Patents by Inventor James A. Carl
James A. Carl 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: 20210180462Abstract: An airfoil of a gas turbine engine includes a leading edge and an opposed trailing edge defining a chord between the leading edge and the trailing edge, wherein the chord has a chord length. A concave surface is between the leading edge and the trailing edge, which includes a first portion proximal the leading edge of the airfoil and a second portion proximal the trailing edge of the airfoil, wherein the first portion of the concave surface includes about 10% to about 50% of the chord length. An erosion-resistant ceramic, cermet or intermetallic coating is on the second portion of the concave surface, which includes a coating leading edge pattern. The first portion of the concave surface is free of the erosion-resistant coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: James Carl Loebig
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Patent number: 10962284Abstract: Systems and methods of grain drying using radio frequency waves while maintaining low temperature are disclosed herein. The method and systems described herein use radio frequency waves to dry harvest crops at low temperatures. Specifically, the system and method includes minimizing temperature increases caused by dielectric radio frequency heating while increasing intermolecular hydrogen bond disruption.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: DryMAX DDG LLCInventors: James Carl Heine, Kevin Lee Eichhorn
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Publication number: 20210086468Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a shrink film comprising a polyester composition comprising: (1) at least one polyester which comprises: (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising: (i) about 70 to about 100 mole % of terephthalic acid residues; (ii) about 0 to about 30 mole % of aromatic and/or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 20 carbon atoms; and (b) a diol component comprising: (i) about 0.01 to about 26 mole % neopentyl glycol residues; (ii) about less than 10 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues; (iii) about 50 to 90 mole % ethylene glycol residues; and (iv) about 2 to 15 mole % total diethylene glycol residues in the final polyester composition; wherein the total mole % of the dicarboxylic acid component is 100 mole %, and wherein the total mole % of the diol component is 100 mole %.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Mark Allen Peters, James Carl Williams, Rondell Paul Little, JR., James Wesley Peer, Jacob E. Napierala
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Patent number: 10882272Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a shrink film comprising a polyester composition comprising: (1) at least one polyester which comprises: (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising: (i) about 70 to about 100 mole % of terephthalic acid residues; (ii) about 0 to about 30 mole % of aromatic and/or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 20 carbon atoms; and (b) a diol component comprising: (i) about 0.01 to about 30 mole % neopentyl glycol residues; (ii) about 0.01 to about less than 15 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues; (iii) about 50 to 90 mole % ethylene glycol residues; and (iv) about 2 to 15 mole % total diethylene glycol residues in the final polyester composition; wherein the total mole % of the dicarboxylic acid component is 100 mole %, and wherein the total mole % of the diol component is 100 mole %.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Mark Allen Peters, James Carl Williams, Rondell Paul Little, Jr., James Wesley Peer, Jacob E. Napierala
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Patent number: 10879727Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the load presented to one or more power sources such as a power grid, backup power generator or solar panel is described. By selectively connecting, disconnecting, limiting and controlling various loads which are powered, the power grid service connection and power sources may be economically sized and operated while allowing reliability and convenience in selecting and powering loads. The control of the loads connected to the power sources is prioritized by various parameters including the power source operation parameters including load handling capability, type of load, load size, environmental factors, load usage during and subsequent to load connection, load priority and operator wishes. The control may also operate to facilitate transfer of power from one power source or load to another power source or load.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventor: James Carl Cooper
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Publication number: 20200270395Abstract: Disclosed are void-containing films and shrinkable films which show excellent density reduction that is retained upon exposures to high temperatures. The voiding agents are hollow glass microspheres. The shrinkable films have high shrinkage and retain their low density after processing under conditions of temperature and moisture used in typical recycling processes. The films are useful as for sleeves, labels, laminates and other shrinkable film applications, and their lower density allows them to be readily separated from soft drink bottles, food containers and the like during recycling operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2018Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: James Wesley Peer, Sunny A. Bhat, James Carl Williams, Rondell Paul Little, Kevin Michael Cable, Mark Allen Peters
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Patent number: 10744330Abstract: An external control device for use with a neurostimulation system having a plurality of electrodes capable of conveying an electrical stimulation field into tissue in which the electrodes are implanted is provided. The external control device comprises a user interface having one or more control elements, a processor configured for generating stimulation parameters designed to modify the electrical stimulation field relative to one or more neurostimulation lead carrying the electrodes. The external control device further comprises output circuitry configured for transmitting the stimulation parameters to the neurostimulation system.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Michael A. Moffitt, Sridhar Kothandaraman, James Carl Makous
