Patents by Inventor John E. Price
John E. Price 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: 20240105306Abstract: A surgical instrument operable to sever tissue includes a body assembly and a selectively coupleable end effector assembly. The end effector assembly may include a transmission assembly and an end effector. The body assembly includes a trigger and a casing configured to couple with the transmission assembly. An information transmission system transmits instrument information received from a sensor, for example, to a secure server via a secure gateway connected to the instrument. The instrument may be previously tested on a calibration kit to pre-determine and load surgeon-specific settings onto the instrument prior to use.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Cory G. Kimball, Daniel W. Price, William E. Clem, Amy L. Marcotte, Danius P. Silkaitis, John B. Schulte, Michael R. Lamping, Stephen J. Balek
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Publication number: 20220368195Abstract: Some embodiments provide irrigation generator systems that include a main conduit comprising an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit; a flow control system positioned within the main conduit; a generator conduit comprising a generator inlet conduit and a generator outlet conduit, wherein the generator inlet conduit is fluidly coupled with the main conduit upstream of the flow control system, the generator outlet conduit is fluidly coupled with the main conduit downstream of the flow control system; and a generator comprising a rotor assembly cooperated with generator conduit to be physically activated by a flow of fluid through the generator conduit causing rotation of the rotor assembly and generates electrical power. The flow control system transitions between a closed state to the open state in response to a water pressure exceeding a pressure threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Michael J. Millius, Riccardo J. Tresso, Randy R. Montgomery, Patrick J. Hibbs, Parthiv A. Rajgor, Michael A. McAfee, Jiangjiang Dai, John E. Price, Bradley H. Dolbin
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Patent number: 11277973Abstract: Several embodiments provide cycle and soak irrigation control units, comprising: a housing; a plurality of pairs of actuation line connectors comprising input connectors to couple with output actuation lines of a separate irrigation controller, and output connectors to couple with actuatable devices; a plurality of electrical pathways each coupling a respective input connector to a corresponding output connector and allowing an activation signal to be passed; at least one switch configured to selectively allow or interrupt activation signals to pass to a corresponding output connector; and a timing control circuit controlling the switch, based on an application of an activation signal on an input connector, a duration of a series of cycle-on timings during which the activation signal is emitted from the output connector to activate an actuatable device and soak-off timings during which the activation signal is prevented from being emitted deactivating the actuatable device.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Randy R. Montgomery, John E. Price, Chong Wang Kwak, Samuel C. Walker, David Charles Belongia
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Publication number: 20210392829Abstract: In some embodiments, provide an irrigation sensor system, comprising: a rain funnel comprising an upper opening and at least one wall tapering from the upper opening to a lower aperture; and a tipping bucket positioned to receive water falling from the lower aperture while the tipping bucket is positioned such that a central longitudinal axis of the tipping bucket is not aligned with an axis extending through the lower aperture of the funnel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Jorge A. Marsano, Joseph G. Porrazzo, John E. Price, Hari Reddy
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Publication number: 20210368702Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein related to irrigation control systems. In some embodiments, an irrigation control system includes a router, an access point, and irrigation controller, a wireless adapter, and a mobile device. The mobile device can communicate with the wireless adapter in a direct communication mode in which the wireless adapter creates a wireless network, a first indirect communication mode in which the mobile device and the wireless adapter communicate via the access point while the mobile device is within range of the access point, and a second indirect communication mode in which the mobile device and the wireless adapter communicate via the access point while the mobile device is out of range of the access point.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Randy R. Montgomery, Anderson I. Micu, John E. Price, James R. Harris, Jeffrey B. Westphal, Ray S. Peppiatt, Samuel P. Whitt, JR., Forrest M. Henderson
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Patent number: 11089746Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein related to irrigation control systems. In some embodiments, an irrigation control system includes a router, an access point, and irrigation controller, a wireless adapter, and a mobile device. The mobile device can communicate with the wireless adapter in a direct communication mode in which the wireless adapter creates a wireless network, a first indirect communication mode in which the mobile device and the wireless adapter communicate via the access point while the mobile device is within range of the access point, and a second indirect communication mode in which the mobile device and the wireless adapter communicate via the access point while the mobile device is out of range of the access point.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Randy R. Montgomery, Anderson I. Micu, John E. Price, James R. Harris, Jeffrey B. Westphal, Ray S. Peppiatt, Samuel P. Whitt, Jr., Forrest M. Henderson
