Patents by Inventor Scott Drummond
Scott Drummond 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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Publication number: 20200284029Abstract: An anchor bolt fastener assembly with specialized connection capabilities and features for attaching building components to concrete slabs, walls, ceilings, and/or structural surfaces. Compression force can be established and maintained over time using a compression washer in combination with a specialized fastener stud that is designed to exploit the compression washer benefits. Methods of using exemplary embodiments include installing the anchor bolt fastener assembly relatively flush with the surface of the concrete slurry by direct insertion in the slurry using a specialized threaded anchor bolt float. Once the slurry hardens, the anchor bolt and anchor bolt float embedded in the concrete slurry cooperate with the specialized fastener stud to secure the building component to the concrete.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Scott Drummond, Steve Zimmerman, Van T. Walworth, Tommy DuPuy
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Patent number: 10730012Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to extraction of target materials using a CZTS sorbent. A method of extracting a target material from a medium includes contacting a copper zinc tin sulfur (CZTS) sorbent with the target material in the medium including the target material to form a used CZTS sorbent that includes the target material. The method also includes separating the used CZTS sorbent from the medium.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: CHEMICAL AND METAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Hal Stuhler, Lori Stuhler, Van T. Walworth, Scott Drummond
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Patent number: 10697173Abstract: An anchor bolt fastener assembly with specialized connection capabilities and features for attaching building components to concrete slabs, walls, ceilings, and/or structural surfaces. Compression force can be established and maintained over time using a compression washer in combination with a specialized fastener stud that is designed to exploit the compression washer benefits. Methods of using exemplary embodiments include installing the anchor bolt fastener assembly relatively flush with the surface of the concrete slurry by direct insertion in the slurry using a specialized threaded anchor bolt float. Once the slurry hardens, the anchor bolt and anchor bolt float embedded in the concrete slurry cooperate with the specialized fastener stud to secure the building component to the concrete.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: SR Systems, LLCInventors: Scott Drummond, Steve Zimmerman, Van T. Walworth, Tommy DuPuy
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Patent number: 10577149Abstract: A pallet comprising upper and lower platforms connected by a plurality of blocks. The upper platform includes a plurality of upper platform pedestals and the lower platform includes a plurality of lower platform pedestals. The lower platform pedestals are aligned with the upper platform pedestals such that the lower platform pedestals and the upper platform pedestals extend towards one another. The plurality of blocks interlockingly engage with and extend between the upper and lower platform pedestals to connect the upper and lower platforms. Each block includes an upper recess and a lower recess. The upper recess matches the shape of and receives one of the upper platform pedestals. The lower recess matches the shape of and receives one of the lower platform pedestals. The upper platform, the lower platform, and the plurality of blocks are made of a polymeric material.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: SR Systems, LLCInventors: Steve Zimmerman, Scott Drummond, Van T. Walworth
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Publication number: 20200054994Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to extraction of target materials using a CZTS sorbent. A method of extracting a target material from a medium includes contacting a copper zinc tin sulfur (CZTS) sorbent with the target material in the medium including the target material to form a used CZTS sorbent that includes the target material. The method also includes separating the used CZTS sorbent from the medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Hal Stuhler, Lori Stuhler, Van T. Walworth, Scott Drummond
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Publication number: 20200043084Abstract: New technologies for real-time processing and managing product orders are described. The technologies utilize mobile communication and intelligent analysis to reduce waiting time, keep product fresh, and guarantee product delivery. Specific examples are given in the context of meal orders.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Tim Young, Adam Hiatt, Jason Mueller, David Friedberg, Scott Drummond
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Publication number: 20200003245Abstract: An improved fastener for securing a first building component to a second building component is provided. The fastener includes a head, a shank, and a tip. The shank is connected to the head and extends along a longitudinal axis to the tip. The shank includes an upper shank portion, a lower shank portion, and a transition zone. The upper shank portion is located adjacent to the head. The lower shank portion is spaced from the upper shank portion and is located adjacent to the tip. The transition zone is positioned longitudinally between the upper shank portion and the lower shank portion. The transition zone is longitudinally spaced from the head by a pre-determined distance. The pre-determined distance is associated with a thickness of the first building component such that the transition zone is aligned with a joint between the first and second building components.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Steve Zimmerman, Van T. WALWORTH, Scott DRUMMOND
