Patents by Inventor Thomas Bowen
Thomas Bowen 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: 9492996Abstract: A method is provided which reduces substrate waste while adjusting the press parameters to obtain a satisfactory image. The method includes the steps of: supplying a web to a printing press; printing a plurality of first images on the web at corresponding printing positions; inspecting one of the first images on the web; rewinding the web to one of the printing positions; and printing a further image over one of the first images on the web. A printing press is also provided which is configured and arranged to print in accordance with the method.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Goss International Americas, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Bowen Clarke, Peter W. Walczak, Jr., Jeffrey S. Upchurch
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Publication number: 20160058830Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the therapy and prevention of problem drinking in alcohol-dependent and non-dependent subjects and those at risk of developing problem drinking behavior, and compositions of matter comprising oxytocin or an analog or derivative thereof or an agonist or partial agonist of an oxytocin receptor that are useful in preventing or treating problem drinking.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Iain Stewart McGregor, Dean Samuel Carson, Adam John Guastella, Michael Thomas Bowen
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Patent number: 9119805Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the therapy and prevention of problem drinking in alcohol-dependent and non-dependent subjects and those at risk of developing problem drinking behavior, and compositions of matter comprising oxytocin or an analog or derivative thereof or an agonist or partial agonist of an oxytocin receptor that are useful in preventing or treating problem drinking.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEYInventors: Iain Stewart McGregor, Dean Samuel Carson, Adam John Guastella, Michael Thomas Bowen
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Patent number: 8844390Abstract: A dual clutch transmission with multiple gears operatively coupled thereto, comprises: first and second input shafts coaxially arranged to each other; a first clutch operatively coupled with the first input shaft to drive the transmission with a gear selected from a first set of non-consecutively numbered gears; a second clutch coaxially arranged with the first clutch and operatively coupled with the second input shaft to drive the transmission with a gear selected from a second set of non-consecutively numbered gears; first and second clutch actuating devices, each including an actuator and a pivot member, each pivot member operatively coupled between the actuator and a clutch applicator of cylindrical shape to move its clutch applicator for clutch operation; and a plurality of first and second clutch levers received in a clutch retaining housing in a circularly and alternately arranged pattern. The first and second clutch levers are configured to move the first and second clutches, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Hyundai Wia CorporationInventors: Thomas Bowen, Nam Huh
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Patent number: 8776629Abstract: A dual clutch apparatus for a dual clutch transmission having a first input shaft and a second input shaft includes: a first clutch of generally annular shape; a second clutch of generally annular shape disposed coaxially with the first clutch; and, a plurality of first and second clutch levers received in a clutch retaining housing in a circularly arranged pattern with the first clutch levers alternately interleaved with the second clutch levers; in which the first clutch includes a clutch finger plate of generally annular shape, the clutch finger plate having a plurality of fingers extending in the axial direction of the first clutch and through an outer circumference of the second clutch and configured to push a first clutch application plate of generally annular shape which is coupled with the first clutch levers for clutch application of the first clutch, and a friction plate arranged next to the first clutch application plate and coupled with a hub of the first clutch, the hub of the first clutch coupleType: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Hyundai Wia CorporationInventors: Thomas Bowen, Nam Huh
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Publication number: 20140182470Abstract: A method is provided which reduces substrate waste while adjusting the press parameters to obtain a satisfactory image. The method includes the steps of: supplying a web to a printing press; printing a plurality of first images on the web at corresponding printing positions; inspecting one of the first images on the web; rewinding the web to one of the printing positions; and printing a further image over one of the first images on the web. A printing press is also provided which is configured and arranged to print in accordance with the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: GOSS INTERNATIONAL AMERICAS, INC.Inventors: Thomas Bowen Clarke, Peter W. Walczak, JR., Jeffrey S. Upchurch
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Patent number: 8746098Abstract: A gear shifting device for shifting gears of a transmission includes: at least one guide rail each extending in a longitudinal axis; a plurality of shift effecting members configured to move a plurality of corresponding sliding sleeves coupled to the guide rail for shifting gears, the shift effecting members each having a terminal end portion with a finger receiving opening formed therein, the finger receiving opening extending in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guide rail; and a shift shaft extending in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guide rail, the shift shaft having a shift finger coupled thereto. The shift shaft is rotatable to pivotally position the shift finger at locations aligned with the finger receiving openings of the shift effecting members, and is also displaceable in the longitudinal direction in the finger receiving openings to move the shift effecting members to effect a gear shifting operation.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Hyundai Wia CorporationInventors: Thomas Bowen, Nam Huh
