Patents by Inventor R. Rowland

R. Rowland 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).

  • Publication number: 20250102473
    Abstract: An ultrasonic testing apparatus structured to perform an ultrasonic inspection on a workpiece. The ultrasonic testing apparatus comprises an ultrasonic testing probe structured to generate an ultrasonic output directed toward the workpiece and to receive an ultrasonic input from the workpiece that is responsive to the output; a couplant delivery system comprising a couplant supply, the couplant delivery system further comprising an actuator which, when operated, is structured to apply from the couplant supply an amount of a couplant to at least one of the workpiece and the ultrasonic testing probe; and a control apparatus electrically connected with the ultrasonic testing probe and with the couplant delivery system, the control apparatus being structured to receive the ultrasonic input and being further structured to operate the actuator. A couplant delivery system that is operable with an ultrasonic testing apparatus that is structured to perform an ultrasonic inspection on a workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Applicant: Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
    Inventors: Jacques L. BRIGNAC, George R. ROWLAND, Glenn G. HART, JR., Bruce A.P. FARVER
  • Patent number: 12216092
    Abstract: An ultrasonic testing probe operable to perform an ultrasonic inspection on a workpiece, the workpiece having an interior region. The testing probe comprises a support; an ultrasonic testing element that is structured to generate an ultrasonic output that is directed toward the workpiece and to receive an ultrasonic input from the workpiece that is responsive to the ultrasonic output, the ultrasonic testing element being movably situated on the support; a motor apparatus structured to be electrically connected with a control apparatus, the motor apparatus comprising a motor that is connected with the ultrasonic testing element and is structured to rotate the ultrasonic testing element with respect to the support; and a bladder that is structured to be movable between an initial state and an expanded state, the expanded bladder structured to be engaged with the workpiece within the interior region and to center the support in the interior region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
    Inventors: Jacques L. Brignac, George R. Rowland, Glenn G. Hart, Jr., Bruce A.P. Farver
  • Patent number: 12163924
    Abstract: An ultrasonic testing apparatus structured to perform an ultrasonic inspection on a workpiece. The ultrasonic testing apparatus comprises an ultrasonic testing probe structured to generate an ultrasonic output directed toward the workpiece and to receive an ultrasonic input from the workpiece that is responsive to the output; a couplant delivery system comprising a couplant supply, the couplant delivery system further comprising an actuator which, when operated, is structured to apply from the couplant supply an amount of a couplant to at least one of the workpiece and the ultrasonic testing probe; and a control apparatus electrically connected with the ultrasonic testing probe and with the couplant delivery system, the control apparatus being structured to receive the ultrasonic input and being further structured to operate the actuator. A couplant delivery system that is operable with an ultrasonic testing apparatus that is structured to perform an ultrasonic inspection on a workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
    Inventors: Jacques L. Brignac, George R. Rowland, Glenn G. Hart, Jr., Bruce A. P. Farver
  • Publication number: 20240398055
    Abstract: Disclosed are belt adjustment systems, particularly for wearing around a user's waist, that permit a continuum of belt loop sizes or a larger selection of belt loop sizes. The belt adjustment system includes an elongate belt member having a first end, a second end and a series of teeth positioned on an inner surface near the second end and a fixation member having first and second adjustment elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicant: TEAM NexBelt Operating, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward R. Rowland, Thomas W. Hunsucker
  • Patent number: 12063999
    Abstract: Disclosed are belt adjustment systems, particularly for wearing around a user's waist, that permit a continuum of belt loop sizes or a larger selection of belt loop sizes. The belt adjustment system includes an elongate belt member having a first end, a second end and a series of teeth positioned on an inner surface near the second end and a fixation member having first and second adjustment elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: TEAM NexBelt Operating, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward R. Rowland, Thomas W. Hunsucker
  • Patent number: 12060403
