Patents by Inventor John A. Weber
John A. Weber 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: 20150209980Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for rapidly stress relieving laminated RFID cards sheets (1) or individually cut cards (2) so that the effect of card wrap, bending and distortion is reduced. A freezer tunnel (5) is located down-stream of a laminator machine. The freezer tunnel (5) uses nozzles (8) to supply a cryogenic liquid in vaporized form. Laminated CRFID card sheets (1) are transported through the freezer tunnel (5), where they are exposed to an ambient temperature between ?40° C. to ?100° C. during two minutes or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2012Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: ASSA ABLOY ABInventor: John Weber
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Patent number: 9034055Abstract: A synergy-based human-machine interface that uses low-dimensional command signals to control a high dimensional virtual, robotic or paralyzed human hand is provided. Temporal postural synergies are extracted from angular velocities of finger joints of five healthy subjects when they perform hand movements that are similar to activities of daily living. Extracted Synergies are used in real-time brain control, where a virtual, robotic or paralyzed human hand is controlled to manipulate virtual or real world objects.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2011Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATIONInventors: Ramana Kumar Vinjamuri, Wei Wang, Zhi-Hong Mao, Douglas John Weber
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Publication number: 20150105257Abstract: A plant or algae control composition is disclosed. The composition contains a herbicide and/or algaecide combined with an amplifying agent. The amplifying agent may comprise a polypeptide, such as a protein. The amplifying agent is added in an amount sufficient for the efficacy of the herbicide and/or algaecide to be improved. For instance, the presence of the amplifying agent allows for the herbicide and/or algaecide to be used at lower concentrations but have the same potency.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: William Alexander Ratajczyk, Ryan M. Wersal, John Weber
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Publication number: 20140157596Abstract: A gage tool (700) for inspecting tolerances of a gas turbine engine seal plate (430) includes a base plate (710) arid a top plate (720). The base plate (710) includes abase opening (712) and a slot (711) with an annular shape sized to receive a seal plate (430). The top plate (720) Includes a top opening (723). The base opening (712) and top opening (723) each provide access to a portion of a seal plate (430) within the gage tool (700). The gage tool (700) also includes a first gage (750) with a probe tip for measuring a variation in an outer interlacing surface (433) of a seal plate (430) and a seal slide gage (740) for measuring a force required to rotate Ore seal plate (430) within the gage tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: SOLAR TURBINES INCORPORATEDInventors: James Brian Powell, Scott L. Stafford, Luvern John Weber, Terry Toshio Akiyama
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Publication number: 20140129719Abstract: A system for provisioning an elastic computing infrastructure is provided. The system include a memory and at least one processor coupled to the memory. The system also includes a management component executed by the at least one processor and configured to instantiate an objective object having a resource collection and instructions that specify processing performed by the objective object, the resource collection identifying at least one resource object that controls a capacity of at least one resource provided by at least one computer system, the capacity being sufficient for processing to be performed at a predetermined performance level.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: SEA STREET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: John Weber, Harley L. Stowell, III
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Patent number: 8573010Abstract: A latch assembly for a padlock includes a rocker having a central through bore and a tongue extending from an outer periphery of the rocker. A latch member is slidably disposed in a cavity in the rocker. A torsion spring is assembled to a spring retaining surface of the rocker and includes first and second legs extending from a center coil portion positioned around the through bore. The first leg extends beyond the outer periphery of the rocker, and the second leg terminates inward of the outer periphery of the rocker and engages a portion of the rocker to apply a biasing force against the rocker when the first leg is in a spring-loaded condition. The rocker comprises at least one spring fastening member securing the torsion spring to the spring retaining surface of the rocker.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Gary Burmesch, Dean A. Paulson, Thomas J. Schlaefer, John Weber
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Patent number: 8402798Abstract: A locking clamp device is provided with first and second clamping members. The first clamping member includes a base member with a first clamping surface and a locking member movable with respect to the base member between a securing position and a releasing position. The second clamping member is slidably engaged with the first clamping member and selectively movable to a plurality of clamping positions. The second clamping member includes a second clamping surface opposite the first clamping surface. The lockout device further includes a means for preventing movement of the locking member from the securing position to the releasing position. The locking member is configured to secure the second clamping member in one of the plurality of clamping positions when the locking member is in the securing position.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2008Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Michael Brojanac, Mark Johnson, Frank Scott, John Weber
