Patents by Inventor Larry Keith
Larry Keith 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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Publication number: 20230355532Abstract: The present disclosure provides a drug delivery device. The drug delivery device is taken orally by a patient, and a capsule degrades within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of the patient. An expanding band coated with a drug and located within the capsule expands and interfaces with the interior of the GI tract, allowing the drug to diffuse through the GI tract. After a period of time, the expanding band degrades and passes through the GI tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2021Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Eric Gustin HASSENPFLUG, Anthony David DUONG, Erik William EDWARDS, Brian R. FORTNER, Larry Keith HOOKS, Jr., Steven HUCKABY, Trevor Alan PETREL, Sarah Louise CLARK
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Patent number: 11793250Abstract: Implementations described herein include surgical helmet assemblies that have a helmet enclosure shaped to encircle a head of a user. The helmet enclosure retains a fan and includes a brow bar portion at a front of the helmet enclosure that is shaped to extend along a brow or a forehead of the user and having a light positioned therein. The helmet enclosure also includes a stabilizer extending downward from the helmet enclosure in front of the ears of a user, a face shield that is transparent and coupleable to at least the brow bar portion, a headband shaped to extend across an occiput region of the user's head, and a surgical garment for covering at least the head and shoulders of a user in use. The brow bar portion includes vents disposed therein to direct airflow pushed through the helmet enclosure from the fan onto the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Ganesh B Pavalarajan, Douglas C Barker, John Bartholomew, George Brand, Anna Diorio-Blum, Larry Keith Hooks, Jr., Steven E. Huckaby, Russell Kittel, James Prescott, Krista I. A. Smith
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Publication number: 20230090597Abstract: A pipe groover can include a base assembly; a spindle plate secured to the base assembly but configured to rotate about an axis with respect to the base assembly; and a plurality of roller assemblies secured to the spindle plate, each of the roller assemblies including a pair of rollers configured to form a groove in a pipe proximate to an end of the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Joseph Maksimowski, Larry Keith Gunter
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Patent number: 11284655Abstract: Implementations described herein include surgical helmet assemblies that have a helmet enclosure shaped to encircle a head of a user. The helmet enclosure retains a fan and includes a brow bar portion at a front of the helmet enclosure that is shaped to extend along a brow or a forehead of the user and having a light positioned therein. The helmet enclosure also includes a stabilizer extending downward from the helmet enclosure in front of the ears of a user, a face shield that is transparent and coupleable to at least the brow bar portion, a headband shaped to extend across an occiput region of the user's head, and a surgical garment for covering at least the head and shoulders of a user in use. The brow bar portion includes vents disposed therein to direct airflow pushed through the helmet enclosure from the fan onto the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Ganesh B Pavalarajan, Douglas C Barker, John Bartholomew, George Brand, Anna Diorio-Blum, Larry Keith Hooks, Jr., Steven E. Huckaby, Russell Kittel, James Prescott, Krista I. A. Smith
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Publication number: 20220038314Abstract: Implementations described herein include surgical helmet assemblies that have a helmet enclosure shaped to encircle a head of a user. The helmet enclosure retains a fan and includes a brow bar portion at a front of the helmet enclosure that is shaped to extend along a brow or a forehead of the user and having a light positioned therein. The helmet enclosure also includes a stabilizer extending downward from the helmet enclosure in front of the ears of a user, a face shield that is transparent and coupleable to at least the brow bar portion, a headband shaped to extend across an occiput region of the user's head, and a surgical garment for covering at least the head and shoulders of a user in use. The brow bar portion includes vents disposed therein to direct airflow pushed through the helmet enclosure from the fan onto the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Ganesh B. Pavalarajan, Douglas C Barker, John Bartholomew, George Brand, Anna Diorio-Blum, Larry Keith Hooks, JR., Steven E. Huckaby, Russell Kittel, James Prescott, Krista I.A. Smith
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Patent number: 10898962Abstract: A thread milling system includes a thread milling machine having a spindle; and a combination tool having a body and a reaming insert, the body having a first end and a second end, the body defining a securing pocket, the reaming insert secured proximate to the second end of the body and within the securing pocket, the second end of the body attached to the spindle.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Anvil International, LLCInventors: Larry Keith Gunter, Steven Douglas Hampton, Anthony Mack Ford, James Paul Birkholz, Ed Hayes
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Patent number: 10874818Abstract: An aerosol delivery system, which includes an aerosol delivery unit, the aerosol delivery unit including: a cartridge receiver, which is configured to receive a cartridge assembly; and an inductor configured to receive the cartridge assembly and heat a liquid formulation within a capillary tube to produce an aerosol by induction heating. The cartridge assembly including an active part of the cartridge assembly including a capillary tube; a susceptor, the susceptor configured to partially surround the capillary tube; and a pair of displaceable covers, which surround at least the capillary tube and the susceptor.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Eric Hassenpflug, Larry Keith Hooks, Jr., James A. Prescott, Ludwin Mora, Michael Scott Ulrich, Jane O'Loughlin, Steve Wilder, William G. Atterbury, Thomas D. Haubert, Ryan Somogye, Michael Ko, Stephen C. Schmitt, Michael Lorenz, Lawrence A. Weinstein, James Leamon
