Patents by Inventor John A. Condon
John A. Condon 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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Publication number: 20190374084Abstract: A cleaning tool arrangement for cleaning internal components of electromechanical devices, including a cleaning tool having a flexible, resilient rod having a first end, a second end, and a lateral dimension, as well as a scraper fin, wherein the scraper fin extends from or is attached to the rod at a position that is proximate the second end, and further wherein the scraper fin extends away from the rod in a direction that is perpendicular to the lateral dimension of the rod. The cleaning tool also includes a cleaning head attached to the first end of the rod and extending away from the rod, the cleaning head being pre-saturated with a cleaning solution. Additionally, the cleaning tool arrangement includes a sealed wrapper, wherein the sealed wrapper is sized and configured to enclose at least the cleaning head.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2018Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Glen Bailey, John Condon, Geoffrey S. Caron
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Patent number: 10307796Abstract: A media transport device is cleaned by using a cleaning substrate sized and configured to fit within at least a portion of a media travel pathway of the transport device. A locking member may secure the cleaning substrate in a substantially fixed position within the transport device while the transport device is operated. The cleaning substrate also may include scarifying holes that scrape debris from media conveyors of the transport device, and flaps that fit under and clean belts of the transport device. Cleaning the transport device may include opening a section, positioning the cleaning substrate in the section without operating the media conveyors' motor, closing the section and then operating the transport device so that the media conveyors move, contact the cleaning substrate and are cleaned while the cleaning substrate remains substantially fixed within the transport device.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: KICTeam, Inc.Inventors: Glen Bailey, Geoffrey Scott Caron, Ian McCormick, John Condon, Byron Mehl Kern, II, Kenneth Monroe Pedersen, III
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Publication number: 20190095766Abstract: A system for cleaning a media transport device includes a cleaning substrate sized and configured to fit within at least a portion of a media travel pathway of the transport device. The cleaning substrate includes a cleaning face and a set of cleaning tabs that extend from the cleaning face. In use, the cleaning tabs are positioned against a set of rollers inside the currency transport device to secure the cleaning substrate in a substantially fixed position within the currency transport device. When the device is operated, the tabs are secured by the rollers and also clean the rollers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Glen Bailey, Geoffrey Scott Caron, Ian McCormick, John Condon, Byron Mehl Kern, II, Kenneth Monroe Pedersen, III
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Publication number: 20190091731Abstract: A media transport device is cleaned by using a cleaning substrate that sized and configured to fit within at least a portion of a media travel pathway of the transport device. A locking member may secures the cleaning substrate in a substantially fixed position within the transport device while the transport device is operated. The cleaning substrate also may include scarifying holes that scrape debris from media conveyors of the transport device, and flaps that fit under and clean belts of the transport device. Cleaning the transport device may include opening a section, positioning the cleaning substrate in the section without operating the media conveyors' motor, closing the section and then operating the transport device so that the media conveyors move, contact the cleaning substrate and are cleaned while the cleaning substrate remains substantially fixed within the transport device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Glen Bailey, Geoffrey Scott Caron, Ian McCormick, John Condon, Byron Mehl Kern, II, Kenneth Monroe Pedersen, III
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Publication number: 20190095767Abstract: A system for cleaning a media transport device includes a cleaning substrate sized and configured to fit within at least a portion of a media travel pathway of the transport device. The cleaning substrate includes scarifying holes that scrape debris from media conveyors (belts and/or rollers) of the transport device. Cleaning the transport device may include positioning the cleaning substrate in the section while operating the transport device, or moving the substrate so that the scarifying holes contact the cleaning substrate and clean the belts and/or rollers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Glen Bailey, Geoffrey Scott Caron, Ian McCormick, John Condon, Byron Mehl Kern, II, Kenneth Monroe Pedersen, III
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Patent number: 10189650Abstract: A system for cleaning a media transport device includes a cleaning substrate sized and configured to fit within at least a portion of a media travel pathway of the transport device. The cleaning substrate includes a cleaning face and a locking member that secures the cleaning substrate in a substantially fixed position within the transport device while the transport device is operated. The cleaning substrate also may include scarifying holes that scrape debris from media conveyors of the transport device, and flaps that fit under and clean belts of the transport device. Cleaning the transport device may include opening a section, positioning the cleaning substrate in the section without operating the media conveyors' motor, closing the section and then operating the transport device so that the media conveyors move, contact the cleaning substrate and are cleaned while the cleaning substrate remains substantially fixed within the transport device.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2018Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: KICTeam, Inc.Inventors: Glen Bailey, Geoffrey Scott Caron, Ian McCormick, John Condon, Byron Mehl Kern, II, Kenneth Monroe Pedersen, III
