Patents by Inventor John D. Allen
John D. Allen 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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Patent number: 11943355Abstract: Methods and compositions for decentralized systems for mitigating climate change are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions comprise: one or more first servers operable to store a plurality of first tokens, wherein each one of the plurality of first tokens is associated with fiscal value; one or more second servers operable to store a plurality of second tokens, wherein each one of the plurality of second tokens corresponds to a unit of voting power; one or more project developer nodes operable to transmit project data corresponding to renewable energy or carbon sequestration; one or more auditor nodes operable to verify an identity, validate credentials, perform a project assessment, generate a smart contract, receive signals, and transmit signals; and one or more steward nodes, wherein each one of the one or more steward nodes is operable to stake tokens for voting power and to distribute voting power.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Hunt Energy Enterprises, L.L.C.Inventors: Ross E. Freeman, Victor Kuang-en Liu, Mark H. Griffin, Robert D. Maher, III, John F. Allen, Jr.
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Patent number: 10279916Abstract: Passenger seat armrests and consoles have laterally translating armrest doors that open and close to allow for deployment and stowage of tray tables. The armrest doors may be guided through their translation by slides or a linkage that controls their motion. The armrest doors may also translate in two-dimensions, incorporating a vertical translation as well as a lateral translation. The resulting motion allows for better placement of the deployable tray tables within the armrest or console and a reduction in wasted space. The passenger seat armrests may also incorporate cocktail trays that can be integrated into the armrest doors or the armrest or console itself.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLCInventors: Marc W. Kinard, Ty Parker, Raul G. Reyes, John D. Allen
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Patent number: 9994321Abstract: Described is a passenger seat that includes a seat back with a lower portion disposed adjacent to the seat bottom, and recline mechanism configured to move the passenger seat between an upright position and a reclined position. The recline mechanism may move the passenger seat in two directions. The recline mechanism may include a plurality of corresponding members configured to interface with a plurality of elongate motion members.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Justin K. Murnan, Ty Parker, Marc W. Kinard, Josh T. Smith, Andreas Bucher, John D. Allen, Raul G. Reyes, Hollie C. Driscoll
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Patent number: 9969311Abstract: Described are passenger seat backs having tray tables pivotally coupled to the seat back frame and which rotate about a single axis. The tray table (20) may be directly connected to the seat back frame (10) without the need for a complex and heavy multi-axis pivot. The resulting seat and associated tray table are lighter, more compact, and easier to manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2015Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Christopher D. Stewart, Eric L. Parks, John D. Allen
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Publication number: 20170174345Abstract: Described is a passenger seat that includes a seat back with a lower portion disposed adjacent to the seat bottom, and recline mechanism configured to move the passenger seat between an upright position and a reclined position. The recline mechanism may move the passenger seat in two directions. The recline mechanism may include a plurality of corresponding members configured to interface with a plurality of elongate motion members.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Justin K. Murnan, Ty Parker, Marc W. Kinard, Josh T. Smith, Andreas Bucher, John D. Allen, Raul G. Reyes, Hollie C. Driscoll
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Publication number: 20170088268Abstract: Described are passenger seat armrests and consoles (1) having laterally translating armrest doors (200) that open and close to allow for deployment and stowage of tray tables (300). The armrest doors may be guided through their translation by slides or a linkage that controls their motion. The armrest doors may also translate in two-dimensions, incorporating a vertical translation as well as a lateral translation. The resulting motion allows for better placement of the deployable tray tables within the armrest or console and a reduction in wasted space. The passenger seat armrests may also incorporate cocktail trays (100) that can be integrated into the armrest doors or the armrest or console itself.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: March 30, 2017Applicant: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Marc W. Kinard, Ty Parker, Raul G. Reyes, John D. Allen
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Patent number: 9510730Abstract: An imaging apparatus and method are provided. The probe for an imaging apparatus includes a manually manipulable proximal portion; a straight distal portion with a distal tip for locating at a site to define an observational field; and a curved portion between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The imaging method includes the steps of locating a distal tip of an imaging probe at a site to define an observational field; irradiating the observational field from the distal tip; and collecting a return signal at the distal tip; wherein the probe comprises a manually manipulable proximal portion. The apparatus and method provided herein are useful for various applications including but not limited to endomicroscopy and other microsurgical procedures performed under optical stereoscopic magnified visualization, such as neurosurgery, ENT/facial surgery and spinal surgery.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignees: Optiscan Pty Ltd., Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc.Inventors: Hans-Joachim Miesner, Christoph Hauger, Werner Nahm, Frank Rudolph, Guido Hattendorf, Peter M. Delaney, John D. Allen
