Patents by Inventor Scott Nixon
Scott Nixon 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: 9976231Abstract: Systems and methods of forming components from CVD single crystal diamonds that can withstand high temperatures and pressures, for example, in a mining and/or drilling environment. This may be accomplished by transforming a graphite powder by hot-filament chemical vapor deposition (HFCVD) into a CVD single diamond crystal powder, growing a plurality of CVD single diamond crystals on a planar surface of a substrate or on a dowel. In one example, if a substrate is used as the growth surface, the plurality of CVD single crystals grow in at least one layer on the substrate and at least a portion of the plurality of CVD single diamond crystals are removed from the substrate in the form of a plurality of discrete intact sheets of CVD single diamond crystals, stacked in a mold, and sintered, for example, to form a CVD single crystal diamond table.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: NATIONAL OILWELL DHT, L.P.Inventors: Guodong Zhan, II, Michael Scott Nixon
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Patent number: 9499033Abstract: A modular top system for a vehicle is provided. In various embodiments, the system includes a plurality of rail sections, a plurality of corner brackets for connecting the rail sections to form a frame, and a flexible, collapsible cover to be deployed over and connected to the frame. The modular top system can additionally include a plurality of cover connecting devices disposable on a periphery of each of the sides of the cover. Each connecting device is for removably connecting each respective cover side to the frame to deploy the cover over and connect the cover to the frame. Each rail section can comprise at least one assembly connector for connecting any of a plurality of system assembly components to the respective rail section, and/or at least one accessory connector for connecting at least one modular top accessory to the respective rail section.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Textron Inc.Inventors: Ryan Scott Nixon, Aric Lee Singletary
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Publication number: 20150299901Abstract: Systems and methods of forming components from CVD single crystal diamonds that can withstand high temperatures and pressures, for example, in a mining and/or drilling environment. This may be accomplished by transforming a graphite powder by hot-filament chemical vapor deposition (HFCVD) into a CVD single diamond crystal powder, growing a plurality of CVD single diamond crystals on a planar surface of a substrate or on a dowel. In one example, if a substrate is used as the growth surface, the plurality of CVD single crystals grow in at least one layer on the substrate and at least a portion of the plurality of CVD single diamond crystals are removed from the substrate in the form of a plurality of discrete intact sheets of CVD single diamond crystals, stacked in a mold, and sintered, for example, to form a CVD single crystal diamond table.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: National Oilwell DHT, L.P.Inventors: Guodong Zhan, II, Michael Scott Nixon
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Patent number: 9126363Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a thermoforming packaging machine (1) for producing upright standing packagings (21) with an undercut (26) formed into the packaging. The machine comprises a forming station (2) with a lower forming tool (30) and/or a sealing station (3) with a lower sealing tool (40). The disclosure is characterized by the lower forming tool (30) and/or the lower sealing tool (40) comprising a movable forming wall section (32) or a movable sealing seam support section (41a), respectively, in the area of the undercut (26). The disclosure is also related to a corresponding method for producing packagings (21).Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMUELLER GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Kenneth Harding, J. Scott Nixon, Christian Uebele
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Patent number: 9037911Abstract: Embodiments include methods for performing various operations in a computing system that includes an electronic module and a debug circuit. The method includes programming the debug circuit to monitor for pre-selected triggers produced by the computing system, and to perform actions in response to detecting the pre-select triggers. For example, in response to various pre-selected triggers, the debug circuit may, among other things: perform state transitions and log information indicating whether or not the state transitions were performed; monitor various signals when the debug circuit has determined that a test escape has occurred; and/or perform one or more actions that initiate stopping one or more clocks in response to certain pre-selected triggers.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2011Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Eric M. Rentschler, Steven J. Kommrusch, Scott Nixon
