Patents by Inventor Floyd Jones
Floyd Jones 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: 9683953Abstract: An x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis system 10 can include an XRF analyzer 20 which can communicate wirelessly with other devices. The system 10 can also include remote-processor software configured to be loaded onto a handheld electronic device 23 and/or remote-computer software configured to be loaded onto a remote-computer 28. The XRF analyzer 20 can include a microphone 18 and/or an output device 31 to allow a user 19 to communicate conveniently with the XRF analyzer 20.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Moxtek, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Floyd Jones, Daniel N. Paas, Brad Harris, Bill Hansen
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Patent number: 9676505Abstract: A twister assembly for use in connection with bundling one or more objects with a length of wire may cut, grip, eject, and twist the length of wire. The twister assembly includes a main shaft driven by a main shaft motor and a twister shaft driven by a twister motor. The main shaft may be operatively coupled to a gripping mechanism, which is operable between an open and a closed position, a cutting mechanism, and an ejector mechanism. The twister shaft may be operatively coupled to a twisting mechanism, where the twisting mechanism includes a plurality of gears configured to rotate a twister pinion. The twister pinion is further configured to engage the length of wire and twist a portion of the length of wire to form a knot. Related twister assemblies and methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Enterprises International, Inc.Inventors: Darrell Robinson, Donald Smith, Lyndon Cozzutto, David Doyle, Philip Floyd Jones
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Publication number: 20160078974Abstract: An XRF analyzer can include a rotatable filter structure to separately position at least two different x-ray source modification regions between an x-ray source and a focal point and at least two different x-ray detector modification regions between an x-ray detector and the focal point. An XRF analyzer can include a rotatable source filter wheel between an x-ray source and a focal point and a rotatable detector filter wheel between an x-ray detector and the focal point. The source filter wheel can include multiple x-ray source modification regions. The detector filter wheel can include multiple x-ray detector modification regions. A gear wheel can mesh with a gear on the source filter wheel and with a gear on the detector filter wheel and can cause the source filter wheel and the detector filter wheel to rotate together.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventor: Vincent Floyd Jones
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Publication number: 20160054242Abstract: An x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis system 10 can include an XRF analyzer 20 which can communicate wirelessly with other devices. The system 10 can also include remote-processor software configured to be loaded onto a handheld electronic device 23 and/or remote-computer software configured to be loaded onto a remote-computer 28. The XRF analyzer 20 can include a microphone 18 and/or an output device 31 to allow a user 19 to communicate conveniently with the XRF analyzer 20.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Vincent Floyd Jones, Daniel N. Paas, Brad Harris, Bill Hansen
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Publication number: 20160054243Abstract: The invention includes various electronic devices for avoiding or minimizing XRF analyzer user fatigue. In one embodiment, the XRF analyzer can include a finger sensor for activating an XRF analysis. In another embodiment, the XRF analyzer can include a finger tap switch for activating the XRF analysis. In another embodiment, the XRF analyzer can include a microphone for activating the XRF analysis by receipt of a verbal command. Additional benefits of some embodiments include improving XRF analysis safety and avoiding XRF analyzer theft.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Vincent Floyd Jones, Daniel N. Paas, Brad Harris
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Publication number: 20150308968Abstract: A portable XRF analyzer can include a hand shield to substantially block x-rays from impinging on a hand of a user. The portable XRF analyzer can include a heat sink over an x-ray source and a heat sink over an x-ray detector. The heat sinks can be separated from each other by a thermally insulative material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Vincent Floyd Jones, Daniel N. Paas
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Publication number: 20140130686Abstract: The present description discusses apparatuses and methods for applying straps around a bundle of objects by applying a variable force to tension the strap around the bundle of objects and then actuating a series of cams to control the sealing of the strap around the bundle of objects. The apparatus includes a track assembly extending substantially about a strapping station. The track assembly is adapted to receive a strap and to release the strap during a tensioning operation. An accumulator delivers strap to the track assembly. The accumulator has a strap conveyor system that defines a strap path and an accumulator container adjacent to the strap path. Strap can be accumulated in the accumulator container and subsequently delivered to the track assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Enterprises International, Inc.Inventors: David Richard Doyle, Knut O. Totland, Philip Floyd Jones, Donald Arthur Smith
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Publication number: 20140013969Abstract: A track system, for use in connection with bundling one or more objects positioned within a bundling station, includes guiding a length of wire through a track guide assembly. The track guide assembly includes a plurality of straight and corner track segments coupled to each other and to a carrier plate subassembly, the track guide assembly substantially enclosing a wire guide path to guide the length of wire about the one or more objects. The track system further includes a pneumatic system configured to reduce a pressure to release the plurality of straight and corner track segments to free the length of wire during a tension cycle and to increase the pressure to fix the plurality of straight and corner track segments during a feed cycle. Related systems and methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: Darrell Robinson, Donald Smith, Lyndon Cozzutto, Philip Floyd Jones
