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).
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Publication number: 20240140709Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 11972695Abstract: 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 compositType: GrantFiled: February 21, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: CIRCADENCE CORPORATIONInventors: Phillip Atencio, Cassandra Brubaker, George A. Wright, Brandon Dorris, Peter Grundy, Charles A. Hardin
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Publication number: 20240049910Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2022Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: George Hardin, Michael Dillane, Joseph C. Spencer, Peter Weremchuk, Tom Guyett, Eliott G. Copier, William Michael Kennedy
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Patent number: 11779159Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Jeff LePori, George Hardin, Kristi Tyree
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Publication number: 20220361297Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Amanda Barrett, Marie Chenowith, George Hardin
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Publication number: 20210007557Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Jeff LePori, George Hardin, Kristi Tyree
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Publication number: 20180126424Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Ellen Semans, George Hardin, Jeff LePori
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Patent number: 9782803Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Hillsborough Bay Group, LLCInventors: Ellen Semans, George Hardin, Jeff LePori
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Publication number: 20140150830Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: HILLSBOROUGH BAY GROUP, LLCInventors: Ellen Semans, George Hardin, Jeff LePori
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Publication number: 20050252136Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2004Publication date: November 17, 2005Inventor: George Hardin
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Publication number: 20050156093Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2005Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventors: Logan Mullinix, George Hardin, Todd Troutt
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Patent number: 6311608Abstract: 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 theType: GrantFiled: July 6, 2000Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: George Hardin, Cliff Spencer
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Patent number: 6123012Abstract: 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 theType: GrantFiled: September 2, 1999Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: George Hardin, Cliff Spencer