Patents by Inventor James W. Sprague

James W. Sprague 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).

  • Wireless hoist system
    Patent number: 11912545
    Abstract: A wireless hoist system including a first hoist device having a first motor and a first wireless transceiver and a second hoist device having a second motor and a second wireless transceiver. The wireless hoist system includes a controller in wireless communication with the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless. The controller is configured to receive a user input and determine a first operation parameter and a second operation parameter based on the user input. The controller is also configured to provide, wirelessly, a first control signal indicative of the first operation parameter to the first hoist device and provide, wirelessly, a second control signal indicative of the second operation parameter to the second hoist device. The first hoist device operates based on the first control signal and the second hoist device operates based on the second control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Post, Gareth Mueckl, Matthew N. Thurin, Joshua D. Widder, Timothy J. Bartlett, Patrick D. Gallagher, Jarrod P. Kotes, Karly M. Schober, Kenneth W. Wolf, Terry L. Timmons, Mallory L. Marksteiner, Jonathan L. Lambert, Ryan A. Spiering, Jeremy R. Ebner, Benjamin A. Smith, James Wekwert, Brandon L. Yahr, Troy C. Thorson, Connor P. Sprague, John E. Koller, Evan M. Glanzer, John S. Scott, William F. Chapman, III, Timothy R. Obermann
  • Manganese containing fuels
    Patent number: 4141693
    Abstract: The invention is gasoline containing an added manganese compound to improve the octane rating of the gasoline and including a small amount of an additive selected from a group consisting of a monocarboxylic acid or its ester, a dicarboxylic acid or its monoester or diester, an alkylamine, phenol, a substituted phenol or mixture thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1974
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1979
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Ohio)
    Inventors: Daniel W. Feldman, James W. Sprague, Franklin Veatch
  • Manganese containing fuels
    Patent number: 4028065
    Abstract: The invention is gasoline, containing manganese additives, to improve the octane rating of the gasoline and including a hydrocarbon ester of citric acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1977
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company
    Inventors: James W. Sprague, Daniel W. Feldman, Franklin Veatch
  • Manganese containing fuels
    Patent number: 3966429
    Abstract: Gasoline compositions containing manganese additives are improved by the addition of either a citrate compound having at least one alkyl group or a tetravalent tin compound having at least one alkyl group, both of which compounds must be soluble in gasoline and are added to the gasoline composition to improve the performance of the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1976
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company
    Inventors: James W. Sprague, Daniel W. Feldman, Frank Veatch
  • Prunus persica Last Chance Peach Number One
    Patent number: PP6119
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Prunus persica characterized by its leaf size and inflorescent and fruit ripening patterns, particularly adapted for the commercial production of peaches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1988
    Inventor: James W. Sprague
  • Prunus persica sprague peach bush
    Patent number: PP7337
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Prunus persica characterized by the short, bushy shape of its trees and by the firmness and apparent virus-free nature of its fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Inventor: James W. Sprague