Patents by Inventor James Hagan
James Hagan 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: 11964844Abstract: A fish tape case is configured to house a fish tape. The fish tape includes a shell having an upper base wall, a lower base wall, an inner side wall extending between inner perimeters of the base walls and forming a central aperture through the shell, an outer side wall extending between outer perimeters of the base walls and defining an outer diameter of the shell, the walls defining a cavity therein, the upper base wall having a first opening therethrough in communication with the cavity through which the fish tape can exit, and the outer side wall having a second opening therethrough in communication with the cavity through which the fish tape can exit. A storage reel is mounted in the cavity for holding the fish tape.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: GREENLEE TOOLS, INC.Inventors: John Wayne Kroening, James Donald Schmidt, Greg Sassi, John Hagan
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Publication number: 20230384261Abstract: Disclosed herein is the fabrication of a photo-regulated nanopore by covalently linking a photoswitch to the interior of a silicon-based membrane and related methods of translocating an analyte and distinguishing molecule types through such a nanopore.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Jason R Dwyer, James Hagan, Grace G.D. Han, Alejandra Gonzalez
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Publication number: 20230227302Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to systems and methods of extracting liquid from empty barrels. In one aspect, a method includes heating a barrel with less than about 10 ml of free liquid disposed therein to expand pores in the barrel. The method further includes applying, after the heating, a negative pressure to an interior of a vessel in which the barrel is disposed, such that an amount of liquid is extracted from the barrel. The method includes collecting, after the applying, the amount of liquid within a collection container. In some embodiments, collecting the amount of liquid includes pumping the liquid through a tube that is disposed between an outer surface of the barrel and the collection container. In some embodiments, heating the barrel is via a heated blanket wrapped around the barrel. In some embodiments, heating the barrel is via placing the barrel in an oven.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: Ernst & Young U.S. LLPInventor: Zachary James HAGAN
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Publication number: 20150266396Abstract: A soldier platform system and method includes a soldier platform system in a vehicle. In an embodiment, the soldier platform system includes a seat assembly. The seat assembly includes a seat and straps. The soldier platform system also includes a restraint harness belt. The restraint harness belt is secured to the seat assembly. In addition, the soldier platform system includes mounting assemblies. The straps attach the seat to the mounting assemblies. The soldier platform system further includes a ratchet platform that has a platform upper assembly and a platform lower assembly. The soldier platform system also has a strap retractor and a retractor strap. The retractor strap is extractable from the strap retractor, and the retractor strap is retractable by the strap retractor. Additionally, the strap retractor retracts the retractor strap upon achieving a strap threshold. Moreover, the strap retractor is secured to the platform lower assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: BLACK MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Kyle L. Greenwood, Bobby D. Melvin, Rattaya C. Yalamanchili, James Buckner, James Hagan
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Publication number: 20150136626Abstract: A wraparound portable holder with protective inserts that is closeable and openable, allowing for the storage or use of a restraint device. A restraint device is enclosed, and protected, by the wraparound portable holder. Further, the wraparound portable holder may be closed or opened during use of the restraint device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: James Hagan, James Buckner, Chris Daniel
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Patent number: 8998286Abstract: A soldier restraint system and method secure a soldier in a vehicle. In one embodiment, the soldier restraint system includes a seat assembly comprising a seat and straps. The soldier restraint system also includes a restraint harness belt. The restraint harness belt is secured to the seat assembly. In addition, the soldier restraint system includes mounting assemblies. The straps attach the seat to the mounting assemblies. The mounting assemblies are securable to the vehicle. Attachment of at least one of the straps to the seat is releasable by a release assembly. The soldier restraint system also includes a strap retractor and a retractor strap. The retractor strap is extractable from the strap retractor. The retractor strap is retractable by the strap retractor. The strap retractor retracts the retractor strap upon achieving a strap threshold.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Black Mountain Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kyle L. Greenwood, Bobby D. Melvin, Rattaya C. Yalamanchili, James Buckner, James Hagan
