Patents by Inventor John E. Holland
John E. Holland 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: 11963691Abstract: A surgical instrument, has an end effector that includes an ultrasonic blade, and a clamp arm that moves relative to the ultrasonic blade from an opened position toward an intermediate position and a closed position. The clamp arm is offset from the ultrasonic blade to define a predetermined gap in the intermediate position between the opened position and the closed position. A clamp arm actuator connects to the clamp arm and moves from an opened configuration to a closed configuration to direct the clamp arm from the opened position toward the intermediate position and the closed position. A spacer connects with the clamp arm to inhibit movement of the clamp arm from the intermediate position toward the closed position for maintaining the predetermined gap between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Ryan M. Asher, Brian D. Black, John E. Brady, Joseph Dennis, Geni M. Giannotti, Bryce L. Heitman, Timothy S. Holland, Joseph E. Hollo, Andrew Kolpitcke, Amy M. Krumm, Jason R. Lesko, Matthew C. Miller, David A. Monroe, Ion V. Nicolaescu, Rafael J. Ruiz Ortiz, Matthew S. Schneider, Richard C. Smith, Shawn C. Snyder, Sarah A. Worthington, Monica L. Rivard, Fajian Zhang
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Patent number: 10981720Abstract: A fabric closure, and enclosure, are provided for cargo containers, including a fabric panel formed of high-strength yarns, and a pair of selectively closeable openings formed in the fabric panel for access therethrough, the selectively closeable openings having a substantially vertical opening, and a slide fastener for closure thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2015Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Advanced Composite Structures, LLCInventors: John E. Holland, Connie W. Holland, Daniel M. Nathan, Thomas R. Pherson
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Publication number: 20160046441Abstract: A fabric closure, and enclosure, are provided for cargo containers, including a fabric panel formed of high-strength yams, and a pair of selectively closeable openings formed in the fabric panel for access therethrough, the selectively closeable openings having a substantially vertical opening, and a slide fastener for closure thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: John E. Holland, Connie W. Holland, Daniel M. Nathan, Thomas R. Pherson
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Patent number: 9174796Abstract: A fabric closure, and enclosure, are provided for cargo containers, including a fabric panel formed of high-strength yarns, and a pair of selectively closeable openings formed in the fabric panel for access therethrough, the selectively closeable openings having a substantially vertical opening, and a slide fastener for closure thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2011Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Advanced Composite Structures, LLCInventors: John E. Holland, Connie W. Holland, Daniel M. Nathan, Thomas R. Pherson
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Patent number: 9174797Abstract: A fabric closure, and enclosure, are provided for cargo containers, including a fabric panel formed of high-strength yarns, and a selectively closeable opening formed in the fabric panel for access therethrough, the selectively closeable opening having a substantially vertical opening, and a slide fastener for closure thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Advanced Composite Structures, LLCInventors: John E. Holland, Connie W. Holland, Daniel M. Nathan
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Publication number: 20130240519Abstract: A fabric closure, and enclosure, are provided for cargo containers, including a fabric panel formed of high-strength yarns, and a selectively closeable opening formed in the fabric panel for access therethrough, the selectively closeable opening having a substantially vertical opening, and a slide fastener for closure thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Advanced Composite Structures, LLCInventors: John E. Holland, Connie W. Holland, Daniel M. Nathan
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Patent number: 8502069Abstract: A protective cover for lengths of materials used in environments in which the lengths of material are moved and pulled around and subjected to abrasion, chemicals, and weather extremes. The protective cover includes a sleeve that surrounds the length of material to be protected. The sleeve has open ends and is formed of a fabric made substantially of high performance yarns.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2002Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Advanced Composite Structures, LLCInventors: John E. Holland, Connie W. Holland
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Patent number: 8479801Abstract: A fabric closure, and enclosure, are provided for cargo containers, including a fabric panel formed of high-strength yarns, and a selectively closeable opening formed in the fabric panel for access therethrough, the selectively closeable opening having a substantially vertical opening, and a slide fastener for closure thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Advanced Composite Structures, LLCInventors: John E. Holland, Connie W. Holland, Daniel M. Nathan
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Publication number: 20120168285Abstract: Conveyor belts formed of a composite fabric structure. The fabric structure has a base reinforcing layer made of a network that includes high tenacity fibers. The composite fabric structure also includes a surface layer formed of rubber. The base layer and the surface layer are bonded together, preferably through the use of a bonding layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicants: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC., JHRG, LLCInventors: John E. Holland, Connie W. Holland, Daniel M. Nathan, Huy X. Nguyen, Elizabeth S. Parrish
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Publication number: 20120118882Abstract: A fabric closure, and enclosure, are provided for cargo containers, including a fabric panel formed of high-strength yarns, and a pair of selectively closeable openings formed in the fabric panel for access therethrough, the selectively closeable openings having a substantially vertical opening, and a slide fastener for closure thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicants: Advanced Composite Structures, LLC, JHRG, LLCInventors: John E. Holland, Connie W. Holland, Daniel M. Nathan, Thomas R. Pherson
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Publication number: 20120118881Abstract: A fabric closure, and enclosure, are provided for cargo containers, including a fabric panel formed of high-strength yarns, and a selectively closeable opening formed in the fabric panel for access therethrough, the selectively closeable opening having a substantially vertical opening, and a slide fastener for closure thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: JHRG, LLCInventors: John E. Holland, Connie W. Holland, Daniel M. Nathan
