Patents by Inventor James A. Meyer

James A. Meyer 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).

  • Patent number: 8540641
    Abstract: A weight management system comprised of a body worn device which interfaces periodically with a computer. The established weight goals of the user are translated by the computer into daily activity targets and downloaded into the device. The device monitors the user's activity, offering progress status toward the daily activity target. Further, the device alerts the user of excessive sedentary periods which depress metabolic indicators. The activity targets, allowed length of sedentary periods and suggested activities to reach goal are specific to the individual based on their biometrics and living environment. The computer provides historical tracking of activity for motivational and coaching purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Gruve Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Kroll, Elise P. Brock, James A. Meyer, Marc A. Seaberg, Thomas G. Hudson, E. Andrew Wood, Gary A. Stein, James A. Levine
  • Publication number: 20130195091
    Abstract: Techniques are described for connecting devices that use the ANT wireless protocol to other devices or networks that use the Wi-Fi wireless protocol. In one example, a network device is disclosed that comprises a processor configured to receive ANT data from a sensor, encapsulate the ANT data in a Wi-Fi packet, and transmit the Wi-Fi packet directly to a wireless access point without using an intermediate computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: North Pole Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Gibbs, Joseph P. Tretter, III, James A. Meyer, Stephen E. Hidem, Aaron Michael Fontaine
  • Publication number: 20130006125
    Abstract: A weight management system comprised of a body worn device which interfaces periodically with a computer. The established weight goals of the user are translated by the computer into daily activity targets and downloaded into the device. The device monitors the user's activity, offering progress status toward the daily activity target. Further, the device alerts the user of excessive sedentary periods which depress metabolic indicators. The activity targets, allowed length of sedentary periods and suggested activities to reach goal are specific to the individual based on their biometrics and living environment. The computer provides historical tracking of activity for motivational and coaching purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: GRUVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan Kroll, Elise Brock, James A. Meyer, Marc A. Seaberg, Thomas G. Hudson, E. Andrew Wood, Gary A. Stein, James A. Levine
  • Publication number: 20080171670
    Abstract: The invention provides a fluid loss control additive for oleaginous liquids and oleaginous wellbore fluids containing the additive. The additive is the reaction product of a tannin compound, a polyamidoamine, a commercial lecithin, and an acid. The preferred tannins are derived from quebracho and wattle trees. The preferred acid is sulfuric acid. The preferred polyamidoamine is a long-chain fatty alkyl partial amide which is the reaction product of a polyalkylenepolyamine and a fatty acid containing from about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms, most preferably tall oil fatty acids, wherein at least one of the amino groups of the polyalkylenepolyamine is not amidated. The commercial lecithin contains from about 30% to about 50% of the vegetable oil from which the lecithin is concentrated, preferably soybean oil, and is present in the additive in an amount from about 1% to about 3% by weight, based on the weight of the tannin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2004
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Jack C. Cowan, Roy F. House, Julie B. Morgan, James A. Meyer
  • Patent number: 7093651
    Abstract: A water pressure system includes a pressure tank installed underground within the well casing of a well. The water pressure system includes a submersible pump connected to the inlet of the pressure tank by a drop pipe. The outlet of the pressure tank is connected to a second drop pipe and in turn to a discharge pipe for distribution of pressurized water to a house or other building. A pressure switch is connected to the pressure tank for controlling the submersible pump. The pressure tank includes an outer sidewall with an inlet end and an outlet end. A flexible diaphragm bladder located within the outer sidewall is connected between the inlet and outlet of the tank. In a first embodiment, a tube extends through the center of the bladder between an inlet opening and an outlet opening. The tube has a plurality of holes therein to allow water to flow into and out of the flexible bladder. Pressurized air fills the space between the bladder and the outer sidewall to pressurize the water in the bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: In-Well Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Meyers, James A. Meyers
  • Patent number: 6910532
