Patents by Inventor Layne W. Finlinson

Layne W. Finlinson 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: 6882278
    Abstract: A method for monitoring compliance with recommended hand-washing practices is disclosed. The method involves detecting the occurrence of an event that is specified in a hand-washing rule. The method also involves determining whether a person who is involved in the event complies with the hand-washing rule. If the person does not comply with the hand-washing rule, the method may involve triggering a reminder alarm. The method may also involve determining whether the person washes his or her hands within a period of time subsequent to the reminder alarm. Compliance data that is related to compliance with the hand-washing rule may be updated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Path-X International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Winings, Layne W. Finlinson, M. Wade Miller, Clayton R. Carter
  • Publication number: 20040001009
    Abstract: A method for monitoring compliance with recommended hand-washing practices is disclosed. The method involves detecting the occurrence of an event that is specified in a hand-washing rule. The method also involves determining whether a person who is involved in the event complies with the hand-washing rule. If the person does not comply with the hand-washing rule, the method may involve triggering a reminder alarm. The method may also involve determining whether the person washes his or her hands within a period of time subsequent to the reminder alarm. Compliance data that is related to compliance with the hand-washing rule may be updated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas R. Winings, Layne W. Finlinson, M. Wade Miller, Clayton R. Carter
  • Publication number: 20030155136
    Abstract: An improved slopeboard having a solid member with an inner pivotal mounting integrally formed as an aperture within the solid member near the first end of the solid member and with an outer pivotal mounting integrally formed as an aperture within the solid member near the second end of the solid member. In the case of a slopeboard having a moldboard and a framework having an outer pivotal mounting and an inner pivotal mounting, the solid member is attached to such framework. In the case of a slopeboard having a moldboard having an outer pivotal mounting and an inner pivotal mounting, the solid member is attached directly to the moldboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Clayton R. Carter, Jeremy A. Jenkins, Layne W. Finlinson, Roy A. Hales
  • Patent number: 6315674
    Abstract: An amusement ride for providing vertical movement of a passenger is disclosed. Typically, a support tower having a vertical movement mechanism defining a vertical movement path is present. The carriage is typically coupled to the movement mechanism for providing travel along the vertical movement path. Connected to the carriage is a support structure which extends radially from the carriage for supporting passenger seats. The support structure can be a wall, a rigid post, or some other structure extending outwardly from the tower. In one embodiment, the seats can be positioned along the support structure such that a first seat is closer to the carriage than a second seat. The passenger seats can be positioned to face outwardly or toward other passenger seats. Additionally, the passenger seats can be coupled to the support structure along a support structure side, above the support structure, beneath the support structure, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Interactive Rides, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Clay Slade, Janos I. Lakatos, Clayton R. Carter, Flint O. Hamblin, Layne W. Finlinson