Patents by Inventor John Kinnard
John Kinnard 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: 20220225661Abstract: An enclosed cannabis cigarette preparation system that includes an indexing module configured to accept a plurality of pre-rolled cones, each having a sealed end and an open end, and to move the pre-rolled cones through a plurality of stations. The system further includes a filling module configured to dispense, at a first station, a portion of cannabis shake material into the open end of each of the pre-rolled cones to form loosely filled cones; a tamping module configured to compress, at a second station, the cannabis shake material in each of the loosely filled cones to form tamped cones; a de-clogging module; and a pinching module configured to pinch-twist, at a third station, the open end of each of the pre-rolled cones to form rolled cigarettes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Jack Leadbeater, Trent Bohl, James O'Connor, John Kinnard, Larry Miller, Jesse Haws, Riley Chicci, Frank Ross, Julie Stefl, Yani Deros
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Patent number: 11291238Abstract: An enclosed cannabis cigarette preparation system that includes an indexing module configured to accept a plurality of pre-rolled cones, each having a sealed end and an open end, and to move the pre-rolled cones through a plurality of stations. The system further includes a filling module configured to dispense, at a first station, a portion of cannabis shake material into the open end of each of the pre-rolled cones to form loosely filled cones; a tamping module configured to compress, at a second station, the cannabis shake material in each of the loosely filled cones to form tamped cones; a de-clogging module; and a pinching module configured to pinch-twist, at a third station, the open end of each of the pre-rolled cones to form rolled cigarettes.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: UTEKTIK, INC.Inventors: Jack Leadbeater, Trent Bohl, James O'Connor, John Kinnard, Larry Miller, Jesse Haws, Riley Chicci, Frank Ross, Julie Stefl, Yani Deros
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Publication number: 20210204471Abstract: Methods of characterizing distinct plant varieties involve planting the plant varieties in one or more field plots. Each field plot includes one or more crop rotation zones, one or more maturity zones within the rotation zones, one or more nitrogen exposure zones within the maturity zones, and one or more population zones. Methods further involve extracting growth data from the plant varieties after a growing period. Systems for characterizing distinct plant varieties include one or more field plots and a database configured to store growth data extracted from the plant varieties after a growing period.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: John Kinnard, Steve Anthofer
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Publication number: 20200068947Abstract: An enclosed cannabis cigarette preparation system that includes an indexing module configured to accept a plurality of pre-rolled cones, each having a sealed end and an open end, and to move the pre-rolled cones through a plurality of stations. The system further includes a filling module configured to dispense, at a first station, a portion of cannabis shake material into the open end of each of the pre-rolled cones to form loosely filled cones; a tamping module configured to compress, at a second station, the cannabis shake material in each of the loosely filled cones to form tamped cones; a de-clogging module; and a pinching module configured to pinch-twist, at a third station, the open end of each of the pre-rolled cones to form rolled cigarettes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Jack Leadbeater, Trent Bohl, James O'Connor, John Kinnard, Larry Miller, Jesse Haws, Riley Chicci, Frank Ross, Julie Stefl, Yani Deros
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Patent number: 10128890Abstract: Some embodiments include a privacy/security apparatus for a portable communication device that includes a housing assembly configured to at least partially attenuate at least one of sound energy, acoustic energy, and electromagnetic energy including light, optical, and IR energy and RF radiation from passing through the housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a Faraday cage with two or more portions, and at least one protective shell coupled to or forming at least one aperture. The at least one aperture is configured and arranged to at least partially enclose the portable communication device so that at least a portion of the portable communication device is positioned within at least one portion of the Faraday cage, and the at least one seal coupled or integrated with the protective shell. The housing assembly can be an articulating assembly, a sliding assembly, and can include an active acoustic jamming or passive acoustic attenuation element.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Inventors: Teddy David Thomas, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Manas Chandran Menon, Anthony Clegg Parker, Klaus Heribert Renner, Julien Prosper Marc Aknin, Christopher O. Evans, Bing Xu, Huyen NguyenNgoc Cam Le, Fa Dai, John Stadille, Michael Fong, John Kinnard, Craig Ovans, Andres Parada, John Deros, Andrew Goodfellow, Justin David Cumming, Gregg Robert Draudt, Eric Smallwood, Piotr Diduch, Christopher R. McCaslin, Elias R. Samia, Evan Hutker, Robert Francis Hartmann, Stuart Eric Schechter
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Patent number: 9979427Abstract: Some embodiments include a privacy/security apparatus for a portable communication device that includes a housing assembly configured to at least partially attenuate at least one of sound energy, acoustic energy, and electromagnetic energy including light, optical, and IR energy and RF radiation from passing through the housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a Faraday cage with two or more portions, and at least one protective shell coupled to or forming at least one aperture. The at least one aperture is configured and arranged to at least partially enclose the portable communication device so that at least a portion of the portable communication device is positioned within at least one portion of the Faraday cage, and the at least one seal coupled or integrated with the protective shell. The housing assembly can be an articulating assembly, a sliding assembly, and can include an active acoustic jamming or passive acoustic attenuation element.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Inventors: Teddy David Thomas, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Manas Chandran Menon, Anthony Clegg Parker, Klaus Heribert Renner, Julien Prosper Marc Aknin, Christopher O. Evans, Bing Xu, Huyen NguyenNgoc Cam Le, Fa Dai, John Stadille, Michael Fong, John Kinnard, Craig Ovans, Andres Parada, John Deros, Andrew Goodfellow, Justin David Cumming, Gregg Robert Draudt, Eric Smallwood, Piotr Diduch, Christopher R. McCaslin, Elias R. Samia, Evan Hutker, Robert Francis Hartmann, Stuart Eric Schechter
