Patents by Inventor James W. Grimes

James W. Grimes 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).

  • Patent number: 8366592
    Abstract: An automated tool includes a quick change spindle assembly. In another aspect of the present invention, the quick change spindle includes an attachment assembly for interchangeable fastener drivers. A further aspect of the present invention employs release member to actuate a drive member in the spindle assembly causing a retainer to uncouple a fastener driver with the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Cinetic Automation Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Hathaway, Michael A. Hageman, James W. Grimes
  • Publication number: 20090139375
    Abstract: An automated tool includes a quick change spindle assembly. In another aspect of the present invention, the quick change spindle includes an attachment assembly for interchangeable fastener drivers. A further aspect of the present invention employs release member to actuate a drive member in the spindle assembly causing a retainer to uncouple a fastener driver with the spindle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Cinetic Automation Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Hathaway, Michael A. Hageman, James W. Grimes
  • Publication number: 20030182206
    Abstract: Computerized method and system for an entire enterprise's intelligent management of accounts payable electronic processing are provided. All functions (e.g., Servicers, direct ship parts, e-time, e-logistics, and e-invoicing, etc.) across the enterprise are integrated into comprehensive, robust electronic automation of all domestic and international business transaction types (i.e., all internal and external suppliers) yielding a total payables solution. A database provides storage of accounts payable data for each of a plurality of purchase transactions. Rule-based logic and expert system validation checks are performed to ensure compliance and accuracy. A plurality of Web pages including hyperlinks is configured to link over a communications network to an enterprise managed Web site enabling authorized account access to the system. The system offers suppliers on-line, interactive self-help and remittance advice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas R. Hendrix, Patricia Slone Peet, Natalie Coley Burden, Brian Scott Mattingly, Harry Arnold James, Ernest L. Kuhn, Deborah Louise McDevitt, Kristy Rose Leonard, James W. Grimes, Rebecca Lynn Woodrow
  • Patent number: 6244505
    Abstract: A security mailbox assembly includes a mail storage module enclosing a mail storage vault and a mail drop port. A mailbox is mounted on the mail storage module directly over the mail drop port. The mailbox includes a pivot door that is movable to an open position for presenting outgoing mail and for receiving incoming mail. The pivot door includes a trap door panel covering the mail drop port when the pivot door is in the open position, with the trap door panel being rotatable through the mail drop port and into the security vault as the pivot door is moved to the closed position. A mail tray is attached to the pivot door for holding outgoing mail, and a rotatable disc flag is coupled to the mailbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Inventors: James W. Grimes, Rebecca Ann Grimes
  • Patent number: D410849
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Inventor: James W. Grimes