Patents by Inventor James E. Moon
James E. Moon 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: 20220125194Abstract: A connection assembly for securing a support member to a work surface (e.g., a table leg to a table top) that includes an attachment plate, a retainer, and a fitting. The attachment plate connects to a bottom surface of the table top, the fitting connects to an upper end of the table leg, and the retainer exerts a force on the fitting that helps absorb or take up tolerances within the connection assembly so that the support member is securely connected to the work surface. In one example, the retainer is a resilient component that is compressed between the fitting and a receiving portion of the attachment plate to help take up tolerances within the connection assembly, whereas in another example the retainer is a rotatable component that exerts a force against the fitting to address tolerances and the like. A method for providing a connection assembly is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2021Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Paul G. Dame, Anthony J. Sall, Joel Ruiter, James E. Moon, JR.
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Patent number: 9194091Abstract: Wireless snow plow control methods and systems may include at least three units in mutual wireless communicative connection: a plow control module (PCM), a vehicle control module (VCM), and a remote controller. Each unit may be capable of operating with any one of a plurality of units of another type, with any one of multiple types of vehicles, and with any one of multiple types of snow plows. Three specific units of different types may automatically synchronize for operating a particular snow plow in response to commands from the remote. The VCM may be capable of automatically detecting a connection status of a snow plow, enabling/disabling snow plow lights and vehicle lights based on the connection status, controlling enabled vehicle lights, and wirelessly controlling enabled snow plow lights. The remote may wirelessly transmit commands either directly to the PCM, or to the VCM for forwarding to the PCM.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: THE TORO COMPANYInventors: James E. Moon, Jr., Jody Christy, Gary Laird Blank
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Patent number: 8978276Abstract: A safety system for a wireless snowplow controller makes the wireless controller safer and more effective. The system includes a vehicle, a snowplow, a wireless controller and a tether. The controller wirelessly sends one or more control signs to one or more control modules coupled to the vehicle and/or the snowplow. The control signals may be used to control operation of the snowplow. The controller may be configured such that it is only able to send control signals when it is connected, via the tether, to a power supply coupled to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: James E. Moon, Jr., Jody Christy, Gary Laird Blank
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Publication number: 20140049381Abstract: A safety system for a wireless snowplow controller makes the wireless controller safer and more effective. The system includes a vehicle, a snowplow, a wireless controller and a tether. The controller wirelessly sends one or more control signs to one or more control modules coupled to the vehicle and/or the snowplow. The control signals may be used to control operation of the snowplow. The controller may be configured such that it is only able to send control signals when it is connected, via the tether, to a power supply coupled to the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: NORTHERN STAR INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: James E. Moon, JR., Jody Christy, Gary Laird Blank
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Publication number: 20140052335Abstract: Wireless snow plow control methods and systems may include at least three units in mutual wireless communicative connection: a plow control module (PCM), a vehicle control module (VCM), and a remote controller. Each unit may be capable of operating with any one of a plurality of units of another type, with any one of multiple types of vehicles, and with any one of multiple types of snow plows. Three specific units of different types may automatically synchronize for operating a particular snow plow in response to commands from the remote. The VCM may be capable of automatically detecting a connection status of a snow plow, enabling/disabling snow plow lights and vehicle lights based on the connection status, controlling enabled vehicle lights, and wirelessly controlling enabled snow plow lights. The remote may wirelessly transmit commands either directly to the PCM, or to the VCM for forwarding to the PCM.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: NORTHERN STAR INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: James E. Moon, JR., Jody Christy, Gary Laird Blank
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Patent number: 7913459Abstract: A work space system including a plurality of work areas. A work area includes a spine wall, a first wall adjacent to the spine wall and extending from the spine wall, and a second wall adjacent to the first wall and including an entrance to the work area. The height of the second wall is greater than the height of the first wall, and the height of the first wall is greater than the height of the spine wall.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2004Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Ball, Leon Goldik, Jeffrey G. Sokalski, Gary C. Smith, Paul Dame, Michael Panse, Joseph T. Iacovoni, Keith E. Foco, Paul S. Gartland, James E. Moon, Jr., Jeffrey D. Roetman, Jeffrey L. Clark, Lawrence W. Kallio, III
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Publication number: 20080315734Abstract: An office organization system comprises a plurality of units, each unit including a first, vertically-oriented frame which forms a closed loop, and a second, vertically-oriented frame which is spaced from and congruent with the first frame. Secured to each of the first and second frames is at least one utility member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventors: Ayse Birsel, Andrew J. Kurrasch, Bibi Seck, James E. Moon, JR., Paul S. Gartland, Joseph Iacovoni
