Patents by Inventor Edward Long
Edward Long 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: 11976736Abstract: A backflow prevention device includes a main pipe body extending along a first center longitudinal axis, at least one check valve disposed within the main pipe body, an inlet pipe connected to an inlet side of the main pipe body, and an outlet pipe connected to an outlet side of the main pipe body. The inlet pipe and the outlet pipe extend along a second center longitudinal axis. The first center longitudinal axis is offset with respect to the second center longitudinal axis in a direction perpendicular to the first and second center longitudinal axes. A center of the valve seat of the at least one check valve is offset with respect to the second center longitudinal axis in the direction perpendicular to the first and second longitudinal axes.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Acorn Engineering Company, Inc.Inventors: Pui Yuen Ng, Luis Fernando Prieto, Adrian Alexander Filip, Alan Long Thien Du, Edward Barry Knoles
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Publication number: 20240091022Abstract: A spinal interbody device (IBD) includes a solid wall that at least partially defines a boundary of the IBD and a porous body connected to the solid wall. The porous body includes a plurality of sections that form at least a portion of both a superior and inferior bone interface side of the IBD. Each section of the porous body has a different porosity than an adjacent section such that the porosities increase toward a center of the IBD.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Collin Newman, Christian Karl Schultz, Steven Willis, Amir Ali Sharifi-Mehr, Oliver Buchert, Christopher P. Bell, Andrew Edward Ehlers, Anna Reza, Marc Gilles Long, Joseph Henry Robinson
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Publication number: 20240093796Abstract: A spring stop arrangement for a check valve may include: a check seat defining a flow path; a clapper assembly connected to the check seat and configured to obstruct the flow path, the clapper assembly including: a clapper; and a seal retainer detachably mounted to the clapper; a cam arm connected to the check seat, the cam arm including a stopper; and a torsion spring operatively connected to the cam arm so as to apply a biasing force to the cam arm against the direction of fluid flow. When the seal retainer is dismounted from the clapper, the stopper may be configured to contact the check seat so as to prevent rotation of the cam arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Edward Barry Knoles, Luis Fernando Prieto, Alan Long Thien Du, Pui Yuen Ng, Arturo Gomez, Adrian Alexander Filip
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Patent number: 11935662Abstract: An elongate fuel element is described that has a silicon carbide cladding enclosing a fuel, such as UO2, wherein the fuel is dimensioned relative to the cladding to define gaps at each lateral end of the enclosure sufficiently large such that upon swelling in use, the fuel does not increase the strain on the cladding beyond the limits of the claddings strain tolerance. The lateral gaps at the ends of the fuel allow lateral expansion during swelling that reduces the strain on the cladding.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Company LLCInventors: Yun Long, Peng Xu, Edward J. Lahoda
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Patent number: 11931233Abstract: An absorbent article includes a first waist region, a second waist region, and a crotch region disposed between the first and second waist regions; and a chassis having a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet. The article also includes a side panel having an ultrasonically bonded, gathered laminate. The laminate has an elastomeric layer and a substrate and is joined to the chassis at a chassis attachment bond and positioned in one of the first or second waist regions. The ultrasonically bonded, gathered laminate also includes an ear structural feature comprising a surface modification to the substrate and comprising at least one of the following: embossing, apertures, perforations, slits, melted material or coatings, compressed material, secondary bonds that are disposed apart from a chassis attachment bond, plastic deformation, and folds.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Sally Lin Kilbacak, Donald Carroll Roe, Jeromy Thomas Raycheck, Uwe Schneider, Michael Devin Long, Michael Brian Quade, Jason Edward Naylor, Jeffry Rosiak, Stephen Joseph Lange, Urmish Popatlal Dalal, Christopher Krasen, Todd Douglas Lenser
