Patents by Inventor Stephen L. Galbraith
Stephen L. Galbraith 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: 10710127Abstract: A flexible cleaning lance safety apparatus is described as including a tripod support structure located close to an opening into an object to be cleaned. A flexible lance drive is fastened to the support structure for driving a high pressure fluid through a lance to the object to be cleaned. A snout tube is connected between the lance drive and an opening into the object to be cleaned. One or more micro pressure valves on each leg of the tripod support structure is operative to sense a predetermined force applied between the support structure and a support surface supporting the tripod support structure. When the predetermined force is sensed this causes the high pressure fluid to be diverted from the lance and the object to be cleaned to atmosphere.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: STONEAGE, INC.Inventors: Jeffery R. Barnes, Stephen L. Galbraith, Joseph Schneider
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Publication number: 20170274429Abstract: A flexible cleaning lance safety apparatus is described as including a tripod support structure located close to an opening into an object to be cleaned. A flexible lance drive is fastened to the support structure for driving a high pressure fluid through a lance to the object to be cleaned. A snout tube is connected between the lance drive and an opening into the object to be cleaned. One or more micro pressure valves on each leg of the tripod support structure is operative to sense a predetermined force applied between the support structure and a support surface supporting the tripod support structure. When the predetermined force is sensed this causes the high pressure fluid to be diverted from the lance and the object to be cleaned to atmosphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Jeffery R. Barnes, Stephen L. Galbraith, Joseph Schneider
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Patent number: 9533318Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a fusible coating or structure comprising a combustor that is operative to combust a fuel and contain the resulting flame to produce combustion products; means for cooling the combustion products to produce a hot carrier gas stream; and means for introducing fusible material into the hot carrier gas stream.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Resodyn CorporationInventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Lawrence C. Farrar
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Patent number: 9095863Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a fusible coating or structure comprising a combustor that is operative to combust a fuel and contain the resulting flame to produce combustion products; components for cooling the combustion products to produce a hot carrier gas stream; and elements for introducing fusible material into the hot carrier gas stream; made lightweight and easier to operate through the addition of a continuous electronic ignition system and a single air manifold.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Inventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Michael F. Deily, Lawrence C. Farrar, Kevin M. Lane
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Publication number: 20150182989Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a fusible coating or structure comprising a combustor that is operative to combust a fuel and contain the resulting flame to produce combustion products; means for cooling the combustion products to produce a hot carrier gas stream; and means for introducing fusible material into the hot carrier gas stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: July 2, 2015Applicant: RESODYN CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Lawrence C. Farrar
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Publication number: 20150182980Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a fusible coating or structure comprising a combustor that is operative to combust a fuel and contain the resulting flame to produce combustion products; means for cooling the combustion products to produce a hot carrier gas stream; and means for introducing fusible material into the hot carrier gas stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: July 2, 2015Applicant: RESODYN CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Lawrence C. Farrar
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Patent number: 8857733Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a fusible coating or structure comprising a combustor that is operative to combust a fuel and contain the resulting flame to produce combustion products; means for cooling the combustion products to produce a hot carrier gas stream; and means for introducing fusible material into the hot carrier gas stream.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2010Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Resodyn CorporationInventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Lawrence C. Farrar
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Publication number: 20120321811Abstract: A system and method for fluidizing a polymer powder to be sprayed, metering the material into and mixing it with a heated carrier-gas stream to produce a spray, and using the spray to transport the material to a substrate and radiant and convective heating of the material during transport to achieve melting of the polymer powders.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Scott L. Coguill, Stephen L. Galbraith, Darren L. Tuss, Milan Ivosevic, Lawrence C. Farrar
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Publication number: 20100009093Abstract: A system (30) and method for fluidizing a polymer powder (11) to be sprayed, metering the material (12) and mixing it with a heated carrier-gas stream (13) to produce a spray (32), and using the spray (32) to transport the material (12) to a substrate (34) and radiant an convective heating of the material (12) during transport to achieve melting of the polymer powders (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2007Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Coguill L. Scott, Stephen L. Galbraith, Darren L. Tuss, Milan Ivosevic, Lawrence C. Farrar
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Patent number: 6840344Abstract: A mounting member for mounting a luggage rack and/or a backrest to a motorcycle includes a concave recess on at least one side for snugly receiving a rounded side surface of a backrest assembly. This recess provides support to the back rest assembly such that vertical loads encountered during normal operation are carried by the snug engagement of the concave recess and the rounded side surface, reducing shear stress on fasteners used to couple the backrest to the mounting member. A portion of a motorcycle luggage rack is disposed over a rear portion of the mounting member and fasteners are extended through apertures in the luggage rack and threaded into substantially vertical threaded bores in the mounting member to affix the luggage rack to the mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2001Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Brian R. Sucharski
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Patent number: 6832710Abstract: A saddlebag includes a body and a lid pivotally attached to the body by a hinge assembly. The lid moves in a substantially translational manner to disengage and engage the body, and moves in a pivotal manner when not engaging the body. The saddlebag also includes a locking assembly selectively securing the lid in a closed position and being operable via a push-button located on an outer surface of the saddlebag body. A gas spring is interconnected between the body and the lid of the saddlebag, biasing the lid toward the open position such that depressing the push button releases the lid, allowing the gas spring to expand and fully open the saddlebag with no further intervention by the operator.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2001Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Thomas R. Wargin, P. Kirk Rasmussen