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Patent number: 10786856Abstract: A method of operating a thread milling machine includes securing a product in a securing mount proximate to the thread milling machine, the thread milling machine having a spindle; securing a combination tool to the spindle, the combination tool having a body and an insert, the body having a first end and a second end, the body defining a securing pocket, the insert secured proximate to the second end at a first side of the securing pocket, the second end attached to the spindle; and rotating the spindle.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Anvil International, LLCInventors: Larry Keith Gunter, Steven Douglas Hampton, Anthony Mack Ford, James Paul Birkholz, Ed Hayes
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Publication number: 20200268073Abstract: Implementations described herein include surgical helmet assemblies that have a helmet enclosure shaped to encircle a head of a user. The helmet enclosure retains a fan and includes a brow bar portion at a front of the helmet enclosure that is shaped to extend along a brow or a forehead of the user and having a light positioned therein. The helmet enclosure also includes a stabilizer extending downward from the helmet enclosure in front of the ears of a user, a face shield that is transparent and coupleable to at least the brow bar portion, a headband shaped to extend across an occiput region of the user's head, and a surgical garment for covering at least the head and shoulders of a user in use. The brow bar portion includes vents disposed therein to direct airflow pushed through the helmet enclosure from the fan onto the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Ganesh B. Pavalarajan, Douglas C. Barker, John Bartholomew, George Brand, Anna Diorio-Blum, Larry Keith Hooks, JR., Steven E. Huckaby, Russell Kittel, James Prescott, Krista I.A. Smith
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Patent number: 10687568Abstract: Surgical helmet assemblies have a helmet enclosure shaped to encircle a head of a user. The helmet enclosure retains a fan and includes a brow bar portion at a front of the helmet enclosure that is shaped to extend along a brow or a forehead of the user and having a light positioned therein. The helmet enclosure also includes a stabilizer extending downward from the helmet enclosure in front of the ears of a user, a face shield that is transparent and coupleable to at least the brow bar portion, a headband shaped to extend across an occiput region of the user's head, and a surgical garment for covering at least the head and shoulders of a user in use. The brow bar portion includes vents disposed therein to direct airflow pushed through the helmet enclosure from the fan onto the user. The face shield is coupleable to the helmet enclosure by one or more of a hook and loop fastener on the helmet enclosure or the stabilizer and a post protruding from the brow bar portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Ganesh B Pavalarajan, Douglas C. Barker, John Bartholomew, George Brand, Anna Diorio-Blum, Larry Keith Hooks, Jr., Steven E. Huckaby, Russell Kittel, James Prescott, Krista I. A. Smith
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Publication number: 20180326522Abstract: A thread milling system includes a thread milling machine having a spindle; and a combination tool having a body and a reaming insert, the body having a first end and a second end, the body defining a securing pocket, the reaming insert secured proximate to the second end of the body and within the securing pocket, the second end of the body attached to the spindle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Larry Keith Gunter, Steven Douglas Hampton, Anthony Mack Ford, James Paul Birkholz, Ed Hayes
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Publication number: 20180326521Abstract: A method of operating a thread milling machine includes securing a product in a securing mount proximate to the thread milling machine, the thread milling machine having a spindle; securing a combination tool to the spindle, the combination tool having a body and an insert, the body having a first end and a second end, the body defining a securing pocket, the insert secured proximate to the second end at a first side of the securing pocket, the second end attached to the spindle; and rotating the spindle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Larry Keith Gunter, Steven Douglas Hampton, Anthony Mack Ford, James Paul Birkholz, Ed Hayes
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Publication number: 20180185604Abstract: An aerosol delivery system is disclosed, the system comprising: an aerosol delivery unit, the aerosol delivery unit comprising: a cartridge receiver, which is configured to receive a cartridge assembly; and an inductor configured to receive the cartridge assembly and heat a liquid formulation within a capillary tube to produce an aerosol by induction heating. The cartridge assembly including an active part of the cartridge assembly including a capillary tube; a susceptor, the susceptor configured to partially surround the capillary tube; and a pair of displaceable covers, which surround at least the capillary tube and the susceptor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Eric Hassenpflug, Larry Keith Hooks, JR., James A. Prescott, Ludwin Mora, Michael Scott Ulrich, Jane O'Loughlin, Steve Wilder, William G. Atterbury, Thomas D. Haubert, Ryan Somogye, Michael Ko, Stephen C. Schmitt, Michael Lorenz, Lawrence A. Weinstein, James Leamon
