Patents by Inventor Patrick Hawkins
Patrick Hawkins 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: 20240328104Abstract: An exemplary plow includes a moldboard having a wear surface and a blade having a wear surface. A wear resistant coating is applied to at least a portion of at least one of the wear surfaces of the blade and moldboard. The wear resistant coating includes a plurality of scales. Each scale has a leading edge, a trailing edge, a raised portion disposed between the leading edge and the trailing edge, and a peak of the raised portion disposed closer to the trailing edge than the leading edge. The scales of the wear resistant coating are arranged in a plurality of rows, and gaps formed between scales in one row are offset from gaps formed between scales in an adjacent row.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2024Publication date: October 3, 2024Inventor: Patrick Hawkins
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Patent number: 11788925Abstract: A monitoring system that monitors at least one component of a cutting edge supported on an implement, the monitoring system comprising a monitor controller; at least one sensor in sensing communication with the at least one component, the at least one sensor configured to monitor wear of the at least one component; wherein the at least one sensor is connected to the monitor controller to communicate a sensor signal indicative of the wear of the at least one component to the monitor controller; the monitor controller including an output, wherein upon receiving a selected signal from the at least one sensor, the monitor controller is configured to communicate an alert via the output.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: IronHawk Industrial Distribution LLCInventors: Patrick Hawkins, Erik Wolfe, Shannon V. McCue
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Publication number: 20200347602Abstract: A support system may separate a structure from a roof of a building. The support system may include a base portion. The base portion may include at least one rounded edge configured to reduce the engagement of the base portion with the structure. A support portion may be coupled to the base portion. The support system may include at least one support channel sized and shaped to receive the structure. The support channel may straddle the structure when the structure is received in the support channel. The base portion may define at least one cutout configured to reduce the amount of drag on the support system, for instance when the support system is exposed to wind.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Patrick A. Hawkins, Timothy R. Moncur
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Patent number: 10400404Abstract: An exemplary plow includes a moldboard having a wear surface and a blade having a wear surface. A wear resistant coating is applied to at least a portion of at least one of the wear surfaces of the blade and moldboard. The wear resistant coating includes a plurality of scales. Each scale has a leading edge, a trailing edge, a raised portion disposed between the leading edge and the trailing edge, and a peak of the raised portion disposed closer to the trailing edge than the leading edge. The scales of the wear resistant coating are arranged in a plurality of rows, and gaps formed between scales in one row are offset from gaps formed between scales in an adjacent row.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: IRONHAWK INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION LLCInventor: Patrick Hawkins
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Patent number: 10346498Abstract: Concepts and technologies are described herein for presenting and interacting with a hyperlink dialog. In accordance with the concepts and technologies disclosed herein, a hyperlink module can present a hyperlink dialog and can obtain hyperlink data that corresponds to user interactions with the hyperlink dialog. The hyperlink module can be configured to populate the hyperlink dialog with clipboard data, application data, web data, and/or other data. The hyperlink dialog can include a number of pages or tabs for identifying, selecting, and/or otherwise specifying a resource to be referenced by a hyperlink. Hyperlink data corresponding to the specified hyperlink can be output by the hyperlink module and stored or used for various purposes.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Quinn Patrick Hawkins
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Publication number: 20170211250Abstract: An exemplary plow includes a moldboard having a wear surface and a blade having a wear surface. A wear resistant coating is applied to at least a portion of at least one of the wear surfaces of the blade and moldboard. The wear resistant coating includes a plurality of scales. Each scale has a leading edge, a trailing edge, a raised portion disposed between the leading edge and the trailing edge, and a peak of the raised portion disposed closer to the trailing edge than the leading edge. The scales of the wear resistant coating are arranged in a plurality of rows, and gaps formed between scales in one row are offset from gaps formed between scales in an adjacent row.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Patrick Hawkins
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Publication number: 20140052018Abstract: A specimen retrieval system for use with minimally invasive surgical procedures is disclosed. The system permits excised tissue having a dimension, a size, a shape, or a volume larger than a natural orifice or a surgical incision used in a minimally invasive procedure to access the surgical site, to be removed from the body through the natural orifice or surgical incision. The system comprises a specimen retrieval container and a compression structure. The compression structure is configured to apply a compressive force to the container to reduce or alter at least one of a dimension, a size, a shape, and a volume of the container and the tissue contained therein, such that the tissue can be removed through the natural orifice or surgical incision without need to surgically alter or enlarge the orifice or original incision.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventor: Charles Patrick HAWKINS
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Publication number: 20130205187Abstract: Concepts and technologies are described herein for presenting and interacting with a hyperlink dialog. In accordance with the concepts and technologies disclosed herein, a hyperlink module can present a hyperlink dialog and can obtain hyperlink data that corresponds to user interactions with the hyperlink dialog. The hyperlink module can be configured to populate the hyperlink dialog with clipboard data, application data, web data, and/or other data. The hyperlink dialog can include a number of pages or tabs for identifying, selecting, and/or otherwise specifying a resource to be referenced by a hyperlink. Hyperlink data corresponding to the specified hyperlink can be output by the hyperlink module and stored or used for various purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventor: Quinn Patrick Hawkins
