Patents by Inventor Melvin Edwards
Melvin Edwards 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: 20240104213Abstract: A method for securing a plurality of compute nodes includes authenticating a hardware architecture of each of a plurality of components of the compute nodes. The method also includes authenticating a firmware of each of the plurality of components. Further, the method includes generating an authentication database comprising a plurality of authentication descriptions that are based on the authenticated hardware architecture and the authenticated firmware. Additionally, a policy for securing a specified subset of the plurality of compute nodes is implemented by using the authentication database.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Nigel Edwards, Michael R. Krause, Melvin Benedict, Ludovic Emmanuel Paul Noel Jacquin, Luis Luciani, Thomas Laffey, Theofrastos Koulouris, Shiva Dasari
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Publication number: 20220286116Abstract: A ring oscillator includes a first set of at least three laddered inverter quantizer (LIQAF) circuits connected in stages that are in series, including a first LIQAF circuit and a last LIQAF circuit, and a feedback circuit from the last LIQAF circuit to the first LIQAF circuit having a logical NOT output compared to the first LIQAF circuit. A voltage input creates a pair of phase shifted waveforms in the first of the at least three LIQAF circuits that propagate sequentially through the stages of the at least three LIQAF circuits. Each stage has a pair of outputs to the next stage that are then phase shifted from the previous stage in the next stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Mohammad Alhawari, Melvin Edwards, II
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Patent number: 8220613Abstract: A stackable carrier assembly, carrier stacking system, and method of storing carrier assemblies is disclosed. The carrier assembly includes a base member presenting a load surface and opposite facing transfer surface. A plurality of carrier trolleys extend transversely from the load surface to engage conveyor tracks. A plurality of track sections are coupled to the load surface for receiving the carrier trolleys of another carrier assembly. The track sections are vertically aligned with the carrier trolleys. In a power and free or friction drive conveyor system, a lift device and telescoping arm can lift and stack the carrier assemblies so that track sections of one carrier assembly receive the carrier trolleys of another carrier assembly. In an overhead conveyor system, one carrier assembly can hang from the track sections of another carrier assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Jervis B. Webb CompanyInventors: Noel F. Dehne, Melvin A. Edwards, David M. Stewart
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Publication number: 20110017572Abstract: A stackable carrier assembly, carrier stacking system, and method of storing carrier assemblies is disclosed. The carrier assembly includes a base member presenting a load surface and opposite facing transfer surface. A plurality of carrier trolleys extend transversely from the load surface to engage conveyor tracks. A plurality of track sections are coupled to the load surface for receiving the carrier trolleys of another carrier assembly. The track sections are vertically aligned with the carrier trolleys. In a power and free or friction drive conveyor system, a lift device and telescoping arm can lift and stack the carrier assemblies so that track sections of one carrier assembly receive the carrier trolleys of another carrier assembly. In an overhead conveyor system, one carrier assembly can hang from the track sections of another carrier assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: JERVIS B. WEBB COMPANYInventors: Noel F. Dehne, Melvin A. Edwards, David M. Stewart
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Patent number: 7049359Abstract: The present invention provides a wall for a package, which wall comprises, or includes a layer comprising, a composition comprising a polymer and capable of scavenging oxygen through the metal-catalysed oxidation of an oxidizable organic component thereof. The oxidizable organic component is preferably itself a polymer, and may be the only polymer in the composition. Preferred compositions include a blend of 96% polyethylene terephthalate and 4% poly (m-xylyleneadipamide) containing 200 ppm cobalt as catalyst, with good permeance-versus-time performance (3) when formed into a bottle.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2001Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Constar International, Inc.Inventors: Michael Alexander Cochran, Rickworth Folland, James William Nicholas, Melvin Edward Riddell Robinson
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Patent number: 6997303Abstract: The present invention is directed to a carrier and conveyor system that permits the carrier to be driven by at least two different types of conveyors or drive assemblies, including a power and free conveyor. The system includes a plurality of carriers, first and second areas, a power and free conveyor assembly, and a friction drive assembly. The power and free conveyor drivably engages the first and second carriers when the carriers are in the first area and is out of driving engagement with the carriers in the second area. The friction drive assembly is engageable with each carrier when the carriers are in the second area and out of driving engagement with each carrier when the carriers are in the first area.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Jervis B. Webb CompanyInventors: Melvin A. Edwards, Christopher L. Audia, Kelsey R. Schell, David M. Stewart
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Patent number: 6966431Abstract: A system for transporting articles along a treatment path in a treatment area. The conveyor system includes a conveyor and a plurality of pendulums. The conveyor includes first and second drive segments laterally spaced from and parallel to one another. The pendulums include first pendulums moving along the first drive segment and second pendulums moving along the second drive segments in aligned and opposed pairs. Further features of the invention include a guide assembly having a first element coupled to move with a carrier assembly and a second element engaging the first element to stabilize the rotational orientation of the carrier assembly. Other features of the present invention include a conveyor system configuration that facilitates transportation of articles about horizontal curves as well as a unique pendulum configuration particularly suited for use with the invention.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2003Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: Jervis B. Webb CompanyInventors: John H. Jaynes, David M. Stewart, Christopher L. Audia, Kelsey R. Schell, Robert H. Kubsik, Melvin Edwards
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Patent number: 6902051Abstract: A conveyor assembly including a conveyor defining a conveying direction and a carrier assembly operably coupled to the conveyor. The carrier assembly includes a carrier frame, a rotating mechanism coupled to move with the carrier and having a rotatable shaft with a rotary axis parallel to the conveying direction. The carrier assembly further includes a workpiece mounting frame coupled to rotate with the rotatable shaft. The invention is also directed to a workpiece treatment system having the conveyor assembly described above as well as a method of using the conveyor assembly to convey workpieces through a treatment system.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Jervis B. Webb CompanyInventors: Noel F. Dehne, Melvin Edwards
