Patents by Inventor James T. Wright
James T. Wright 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: 11944394Abstract: A method of applying a topical numbing agent to a nasal cavity without sedating a patient may include inserting a catheter into a nostril of the patient, the catheter having a first bend that forms a first angle such that at least a portion of the catheter is non-linear. The method may also include guiding a distal end of the catheter into the nasal cavity using a computerized tomography (CT) system by aligning a distal end of the catheter with a first cavity portion of the nasal cavity using a projection of the catheter within the nasal cavity on a CT scan of the patient, and moving the catheter within the nasal cavity while dynamically displaying the projection of the catheter by the CT system relative to the nasal cavity. The method may further include dispensing the topical numbing agent through the catheter into the first cavity portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Inventor: James T. Wright
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Publication number: 20230303821Abstract: A liquid phenolic resin composition for use as a binder for a refractory article, the phenolic resin composition comprising a phenol formaldehyde resin, wherein the phenolic resin composition has a reduced vaporization percentage of phenolic compounds. The phenolic resin composition is used in refractory compositions comprising at least 50 wt. % of one or more refractory aggregate(s), based on a total weight of the refractory composition. There is also disclosed a refractory article, such as a brick, formed into a shape comprising said refractory composition and heating until the phenolic resin composition is at least 20% cured and having a green strength after curing at 170° C. for 5 hours sufficient for handling the solid without falling apart.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicants: Arclin USA LLC, HARBISONWALKER INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Shekhar L. Pendalwar, James T. Wright, Lisa M. Arthur, Darren A. Riedlinger, Yusuf Celikbag, Tomasz Ventz
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Publication number: 20230286003Abstract: A sprinkler includes a compartment that surrounds its riser portion in an offset or asymmetrical configuration. More specifically, the distance of the compartments walls from those of the riser vary (i.e., increase or decrease) at different locations surrounding the riser. Put another way, the riser is closer to one side of the compartment than other sides of the compartment. This non-concentric configuration allows larger components to fit inside the compartment than would otherwise fit if the riser was symmetrically surrounded by the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: The Toro CompanyInventors: James T. Wright, III, Steven C. Renquist
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Patent number: 11684939Abstract: A sprinkler includes a compartment that surrounds its riser portion in an offset or asymmetrical configuration. More specifically, the distance of the compartments walls from those of the riser vary (i.e., increase or decrease) at different locations surrounding the riser. Put another way, the riser is closer to one side of the compartment than other sides of the compartment. This non-concentric configuration allows larger components to fit inside the compartment than would otherwise fit if the riser was symmetrically surrounded by the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: James T. Wright, III, Steven C. Renquist
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Publication number: 20220023894Abstract: A sprinkler includes a compartment that surrounds its riser portion in an offset or asymmetrical configuration. More specifically, the distance of the compartments walls from those of the riser vary (i.e., increase or decrease) at different locations surrounding the riser. Put another way, the riser is closer to one side of the compartment than other sides of the compartment. This non-concentric configuration allows larger components to fit inside the compartment than would otherwise fit if the riser was symmetrically surrounded by the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: The Toro CompanyInventors: James T. Wright, III, Steven C. Renquist
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Patent number: 11167304Abstract: A sprinkler includes a compartment that surrounds its riser portion in an offset or asymmetrical configuration. More specifically, the distance of the compartments walls from those of the riser vary (i.e., increase or decrease) at different locations surrounding the riser. Put another way, the riser is closer to one side of the compartment than other sides of the compartment. This non-concentric configuration allows larger components to fit inside the compartment than would otherwise fit if the riser was symmetrically surrounded by the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: James T. Wright, III, Steven C. Renquist
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Patent number: 11090675Abstract: A sprinkler height adjustment mechanism is described that can be used to increase the height of a top cover and a top of the riser relative to the sprinkler body. The height adjustment mechanism is particularly useful for sprinklers with compartments having removable tops, however, a similar design can also be adapted for sprinklers without compartments (e.g., components that connect to a sprinkler flange or the sprinkler riser).Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: Steven C. Renquist, James T. Wright, III, Michael Williamson
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Publication number: 20200238321Abstract: The present invention includes an improved sprinkler design having a magnetic sensing system for determining the position of the riser nozzle, a waterproofed motor housing and related cables, configurable sprinkler body compartments, and a pilot valve with a check valve assembly, both of which are located within the sprinkler body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: The Toro CompanyInventors: Leo James Lichte, James Zimmerman, Jeff McKenzie, James T. Wright, III, Peter Janku
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Publication number: 20200156099Abstract: A sprinkler includes a compartment that surrounds its riser portion in an offset or asymmetrical configuration. More specifically, the distance of the compartments walls from those of the riser vary (i.e., increase or decrease) at different locations surrounding the riser. Put another way, the riser is closer to one side of the compartment than other sides of the compartment. This non-concentric configuration allows larger components to fit inside the compartment than would otherwise fit if the riser was symmetrically surrounded by the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: The Toro CompanyInventors: James T. Wright, III, Steven C. Renquist
