Patents by Inventor Kenneth Stratton
Kenneth Stratton 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: 10953215Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medical connector for enteral applications. The medical connector includes a body portion having a distal patient access fitting and a proximal fluid delivery device fitting as well as an administration port. The administration port for administrating or extracting fluids or medicine includes a cylindrical cavity, an administration port seal having a normally-closed slit, a plunger, a plunger sleeve, and a compression member. Engaging a non-luer female tip with the administration port actuates the compression member such that the plunger pierces the normally-closed slit, causing it to open allowing fluid communication with the body portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: DALE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: David Preston Adams, Alan Kenneth Stratton, Joseph A. Zilaro, Sharon Steeves, Raymond Gruneberg
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Patent number: 10945554Abstract: A beverage dispensing system that can dispense both cold and hot drinks from either cold drink capsules or hot drink capsules. The cold or hot drink capsule is inserted into the system, and the lid is manually closed. if a cold drink capsule has been inserted, a mechanism cracks the capsule along a predetermined seam, injects cold mixing fluid into the capsule, and then rotates the capsule to pour out or further flush out the cold drink into a cup. If a hot drink capsule has been inserted, the lid is closed, and a rotating needle pierces the top of the capsule. The capsule is then punctured from the bottom. Hot water can then be injected into the top of the capsule, and the hot drink can be removed from the bottom into a cup.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: La Vit Technology LLCInventors: Gian Matteo Lo Faro, Alan M. Crosby, George Kingman Bonnoitt, David Preston Adams, Alan Kenneth Stratton
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Publication number: 20190133367Abstract: A beverage dispensing system that can dispense both cold and hot drinks from either cold drink capsules or hot drink capsules. The cold or hot drink capsule is inserted into the system, and the lid is manually closed. if a cold drink capsule has been inserted, a mechanism cracks the capsule along a predetermined seam, injects cold mixing fluid into the capsule, and then rotates the capsule to pour out or further flush out the cold drink into a cup. If a hot drink capsule has been inserted, the lid is closed, and a rotating needle pierces the top of the capsule. The capsule is then punctured from the bottom. Hot water can then be injected into the top of the capsule, and the hot drink can be removed from the bottom into a cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicant: La Vit Technology LLCInventors: Gian Matteo Lo Faro, Alan M. Crosby, George Kingman Bonnoitt, David Preston Adams, Alan Kenneth Stratton
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Patent number: 10080459Abstract: A beverage dispensing system that can dispense both cold and hot drinks from either cold drink capsules or hot drink capsules. The cold or hot drink capsule is inserted into the system, and the lid is manually closed. If a cold drink capsule has been inserted, a mechanism cracks the capsule along a predetermined seam, injects cold mixing fluid into the capsule, and then rotates the capsule to pour the mixed contents into a cup. As the contents are poured, additional cold fluid can be added to the cup. If a hot drink capsule has been inserted, closing the lid pushed it down on a bottom needle that punctures it. An injection needle rotates and punctures the top. Hot fluid is injected under pressure forcing a brewed or mixed drink out the bottom into a cup.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2014Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: LA VIT TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Gian Matteo Lo Faro, Alan M. Crosby, George Kingman Bonnoitt, Jr., David Preston Adams, Alan Kenneth Stratton
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Patent number: 10034570Abstract: A beverage dispensing system that can dispense both cold and hot drinks from either cold drink capsules or hot drink capsules. The cold or hot drink capsule is inserted into the system, and the lid is manually closed. if a cold drink capsule has been inserted, a mechanism cracks the capsule along a predetermined seam, injects cold mixing fluid into the capsule, and then rotates the capsule to pour out or further flush out the cold drink into a cup. If a hot drink capsule has been inserted, the lid is closed, and a rotating needle pierces the top of the capsule. The capsule is then punctured from the bottom. Hot water can then be injected into the top of the capsule, and the hot drink can be removed from the bottom into a cup.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2015Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: LaVit Technology LLCInventors: Gian Matteo Lo Faro, Alan M. Crosby, George Kingman Bonnoitt, Jr., David Preston Adams, Alan Kenneth Stratton
