Patents by Inventor James P. Clark
James P. Clark 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: 20240119780Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed including a semi-automated canister distribution system comprising a cabinet system including a cabinet having at least one compartment having a door, and a system controller in communication with the cabinet system and having computer processor(s) executing instructions that cause the computer processors to: receive inventory data indicative of a number of canisters in the cabinet system; receive a data element indicative of details of a purchase transaction; determine that the purchase transaction can be satisfied based on the details of the purchase transaction and the inventory data; transmit, after determining that purchase transaction can be satisfied, signals to the cabinet system indicative of instructions to change the door between a locked and unlocked state; and receive signals from the cabinet system indicative of a number of substantially full propane canisters removed and/or a number of empty propane canisters placed in the cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: James P. Clark, Ivan Zhidov, John Gearhart
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Patent number: 11847880Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed including a semi-automated canister distribution system comprising one or more cabinet systems, comprising: a cabinet having at least one compartment having at least one door having an open position and a closed position with a locked state and an unlocked state; a human-machine interface in communication with a cabinet controller configured to: receive first signals from the human-machine interface indicative of entry of a data element indicative of details of a transaction; and transmit second signals to the one or more cabinet indicative of instructions to change at least one of the at least one door between the locked state and the unlocked state; and a unit detection device configured for transmitting third signals indicative of removal of one or more substantially full propane canisters from the cabinet and placement of one or more substantially empty propane canisters in the cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2020Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Anytime Enterprises, LLCInventors: James P. Clark, Ivan Zhidov, John Gearhart
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Patent number: 11028579Abstract: A demountable wall system includes a frame component that has a base. The demountable wall system also includes a biasing element and a cover that is removably coupled to the frame component. The cover includes a cover body and an engagement projection extending outwards from the cover body, and the biasing element is configured to bias the cover such that the engagement projection engages the frame component.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: OLDCASTLE BUILDINGENVELOPE, INC.Inventors: Conor McDonald, Joseph Schiavone, Jeffrey James Phillips, Nathan Creech, Gavin Brin, Kelley Douglass, William Lang, Jarett Gibson, James P. Clark
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Publication number: 20200226868Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed including a semi-automated canister distribution system comprising a first and a second cabinet system having a first and second door, respectively; a remote controller device configured to: receive information indicative of a transaction from a user for a return of a first canister and pickup of a second canister stored in the second cabinet system; and transmit signals to change the first and second doors from the locked state to the unlocked state; unit detection device(s); and a remote display configured to receive a real-time visual feed from the unit detection device(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: James P. Clark, Ivan Zhidov, John Gearhart
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Publication number: 20200202658Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed including a semi-automated canister distribution system comprising one or more cabinet systems, comprising: a cabinet having at least one compartment having at least one door having an open position and a closed position with a locked state and an unlocked state; a human-machine interface in communication with a cabinet controller configured to: receive first signals from the human-machine interface indicative of entry of a data element indicative of details of a transaction; and transmit second signals to the one or more cabinet indicative of instructions to change at least one of the at least one door between the locked state and the unlocked state; and a unit detection device configured for transmitting third signals indicative of removal of one or more substantially full propane canisters from the cabinet and placement of one or more substantially empty propane canisters in the cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: James P. Clark, Ivan Zhidov, John Gearhart
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Patent number: 10669712Abstract: A demountable wall system includes a frame component. The frame component may include a front channel that receives a panel of the demountable wall system. In addition to the front channel, the frame component may include at least one of a front cover, a removable back cover, a leveling system, a supplemental channel, or a joining system. In some examples, the demountable wall system includes a door support system for movably supporting a door relative to the panel of the demountable wall system.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc.Inventors: Conor McDonald, Joseph Schiavone, Jeffrey James Phillips, Nathan Creech, Gavin Brin, Kelley Douglass, William Lang, Jarett Gibson, James P. Clark