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Publication number: 20040219320Abstract: The present invention provides a wall for a package, which wall comprises, or includes a layer comprising, a composition comprising a polymer and capable of scavenging oxygen through the metal-catalysed oxidation of an oxidisable organic component thereof. The oxidisable organic component is preferably itself a polymer, and may be the only polymer in the composition. Preferred compositions include a blend of 96% polyethylene terephthalate and 4% poly (m-xylyleneadipamide) containing 200 ppm cobalt as catalyst, with good permeance-versus-time performance (3) when formed into a bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: Constar International, Inc.Inventors: Michael Alexander Cochran, Rickworth Folland, James William Nicholas, Melvin Edward Riddell Robinson
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Publication number: 20040149549Abstract: A conveyor assembly including a conveyor defining a conveying direction and a carrier assembly operably coupled to the conveyor. The carrier assembly includes a carrier frame, a rotating mechanism coupled to move with the carrier and having a rotatable shaft with a rotary axis parallel to the conveying direction. The carrier assembly further includes a workpiece mounting frame coupled to rotate with the rotatable shaft. The invention is also directed to a workpiece treatment system having the conveyor assembly described above as well as a method of using the conveyor assembly to convey workpieces through a treatment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventors: Noel F. Dehne, Melvin Edwards, Douglas G. Dunbar
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Publication number: 20030201147Abstract: The present invention is directed to a carrier and conveyor system that permits the carrier to be driven by at least two different types of conveyors or drive assemblies, including a power and free conveyor. The system includes a plurality of carriers, first and second areas, a power and free conveyor assembly, and a friction drive assembly. The power and free conveyor drivably engages the first and second carriers when the carriers are in the first area and is out of driving engagement with the carriers in the second area. The friction drive assembly is engageable with each carrier when the carriers are in the second area and out of driving engagement with each carrier when the carriers are in the first area.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Melvin A. Edwards, Christopher L. Audia, Kelsey R. Schell, David M. Stewart
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Publication number: 20030178286Abstract: A system for transporting articles along a treatment path in a treatment area. The conveyor system includes a conveyor and a plurality of pendulums. The conveyor includes first and second drive segments laterally spaced from and parallel to one another. The pendulums include first pendulums moving along the first drive segment and second pendulums moving along the second drive segments in aligned and opposed pairs. Further features of the invention include a guide assembly having a first element coupled to move with a carrier assembly and a second element engaging the first element to stabilize the rotational orientation of the carrier assembly. Other features of the present invention include a conveyor system configuration that facilitates transportation of articles about horizontal curves as well as a unique pendulum configuration particularly suited for use with the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: John H. Jaynes, David M. Stewart, Christopher L. Audia, Kelsey R. Schell, Robert H. Kubsik, Melvin Edwards
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Patent number: 6494304Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pallet conveyor system that includes a pallet assembly having a pallet and a workpiece coupled to the pallet, a production area where a production task is performed on the workpiece, and a delivery area wherein the pallet assembly is moved to or from the first production area. The pallet conveyor system also includes a first conveyor assembly to drive the pallet assembly through the first production area and a chain conveyor assembly to drive the pallet assembly through the first delivery area. The first conveyor assembly operably engages the pallet in the first production area but not in the delivery area. Conversely, the chain conveyor assembly drivably engages the pallet assembly in the delivery area but not in the production area.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2000Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Jervis B. Webb CompanyInventors: John Jaynes, Melvin Edwards, Kelsey Schell
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Publication number: 20020063238Abstract: The present invention provides a wall for a package, which wall comprises, or includes a layer comprising, a composition comprising a polymer and capable of scavenging oxygen through the metal-catalysed oxidation of an oxidisable organic component thereof. The oxidisable organic component is preferably itself a polymer, and may be the only polymer in the composition. Preferred compositions include a blend of 96% polyethylene terephthalate and 4% poly (m-xylyleneadipamide) containing 200 ppm cobalt as catalyst, with good permeance-versus-time performance (3) when formed into a bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2001Publication date: May 30, 2002Applicant: Crown Cork & Seal Technologies CorporationInventors: Michael Alexander Cochran, Rickworth Folland, James William Nicholas, Melvin Edward Riddell Robinson
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Patent number: 5955527Abstract: The present invention provides a wall for a package, which wall comprises, or includes a layer comprising, a composition comprising a polymer and capable of scavenging oxygen through the metal-catalyzed oxidation of an oxidizable organic component thereof. The oxidizable organic component is preferably itself a polymer, and may be the only polymer in the composition. Preferred compositions include a blend of 96% polyethylene terephthalate and 4% poly (m-xylyleneadipamide) containing 200 ppm cobalt as catalyst, with good permeance-versus-time performance (3) when formed into a bottle.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1997Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: CarnaudMetalbox plcInventors: Michael Alexander Cochran, Rickworth Folland, James William Nicholas, Melvin Edward Riddell Robinson
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Patent number: 5639815Abstract: The present invention provides a wall for a package, which wall comprises, or includes a layer comprising, a composition comprising a polymer and capable of scavenging oxygen through the metal-catalysed oxidation of an oxidisable organic component thereof. The oxidisable organic component is preferably itself a polymer, and may be the only polymer in the composition. Preferred compositions include a blend of 96% polyethylene terephthalate and 4% poly (m-xylyleneadipamide) containing 200 ppm cobalt as catalyst, with good permeance-versus-time performance (3) when formed into a bottle.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: June 17, 1997Assignee: CarnaudMetalbox plcInventors: Michael Alexander Cochran, Rickworth Folland, James William Nicholas, Melvin Edward Riddell Robinson