Graham, IL
Aaron R. Graham, Chicago, IL US
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20110206807 | Marinades for Meat and Seafood Containing Natural Metabolites - This invention is directed to a composition and application of marinades that contain, as key active ingredients, a combination of organic salts derived by fermentation of sugars. The resulting all natural marinades substantially improve cook yield, juiciness, flavor, and color in meat and in seafood, in a surprisingly effective way. | 08-25-2011 |
Andrew Graham, Chicago, IL US
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20150272828 | INTRAVENOUS BAG LABELING SYSTEM - An intravenous bag for use with an intravenous line includes a fluid cavity, a flange at least partially surrounding the fluid cavity, and one or more identification tags removably coupled to the flange without compromising the integrity of the fluid cavity. At least one of the identification tags is associated with contents of the fluid cavity and is attachable to the intravenous line for associating the intravenous line with the contents of the fluid cavity. | 10-01-2015 |
20150374311 | MONITORING A PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETER OF A CYCLIST - The present invention is directed to a system for monitoring a physiological parameter of a cyclist, and methods of using the system. The system comprises a garment, a sensor, and a signal processor. The garment is configured to be worn by the cyclist. The sensor is fixedly coupled to the garment and configured to measure a signal representative of the physiological parameter during pedaling. The signal processor is operatively coupled to the sensor and configured to determine a diagnosis based on the measured signal. An alert is generated in response to the diagnosis substantially in real time. | 12-31-2015 |
Andrew Graham, Arlington Heights, IL US
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20150015780 | CASE FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - A case attachable to a mobile communications device such as a smart phone operatively equipped with a camera can accommodate an optical refractor. The optical refractor can be adapted to change the direction of light rays passing through it. The case can align a first optical surface of the optical refractor with the camera lens and can maintain a second optical surface in a non-parallel arrangement with the first optical surface. The optical refractor can redirect light rays from an unaligned object to the camera lens. In an aspect, the object may be a bar code label. | 01-15-2015 |
Andrew Graham, North Aurora, IL US
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20110222688 | ONE VAULT VOICE ENCRYPTION - The present invention provides a secure voice solution for the BlackBerry 9000 (BlackBerry Bold™) Rather than make encrypted voice calls through traditional GSM cellular phone calls, the present invention instead receives voice data from the user using the device microphone and built-in media player software in the device. This data is then encrypted and then sent as an IP packet. The device then receives, as IP packets, encrypted voice communication from the other party in the encrypted call, which in turn are decrypted in the device and then played back on a second media player running on the device. The present invention takes advantage of the device's ability to run two media players simultaneously to in effect, simulate a cellular telephone call. As a result, an encrypted call can be made with PDA-type devices such as the Blackberry@ and also such calls can be made using different data paths (cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, or the like) as the calls are made by sending and receiving data over the Internet, not as traditional cellular data signals. | 09-15-2011 |
Candice Graham, Chicago, IL US
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20120254062 | Index Based on Temporally Staggered Value Samples - Weights may be applied to temporally staggered value samples associated with a market item. Based on the weighted temporally staggered values, a value for an index is calculated. The calculated index value can then be output and used for any of a variety of purposes. | 10-04-2012 |
Christian T. Graham, Vernon Hills, IL US
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20120079100 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments of methods of evaluating a wireless communication device using a computing system are provided. The embodiments include establishing a data connection between the wireless communication device and the computing system, and receiving device-specific information associated with the wireless communication device. The device-specific information includes at least one identifier associated with the wireless communication device. The device-specific information is provided to a server over a network, and additional device-specific information associated with evaluating the wireless communication device is received in response to providing the device-specific information to the server. Finally, in response to receiving the additional device-specific information, diagnostic-related information and a representation of the additional device-specific information are displayed on the computing system. | 03-29-2012 |
Crutis J. Graham, Peoria, IL US
Curtis Graham, Peoria, IL US
