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Brent Gent, Navarre, OH US
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20080230276 | PORTABLE DRILLING DEVICE - A portable drilling device for use in horizontal boring through a substrate beneath an impediment includes a motor mounted on an inclined stabilizer bar. The inclined stabilizer bar includes a handle for use by the operator of the drilling unit which allows the operator to guide the unit during operation. A shaft is operatively mounted on the motor and is rotatably carried by the stabilizer bar. The shaft is in turn attached to an auger which is rotatably carried within a bearing housing assembly that is attached to the inclined stabilizer bar at a predetermined angle. A skid shoe is mounted underneath the shaft-auger attachment point and is attached to both the housing and the inclined stabilizer bar, whereby, when the motor is engaged the shaft and the auger are rotated in order to bore a horizontal opening through the substrate beneath an impediment such as a sidewalk or driveway. | 09-25-2008 |
Curtis Wayne Gent, Sunburry, NC US
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20140083060 | Ergonomic Thermoluminescent Dosimeter Adapter - The ergonomic thermoluminescent dosimeter adapter provides ergonomic design that reduces the risk of repetitive motion injury. The ergonomic thermoluminescent dosimeter adapter includes a form fitting hand trigger and a handle portion mounted on a base. The handle portion has a slot adapted to receive the TLD tool. The TLD tool inserts into the adapter and fastening devices secure the TLD tool to the adapter. In operation, the adapter base is positioned on a flat surface such as a table and adjusted to a comfortable working height until the hand trigger is in a comfortable gripping position. The adapter is held with one hand and the hand trigger is squeezed with the other hand until the targeted TLD holder opens. | 03-27-2014 |
David Gent, Houston, TX US
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20130200285 | MULTI-TEETH ENGAGEMENT IN AN ACTUATOR PISTON - An actuator for a valve assembly is provided. The actuator has an actuator body and at least one piston configured to travel within the actuator body. The actuator has an output shaft located at least partially within the actuator body and configured to couple to a valve stem of a valve wherein the output shaft has a plurality of teeth protruding from a pinion. The actuator has at least one rack configured to move with each of the at least one piston, the rack having a piston end and a terminal end and wherein the rack has a plurality of rack teeth configured to engage the plurality of teeth on the output shaft. The terminal end of the rack is configured to be maintained a minimum distance beyond an engagement point, wherein the engagement point is located between the rack teeth and the teeth in all operating positions. | 08-08-2013 |
20130206238 | Valve Assembly and Method of Using Same - A valve and method for use is provided. The valve has a valve body having an outer perimeter and an inner perimeter defining a flow path therethrough. The valve has a closure member within the inner perimeter configured to selectively close and open the flow path. The valve has a valve seat located at least partially within the inner perimeter and configured to engage a portion of the closure member when the closure member is in a closed position. The valve has a stem configured to support the closure member within the flow path wherein a portion of the stem has an actuator offset. The valve has a bearing pedestal configured to support the stem. The valve has a closure member-stem connector configured to rotationally couple the closure member to the stem while allowing the closure member to move relative to the stem along a longitudinal axis of the stem. | 08-15-2013 |
Gregory J. Gent, Ringgold, GA US
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20100052375 | UNDER HAT SPORTS CHAIR - The present invention is a foldable chair with parasol or umbrella consumers can utilize to stay out of the sun's harsh rays while also showing which sports team they support. This unique product can prevent an avid sporting event spectator from becoming burnt by the sun's harmful rays. This product looks similar to traditional folding chairs. The chair may be produced in a variety of colors to accommodate user preferences and coordinate with team colors. Baseball type caps or cowboy/cowgirl hats may be attached to the chair. These hats may be much larger than standard hats and their size may be equivalent to that of a small umbrella. It may open and close in the same manner as traditional umbrellas. The cap may be located atop a telescoping device that will allow its height to be adjusted for individual users. The cap may have the ability to swivel. | 03-04-2010 |
James Michael Gent, Milwaukee, WI US