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Publication number: 20080277006Abstract: A method for etching an ultra-shallow channel includes using an etch process that is selective for one material to etch a different material in order to achieve a very precise channel depth in the different material. Channels as shallow as 10 nm can be fabricated in silicon with precision of 5 nm or better using the method. Stepped channels can be fabricated where each segment is a different depth, with the segments being between 10 nm and 1000 nm in depth. The method is applied to create a fluidic channel which includes a channel substrate to which is bonded a lid substrate to confine fluids to the fluidic channels so fabricated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: James E. Moon, Lincoln C. Young
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Patent number: 7171975Abstract: A method for etching an ultra-shallow channel includes using an etch process that is selective for one material to etch a different material in order to achieve a very precise channel depth in the different material. Channels as shallow as 10 nm can be fabricated in silicon with precision of 5 nm or better using the method. Stepped channels can be fabricated where each segment is a different depth, with the segments being between 10 nm and 1000 nm in depth. The method is applied to create a fluidic channel which includes a channel substrate to which is bonded a lid substrate to confine fluids to the fluidic channels so fabricated.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2003Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Kionix, Inc.Inventors: James E. Moon, Lincoln C. Young
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Patent number: 6969470Abstract: Three fundamental and three derived aspects of the present invention are disclosed. The three fundamental aspects each disclose a process sequence that may be integrated in a full process. The first aspect, designated as “latent masking”, defines a mask in a persistent material like silicon oxide that is held abeyant after definition while intervening processing operations are performed. The latent oxide pattern is then used to mask an etch. The second aspect, designated as “simultaneous multi-level etching (SMILE)”, provides a process sequence wherein a first pattern may be given an advanced start relative to a second pattern in etching into an underlying material, such that the first pattern may be etched deeper, shallower, or to the same depth as the second pattern. The third aspect, designated as “delayed LOCOS”, provides a means of defining a contact hole pattern at one stage of a process, then using the defined pattern at a later stage to open the contact holes.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Kionix, Inc.Inventors: James E. Moon, Timothy J. Davis, Gregory J. Galvin, Kevin A. Shaw, Paul C. Waldrop, Sharlene A. Wilson
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Patent number: 6913701Abstract: Three fundamental and three derived aspects of the present invention are disclosed. The three fundamental aspects each disclose a process sequence that may be integrated in a full process. The first aspect, designated as “latent masking”, defines a mask in a persistent material like silicon oxide that is held abeyant after definition while intervening processing operations are performed. The latent oxide pattern is then used to mask an etch. The second aspect, designated as “simultaneous multi-level etching (SMILE)”, provides a process sequence wherein a first pattern may be given an advanced start relative to a second pattern in etching into an underlying material, such that the first pattern may be etched deeper, shallower, or to the same depth as the second pattern. The third aspect, designated as “delayed LOCOS”, provides a means of defining a contact hole pattern at one stage of a process, then using the defined pattern at a later stage to open the contact holes.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Kionix, Inc.Inventors: James E. Moon, Timothy J. Davis, Gregory J. Galvin, Kevin A. Shaw, Paul C. Waldrop, Sharlene A. Wilson
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Patent number: 6858842Abstract: An electrospray nozzle system is disclosed. The electrospray portion of the device comprises a substrate defining a channel between an entrance orifice on an injection surface and an exit orifice on an ejection surface, a nozzle defined by a portion recessed from the ejection surface surrounding the exit orifice, and an electrode for application of an electric potential to the substrate to optimize and generate an electrospray; and, optionally, additional electrode(s) to further modify the electrospray. The nozzle system may be utilized alone or as part of a liquid chromatography system.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2004Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignees: Advion Biosciences, Inc., Kionix, Inc.Inventors: James E. Moon, Timothy J. Davis, Gregory J. Galvin, Gary A. Schultz, Thomas N. Corso, Stephen Lowes
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Patent number: 6855251Abstract: An electrospray device is disclosed. The electrospray device comprises a substrate defining a channel between an entrance orifice on an injection surface and an exit orifice on an ejection surface, a nozzle defined by a portion recessed from the ejection surface surrounding the exit orifice, and an electrode for application of an electric potential to the substrate to optimize and generate an electrospray; and, optionally, additional electrode(s) to further modify the electrospray.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2004Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignees: Advion BioSciences, Inc., Kionix, Inc.Inventors: James E. Moon, Timothy J. Davis, Gregory J. Galvin, Gary A. Schultz, Thomas N. Corso, Stephen Lowes
