Patents by Inventor Steven A. Murray
Steven A. Murray 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: 20240065450Abstract: A tension device integrated into a pillow or cushion that allows the user to manually adjust the internal arrangement and thus the thickness and firmness of the pillow by pulling on one or more cords that are attached at various locations inside or on the outside of the pillow and run through at least a portion of the interior of the pillow. The cord(s) attach to a portion of the inside or outside of the pillow, then traverse the interior of the pillow to exit a different side of the pillow than the one to which they are attached. The user then pulls on the cord(s) pulling one side of the pillow towards another and then secures the free ends of the cord(s) when the desired firmness is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventor: STEVEN MURRAY
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Publication number: 20230386714Abstract: A magnetic switch can be configured to have or provide a variable, user-selectable radial flux pattern. In an example, the switch comprises a magnetized outer structure and a magnetized inner structure provided at least partially inside of the magnetized outer structure. In an example, at least one of the magnetized inner and outer structures is rotatable relative to the other one of the magnetized inner and outer structures about an axis of rotation that is common to the magnetized outer structure and magnetized inner structure. The radial flux pattern can extend away from the common axis of rotation and can vary in strength according to a relative position of the magnetized inner and outer structures. In other examples, the switch can comprise multiple layers of magnetized structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Jason N. Morgan, Steven Murray
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Publication number: 20220287259Abstract: A barley variety designated AS-007, the plants, seeds and plant parts of barley variety AS-007, methods for producing a barley plant produced by crossing the variety AS-007 with itself or another barley plant, and hybrid barley seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety AS-007 with another barley line or plant, and the creation of variants of variety AS-007 by backcrossing, mutagenesis, haploid systems, cell and tissue culture or transformation utilizing transgenes are disclosed. Methods for producing other barley varieties or breeding lines derived from barley variety AS-007 and to barley varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided. Barley variety AS-007 demonstrates a unique combination of traits for the human food market including waxy starch, hulless seed and increased levels of beta-glucan fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: 21st Century Genetics Corp.Inventors: Gregory Joseph Fox, Christine Elizabeth Fastnaught, Steven Murray Fox
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Publication number: 20220272925Abstract: A barley variety designated AS-Wolf, the plants, seeds and plant parts of barley variety AS-Wolf, methods for producing a barley plant produced by crossing the variety AS-Wolf with itself or another barley plant, and hybrid barley seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety AS-Wolf with another barley line or plant, and the creation of variants of variety AS-Wolf by backcrossing, mutagenesis, haploid systems, cell and tissue culture or transformation utilizing transgenes are disclosed. Methods for producing other barley varieties or breeding lines derived from barley variety AS-Wolf and to barley varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided. Barley variety AS-Wolf demonstrates a unique combination of traits for the human food market including waxy starch, hulless seed and increased levels of beta-glucan fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: 21st Century Genetics Corp.Inventors: Gregory Joseph Fox, Christine Elizabeth Fastnaught, Steven Murray Fox
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Publication number: 20190392487Abstract: System, device, and method of automatic construction of digital advertisements. An Artificial Intelligence (AI) unit is configured to receive as input: digital copies of past advertisements, and data of their performance results; as well as brand guidelines and a creative brief for automatic generation of a new advertisement. The AI unit generates a set of advertisement elements, such as logo, headline, a sub-headline, call-to-action, legal content, and an image; based on analysis of the input and detection that these particular advertisement elements correspond to previous performance results that are beyond a pre-defined threshold. An automatic advertisement generation unit generates a new advertisement by digitally placing the set of advertisement elements onto a canvas. Optionally, the system automatically generates on-the-fly in real-time a user-tailored advertisement, that is based on analysis of past performance of advertisements that were shown by the same advertiser to this particular end-user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventor: Steven Murray Duke
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Patent number: 8967730Abstract: A continuous mining machine may include a stationary boom member, a stationary gear and bearing housing attached to the boom member, and a cutter drum assembly rotatably mounted on the stationary gear and bearing housing. Cutting elements and spray nozzles may be mounted on the rotatable cutter drum assembly. The spray nozzles may be configured to direct liquid spray at a mine face as mine material is dislodged by rotation of the cutter drum assembly and contact of the cutting elements with the mine face. Stationary liquid passageways may be provided through the gear and bearing housing, and rotatable liquid passageways may be provided through the rotatable cutter drum assembly and configured to convey liquid to the spray nozzles.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Caterpillar Global Mining America LLCInventors: Darren Brent Antoine, Todd William Wampler, Roger Lee O'Quinn, Estel Owens, Steven Murray Shaffer