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Patent number: 9499083Abstract: Described are tray table assemblies comprising a table body including a frame. The frame is formed of an upper bar and a lower bar that connect a pair of slide guides, wherein the upper bar, the lower bar, and the pair of slide guides are integrally formed as a single piece.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Christopher Stewart, John D. Allen, Guorong Zhu
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Publication number: 20160332550Abstract: Described are passenger seat backs having tray tables pivotally coupled to the seat back frame and which rotate about a single axis. The tray table (20) may be directly connected to the seat back frame (10) without the need for a complex and heavy multi-axis pivot. The resulting seat and associated tray table are lighter, more compact, and easier to manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Christopher D. Stewart, Eric L. Parks, John D. Allen
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Publication number: 20160167555Abstract: Described are tray table assemblies that include a tray table (26) and at least one tray table arm (24) pivotally coupled to the tray table proximate a pivot location (22). As examples, the tray table is configured to stow within a stowage compartment, and the tray table arm is pivotally coupled to the stowage compartment proximate a second pivot location. A torque insert (12) is positioned within the one or both pivot locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: John D. Allen, Guorong Zhu
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Publication number: 20150073270Abstract: An imaging apparatus and method are provided. The probe for an imaging apparatus includes a manually manipulable proximal portion; a straight distal portion with a distal tip for locating at a site to define an observational field; and a curved portion between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The imaging method includes the steps of locating a distal tip of an imaging probe at a site to define an observational field; irradiating the observational field from the distal tip; and collecting a return signal at the distal tip; wherein the probe comprises a manually manipulable proximal portion. The apparatus and method provided herein are useful for various applications including but not limited to endomicroscopy and other microsurgical procedures performed under optical stereoscopic magnified visualization, such as neurosurgery, ENT/facial surgery and spinal surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicants: OPTISCAN PTY LTD., CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC., CARL ZEISS SURGICAL GMBHInventors: Hans-Joachim Miesner, Christoph Hauger, Werner Nahm, Frank Rudolph, Guido Hattendorf, Peter M. Delaney, John D. Allen
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Publication number: 20140292042Abstract: Described are tray table assemblies comprising a table body including a frame. The frame is formed of an upper bar and a lower bar that connect a pair of slide guides, wherein the upper bar, the lower bar, and the pair of slide guides are integrally formed as a single piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Christopher Stewart, John D. Allen, Guorong Zhu
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Patent number: 8213793Abstract: A method may include inputting parameters that characterize an optical network, inputting one or more demands to be routed, selecting routes, wavelengths, and wavelength translation nodes simultaneously for the one or more demands of the optical network based on the parameters, where each demand includes a working path and one or more protect paths, and configuring the optical network based on the selected routes, wavelengths, and wavelength translation nodes associated with the one or more demands.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventor: John D. Allen
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Patent number: 8122564Abstract: A powered blower/vacuum unit includes a base portion having a housing and a power air-moving device within the base portion. A tube is provided that is formed by a first manufacturing operation, such as a blow molding process. The tube extends a relatively large distance away from the housing and air flows through the tube along a relatively large distance. A coupler is also included for coupling the tube to the housing. The coupler is separately formed by a second, different manufacturing operation, such as an injection molding process. The coupler includes a plurality of one-way snap-in features configured to engage a plurality of receiver features located on the tube to non-removably attach the coupler to the tube. The housing can also include at least one male component and the coupler can include at least one complementary female component for securing the coupler to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2007Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Alamond, Jeffery L Osterchill, John R. Coffey, John D. Allen, Andrew L. Curtis, Daniel T. Sparks
