Patents by Inventor J. Breedlove
J. Breedlove 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: 11242750Abstract: An adjustable lattice girder includes a first lattice girder portion having a first end and a second end positioned opposite the first end, with the first lattice girder portion having a first connection member, and a second lattice girder portion having a first end and a second end positioned opposite the first end, with the second lattice girder portion having a second connection member configured to engage the first connection member. The first connection member is slidable relative to the second connection member between a first position corresponding to a first distance between the second end of the first lattice girder portion and the first end of the second lattice girder portion, and a second position corresponding to a second distance between the second end of the first lattice girder portion and the first end of the second lattice girder portion. The first distance different than the second distance.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: FCI Holdings Delaware, Inc.Inventors: John C. Stankus, Dakota Faulkner, Jacob Hunter, John J. Breedlove, James Edward Pinkley
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Publication number: 20210156251Abstract: An adjustable lattice girder includes a first lattice girder portion having a first end and a second end positioned opposite the first end, with the first lattice girder portion having a first connection member, and a second lattice girder portion having a first end and a second end positioned opposite the first end, with the second lattice girder portion having a second connection member configured to engage the first connection member. The first connection member is slidable relative to the second connection member between a first position corresponding to a first distance between the second end of the first lattice girder portion and the first end of the second lattice girder portion, and a second position corresponding to a second distance between the second end of the first lattice girder portion and the first end of the second lattice girder portion. The first distance different than the second distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: John C. Stankus, Dakota Faulkner, Jacob Hunter, John J. Breedlove, James Edward Pinkley
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Publication number: 20210061248Abstract: A propulsion system includes a duct and a fluid flow generator. The duct has an elongated cavity with an inlet portion and an outlet portion. The fluid flow generator is disposed in the duct. The fluid flow generator configured to receive a fluid to generate an inlet stream through the inlet portion and generate an outlet stream through the outlet portion. The outlet stream is configured to generate thrust for a vehicle on which the fluid flow generator and the duct are mounted, and at least one of the inlet portion or the outlet portion is bent in a circular shape to alter a direction of a corresponding either one of the input stream or the output stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Mark T. Holtzapple, Jeffrey J. Breedlove, Scott Brauer, Michael Van Steenburg
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Publication number: 20180195391Abstract: A pumpable mine ventilation stopping wall structure comprised of a pumpable bag having spaced walls of generally parallel nonporous and flexible sheets with the sheets retained in spaced relationship with spaced flexible cross ties. The perimeter of the spaced walls may be closed off with a permeable mesh having a mesh size which will permit restricted flow of cementitious grout therethrough for sealing the wall structure to surrounding rough mine faces. The bag is provided with at least one grout fill port for filling the bag by pumping cementitious grout into the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2015Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Joseph P. Bower, John J. Breedlove, Erik Denver, Steven S. Fleagle, Tyler Proffitt
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Patent number: 10001009Abstract: A pumpable mine ventilation stopping wall structure comprised of a pumpable bag having spaced walls of generally parallel nonporous and flexible sheets with the sheets retained in spaced relationship with spaced flexible cross ties. The perimeter of the spaced walls may be closed off with a permeable mesh having a mesh size which will permit restricted flow of cementitious grout therethrough for sealing the wall structure to surrounding rough mine faces. The bag is provided with at least one grout fill port for filling the bag by pumping cementitious grout into the bag.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignees: FCI Holdings Delaware, Inc., ABC Industries, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Bower, John J. Breedlove, Erik Denver, Steven S. Fleagle, Tyler Proffitt
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Publication number: 20170321698Abstract: A system and method are presented for improved performance of gerotor compressors and expanders. Certain aspects of the disclosure reduce porting losses in a gerotor system. Other aspects of the disclosure provide for reduced deflection in lobes of an outer rotor of a gerotor system. Still other aspects of the disclosure provide for reduced leakage through tight gaps between components of a gerotor system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: StarRotor CorporationInventors: Mark T. Holtzapple, Jeffrey J. Breedlove, Daniel J. Micka
