Patents by Inventor Hugh Morris
Hugh Morris 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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Patent number: 10231618Abstract: Systems and methods are described for measuring angular direction of individual photoreceptors in an eye. A light source is projected through the pupil of the eye onto the retina. An image of the light reflected back from the plurality of photoreceptors is captured at a first focal depth and then at a second focal depth, where the first focal depth is different than the second focal depth. At least one individual photoreceptor is identified in both images and a lateral difference of the position of the identified photoreceptor is measured. The angular direction of the photoreceptor is then calculated based on the measured lateral difference.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignees: OHIO STATE INNOVATION FOUNDATION, THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAInventors: Nathan Doble, Leonardo Blanco, Johanan Codona, Hugh Morris
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Patent number: 10156252Abstract: Cable coupling assemblies are described which can be readily engaged and separated from one another. The couplings are particularly useful for use in torque transmitting cables such as those used in drain cleaning applications.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Ridge Tool CompanyInventors: Jon R. Dunkin, Michael J. Rutkowski, Hugh Morris
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Publication number: 20180125359Abstract: Systems and methods are described for measuring angular direction of individual photoreceptors in an eye. A light source is projected through the pupil of the eye onto the retina. An image of the light reflected back from the plurality of photoreceptors is captured at a first focal depth and then at a second focal depth, where the first focal depth is different than the second focal depth. At least one individual photoreceptor is identified in both images and a lateral difference of the position of the identified photoreceptor is measured. The angular direction of the photoreceptor is then calculated based on the measured lateral difference.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Nathan Doble, Leonardo Blanco, Johanan Codona, Hugh Morris
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Patent number: 9878691Abstract: There is disclosed a self-arming immobilizer system for immobilizing a vehicle. In an embodiment, the system comprises a signal input for receiving a signal indicating the absence of an authorized operator in a position of control in the vehicle; and an immobilizer unit adapted to receive the signal input, and in response to the signal indicating the absence of an authorized operator in a position of control in the vehicle, switch one or more relays to disable one or more circuits in the vehicle to immobilize and secure the vehicle. In an embodiment, upon arming, the immobilizer unit is adapted to passively disarm the vehicle upon detection of a first key fob within a defined first distance from a sensor located on the vehicle. In another embodiment, the first key fob is operable to wirelessly arm or disarm the vehicle from a defined second distance from a sensor located on the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Hugh Morris
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Publication number: 20170183615Abstract: A growth module for growing biomass comprising a plurality of growth columns connected together. Each growth column comprises a vertically oriented, hollow, translucent tubular body having input lines for introducing air, gas and nutrients into each column through the top thereof. The growth columns are frictionally mounted upon a bottom manifold that is configured for receiving gravity induced flow of biomass from said plurality of growth columns.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicant: ALGETERNAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Milton Hugh Morris, Katon Hughes Deal Morris, John Michael Harris, Michael Donavan Jochum
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Publication number: 20170023052Abstract: Cable coupling assemblies are described which can be readily engaged and separated from one another. The couplings are particularly useful for use in torque transmitting cables such as those used in drain cleaning applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Jon R. Dunkin, Michael J. Rutkowski, Hugh Morris
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Patent number: 9534197Abstract: The present invention is a system for optimizing production of biomass. The system contains one or more growth modules under a shading element that diffuses light. Each of the growth modules has a plurality of vertical growth columns arranged on a bottom manifold. The biomass is grown within a liquid growth medium held within each of the vertical growth columns until it reaches a desired growth. The biomass is then harvested through gravitational flow of the biomass and the liquid growth medium out of the bottom of each growth column. The bottom manifold collects gravitational flow of the biomass and liquid growth media from each growth column and aggregates the output of each individual column into a collective output of the growth module.