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Publication number: 20150001912Abstract: A continuous mining machine may include a stationary boom member, a stationary gear and bearing housing attached to the boom member, and a cutter drum assembly rotatably mounted on the stationary gear and bearing housing. Cutting elements and spray nozzles may be mounted on the rotatable cutter drum assembly. The spray nozzles may be configured to direct liquid spray at a mine face as mine material is dislodged by rotation of the cutter drum assembly and contact of the cutting elements with the mine face. Stationary liquid passageways may be provided through the gear and bearing housing, and rotatable liquid passageways may be provided through the rotatable cutter drum assembly and configured to convey liquid to the spray nozzles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: Caterpillar Global Mining America, LLCInventors: DARREN BRENT ANTOINE, TODD WILLIAM WAMPLER, ROGER LEE O'QUINN, ESTEL OWENS, STEVEN MURRAY SHAFFER
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Publication number: 20070225696Abstract: A method for photoselective vaporization of prostate tissue includes delivering laser radiation to the treatment area on the tissue, via an optical fiber for example, wherein the laser radiation has a wavelength and irradiance in the treatment area on the surface of the tissue sufficient because vaporization of a substantially greater volume of tissue than a volume of residual coagulated tissue caused by the laser radiation. The laser radiation is generated using a neodymium doped solid-state laser, including optics producing a second or higher harmonic output with greater than 60 watts average output power. The delivered laser radiation has a wavelength for example in a range of about 200 nm to about 650 nm, and has an average irradiance in the treatment area greater than about 10 kilowatts/cm2, in a spot size of at least 0.05 mm2.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Scott Davenport, Steven Murray, Tony Coleman, Henry Garlich, Ken Arnold, Kester Nahen
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Publication number: 20070137553Abstract: A boat cover shaped to match the bow area of a center console boat and having a flexible material with straps positioned around its periphery. The straps located on the front two edges of the cover removably attach to the rails of the boat while the straps located along the back edge of the cover removably attach to the frame of the deck of the boat.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventor: Steven Murray
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Publication number: 20060084959Abstract: A method for photoselective vaporization of prostate tissue includes delivering laser radiation to the treatment area on the tissue, via an optical fiber for example, wherein the laser radiation has a wavelength and irradiance in the treatment area on the surface of the tissue sufficient because vaporization of a substantially greater volume of tissue than a volume of residual coagulated tissue caused by the laser radiation. The laser radiation is generated using a neodymium doped solid-state laser, including optics producing a second or higher harmonic output with greater than 60 watts average output power. The delivered laser radiation has a wavelength for example in a range of about 200 nm to about 650 nm, and has an average irradiance in the treatment area greater than about 10 kilowatts/cm2, in a spot size of at least 0.05 mm2.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Applicant: LaserscopeInventors: Scott Davenport, Steven Murray, Tony Coleman, Henry Garlich, Ken Arnold, Kester Nahen
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Publication number: 20050256513Abstract: A method for photoselective vaporization of prostate tissue includes delivering laser radiation to the treatment area on the tissue, under direct visualization, wherein the laser radiation has a wavelength and irradiance in the treatment area on the surface of the tissue sufficient to cause vaporization of a substantially greater volume of tissue than a volume of residual coagulated tissue caused by the laser radiation. An endpoint for a procedure can be determined using the direct visualization.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2005Publication date: November 17, 2005Applicant: LaserscopeInventors: Steven Murray, Scott Davenport, Tony Coleman, Henry Garlich, Ken Arnold
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Publication number: 20050197656Abstract: A method for photoselective vaporization of uterine tissue includes delivering laser radiation to the treatment area on the tissue, via an optical fiber for example, wherein the laser radiation has a wavelength and irradiance in the treatment area on the surface of the tissue sufficient because vaporization of a substantially greater volume of tissue than a volume of residual coagulated tissue caused by the laser radiation. The laser radiation is generated using a neodymium doped solid-state laser, including optics producing a second or higher harmonic output with greater than 60 watts average output power. The delivered laser radiation has a wavelength for example in a range of about 200 nm to about 650 nm, and has an average irradiance in the treatment area greater than about 10 kilowatts/cm2, in a spot size of at least 0.05 mm2.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2005Publication date: September 8, 2005Applicant: LASERSCOPEInventors: Kester Nahen, Steven Murray, Scott Davenport, Tony Coleman, Ken Arnold, Henry Garlich
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Publication number: 20050177145Abstract: A method for photoselective vaporization of uterine tissue includes delivering laser radiation to the treatment area on the tissue, via an optical fiber for example, wherein the laser radiation has a wavelength and irradiance in the treatment area on the surface of the tissue sufficient because vaporization of a substantially greater volume of tissue than a volume of residual coagulated tissue caused by the laser radiation. The laser radiation is generated using a neodymium doped solid-state laser, including optics producing a second or higher harmonic output with greater than 60 watts average output power. The delivered laser radiation has a wavelength for example in a range of about 200 nm to about 650 nm, and has an average irradiance in the treatment area greater than about 10 kilowatts/cm2, in a spot size of at least 0.05 mm2.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2005Publication date: August 11, 2005Applicant: LASERSCOPEInventors: Kester Nahen, Steven Murray, Scott Davenport, Tony Coleman, Ken Arnold, Henry Garlich
