Patents by Inventor Todd Carroll

Todd Carroll 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).

  • Patent number: 10214317
    Abstract: A printable blank comprises a sheet with a with outline perforation lines defining a periphery of an object. The sheet is capable of being passed through a printer to have an image printed on it. The sheet also comprises run-out perforation lines extending from the periphery to edges of the sheet, wherein the sheet can be folded along the run-out perforations to detach the object from the sheet. A method for creating custom print structures includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer and then bending the sheet along run-out perforation lines to detach an object from the sheet. The object can then be folded along scored fold lines to assemble it into a three-dimensional structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Blank Acquisition, LLC
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Patent number: 10202002
    Abstract: A replacement spindle that can be easily removed for service or replacement. The spindle may have a threaded projection corresponding to a threaded bushing, which may be secured within an axle tube. The spindle may be screwed into place for use, then unscrewed for service or replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Axle Tech Inc.
    Inventor: Todd Carroll
  • Publication number: 20180297400
    Abstract: A replacement spindle that can be easily removed for service or replacement. The spindle may have a threaded projection corresponding to a threaded bushing, which may be secured within an axle tube. The spindle may be screwed into place for use, then unscrewed for service or replacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: Axle Tech Inc.
    Inventor: Todd Carroll
  • Publication number: 20170001408
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with a top substrate and a bottom layer, a dry lift adhesive connecting the top substrate to the bottom layer, cut lines in the sheet that extend through the top substrate and the dry lift adhesive but not through the bottom layer, and an object with an intricate shape cut into the top substrate with a periphery of the object defined by the cut lines. The object can be removed from the sheet by separating the object and the bottom layer along the dry lift adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Publication number: 20160368305
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with defined separation lines, a first layer with cuts running through the first layer along the defined separation lines, and a second layer attached to a bottom side of the first layer, with perforations running through the second layer along the defined separation lines. A method for creating custom print cards includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer to print on defined print areas, wherein the sheet includes slit-over-perforation lines defining a periphery of an object in the sheet, bending the sheet along the slit-over-perforation lines to weaken and separate the slit-over-perforation lines, and detaching the object from the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Publication number: 20160347018
    Abstract: A method of forming a printable blank sheet includes providing a web of material, cutting objects into the web, and cutting a printable blank sheet that contains the objects out of the web. Edges of the objects are angled with respect to edges of the web. A printable blank sheet formed by a process that includes providing a web of material, cutting objects into the web, and cutting a printable blank sheet that contains the objects out of the web. Edges of the objects are angled with respect to edges of the web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Patent number: 9469082
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with a top substrate and a bottom layer, a dry lift adhesive connecting the top substrate to the bottom layer, cut lines in the sheet that extend through the top substrate and the dry lift adhesive but not through the bottom layer, and an object with an intricate shape cut into the top substrate with a periphery of the object defined by the cut lines. The object can be removed from the sheet by separating the object and the bottom layer along the dry lift adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Blank Acquisition LLC
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Patent number: 9440428
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with defined separation lines, a first layer with cuts running through the first layer along the defined separation lines, and a second layer attached to a bottom side of the first layer, with perforations running through the second layer along the defined separation lines. A method for creating custom print cards includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer to print on defined print areas, wherein the sheet includes slit-over-perforation lines defining a periphery of an object in the sheet, bending the sheet along the slit-over-perforation lines to weaken and separate the slit-over-perforation lines, and detaching the object from the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Blanks USA
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Publication number: 20160136920
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with a first layer and a second layer attached to a bottom side of the first layer, slit-over-perforation line in the sheet, and an object held in the sheet. The slit-over-perforation lines define a periphery of the object in the sheet. The slit-over-perforation lines include cuts running through the first layer, and perforations running through the second layer underneath the cuts running through the first layer. A method for creating custom print objects includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer, wherein the sheet includes slit-over-perforation lines defining a periphery of an object in the sheet. The sheet is bent along the slit-over-perforation lines to weaken and separate the slit-over-perforation lines, and the object is detached from the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin Todd Carroll, Andrew R. Ogren
  • Publication number: 20150353226
    Abstract: A printable blank comprises a sheet with a with outline perforation lines defining a periphery of an object. The sheet is capable of being passed through a printer to have an image printed on it. The sheet also comprises run-out perforation lines extending from the periphery to edges of the sheet, wherein the sheet can be folded along the run-out perforations to detach the object from the sheet. A method for creating custom print structures includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer and then bending the sheet along run-out perforation lines to detach an object from the sheet. The object can then be folded along scored fold lines to assemble it into a three-dimensional structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Publication number: 20150334921
