Patents by Inventor John R. Allen
John R. Allen 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).
-
Publication number: 20220250104Abstract: A multi-mode flavorant dispenser includes a common pump and reservoir, a first detachable nozzle selectively fitted to the common pump to dispense fluid from the reservoir in a spray pattern, and a second detachable nozzle selectively fitted to the common pump to dispense fluid from the reservoir by a needle injector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: GUNJIT KUMAR, THOMAS H. WARD, SCOTT LAWRENCE WAYLAND, ZACH MIRON, JOHN R. ALLEN
-
Patent number: 11105950Abstract: A whole-body transmission x-ray scanner includes a collimated x-ray source, a linear x-ray camera configured to detect x-rays, a counterweight, and a positioner that aligns the source and ray camera and moves the source and camera synchronously to scan and acquire radiographic images of an object located therebetween. The positioner comprises a cable alignment assembly connecting the counterweight directly to the x-ray source and camera to maintain alignment of the source and camera during a scanning mode in which the source and camera move from one end of the object to another end. The positioner comprises a motor, a bi-directional crossover slide track bearing assembly connected to the source, and a conveyor operatively connected to the motor and to the slide track bearing assembly to move the slide track bearing assembly in a loop that correspondingly translates the source and camera along a single linear axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Inventor: John R. Allen
-
Publication number: 20200088905Abstract: A whole-body transmission x-ray scanner includes a collimated x-ray source, a linear x-ray camera configured to detect x-rays, a counterweight, and a positioner that aligns the source and ray camera and moves the source and camera synchronously to scan and acquire radiographic images of an object located therebetween. The positioner comprises a cable alignment assembly connecting the counterweight directly to the x-ray source and camera to maintain alignment of the source and camera during a scanning mode in which the source and camera move from one end of the object to another end. The positioner comprises a motor, a bi-directional crossover slide track bearing assembly connected to the source, and a conveyor operatively connected to the motor and to the slide track bearing assembly to move the slide track bearing assembly in a loop that correspondingly translates the source and camera along a single linear axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventor: John R. Allen
-
Patent number: 10520636Abstract: A whole-body transmission x-ray scanner includes an x-ray source, an x-ray camera, a controller, and a positioner aligning the source and camera to point x-rays towards the camera and moving the source and camera synchronously to scan and acquire radiographic images of an object located therebetween. The positioner includes a closed-loop cable alignment assembly fixed to the source and to the camera to maintain alignment of the source and camera during a scanning mode in which the source and camera move from one end of the object to another end. The positioner includes a motor controlled by the controller, a bi-directional crossover slide track bearing assembly connected to the source, and a conveyor connected to the motor and bearing assembly such that, actuation of the motor by the controller moves the slide track bearing assembly in a loop that correspondingly move the source and camera along a single linear axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Inventor: John R. Allen
-
Publication number: 20190113652Abstract: A whole-body transmission x-ray scanner includes an x-ray source, an x-ray camera, a controller, and a positioner aligning the source and camera to point x-rays towards the camera and moving the source and camera synchronously to scan and acquire radiographic images of an object located therebetween. The positioner includes a closed-loop cable alignment assembly fixed to the source and to the camera to maintain alignment of the source and camera during a scanning mode in which the source and camera move from one end of the object to another end. The positioner includes a motor controlled by the controller, a bi-directional crossover slide track bearing assembly connected to the source, and a conveyor connected to the motor and bearing assembly such that, actuation of the motor by the controller moves the slide track bearing assembly in a loop that correspondingly move the source and camera along a single linear axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventor: John R. Allen
-
Patent number: 9775464Abstract: A rotisserie having a first support structure with a rotisserie motor affixed thereto, the rotisserie motor having a receptacle for receiving a spit rod. A second support structure defines a slot for receiving the spit rod. The first and second support structures are mounted to side shelves on a grill on opposite sides of a cooking grate. The side shelves each define at least one mounting aperture for retaining the support structures in upright positions.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: W.C. Bradley Co.Inventors: Brad Gillespie, Mark Edward Davis, Christopher J. Bennett, John R. Allen
-
Publication number: 20170095115Abstract: A charcoal management device having a plate, an inner wall circumscribing an inner portion of the plate, and an outer wall circumscribing at least a portion of the plate outside the inner wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: WILLIAM LADON HOPKINS, MALLIK AHMED, JOHN R. ALLEN, THOMAS H. WARD, JESSICA JOHNSEY HINSHAW
