Patents by Inventor Jeff Wagner
Jeff Wagner 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: 11588308Abstract: A stripping system that includes a securement device including a receiver platform and an engagement platform sized to receive at least a portion of a large diameter cable having an outer jacket defining a thickness of at least 0.5 mm. The engagement platform translates relative to the receiver platform to secure the cable to the securement device. The system includes a cutting device including a receiver platform that includes a first cutting apparatus and an engagement platform that includes a second cutting apparatus. The receiver platform is sized to receive at least a portion of the cable. The engagement platform translates relative to the receiver platform to move the second cutting apparatus toward the first cutting apparatus to define a cutting interface that is sized to partially sever the outer jacket such that at least a portion of the 0.5 mm thickness of the outer jacket remains partially intact.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2018Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Starline Holdings, LLCInventors: Jeff Wagner, Brett Keller
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Publication number: 20190257743Abstract: A combination, handheld device for holding and loading/unloading a sample cell with a fluid sample, while the device is in a vertical orientation, is provided. The handheld device has a sample cell holder for selectively, removably holding the sample cell when the sample cell is in need of being filled with a fluid for testing in the polarimeter or is in need of being emptied of a fluid already tested in the polarimeter, and a sample cell fluid loader/unloader connected to and extending from, or unitarily formed with, the holder, the loader/unloader in fluid communication with the sample cell when the sample cell is held in the holder. Methods of loading and unloading a sample cell with a fluid sample using a combination, handheld device, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventor: Jeff Wagner
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Patent number: 10369085Abstract: Dental cement compositions (including two-part compositions), kits, and related methods are used for bonding a dental prosthetic appliance to a tooth. A first part includes an amine activator component and a zinc oxide reactive filler, while a second part includes a polymerization initiator (e.g., benzoyl peroxide) and a polymerizable component having a structure including at least one acrylate or methacrylate group at one end and a carboxylic acid group at another end. A temporary cement composition advantageously exhibits reduced compressive and/or bonding strength relative to permanent cement compositions, which provides sufficient strength to facilitate normal use of the teeth while the provisional appliance is in use, while also facilitating easy removal of the provisional appliance for replacement with a permanent appliance at a later time.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2018Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: ULTRADENT PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Gordon Kennard, Andy T. Kawamoto, Jeff Wagner
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Publication number: 20190123527Abstract: A stripping system that includes a securement device including a receiver platform and an engagement platform sized to receive at least a portion of a large diameter cable having an outer jacket defining a thickness of at least 0.5 mm. The engagement platform translates relative to the receiver platform to secure the cable to the securement device. The system includes a cutting device including a receiver platform that includes a first cutting apparatus and an engagement platform that includes a second cutting apparatus. The receiver platform is sized to receive at least a portion of the cable. The engagement platform translates relative to the receiver platform to move the second cutting apparatus toward the first cutting apparatus to define a cutting interface that is sized to partially sever the outer jacket such that at least a portion of the 0.5 mm thickness of the outer jacket remains partially intact.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Jeff Wagner, Brett Keller
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Patent number: 10101353Abstract: A liquid sample loader for an analytical instrument includes a sample holder with a sample well for holding a liquid sample and a sample passageway extending upwardly at an inclined angle from a bottom portion of the well, a pump positioned upstream from the sample holder and an upstream passageway coupled between the sample and the pump. A controller controls the pump to push the sample in the sample well downstream through the sample passageway toward the measuring instrument.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Rudolph Research Analytical CorporationInventor: Jeff Wagner
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Publication number: 20180153775Abstract: Dental cement compositions (including two-part compositions), kits, and related methods are used for bonding a dental prosthetic appliance to a tooth. A first part includes an amine activator component and a zinc oxide reactive filler, while a second part includes a polymerization initiator (e.g., benzoyl peroxide) and a polymerizable component having a structure including at least one acrylate or methacrylate group at one end and a carboxylic acid group at another end. A temporary cement composition advantageously exhibits reduced compressive and/or bonding strength relative to permanent cement compositions, which provides sufficient strength to facilitate normal use of the teeth while the provisional appliance is in use, while also facilitating easy removal of the provisional appliance for replacement with a permanent appliance at a later time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Gordon Kennard, Andy T. Kawamoto, Jeff Wagner