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for decreasing permissiveness to infection by PRRSV. The methods involve inserting peptides or oligopeptides into the CD163 SRCR domain 5 to disrupt the protein structure and thereby prevent PRRSV infection. The deletion of the exon 13 region of PSTII eliminates infection. The replacement of cysteine residues with alanines in SRCR5 as a means to disrupt disulfide bond formation. The final method is the deletion of, or amino acid substitution within the SRCR4-5 interdomain region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Kansas State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Raymond R. R. Rowland, Ana Stoian
  • Patent number: 11896073
    Abstract: A belt clip is adapted for storing a belt. The belt clip includes a first clip member and a second clip member that mechanically and removably attaches to the first clip member. The first clip member and the second clip member collectively form an elongated tunnel through which a belt can be looped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: TEAM NexBelt Operating, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Hunsucker, Edward R. Rowland
  • Publication number: 20230382212
    Abstract: A vehicle windshield includes a glass sheet and an overlay extending around a periphery of the glass sheet. The overlay includes a plurality of optical windows defined therein. A seal extends along a path delineated by the plurality of optical windows. The optical windows are sized to allow light to pass through the overlay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Steven Angus, Tom F. Boettger, Jeffrey R. Rowland, Stephanie Ross, Roger Jones
  • Publication number: 20230211901
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a vibration control system and a vibration control device for structurally isolating a load from a vibration source. In various embodiments a vibration isolation device includes a first and support structure and a sidewall extending between and defining a body of the vibration isolation component. In embodiments the sidewall is configured to structurally support the load. In embodiments the sidewall includes one or more lattice portions occupying at least part of a total area of the sidewall, the lattice portions configured to attenuate a transfer of vibrations through the sidewall between the first and second support structures for reducing vibration transfer from the spacecraft vibration source and the load. In embodiments the body of the vibration isolation device is approximately the same as a component without one or more lattice portions such that the payload interface cone is a drop-in replacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Esteen Bottlinger, Nicholas R. Chandler, Patrick Grosserode, Paul Hoffecker, Richard Meitz, Scott R. Rowland, Trevor J. Pirtle
  • Publication number: 20220365039
    Abstract: An ultrasonic testing probe operable to perform an ultrasonic inspection on a workpiece, the workpiece having an interior region. The testing probe comprises a support; an ultrasonic testing element that is structured to generate an ultrasonic output that is directed toward the workpiece and to receive an ultrasonic input from the workpiece that is responsive to the ultrasonic output, the ultrasonic testing element being movably situated on the support; a motor apparatus structured to be electrically connected with a control apparatus, the motor apparatus comprising a motor that is connected with the ultrasonic testing element and is structured to rotate the ultrasonic testing element with respect to the support; and a bladder that is structured to be movable between an initial state and an expanded state, the expanded bladder structured to be engaged with the workpiece within the interior region and to center the support in the interior region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
    Inventors: Jacques L. BRIGNAC, George R. ROWLAND, Glenn G. HART, Jr., Bruce A.P. FARVER
  • Publication number: 20220268743
    Abstract: An ultrasonic testing apparatus structured to perform an ultrasonic inspection on a workpiece. The ultrasonic testing apparatus comprises an ultrasonic testing probe structured to generate an ultrasonic output directed toward the workpiece and to receive an ultrasonic input from the workpiece that is responsive to the output; a couplant delivery system comprising a couplant supply, the couplant delivery system further comprising an actuator which, when operated, is structured to apply from the couplant supply an amount of a couplant to at least one of the workpiece and the ultrasonic testing probe; and a control apparatus electrically connected with the ultrasonic testing probe and with the couplant delivery system, the control apparatus being structured to receive the ultrasonic input and being further structured to operate the actuator. A couplant delivery system that is operable with an ultrasonic testing apparatus that is structured to perform an ultrasonic inspection on a workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
    Inventors: Jacques L. BRIGNAC, George R. ROWLAND, Glenn G. HART, Jr., Bruce A.P. FARVER
  • Publication number: 20220015511
