Patents by Inventor Larry A. Allen

Larry A. 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: 20140257551
    Abstract: In some examples, an adaptive machining system may include a model comparison unit, a compromise shape determination unit, and a program modification unit. The model comparison unit can be configured to compare electronic measured dimensional surface data of a component with an electronic surface model of the component. The compromise shape determination unit can be configured to determine a compromise shape for the component based on the comparison. The program modification unit can be configured to modify a machine tool program code based on the compromise shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Larry Allen Junod, Jeffrey F. Rhodes
  • Publication number: 20140257543
    Abstract: A method includes receiving a design surface data set, obtaining a component surface data set from the inspection of a component, creating a modified surface data set in response to the design surface data set and the component surface data set, generating a machining path in response to the modified surface data set, and machining the component in response to the machining path to produce a machined component according to the modified surface data set. The machined component deviates from the design surface data set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey F. Rhodes, Timothy Paul Fuesting, Joseph Peter Henderkott, Ronald J. Snyder, John F. Click, Larry Allen Junod
  • Patent number: 8722706
    Abstract: The present invention relates to two phase systems of a bioactive ingredient in particle form that has limited or no solubility in a liquid medium, which provides stability to the bioactive ingredient that is similar to the bioactive ingredient when in the solid state. The bioactive ingredient may be capable of therapeutically treating for the presence of a cholinesterase inhibitor. The bio active ingredient comprises 1,1?-methlyenebis[4-[(hydroxyimino)methyl]-pyridinium]dimethanesulfonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Southwest Research Institute
    Inventors: Hong Dixon, Joseph A McDonough, Larry Allen Cabell, Patricia Underwood
  • Publication number: 20140076202
    Abstract: Diol derived blocked mercaptofunctional silane compositions in which the silanes comprise cyclic and bridged alkoxy groups derived from hydrocarbon-based diols and processes for their preparation are provided. Also provided are rubber compositions comprising the cyclic diol-derived blocked mercaptofunctional silanes, processes for their preparation and articles of manufacture comprising the rubber compositions, in particular, automotive tires and components thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Cruse, Leda N. Gonzalez, Rodica Himmeldirk, Larry Allen Divens, Melinda Jackson, Eric Raymond Pohl, Antonio Chaves
  • Patent number: 8616379
    Abstract: A portable device for use in the efficient extraction of gold from other materials commonly found in placer deposits of gravel, sand and etc. This is accomplished by utilizing two sub-assemblies easily attached to existing gold recovery equipment such as the common gold sluice and etc. This is accomplished by utilizing four sub-assemblies. Two on opposite sides and also two on opposite ends of the sluice tray. Each sub-assembly consists of a side bracket 14 and leg socket 18, which are conjoined by means of leg socket retaining fasteners 32. These are in turn are attached to cross brace 20 by means of side bracket positioning screws 28. Two sub-assemblies are attached to each other on opposite sides of the sluice tray and conjoined by means of shoulder bolt 22, washer 24 and retaining nut 26. After secure attachment of the two opposite sub-assemblies the legs are inserted into leg socket 18 and held in place by locking screw 16. These same actions are then performed on the opposite end of the gold sluice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventors: Larry Allen Alderson, Peggy I. Alderson
  • Patent number: 8609877
    Abstract: Diol derived blocked mercaptofunctional silane compositions in which the silanes comprise cyclic and bridged alkoxy groups derived from hydrocarbon-based diols and processes for their preparation are provided. Also provided are rubber compositions comprising the cyclic diol-derived blocked mercaptofunctional silanes, processes for their preparation and articles of manufacture comprising the rubber compositions, in particular, automotive tires and components thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Cruse, Leda N. Gonzalez, Rodica Himmeldirk, Larry Allen Divens, Melinda Jackson, Eric Raymond Pohl, Antonio Chaves
  • Publication number: 20130263025