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Patent number: 6824697Abstract: Three fundamental and three derived aspects of the present invention are disclosed. The three fundamental aspects each disclose a process sequence that may be integrated in a full process. The first aspect, designated as “latent masking”, defines a mask in a persistent material like silicon oxide that is held abeyant after definition while intervening processing operations are performed. The latent oxide pattern is then used to mask an etch. The second aspect, designated as “simultaneous multi-level etching (SMILE)”, provides a process sequence wherein a first pattern may be given an advanced start relative to a second pattern in etching into an underlying material, such that the first pattern may be etched deeper, shallower, or to the same depth as the second pattern. The third aspect, designated as “delayed LOCOS”, provides a means of defining a contact hole pattern at one stage of a process, then using the defined pattern at a later stage to open the contact holes.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2001Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Kionix, Inc.Inventors: James E. Moon, Timothy J. Davis, Gregory J. Galvin, Kevin A. Shaw, Paul C. Waldrop, Sharlene A. Wilson
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Patent number: 6800202Abstract: An electrospray device, a liquid chromatography device and an electrosprayliquid chromatography system are disclosed. The electrospray device comprises a substrate defining a channel between an entrance orifice on an injection surface and an exit orifice on an ejection surface, a nozzle defined by a portion recessed from the ejection surface surrounding the exit orifice, and an electrode for application of an electric potential to the substrate to optimize and generate an electrospray; and, optionally, additional electrode(s) to further modify the electrospray.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2000Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignees: Kionix, Inc., Advion BioSciences, Inc.Inventors: James E. Moon, Timothy J. Davis, Gregory J. Galvin, Gary A. Schultz, Thomas N. Corso, Stephen Lowes
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Patent number: 6800198Abstract: An electrospray device, a liquid chromatography device and an electrosprayliquid chromatography system are disclosed. The electrospray device comprises a substrate defining a channel between an entrance orifice on an injection surface and an exit orifice on an ejection surface, a nozzle defined by a portion recessed from the ejection surface surrounding the exit orifice, and an electrode for application of an electric potential to the substrate to optimize and generate an electrospray; and, optionally, additional electrode(s) to further modify the electrospray.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2000Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignees: Kionix, Inc., Advion BioSciences, Inc.Inventors: James E. Moon, Timothy J. Davis, Gregory J. Galvin
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Publication number: 20040182818Abstract: An electrospray nozzle system is disclosed. The electrospray portion of the device comprises a substrate defining a channel between an entrance orifice on an injection surface and an exit orifice on an ejection surface, a nozzle defined by a portion recessed from the ejection surface surrounding the exit orifice, and an electrode for application of an electric potential to the substrate to optimize and generate an electrospray; and, optionally, additional electrode(s) to further modify the electrospray. The nozzle system may be utilized alone or as part of a liquid chromatography system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2004Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: James E. Moon, Timothy J. Davis, Gregory J. Galvin, Gary A. Schultz, Thomas N. Corso, Stephen Lowes
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Patent number: 6790354Abstract: An electrospray device, a liquid chromatography device and an electrospray-liquid chromatography system are disclosed. The electrospray device comprises a substrate defining a channel between an entrance orifice on an injection surface and an exit orifice on an ejection surface, a nozzle defined by a portion recessed from the ejection surface surrounding the exit orifice, and an electrode for application of an electric potential to the substrate to optimize and generate an electrospray; and, optionally, additional electrode(s) to further modify the electrospray.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2000Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignees: Advion BioSciences, Inc., Kionix, Inc.Inventors: James E. Moon, Timothy J. Davis, Gregory J. Galvin, Gary A. Schultz, Thomas N. Corso, Stephen Lowes
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Patent number: 6780313Abstract: An electrospray device, a liquid chromatography device and an electrospray-liquid chromatography system are disclosed. The electrospray device comprises a substrate defining a channel between an entrance orifice on an injection surface and an exit orifice on an ejection surface, a nozzle defined by a portion recessed from the ejection surface surrounding the exit orifice, and an electrode for application of an electric potential to the substrate to optimize and generate an electrospray; and, optionally, additional electrode(s) to further modify the electrospray.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2000Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignees: Advion BioSciences, Inc., Kionix, Inc.Inventors: James E. Moon, Timothy J. Davis, Gregory J. Galvin, Gary A. Schultz, Thomas N. Corso, Stephen Lowes
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Patent number: 6780336Abstract: Three fundamental and three derived aspects of the present invention are disclosed. The three fundamental aspects each disclose a process sequence that may be integrated in a full process. The first aspect, designated as “latent masking”, defines a mask in a persistent material like silicon oxide that is held abeyant after definition while intervening processing operations are performed. The latent oxide pattern is then used to mask an etch. The second aspect, designated as “simultaneous multi-level etching (SMILE)”, provides a process sequence wherein a first pattern may be given an advanced start relative to a second pattern in etching into an underlying material, such that the first pattern may be etched deeper, shallower, or to the same depth as the second pattern. The third aspect, designated as “delayed LOCOS”, provides a means of defining a contact hole pattern at one stage of a process, then using the defined pattern at a later stage to open the contact holes.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2001Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Inventors: James E. Moon, Timothy J. Davis, Gregory J. Galvin, Kevin A. Shaw, Paul C. Waldrop, Sharlene A. Wilson