Patents by Inventor Wallace A. Martin
Wallace A. Martin 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: 20150210358Abstract: The present invention generally provides mold modules for constructing boat hulls, methods of constructing boat hulls using the mold modules, and hulls constructed using the mold modules. The modules may be adjustable, and may be included in a kit for building the hull of many boats of different dimensions but generally the same shape. Each mold module generally comprises a mold in a shape complementary to that of a portion of a boat hull, and an edge mold to form the edge of the hull part formed by that mold module. A mold module according to the present invention may also comprise one or more mold adjustment areas, and calibrators for selecting the boat hull dimensions. Methods for using the aforementioned mold modules generally comprise steps of molding hull parts, removing them from the mold modules, aligning them and finally attaching them together.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventor: Wallace Martin Roberts
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Patent number: 8931752Abstract: The present invention generally provides mold modules for constructing boat hulls, methods of constructing boat hulls using the mold modules, and hulls constructed using the mold modules. The modules may be adjustable, and may be included in a kit for building the hull of many boats of different dimensions but generally the same shape. Each mold module generally comprises a mold in a shape complementary to that of a portion of a boat hull, and an edge mold to form the edge of the hull part formed by that mold module. A mold module according to the present invention may also comprise one or more mold adjustment areas, and calibrators for selecting the boat hull dimensions. Methods for using the aforementioned mold modules generally comprise steps of molding hull parts, removing them from the mold modules, aligning them and finally attaching them together.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Inventor: Wallace Martin Roberts
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Publication number: 20120073489Abstract: The present invention generally provides mold modules for constructing boat hulls, methods of constructing boat hulls using the mold modules, and hulls constructed using the mold modules. The modules may be adjustable, and may be included in a kit for building the hull of many boats of different dimensions but generally the same shape. Each mold module generally comprises a mold in a shape complementary to that of a portion of a boat hull, and an edge mold to form the edge of the hull part formed by that mold module. A mold module according to the present invention may also comprise one or more mold adjustment areas, and calibrators for selecting the boat hull dimensions. Methods for using the aforementioned mold modules generally comprise steps of molding hull parts, removing them from the mold modules, aligning them and finally attaching them together.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventor: Wallace Martin ROBERTS
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Publication number: 20100101469Abstract: Left and right main hoppers offset laterally from each other on opposite sides of the centerline of a seeding machine provide an operator access area between the hoppers. A third hopper located forwardly of and between the two main hoppers has a capacity less than that of each of the main hoppers for refuge or male seed. The hoppers are sized to maximize productivity. In one embodiment, first and second hoppers communicate with downstream conduit structure, and valve structure selects one or the other of the first and second hoppers for delivery of the material. The valve structure can be operated remotely and can be map based. Alternatviely, selectively blockable nozzle structure is located in the first and second hoppers. Easily changeable connector structure facilitates row pattern selection and hose routing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2010Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Donald Keith Landphair, Christopher Allen Myers, Patrick Eugene Pinkston, Richard Hugo Clark, Chris Warren Foster, Chad Erik Braden, Robert Wallace Martin
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Patent number: 7647875Abstract: Left and right main hoppers offset laterally from each other on opposite sides of the centerline of a seeding machine provide an operator access area between the hoppers. A third hopper located forwardly of and between the two main hoppers has a capacity less than that of each of the main hoppers for refuge or male seed. The hoppers are sized to maximize productivity. In one embodiment, first and second hoppers communicate with downstream conduit structure, and valve structure selects one or the other of the first and second hoppers for delivery of the material. The valve structure can be operated remotely and can be map based. Alternatively, selectively blockable nozzle structure is located in the first and second hoppers. Easily changeable connector structure facilitates row pattern selection and hose routing.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2008Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Donald Keith Landphair, Christopher Allen Myers, Patrick Eugene Pinkston, Richard Hugo Clark, Chris Warren Foster, Chad Erik Braden, Robert Wallace Martin
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Publication number: 20080282951Abstract: Left and right main hoppers offset laterally from each other on opposite sides of the centerline of a seeding machine provide an operator access area between the hoppers. A third hopper located forwardly of and between the two main hoppers has a capacity less than that of each of the main hoppers for refuge or male seed. The hoppers are sized to maximize productivity. In one embodiment, first and second hoppers communicate with downstream conduit structure, and valve structure selects one or the other of the first and second hoppers for delivery of the material. The valve structure can be operated remotely and can be map based. Alternatively, selectively blockable nozzle structure is located in the first and second hoppers. Easily changeable connector structure facilitates row pattern selection and hose routing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Donald Keith Landphair, Christopher Allen Myers, Patrick Eugene Pinkston, Richard Hugo Clark, Chris Warren Foster, Chad Erik Braden, Robert Wallace Martin