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Patent number: 8919882Abstract: A soldier platform system and method includes a soldier platform system in a vehicle. In an embodiment, the soldier platform system includes a seat assembly. The seat assembly includes a seat and straps. The soldier platform system also includes a restraint harness belt. The restraint harness belt is secured to the seat assembly. In addition, the soldier platform system includes mounting assemblies. The straps attach the seat to the mounting assemblies. The soldier platform system further includes a ratchet platform that has a platform upper assembly and a platform lower assembly. The soldier platform system also has a strap retractor and a retractor strap. The retractor strap is extractable from the strap retractor, and the retractor strap is retractable by the strap retractor. Additionally, the strap retractor retracts the retractor strap upon achieving a strap threshold. Moreover, the strap retractor is secured to the platform lower assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Black Mountain Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kyle L. Greenwood, Bobby D. Melvin, Rattaya C. Yalamanchili, James Buckner, James Hagan
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Publication number: 20130270879Abstract: A soldier restraint system and method secure a soldier in a vehicle. In one embodiment, the soldier restraint system includes a seat assembly comprising a seat and straps. The soldier restraint system also includes a restraint harness belt. The restraint harness belt is secured to the seat assembly. In addition, the soldier restraint system includes mounting assemblies. The straps attach the seat to the mounting assemblies. The mounting assemblies are securable to the vehicle. Attachment of at least one of the straps to the seat is releasable by a release assembly. The soldier restraint system also includes a strap retractor and a retractor strap. The retractor strap is extractable from the strap retractor. The retractor strap is retractable by the strap retractor. The strap retractor retracts the retractor strap upon achieving a strap threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Kyle L. Greenwood, Bobby D. Melvin, Rattaya C. Yalamanchili, James Buckner, James Hagan
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Patent number: 8491806Abstract: The invention is directed to a chemical-mechanical polishing formulation that includes: an abrasive particulate component; iodic acid; and water. The invention is also directed to a method for polishing a metal-containing substrate, the method including the steps of polishing the metal-containing substrate with a polishing pad at a suitable polishing pressure while the metal-containing substrate is in contact with the above polishing formulation.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: James A. Hagan, James Hannah
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Publication number: 20120248087Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for generating heat for building structures or otherwise through wind power. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a wind powered electric furnace. The wind powered electric furnace includes a turbine disposed within a cavity of a first housing. The first housing defines a plurality of intake airflow paths having a narrowing profile in the direction of the cavity. The turbine is connected to a shaft. The wind powered electric furnace further includes a generator drivably connected to the shaft. The generator is adapted to generate electricity during rotation of the shaft. The wind powered electric furnace further includes an electric heater electrically connected to the generator, wherein upon rotation of the shaft electricity generated by the generator is transmitted to the electric heater.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: James Hagan
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Publication number: 20110171832Abstract: The invention is directed to a chemical-mechanical polishing formulation that includes: an abrasive particulate component; iodic acid; and water. The invention is also directed to a method for polishing a metal-containing substrate, the method including the steps of polishing the metal-containing substrate with a polishing pad at a suitable polishing pressure while the metal-containing substrate is in contact with the above polishing formulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: James A. Hagan, James Hannah
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Patent number: 7556972Abstract: Processes and apparatuses are disclosed for detecting and characterizing SiCOH-based dielectric materials during integrated circuit fabrication. The processes generally include chromatographically analyzing a fluid stream generated during a process employed for device fabrication, e.g., during a wet strip, a chemical mechanical planarization process and the like.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Manoj Balachandran, James A. Hagan, Ben Kim, Deoram Persaud, Adam D. Ticknor, Wei-tsu Tseng
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Patent number: 7503818Abstract: A marine drive is engaged with and is driven by a vessel's engine drive shaft. The drive includes: a universal joint secured to the vessel's hull; a first screw shaft supporting a first screw; a first gear set driven by the first screw shaft; a second screw shaft driven by the first gear set; a second gear set driven by the second screw shaft; a third screw shaft driven by the second gear set and supporting a second screw; and a third screw supported by the second screw shaft at its terminal end. The first and second gear sets are enclosed within a water-tight enclosure enabling rotational speed differentiation between the first and second screw shafts and enabling rotational sense reversal between the second and third screw shafts. An actuator provides changes in angle of attack of the second and third screws.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2007Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Inventor: James Hagan
