Patents by Inventor James W. Mann
James W. Mann 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: 11472505Abstract: A method of mounting a storage unit to a vehicular apparatus, such as a motorcycle, includes the step of securing a cantilevered mounting member having a mounting plate to the frame of the vehicular apparatus. A storage device can be connected to the mounting plate to stabilize the storage device as the vehicular apparatus is in motion. As a preferred embodiment, the method of mounting begins with the removal of a foot peg from a motorcycle to expose the foot peg mounting bracket to which the mounting member is affixed. The mounting plate of the mounting member can be used to secure articles to be transported by the vehicular apparatus with or without a separate storage device.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Inventor: James W. Mann
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Publication number: 20210039736Abstract: A method of mounting a storage unit to a vehicular apparatus, such as a motorcycle, includes the step of securing a cantilevered mounting member having a mounting plate to the frame of the vehicular apparatus. A storage device can be connected to the mounting plate to stabilize the storage device as the vehicular apparatus is in motion. As a preferred embodiment, the method of mounting begins with the removal of a foot peg from a motorcycle to expose the foot peg mounting bracket to which the mounting member is affixed. The mounting plate of the mounting member can be used to secure articles to be transported by the vehicular apparatus with or without a separate storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventor: James W. Mann
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Patent number: 10858056Abstract: Storage unit mounting apparatus removably and lockably attachable to a vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a single, cantilevered support member removably and irrotationally attachable at its proximal end to the vehicle, the distal end of the support member supporting a receiver having integral mounting means to which the storage unit is attachable. The apparatus is especially suited for vehicles such as motorcycles, all-terrain-vehicles (ATVs), bicycles and the like.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Blackbird Dynamics, LLCInventor: James W. Mann
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Patent number: 9433745Abstract: Puncturing tools that cause an aperture to be pierced through the wall of a guidewire lumen of a catheter shaft at a location at which it is desired to have a guidewire exit the guidewire lumen.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2004Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Edward H. Cully, Sherif A. Eskaros, Keith M. Flury, James W. Mann, Benjamin M. Trapp, Michael J. Vonesh
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Patent number: 9289576Abstract: Catheter having a proximal section and a distal section. The proximal section having at least a delivery lumen and a guidewire receiving lumen, the guidewire receiving lumen having a proximal guidewire exit port at a location proximal of the distal end of the proximal section. A reinforcing tubular member located in the proximal section delivery lumen extending from substantially the proximal end of the proximal section to a point distal to the proximal guidewire exit port, wherein the reinforcing tubular member transitions from relatively rigid to relatively more flexible from a proximal point to a distal point thereon and has an outer diameter equal to about the inner diameter of the delivery lumen for at least a portion of the reinforcing tubular member that extends distal to the proximal guidewire exit port. The distal section having at least a delivery lumen and a guidewire receiving lumen.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2004Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: James W. Mann, Sherif A. Eskaros, Eric C. Lafferty, David J. Messick
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Publication number: 20160063255Abstract: An event data structure is stored in a non-volatile memory that is electrically isolated from a bus accessible by a processor. In response to an event relating to operation of a controller that is separate from the processor, the controller adds event data for the event into an entry of the event data structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2013Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Jeffrey Kevin JEANSONNE, Valiuddin Y. ALI, James W. MANN
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Patent number: 9126007Abstract: A catheter balloon with integral non-distending regions having a plurality of layers which wind around the balloon material and overlap to form an angle of between 45 and 90 degrees relative to each other upon inflation, and methods of making the non-distending regions are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Alfred A. Alpini, Carey V. Campbell, Sherif A. Eskaros, David R. King, Joseph E. Korleski, James W. Mann, Lonzo C. McLaughlin, Kenneth R. Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber
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Publication number: 20140175138Abstract: Storage unit mounting apparatus removably and lockably attachable to a vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a single, cantilevered support member removably and irrotationally attachable at its proximal end to the vehicle, the distal end of the support member supporting a receiver having integral mounting means to which the storage unit is attachable. The apparatus is especially suited for vehicles such as motorcycles, all-terrain-vehicles (ATVs), bicycles and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Blackbird Dynamics, LLCInventor: James W. Mann
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Publication number: 20140138017Abstract: A catheter balloon with integral non-distending regions having a plurality of layers which wind around the balloon material and overlap to form an angle of between 45 and 90 degrees relative to each other upon inflation, and methods of making the non-distending regions are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Alfred A. Alpini, Carey V. Campbell, Sherif A. Eskaros, David R. King, Joseph E. Korleski, James W. Mann, Lonzo C. McLaughlin, Kenneth R. Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber
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Patent number: 8646669Abstract: Storage unit mounting apparatus removably and lockably attachable to a vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a single, cantilevered support member removably and irrotationally attachable at its proximal end to the vehicle, the distal end of the support member supporting a receiver having integral mounting means to which the storage unit is attachable. The apparatus is especially suited for vehicles such as motorcycles, all-terrain-vehicles (ATVs), bicycles and the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Blackbird Dynamics, LLCInventor: James W. Mann
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Patent number: 8152201Abstract: A ground support system configured to support servicing of aircraft may include a main body housing one or both of an engine and/or a blower, a control panel that is used to control operation of one or both of the engine and/or blower, and at least one acoustic wave engagement member positioned on the control panel. The acoustic wave member(s) is configured to selectively activate and deactivate an engine or blower function when touched by an operator. The acoustic wave engagement member(s) operates in the presence of moisture and debris.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2008Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: James W. Mann, III, Richard L. Hansen, David Wayne Leadingham
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Patent number: 8117864Abstract: A modular and compact air conditioning system is designed to be conveyed by a ground support equipment cart and to occupy minimal space within the cart. The system is constructed within a rectangular frame supporting top, bottom, left side, right side, front side, and back side panels. The top and back side panels contain thin air conditioner condensers. One of the left and right side panels contain an air outlet, and the other contains an air inlet and a duct that may be connected to an airplane to provide cooling air to the airplane. A condenser fan is mounted within the rectangular frame and is arranged to draw outside air in through the condensers and to blow the air out through the air outlet.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2008Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey E. Montminy, Kyta Insixiengmay, James W. Mann, III, Benjamin E. Newell, Ty A. Newell
