The first and second attachment arm assemblies extend between a reciprocating platform (24) and a lift platform (28). The lift platform is movable between at least a raised position and a lowered position. The lift platform being held in a substantially horizontal first plane as the lift platform is moved between at least the raised and lowered positions. A support device (20) coupled to one of the first and second attachment arm assemblies for supporting one of the first and second attachment arm assemblies and maintaining the lift platform in a second plane substantially parallel to the first plane if at least a portion of the other of the first and second attachment arm assemblies fail.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2001Publication date: May 16, 2002Applicant: Lift-UInventors: Alan R. Cohn, Don Morris