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Publication number: 20130337989Abstract: An alignment and transport apparatus is provided including an input conveyor transporting and positioning successive sheets in a first plane in a first direction and a twisting apparatus defining a transport path for the successive sheets. The twisting apparatus is configured such that each of the sheets enters the transport path in the first plane and traveling in the first direction with a first side of each of the sheets facing upward and such that each of the sheets exits the transport path in a second plane and traveling in a second direction with a second side of each of the sheets facing upward. A variable data sheet insertion device, a post-press processing apparatus and a method for aligning and transporting printed products are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventor: Thomas Bowen Clarke
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Publication number: 20130239717Abstract: A gear shifting device for shifting gears of a transmission includes: at least one guide rail each extending in a longitudinal axis; a plurality of shift effecting members configured to move a plurality of corresponding sliding sleeves coupled to the guide rail for shifting gears, the shift effecting members each having a terminal end portion with a finger receiving opening formed therein, the finger receiving opening extending in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guide rail; and a shift shaft extending in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guide rail, the shift shaft having a shift finger coupled thereto. The shift shaft is rotatable to pivotally position the shift finger at locations aligned with the finger receiving openings of the shift effecting members, and is also displaceable in the longitudinal direction in the finger receiving openings to move the shift effecting members to effect a gear shifting operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: HYUNDAI WIA CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas Bowen, Nam Huh
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Patent number: 8505403Abstract: A gear shifting device for shifting gears of a transmission comprises: at least one guide rail each extending in a longitudinal axis thereof; a plurality of shift effecting members (e.g., shift forks or the like) configured to move a plurality of corresponding sliding sleeves coupled to the guide rail for shifting gears upon actuation of a shift actuator, the shift effecting members each having a terminal end portion with a finger receiving opening formed therein, the finger receiving opening extending in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guide rail; and a shift shaft extending in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guide rail, the shift shaft having a shift finger coupled thereto.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Hyundai Wia CorporationInventors: Thomas Bowen, Nam Huh
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Publication number: 20120270785Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the therapy and prevention of problem drinking in alcohol-dependent and non-dependent subjects and those at risk of developing problem drinking behavior, and compositions of matter comprising oxytocin or an analog or derivative thereof or an agonist or partial agonist of an oxytocin receptor that are useful in preventing or treating problem drinking.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Iain Stewart McGregor, Dean Samuel Carson, Adam John Guastella, Michael Thomas Bowen
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Patent number: 8235373Abstract: A multiplex gathering device is provided. The multiplex gathering device includes a first gatherer forming first gathered printed products on a first finishing line, the first finishing line having a trimmer and a second gatherer forming a second gathered printed products on a second finishing line, the second finishing line having a second trimmer. The multiplex gathering device also includes a collecting device which combines the first and second gathered printed products together, a first transporter transporting the first gathered products from the first line to the collecting device and a second transporter transporting the second gathered products from the second line to the collecting device. At least one controller is provided for the multiplex gathering device for controlling the first gatherer and second gatherer and for collecting the first and second printing products in a controlled manner on the collecting device. A method for a multiplex gathering device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2009Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Goss International Americas, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Bowen Clarke, Charles Reif Hammond
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Publication number: 20100192676Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a break in a screen of a vibratory separator includes an infeed section coupled to the housing such that at least a portion of the material passing through the screen and directed from the housing is directed through the infeed section, a detector screening element receiving material from the infeed section, wherein the detector screening element has a plurality of openings having a size equal to or slightly larger than the opening size of the screen in the vibratory separator, and a level sensor positioned above the detector screening element, wherein the level sensor is positioned to detect material build up on the detector screening element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2008Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: Charles Thomas Bowen, Robert A. Lunnemann, Joachim M. Zaun
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Publication number: 20100019434Abstract: A multiplex gathering device is provided. The multiplex gathering device includes a first gatherer forming first gathered printed products on a first finishing line, the first finishing line having a trimmer and a second gatherer forming a second gathered printed products on a second finishing line, the second finishing line having a second trimmer. The multiplex gathering device also includes a collecting device which combines the first and second gathered printed products together, a first transporter transporting the first gathered products from the first line to the collecting device and a second transporter transporting the second gathered products from the second line to the collecting device. At least one controller is provided for the multiplex gathering device for controlling the first gatherer and second gatherer and for collecting the first and second printing products in a controlled manner on the collecting device. A method for a multiplex gathering device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: Goss International Americas, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Bowen Clarke, Charles Reif Hammond
