Patents by Inventor Douglas Graham
Douglas Graham 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: 20110253239Abstract: A load sense connection is provided between the implement rockshaft cylinders and the load-sensed power source. However, to avoid tractor starting difficulty, a valve structure is provided in the power beyond fluid line to keep the fluid line closed when starting the tractor. This valve structure provides a hydraulic latching function that allows the load-sensed power source to be activated and deactivated depending on the SCV function. The load-sensed power source is activated when the rockshaft cylinder(s) is fully extended and remains activated or latched when the SCV is returned to neutral. The load-sensed power source is deactivated or unlatched when the rockshaft cylinder is retracted.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: William Douglas Graham, Aaron L. Barfels
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Publication number: 20110160072Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a nucleic acid molecule, the RNA and protein expression profiles of which are indicative of the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a large intestine neoplasm. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a nucleic acid molecule, the expression profiles of which are indicative of the onset and/or progression of a colorectal neoplasm, such as an adenoma or an adenocarcinoma. The expression profiles of the present invention are useful in a range of applications including, but not limited to, those relating to the diagnosis and/or monitoring of colorectal neoplasms, such as colorectal adenomas and adenocarcinomas. Accordingly, in a related aspect the present invention is directed to a method of screening a subject for the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a large intestine neoplasm by screening for modulation in the expression profile of said nucleic acid molecule markers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicants: CLINICAL GENOMICS PTY. LTD., COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATIONInventors: Lawrence Charles Lapointe, Robert Dunne, GraƩme P. Young, Peter Molloy, Susanne Pedersen, Glenn Southwell Brown, Lloyd Douglas Graham
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Patent number: 7918285Abstract: A hydraulic latching circuit is provided that allows a load-sense power source to be activated and deactivated depending on the SCV function. The load sense power source is activated when the wing cylinders are fully extended to maintain proper down force on the wings. It remains activated or latched when the SCV is returned to neutral. It is deactivated or unlatched when the wing cylinders are retracted. Two circuits have been devised to accomplish this latching function. Both of these latching circuits can be used with the sequencing circuit.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: William Douglas Graham, Aaron L. Barfels
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Publication number: 20110077493Abstract: Various embodiments are described and illustrated to calculate an insulin bolus, recommend such bolus, and provide reminder messages for performing an additional glucose test.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: LifeScan Scotland Ltd.Inventors: Ian SHADFORTH, David PRICE, Gretchen ANDERSON, Lorraine COMSTOCK, Mary McEVOY, Douglas GRAHAM, Alexander STRACHAN, Alistair LONGMUIR, Robert CAVAYE, Gillian TEFT
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Patent number: 7730019Abstract: A system, method and computer readable medium that performs data analyses, such as economic forecasting, in accordance with the configured needs of one or more users. The system may maintain local information on which its various analyses are based, and may supplement or replace this local information with information retrieved from a remote data sources containing a desired type of data, such as time series data. Preferably, the system includes the ability to search for databases within an associated information network, such as the Internet. The system records information in an index about each database it finds, including whether the database contains data of a desired type. The particular type of data sought by the system depends upon configurable settings and relates to the type of analyses for which it has been configured. Thereafter, the system may use the index to retrieve data from many different databases when performing an analysis, relieving it from the need to store such data locally.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2000Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventor: Douglas A. Graham
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Publication number: 20080215474Abstract: Systems and methods for management of intangible assets are provided that allow effective management of intangible assets.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: Innovation International Americas, Inc.Inventor: John Douglas Graham
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Publication number: 20080144793Abstract: A method and system of remotely managing phone menus in a phone system of one or more intelligent phones is disclosed. The method includes: providing a configuration server, wherein the configuration server includes custom phone menu options and default phone menu options; creating a custom phone menu that includes one or more of the custom phone menu options for at least one of the one or more intelligent phones; coupling the at least one of the one or more intelligent phones to the configuration server; and sending the custom phone menu to the at least one of the one or more intelligent phones via the configuration server.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATIONInventor: Douglas Graham King
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Publication number: 20080069325Abstract: Disclosed is a unique intelligent communications device. The intelligent communications device in this disclosure can be embodied by an intelligent VoIP phone and can include a system and method of having more phone lines than can be shown at one time. Moreover, the device can also include a system and method of using the way a line appears on the phone to indicate status of that line and/or actions that can be taken using an associated line key. In addition, the device can also include a system and method for improved features for a conference call. Furthermore, the device can include the capability to port a line from one phone to another without network provisioning.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATIONInventor: Douglas Graham King