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Patent number: 11006589Abstract: In some embodiments, provide an irrigation sensor system, comprising: a rain funnel comprising an upper opening and at least one wall tapering from the upper opening to a lower aperture; and a tipping bucket positioned to receive water falling from the lower aperture while the tipping bucket is positioned such that a central longitudinal axis of the tipping bucket is not aligned with an axis extending through the lower aperture of the funnel.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Jorge A. Marsano, Joseph G. Porrazzo, John E. Price, Hari Reddy
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Publication number: 20200388151Abstract: There is provided a digital intersection system. The system can include at least one safety-critical device corresponding to a device controlling allowable movements into or through the intersection. The system can also include a local control unit configured to generate and output an intersection state plan, and a safety control unit configured to accept the intersection state plan from the local control unit, validate the state plan, and provide the state plan to any interested device in the intersection, the any interested device comprising the at least one safety-critical device. The system can optionally include at least one sensor corresponding to a device or data source capable of collecting information related to the intersection or local area surrounding the intersection, or impacting traffic patterns at an intersection, wherein the local control unit is further configured to accept inputs from the at least one sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2019Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: Miovision Technologies IncorporatedInventors: Jean-Pierre BHAVNANI, David G. THOMPSON, Tyler R.W. ABBOTT, Matthew M. IGNOR, John E. PRICE, Kurtis N. MCBRIDE
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Publication number: 20200146229Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein related to irrigation control systems. In some embodiments, an irrigation control system includes a router, an access point, and irrigation controller, a wireless adapter, and a mobile device. The mobile device can communicate with the wireless adapter in a direct communication mode in which the wireless adapter creates a wireless network, a first indirect communication mode in which the mobile device and the wireless adapter communicate via the access point while the mobile device is within range of the access point, and a second indirect communication mode in which the mobile device and the wireless adapter communicate via the access point while the mobile device is out of range of the access point.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Randy R. Montgomery, Anderson I. Micu, John E. Price, James R. Harris, Jeffrey B. Westphal, Ray S. Peppiatt, Samuel P. Whitt, Jr., Forrest M. Henderson
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Patent number: 10609878Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein related to irrigation control systems. In some embodiments, an irrigation control system includes a router, an access point, and irrigation controller, a wireless adapter, and a mobile device. The mobile device can communicate with the wireless adapter in a direct communication mode in which the wireless adapter creates a wireless network, a first indirect communication mode in which the mobile device and the wireless adapter communicate via the access point while the mobile device is within range of the access point, and a second indirect communication mode in which the mobile device and the wireless adapter communicate via the access point while the mobile device is out of range of the access point.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Randy R. Montgomery, Anderson I. Micu, John E. Price, James R. Harris, Jeffrey B. Westphal, Ray S. Peppiatt, Samuel P. Whitt, Jr., Forrest M. Henderson
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Publication number: 20200037509Abstract: Several embodiments provide cycle and soak irrigation control units, comprising: a housing; a plurality of pairs of actuation line connectors comprising input connectors to couple with output actuation lines of a separate irrigation controller, and output connectors to couple with actuatable devices; a plurality of electrical pathways each coupling a respective input connector to a corresponding output connector and allowing an activation signal to be passed; at least one switch configured to selectively allow or interrupt activation signals to pass to a corresponding output connector; and a timing control circuit controlling the switch, based on an application of an activation signal on an input connector, a duration of a series of cycle-on timings during which the activation signal is emitted from the output connector to activate an actuatable device and soak-off timings during which the activation signal is prevented from being emitted deactivating the actuatable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Randy R. Montgomery, John E. Price, Chong Wang Kwak, Samuel C. Walker, David Charles Belongia
