Patents by Inventor F. Bowling
F. Bowling 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: 10576450Abstract: A structured packing sheet includes a top interface region, a first turning region, a central region, a second turning region, and a bottom interface region. The central region includes a plurality of corrugations extending thereacross in a linear fashion and arranged generally parallel to each other. The plurality of corrugations are arranged at a first angle with respect to a vertical axis. The top interface region and the bottom interface region include the plurality of corrugations extending thereacross in a linear fashion. The plurality of corrugations are arranged at a second angle with respect to the vertical axis. The second angle is smaller than the first angle. The first turning region and the second turning region include the plurality of corrugations extending thereacross. The plurality of corrugations have a plurality of breaks in the first turning region and the second turning region.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: GTC Technology US LLCInventors: Phillip Bradley Fleming, Casey F. Bowles, Michael J. Binkley
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Publication number: 20180207610Abstract: A structured packing sheet includes a top interface region, a first turning region, a central region, a second turning region, and a bottom interface region. The central region includes a plurality of corrugations extending thereacross in a linear fashion and arranged generally parallel to each other. The plurality of corrugations are arranged at a first angle with respect to a vertical axis. The top interface region and the bottom interface region include the plurality of corrugations extending thereacross in a linear fashion. The plurality of corrugations are arranged at a second angle with respect to the vertical axis. The second angle is smaller than the first angle. The first turning region and the second turning region include the plurality of corrugations extending thereacross. The plurality of corrugations have a plurality of breaks in the first turning region and the second turning region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Phillip Bradley FLEMING, Casey F. Bowles, Michael J. BINKLEY
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Patent number: 9956540Abstract: A structured packing sheet includes a top interface region, a first turning region, a central region, a second turning region, and a bottom interface region. The central region includes a plurality of corrugations extending thereacross in a linear fashion and arranged generally parallel to each other. The plurality of corrugations are arranged at a first angle with respect to a vertical axis. The top interface region and the bottom interface region include the plurality of corrugations extending thereacross in a linear fashion. The plurality of corrugations are arranged at a second angle with respect to the vertical axis. The second angle is smaller than the first angle. The first turning region and the second turning region include the plurality of corrugations extending thereacross. The plurality of corrugations have a plurality of breaks in the first turning region and the second turning region.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: GTC Technology US LLCInventors: Michael J. Binkley, Casey F. Bowles, Phillip Bradley Fleming
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Patent number: 9618026Abstract: A semi-circular male alignment feature elastic averaging alignment system utilizing a plurality of semi-circular male alignment features which interface by elastic averaging with a plurality of female alignment features, wherein semi-circular male alignment features of a first component are received during a mating process by respective female alignment features formed in a second component, whereby precise alignment of the first and second components and stiffness are provided by elastic averaging of the male and female alignment features.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Steven E. Morris, Thomas F. Bowles
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Publication number: 20160228788Abstract: A separations tray assembly for use in a fluid-fluid exchange column. The separations tray assembly is of the type where a first fluid, in a continuous phase, is directed across successive trays in a serpentine flow path. A second fluid, in a dispersed phase ascends through apertures in the tray thus inducing interaction and mass transfer with the first fluid. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the separations tray further includes a diffuser skirt, having apertures disposed therein, operatively coupled to a fluid channel. The diffuser skirt is operable to direct the first fluid to cover substantially an entire volumetric cross-flow window between successive separations trays and to induce stirring and mixing of the first fluid and the second fluid to effect efficient mass transfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: GTC Technology US, LLCInventors: Ian G. Buttridge, David Lin, Casey F. Bowles, SooWoong KIM, Michael J. BINKLEY
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Patent number: 9327209Abstract: A separations tray assembly for use in a fluid-fluid exchange column. The separations tray assembly is of the type where a first fluid, in a continuous phase, is directed across successive trays in a serpentine flow path. A second fluid, in a dispersed phase ascends through apertures in the tray thus inducing interaction and mass transfer with the first fluid. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the separations tray further includes a diffuser skirt, having apertures disposed therein, operatively coupled to a fluid channel. The diffuser skirt is operable to direct the first fluid to cover substantially an entire volumetric cross-flow window between successive separations trays and to induce stirring and mixing of the first fluid and the second fluid to effect efficient mass transfer.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: GTC Technology US, LLCInventors: Ian G. Buttridge, David Lin, Casey F. Bowles, SooWoong Kim, Michael J. Binkley
