Patents by Inventor Douglas Cannon
Douglas Cannon 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: 11884369Abstract: A convertible inflatable stand-up paddle board includes a main body member defining a first aperture and optionally a second aperture, and one or more panels fixed to the main body member and covering a bottom end of the apertures. A foldable seat assembly is disposed in the first aperture, and a second seat assembly is disposed in the second aperture. The seat assemblies have a seat portion and a backrest portion. The backrest portion is movable between (i) a folded position wherein a surface of the backrest portion and an upper surface of the main body member define a standing surface for the stand-up paddle board, and (ii) an upright position wherein the backrest portion extends away from the seat portion. The stand-up paddle board is thereby convertible between a stand-up configuration and a sit-down configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Connelly Skis, LLCInventors: Douglas A. Cannon, Jon Donald Cottons
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Patent number: 11858598Abstract: A water ski system includes an elongate ski body member having an aft end portion with a mounting face. Interchangeable tail members having an engagement face are configured to be selectively mounted to the ski body such that the engagement face of the tail member abut the mounting face of the ski body member. Attachment hardware removably fixes the selected tail member to the ski body member. The interchangeable tail members may have a variety of shapes and lengths, allowing a skier to customize the water ski to accommodate differing water ski styles, water, conditions, and skill levels.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Connelly Skis, LLCInventor: Douglas A. Cannon
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Publication number: 20220089256Abstract: A convertible inflatable stand-up paddle board includes a main body member defining a first aperture and optionally a second aperture, and one or more panels fixed to the main body member and covering a bottom end of the apertures. A foldable seat assembly is disposed in the first aperture, and a second seat assembly is disposed in the second aperture. The seat assemblies have a seat portion and a backrest portion. The backrest portion is movable between (i) a folded position wherein a surface of the backrest portion and an upper surface of the main body member define a standing surface for the stand-up paddle board, and (ii) an upright position wherein the backrest portion extends away from the seat portion. The stand-up paddle board is thereby convertible between a stand-up configuration and a sit-down configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Applicant: Connelly Skis, LLCInventors: Douglas A. Cannon, Jon Donald Cottons
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Publication number: 20220055719Abstract: A water ski system includes an elongate ski body member having an aft end portion with a mounting face. Interchangeable tail members having an engagement face are configured to be selectively mounted to the ski body such that the engagement face of the tail member abut the mounting face of the ski body member. Attachment hardware removably fixes the selected tail member to the ski body member. The interchangeable tail members may have a variety of shapes and lengths, allowing a skier to customize the water ski to accommodate differing water ski styles, water, conditions, and skill levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicant: Connelly Skis, LLCInventor: Douglas A. Cannon
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Patent number: 9890101Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods to produce para-xylene, toluene, and other compounds from renewable sources (e.g., cellulose, hemicellulose) and ethylene in the presence of an acid, such as a Lewis acid. For example, cellulose and/or hemicellulose may be converted into 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF) and 2-methylfuran, which may be converted into para-xylene and toluene, respectively. In particular, para-xylene can then be oxidized to form terephthalic acid.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: MICROMIDAS, INC.Inventors: Makoto N. Masuno, Douglas Cannon, John Bissell, II, Ryan L. Smith, Alex B. Wood, Patrick B. Smith, Dennis A. Hucul, Katherine Brune
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Patent number: 9688603Abstract: Provided herein are methods that utilize polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) as a substrate for further conversion to C4 and C5 compounds. Polyhydroxyalkanoates can undergo esterification to yield alkyl hydroxyalkanoates and alkyl alkenoates, which may serve as useful precursors in the production of alkadienes and alkenedioic acids, including for example butadiene and butenedioic acid.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2016Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: MICROMIDAS, INC.Inventors: Ryan L. Smith, John Bissell, Makoto N. Masuno, Douglas Cannon, Alex B. Wood
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Publication number: 20170096385Abstract: Provided herein are methods that utilize polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) as a substrate for further conversion to C4 and C5 compounds. Polyhydroxyalkanoates can undergo esterification to yield alkyl hydroxyalkanoates and alkyl alkenoates, which may serve as useful precursors in the production of alkadienes and alkenedioic acids, including for example butadiene and butenedioic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: MICROMIDAS, INC.Inventors: Ryan L. SMITH, John BISSELL, Makoto N. MASUNO, Douglas CANNON, Alex B. WOOD
