Patents by Inventor John A. Kramer
John A. Kramer 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: 20130303010Abstract: A sealed connector assembly connects a first cable to a second cable and includes female and male terminal assembly components each having molded in place a weather resistant sleeve that both covers the respective terminal assembly components, and defines openings or gaps which enable female and male contacts to be electrically connected and the sleeves to mechanically contact, thereby providing weather and element resistance. In a method for insulating the respective female and male terminals in a mold assembly, an O-ring applied to the terminal components to prevent liquid mold material from flowing over the electrical contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Jeffrey John KRAMER, Robert Salvatore TERRACINA
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Patent number: 8566130Abstract: A system for performing insurance policy audits electronically. The system optimizes service selection by tailoring an audit to an insured's business category and state(s) in which the insured does business. Initially, the insured is sent a letter and password to enter the system website. Once online, the insured is prompted to answer questions to complete the audit in a self-driven manner. Insureds can save work in progress and return to the audit later. The interactive process drives the methodology for insureds to complete the audit online, resulting in a more accurate audit at a lower average cost.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Overland Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Kevin John Kramer
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Patent number: 8471069Abstract: A mixed bed polymeric catalyst, and use of that catalyst, comprising 10-90% by weight of a first catalyst having ion exchange resin loaded with metal of palladium, platinum, iridium, rhodium, ruthenium, copper, gold, and/or silver and 10-90% by weight of a second catalyst having strong acidic ion exchange resin devoid of metal, where the metal is uniformly distributed throughout a mixed bed.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: John Kramer, Jose Antonio Trejo-O'Reilly
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Publication number: 20120191483Abstract: A system for performing insurance policy audits electronically. The system optimizes service selection by tailoring an audit to an insured's business category and state(s) in which the insured does business. Initially, the insured is sent a letter and password to enter the system website. Once online, the insured is prompted to answer questions to complete the audit in a self-driven manner. Insureds can save work in progress and return to the audit later. The interactive process drives the methodology for insureds to complete the audit online, resulting in a more accurate audit at a lower average cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventor: Kevin John Kramer
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Publication number: 20120004467Abstract: A mixed bed polymeric catalyst, and use of that catalyst, comprising 10-90% by weight of a first catalyst having ion exchange resin loaded with metal of palladium, platinum, iridium, rhodium, ruthenium, copper, gold, and/or silver and 10-90% by weight of a second catalyst having strong acidic ion exchange resin devoid of metal, where the metal is uniformly distributed throughout a mixed bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventors: JOHN KRAMER, JOSE ANTONIO TREJO-O'REILLY
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Publication number: 20100137369Abstract: Flowable pharmaceutical depots are described. The flowable pharmaceutical depot includes a polyester, such as a polylactic acid or a poly(trimethylene carbonate) endcapped with a primary alcohol and a pain relieving therapeutic agent, such as a post operative pain relieving therapeutic agent. Method of making and using the same are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2008Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Michael Eric BENZ, Christopher M. Hobot, Phillip Edward McDonald, Lian Leon Luo, John Kramer
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Publication number: 20090287000Abstract: Heterocycles, e.g., epoxides, are carbonylated at low pressure with high percentage conversion to cyclic, ring expanded products using the catalyst where L is tetrahydrofuran (THF).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: CORNELL RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: Geoffrey W. Coates, John Kramer
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Patent number: 7569709Abstract: Heterocycles, e.g., epoxides, are carbonylated at low pressure with high percentage conversion to cyclic, ring expanded products using the catalyst where L is tetrahydrofuran (THF).Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2007Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey W. Coates, John Kramer
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Publication number: 20070213524Abstract: Heterocycles, e.g., epoxides, are carbonylated at low pressure with high percentage conversion to cyclic, ring expanded products using the catalyst where L is tetrahydrofuran (THF).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2007Publication date: September 13, 2007Applicant: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey W. Coates, John Kramer
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Publication number: 20050077325Abstract: A square paint container having recesses formed therein for facilitating the pouring of paint from the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2004Publication date: April 14, 2005Inventors: Robert McDonald, Paul Katterle, John Kramer
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Publication number: 20030051331Abstract: A positioning device and method for moving a positioning stage is provided. The device includes a movable stage, at least one actuator, and the same number of sensors as there are actuators. Each actuator is placed such that it applies a force along a line parallel to the line of movement of the positioning stage. Each actuator can be operated to generate an input force for moving the movable stage. A sensor is placed along the force line of each included actuator. Each sensor detects movement of the positioning stage. A first force is applied to a first location on the positioning stage. A second force is applied to a second location on the positioning stage. Application of the first and the second forces moves the positioning stage. The first location and the second location are symmetrically located about an axis of the positioning stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Applicant: The 14th and Constitution, National Institute of Standards and TechnologyInventors: Edward G. Amatucci, Frederic E. Scire, Lowell P. Howard, Nicholas G. Dagalakis, Jason Marcinkoski, John A. Kramer
