Patents by Inventor Ronald Burkes
Ronald Burkes 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: 9656708Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a washing system to clean process equipment and the resulted washing system is disclosed. The method involves the conversion and transformation of a small excavation tractor into a remotely operated hydroblasting system that removes the operator from the working environment and avoids the risks of harm and fatigue normally associated with existing cleaning processes.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: VEOLIA ES INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC.Inventors: William J. McClister, Ronald Burkes
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Publication number: 20160339977Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a washing system to clean process equipment and the resulted washing system is disclosed. The method involves the conversion and transformation of a small excavation tractor into a remotely operated hydroblasting system that removes the operator from the working environment and avoids the risks of harm and fatigue normally associated with existing cleaning processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: William J. McClister, Ronald Burkes
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Patent number: 9433979Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a washing system to clean process equipment and the resulted washing system is disclosed. The method involves the conversion and transformation of a small excavation tractor into a remotely operated hydroblasting system that removes the operator from the working environment and avoids the risks of harm and fatigue normally associated with existing cleaning processes.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: VEOLIA ES INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC.Inventors: William J. McClister, Ronald Burkes
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Publication number: 20150068012Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a washing system to clean process equipment and the resulted washing system is disclosed. The method involves the conversion and transformation of a small excavation tractor into a remotely operated hydroblasting system that removes the operator from the working environment and avoids the risks of harm and fatigue normally associated with existing cleaning processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: Veolia ES Industrial Services, Inc.Inventors: William J. McClister, Ronald Burkes
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Publication number: 20130135666Abstract: A method and system for customizing a cover for an electronic device is provided. A plurality of templates associated with a plurality of electronic devices are provided. A client may select a template. The client may create and edit images on the template associated with a model of an electronic device. The method including printing or manufacturing the customized cover using the template.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: Skinit, Inc.Inventors: Doyle Buehler, Ronald A. Burke
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Patent number: 8261195Abstract: A method and system for customizing a cover for an electronic device is provided. A plurality of templates associated with a plurality of electronic devices are provided. A client may select a template. The client may create and edit images on the template associated with a model of an electronic device. The method including printing or manufacturing the customized cover using the template.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2006Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Skinit, Inc.Inventors: Doyle Buehler, Ronald A. Burke
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Publication number: 20090131939Abstract: A system for the in situ formation of prostheses between adjacent vertebrae of a patient. The system includes a first mold adapted to be located in an intervertebral disc space between the adjacent vertebrae and at least a second mold adapted to be positioned between adjacent posterior elements. Lumens are fluidly coupled to each of the molds. One or more in situ curable biomaterials are delivered through the lumens to the molds. The at least partially cured biomaterial and the molds cooperate to maintain a desired alignment and spacing of the intervertebral disc space and the posterior elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: Disc Dynamics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Ahrens, Erik O. Martz, Ronald Burke, Benjamin F. Carter
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Publication number: 20090112221Abstract: A method and system of evaluating the geometry of the nuclear cavity within the annulus. A three-dimensional mold of the nuclear cavity is created. The three-dimensional mold is preferably removed from the nuclear cavity. The three-dimensional mold can be used for qualitative and quantitative analysis of the nuclear cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: Disc Dynamics, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Burke, Benjamin F. Carter, Alexander Arsenyev, Jacob John
