Patents by Inventor Roy Dean

Roy Dean 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: 11098832
    Abstract: A pipe seal assembly includes a stiffener having an axis, an inner diameter (ID) and an outer diameter (OD). The seal assembly also includes an elastomer that is coupled to and extending though the stiffener, such that the elastomer is located on both the ID and the OD of the stiffener. A method of manufacturing a tubular member includes forming the tubular member with a female end; locating a seal assembly having an extension inside the female end, pressing the seal assembly into the female end to form a seal groove, belling the tubular member using the seal assembly to form a belled shape, and pressing the extension into the interior of the female end to form a spline groove inside the female end adjacent the seal groove; and then sacrificially removing the extension, but leaving the seal assembly to form a final assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: NORTH AMERICAN PIPE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joshua E. Clapper, Roy Dean, John R. Magargal
  • Patent number: 10099299
    Abstract: A pipe has an axis, a cylindrical portion, a cylindrical belled end and a conical transition portion between the cylindrical portion and the cylindrical belled end. A machine includes a body having an axis, a head configured to be complimentary in shape to the conical transition portion, a cutting portion configured to be complementary in shape to the cylindrical belled end, and the cutting portion is configured to rotate relative to the body and the pipe during formation of the groove to cut the groove inside the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: North American Pipe Corporation
    Inventor: Roy Dean
  • Publication number: 20170209944
    Abstract: A pipe has an axis, a cylindrical portion, a cylindrical belled end and a conical transition portion between the cylindrical portion and the cylindrical belled end. A machine includes a body having an axis, a head configured to be complimentary in shape to the conical transition portion, a cutting portion configured to be complementary in shape to the cylindrical belled end, and the cutting portion is configured to rotate relative to the body and the pipe during formation of the groove to cut the groove inside the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventor: Roy Dean
  • Publication number: 20170198847
    Abstract: A pipe seal assembly may include a stiffener having an axis, an inner diameter (ID) and an outer diameter (OD). The seal assembly also may include an elastomer that is coupled to and extending though the stiffener, such that the elastomer is located on both the ID ad the OD of the stiffener. A method of manufacturing a tubular member may include forming the tubular member with a female end; locating a seal assembly having an extension inside the female end, pressing the seal assembly into the female end to form a seal groove, and belling the tubular member using the seal assembly to form a belled shape, and pressing the extension into the interior of the female end to form a spline groove inside the female end adjacent the seal groove; and then sacrificially removing the extension, but leaving the seal assembly to form a final assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Joshua E. CLAPPER, Roy DEAN, John R. MAGARGAL
  • Publication number: 20140267660
    Abstract: A method of operating a portable ultrasound device to display digital video information from a video camera includes loading instructions into a memory of the device that configures processor electronics to process digital video signals. When a request for the video is received, the ultrasound device can ready itself to receive digital video information and display an image at a display of the ultrasound device based at least in part on the video information. In one embodiment, the video modality is enabled when the portable ultrasound device detects that the digital camera device has been connected to a port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Nikolaos Pagoulatos, Diku Pranav Mandavia, Leo Catallo, Roy Dean, Brenten Scott Chauvin, Richard Thomas Palm
  • Publication number: 20070228696
    Abstract: A stroller is provided having a stroller frame supported by front and rear wheels. The frame includes a latch assembly that is movable between a locked and an unlocked position. When in the locked position, the latch assembly prevents the frame from being folded. When in the unlocked position, the latch assembly allows the frame to be folded. The frame is connected to an ergonomically friendly handlebar having discrete outer ends. The handlebar includes a latch release handle that is operably connected to the latch assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Pike, Michael Dotsey, Roy Dean, Andrew Serbinski
  • Publication number: 20070222188
    Abstract: A stroller is provided having a stroller frame supported by front and rear wheels. The frame includes a latch assembly that is movable between a locked and an unlocked position. When in the locked position, the latch assembly prevents the frame from being folded. When in the unlocked position, the latch assembly allows the frame to be folded. A cup holder is supported by the frame that can move between an extended and a retracted position. The cup holder automatically moves to the retracted position when the stroller is folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Roy Dean, Robert Pike
  • Publication number: 20070031648
    Abstract: Coating compositions are disclosed that include a film-forming resin, a radiation cure initiator, a colorant, and a diluent. These compositions are substantially free of radiation curable material. Also disclosed are substrates at least partially coated with such compositions, substrates at least partially coated with a multi-layer composite coating comprising at least one coating layer deposited from such compositions, and methods for improving the adhesion of a multi-layer composite coating system to a porous substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Roy Dean, Robert Pogue, Brian Rearick
  • Publication number: 20070024029
    Abstract: An adjustable handle assembly is configured for a device that supports and carries a child and that can be moved along a surface. The handle assembly is coupled to a handle extension that extends from a part of the device and that has an end with an extension axis. The handle assembly has a stem configured to attach to the end of the handle extension. The handle assembly also has a grip body coupled to the stem. The grip body is independently movable relative to the handle extension both longitudinally along the extension axis and rotationally about the extension axis. An actuator is provided on the handle assembly and can be actuated between a lock position and a release position. In the lock position, the grip body is in affixed position relative to the handle extension. In the release position, the grip body is permitted to move both longitudinally and rotationally relative to the extension axis between a plurality of selectable longitudinal and rotational positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dotsey, Todd Sorzano, Roy Dean
  • Publication number: 20070013169