-
Patent number: 9603485Abstract: A rotisserie mounting bracket assembly for a cooking grill having a cooking surface having a plurality of ribs. The bracket has a bracket base with at least one downward projection situated between a pair of adjacent ribs, and a bracket extension extending vertically from the bracket base and having at least one surface adapted to retain a skewer.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: W.C. Bradley Co.Inventors: William Ladon Hopkins, John R. Allen
-
Patent number: 9596206Abstract: In one embodiment, a computing device detects an identifier of an object entered by a user participating in a message session. The message session includes one or more messages including text, and the text includes the identifier. The computing device accesses an image corresponding to the object based at least in part on the identifier. The computing device provides for display to a second user the image in place of the identifier within the text.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: Carlos M. Bueno, John R. Allen
-
Patent number: 9335977Abstract: System and method for optimizing a data flow diagram based on access pattern information are described. Access pattern information for a data flow diagram may be received. The data flow diagram may include a plurality of interconnected actors, e.g., functional blocks, visually indicating functionality of the data flow diagram. The access pattern information may include one or more of: input pattern information specifying cycles on which tokens are consumed by at least one of the actors, or output pattern information specifying cycles on which tokens are produced by at least one of the actors. A program that implements the functionality of the data flow diagram may be generated based at least in part on the access pattern information.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2013Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: National Instruments CorporationInventors: Guoqiang Wang, Kaushik Ravindran, Rhishikesh Limaye, Guang Yang, Arkadeb Ghosal, Hugo A. Andrade, John R. Allen, Jacob Kornerup, Ian C. Wong, Jeffrey N. Correll, Michael J. Trimborn
-
Patent number: 9163769Abstract: An apparatus and method for plugging a tubular bore is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises: a shaft member; one or more cylindrical compressible seals slideably disposed around the shaft member, wherein the shaft member passes axially through the one or more cylindrical seals; one or more cylindrical hard sleeves having one or more conical ends slideably disposed around the shaft member and adjacent to the one or more cylindrical seals; a flange attached at or near a distal end of the shaft member, wherein the flange retains the cylindrical sleeves and cylindrical seals on the shaft member; and a pulling mechanism disposed at or near a proximal end of the shaft member, wherein the seal is positioned between the flange and the one or more cylindrical hard sleeves such that compression of the seal causes it to expand away from the shaft member.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Postoak Services, Inc.Inventors: John R. Allen, Lloyd J. Lesikar
-
Publication number: 20140305318Abstract: A rotisserie mounting bracket assembly for a cooking grill having a cooking surface having a plurality of ribs. The bracket has a bracket base with at least one downward projection situated between a pair of adjacent ribs, and a bracket extension extending vertically from the bracket base and having at least one surface adapted to retain a skewer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: W.C. Bradley Co.Inventors: WILLIAM LADON HOPKINS, John R. Allen
-
Publication number: 20140208960Abstract: A rotisserie having a first support structure with a rotisserie motor affixed thereto, the rotisserie motor having a receptacle for receiving a spit rod. A second support structure defines a slot for receiving the spit rod. The first and second support structures are mounted to side shelves on a grill on opposite sides of a cooking grate. The side shelves each define at least one mounting aperture for retaining the support structures in upright positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: W.C. BRADLEY CO.Inventors: BRAD GILLESPIE, Mark Edward Davis, Christopher J. Bennett, John R. Allen
-
Publication number: 20140182728Abstract: An apparatus and method for plugging a tubular bore is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises: a shaft member; one or more cylindrical compressible seals slideably disposed around the shaft member, wherein the shaft member passes axially through the one or more cylindrical seals; one or more cylindrical hard sleeves having one or more conical ends slideably disposed around the shaft member and adjacent to the one or more cylindrical seals; a flange attached at or near a distal end of the shaft member, wherein the flange retains the cylindrical sleeves and cylindrical seals on the shaft member; and a pulling mechanism disposed at or near a proximal end of the shaft member, wherein the seal is positioned between the flange and the one or more cylindrical hard sleeves such that compression of the seal causes it to expand away from the shaft member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Inventors: John R. Allen, Lloyd J. Lesikar
-
