Patents by Inventor Joel Hall

Joel Hall 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: 10688826
    Abstract: An adjustable caster assembly includes a body having a top surface and a base, and an opening within the base. A wheel is connected to the body, where the wheel is configured to extend beyond the base of the body to engage a supporting surface. A foot is positioned within the opening in the base and configured to move between an expanded position and a contracted position. The foot may be actuated by an actuation shaft that engages a gear. The actuation shaft may be movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: DoRodo, LLC
    Inventors: Joel Hall, Jason Popma, Jaekil Chung
  • Publication number: 20180370281
    Abstract: An adjustable caster assembly includes a body having a top surface and a base, and an opening within the base. A wheel is connected to the body, where the wheel is configured to extend beyond the base of the body to engage a supporting surface. A foot is positioned within the opening in the base and configured to move between an expanded position and a contracted position. The foot may be actuated by an actuation shaft that engages a gear. The actuation shaft may be movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Joel Hall, Jason Popma, Jaekil Chung
  • Patent number: 8448442
    Abstract: The present application provides a flexible combustor fuel nozzle. The flexible combustor fuel nozzle may include a main passage in communication with a source of natural gas and a source of low BTU fuel, a secondary passage surrounding the main passage and in communication with the source of low BTU fuel and a source of purge air, and a tertiary passage surrounding the secondary passage and in communication with the source of low BTU fuel, the source of purge air, and a source of diluent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ilya Aleksandrovich Slobodyanskiy, Joel Hall, Jesse Barton, Vijaykant Sadasivuni
  • Publication number: 20120291448
    Abstract: The present application provides a flexible combustor fuel nozzle. The flexible combustor fuel nozzle may include a main passage in communication with a source of natural gas and a source of low BTU fuel, a secondary passage surrounding the main passage and in communication with the source of low BTU fuel and a source of purge air, and a tertiary passage surrounding the secondary passage and in communication with the source of low BTU fuel, the source of purge air, and a source of diluent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Ilya Aleksandrovich Slobodyanskiy, Joel Hall, Jesse Barton, Vijaykant Sadasivuni
  • Patent number: 8161751
    Abstract: A fuel nozzle for a turbine engine is configured to deliver a large volume of a fuel which has a relatively low amount of energy per unit volume. The fuel nozzle includes a fuel swirler plate having fuel delivery apertures which are angled with respect to the flat surfaces of the swirler plate. A nozzle cap covers the end of the fuel nozzle to create a swirl chamber at the outlet end. The nozzle cap may include a plurality of air inlet apertures to allow the air to enter the swirl chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Joel Hall
  • Publication number: 20100275604
    Abstract: A fuel nozzle for a turbine engine is configured to deliver a large volume of a fuel which has a relatively low amount of energy per unit volume. The fuel nozzle includes a fuel swirler plate having fuel delivery apertures which are angled with respect to the flat surfaces of the swirler plate. A nozzle cap covers the end of the fuel nozzle to create a swirl chamber at the outlet end. The nozzle cap may include a plurality of air inlet apertures to allow the air to enter the swirl chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Joel HALL
  • Publication number: 20050147225
    Abstract: A method for managing prepaid accounts. A prepaid account is established for an account holder who deposits funds into the account. A virtual account number is issued for the prepaid account. The virtual account number is compatible with a standardized credit transaction system. Use of the virtual account number is limited to transactions placed over the Internet and to transactions between the prepaid account and another prepaid account. A physical credit card for the prepaid account may also be issued to the account holder. Such a credit card has a card account number which is different than the virtual account number. The card account number is also compatible with the standardized credit transaction system. The card account number may also include use limitations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2005
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: John Mallick, Joel Hall, Clay Andrews, Esther Martinez, Tony Keith
  • Patent number: D1135737
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2025
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2026
    Assignee: Parkit360 Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Houle, Stefan Houle, Lorne Moore-Crispin, Jonathan Lupick, Mark Wissink, Mark Warren, Joel Hall, Josh Gagnier