Patents by Inventor Gary Jones
Gary 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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Publication number: 20150040460Abstract: A decoy suitable for hunting geese comprising a silhouette portion, side body portions attached to the silhouette portion capable of being folded into a one dimensional appearance or unfolded into a three-dimensional honeycomb appearance resembling the body of a goose from below the neck to the tail, and a stake attached to the bottom of the silhouette portion for insertion into the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Gary JONES, Brian JONES
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Patent number: 8689580Abstract: An air conditioning unit having: a first air passageway and a second air passageway adjacent to the first air passageway. Dampered air inlets are provided at one end of the first and second air passageways to selectively provide indoor air or outdoor air to each passageway. There is an indoor air outlet in the first air passageway and an outdoor air outlet in the second air passageway, both outlets at the other end of the passageways. There is a first blower in the first passageway and a second blower in the second passageway for moving air through each passageway. The unit has a refrigerant system with an evaporator in the first passageway, a compressor, a condenser in the second passageway, and a refrigerant line joining the evaporator, the compressor, and the condenser, in series, in a closed loop. The unit can be used in an air conditioning mode, a dehumidifying mode and a purge/ventilating mode. The unit is particularly suited for use in an indoor swimming pool.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Inventors: Ness Lakdawala, Gary Jones
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Publication number: 20140048966Abstract: A method and apparatus for curing a composite workpiece to form a part. In one illustrative embodiment, an apparatus may comprise an object, a portable structure, and a heating system. The object may have a shape selected for a part. The portable structure may comprise a retaining structure configured to hold the object. The retaining structure may have a first side and a second side. The heating system may be configured to cover the object at the first side of the retaining structure and the second side of the retaining structure. The heating system may be further configured to generate heat for use in curing a workpiece placed over the object to form the part.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Mark A. Schmier, II, Gary Jones
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Patent number: 8385561Abstract: An audio distribution system in one embodiment includes a master device, a powered speaker unit, and an expander device. The master device has an output port for receiving a cable carrying an electrical power signal along with a digital audio signal. The speaker unit includes a first port for receiving the electrical power signal and the digital audio power signal, and a second port for sending the signals. A digital-to-analog converter in the speaker unit converts the digital audio signal to an analog audio signal, and a speaker driver uses the signal to produce sound. The expander device is electrically connectable to the second port of the speaker unit for providing electrical power to one or more further speaker units. In another embodiment, the invention provides a master mixer device and a speaker unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2006Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Inventors: F. Davis Merrey, Gary Jones
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Publication number: 20120247132Abstract: An air conditioning unit having: a first air passageway and a second air passageway adjacent to the first air passageway. Dampered air inlets are provided at one end of the first and second air passageways to selectively provide indoor air or outdoor air to each passageway. There is an indoor air outlet in the first air passageway and an outdoor air outlet in the second air passageway, both outlets at the other end of the passageways. There is a first blower in the first passageway and a second blower in the second passageway for moving air through each passageway. The unit has a refrigerant system with an evaporator in the first passageway, a compressor, a condenser in the second passageway, and a refrigerant line joining the evaporator, the compressor, and the condenser, in series, in a closed loop. The unit can be used in an air conditioning mode, a dehumidifying mode and a purge/ventilating mode. The unit is particularly suited for use in an indoor swimming pool.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Ness Lakdawala, Gary Jones
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Patent number: 8220834Abstract: A steering column arrangement including a steering column and a steering wheel, which is oriented at an angle to a horizontal, in which the steering column is connected to at least two pivoted levers, which each have a pivot bearing at both ends, the pivot bearings situated on the side of the pivoted levers remote from the steering wheel being fixedly attached, while the pivot bearings attached to the other end of the pivoted levers are arranged at a reciprocal distance from the steering column, the arrangement of the pivoted levers and the pivot bearings being selected so that under a force acting on the steering wheel in the direction of travel the steering wheel and steering column are moved simultaneously in the direction of travel and the steering wheel increases said angle.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Knorr-Bremse Systeme Fuer Nutzfahrzeuge GmbHInventors: Denis Battistella, Kornél Kantor, Gary Jones, Michael Muser, Juergen Stocker
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Publication number: 20110134795Abstract: An exemplary system includes a network systems database storing order information and diversity information and a link utilization database storing link utilization information. A data manager is configured to validate diversity and link utilization of the order information using the link utilization information and the diversity information. An exemplary method includes storing order information and diversity information in the network systems database, and storing link utilization information in the link utilization database. The method further includes accessing the order information, the diversity information, and the link utilization information with the data manager, and validating diversity and link utilization of the order information with the data manager using the link utilization information and the diversity information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: Terri L. Sutterfield, Guillermo A. Arispe, Sandy Vines, Gary Jones, Jeff Zhang, Daniel Johnson, Ilya Rapoport, Enoch Tang