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Publication number: 20050149031Abstract: A cannulated fastener system is provided for orthopedic applications that include attaching bone plates to bone. The bone fastener has a cannulation with an inner shape. One or more screwdrivers is provided with a shaft having a shape that matches the cannulation of the fastener to rotationally fix the fastener to the screwdriver. In addition, the screwdrivers have a cutting blade that begins the drilling of a hole for the bone fastener. The screwdrivers may either be for use with a single fastener or have multiple fasteners loaded within a retaining sleeve for automatic or controlled dispensing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2004Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: Paul Ciccone, Steven Murray
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Publication number: 20050027286Abstract: A method for photoselective vaporization of prostate tissue includes delivering laser radiation to the treatment area on the tissue, via an optical fiber secured using a card key, wherein the laser radiation has a wavelength and irradiance in the treatment area on the surface of the tissue sufficient because vaporization of a substantially greater volume of tissue than a volume of residual coagulated tissue caused by the laser radiation. The laser radiation is generated using a neodymium doped solid-state laser, including optics producing a second or higher harmonic output with greater than 20 watts average output power. The delivered laser radiation has a wavelength for example in a range of about 200 nm to about 650 nm, and has an average irradiance in the treatment area greater than about 10 kilowatts/cm2, in a spot size of at least 0.05 mm2.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Applicant: LaserscopeInventors: Scott Davenport, Steven Murray, Tony Coleman, Henry Garlich, Ken Arnold, Kester Nahen
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Publication number: 20040170350Abstract: An improved bearing assembly (5) especially suitable for supporting a rotating shaft (2) or similar component which is subjected to a symmetrical or irregular loading; the bearing assembly (5) includes at least two coaxial rolling type bearings (6, 7) each of which is provided with one or more mounting seals (9, 10); each seal (9, 10) is a ring of resilient material arranged to contact the external circumference of the bearing (6, 7) so that each bearing (6, 7) is mounted upon the corresponding seal or seals (9, 10).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2003Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventors: Steven Murray McCallum, William Alexander Wright
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Patent number: 6612128Abstract: Accumulator (10, 100) for an air-conditioning system. The inlet (58) fluid separation can be controlled, and there is control of the amount of compressor oil in circulation through an adjustable coupling between the interior and the outlet passage (56). Desiccating material (48) can be accommodated in many orientations, and can be made of various materials. The accumulator (10, 100) embodies an outer housing (12, 14) of two or more pieces and an inner liner (16) that is of one or more pieces. The inlet (58) directs the refrigerant into the inner volume formed by the liner (16), wherein the liquid refrigerant and compressor oil are contained and insulated from the wall (12, 14) of the outer housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2002Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Halla Climate Control Canada Inc.Inventors: Timothy Russell Dickson, Kenneth Peter Luke Cram, Matthew Bryan Nuss, Steven Murray Rhodes, Ki-Sun Jason Ryu, Michelle Marie Stobbart
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Publication number: 20030056532Abstract: Accumulator (10, 100) for an air-conditioning system. The inlet (58) fluid separation can be controlled, and there is control of the amount of compressor oil in circulation through an adjustable coupling between the interior and the outlet passage (56) Desiccating material (48) can be accommodated in many orientations, and can be made of various materials. The accumulator (10, 100) embodies an outer housing (12, 14) of two or more pieces and an inner liner (16) that is of one or more pieces The inlet (58) directs the refrigerant into the inner volume formed by the liner (16), wherein the liquid refrigerant and compressor oil are contained and insulated from the wall (12, 14) of the outer housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2002Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventors: Timothy Russell Dickson, Kenneth Peter Luke Cram, Matthew Bryan Nuss, Steven Murray Rhodes, Ki-Sun Jason Ryu, Michelle Marie Stobbart
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Patent number: 6302474Abstract: A reinforcement module for a vehicle door comprises a plurality of elongate reinforcement members (1) and a plurality of connectors (2a, 2b and 2c). Each connector (2a, 2b and 2c) is engageable with the free end portions of at least two of the elongate reinforcement members (1) to connect those elongate reinforcement members together. The arrangement is such that at least one of the elongate reinforcement members (1) extends generally transversely with respect to at least one other elongate reinforcement member.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2000Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: Meritor Light Vehicle Systems-FranceInventors: Stephen Drysdale, Nancy Raykovitz, Steven Murray Foster, Timothy Bland, David Birt, John Robert Beaulieu
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Patent number: 5430620Abstract: The present invention provides a compact surgical headlamp capable of dynamic adjustment of the resulting field of illumination, comprising at least a single core fiber optic delivery light guide, an adjustable light projection system, and a mounting mechanism for movably supporting the headlamp proximate to the surgeon's eyes. A receiving block is also provided for supporting the structure of the projection system and for coupling the delivery fiber thereto. The projection system comprises a cylindrical housing mount adapted with a centrally disposed cylindrical cavity for receiving the ferruled, output end of the delivery fiber and for allowing the light output therefrom to initially diverge within the cavity of the housing mount.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1993Date of Patent: July 4, 1995Assignee: Cogent Light Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Li, Steven Murray, Zafirios Gourgouliatos, Douglas M. Brenner