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Publication number: 20200056383Abstract: A demountable wall system includes a frame component that has a base. The demountable wall system also includes a biasing element and a cover that is removably coupled to the frame component. The cover includes a cover body and an engagement projection extending outwards from the cover body, and the biasing element is configured to bias the cover such that the engagement projection engages the frame component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Conor McDonald, Joseph Schiavone, Jeffrey James Phillips, Nathan Creech, Gavin Brin, Kelley Douglass, William Lang, Jarett Gibson, James P. Clark
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Patent number: 10458130Abstract: A demountable wall system includes a frame component. The frame component may include a front channel that receives a panel of the demountable wall system. In addition to the front channel, the frame component may include at least one of a front cover, a removable back cover, a leveling system, a supplemental channel, or a joining system. In some examples, the demountable wall system includes a door support system for movably supporting a door relative to the panel of the demountable wall system.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2019Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc.Inventors: Conor McDonald, Joseph Schiavone, Jeffrey James Phillips, Nathan Creech, Gavin Brin, Kelley Douglass, William Lang, Jarett Gibson, James P. Clark
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Publication number: 20190234078Abstract: A demountable wall system includes a frame component. The frame component may include a front channel that receives a panel of the demountable wall system. In addition to the front channel, the frame component may include at least one of a front cover, a removable back cover, a leveling system, a supplemental channel, or a joining system. In some examples, the demountable wall system includes a door support system for movably supporting a door relative to the panel of the demountable wall system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Conor McDonald, Joseph Schiavone, Jeffrey James Phillips, Nathan Creech, Gavin Brin, Kelley Douglass, William Lang, Jarett Gibson, James P. Clark
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Publication number: 20190234070Abstract: A demountable wall system includes a frame component. The frame component may include a front channel that receives a panel of the demountable wall system. In addition to the front channel, the frame component may include at least one of a front cover, a removable back cover, a leveling system, a supplemental channel, or a joining system. In some examples, the demountable wall system includes a door support system for movably supporting a door relative to the panel of the demountable wall system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Conor McDonald, Joseph Schiavone, Jeffrey James Phillips, Nathan Creech, Gavin Brin, Kelley Douglass, William Lang, Jarett Gibson, James P. Clark
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Publication number: 20190080546Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed including a semi-automated propane canister distribution system for distributing and exchanging propane canisters, comprising a system controller; one or more cabinet system having a cabinet controller and a cabinet with a first compartment separated from a second compartment, the first compartment having a first door and the second compartment having a second door, the first door and the second door having an open position and a closed position with a locked state and an unlocked state; a detection device; a remote display; and a remote controller device in communication with the system controller and/or the cabinet controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: James P. Clark, Ivan Zhidov, John Gearhart
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Patent number: 10078933Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed including a semi-automated propane canister distribution system for distributing and exchanging propane canisters, comprising a system controller; one or more cabinet system having a cabinet controller and a cabinet with a first compartment separated from a second compartment, the first compartment having a first door and the second compartment having a second door, the first door and the second door having an open position and a closed position with a locked state and an unlocked state; a detection device; a remote display; and a remote controller device in communication with the system controller and/or the cabinet controller.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2017Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Anytime Propane, LLCInventors: James P. Clark, Ivan Zhidov, John Gearhart
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Publication number: 20170372555Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed including a semi-automated propane canister distribution system for distributing and exchanging propane canisters, comprising a system controller; one or more cabinet system having a cabinet controller and a cabinet with a first compartment separated from a second compartment, the first compartment having a first door and the second compartment having a second door, the first door and the second door having an open position and a closed position with a locked state and an unlocked state; a detection device; a remote display; and a remote controller device in communication with the system controller and/or the cabinet controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: James P. Clark, Ivan Zhidov, John Gearhart
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Patent number: 9390575Abstract: A self-service kiosk for storing and dispensing canisters is provided. The kiosk has an automated teller and a canister storage compartment. The canister storage compartment has a series of walls defining an enclosure for storage and dispensing of canisters and a plurality of horizontally extending canister rows within each enclosure. Each row is configured to hold a line of at least three canisters such that a full canister can be dispensed from one end of the row and a canister can be returned at the other end of the row. As canisters are dispensed, the line of canisters is pushed towards the dispensing end of the row.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: ANYTIME PROPANE, LLCInventor: James P. Clark