    Abstract: A water pressure system includes a pressure tank installed underground within the well casing of a well. The water pressure system includes a submersible pump connected to the inlet of the pressure tank by a drop pipe. The outlet of the pressure tank is connected to a second drop pipe and in turn to a discharge pipe for distribution of pressurized water to a house or other building. A pressure switch is connected to the pressure tank for controlling the submersible pump. The pressure tank includes an outer sidewall with an inlet end and an outlet end. A flexible diaphragm bladder located within the outer sidewall is connected between the inlet and outlet of the tank. In a first embodiment, a tube extends through the center of the bladder between an inlet opening and an outlet opening. The tube has a plurality of holes therein to allow water to flow into and out of the flexible bladder. Pressurized air fills the space between the bladder and the outer sidewall to pressurize the water in the bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: In-Well Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Meyers, James A. Meyers
  • Patent number: 6349765
    Abstract: A water pressure system includes a pressure tank installed underground within the well casing of a well. The water pressure system includes a submersible pump connected to the inlet of the pressure tank by a drop pipe. The outlet of the pressure tank is connected to a second drop pipe and in turn to a discharge pipe for distribution of pressurized water to a house or other building. A pressure switch is connected to the pressure tank for controlling the submersible pump. The pressure tank includes an outer sidewall with an inlet end and an outlet end. An expandable diaphragm bladder located within the outer sidewall is connected between the inlet and outlet of the tank. A tube extends through the center of the bladder between an inlet opening and an outlet opening. The tube has a plurality of holes therein to allow water to flow through the tube and into and out of the expandable bladder. Pressurized air fills the empty space between the bladder and the outer sidewall to pressurize the water in the bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: In-Well Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Meyers, James A. Meyers
  • Patent number: 5398404
    Abstract: A method for brazing end rings to rotor bars for a squirrel cage rotor assembly comprises assembling the rotor in a brazing fixture with a braze shim between the rotor bars and the end rings; preheating the rotor and brazing fixture to a temperature that is below the aged temperature of the rotor bars and end rings and which is sufficiently high so that the difference in thermal expansion of the rotor bars and brazing fixture applies a predetermined amount of pressure on the brazing joint such that after the joint is brazed and has cooled, a braze filler having a predetermined thickness inches will bond the rotor bar end faces to the end ring, and brazing each joint to bond the rotor bar end faces to the end ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James A. Meyer, Paul L. Flynn, James Kobrinetz, Anthony W. Giammarise, James M. Nuber, Shaun P. Luther, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5301545
    Abstract: Irregularities in the outer surface of a commutator are identified and measured while the commutator is in the motor by removing a brush from its brush holder, and securing a jig in the brush holder. The jig has a sensor which generates electrical signals in response to movement of a profiling foot at an end of the sensor. The sensor is adjusted so that the profiling foot touches the commutator surface, and the commutator is then rotated at least one full revolution. By measuring movement of the profiling foot as the commutator turns, as observed through the output signals of the sensor, irregularities in the commutator surface can be identified and measured. The output signals of the sensor can be recorded or otherwise stored for analysis. The profiling foot is pivoted so that it rests flat against the commutator contacts, even if the brush holder is not properly aligned with the commutator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James A. Meyer, James R. Christensen, Douglas A. Dunbar
  • Patent number: 5283941
    Abstract: A method for brazing end rings to rotor bars for a squirrel cage rotor assembly comprises assembling the rotor in a brazing fixture with a braze shim between the rotor bars and the end rings; preheating the rotor and brazing fixture to a temperature that is below the aged temperature of the rotor bars and end rings and which is sufficiently high so that the difference in thermal expansion of the rotor bars and brazing fixture applies a predetermined amount of pressure on the brazing joint such that after the joint is brazed and has cooled, a braze filler having a predetermined thickness inches will bond the rotor bar end faces to the end ring, and brazing each joint to bond the rotor bar end faces to the end ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James A. Meyer, Paul L. Flynn, James Kobrinetz, Anthony W. Giammarise, James M. Nuber, Shaun P. Luther, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5089880
    Abstract: A multilayer pressure stack (microstack) has a plurality of layers formed of a material that may have a high time-dependent deformation factor and a plurality of segments formed in each layer. Each segment comprises a conductive material having a low time-dependent deformation factor and pressure is provided along a column of aligned segments to establish electrical interconnections between the segments in various layers. Interposers formed of non-conductive material may be provided in selected segments to form points of electrical isolation. The plurality of layers, or wafers, includes signal wafers and ground/voltage wafers. The signal wafers are formed of a low dielectric constant material to optimize the propagation velocity of signals traveling in signal traces connecting selected segments in the signal wafer. More than 100 wafers may be provided in a microstack and repairs and revisions of conductor routing are easily accomplished by substituting new wafers within the microstack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: Amdahl Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Meyer, Frank Mikalauskas, Howard L. Parks
