Patents by Inventor John A. Wiegand

John A. Wiegand 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).

  • Publication number: 20240065134
    Abstract: A trench closing assembly including a fluid applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: John Wiegand, Ian Radtke, Jason J. Stoller
  • Patent number: 7769787
    Abstract: A method and system for maintaining originality-related information about elements in an editable object. It is determined that an element has been edited in the editable object. The originality-related information about the element, including the element's creator, is identified and recorded by embedding the originality-related information in the editable object, storing the originality-related information in an attached file, or storing the originality-related information in association with the element in a repository configured to be shared by different editable objects and further configured to be queried for elements of the different editable objects in association with originality-related information pertaining to the elements of the different editable objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Brent Tzion Hailpern, Da Ming Hao, Lin Luo, Peter Kenneth Malkin, Harold Ossher, Lawrence Scott Rich, Dave Thomson, Zhong Tian, John Wiegand, Hang Jun Ye
  • Publication number: 20080021922
    Abstract: A method and system for maintaining originality-related information about elements in an editable object. It is determined that an element has been edited in the editable object. The originality-related information about the element, including the element's creator, is identified and recorded by embedding the originality-related information in the editable object, storing the originality-related information in an attached file, or storing the originality-related information in association with the element in a repository configured to be shared by different editable objects and further configured to be queried for elements of the different editable objects in association with originality-related information pertaining to the elements of the different editable objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Brent Tzion Hailpern, Da Ming Hao, Lin Luo, Peter Kenneth Malkin, Harold Ossher, Lawrence Scott Rich, Dave Thomson, Zhong Tian, John Wiegand, Hang Jun Ye
  • Patent number: 7284576
    Abstract: A container filling apparatus for topping off receiving containers that are partially filled with an initial amount of a solution of a concentrate and a diluent includes a dispenser for discharging additional concentrate into the receiving container, the dispenser being connected to a source of the concentrate. A controller is connected to the concentrate dispenser, the controller being programmed to determine the amount of the solution initially in the partially filled receiving container, and to discharge concentrate into the receiving container in an amount sufficient to provide a desired concentration of solution for a full receiving container of the solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Jaws International Ltd.
    Inventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Edward L. Mueller, John A. Wiegand, Jeffrey C. Gayer, Todd G. Schimmoeller
  • Patent number: 7237577
    Abstract: A system for controlling a plurality of chemical substance applicators in a facility includes establishing a supply of chemical substance applicators, the applicators being configured to contain the chemical substance and to enable the chemical substance to be applied at various locations within the facility, the chemical substance applicators having data indicators identifying data about the chemical substance applicators. One or more reading mechanisms are positioned at one or more locations within the facility, the reading mechanism being capable of reading data from the data indicators on the chemical substance applicators. A plurality of the chemical substance applicators is introduced into the facility, the chemical substance applicators having the data indicators. The movement of chemical substance applicators within the facility is controlled by monitoring data from the chemical substance applicators using the reading mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: JAWS International Ltd.
    Inventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Edward L. Mueller, John A. Wiegand, Jeffrey C. Gayer, Todd G. Schimmoeller
  • Patent number: 6968876
    Abstract: A container filling apparatus includes at least one source container that contains a substance and a reading mechanism capable of reading data from a data indicator on a receiving container wherein the data indicator identifies data about the receiving container. The apparatus also includes a controller that is connected to the reading mechanism. The controller is programmed to determine when a dispensing condition is satisfied. The apparatus also has a dispenser for discharging the substance into the receiving container in response to a signal from the controller. The dispensing condition can be a match between data from the data indicator and the data stored for access by the controller. The source container can also have a data indicator. The dispensing condition is then satisfied when the data from the source container data indicator matches the data from the receiving container data indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: JAWS International, Ltd.
    Inventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Edward L. Mueller, John A. Wiegand, Jeffrey C. Gayer, Todd G. Schimmoeller
  • Publication number: 20040140013
    Abstract: A container filling apparatus includes at least one source container that contains a substance and a reading mechanism capable of reading data from a data indicator on a receiving container wherein the data indicator identifies data about the receiving container. The apparatus also includes a controller that is connected to the reading mechanism. The controller is programmed to determine when a dispensing condition is satisfied. The apparatus also has a dispenser for discharging the substance into the receiving container in response to a signal from the controller. The dispensing condition can be a match between data from the data indicator and the data stored for access by the controller. The source container can also have a data indicator. The dispensing condition is then satisfied when the data from the source container data indicator matches the data from the receiving container data indicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Edward L. Mueller, John A. Wiegand, Jeffrey C. Gayer, Todd G. Schimmoeller
  • Patent number: 6364105
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing bag has a sealed concentrate pouch and a mixing pouch, the concentrate pouch having a fluid tight seal separating the concentrate pouch from the mixing pouch, and the concentrate pouch containing a base material at a first concentration. Upon the introduction of diluent into the mixing pouch, and upon the rupturing of the fluid tight seal, the concentrate pouch and the mixing pouch will be in communication with each other, and the diluent and the base material can mix to form a solution in which the concentration of the base material will be at a second, lesser concentration than the first concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Canberra Corporation
    Inventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Jeffrey C. Gayer, Edward L. Mueller, John A. Wiegand
  • Patent number: 6193058
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing bag has a sealed concentrate pouch and a mixing pouch, the concentrate pouch having a fluid tight seal separating the concentrate pouch from the mixing pouch, and the concentrate pouch containing a base material at a first concentration. Upon the introduction of diluent into the mixing pouch, and upon the rupturing of the fluid tight seal, the concentrate pouch and the mixing pouch will be in communication with each other, and the diluent and the base material can mix to form a solution in which the concentration of the base material will be at a second, lesser concentration than the first concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Canberra Corportion
    Inventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Jeffrey C. Gayer, Edward L. Mueller, John A. Wiegand