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Publication number: 20060287637Abstract: A disposable absorbent article may comprise a chassis and an ear. The chassis comprises a liquid permeable topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and backsheet. The ear comprises an elastomeric material and a first substrate joined to the elastomeric material. The ear has a first void region adjacent the proximal edge of the ear. The ear is joined to the chassis by at least one mechanical bond that engages the elastomeric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2005Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventors: Joseph Lam, Michael Lawson, Egon Loeffler, Douglas Graham, Kaneeta Kimble
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Patent number: 7051663Abstract: A seeding machine comprises a main frame segment and two wing frame segments. In its working configuration the wing frame segments extends transversely. In its transport configuration the wing frame segments are folded forwardly. The wing frame segments are provided with planting units that are mounted to the wing frame segments by pivot arms that extend downwardly and rearwardly. The pivot arms are pivotally mounted to the wing frame segments by a rock shaft. The rock shaft is provided with an actuator bell crank that is coupled to a linear actuator for rotating the rock shaft relative to the wing frame segments. The pivot arms have a working position, wherein the planting units are in their working position, and a transport position, wherein the planting units have been pivoted on their noses into their substantially vertical transport position.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2001Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Bradley John Meyer, Thomas LeRoy Hall, Robert Edwin Bennett, William Douglas Graham
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Patent number: 7044047Abstract: A series of thin shims with concave profiles matching the cylinder rod is supported from the cylinder. A carrier mechanism attached to either the rod end or cylinder barrel supports a plurality of shims that can be pivoted between storage positions and stop positions. A pivoting and spring loaded latching arm works in conjunction with notches on the shim profile to lock individual shims in either the working or the storage position. Multiple shim stack operating ranges are provided by insertion of thicker shims between the main shim pack and the mating part. The mating part can be a cylinder rod end or cylinder rod guide, depending upon the shim pack carrier mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Robert Edwin Bennett, William Douglas Graham, Kevin William Hoehn
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Patent number: 6789680Abstract: A screen assembly for a vibratory separator which, in at least certain aspects, has supporting apparatus with a plurality of openings therethrough, screening material on the supporting apparatus over the plurality of openings, the supporting apparatus recovered from a predecessor screen assembly by applying heat to the predecessor screen assembly, the predecessor screen assembly having the supporting apparatus and predecessor screening material secured to the supporting apparatus by securing material, the heat applied to the predecessor screen assembly sufficient to degrade, powderize, turn to ash and/or cook off the securing material so that recovery of the supporting apparatus is facilitated; and methods for effecting such recovery.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Varco I/P, Inc.Inventors: Kerry Ward, David Person, Thomas C. Adams, Douglas Graham
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Patent number: 6688242Abstract: A seeding machine comprises a main frame segment and left and right wing frame segments. In its working configuration the wing frame segments extend transversely. In its transport configuration the wing frame segments are folded forwardly. The wing frame segments are provided with a rear rank of planting units that are mounted to the wing frame segments by pivot arms that extend downwardly and rearwardly. The pivot arms are pivotally mounted to the wing frame segments by a rock shaft. The rock shaft is provided with an actuator bell crank that is coupled to a linear actuator for rotating the rock shaft relative to the wing frame segments. The pivot arms have a working position, wherein the planting units are in their working position, and a transport position, wherein the planting units have been pivoted on their noses into their substantially vertical transport position to reduce the transverse transport width of the seeding machine.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Bradley John Meyer, Thomas LeRoy Hall, Robert Edwin Bennett, Richard Hugo Clark, William Douglas Graham
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Publication number: 20040016677Abstract: A screen assembly for a vibratory separator which, in at least certain aspects, has supporting apparatus with a plurality of openings therethrough, screening material on the supporting apparatus over the plurality of openings, the supporting apparatus recovered from a predecessor screen assembly by applying heat to the predecessor screen assembly, the predecessor screen assembly having the supporting apparatus and predecessor screening material secured to the supporting apparatus by securing material, the heat applied to the predecessor screen assembly sufficient to degrade, powderize, turn to ash and/or cook off the securing material so that recovery of the supporting apparatus is facilitated; and methods for effecting such recovery.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2002Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventors: Kerry Ward, David V. Person, Thomas C. Adams, Douglas Graham