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20100000090 | Method of manufacturing an engine block - A method for manufacturing an engine block, such as for an internal combustion engine, includes a step of removing material from a top deck of the engine block surrounding a cylinder bore to create a first removal area. Material is also removed from the top deck of the engine block surrounding at least one fluid passage to create a second removal area. An insert is positioned within a recessed area defined by the first removal area and the second removal area. | 01-07-2010 |
20120017861 | CYLINDER HEAD ROCKER ARM STAND REPAIR AND PROCESS - A process for remanufacturing a cylinder head that includes a worn or damaged rocker arm stand adapted to receive a rocker shaft to which at least one rocker arm is mounted, the steps including machining a channel in a surface of the worn or damaged rocker arm stand, securing an insert into the channel, and machining the insert to form a remanufactured inner facing surface. The remanufactured cylinder head includes at least one rocker arm stand that has a machined channel with a remanufactured insert secured therein, the rocker shaft being disposed adjacent the inner facing surface, not the rocker arm stand. | 01-26-2012 |
20120017862 | CYLINDER HEAD ROCKER ARM STAND REPAIR INSERT - An insert for use in a remanufactured cylinder head rocker arm stand, the insert comprising an inner facing surface having a radius within a range of 35 to 45 mm and a length within a range of 70 to 103 mm, and an outer facing surface adapted for disposal against a channel in the rocker arm stand, the rocker arm shaft being disposed adjacent the inner facing surface in use, but not adjacent the rocker arm stand. | 01-26-2012 |
20120210578 | Method Of Manufacturing An Engine Block - A method for manufacturing an engine block, such as for an internal combustion engine, includes a step of removing material from a top deck of the engine block surrounding a cylinder bore to create a first removal area. Material is also removed from the top deck of the engine block surrounding at least one fluid passage to create a second removal area. An insert is positioned within a recessed area defined by the first removal area and the second removal area. | 08-23-2012 |
20130133196 | Cylinder Head Rocker Arm Stand Repair and Process - A process for remanufacturing a cylinder head that includes a worn or damaged rocker arm stand adapted to receive a rocker shaft to which at least one rocker arm is mounted, the steps including machining a channel in a surface of the worn or damaged rocker arm stand, securing an insert into the channel, and machining the insert to form a remanufactured inner facing surface. The remanufactured cylinder head includes at least one rocker arm stand that has a machined channel with a remanufactured insert secured therein, the rocker shaft being disposed adjacent the inner facing surface, not the rocker arm stand. | 05-30-2013 |
Curtis J. Graham, Peoria, IL US
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20140165396 | SELF-CENTERING SEAL - A self-centering seal for a counterbore with an inner passageway and a counterbore diameter defining a recessed area is described. The self-centering seal includes an annular shape including an aperture defined by an inner diameter matched to the diameter of the inner passageway, a circular outer edge having an outer diameter less than the counterbore diameter, a sealing surface at least partially disposed between the inner diameter and the circular outer edge, and a plurality of centering tabs projecting form the outer edge. The self-centering seal may, for example, be used in engine manufacture in conjunction with counterbores and inserts around fluid passages. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165955 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ENGINE BLOCK - A method for manufacturing an engine block includes removing material from the top deck of the engine block surrounding a first opening to create a first recessed area, placing a first seal within the first recessed area, positioning a first insert within the first recessed area and against the first seal. The method may also include removing material from the top deck of the engine block surrounding a second opening to create a second recessed area that at least partially overlaps the first recessed area, placing a second seal in the second recessed area and positioning a second insert within the second recessed area and against the second seal. | 06-19-2014 |
20150068485 | CYLINDER HEAD HAVING WEAR RESISTANT LASER PEENED PORTIONS - A cylinder head for an internal combustion engine system is disclosed. The cylinder head has at least one fuel injector. Further, the cylinder head has at least one valve reciprocally moveable with at least one valve guide disposed within the cylinder head. The cylinder head includes a portion. The portion defines an injector mount surface. The cylinder head also includes at least one injector bore disposed within the cylinder head. The injector bore is structured and arranged to receive the injector therein. The cylinder head also includes a peening area being defined on the injector mount surface of the cylinder head. The peening area defines a region being laser peened, such that a compressive stress is induced in the peening area. The compressive stress is induced to an effective depth of approximately up to 2 mm from the injector mount surface. | 03-12-2015 |
20150105212 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SALVAGING A PIN-BORE ASSEMBLY - A method for salvaging a surface of a pin-bore assembly associated with a carrier is provided. The method includes inserting a sleeve within a bore of the carrier. The method also includes installing a retention mechanism that secures the sleeve within the bore of the carrier. | 04-16-2015 |
