Patents by Inventor Kevin L. Simmons

Kevin L. Simmons 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: 20210092907
    Abstract: Plant supplement delivery assemblies are provided that can include an insert having collapsible insert sidewalls complimentary to the exterior sidewalls of the assembly housing, the collapsible insert sidewalls defining at least a portion of a container configured to house a plant supplement. Plant supplement delivery inserts are also provided that can include collapsible sidewalls extending between a discharge end and a butt end to define a container configured to house plant supplement. The butt end can be configured to operably engage a biased member, and the insert can further include a stem extending from the discharge end. The stem can define a conduit in fluid communication with the container. Methods for providing plant supplements are also provided. The methods can include operably engaging a biased member with a butt end of a container to collapse sidewalls of the container and provide plant supplement from the container through a stem into a plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin L. Simmons, Stanley L. Owsley, Jr., Dustin T. Clelland
  • Patent number: 10016914
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for molding plastic parts and placing and orienting reinforcing fibers within structurally thin sections. More specifically, the method of the present invention is a molding technique wherein positive displacement is applied to incremental sections of a charge (plastic mixed with reinforcing fibers), thereby sequentially forming the desired part and placing reinforcing fibers within structurally thin sections. The apparatus of the invention is a moveable ram that may be tapered and that is in contact with the charge during forming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: N. Ross Gordon, Scott J. Dilly, Kevin L. Simmons, Leslie J. Woodcock
  • Publication number: 20170369676
    Abstract: The current invention is a composite material and a method for making a material that changes an optical characteristic by utilizing the temperature dependent intrinsic properties of at least two phases in the composite. With changes in temperature, these composites become translucent due to the refractive index mismatch that is accompanied by interfacial light scattering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: David M. Reed, Matthew P. Westman, Kevin L. Simmons
  • Patent number: 9234626
    Abstract: A non-cylindrical pressure vessel storage tank is disclosed. The storage tank includes an internal structure. The internal structure is coupled to at least one wall of the storage tank. The internal structure shapes and internally supports the storage tank. The pressure vessel storage tank has a conformability of about 0.8 to about 1.0. The internal structure can be, but is not limited to, a Schwarz-P structure, an egg-crate shaped structure, or carbon fiber ligament structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Kevin L. Simmons, Kenneth I. Johnson, Curt A. Lavender, Norman L. Newhouse, Brian C. Yeggy
  • Publication number: 20150114975
    Abstract: A non-cylindrical pressure vessel storage tank is disclosed. The storage tank includes an internal structure. The internal structure is coupled to at least one wall of the storage tank. The internal structure shapes and internally supports the storage tank. The pressure vessel storage tank has a conformability of about 0.8 to about 1.0. The internal structure can be, but is not limited to, a Schwarz-P structure, an egg-crate shaped structure, or carbon fiber ligament structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicants: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, HEXAGON TECHNOLOGY AS
    Inventors: Kevin L. Simmons, Kenneth I. Johnson, Curt A. Lavender, Norman L. Newhouse, Brian C. Yeggy
  • Patent number: 8889097
    Abstract: An on-board hydride storage system and process are described. The system includes a slurry storage system that includes a slurry reactor and a variable concentration slurry. In one preferred configuration, the storage system stores a slurry containing a hydride storage material in a carrier fluid at a first concentration of hydride solids. The slurry reactor receives the slurry containing a second concentration of the hydride storage material and releases hydrogen as a fuel to hydrogen-power devices and vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Kriston P. Brooks, Jamelyn D. Holladay, Kevin L. Simmons, Darrell R. Herling
  • Publication number: 20140077417
    Abstract: Standoff generating devices, arrays, and processes are disclosed for producing standoffs of various shapes, aspect ratios, and mechanical properties on a receiving surface for production of, e.g., vacuum-insulated glass units (VIGUs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Leonard S. Fifield, Dean W. Matson, Kevin L. Simmons, Matthew P. Westman
  • Publication number: 20120174984