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Patent number: 6789835Abstract: A windshield assembly for use on a motorcycle includes a lower windshield mount fastened to the triple tree of the motorcycle. A windshield is pivotally mounted to lower windshield mount. A break-away mechanism is mounted to an upper portion of the windshield and releasably couples the windshield to an arm that is directly coupled to the handlebars of the motorcycle. If a predetermined force is applied to the windshield the break-away mechanism will release the windshield from the arm allowing the windshield to pivot.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2001Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Wargin, Stephen L. Galbraith
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Patent number: 6520275Abstract: A saddlebag support assembly for use on a motorcycle includes a mounting member mounted to the motorcycle's shock bolt. A portion of the mounting member extends below a lower edge of the motorcycle's rear fender. The saddlebag support assembly also includes front and rear arms having front and rear plates. The front plate is mounted to the portion of the mounting member below the lower edge of the rear fender. An internal support member is mounted to the shock bolt and extends rearwardly thereof. The internal support member includes a depending portion defining a slot that receives the rear plate. The rear plate is fastened to the depending portion of the internal support member. The saddlebag support assembly further includes a bottom support for supporting the saddlebag from underneath, and a bracket having quick-release bosses. Quick-release fasteners are used to secure the saddlebag to the quick-release bosses from the inside of the saddlebag.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Brian R. Sucharski
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Publication number: 20030011166Abstract: A windshield assembly for use on a motorcycle includes a lower windshield mount fastened to the triple tree of the motorcycle. A windshield is pivotally mounted to lower windshield mount. A break-away mechanism is mounted to an upper portion of the windshield and releasably couples the windshield to an arm that is directly coupled to the handlebars of the motorcycle. If a predetermined force is applied to the windshield the break-away mechanism will release the windshield from the arm allowing the windshield to pivot.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2001Publication date: January 16, 2003Applicant: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Wargin, Stephen L. Galbraith
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Publication number: 20030010556Abstract: A mounting member for mounting a luggage rack and/or a backrest to a motorcycle includes a concave recess on at least one side for snugly receiving a rounded side surface of a backrest assembly. This recess provides support to the back rest assembly such that vertical loads encountered during normal operation are carried by the snug engagement of the concave recess and the rounded side surface, reducing shear stress on fasteners used to couple the backrest to the mounting member. A portion of a motorcycle luggage rack is disposed over a rear portion of the mounting member and fasteners are extended through apertures in the luggage rack and threaded into substantially vertical threaded bores in the mounting member to affix the luggage rack to the mounting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2001Publication date: January 16, 2003Applicant: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Brian R. Sucharski
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Publication number: 20030010798Abstract: A saddlebag includes a body and a lid pivotally attached to the body by a hinge assembly. The lid moves in a substantially translational manner to disengage and engage the body, and moves in a pivotal manner when not engaging the body. The saddlebag also includes a locking assembly selectively securing the lid in a closed position and being operable via a push-button located on an outer surface of the saddlebag body. A gas spring is interconnected between the body and the lid of the saddlebag, biasing the lid toward the open position such that depressing the push button releases the lid, allowing the gas spring to expand and fully open the saddlebag with no further intervention by the operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2001Publication date: January 16, 2003Applicant: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Thomas R. Wargin, P. Kirk Rasmussen
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Publication number: 20030010555Abstract: A saddlebag support assembly for use on a motorcycle includes a mounting member mounted to the motorcycle's shock bolt. A portion of the mounting member extends below a lower edge of the motorcycle's rear fender. The saddlebag support assembly also includes front and rear arms having front and rear plates. The front plate is mounted to the portion of the mounting member below the lower edge of the rear fender. An internal support member is mounted to the shock bolt and extends rearwardly thereof. The internal support member includes a depending portion defining a slot that receives the rear plate. The rear plate is fastened to the depending portion of the internal support member. The saddlebag support assembly further includes a bottom support for supporting the saddlebag from underneath, and a bracket having quick-release bosses. Quick-release fasteners are used to secure the saddlebag to the quick-release bosses from the inside of the saddlebag.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2001Publication date: January 16, 2003Applicant: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Brian R. Sucharski
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Patent number: 6390220Abstract: A motorcycle that includes a luggage rack and/or backrest secured to a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is positioned under the motorcycle seat and is secured to the rear fender of the motorcycle. Attaching the mounting bracket below the motorcycle seat conceals the mounting hardware that is used to secure the mounting bracket to the rear fender. Concealing mounting hardware on a motorcycle enhances the aesthetic appearance of the motorcycle.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1999Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Brian Sucharski, Raymond W. Drea
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Patent number: 6378643Abstract: A saddlebag mounting system that eliminates the need for external fasteners on the rear fender and corresponding tail section. The saddlebag is mounted to the inner surface of the rear fender using a saddlebag mounting system, including a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket preferably includes an inner bracket coupled to the inner surface of the rear fender, and an outer bracket coupled to the inner bracket, the saddlebag being mounted to the outer bracket. The rear fender can be provided with an inner support mounted to the inner surface to facilitate attachment of the inner bracket. For example, the inner support can include a slotted opening, and a fastener can be used to couple the inner bracket to the inner support.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2001Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Brian Sucharski
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Publication number: 20020029917Abstract: A saddlebag mounting system that eliminates the need for external fasteners on the rear fender and corresponding tail section. The saddlebag is mounted to the inner surface of the rear fender using a saddlebag mounting system, including a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket preferably includes an inner bracket coupled to the inner surface of the rear fender, and an outer bracket coupled to the inner bracket, the saddlebag being mounted to the outer bracket. The rear fender can be provided with an inner support mounted to the inner surface to facilitate attachment of the inner bracket. For example, the inner support can include a slotted opening, and a fastener can be used to couple the inner bracket to the inner support.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2001Publication date: March 14, 2002Applicant: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Galbraith, Brian Sucharski