20150107545 | METHOD OF REMANUFACTURING AN ENGINE - A method of remanufacturing an engine is provided. The method includes drilling a cylinder block to form at least one opening. The method further includes tapping the at least one opening to form screw threads. The method further includes securing a mounting boss to the cylinder block using the screw threads. | 04-23-2015 |
20150135545 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMANUFACTURING AN ENGINE BLOCK - The present disclosure is related to a method of determining a height of an upper surface of an insert relative to a top deck surface of a cylinder block. The method includes detachably coupling a fixture to the top deck surface of the cylinder block. The method also includes disposing a dial gauge on the top deck surface adjacent to each of a plurality of notches defined in the fixture. The method includes inserting a probe of a dial gauge through each of the plurality of notches to contact each of corresponding portions of the upper surface of the insert. The method also includes determining local heights of the upper surface of the insert relative to the top deck surface at the corresponding portions of the upper surface. The height of upper surface of the insert relative to the top deck surface is determined based on the local heights. | 05-21-2015 |
20150143890 | METHOD AND TOOL FOR CHECKING ALIGNMENT BETWEEN GEARS - The present disclosure relates to a method of checking an alignment between a first gear and a second gear using a tool is provided. The tool includes a base portion defining a longitudinal axis and an elongate portion extending from the base portion along a transverse axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. Further, the second gear is received in an inner bore of the first gear. The method includes inserting at least partially the base portion of the tool within an inner bore of the second gear. The method also includes inserting a first pin extending from the elongate portion within a space between adjacent teeth of the first gear. The method further includes determining that the first gear is aligned with the second gear if a second pin extending from the elongate portion is received within a space between adjacent teeth of the second gear. | 05-28-2015 |
20150159585 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REPAIR OF CAST COMPONENT - A method for repairing a cast component having a damaged area is provided. The method includes scanning an area adjacent to the damaged area to create a scan. The method includes forming a dam with a void. The void has a profile corresponding to the scan. The method includes positioning the dam adjacent to the damaged area. The method includes heating the cast component. The method includes introducing a repair material into the dam. The method also includes cooling the cast component. The method further includes removing an excess material from the cast component. | 06-11-2015 |
20150211436 | METHOD FOR REPAIR OF CYLINDER BLOCK INCLUDING WATER FERRULE - A method for repair of a cylinder block including a water ferrule having damage in an area proximate to the water ferrule is disclosed. The repair method includes removing material from the area containing and surrounding the damage. The method also includes providing a counter bore sized to surround the removed material. The counter bore is configured to define a seat at the one end of the water ferrule. A sealing member is aligned and introduced into the seat of the counter bore. The method includes aligning a stepped insert coaxially with the sealing member and the seat. The method also includes a step of introducing the insert into the seat of the counter bore to form an interference fit therewith. The method further includes providing a seal formed by a combination of the sealing member and the insert within the seat of the counter bore. | 07-30-2015 |
20150217414 | METHOD OF REMANUFACTURING A COMPONENT - A method of remanufacturing a component having a heat treated hardened layer over a substrate material is disclosed. The method includes removing at least the heat treated hardened layer of the component to expose the substrate material. The method also includes providing a cladding material on the substrate material. The method further includes melting the cladding material via a laser beam to form a single layered coating with hardness greater than or substantially equal to hardness of the heat treated hardened layer, on the substrate material. | 08-06-2015 |
20160047331 | METHOD OF REMANUFACTURING AN ENGINE BLOCK - A method of remanufacturing an engine block is provided. An insert is removed from a recess in a top deck of the engine block that surrounds a cylinder bore in the engine block. A used cylinder liner is removed from the cylinder bore. The used cylinder liner has a flange on an upper edge thereof having a first thickness. The recess in the top deck of the engine block is cleaned. A replacement cylinder liner is positioned in the cylinder bore. The replacement cylinder liner has a flange on an upper edge thereof that is received in the cleaned recess. The flange of the replacement cylinder liner has a second thickness that corresponds to the sum of the first thickness and the depth of the cleaned recess. | 02-18-2016 |