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Publication number: 20140144768Abstract: A separations tray assembly for use in a fluid-fluid exchange column. The separations tray assembly is of the type where a first fluid, in a continuous phase, is directed across successive trays in a serpentine flow path. A second fluid, in a dispersed phase ascends through apertures in the tray thus inducing interaction and mass transfer with the first fluid. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the separations tray further includes a diffuser skirt, having apertures disposed therein, operatively coupled to a fluid channel. The diffuser skirt is operable to direct the first fluid to cover substantially an entire volumetric cross-flow window between successive separations trays and to induce stirring and mixing of the first fluid and the second fluid to effect efficient mass transfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2014Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: GTC Technology US, LLCInventors: Ian G. Buttridge, David Lin, Casey F. Bowles, SooWoong Kim, Michael J. Binkley
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Patent number: 8720007Abstract: An adjustable hinge assembly for a vehicle deck lid includes an adjustment pin received in a hinge pin that is adjustable to cause the deck lid to become flush with adjacent vehicle body structure. The adjustment pin includes a tool engagement feature that allows for adjustment of the hinge assembly from within the trunk. A second tool engagement feature allows for adjustment of the hinge from outside of the trunk.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2009Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Gary W. Krajenke, Richard J. Lange, Anthony J. Radman, Thomas F. Bowles, Alvin N. Standard, Todd A. Granger
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Patent number: 8678357Abstract: A separations tray assembly for use in a fluid-fluid exchange column. The separations tray assembly is of the type where a first fluid, in a continuous phase, is directed across successive trays in a serpentine flow path. A second fluid, in a dispersed phase ascends through apertures in the tray thus inducing interaction and mass transfer with the first fluid. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the separations tray further includes a diffuser skirt, having apertures disposed therein, operatively coupled to a fluid channel. The diffuser skirt is operable to direct the first fluid to cover substantially an entire volumetric cross-flow window between successive separations trays and to induce stirring and mixing of the first fluid and the second fluid to effect efficient mass transfer.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: GTC Technology US, LLCInventors: Ian G. Buttridge, David Lin, Casey F. Bowles, SooWoong Kim, Michael J. Binkley
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Publication number: 20140033493Abstract: A semi-circular male alignment feature elastic averaging alignment system utilizing a plurality of semi-circular male alignment features which interface by elastic averaging with a plurality of female alignment features, wherein semi-circular male alignment features of a first component are received during a mating process by respective female alignment features formed in a second component, whereby precise alignment of the first and second components and stiffness are provided by elastic averaging of the male and female alignment features.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Steven E. Morris, Thomas F. Bowles
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Patent number: 8370870Abstract: A method and system for use in providing content to a viewer that includes providing a service comprising an on demand video service to the viewer wherein the viewer has an option to view video content. The system is configured to compensate the viewer a reward for having viewed the video content, and the system maintains an accounting of the reward and corresponding viewer identification.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.Inventor: Bryan F. Bowles
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Publication number: 20120024977Abstract: A separations tray assembly for use in a fluid-fluid exchange column. The separations tray assembly is of the type where a first fluid, in a continuous phase, is directed across successive trays in a serpentine flow path. A second fluid, in a dispersed phase ascends through apertures in the tray thus inducing interaction and mass transfer with the first fluid. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the separations tray further includes a diffuser skirt, having apertures disposed therein, operatively coupled to a fluid channel. The diffuser skirt is operable to direct the first fluid to cover substantially an entire volumetric cross-flow window between successive separations trays and to induce stirring and mixing of the first fluid and the second fluid to effect efficient mass transfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: Ian G. Buttridge, David Lin, Casey F. Bowles, Soo Woong Kim, Michael J. Binkley
