Patents by Inventor Stephen L. Harris
Stephen L. Harris 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: 11957338Abstract: Stapling assemblies for use with a surgical stapler are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the stapling assembly includes a cartridge having a plurality of staples disposed therein and a non-fibrous adjunct formed of at least one fused bioabsorbable polymer and configured to be releasably retained on the cartridge. Adjunct systems for use with a surgical stapler are also provided. Surgical end effectors using the stapling assemblies are also provided. Methods for manufacturing stapling assemblies and using the same are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Jason L. Harris, Michael J. Vendely, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Austin Bridges, Peyton Hopson, Jackie Donners, Hardik Kabaria, Farhad Javid, David Arthur Kelly, Elliott Baker, Stephen J. Peter, Xinyu Gu, Gina Michelle Policastro, Sharon Chen
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Publication number: 20230406489Abstract: An aircraft includes a fuselage extending along a first x-axis and a wing assembly including a first wing an a second wing. A first power assembly of the aircraft includes a first propulsion element and a first electric motor while a second power assembly includes a second propulsion element and a second electric motor. The aircraft further includes a third power assembly positioned aft of the first power assembly and the second power assembly. The third power assembly includes a third propulsion element and an internal combustion engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: GORDON L. HARRIS, Stephen L. Harris
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Patent number: 11697508Abstract: A hybrid aircraft system uses a combination of direct propeller driven gas engine and electric motor power to provide vertical thrust and control for hover of the aircraft. Furthermore, a portable launch/recovery system is configured for use with an aircraft such as a Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The system is configured to enable ships with limited available deck space to become UAV-compatible.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Leigh Aerosystems CorporationInventors: Gordon L. Harris, Stephen L. Harris
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Patent number: 11371814Abstract: A range extension unit extends the range of a guided mortar bomb. The range extension unit includes a housing interface defining an internal cup that receives a rear portion of a guided mortar bomb, wherein the housing interface covers a rear portion of the mortar bomb. The housing interface, when coupled to the mortar bomb, collectively forms an aerodynamically shaped body with the mortar bomb. At least two deployable wings are attached to the housing interface, wherein the wings transition between a retracted state and a deployed state.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2016Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Leigh Aerosystems CorporationInventors: Gordon L. Harris, Stephen L. Harris
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Publication number: 20210047052Abstract: A hybrid aircraft system uses a combination of direct propeller driven gas engine and electric motor power to provide vertical thrust and control for hover of the aircraft. Furthermore, a portable launch/recovery system is configured for use with an aircraft such as a Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The system is configured to enable ships with limited available deck space to become UAV-compatible.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Gordon L. Harris, Stephen L. Harris
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Publication number: 20200025539Abstract: A guidance unit system is configured to be used for a ground-launched projectile. The system includes a housing configured to be attached to a ground-launched projectile. The housing is coupled to an attachment region that attaches to the projectile, wherein the housing is configure to rotate relative to the attachment region. A motor is contained within the housing and a bearing surrounding the motor. The bearing is rigidly attached to the housing such that the motor rotates with the housing and shields the motor from inertial loads experienced by the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Gordon L. Harris, Stephen L. Harris
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Patent number: 10295320Abstract: A guidance unit system is configured to be used for a ground-launched projectile. The system includes a housing configured to be attached to a ground-launched projectile. The housing is coupled to an attachment region that attaches to the projectile, wherein the housing is configure to rotate relative to the attachment region. A motor is contained within the housing and a bearing surrounding the motor. The bearing is rigidly attached to the housing such that the motor rotates with the housing and shields the motor from inertial loads experienced by the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventors: Gordon L. Harris, Stephen L. Harris
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Patent number: 10280786Abstract: A Projectile Continuous Power Module (PCMP) is configured to take incoming or oncoming airflow of an inflight projectile and direct the airflow to a turbine for converting the airflow into electrical power. The PCMP is mounted within or otherwise coupled to an airframe of the projectile. The PCMP is coupled to the projectile in a manner such that an air inlet of the projectile is positioned to capture incoming or oncoming boundary layer airflow as the projectile travels.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Leigh Aerosystems CorporationInventors: Stephen L. Harris, Gordon L. Harris
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Publication number: 20170219324Abstract: A guidance unit system is configured to be used for a ground-launched projectile. The system includes a housing configured to be attached to a ground-launched projectile. The housing is coupled to an attachment region that attaches to the projectile, wherein the housing is configure to rotate relative to the attachment region. A motor is contained within the housing and a bearing surrounding the motor. The bearing is rigidly attached to the housing such that the motor rotates with the housing and shields the motor from inertial loads experienced by the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Gordon L. Harris, Stephen L. Harris
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Publication number: 20170191809Abstract: A range extension unit extends the range of a guided mortar bomb. The range extension unit includes a housing interface defining an internal cup that receives a rear portion of a guided mortar bomb, wherein the housing interface covers a rear portion of the mortar bomb. The housing interface, when coupled to the mortar bomb, collectively forms an aerodynamically shaped body with the mortar bomb. At least two deployable wings are attached to the housing interface, wherein the wings transition between a retracted state and a deployed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Gordon L. Harris, Stephen L. Harris
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Publication number: 20170101884Abstract: A Projectile Continuous Power Module (PCMP) is configured to take incoming or oncoming airflow of an inflight projectile and direct the airflow to a turbine for converting the airflow into electrical power. The PCMP is mounted within or otherwise coupled to an airframe of the projectile. The PCMP is coupled to the projectile in a manner such that an air inlet of the projectile is positioned to capture incoming or oncoming boundary layer airflow as the projectile travels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Stephen L. Harris, Gordon L. Harris