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Publication number: 20110121553Abstract: A steering column arrangement including a steering column and a steering wheel, which is oriented at an angle to a horizontal, in which the steering column is connected to at least two pivoted levers, which each have a pivot bearing at both ends, the pivot bearings situated on the side of the pivoted levers remote from the steering wheel being fixedly attached, whilst the pivot bearings attached to the other end of the pivoted levers are arranged at a reciprocal distance from the steering column, the arrangement of the pivoted levers and the pivot bearings being selected so that under a force acting on the steering wheel in the direction of travel the steering wheel and steering column are moved simultaneously in the direction of travel and the steering wheel increases said angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventors: Denis Battistella, Kornél Kantor, Gary Jones, Michael Muser, Juergen Stocker
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Publication number: 20100133352Abstract: A radiator (10) is proposed comprising a sealed flow path through which electrically heated fluid is arranged to pass. A control unit is provided in the radiator (10) which is arranged to control operation of the radiator (10). The radiator (10) also has a receiving unit arranged to receive at least one operation instruction from a remote control unit in use. The receiving unit is arranged to pass the at least one operation instruction to the control unit so that, in use, the radiator (10) is controllable by the remote control unit. Also, an inlet pipe (16) supplies water to a heater (14) by a pump (18). The water then passes through a pipe comprising an inverted U-bend (20) which controls air at the top of the bend. The radiator comprises a sealed system that plugs into the mains. Different radiators are able to communicate with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2008Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: BASIC DEVICE LIMITEDInventor: Gary Jones
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Publication number: 20100049404Abstract: A driver's cab of a commercial vehicle includes a steering column which has a steering spindle mounted rotatably in a steering column tube, and at least one pedal carrier, on which at least one driving pedal is mounted. At least the steering column tube of the steering column and the pedal carrier form parts of the load-bearing structure of the driver's cab.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2007Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Gerhard Rieck, Michael Herges, Juergen Stocker, Gary Jones, Denis Battistella
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Publication number: 20080065128Abstract: A surgical device 20 for attaching staples 40 to a portion of a body comprising an anvil 23; a smart memory material (SMM) 50, 75 capable of going from one physical state to another physical state; a supply of staples in communication with the smart memory material and placed near the anvil; and an activating apparatus 21 which is in communication with the smart memory material and which can cause the change in the physical state of the smart memory material, which change in state causes the movement of the staples against the anvil thereby securing the staples 40 to the desired body portion. The device utilizes a source of electricity which when activated causes the SMM to expand in volume thereby moving an individual staple from the supply of staples. The device may also contain a surgical knife 62 to cut a body portion wherein a SMM is in communication with the knife whereby when the SMM expands it engages the knife causing the knife to cut the desired body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventors: Hazem Ezzat, M. Mounir Gazayerli, Gary Jones
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Publication number: 20080059197Abstract: A system and method for providing real-time communication of high-quality audio is provided. The system contains a series of audio devices and a series of client devices, where each client device is in communication with an audio device, and each client device is capable of converting analog signals received from an audio device, into digital data. In addition, a series of server devices is provided where each service device is capable of communicating with one of the series of client devices via a network, and each server device is capable of converting digital data received from a client device, into analog signals. A series of server computers is provided, each having a sound card. A connection between a server device and a server computer resulting in analog signals from the server device being directly received by the sound card located within the server computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: ChartLogic, Inc.Inventors: Gary A. Jones, Michael J. Berry
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Publication number: 20070246285Abstract: A seat assembly includes an active material in operative communication with a seat surface configured to undergo a change in at least one property upon receipt of an activation signal, wherein the change in at least one property is effective to change at least one feature of the seat surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Alan Browne, Nancy Johnson, Pablo Zavattieri, Ukpai Ukpai, John Ulicny, John Cafeo, Rainer Glaser, Gary Jones, James Khoury, Carol Perelli, William Rodgers, Xiujie Gao
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Publication number: 20070223722Abstract: An audio distribution system in one embodiment includes a master device, a powered speaker unit, and an expander device. The master device has an output port for receiving a cable carrying an electrical power signal along with a digital audio signal. The speaker unit includes a first port for receiving the electrical power signal and the digital audio power signal, and a second port for sending the signals. A digital-to-analog converter in the speaker unit converts the digital audio signal to an analog audio signal, and a speaker driver uses the signal to produce sound. The expander device is electrically connectable to the second port of the speaker unit for providing electrical power to one or more further speaker units. In another embodiment, the invention provides a master mixer device and a speaker unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc.,Inventors: F. Merrey, Gary Jones