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Patent number: 7418908Abstract: Left and right main hoppers offset laterally from each other on opposite sides of the centerline of a seeding machine provide an operator access area between the hoppers. A third hopper located forwardly of and between the two main hoppers has a capacity less than that of each of the main hoppers for refuge or male seed. The hoppers are sized to maximize productivity. In one embodiment, first and second hoppers communicate with downstream conduit structure, and valve structure selects one or the other of the first and second hoppers for delivery of the material. The valve structure can be operated remotely and can be map based. Alternatviely, selectively blockable nozzle structure is located in the first and second hoppers. Easily changeable connector structure facilitates row pattern selection and hose routing.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Donald Keith Landphair, Christopher Allen Myers, Patrick Eugene Pinkston, Richard Hugo Clark, Chris Warren Foster, Chad Erik Braden, Robert Wallace Martin
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Patent number: 7290898Abstract: A mobile illumination apparatus. A universal clamp for attaching to wide range objects such that a broad range of clamping abilities are achieved. Incorporating into the clamp a self-locking ratcheting mechanism for adjusting over a range of spans and fold-out fingers for applying force to the object; the clamp folds up against or into the apparatus for transport or storage. An extendable-and-retractable neck mounting for a transducing-element head thereon, for activating-deactivating the transducing-element, and moving the head to hold an orientation so as to illuminate a region-of-immediate-interest or a particular target. Drive and control circuitry to maintain the illumination intensity substantially constant.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Biz Research Inc.Inventors: Roy Wallace Martin, Brian Thomas Zender, John Craig McCoy, David James Albers
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Publication number: 20060276310Abstract: An exercise apparatus and method are provided for permitting a seated user, such as a wheelchair occupant, to perform a variety of exercises, primarily lower extremity exercises but also upper body exercises, without the need to leave a seated position. According to one embodiment, the exercise apparatus includes a support base, and first and second foot assemblies each configured to receive a respective foot of a seated user of the apparatus. The first and second foot assemblies are mounted on the support base to permit selective performance and switching between a pivoting exercise and a translational sliding exercise.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2005Publication date: December 7, 2006Inventors: J. Martin, Wallace Martin
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Publication number: 20060276311Abstract: An exercise apparatus and method are provided for permitting a seated user to perform a variety of upper and lower body exercises without the need to leave a seated position. According to one embodiment, the exercise apparatus includes a support base, and first and second foot assemblies each configured to receive a respective foot of a seated user of the apparatus, and a pulley assembly. The pulley assembly has a pulley line and a hand-graspable component that is manipulable by the seated user for performing upper body exercise movements, while at least one of the foot assemblies provides resistance for the upper body exercise movements.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2006Publication date: December 7, 2006Inventors: Wallace Martin, J. Martin
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Publication number: 20060276316Abstract: A portable leg exercise device is provided for permitting a user to perform both adductor thigh muscle movements and abductor thigh muscle movements.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2005Publication date: December 7, 2006Inventors: J. Martin, Wallace Martin
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Patent number: 7025010Abstract: A product-on-demand delivery system applies an agricultural product, such as seed, to a field. The system includes a frame that mounts a main hopper, a splitter fitting, a primary product hose, a secondary product hose, a primary application unit and a secondary application unit. The main hopper has an air nozzle wherein an air stream through the air nozzle entrains product within the air stream and delivers the air/product to the primary outlet hose. The splitter fitting has a splitter inlet flow-connected to the primary product hose and two splitter outlets flow-connected to the application units. The secondary application unit is coupled to the primary product supply hose by the secondary product hose connected at an outlet branch. The outlet branch is connected at an angle such that a product flow velocity vector in the primary product supply hose at the outlet branch is at an obtuse angle to a flow velocity vector of product flowing through the outlet branch.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2004Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Robert Wallace Martin, Nathan Albert Mariman, Bradley John Meyer
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Publication number: 20060053723Abstract: Repair strips can be inserted between courses of shakes or shingles in a wooden shake or shingle roof. The repair strip has a thin upper edge for insertion into the interface between two courses of shakes or shingles. A lower part of the repair strip is structured to provide air channels on one or both of its top and bottom faces. Gripping members may be provided to hold the repair strips in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2004Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventor: Wallace Martin
