Patents by Inventor Tom Lawrence
Tom Lawrence 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: 20240109169Abstract: A system and method and fastening tool that utilizes ultrasonic or acoustic energy and a horn that focuses the energy into the fastener at a predetermined location in order to facilitate tightening or loosening the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: NEXTGEN AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Gary Lee Ward, David Scott Diwinsky, David Joseph Stone, Marc Alan Metz, Tom Lawrence Clutter
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Patent number: 11890728Abstract: A system and method and fastening tool that utilizes ultrasonic or acoustic energy and a horn that focuses the energy into the fastener at a predetermined location in order to facilitate tightening or loosening the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: NEXTGEN AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Gary Lee Ward, David Scott Diwinsky, David Joseph Stone, Marc Alan Metz, Tom Lawrence Clutter
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Publication number: 20220371163Abstract: A system and method and fastening tool that utilizes ultrasonic or acoustic energy and a horn that focuses the energy into the fastener at a predetermined location in order to facilitate tightening or loosening the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2021Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Gary Lee Ward, David Scott Diwinsky, David Joseph Stone, Marc Alan Metz, Tom Lawrence Clutter
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Publication number: 20190021867Abstract: A reverse shoulder joint prosthesis (1) for location between a humerus and a scapula comprised a ball (5) to be fixed to the scapula and a humeral stem 6 to be fixed to the humerus. The prosthesis comprises a first cup (2), a second cup (3) and a plate (4) retained between said cups. The first cup is free to move about the ball. The plate has a trunion (16) adapted to connect to the humeral stem through an aperture in the second cup. The plate is free to move between the cups. The prosthesis has a first phase of movement in which the plate moves between the cups and a distinct second phase of movement in which the first cup moves on the ball. The shoulder joint prosthesis provides an extended range of movement through the provision of two motion phases while minimising wear, scapula infringement and instability.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Tom Lawrence, Richard King
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Patent number: 10086964Abstract: A lidding system for heat sealing a lidding web onto open-topped plastic containers includes a heat sealing head including heat sealing dies and a number of carrier plates for supporting a queue of containers. The carrier plates are displaced past the sealing head and define transverse slots between them. The system includes an optical sensor for sensing the a position of labels on the lidding web, and further includes a pair of pleating bars movable in a vertical direction and extending transversely relative to the direction of travel of the carrier plates. The system includes a PLC linked to the optical sensor for actuating displacement of the pleating bars into lowered positions wherein the bars are received in the slots to form pleats in the lidding web, thereby adjusting the position of the labels relative to the containers, in response to the labels not being sufficiently aligned with the containers.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: H G MOLENAAR AND COMPANY PROPRIETARY LIMITEDInventors: Tom Lawrence Thring, Wynand Van Der Westhuizen, Stefan Molenaar
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Publication number: 20180263248Abstract: A sausage cutting apparatus 10 for cutting an extruded length of sausage into smaller sausage portions includes first and second cutting assemblies located at opposite sides of a feed path. The cutting assemblies include flexible toothed belts 38 driven by toothed pinions, to which a number of longitudinally-spaced cutting device 30 are fixedly attached. The apparatus includes a drive system for synchronously driving the belts 38 and a guide system for guiding displacement of the cutting devices into and out of meshing engagement with one another for cutting the length of sausage. Each cutting device includes a cutting blade defining a domed cutting face at an inner side thereof. The cutting devices are displaced along arcuate cutter paths during meshing engagement of the cutting blades wherein the cutting faces of opposing pairs of cutting blades mesh with a slight interference fit in a conjugate meshing action.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: FREDDY HIRSCH GROUP AGInventors: Tom Lawrence THRING, Andries Wynand VAN ZYL, Hermann August SCHULTZ, Heindrich FRITZ, Johannes Christiaan DU PREEZ
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Patent number: 10076122Abstract: A sausage cutting apparatus 10 for cutting an extruded length of sausage into smaller sausage portions includes first and second cutting assemblies located at opposite sides of a feed path. The cutting assemblies include flexible toothed belts 38 driven by toothed pinions, to which a number of longitudinally-spaced cutting device 30 are fixedly attached. The apparatus includes a drive system for synchronously driving the belts 38 and a guide system for guiding displacement of the cutting devices into and out of meshing engagement with one another for cutting the length of sausage. Each cutting device includes a cutting blade defining a domed cutting face at an inner side thereof. The cutting devices are displaced along arcuate cutter paths during meshing engagement of the cutting blades wherein the cutting faces of opposing pairs of cutting blades mesh with a slight interference fit in a conjugate meshing action.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Freddy Hirsch Group AGInventors: Tom Lawrence Thring, Andries Wynand Van Zyl, Hermann August Schultz, Heindrich Fritz, Johannes Christiaan Du Preez
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Patent number: 9816717Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods of 80/90 CFM ventilation exhaust fans for bathrooms with telescoping side extension brackets and side by side electric driven motor and blower wheel, and being used with or without lights. The exhaust fans can include a single main housing, that allows for a blower housing to support the motor and a blower wheel in a side by side arrangement. The exhaust fans can further include an outside wiring box that is externally located to the main housing. The wiring box can have support male plugs and female receptacles for supplying an electrical power supply to the electric motor and light. The side extension brackets can include telescoping members that allow the exhaust fans to be easily attached to structural members inside of a ceiling so that the exhaust fan has a vent cover attached to the ceiling. Inside of the exhaust fans can be light box with closed sides and bottom which prevents incoming air from passing directly onto the lights.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Chien Luen Industries Co., Ltd., Inc.Inventor: Tom Lawrence