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Publication number: 20170198581Abstract: An extraction and retrieval apparatus for highwall mining equipment which includes a mining head engaged with and proceeded by a series of push beams The apparatus includes a retriever platform having wing braces for bracing the retriever platform against a mine highwall and a hydraulic assembly is mounted on the retriever platform and includes at least a spaced pair of stop blocks securable to the retriever platform at multiple different positions therealong. The hydraulic assembly further includes a pull beam slidable along the retriever platform and having a connection for connecting the pull beam to an outer most exposed push beam of the mining equipment. A spaced pair of hydraulic cylinders are disposed between the pair of stop blocks and the pull beam for pulling a connected mining push beam together with attached mining equipment from the mine shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Applicant: Heintzmann CorporationInventors: Erik Denver, John J. Breedlove, Michael J. Breedlove
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Patent number: 9657734Abstract: A system and method are presented for improved performance of gerotor compressors and expanders. Certain aspects of the disclosure reduce porting losses in a gerotor system. Other aspects of the disclosure provide for reduced deflection in lobes of an outer rotor of a gerotor system. Still other aspects of the disclosure provide for reduced leakage through tight gaps between components of a gerotor system.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Inventors: Mark T. Holtzapple, Jeffrey J. Breedlove, Daniel J. Micka
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Patent number: 9617705Abstract: A retainment wall for underground horizontally extending mine shafts wherein a spaced vertical series of horizontal support ribs are secured to one or more upright supports that are secured in the mine shaft between the side walls thereof. Porous material covers and is secured to the forward retaining face of the wall structure. If the retainment wall structure is to be used as a fill retainment barrier the porous material is spray coated with a settable sealant which covers the forward face of the wall structure and the perimeter thereof to seal off the mine shaft.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignees: Sturda, Inc, Heintzmann CorporationInventors: John J. Breedlove, Erik Denver, Tyler Proffitt, Robert Lamond
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Publication number: 20160333543Abstract: A retainment wall for underground horizontally extending mine shafts wherein a spaced vertical series of horizontal support ribs are secured to one or more upright supports that are secured in the mine shaft between the side walls thereof. Porous material covers and is secured to the forward retaining face of the wall structure. If the retainment wall structure is to be used as a fill retainment barrier the porous material is spray coated with a settable sealant which covers the forward face of the wall structure and the perimeter thereof to seal off the mine shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: John J. Breedlove, Erik Denver, Tyler Proffitt, Robert Lamond
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Publication number: 20160245082Abstract: A pumpable mine ventilation stopping wall structure comprised of a pumpable bag having spaced walls of generally parallel nonporous and flexible sheets with the sheets retained in spaced relationship with spaced flexible cross ties. The perimeter of the spaced walls may be closed off with a permeable mesh having a mesh size which will permit restricted flow of cementitious grout therethrough for sealing the wall structure to surrounding rough mine faces. The bag is provided with at least one grout fill port for filling the bag by pumping cementitious grout into the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2015Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Joseph P. Bower, John J. Breedlove, Erik Denver, Steven S. Fleagle, Tyler Proffitt
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Publication number: 20150267702Abstract: A system and method are presented for improved performance of gerotor compressors and expanders. Certain aspects of the disclosure reduce porting losses in a gerotor system. Other aspects of the disclosure provide for reduced deflection in lobes of an outer rotor of a gerotor system. Still other aspects of the disclosure provide for reduced leakage through tight gaps between components of a gerotor system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: STARROTOR CORPORATIONInventors: Mark T. Holtzapple, Jeffrey J. Breedlove, Daniel J. Micka
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Patent number: 9022689Abstract: A pumpable mine ventilation stopping wall structure comprised of a pumpable bag having spaced walls of generally parallel nonporous and flexible sheets with the sheets retained in spaced relationship with spaced flexible cross ties. The perimeter of the spaced walls are closed off with a permeable mesh having a mesh size which will permit restricted flow of cementitious grout therethrough for sealing the wall structure to surrounding rough mine faces. The bag is provided with at least one grout fill port for filling the bag by pumping cementitious grout into the bag.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignees: Heintzmann Corporation, ABC Industries, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Bower, John J. Breedlove, Erik Denver, Steven S. Fleagle, Tyler Proffitt