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Publication number: 20140013968Abstract: A twister assembly for use in connection with bundling one or more objects with a length of wire may cut, grip, eject, and twist the length of wire. The twister assembly includes a main shaft driven by a main shaft motor and a twister shaft driven by a twister motor. The main shaft may be operatively coupled to a gripping mechanism, which is operable between an open and a closed position, a cutting mechanism, and an ejector mechanism. The twister shaft may be operatively coupled to a twisting mechanism, where the twisting mechanism includes a plurality of gears configured to rotate a twister pinion. The twister pinion is further configured to engage the length of wire and twist a portion of the length of wire to form a knot. Related twister assemblies and methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: Darrell Robinson, Donald Smith, Lyndon Cozzutto, David Doyle, Philip Floyd Jones
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Patent number: 8584438Abstract: The present description discusses apparatuses and methods for applying straps around a bundle of objects by applying a variable force to tension the strap around the bundle of objects and then actuating a series of cams to control the sealing of the strap around the bundle of objects. The apparatus includes a track assembly extending substantially about a strapping station. The track assembly is adapted to receive a strap and to release the strap during a tensioning operation. An accumulator delivers strap to the track assembly. The accumulator has a strap conveyor system that defines a strap path and an accumulator container adjacent to the strap path. Strap can be accumulated in the accumulator container and subsequently delivered to the track assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Enterprises International, Inc.Inventors: David Richard Doyle, Knut O. Totland, Philip Floyd Jones, Donald Arthur Smith
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Publication number: 20110011039Abstract: The present description discusses apparatuses and methods for applying straps around a bundle of objects by applying a variable force to tension the strap around the bundle of objects and then actuating a series of cams to control the sealing of the strap around the bundle of objects. The apparatus includes a track assembly extending substantially about a strapping station. The track assembly is adapted to receive a strap and to release the strap during a tensioning operation. An accumulator delivers strap to the track assembly. The accumulator has a strap conveyor system that defines a strap path and an accumulator container adjacent to the strap path. Strap can be accumulated in the accumulator container and subsequently delivered to the track assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Enterprises International, Inc.Inventors: David Richard Doyle, Knut O. Totland, Philip Floyd Jones, Donald Arthur Smith
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Patent number: 7770369Abstract: The present description discusses apparatuses and methods for applying straps around a bundle of objects by applying a variable force to tension the strap around the bundle of objects and then actuating a series of cams to control the sealing of the strap around the bundle of objects. The apparatus includes a track assembly extending substantially about a strapping station. The track assembly is adapted to receive a strap and to release the strap during a tensioning operation. An accumulator delivers strap to the track assembly. The accumulator has a strap conveyor system that defines a strap path and an accumulator container adjacent to the strap path. Strap can be accumulated in the accumulator container and subsequently delivered to the track assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Enterprises International, Inc.Inventors: David Richard Doyle, Knut O. Totland, Philip Floyd Jones, Donald Arthur Smith
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Patent number: 7672900Abstract: A method and system for generating a completed payment document ready for signature in image form and enabling signature in image form, storing the image and providing a printed copy of the document including the signature. A write input device for showing the image and enabling the signature includes a transparent interactive digitizing element with writing stylus, a display module positioned beneath the digitizing element and visible therethrough, and optionally a magnetic stripe reader for providing document-related information for the display. The device is embodied in a system which also includes a point of sale terminal, a printer for printing records of transactions processed by the system and a controller operatively coupled to other elements of the system.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: David M. Allgeier, Floyd Jones, Jr., Robert L. Protheroe, John F. Crooks
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Publication number: 20080256900Abstract: The present description discusses apparatuses and methods for applying straps around a bundle of objects by applying a variable force to tension the strap around the bundle of objects and then actuating a series of cams to control the sealing of the strap around the bundle of objects. The apparatus includes a track assembly extending substantially about a strapping station. The track assembly is adapted to receive a strap and to release the strap during a tensioning operation. An accumulator delivers strap to the track assembly. The accumulator has a strap conveyor system that defines a strap path and an accumulator container adjacent to the strap path. Strap can be accumulated in the accumulator container and subsequently delivered to the track assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: David Richard Doyle, Knut O. Totland, Philip Floyd Jones, Donald Arthur Smith
