Simmons, VA
Chad W. Simmons, Fincastle, VA US
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20090203840 | Method And Apparatus To Achieve Crystallization Of Polymers Utilizing Multiple Processing Systems - A continuous process wherein polymers or polymeric materials can be subjected to multiple sequential processing systems of differing temperatures and process conditions to synergistically enhance the pelletization and crystallization of those polymers and polymeric formulations, dispersions, and solutions. The multiple sequential processing systems include the processes and equipment for mixing/extrusion, pelletization, multiple transportation processes, crystallization, multiple drying processes, and optional post-processing manipulations of pellets formed. Multiple serial and/or parallel crystallization processing systems are disclosed. | 08-13-2009 |
Charles W. Simmons, Fincastle, VA US
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20090309247 | Positionable gas injection nozzle assembly for an underwater pelletizing system - A positionable gas nozzle assembly for injecting and directing pressurized air or other gas having an inert nature into a pellet slurry so as to increase the velocity of the slurry from a pelletizer to and through a dryer. The variably positionable nozzle can be inserted, retracted and/or intermediately positioned to facilitate start-up of the pelletization process, reduce or eliminate pellet hang-up points, maximize and optimize the velocity of the pellet slurry throughput, and to adjust the aspiration level of the pellet slurry such that the internal heat of the pellets is retained for improved degrees of crystallization and/or drying. | 12-17-2009 |
20090315206 | Positionable gas injection nozzle assembly for an underwater pelletizing system - A positionable gas nozzle assembly having a nozzle tube for injecting and directing pressurized air or other inert gas into a pellet slurry so as to increase the velocity of the slurry from a pelletizer to and through a dryer. The variably positionable nozzle tube can be inserted, retracted and/or intermediately positioned either manually or using an automated control system. The automated control system preferably includes a pneumatic cylinder movably engaged with a carriage that is fixedly coupled to the nozzle tube. The pneumatic cylinder contains a piston that is magnetically coupled with the carriage such that movement of the piston in response to the injection of pressurized air into the cylinder also moves the carriage and the nozzle tube to obtain the variable positions. | 12-24-2009 |
Christi Simmons, Salem, VA US
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20140367870 | CARBURETOR SPACER HAVING AN EMBEDDED FAN - A modified carburetor spacer for providing greater efficiency in the operation of internal combustion engine having an attached carburetor (or “carburetor engine assembly”) comprising a conventional carburetor spacer body and a five-blade fan disposed at least one open section of said carburetor spacer body. The modified carburetor spacer can be attached underneath the carburetor of a carburetor engine assembly by means typical to the carburetor spacer installation, including through the use of two metal rods with accompanying nuts and bolts. When a carburetor engine assembly having an installed modified carburetor spacer is used, the vacuum created by the operation of the motor causes the fan blades in the modified carburetor space to spin. As the stream created by the carburetor passes through the spinning fan blades, the stream is converted to a mist before proceeding to the engine | 12-18-2014 |
Christopher Simmons, Alexandria, VA US
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20130166386 | COMMUNITY-BASED MARKETING AND ADVERTISING APPLICATION - A community-based marketing and advertising service uses an application (“app”) that is configured to provide location-aware services to promote local businesses and show the character and/or history of the location to customers and visitors who use the app. The app may be implemented on diverse computing platforms as both web- and smartphone-based products having location-awareness capabilities provided, for example, by GPS (Global Positioning System) or mobile phone tracking technologies such as cell tower triangulation. The app is implemented in a manner to readily enable businesses to market and advertise using, for example, social networking constructs such as blogging and tweeting while simultaneously providing users with easy-to-use tools to plan a visit, navigate and receive directions in real time using maps displayed by the app, receive promotional offers such as coupons, and generate feedback for the benefit of other users while at or near a given location in the community. | 06-27-2013 |
George Simmons, Salem, VA US