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Patent number: 8153228Abstract: A protective cover formed substantially of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene yarns and having first and second opposing edges connected by a high shear strength hook and loop fastener system. The high shear strength hook and loop fastener system includes areas of a plurality of high shear strength hooks along opposing edges of the cover and an intermediate disposable strip having a plurality of loops on both sides of the strip configured to be received between the areas having the plurality of hooks. The cover wraps around the sling so that a portion of the first edge and second edge overlap with the intermediate disposable strip to form the releasable connection. When the edges are released, the intermediate strip may be replaced, when worn, by a new intermediate strip with the remainder of the cover and fastener system being reusable.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: JHRG, LLCInventors: John E. Holland, Connie W. Holland
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Publication number: 20110091682Abstract: A protective cover formed substantially of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene yarns and having first and second opposing edges connected by a high shear strength hook and loop fastener system. The high shear strength hook and loop fastener system includes areas of a plurality of high shear strength hooks along opposing edges of the cover and an intermediate disposable strip having a plurality of loops on both sides of the strip configured to be received between the areas having the plurality of hooks. The cover wraps around the sling so that a portion of the first edge and second edge overlap with the intermediate disposable strip to form the releasable connection. When the edges are released, the intermediate strip may be replaced, when worn, by a new intermediate strip with the remainder of the cover and fastener system being reusable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: John E. Holland, Connie W. Holland
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Patent number: 7900408Abstract: A storm panel of high strength fabric is constructed, reinforced, and installed in such a way as to comply with the building codes as a large missile impact system. When not in use, the fabric can be rolled and stored and placed in an attractive cover without disassembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: JHRG, LLCInventors: John E. Holland, Connie W. Holland, Daniel M. Nathan
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Patent number: 7828029Abstract: A puncture and abrasion resistant, air and water impervious laminated fabric is provided. The laminated fabric includes a woven fabric base layer having warp and weft yarns, with at least 50 percent of the fibers in the warp yarns being formed of high performance material. A first thermoplastic film is bonded by heat and pressure to at least one of the sides of the fabric base layer. The first thermoplastic film is formed of ethylene vinyl acetate. A second thermoplastic film is bonded by heat and pressure to the first thermoplastic film on at least one of sides of the fabric. The second thermoplastic film is formed from either high density polyethylene or low density polyethylene.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2009Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: JHRG, LLCInventors: John E. Holland, Connie W. Holland
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Patent number: 7820570Abstract: A puncture and abrasion resistant, air and water impervious laminated fabric is provided. The laminated fabric includes a woven fabric base layer having warp and weft yarns, with at least 50 percent of the fibers in the warp yarns being formed of high performance material. A first thermoplastic film is bonded by heat and pressure to at least one of the sides of the fabric base layer. The first thermoplastic film is formed of ethylene vinyl acetate. A second thermoplastic film is bonded by heat and pressure to the first thermoplastic film on at least one of sides of the fabric. The second thermoplastic film is formed from either high density polyethylene or low density polyethylene.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: JHRG, LLCInventors: John E. Holland, Connie W. Holland
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Patent number: 7805897Abstract: A storm panel of high strength fabric is constructed, reinforced, and installed in such a way as to comply with the building codes as a large missile impact system. The panel includes a zippered opening for access through the panel when in use. When not in use, the fabric can be rolled and stored and placed in an attractive cover without disassembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: JHRG, LLCInventors: John E. Holland, Connie W. Holland, Daniel M. Nathan
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Patent number: 7794813Abstract: Tubular structures formed of helically wound layers of a composite fabric structure. The fabric structure has an inwardly facing layer in the form of a fabric base. The fabric base comprises a network of high tenacity fibers. The composite fabric structure also includes an outwardly facing layer formed of rubber. The inwardly facing layer and the outwardly facing layer are bonded together, preferably through the use of a bonding layer. The tubular structure may be used as a stand along product, as an antichafing cover for a rope, as a liner for a pipe, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2006Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Huy X. Nguyen, Elizabeth S. Parrish, John E. Holland
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Publication number: 20100203273Abstract: Protective covers for hoses, cables, ropes, and similar conduits formed of a composite fabric structure. The fabric structure has an inwardly facing layer in the form of a fabric base. The fabric base comprises a network of high tenacity fibers. The composite fabric structure also includes an outwardly facing layer formed of rubber. The inwardly facing layer and the outwardly facing layer are bonded together, preferably through the use of a bonding layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicants: JHRG, LLC, Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: John E. Holland, Huy X. Nguyen, Elizabeth S. Parrish
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Patent number: 7763556Abstract: A composite flexible fabric is employed as a covering for an opening of a building, such as a window or door. The composite fabric protects the opening from hurricane force winds and associated flying objects. The composite fabric is formed from at least one layer of a fabric comprised of high tenacity polyolefin fibers and at least one layer of a plastic film. The film is attached to at least one surface of the high tenacity polyolefin fiber fabric. Each of the fabric layer and the film layer are sufficient translucent so as to permit light to enter the opening of the building. The fabric layer provides protection against high wind and impact from projectiles, and the film layer provides an impervious barrier to water, such as wind driven rain. An adhesive layer may be used to enhance bonding between the fabric layer and the film layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2007Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Huy X. Nguyen, John E. Holland, Connie W. Holland