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Publication number: 20180193630Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medical connector for enteral applications. The medical connector includes a body portion having a distal patient access fitting and a proximal fluid delivery device fitting as well as an administration port. The administration port for administrating or extracting fluids or medicine includes a cylindrical cavity, an administration port seal having a normally-closed slit, a plunger, a plunger sleeve, and a compression member. Engaging a non-luer female tip with the administration port actuates the compression member such that the plunger pierces the normally-closed slit, causing it to open allowing fluid communication with the body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: Dale Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: David Preston Adams, Alan Kenneth Stratton, Joseph A. Zilaro, Sharon Steeves, Raymond Gruneberg
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Patent number: 9742208Abstract: A charging case for a plurality of headsets is disclosed. Each headset includes two headphone units connected together in opposing relationship along a diametric axis by a headband. Each headset contains a battery and a charge receiving circuit coupled to the battery. The charging case comprises a portable, cylindrically shaped carrying case and a charging station contained in the carrying case. The charging station includes a plurality of charging receptacles and a charge distribution circuit. The charging receptacles are disposed in a circular pattern about a center area and are configured to support the headsets, respectively, in an orientation where the diametric axes of the headsets are positioned radially in the circular pattern. The distribution circuit distributes electricity to the charging receptacles. At each receptacle electricity is transferred to the charge receiving circuit of a headset when the headset is in the receptacle, to charge the battery of the headset.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Headphone Events, Inc.Inventors: Alan Kenneth Stratton, Roy Elliott Whitson, III, Michael Varanka
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Publication number: 20170104352Abstract: A charging case for a plurality of headsets is disclosed. Each headset includes two headphone units connected together in opposing relationship along a diametric axis by a headband. Each headset contains a battery and a charge receiving circuit coupled to the battery. The charging case comprises a portable, cylindrically shaped carrying case and a charging station contained in the carrying case. The charging station includes a plurality of charging receptacles and a charge distribution circuit. The charging receptacles are disposed in a circular pattern about a center area and are configured to support the headsets, respectively, in an orientation where the diametric axes of the headsets are positioned radially in the circular pattern. The distribution circuit distributes electricity to the charging receptacles. At each receptacle electricity is transferred to the charge receiving circuit of a headset when the headset is in the receptacle, to charge the battery of the headset.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Alan Kenneth Stratton, Roy Elliott Whitson, III, Michael Varanka
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Patent number: 9550303Abstract: A shaving device comprising a head assembly having a support member and a blade cartridge. The support member is configured to be detachably coupled to a handle. The blade cartridge has a first and a second face wherein at least one of the first or second faces comprises at least one razor blade. The blade cartridge is configured to be rotatably coupled to the support member about a pivot axis such that the blade cartridge is pivotable by a user to select one of the first or second faces.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Inventors: Ruairidh Robertson, David Carpenter, Alan Kenneth Stratton, George K. Bonnoitt, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160296740Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medical connector for enteral applications. The medical connector includes a body portion having a distal patient access fitting and a proximal fluid delivery device fitting as well as an administration port. The administration port for administrating or extracting fluids or medicine includes a cylindrical cavity, an administration port seal having a normally-closed slit, a plunger, a plunger sleeve, and a compression member. Engaging a non-luer female tip with the administration port actuates the compression member such that the plunger pierces the normally-closed slit, causing it to open allowing fluid communication with the body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: David Preston Adams, Alan Kenneth Stratton, Joseph A. Zilaro, Sharon Steeves
