Patents by Inventor Morgan Collins
Morgan Collins 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: 20240136904Abstract: A flux machine has plural coil assemblies and plural magnet sets arranged in mutual close proximity and circularly about a central axis. Either one of the coil assemblies and the magnet sets are supported by at least one axle which is aligned with the central axis, and either one of the coil assemblies and magnet sets executes rotary motion about the central axis when electrical current is present in the coil assemblies. Magnetic flux of the magnet sets is directed axially and radially while machine rotation is orthogonal to the direction of flux. A plurality of magnets in each magnet set are supported by one or another of a plurality of coaxially aligned axles so that the flux machine may operate as an electrical motor, as an electrical generator, or both at the same time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2024Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: G. Noah Newmark, Stephen M. Collins, R. Morgan Harwith
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Furrow Opener, Row Unit and Agricultural Implement, and Method of Manufacturing and Assembly Thereof
Publication number: 20220369537Abstract: This document shows a seed furrow opener, comprising a seed furrow opener arm (22), and a pair of seed discs (25) rotatably connected to the seed furrow opener arm (22) via at least one shaft unit (24). Each of the seed discs (25) has a respective geometric rotational axis. The rotational axes are non-parallel to each other, so that a mutual distance between the peripheries of the seed discs (25) is non-constant. The seed furrow opener has a continuous cut-out (221) formed in the seed furrow opener arm (22) for mounting the shaft unit (24), a slot (2221, 2222) extending from the cut-out (221) to a periphery (220) of the seed furrow opener arm (22), and a clamping device (224a, 224b; 225a, 225b), arranged to compress the slot (2221, 2222), so that the shaft unit (24) is clamped in the cut-out (221).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventor: Morgan Collin -
Publication number: 20220240429Abstract: This document discloses a gauge wheel device (22) for maintaining working depth of a row unit (2) included in an agricultural implement, comprising a gauge wheel arm (220) which, at a distal portion thereof, carries a gauge wheel (221) which is rotatable about a gauge wheel shaft (2201, 220T). An effective length of the carrier arm (220) is variable. The document discloses a row unit comprising such a gauge wheel device, an agricultural implement comprising a plurality of such row units and a method for operating a gauge wheel assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2020Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventor: Morgan Collin
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Publication number: 20220240437Abstract: The document discloses a seed furrow opener (21), comprising a furrow opener arm (210), and a pair of cooperating seed discs (216a, 216b), whose rotational axes (Ra, Rb) are non-parallel to each other. At least one of the seed discs (216a, 216b) is axially slidably mounted on a shaft (212a, 212b), whose proximal end is attached to the seed furrow opener arm (210). A spring (213a, 213b) is arranged to bias the seed disc (216a, 216b) outwardly from the seed furrow opener arm (210). The spring (213a, 213b) biases the seed disc (216a, 216b) against an adjustable abutment (215a, 215b). There is also disclosed a row unit comprising such a seed furrow opener, an agricultural implement comprising a plurality of such row units and a method for operating a seed furrow opener.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2020Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventor: Morgan Collin
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Publication number: 20220117148Abstract: This document discloses a press wheel (161) for pick-up and/or compaction of material being fed to the ground by an agricultural implement (2). The press wheel comprises a centrally positioned hub (1611), a ground-bearing surface (1612) located at a radial distance from the hub, and a plurality of spokes (1613) extending between the hub and the ground-bearing surface. The extension (De) of each spoke between the hub and the ground-bearing surface is non-parallel to a radial direction (Rh) starting from a point at which the spoke is connected to the hub. It also relates to a row unit comprising such a press wheel and an agricultural implement comprising a number of such row units and a method of setting the hardness of a press wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2019Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventor: Morgan Collin
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Publication number: 20220117147Abstract: This document discloses a row unit (1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 1h) for an agricultural implement (2), comprising a frame (11, 132) and a seed furrow-opener (13a, 13b), wherein the seed furrow-opener comprises a pair of seed discs (131a, 131b) rotatably connected to the frame via at least one axle unit (133), wherein each of the seed discs has a respective geometric axis of rotation (Ra, Rb), and wherein the axes of rotation are non-parallel, so that a mutual spacing between the peripheries of the seed discs (131a, 131b) is non-constant. The axle unit (133) is pivotable relative to the frame (11), so that the orientation of at least one of the axes of rotation is adjustable. The document also discloses an agricultural implement comprising at least one such row unit and a method of adjusting a row unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2019Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventor: Morgan Collin
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Patent number: 10257347Abstract: A system and method for preventing or facilitating communications between individuals who reside in detention environments (such as e.g., prisons or correctional facilities) and individuals who are not in such detention environments using an automated authentication or verification.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: INTELMATE LLCInventors: Grant Gongaware, Kevin O'Neil, Richard Torgersrud, Nicolas Garcia, Morgan Collins, Kevin E. Krauss
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Patent number: 9832233Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating and securing the exchange of digital information between individuals within the social network of a person or group of people who are subject to security or law enforcement limitations or otherwise reside within a controlled or correctional facility. All submitted information requires administrative approval, either by a human administrator or an automated process, before it can be viewed by other members of the social network.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: INTELMATE LLCInventors: Richard Torgersrud, Grant Gongaware, Morgan Collins
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Publication number: 20170279961Abstract: A system and method for preventing or facilitating communications between individuals who reside in detention environments (such as e.g., prisons or correctional facilities) and individuals who are not in such detention environments using an automated authentication or verification.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Applicant: Intelmate LLCInventors: Grant Gongaware, Kevin O'Neil, Richard Torgersrud, Nicolas Garcia, Morgan Collins, Kevin E. Krauss