    Abstract: A system and a method for presenting content on a web browser is provided. The system includes at least one visual media module for allowing a user to present media content on a graphical user interface, at least one text module for allowing said user to present text content associated with said visual media module and a geobrowser module to show geolocations associated with either said at least one visual media module or said at least one text module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Larry Allen Maddocks
  • Patent number: 8544256
    Abstract: One embodiment of a heat exchange system is disclosed having a heat exchange compressor and multiple evaporators capable of operating at different heat transfer requirements. The heat exchange compressor may be a single-stage or multi-stage compressor. In one form the evaporators return working fluid in separate streams to the heat exchange compressor. The heat exchange compressor may be integrated with a gas turbine engine and includes a number of inlets that correspond to a number of separate evaporators. Each inlet can be configured to receive working fluid at different locations within a pressure and velocity flow field created in the compressor. The heat exchange compressor may be driven by a shaft of the gas turbine engine and may be positioned at a variety of locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventor: Larry Allen Junod
  • Patent number: 8404850
    Abstract: Bis-quaternary pyridinium-aldoxime salts are disclosed, and their associated polymorphic character, along with their methods of preparation. Such polymorphic salts may then be used for treatment of exposure to cholinesterase inhibitors, such as a phosphorous containing cholinesterase inhibitor type compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Southwest Research Institute
    Inventors: Larry Allen Cabell, Joseph A McDonough
  • Patent number: 8309134
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to non-aggregating nanoparticles and their associated methods of preparation. The nanoparticles may have a surface and a size range of 1 nm to 999 nm, along with a zeta potential of ?50 to 50 millivolts. A polycation and/or polyanion may be disposed on the nanoparticle surface. In addition, an active ingredient may be encapsulated within the nanoparticles or associated with the polycation or polyanion on the nanoparticle surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Southwest Research Institute
    Inventors: Joseph A McDonough, Hong Dixon, Maria Lucy Kimmel, Larry Allen Cabell, Stephen T. Wellinghoff
  • Patent number: 8273800
    Abstract: A surfacing composition made of recycled paint, which requires no priming, has a non-reflective “flat” appearance, and is partially composed of dried paint. The composition provides a useful application for used or excess household paint, which would otherwise require special methods of disposal and potentially create future toxic cleanup problems. The composition is made of granular dried paint and a water-based sealer, which can be spread on a surface to repair imperfections. The surface can then be finished, and no priming is required. Due to the composition's flat appearance, the patch does not display any characteristic sheen where the repair has been made. The composition provides a simple means of recycling paint, and provides a simple and inexpensive means of repairing imperfections in walls and other surfaces while saving the step of priming the patch before painting or repainting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Inventor: Larry Allen Holloway
  • Publication number: 20120192688
    Abstract: A two piece punch and die button tool is used to punch a hole in a rotary mower blade. The upper punch has a circumferential radius that forms a circumferential radius in the upper side of the hole. The lower die button has a circumferential radius that forms a circumferential radius in the lower side of the hole. The upper and lower circumferential radii of the holes reduces stress risers in the hole and increases the durability and safety of the blade. The punch and die button form the circumferential radii with one stroke of the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventor: LARRY ALLEN
  • Patent number: 8157503
    Abstract: In one embodiment a gas turbine engine is disclosed having a heat exchanger at least partially disposed in a bypass duct. In one form the gas turbine engine is a high bypass ratio engine. The heat exchanger may be coupled with a directed energy weapon to provide coolant flow and regulate the temperature of the directed energy weapon. Other devices may also be coupled with the heat exchanger, either as an alternative to in addition to the directed energy weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Rolls Royce Corporation
    Inventor: Larry Allen Junod
  • Patent number: 8153699
