Patents by Inventor Robert Mallory
Robert Mallory 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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Patent number: 11857364Abstract: An ultrasound probe and method for using the same are described. In one embodiment, the ultrasound probe comprises: a probe array assembly having a probe tip; a first enclosure disposed around a portion of the probe array assembly, where the first enclosure has first and second openings and comprises a thermally conductive material; and one or more thermally conductive fins contained within the first enclosure, each of the one or more thermally conductive fins having one end enclosed within the probe array assembly and a portion extending away from the probe array assembly and in thermal contact with an inner surface of the first enclosure to create a thermal path from the first opening to the second opening in the first enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: FUJIFILM SONOSITE, INC.Inventors: Robert Mallory, Gregg Frey
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Publication number: 20230059641Abstract: An ultrasound probe and method for using the same are described. In one embodiment, the ultrasound probe comprises: a probe array assembly having a probe tip; a first enclosure disposed around a portion of the probe array assembly, where the first enclosure has first and second openings and comprises a thermally conductive material; and one or more thermally conductive fins contained within the first enclosure, each of the one or more thermally conductive fins having one end enclosed within the probe array assembly and a portion extending away from the probe array assembly and in thermal contact with an inner surface of the first enclosure to create a thermal path from the first opening to the second opening in the first enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Robert Mallory, Gregg Frey
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Patent number: 11497468Abstract: An ultrasound probe and method for using the same are described. In one embodiment, the ultrasound probe comprises: a probe array assembly having a probe tip; a first enclosure disposed around a portion of the probe array assembly, where the first enclosure has first and second openings and comprises a thermally conductive material; and one or more thermally conductive fins contained within the first enclosure, each of the one or more thermally conductive fins having one end enclosed within the probe array assembly and a portion extending away from the probe array assembly and in thermal contact with an inner surface of the first enclosure to create a thermal path from the first opening to the second opening in the first enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: FUJIFILM SONOSITE, INC.Inventors: Robert Mallory, Gregg Frey
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Publication number: 20200196985Abstract: An ultrasound probe and method for using the same are described. In one embodiment, the ultrasound probe comprises: a probe array assembly having a probe tip; a first enclosure disposed around a portion of the probe array assembly, where the first enclosure has first and second openings and comprises a thermally conductive material; and one or more thermally conductive fins contained within the first enclosure, each of the one or more thermally conductive fins having one end enclosed within the probe array assembly and a portion extending away from the probe array assembly and in thermal contact with an inner surface of the first enclosure to create a thermal path from the first opening to the second opening in the first enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Robert Mallory, Greg Frey
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Patent number: 9334672Abstract: The invention may relate to a bracket that is used in building fences or floor joists or the like. The bracket is substantially concealed from view after assembly. The invention may also be a method for building fences involving a bracket that is concealed from view after the fence is completed.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2013Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Inventor: Scott Robert Mallory
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Patent number: 8683837Abstract: A method of forming a bottle-shaped or other contoured metal container by providing a hollow metal preform having a closed end and a wall thickness that decreases progressively in a direction away from the closed end, and subjecting the preform to internal fluid pressure to cause the preform to expand against the wall of a die cavity defining the desired container shape. The method may be employed in pressure-ram-forming procedures wherein a punch is advanced by means of a backing ram into the die cavity to displace and deform the closed end of the preform.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignees: Novelis Inc., Montebello Packaging, a division of Great Pacific Enterprises, L.P.Inventors: Robert Mallory, Yihai Shi
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Publication number: 20110167886Abstract: A method of forming a bottle-shaped or other contoured metal container by providing a hollow metal preform having a closed end and a wall thickness that decreases progressively in a direction away from the closed end, and subjecting the preform to internal fluid pressure to cause the preform to expand against the wall of a die cavity defining the desired container shape. The method may be employed in pressure-ram-forming procedures wherein a punch is advanced by means of a backing ram into the die cavity to displace and deform the closed end of the preform.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Robert Mallory, Yihai Shi
