Patents by Inventor R. Collier

R. Collier 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: 11780110
    Abstract: A sawmill for sawing a log segment in two through the core thereof and a method of sawing a log in half through the core thereof. The sawmill includes a log feed conveyor configured for feeding logs to a band saw and a log positioning rig, the band saw being disposed on a movable carriage of a fixed frame, the band saw being configured for sawing a log from a first end of the log to a distal end of the log. The log positioning rig has a reciprocating cradle having a plurality of spaced-apart cradle segments. The reciprocating cradle is pivotally attached to the fixed frame, and is configured for raising or lowering the first end of the log to align the central core of the log along the length of the log with a blade of the band saw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Inventor: Charles R. Collier
  • Patent number: 11478952
    Abstract: A sawmill and method for sawing a log. The sawmill includes a transfer conveyor to convey a log quarter wedge segment to a log transport rig configured to orient the log quarter wedge segment so that an apex of the log quarter wedge segment is oriented in a downward direction. The log transport rig moves the log quarter wedge segment through a band saw configured to saw the log quarter wedge segment into two log eighth wedge segments. A transfer conveyor is provided to gather the two log eighth wedge segments from the log transport rig and feed the two log eighth wedge segments sequentially to a resawing rig comprising a conveying device and from two to six band saws configured to saw boards from the each of two log eighth wedge segments in succession as each of the two log eighth wedge segments are transported through the resawing rig.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Inventor: Charles R. Collier
  • Publication number: 20160052976
    Abstract: We described a novel system of targeted cell therapy with a protein toxin, such as anthrax toxin, that has been modified to re-direct it to a desired cell target instead of its natural cell target. The system can be used for, e.g., targeted killing of undesired cells in a population of cells, such as cancer or overly active immune system cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Adva Mechaly, Andrew J. McCluskey, John R. Collier
  • Publication number: 20150044210
    Abstract: We described a novel system of targeted cell therapy with a protein toxin, such as anthrax toxin, that has been modified to re-direct it to a desired cell target instead of its natural cell target. The system can be used for, e.g., targeted killing of undesired cells in a population of cells, such as cancer or overly active immune system cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Adva Mechaly, Andrew J. McCluskey, John R. Collier
  • Publication number: 20140285936
    Abstract: A battery management system for a vehicle having an electrically powered motor that is powered by a plurality of battery cells includes an electrical system for providing voltage and current from the battery cells to an electrical motor. A control is operable to at least one of (a) cause fuses of the electrical system to be the weakest link in the electrical system only during a failure event, (b) disconnect the battery cells from the battery management system only during a failure event, (c) separate the driving of balancing resistors into first and second stages, with the first stage comprising cell balancing control and the second stage comprising cell balancing with reverse voltage protection and (d) provide single stage reverse voltage protection to limit or effectively eliminate an electrical conduction path through a low impedance balancing circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: MAGNA E-CAR SYSTEMS OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Neil R. Garbacik, Stephen L. Pudvay, John R. Collier, Qi Tao, Oscar Flores
  • Patent number: 8295035
    Abstract: The subject invention is directed to an improved modular multilevel raised floor electro-mechanical distribution system for installation in building structures including, but not limited to, data centers and similar rooms having high heat loads requiring usually dedicated cooling systems and usually having extensive data cabling and wiring. In addition to a walking and equipment support surface, the invention provides dedicated levels, isolated from one another and positioned under the walking surface, for distribution of electrical services, including data, on the one hand, and conditioned air, on the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: William R Collier
  • Publication number: 20070243190
    Abstract: Apoptosis-modifying fusion polypeptides, and the corresponding nucleic acid molecules, are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising these polypeptides, and the use of these polypeptides to modify apoptosis are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Youle, Liu Xiuhuai, R. Collier
  • Patent number: 7226238