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Publication number: 20060250016Abstract: A headrest positioning system for automatically adjusting the position of a headrest of a vehicle seat. The headrest can be a power headrest that is part of a power seat system, where the position of the headrest can be preset by a seat occupant with the other positions of the seat in a memory function. The system includes a seat occupant sensing system that senses the position of the seat occupant's head, eyes or other facial features to determine a desired position of the headrest. The system compares the actual position of the headrest to the desired position, and automatically adjusts the position of the headrest to the desired position. In one embodiment, an imaging system determines the position of the seat occupant's head. In another embodiment, the system determines the position of seat occupant's eyes based on the position of the driver side mirror.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2005Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventors: Jenne-Tai Wang, Dorel Sala, Gary Jones, Joseph McCleary
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Publication number: 20060202512Abstract: A hood lift mechanism for reversibly increasing the energy absorption capability at appropriate force levels of a vehicle hood includes a vehicle hood; an active material in operative communication with the vehicle hood, wherein the active material comprises a shape memory alloy, a ferromagnetic shape memory alloy, a shape memory polymer, a magnetorheological fluid, an electroactive polymer, a magnetorheological elastomer, an electrorheological fluid, a piezoelectric material, an ionic polymer metal composite, or combinations comprising at least one of the foregoing active materials; and an activation device in operative communication with the active material, wherein the activation device is operable to selectively apply an activation signal to the active material and effect a reversible change in a property of the active material, wherein the reversible change results in an increased clearance distance between the vehicle hood and an underlying component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Diann Brei, John Redmond, Nathan Wilmot, Alan Browne, Nancy Johnson, Gary Jones
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Publication number: 20060145544Abstract: An actuator adapted to incrementally translate and/or rotate an object, the actuator comprising a body comprising a first portion, a second portion, and an opening coaxially extending from the first portion and the second portion, wherein the opening is dimensioned to accommodate a diameter or cross section of an object; a first element disposed in the first portion, and a second element disposed in the second portion, wherein the first and second elements are adapted to selectively clamp the object; a spring in operative communication with the first and second portions; and a third element fixedly attached to the first and second portions, wherein at least one of the first, second, or third elements or spring is formed of an active material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2005Publication date: July 6, 2006Inventors: Alan Browne, Gary Jones
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Patent number: 7069637Abstract: A wirelaying apparatus and method using a tool (30) having a cutter/cutting tip (31) operatively opening a cut in the interior bore surface (11) of a cylindrical pipe fitting (10), laying wire (12) into the cut and closing the cut using a flange closer (33). The wire (12) is delivered into the cut via an aperture (32) through the cutting tip (31). Delivery of the wire (12) into the cut is thereby improved, overcoming the problem of wire running free within the fitting. In a second embodiment (see FIG. 12) the cutter (31) is rotatably mounted allowing a double helical coil to be formed without removing the cutter from the bore surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2004Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: MSA Engineering Systems LimitedInventors: Gary Jones, Paul Cawrey
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Publication number: 20060138797Abstract: A seat assembly for a vehicle includes a lower seat portion and a seatback portion. The seatback portion is selectively movable to vary the reclination angle of the seatback portion. The seat assembly is configured so that a first part of the lower seat portion rises relative to a second part of the lower seat portion so that the lower seat portion acts as an occupant restraint when a predetermined condition exists. Exemplary predetermined conditions include the reclination angle changing, the reclination angle exceeding a predetermined amount, and conditions indicative of an elevated risk of vehicle impact.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2005Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Jenne-Tai Wang, Bing Deng, Margaret Andreen, Janet Goings, Dorel Sala, Daniel Shakespear, Mark Kramarczyk, Gary Jones
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Publication number: 20060096365Abstract: A system for controlling fluid flow about a vehicle. The system comprises a fluid flow control device, an obstacle sensor for detecting obstacles, and a controller. The fluid flow control device has a body with at least one surface and an actuation means in operative communication with the surface. The actuation means is operative to alter at least one attribute of the fluid flow control device in response to a control signal. The controller has control logic for generating the control signal in response to the obstacle sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2004Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: Alan Browne, Nancy Johnson, Tadge Juechter, Edward Moss, Jan Aase, Thomas Froling, Gary Jones, Bahram Khalighi, Constantinos Koromilas, Harlan Charles, Geoffrey McKnight, William Barvosa-Carter, Leslie Momoda, Franz Schenkel, Lawrence Peruski, Jeffrey Pleune