Patents by Inventor John J. M. Rees
John J. M. Rees 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: 20230417641Abstract: In one implementation, a footfall detection assembly comprising a sensor underlayment unit and a data analysis device is provided. The sensor underlayment unit comprises a sensor having a unique sensor identifier and a plurality of zones, wherein the sensor is configured to measure zone capacitance in of the plurality of zones, and a processing unit operably connected to the sensor. The processing unit is configured to receive the measured zone capacitance values from the sensor upon the occurrence of a change in measured zone capacitance of the sensor and generate and transmit a data packet comprising at least the unique sensor identifier and measured zone capacitance values upon occurrence of a change in capacitance of at least one of the plurality of zones of the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: JOHN J.M. REES, DENNIS J. JONES, JR., THOMAS JERRY McCLURE, JR., CHESTER A. CHAFFIN, JOSEPH M. WOODALL, ALAN F. BUTTENHOFF
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Publication number: 20220299414Abstract: In one implementation, a footfall detection assembly comprising a sensor underlayment unit and a data analysis device is provided. The sensor underlayment unit comprises a sensor having a unique sensor identifier and a plurality of zones, wherein the sensor is configured to measure zone capacitance in of the plurality of zones, and a processing unit operably connected to the sensor. The processing unit is configured to receive the measured zone capacitance values from the sensor upon the occurrence of a change in measured zone capacitance of the sensor and generate and transmit a data packet comprising at least the unique sensor identifier and measured zone capacitance values upon occurrence of a change in capacitance of at least one of the plurality of zones of the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: John J.M. Rees, Dennis J. Jones, JR., Thomas Jeffrey McClure, JR., Chester A. Chaffin, Joseph M. Woodall, Alan F. Buttenhoff
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Patent number: 11371922Abstract: In one implementation, a footfall detection assembly comprising a sensor underlayment unit and a data analysis device is provided. The sensor underlayment unit comprises a sensor having a unique sensor identifier and a plurality of zones, wherein the sensor is configured to measure zone capacitance in the plurality of zones, and a processing unit operably connected to the sensor. The processing unit is configured to receive the measured zone capacitance values from the sensor upon the occurrence of a change in measured zone capacitance of the sensor and generate and transmit a data packet comprising at least the unique sensor identifier and measured zone capacitance values upon occurrence of a change in capacitance of at least one of the plurality of zones of the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANYInventors: John J. M. Rees, Dennis J. Jones, Jr., Thomas Jerry McClure, Jr., Chester A. Chaffin, Joseph M. Woodall, Alan F. Buttenhoff
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Publication number: 20200309654Abstract: In one implementation, a footfall detection assembly comprising a sensor underlayment unit and a data analysis device is provided. The sensor underlayment unit comprises a sensor having a unique sensor identifier and a plurality of zones, wherein the sensor is configured to measure zone capacitance in the plurality of zones, and a processing unit operably connected to the sensor. The processing unit is configured to receive the measured zone capacitance values from the sensor upon the occurrence of a change in measured zone capacitance of the sensor and generate and transmit a data packet comprising at least the unique sensor identifier and measured zone capacitance values upon occurrence of a change in capacitance of at least one of the plurality of zones of the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: John J.M. REES, Dennis J, JONES, Thomas Jerry McCLURE, Chester A. CHAFFIN, Joseph M. WOODALL, Alan F. BUTTENHOFF
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Patent number: 10684204Abstract: In one implementation, a footfall detection assembly comprising a sensor underlayment unit and a data analysis device is provided. The sensor underlayment unit comprises a sensor having a unique sensor identifier and a plurality of zones, wherein the sensor is configured to measure at least one parameter in each of the plurality of zones, and a processing unit operably connected to the sensor. The processing unit is configured to receive the measured parameter values from the sensor upon the occurrence of a change in measured parameters and generate and transmit a data packet comprising at least the unique sensor identifier and measured parameters upon occurrence of a change in measured parameters of at least one of the plurality of zones of the sensor. The data analysis device is configured to receive the data packet, compare the measured parameter values of the data packet to previously-measured parameter values associated with the sensor underlayment into and generate a result therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2017Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANYInventors: John J. M. Rees, Dennis J. Jones, Jr., Thomas Jerry McClure, Jr., Chester A. Chaffin, Joseph M. Woodall, Alan F. Buttenhoff
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Patent number: 10259204Abstract: Described herein are resilient floor coverings made from non-vinyl materials and methods for manufacturing same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANYInventors: Jeffrey J. Wright, John J. M. Rees, Tom Odum, Jean Briere, Jay Vecsey, Mahesh Subramanian
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Patent number: 10071456Abstract: A system and method for imparting a textured surface effect in a board. The system and method are configured to releasably secure a charge on a table; determine a random abrasion pattern for the charge with at least one programmable controller; and control at least one abrasion assembly with the at least one programmable controller in accord with the random abrasion pattern to selectively engage and remove desired portions of the upper surface of the charge with the at least one abrasion assembly to form a randomized textured surface effect thereon.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANYInventors: John J. M. Rees, Conrad Layson Fernandez, Eric John Levan, David Emmett Milligan, Leonard Lee Hixson, Jr., Edward Keith Huitt, Robert Louis Shelnutt, III, David Edward Voyles, Gregory Kevin Espy, Roman Morris
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Patent number: 9861988Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the reclaiming of carpet waste material. More particularly, the invention relates to a method and system for reclaiming carpet components such as yarn, tufting primary, binder, and secondary backing from post-industrial and post-consumer carpet waste in a substantially continuous flow process.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANYInventors: John J. M. Rees, Leonard Lee Hixon, Jr., Marten Hutchison
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Patent number: 9855682Abstract: Disclosed are methods for utilizing reclaimed synthetic turf materials in the manufacture of various second generation floor coverings and floor covering components. Also disclosed are products manufactured by the methods.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: Gregory Fowler, John J. M. Rees, David A. Moore
