Patents by Inventor Douglas Dalton
Douglas Dalton 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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Publication number: 20240075760Abstract: A crafting apparatus (10) includes a working portion (22) and a base portion (20). The working portion (22) includes a lower surface (32) and an upper surface (34). The upper surface (34) defines a working three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system (X-Y-Z). The base portion (20) includes a lower surface (24) and an upper surface (26). The lower surface (32) of the working portion (22) is disposed adjacent to the upper surface (26) of the base portion (20). The lower surface (24) defines a non-working three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system (XS-YS-ZS). The upper surface (34) of the working portion (22) extends relative to the lower surface (24) of the base portion (20) at an angle (?22) for angularly-offsetting the working three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system (X-Y-Z) from the non-working three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system (XS-YS-ZS). Methods (200, 300) are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Cricut, Inc.Inventors: John Barrus CHRISTENSEN, Bryan Fred Bihlmaier, Donald Christopher Sutton, John Douglas Dalton, Ryun Bates Noble, Kyle Kenneth Johnson, Grayson Stopp, Bayden Filleul, Kurt Stalsberg, James Lynch, Norman Stevenson
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Publication number: 20230354946Abstract: A heat press includes a handle portion and a curved heat plate. That handle portion may be configured to be grasped by a user, and the curved heat (i.e., having a curved engagement surface) may be configured to engage a heat-activated design implement to transfer a design of the heat-activated design implement to a curved surface of a workpiece. Also disclosed herein, according to various embodiments, is a heat press stand having a curved floor and a hat form for supporting a workpiece (e.g., a hat) during a heat-activated design transfer using the heat press. Associated methods are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Cricut, Inc.Inventors: Kristy Lynn Barney, Mitchell Alan Cheever, Yung Tseng Chen, Thomas Crisp, John Douglas Dalton, Michelle Fishberg, Kelton Gubler, Desmond Kavanagh, Hayley Ketch, Tyler Lee, Ildefonso M. Resuello, JR., Norman Stevenson, Grayson Stopp
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Patent number: 11707104Abstract: A heat press includes a handle portion and a curved heat plate. That handle portion may be configured to be grasped by a user, and the curved heat (i.e., having a curved engagement surface) may be configured to engage a heat-activated design implement to transfer a design of the heat-activated design implement to a curved surface of a workpiece. Also disclosed herein, according to various embodiments, is a heat press stand having a curved floor and a hat form for supporting a workpiece (e.g., a hat) during a heat-activated design transfer using the heat press. Associated methods are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2022Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Cricut, Inc.Inventors: Kristy Lynn Barney, Mitchell Alan Cheever, Yung Tseng Chen, Thomas Crisp, John Douglas Dalton, Michelle Fishberg, Kelton Gubler, Desmond Kavanagh, Hayley Ketch, Tyler Lee, Ildefonso M. Resuello, Jr., Norman Stevenson, Grayson Stopp
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Publication number: 20120303524Abstract: A computer system is operated for a receiver-staged money transfer transaction. A staged transaction is received from a receiver and includes one or more items requested by the receiver. Information about one or more senders identified to receive the staged transaction is then received, and the staged transaction is sent to the one or more senders. Approval notifications are received from the one or more senders indicating the one or more items in the staged transaction that the one or more senders agree to fulfill.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Tara Bertram, Kunle Olamuyiwa, Sabrina Chan, Douglas Dalton, Richard Meszaros
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Patent number: 7866911Abstract: A slotted drain having a first channeled half having a first engaging structure and a second channeled half having a second engaging structure mating within the first engaging structure is disclosed. The first channeled half can define a cantilever snap-fit recess and the second channeled half can comprise a cantilever snap-fit protrusion. A slot is formed when the first and second channeled halves are joined. The slot is adapted to receive a liquid variant and the slotted drain is adapted to receive the liquid from the slot into the first and second channeled halves. The slotted drain may optionally include a concrete pass-through port, a rebar clip, bedding feet and/or securement ribs. A method of assembling a slotted drain is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: Robert E. Saadi, Kevin Himes, Douglas Dalton, David A. Ecklund, Joseph Sanfilippo, Patrick Slater, William A. Verdecchia, Doug Wroblewski
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Patent number: 7588392Abstract: A two-part grate assembly for a channeled drain trough. The grate assembly has a grate frame that receives a removable grate section. The grate frame has lugs with vertical projections extending therefrom that define securing recesses that assist in aligning and securing the grate frame atop a drain trough. Additionally, the present invention is directed to the use of an alignment bar that prevents the grate section from sliding out of operating position within the grate frame by restricting lateral movement of the grate section. Further, the present invention is directed to a method of providing a grate assembly for a channeled drain trough having a grate frame that is adapted to receive a removable grate section.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2007Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: Doug Wroblewski, Kevin D. Himes, Patrick Slater, Douglas Dalton, David A. Ecklund, Joseph A. Sanfilippo