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Publication number: 20100005593Abstract: A flexible, portable light-weight drag litter is disclosed capable of being compactly rolled for transportation and storage, having a generally planar base dimensioned to underlie a reclining individual's head, torso, legs, and feet. A torso harness is attached to the base along with groin and leg connectors are attached to the base. A dragline is attached to a head end portion of the base. When a user tugs on the dragline, the base creates a concave surface that supports and protects the patient's head.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2007Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: F. Bowling, Ross Johnson
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Publication number: 20090271947Abstract: An adjustable hinge assembly for a vehicle deck lid includes an adjustment pin received in a hinge pin that is adjustable to cause the deck lid to become flush with adjacent vehicle body structure. The adjustment pin includes a tool engagement feature that allows for adjustment of the hinge assembly from within the trunk. A second tool engagement feature allows for adjustment of the hinge from outside of the trunk.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Gary W. Krajenke, Richard J. Lange, Anthony J. Radman, Thomas F. Bowles, Alvin N. Standard, Todd A. Granger
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Patent number: 7594301Abstract: An adjustable hinge assembly for a vehicle closure is disclosed. The adjustable hinge assembly includes an adjustment pin received in a hinge pin and is adjustable to cause the closure to become flush with adjacent vehicle body structure. The adjustable hinge assembly may be employed with a deck lid of a vehicle to allow for a flushness adjustment of the deck lid relative to adjacent vehicle quarter panels.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventors: Gary W. Krajenke, Richard J. Lange, Anthony J. Radman, Thomas F. Bowles, Alvin N. Standard, Todd A. Granger
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Publication number: 20080072399Abstract: An adjustable hinge assembly for a vehicle closure is disclosed. The adjustable hinge assembly includes an adjustment pin received in a hinge pin and is adjustable to cause the closure to become flush with adjacent vehicle body structure. The adjustable hinge assembly may be employed with a deck lid of a vehicle to allow for a flushness adjustment of the deck lid relative to adjacent vehicle quarter panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Gary W. Krajenke, Richard J. Lange, Anthony J. Radman, Thomas F. Bowles
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Publication number: 20070283398Abstract: A method and system for use in providing content to a viewer that includes providing a service comprising an on demand video service to the viewer wherein the viewer has an option to view video content. The system is configured to compensate the viewer a reward for having viewed the video content, and the system maintains an accounting of the reward and corresponding viewer identification.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: December 6, 2007Applicants: Sony Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.Inventor: Bryan F. Bowles
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Patent number: 5224837Abstract: A pump unit for recovery of hydrocarbon liquid from atop water in a well includes a hydrocarbon pump intake with a linear probe for indicating the position of the pump intake relative to the hydrocarbon/water interface on a control panel, so that its relative position can be monitored and changed. The probe has a conductive member coated with a non-conductive coating, and is attached to a source of low frequency electrical signal. The strength of a signal output from the probe indicates the position of the probe, and the pump intake, relative to the hydrocarbon/water interface and controls a display on a control panel. Furthermore, the signal can be used to control the hydrocarbon/water interface relative to the pump intake by such means as pumped water from under the pump intake in a controlled manner to change said interface relative to the intake or by means of a motorized lift to reposition said pump intake relative to the interface.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1991Date of Patent: July 6, 1993Assignee: Clean Earth Technology, Inc.Inventors: David A. Lamphere, David F. Bowles
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Patent number: 4010766Abstract: There is disclosed a change dispensing apparatus which includes a coin receptacle forming a portion of the top surface of the dispensing apparatus. The dispensing apparatus also includes an insertable coin magazine comprising a plurality of coin channels each extending in a vertical direction and having a discharge end position around the rim of the coin receptacle. A cover member hinged to the top of the apparatus supports a plurality of coin ejector members, the cover member being moved to a closed position over the coin magazine and adjacent the coin receptacle where the ejector members will be positioned to engage the top coin in each coin channel for ejecting the coin into the coin receptacle when operated. Means are provided to hold the coins in each of the coin channels and for urging the coins into the topmost position in the coin channel for dispensing into the coin receptacle upon operation of the ejector member.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1975Date of Patent: March 8, 1977Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: Ralph F. Bowles, Arthur Hartvig
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Patent number: D332066Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1990Date of Patent: December 29, 1992Assignee: Clean Earth Technology, Inc.Inventors: David A. Lamphere, David F. Bowles