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Patent number: 6622646Abstract: A case drain coupler mounting plate is mounted to the frame of the seeding machine. The case drain hydraulic coupler is secured to the case drain coupler mounting plate when it is not coupled to a tractor. The mounting plate is provided with a keyhole-shaped mounting aperture having an enlarged upper opening and a narrow channel projecting downwardly from the enlarged opening. The case drain hydraulic coupler is provided with a circumferential groove that engages the narrow channel in the keyhole shaped slot. A backing plate is mounted to the mounting plate at a fixed distance from the mounting plate. The backing plate engages the case drain hydraulic coupler and overcomes the biasing force to open the check valve. With the check valve open the case drain line provides a drain path for hydraulic fluid from the case drain.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2002Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Robert Edwin Bennett, Bradley John Meyer, William Douglas Graham
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Patent number: 6581530Abstract: A seeding machine having a wing frame with planting units. The planting units are coupled to the wing frame by a pivot arm. The pivot arms move the planting units between a horizontal working configuration and a vertical transport configuration. An operator walkway is located above the planting units. The operator walkway comprises a walkway frame and a footboard. The walkway frame is pivotally coupled to the wing frame segment by a walkway frame pin. The footboard is pivotally coupled to the walkway frame by a footboard pin. As the planting units are moved from their horizontal working configuration to their vertical transport configuration the walkway frame and attached footboard are automatically folded between the planting units and the respective wing frame segment.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2001Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Thomas LeRoy Hall, Bradley John Meyer, Nathan Albert Mariman, William Douglas Graham
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Publication number: 20030110998Abstract: A seeding machine comprises a main frame segment and left and right wing frame segments. In its working configuration the wing frame segments extend transversely. In its transport configuration the wing frame segments are folded forwardly. The wing frame segments are provided with a rear rank of planting units that are mounted to the wing frame segments by pivot arms that extend downwardly and rearwardly. The pivot arms are pivotally mounted to the wing frame segments by a rock shaft. The rock shaft is provided with an actuator bell crank that is coupled to a linear actuator for rotating the rock shaft relative to the wing frame segments. The pivot arms have a working position, wherein the planting units are in their working position, and a transport position, wherein the planting units have been pivoted on their noses into their substantially vertical transport position to reduce the transverse transport width of the seeding machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Applicant: Deere & Company, a Delaware corporationInventors: Bradley John Meyer, Thomas LeRoy Hall, Robert Edwin Bennett, Richard Hugo Clark, William Douglas Graham
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Publication number: 20030110996Abstract: A seeding machine having a wing frame with planting units. The planting units are coupled to the wing frame by a pivot arm. The pivot arms move the planting units between a horizontal working configuration and a vertical transport configuration. An operator walkway is located above the planting units. The operator walkway comprises a walkway frame and a footboard. The walkway frame is pivotally coupled to the wing frame segment by a walkway frame pin. The footboard is pivotally coupled to the walkway frame by a footboard pin. As the planting units are moved from their horizontal working configuration to their vertical transport configuration the walkway frame and attached footboard are automatically folded between the planting units and the respective wing frame segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Applicant: Deere & Company, a Delaware corporationInventors: Thomas LeRoy Hall, Bradley John Meyer, Nathan Albert Mariman, William Douglas Graham
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Publication number: 20030013376Abstract: A method for assisting a child to overcome a fear with a plaything, comprising the steps of providing a dispensing component, fixing in a tangible medium a story written for helping a child to confront and overcome a fear, providing access to the story in combination with the dispensing component, and directing an end user to read the story and to dispense using the dispensing component at select intervals during such reading.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2002Publication date: January 16, 2003Applicant: MS Partners, LLCInventors: Eric Larson, Katherine Larson, Robert Lawrence, Julie A. Fream, Douglas Graham, Janet Graham, Michael Simmons, Stacey Simmons, Charles P. Hines
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Patent number: 6378621Abstract: A lift and rotate agricultural implement frame comprises a main frame having a lift tube and a carrier frame slidably mounted to the lift tube. The lift tube comprises a vertically extending main support tube having planar surfaces and a corrosion resistant exterior sleeve. The corrosion resistant exterior sleeve comprises corrosion resistant plates corresponding to the planar surfaces of the main support tube. Each of the plates has an interior surface and an exterior surface. At least one of the corrosion resistant plates adjoins another plate. One of the adjoining plates is provided with an overhang that extends past the exterior surface of the other plate of the pair. The plates are fillet welded to one another between the overhang and the other plate. The plates are also provided with oblong openings having oblong edges. The oblong edges are fillet welded to the main support tube to couple the sleeve to the main support tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2000Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: William Douglas Graham, Scott Charles McCartney, William Howard Smith, Patrick M. Buckley, Robert Edwin Bennett