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Publication number: 20010048905Abstract: A catalytic converter for cleaning the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine having a coating, for catalyzing the exhaust gases, on a carrier body which has passages in the direction of flow of the exhaust gases. To design a lighter-weight catalytic converter with high cleaning power, good response characteristics and good noise dampening properties, perforations are provided in the carrier body transversely to the passages.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 1999Publication date: December 6, 2001Inventors: JOHN KRAMER, MARTIN SCHLEGL
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Patent number: 5878336Abstract: An apparatus for discontinuously operating a receiver (302) includes a receive data circuitry (304) and processor circuitry (306). The apparatus and receiver (302) are incorporated in a communication device (104). The receiver (302) receives a communication signal (106) having a plurality of frames (200, 214, 224). Each of the frames has a synchronization field (202, 217, 222) followed by a data field (204, 218, 228). The receive data circuitry (304) synchronizes the communication device (104) with the communication signal (106) received by the receiver (302) according to an initial synchronization field (202). The receive data circuitry (304) decodes the following data field (204). The processor (306) evaluates the decoded data field. If the decoded data field indicates that the receiver (302) is locked, the processor (306) powers off the receiver (302) for the following synchronization fields (222).Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 1996Date of Patent: March 2, 1999Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Joe Cashen, John Kramer, Steven J. Olsen
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Patent number: 4683886Abstract: Improvements in the air circulatory system, counterbalance system, an integrally contained facial tanning unit and an audio console, all of which form components of an ultra-violet light generating tanning system, are disclosed. The air circulatory system utilizes cooling air intake vents, a series of exit fans and a pair of channeled panels having a plurality of apertures formed therein. A series of air baffles or dams are mounted beneath the panels. The facial tanning unit utilizes a series of separate facial ultraviolet lamps, each operatively connected to a separate ballast. The counterbalance system uses a pair of pivot arms mounted in parallel fashion, an axle coupled to and extending between each of the arms, and a pair of torsion springs, each of which is wound around and offset from opposite ends of the axle. The audio console has a housing shaped to match the contours of the tanning system and utilizes a set of controls positioned in an inverted fashion for greater accessibility.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1986Date of Patent: August 4, 1987Inventors: Sharon D. Kramer, John Kramer, Donald Kramer, Clark Kramer
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Patent number: 4683888Abstract: Improvements in the air circulatory system, counterbalance system, an integrally contained facial tanning unit and an audio console, all of which form components of an ultraviolet light generating tanning system, are disclosed. The air circulatory system utilizes cooling air intake vents, a series of exit fans and a pair of channeled panels having a plurality of apertures formed therein. A series of air baffles or dams are mounted beneath the panels. The facial tanning unit utilizes a series of separate facial ultraviolet lamps, each operatively connected to a separate ballast. The counterbalance system uses a pair of pivot arms mounted in parallel fashion, an axle coupled to and extending between each of the arms, and a pair of torsion springs, each of which is wound around and offset from opposite ends of the axle. The audio console has a housing shaped to match the contours of the tanning system and utilizes a set of controls positioned in an inverted fashion for greater accessibility.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1986Date of Patent: August 4, 1987Inventors: Sharon D. Kramer, John Kramer, Donald Kramer, Clark Kramer
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Patent number: 4683887Abstract: Improvements in the air circulatory system, counterbalance system, an integrally contained facial tanning unit and an audio console, all of which form components of an ultraviolet light generating tanning system, are disclosed. The air circulatory system utilizes cooling air intake vents, a series of exit fans and a pair of channeled panels having a plurality of apertures formed therein. A series of air baffles or dams are mounted beneath the panels. The facial tanning unit utilizes a series of separate facial ultraviolet lamps, each operatively connected to a separate ballast. The counterbalance system uses a pair of pivot arms mounted in parallel fashion, an axle coupled to and extending between each of the arms, and a pair of torsion springs, each of which is wound around and offset from opposite ends of the axle. The audio console has a housing shaped to match the contours of the tanning system and utilizes a set of controls positioned in an inverted fashion for greater accessibility.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1986Date of Patent: August 4, 1987Inventors: Sharon D. Kramer, John Kramer, Donald Kramer, Clark Kramer
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Patent number: 4600009Abstract: Improvements in the air circulatory system, counterbalance system, an integrally contained facial tanning unit and an audio console, all of which form components of an ultraviolet light generating tanning system, are disclosed. The air circulatory system utilizes cooling air intake vents, a series of exit fans and a pair of channeled panels having a plurality of apertures formed therein. A series of air baffles or dams are mounted beneath the panels. The facial tanning unit utilizes a series of separate facial ultraviolet lamps, each operatively connected to a separate ballast. The counterbalance system uses a pair of pivot arms mounted in parallel fashion, an axle coupled to and extending between each of the arms, and a pair of torsion springs, each of which is wound around and offset from opposite ends of the axle. The audio console has a housing shaped to match the contours of the tanning system and utilizes a set of controls positioned in an inverted fashion for greater accessibility.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1984Date of Patent: July 15, 1986Inventors: Sharon D. Kramer, John Kramer, Donald Kramer, Clark Kramer
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Patent number: 3941481Abstract: A ring laser having beams traveling in opposite directions and elastic wave biasing means in the form of an element of elasto-optic material through which the beams pass in a common optical path. Beam coupling is reduced by applying elastic waves to the element such that particles of the elastic material vibrate along the common optical path.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1974Date of Patent: March 2, 1976Inventor: Charles John Kramer