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Publication number: 20160362357Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods to produce para-xylene, toluene, and other compounds from renewable sources (e.g., cellulose, hemicellulose) and ethylene in the presence of an acid, such as a Lewis acid. For example, cellulose and/or hemicellulose may be converted into 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF) and 2-methylfuran, which may be converted into para-xylene and toluene, respectively. In particular, para-xylene can then be oxidized to form terephthalic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: MICROMIDAS, INC.Inventors: Makoto N. MASUNO, Douglas CANNON, John BISSELL, II, Ryan L. SMITH, Alex B. WOOD, Patrick B. SMITH, Dennis A. HUCUL
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Patent number: 9359283Abstract: Provided herein are methods that utilize polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) as a substrate for further conversion to C4 and C5 compounds. Polyhydroxyalkanoates can undergo esterification to yield alkyl hydroxyalkanoates and alkyl alkenoates, which may serve as useful precursors in the production of alkadienes and alkenedioic acids, including for example butadiene and butenedioic acid.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Micromidas, Inc.Inventors: Ryan L. Smith, John Bissell, Makoto N. Masuno, Douglas Cannon, Alex B. Wood
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Patent number: 9260359Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods to produce para-xylene, toluene, and other compounds from renewable sources (e.g., cellulose, hemicellulose) and ethylene in the presence of an acid, such as a Lewis acid. For example, cellulose and/or hemicellulose may be converted into 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF) and 2-methylfuran, which may be converted into para-xylene and toluene, respectively. In particular, para-xylene can then be oxidized to form terephthalic acid.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Micromidas, Inc.Inventors: Makoto N. Masuno, Douglas Cannon, John Bissell, Ryan L. Smith, Alex Benjamin Wood, Patrick B. Smith, Dennis A. Hucul, Katherine Brune
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Publication number: 20150148560Abstract: Provided herein are methods that utilize polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) as a substrate for further conversion to C4 and C5 compounds. Polyhydroxyalkanoates can undergo esterification to yield alkyl hydroxyalkanoates and alkyl alkenoates, which may serve as useful precursors in the production of alkadienes and alkenedioic acids, including for example butadiene and butenedioic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: MICROMIDAS, INC.Inventors: Ryan L. Smith, John Bissell, Makoto N. Masuno, Douglas Cannon, Alex B. Wood, Marc Foster
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Publication number: 20140350294Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods to produce para-xylene, toluene, and other compounds from renewable sources (e.g., cellulose, hemicellulose) and ethylene in the presence of an acid, such as a Lewis acid. For example, cellulose and/or hemicellulose may be converted into 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF) and 2-methylfuran, which may be converted into para-xylene and toluene, respectively. In particular, para-xylene can then be oxidized to form terephthalic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: MICROMIDAS, INC.Inventors: Makoto N. Masuno, Douglas Cannon, John Bissell, Ryan L. Smith, Marc Foster, Alex Benjamin Wood, Patrick B. Smith, Dennis A. Hucul
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Patent number: 8684655Abstract: A hay spear accessory apparatus for providing a secure and fixed mounting point for attachments such as ropes, chains, cables and the like, the apparatus being generally comprised of a an open-ended sleeve member having an interior diameter sized for slidable engagement over the distal end of a hay spear, the sleeve having attachment mounting means fixedly connected to the outer surface thereof. The interior of the sleeve has a varied diameter so as to accommodate the receipt of hay spears of various diameters. The apparatus of the subject invention is designed for frictional engagement with a hay spear, but optional securing means are also provided which prevent axial displacement of the apparatus along the hay spear once mounted thereon.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2010Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Inventor: Ronald Douglas Cannon
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Patent number: 8192244Abstract: A binding for water sports comprises a baseplate, which may optionally include a toe cup, and a heel cup. A heel loop is pivotably attached to the heel cup, and is pivotable between an upper position and a lower position to adjust the amount of support provided to the user's ankle. An adjustment control, for example a lever and cam mechanism pivotably attaches to the heel cup and is positioned such that the user can selectively move the cam portion between a release position wherein the heel loop is not supported in the upper position, and a support position wherein the heel loop is supported in the upper position. A flexible upper portion is attached to the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Connelly Skis, Inc.Inventor: Douglas A. Cannon