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Publication number: 20230340203Abstract: The present invention relates to poly(amide imide) (PAI) precursor polymers which can for example be used in Vat photopolymerization processes like lithographic processes for the photofabrication of three-dimensional (3D) articles. The invention further relates to polymer compositions including these poly(amide imide) (PAI) precursor polymers. Still further, the invention relates to vat photopolymerization methods to form three-dimensional (3D) objects that incorporate the aforementioned polymer compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2021Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicants: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC, VIRGINIA TECH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES, INC.Inventors: Eduardo Soriano, Joel Pollino, Kermit S. Kwan, Clay Bradley Arrington, Viswanath Meenakshisundaram, Timothy Edward Long, Christopher Bryant Williams, Daniel Andrew Rau
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Publication number: 20230150930Abstract: The present invention relates to relates to a polymer formulation for three-dimensionally (3D) printing an article by stereolithography, the formulation comprising a functionalized polymer. The invention further relates to lithographic methods to form 3D objects that incorporate the aforementioned polymer formulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2021Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicants: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC, VIRGINIA TECH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES, INC.Inventors: Joel Pollino, Kermit S. Kwan, Timothy Edward Long, Christopher Bryant Williams, Viswanath Meenakshisundaram, Cody Weyhrich
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Patent number: 11499011Abstract: A polyimide oligomer of formula (1a), (1b), a copolymer thereof, or a combination thereof wherein each G1 is independently the same or different, and is a cation group; each G2 is independently the same or different, and is an anion group; each D is independently the same or different, and is a single bond or C1-20 divalent hydrocarbon group; each V is independently the same or different, and is a tetravalent C4-40 hydrocarbon group; each R is independently the same or different, and is a C1-20 divalent hydrocarbon group; each n is independently the same or different, and is 1 to 1000, provided that the total of all values of n is greater than 4; and t is 2 to 1000.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: SHPP GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Roy Ray Odle, Ke Cao, Guoliang Liu, Timothy Edward Long
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Patent number: 11377521Abstract: A polyimide composition includes 1 to 99 weight percent, preferably 70 to 99 weight percent, more preferably 75 to 95 weight percent of a first polyimide; and 1 to 99 weight percent, preferably 1 to 30 weight percent, more preferably 2 to 25 weight percent of a second polyimide, wherein the first polyimide and the second polyimide are different, and wherein the polyimide composition has a melt flow rate that is greater than a melt flow rate of the first polyimide and less than a melt flow rate of the second polyimide; an apparent viscosity that is less than an apparent viscosity of the first polyimide and less than an apparent viscosity of the second polyimide; and a notched Izod impact strength that is greater than a notched Izod impact strength of the first polyimide and greater than a notched Izod impact strength of the second polyimide.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2017Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: SHPP GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Roy Ray Odle, Peter Johnson, Manojkumar Chellamuthu, Hee Won Kong, Timothy Edward Long
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Publication number: 20220002491Abstract: The present invention relates to relates to a polymer formulation for three-dimensionally (3D) printing an article by stereolithography, the formulation comprising a functionalized polymer. The invention further relates to lithographic methods to form 3D objects that incorporate the aforementioned polymer formulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2019Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Joel POLLINO, Stéphane JEOL, Kermit S. KWAN, Timothy Edward LONG, Christopher Bryant WILLIAMS, Viswanath MEENAKSHISUNDARM, Nicholas Raymond CHARTRAIN, Justin SIRRINE, Katherine V. HEIFFERON
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Publication number: 20210293171Abstract: An exhaust mixer apparatus, emissions cleaning module, and a method of manufacturing the exhaust mixer apparatus is provided. The exhaust mixer apparatus comprises an exhaust conduit, a first exhaust mixer and a second exhaust mixer. The exhaust conduit is configured to extend in an elongate direction comprising an inlet and an outlet for transporting exhaust fluid. The first exhaust mixer comprises a plurality of elongate mixing blades each having a length extending in the elongate direction. The elongate mixing blades are connected together along at least part of their lengths and arranged about the elongate direction, each elongate mixing blade comprising an outer edge extending in the elongate direction. The elongate mixing blades are twisted along their lengths such that the outer edge of each elongate mixing blade is rotated about the elongate direction. The exhaust conduit is configured to locate the first exhaust mixer in an upstream location of the exhaust conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2019Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: Perkins Engines Company LimitedInventors: Mark ALDRED, Andrew HOWELL, Naseer NIAZ, Srikanth TUMMALA, Jean-Yves TILLIER, Mathew JOHNSON, Edward Long, Paul Gaynor