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Publication number: 20160281333Abstract: A work cycle monitoring system for a machine having a howl and an apron is provided. The work cycle monitoring system includes a perception sensor provided in association with the bowl of the machine. The perception sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of a view of the bowl. The work cycle monitoring system also includes a controller coupled to the perception sensor. The controller is configured to receive the signal indicative of the view of the bowl from the perception sensor. The controller is configured to determine a position of the apron and a level of material within the bowl based on the received signal. The controller is further configured to identify a current stage of a work cycle of the machine based on the determined position of the apron and the determined level of the material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Qi Wang, Bryan Lee Groth, Kenneth Stratton, Brian Allen Byers
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Publication number: 20160051080Abstract: A beverage dispensing system that can dispense both cold and hot drinks from either cold drink capsules or hot drink capsules. The cold or hot drink capsule is inserted into the system, and the lid is manually closed. if a cold drink capsule has been inserted, a mechanism cracks the capsule along a predetermined seam, injects cold mixing fluid into the capsule, and then rotates the capsule to pour out or further flush out the cold drink into a cup. If a hot drink capsule has been inserted, the lid is closed, and a rotating needle pierces the top of the capsule. The capsule is then punctured from the bottom. Hot water can then be injected into the top of the capsule, and the hot drink can be removed from the bottom into a cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: La Vit Technology LLCInventors: Gian Matteo Lo Faro, Alan M. Crosby, George Kingman Bonnoitt, JR., David Preston Adams, Alan Kenneth Stratton
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Publication number: 20150135965Abstract: A beverage dispensing system that can dispense both cold and hot drinks from either cold drink capsules or hot drink capsules. The cold or hot drink capsule is inserted into the system, and the lid is manually closed. If a cold drink capsule has been inserted, a mechanism cracks the capsule along a predetermined seam, injects cold mixing fluid into the capsule, and then rotates the capsule to pour the mixed contents into a cup. As the contents are poured, additional cold fluid can be added to the cup. If a hot drink capsule has been inserted, closing the lid pushed it down on a bottom needle that punctures it. An injection needle rotates and punctures the top. Hot fluid is injected under pressure forcing a brewed or mixed drink out the bottom into a cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: La Vit Technology LLCInventors: Gina Matteo Lo Foro, Alan M. Crosby, George Kingman Bonnoitt, JR., David Preston Adams, Alan Kenneth Stratton
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Patent number: 8577530Abstract: Operating a mining truck includes receiving data indicative of a prospective directional change in an on-trolley availability corridor, and outputting a control command to a steering mechanism of the mining truck responsive to the data. The mining truck is steered responsive to the control command from a first heading accordant with a first part of the corridor toward a second heading accordant with a succeeding part of the corridor. A related mining truck and steering system are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Eric Ruth, Kenneth Stratton
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Publication number: 20130144472Abstract: Operating a mining truck includes receiving data indicative of a prospective directional change in an on-trolley availability corridor, and outputting a control command to a steering mechanism of the mining truck responsive to the data. The mining truck is steered responsive to the control command from a first heading accordant with a first part of the corridor toward a second heading accordant with a succeeding part of the corridor. A related mining truck and steering system are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: Caterpillar, Inc.Inventors: Eric J. Ruth, Kenneth Stratton
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Patent number: D677717Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.Inventors: Shawn Michael Applegate, Tai Hoon K. Matlin, Roy Whitson, Jonathan Wesley Morris, Alan Kenneth Stratton
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Patent number: D679320Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2012Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.Inventors: Roy Whitson, Jonathan Wesley Morris, Alan Kenneth Stratton, Michael William Mercier
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Patent number: D686657Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2013Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.Inventors: Shawn Michael Applegate, Tai Hoon K. Matlin, Roy Whitson, Jonathan Wesley Morris, Alan Kenneth Stratton
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Patent number: D688740Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2013Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.Inventors: Shawn Michael Applegate, Tai Hoon K. Matlin, Roy Whitson, Jonathan Wesley Morris, Alan Kenneth Stratton
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Patent number: D800899Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Dale Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: David Preston Adams, Alan Kenneth Stratton, Joseph A. Zilaro, Sharon Steeves