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Patent number: 9212877Abstract: A fin retention system having a plurality of fin retention units and in which each unit is associated with one deployable fin of the projectile. Each retention unit has an alignment device and a pair of span arms extending outwardly from opposite sides of the alignment device. An attachment device attaches the free ends of the span arms of adjacent fin retention units together. In doing so, the alignment device engages and holds each fin in its undeployed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Christian A. Valledor, John A. Condon
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Publication number: 20140008483Abstract: A fin retention system having a plurality of fin retention units and in which each unit is associated with one deployable fin of the projectile. Each retention unit has an alignment device and a pair of span arms extending outwardly from opposite sides of the alignment device. An attachment device attaches the free ends of the span arms of adjacent fin retention units together. In doing so, the alignment device engages and holds each fin in its undeployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: U.S. Government as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Christian A. Valledor, John A. Condon
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Patent number: 8582132Abstract: A method disclosed. The method includes receiving a Portable Document Format (PDF) print job file, applying a first transform to generate an Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) image print job data stream and applying a second transform to generate an AFP text print job data stream.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: InfoPrint Solutions Company LLCInventors: Thomas Ruehle, David Tanigawa, Craig Brossman, John Condon, Ronald Smith
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Publication number: 20130128293Abstract: A method disclosed. The method includes receiving a Portable Document Format (PDF) print job file, applying a first transform to generate an Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) image print job data stream and applying a second transform to generate an AFP text print job data stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Thomas Ruehle, David Tanigawa, Craig Brossman, John Condon, Ronald Smith
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Patent number: 8016219Abstract: A wear component for use in an impact crusher having a forward depression on the face of the wear component which is exposed to aggregate wear. Wear resistant inserts, for example cemented tungsten carbide inserts, are bonded within the forward depression to prevent rapid abrasion of the wear component. Joints are formed between wear resistant inserts and joints are also formed between wear resistant inserts and the wear component. Bonding material fills the joints to further secure the wear resistant inserts and to prevent crack propagation.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2011Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Kennametal Inc.Inventors: Gary John Condon, Don C. Rowlett
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Publication number: 20110114774Abstract: A wear component for use in an impact crusher having a forward depression on the face of the wear component which is exposed to aggregate wear. Wear resistant inserts, for example cemented tungsten carbide inserts, are bonded within the forward depression to prevent rapid abrasion of the wear component. Joints are formed between wear resistant inserts and joints are also formed between wear resistant inserts and the wear component. Bonding material fills the joints to further secure the wear resistant inserts and to prevent crack propagation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: KENNAMETAL INC.Inventors: Gary John Condon, Don C. Rowlett
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Patent number: 7909279Abstract: A wear component for use in an impact crusher having a forward depression on the face of the wear component which is exposed to aggregate wear. Wear resistant inserts, for example cemented tungsten carbide inserts, are bonded within the forward depression to prevent rapid abrasion of the wear component. Joints are formed between wear resistant inserts and joints are also formed between wear resistant inserts and the wear component. Bonding material fills the joints to further secure the wear resistant inserts and to prevent crack propagation.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Kennametal Inc.Inventors: Gary John Condon, Don C. Rowlett
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Patent number: 7849628Abstract: A launcher system and method for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), wherein the launcher system comprises a barrel comprising a prepackaged internal pusher cup configured behind the UAV housed within the barrel; an expansion chamber operatively connected around the barrel, wherein the barrel extends out of a first end of the expansion chamber; a muzzle adapter operatively connected to a second end of the expansion chamber, wherein the first end of the expansion chamber is positioned opposite to the second end of the expansion chamber; a rifle slip-fitted to the muzzle adapter; and a stand operatively connected to the expansion chamber, wherein a triggering of the rifle causes the internal pusher cup to push the UAV out of the barrel at a predetermined launch velocity in order to attain a predetermined self-propelled flight trajectory.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: John A. Condon, Timothy Brosseau, David Lyon
