Patents by Inventor John A. Myers
John A. Myers 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: 20240101327Abstract: A multilayer film including at least one abuse layer. The abuse layer being a blend of one or more polyamides and an anhydride grafted or maleic anhydride grafted elastomer. Anhydride or maleic anhydride grafted elastomers include ethylene propylene diene monomer, ethylene propylene copolymer, styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene, ethylene/octene copolymer and blends thereof. A pouch for made from the multilayer film, a method for packaging a food product with the multilayer film are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Angelica Bergen Smith, Paul Satterwhite, John Myers, Sarah Lynn Geer
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Patent number: 11725736Abstract: Embodiments of an environmental barrier and seal include physical shields to protect against mechanical damage, labyrinth features to inhibit fluid/particle intrusion, impeller features, and a brush seal. Combinations of these features are presented in various embodiments, specific to particular operating conditions, to create an environmental barrier that protects primary carbon face seals and other shaft seals.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: AVX AIRCRAFT COMPANYInventors: Ian W. Brown, Richard F. Murray, Steve Lewis, John Myers
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Publication number: 20220177312Abstract: Described herein are integrated thermochemical processes for the deliberate decomposition, extraction and conversion of coal into high-value products and goods via solvent extraction, chemical reaction and/or separation. The described systems and methods are versatile and may be used to generate a variety of intermediate, derivative and finished high value products including chemicals (aromatics, asphaltenes, naphthalenes, phenols and precursors for the production of polyamides, polyurethanes, polyesters, graphitic materials), polymer composite products (resins, paints, coatings, adhesives), agricultural materials, building materials, carbon fiber, graphene products and other materials that are substantially more valuable that the energy generated via combustion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: William SCHAFFERS, David BELL, John MYERS, Kaspars KRUTKRAMELIS, Paul BEHRENS
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Publication number: 20220146243Abstract: An explosive delivery system for dipping and loading a blasthole to determine water depth and explosive depth in blasthole. The explosive delivery system includes a vehicle with a first reservoir configured to store an explosive and a delivery apparatus reel mounted to the vehicle with a delivery apparatus stored on the delivery apparatus reel. The delivery apparatus having a central bore that extends a length of the delivery apparatus from a proximal end to a distal end of the delivery apparatus and an outlet disposed at the distal end. The explosive delivery apparatus is configured to deliver the explosive out of the outlet of the delivery apparatus. The delivery apparatus includes a plurality of level sensors disposed on an outer surface of the delivery apparatus and that are dispersed along the delivery apparatus. Each of the level sensors is configured to determine if it is disposed in water, air, or explosive.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Paul Terry, John Myers
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Publication number: 20220042601Abstract: Embodiments of an environmental barrier and seal include physical shields to protect against mechanical damage, labyrinth features to inhibit fluid/particle intrusion, impeller features, and a brush seal. Combinations of these features are presented in various embodiments, specific to particular operating conditions, to create an environmental barrier that protects primary carbon face seals and other shaft seals.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Ian W. Brown, Richard F. Murray, Steve Lewis, John Myers
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Publication number: 20210107849Abstract: The present invention provides improved processes for preparing halogenated alkanes. The processes comprise reacting an alkene, a halogenated alkene, or combinations thereof and a halogenated methane with at least one chlorine atom, while using an absorption device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2019Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: Blue Cube IP LLCInventors: John Myers, Max Tirtowidjojo
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Publication number: 20210093612Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for contributing to the local treatment of pain. More specifically, the disclosed systems and methods contribute to the local treatment of pain by inhibiting the NF?B family of transcription factors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Eric Neal Burright, Lisa Lynn Shafer, William F. McKay, John Myers Zanella
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Publication number: 20200332197Abstract: Described herein are integrated thermochemical processes for the conversion of coal into high-value products using a combination of pyrolysis and solvent extraction. The described systems and methods are versatile and may be used to generate a variety of high value products including chemicals (aromatics, asphaltenes, napthenes, phenols, polyamides, polyurethanes, polyesters), polymer composite products (resins, coatings), graphitic products, agricultural materials, building materials, carbon fiber and other products that are substantially more valuable that the energy generated via combustion. Further, these systems and methods are specifically designed to be highly branched and highly flexible, allowing for a high selectivity and optimization for increasing the value of the products relative to the feedstock.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2018Publication date: October 22, 2020Applicant: University of WyomingInventors: John ACKERMAN, John MYERS, Richard HORNER, Carl BAUER, David BELL