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Publication number: 20140231151Abstract: A precise and reproducible method of making a cutter element for a cutting tool includes positioning at least a first material layer of powder; a substrate and sintering. Whereby the positioning is performed by a fill to weight system, and comprises depositing the first material at a rate of about 1 mg per second to about 300 mg per second by the automated system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.Inventors: Terry Richard Matthias, Mark Francis, Simon Brown, Kevin Emery, Paul Ellis, Michael Scott Nixon
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Publication number: 20130068370Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a thermoforming packaging machine (1) for producing upright standing packagings (21) with an undercut (26) formed into the packaging. The machine comprises a forming station (2) with a lower forming tool (30) and/or a sealing station (3) with a lower sealing tool (40). The disclosure is characterized by the lower forming tool (30) and/or the lower sealing tool (40) comprising a movable forming wall section (32) or a movable sealing seam support section (41a), respectively, in the area of the undercut (26). The disclosure is also related to a corresponding method for producing packagings (21).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMUELLER GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Kenneth Harding, J. Scott Nixon, Christian Uebele
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Publication number: 20120151263Abstract: Embodiments include methods for performing various operations in a computing system that includes an electronic module and a debug circuit. The method includes programming the debug circuit to monitor for pre-selected triggers produced by the computing system, and to perform actions in response to detecting the pre-select triggers. For example, in response to various pre-selected triggers, the debug circuit may, among other things: perform state transitions and log information indicating whether or not the state transitions were performed; monitor various signals when the debug circuit has determined that a test escape has occurred; and/or perform one or more actions that initiate stopping one or more clocks in response to certain pre-selected triggers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Eric M. RENTSCHLER, Steven J. KOMMRUSCH, Scott NIXON
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Patent number: 6868887Abstract: A labeling device (20) is provided which is especially designed for use as a transverse labeler with in-line packaging machines (22). The device (20) includes a label dispensing unit (34), and a transport and tamping assembly (36) with a tamping assembly (68). The assembly (68) has a plurality of side-by-side hollow upright plates (78) presenting label-engaging ends (80) and remote ends (82), with the plates (78) secured with movement in unison to a slotted crosspiece (84); an air cylinder assembly (98) is coupled with the crosspiece (84) for selective movement of the plates (78). Apparatus (100) is also provided for creating reduced pressure conditions at the ends (80) of the plates (78), including fans (104) oriented to draw air through the hollow plates (78). The transport and tamping assembly (36) is adjustably mounted to the labeler frame (38) in order to permit selective adjustment of the assembly (36).Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2003Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Koch Equipment LLCInventors: James A. Harte, John Scott Nixon
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Publication number: 20040250960Abstract: A labeling device (20) is provided which is especially designed for use as a transverse labeler with in-line packaging machines (22). The device (20) includes a label dispensing unit (34), and a transport and tamping assembly (36) with a tamping assembly (68). The assembly (68) has a plurality of side-by-side hollow upright plates (78) presenting label-engaging ends (80) and remote ends (82), with the plates (78) secured with movement in unison to a slotted crosspiece (84); an air cylinder assembly (98) is coupled with the crosspiece (84) for selective movement of the plates (78). Apparatus (100) is also provided for creating reduced pressure conditions at the ends (80) of the plates (78), including fans (104) oriented to draw air through the hollow plates (78). The transport and tamping assembly (36) is adjustably mounted to the labeler frame (38) in order to permit selective adjustment of the assembly (36).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventors: James R. Harte, John Scott Nixon
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Patent number: 6718890Abstract: An underwater seeding apparatus which comprises a first longitudinal member, a second longitudinal member and a cross member. The first longitudinal member is positioned in a parallel relationship to the second longitudinal member and the cross member is attached to the first and second longitudinal members to define a substantially U-shaped frame. At least one thine is attached to the cross-member. The tine opens a furrow in an underwater sediment flow when the apparatus travels along the floor. Means for distributing a seed matrix in the furrow and means for closing the furrow are attached to the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2002Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: The Board of Governors for Higher Education, State of Rhode Island and Providence PlantationsInventors: Michael Traber, Scott Nixon, Stephen Granger