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Publication number: 20110178395Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided herein. An imaging system for imaging a surgical site, may include a macroscopic visualization system; and an imaging apparatus with a probe, the imaging apparatus being adapted to image the observational field and generate second image data; wherein the system is operable to control the macroscopic visualization system and the imaging apparatus to image the site and the observational field respectively at substantially the same time, and to associate the first image data and the second image data. Imaging methods provided herein may include the steps of: imaging the site with a macroscopic visualization system and generating first image data; imaging at substantially the same time an observational field with an imaging apparatus and generating second image data; and associating the first image data and the second image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicants: Carl Zeiss Surgical GmbH, Optiscan Pty Ltd.Inventors: Hans-Joachim Miesner, Christoph Hauger, Werner Nahm, Frank Rudolph, Guido Hattendorf, Peter M. Delaney, John D. Allen
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Publication number: 20110166420Abstract: An imaging apparatus and method are provided. The probe for an imaging apparatus includes a manually manipulable proximal portion; a straight distal portion with a distal tip for locating at a site to define an observational field; and a curved portion between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The imaging method includes the steps of locating a distal tip of an imaging probe at a site to define an observational field; irradiating the observational field from the distal tip; and collecting a return signal at the distal tip; wherein the probe comprises a manually manipulable proximal portion. The apparatus and method provided herein are useful for various applications including but not limited to endomicroscopy and other microsurgical procedures performed under optical stereoscopic magnified visualization, such as neurosurgery, ENT/facial surgery and spinal surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Hans-Joachim Miesner, Christoph Hauger, Werner Nahm, Frank Rudolph, Guido Hattendorf, Peter Maxwell Delaney, John D. Allen
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Patent number: 7845331Abstract: A seal structure is provided for an internal combustion engine. The seal structure can include a main seal link, at least one fastener seal connected to the main seal link and adapted to surround at least a portion of a crankcase fastener hole, and an enlarged bearing seal operatively connected to the fastener seal and adapted to be in sealing abutment with at least a portion of an outer race of a bearing. The engine can include a crankcase formed of a first section and a second section retained together with the seal structure located therebetween for providing a seal for the crankcase.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Alamond, Jeffrey J. Osterchill, John D. Allen, Daniel T. Sparks
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Publication number: 20090127799Abstract: A seal structure is provided for an internal combustion engine. The seal structure can include a main seal link, at least one fastener seal connected to the main seal link and adapted to surround at least a portion of a crankcase fastener hole, and an enlarged bearing seal operatively connected to the fastener seal and adapted to be in sealing abutment with at least a portion of an outer race of a bearing. The engine can include a crankcase formed of a first section and a second section retained together with the seal structure located therebetween for providing a seal for the crankcase.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Alamond, Jeffrey J. Osterchill, John D. Allen, Daniel T. Sparks
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Publication number: 20090087180Abstract: A method may include inputting parameters that characterize an optical network, inputting one or more demands to be routed, selecting routes, wavelengths, and wavelength translation nodes simultaneously for the one or more demands of the optical network based on the parameters, where each demand includes a working path and one or more protect paths, and configuring the optical network based on the selected routes, wavelengths, and wavelength translation nodes associated with the one or more demands.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2007Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: Verizon Services Organization Inc.Inventor: John D. ALLEN
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Publication number: 20080295279Abstract: A powered blower/vacuum unit includes a base portion having a housing and a power air-moving device within the base portion. A tube is provided that is formed by a first manufacturing operation, such as a blow molding process. The tube extends a relatively large distance away from the housing and air flows through the tube along a relatively large distance. A coupler is also included for coupling the tube to the housing. The coupler is separately formed by a second, different manufacturing operation, such as an injection molding process. The coupler includes a plurality of one-way snap-in features configured to engage a plurality of receiver features located on the tube to non-removably attach the coupler to the tube. The housing can also include at least one male component and the coupler can include at least one complementary female component for securing the coupler to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: HUSQVARNA OUTDOOR PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Robert F. Alamond, Jeffery L Osterchill, John R. Coffey, John D. Allen, Andrew L. Curtis, Daniel T. Sparks