    Abstract: An on-board hydride storage system and process are described. The system includes a slurry storage system that includes a slurry reactor and a variable concentration slurry. In one preferred configuration, the storage system stores a slurry containing a hydride storage material in a carrier fluid at a first concentration of hydride solids. The slurry reactor receives the slurry containing a second concentration of the hydride storage material and releases hydrogen as a fuel to hydrogen-power devices and vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Kriston P. Brooks, Jamelyn D. Holladay, Kevin L. Simmons, Darrell R. Herling
  • Publication number: 20110244250
    Abstract: A method for forming improved composite materials using a thermosetting polyester urethane hybrid resin, a closed cavity mold having an internal heat transfer mechanism used in this method, and the composite materials formed by this method having a hybrid of a carbon fiber layer and a fiberglass layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Kevin L. Simmons, Geoffrey M. Wood
  • Patent number: 7943073
    Abstract: A method for forming improved composite materials using a thermosetting polyester urethane hybrid resin, a closed cavity mold having an internal heat transfer mechanism used in this method, and the composite materials formed by this method having a hybrid of a carbon fiber layer and a fiberglass layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Kevin L. Simmons, Geoffrey M. Wood
  • Patent number: 7691174
    Abstract: A feedstock composition and a method of forming metal articles using powder metallurgy techniques comprise mixing metal powders and a novel aromatic binder system. The composition of the novel feedstock comprises an aromatic binder system and a metal powder. The aromatic binder system comprises an aromatic species and can further comprise lubricants, surfactants, and polymers as additives. The metal powder comprises elemental metals, metal compounds, and metal alloys, particularly for highly-reactive metals. The method of forming metal articles comprises the steps of providing and mixing the metal powder and the aromatic binder system to produce a novel feedstock. The method further comprises processing the novel feedstock into a metal article using a powder metallurgy forming technique. Metal articles formed using the present invention have an increase in carbon and oxygen contents each less than or equal to 0.2 wt % relative to the metal powder used to fabricate the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Eric A. Nyberg, Kenneth Scott Weil, Kevin L. Simmons
  • Patent number: 7629028
    Abstract: The invention pertains to methods of forming monolayers on various surfaces. The surfaces can be selected from a wide array of materials, including, for example, aluminum dioxide, silicon dioxide, carbon and SiC. The substrates can be planar or porous. The monolayer is formed under enhanced pressure conditions. The monolayer contains functionalized molecules, and accordingly functionalizes a surface of the substrate. The properties of the functionalized substrate can enhance the substrate's applicability for numerous purposes including, for example, utilization in extracting contaminants, or incorporation into a polymeric matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Insitute
    Inventors: Kentin L. Alford, Kevin L. Simmons, William D. Samuels, Thomas S. Zemanian, Jun Liu, Yongsoon Shin, Glen E. Fryxell
  • Patent number: 7588798
    Abstract: The invention pertains to methods of forming monolayers on various surfaces. The surfaces can be selected from a wide array of materials, including, for example, aluminum dioxide, silicon dioxide, carbon and SiC. The substrates can be planar or porous. The monolayer is formed under enhanced pressure conditions. The monolayer contains functionalized molecules, and accordingly functionalizes a surface of the substrate. The properties of the functionalized substrate can enhance the substrate's applicability for numerous purposes including, for example, utilization in extracting contaminants, or incorporation into a polymeric matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Kentin L. Alford, Kevin L. Simmons, William D. Samuels, Thomas S. Zemanian, Jun Liu, Yongsoon Shin, Glen E. Fryxell
  • Patent number: 7585348
    Abstract: A feedstock composition and a method of forming metal articles using powder metallurgy techniques comprise mixing metal powders and a novel aromatic binder system. The composition of the novel feedstock comprises an aromatic binder system and a metal powder. The aromatic binder system comprises an aromatic species and can further comprise lubricants, surfactants, and polymers as additives. The metal powder comprises elemental metals, metal compounds, and metal alloys, particularly for highly-reactive metals. The method of forming metal articles comprises the steps of providing and mixing the metal powder and the aromatic binder system to produce a novel feedstock. The method further comprises processing the novel feedstock into a metal article using a powder metallurgy forming technique. Metal articles formed using the present invention have an increase in carbon and oxygen contents each less than or equal to 0.2 wt % relative to the metal powder used to fabricate the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Eric A. Nyberg, Kenneth Scott Weil, Kevin L. Simmons