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Publication number: 20170363526Abstract: In one implementation, a footfall detection assembly comprising a sensor underlayment unit and a data analysis device is provided. The sensor underlayment unit comprises a sensor having a unique sensor identifier and a plurality of zones, wherein the sensor is configured to measure at least one parameter in each of the plurality of zones, and a processing unit operably connected to the sensor. The processing unit is configured to receive the measured parameter values from the sensor upon the occurrence of a change in measured parameters and generate and transmit a data packet comprising at least the unique sensor identifier and measured parameters upon occurrence of a change in measured parameters of at least one of the plurality of zones of the sensor. The data analysis device is configured to receive the data packet, compare the measured parameter values of the data packet to previously-measured parameter values associated with the sensor underlayment into and generate a result therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: John J.M. Rees, Dennis J. Jones, JR., Thomas Jerry McClure, JR., Chester A. Chaffin, Joseph M. Woodall, Alan F. Buttenhoff
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Patent number: 9766171Abstract: In one implementation, a footfall detection assembly comprising a sensor underlayment unit and a data analysis device is provided. The sensor underlayment unit comprises a sensor having a unique sensor identifier and a plurality of zones, wherein the sensor is configured to measure zone capacitance in of the plurality of zones, and a processing unit operably connected to the sensor. The processing unit is configured to receive the measured zone capacitance values from the sensor upon the occurrence of a change in measured zone capacitance of the sensor and generate and transmit a data packet comprising at least the unique sensor identifier and measured zone capacitance values upon occurrence of a change in capacitance of at least one of the plurality of zones of the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: John J. M. Rees, Dennis J. Jones, Jr., Thomas Jerry McClure, Jr., Chester A. Chaffin, Joseph M. Woodall, Alan F. Buttenhoff
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Patent number: 9724852Abstract: Disclosed are methods for utilizing reclaimed carpet materials in the manufacture of high density composites. Also disclosed are products manufactured by the disclosed methods.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: John J. M. Rees, Gregory Fowler
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Publication number: 20160340916Abstract: Described herein are resilient floor coverings made from non-vinyl materials and methods for manufacturing same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANYInventors: JEFFREY J. WRIGHT, JOHN J.M. REES, TOM ODUM, JEAN BRIERE, JAY VECSEY, MAHESH SUBRAMANIAN
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Patent number: 9410026Abstract: Disclosed are rebond polyurethane foams comprised of a plurality of polyurethane foam particles bound together to form a matrix. Reclaimed carpet material is distributed within the matrix of foam particles as a filler material. Also disclosed are methods for the manufacture of the rebond polyurethane foams disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: John J. M. Rees, Gregory Fowler
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Patent number: 9266112Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the reclaiming of carpet waste material. More particularly, the invention relates to a method and system for reclaiming carpet components such as yarn, tufting primary, binder, and secondary backing from post industrial and post consumer carpet waste in a substantially continuous flow process.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: John J. M. Rees, Edward Huitt, Leonard Lee Hixon, Christopher Scott Sirmans
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Publication number: 20150375489Abstract: A system for continuously producing flexible carpet cushion having a mixing assembly positioned proximate to a slat press that is configured to dispense an uncured polyurethane (PU) foam onto a lower substrate associated with the moving lower plate of the slat press. As the uncured PU foam enters the slat press, an upper substrate associated with the upper plate of the slat press contacts the upper surface of the dispensed PU foam and the PU foam undergoes blowing to a gauged thickness and cures between the upper and lower plates of the slat press.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: JOHN J.M. REES, TOM ODUM, IAN WHEELER
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Patent number: 9221104Abstract: A composite building product formed through formed molding. The composite product having an exterior skin surrounding a foamed core. The exterior skin being formed from particulate material that includes carpet waste material and mixed polymer waste materials.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: David A. Moore, John J. M. Rees
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Publication number: 20150321383Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the reclaiming of carpet waste material. More particularly, the invention relates to a method and system for reclaiming carpet components such as yarn, tufting primary, binder, and secondary backing from post-industrial and post-consumer carpet waste in a substantially continuous flow process.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: JOHN J.M. REES, LEONARD LEE HIXON, JR., MARTEN HUTCHISON
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Patent number: 9144802Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the reclaiming of carpet waste material. More particularly, the invention relates to a method and system for reclaiming carpet components such as yarn, tufting primary, binder, and secondary backing from post industrial and post consumer carpet waste in a substantially continuous flow process.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: John J. M. Rees, Edward Huitt, Leonard Lee Hixon, Jr., Christopher Scott Sirmans
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Publication number: 20150260625Abstract: In one implementation, a footfall detection assembly comprising a sensor underlayment unit and a data analysis device is provided. The sensor underlayment unit comprises a sensor having a unique sensor identifier and a plurality of zones, wherein the sensor is configured to measure zone capacitance in of the plurality of zones, and a processing unit operably connected to the sensor. The processing unit is configured to receive the measured zone capacitance values from the sensor upon the occurrence of a change in measured zone capacitance of the sensor and generate and transmit a data packet comprising at least the unique sensor identifier and measured zone capacitance values upon occurrence of a change in capacitance of at least one of the plurality of zones of the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: John J.M. Rees, Dennis J. Jones, JR., Thomas Jerry McClure, JR., Chester A. Chaffin, Joseph M. Woodall, Alan F. Buttenhoff