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Publication number: 20180169780Abstract: A combination tool for a thread milling system includes: a tool mount configured to secure the combination tool on a thread milling machine of the thread milling system; a body connected to the tool mount, the body having a first end and a second end, the body defining a securing pocket; and a reaming insert secured proximate to the second end and within the securing pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Larry Keith Gunter, Steven Douglas Hampton, Anthony Mack Ford, James Paul Birkholz, Ed Hayes
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Publication number: 20180084848Abstract: Implementations described herein include surgical helmet assemblies that have a helmet enclosure shaped to encircle a head of a user. The helmet enclosure retains a fan and includes a brow bar portion at a front of the helmet enclosure that is shaped to extend along a brow or a forehead of the user and having a light positioned therein. The helmet enclosure also includes a stabilizer extending downward from the helmet enclosure in front of the ears of a user, a face shield that is transparent and coupleable to at least the brow bar portion, a headband shaped to extend across an occiput region of the user's head, and a surgical garment for covering at least the head and shoulders of a user in use. The brow bar portion includes vents disposed therein to direct airflow pushed through the helmet enclosure from the fan onto the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Ganesh B. Pavalarajan, Douglas C. Barker, John Bartholomew, George Brand, Anna Diorio-Blum, Larry Keith Hooks, JR., Steven E. Huckaby, Russell Kittel, James Prescott, Krista I.A. Smith
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Patent number: 9638605Abstract: An adapter assembly for testing an engine includes an adapter plate including an engagement face, an engagement assembly positioned at least partially within the adapter plate, where at least a portion of the engagement assembly extends outward from the adapter plate in an axial direction, the engagement assembly including a through member extending in the axial direction through the engagement assembly, a mandrel assembly positioned at least partially within the adapter plate and extending in the axial direction, and an expandable claw assembly engaged with the mandrel assembly, where the expandable claw assembly is repositionable between an engaged position, in which the expandable claw assembly has an engaged diameter, and a disengaged position, in which the expandable claw assembly has a disengaged diameter that is less than the engaged diameter.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Larry Keith Stepp, Warren Edmond Smith, Joe Allen Cook, Christopher Scott Rutan
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Publication number: 20170030805Abstract: An adapter assembly for testing an engine includes an adapter plate including an engagement face, an engagement assembly positioned at least partially within the adapter plate, where at least a portion of the engagement assembly extends outward from the adapter plate in an axial direction, the engagement assembly including a through member extending in the axial direction through the engagement assembly, a mandrel assembly positioned at least partially within the adapter plate and extending in the axial direction, and an expandable claw assembly engaged with the mandrel assembly, where the expandable claw assembly is repositionable between an engaged position, in which the expandable claw assembly has an engaged diameter, and a disengaged position, in which the expandable claw assembly has a disengaged diameter that is less than the engaged diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Larry Keith Stepp, Warren Edmond Smith, Joe Allen Cook, Christopher Scott Rutan
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Publication number: 20160210828Abstract: A merchandise display security device for displaying and protecting an article of merchandise from theft is provided. The security device includes a mounting base and at least one movable member coupled to the mounting base and configured to releasably attach the mounting base to the article of merchandise. The security device may also include a housing configured to be secured to the mounting base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Jeffrey A. Grant, Christopher J. Fawcett, Larry T. McKinney, Larry Keith Hooks, JR.
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Patent number: 9349265Abstract: A merchandise display security device for displaying and protecting an article of merchandise from theft is provided. The security device includes a mounting base and at least one movable member coupled to the mounting base and configured to releasably attach the mounting base to the article of merchandise. The security device may also include a housing configured to be secured to the mounting base.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Grant, Christopher J. Fawcett, Larry T. McKinney, Larry Keith Hooks, Jr.
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Patent number: 9339947Abstract: A restored metallic extrusion processing element comprises a tubular metal core around which is consolidated a powdered metal extrusion component that includes metallurgically bonded interior shell and exterior working portions. The interior shell portion covers the core and is characterized by a first multiple-crystalline microstructure, and the exterior working portion is characterized by a second multiple crystalline microstructure of densified powdered metal particles. The exterior working portion has an outside surface including outer working surface features that extend along the length of the extrusion processing element. A bond interface of metallurgical type defines a crystalline microstructure boundary between the first and second multiple-crystalline microstructures.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Entek Manufacturing LLCInventors: Craig Benjamin, Larry Keith