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20140367870 | CARBURETOR SPACER HAVING AN EMBEDDED FAN - A modified carburetor spacer for providing greater efficiency in the operation of internal combustion engine having an attached carburetor (or “carburetor engine assembly”) comprising a conventional carburetor spacer body and a five-blade fan disposed at least one open section of said carburetor spacer body. The modified carburetor spacer can be attached underneath the carburetor of a carburetor engine assembly by means typical to the carburetor spacer installation, including through the use of two metal rods with accompanying nuts and bolts. When a carburetor engine assembly having an installed modified carburetor spacer is used, the vacuum created by the operation of the motor causes the fan blades in the modified carburetor space to spin. As the stream created by the carburetor passes through the spinning fan blades, the stream is converted to a mist before proceeding to the engine | 12-18-2014 |
Harry W.r. Simmons, Riner, VA US
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20120130174 | Rapid Endoscopic Gastrointestinal Irrigation System for Gastrointestinal Bleeding - The present invention relates to surgical instruments used in combination with endoscopes during gastrointestinal procedures for clearing a surgical site of unwanted obstructions, such as blood and/or clots. More particularly, the irrigation devices according to the invention comprise a handle comprising valves for controlling fluid flow, at least one channel for transporting fluid, and a connection port adapted to communicate directly or indirectly with an endoscope for delivering fluid to and receiving fluid from and through the endoscope. The irrigation devices and systems incorporating them can be used in any endoscopic gastrointestinal surgical procedure to clean, clear, or evacuate an area of the gastrointestinal tract, such as the stomach, in cases of accidental poisoning, drug overdose, or gastrointestinal bleeding. The irrigation device according to the present invention is capable of clearing a stomach within seconds or up to 1-2 minutes. | 05-24-2012 |
James D. Simmons, Reston, VA US
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20080209339 | PERSONALIZATION TECHNIQUES USING IMAGE CLOUDS - Systems and methods for personalization using image clouds to represent content. Image clouds can be used to identify initial user interest, present recommended content, present popular content, present search results, and present user profile information. Image clouds are interactive, allowing users to select images displayed in the image cloud, which can contribute to presenting more personalized content as well as updating a user's profile. | 08-28-2008 |
20080209349 | PERSONALIZATION TECHNIQUES USING IMAGE CLOUDS - Systems and methods for personalization using image clouds to represent content. Image clouds can be used to identify initial user interest, present recommended content, present popular content, present search results, and present user profile information. Image clouds are interactive, allowing users to select images displayed in the image cloud, which can contribute to presenting more personalized content as well as updating a user's profile. | 08-28-2008 |
Jason Simmons, Blacksburg, VA US
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20100303452 | Radiant Tube - A radiant tube assembly ( | 12-02-2010 |
Jason Andrew Simmons, Christianbsburg, VA US
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20130168470 | Burner Tips - A burner tip, and method of manufacture, has a support layer with an external surface exposed to combustion reactions and an unexposed internal surface defining at least one a passage therethrough to deliver fuel and combustion gasses, and a thermal protective layer disposed on at least part of the unexposed surface of the burner tip support layer. The thermal protective layer | 07-04-2013 |
Jason Andrew Simmons, Blacksburg, VA US
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20090252660 | PYROLYSIS FURNACE AND PROCESS TUBES - A cracking furnace construction includes a firebox defining a chamber having a high emissivity thermal protective coating disposed on at least part of the refractory walls and/or on process tubes disposed within the chamber. The coating contains an inorganic adhesive for metal/alloy tubes or colloidal silica and/or colloidal alumina for refractory walls or ceramic tubes, a filler, and one or more emissivity agents. A method of coating the firebox chamber includes preparing the surface of the tubes/refractory walls, preparing the coating, and applying the coating to the surface. | 10-08-2009 |
20100038061 | TUBE SHIELDS HAVING A THERMAL PROTECTIVE LAYER - A tube shield, and method of manufacturing the tube shield, having a support structure with an external surface, an internal surface, and an edge, and a thermal protective layer on at least one surface of the shield support structure. The thermal protective layer is composed of a filler, one or more emissivity agent, and either an inorganic adhesive or a binder that is colloidal silica, colloidal alumina, or combinations thereof. A colorant, a surfactant, and/or a stabilizer may be incorporated into the thermal protective layer. | 02-18-2010 |