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Patent number: 8388837Abstract: A circulation system for bodies of water. In one set of embodiments for larger bodies of water, modified horizontal plate designs are provided at the entrance of the draft hose. The plate designs have sections that pivot downwardly as the flotation platform and depending draft hose are rapidly raised in high wave conditions to let the water escape downwardly out of the hose. Adaptations to the floats for the elongated arms of the platform are also made to essentially eliminate the creation of any damaging torques on them from high waves. Another set of embodiments are particularly adapted for smaller systems in municipal water tanks for thorough mixing of the water and treatment to kill undesirable ammonia oxidizing bacteria and prevent or at least inhibit their return.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Medora Environmental, Inc.Inventors: Willard R. Tormaschy, Gary A. Kudrna, Corey M. Simnioniw, Joel J. Bleth, Lawrence John Weber, Jonathan L. Zent, Ronald J. Crail
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Patent number: 8197981Abstract: An interconnect element for electrically connecting an anode and a cathode in adjacent fuel cells in a fuel cell stack, wherein said interconnect element has at least one featured surface including dimples, bosses, and/or pins arranged in a two-dimensional pattern. Preferably, both surfaces are featured, as by mechanical dimpling, embossing, or chemical etching, so that protrusions of the interconnect surface extend into either or both of the adjacent gas flow spaces to make electrical contact with the surfaces of the anode and cathode. This permits conduction of heat from the anode. The protrusions create turbulence in gas flowing through the flow spaces, which increases hydrogen consumption at the anode and hence electric output of the cell.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sean M. Kelly, Diane M. England, Subhasish Mukerjee, John Weber
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Patent number: 8172104Abstract: A medical waste disposal apparatus for receiving and retaining waste articles, such as catheter fittings, and the like, for controlled and facilitated handling and disposal of such waste articles, during and following the performance of treatment procedures on a patient by a practitioner. The waste disposal apparatus includes a first retaining member, mounted on a base panel, for receiving and retaining a waste article placed there by a practitioner during a treatment procedure, and further includes at least one side panel, for covering the waste article, after placement of the waste article on the first retaining member. Alternative configurations of retaining members are provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2008Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Inventor: John A. Weber
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Publication number: 20120085136Abstract: A latch assembly for a padlock includes a rocker having a central through bore and a tongue extending from an outer periphery of the rocker. A latch member is slidably disposed in a cavity in the rocker. A torsion spring is assembled to a spring retaining surface of the rocker and includes first and second legs extending from a center coil portion positioned around the through bore. The first leg extends beyond the outer periphery of the rocker, and the second leg terminates inward of the outer periphery of the rocker and engages a portion of the rocker to apply a biasing force against the rocker when the first leg is in a spring-loaded condition. The rocker comprises at least one spring fastening member securing the torsion spring to the spring retaining surface of the rocker.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANYInventors: Gary Burmesch, Dean A. Paulson, Thomas J. Schlaefer, John Weber
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Publication number: 20120078381Abstract: A synergy-based human-machine interface that uses low-dimensional command signals to control a high dimensional virtual, robotic or paralyzed human hand is provided. Temporal postural synergies are extracted from angular velocities of finger joints of five healthy subjects when they perform hand movements that are similar to activities of daily living. Extracted Synergies are used in real-time brain control, where a virtual, robotic or paralyzed human hand is controlled to manipulate virtual or real world objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: University of Pittsburgh - Of the Commonwealth System of Higher EducationInventors: Ramana Kumar Vinjamuri, Wei Wang, Zhi-Hong Mao, Douglas John Weber
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Patent number: 8037730Abstract: A stretch-forming apparatus includes a main frame which carries a die enclosure between jaw assemblies. An insulated die is mounted in the enclosure. A method of forming a component includes placing a workpiece in the enclosure, heating the workpiece to a working temperature using electrical resistance heating, and then stretching the workpiece against the die. The method is particularly useful for titanium workpieces.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Cyril Bath CompanyInventors: Larry Alexander Polen, Harold John Weber, Thomas Sandy Houston
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Publication number: 20110129338Abstract: A circulation system for bodies of water. In one set of embodiments for larger bodies of water, modified horizontal plate designs are provided at the entrance of the draft hose. The plate designs have sections that pivot downwardly as the flotation platform and depending draft hose are rapidly raised in high wave conditions to let the water escape downwardly out of the hose. Adaptations to the floats for the elongated arms of the platform are also made to essentially eliminate the creation of any damaging torques on them from high waves. Another set of embodiments are particularly adapted for smaller systems in municipal water tanks for thorough mixing of the water and treatment to kill undesirable ammonia oxidizing bacteria and prevent or at least inhibit their return.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: Medora Environmental, Inc., a North Dakota corporationInventors: Willard R. Tormaschy, Gary A. Kudrna, Tait J. Obritsch, Corey M. Simnioniw, Joel J. Bleth, Lawrence John Weber, Jonathan L. Zent, Ronald J. Crail
