Patents by Inventor James M. Perkins
James M. Perkins 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: 20230307590Abstract: An electronic device may have a display with an array of inorganic light-emitting diodes. The array of inorganic light-emitting diodes may be overlapped by a polarizer layer such as a circular polarizer. Alternatively, the display may be a polarizer-free display without any polarizer layer over the array of inorganic light-emitting diodes. Each inorganic light-emitting diode may be surrounded by a diffuser that redirects edge-emissions towards a viewer. A top diffuser, a color filter layer, a microlens, and/or a microlens with color filtering and/or diffusive properties may also optionally overlap each inorganic light-emitting diode. The inorganic light-emitting diodes may have reflective sidewalls to mitigate edge-emissions. In this type of arrangement, the array of inorganic light-emitting diodes may be coplanar with one or more opaque masking layers. To mitigate reflections, the display may include two opaque masking layers having differing properties or a single phase separated opaque masking layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Young Cheol Yang, Young Seok Kim, Aaron L Holsteen, Cheng Cheng, Chin Wei Hsu, Hsin I Lu, Ileana G. Rau, Jaein Choi, James M. Perkins, James P. Ibbetson, Joy M. Johnson, Jui-Chih Liao, Steven E. Molesa, Sunggu Kang, Yang Deng, Zhibing Ge
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Publication number: 20230307488Abstract: An electronic device may have a display with an array of inorganic light-emitting diodes. The array of inorganic light-emitting diodes may be overlapped by a polarizer layer such as a circular polarizer. Alternatively, the display may be a polarizer-free display without any polarizer layer over the array of inorganic light-emitting diodes. Each inorganic light-emitting diode may be surrounded by a diffuser that redirects edge-emissions towards a viewer. A top diffuser, a color filter layer, a microlens, and/or a microlens with color filtering and/or diffusive properties may also optionally overlap each inorganic light-emitting diode. The inorganic light-emitting diodes may have reflective sidewalls to mitigate edge-emissions. In this type of arrangement, the array of inorganic light-emitting diodes may be coplanar with one or more opaque masking layers. To mitigate reflections, the display may include two opaque masking layers having differing properties or a single phase separated opaque masking layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Young Cheol Yang, Young Seok Kim, Aaron L Holsteen, Cheng Cheng, Chin Wei Hsu, Hsin I Lu, Ileana G. Rau, Jaein Choi, James M Perkins, James P Ibbetson, Joy M Johnson, Jui-Chih Liao, Steven E Molesa, Sunggu Kang, Yang Deng, Zhibing Ge
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Patent number: 11358683Abstract: The present invention comprises a method, apparatus, and system for modular mounting of typical pontoon or deck boat furniture and accessories including, but not limited to, seats, loungers, helm, bars, tables, fishing pedestals, sun pads storage bins, privacy curtains, lighting fixtures, and the like. The present invention allows customers to easily reconfigure the cockpit as needs or preferences change without leaving unwanted holes in the boat deck. The present invention also incorporates tool-free mounting devices arranged in a grid pattern that allows flexible placement and orientation of typical pontoon boat furniture and accessories. Further, the present invention permits streamlined manufacture by use of uniform, interchangeable inserts and modules.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Inventor: James M Perkins
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Publication number: 20210024177Abstract: The present invention comprises a method, apparatus, and system for modular mounting of typical pontoon or deck boat furniture and accessories including, but not limited to, seats, loungers, helm, bars, tables, fishing pedestals, sun pads storage bins, privacy curtains, lighting fixtures, and the like. The present invention allows customers to easily reconfigure the cockpit as needs or preferences change without leaving unwanted holes in the boat deck. The present invention also incorporates tool-free mounting devices arranged in a grid pattern that allows flexible placement and orientation of typical pontoon boat furniture and accessories. Further, the present invention permits streamlined manufacture by use of uniform, interchangeable inserts and modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventor: JAMES M PERKINS
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Patent number: 10734269Abstract: Metal-to-metal adhesion joints are described as a manner to hold down micro devices to a carrier substrate within the context of a micro device transfer manufacturing process. In accordance with embodiments, the metal-to-metal adhesion joints must be broken in order to pick up the micro devices from a carrier substrate, resulting in micro devices with nubs protruding from bottom contacts of the micro devices. Once integrated, the micro devices are bonded to a receiving substrate, the nubs may be embedded in a metallic joint, or alternatively be diffused within the metallic joint as interstitial metallic material that is embedded within the metallic joint.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Inventors: Dariusz Golda, James M. Perkins, Andreas Bibl, Sumant Sood, Hyeun-Su Kim
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Patent number: 9815529Abstract: Disclosed is a boarding apparatus for boarding animals onto a boat or other above-water surface, and methods of using the apparatus. The apparatus has a boarding step assembly, a mounting assembly attached to the boarding step assembly for connecting the step assembly to a boat hull gunwale or transom lip, and a strut assembly for supporting the engagement of the boarding step assembly to the boat hull.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: WAG Products, LLCInventor: James M Perkins
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Patent number: 8596212Abstract: A boat boarding apparatus for boarding animals onto a boat and methods of using the apparatus. The apparatus has a set of boat boarding steps, a first mounting assembly attached to said boarding steps for connecting said boarding steps to said boat ladder and a second mounting assembly for connecting said boarding steps to said boat ladder. The mounting assemblies provide resistance forces for securing the ladder, with the resistance forces being opposing forces to one another.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: WAG Products, LLCInventor: James M. Perkins
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Publication number: 20130247812Abstract: Disclosed is a boarding apparatus for boarding animals onto a boat or other above-water surface, and methods of using the apparatus. The apparatus has a boarding step assembly, a mounting assembly attached to the boarding step assembly for connecting the step assembly to a boat hull gunwale or transom lip, and a strut assembly for supporting the engagement of the boarding step assembly to the boat hull.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: WAG PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: James M. Perkins