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Publication number: 20160233912Abstract: Some embodiments include a privacy/security apparatus for a portable communication device that includes a housing assembly configured to at least partially attenuate at least one of sound energy, acoustic energy, and electromagnetic energy including light, optical, and IR energy and RF radiation from passing through the housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a Faraday cage with two or more portions, and at least one protective shell coupled to or forming at least one aperture. The at least one aperture is configured and arranged to at least partially enclose the portable communication device so that at least a portion of the portable communication device is positioned within at least one portion of the Faraday cage, and the at least one seal coupled or integrated with the protective shell. The housing assembly can be an articulating assembly, a sliding assembly, and can include an active acoustic jamming or passive acoustic attenuation element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Teddy David Thomas, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Manas Chandran Menon, Anthony Clegg Parker, Klaus Heribert Renner, Julien Prosper Marc Aknin, Christopher O. Evans, Bing Xu, Huyen NguyenNgoc Cam Le, Fa Dai, John Stadille, Michael Fong, John Kinnard, Craig Ovans, Andres Parada, John Deros, Andrew Goodfellow, Justin David Cumming, Gregg Robert Draudt, Eric Smallwood, Piotr Diduch, Christopher R. McCaslin, Elias R. Samia, Evan Hutker, Robert Francis Hartmann, Stuart Eric Schechter
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Publication number: 20160234356Abstract: Some embodiments include a privacy/security apparatus for a portable communication device that includes a housing assembly configured to at least partially attenuate at least one of sound energy, acoustic energy, and electromagnetic energy including light, optical, and IR energy and RF radiation from passing through the housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a Faraday cage with two or more portions, and at least one protective shell coupled to or forming at least one aperture. The at least one aperture is configured and arranged to at least partially enclose the portable communication device so that at least a portion of the portable communication device is positioned within at least one portion of the Faraday cage, and the at least one seal coupled or integrated with the protective shell. The housing assembly can be an articulating assembly, a sliding assembly, and can include an active acoustic jamming or passive acoustic attenuation element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Teddy David Thomas, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Manas Chandran Menon, Anthony Clegg Parker, Klaus Heribert Renner, Julien Prosper Marc Aknin, Christopher O. Evans, Bing Xu, Huyen NguyenNgoc Cam Le, Fa Dai, John Stadille, Michael Fong, John Kinnard, Craig Ovans, Andres Parada, John Deros, Andrew Goodfellow, Justin David Cumming, Gregg Robert Draudt, Eric Smallwood, Piotr Diduch, Christopher R. McCaslin, Elias R. Samia, Evan Hutker, Robert Francis Hartmann, Stuart Eric Schechter
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Patent number: 8841289Abstract: The present invention relates to a heterocyclic derivative of formula (I) wherein the variables are as defined in the specification or to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said heterocyclic derivatives and to their use in therapy, for instance in the treatment or prevention of disorders mediated by nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2010Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.Inventors: Paul David Ratcliffe, Thomas Russell Clarkson, Fiona Jeremiah, John Kinnard Ferguson MacLean
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Publication number: 20120208796Abstract: The present invention relates to a heterocyclic derivative of formula (I) wherein the variables are as defined in the specification or to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said heterocyclic derivatives and to their use in therapy, for instance in the treatment or prevention of disorders mediated by nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2010Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Paul David Ratcliffe, Thomas Russell Clarkson, Fiona Jeremiah, John Kinnard Ferguson MacLean
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Patent number: 8209790Abstract: A combination bathroom plunging and cleaning tool. Implementations may comprise a handle with a plurality of different detachable accessories. Accessories may include a plunger, a brush and a scrubber, for example. One or more of the accessories may comprise electronic components such as a vibrator or rotator to further accentuate the cleaning process. The handle and accessories may be stored in a storage caddy when not in use and the storage caddy may comprise air vents and a fan to dry the accessories after use.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2007Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Inventors: Steven Garry, John Kinnard
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Patent number: 7439444Abstract: A plurality of approaches for forming a horizontal and vertical electrical device cover including 1) providing hinge members on opposing sides of the cover that allow the cover to pivot along adjacent-sided axes for horizontal and vertical mounting; 2) providing a removable pin and corresponding cover and base hinge members wherein the removable pin may be placed along either the horizontal or vertical axis for selective horizontal or vertical mounting; 3) providing a pivoting hinge arm that is pivotable between adjacent sides of the unit for selective horizontal or vertical mounting; and 4) providing selectively attachable hinge members that may be attached by the installer at the time of installation to choose between horizontal or vertical mounting configurations.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: TayMac CorporationInventors: Edgar W. Maltby, John Kinnard, Kenneth C. Booth