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Patent number: 6725788Abstract: A pneumatic coupler for an agricultural seeding machine comprises a hollow tube having an inner portion and an outer portion that are separated by a radially extending flange. The radially extending flange has an inner surface adjoining the inner portion and an outer surface adjoining the outer surface. A flexible and resilient gasket is fitted over the inner portion and adjoins the inner surface of the radially extending flange. The inner portion is further provided with radially extending catches that are located on resilient axially extending tongues formed in the inner portion. When mounted to receiving apertures the catches contact the interior side of the receiving aperture and the flexible and resilient gasket forms an air seal between the exterior surface of the receiving aperture and the inner surface of the radially extending flange.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Scott Charles McCartney, Robert Wallace Martin, Nathan Albert Mariman, Donald Keith Landphair
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Publication number: 20030183142Abstract: A pneumatic coupler for an agricultural seeding machine comprises a hollow tube having an inner portion and an outer portion that are separated by a radially extending flange. The radially extending flange has an inner surface adjoining the inner portion and an outer surface adjoining the outer surface. A flexible and resilient gasket is fitted over the inner portion and adjoins the inner surface of the radially extending flange. The inner portion is further provided with radially extending catches that are located on resilient axially extending tongues formed in the inner portion. When mounted to receiving apertures the catches contact the interior side of the receiving aperture and the flexible and resilient gasket forms an air seal between the exterior surface of the receiving aperture and the inner surface of the radially extending flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: Deere & Company, a Delaware corporationInventors: Scott Charles McCartney, Robert Wallace Martin, Nathan Albert Mariman, Donald Keith Landphair
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Patent number: 6352042Abstract: A seed meter is provided with a stationary housing having an inlet for receiving seed and an outlet for dispensing metered seed. A rotatable circular member is located adjacent the stationary housing and forms a seed puddle there between. The circular member is provided with seed receiving cells for transporting individual seeds from the seed puddle to the outlet. An internal seed knockout assembly having a rotatable wheel drives trapped seed from seed receiving cells into the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2000Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Robert Wallace Martin, Netza Portillo, James Irwin Lodico
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Automated method and apparatus for single sided hydration of soft contact lenses in package carriers
Patent number: 6071112Abstract: An automated means for hydrating and packaging a molded hydrophilic contact lens in one of the mold parts used to mold the lens is provided in which a first robotic assembly removes a plurality of contact lens molds from a production line carrier, each of the lens molds having a contact lens adhered therein. The first robotic assembly transports the molds to a first staging area where the lens molds are sandwiched between a lens mold carrier and a top chamber plate to form a first hydration carrier. The hydration carrier is then transported through a plurality of flushing or extraction stations wherein fresh deionized water is introduced into the hydration chambers at each hydration station to flush leachable substances from the hydration chamber. At each flushing station, fresh deionized water is introduced into the hydration chamber to remove previously extracted impurities and the products of hydrolysis.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1999Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Products, Inc.Inventors: Olin W. Calvin, Mark E. Schlagel, Darren S. Keene, Ture Kindt-Larsen, Craig W. Walker, Wallace A. Martin, John C. Heaton -
Automated method and apparatus for single sided hydration of soft contact lenses in package carriers
Patent number: 6012471Abstract: An automated means for hydrating and packaging a molded hydrophilic contact lens in one of the mold parts used to mold the lens is provided in which a first robotic assembly removes a plurality of contact lens molds from a production line carrier, each of the lens molds having a contact lens adhered therein. The first robotic assembly transports the molds to a first staging area where the lens molds are sandwiched between a lens mold carrier and a top chamber plate to form a first hydration carrier. The hydration carrier is then transported through a plurality of flushing or extraction stations wherein fresh deionized water is introduced into the hydration chambers at each hydration station to flush leachable substances from the hydration chamber. At each flushing station, fresh deionized water is introduced into the hydration chamber to remove previously extracted impurities and the products of hydrolysis.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1996Date of Patent: January 11, 2000Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Products, Inc.Inventors: Olin W. Calvin, Mark E. Schlagel, Darren S. Keene, Ture Kindt-Larsen, Craig W. Walker, Wallace A. Martin, John C. Heaton -
Patent number: 5850721Abstract: A joist bridge has a web extending between a pair of end members. The web has a straight edge and an edge having a central indentation. The indentation provides a space through which plumbing pipes, electrical conduits and wiring and the like can be run. The joist bridge is economical of material and is therefore relatively inexpensive to manufacture. An adhesive strip may be provided along the top of the joist bridge to bond the joist bridge to the flooring above.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1997Date of Patent: December 22, 1998Assignee: Cross Bridging Ltd.Inventor: Wallace Martin
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Patent number: 5620088Abstract: A packaging arrangement for the containment of at least one hydrophilic contact lens in a sterile aqueous solution More specifically, pursuant to the packaging arrangement, a plurality of disposable hydrophilic contact lenses are contained in a specific number of individual packaging arrangements collectively housed in a box-like container or carton so as to provide a specified or essentially measured supply of contact lenses for use by a consumer over a predetermined period of time.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1995Date of Patent: April 15, 1997Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Products, Inc.Inventors: Wallace A. Martin, Kornelis Renkema, Victor Lust