Patents by Inventor Ernest A. Dale
Ernest A. Dale 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: 20160101565Abstract: A method of printing a three dimensional object in three dimensions using a starter substrate and rotational positioning is provided. The three dimensional printing method includes obtaining a starter substrate, coupling the starter substrate onto a rotating spindle, rotating the starter substrate about a rotational axis of the rotating spindle, and depositing material onto the starter substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: EDWARD JOHN VAN LIEW, ERNEST DALE JENKINS, JOSEPH ALAN WOLFMAN
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Publication number: 20160101566Abstract: A method of forming a 3D multi-colored object is described. The exemplary method includes two steps. The first step is forming the size and shape of the object using an extrusion process. The second step is applying a color to the object using a colorization process. An apparatus for forming the 3D multi-colored object is also described. The apparatus includes an object support, a first nozzle and a second nozzle. The first nozzle is for extruding a material that forms the size and shape of the object. The second nozzle is for applying a colorant to the object for coloring the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: EDWARD JOHN VAN LIEW, ERNEST DALE JENKINS, JOSEPH ALAN WOLFMAN
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Publication number: 20160101567Abstract: A method of forming a three-dimensional multi-colored object is described. According to the method, molten base filament is used for forming the shape of the object. Before the molten base filament is deposited, colorant is added to the molten base filament to form a colored molten base filament, generally in the shape of a small colored slug. Finally, the colored molten base filament is formed into the size, shape and color of the three-dimensional multi-colored colored object. A nozzle for use with the method is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: EDWARD JOHN VAN LIEW, ERNEST DALE JENKINS, JOSEPH ALAN WOLFMAN
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Patent number: 8804160Abstract: A vendor provides, and an operator obtains a method dedicated printer bundle. The printer bundle includes a printer having a key interface, an ink supply, and a key for association with the printer through the key interface. The key is provided with key data pertaining to an authorized page count. The printer operator is allowed to acquire additional authorized pages as needed. When the printer ink supply becomes depleted, the printer operator is provided with additional ink at no or insignificant cost.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Edward John Van Liew, Joseph Alan Wolfman, Ray Lloyd Pickup, Ernest Dale Jenkins, John Anthony Underwood
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Publication number: 20140192377Abstract: A vendor provides, and an operator obtains a method dedicated printer bundle. The printer bundle includes a printer having a key interface, an ink supply, and a key for association with the printer through the key interface. The key is provided with key data pertaining to an authorized page count. The printer operator is allowed to acquire additional authorized pages as needed. When the printer ink supply becomes depleted, the printer operator is provided with additional ink at no or insignificant cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: EDWARD JOHN VAN LIEW, JOSEPH ALAN WOLFMAN, RAY LLOYD PICKUP, ERNEST DALE JENKINS, JOHN ANTHONY UNDERWOOD
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Patent number: 6718615Abstract: A method of forming a flowmeter having a case enclosing a single straight tube surrounded by a balance bar. The balance bar ends are coupled by means of a brace bar to the flow tube as well as by case connect links to the inner wall of the case. The flow tube projects beyond the case end and is sealably coupled to a cone connect element in the case end. A void is defined by the space between the flow tube outer surface and the inner surface of the cone connect element and the end flanges. The case connect links contain out of plane bends to accommodate a change in the effective diameter of the case and the balance bar with respect to each other due to changing thermal conditions.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2001Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Micro Motion, Inc.Inventors: Craig Brainerd Van Cleve, Gregory Treat Lanham, Curtis John Ollila, Ernest Dale Lister
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Patent number: 6564650Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the flow rate of a fluid flowing through a minimal flow pipeline with a Coriolis effect mass flowmeter. The flowmeter has a single flow tube with two loops. The loops are connected by a cross-over section and are adapted to be vibrated in phase opposition by a driver. The phase difference between the ends of the vibrating loops is measured. The measured phase difference is used to find the flow rate of the fluid. The flow tube is fixably attached to an anchor which is, in turn, attached to a housing. The anchor separates the vibrating dynamic portion of the flowmeter from the non-vibrating portion of the flowmeter.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Micro Motion, Inc.Inventors: Curtis John Ollila, David Frederick Normen, Ernest Dale Lister
