Patents by Inventor George M. Hansen

George M. Hansen 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: 20230384774
    Abstract: A system for enabling and disabling operation of manufacturing machines provides a manufacturing machine user interface that facilitates receiving quality control information regarding the manufacturing machine from a user. For quality assurance purposes, the computer system of the manufacturing machine may decide whether to enable operation of the manufacturing machine based on the received quality control information. The computer system of the manufacturing machine may also decide to disable operation of the manufacturing machine if the quality control information provided is incomplete, out of date, or otherwise insufficient to indicate the manufacturing machine is ready for safe and effective operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Jason Fruh, George M. Hansen
  • Patent number: 11747795
    Abstract: A system for enabling and disabling operation of manufacturing machines provides a manufacturing machine user interface that facilitates receiving quality control information regarding the manufacturing machine from a user. For quality assurance purposes, the computer system of the manufacturing machine may decide whether to enable operation of the manufacturing machine based on the received quality control information. The computer system of the manufacturing machine may also decide to disable operation of the manufacturing machine if the quality control information provided is incomplete, out of date, or otherwise insufficient to indicate the manufacturing machine is ready for safe and effective operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: DISH TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason Fruh, George M. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20210191373
    Abstract: A system for enabling and disabling operation of manufacturing machines provides a manufacturing machine user interface that facilitates receiving quality control information regarding the manufacturing machine from a user. For quality assurance purposes, the computer system of the manufacturing machine may decide whether to enable operation of the manufacturing machine based on the received quality control information. The computer system of the manufacturing machine may also decide to disable operation of the manufacturing machine if the quality control information provided is incomplete, out of date, or otherwise insufficient to indicate the manufacturing machine is ready for safe and effective operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Jason Fruh, George M. Hansen
  • Patent number: 10969772
    Abstract: A system for enabling and disabling operation of manufacturing machines provides a manufacturing machine user interface that facilitates receiving quality control information regarding the manufacturing machine from a user. For quality assurance purposes, the computer system of the manufacturing machine may decide whether to enable operation of the manufacturing machine based on the received quality control information. The computer system of the manufacturing machine may also decide to disable operation of the manufacturing machine if the quality control information provided is incomplete, out of date, or otherwise insufficient to indicate the manufacturing machine is ready for safe and effective operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: DISH TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason Fruh, George M. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20200089203
    Abstract: A system for enabling and disabling operation of manufacturing machines provides a manufacturing machine user interface that facilitates receiving quality control information regarding the manufacturing machine from a user. For quality assurance purposes, the computer system of the manufacturing machine may decide whether to enable operation of the manufacturing machine based on the received quality control information. The computer system of the manufacturing machine may also decide to disable operation of the manufacturing machine if the quality control information provided is incomplete, out of date, or otherwise insufficient to indicate the manufacturing machine is ready for safe and effective operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Jason Fruh, George M. Hansen
  • Patent number: 10520931
    Abstract: A system for enabling and disabling operation of manufacturing machines provides a manufacturing machine user interface that facilitates receiving quality control information regarding the manufacturing machine from a user. For quality assurance purposes, the computer system of the manufacturing machine may decide whether to enable operation of the manufacturing machine based on the received quality control information. The computer system of the manufacturing machine may also decide to disable operation of the manufacturing machine if the quality control information provided is incomplete, out of date, or otherwise insufficient to indicate the manufacturing machine is ready for safe and effective operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: DISH Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason Fruh, George M. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20130184847
    Abstract: A system for enabling and disabling operation of manufacturing machines provides a manufacturing machine user interface that facilitates receiving quality control information regarding the manufacturing machine from a user. For quality assurance purposes, the computer system of the manufacturing machine may decide whether to enable operation of the manufacturing machine based on the received quality control information. The computer system of the manufacturing machine may also decide to disable operation of the manufacturing machine if the quality control information provided is incomplete, out of date, or otherwise insufficient to indicate the manufacturing machine is ready for safe and effective operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason Fruh, George M. Hansen
  • Patent number: 5391293
    Abstract: Filtered water dispensing apparatus comprising an elongated hollow cylindrical seamless casing cut from an extruded PVC pipe having preselected inner and outer diameters, the casing being further characterized by having a longitudinal axis, an upper portion and a lower portion. An upper partition having a vertical central section and integral oppositely disposed top and bottom horizontally extending sections with the edges thereof being shaped to fit with the preselected inner diameter is removably mounted within and is connected to the upper portion of the casing and supports a water spigot and also provides a horizontal surface for supporting a container to receive filtered water from the spigot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: Water Horse Inc.
    Inventor: George M. Hansen
  • Patent number: D350870
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Assignee: Water Horse Inc.
    Inventor: George M. Hansen
  • Patent number: D351014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Assignee: Water Horse Inc.
    Inventor: George M. Hansen
  • Patent number: D352200
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Water Horse Inc.
    Inventor: George M. Hansen