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Patent number: 8055388Abstract: Ground support equipment for servicing an airplane includes a ground support equipment cart upon which are mounted at least two equipment modules and a control module. A first equipment module mounted upon the cart contains ground support equipment for servicing an airplane and also has a network connection, and at least one additional equipment module mounted upon the cart contains additional ground support equipment and also has a network connection. The control module has a user display and user controls that are connected to a control processor which has a network connection. The user display and the user controls serve as a shared control panel for the ground support equipment contained in the modules mounted upon the cart. In response the control processor sends over the network to one or more of the other modules information defining what particular services the selected type or class of airplane requires of the modules.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2008Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: James W. Mann, III, Jeffrey E. Montminy, Steven E. Bivens, David Wayne Leadingham
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Patent number: 8047555Abstract: A ground support equipment cart contains one or more removable equipment modules. The cart contains a rectangular module containing airplane air conditioning components mounted upon the cart and extending the width of the cart but occupying substantially less than half of the cart's length. The cart also contains one or more rectangular equipment modules removably mounted upon the cart, one or two of the removable modules containing electrical power converting components. And the cart contains a rectangular module containing power generating components mounted upon the cart and occupying substantially the remainder of the cart. The cart separates into two parts, one part containing the module containing power generating components. The cart also contains a control module having a display and controls for, and that is networked to, the other modules. One or more of the removable modules slide out on a tray and may be locked in position.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: James W. Mann, III, Jeffrey E. Montminy
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Patent number: 8037714Abstract: A ground support equipment air conditioning system detachably connects to a port on an airplane. An air conduit connects an air intake and filter to a coupling that is adapted to be connected to one end of an air duct or hose the other end of which is adapted to be connected to an airplane's port. A variable speed blower in the air conduit has its speed varied by a controller to regulate the pressure supplied to an airplane. This controller receives as inputs the pressure sensed by a pressure sensor connected to the air conduit adjacent the coupling to sense the pressure of air passing into the airplane and also a setpoint pressure which can be varied to match the requirements of different types or classes of airplane. First and second air conditioners each include a circular refrigerant conduit channeling refrigerant through a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, and an evaporator.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: James W. Mann, III, Jeffrey E. Montminy, Benjamin E. Newell, Ty A. Newell
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Patent number: 8030801Abstract: An airplane ground support system includes a multi-voltage power supply. This system includes an air conditioning module and a control module having a display and a processor, the display and processor presenting an airplane type or class selection menu to airplane support technicians and responding to the selection of a type or class of airplane by generating a power output selection signal designating the type of power needed by the selected type or class of airplane. The system also includes a power supply module which has an A.C. power input, at least one power output, and which receives the power output selection signal as an incoming signal. A power conversion system within the power supply module connects to the A.C. power input and supplies converted and voltage regulated power to the at least one power output. This power conversion system also receives the power conversion control signal as an input signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2008Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: James W. Mann, III, David Wayne Leadingham
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Patent number: 7753945Abstract: The present invention is directed to a deployment system for an endoluminal device. The deployment system includes a confining sheath placed around a compacted endoluminal device. A deployment line is provided in the system that is an integral extension of the sheath. As the deployment line is actuated, the sheath retracts from around the compacted endoluminal device. As the sheath retracts from around the endoluminal device, material from the sheath may be converted into deployment line. Once the sheath is retracted from around the compacted endoluminal device, the endoluminal device expands in configuration and repairs vascular or cardiac structures of an implant recipient. Any remaining sheath material is removed from the implantation site along with the deployment line. The deployment system also includes an endo-prosthesis mounting member placed between the endoluminal device and an underlying catheter.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2003Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. Bruun, Edward H. Cully, James W. Mann, Mark J. Ulm, Michael J. Vonesh
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Publication number: 20090206624Abstract: Storage unit mounting apparatus removably and lockably attachable to a vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a single, cantilevered support member removably and irrotationally attachable at its proximal end to the vehicle, the distal end of the support member supporting a receiver having integral mounting means to which the storage unit is attachable. The apparatus is especially suited for vehicles such as motorcycles, all-terrain-vehicles (ATVs), bicycles and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventor: James W. Mann
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Publication number: 20090187197Abstract: Disclosed is a knitted article, and a method of producing such an article, having at least one PTFE fiber with oriented fibrils forming multiple fiber cross-over points wherein PTFE fiber is self-bonded in at least one of the cross-over points.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: Peter J. Roeber, James W. Mann, Eileen M. Bailey, Anand Narayan
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Publication number: 20090121552Abstract: An airplane ground support system includes a multi-voltage power supply. This system includes an air conditioning module and a control module having a display and a processor, the display and processor presenting an airplane type or class selection menu to airplane support technicians and responding to the selection of a type or class of airplane by generating a power output selection signal designating the type of power needed by the selected type or class of airplane. The system also includes a power supply module which has an A.C. power input, at least one power output, and which receives the power output selection signal as an incoming signal. A power conversion system within the power supply module connects to the A.C. power input and supplies converted and voltage regulated power to the at least one power output. This power conversion system also receives the power conversion control signal as an input signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: James W. Mann, III, David Wayne Leadingham