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Patent number: 7107804Abstract: A method of forming a bottle-shaped or other contoured metal container by subjecting a hollow metal preform having a closed end to internal fluid pressure to cause the preform to expand against the wall of a die cavity defining the desired shape, and advancing a punch by means of a backing ram into the die cavity to displace and deform the closed end of the preform either before or after expansion begins but before it is complete. The pressure-subjecting step is performed by simultaneously subjecting the preform in the die cavity to independently controllable internal and external positive fluid pressures and varying the difference between them to control strain rate. Apparatus for performing the method includes a split die with plural split inserts disposed in tandem to define the die cavity wall and heaters respectively inserted within the preform and arranged to heat the backing ram.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2004Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Novelis Inc.Inventors: Kevin Gong, Peter Hamstra, Stuart MacEwen, Robert Mallory, James D. Moulton
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Publication number: 20060021515Abstract: A brewer made in accordance with the present invention has a control center, including a selector switch for strength selection; a brew button to initiate brewing and dispensing of the beverage, and an on/off or power button. The selector switch and buttons are preferably mounted on a common tray that is then interposed between first and second housing portions during assembly of the brewer. There is also an illumination device, such a high-intensity, tri-color light-emitting diode (LED), which emits red light, green light, blue light, or a combination thereof to provide visual indication of an operational status of the brewer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2005Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventors: Kenton Graviss, Tharon Hall, Andrew Walston, Robert Mallory
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Publication number: 20060021514Abstract: A drawer and latching mechanism for a beverage brewer, and preferably, a brewer that utilizes a pod of coffee grounds or another beverage component, has a housing of the brewer including a pivotable cover and a drawer for retaining a pod of a beverage component below the brew head. In an open position, the pivotable cover and brew head are pivoted away from the drawer to allow access to the pod, while in a closed position, the pivotable cover and brew head are pivoted toward and locked relative to the drawer to secure the pod below the brew head for brewing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2005Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventors: Timothy Gantt, William Dahmen, William Reuss, Kenton Graviss, David Waynescott, Robert Mallory, Kwong Wong, David Vergara
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Publication number: 20050252263Abstract: In hydroforming of hollow metal articles in a die, such as pressure-ram-forming procedures, a method of decreasing cycle time of the forming process, while ensuring acceptable product properties and avoiding failures, by modeling the process using finite element analysis to establish a pressure-time history that optimizes the forming operation and applies failure limits to selected variables such as minimum wall thickness or maximum strain rate, and transferring this pressure-time history to a computer controlling the forming process. Thermocouple and/or continuity sensors are incorporated into the die wall and connected to the computer so as to provide active feedback from the die to the control of the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2005Publication date: November 17, 2005Inventors: Stuart MacEwen, Peter Hamstra, Robert Mallory, Yihai Shi, James Moulton
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Patent number: 6802196Abstract: A method of forming a bottle-shaped or other contoured metal container by subjecting a hollow metal preform having a closed end to internal fluid pressure to cause the preform to expand against the wall of a die cavity defining the desired shape, and advancing a punch by means of a backing ram into the die cavity to displace and deform the closed end of the preform either before or after expansion begins but before it is complete. The pressure-subjecting step is performed by simultaneously subjecting the preform in the die cavity to independently controllable internal and external positive fluid pressures and varying the difference between them to control strain rate. Apparatus for performing the method includes a split die with plural split inserts disposed in tandem to define the die cavity wall and heaters respectively inserted within the preform and arranged to heat the backing ram.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Alcan International LimitedInventors: Kevin Gong, Peter Hamstra, Stuart MacEwen, Robert Mallory, James D. Moulton