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Patent number: 10708388Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for defining an action node series at a database system are described. In some examples, the workflow may include one or more nodes are associated with an action. When executed, the workflow may produce an outcome based on the occurrence of an event or parameter associated with the one or more nodes. In some examples, the workflow may include one or more branch nodes. A branch node may include logic such that, when the workflow is executed, the logic selects a particular workflow path that includes its own specific nodes. The path may be selected based on the occurrence of an event or a value of one or more parameters. Thus, when a workflow including one or more branch nodes is executed, the outcome of the workflow may be based on the occurrence of the event or the value of the parameter.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.Inventors: Stephen Hsu, Ashwin Kashyap, Cassandra Funk, Laurel Knell, Eric Berg, Martin Edward Long, Avital Arora, Stanley Lemon, William Victor Gray, Philip Alexander Waligora, Reena Parekh, Kyle Coleman Skibble
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Publication number: 20200207916Abstract: A polyimide oligomer of formula (1a), (1b), a copolymer thereof, or a combination thereof wherein each G1 is independently the same or different, and is a cation group; each G2 is independently the same or different, and is an anion group; each D is independently the same or different, and is a single bond or C1-20 divalent hydrocarbon group; each V is independently the same or different, and is a tetravalent C4-40 hydrocarbon group; each R is independently the same or different, and is a C1-20 divalent hydrocarbon group; each n is independently the same or different, and is 1 to 1000, provided that the total of all values of n is greater than 4; and t is 2 to 1000.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Roy Ray Odle, Ke Cao, Guoliang Liu, Timothy Edward Long
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Publication number: 20200207913Abstract: A polyimide oligomer of the formula wherein G is a group having a valence of t and is connected by a covalent bond or an ionic bond, each Q is independently the same or different, and is a cation or a substituted or unsubstituted divalent C1-60 hydrocarbon group, each M is independently the same or different, and is a substituted or unsubstituted divalent C1-60 hydrocarbon group, —O—, —C(O)—, —OC(O)—, —OC(O)O—, —NHC(O)—, —(O)CNH—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)2—, D is a phenylene, each V is independently the same or different, and is a tetravalent C4-40 hydrocarbon group, each R is independently the same or different, and is a C1-20 divalent bridging group, a C1-20 alkylene-XA, or a C6-30 arylene-XA wherein XA is a cation-anion complex, provided that at least one R is C1-20 alkylene-XA or C6-30 arylene-XA, q, m, d, p, t, and n are as provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Roy Ray Odle, Guoliang Liu, Timothy Edward Long, Ke Cao
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Patent number: 10696792Abstract: A ureido-pyrimidinone oligomer having the formula (I) wherein each Z? is independently the same or different, and is a substituted or unsubstituted straight or branched chain C1-10 alkyl, each R1 is independently the same or different, and is a substituted or unsubstituted straight or branched chain C1-20 alkylene, substituted or unsubstituted C2-20 alkenylene, substituted or unsubstituted C3-8 cycloalkylene, or substituted or unsubstituted C6-18 arylene, each V is independently the same or different, and is a substituted or unsubstituted tetravalent C4-40 hydrocarbon group, each R is independently the same or different, and is a substituted or unsubstituted C1-24 divalent hydrocarbon group; and n has an average value of 2 to 50, preferably 3 to 40, more preferably 5 to 30.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Roy Ray Odle, Guoliang Liu, Ke Cao, Timothy Edward Long, Joseph Michael Dennis