  • Patent number: 7585458
    Abstract: A feedstock composition and a method of forming metal articles using powder metallurgy techniques comprise mixing metal powders and a novel aromatic binder system. The composition of the novel feedstock comprises an aromatic binder system and a metal powder. The aromatic binder system comprises an aromatic species and can further comprise lubricants, surfactants, and polymers as additives. The metal powder comprises elemental metals, metal compounds, and metal alloys, particularly for highly-reactive metals. The method of forming metal articles comprises the steps of providing and mixing the metal powder and the aromatic binder system to produce a novel feedstock. The method further comprises processing the novel feedstock into a metal article using a powder metallurgy forming technique. Metal articles formed using the present invention have an increase in carbon and oxygen contents each less than or equal to 0.2 wt % relative to the metal powder used to fabricate the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Eric A. Nyberg, Kenneth Scott Weil, Kevin L. Simmons
  • Publication number: 20070298236
    Abstract: A method for forming improved composite materials using a thermosetting polyester urethane hybrid resin, a closed cavity mold having an internal heat transfer mechanism used in this method, and the composite materials formed by this method having a hybrid of a carbon fiber layer and a fiberglass layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Kevin L. Simmons, Geoffrey M. Wood
  • Patent number: 7169321
    Abstract: A nontoxic deicing/anti-icing fluid includes a biobased freezing point depressant, a surfactant, an antioxidant, and water. The fluid has an LD50 greater than about 10,000 mg/L. Another deicing/anti-icing fluid includes a biobased freezing point depressant, a vinylpyrrolidone polymer having a molecular weight between about 10,000 and about 700,000, and water. Another deicing/anti-icing fluid includes a biobased freezing point depressant, a nonionic surfactant selected from the polyoxyalkylene ethers, an antioxidant, and water. Another deicing/anti-icing fluid includes a biobased freezing point depressant, a surfactant, a food grade material that functions as an antioxidant, and water. A further deicing/anti-icing fluid includes a biobased freezing point depressant, a material that functions as both a buffer and a freezing point depressant, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Kevin L. Simmons, John G. Frye, Jr., Todd A. Werpy, William D. Samuels, H. Nicholas Conkle, Bruce F. Monzyk, Sara F. Kuczek, Satya P. Chauhan
  • Patent number: 7105105
    Abstract: A nontoxic deicing/anti-icing fluid includes a freezing point depressant selected from short chain polyols having 3 to 5 carbons atoms, and mixtures thereof, a wetting agent, an antioxidant/preservative, and water. The fluid has an LD50 greater than about 10,000 mg/L. Another deicing/anti-icing fluid includes the freezing point depressant, a vinylpyrrolidone polymer having a molecular weight between about 10,000 and about 700,000, and water. A runway deicing fluid includes glycerol, a buffer, an antioxidant/preservative, and water. Another deicing/anti-icing fluid includes a freezing point depressant having hydrophobic character, a wetting agent comprising an organophosphorus compound capable of producing an organic wettable surface, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: William D. Samuels, H. Nicholas Conkle, Bruce F. Monzyk, Kevin L. Simmons, John G. Frye, Jr., Todd A. Werpy, Sara F. Kuczek, Satya P. Chauhan
  • Publication number: 20040079918
    Abstract: A nontoxic deicing/anti-icing fluid includes a biobased freezing point depressant, a surfactant, an antioxidant, and water. The fluid has an LD50 greater than about 10,000 mg/L. Another deicing/anti-icing fluid includes a biobased freezing point depressant, a vinylpyrrolidone polymer having a molecular weight between about 10,000 and about 700,000, and water. Another deicing/anti-icing fluid includes a biobased freezing point depressant, a nonionic surfactant selected from the polyoxyalkylene ethers, an antioxidant, and water. Another deicing/anti-icing fluid includes a biobased freezing point depressant, a surfactant, a food grade material that functions as an antioxidant, and water. A further deicing/anti-icing fluid includes a biobased freezing point depressant, a material that functions as both a buffer and a freezing point depressant, and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Kevin L. Simmons, John G. Frye,, Todd A. Werpy, William D. Samuels, H. Nicholas Conkle, Bruce F. Monzyk, Sara F. Kuczek
  • Patent number: 6723426
    Abstract: The composite material and methods of making the present invention rely upon a fully dense monolayer of molecules attached to an oxygenated surface at one end, and an organic terminal group at the other end, which is in turn bonded to a polymer. Thus, the composite material is a second material chemically bonded to a polymer with fully dense monolayer there between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Glen E. Fryxell, William D. Samuels, Kevin L. Simmons