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Publication number: 20090053944Abstract: A marine drive is engaged with and is driven by a vessel's engine drive shaft. The drive includes: a universal joint secured to the vessel's hull; a first screw shaft supporting a first screw; a first gear set driven by the first screw shaft; a second screw shaft driven by the first gear set; a second gear set driven by the second screw shaft; a third screw shaft driven by the second gear set and supporting a second screw; and a third screw supported by the second screw shaft at its terminal end. The first and second gear sets are enclosed within a water-tight enclosure enabling rotational speed differentiation between the first and second screw shafts and enabling rotational sense reversal between the second and third screw shafts. An actuator provides changes in angle of attack of the second and third screws.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventor: James Hagan
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Patent number: 7416680Abstract: A self-cleaning colloidal slurry and process for finishing a surface of a glass, ceramic, glass-ceramic, metal or alloy substrate for use in a data storage device, for example. The slurry comprises a carrying fluid, colloidal particles, etchant, and a surfactant adsorbed and/or precipitated onto a surface of the colloidal particles and/or substrate. The surfactant has a hydrophobic section that forms a steric hindrance barrier and substantially prevents contaminates, including colloidal particles, from bonding to the substrate surface. The slurry is applied to the surface of the substrate while a pad mechanically rubs the surface. Subsequent cleaning with standard soap solutions removes substantially all remaining contamination from the substrate surface. In an exemplary embodiment, the slurry is used to superfinish a glass disk substrate to a surface roughness of less than 2 ?, with substantially no surface contamination as seen by atomic force microscopy (AFM) after standard soap cleaning steps.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2001Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Frederick Paul Benning, James A. Hagan, Steven L. Maynard, David C. Paurus, Douglas Howard Piltingsrud, Jon Edward Podolske
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Publication number: 20080182335Abstract: Processes and apparatuses are disclosed for detecting and characterizing SiCOH-based dielectric materials during integrated circuit fabrication. The processes generally include chromatographically analyzing a fluid stream generated during a process employed for device fabrication, e.g., during a wet strip, a chemical mechanical planarization process and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Manoj Balachandran, James A. Hagan, Ben Kim, Deoram Persaud, Adam D. Ticknor, Wei-Tsu Tseng
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Patent number: 7390423Abstract: A self-cleaning colloidal slurry and process for finishing a surface of a glass, ceramic, glass-ceramic, metal or alloy substrate for use in a data storage device, for example. The slurry comprises a carrying fluid, colloidal particles, etchant, and a surfactant adsorbed and/or precipitated onto a surface of the colloidal particles and/or substrate. The surfactant has a hydrophobic section that forms a steric hindrance barrier and substantially prevents contaminates, including colloidal particles, from bonding to the substrate surface. The slurry is applied to the surface of the substrate while a pad mechanically rubs the surface. Subsequent cleaning with standard soap solutions removes substantially all remaining contamination from the substrate surface. In an exemplary embodiment, the slurry is used to superfinish a glass disk substrate to a surface roughness of less than 2 ?, with substantially no surface contamination as seen by atomic force microscopy (AFM) after standard soap cleaning steps.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2004Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Frederick Paul Benning, James A. Hagan, Steven L. Maynard, David C. Paurus, Douglas Howard Piltingsrud, Jon Edward Podolske
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Publication number: 20080081804Abstract: The invention relates to adjunctive and simultaneous combination therapies for the treatment of psychotic disorders in which sabcomeline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and at least one other neuroleptic agent are administered adjunctively or simultaneously. The invention provides methods of treatment of psychotic disorders utilising such adjunctive or simultaneous therapeutic combination therapies, therapeutic combinations for use therein and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2005Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Carol Routledge, James Hagan, Stuart Cuffe
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Publication number: 20070270432Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method of promoting neuronal growth within the central nervous system of a mammal and to compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for use in such a method.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2003Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventors: James Hagan, Neil Upton, Andrew Foley, Helen Gallagher, Ciaran Regan
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Publication number: 20070270428Abstract: The invention concerns the use of compounds of formula (I), (II) and (III): which are COX-2 (cyclooxygenase-2) inhibitors, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, for the treatment of depressive disorders in combination with an effective amount of a second component which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2004Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventors: James Hagan, Emiliangelo Ratti, Carol Routledge