    Abstract: Disclosed are belt adjustment systems, particularly for wearing around a user's waist, that permit a continuum of belt loop sizes or a larger selection of belt loop sizes. The belt adjustment system includes an elongate belt member having a first end, a second end and a series of teeth positioned on an inner surface near the second end and a fixation member having first and second adjustment elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Edward R. Rowland, Thomas W. Hunsucker
  • Publication number: 20210244119
    Abstract: A belt clip is adapted for storing a belt. The belt clip includes a first clip member and a second clip member that mechanically and removably attaches to the first clip member. The first clip member and the second clip member collectively form an elongated tunnel through which a belt can be looped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas W. Hunsucker, Edward R. Rowland
  • Patent number: 10966489
    Abstract: Disclosed are belt adjustment systems, particularly for wearing around a user's waist, that permit a continuum of belt loop sizes or a larger selection of belt loop sizes. The belt adjustment system includes an elongate belt member having a first end, a second end and a series of teeth positioned on an inner surface near the second end and a fixation member having first and second adjustment elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventors: Edward R. Rowland, Thomas W. Hunsucker
  • Patent number: 10897942
    Abstract: A belt clip is adapted for storing a belt. The belt clip includes a first clip member and a second clip member that mechanically and removably attaches to the first clip member. The first clip member and the second clip member collectively form an elongated tunnel through which a belt can be looped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas W. Hunsucker, Edward R. Rowland
  • Patent number: 10710509
    Abstract: A collapsible storage bin is provided for a motor vehicle. The collapsible storage bin includes a first sidewall that is displaceable between a collapsed position and an erected position. First and second self-erecting end walls are connected to the first sidewall. Further, an end wall locking handle is provided. That end wall locking handle is displaceable between a stowed position and an end wall locking position that functions to secure the storage bin in the erected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignees: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Rowland, Douglas Robert Thompson, Allan Wayne Getliff, Chris James Harmelink, Kenneth John Hulst, Tyler James Newkirk, Randy William Nurenberg, Rick Alan Anderson
  • Publication number: 20200046084
    Abstract: Disclosed are belt adjustment systems, particularly for wearing around a user's waist, that permit a continuum of belt loop sizes or a larger selection of belt loop sizes. The belt adjustment system includes an elongate belt member having a first end, a second end and a series of teeth positioned on an inner surface near the second end and a fixation member having first and second adjustment elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Edward R. Rowland, Thomas W. Hunsucker
  • Patent number: 10537683
    Abstract: A finger grip for receiving and retaining a syringe body of an injection syringe. The finger grip is easily pressed directly onto the syringe and employs a centering feature and a pair of one way, flexible latches that allow easy attachment to a syringe body yet ensures retention during normal and abnormal use. If a high horizontal component force is applied during normal or abnormal use, the finger grip will not become disconnected in an uncontrolled fashion from the syringe body, which might cause injury and/or damage to a patient being injected. The flexible latches may prevent detachment of the finger grip from the syringe below separation force of about 25 lbs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Ruddocks, Walter A. York, Brent L. Burchfield, Jeffrey R. Burger, Joseph M. Lehman, Neal J. Kelly, Ken P. Monk, James R. Rowland, Nicole M. Samuelson
  • Publication number: 20200015531
    Abstract: A belt clip is adapted for storing a belt. The belt clip includes a first clip member and a second clip member that mechanically and removably attaches to the first clip member. The first clip member and the second clip member collectively form an elongated tunnel through which a belt can be looped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas W. Hunsucker, Edward R. Rowland
  • Patent number: 10299545
    Abstract: Disclosed are belt adjustment systems, particularly for wearing around a user's waist, that permit a continuum of belt loop sizes or a larger selection of belt loop sizes. The belt adjustment system includes an elongate belt member having a first end, a second end and a series of teeth positioned on an inner surface near the second end and a fixation member having first and second adjustment elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Edward R. Rowland and Thomas W. Hunsucker
    Inventors: Edward R. Rowland, Thomas W. Hunsucker