Patents by Inventor Wayne Kent
Wayne Kent 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: 20240125327Abstract: The present invention is an HVAC fan array wiring system that provides a quick connect box that is provided within the air stream of an HVAC air handler. Because the wiring for each fan within the fan array is to be connected to the quick connect box, the wiring materials and placement of the wiring can be predetermined at the time the fan array is designed. Accordingly, the novel wiring system and quick connect box reduces redundancies in manufacturing and installation of the fan array. Furthermore, the quick connect box and wiring system allows for easy installation of the HVAC fan array at a job site and improves a customer's experience with the control panel. This is primarily because, with the use of the claimed invention, an electrician need only link a main control and power line to the quick connect box and therefore, can install the control panel in a location that provides ease of access to the customer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Q-PAC Systems Inc.Inventors: Robert Clarke Story, Matthew Wayne Kent, David Kurt Thomas
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Patent number: 11885511Abstract: A structural support system for a fan array system. The system allows for a modular bulkhead wall to be customized and installed within a cabinet of an air handling unit. The modular bulkhead wall comprises one or more intermediate bulkhead stiffening elements that enable the modular bulkhead wall to support the fan array system.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Q-PAC SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Matthew Wayne Kent, Luis Burgos
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Patent number: 11852151Abstract: The present invention is an HVAC fan array wiring system that provides a quick connect box that is provided within the air stream of an HVAC air handler. Because the wiring for each fan within the fan array is to be connected to the quick connect box, the wiring materials and placement of the wiring can be predetermined at the time the fan array is designed. Accordingly, the novel wiring system and quick connect box reduces redundancies in manufacturing and installation of the fan array. Furthermore, the quick connect box and wiring system allows for easy installation of the HVAC fan array at a job site and improves a customer's experience with the control panel. This is primarily because, with the use of the claimed invention, an electrician need only link a main control and power line to the quick connect box and therefore, can install the control panel in a location that provides ease of access to the customer.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Q-PAC SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Robert Clarke Story, Matthew Wayne Kent, David Kurt Thomas
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Publication number: 20220333605Abstract: The present invention is an HVAC fan array wiring system that provides a quick connect box that is provided within the air stream of an HVAC air handler. Because the wiring for each fan within the fan array is to be connected to the quick connect box, the wiring materials and placement of the wiring can be predetermined at the time the fan array is designed. Accordingly, the novel wiring system and quick connect box reduces redundancies in manufacturing and installation of the fan array. Furthermore, the quick connect box and wiring system allows for easy installation of the HVAC fan array at a job site and improves a customer's experience with the control panel. This is primarily because, with the use of the claimed invention, an electrician need only link a main control and power line to the quick connect box and therefore, can install the control panel in a location that provides ease of access to the customer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Applicant: Q-PAC Systems Inc.Inventors: Robert Clarke Story, Matthew Wayne Kent, David Kurt Thomas
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Patent number: 11378085Abstract: The present invention is an HVAC fan array wiring system that provides a quick connect box that is provided within the air stream of an HVAC air handler. Because the wiring for each fan within the fan array is to be connected to the quick connect box, the wiring materials and placement of the wiring can be predetermined at the time the fan array is designed. Accordingly, the novel wiring system and quick connect box reduces redundancies in manufacturing and installation of the fan array. Furthermore, the quick connect box and wiring system allows for easy installation of the HVAC fan array at a job site and improves a customer's experience with the control panel. This is primarily because, with the use of the claimed invention, an electrician need only link a main control and power line to the quick connect box and therefore, can install the control panel in a location that provides ease of access to the customer.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Q-PAC SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Robert Clarke Story, Matthew Wayne Kent, David Kurt Thomas
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Publication number: 20210372634Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular bulkhead system that provides structural support for a fan array system. Although this system is very useful for retrofit installation of new fan array and bulkhead systems within already existing air handling units, it also provides several advantages for new air handling units when installed during their original equipment manufacturer. The modular bulkhead system allows for a modular bulkhead wall to be customized and installed within a cabinet of an air handling unit. The modular bulkhead wall cleverly provides one or more intermediate bulkhead stiffening elements that enable the modular bulkhead wall to adequate support the fan array system and resist the differential pressures that result on opposing sides of the bulkhead wall during operation of the air handling unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Matthew Wayne Kent, Luis Burgos
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Publication number: 20180355874Abstract: The present invention is an HVAC fan array wiring system that provides a quick connect box that is provided within the air stream of an HVAC air handler. Because the wiring for each fan within the fan array is to be connected to the quick connect box, the wiring materials and placement of the wiring can be predetermined at the time the fan array is designed. Accordingly, the novel wiring system and quick connect box reduces redundancies in manufacturing and installation of the fan array. Furthermore, the quick connect box and wiring system allows for easy installation of the HVAC fan array at a job site and improves a customer's experience with the control panel. This is primarily because, with the use of the claimed invention, an electrician need only link a main control and power line to the quick connect box and therefore, can install the control panel in a location that provides ease of access to the customer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Robert Clarke Story, Matthew Wayne Kent, David Kurt Thomas
