Patents by Inventor H. Adams

H. Adams 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).

  • EXPOSURE AND DECONTAMINATION CAROUSEL
    Publication number: 20220088242
    Abstract: An apparatus for exposing an article to radiant energy has a rotating carousel having an article support in a support sector defined between a first energy-blocking feature of the rotating carousel and a second energy-blocking feature of the rotating carousel. An actuator is energizable to rotate the carousel and to revolve the article support along a circular transport path. An enclosure has a stationary hood that defines an enclosed sector of the transport path and an unenclosed sector of the transport path. There is at least a first radiant energy source energizable to direct the radiant exposure energy toward the carousel along the enclosed sector of the transport path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Robert G. Tegel, Turan Erdogan, David H. Adams
  • FLUID PURIFICATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220062805
    Abstract: A device, system, and method for purifying a fluid is provided. The fluid purification device includes a tank, a cover and a release assembly. The tank having a hollow interior. The cover is sealingly coupled to the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen P. Huda, Paul H. Adams, Robert F. Smith, Qinxue Zhuo, Joseph K. Patterson
  • Cooling Device and Method of Manufacturing the Same
    Publication number: 20220053663
    Abstract: A cooling device for cooling electronic components mounted on a circuit board. The device comprises a hollow body defining a coolant transport circuit for circulating coolant fluid there thorough. The hollow body comprises a plurality of flattened regions linked by duct regions, wherein the flattened regions and duct regions are formed as continuous regions of the body. When the body is secured to the circuit board, each flattened region is configured to align with one or more electronic components for transferring heat away.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Frank H. Adam, Klaus Kaufmann
  • WATER CONDITIONING SYSTEMS HAVING DIVERSION DEVICES
    Publication number: 20220040640
    Abstract: A portable water conditioning system is provided that includes an incoming water inlet; a reverse osmosis stage in fluid communication with the incoming water inlet, the reverse osmosis stage having a permeate outlet and a concentrate outlet; a diversion device having a diversion valve, the diversion valve placing the concentrate outlet in fluid communication with a waste water outlet; a deionizing stage in fluid communication with a pure water outlet; a bypass valve configured to selectively place the permeate outlet in fluid communication with one or more of the waste water outlet, the deionizing stage, and the pure water outlet; and a controller configured to control the diversion device and the bypass valve to provide water at the pure water outlet of a desired condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Kai Hirsch, Stephen Huda, Robert Camp, Paul H. Adams
  • Cooling Device and Method of Manufacturing the Same
    Publication number: 20210392780
    Abstract: A cooling device for cooling a plurality of electronic components mounted on a circuit board. The device includes a contact sheet shaped for conforming to the plurality of electronic components and comprising a mating face for mating against the plurality of electronic components and a cooled face. An enclosure is mounted to the cooled face and defines a coolant transport circuit for circulating coolant liquid there thorough. A coupling may be provided for biassing the mating face toward the plurality of electronic components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Frank H. Adam, Klaus Kaufmann, Tobias Richter-Brockmann
  • Water conditioning systems having diversion devices
    Patent number: 11185822
    Abstract: A portable water conditioning system is provided that includes an incoming water inlet; a reverse osmosis stage in fluid communication with the incoming water inlet, the reverse osmosis stage having a permeate outlet and a concentrate outlet; a diversion device having a diversion valve, the diversion valve placing the concentrate outlet in fluid communication with a waste water outlet; a deionizing stage in fluid communication with a pure water outlet; a bypass valve configured to selectively place the permeate outlet in fluid communication with one or more of the waste water outlet, the deionizing stage, and the pure water outlet; and a controller configured to control the diversion device and the bypass valve to provide water at the pure water outlet of a desired condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Kai Hirsch, Stephen Huda, Robert Camp, Paul H. Adams
  • Systematic Outage Planning and Coordination in a Distribution Grid
    Publication number: 20210334910
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for automated outage and work-flow planning system in a distributed electrical power grid with planned de-energization of electrical equipment as opposed to responding to an unplanned power outage. An automated system provides core conflict resolution and power outage planning. The present invention automatically notifies requestors of upcoming work orders. In addition, the present invention reduces scheduling in efficiencies by requiring requestors to confirm, to decline, or to edit on the fly their pending work order(s). The system also determines if all the orders are not completed and places the order back on the calendar for another day.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Justin D. KLOCMAN, Robert H. ADAMS, JR., Erenio REINER, Vesna A. ALVAREZ, Renee M. MCVETY
  • Fluid purification device
    Patent number: 11154800
    Abstract: A device and system for purifying a fluid is provided. The device includes a tank having a hollow interior and a lock feature. A cover is sealingly coupled to the tank. A release assembly is pivotally coupled to the cover and engaged with the lock feature, the release assembly having a relief valve fluidly coupled to the hollow interior and a lock member, the release assembly being rotatable between a first position and a second position, wherein the relief valve is in a closed position and the lock member is engaged with the lock feature in the first position, and wherein the relief valve is open and the lock member rotates away from and is disengaged from the lock feature in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph K. Patterson, James M. Buckley, Robert F. Smith, Paul H. Adams
  • Fluid purification device
    Patent number: 11148082
    Abstract: A device, system, and method for purifying a fluid is provided. The fluid purification device includes a tank, a cover and a release assembly. The tank having a hollow interior. The cover is sealingly coupled to the tank. The release assembly is pivotally coupled to the cover, the release assembly having a relief valve fluidly coupled to the hollow interior, the release assembly being movable between a first position and a second position, the relief valve being movable between an operating position, a released position and a non-operational position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Huda, Paul H. Adams, Robert F. Smith, Qinxue Zhuo, Joseph K. Patterson
  • Hard surface cleaning and conditioning assemblies