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Patent number: 10462977Abstract: Several embodiments provide cycle and soak irrigation control units, comprising: a housing; a plurality of pairs of actuation line connectors comprising input connectors to couple with output actuation lines of a separate irrigation controller, and output connectors to couple with actuatable devices; a plurality of electrical pathways each coupling a respective input connector to a corresponding output connector and allowing an activation signal to be passed; at least one switch configured to selectively allow or interrupt activation signals to pass to a corresponding output connector; and a timing control circuit controlling the switch, based on an application of an activation signal on an input connector, a duration of a series of cycle-on timings during which the activation signal is emitted from the output connector to activate an actuatable device and soak-off timings during which the activation signal is prevented from being emitted deactivating the actuatable device.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Randy R. Montgomery, John E. Price, Chong Wang Kwak, Samuel C. Walker, David Charles Belongia
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Publication number: 20190308305Abstract: A spike setting tool with an improved ram-rod structure may feature a pronged fork at a distal end to hold spikes in place while the user actuates a ram-rod to set the spikes. A magnet may also be provided to aid in the picking up of spikes for setting in the fork.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventor: John E. Price
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Publication number: 20190200547Abstract: In some embodiments, provide an irrigation sensor system, comprising: a rain funnel comprising an upper opening and at least one wall tapering from the upper opening to a lower aperture; and a tipping bucket positioned to receive water falling from the lower aperture while the tipping bucket is positioned such that a central longitudinal axis of the tipping bucket is not aligned with an axis extending through the lower aperture of the funnel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2018Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Jorge A. Marsano, Joseph G. Porrazzo, John E. Price, Hari Reddy
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Publication number: 20190082629Abstract: Several embodiments provide cycle and soak irrigation control units, comprising: a housing; a plurality of pairs of actuation line connectors comprising input connectors to couple with output actuation lines of a separate irrigation controller, and output connectors to couple with actuatable devices; a plurality of electrical pathways each coupling a respective input connector to a corresponding output connector and allowing an activation signal to be passed; at least one switch configured to selectively allow or interrupt activation signals to pass to a corresponding output connector; and a timing control circuit controlling the switch, based on an application of an activation signal on an input connector, a duration of a series of cycle-on timings during which the activation signal is emitted from the output connector to activate an actuatable device and soak-off timings during which the activation signal is prevented from being emitted deactivating the actuatable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2017Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Randy R. Montgomery, John E. Price, Chong Wang Kwak, Samuel C. Walker, David Charles Belongia
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Publication number: 20180014480Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein related to irrigation control systems. In some embodiments, an irrigation control system includes a router, an access point, and irrigation controller, a wireless adapter, and a mobile device. The mobile device can communicate with the wireless adapter in a direct communication mode in which the wireless adapter creates a wireless network, a first indirect communication mode in which the mobile device and the wireless adapter communicate via the access point while the mobile device is within range of the access point, and a second indirect communication mode in which the mobile device and the wireless adapter communicate via the access point while the mobile device is out of range of the access point.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Randy R. Montgomery, Anderson I. Micu, John E. Price, James R. Harris, Jeffrey B. Westphal, Ray S. Peppiatt, Samuel P. Whitt, JR., Forrest M. Henderson
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Patent number: 4680486Abstract: Combinational logic circuits are implemented with Inverter Function Logic gates. Such circuits may utilize the logical complement of an input signal in the logical operation performed by the gate without having to use a separate inverter stage or a dual level Cascode arrangement. If such circuits employ the feature of collector dotting, diode clamps are not required. Combinational logic circuits fabricated with Inverter Function Logic utilize a level shifted transistor means in lieu of the standard reference transistor of ECL gates so that input voltages are compared with each other rather than with a reference voltage. In one embodiment the level shifted transistor means comprises a transistor having a level shifted representation of an input signal whose complement is to be used in the logical operation applied to its base.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1984Date of Patent: July 14, 1987Assignee: Amdahl CorporationInventors: John E. Price, Larry W. De Clue
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Patent number: D810700Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Robert H. Jenkins, John E. Price, Adolfo Meza-Guinea, Paul E. Lierheimer, Charles S. Curbbun, Lee-Anne Stossell, William J. Leach
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Patent number: D890106Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2019Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: John E. Price, Joseph G. Porrazzo, Jr., Scott M. Cline, Edward M. Gandelman
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Patent number: D891376Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: John E. Price, Joseph G. Porrazzo, Jr., Scott M. Cline, Edward M. Gandelman