Patents by Inventor James Eaton

James Eaton 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).

  • Publication number: 20100231030
    Abstract: The application discloses a wheel assembly comprising a wheel comprising a main body, a substantially cylindrical wall, a front hub face comprising a central portion connecting a hub to an outer rim, wherein the front hub face comprises a socket for receiving a removable weight, wherein the socket or the weight is configured with a stop for preventing the weight from dislodging from the socket; a back face comprising a back central portion connecting the hub to the back outer rim; and the wheel assembly comprising at least one fastener for securing the weigh in the socket on the main body of the wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventor: James A. Eaton
  • Publication number: 20100212797
    Abstract: The present application discloses a tire and wheel combination for a vehicle comprising a wheel comprising a rim; a tire comprising an annular side wall, an interior surface, wherein the tire is mounted on the rim; and a foam support insert comprising a compressible annular main body, wherein the annular main body comprises a central bore configured to received the wheel rim, and having an outer diameter that is greater than the inner diameter of the interior surface of the tire and being compressed and mounted inside the air cavity of the tire and circumferentially secured to the interior surface of the tire, wherein the foam support insert further comprises a first foam insert having a different foam density than the annular main body, and the foam insert is coupled to the main body and configured with regular or irregular geometric design; wherein the tire and wheel combination is not air tight sealed and filled with pressurized air, and vehicle comprising such combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: James A. Eaton
  • Publication number: 20080229524
    Abstract: A gangway apparatus (10) for transfer between vessels or between a vessel (38) and a fixed structure such as an offshore construction or a quay is disclosed. The gangway apparatus (10) includes a gangway component (16) which is preferably buoyant and may be inflatable. The gangway component (16) is mounted on a skate or bogie and traverses a fixedly mounted runway (14). The runway (14) may be inclined. Control means are provided for controlling the motion of the gangway component on the runway. These may include biasing means such as a counterweight. The apparatus is preferably mounted in a shipping container such as a 40? ISO container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: The Engineering business Limited
    Inventors: Michael John Watchorn, Andrew James Eaton
  • Publication number: 20070268616
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for writing timing-based magnetic servo band patterns on magnetic storage media. The apparatus includes a magnetic head and a tri-state driver. The driver is adapted to control three magnetic head states including two writes states having positive and negative current outputs, respectively, for performing a write sequence and a rest state, having no current output for avoiding overwriting of the magnetic pattern between write sequences. The driver is further adapted to gradually change the magnetic head state from a rest state to a write state before beginning a write sequence and to gradually change the magnetic head state back to a rest state upon completing a write sequence. Thus, strong uniform signal pulses are produced upon playback of the magnetic pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: James Eaton, Glynda Eaton
  • Publication number: 20070106523
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating appraisals is disclosed. A lender and/or customer may request an appraisal from a manager or administrator, by posting the request to an Internet site form. The manager checks the schedules of local appraisers, selects an appraiser and schedules the appraisal. Once the appraisal has been completed, the appraiser uploads the appraisal information making the information available to the requestor or other customer. The requestor can access the system information at any time from any computer with internet access. The manager may also store the appraisal and information about the uploaded appraisal for analysis regarding the appraised property or the appraiser's work product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: James Eaton, Brian Eaton, Mark Ronai
  • Publication number: 20060114596
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for writing timing-based magnetic servo band patterns on magnetic storage media. The apparatus includes a magnetic head and a tri-state driver. The driver is adapted to control three magnetic head states including two writes states having positive and negative current outputs, respectively, for performing a write sequence and a rest state, having no current output for avoiding overwriting of the magnetic pattern between write sequences. The driver is further adapted to gradually change the magnetic head state from a rest state to a write state before beginning a write sequence and to gradually change the magnetic head state back to a rest state upon completing a write sequence. Thus, strong uniform signal pulses are produced upon playback of the magnetic pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: James Eaton, Glynda Eaton
  • Publication number: 20060114609
    Abstract: A tape recording head/apparatus has cable connection pads aligned along a direction that run substantially perpendicular to a head actuation direction, which urges a ribbon-type external cable to be bent in its most flexible direction when the head module moves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: James Eaton, Glynda Eaton