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Patent number: 9907732Abstract: Dental cement compositions (including two-part compositions), kits, and related methods are used for bonding a dental prosthetic appliance to a tooth. A first part includes an amine activator component and a zinc oxide reactive filler, while a second part includes a polymerization initiator (e.g., benzoyl peroxide) and a polymerizable component having a structure including at least one acrylate or methacrylate group at one end and a carboxylic acid group at another end. A temporary cement composition advantageously exhibits reduced compressive and/or bonding strength relative to permanent cement compositions, which provides sufficient strength to facilitate normal use of the teeth while the provisional appliance is in use, while also facilitating easy removal of the provisional appliance for replacement with a permanent appliance at a later time.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Ultradent Products, Inc.Inventors: Gordon Kennard, Andy T. Kawamoto, Jeff Wagner
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Patent number: 9677995Abstract: A sample cell filling device for filling a sample cell to be used remotely from a polarimeter is provided. The filling device includes a liquid-sealed housing, light source and a diffuser viewing screen. The housing has a recess for receiving the sample cell, the sample cell having first and second optical windows at the respective ends. A light source transmits light from one optical window to the other optical window. A diffuser viewing screen receives light exiting from the sample cell such that light from the viewing screen can be observed by a user to determine the quality of the sample fill.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: RUDOLPH RESEARCH ANALYTICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Richard C. Spanier, Jeff Wagner
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Publication number: 20170131312Abstract: A liquid sample loader for an analytical instrument includes a sample holder with a sample well for holding a liquid sample and a sample passageway extending upwardly at an inclined angle from a bottom portion of the well, a pump positioned upstream from the sample holder and an upstream passageway coupled between the sample and the pump. A controller controls the pump to push the sample in the sample well downstream through the sample passageway toward the measuring instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Jeff Wagner
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Publication number: 20170087061Abstract: Dental cement compositions (including two-part compositions), kits, and related methods are used for bonding a dental prosthetic appliance to a tooth. A first part includes an amine activator component and a zinc oxide reactive filler, while a second part includes a polymerization initiator (e.g., benzoyl peroxide) and a polymerizable component having a structure including at least one acrylate or methacrylate group at one end and a carboxylic acid group at another end. A temporary cement composition advantageously exhibits reduced compressive and/or bonding strength relative to permanent cement compositions, which provides sufficient strength to facilitate normal use of the teeth while the provisional appliance is in use, while also facilitating easy removal of the provisional appliance for replacement with a permanent appliance at a later time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Gordon Kennard, Andy T. Kawamoto, Jeff Wagner
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Patent number: 9549880Abstract: Dental cement compositions (including two-part compositions), kits, and related methods are used for bonding a dental prosthetic appliance to a tooth. A first part includes an amine activator component and a zinc oxide reactive filler, while a second part includes a polymerization initiator (e.g., benzoyl peroxide) and a polymerizable component having a structure including at least one acrylate or methacrylate group at one end and a carboxylic acid group at another end. A temporary cement composition advantageously exhibits reduced compressive and/or bonding strength relative to permanent cement compositions, which provides sufficient strength to facilitate normal use of the teeth while the provisional appliance is in use, while also facilitating easy removal of the provisional appliance for replacement with a permanent appliance at a later time.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2016Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Ultradent Products, Inc.Inventors: Gordon Kennard, Andy T. Kawamoto, Jeff Wagner
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Patent number: 9410978Abstract: A liquid sample loader for an analytical instrument includes a sample holder with a sample well for holding a liquid sample and a sample passageway extending upwardly at an inclined angle from a bottom portion of the well, a pump positioned upstream from the sample holder and an upstream passageway coupled between the sample and the pump. A controller controls the pump to push the sample in the sample well downstream through the sample passageway toward the measuring instrument.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Inventor: Jeff Wagner
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Publication number: 20160202176Abstract: A sample cell filling device for filling a sample cell to be used remotely from a polarimeter is provided. The filling device includes a liquid-sealed housing, light source and a diffuser viewing screen. The housing has a recess for receiving the sample cell, the sample cell having first and second optical windows at the respective ends. A light source transmits light from one optical window to the other optical window. A diffuser viewing screen receives light exiting from the sample cell such that light from the viewing screen can be observed by a user to determine the quality of the sample fill.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Richard C. Spanier, Jeff Wagner