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Publication number: 20120273303Abstract: A boat boarding apparatus for boarding animals onto a boat and methods of using the apparatus. The apparatus has a set of boat boarding steps, a first mounting assembly attached to said boarding steps for connecting said boarding steps to said boat ladder and a second mounting assembly for connecting said boarding steps to said boat ladder. The mounting assemblies provide resistance forces for securing the ladder, with the resistance forces being opposing forces to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicants: WAG Products LLCInventor: James M. Perkins
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Patent number: 6585858Abstract: An apparatus for calendering a sheet material web being carried on or between one or more carrier fabrics. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus includes a calender section having first and second calender rolls forming a nip therebetween. At least one carrier fabric is disposed between the first and second calender rolls. The first and second calender rolls apply a load to the carrier fabric and sheet material web as they pass through the nip between the calender rolls so as to reduce the caliper, or thickness, of the sheet material web. A method for calendering the sheet material web includes carrying the sheet material web on one or more carrier fabrics through the calender nip formed by the first and second calender rolls and applying a load to the carrier fabric, and sheet material carried thereby, so as to reduce the thickness of the sheet material web.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2000Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kurt T. Otto, James M. Perkins
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Patent number: 6561064Abstract: An apparatus for slitting a sheet material web as it is wound onto a roll including at least one winding drum supporting the web, a moveably reel spool positioned in a parallel and spaced apart relationship with the winding drum, a slitting device and a control system. The slitting device includes a track member and a slitting member moveably mounted on the track member. The slitting member continuously slits the sheet material web longitudinally along its length as it is wound onto the roll. The control system controls the position of the slitting member on the track so as to maintain a predetermined penetration of the slitting member within the roll as the roll increases in size.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2000Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Frank S. Hada, Randall J. LeValley, James M. Perkins, Lowell E. Thoms
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Patent number: 6524445Abstract: An apparatus for calendering a sheet material web being carried on or between one or more carrier fabrics. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus includes a calender section having first and second calender rolls forming a nip therebetween. At least one carrier fabric is disposed between the first and second calender rolls. The first and second calender rolls apply a load to the carrier fabric and sheet material web as they pass through the nip between the calender rolls so as to reduce the caliper, or thickness, of the sheet material web. A method for calendering the sheet material web includes carrying the sheet material web on one or more carrier fabrics through the calender nip formed by the first and second calender rolls and applying a load to the carrier fabric, and sheet material carried thereby, so as to reduce the thickness of the sheet material web.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2000Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kurt T. Otto, James M. Perkins
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Patent number: 6183601Abstract: A method for calendering the sheet material web includes carrying the sheet material web on one or more carrier fabrics through the calender nip formed by the first and second calender rolls and applying a load to the carrier fabric, and sheet material carried thereby, so as to reduce the thickness of the sheet material web.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1999Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kurt T. Otto, James M. Perkins
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Patent number: 6098510Abstract: An apparatus for slitting a sheet material web as it is wound onto a roll including at least one winding drum supporting the web, a moveably reel spool positioned in a parallel and spaced apart relationship with the winding drum, a slitting device and a control system. The slitting device includes a track member and a slitting member moveably mounted on the track member. The slitting member continuously slits the sheet material web longitudinally along its length as it is wound onto the roll. The control system controls the position of the slitting member on the track so as to maintain a predetermined penetration of the slitting member within the roll as the roll increases in size.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1997Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Frank S. Hada, Randall J. Le Valley, James M. Perkins, Lowell E. Thoms
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Patent number: 4874308Abstract: The mold described has walls disposed about the mold plates and vent pin retainer plates to permit a vacuum to be generated. The vent pins have been designed to be self cleaning. A pin having a generally cylindrical shape is used. A first portion of the pin has a face defined by a chord of the cylinder. The face leaves a small space between the pin and the opening wall which permits the atmosphere to be removed from the cavity. Below the first portion is a second portion, smaller in diameter than the first portion. Below the second portion is a third portion of essentially the same design as the first portion rotated 45.degree.. This portion cleans the walls of the opening when the pin is raised to eject the parts.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1988Date of Patent: October 17, 1989Inventors: George N. Atlas, Leroy C. Donnally, Donald P. Urban, James M. Perkins, Timothy C. Wilson
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Patent number: 4366880Abstract: A debris deflector for a motorcycle which employs a belt drive for the rear wheel includes a deflector plate positioned between the motorcycle swing arm and the tire. The deflector is located between the runs of the belt. The deflector includes an indentation in the area of the swing arm, an upper portion which extends below the upper run of the belt and extends beyond the outer edge thereof and a lower portion below the swing arm which terminates inwardly of the inner edge of the lower run. The debris deflector of the present invention may also include a tab extending across and spaced apart from the front edge of the tire and may further include a flexible flap attached to the fender of the motorcycle which extends downwardly from the front edge of the fender and passes between the tab and the wheel.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 1981Date of Patent: January 4, 1983Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Inc.Inventors: Russell F. Miller, William H. Brown, James M. Perkins