Patents by Inventor Mark Spangler

Mark Spangler 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: 10113252
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling and improving the consistency of yarn texture in a yarn system. The system and method are configured to monitor, improve and/or control the operating parameters of the yarn system. A plurality of sensors sense the operating conditions and send the sensed conditions to a processor. The processor and/or a user monitoring the system can make adjustments to the operating parameters in a parameter is outside of a predetermined tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Eric Beard Boetsch, Kevin Cowart, Mark Spangler, Larry Sims, Brent Brown, Nathan Smith, Chris Cooper
  • Patent number: 9951445
    Abstract: A system and method for automated control and improvement of the consistency of yarn texture in a yarn system. The system and method are configured to monitor, improve and/or control the operating conditions of the yarn system. A plurality of sensors sense the operating conditions and send the sensed conditions to a processor. The processor monitoring the system can cause adjustments to the operating conditions to be made if a condition is outside of a predetermined tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Eric Beard Boetsch, Kevin Cowart, Mark Spangler, Larry Sims, Brent Brown, Nathan Smith, Chris Cooper
  • Patent number: 9896786
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling and improving the consistency of yarn texture in a yarn system. The system and method are configured to monitor, improve and/or control the operating parameters of the yarn system. A plurality of sensors sense the operating conditions and send the sensed conditions to a processor. The processor and/or a user monitoring the system can make adjustments to the operating parameters in a parameter is outside of a predetermined tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Eric Beard Boetsch, Kevin Cowart, Mark Spangler, Larry Sims, Brent Brown, Nathan Smith, Chris Cooper
  • Publication number: 20150191855
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling and improving the consistency of yarn texture in a yarn system. The system and method are configured to monitor, improve and/or control the operating parameters of the yarn system. A plurality of sensors sense the operating conditions and send the sensed conditions to a processor. The processor and/or a user monitoring the system can make adjustments to the operating parameters in a parameter is outside of a predetermined tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: ERIC BEARD BOETSCH, KEVIN COWART, MARK SPANGLER, LARRY SIMS, BRENT BROWN, NATHAN SMITH, CHRIS COOPER
  • Publication number: 20140196264
    Abstract: A system and method for automated control and improvement of the consistency of yarn texture in a yarn system. The system and method are configured to monitor, improve and/or control the operating conditions of the yarn system. A plurality of sensors sense the operating conditions and send the sensed conditions to a processor. The processor monitoring the system can cause adjustments to the operating conditions to be made if a condition is outside of a predetermined tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Beard Boetsch, Kevin Cowart, Mark Spangler, Larry Sims, Brent Brown, Nathan Smith, Chris Cooper
  • Publication number: 20140053381
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling and improving the consistency of yarn texture in a yarn system. The system and method are configured to monitor, improve and/or control the operating parameters of the yarn system. A plurality of sensors sense the operating conditions and send the sensed conditions to a processor. The processor and/or a user monitoring the system can make adjustments to the operating parameters in a parameter is outside of a predetermined tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventors: Eric Beard Boetsch, Kevin Cowart, Mark Spangler, Larry Sims, Brent Brown, Nathan Smith, Chris Cooper
  • Publication number: 20070251140
    Abstract: The candle wax includes an additive for increasing the thermal diffusivity of the wax, which allows the candle wax to transfer and retain more thermal energy. The thermal diffusive additive increase the thermal conductivity and/or specific heat of the candle waxes and can be used with any conventional candle wax to improve the formation and size of the melt pool in a jar candle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventor: Mark Spangler
  • Patent number: 6010153
    Abstract: A hybrid inflator, includes a storage chamber for storing a pressurized gas and a pyrotechnic heater assembly which has a solid gas generating material within a combustion chamber. Forming the outer layer of the pyrotechnic heater assembly is a diffuser, which is inserted into the storage vessel. A closure provides a pressure seal between the storage chamber and the combustion chamber. Upon receiving a control signal, an igniter ignites the solid gas generating material. The closure ruptures, allowing a mixture of hot generated gas and stored gas to discharge through the diffuser and flow into a vehicle occupant restraint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan P. Halas, Mark C. Horton, Mark Spangler
  • Patent number: D279120
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1985
    Assignee: Palantir Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Spangler