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Publication number: 20200232635Abstract: A heated light apparatus has a light source that includes at least one illumination element arranged to produce a light beam. The illumination element may be a light emitting diode. A lens assembly is positioned in front of the at least one illumination element in order to focus the light beam therefrom. The lens assembly has a defroster grid circuit that generates heat as electrical current passes therethrough. A power source provides electrical current to the light source and the lens assembly, such that the defroster grid circuit produces heat sufficient to melt ice and snow buildup on the lens assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventor: James Carl Parson
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Publication number: 20200207608Abstract: In described examples, a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) includes a first element and a second element. The first element is mounted on a substrate and has a first contact surface. The second element is mounted on the substrate and has a second contact surface that protrudes from the second element to form an acute contact surface. The first element and/or the second element is/are operable to move in: a first direction, such that the first contact surface comes in contact with the second contact surface; and a second direction, such that the second contact surface separates from the first contact surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Patrick Ian Oden, James Carl Baker, Sandra Zheng, William C. McDonald
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Patent number: 10647610Abstract: The present invention relates to fiber glass strands, yarns, fabrics, composites, prepregs, laminates, fiber-metal laminates, and other products incorporating glass fibers formed from glass compositions. The glass fibers, in some embodiments, are incorporated into composites that can be used in reinforcement applications. Glass fibers formed from some embodiments of the glass compositions can have certain desirable properties that can include, for example, desirable electrical properties (e.g. low Dk) or desirable mechanical properties (e.g., specific strength).Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: James Carl Peters, Juan Camilo Serrano, Hong Li, Cheryl A. Richards, Steven Joel Parks
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Publication number: 20200114614Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a shrink film comprising a polyester composition comprising: (1) at least one polyester which comprises: (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising: (i) about 70 to about 100 mole % of terephthalic acid residues; (ii) about 0 to about 30 mole % of aromatic and/or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 20 carbon atoms; and (b) a diol component comprising: (i) about 0.01 to about 30 mole % neopentyl glycol residues; (ii) about 0.01 to about less than 15 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues; (iii) about 50 to 90 mole % ethylene glycol residues; and (iv) about 2 to 15 mole % total diethylene glycol residues in the final polyester composition; wherein the total mole % of the dicarboxylic acid component is 100 mole %, and wherein the total mole % of the diol component is 100 mole %.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Mark Allen Peters, James Carl Williams, Rondell Paul Little, JR., James Wesley Peer, Jacob E. Napierala
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Patent number: 10619973Abstract: A firearm holding apparatus that is used to conceal and hold a firearm underneath clothing such as, but not limited to, a jacket or coat is provided. Additionally, the firearm holding apparatus can be used as a pair of suspenders in order to hold up a pair of pants or trousers. The firearm holding apparatus comprises a first strap, a second strap, a firearm holster, and an ammunition pouch. The first strap and the second form a harness which allows the user to wear the firearm holding apparatus around his or her shoulders. The firearm holster is a designed to hold a firearm. The ammunition pouch is designed to hold ammunition for a firearm.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Inventor: James Carl Shorter
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Patent number: 10604986Abstract: A safe for storing ammunition or other heat-sensitive explosive materials. The safe includes a plurality of walls, a door attached to one of the plurality of walls, an interior space defined by the plurality of walls and the door, an opening extending through one of the plurality of walls or the door, a pane coupled over the opening, and a cover coupled to the one of the plurality of walls or the door adjacent the pane. The pane automatically exposes the opening when the interior space reaches a predetermined temperature, which is lower than the temperature at which ammunition or other heat-sensitive explosive material detonates. Accordingly, the safe provides for pressure release before the ammunition or other heat-sensitive explosive material detonates.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Inventor: James Carl Folk
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Patent number: 10589980Abstract: In described examples, a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) includes a first element and a second element. The first element is mounted on a substrate and has a first contact surface. The second element is mounted on the substrate and has a second contact surface that protrudes from the second element to form an acute contact surface. The first element and/or the second element is/are operable to move in: a first direction, such that the first contact surface comes in contact with the second contact surface; and a second direction, such that the second contact surface separates from the first contact surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Patrick Ian Oden, James Carl Baker, Sandra Zheng, William C. McDonald