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Publication number: 20200115501Abstract: A branched polyimide of the formula (I) wherein G is a group having a valence of t present in an amount 0.01 to 20 mol %, each Q is independently the same or different, and is a divalent C1-60 hydrocarbon group, each M is independently the same or different, and is —O—, —C(O)—, —OC(O)—, —OC(O)O—, —NHC(O), —(O)CNH—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)2—, D is a phenylene, each V is independently the same or different, and is a tetravalent C4-40 hydrocarbon group, each R is independently the same or different, and is a C1-20 divalent hydrocarbon group, q is 0 or 1, m is 0 or 1, d is 0 or 1, p is 1 or 2, t is 2 to 6, and each n is independently the same or different, and is 1 to 1,000, provided that the total of all values of n is greater than 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2017Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Roy Ray ODLE, Thomas Link GUGGENHEIM, Lioba Maria KLOPPENBURG, Timothy Edward LONG, Joseph Michael DENNIS
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Patent number: 10619010Abstract: A polyimide oligomer of the formula wherein G is a group having a valence of t, each R is independently a C1-30 divalent bridging group, a C1-20 alkylene-X, or a C6-30 arylene-X wherein —X is —O-M?, —C(O)O-M?, —OC(O)O-M?, —S-M?, —S(O)2-M?, —S(O)3-M?, —OS(O)3-M?, or —OP(O)3-M? wherein each M? is independently Li, Na, K, Cs, Mg, Ca, Sr, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, B, Al, Ga, In, Ge, Sn, Pb, As, or Sb, provided that at least one R is C1-20 alkylene-X or C6-30 arylene-X, q is 0 or 1, m is 0 or 1, d is 0 or 1, p is 1 or 2, t is 1 to 6, and each n is independently 1 to 1,000, the total of all values of n is greater than 4, the polyimide oligomer is thermoplastic, and Q, M, D, and V are as provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Roy Ray Odle, Ke Cao, Guoliang Liu, Timothy Edward Long, Joseph Michael Dennis
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Publication number: 20200099771Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for defining an action node series at a database system are described. In some examples, the workflow may include one or more nodes are associated with an action. When executed, the workflow may produce an outcome based on the occurrence of an event or parameter associated with the one or more nodes. In some examples, the workflow may include one or more branch nodes. A branch node may include logic such that, when the workflow is executed, the logic selects a particular workflow path that includes its own specific nodes. The path may be selected based on the occurrence of an event or a value of one or more parameters. Thus, when a workflow including one or more branch nodes is executed, the outcome of the workflow may be based on the occurrence of the event or the value of the parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Stephen Hsu, Ashwin Kashyap, Cassandra Funk, Laurel Knell, Eric Berg, Martin Edward Long, Avital Arora, Stanley Lemon, William Victor Gray, Philip Alexander Waligora, Reena Parekh, Kyle Coleman Skibble
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Publication number: 20190315963Abstract: A polyimide composition includes 1 to 99 weight percent, preferably 70 to 99 weight percent, more preferably 75 to 95 weight percent of a first polyimide; and 1 to 99 weight percent, preferably 1 to 30 weight percent, more preferably 2 to 25 weight percent of a second polyimide, wherein the first polyimide and the second polyimide are different, and wherein the polyimide composition has a melt flow rate that is greater than a melt flow rate of the first polyimide and less than a melt flow rate of the second polyimide; an apparent viscosity that is less than an apparent viscosity of the first polyimide and less than an apparent viscosity of the second polyimide; and a notched Izod impact strength that is greater than a notched Izod impact strength of the first polyimide and greater than a notched Izod impact strength of the second polyimide.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2017Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Roy Ray ODLE, Peter JOHNSON, Manojkumar CHELLAMUTHU, Hee Won KONG, Timothy Edward LONG
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Publication number: 20190256658Abstract: A ureido-pyrimidinone oligomer having the formula (I) wherein each Z? is independently the same or different, and is a substituted or unsubstituted straight or branched chain C1-10 alkyl, each R1 is independently the same or different, and is a substituted or unsubstituted straight or branched chain C1-20 alkylene, substituted or unsubstituted C2-20 alkenylene, substituted or unsubstituted C3-8 cycloalkylene, or substituted or unsubstituted C6-18 arylene, each V is independently the same or different, and is a substituted or unsubstituted tetravalent C4-40 hydrocarbon group, each R is independently the same or different, and is a substituted or unsubstituted C1-24 divalent hydrocarbon group; and n has an average value of 2 to 50, preferably 3 to 40, more preferably 5 to 30.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Roy Ray Odle, Guoliang Liu, Ke Cao, Timothy Edward Long, Joseph Michael Dennis