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Patent number: 7922130Abstract: A support device is provided herein and includes a pliable support structure. The support device further includes a plate structure for use with the pliable support structure. The plate structure is disposed on the support structure. A coupling member is associated with the plate structure allowing for other members to be coupled to the support device. Elevating assemblies are optionally further included to elevate elongate structure supported by the support device.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2003Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Pipe PierInventor: Patrick A. Hawkins
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Publication number: 20100258700Abstract: A support device is provided herein and includes a pliable support structure. The support device further includes a plate structure for use with the pliable support structure. The plate structure is disposed on the support structure. A coupling member is associated with the plate structure allowing for other members to be coupled to the support device. Elevating assemblies are optionally further included to elevate elongate structure supported by the support device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: Pipe PierInventor: Patrick A. Hawkins
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Patent number: 7708235Abstract: A support device is provided herein and includes a pliable support structure. The support device further includes a plate structure for use with the pliable support structure. The plate structure is disposed on the support structure. A coupling member is associated with the plate structure allowing for other members to be coupled to the support device. Elevating assemblies are optionally further included to elevate elongate structure supported by the support device.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2006Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Pipe PierInventor: Patrick A. Hawkins
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Publication number: 20070057125Abstract: A support device is provided herein and includes a pliable support structure. The support device further includes a plate structure for use with the pliable support structure. The plate structure is disposed on the support structure. A coupling member is associated with the plate structure allowing for other members to be coupled to the support device. Elevating assemblies are optionally further included to elevate elongate structure supported by the support device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2006Publication date: March 15, 2007Inventor: Patrick Hawkins
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Publication number: 20070012079Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for making fertilizer compositions out of potassium phosphate brine solutions recovered from meat processing operations. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for making a fertilizer composition including filtering a meat-processing waste solution, and measuring the concentration of a salt in the meat-processing waste solution. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for disposing of a meat-processing brine solution including filtering the meat-processing brine solution, and measuring the concentration of a salt in the meat-processing brine solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2005Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Patrick Hawkins, Ted Stern
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Publication number: 20070009648Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for controlling salt concentration in a brine solution using a liquid potassium phosphate composition. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for operating a meat product processing machine including removing a diluted brine solution from a reservoir, and adding a liquid composition comprising greater than about 50 wt. % of a potassium phosphate salt to the reservoir. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for processing meat products. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for treating meat products. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for automatically controlling salt concentrations in a meat processing reservoir. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for maintaining the concentration of a brine solution used in meat processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2005Publication date: January 11, 2007Inventor: Patrick Hawkins
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Publication number: 20040037997Abstract: A support device is provided herein and includes a pliable support structure. The support device further includes a plate structure for use with the pliable support structure. The plate structure is disposed on the support structure. A coupling member is associated with the plate structure allowing for other members to be coupled to the support device. Elevating assemblies are optionally further included to elevate elongate structure supported by the support device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Applicant: Pipe PierInventor: Patrick A. Hawkins
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Patent number: 6679461Abstract: A support device is provided herein and includes a support structure which has a recess therein. The support device optionally further includes a plate which has a depression therein. The plate is disposed on the support structure, where the depression of the plate is disposed at least partially within the recess of the support device. An elongate strut is disposed within the depression of the plate, where the elongate strut is coupled to the plate. A support device optionally includes support structure having a cut out or a recess therein.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2001Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Pipe PierInventor: Patrick A. Hawkins
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Patent number: 6305650Abstract: A mounting system providing protection to the mounting surface and flexibility to accommodate movement of the mounted structures. In one application, a pipe mounting system for rooftop mounting which provides a base conforming to the roof and protects the roof from penetration of the roof membrane by the base. The pipe mounting system providing freedom of motion in every direction to prevent damage to the roof structure. The pipe mounting system designed to withstand weather extremes.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1998Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Pipe PierInventors: Patrick A. Hawkins, Andrew J. Gross, Danti J. Osland
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Patent number: 5855342Abstract: A mounting system providing protection to the mounting surface and flexibility to accommodate movement of the mounted structures. In one application, a pipe mounting system for rooftop mounting which provides a base conforming to the roof and protects the roof from penetration of the roof membrane by the base. The pipe mounting system providing freedom of motion in every direction to prevent damage to the roof structure. The pipe mounting system designed to withstand weather extremes.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1996Date of Patent: January 5, 1999Assignee: Pipe Pier, Inc.Inventors: Patrick A. Hawkins, Andrew J. Gross, Dante J. Osland
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Patent number: D926230Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: IronHawk Industrial Distribution LLCInventor: Patrick Hawkins
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Patent number: D1031788Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: Ironhawk Industrial Distribution LLCInventor: Patrick Hawkins