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Patent number: 7909415Abstract: A locking mechanism for installing between a master cylinder and a brake line includes a housing having an internal bore, an inlet port, a passage, and an outlet port. A reciprocating piston is movable within the bore. A locking lever is coupled to the reciprocating piston for actuating the reciprocating piston. A fastener having an internal fluid passage for providing fluid communication between the passage and the master cylinder secures the housing to the master cylinder. The locking lever is moveable between a first position, wherein the hydraulic fluid can flow freely between the master cylinder and the brake line for engaging and disengaging the vehicle brake and a second position, wherein the hydraulic fluid is prevented from returning to the master cylinder for maintaining the vehicle brake in an engaged state.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2010Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Inventors: John Weber, Steven Kennedy
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Patent number: 7906017Abstract: A circulation system for bodies of water. In one set of embodiments for larger bodies of water, modified horizontal plate designs are provided at the entrance of the draft hose. The plate designs have sections that pivot downwardly as the flotation platform and depending draft hose are rapidly raised in high wave conditions to let the water escape downwardly out of the hose. Adaptations to the floats for the elongated arms of the platform are also made to essentially eliminate the creation of any damaging torques on them from high waves. Another set of embodiments are particularly adapted for smaller systems in municipal water tanks for thorough mixing of the water and treatment to kill undesirable ammonia oxidizing bacteria and prevent or at least inhibit their return.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Medora Environmental, Inc.Inventors: Willard R. Tormaschy, Gary A. Kudrna, Tait J. Obritsch, Corey M. Simnioniw, Joel J. Bleth, Lawrence John Weber, Jonathan L. Zent, Ronald J. Crail
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Publication number: 20100200345Abstract: A locking mechanism for installing between a master cylinder and a brake line includes a housing having an internal bore, an inlet port, a passage, and an outlet port. A reciprocating piston is movable within the bore. A locking lever is coupled to the reciprocating piston for actuating the reciprocating piston. A fastener having an internal fluid passage for providing fluid communication between the passage and the master cylinder secures the housing to the master cylinder. The locking lever is moveable between a first position, wherein the hydraulic fluid can flow freely between the master cylinder and the brake line for engaging and disengaging the vehicle brake and a second position, wherein the hydraulic fluid is prevented from returning to the master cylinder for maintaining the vehicle brake in an engaged state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: John Weber, Steven Kennedy
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Patent number: 7726747Abstract: A locking mechanism for installing between a master cylinder and a brake line includes a housing having an internal bore, an inlet port, a passage, and an outlet port. A reciprocating piston is movable within the bore. A locking lever is coupled to the reciprocating piston for actuating the reciprocating piston. A fastener having an internal fluid passage for providing fluid communication between the passage and the master cylinder secures the housing to the master cylinder. The locking lever is moveable between a first position, wherein the hydraulic fluid can flow freely between the master cylinder and the brake line for engaging and disengaging the vehicle brake and a second position, wherein the hydraulic fluid is prevented from returning to the master cylinder for maintaining the vehicle brake in an engaged state.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Inventors: John Weber, Steven Kennedy
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Patent number: 7712343Abstract: A deadbolt mechanism including a lock out mechanism that functions to disable the operation of the deadbolt from at least one side of the deadbolt mechanism. The deadbolt mechanism includes a deadbolt, key cylinder, housing, turn knob and a shaft that connects the key cylinder and turn knob. To place the deadbolt mechanism in lock out mode, a release mechanism is actuated and the turn knob is pulled outward away from the door. By pulling the knob outward, the shaft engages a portion of the housing which prevents rotation of the shaft and thereby prevents movement of the deadbolt from the lock-out position.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2005Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Jerry Smith, Mike Enslow, Dean D. Hacker, John Weber, Tim Ebner, Jesse Marcelle
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Publication number: 20100107720Abstract: A stretch-forming apparatus includes a main frame which carries a die enclosure between jaw assemblies. An insulated die is mounted in the enclosure. A method of forming a component includes placing a workpiece in the enclosure, heating the workpiece to a working temperature using electrical resistance heating, and then stretching the workpiece against the die. The method is particularly useful for titanium workpieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: CYRIL BATH COMPANYInventors: Larry Alexander Polen, Harold John Weber, Thomas Sandy Houston