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Patent number: 7601089Abstract: A drive axle assembly includes first and second axleshafts connected to a pair of wheels and a drive mechanism operable to selectively couple a driven input shaft to one or both of the axleshafts. The drive mechanism includes a differential, a speed changing unit operably disposed between the differential assembly and the first and second axleshafts, first and second mode clutches and a brake unit. The first mode clutch is operable to increase the rotary speed of the first axleshaft which, in turn, causes a corresponding decrease in the rotary speed of the second axleshaft. The second mode clutch is operable to increase the rotary speed of the second axleshaft so as to cause a decrease in the rotary speed of the first axleshaft. The brake unit is operable to engage the speed changing unit. A control system controls actuation of both mode clutches.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Magna Powertrain USA, Inc.Inventors: Sankar K. Mohan, Anupam Sharma, Thomas Bowen
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Publication number: 20080004149Abstract: A drive axle assembly includes first and second axleshafts connected to a pair of wheels and a drive mechanism operable to selectively couple a driven input shaft to one or both of the axleshafts. The drive mechanism includes a differential, a speed changing unit operably disposed between the differential assembly and the first and second axleshafts, first and second mode clutches and a brake unit. The first mode clutch is operable to increase the rotary speed of the first axleshaft which, in turn, causes a corresponding decrease in the rotary speed of the second axleshaft. The second mode clutch is operable to increase the rotary speed of the second axleshaft so as to cause a decrease in the rotary speed of the first axleshaft. The brake unit is operable to engage the speed changing unit. A control system controls actuation of both mode clutches.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicant: Magna Powertrain USA, Inc.Inventors: Sankar Mohan, Anupam Sharma, Thomas Bowen
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Publication number: 20070289797Abstract: A drive axle assembly includes a pair of axleshafts connected to a pair of wheels, and a drive mechanism for selectively coupling a driven input shaft to one or both of the axleshafts. The drive mechanism includes first and second drive units that can be selectively engaged to control the magnitude of the drive torque transferred and the relative rotary speed between the input shaft and the axleshafts. Each drive unit includes a planetary gearset disposed between the input shaft and its corresponding axleshaft, and a pair of mode clutches that may be activated to cause the planetary gearset to establish different speed ratio drive connections between the input shaft and the axleshaft. A control system including an electronic control unit (ECU) and sensors are provided to control actuation of the clutches so as to control the side-to-side traction characteristics of the drive axle assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: Magna Powertrain USA, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Bowen
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Publication number: 20070265916Abstract: A method for providing individual loyalty point programs for a plurality of print advertisers includes printing first advertising data with a first advertisement by a first print advertiser, the first advertising data identifying the first advertisement, the first advertising data capable of being scanned by a handheld device of a potential customer; and printing second advertising data with a second advertisement by a second print advertiser, the second advertising data identifying the second advertisement, the second advertising data capable of being scanned by the handheld device of the potential customer. The potential customer is provided with a first incentive to scan the first advertising data and a second incentive to scan the second advertising data and the first or second advertising data scanned by the potential customer is received at a central server and as a consequence credits a first or second loyalty point program, respectively, of the potential customer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2006Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventors: Roger Robert Belanger, Thomas Bowen Clarke
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Publication number: 20070265917Abstract: A method for targeting print advertisements includes: printing first advertising data with a first advertisement by a first print advertiser, the first advertising data identifying the first advertisement, the first advertising data capable of being scanned by a handheld device of a plurality of potential customers; providing the potential customers with a first incentive to scan the first advertising data; receiving the first advertising data scanned by a first plurality of the potential customers at a central server, each received first advertising data being received together with an identification of one of the plurality of handheld customers; and creating a second advertisement by the first print advertiser and delivering the second advertisement to the first plurality of the potential customers as a function of the received first advertising data and identifications.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2007Publication date: November 15, 2007Applicant: Goss International Americas, Inc.Inventors: Roger Robert Belanger, Thomas Bowen Clarke
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Publication number: 20070265130Abstract: A drive axle assembly includes first and second axleshafts connected to a pair of wheels and a drive mechanism operable to selectively couple a driven input shaft to one or both of the axleshafts. The drive mechanism includes a differential, a speed changing unit operably disposed between the differential assembly and one of the first and second axleshafts, and first and second mode clutches. The first mode clutch is operable to decrease the rotary speed of the second axleshaft which, in turn, causes a corresponding increase in the rotary speed of the first axleshaft. The second mode clutch is operable to increase the rotary speed of the second axleshaft so as to cause a decrease in the rotary speed of the first axleshaft. A control system controls actuation of both mode clutches.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2007Publication date: November 15, 2007Applicant: Magna Powertrain USA, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Bowen