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Publication number: 20160113847Abstract: Dental cement compositions (including two-part compositions), kits, and related methods are used for bonding a dental prosthetic appliance to a tooth. A first part includes an amine activator component and a zinc oxide reactive filler, while a second part includes a polymerization initiator (e.g., benzoyl peroxide) and a polymerizable component having a structure including at least one acrylate or methacrylate group at one end and a carboxylic acid group at another end. A temporary cement composition advantageously exhibits reduced compressive and/or bonding strength relative to permanent cement compositions, which provides sufficient strength to facilitate normal use of the teeth while the provisional appliance is in use, while also facilitating easy removal of the provisional appliance for replacement with a permanent appliance at a later time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2016Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Gordon Kennard, Andy T. Kawamoto, Jeff Wagner
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Patent number: 9289358Abstract: Two-part resin-reinforced cement compositions, kits, and related methods are used for bonding a dental prosthetic appliance to a tooth. A first part includes an amine activator component and a zinc oxide reactive filler, while a second part includes a polymerization initiator (e.g., benzoyl peroxide) and a polymerizable component having a structure including at least one acrylate or methacrylate group at one end and a carboxylic acid group at another end. A temporary cement composition advantageously exhibits reduced compressive and/or bonding strength relative to permanent cement compositions, which provides sufficient strength to facilitate normal use of the teeth while the provisional appliance is in use, while also facilitating easy removal of the provisional appliance for replacement with a permanent appliance at a later time.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Ultradent Products, Inc.Inventors: Gordon Kennard, Andy T. Kawamoto, Jeff Wagner
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Patent number: 8730462Abstract: A critical-angle refractometer which utilizes an in image of light reflected from an optical interface with a vessel containing a sample under test to determine an optical property of the sample, sample properties are evaluated to prevent improper testing of the sample. This evaluation includes establishing reflectance information associating the amount of reflection with locations in the image; and utilizing a plurality of properties of the reflectance information to determine if the vessel contains a proper sample under test.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2013Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Rudolph Research AnalyticalInventor: Jeff Wagner
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Publication number: 20130293875Abstract: A critical-angle refractometer which utilizes an in image of light reflected from an optical interface with a vessel containing a sample under test to determine an optical property of the sample, sample properties are evaluated to prevent improper testing of the sample. This evaluation includes establishing reflectance information associating the amount of reflection with locations in the image; and utilizing a plurality of properties of the reflectance information to determine if the vessel contains a proper sample under test.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventor: Jeff Wagner
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Publication number: 20130075981Abstract: A sealing arrangement for connecting a first pipe and a second pipe. The sealing arrangement includes a first flange and a second flange circumferentially disposed on the first pipe and the second pipe respectively. The sealing arrangement further includes a damping member. The damping member includes a first slanted side supported by the first flange. In the sealing arrangement, the second flange couples with the first flange. The damping member provides a compression seal between the first pipe and the second pipe. Further, the damping member is configured to reduce the vibrations in the sealing arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Jeff Wagner
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Publication number: 20110167909Abstract: An oscillatory measurement system is disclosed that includes a visual recorder for detecting irregularities such as bubbles in a fluid to be measured. Techniques are provided for scanning the recorder across the oscillatory tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: Rudolph Research AnalyticalInventor: Jeff Wagner
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Publication number: 20110149282Abstract: A polarimeter and polarimetry method are disclosed of the type in which light polarization rotating properties of a sample are measured by interposing the sample in the path of a light beam having base plane polarization in a plane of known orientation; along the beam path, compensating or nulling the rotation introduced by the sample, and determining the optical rotational properties of the sample based on the amount of compensation introduced to the light beam. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the light beam is subjected to plural compensations along its path the compensations being of at least two different types. Preferably, one of the types of compensation is mechanical, introduced through a device in which polarization rotation is adjusted mechanically, and the second type of compensation is provided through a device in which polarization rotation is controlled electrically.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: Rudolph Research AnalyticalInventor: Jeff Wagner