    Abstract: A vehicle disabling and stopping device that will bring a vehicle to a quick stop regardless of the wheel or track configuration. The device comprises an aircraft-type cable or wire rope laced through guide tubes welded onto base plates. The cable ends are fashioned into a running bowline or noose on a deployment board in a configuration intended to choke and hold vehicle tire wheels and control arms. The base plates have two to four tire probes attached thereto to be embedded into the vehicle tires, or in the base of a track driven vehicle, grappling hooks are used. When a vehicle engages the device, the probes lock onto the solid or inflated tire. On a track driven vehicle, the grappling hooks lock onto the track shoe and drive sprocket wheels. The cable ends are fashioned with a running bowline using a double clevis for heavy vehicles. The cable coils around spinning wheels and track, shorting the cable until it chokes the wheel control arms, drive axles, and sprocket wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventor: Ace R Collier
  • Publication number: 20070117159
    Abstract: The present invention relates to mammalian anthrax toxin receptor polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding same as well as related polypeptides and polynucleotides, vectors containing the polynucleotides and polypeptides, host cells containing related polynucleotide molecules, and cells displaying no anthrax toxin receptor on an exterior surface of the cells-minus cell lines and animals. The present invention also relates to methods for identifying molecules that bind the anthrax toxin receptor and molecules that reduce the toxicity of anthrax toxin. Finally, the present invention provides methods for treating human and non-human animals suffering from anthrax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: John Young, Kenneth Bradley, R. Collier, Jeremy Mogridge
  • Publication number: 20060110801
    Abstract: The present invention relates to mammalian anthrax toxin receptor polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding same as well as related polypeptides and polynucleotides, vectors containing the polynucleotides and polypeptides, host cells containing related polynucleotide molecules, and cells displaying no anthrax toxin receptor on an exterior surface of the cells-minus cell lines and animals. The present invention also relates to methods for identifying molecules that bind the anthrax toxin receptor and molecules that reduce the toxicity of anthrax toxin. Finally, the present invention provides methods for treating human and non-human animals suffering from anthrax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: John Young, Kenneth Bradley, R. Collier, Jeremy Mogridge
  • Publication number: 20060083746
    Abstract: The present invention relates to mammalian anthrax toxin receptor polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding same as well as related polypeptides and polynucleotides, vectors containing the polynucleotides and polypeptides, host cells containing related polynucleotide molecules, and cells displaying no anthrax toxin receptor on an exterior surface of the cells-minus cell lines and animals. The present invention also relates to methods for identifying molecules that bind the anthrax toxin receptor and molecules that reduce the toxicity of anthrax toxin. Finally, the present invention provides methods for treating human and non-human animals suffering from anthrax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: John Young, Kenneth Bradley, R. Collier, Jeremy Mogridge
  • Patent number: 6511746
    Abstract: Microfibers have been manufactured from dissolved cellulose, from which threads, yarns, and fabrics can be made. These cellulosic microfibers may be used to produce fabrics with the very soft feel that is characteristic of microfiber fabrics, and the water absorbency and comfort of cellulosic fabrics. Furthermore, since the microfiber diameter may be 2 &mgr;m or smaller (about the same size as dust particles and small oily droplets), these fabrics have an exceptional ability to remove dust and oil droplets from surfaces and gas streams, and are therefore useful in filter media. The novel microfibers may be manufactured by the continuous flow of dissolved cellulose through a converging die. Imposing orientation in the incipient microfiber prior to or during crystallization of the cellulose produces continuous fibers of substantial aspect ratio, without significant entanglement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: John R. Collier, Ioan I. Negulescu, Billie J. Collier
  • Publication number: 20020087366
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for a tentative-hold-based protocol for distributed transaction processing. According to one embodiment, a distributed transaction coordinator receives information regarding an atomic distributed transaction representing an aggregation of multiple discrete transactions for resource items that span two or more network resources. The distributed transaction coordinator places a tentative hold on each of the resource items by causing a tentative hold record to be created and associated with each of the discrete transactions. The tentative holds operate in a non-mutually exclusive manner, thereby allowing the same resource item to be tentatively held by more than one transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2000
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Timothy R. Collier, Srinivasan Krishnamurthy, George P. Moakley, Jerry W. Roberts
  • Patent number: 6248014