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Patent number: 6523421Abstract: Method and apparatus defining bi-metallic process connections for a Coriolis flowmeter that are metallurgically bonded to form a sealed structure without the use of an O-ring or other elastomeric seal. The process connections comprise a first metal metallurgically bonded to a dissimilar metal to form a sealed process connection. The bond between the first metal and the dissimilar metal is outside the process material pathway so that the process connections in conjunction with the flowmeter form a flow path enclosed by a single metal.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1999Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Micro Motion, Inc.Inventors: Terry Rock Tanner, Ernest Dale Lister, Robert Barclay Garnett, Michael Benton Shelton
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Publication number: 20020014125Abstract: A flowmeter having a case enclosing a single straight tube surrounded by a balance bar. The balance bar ends are coupled by means of a brace bar to the flow tube as well as by case connect links to the inner wall of the case. The flow tube ends are coupled to end flanges by means of a raised element having a center opening for sealably receiving the flow tube terminus. The flow tube projects beyond the case end and is sealably coupled to a cone connect element in the case end. A void is defined by the space between the flow tube outer surface and the inner surface of the cone connect element and the end flanges to minimize the surface area of the flow tube that is affected by the weld between the case end and raised element of the end flanges. The case connect links contain out of plane bends to accommodate a change in the effective diameter of the case and the balance bar with respect to each other due to changing thermal conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventors: Craig Brainerd Van Cleve, Gregory Treat Lanham, Curtis John Ollila, Ernest Dale Lister
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Patent number: 6343517Abstract: A flowmeter having a case enclosing a single straight tube surrounded by a balance bar. The balance bar ends are coupled by means of a brace bar to the flow tube as well as by case connect links to the inner wall of the case. The flow tube ends are coupled to end flanges by means of a raised element having a center opening for sealably receiving the flow tube terminus. The flow tube projects beyond the case end and is sealably coupled to a cone connect element in the case end. A void is defined by the space between the flow tube outer surface and the inner surface of the cone connect element and the end flanges to minimize the surface area of the flow tube that is affected by the weld between the case end and raised element of the end flanges. The case connect links contain out of plane bends to accommodate a change in the effective diameter of the case and the balance bar with respect to each other due to changing thermal conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1999Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Assignee: Micro Motion, Inc.Inventors: Craig Brainerd Van Cleve, Gregory Treat Lanham, Curtis John Ollila, Ernest Dale Lister
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Patent number: 6332367Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the flow rate of a fluid flowing through a minimal flow pipeline with a Coriolis effect mass flowmeter. The flowmeter has a single flow tube with two loops. The loops are connected by a cross-over section. A driver oscillates the loops and the phase difference between the ends of the loops is measured. The measured phase difference is then used to find the flow rate of the fluid. The flow tube is fixedly attached to an anchor which is, in turn, attached to a housing. The anchor separate the vibrating, dynamic portion of the flowmeter from the non-vibrating portion of the flowmeter.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1997Date of Patent: December 25, 2001Assignee: Micro Motion, Inc.Inventors: Curtis John Ollila, David Frederick Normen, Ernest Dale Lister
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Publication number: 20010029790Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the flow rate of a fluid flowing through a minimal flow pipeline with a Coriolis effect mass flowmeter. The flowmeter has a single flow tube with two loops. The loops are connected by a cross-over section and are adapted to be vibrated in phase opposition by a driver. The phase difference between the ends of the vibrating loops is measured. The measured phase difference is used to find the flow rate of the fluid. The flow tube is fixably attached to an anchor which is, in turn, attached to a housing. The anchor separates the vibrating dynamic portion of the flowmeter from the non-vibrating portion of the flowmeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Inventors: Curtis John Ollila, David Frederick Normen, Ernest Dale Lister