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20160070006 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODULAR IMAGING DETECTORS - An imaging system includes plural modular imaging detectors and a readout electronics unit. Each modular imaging detector includes pixels configured to collect imaging data, a substrate on which the pixels are disposed, and a mechanical interconnection feature. The mechanical interconnection feature is configured to cooperate with a corresponding mechanical interconnection feature of at least one other of the modular imaging detectors to directly join the modular imaging detector to the at least one other of the modular imaging detectors. The readout electronics unit is configured to be operably coupled to the modular imaging detectors and to receive signals corresponding to the imaging data from the modular imaging detectors. | 03-10-2016 |
John T. Gent, Derby GB
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20080317602 | ARTICLE HAVING A VIBRATION DAMPING COATING AND A METHOD OF APPLYING A VIBRATION DAMPING COATING TO AN ARTICLE - A compressor blade ( | 12-25-2008 |
20100143103 | Seal and a method of manufacturing a seal | 06-10-2010 |
Matthew Gent, Port St. Lucie, FL US
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20090246006 | Mechanically Affixed Turbine Shroud Plug - A sealing interface for a component in a turbine machine, wherein a plug is mechanically affixed within an entrance passage of an aperture. The plug is secured in place within the entrance passage through deformation of an inner end of the plug to cause the plug to mechanically engage a groove formed adjacent the entrance passage. | 10-01-2009 |
20120247112 | TURBINE COMBUSTION SYSTEM COOLING SCOOP | 10-04-2012 |
Michael John Gent, Plano, TX US
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20120290707 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNIFIED POLLING OF NETWORKED DEVICES AND SERVICES - The present invention provides methods, systems and computer readable media for unified polling of networked devices and services. A system for unified polling of networked devices and services according to one embodiment comprises one or more pollers in communication with one or more devices, the one or more pollers operative to request and perform one or more polling tasks of the one or more devices. The system further comprises a unified poller in communication with the plurality of pollers, the unified poller operative to receive requests for one or more polling tasks; determine priorities of the one or more polling tasks; and assign one or more threads to control the one or more pollers on the basis of the priorities of the one or more polling tasks. | 11-15-2012 |
Philip Graham Gent, Gloucester GB
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20110083817 | Exterior Solar Shading With Light Redirection - Exterior solar shading comprises at least one elongate rigid light-transmissible louver. The louver has an infra-red filter element which prevents or limits the transmission of infra-red energy, and a light redirection element which reflect visible light passing through the louver. The light redirecting element is integrally formed in a major surface of an outer louver element of the louver. Preferably, the light redirecting element is a plurality of formations such as recesses, for example, grooves, or projections, which may preferably have at least one mirrored surface. | 04-14-2011 |
Richard Gent, Cleveland, OH US
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20090092521 | APPARATUS FOR HANDLING PIPET TIPS - A pipet tip handling apparatus comprises a deep well plate that has a plurality of wells. Each of a first plurality of pipet tips has a head portion and a shank portion. A first tray is seated on the deep well plate and has openings for receiving the first pipet tips. The shank portions of the first pipet tips extend through the openings in the first tray and into the wells of the deep well plate. Each of a second plurality of pipet tips has a head portion and a shank portion. A second tray includes openings for receiving the second pipet tips. The shank portions of the second pipet tips extend through the openings of the second tray and into the head portions of the first pipet tips. The head portions of the first pipet tips support the second tray. | 04-09-2009 |
Robert Van Gent, Santa Clara, CA US
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20100088186 | ADVERTISING INVENTORY CONTROLS - Embodiments of methods, apparatuses, or systems associated with advertising inventory controls are disclosed. | 04-08-2010 |
Steven Gent, Devon GB
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20100215444 | COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLE OR WASTE MATERIAL - Disclosed herein are Apparatus for the collection of recyclable or waste material. The apparatus comprises a movable element for drawing ambient air into the apparatus through an inlet, in use, thereby creating a suction force that draws the recyclable or waste material into the apparatus through the inlet. The apparatus is arranged such that material drawn into the apparatus impacts the movable element, and the apparatus further comprises a compactor for reducing the volume occupied by the recyclable or waste material. | 08-26-2010 |