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Patent number: 10654061Abstract: The present invention includes an improved sprinkler design having a magnetic sensing system for determining the position of the riser nozzle, a waterproofed motor housing and related cables, configurable sprinkler body compartments, and a pilot valve with a check valve assembly, both of which are located within the sprinkler body.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: Leo James Lichte, James Zimmerman, Jeff McKenzie, James T. Wright, III, Peter Janku
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Patent number: 10556248Abstract: A sprinkler includes a compartment that surrounds its riser portion in an offset or asymmetrical configuration. More specifically, the distance of the compartments walls from those of the riser vary (i.e., increase or decrease) at different locations surrounding the riser. Put another way, the riser is closer to one side of the compartment than other sides of the compartment. This non-concentric configuration allows larger components to fit inside the compartment than would otherwise fit if the riser was symmetrically surrounded by the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: James T. Wright, III, Steven C. Renquist
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Publication number: 20190275551Abstract: A sprinkler height adjustment mechanism is described that can be used to increase the height of a top cover and a top of the riser relative to the sprinkler body. The height adjustment mechanism is particularly useful for sprinklers with compartments having removable tops, however, a similar design can also be adapted for sprinklers without compartments (e.g., components that connect to a sprinkler flange or the sprinkler riser).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: The Toro CompanyInventors: Steven C. Renquist, James T. Wright, III, Michael Williamson
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Publication number: 20190270111Abstract: A sprinkler includes a compartment that surrounds its riser portion in an offset or asymmetrical configuration. More specifically, the distance of the compartments walls from those of the riser vary (i.e., increase or decrease) at different locations surrounding the riser. Put another way, the riser is closer to one side of the compartment than other sides of the compartment. This non-concentric configuration allows larger components to fit inside the compartment than would otherwise fit if the riser was symmetrically surrounded by the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Applicant: The Toro CompanyInventors: James T. Wright, III, Steven C. Renquist
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Patent number: 10328444Abstract: A sprinkler includes a compartment that surrounds its riser portion in an offset or asymmetrical configuration. More specifically, the distance of the compartments walls from those of the riser vary (i.e., increase or decrease) at different locations surrounding the riser. Put another way, the riser is closer to one side of the compartment than other sides of the compartment. This non-concentric configuration allows larger components to fit inside the compartment than would otherwise fit if the riser was symmetrically surrounded by the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2018Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: James T. Wright, III, Steven C. Renquist
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Patent number: 10314245Abstract: A turf cup is described that is mounted to a top of an irrigation sprinkler. The turf cup includes an outer sleeve and a plurality of drainage passages.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: James T. Wright, III, Steven C. Renquist
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Publication number: 20190112424Abstract: Amine-aldehyde resins are disclosed for removing a wide variety of solids and/or ionic species from the liquids in which they are suspended and/or dissolved. These resins are especially useful as froth flotation depressants, for example in the beneficiation of value materials (e.g., bitumen, coal, or kaolin clay) to remove impurities such as sand. The resins are also useful for treating aqueous liquid suspensions to remove solid particulates, as well as for removing metallic ions in the purification of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: James T. Wright, John B. Hines, Lisa M. Arthur, Carl R. White, Kurt D. Gabrielson, Michael J. Cousin
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Patent number: 10150839Abstract: Amine-aldehyde resins are disclosed for removing a wide variety of solids and/or ionic species from the liquids in which they are suspended and/or dissolved. These resins are especially useful as froth flotation depressants, for example in the beneficiation of value materials (e.g., bitumen, coal, or kaolin clay) to remove impurities such as sand. The resins are also useful for treating aqueous liquid suspensions to remove solid particulates, as well as for removing metallic ions in the purification of water.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: INGEVITY SOUTH CAROLINA, LLCInventors: James T. Wright, John B. Hines, Lisa M. Arthur, Carl R. White, Kurt D. Gabrielson, Michael J. Cousin
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Publication number: 20180264497Abstract: A sprinkler includes a compartment that surrounds its riser portion in an offset or asymmetrical configuration. More specifically, the distance of the compartments walls from those of the riser vary (i.e., increase or decrease) at different locations surrounding the riser. Put another way, the riser is closer to one side of the compartment than other sides of the compartment. This non-concentric configuration allows larger components to fit inside the compartment than would otherwise fit if the riser was symmetrically surrounded by the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: The Toro CompanyInventors: James T. Wright, III, Steven C. Renquist
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Publication number: 20180161791Abstract: The present invention includes an improved sprinkler design having a magnetic sensing system for determining the position of the riser nozzle, a waterproofed motor housing and related cables, configurable sprinkler body compartments, and a pilot valve with a check valve assembly, both of which are located within the sprinkler body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2018Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: The Toro CompanyInventors: Leo James Lichte, James Zimmerman, Jeff McKenzie, James T. Wright, III, Peter Janku
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Patent number: 9987649Abstract: A sprinkler includes a compartment that surrounds its riser portion in an offset or asymmetrical configuration. More specifically, the distance of the compartments walls from those of the riser vary (i.e., increase or decrease) at different locations surrounding the riser. Put another way, the riser is closer to one side of the compartment than other sides of the compartment. This non-concentric configuration allows larger components to fit inside the compartment than would otherwise fit if the riser was symmetrically surrounded by the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: James T. Wright, III, Steven C. Renquist