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Publication number: 20080014022Abstract: A two-part grate assembly for a channeled drain trough. The grate assembly has a grate frame that receives a removable grate section. The grate frame has lugs with vertical projections extending therefrom that define securing recesses that assist in aligning and securing the grate frame atop a drain trough. Additionally, the present invention is directed to the use of an alignment bar that prevents the grate section from sliding out of operating position within the grate frame by restricting lateral movement of the grate section. Further, the present invention is directed to a method of providing a grate assembly for a channeled drain trough having a grate frame that is adapted to receive a removable grate section.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Doug Wroblewski, Kevin Himes, Patrick Slater, Douglas Dalton, David Ecklund, Joseph Sanfilippo
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Publication number: 20070099782Abstract: A slotted drain having a first channeled half having a first engaging structure and a second channeled half having a second engaging structure mating within the first engaging structure is disclosed. The first channeled half can define a cantilever snap-fit recess and the second channeled half can comprise a cantilever snap-fit protrusion. A slot is formed when the first and second channeled halves are joined. The slot is adapted to receive a liquid variant and the slotted drain is adapted to receive the liquid from the slot into the first and second channeled halves. The slotted drain may optionally include a concrete pass-through port, a rebar clip, bedding feet and/or securement ribs. A method of assembling a slotted drain is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: Zurn industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert Saadi, Kevin Himes, Douglas Dalton, David Ecklund, Joseph Sanfilippo, Patrick Slater, William Verdecchia, Doug Wroblewski
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Publication number: 20050025572Abstract: A modular trench drain system including a plurality of drain segments composed of a base and a pair of spaced apart side members attached to edges of the base. Adjacent bases are connected together by overlapping a stepped-down portion at the end of one base with an end of an adjoining base. Adjacent side members are connected together via interlocking structures at their ends. The system may be used with bases and side members of various dimensions to accommodate particular installation requirements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Applicant: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Sanfilippo, Douglas Dalton
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Patent number: 6016796Abstract: A fuel blending ratio inferring method responsive to an air/fuel feedback control system for an internal combustion engine is disclosed having a feedback correction loop generating a feedback variable derived from an output of an exhaust gas sensor. A fuel blending ratio is inferred in response to a refueling indication by observing the size and magnitude of the feedback variable. Thus, the effect of the fuel blend can be isolated from other errors in the feedback control system.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1998Date of Patent: January 25, 2000Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Joel Douglas Dalton
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Patent number: 5934255Abstract: A fuel control system and method for an engine having a returnless fuel system uses a fuel blend sensor to adjust a desired air/fuel ratio to allow continuous fuel blend changes. Engine operating conditions are monitored and used to track the movement of small fuel quantities from the fuel blend sensor to the fuel injectors. The system and method use the cells in the stack to represent the volume of the fuel quantities and their corresponding measured fuel blend.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1998Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joel Douglas Dalton, Robert Frederick Dona, William Edward Boruta, John William Holmes
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Patent number: D991989Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2022Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Cricut, Inc.Inventors: Yung Tseng Chen, Thomas Crisp, John Douglas Dalton, Michelle Fishberg, Desmond Kavanagh, Hayley Ketch, Michael Nolan, Ildefonso M. Resuello, Jr., Norman Stevenson, Grayson Stopp
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Patent number: D991995Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2022Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Cricut, Inc.Inventors: Yung Tseng Chen, Thomas Crisp, John Douglas Dalton, Desmond Kavanagh, Hayley Ketch, Michael Nolan, Ildefonso M. Resuello, Jr., Norman Stevenson, Grayson Stopp
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Patent number: D1024147Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2023Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Cricut, Inc.Inventors: Yung Tseng Chen, Thomas Crisp, John Douglas Dalton, Michael Nolan, Ildefonso M. Resuello, Jr.