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Patent number: 8683464Abstract: Embodiments are directed to dynamically creating and managing a plurality of virtual machines and automating the instantiation and provisioning of a plurality of virtual machines. A computer system receives a user request to create virtual machines, where each virtual machine is controlled by an associated workflow. The computer system accesses a provisioning schema that indicates various configuration settings that are to be used by the associated workflow when provisioning the virtual machines. The computer system initiates a virtual service layer configured to support multiple virtual machine hosts, where each host is configured to operate at least one virtual machine. The computer system also instantiates the virtual machines on at least one virtual machine host according to the accessed provisioning schema, so that each virtual machine is provisioned according to the indicated configuration settings.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2009Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: David B. Rozee, Sergio Cherskov, Michael James Allman, Wayne Kent Vincent
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Publication number: 20100313200Abstract: Embodiments are directed to dynamically creating and managing a plurality of virtual machines and automating the instantiation and provisioning of a plurality of virtual machines. A computer system receives a user request to create virtual machines, where each virtual machine is controlled by an associated workflow. The computer system accesses a provisioning schema that indicates various configuration settings that are to be used by the associated workflow when provisioning the virtual machines. The computer system initiates a virtual service layer configured to support multiple virtual machine hosts, where each host is configured to operate at least one virtual machine. The computer system also instantiates the virtual machines on at least one virtual machine host according to the accessed provisioning schema, so that each virtual machine is provisioned according to the indicated configuration settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: David B. Rozee, Sergio Cherskov, Michael Allman, Wayne Kent Vincent
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Patent number: 6502706Abstract: Peg board merchandise display space expanders increase usable display space by attaching flat panels having holes of the same size and separation as those in peg board to vertical channels with downwardly extending clasps that are inserted into slots in the channels. Misalignment with existing peg board displays may be prevented by support stabilizers that fit into the channel slots.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2001Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Knight Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventor: Wayne Kent
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Patent number: 6205697Abstract: A unitary or one-piece, integral soft bodied plastic fishing lure may be multi-layered and have two or more distinct colors. Soft bodied fishing lures may emit salt flavors directly into the adjacent water that dissolves salt grains exposed at the surface of the lures directly to the water. Methods of making the multi-colored and salt emitting lures by dipping mandrels into molten plastic and supplies of salt grains are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2000Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Inventor: Wayne Kent
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Patent number: 6192616Abstract: A unitary or one-piece, integral soft bodied plastic fishing lure may be multi-layered and have two or more distinct colors. Soft bodied fishing lures may emit salt flavors directly into the adjacent water that dissolves salt grains exposed at the surface of the lures directly to the water. Methods of making the multi-colored and salt emitting lures by dipping mandrels into molten plastic and supplies of salt grains are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1999Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Inventor: Wayne Kent
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Patent number: 6101755Abstract: Brightly colored translucent monofilament fishing leader line that only permits light in the range of around 500 to around 750 nanometers to pass through the line may appear to glow or shine in the water. When the length of such line is within the range of about seven centimeters to about one meter, a fishing rig using the line will attract game fish to the bait or lure attached to the leader.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1998Date of Patent: August 15, 2000Inventor: Wayne Kent
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Patent number: 4122425Abstract: An electrical connection of a terminal to a fine wire comprises a terminal post having a free end and a fixed end. The wire extends along the post and is wrapped therearound intermediate the ends of the post. The terminal has a generally U-shaped cross secton and is crimped onto the post with the web portion of the terminal against the windings. The surface of the web has serrations which penetrate the varnish type insulation of the wire and establish the electrical contact. The terminal and the terminal post have features which ensure the achievement of the electrical contact without damage to the extremely fine wire.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1977Date of Patent: October 24, 1978Assignee: AMP IncorporatedInventor: Donald Wayne Kent Hughes
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Patent number: 4113341Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting wires to terminal pins or the like comprises a housing in which terminal members are contained. Each terminal member has a wire crimp portion at one end thereof and a pin receptacle portion at its other end, the two portions being integral with each other by means of a removable strap member. The wire crimp portion and the pin receptacle portion also has integral wire-receiving means for receiving the lead wires of a component. If a component is required to be connected in series with one wire in the connector, the leads from the component are inserted into the lead wire-receiving portions of the wire crimp portion and the pin receptacle portion of the terminal and the strap member is removed. For those wires extending to the connector which do not require a circuit component in series therewith, the strap member is not removed.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1977Date of Patent: September 12, 1978Assignee: AMP IncorporatedInventor: Donald Wayne Kent Hughes
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Patent number: D560748Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2007Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Knight Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventor: Wayne Kent