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Publication number: 20120009011Abstract: A hay spear accessory apparatus for providing a secure and fixed mounting point for attachments such as ropes, chains, cables and the like, the apparatus being generally comprised of a an open-ended sleeve member having an interior diameter sized for slidable engagement over the distal end of a hay spear, the sleeve having attachment mounting means fixedly connected to the outer surface thereof. The interior of the sleeve has a varied diameter so as to accommodate the receipt of hay spears of various diameters. The apparatus of the subject invention is designed for frictional engagement with a hay spear, but optional securing means are also provided which prevent axial displacement of the apparatus along the hay spear once mounted thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventor: Ronald Douglas Cannon
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Patent number: 7699678Abstract: A water sport binding is disclosed having a rigid base plate that is adapted to be mounted to a board such as a wake board. A heel loop is pivotably mounted to the base plate and a flexible upper assembly is provided that includes a forward portion that attaches to the base plate and a rearward portion that attaches to the pivotable heel loop. A lever mechanism, including a lever mounted on the heel loop and a cable that attaches to either side of the base plate and extends through a channel in the lever provides a mechanism for locking the heel loop in an upright position during use. The user pivots the lever to permit the heel loop to pivot rearwardly, permitting ready entry or egress from the binding. The flexible upper assembly may include front and back panels, an instep support, an ankle support, and attachment means.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Connelly Skis, Inc.Inventor: Douglas A. Cannon
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Publication number: 20090325435Abstract: A binding for water sports comprises a baseplate, which may optionally include a toe cup, and a heel cup. A heel loop is pivotably attached to the heel cup, and is pivotable between an upper position and a lower position to adjust the amount of support provided to the user's ankle. An adjustment control, for example a lever and cam mechanism pivotably attaches to the heel cup and is positioned such that the user can selectively move the cam portion between a release position wherein the heel loop is not supported in the upper position, and a support position wherein the heel loop is supported in the upper position. A flexible upper portion is attached to the base plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventor: Douglas A. Cannon
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Publication number: 20080254692Abstract: A water sport binding is disclosed having a rigid base plate that is adapted to be mounted to a board such as a wake board. A heel loop is pivotably mounted to the base plate and a flexible upper assembly is provided that includes a forward portion that attaches to the base plate and a rearward portion that attaches to the pivotable heel loop. A lever mechanism, including a lever mounted on the heel loop and a cable that attaches to either side of the base plate and extends through a channel in the lever provides a mechanism for locking the heel loop in an upright position during use. The user pivots the lever to permit the heel loop to pivot rearwardly, permitting ready entry or egress from the binding. The flexible upper assembly may include front and back panels, an instep support, an ankle support, and attachment means.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2006Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: CONNELLY SKIS, INC.Inventor: Douglas A. Cannon
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Publication number: 20070286952Abstract: A SiGe or Ge structure comprises a substrate and a SiGe or Ge layer that is formed on a first surface of the substrate. A silicidation or germanide layer is formed on a second surface of the substrate so to increase the tensile strain of the SiGe or Ge layer on the first surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2004Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventors: Jifeng Liu, Douglas Cannon, Kazumi Wada, Samerkhae Jongthammanurak, David Danielson, Jurgen Michel, Lionel Kimerling
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Patent number: 7134928Abstract: A water sport binding is disclosed having a rigid base plate that is adapted to be mounted to a board such as a wake board. A heel loop is pivotably mounted to the base plate and a flexible upper assembly is provided that includes a forward portion that attaches to the base plate and a rearward portion that attaches to the pivotable heel loop. A lever mechanism, including a lever mounted on the heel loop and a cable that attaches to either side of the base plate and extends through a channel in the lever provides a mechanism for locking the heel loop in an upright position during use. The user pivots the lever to permit the heel loop to pivot rearwardly, permitting ready entry or egress from the binding. The flexible upper assembly may include front and back panels, an instep support, an ankle support, and attachment means.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2005Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Connelly Skis, Inc.Inventor: Douglas A. Cannon