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Patent number: 6695124Abstract: A chamber-type vacuum packaging machine (20) equipped with a conveyor assembly (28) is provided which has increased productivity and ease of use inasmuch as the assembly (28) permits rapid assembly-line transfer of packages between the loading station (52) and the sealing station (60) of the machine (20). The assembly (28) includes a continuous belt (90) presenting an upper run (94) and a lower run (96) together with end-mounted roller assemblies (98, 100) which support the belt (90) and permit selective shifting of the upper run (94) between the stations (52, 60) in order to transfer loaded packages to be sealed to the sealing station (60). In order to facilitate mounting of the assembly (28) and periodic breakdown thereof for cleaning and/or replacement of belt (90), the assembly (28) is configured so that the upper and lower runs (94, 96) are both located atop the table (24) of the machine (20).Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Koch Equipment LLCInventor: John Scott Nixon
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Publication number: 20040016625Abstract: A chamber-type vacuum packaging machine (20) equipped with a conveyor assembly (28) is provided which has increased productivity and ease of use inasmuch as the assembly (28) permits rapid assembly-line transfer of packages between the loading station (52) and the sealing station (60) of the machine (20). The assembly (28) includes a continuous belt (90) presenting an upper run (94) and a lower run (96) together with end-mounted roller assemblies (98, 100) which support the belt (90) and permit selective shifting of the upper run (94) between the stations (52, 60) in order to transfer loaded packages to be sealed to the sealing station (60). In order to facilitate mounting of the assembly (28) and periodic breakdown thereof for cleaning and/or replacement of belt (90), the assembly (28) is configured so that the upper and lower runs (94, 96) are both located atop the table (24) of the machine (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2002Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventor: John Scott Nixon
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Patent number: 6354740Abstract: A rolling cutter drill bit comprises a body and three legs, each leg having a cantilevered bearing spindle, a rolling cutter rotatably mounted on the bearing spindle, lubricant delivering means within the bearing spindle, and a floating thrust bearing element configured to carry onward thrust loads from the rolling cutter onto the bearing spindle. Each floating thrust bearing element is formed of a wrought alloy material consisting primarily of chromium carbide and cobalt and having a yield strength of less than 120,000 psi and a ductility of at least 4%, both at room temperature.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1997Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: Camco International Inc.Inventors: Ranjit Kumar Singh, Michael Scott Nixon, Jeffery Edward Daly
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Patent number: 5725313Abstract: A rolling cutter drill bit comprises a body and three legs, each leg having a cantilevered bearing spindle, a rolling cutter rotatably mounted on the bearing spindle, lubricant delivering means within the beating spindle, and a floating thrust bearing element configured to carry onward thrust loads from the rolling cutter onto the bearing spindle. Each floating thrust bearing element is formed of a wrought alloy material consisting primarily of chromium carbide and cobalt and having a yield strength of less than 120,000 psi and a ductility of at least 4%, both at room temperature.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1995Date of Patent: March 10, 1998Assignee: Camco International Inc.Inventors: Ranjit Kumar Singh, Michael Scott Nixon, Jeffery Edward Daly
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Patent number: 5368286Abstract: A sheet placer for use in conjunction with a packaging machine to minimize space along the machine for moving sheets from a supply in a magazine to receptacles moved by the machine. The placer has vertically oriented magazines and suction cup assemblies which move on a vertical path of travel between sheet pick up positions and sheet releasing positions. The assemblies are carried by a block mounted on a vertical track and operated by an air motor. A cam and follower mechanism moves a slide horizontally to cause a rack and pinion arrangement to reverse by the orientation of the vacuum cup assemblies during each up or down movement of the assemblies by the air motor.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1993Date of Patent: November 29, 1994Assignee: Multivac, Inc.Inventors: Dennis P. Horsman, J. Scott Nixon