  • Patent number: 4507906
    Abstract: In a packaging machine, a folder assembly for folding the tops of bags as part of a ceiling operation wherein the folder assembly can accommodate irregularities in the bags without jamming. A first folding station includes a stationary support member to which is hingedly affixed a first and a second folder plate, each having predetermined profiles formed along a working edge thereof. These folder plates are resiliently biased by springs toward their associated support member such that limited freedom to yield in a vertical plane is achieved. Associated with the working edge and spaced slightly therefrom is a front fold blade which, too, is spring mounted to allow a limited yield in a horizontal plane. In the event a jam should occur, the assembly may be readily opened to facilitate the clearing of that jam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1985
    Assignee: Doboy Packaging Machinery, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Meyer
  • Patent number: 4344449
    Abstract: A very fast acting valve capable of producing a very well-defined plug of gas suitable for filling a theta pinch vacuum vessel is given. The valve requires no springs, instead being stopped mainly by a nonlinear force. Thus, the valve is not subject to bouncing; and the ratio of the size of the valve housing to the size of the valve stem is smaller than it would be if springs were needed to stop the valve stem. Furthermore, the valve can be used for thousands of valve firings with no apparent valve damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1982
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventor: James A. Meyer
  • Patent number: 3961595
    Abstract: An outboard motor has a steering tiller handle assembly attached to the driveshaft housing and pivotally mounted within a swivel mounting bracket assembly. The swivel bracket assembly includes a split tubular element within which a split tubular section of the steering arm assembly is notably mounted and located encircling a tubular portion of the driveshaft housing. Upper and lower annular rubber mounts are located between the upper and lower end of the steering tubular section and the driveshaft housing. Each mount is formed with a first pair of axial slots formed in diametrically opposite sides of the mount and projecting inwardly from one end. A similar pair of slots offset by 90.degree. from the first set of slots extending inwardly from the opposite end of the annular amount. The driveshaft housing and the steering tubular section are provided with correspondingly offset projections adapted to mate with the slots in the annular mounting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1976
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventor: James A. Meyer
  • Patent number: 3952718
    Abstract: A rewind type starter apparatus for an outboard motor is mounted on the side of an internal combustion engine having an inverted cup-shaped flywheel secured to the upper end of the engine crankshaft. A protective cowl encloses the engine, starter and other engine components. The starter apparatus includes a mounting plate bolted to the engine block through a pivot tab and slotted pivot openings. A coiled, flat spring encircles a helical shaft attached to a rope sheave and rotatably mounted on a fixed pin extending laterally of the bracket and engine. A rope is wound within a groove in the sheave which is spring-loaded to the wound position. The outer end of the rope extends outwardly from the lower periphery of the rope sheave to the front of the cowl. A pinion gear includes a hub member located on the shaft with an internal complementing helix drive between the shaft and hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1976
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventor: James A. Meyer
  • Patent number: 3943790
    Abstract: The invention contemplates a marine outboard gear assembly, usable in an outboard motor or an inboard-outboard drive, and featuring (a) constant drive of the meshing gears which transfer power to the propeller-shaft axis, and (b) selective spring-clutching direct to the propeller shaft, thereby (c) utilizing the meshing gears for lubricant circulation as long as the engine is operating and whether or not the clutch is engaged and (d) reducing to an absolute minimum the drag and inertial effects operative upon the propeller shaft when the boat is moving in the declutched condition, i.e., propeller windmilling. Also featured is a particular subassembly of gear and clutch parts on the propeller shaft whereby desired axial clearance can be readily pre-adjusted and selected, prior to assembly to the gear case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1976
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventor: James A. Meyer
  • Patent number: 3942489
    Abstract: The invention is an improved piston and cylinder arrangement for a loop charged two-stroke engine wherein all input passages are open channels in the cylinder wall and the top annular edge of the piston is rounded. The rounded edge on the piston cooperates with the described scavenging and input passages to reduce drag and, cause the incoming charge to flow more horizontally over the piston head; thereby improving scavenging and volumetric efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1976
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventor: James A. Meyer