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Publication number: 20060277671Abstract: A toilet ventilation system with replaceable filtration, the system comprised of a vented seat, a separate evacuation unit having a motor and fan within, the fan having a fan shroud with a restrictor, the shroud threadably attached to a filter housing with filter, the filter housing having a housing choke connected to a housing tube such that exiting air velocity is increased. The evacuation case has a threadably received vented cover, such that filter removal and replacement is provided for. A flexible collection tube connects the seat to the evacuation unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2005Publication date: December 14, 2006Inventor: Floyd Jones
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Publication number: 20030074318Abstract: A method and system for generating a completed payment document ready for signature in image form and enabling signature in image form, storing the image and providing a printed copy of the document including the signature. A write input device for showing the image and enabling the signature includes a transparent interactive digitizing element with writing stylus, a display module positioned beneath the digitizing element and visible therethrough, and optionally a magnetic stripe reader for providing document-related information for the display. The device is embodied in a system which also includes a point of sale terminal, a printer for printing records of transactions processed by the system and a controller operatively coupled to other elements of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventors: David M. Allgeier, Floyd Jones, Robert L. Protheroe, John F. Crooks
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Patent number: 6539363Abstract: A method and system for generating a completed payment document ready for signature in image form and enabling signature in image form, storing the image and providing a printed copy of the document including the signature. A write input device for showing the image and enabling the signature includes a transparent interactive digitizing element with writing stylus, a display module positioned beneath the digitizing element and visible therethrough, and optionally a magnetic stripe reader for providing document-related information for the display. The device is embodied in a system which also includes a point of sale terminal, a printer for printing records of transactions processed by the system and a controller operatively coupled to other elements of the system.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1990Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: David M. Allgeier, Floyd Jones, Jr., Robert L. Protheroe, John F. Crooks
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Publication number: 20010009107Abstract: A can bottom having an approximately frustoconical portion extending downwardly and inwardly from the can side wall, an annular nose portion extending downwardly from the approximately frustoconical portion, and a central portion extending upwardly and inwardly from the nose. The nose is formed by inner and outer circumferentially extending frustoconical walls that are joined by a downwardly convex arcuate portion. The inner surface of the arcuate portion of the nose has a radius of curvature adjacent the nose inner wall of at least 0.060 inch. The central portion of the can bottom has a substantially flat disc-shaped central section, having a diameter of at least about 1.40 inches, and an approximately dome-shaped and downwardly concave having a radius of curvature no greater than 1.475 inches. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the inner surface of the arcuate portion of the nose is formed by a sector of a circle and has radius of curvature is no greater than about 0.070 inch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2001Publication date: July 26, 2001Applicant: Crown Cork & Seal Technologies CorporationInventors: Gin-Fung Cheng, Floyd A. Jones
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Patent number: 6220073Abstract: A can bottom having an approximately frustoconical portion extending downwardly and inwardly from the can side wall, an annular nose portion extending downwardly from the approximately frustoconical portion, and a central portion extending upwardly and inwardly from the nose. The nose is formed by inner and outer circumferentially extending frustoconical walls that are joined by a downwardly convex arcuate portion. The inner surface of the arcuate portion of the nose has a radius of curvature adjacent the nose inner wall of at least 0.060 inch. The central portion of the can bottom has a substantially flat disc-shaped central section, having a diameter of at least about 1.40 inches, and an approximately dome-shaped and downwardly concave having a radius of curvature no greater than 1.475 inches. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the inner surface of the arcuate portion of the nose is formed by a sector of a circle and has radius of curvature is no greater than about 0.070 inch.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2000Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Crown Cork & Seal Technologies CorporationInventors: Gin-Fung Cheng, Floyd A. Jones
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Patent number: 6131761Abstract: A can bottom having an approximately frustoconical portion extending downwardly and inwardly from the can side wall, an annular nose portion extending downwardly from the approximately frustoconical portion, and a central portion extending upwardly and inwardly from the nose. The nose is formed by inner and outer circumferentially extending frustoconical walls that are joined by a downwardly convex arcuate portion. The inner surface of the arcuate portion of the nose has a radius of curvature adjacent the nose inner wall of at least 0.060 inch. The central portion of the can bottom has a substantially flat disc-shaped central section, having a diameter of at least about 1.40 inches, and an approximately dome-shaped and downwardly concave having a radius of curvature no greater than 1.475 inches. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the inner surface of the arcuate portion of the nose is formed by a sector of a circle and has radius of curvature is no greater than about 0.070 inch.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1999Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Crown Cork & Seal Technologies CorporationInventors: Gin-Fung Cheng, Floyd A. Jones