20160069222 | METHOD OF REMANUFACTURING A ROCKER ARM AND REMANUFACTURED ROCKER ARM - A method of remanufacturing a rocker arm having a body defining a socket portion is disclosed. The method includes machining the socket portion to remove a worn surface and form a seat configured to receive an insert member therein. The method further includes disposing the insert member within the seat and coupling the insert member to the seat. | 03-10-2016 |
Curtis John Graham, Peoria, IL US
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20080295492 | Injector cleaning system based on pressure decay - An injector cleaning system for use with an exhaust treatment device is disclosed. The injector cleaning system may have a supply of injection fluid and an injector configured to receive and inject the injection fluid. The injector cleaning system may also have a pressure sensor associated with the injector to generate a signal indicative of the pressure of the injection fluid supplied to the injector. The injector cleaning system may further have a controller in communication with the injector and the pressure sensor. The controller may be configured to determine a pressure decay rate of injection fluid supplied to the injector during a normal injection event based on the signal. The controller may be further configured to compare the determined pressure decay rate to an expected pressure decay rate, and supply cleaning fluid to the injector based on the comparison. | 12-04-2008 |
20130081589 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ENGINE BLOCK - A method for manufacturing an engine block includes removing material from the top deck of the engine block surrounding a first opening to create a first recessed area, positioning a first insert within the first recessed area, removing material from the top deck of the engine block surrounding a second opening to create a second recessed area that at least partially overlaps the first recessed area, and positioning a second insert within the second recessed area. | 04-04-2013 |
20130097832 | Apparatus and Method for Replacing an Oil Pressure Regulating Assembly and a High Pressure Relief Valve Assembly - A method of increasing oil pressure in a heavy duty truck engine lubricating system is provided. The lubricating system comprises an oil pressure regulating assembly mounted in an oil filter base and having a main spring to regulate oil pressure, and a high pressure relief valve assembly mounted in the oil filter base and having a peak clipping spring to relieve oil pressure when the pressure exceeds a specified limit. The method includes the steps of replacing the main spring with a replacement main spring having a higher spring constant and replacing the peak clipping spring with a replacement peak clipping spring having a higher spring constant. A replacement kit for increasing oil pressure is also provided. | 04-25-2013 |
20130125854 | Oil Pump for An Engine - Embodiments of an oil pump for an engine have an increased pump capacity while maintaining or marginally increasing the overall physical size of the pump. In some embodiments, this increased capacity is reflected in a pump length efficiency ratio, which compares an effective gear length (L | 05-23-2013 |
20140003921 | Remanufactured Pump And Pump Remanufacturing Method | 01-02-2014 |
20160040582 | REMANUFACTURED EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENT - An exhaust system component is disclosed. The exhaust system component may have a tubular body that defines a passage. The tubular body may have a joining portion that is configured to fluidly connect the passage to another exhaust system component. The joining portion may have a first layer of cast iron. The joining portion may also have a second layer covering at least a portion of the first layer. The second layer may contain at least iron, chromium, and aluminum. | 02-11-2016 |
20160061143 | TOP DECK SURFACE COATING - A method of manufacturing an engine block is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes providing an engine block including a cylinder bore and a top deck with a head face including a predetermined surface roughness. The method also includes masking the cylinder bore with a masking plug, the masking plug being located at a predetermined insertion distance measured from a masking plug outer surface to the head face. The method further includes applying a corrosion resistant coating to the top deck over the head face and machine finishing the engine block including the coating to the engine block specifications. | 03-03-2016 |
Douglas A. Graham, Chicago, IL US
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20160122254 | SALT/CLAY MIXTURES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to a salt and clay mixture which may be involved in melting ice and snow while providing improved traction and uses thereof. | 05-05-2016 |
Eric Graham, Chicago, IL US
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20140247005 | ADAPTIVE REMOTE BATTERY CHARGING - A battery charger device and controller is provided. The battery charger includes a DC/DC converter operative to convert an input current and an input voltage to an output current and an output voltage. The controller is configured to determine whether the input voltage is between a minimum voltage and a maximum voltage and dynamically adjust the output current based on the determination that the input voltage is between the minimum voltage and the maximum voltage. | 09-04-2014 |
