Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Hand
Joseph M. Hand 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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Patent number: 11936112Abstract: Provided herein are various enhancements for antenna systems and directed radio frequency energy structures. In one example, an apparatus includes an antenna array comprising a plurality of antenna elements formed by waveguide structures embedded within a substrate and positioned about a longitudinal axis of the substrate to form at least two concentric ring arrangements of antenna elements. Apertures of the waveguide structures are configured to emit or receive radio frequency (RF) energy generally along the longitudinal axis. Feed elements are coupled to each of the waveguide structures on an end opposite of the apertures, and configured to couple the RF energy for the antenna array.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Thomas Henry Hand, Joshua David Gustafson, Adam Blair Hess, Thomas Patrick Cencich, Braiden T. Olds, Joseph M. Torres, Erik Lier
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Patent number: 11583149Abstract: A fastening assembly is configured to couple a toilet seat hinge to a toilet bowl by a threaded shaft. The fastening assembly includes a fastening nut including a clamping portion having a resilient protrusion configured to allow axial movement of the fastening nut relative to the threaded shaft without rotation therebetween. The resilient protrusion has threads configured to engage the threaded shaft. The fastening nut includes a drive portion in which the clamping portion extends therefrom. The drive portion has a first segment coupled to a second segment by a shear segment. At least the first segment is configured to be engaged by a tool for the tool to rotate the fastening nut relative to the threaded shaft such that the shear segment fractures at a predetermined torque applied to the first segment relative to the second segment.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Bemis Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Brian A. Henne, Gérard Etaix, Jonathan Arndt, Joseph M. Hand
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Patent number: 11564538Abstract: A toilet seat assembly includes a hinge post configured to be coupled to a toilet bowl, a toilet seat configured to move between a raised position and a lowered position about a pivot axis relative to the toilet bowl, and a slow-close member coupled between the hinge post and the toilet seat such that the toilet seat is moveable along a second axis relative to the hinge post. The slow-close member controls movement of the toilet seat about the pivot axis when the toilet seat moves from the raised position to the lowered position.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: BEMIS MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Joseph M. Hand, Jonathan Arndt
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Patent number: 11253116Abstract: A toilet seat includes a toilet seat frame having a first support surface and an edge defining an aperture extending through the toilet seat frame. The first support surface is configured to at least partially support a user on the toilet seat. The toilet seat also includes a flexible support member having an outer rim coupled to the edge of the toilet seat frame such that the flexible support member is suspended across the aperture of the toilet seat frame. The flexible support member includes a second support surface configured to at least partially support the user on the toilet seat.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: BEMIS MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Joseph M. Hand, Brian A. Henne, Brian LeMahieu, Roy Spatz
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Publication number: 20210251441Abstract: A fastening assembly is configured to couple a toilet seat hinge to a toilet bowl by a threaded shaft. The fastening assembly includes a fastening nut including a clamping portion having a resilient protrusion configured to allow axial movement of the fastening nut relative to the threaded shaft without rotation therebetween. The resilient protrusion has threads configured to engage the threaded shaft. The fastening nut includes a drive portion in which the clamping portion extends therefrom. The drive portion has a first segment coupled to a second segment by a shear segment. At least the first segment is configured to be engaged by a tool for the tool to rotate the fastening nut relative to the threaded shaft such that the shear segment fractures at a predetermined torque applied to the first segment relative to the second segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Brian A. Henne, Gérard Etaix, Jonathan Arndt, Joseph M. Hand
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Publication number: 20210113035Abstract: A toilet seat assembly includes a hinge post configured to be coupled to a toilet bowl, a toilet seat configured to move between a raised position and a lowered position about a pivot axis relative to the toilet bowl, and a slow-close member coupled between the hinge post and the toilet seat such that the toilet seat is moveable along a second axis relative to the hinge post. The slow-close member controls movement of the toilet seat about the pivot axis when the toilet seat moves from the raised position to the lowered position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Joseph M. Hand, Jonathan Arndt
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Publication number: 20200375416Abstract: A toilet seat includes a toilet seat frame having a first support surface and an edge defining an aperture extending through the toilet seat frame. The first support surface is configured to at least partially support a user on the toilet seat. The toilet seat also includes a flexible support member having an outer rim coupled to the edge of the toilet seat frame such that the flexible support member is suspended across the aperture of the toilet seat frame. The flexible support member includes a second support surface configured to at least partially support the user on the toilet seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Joseph M. Hand, Brian A. Henne, Brian LeMahieu, Roy Spatz
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Patent number: 7674248Abstract: A drainage device and a method for draining a liner-type suction canister. The drainage device includes a swingarm, a drainhead, and a suction source. The drainhead is positioned to be in fluid communication with the liner-type suction canister. The swingarm rotates to activate the suction source and invert the liner-type suction canister. The contents of the liner-type suction canister drain to a sewer system. The method includes the acts of placing the liner-type suction canister on the swingarm, coupling the drainhead to the liner-type suction canister, rotating the swingarm, and activating the suction source.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2004Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Bemis Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Barry G. Anderson, Joseph M. Hand
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Patent number: 7585292Abstract: A drainage device and a method for draining a liner-type medical suction apparatus and a rigid-walled container. The drainage device preferably includes a swingarm, a drainhead, and a suction source. The drainhead is positioned to be in fluid communication with the liner-type suction canister or the rigid-walled canister. The swingarm rotates to activate the suction source and inverts the liner-type suction canister or rigid-walled canister. The contents of the canister drain to a sewer system. The method includes the acts of placing the canister on the drainage device, coupling the drainhead to the canister, and activating the suction source.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2004Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Bemis Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Barry G. Anderson, Joseph M. Hand