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Publication number: 20040187536Abstract: A method of forming a bottle-shaped or other contoured metal container by subjecting a hollow metal preform having a closed end to internal fluid pressure to cause the preform to expand against the wall of a die cavity defining the desired shape, and advancing a punch by means of a backing ram into the die cavity to displace and deform the closed end of the preform either before or after expansion begins but before it is complete. The pressure-subjecting step is performed by simultaneously subjecting the preform in the die cavity to independently controllable internal and external positive fluid pressures and varying the difference between them to control strain rate. Apparatus for performing the method includes a split die with plural split inserts disposed in tandem to define the die cavity wall and heaters respectively inserted within the preform and arranged to heat the backing ram.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Kevin Gong, Peter Hamstra, Stuart MacEwen, Robert Mallory, James D. Moulton
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Publication number: 20030084694Abstract: A method of forming a bottle-shaped or other contoured metal container by subjecting a hollow metal preform having a closed end to internal fluid pressure to cause the preform to expand against the wall of a die cavity defining the desired shape, and advancing a punch by means of a backing ram into the die cavity to displace and deform the closed end of the preform either before or after expansion begins but before it is complete. The pressure-subjecting step is performed by simultaneously subjecting the preform in the die cavity to independently controllable internal and external positive fluid pressures and varying the difference between them to control strain rate. Apparatus for performing the method includes a split die with plural split inserts disposed in tandem to define the die cavity wall and heaters respectively inserted within the preform and arranged to heat the backing ram.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventors: Kevin Gong, Peter Hamstra, Stuart MacEwen, Robert Mallory, James D. Moulton
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Patent number: 5785760Abstract: A self propelled, walk-behind or surrey drawn striping machine includes a single fluid tank for confining and, delivering under a pressure, fluid drive, heated thermoplastic, paint and the new, environmentally preferred, thin line thermoplastic. The machine is propelled by hydraulic wheel motors. A primary material tank comprises a pressurized interior vessel that is substantially surrounded by a heating fluid circulation jacket. A third wall around the fluid circulation jacket provides a heat riser insulating space. Combustion products from a burner head below the circulation jacket rise through the insulating space. A coaxial flow channel around the conduits that deliver the striping material to a spray head carries heat transfer medium such as hot oil drawn from the heating fluid circulation jacket.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1996Date of Patent: July 28, 1998Assignee: TechLiner Products & Equipment, Inc.Inventors: John Ross Sconyers, Robert A. Mallory, Jr.
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Patent number: 4804756Abstract: A method for preparing 5,6-dialkoxy-4-alkyl-quinazolinones is described. The 5,6-dialkoxy-4-alkyl-quinazolinones are active cardiotonic agents.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1988Date of Patent: February 14, 1989Assignee: Ortho Pharmaceutical CorporationInventors: Victor T. Bandurco, Robert A. Mallory, Jeffery B. Press
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Patent number: 4751304Abstract: A method for preparing 5,6-dialkoxy-4-alkyl-quinazolinones is described. The 5,6-dialkoxy-4-alkyl-quinazolinones are active cardiotonic agents.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1984Date of Patent: June 14, 1988Assignee: Ortho Pharmaceutical CorporationInventors: Victor T. Bandurco, Robert A. Mallory, Jeffery B. Press
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Patent number: 4634769Abstract: A process for the preparation of 8-halo-5,6-dialkoxyquinazoline-2,4-diones and their metal salts is described. The diones are active cardiotonic agents.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1984Date of Patent: January 6, 1987Assignee: Ortho Pharmaceutical CorporationInventors: Victor T. Bandurco, Robert A. Mallory, Jeffrey B. Press, Harvey M. Werblood
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Patent number: 4014999Abstract: Halo steroidal thioketals having a 4-5-membered mono- or dithioketal at the 3-position and a halogen at the 6 and 9 positions are described. The halo thioketals are useful as anti-inflammatory agents.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1976Date of Patent: March 29, 1977Assignee: Ortho Pharmaceutical CorporationInventors: Robert A. Mallory, Joseph A. Settepani
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Patent number: 3970646Abstract: Halo steroidal thioketals having a 4-5 membered mono- or dithioketal at the 3-position and a halogen at the 6 and 9 positions are described. The halo thioketals are useful as anti-inflammatory agents.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1974Date of Patent: July 20, 1976Assignee: Ortho Pharmaceutical CorporationInventors: Robert A. Mallory, Joseph A. Settepani