    Abstract: A stroller has a frame structure with opposed and spaced apart frame sides. Each frame side has a front leg that terminates at a lower end. A seat is supported by the frame structure between the frame sides and has a seat bottom. A front wheel assembly is connected to the lower end of each of the front legs and each front wheel assembly has a housing. An elongate foot rest extends between the frame sides of the frame structure. The foot rest is positioned at an elevation that is higher than the lower ends of the front legs and lower than the seat bottom. The foot rest is not connected to the front legs at the elevation of the foot rest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dotsey, Todd Sorzano, Roy Dean
  • Publication number: 20060261576
    Abstract: A collapsible stroller has a frame structure collapsible between an in-use configuration and a compact or collapsed configuration. The stroller has a variety of features or accessories that improve collapsibility, as well as stroller function and comfort during use. A number of these features or accessories also permit three-dimensional collapse of the stroller frame structure without requiring removal or disassembly of these features or accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dotsey, Todd Sorzano, Roy Dean
  • Publication number: 20060255566
    Abstract: A stroller has a frame structure with two laterally spaced apart sides. A seat is supported between the sides of the frame structure. A frame extension is provided on each side of the frame structure. Each frame extension projects rearward of the seat. The frame structure is at least collapsible laterally from a side-to-side in-use spacing between the frame extensions to a side-to-side compact spacing less than the in-use spacing between the frame extensions. A cross-brace extends between and interconnects the frame extensions. The cross-brace is selectively reconfigurable from a stiff condition to a loose condition with the frame extensions in the in-use spacing. In the stiff condition the brace maintains the in-use spacing between the frame extensions and in the loose condition the brace permits the frame extensions to collapse to the compact spacing. A cup holder can be carried on the cross-brace to be collapsible with the frame structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dotsey, Todd Sorzano, Roy Dean
  • Publication number: 20060255567
    Abstract: A stroller has a frame structure with spaced apart sides and is collapsible from an in-use arrangement to a compact collapsed arrangement. The stroller has a seat supported by the frame structure and has a tray assembly with a front. The tray assembly is supported between the sides of the frame structure and is spaced from the seat when the frame structure is in the in-use arrangement. A foot is provided as part of the tray assembly. The foot is in an extended position projecting outward relative to the front of the tray assembly when the frame structure is in the collapsed arrangement. The foot is in a stored position when the frame structure is in the in-use arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dotsey, Todd Sorzano, Roy Dean
  • Publication number: 20060222843
    Abstract: Coating compositions are disclosed that include a film-forming resin, a radiation cure initiator, a colorant, and a diluent. These compositions are substantially free of radiation curable material. Also disclosed are substrates at least partially coated with such compositions, substrates at least partially coated with a multi-layer composite coating comprising at least one coating layer deposited from such compositions, and methods for improving the adhesion of a multi-layer composite coating system to a porous substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: Roy Dean, Robert Pogue, Brian Rearick
  • Publication number: 20060214397
    Abstract: A stroller has a collapsible frame structure with a pair of laterally spaced apart rear legs each with a lower end. The frame structure is collapsible in vertical, horizontal, and side-to-side lateral directions from an in-use arrangement to a compact arrangement. The stroller has a seat supported by the frame structure and the seat has a seat bottom. A storage area is beneath the seat bottom when the stroller is in the in-use arrangement. An access opening into the storage area when the stroller is in the in-use arrangement is bounded by the seat bottom, the rear legs, and a lower boundary. A frame cross-brace is connected to the rear legs when the stroller is in the in-use arrangement. The entire cross-brace is positionable vertically at or below the lower boundary of the access opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dotsey, Todd Sorzano, Roy Dean
  • Publication number: 20060035099
    Abstract: Coating compositions comprising a polymer and an initiator are disclosed. The polymer comprises an alkyd portion and a free radical curable portion that is pendant from the alkyd portion; the alkyd portion includes one or more fatty acid moieties that can be derived from one or more drying, semi-drying or nondrying oils. When drying or semi-drying oils are used, the molecules of the present invention exhibit a dual cure, both oxidative and free radical. The compositions are particularly suitable for coating substrates comprising wood. Methods for using the present compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Roy Dean, David Diehl, Truman Wilt, Ronald Ambrose, Michael Ziegler, William Retsch
  • Publication number: 20060030634
    Abstract: Radiation curable, sprayable compositions are disclosed that include (a) an acrylated epoxy, and (b) at least one multi-functional acrylate monomer. The radiation curable, sprayable compositions of the invention include a material containing an amino group. Also disclosed are multi-layer composite coatings wherein at least one layer is deposited from such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Roy Dean, Mildred Perrine, Robert Pogue, Ron Schowengerdt, David Hagopian, Alan Smock, Inho Song
  • Publication number: 20050249939
    Abstract: Disclosed is a coating formed from a composition containing a film-forming resin and a plurality of particles dispersed in the resin. The average particle size of the particles is 0.1 to 50 microns, and the particles have a hardness sufficient to impart greater mar and/or scratch resistance to the coating as compared to a coating where no particles are present. Also, the difference between the refractive ranges from 1 to 1.5. A method for preparing a powder coating including the particles also is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Karen Barkac, Anthony Chasser, Roy Dean, Mildred Perrine, Deirdre Ragan, Karen Rechenberg, John Schneider
  • Publication number: 20050228121
    Abstract: Oligomers are disclosed that include a polyol portion, which includes a polyol modified with a fatty acid, and a free radical curable portion. The oligomers are substantially free of any ester linkages formed from the reaction of the polyol portion with a compound having more than one functional group. Compositions, such as coating compositions, comprising such oligomers are disclosed. Methods for using the present compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Ziegler, Roy Dean, Truman Wilt