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: ALGETERNAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Milton Hugh Morris, Katon Hughes Deal Morris, John Michael Harris, Michael Donavan Jochum, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150210249Abstract: There is disclosed a self-arming immobilizer system for immobilizing a vehicle. In an embodiment, the system comprises a signal input for receiving a signal indicating the absence of an authorized operator in a position of control in the vehicle; and an immobilizer unit adapted to receive the signal input, and in response to the signal indicating the absence of an authorized operator in a position of control in the vehicle, switch one or more relays to disable one or more circuits in the vehicle to immobilize and secure the vehicle. In an embodiment, upon arming, the immobilizer unit is adapted to passively disarm the vehicle upon detection of a first key fob within a defined first distance from a sensor located on the vehicle. In another embodiment, the first key fob is operable to wirelessly arm or disarm the vehicle from a defined second distance from a sensor located on the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventor: Hugh Morris
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Patent number: 9080599Abstract: Cable coupling assemblies are described which can be readily engaged and separated from one another. The couplings are particularly useful for use in torque transmitting cables such as those used in drain cleaning applications.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: RIDGE TOOL COMPANYInventors: Michael J. Rutkowski, Jon R. Dunkin, Hugh Morris
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Publication number: 20150176637Abstract: Cable coupling assemblies are described which can be readily engaged and separated from one another. The couplings are particularly useful for use in torque transmitting cables such as those used in drain cleaning applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Jon R. Dunkin, Michael J. Rutkowski, Hugh Morris
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Publication number: 20150105163Abstract: Cable coupling assemblies are described which can be readily engaged and separated from one another. The couplings are particularly useful for use in torque transmitting cables such as those used in drain cleaning applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: Ridge Tool CompanyInventors: Michael J. Rutkowski, Jon R. Dunkin, Hugh Morris
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Patent number: 9002596Abstract: There is disclosed a self-arming immobilizer system for immobilizing a vehicle. In an embodiment, the system comprises a signal input for receiving a signal indicating the absence of an authorized operator in a position of control in the vehicle; and an immobilizer unit adapted to receive the signal input, and in response to the signal indicating the absence of an authorized operator in a position of control in the vehicle, switch one or more relays to disable one or more circuits in the vehicle to immobilize and secure the vehicle. In an embodiment, the immobilizer unit is adapted to disable a gear shift link solenoid to disable the gear shift. In another embodiment, the immobilizer unit is adapted to disable a gun rack solenoid to lock the gun rack. In another embodiment, the vehicle is immobilized at idle, and the system allows the vehicle to keep idling until deactivated by an authorized operator.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Inventor: Hugh Morris
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Publication number: 20130158822Abstract: There is disclosed a self-arming immobilizer system for immobilizing a vehicle. In an embodiment, the system comprises a signal input for receiving a signal indicating the absence of an authorized operator in a position of control in the vehicle; and an immobilizer unit adapted to receive the signal input, and in response to the signal indicating the absence of an authorized operator in a position of control in the vehicle, switch one or more relays to disable one or more circuits in the vehicle to immobilize and secure the vehicle. In an embodiment, the immobilizer unit is adapted to disable a gear shift link solenoid to disable the gear shift. In another embodiment, the immobilizer unit is adapted to disable a gun rack solenoid to lock the gun rack. In another embodiment, the vehicle is immobilized at idle, and the system allows the vehicle to keep idling until deactivated by an authorized operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventor: Hugh Morris
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Publication number: 20110039326Abstract: The present invention is a system for optimizing production of biomass. The system contains one or more growth modules under a shading element that diffuses light. Each of the growth modules has a plurality of vertical growth columns arranged on a bottom manifold. The biomass is grown within a liquid growth medium held within each of the vertical growth columns until it reaches a desired growth. The biomass is then harvested through gravitational flow of the biomass and the liquid growth medium out of the bottom of each growth column. The bottom manifold collects gravitational flow of the biomass and liquid growth media from each growth column and aggregates the output of each individual column into a collective output of the growth module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: AlgEternal Technologies, LLCInventors: Milton Hugh Morris, Katon Hughes Deal Morris, John Michael Harris, Michael Donavan Jochum, JR.
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Patent number: D745230Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: RIDGE TOOL COMPANYInventors: Michael J. Rutkowski, Jon R. Dunkin, Hugh Morris