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Patent number: 10588872Abstract: An anise flavored liquid medication. The liquid medication contains phenylephrine and an anethole analog that is substantially free of aldehyde groups. In one example, the anethole analog can be 1-methoxy-4-n-propylbenzene.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Allyn Michael Kaufmann, James Carl Grimm, Chelsay Lynn Brewster, Thomas Edward Huetter
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Publication number: 20200069084Abstract: A cuboctahedron-shaped photo cube, comprised of six identically folded sheets of strong, but flexible transparent thermoplastic, assembled to allow the display of six two or three dimensional pieces of art or other objects. Each sheet has a square area, serving as a display panel and is accompanied by a backing sheet to press two-dimensional art firmly against it. Users access the interior by pulling a sheet from the structure. Art or objects are then placed inside the unit. To replace the removed sheet, one of its winged tabs is pinched with a thumb and forefinger and inserted into one of the available slots on the structure until it snaps into place. This action is repeated for the remaining aligned tabs and slots. The purpose of this invention is to present six display panels simultaneously without any being placed on the bottom, hidden from the viewer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventor: James Carl McKeever
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Patent number: 10543656Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a shrink film comprising a polyester composition comprising: (1) at least one polyester which comprises: (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising: (i) about 70 to about 100 mole % of terephthalic acid residues; (ii) about 0 to about 30 mole % of aromatic and/or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 20 carbon atoms; and (b) a diol component comprising: (i) about 0.01 to about 30 mole % neopentyl glycol residues; (ii) about 0.01 to about less than 15 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues; (iii) about 50 to 90 mole % ethylene glycol residues; and (iv) about 2 to 15 mole % total diethylene glycol residues in the final polyester composition; wherein the total mole % of the dicarboxylic acid component is 100 mole %, and wherein the total mole % of the diol component is 100 mole %.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2018Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Mark Allen Peters, James Carl Williams, Rondell Paul Little, Jr., James Wesley Peer, Jacob E. Napierala
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Publication number: 20190346232Abstract: A firearm holding apparatus that is used to conceal and hold a firearm underneath clothing such as, but not limited to, a jacket or coat is provided. Additionally, the firearm holding apparatus can be used as a pair of suspenders in order to hold up a pair of pants or trousers. The firearm holding apparatus comprises a first strap, a second strap, a firearm holster, and an ammunition pouch. The first strap and the second form a harness which allows the user to wear the firearm holding apparatus around his or her shoulders. The firearm holster is a designed to hold a firearm. The ammunition pouch is designed to hold ammunition for a firearm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventor: JAMES CARL SHORTER
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Publication number: 20190211167Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a shrink film comprising a polyester composition comprising: (1) at least one polyester which comprises: (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising: (i) about 70 to about 100 mole % of terephthalic acid residues; (ii) about 0 to about 30 mole % of aromatic and/or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 20 carbon atoms; and (b) a diol component comprising: (i) about 0.01 to about 30 mole % neopentyl glycol residues; (ii) about 0.01 to about less than 15 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues; (iii) about 50 to 90 mole % ethylene glycol residues; and (iv) about 2 to 15 mole % total diethylene glycol residues in the final polyester composition; wherein the total mole % of the dicarboxylic acid component is 100 mole %, and wherein the total mole % of the diol component is 100 mole %.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2018Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Mark Allen Peters, James Carl Williams, Rondell Paul Little, JR., James Wesley Peer, Jacob E. Napierala
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Publication number: 20190211146Abstract: This invention relates to an oriented film or a shrink film comprising a polyester composition comprising: (1) at least one polyester which comprises: (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising: (i) about 90 to about 100 mole % of terephthalic acid residues; (ii) about 0 to about 10 mole % of aromatic and/or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 20 carbon atoms; and (b) a glycol component comprising: (i) about 10 to about 29 mole % 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and (ii) about 71 to about 90 mole % ethylene glycol residues; and (iii) optionally, diethylene glycol residues; wherein the total mole % of the dicarboxylic acid component is 100 mole %, and wherein the total mole % of the glycol component is 100 mole %; wherein the inherent viscosity of the polyester is from 0.50 to 0.8 dL/g as determined in 60/40 (wt/wt) phenol/tetrachloroethane at a concentration of 0.25 g/50 ml at 25° C.; wherein the polyester has a Tg of from 80° C. to 105° C. or of from 80° C. to 100° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2017Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: James Carl Williams, James Wesley Peer