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Patent number: 10806878Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a pressure support system configured to provide pressure support therapy to a subject, wherein the pressure support system comprises a subject interface heater configured to controllably heat a pressurized flow of breathable gas to a target temperature that is offset from a baseline temperature. The breathable gas baseline temperature target offset ensures the gas delivered to the subject is delivered at a comfortable temperature and/or humidity level that does not cause airway dryness or result in condensed water in the subject interface. In one embodiment, the pressure support system comprises one or more of a pressure generator, a subject interface, a subject interface heater, one or more subject interface temperature sensors, one or more baseline temperature sensors, one or more general sensors, a humidifier, a user interface, a processor, electronic storage, and/or other components.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Jeffrey Ronald Winski, Richard Charles Dombrowski, Jr., David John Myers, Michael Joseph Mussallem, Kevin Michael Bowen, Brian John Bunofsky, Benjamin Alfred Giovannelli, Jason Hauris Daschbach
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Patent number: 10709919Abstract: Fire suppression systems (10) for vehicles and industrial applications including arrangements of an input bus (24) and output bus (26) coupled to a centralized controller (20) to provide for automatic and manual detection of a fire (H) and manual and automatic system actuation in response to the fire. The arrangements further provide for system information regarding the status and operation of the system components. Additionally, the arrangement of system components provide for expandability and programmability to configure the system for the protection of multiple and variable hazards (H) using customized or programmed detection and/or actuation. The systems include configured connectors (25) and colour coded schemes to facilitate system installation.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LPInventors: Derek M. Sandahl, Brian L. Counts, Marvin B. Fernstrum, Chad Ryczek, Saul Escalante-Ortiz, John T. Werth, Gregory J. Lilley, David R. Strehlow, Anthony J. Kreft, Thomas John Myers, John S. Bushert, Richard J. Hackl, Marvin D. Thorell
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Patent number: 10675493Abstract: A vehicle fire suppression system includes a centralized controller, a detecting circuit, a releasing circuit, and a processor in communication with a monitoring circuit. The detecting circuit is coupled to the centralized controller and configured to indicate a detection of a fire. The releasing circuit includes an actuating device coupled to the centralized controller through an output bus. The actuating device is coupled to a supply of fire fighting agent. The centralized controller is configured to activate the actuating device to release the fire fighting agent to address the fire in response to the detection of the fire. The processor and the monitoring circuit are configured to determine if there is a fault in at least one of the detecting circuit and the releasing circuit.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LPInventors: Derek M. Sandahl, Brian L. Counts, Marvin B. Fernstrum, Chad L. Ryczek, Saul Escalante-Ortiz, John T. Werth, Gregory J. Lilley, David R. Strehlow, Anthony J. Kreft, Thomas John Myers, John S. Bushert, Richard J. Hackl, Marvin D. Thorell
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Publication number: 20190175969Abstract: Fire suppression systems (10) for vehicles and industrial applications including arrangements of an input bus (24) and output bus (26) coupled to a centralized controller (20) to provide for automatic and manual detection of a fire (H) and manual and automatic system actuation in response to the fire. The arrangements further provide for system information regarding the status and operation of the system components. Additionally, the arrangement of system components provide for expandability and programmability to configure the system for the protection of multiple and variable hazards (H) using customized or programmed detection and/or actuation. The systems include configured connectors (25) and colour coded schemes to facilitate system installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2018Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Derek M. Sandahl, Brian L. Counts, Marvin B. Fernstrum, Chad Ryczek, Saul Escalante-Ortiz, John T. Werth, Gregory J. Lilley, David R. Strehlow, Anthony J. Kreft, Thomas John Myers, John S. Bushert, Richard J. Hackl, Marvin D. Thorell
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Publication number: 20190083464Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for contributing to the local treatment of pain. More specifically, the disclosed systems and methods contribute to the local treatment of pain by inhibiting the NF?B family of transcription factors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Eric Neal Burright, Lisa Lynn Shafer, William F. McKay, John Myers Zanella
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Publication number: 20190076403Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for contributing to the local treatment of pain. More specifically, the disclosed systems and methods contribute to the local treatment of pain by inhibiting the NF?B family of transcription factors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Eric Neal Burright, Lisa Lynn Shafer, William F. McKay, John Myers Zanella