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Publication number: 20160180628Abstract: A self-service kiosk for storing and dispensing canisters is provided. The kiosk has an automated teller and a canister storage compartment. The canister storage compartment has a series of walls defining an enclosure for storage and dispensing of canisters and a plurality of horizontally extending canister rows within each enclosure. Each row is configured to hold a line of at least three canisters such that a full canister can be dispensed from one end of the row and a canister can be returned at the other end of the row. As canisters are dispensed, the line of canisters is pushed towards the dispensing end of the row.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: ANYTIME PROPANE, LLCInventor: James P. Clark
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Patent number: 8646229Abstract: A curtain wall mounting system adapted for cantilevered support of at least one structure outwardly therefrom. The curtain wall mounting system including an anchor plate having dual plates and adapted for integral mounting with a curtain wall web section. The curtain wall web section includes one of a hollow tongue web extending outwardly of a curtain wall vertical mullion in a first direction and an integrally formed flange region extending outwardly of the curtain wall vertical mullion in the first direction. The curtain wall web section includes a first set of fastening apertures oriented transversely to the first direction and formed. The anchor plate includes at least one generally planer body portion having a first set of mating apertures adapted for alignment in registry with the first set of fastening apertures of the web. The anchor plate further having a second set of apertures adapted for securing structures outwardly therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2010Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc.Inventors: Fred A. Grunewald, James P. Clark, William T. Morrison
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Publication number: 20110192110Abstract: A curtain wall mounting system adapted for cantilevered support of at least one structure outwardly therefrom. The curtain wall mounting system including an anchor plate having dual plates and adapted for integral mounting with a curtain wall web section. The curtain wall web section includes one of a hollow tongue web extending outwardly of a curtain wall vertical mullion in a first direction and an integrally formed flange region extending outwardly of the curtain wall vertical mullion in the first direction. The curtain wall web section includes a first set of fastening apertures oriented transversely to the first direction and formed. The anchor plate includes at least one generally planer body portion having a first set of mating apertures adapted for alignment in registry with the first set of fastening apertures of the web. The anchor plate further having a second set of apertures adapted for securing structures outwardly therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Fred A. Grunewald, James P. Clark, William T. Morrison
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Patent number: 7818931Abstract: A curtain wall mounting system for cantilevered support of at least one structure. The system includes an anchor plate adapted to integrally mount with a web section of a curtain wall. The curtain wall web section includes either a hollow tongue web extending outwardly of the curtain wall vertical mullion or an integrally formed flange region extending outwardly of the curtain wall vertical mullion. The anchor plate has at least one generally planer body portion with a first set of mating apertures adapted for alignment with the first set of fastening apertures of the web. The first set of apertures are oriented generally perpendicular to the tension forces transmitted by the anchor plate. The anchor plate also includes a second set of apertures adapted for securing of structures outwardly from the curtain wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2005Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Oldcastle Glass Engineered Products, Inc.Inventors: Fred A. Grunewald, James P. Clark, William T. Morrison
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Patent number: 7818934Abstract: A mullion sealing bridge and method for use in a curtain wall system. In one aspect, the bridge is placed at an intersection horizontal and vertical mullions to divert fluid along the curtain wall system. This Abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an Abstract that allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain subject matter of the technical disclosure. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2005Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Oldcastle Glass Engineered Products, Inc.Inventors: Greg A. Hall, Fred A. Grunewald, James P. Clark
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Patent number: 7631471Abstract: Disclosed is a moisture collection bridge and method for use in a curtain wall system. In one aspect, the moisture collection bridge is placed at an intersection of a vertical mullion and one or more horizontal members. The moisture collection bridge is formed to collect fluid in a recess and divert the fluid out of the curtain wall system through an outlet. This Abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an Abstract that allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain subject matter of the technical disclosure. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2004Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Oldcastle Glass Engineered Products, Inc.Inventors: Fred Grunewald, James P. Clark