  • Publication number: 20060106795
    Abstract: Computerized methods and systems for professional evaluation and management coding of a patient visit based upon documentation are provided. Such methods and systems increase efficiency and enhance the quality of clinician documentation by permitting automatic coding as a byproduct of documentation and eliminating the necessity for an after-the-fact check of the patient's chart to ensure appropriate documentation. Computerized methods and systems for navigating to a portion of an electronic record, e.g., an electronic medical record, based upon professional evaluation and management coding are also provided, as is the automatic insertion of document content where necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Applicant: Cerner Innovation, Inc
    Inventors: David Compton, James Eaton, Paula Matarrese
  • Publication number: 20060095294
    Abstract: Computerized methods and systems for professional evaluation and management coding of a patient visit based upon documentation are provided. Such methods and systems increase efficiency and enhance the quality of clinician documentation by permitting automatic coding as a byproduct of documentation and eliminating the necessity for an after-the-fact check of the patient's chart to ensure appropriate documentation. Computerized methods and systems for navigating to a portion of an electronic record, e.g., an electronic medical record, based upon professional evaluation and management coding are also provided, as is the automatic insertion of document content where necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: David Compton, James Eaton, Paula Matarrese, Manikandan Nair
  • Publication number: 20050286159
    Abstract: In a tape having separate servo bands of patterns positioned laterally across the tape, the patterns of a separate servo band have at least one differentiating characteristic with respect to patterns of another of the separate servo bands. The differentiating characteristic allows identification of the separate servo bands. For example, the patterns of a separate servo band have differing azimuthal orientations of detectable transitions with respect to another servo band, such as being laterally inverted. In another, variations in the width of gaps of patterns are made with respect to another servo band. In another, variations are made in the number of the detectable transitions of patterns with respect to the patterns of another servo band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Nhan Bui, James Eaton, Junichi Fukuda, Glen Jaquette, Eiji Ogura, Mark Taylor, Kazuhiro Tsuruta
  • Publication number: 20050285589
    Abstract: A system and method for analyzing a coil actuator of a type having a coil and a magnet. A current source selectively applies a first current to a coil of a coil actuator for setting a moveable part of the coil actuator to a first position. A recording system captures data corresponding to a back electromotive force voltage produced by oscillation of the coil actuator upon movement of the moveable part of the coil actuator to a second position. A processor applies a curve fit to the back electromotive force data for calculating a frequency characteristic and damping response of the coil actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: James Eaton, Darrell Follett, David Harper, Wayne Imaino, Leif Kirschenbaum, Andrew McKee, Luis Palacios
  • Publication number: 20050286158
    Abstract: In a tape having separate servo bands of patterns positioned laterally across the tape, the patterns of a separate servo band have at least one differentiating characteristic with respect to patterns of another of the separate servo bands. The differentiating characteristic allows identification of the separate servo bands. For example, the patterns of a separate servo band have differing azimuthal orientations of detectable transitions with respect to another servo band, such as being laterally inverted. In another, variations in the width of gaps of patterns are made with respect to another servo band. In another, variations are made in the number of the detectable transitions of patterns with respect to the patterns of another servo band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Nhan Bui, James Eaton, Junichi Fukuda, Glen Jaquette, Eiji Ogura, Mark Taylor, Kazuhiro Tsuruta
  • Publication number: 20050286160
    Abstract: In a tape having separate servo bands of patterns positioned laterally across the tape, the patterns of a separate servo band have at least one differentiating characteristic with respect to patterns of another of the separate servo bands. The differentiating characteristic allows identification of the separate servo bands. For example, the patterns of a separate servo band have differing azimuthal orientations of detectable transitions with respect to another servo band, such as being laterally inverted. In another, variations in the width of gaps of patterns are made with respect to another servo band. In another, variations are made in the number of the detectable transitions of patterns with respect to the patterns of another servo band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Nhan Bui, James Eaton, Junichi Fukuda, Glen Jaquette, Eiji Ogura, Mark Taylor, Kazuhiro Tsuruta
  • Publication number: 20050280919
    Abstract: In a tape having separate servo bands of patterns positioned laterally across the tape, the patterns of a separate servo band have at least one differentiating characteristic with respect to patterns of another of the separate servo bands. The differentiating characteristic allows identification of the separate servo bands. For example, the patterns of a separate servo band have differing azimuthal orientations of detectable transitions with respect to another servo band, such as being laterally inverted. In another, variations in the width of gaps of patterns are made with respect to another servo band. In another, variations are made in the number of the detectable transitions of patterns with respect to the patterns of another servo band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Nhan Bui, James Eaton, Junichi Fukuda, Glen Jaquette, Eiji Ogura, Mark Taylor, Kazuhiro Tsuruta