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Publication number: 20180369625Abstract: A vehicle fire suppression system includes a centralized controller, a detecting circuit, a releasing circuit, and a processor in communication with a monitoring circuit. The detecting circuit is coupled to the centralized controller and configured to indicate a detection of a fire. The releasing circuit includes an actuating device coupled to the centralized controller through an output bus. The actuating device is coupled to a supply of fire fighting agent. The centralized controller is configured to activate the actuating device to release the fire fighting agent to address the fire in response to the detection of the fire. The processor and the monitoring circuit are configured to determine if there is a fault in at least one of the detecting circuit and the releasing circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Applicant: Tyco Fire Products LPInventors: Derek M. Sandahl, Brian L. Counts, Marvin B. Fernstrum, Chad L. Ryczek, Saul Escalante-Ortiz, John T. Werth, Gregory J. Lilley, David R. Strehlow, Anthony J. Kreft, Thomas John Myers, John S. Bushert, Richard J. Hackl, Marvin D. Thorell
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Patent number: 10132228Abstract: A cooling system for an engine may include: a coolant pump having a main inlet, a bypass inlet, a first outlet to supply coolant to an engine block, and a second outlet to supply coolant to an engine head; a main thermostat to control the flow of coolant discharged from the engine block and head; a bypass thermostat to selectively send the coolant discharged from the engine block to the bypass inlet of the coolant pump based on a temperature of the coolant discharged from the engine block; first and second coolant return lines to guide the coolant discharged from the engine head and block to the main thermostat; and a block coolant return line to directly connect the bypass thermostat to the bypass inlet of the coolant pump.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2017Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATIONInventors: John Myers, Scott Sarnia
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Patent number: 10039945Abstract: Fire suppression systems for vehicles and industrial applications including arrangements of an input bus and output bus coupled to a centralized controller to provide for automatic and manual detection of a fire and manual and automatic system actuation in response to the fire. The arrangements further provide for system information regarding the status and operation of the system components. Additionally, the arrangement of system components provide for expandability and programmability to configure the system for the protection of multiple and variable hazards using customized or programmed detection and/or actuation. The systems include configured connectors and color coded schemes to facilitate system installation.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2013Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LPInventors: Derek M. Sandahl, Brian L. Counts, Marvin B. Fernstrum, Chad L. Ryczek, Saul Escalante-Ortiz, John T. Werth, Gregory J. Lilley, David R. Strehlow, Anthony J. Kreft, Thomas John Myers, John S. Bushert, Richard J. Hackl, Marvin D. Thorell
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Patent number: 9968572Abstract: Effective treatments of pain for extended periods of time are provided. Through the administration of an effective amount of clonidine and a gamma-aminobutyric acid compound at or near a target site, one can relieve pain caused by diverse sources, including but not limited to spinal disc herniation (i.e. sciatica), spondilothesis, stenosis, discogenic back pain and joint pain, as well as pain that is incidental to surgery. When appropriate formulations are provided within biodegradable polymers, this relief can be continued for at least three days. In some embodiments, the relief can be for at least twenty-five days, at least fifty days, at least one hundred days, at least one hundred and thirty-five days or at least one hundred and eighty days.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Jared T. Wilsey, Danielle L. Clay, Jeffrey C. Marx, William F. McKay, Josee Roy, John Myers Zanella
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Patent number: 9763917Abstract: Effective treatments of pain for extended periods of time are provided. Through the administration of an effective amount of clonidine at or near a target site, one can relieve pain caused by diverse sources, including but not limited to spinal disc herniation (i.e. sciatica), spondilothesis, stenosis, discogenic back pain and joint pain, as well as pain that is incidental to surgery. When appropriate formulations are provided within biodegradable polymers, this relief can be continued for at least three days. In some embodiments, the relief can be for at least twenty-five days, at least fifty days, at least one hundred days, at least one hundred and thirty-five days or at least one hundred and eighty days.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: John Myers Zanella, Christopher M. Hobot, Danielle L. Biggs, Katara Shaw, Phillip Edward McDonald, Vanja Margareta King, William F. McKay, Kathy L. Remsen
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Patent number: 9763966Abstract: Effective treatments of pain and inflammation are provided. Through the administration of an effective amount of fluocinolone at or near a target site, one can reduce, prevent or treat inflammation and pain and autoimmune disorders. In various embodiments, fluocinolone formulations may be provided within biodegradable polymers to reduce, prevent or treat sciatic pain and/or inflammation. In various embodiments, prevent transplant rejection for at least twenty-five days. In some embodiments, the pain relief can be for at least fifty days, at least one hundred days, at least one hundred and thirty-five days or at least one hundred and eighty days.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William F. McKay, Christopher M Hobot, Danielle L. Biggs, Katara Shaw, John Myers Zanella, Vanja Margareta King, Stephen Mark Cox, Kathy L. Remsen