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Publication number: 20040204693Abstract: A drainage device and a method for draining a liner-type medical suction apparatus and a rigid-walled container. The drainage device preferably includes a swingarm, a drainhead, and a suction source. The drainhead is positioned to be in fluid communication with the liner-type suction canister or the rigid-walled canister. The swingarm rotates to activate the suction source and inverts the liner-type suction canister or rigid-walled canister. The contents of the canister drain to a sewer system. The method includes the acts of placing the canister on the drainage device, coupling the drainhead to the canister, and activating the suction source.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: Bemis Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Barry G. Anderson, Joseph M. Hand
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Publication number: 20040143228Abstract: A drainage device and a method for draining a liner-type suction canister. The drainage device includes a swingarm, a drainhead, and a suction source. The drainhead is positioned to be in fluid communication with the liner-type suction canister. The swingarm rotates to activate the suction source and invert the liner-type suction canister. The contents of the liner-type suction canister drain to a sewer system. The method includes the acts of placing the liner-type suction canister on the swingarm, coupling the drainhead to the liner-type suction canister, rotating the swingarm, and activating the suction source.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2004Publication date: July 22, 2004Applicant: Bemis Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Barry G. Anderson, Joseph M. Hand
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Publication number: 20040059303Abstract: A method and apparatus for draining a liner-type medical suction apparatus. The method includes the acts of positioning the liner-type medical suction apparatus relative to a drainage device including a conduit, causing the conduit to communicate with the liner interior, and draining the fluid from the liner interior through the conduit. The apparatus includes a support member adapted to support the liner-type medical suction apparatus and a drainage device housing adjacent to the support member. The device also includes a conduit including a first end coupled to the drainage device housing and a second end for communication with the liner interior.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Applicant: Bemis Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Barry G. Anderson, Joseph M. Hand
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Patent number: 6672477Abstract: A medical apparatus for draining bodily fluid from a container, such as a suction canister. The medical apparatus can include a support area and a drainage reservoir having an inlet in communication with the support area and an outlet in communication with a drain. The drainage reservoir can collect the bodily fluid from the container before the bodily fluid flows into the drain. Some embodiments of the medical apparatus include a drainage conduit or a drainage pipe. In some embodiments, the drainage reservoir is constructed of a transparent material. The medical apparatus can include a venturi valve and, in some embodiments, the water passing through the venturi valve remains separate from the bodily fluid until the water and the bodily fluid reach the drain.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: Bemis Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mark Miller, Michael C. Hollen, Joseph M. Hand, Barry G. Anderson
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Publication number: 20030193098Abstract: A humidifier includes a housing assembly which defines a water reservoir, an air inlet, and air outlet, and an opening. The humidifier also includes a wicking element that is insertable and removable through the opening defined by the housing assembly. A blower for causing air to flow through the air inlet, through the wicking element, and through the air outlet is also included in the humidifier. Furthermore, when the wicking element is inserted into the humidifier, it substantially closes the opening it was inserted through and is in fluid communication with the water in the water reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Applicant: Bemis Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Brian L. LeMahieu, Joseph M. Hand, John W. Seaman
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Patent number: 6626877Abstract: A method and apparatus for draining a liner-type medical suction apparatus. The method includes the acts of positioning the liner-type medical suction apparatus relative to a drainage device including a conduit, causing the conduit to communicate with the liner interior, and draining the fluid from the liner interior through the conduit. The apparatus includes a support member adapted to support the liner-type medical suction apparatus and a drainage device housing adjacent to the support member. The device also includes a conduit including a first end coupled to the drainage device housing and a second end for communication with the liner interior.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2001Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Bemis Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Barry G. Anderson, Joseph M. Hand
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Patent number: 6494869Abstract: A method of removing body fluids from a patient and disposing of the body fluids, the method comprising the steps of (a) providing a container including a bottom wall having therein a drain, (b) providing a drainage device for automatically opening the drain and draining the contents of the container, (c) collecting body fluids in the container, (d) placing the container on the drainage device, and (e) operating the drainage device so that the drainage device opens the drain and drains the contents of the container.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2000Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Bemis Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Joseph M. Hand, Barry G. Anderson, Michael C. Hollen, Mark A. Miller
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Publication number: 20020092580Abstract: A medical apparatus for draining bodily fluid from a container, such as a suction canister.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2002Publication date: July 18, 2002Applicant: Bemis Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mark Miller, Michael C. Hollen, Joseph M. Hand, Barry G. Anderson
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Patent number: 6358232Abstract: A method of removing body fluids from a patient and disposing of the body fluids, the method comprising the steps of (a) providing a container including a bottom wall having therein a drain, (b) providing a drainage device for automatically opening the drain and draining the contents of the container, (c) collecting body fluids in the container, (d) placing the container on the drainage device, and (e) operating the drainage device so that the drainage device opens the drain and drains the contents of the container.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1999Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Bemis Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Joseph M. Hand, Barry G. Anderson, Michael C. Hollen, Mark A. Miller
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Patent number: D972403Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Bemis Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Joseph M. Hand, Jonathan Arndt
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Patent number: D972404Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Bemis Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Joseph M. Hand, Jonathan Arndt