20150055267 | CAPACITIVE DRIVEN NORMAL RELAY EMULATOR USING VOLTAGE BOOST - A normal relay emulator is described. The normal relay emulator may include a trigger circuit configured to detect a condition on a first power rail, the first power rail having a first voltage supply level. A boost converter electrically coupled to the first power rail and configured to boost the first voltage supply level to a second, higher, voltage supply level is provided. A bi-stable relay having a first terminal and a second terminal and an actuator electrically coupled to the boost converter and communicatively coupled to the trigger circuit is also provided. The actuator may be configured to energize the bi-stable relay using the second voltage supply level such that electrical contact between the first terminal and the second terminal changes between a first state and a second state based on the trigger circuit detecting the condition. | 02-26-2015 |
Geary Graham, Savoy, IL US
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20150079512 | Treated Fumed Silica - Disclosed herein are treated fumed silica particles comprising a modified polydialkylsiloxane on the surface thereof, a method for preparing treated fumed silica particles, and a rheological system comprising a polar liquid and treated fumed silica particles. Also disclosed are toner compositions comprising toner particles and treated fumed silica particles comprising a modified polydialkylsiloxane. | 03-19-2015 |
Jeffrey T. Graham, Bloomington, IL US
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20150039522 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A VEHICLE REPAIR STATUS - An instrument for compiling and monitoring a status of a vehicle repair process, wherein service repair personnel are able to modify the status of the vehicle repair process and a user is allowed to conveniently view the status of the vehicle repair process. | 02-05-2015 |
John Graham, Dolton, IL US
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20080217253 | Composition, system and method for making the composition and system and method for using the composition - A composition, a system and a method for making the composition and a system and a method for using the composition are provided. The composition, the system and the method for making the composition and the system and the method for using the composition are used to passively treat a solution. The composition is a mixture of a catalyst-altered water, a colloidal solution and a treated water. The composition is produced by mixing the catalyst-altered water, the colloidal solution and the treated water at room temperature. The composition, the system and the method for making the composition and the system and the method for using the composition have a sphere and/or a tube for housing the composition in an internal compartment of the sphere and/or the tube. Exposure of the solution to the composition and/or to an exterior surface of the sphere and/or the tube containing the composition raises a pH and/or an alkalinity of the solution and/or changes a structure of the solution. | 09-11-2008 |
John G. Graham, Chicago, IL US
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20140120152 | Scaffold Delivery of Immune Suppressors and Transplant Material for Control of Transplant Rejection - The present invention provides compositions, devices, and methods for the coordinated delivery of transplant material and immune suppressors for control of transplant rejection. In particular embodiments, immune suppression cells (e.g., regulatory T cells) and transplant material (e.g., cells, tissue, etc.) are provided within a delivery scaffold for transplant into a subject. | 05-01-2014 |
L. Douglas Graham, Chicago, IL US
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20150064132 | Treatment Methods for Rheumatoid Arthritis - The present invention provides methods for selecting treatment methods for rheumatoid arthritis based on an objective selection process (algorithm). The present invention also provides methods for treating rheumatoid arthritis with treatment methods selected based on the algorithm disclosed herein. The methods of the present invention provide a more effective means for treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis. | 03-05-2015 |
Michael Graham, Evanston, IL US
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20100092747 | INFRARED-REFLECTING FILMS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - There is provided single layer infrared-reflecting films and a method of making the same that provide enhanced reflectivity in an 800 nanometer to 2500 nanometer infrared waveband. The method comprises providing a substrate, depositing onto the substrate a mixture of an oxide matrix material and either a conductive metal dopant or a higher valence cation, and producing the infrared-reflecting film. | 04-15-2010 |
Michael E. Graham, Evanston, IL US
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20090074522 | Reduced-friction coatings - A coating is provided having a first metal or non-metal nitride layer and a second metal or non-metal nitride layer wherein the first and second nitride layers are sufficiently resistant to interdiffusion to maintain respective individual layer structure and strength at an elevated operating temperature when a coating contact surface is in sliding contact with another material and wherein one of the first layer or second layer includes a component that is oxidizable at the contact surface to form a friction-reducing lubricous oxide material at the contact surface. | 03-19-2009 |