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for securing bales on a transport vehicle are disclosed. The apparatus may include containment arms that extend between bales for containing movement of the bales during transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: David Jahraus, Lucas Graham, Seth Schreur, Todd Carroll, Scott Weishaar, Travis Koster, Luke A. Mushitz, Corbin Fehr
  • Publication number: 20150266261
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with a top substrate and a bottom layer, a dry lift adhesive connecting the top substrate to the bottom layer, cut lines in the sheet that extend through the top substrate and the dry lift adhesive but not through the bottom layer, and an object with an intricate shape cut into the top substrate with a periphery of the object defined by the cut lines. The object can be removed from the sheet by separating the object and the bottom layer along the dry lift adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Blank Acquisition LLC
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Patent number: 9078401
    Abstract: Provided are plant hormone-based growth-enhancing compositions, which comprise at least one auxin, at least one cytokinin, and at least one polyaspartic acid, and which optionally comprise at least one seaweed concentrate and at least one surfactant. Also provided are methods of propagating grass plants, including those of family Poaceae, such as the sterile grass plant Arundo donax, by treating the mature or immature stems of these plants with growth-enhancing compositions to stimulate the development of roots and shoots from meristematic tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: TreeFree Biomass Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: John Todd Carroll, Norman Volotin
  • Publication number: 20140274640
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with defined separation lines, a first layer with cuts running through the first layer along the defined separation lines, and a second layer attached to a bottom side of the first layer, with perforations running through the second layer along the defined separation lines. A method for creating custom print cards includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer to print on defined print areas, wherein the sheet includes slit-over-perforation lines defining a periphery of an object in the sheet, bending the sheet along the slit-over-perforation lines to weaken and separate the slit-over-perforation lines, and detaching the object from the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: BLANKS USA
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Publication number: 20140075628
    Abstract: Arundo donax ‘Nile Fiber’ is a new and unique cultivar characterized by its lack of serrated leaf margins, vigorous growth, dark purple bands below node sections, thick wall, ease in propagation, and usefulness in biomass production such as producing superior fiber for making pulp and paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: TreeFree Biomass Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: John Todd Carroll, Norman Volotin
  • Publication number: 20120204487
    Abstract: Provided are plant hormone-based growth-enhancing compositions, which comprise at least one auxin, at least one cytokinin, and at least one polyaspartic acid, and which optionally comprise at least one seaweed concentrate and at least one surfactant. Also provided are methods of propagating grass plants, including those of family Poaceae, such as the sterile grass plant Arundo donax, by treating the mature or immature stems of these plants with growth-enhancing compositions to stimulate the development of roots and shoots from meristematic tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: TreeFree Biomass Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: John Todd Carroll, Norman Volotin
  • Publication number: 20060147698
    Abstract: The invention relates to a garment that protects against liquid and/or airborne contaminants and prevents transmission of human body odor. The garment includes a moisture vapor permeable, chemical and water impermeable microporous membrane arranged to form a barrier to chemical and particulate penetration and permeation through the garment. The membrane comprises a thermoplastic polymeric resin material and an activated carbon filler material distributed throughout the membrane and functioning both as a mechanical pore-forming agent for rendering the membrane microporous, and also as an adsorbent to render the membrane odor adsorptive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Todd Carroll, John Langley
  • Publication number: 20050191918
    Abstract: A unique and novel multi-functional composite fabric and fabrication process for use during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear countermeasure (CBRNC) events is disclosed. The composite fabric combines the performance characteristics of chemically resistant films and radiation attenuating polymer matrices. The composite fabric offers universal protection against a wide range of military chemical agents, toxic industrial chemicals and materials (TICS and TIMS), biological agents, as well as certain ionizing and non-ionizing forms of radiation. The composite fabric is heat sealable and can be fabricated utilizing hermetically seal seams, and has application in protective clothing and equipment, indoor and outdoor covers, containment systems, bags, drapes, gowns, remains pouches, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: John Langley, Todd Carroll
  • Publication number: 20050014433
    Abstract: A unique and novel durable environmentally stabilized, waterproof, and moisture vapor permeable composite sheet material is described that includes a moisture permeable monolithic film, coating, or film/nonwoven laminate, that is held in close proximity to one or more layers of durable strength enhancing fabrics. The strength enhancing fabrics can include cotton, polyester, cotton/polyester blends, acrylic, and other synthetic materials and blends. The breathable monolithic film or coating is preferably polyester or polyurethane based. The breathable and durability enhancing layers are preferably laminated using hot melt adhesives such as polyester-based powder bond adhesives or using solvent-based polyurethane adhesives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventors: John Langley, Todd Carroll, Barry Hinkle, Charles Vencill
  • Patent number: PP25177
    Abstract: Arundo donax ‘Nile Fiber’ is a new and unique cultivar characterized by its lack of serrated leaf margins, vigorous growth, dark purple bands below node sections, thick wall, ease in propagation, and usefulness in biomass production such as producing superior fiber for making pulp and paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: TreeFree Biomass Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: John Todd Carroll, Norman Volotin