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Patent number: 10500569Abstract: An emissions control system including a fluidized bed apparatus containing a reactive sorbent material is disclosed for gaseous and non-gaseous contaminated emissions. The reactive sorbent material may be CZTS, CZTS-Alloy, or a CZTS-Mixture sorbent material. The fluidized bed apparatus is configured with one or more closed loop sorbent recycling subsystems. The sorbent recycling subsystems include the capability to separate sorbents from each other, separate contaminates from sorbents for disposal and/or recycling, clean and/or rejuvenate sorbents for return to the fluidized bed apparatus, dispose of spent and exhausted sorbents, and replace the spent and exhausted sorbents with new sorbent to maintain consistent sorbent function in the fluidized bed apparatus. Monitoring sensors provide information useful in a method for establishing and maintaining consistent process parameter controls.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Chemical and Metal Technologies LLCInventors: Hal Stuhler, Lori Stuhler, Van T. Walworth, Scott Drummond
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Patent number: 10500563Abstract: A system and method for cleaning, conditioning, and/or rejuvenating carbon-based sorbents is disclosed where a chemical cleaning process is used to separate contaminants from the sorbent. The contaminants can be disposed of or recycled for industrial uses. The cleaned and/or rejuvenated carbon-based sorbent is recycled back into a reverse venturi shaped fluidized bed apparatus for later use. Spent carbon-based sorbent can be routed for appropriate disposal. The carbon-based sorbents include, but are not limited to, activated carbon sorbent and biochar sorbent. Optionally, the sorbents can be processed through the system prior to exposure to contaminated emissions to enhance and increase the porosity of the outer surface of the sorbents.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Chemical and Metal Technologies LLCInventors: Hal Stuhler, Lori Stuhler, Van T. Walworth, Scott Drummond
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Patent number: 10500539Abstract: An emissions control system including a fluidized bed apparatus containing a reactive sorbent material is disclosed for gaseous and non-gaseous contaminated emissions. The reactive sorbent material may be CZTS, CZTS-Alloy, or a carbon-based sorbent material. The fluidized bed apparatus is configured with one or more closed loop sorbent recycling subsystems. The sorbent recycling subsystems include the capability to separate sorbents from each other, separate contaminates from sorbents for disposal and/or recycling, clean and/or rejuvenate sorbents for return to the fluidized bed apparatus, dispose of spent and exhausted sorbents, and replace the spent and exhausted sorbents with new sorbent to maintain consistent sorbent function in the fluidized bed apparatus. Monitoring sensors provide information useful in a method for establishing and maintaining consistent process parameter controls.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Chemical and Metal Technologies LLCInventors: Hal Stuhler, Lori Stuhler, Van T. Walworth, Scott Drummond
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Patent number: 10482525Abstract: New technologies for real-time processing and managing product orders are described. The technologies utilize mobile communication and intelligent analysis to reduce waiting time, keep product fresh, and guarantee product delivery. Specific examples are given in the context of meal orders.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2016Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Keenwawa, Inc.Inventors: Jason Mueller, Scott Drummond, David Friedberg, Tim Young, Adam Hiatt
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Patent number: 10473134Abstract: An enlarged head fastener device and method for manufacturing the same is described. The enlarged head fastener device includes a shank and a head. The head extends outwardly from the shank in a transverse plane to define a head periphery. The head has an anterior side and a posterior side. The anterior side includes a bearing surface and a convergent transition portion that reinforces the head. The convergent transition portion extends between a large end adjacent the bearing surface to a small end adjacent the shank. At least one ridge formation projects from the anterior side of the head providing additional reinforcement. The ridge formation extends continuously between an outboard end positioned on the anterior side of the head adjacent the head periphery and an inboard end positioned on the shank. The head may be centered or offset relative to the shank.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2015Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: SR Systems, LLCInventors: Van T. Walworth, Steve Zimmerman, Scott Drummond
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Publication number: 20190092521Abstract: A pallet comprising upper and lower platforms connected by a plurality of blocks. The upper platform includes a plurality of upper platform pedestals and the lower platform includes a plurality of lower platform pedestals. The lower platform pedestals are aligned with the upper platform pedestals such that the lower platform pedestals and the upper platform pedestals extend towards one another. The plurality of blocks interlockingly engage with and extend between the upper and lower platform pedestals to connect the upper and lower platforms. Each block includes an upper recess and a lower recess. The upper recess matches the shape of and receives one of the upper platform pedestals. The lower recess matches the shape of and receives one of the lower platform pedestals. The upper platform, the lower platform, and the plurality of blocks are made of a polymeric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Steve Zimmerman, Scott Drummond, Van T. Walworth
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Publication number: 20190032694Abstract: An improved fastener for securing a first building component to a second building component is provided. The fastener includes a head, a shank, and a tip. The shank is connected to the head and extends along a longitudinal axis to the tip. The shank includes an upper shank portion, a lower shank portion, and a transition zone. The upper shank portion is located adjacent to the head. The lower shank portion is spaced from the upper shank portion and is located adjacent to the tip. The transition zone is positioned longitudinally between the upper shank portion and the lower shank portion. The transition zone is longitudinally spaced from the head by a pre-determined distance. The pre-determined distance is associated with a thickness of the first building component such that the transition zone is aligned with a joint between the first and second building components.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Steve Zimmerman, Van T. Walworth, Scott Drummond