    Abstract: A self-contained activity module comprises a base assembly, a first service housing and distribution unit positioned on the base comprising walls forming at least one service passage, and a second service housing and distribution unit positioned on the first unit and substantially perpendicular thereto, the second unit spaced upwardly apart from and extending over at least a portion of the base, the second unit further comprising walls forming at least a second service housing and distribution passage positioned in fluid communication with the first service passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Inventor: William R. Collier
  • Patent number: 6220083
    Abstract: Elongational viscosity may be easily and accurately measured by observing the flow characteristics of a high viscosity fluid through a hyperbolic or semi-hyperbolic die, without lubrication of the fluid flowing through the die. The effects of developing orientation in the fluid during converging elongational flow are so strong that the shearing contribution becomes negligible in comparison, eliminating the need for lubrication during measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventor: John R. Collier
  • Patent number: 6153136
    Abstract: Microfibers have been manufactured from dissolved cellulose, from which threads, yarns, and fabrics can be made. These cellulosic microfibers may be used to produce fabrics with the very soft feel that is characteristic of microfiber fabrics, and the water absorbency and comfort of cellulosic fabrics. Furthermore, since the microfiber diameter may be 2 .mu.m or smaller (about the same size as dust particles and small oily droplets), these fabrics have an exceptional ability to remove dust and oil droplets from surfaces and gas streams, and are therefore useful in filter media. The novel microfibers may be manufactured by the continuous flow of dissolved cellulose through a converging die. Imposing orientation in the incipient microfiber prior to or during crystallization of the cellulose produces continuous fibers of substantial aspect ratio, without significant entanglement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: John R. Collier, Ioan I. Negulescu, Billie J. Collier
  • Patent number: 5718802
    Abstract: Novel fiber bundles may be produced as a by-product of sugar cane or other plants. These fiber bundles may be spun into a yarn, or formed into a non-woven mat. The non-woven mat is useful, for example, as a biodegradable geotextile for inhibiting erosion while allowing plants to become established on roadsides, or in other applications. Sugar cane fiber bundles were extracted from the Tilby-separated rind of cane stalks using alkaline treatments. The amount of lignin removed was dependent on alkaline concentration and time, pressure of treatment, and steam explosion conditions if employed. Agitation and vigorous boiling affected the lignin removal. Alkali concentration significantly affected the mechanical properties of the fiber bundles. Tenacity, toughness, and linear density were higher for the fibers extracted at lower alkali concentration. Bending rigidity and hysteresis of these fibers were also higher. This process is also expected to work with other plant stalks having a high lignin content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: John R. Collier, Billie J. Collier
  • Patent number: 5704189
    Abstract: A method of identifying and installing a plurality of electrical or other signal carriers, pipes, tubes or the like within a building structure. The method includes the steps of determining the paths along which the various carriers are to be laid out within the structure, formulating a retrievable record of such paths, storing and retaining the retrievable record of such location information in an accessible computer memory or the like, and assigning a unique identifying expression to each of the carriers. The unique identifying expression is reproduced on spaced apart portions of each of the carriers, and the carriers are then installed according to plan. By using the unique identifying expression to access the computer memory, the location of all points along each carrier can be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Inventor: William R. Collier
  • Patent number: 5624312
    Abstract: A work station for supplying conditioned air and electrical conductors to the vicinity of a worker, for withdrawing return air from the space near the worker and for seating the worker and positioning his/her equipment. The work station includes a services distributor with vertically extending but separated passageways dedicated exclusively to supply air, return air and electrical wiring. A portion of the structure contains adjustable support arms for positioning equipment to be used by the workers; the seat is positioned adjacent the service distributor. Communication spaces are provided at spaced apart points whereby the services may leave or enter their vertically extending spaces and travel generally horizontally to those areas in which the services needed or are to be used. The apparatus preferably, but not necessarily, includes a task lighting that illuminates the area surrounding the worker and/or the equipment positioned by the support arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Inventor: William R. Collier
  • Patent number: D466732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: B & H Rag Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Belinda Ball, Tim R. Collier, Rick W. Goleman