Patents by Inventor John Paddock
John Paddock 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: 20210051847Abstract: A towable or self-propelled device and method for treating and maintaining turf are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: DryJect Inc. Acquisition Corp.Inventors: John Paddock, Matt Majernik
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Patent number: 10119627Abstract: A poppet valve for controlling water flow is provided, the poppet valve includes a housing, a movable armature arranged within the housing, a pilot pin having first and second ends, and a return element associated with the pilot pin. The first end of the pilot pin is associated with and driven by the armature, and a poppet is arranged around the second end of the pilot pin. A cage is arranged around the poppet, the cage having a transverse opening adapted for water to flow therethrough. The armature is selectively actuated to drive the pilot pin in a first direction towards a closed position, in which the transverse opening of the cage is blocked by the poppet. The return element drives the pilot pin in a second direction towards an open position, in which the transverse opening of the cage is unblocked by the poppet.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: DRYJECT INC. ACQUISITION CORP.Inventors: Chris Des Garennes, Peter Van Drumpt, John Paddock
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Patent number: 9796639Abstract: A cross-linked, water absorbent polymer is mixed with desirable additives and coated to prevent water absorption to create a blend that is added to water injection systems for turf and soil maintenance. The coating is rinsed off the water absorbent polymer resulting in expansion of the polymer into a gel-like substance. The water absorbent polymer has the ability to retain water and nutrients in the soil preventing nutrient runoff and reducing watering frequency. Injection of the water absorbent polymer directly into soil reduces waste and reduces hazard caused by slippery material left on soil surfaces. The method and system for mixing and injection into soil is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Dryject Inc. Acquisition Corp.Inventors: Chris des Garennes, Peter van Drumpt, John Paddock
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Publication number: 20170023148Abstract: A poppet valve for controlling water flow is provided, the poppet valve includes a housing, a movable armature arranged within the housing, a pilot pin having first and second ends, and a return element associated with the pilot pin. The first end of the pilot pin is associated with and driven by the armature, and a poppet is arranged around the second end of the pilot pin. A cage is arranged around the poppet, the cage having a transverse opening adapted for water to flow therethrough. The armature is selectively actuated to drive the pilot pin in a first direction towards a closed position, in which the transverse opening of the cage is blocked by the poppet. The return element drives the pilot pin in a second direction towards an open position, in which the transverse opening of the cage is unblocked by the poppet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2014Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: Dryject, Inc.Inventors: Chris Des Garennes, Peter Van Drumpt, John Paddock
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Publication number: 20160130192Abstract: A cross-linked, water absorbent polymer is mixed with desirable additives and coated to prevent water absorption to create a blend that is added to water injection systems for turf and soil maintenance. The coating is rinsed off the water absorbent polymer resulting in expansion of the polymer into a gel-like substance. The water absorbent polymer has the ability to retain water and nutrients in the soil preventing nutrient runoff and reducing watering frequency. Injection of the water absorbent polymer directly into soil reduces waste and reduces hazard caused by slippery material left on soil surfaces. The method and system for mixing and injection into soil is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: DRYJECT, INC.Inventors: Chris des Garennes, Peter van Drumpt, John Paddock
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Patent number: 9232780Abstract: Apparatus for injecting soil treatment into soil includes a manifold head having at least one high pressure nozzle for injecting the soil treatment into the soil and a handle having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis. The handle comprises an upper portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts and a lower portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts. The tubular shafts of the lower portion are connected to the tubular shafts of the upper portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: James H. Cink, Richard Warriner, Ken Brown, John Paddock, Michael Chris desGarennes
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Publication number: 20150208574Abstract: A mobile injection device including a peristaltic pump assembly configured to be installed in a device for placing material on or beneath the soil surface. The device delivers material into the soil subsurface as a fluid or a suspension. The peristaltic pump has a rotor assembly that urges a fluid additive in precision amounts through flexible tubes into a manifold. A pressurized fluid is introduced to the manifold to mix the additive in the pressurized fluid and inject the mixture into the ground through an injection nozzle. A computer control system monitors the ground speed of the device and determines the amount of additive to be pumped into the manifold to provide a uniform distribution of the additive to the soil.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: Dryject, Inc.Inventors: Chris des Garennes, Peter Van Drumpt, John Paddock
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Publication number: 20150173344Abstract: Apparatus for injecting soil treatment into soil includes a manifold head having at least one high pressure nozzle for injecting the soil treatment into the soil and a handle having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis. The handle comprises an upper portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts and a lower portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts. The tubular shafts of the lower portion are connected to the tubular shafts of the upper portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: BASF Agro B.V. Arnhem (NL), Zurich BranchInventors: James H. Cink, Richard A. Warriner, Kenneth S. Brown, John Paddock, Michael Chris Des Garennes
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Publication number: 20130180439Abstract: Apparatus for injecting soil treatment into soil includes a manifold head having at least one high pressure nozzle for injecting the soil treatment into the soil and a handle having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis. The handle comprises an upper portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts and a lower portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts. The tubular shafts of the lower portion are connected to the tubular shafts of the upper portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicants: DRYJECT, INC., BASF CORPORATIONInventors: James H. Cink, Richard Warriner, Ken Brown, John Paddock, Michael Chris desGarennes
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Publication number: 20020056239Abstract: The invention is directed to a removable end rail system that can be removed from the end of a bleacher, folded and stored upon the bleacher deck so that the end rails are concealed when the telescoping bleacher are folded away for storage. The end rail system is comprised of a base member and an end rail member. The end rail member is designed to protect occupants when used on bleachers in gymnasiums and other spectator areas. The end rail member is comprised of vertical pickets and is designed to be installed and then removed after each use of the bleachers. The end rail member is fastened to the base member by using a set of thumb screws. The end rail is hinged through the vertical center so that it can then be folded and stored flat upon the deck of the bleachers for storage purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2001Publication date: May 16, 2002Inventor: John Paddock
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Patent number: 6071467Abstract: An apparatus and technique for collecting fumes from a metallurgical vessel such as a ladle are disclosed. The apparatus and technique are particularly well suited for collecting fumes during a cleanout operation of one or more discharge ports along the bottom of the vessel when the vessel is inverted on its side.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1998Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: USS/Kobe Steel CompanyInventors: John Paddock, Fred H. Vandersluis, David J. Diederich