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Patent number: 9546854Abstract: A guidance unit system is configured to be used for a ground-launched projectile. The system includes a housing configured to be attached to a ground-launched projectile. The housing is coupled to an attachment region that attaches to the projectile, wherein the housing is configure to rotate relative to the attachment region. A motor is contained within the housing and a bearing surrounding the motor. The bearing is rigidly attached to the housing such that the motor rotates with the housing and shields the motor from inertial loads experienced by the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Inventors: Gordon L. Harris, Stephen L. Harris
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Publication number: 20160273895Abstract: A guidance unit system is configured to be used for a ground-launched projectile. The system includes a housing configured to be attached to a ground-launched projectile. The housing is coupled to an attachment region that attaches to the projectile, wherein the housing is configure to rotate relative to the attachment region. A motor is contained within the housing and a bearing surrounding the motor. The bearing is rigidly attached to the housing such that the motor rotates with the housing and shields the motor from inertial loads experienced by the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Gordon L. Harris, Stephen L. Harris
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Publication number: 20160230570Abstract: A ceramic matrix composite component for use in a gas turbine engine and method for making the same are described herein. The component comprising a body and an outer region. The body having a silicon containing ceramic composite. The outer region on an outer surface of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Stephen L. Harris, Robert J. Shinavski, Richard W. Kidd, Sungbo Shim, Kang N. Lee
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Patent number: 9080282Abstract: A laundry dryer includes a drum. A moisture sensing system detects an average moisture content of launderable items as they are dried within the drum and provides a moisture signal to an electronic controller. A user interface presenting a setpoint selection element such that when a moisture setpoint is selected by a machine operator during a drying cycle, an operational state of the dryer machine is controlled by the electronic controller based on the moisture setpoint and the moisture signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Alliance Laundry Systems, LLCInventors: Michael J. Zambrowicz, Stephen L. Harris, Robert Socha
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Publication number: 20130192081Abstract: A laundry dryer includes a drum. A moisture sensing system detects an average moisture content of launderable items as they are dried within the drum and provides a moisture signal to an electronic controller. A user interface presenting a setpoint selection element such that when a moisture setpoint is selected by a machine operator during a drying cycle, an operational state of the dryer machine is controlled by the electronic controller based on the moisture setpoint and the moisture signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: Alliance Laundry Systems LLCInventors: Michael J. Zambrowicz, Stephen L. Harris, Robert Socha
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Patent number: 6941679Abstract: A laundry machine having a malfunction detection system for detecting when an obstructing item protrudes outwardly from a perforated tumbler of the machine beyond a predetermined amount during rotation of the tumbler and for detecting when the drive belt for the tumbler is either broken or dislodged from its drive pulleys. In response to either malfunction, a control device is actuated for automatically shutting down operation of the machine. The obstruction detection system includes a cable disposed in closely spaced relation to an outer perimeter of the tumbler for engagement by an obstructing item extending outwardly from the perforated tumbler beyond the predetermined spacing of the cables. In the illustrated embodiment, the obstruction detection system and the drive belt malfunction detection system utilize a common malfunction detection switch and control circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2004Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Alliance Laundry Systems LLCInventors: Stephen L. Harris, Andrew Kegler, Lon Borgmann, Thomas F. L'Esperance
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Patent number: 6334340Abstract: A liquified gas dry cleaning system is provided which includes a cleaning vessel for containing a pressurized cleaning fluid and a storage tank for receiving and storing a cleaning fluid supply. The system also includes a cleaning fluid recovery still for separating contaminants from the cleaning fluid along with a filtration system for filtering contaminants from the cleaning fluid. A purge tank for receiving gaseous cleaning fluid which is in fluid communication with the cleaning vessel is also provided. The cleaning vessel, storage tank, purge tank, solvent recovery still and filtration system are arranged in a plurality of modules. The modules are in fluid communication with each other through a fluid line for carrying liquified cleaning fluid and a gas line for carrying gaseous cleaning fluid. The fluid line and gas line each include a respective junction for permitting separation of the modules.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1999Date of Patent: January 1, 2002Assignee: Alliance Laundry Systems LLCInventors: Andrew F. Kegler, Gregory L. Malchow, Stephen L. Harris
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Patent number: 6237374Abstract: A liquified gas dry-cleaning machine having a cleaning vessel with a chamber for containing a wash bath and items to be cleaned and a removable door for sealing the cleaning chamber during a dry-cleaning operation. The dry-cleaning machine has a door opening and closing apparatus which includes a pivot frame for moving the door outwardly from the cleaning vessel in an arced path of movement, and a slide for lowering the door on the pivot frame in a linear path of movement to a position below the level of the cleaning vessel. Reverse movement of the pivot frame thereupon positions the door in a tucked stored position at the same axial location with respect to the cleaning vessel as when the door is closed so as not to impede access to the cleaning chamber nor increase the axial reach of an operator necessary for removing items from the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1999Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Inventors: Gregory L. Malchow, Andrew Kegler, Stephen L. Harris
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Patent number: 6237373Abstract: A liquified gas dry-cleaning system having a cleaning vessel, a rotary basket supported within the cleaning vessel for containing items during cleaning, and a door movable between a closed position sealing the cleaning vessel and an open position for permitting access to the rotary basket and items contained therein. A lint filter is mounted within the cleaning vessel for removing lint and other course particulate matter from the liquified gas wash bath as it is drained from the cleaning vessel following a dry-cleaning cycle. The lint filter has a filter surface which is disposed under a front entry opening of the basket for easy access and manual cleaning each time the cleaning vessel door is opened and items are removed from the basket following a cleaning cycle.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1999Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Inventors: Stephen L. Harris, Andrew F. Kegler, Gregory L. Malchow