  • Publication number: 20050280923
    Abstract: In a tape having separate servo bands of patterns positioned laterally across the tape, the patterns of a separate servo band have at least one differentiating characteristic with respect to patterns of another of the separate servo bands. The differentiating characteristic allows identification of the separate servo bands. For example, the patterns of a separate servo band have differing azimuthal orientations of detectable transitions with respect to another servo band, such as being laterally inverted. In another, variations in the width of gaps of patterns are made with respect to another servo band. In another, variations are made in the number of the detectable transitions of patterns with respect to the patterns of another servo band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Nhan Bui, James Eaton, Junichi Fukuda, Glen Jaquette, Eiji Ogura, Mark Taylor, Kazuhiro Tsuruta
  • Publication number: 20050280921
    Abstract: In a tape having separate servo bands of patterns positioned laterally across the tape, the patterns of a separate servo band have at least one differentiating characteristic with respect to patterns of another of the separate servo bands. The differentiating characteristic allows identification of the separate servo bands. For example, the patterns of a separate servo band have differing azimuthal orientations of detectable transitions with respect to another servo band, such as being laterally inverted. In another, variations in the width of gaps of patterns are made with respect to another servo band. In another, variations are made in the number of the detectable transitions of patterns with respect to the patterns of another servo band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Nhan Bui, James Eaton, Junichi Fukuda, Glen Jaquette, Eiji Ogura, Mark Taylor, Kazuhiro Tsuruta
  • Publication number: 20050280920
    Abstract: In a tape having separate servo bands of patterns positioned laterally across the tape, the patterns of a separate servo band have at least one differentiating characteristic with respect to patterns of another of the separate servo bands. The differentiating characteristic allows identification of the separate servo bands. For example, the patterns of a separate servo band have differing azimuthal orientations of detectable transitions with respect to another servo band, such as being laterally inverted. In another, variations in the width of gaps of patterns are made with respect to another servo band. In another, variations are made in the number of the detectable transitions of patterns with respect to the patterns of another servo band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Nhan Bui, James Eaton, Junichi Fukuda, Glen Jaquette, Eiji Ogura, Mark Taylor, Kazuhiro Tsuruta
  • Publication number: 20050280922
    Abstract: In a tape having separate servo bands of patterns positioned laterally across the tape, the patterns of a separate servo band have at least one differentiating characteristic with respect to patterns of another of the separate servo bands. The differentiating characteristic allows identification of the separate servo bands. For example, the patterns of a separate servo band have differing azimuthal orientations of detectable transitions with respect to another servo band, such as being laterally inverted. In another, variations in the width of gaps of patterns are made with respect to another servo band. In another, variations are made in the number of the detectable transitions of patterns with respect to the patterns of another servo band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Nhan Bui, James Eaton, Junichi Fukuda, Glen Jaquette, Eiji Ogura, Mark Taylor, Kazuhiro Tsuruta
  • Publication number: 20050235483
    Abstract: A magnetic write head and method for bulk fabrication of the same are provided. A trench is formed in a nonmagnetic substrate. A first magnetically permeable layer is deposited in the trench of the substrate. An optional first insulating layer is deposited in the trench. A conducting circuit is defined in the trench. The conducting circuit creates the magnetic flux. An optional second insulating layer is deposited in the trench. Writer gaps are patterned and then a second magnetic layer is added over the second insulating layer. The substrate is divided to form individual write heads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Biskeborn, Michael Doscher, James Eaton
  • Publication number: 20050232023
    Abstract: The invention includes an apparatus and method of selecting memory cells within a memory array. The method includes receiving a memory cell address. A column address and a row address are generated from the memory cell address. Row select lines or column select lines are pre-charged. A self-timed charging circuit is initiated to provide an adequate amount of time to charge a selected row, and to initiate elimination of static current flowing to unselected rows after a self-timed delay. The other of the row select lines or the column select lines are then pre-charged. Memory cells are selected based upon the column address and the row address. One of two states of the memory cells can be based upon sensing threshold voltages of sense lines that correspond with the selected memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Joseph Ku, James Eaton