Patents by Inventor Julie Howell

Julie Howell 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).

  • Patent number: 11430286
    Abstract: A multi-game gaming machine comprises a touch screen display, and a controller responsive to a configuration command to enter a configuration mode in which the controller controls the touch screen display to display a configuration menu including a game package selection sub-menu. The gaming machine is operable in the configuration mode to select between a plurality of game packages that are different from one another, each game package comprising a plurality of games playable on the gaming machine when the respective game package is selected. The controller controls the touch screen display to display a game selection interface when the gaming machine is in a game selection mode, the game selection interface including game images corresponding to each game of the selected game package. The controller is responsive to a touch input in respect of a respective game image to change the touch screen display to reflect selection of the game associated with the respective game image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Inventors: Joel Osmond, Renish Gami, Claire Mileto, Marc Mayo, Julie Howells, Shaun Ruhle, Natalie Bryant
  • Patent number: 11421804
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an installation ready housing type pipe coupling for creating a sealed connection between coaxial groove ended pipes, a hold open clip for the coupling, and other modifications and improvements thereof. The coupling comprises a first and second housing segments creating a cavity, a gasket provided within the cavity, a first and second bolts and nuts connecting the hosing segments at opposite ends, and a hold open clip. The first nut is affixed to the first bolt. The second nut can be adjusted along the second bolt. The hold open clip helps to attach the two housing segments in the preassembled state while keeping the coupling open. The hold open clip may also indicate a proper installation of the coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Aalberts integrated piping systems APAC, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick W. Duncan, Daniel Foster, Jorden Hardzinski, Julie Howell, Matthew Williams, Phillip Yontz
  • Publication number: 20200332934
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an installation ready housing type pipe coupling for creating a sealed connection between coaxial groove ended pipes, a hold open clip for the coupling, and other modifications and improvements thereof. The coupling comprises a first and second housing segments creating a cavity, a gasket provided within the cavity, a first and second bolts and nuts connecting the hosing segments at opposite ends, and a hold open clip. The first nut is affixed to the first bolt. The second nut can be adjusted along the second bolt. The hold open clip helps to attach the two housing segments in the preassembled state while keeping the coupling open. The hold open clip may also indicate a proper installation of the coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick W. Duncan, Daniel Foster, Jorden Hardzinski, Julie Howell, Matthew Williams, Phillip Yontz
  • Publication number: 20200184764
    Abstract: A multi-game gaming machine comprises a touch screen display, and a controller responsive to a configuration command to enter a configuration mode in which the controller controls the touch screen display to display a configuration menu including a game package selection sub-menu. The gaming machine is operable in the configuration mode to select between a plurality of game packages that are different from one another, each game package comprising a plurality of games playable on the gaming machine when the respective game package is selected. The controller controls the touch screen display to display a game selection interface when the gaming machine is in a game selection mode, the game selection interface including game images corresponding to each game of the selected game package. The controller is responsive to a touch input in respect of a respective game image to change the touch screen display to reflect selection of the game associated with the respective game image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Joel Osmond, Renish Gami, Claire Mileto, Marc Mayo, Julie Howells, Shaun Ruhle, Natalie Bryant
  • Patent number: 10600276
    Abstract: A multi-game gaming machine comprises a touch screen display, and a controller responsive to a configuration command to enter a configuration mode in which the controller controls the touch screen display to display a configuration menu including a game package selection sub-menu. The gaming machine is operable in the configuration mode to select between a plurality of game packages that are different from one another, each game package comprising a plurality of games playable on the gaming machine when the respective game package is selected. The controller controls the touch screen display to display a game selection interface when the gaming machine is in a game selection mode, the game selection interface including game images corresponding to each game of the selected game package. The controller is responsive to a touch input in respect of a respective game image to change the touch screen display to reflect selection of the game associated with the respective game image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Joel Osmond, Renish Gami, Claire Mileto, Marc Mayo, Julie Howells, Shaun Ruhle, Natalie Bryant
  • Publication number: 20180033237
    Abstract: A multi-game gaming machine comprises a touch screen display, and a controller responsive to a configuration command to enter a configuration mode in which the controller controls the touch screen display to display a configuration menu including a game package selection sub-menu. The gaming machine is operable in the configuration mode to select between a plurality of game packages that are different from one another, each game package comprising a plurality of games playable on the gaming machine when the respective game package is selected. The controller controls the touch screen display to display a game selection interface when the gaming machine is in a game selection mode, the game selection interface including game images corresponding to each game of the selected game package. The controller is responsive to a touch input in respect of a respective game image to change the touch screen display to reflect selection of the game associated with the respective game image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Joel Osmond, Renish Gami, Claire Mileto, Marc Mayo, Julie Howells, Shaun Ruhle, Jessica Morse, Natalie Bryant
  • Publication number: 20070215828
    Abstract: A universal valve adapted to utilize various types of tailpieces. The valve includes a body having a bore therethrough, a valve element positioned in the body and moveable between an open position which permits fluid flow through the bore and a closed position which prevents fluid flow through the bore, and at least one flange nut for releasably securing a tailpiece to an end of the body. The flange nut includes a recess that defines an inner surface adapted to engage the end of the body, an axially-facing annular inner face, and a tapered annular bearing surface disposed intermediate the inner surface and the inner face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: CONBRACO INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Raymond Cellemme, Julie Howell
  • Publication number: 20070193633
    Abstract: A check valve module for use in a backflow preventer. The check valve module includes a housing, a valve element positioned in the housing and moveable between a closed position and an open position, and a spring retainer. The spring retainer includes at least one outwardly extending projection adapted to be received and secured in a recess positioned on an end of the housing. A spring is positioned between the spring retainer and the valve element for biasing the valve element towards the closed position and biasing the spring retainer to a locking position where the projection is secured in the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: CONBRACO INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Julie Howell, Raymond Cellemme
  • Patent number: 6374849
    Abstract: A test cock apparatus with freeze protection capability for controlling fluid pressure and flow in a backflow preventer valve, including a valve housing having interior walls defining a chamber therein and including an inlet port and a discharge port communicating with said chamber for permitting fluid flow therethrough. A temperature-responsive freeze protection element is positioned within the chamber and is axially moveable between a closed position in sealing engagement with the interior walls of the valve housing for preventing fluid flow through said discharge port, and an open position out of sealing engagement with the walls of the valve housing for permitting passage of fluid through the discharge port. The test cock apparatus also includes a test cock communicating with the chamber of the valve housing for monitoring fluid pressure therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Conbraco Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Julie Howell
  • Patent number: D938557
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Aalberts integrated piping systems APAC Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick W. Duncan, Daniel Foster, Jorden Hardzinski, Julie Howell, Matthew Williams, Phillip Yontz
  • Patent number: D939672
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Aalberts integrated piping systems APAC Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick W. Duncan, Daniel Foster, Jorden Hardzinski, Julie Howell, Matthew Williams, Phillip Yontz