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Patent number: 9591126Abstract: A system and method for preventing or facilitating communications between individuals who reside in detention environments (such as e.g., prisons or correctional facilities) and individuals who are not in such detention environments using an automated authentication or verification.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Intelmate LLCInventors: Grant Gongaware, Kevin O'Neil, Richard Torgersrud, Nicolas Garcia, Morgan Collins, Kevin E. Krauss
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Publication number: 20160381083Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating and securing the exchange of digital information between individuals within the social network of a person or group of people who are subject to security or law enforcement limitations or otherwise reside within a controlled or correctional facility. All submitted information requires administrative approval, either by a human administrator or an automated process, before it can be viewed by other members of the social network.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: Intelmate LLCInventors: Richard Torgersrud, Grant Gongaware, Morgan Collins
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Publication number: 20160269551Abstract: A system and method for preventing or facilitating communications between individuals who reside in detention environments (such as e.g., prisons or correctional facilities) and individuals who are not in such detention environments using an automated authentication or verification.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: Intelmate LLCInventors: Grant Gongaware, Kevin O'Neil, Richard Torgersrud, Nicolas Garcia, Morgan Collins, Kevin E. Krauss
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Patent number: 9232051Abstract: A method for controlling a call in a first controlled facility includes connecting an inmate in the first controlled facility to the call when each party of the call is verified, testing incoming audio on the call to detect a controlled facility tone from a second controlled facility, and transmitting a notification of a violation by the inmate when the controlled facility tone is detected in the incoming audio.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Intelmate LLCInventors: Richard Torgersrud, Christopher Ditto, Morgan Collins
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Publication number: 20150207927Abstract: A method for controlling a call in a first controlled facility includes connecting an inmate in the first controlled facility to the call when each party of the call is verified, testing incoming audio on the call to detect a controlled facility tone from a second controlled facility, and transmitting a notification of a violation by the inmate when the controlled facility tone is detected in the incoming audio.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Richard Torgersrud, Christopher Ditto, Morgan Collins
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Patent number: 9030292Abstract: A system and device for providing services to a secure facility. The system includes a kiosk with a processor, display, speaker, microphone, and a camera, and the kiosk communicates with a server that includes a server processor, a network interface unit, and a computer memory. The kiosk receives communications and transmits audio and video of the communications to the server via an internet connection, and the server records the audio and video and transmits the audio and video to a destination. The kiosk is configured to authenticate the identity of a user by verifying a personal identification number entered by the user and also performing one or more of a facial recognition via the camera or a biometric voice recognition via the microphone. The kiosk provides access to services including internet services, text-based messaging, tele-medical services, religious and educational materials, commissary ordering, and entertainment.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Inventors: Richard Torgersrud, Kevin O'Neil, Grant Gongaware, Morgan Collins
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Patent number: 8917848Abstract: A method for controlling a call in a first controlled facility includes connecting an inmate in the first controlled facility to the call when each party of the call is verified, testing incoming audio on the call to detect a controlled facility tone from a second controlled facility, and transmitting a notification of a violation by the inmate when the controlled facility tone is detected in the incoming audio.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Telmate, LLCInventors: Richard Torgersrud, Christopher Ditto, Morgan Collins
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Publication number: 20140270126Abstract: A method for controlling a call in a first controlled facility includes connecting an inmate in the first controlled facility to the call when each party of the call is verified, testing incoming audio on the call to detect a controlled facility tone from a second controlled facility, and transmitting a notification of a violation by the inmate when the controlled facility tone is detected in the incoming audio.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: TELMATE LLCInventors: Richard Torgersrud, Christopher Ditto, Morgan Collins
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Patent number: 8387716Abstract: A joint device of an agricultural machine has at least one tool-bearing beam (2a-c, 3a-c) for soil tillage tools (4, 5, 38, 39), such as seed coulters and cultivator tines, whereby a portion (10) of the beam end, at least on one side of the machine, is detachably fastened by means of a bolt/nut connection (13, 18, 23) arranged within the tool-bearing beam. A threaded body (18, 50) in the bolt/nut connection is fixed, preferably plug welded, in the main part of the beam (2a-c, 3a-c).Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2006Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Vaderstad-Verken AktiebolagInventors: Morgan Collin, Johan Mattsson
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Publication number: 20120262271Abstract: A system and device for providing services to a secure facility. The system includes a kiosk with a processor, display, speaker, microphone, and a camera, and the kiosk communicates with a server that includes a server processor, a network interface unit, and a computer memory. The kiosk receives communications and transmits audio and video of the communications to the server via an internet connection, and the server records the audio and video and transmits the audio and video to a destination. The kiosk is configured to authenticate the identity of a user by verifying a personal identification number entered by the user and also performing one or more of a facial recognition via the camera or a biometric voice recognition via the microphone. The kiosk provides access to services including internet services, text-based messaging, tele-medical services, religious and educational materials, commissary ordering, and entertainment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Richard Torgersrud, Kevin O'Neil, Grant Gongaware, Morgan Collins
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Publication number: 20080190630Abstract: The invention refers to a joint device at an agricultural machine with at least one tool-bearing beam (2a-c, 3a-c) for soil tillage tools (4, 5, 38, 39), such as seed coulters and cultivator tines, whereby a portion (10) of the beam end, at least on one side of the machine, is detachably fastened by means of a bolt/nut connection (13, 18, 23) arranged within said tool-bearing beam. A threaded body (18, 50) in the bolt/nut connection is fixed, preferably plug welded, in the main part of the beam (2a-c, 3a-c).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2006Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: Vaderstad-Verken AktiebolagInventors: Morgan Collin, Johan Mattsson