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Patent number: 7381890Abstract: An electrical box assembly that includes a box body having a screw mount aperture and a base insert slidably coupled into the box body. The base insert may include a back wall, and the back wall may have an electrical device aperture therethrough, a box mounting screw aperture therethrough, a center mounting screw aperture therethrough, and a rear face. The rear face may include a center mounting plane at the center mounting screw aperture substantially parallel to the back wall and at least one spacer extending above the center mounting plane from the rear face at the box mounting screw aperture. Other particular implementations of an electrical box assembly may include at least two removable flanges coupled along a front side of the box body.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2007Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: TayMac CorporationInventors: John Kinnard, Richard L. Cleghorn
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Patent number: 7368662Abstract: A plurality of approaches for forming a horizontal and vertical electrical device cover including 1) providing hinge members on opposing sides of the cover that allow the cover to pivot along adjacent-sided axes for horizontal and vertical mounting; 2) providing a removable pin and corresponding cover and base hinge members wherein the removable pin may be placed along either the horizontal or vertical axis for selective horizontal or vertical mounting; 3) providing a pivoting hinge arm that is pivotable between adjacent sides of the unit for selective horizontal or vertical mounting; and 4) providing selectively attachable hinge members that may be attached by the installer at the time of installation to choose between horizontal or vertical mounting configurations.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2006Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: TayMac CorporationInventors: Michael J. Shotey, Marcus J. Shotey, Kenneth C. Booth, John Kinnard, Edgar W. Maltby
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Patent number: 7304238Abstract: A plurality of approaches for forming a horizontal and vertical electrical device cover including 1) providing hinge members on opposing sides of the cover that allow the cover to pivot along adjacent-sided axes for horizontal and vertical mounting; 2) providing a removable pin and corresponding cover and base hinge members wherein the removable pin may be placed along either the horizontal or vertical axis for selective horizontal or vertical mounting; 3) providing a pivoting hinge arm that is pivotable between adjacent sides of the unit for selective horizontal or vertical mounting; and 4) providing selectively attachable hinge members that may be attached by the installer at the time of installation to choose between horizontal or vertical mounting configurations.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2006Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: TayMac CorporationInventors: Michael J. Shotey, Marcus J. Shotey, Kenneth C. Booth, John Kinnard, Edgar W. Maltby
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Patent number: 7071415Abstract: A plurality of approaches for forming a horizontal and vertical electrical device cover including 1) providing hinge members on opposing sides of the cover that allow the cover to pivot along adjacent-sided axes for horizontal and vertical mounting; 2) providing a removable pin and corresponding cover and base hinge members wherein the removable pin may be placed along either the horizontal or vertical axis for selective horizontal or vertical mounting; 3) providing a pivoting hinge arm that is pivotable between adjacent sides of the unit for selective horizontal or vertical mounting; and 4) providing selectively attachable hinge members that may be attached by the installer at the time of installation to choose between horizontal or vertical mounting configurations.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2005Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Taymac CorporationInventors: Michael J. Shotey, Marcus J. Shotey, Edgar W. Maltby, John Kinnard, Kenneth C. Booth
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Patent number: 6956169Abstract: A simplified installation design for an in-use cover for an electrical outlet includes conical mounting screw holes in the outlet box and movement-restricting guides to ensure the mounting screw aligns with the mounting screw holes. Angled side mounting screw holes allow the outlet box to be installed with screws from within the box rather than the conventional nails outside the box. In particular embodiments of the invention, prongs, screws, clamps, heat stakes or other attachment components extend from the back of the insert to allow for pre-installment attachment of the electrical device directly to the insert. This also simplifies installation of the recessed in-use covers. Adaptors may optionally be included to allow the device to be adapted for use with a variety of sizes and shapes of electrical devices. An alternate embodiment of the invention includes a recessed in-use outlet formed of an electrical box, a receptacle, a cover plate and a cover to allow for simple installation with fewer parts.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2004Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: Taymac CorporationInventors: Michael Shotey, Marcus Shotey, Edgar Maltby, John Kinnard
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Patent number: D569811Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: TayMac CorporationInventor: John Kinnard
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Patent number: D569812Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: TayMac CorporationInventor: John Kinnard
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Patent number: D570787Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: TayMac CorporationInventor: John Kinnard