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Patent number: 6293158Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the flow rate of a fluid flowing through a minimal flow pipeline with a Coriolis effect mass flowmeter. The flowmeter has a single flow tube with two loops. The loops are connected by a cross-over section. A driver oscillates the loops and the phase difference between the ends of the loops is measured. The measured phase difference is then used to find the flow rate of the fluid. The flow tube is fixably attached to an anchor which is, in turn, attached to a housing. The anchor separates the vibrating, dynamic portion of the flowmeter from the non-vibrating portion of the flowmeter.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2000Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: Micro Motion, Inc.Inventors: Curtis John Ollila, David Frederick Normen, Ernest Dale Lister
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Patent number: 6286373Abstract: A system enclosing a Coriolis flowmeter in a explosion proof housing. The explosion proof housing is structured in a way that the housing can withstand an explosion of volatile material inside the housing. The explosion proof housing prevents sparks and heat inside the housing from igniting volatile material outside the housing. Any gaps or openings in the explosion proof housing provide a flame path of sufficient length to cool a flame or hot material escaping from the housing. The use of the secondary housing as an explosion proof compartment allows the use of a driver having greater power as well as conventional leads inside the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1999Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Micro Motion, Inc.Inventors: Ernest Dale Lister, John Richard McCarthy, Curtis John Ollila, Anthony Pankratz
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Patent number: 6044715Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the flow rate of a fluid flowing through a minimal flow pipeline with a Coriolis effect mass flowmeter. The flowmeter has a single flow tube with two loops. The loops are connected by a cross-over section. A driver oscillates the loops and the phase difference between the ends of the loops is measured. The measured phase difference is then used to find the flow rate of the fluid. The flow tube is fixedly attached to an anchor which is, in turn, attached to a housing. The anchor separate the vibrating, dynamic portion of the flowmeter from the non-vibrating portion of the flowmeter.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1997Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Assignee: Micro Motion, Inc.Inventors: Curtis John Ollila, David Frederick Normen, Ernest Dale Lister
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Patent number: 5996225Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the flow rate of a fluid flowing through a minimal flow pipeline with a Coriolis effect mass flowmeter. The flowmeter has a single flow tube with two loops. The loops are connected by a cross-over section. A driver oscillates the loops and the phase difference between the ends of the loops is measured. The measured phase difference is then used to find the flow rate of the fluid. The flow tube is fixedly attached to an anchor which is, in turn, attached to a housing. The anchor separate the vibrating, dynamic portion of the flowmeter from the non-vibrating portion of the flowmeter.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1998Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: Micro Motion, Inc.Inventors: Curtis John Ollila, David Frederick Normen, Ernest Dale Lister
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Patent number: 5888516Abstract: Recombinant expression vectors encoding the L1 and L2 proteins of papillomavirus, methods of making and using the recombinant proteins and purified virus-like particles comprised of the recombinant proteins are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1997Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Assignee: Merck & Co. Inc.Inventors: Kathrin U. Jansen, James C. Cook, III, Hugh A. George, Kathryn J. Hofmann, Joseph G. Joyce, Ernest Dale Lehman, Henry Z. Markus, Mark Rosolowsky, Loren S. Schultz
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Patent number: 5674603Abstract: A molded article comprising a molded body and one or more layers of heat shielding material attached to the molded body and a method of making same. The heat shielding material is placed on localized areas of the molded article which are exposed to elevated temperatures. The molded article may be a fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) which comprises a fibrous material containing a resin or alternatively, the molded article may be a thermoplastic material with or without reinforcement.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1994Date of Patent: October 7, 1997Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ernest Dale Stiles, Ronald Kenneth Wlosinski, Daniel Quinn Houston
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Patent number: D440168Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1999Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Micro Motion IncorporatedInventors: Ernest Dale Lister, Michael Leon Overfelt, Robert Barclay Garnett, Gregory Treat Lanham
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Patent number: D435227Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1999Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Assignee: Micro Motion, Inc.Inventors: Ernest Dale Lister, Michael Leon Overfeldt, Craig Brainerd Van Cleve, Curtis John Ollila