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Publication number: 20160114924Abstract: A lidding system for heat sealing a lidding web onto open-topped plastic containers includes a heat sealing head including heat sealing dies and a number of carrier plates for supporting a queue of containers. The carrier plates are displaced past the sealing head and define transverse slots between them. The system includes an optical sensor for sensing the a position of labels on the lidding web, and further includes a pair of pleating bars movable in a vertical direction and extending transversely relative to the direction of travel of the carrier plates. The system includes a PLC linked to the optical sensor for actuating displacement of the pleating bars into lowered positions wherein the bars are received in the slots to form pleats in the lidding web, thereby adjusting the position of the labels relative to the containers, in response to the labels not being sufficiently aligned with the containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: H G MOLENAAR AND COMPANY PROPRIETARY LIMITEDInventors: Tom Lawrence THRING, Wynand VAN DER WESTHUIZEN, Stefan MOLENAAR
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Publication number: 20120132502Abstract: A system for transferring cans from a first rotary cooker or cooler to a second rotary cooker or cooler is provided. A smooth path is provided for transferring the cans to reduce denting and other damage to the cans. The cans can be transferred at higher speeds or with thinner walls. Acceleration imparted to the cans being transferred is minimized by using a slightly inclined discharge ramp, an upwardly concave tongue and a portion of the periphery of a support wheel between the discharge ramp and tongue.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2012Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventors: Tom Lawrence Thring, Cornelis Jacobus Molenaar, Stefan Frisco Molenaar
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Publication number: 20090054711Abstract: Pyrolysis systems and methods of recovering bio-oil product of are disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of a pyrolysis system, among others, includes: a pyrolysis reactor that produces a first bio-oil stream; an injection spray system for receiving the first bio-oil stream, wherein the injection spray system is configured to spray a solvent liquid onto the first bio-oil stream to produce a second bio-oil stream, wherein the injection spray system is configured to control the removal of heat from the first bio-oil stream; and a post injection spray system that is configured to receive the second bio-oil stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2006Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Tom Lawrence, K.C. Das
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Patent number: 7412308Abstract: A graphical display of a dynamic vertical speed indicator (VSI).Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2003Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Universal Avionics Systems Corp.Inventors: Ted Naimer, Sam Hyatt, Jim Brannen, Tom Lawrence
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Patent number: 7205907Abstract: A graphical display of a nonlinear scale emulating the view of a mechanical drum gauge. The nonlinear scale may be used for the display of aircraft flight data including airspeed, altitude, heading, and other aircraft data suitable for presentation on a nonlinear scale. The nonlinear scale may scroll to display current aircraft data.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2003Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Universal Avionics Systems CorporationInventors: Joachim Laurenz Naimer, Sam Hyatt, Jim Brannen, Tom Lawrence
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Patent number: 7095338Abstract: A graphical display of a vertical speed indicator showing “fly-to” and “no-fly” commands on the periphery of a vertical speed indicator during TCAS traffic or resolution advisory conditions.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2003Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Inventors: Ted Naimer, Sam Hyatt, Jim Brannen, Tom Lawrence
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Patent number: 7046170Abstract: A graphical display or presentation of lateral ANP/RNP information for RNAV environments. The display may also be adapted to present aircraft data for monitoring the vertical flight performance of an aircraft under RVSM.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Universal Avionics Systems CorporationInventors: Hubert Naimer, Ted Naimer, Jim Brannen, Tom Lawrence, Grady Dees, Gerald M. Harkin
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Publication number: 20050073441Abstract: A graphical display of a vertical speed indicator showing “fly-to” and “no-fly” commands on the periphery of a vertical speed indicator during TCAS traffic or resolution advisory conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2003Publication date: April 7, 2005Inventors: Joachim Naimer, Sam Hyatt, Jim Brannen, Tom Lawrence
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Publication number: 20050075762Abstract: A graphical display of a dynamic vertical speed indicator (VSI).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2003Publication date: April 7, 2005Inventors: Joachim Naimer, Sam Hyatt, Jim Brannen, Tom Lawrence
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Publication number: 20050057377Abstract: A graphical display of a nonlinear scale emulating the view of a mechanical drum gauge. The nonlinear scale may be used for the display of aircraft flight data including airspeed, altitude, heading, and other aircraft data suitable for presentation on a nonlinear scale. The nonlinear scale may scroll to display current aircraft data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2003Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventors: Joachim Naimer, Sam Hyatt, Jim Brannen, Tom Lawrence
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Publication number: 20050057376Abstract: A graphical display or presentation of lateral ANP/RNP information for RNAV environments. The display may also be adapted to present aircraft data for monitoring the vertical flight performance of an aircraft under RVSM.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2003Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventors: Hubert Naimer, Ted Naimer, Jim Brannen, Tom Lawrence, Grady Dees, Jerry Harkin
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Patent number: D651355Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2010Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Novelty Classics Inc.Inventors: Terry Schwabe, Tom Lawrence, Steve Lundgren