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Publication number: 20140314490Abstract: A pumpable mine ventilation stopping wall structure comprised of a pumpable bag having spaced walls of generally parallel nonporous and flexible sheets with the sheets retained in spaced relationship with spaced flexible cross ties. The perimeter of the spaced walls are closed off with a permeable mesh having a mesh size which will permit restricted flow of cementitious grout therethrough for sealing the wall structure to surrounding rough mine faces. The bag is provided with at least one grout fill port for filling the bag by pumping cementitious grout into the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicants: ABC Industries, Inc., Heintzmann CorporationInventors: Joseph P. Bower, John J. Breedlove, Erik Denver, Steven S. Fleagle, Tyler Proffitt
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Patent number: 8371658Abstract: A mine rib support for bracing a vertical mine rib disposed between a mine floor and a mine roof. The support includes an elongated upright and continuous telescopically expandable support having a preset curvature. The member is longitudinally expanded for engaging the mine floor and the mine roof under compression with the curvature facing towards the mine rib. A support plate is laterally extended from the support member into compression engagement with the mine rib, thereby prestressing the support for support of the mine rib.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Heintzmann CorporationInventors: John J. Breedlove, Erik Denver, Herbert B. Stiltner
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Publication number: 20120282041Abstract: An arch support assembly for withstanding the effects of rock burst in underground mines, which includes a spaced aligned series of arch supports, each support having a spaced pair of upright side support columns with an upwardly cambered cap beam arch having opposite ends therefore transversely meeting and secured respectively to the upper ends of the side columns at an obtuse angle. The arch supports are rigidly tied together and provided with a roof supported by the cap beams to provide in combination an arch support assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2011Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventors: John J. Breedlove, Erik Denver
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Publication number: 20120009019Abstract: A liner is formed in an excavated spillway by providing a plurality of rectangular flexible liner sections with each liner section having a parallel series of elongated continuous and adjacent tubular pockets pre-filled with a dry cementitious material or a fine granular material. The liner sections are provided with a surrounding generally flat perimeter boarder. The liner sections are laid into the spillway with their boarders overlapping and the boarders are secured together with the tubular pockets aligned in the same direction to form a continuous liner blanketing the spillway. The tubular pockets are arranged in the spillway with their elongated sides presented to the expected direction of water flow in the spillway. The liner sections may be anchored to the spillway with anchor pins.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: John J. Breedlove, Michael John Breedlove
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Patent number: 8021737Abstract: A protective cover system for inhibiting corrosion of a metallic object. The protective cover system includes a cover for defining a microenvironment adjacent a metallic object and a corrosion inhibitor source for releasing one or more corrosion inhibitors into the microenvironment.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Creare Inc.Inventors: Nabil A. Elkouh, Jeffrey J. Breedlove, Bruce R. Pilvelait
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Publication number: 20110052334Abstract: A mine rib support for bracing a vertical mine rib disposed between a mine floor and a mine roof. The support includes an elongated upright and continuous telescopically expandable support having a preset curvature. The member is longitudinally expanded for engaging the mine floor and the mine roof under compression with the curvature facing towards the mine rib. A support plate is laterally extended from the support member into compression engagement with the mine rib, thereby prestressing the support for support of the mine rib.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: John J. Breedlove, Erik Denver, Herbert B. Stiltner
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Publication number: 20110027523Abstract: A protective cover system for inhibiting corrosion of a metallic object. The protective cover system includes a cover for defining a microenvironment adjacent a metallic object and a corrosion inhibitor source for releasing one or more corrosion inhibitors into the microenvironment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: CREARE INC.Inventors: Nabil A. Elkouh, Jeffrey J. Breedlove, Bruce R. Pilvelait