Patents by Inventor George Hardin

George Hardin 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).

  • Publication number: 20240140709
    Abstract: Automated cold storage unit and systems for storing, monitoring, and maintaining a supply of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical and/or other products in compliance with regulatory requirements are provided. Such units contain an array of independently addressable holding locations for containers with product in one or more controlled temperature zones fitted with temperature sensors. The units include a reader to track product information and status. Product movement within the unit is performed by a computer-controlled robot. A user interface device, preferably in communication with an application service provider to provide remotely managed inventory management and other services, provides users with secure access to the contents of the unit and associated product data and information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: TruMed Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert James MANNING, Eugene Abraham BAKER, Kevin Lee BOKELMAN, Daniel KLINE, George M. WOHLHIETER, Anthony David BARGHINI, Wesly Hardin BILLMAN, Dan J. DULL, Nicholas James SNYDER, Mark MAJETTE
  • Patent number: 11972695
    Abstract: A system has an evaluation server that includes at least one database storing a plurality of cybersecurity awareness evaluations, the database connected to the server, a plurality of clients connected to the server and configured to run at least one of the cybersecurity awareness evaluations for play by users on user devices, the users performing actions in the evaluation including offensive actions and defensive actions, and an evaluation dashboard including an interface configured to display scoring results of the cybersecurity awareness evaluations as determined by the server, the scoring results including a plurality of offensive component scores for at least one of the users, a plurality of defensive component scores for at least one of the users, at least one composite offensive score for at least one of the users and at least one composite defensive score for at least one of the users, the composite offensive score being determined based on a plurality of the component offensive scores and the composit
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: CIRCADENCE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Phillip Atencio, Cassandra Brubaker, George A. Wright, Brandon Dorris, Peter Grundy, Charles A. Hardin
  • Publication number: 20240049910
    Abstract: An add-on expansion module is provided that can be used with existing cooking appliances in order to allow the cooking appliance to perform multiple cooking functions. The module is designed to fit on top of a cooking appliance's vessel, with the cooking appliance's lid able to fit on the module. Therefore, the module does not require an additional lid to store. The module includes a support structure that may include one or more housings in which cooking accessories may be retained. The cooking accessories may carry out many cooking functions, including steam, air fry, smoke, sous vide, timed ingredient add, and food processor functions. The module further includes two openings that allow a user to access the contents of the vessel during the cooking process, for example to add or stir ingredients, without having to remove the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: George Hardin, Michael Dillane, Joseph C. Spencer, Peter Weremchuk, Tom Guyett, Eliott G. Copier, William Michael Kennedy
  • Patent number: 11779159
    Abstract: A blender is provided that uses a latch handle to lock the blade base onto the jar member without the use of threads. When the latch is locked onto the jar member, the latch itself is engaged to a tab member protruding from the jar member in order to prevent the latch from opening on accident.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff LePori, George Hardin, Kristi Tyree
  • Publication number: 20220361297
    Abstract: A multi layer advanced heating pad comprising a reflective layer proximate to a heating layer and a black body a layer configured to concentrate and amplify heat emitted from the heating layer and reflected by the reflective layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Amanda Barrett, Marie Chenowith, George Hardin
  • Publication number: 20210007557
    Abstract: A blender is provided that uses a latch handle to lock the blade base onto the jar member without the use of threads. When the latch is locked onto the jar member, the latch itself is engaged to a tab member protruding from the jar member in order to prevent the latch from opening on accident.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Jeff LePori, George Hardin, Kristi Tyree
  • Publication number: 20180126424
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes a container with a lid, the container housing the items to be washed; an accessory holder connected to the lid for holding infant accessories during washing operations; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Ellen Semans, George Hardin, Jeff LePori
  • Patent number: 9782803
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes a container with a lid, the container housing the items to be washed; an accessory holder connected to the lid for holding infant accessories during washing operations; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Hillsborough Bay Group, LLC
    Inventors: Ellen Semans, George Hardin, Jeff LePori
  • Publication number: 20140150830
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes a container with a lid, the container housing the items to be washed; an accessory holder connected to the lid for holding infant accessories during washing operations; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: HILLSBOROUGH BAY GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Ellen Semans, George Hardin, Jeff LePori
  • Publication number: 20050252136
    Abstract: A shingle is formed of a panel of a metallic material. The panel has a hole formed adjacent one side and a second hole formed adjacent an opposite side. A plurality of holes are formed adjacent a back edge of the shingle. Each of the holes resides within an indentation fanned on the top surface and extending as a protrusion on the bottom surface. An elastromeric epoxy coating is formed on the top surface of the panel. Granules are affixed to the bottom surface of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventor: George Hardin
  • Publication number: 20050156093
    Abstract: A vehicle seating system includes a top frame for mounting to a vehicle seat. A bottom frame is provided for mounting to the vehicle and a middle frame or linking system movably mounts the top frame to the bottom frame. The middle frame includes two pair of scissor arms with rollers at the ends of the scissor arms. The top frame has four corners with roller tracks at each corner. The bottom frame also has four corners with roller tracks at each corner. Included among the roller tracks of the top and bottom frames is a single pair of curvilinear tracks, a pair of pivotal connecting tracks and two pair of linear tracks. A regulator system is also disclosed to regulate the amount of fore and aft travel of the top frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Logan Mullinix, George Hardin, Todd Troutt
  • Patent number: 6311608
    Abstract: A toaster includes a housing having an upper wall with bagel half shaped openings; toasting chambers in the housing accessible through the openings and having bagel half shapes; a bread rack in each toasting chamber; inner/outer heating coils surrounding each toasting chamber; electric contacts in the housing for activation of the heating coils; a raising/lowering mechanism connected with the bread racks for moving the bread racks up and down, and including first and second lateral portions connected to opposite ends of the bread racks; first and second guides mounted to the housing for guiding the first and second lateral portions with a small tolerance, a yoke housing connected with the first lateral portion and slidably movable relative to the housing, a lever slidably moving the yoke housing; a yoke slidably movable relative to the yoke housing and closing the electric contacts when the bread racks and yoke are lowered, and a first spring biasing the yoke upwardly; an electromagnet holding the yoke in the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: George Hardin, Cliff Spencer
  • Patent number: 6123012
    Abstract: A toaster includes a housing having an upper wall with bagel half shaped openings; toasting chambers in the housing accessible through the openings and having bagel half shapes; a bread rack in each toasting chamber; inner/outer heating coils surrounding each toasting chamber; electric contacts in the housing for activation of the heating coils; a raising/lowering mechanism connected with the bread racks for moving the bread racks up and down, and including first and second lateral portions connected to opposite ends of the bread racks; first and second guides mounted to the housing for guiding the first and second lateral portions with a small tolerance, a yoke housing connected with the first lateral portion and slidably movable relative to the housing, a lever slidably moving the yoke housing; a yoke slidably movable relative to the yoke housing and closing the electric contacts when the bread racks and yoke are lowered, and a first spring biasing the yoke upwardly; an electromagnet holding the yoke in the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: George Hardin, Cliff Spencer