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Publication number: 20090054990Abstract: A multi-lumen mold is for the in situ formation of a prosthesis in an intervertebral disc space located between adjacent vertebrae of a patient. The multi-lumen mold a flexible mold, a first lumen, a second lumen and a curable biomaterial. The flexible mold is shaped to be positioned in the intervertebral disc space. The first lumen and the second lumen each have a distal end is fluidly coupled to the flexible mold at a first location and a second location, respectively. The first lumen is shaped to extend out through a first opening extending through one of the adjacent vertebrae when the mold is positioned in the intervertebral disc space. The curable biomaterial is delivered into the flexible mold through at least one of the first and second lumens. The first and second locations can optionally be located on generally opposite sides of the mold, on the same side of the mold, or a variety of other configurations. One or more securing members can be used to secure the mold in the intervertebral disc space.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: Disc Dynamics, Inc.Inventors: Khin Myint, Erik O. Martz, Benjamin F. Carter, Ronald Burke
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Publication number: 20080313552Abstract: A method and system for customizing a cover for an electronic device is provided. A plurality of templates associated with a plurality of electronic devices are provided. A client may select a template. The client may create and edit images on the template associated with a model of an electronic device. The method including printing or manufacturing the customized cover using the template.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2006Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: IMBIBO NCORPORATEDInventors: Doyle Buehler, Ronald A. Burke
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Publication number: 20070276491Abstract: A mold assembly for the in situ formation of a prosthesis in an annulus located in an intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae of a patient. The mold assembly includes at least a first mold having at least one interior cavity adapted to be located in the intervertebral disc space. At least a first lumen has a distal end fluidly coupled to the mold at a first location. One or more discrete reinforcing structures are located in the intervertebral disc space with the mold. One or more biomaterials are provided to be delivered to the interior cavity through the first lumen. The at least partially cured biomaterial, the reinforcing structures and the mold cooperating to form the prosthesis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2006Publication date: November 29, 2007Applicant: DISC DYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Michael AHRENS, Erik O. MARTZ, Ronald BURKE, Benjamin F. CARTER
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Publication number: 20060265076Abstract: A catheter holder designed to deliver a curable biomaterial to an intervertebral disc space. By securing the catheter to the catheter holder, the depth of insertion of the catheter into the disc space can be accurately controlled. The catheter holder optionally helps with insertion of a optional mold through the annulotomy and into the disc space created by the nuclectomy. The catheter holder helps keep the mold from being drawn too far into the disc space or pushed too far out of the disc space during polymer injection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2005Publication date: November 23, 2006Applicant: Disc Dynamics, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Carter, Erik Martz, Scott Hook, Mark Rydell, Ronald Burke, Robert Kohler, Steven Healy, Bruce Bowman, John Sherman, Jean-Charles Lehuec
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Publication number: 20060253198Abstract: A multi-lumen mold is for the in situ formation of a prosthesis in an annulus located in an intervertebral disc space of a patient. The annulus has at least two openings formed by minimally invasive techniques and at least a portion of the nucleus pulposus is removed to form a nuclear cavity. The multi-lumen mold includes a mold adapted to be located in the nuclear cavity. A first lumen having a distal end is fluidly coupled to a flexible mold at a first location. At least a second lumen having a distal end fluidly coupled to the flexible mold at a second location. The first and second lumens are adapted to extend out through the openings in the annulus when the mold is positioned in the nuclear cavity. One or more securing members can be used to secure the mold in the intervertebral disc space. The securing members can engage with the annulus, the end plates, and/or another surface of a vertebrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2005Publication date: November 9, 2006Applicant: Disc Dynamics, Inc.Inventors: Khin Myint, Erik Martz, Benjamin Carter, Ronald Burke
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Patent number: 5073122Abstract: A tubular enclosure for a power connector attached to a power supply line, whereby the enclosure can be moved along the line to a position enclosing the power connector; the enclosure serves as a lock-out device to prevent the connection of the power connector to a power source by unauthorized or untrained persons. In a preferred form of the invention the enclosure is permanently retained on the power line so that it is readily available for use when needed for the lock-out function.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1990Date of Patent: December 17, 1991Inventor: Ronald A. Burke, Jr.
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Patent number: 4957445Abstract: A tubular enclosure for a power connector attached to a power supply line, whereby the enclosure can be moved along the line to a position enclosing the power connector; the enclosure serves as a lock-out device to prevent the connection of the power connector to a power source by unauthorized or untrained persons. In a preferred form of the invention the enclosure is permanently retained on the power line so that it is readily available for use when needed for the lock-out function.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1989Date of Patent: September 18, 1990Inventor: Ronald A. Burke, Jr.