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Patent number: 10184505Abstract: A compression indentation fastener device is described comprising a shank and a head. The head extends outwardly from an end of the shank in a transverse plane to define a head periphery. The head has an anterior side and a posterior side. The anterior side includes an exposed area extending between the shank and the head periphery. The anterior side includes a relief portion in the form of a depression. The relief portion is open at the anterior side of the head such that the relief portion receives a volume of substrate material when the exposed area of the head impacts the substrate material. The head may be integral with the shank or the head may be comprised of discrete head portions that mate with one another. Additionally, the head may be centered on the end of the shank or offset relative to the shank.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: SR Systems, LLCInventors: Scott Drummond, Steve Zimmerman, Van T. Walworth
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Publication number: 20190017530Abstract: A polymeric fastener for use in the construction industry for fastening wood and other basic materials together. The polymeric fastener can be formed in the basic shape of a nail and/or a staple-like fastener. Preferred embodiments of the polymeric fastener include a hardened binder embedded with a filler and/or a core for adequate strength as required for use with a delivery device powered by pneumatics, hydraulics, or other mechanical systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: SR Systems, LLCInventors: Steve Zimmerman, Scott Drummond, Van T. Walworth
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Publication number: 20180371743Abstract: An anchor bolt fastener assembly with specialized connection capabilities and features for attaching building components to concrete slabs, walls, ceilings, and/or structural surfaces. Compression force can be established and maintained over time using a compression washer in combination with a specialized fastener stud that is designed to exploit the compression washer benefits. Methods of using exemplary embodiments include installing the anchor bolt fastener assembly relatively flush with the surface of the concrete slurry by direct insertion in the slurry using a specialized threaded anchor bolt float. Once the slurry hardens, the anchor bolt and anchor bolt float embedded in the concrete slurry cooperate with the specialized fastener stud to secure the building component to the concrete.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Scott Drummond, Steve Zimmerman, Van T. Walworth, Tommy DuPuy
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Publication number: 20180326346Abstract: An emissions control system including a fluidized bed apparatus containing a reactive sorbent material is disclosed for gaseous and non-gaseous contaminated emissions. The reactive sorbent material may be CZTS, CZTS-Alloy, or a carbon-based sorbent material. The fluidized bed apparatus is configured with one or more closed loop sorbent recycling subsystems. The sorbent recycling subsystems include the capability to separate sorbents from each other, separate contaminates from sorbents for disposal and/or recycling, clean and/or rejuvenate sorbents for return to the fluidized bed apparatus, dispose of spent and exhausted sorbents, and replace the spent and exhausted sorbents with new sorbent to maintain consistent sorbent function in the fluidized bed apparatus. Monitoring sensors provide information useful in a method for establishing and maintaining consistent process parameter controls.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Hal Stuhler, Lori Stuhler, Van T. Walworth, Scott Drummond
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Publication number: 20180326406Abstract: An emissions control system including a fluidized bed apparatus containing a reactive sorbent material is disclosed for gaseous and non-gaseous contaminated emissions. The reactive sorbent material may be CZTS, CZTS-Alloy, or a CZTS-Mixture sorbent material. The fluidized bed apparatus is configured with one or more closed loop sorbent recycling subsystems. The sorbent recycling subsystems include the capability to separate sorbents from each other, separate contaminates from sorbents for disposal and/or recycling, clean and/or rejuvenate sorbents for return to the fluidized bed apparatus, dispose of spent and exhausted sorbents, and replace the spent and exhausted sorbents with new sorbent to maintain consistent sorbent function in the fluidized bed apparatus. Monitoring sensors provide information useful in a method for establishing and maintaining consistent process parameter controls.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Hal Stuhler, Lori Stuhler, Van T. Walworth, Scott Drummond
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Publication number: 20180326396Abstract: A system and method for cleaning, conditioning, and/or rejuvenating carbon-based sorbents is disclosed where a chemical cleaning process is used to separate contaminants from the sorbent. The contaminants can be disposed of or recycled for industrial uses. The cleaned and/or rejuvenated carbon-based sorbent is recycled back into a reverse venturi shaped fluidized bed apparatus for later use. Spent carbon-based sorbent can be routed for appropriate disposal. The carbon-based sorbents include, but are not limited to, activated carbon sorbent and biochar sorbent. Optionally, the sorbents can be processed through the system prior to exposure to contaminated emissions to enhance and increase the porosity of the outer surface of the sorbents.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Hal Stuhler, Lori Stuhler, Van T. Walworth, Scott Drummond