    Patent number: 11122956
    Abstract: A hard surface cleaning and conditioning assembly is provided that includes a pole having a lower section and an upper section; an adjusting device securing the upper and lower sections to one another in a telescoping manner; a tool depending from the lower section; a conditioning agent dispensing device depending from the lower section; a trigger depending from the upper section; and a telescoping trigger assembly operatively connecting the dispensing device to the trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: William Harrington, John A. Triunfo, Jr., Paul H. Adams, Robert F. Smith, Joseph K. Patterson
  • GOLF SHAFT
    Publication number: 20210275885
    Abstract: A multi-material golf shaft having a butt portion joined to a tip portion and possessing unique relationships, including rigidity relationships, which provide beneficial performance characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Byron H. Adams, Blair M. Philip, Jeffrey T. Halstead, Robert E. Stephens, Trever M. Napier, James P. MacKay
  • HARD SURFACE CLEANING AND CONDITIONING ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20210228052
    Abstract: A hard surface cleaning and conditioning assembly is provided that includes a pole having a lower section and an upper section; an adjusting device securing the upper and lower sections to one another in a telescoping manner; a tool depending from the lower section; a conditioning agent dispensing device depending from the lower section; a trigger depending from the upper section; and a telescoping trigger assembly operatively connecting the dispensing device to the trigger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: William Harrington, John A. Triunfo, JR., Paul H. Adams, Robert F. Smith, Joseph K. Patterson
  • PLK1 TARGET PHOSPHORYLATION STATUS AND TREATMENT OF CANCER WITH PLK1 INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20210222228
    Abstract: Provided is a method comprising determining polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) activity in a cancer in a patient by measuring phosphorylation of a PLK1 target (a) prior to treatment of (i) the patient or (ii) a cancer sample from the patient with a PLK1 inhibitor, and (b) after the treatment. Also provided is a method comprising determining polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) activity in a cancer in a patient by measuring phosphorylation of a PLK1 target without treatment with a PLK1 inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2019
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Maya Ridinger, Thomas H. Adams, Mark Erlander
  • Golf shaft
    Patent number: 11045700
    Abstract: A multi-material golf shaft having a butt portion joined to a tip portion and possessing unique relationships, including rigidity relationships, which provide beneficial performance characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: BREAKTHROUGH GOLF TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Byron H. Adams, Blair M. Philip, Jeffrey T. Halstead, Robert E. Stephens, Trever M. Napier, James P. MacKay
  • SEMI-FLEXIBLE ANNULOPLASTY RING
    Publication number: 20210161665
    Abstract: An annuloplasty ring for attachment to an annulus of a tricuspid valve comprises an elongate tube of suturable material comprising a central segment and first and second end segments. An arcuate stiffener is received in the central segment of the tube and extends the length thereof. The arcuate stiffener is circumferentially confined within the central segment to prevent circumferential movement of the stiffener relative to the tube. The first and second end segments of the tube lack a stiffener and are axially deformable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicants: Medtronic ATS Medical, Inc., Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Adams, John T.M. Wright
  • MULTI-ORIENTATION CLEANING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20210153711
    Abstract: A cleaning device and method of cleaning are provided. The cleaning device includes a power source and a pump in selective electrical communication with the power source. A storage container is provided. A valve assembly is disposed in the storage container and in fluid communication with the pump, the valve assembly being configured to selectively flow cleaning fluid from a first portion and a second portion of the storage container. A cleaning element having a spray nozzle is in fluid communication with the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph K. Patterson, Paul H. Adams, Stephen P. Huda, Christopher Joseph Carballo
  • Thrust vectoring control of a cyclorotor
    Patent number: 10994840
    Abstract: A device for controlling thrust vectoring of a cyclorotor includes a control cam positionable relative to a drive shaft of a cyclorotor along each of a first axis and a second axis, where the drive shaft is rotatable about a third axis. The device may further include a frame having a plurality of sides, where the frame is disposed at least partly around the drive shaft of the cyclorotor, a first positioning assembly disposed on a first side of the frame, where the first positioning assembly is structurally configured to move the frame along the first axis, and a second positioning assembly disposed on a second side of the frame, where the second positioning assembly is engaged with the control cam and structurally configured to move the control cam relative to the frame along the second axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Zachary H Adams
  • Multi-orientation cleaning device
    Patent number: 10973387
    Abstract: A cleaning device and method of cleaning are provided. The cleaning device includes a power source and a pump in selective electrical communication with the power source. A storage container is provided. A valve assembly is disposed in the storage container and in fluid communication with the pump, the valve assembly being configured to selectively flow cleaning fluid from a first portion and a second portion of the storage container. A cleaning element having a spray nozzle is in fluid communication with the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph K. Patterson, Paul H. Adams, Stephen P. Huda, Christopher Joseph Carballo
  • GOLF SHAFT SYSTEM AND GOLF SHAFT
    Publication number: 20210086045
    Abstract: A golf club shaft system and golf club shaft possessing unique flexural and torsional rigidity profiles, while providing significant adjustability to fine tune the shaft to a particular golf swing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Byron H. Adams, Blair M. Philip, Jeffrey T. Halstead, Robert E. Stephens, Trever M. Napier
  • Semi-flexible annuloplasty ring
    Patent number: 10932907
    Abstract: An annuloplasty ring for attachment to an annulus of a tricuspid valve comprises an elongate tube of suturable material comprising a central segment and first and second end segments. An arcuate stiff ener is received in the central segment of the tube and extends the length thereof. The arcuate stiffener is circumferentially confined within the central segment to prevent circumferential movement of the stiffener relative to the tube. The first and second end segments of the tube lack a stiffener and are axially deformable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Adams, John T. M. Wright