20100081100 | Burner Tips - A burner tip, and method of manufacture, has a support layer with an external surface and an internal surface defining at least one opening therethrough defining a passage therethrough to deliver fuel and combustion gasses, and a thermal protective layer disposed on at least one surface of the burner tip support layer. The thermal protective layer | 04-01-2010 |
Jason Andrew Simmons, Blackburg, VA US
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20100041927 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER - Process and apparatus to form vinyl chloride monomer from ethylene dichloride in a cracking furnace, including a firebox chamber having a thermal protective layer disposed on refractory walls and/or process tubes disposed within the chamber, a quencher to form vinyl chloride monomer, and fractionator separate products. The thermal protective layer which contains an inorganic adhesive for metal/alloy tubes or colloidal silica and/or colloidal alumina for refractory walls or ceramic tubes, a filler, and one or more emissivity agents. | 02-18-2010 |
Kerry David Simmons, Chesapeake, VA US
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20090095592 | Secondary clutch lever - Disclosed is a secondary clutch lever device for any vehicle having a handlebar for steering and a primary clutch lever mounted the handlebar. The secondary clutch lever has an adjustment feature and is biased to return to a secondary neutral position allowing the primary clutch lever to return to a primary neutral position. An adjustment prevents the secondary clutch lever from returning to the secondary neutral position also preventing the primary clutch lever from returning to a primary neutral position thereby retaining tension on the clutch cable allowing a reduction in the coupling forces in a clutch assembly causing the clutch assembly to slip momentarily until rotational forces of the engine overcome the slippage fully engaging the clutch assembly thereby eliminating stalling during propulsion. | 04-16-2009 |
Meagan Simmons, Rhoadesville, VA US
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20110087144 | DISPOSABLE SHOWER PROTECTIVE COVER - A disposable shower protective cover includes a flexible tubular crisscross patterned sleeve. A plurality of elastic bands are attached to the flexible tubular sleeve at predetermined spaced apart intervals from each other, so as to encircle the flexible tubular sleeve and hold the flexible tubular sleeve in place in a substantially watertight seal against a skin surface of a person when bathing and showering. The sleeve material is transparent so the person or patient can see through for the location of the wounds or IV sites. The cover can be cut in a customized specific length from a spool. | 04-14-2011 |
Michael Simmons, Haymarket, VA US
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20160049053 | GUIDANCE INDICATOR AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING EGRESS ASSISTANCE - A system, a device and a method for providing directional indication are provided. The system includes a detector ( | 02-18-2016 |
20160049054 | MOUNTING BRACKET INCLUDING EMERGENCY LIGHTING - The present invention provides a mounting bracket for supporting a detachable device and includes emergency lighting. In one embodiment, the mounting bracket includes an attachment means for mounting the detachable device, and at least one light source, wherein the mounting bracket is configured to receive power from a first power source, to receive power from a second power source, and to illuminate the at least one light source if the first power source is not available. | 02-18-2016 |
Stephen G. Simmons, Chesterfield, VA US
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20140001200 | Product Dispenser and Shelf Assembly | 01-02-2014 |
20150053754 | Product Dispensing System with Reinforced Weakening Features - A product dispensing system may include a container including a plurality of walls that define an internal volume and an opening into the internal volume, wherein the container defines a plurality of first perforations and at least one first reinforcing feature arranged in a first row extending from the opening and a plurality of second perforations and at least one second reinforcing feature arranged in a second row extending from the opening. | 02-26-2015 |
Steve Simmons, Chesterfield, VA US
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20120211510 | Product Dispensing System with Directional Flexing Container - A product dispensing system including a container having multiple walls that define an internal volume, at least one of the walls including a pre-formed flex line, and a dispenser including a frame having a front end and a rear end, the frame including a stop positioned proximate the rear end and a support deck extending between the front end and the rear end, and an opening tool positioned to open the container as the container is moved along the support deck into engagement with the stop, wherein the engagement between the stop and the container effects a flexing of the container along the pre-formed flex line. | 08-23-2012 |