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Publication number: 20100281745Abstract: A launcher system and method for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), wherein the launcher system comprises a barrel comprising a prepackaged internal pusher cup configured behind the UAV housed within the barrel; an expansion chamber operatively connected around the barrel, wherein the barrel extends out of a first end of the expansion chamber; a muzzle adapter operatively connected to a second end of the expansion chamber, wherein the first end of the expansion chamber is positioned opposite to the second end of the expansion chamber; a rifle slip-fitted to the muzzle adapter; and a stand operatively connected to the expansion chamber, wherein a triggering of the rifle causes the internal pusher cup to push the UAV out of the barrel at a predetermined launch velocity in order to attain a predetermined self-propelled flight trajectory.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2007Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventors: John A. Condon, Timothy Brosseau, David Lyon
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Patent number: 7739938Abstract: The launching of an unmanned projectile includes pre-packaging a barrel with a projectile, a pusher cup, and a gas generator. The gas generator generates gas to propel the projectile out of the barrel. A pressure chamber increases a pressure of the gas in the barrel. The pressure chamber comprises a front body portion connected to the gas generator; an aft body portion connected to the front body portion and the gas generator; and a vent sleeve positioned around the front body portion and adapted to provide an aperture through which the gas exits the barrel in order to control a level of gas pressure in the barrel. A triggering of the gas generator causes the pusher cup to push the projectile out of the barrel at a predetermined launch velocity in order to attain a predetermined self-propelled flight trajectory, wherein the triggering causes the pusher cup to exit the barrel.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Michael L. Nair, John A. Condon
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Publication number: 20100123041Abstract: The launching of an unmanned projectile includes pre-packaging a barrel with a projectile, a pusher cup, and a gas generator. The gas generator generates gas to propel the projectile out of the barrel. A pressure chamber increases a pressure of the gas in the barrel. The pressure chamber comprises a front body portion connected to the gas generator; an aft body portion connected to the front body portion and the gas generator; and a vent sleeve positioned around the front body portion and adapted to provide an aperture through which the gas exits the barrel in order to control a level of gas pressure in the barrel. A triggering of the gas generator causes the pusher cup to push the projectile out of the barrel at a predetermined launch velocity in order to attain a predetermined self-propelled flight trajectory, wherein the triggering causes the pusher cup to exit the barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2007Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventors: Michael L. Nair, John A. Condon
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Publication number: 20080135659Abstract: A wear component for use in an impact crusher having a forward depression on the face of the wear component which is exposed to aggregate wear. Wear resistant inserts, for example cemented tungsten carbide inserts, are bonded within the forward depression to prevent rapid abrasion of the wear component. Joints are formed between wear resistant inserts and joints are also formed between wear resistant inserts and the wear component. Bonding material fills the joints to further secure the wear resistant inserts and to prevent crack propagation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Gary John Condon, Don C. Rowlett
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Publication number: 20070186342Abstract: A foot spa is disclosed which can accommodate more than one user at once so that a shared experience and relaxing social setting is provided. The invention comprises a water-tight chamber with an open vertical surface, an element for heating water and a motorized pump and tubing for circulating water from the chamber, through the heating element and back into the chamber. Foot spas have been in common usage for therapeutic and recreational purposes. The prior art describes foot baths which accommodate one pair of human feet and hot tub spas which accommodate one or more whole human bodes. However a foot spa designed for more than one pair of feet is novel. Further features including integral seating, textured chamber surfaces, messaging jets, reinforcement to allow in-ground installation, and portability by means of attached wheels are also comprised in the current invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventor: John Condon
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Publication number: 20070106612Abstract: The Greenlist tool provides payors desiring to pay a merchant a means to locate, validate and effect the transfer of assets to another party by routing transaction requests to a third party that functions as the transaction enabler. This task is performed without divulging confidential information about transactors while assigning liability for certain risk consequences to the lowest cost risk bearers: banks. Greenlist verifies identities before making financial transactions or before obtaining access to restricted information. The Greenlist can be completely trusted by risk-bearers. Liability for risk can be transferred to the registrars of the information contained within the registry. This liability transfer substantially reduces the payor's cost of bearing risks. Banks or third parties responsible for certifying that someone or some entity claiming to be an authorized party is not an impostor can now offer new levels of service at a substantially lower cost for a variety of transactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Applicant: Payment Pathways, Inc.Inventors: Richard O'Brien, Andrew Gallant, John Condon, Jordan Firfer, Lawrence Buettner