    Abstract: A surfacing composition made of recycled paint, which requires no priming, has a non-reflective “flat” appearance, and is partially composed of dried paint. The composition provides a useful application for used or excess household paint, which would otherwise require special methods of disposal and potentially create future toxic cleanup problems. The composition is made of granular dried paint and a water-based sealer, which can be spread on a surface to repair imperfections. The surface can then be finished, and no priming is required. Due to the composition's flat appearance, the patch does not display any characteristic sheen where the repair has been made. The composition provides a simple means of recycling paint, and provides a simple and inexpensive means of repairing imperfections in walls and other surfaces while saving the step of priming the patch before painting or repainting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: Larry Allen Holloway
  • Publication number: 20120055385
    Abstract: A method (10) for the separation of gases involving the method steps of: i) passing an exhaust gas stream (27) containing CO2 through a first membrane separation system (30) to produce a pre-concentrated gas stream (34) containing at least carbon dioxide; and a reject stream; and ii) directing the pre-concentrated gas stream to at least one purification step (50) to produce a purified CO2 stream (55); wherein, sulphur-containing gases (SOx) are also substantially separated from the exhaust gas (27) by the first membrane separation step (30) into the pre-concentrated gas stream (34), and the purified CO2 stream (55) is substantially free of nitrogen gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: ECO BIO TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD
    Inventors: Larry Allen Lien, Tony Picaro
  • Patent number: 8129482
    Abstract: A process for preventing or reducing polymer agglomeration and/or accumulation on or around the gas distribution grid in an olefin polymerization, fluidized-bed reactor. The process involves introducing one or more scouring balls into the reactor above the gas distribution grid, and carrying out olefin polymerization in the presence of the scouring balls. Also disclosed is a process for polymerizing olefins in a fluidized-bed reactor with reduced polymer agglomeration and/or accumulation on the gas distribution grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Westlake Longview Corporation
    Inventor: Larry Allen Noble
  • Patent number: 8124697
    Abstract: A method for preventing or reducing agglomeration and/or accumulation on or around the gas distribution grid in a fluidized-bed vessel. The method involves introducing one or more scouring balls into the vessel above the gas distribution grid, and carrying out a fluidized-bed process in the presence of the scouring balls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Westlake Longview Corporation
    Inventor: Larry Allen Noble
  • Patent number: 8088334
    Abstract: There are disclosed polymerization processes and associated apparatuses. The polymerization processes involve both making a polymeric material in a fluidized bed reactor having a feed distributor and catching a spitwad with a spitwad catcher, and the apparatuses are those corresponding to such processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Westlake Longview Corp.
    Inventors: Kenneth Alan Dooley, Don Kent Farrer, Sandra Dorothy Holyfield, Tommy Ray Maddox, II, Glenn Edward Moore, Larry Allen Noble
  • Patent number: 8074536
    Abstract: A pair of wire strippers with a specially designed tip to allow stripping of type NM or NMC cable inside of electrical boxes is herein disclosed. The upper portion of the tip, is bent at a ninety degree (90°) angle to the main body of the stripper. This angled tip contains cutting blades designed to conform to the profile of type NM or NMC cable, commonly known as “Romex.” Due to this angled configuration, the wire stripper blades can easily fit into small electrical boxes and strip cable near the back of the box, as opposed to conventional wire strippers which cannot be used in such close quarters. To aid in proper positioning of the tip of the wire stripper, a “Z”-shaped parallel offset is provided. The wire strippers can also be used outside of boxes in an equally effective manner, thus an electrician is not required to carry two (2) pairs of wire strippers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventor: Larry Allen
  • Patent number: 8063158
    Abstract: There are disclosed polymerization processes and associated apparatuses. The polymerization processes involve both making a polymeric material in a fluidized bed reactor having a feed distributor and catching a spitwad with a spitwad catcher, and the apparatuses are those corresponding to such processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Westlake Longview Corp.
    Inventors: Kenneth Alan Dooley, Don Kent Farrer, Sandra Dorothy Holyfield, Tommy Ray Maddox, II, Glenn Edward Moore, Larry Allen Noble