Patent number: 8708000Abstract: An apparatus and method for plugging a tubular bore is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises: a shaft member; one or more cylindrical compressible seals slideably disposed around the shaft member, wherein the shaft member passes axially through the one or more cylindrical seals; one or more cylindrical hard sleeves having one or more conical ends slideably disposed around the shaft member and adjacent to the one or more cylindrical seals; a flange attached at or near a distal end of the shaft member, wherein the flange retains the cylindrical sleeves and cylindrical seals on the shaft member; and a pulling mechanism disposed at or near a proximal end of the shaft member, wherein the seal is positioned between the flange and the one or more cylindrical hard sleeves such that compression of the seal causes it to expand away from the shaft member.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Postoak Services, Inc.Inventors: John R. Allen, Lloyd J. Lesikar
-
Publication number: 20140101266Abstract: In one embodiment, a computing device detects an identifier of an object entered by a user participating in a message session. The message session includes one or more messages including text, and the text includes the identifier. The computing device accesses an image corresponding to the object based at least in part on the identifier. The computing device provides for display to a second user the image in place of the identifier within the text.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Inventors: Carlos M. Bueno, John R. Allen
-
Publication number: 20140037058Abstract: An x-ray system comprises a c-arm base unit, a detector tray and a c-arm movably supported on the base to permit articulation above a patient to be examined. The c-arm has an x-ray emitter emitting x-radiation in an x-ray field, an x-ray detector detecting the x-rays and removably resting at the detector tray. An upper portion of the c-arm holds the x-ray emitter. The c-arm has a retractable lower portion with an articulating assembly removably holding the detector tray at the lower end and articulating the detector tray away from or in towards a center of the c-arm to stowed positions when attached. The c-arm slides with respect to the upper portion of the c-arm such that, when retracted, the upper portion can be placed over the patent who is resting on a surface having an obstruction therebeneath that would prevent the lower portion from accessing under the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Visuum, LLCInventors: John R. Allen, Daniel T. White
-
Publication number: 20140040855Abstract: System and method for optimizing a data flow diagram based on access pattern information are described. Access pattern information for a data flow diagram may be received. The data flow diagram may include a plurality of interconnected actors, e.g., functional blocks, visually indicating functionality of the data flow diagram. The access pattern information may include one or more of: input pattern information specifying cycles on which tokens are consumed by at least one of the actors, or output pattern information specifying cycles on which tokens are produced by at least one of the actors. A program that implements the functionality of the data flow diagram may be generated based at least in part on the access pattern information.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATIONInventors: Guoqiang Wang, Kaushik Ravindran, Rhishikesh Limaye, Guang Yang, Arkadeb Ghosal, Hugo A. Andrade, John R. Allen, Jacob Kornerup, Ian C. Wong, Jeffrey N. Correll, Michael J. Trimborn
-
Publication number: 20110258834Abstract: An apparatus and method for plugging a tubular bore is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises: a shaft member; one or more cylindrical compressible seals slideably disposed around the shaft member, wherein the shaft member passes axially through the one or more cylindrical seals; one or more cylindrical hard sleeves having one or more conical ends slideably disposed around the shaft member and adjacent to the one or more cylindrical seals; a flange attached at or near a distal end of the shaft member, wherein the flange retains the cylindrical sleeves and cylindrical seals on the shaft member; and a pulling mechanism disposed at or near a proximal end of the shaft member, wherein the seal is positioned between the flange and the one or more cylindrical hard sleeves such that compression of the seal causes it to expand away from the shaft member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: POSTOAK SERVICES INC.Inventors: John R. Allen, Lloyd J. Lesikar
-
Patent number: 7765230Abstract: Method and system for validating data residing on different servers is provided. The method includes providing a first user interface from a first location, said first user interface providing access to data residing on a server in the first location, a substantial copy of said data made available on a server in a second location; re-directing a user to a second user interface from the second location upon an event in the first location, said second user interface providing access to the validated data on the server in the second location; and initiating a validation mode for validating the substantial copy of the data on the server at the second location upon the event in the first location. A Validator module identifies one or more data added or updated to a metadata on the server at the second location based on said validation parameters; and verifies existence of said identified data in one or more data files on the server at the second location based on said validation parameters.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2005Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Kathy K. Heinz, John R. Allen, Swathi Chilukuri, Rohinton N. Mistry, Scott D. Taylor