20100086802 | Layered products for fluxless brazing of substrates - A brazing product for fluxless brazing comprises a substrate and a filler metal-forming composition applied to the substrate. The substrate preferably comprises aluminum, an aluminum alloy or another metal and may include at least one layer of a ceramic, carbide or nitride. The filler metal-forming composition comprises a liquid-forming layer comprising silicon and a braze-promoting layer comprising one or more metals selected from the group comprising nickel, cobalt, palladium and iron. The liquid-forming layer comprises one or more material layers. Where the liquid-forming layer comprises a plurality of layers, it may include at least one layer consisting essentially of silicon. | 04-08-2010 |
20100108488 | Non-stoichiometric mixed-phase titania photocatalyst - A mixed anatase-rutile phase, non-stoichiometric titania photocatalyst material is a highly reactive and is a UV and visible light responsive photocastalyst in the as-deposited condition (i.e. without the need for a subsequent thermal treatment). The mixed phase, non-stoichiometric titania thin film material is non-stoichiometric in terms of its oxygen content such that the thin film material shows a marked red-shift in photoresponse. | 05-06-2010 |
Paul Raymond Graham, Chicago, IL US
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20130228535 | BICYCLE RACK - A bicycle parking system that includes a compartment for storing items. The compartment for storing items may have an opening for receiving the items. The compartment may be secured, and the items enclosed therein, by parking and securing a bicycle into a bicycle receiving space. | 09-05-2013 |
Susan Marie Graham, Morton, IL US
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20160115674 | RETENTION SYSTEM HAVING DOUBLE-ENDED EXPANDABLE PIN - A retention system is provided for use in connecting a replaceable tool to a work implement. The retention system may have a generally cylindrical pin with a first hollow end, and a second hollow end located opposite the first hollow end. The retention system may also have a first fastener configured to engage the first hollow end and cause the first hollow end to flare radially outward. The retention system may further have a second fastener configured to engage the second hollow end and cause the second hollow end to flare radially outward. | 04-28-2016 |
Terri R. Graham, Wheeling, IL US
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20150024879 | SPORTS PADDLE WITH IMPROVED HEAD PORTION - A sports paddle including a head portion coupled to a handle portion. The head portion includes at least one core layer positioned between first and second face plates. The first and second face plates have first and second outer surfaces, respectively. The head portion defines a plurality of through-head portion holes extending from the first outer surface to the second outer surface and a plurality of grooves extending into the first and second face plates. The head portion can include first and second face plates having first and second outer surfaces, respectively, and the handle portion can include a grip. Each of the first and second outer surfaces can include a roughened region and a generally smooth region. The smooth region of the first outer surface can space apart the grip from the roughened region of the first outer surface. | 01-22-2015 |
Thomas Glen Graham, Plainfield, IL US
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20100032051 | Method and apparatus for insulating a component of a low-temperature or cryogenic storage tank - A new process for insulating the void in a thermal distance piece in a low-temperature or cryogenic storage tank uses a vacuum source to draw insulation into the TDP. Two remotely spaced openings to the void are provided. A strainer is temporarily mounted in one of the openings. The other opening is connected to a suction wand. The wand has an inner cylinder that extends through an outer cylinder and projects outwardly from a proximal end of the outer cylinder. Distal air vents are provided on the inner cylinder, near a distal cap that connects distal ends of the cylinders. Proximal air vents are provided on a proximal cap that connects a portion of the inner cylinder to a proximal end of the outer cylinder. The distal end of the wand is inserted into a container of insulation. When a vacuum is drawn through the opening with the strainer, the insulation is drawn through the wand and into the void. | 02-11-2010 |
20130008560 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSULATING A COMPONENT OF A LOW-TEMPERATURE OR CRYOGENIC STORAGE TANK - A process for insulating the void in a thermal distance piece in a low-temperature or cryogenic storage tank uses a vacuum source to draw insulation into the TDP. Two remotely spaced openings to the void are provided. A strainer is temporarily mounted in one of the openings. The other opening is connected to a suction wand. The wand has an inner cylinder that extends through an outer cylinder and projects outwardly from a proximal end of the outer cylinder. Distal air vents are provided on the inner cylinder, near a distal cap that connects distal ends of the cylinders. Proximal air vents are provided on a proximal cap that connects a portion of the inner cylinder to a proximal end of the outer cylinder. The distal end of the wand is inserted into a container of insulation. | 01-10-2013 |
William D. Graham, East Moline, IL US
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20110258811 | Hinge Assembly For Frame Having Two Pivot Axes - A hinge assembly with two pivot axes is provided for a folding frame. One pivot axis, a working pivot axis, allows the outer wing frame to rotate while in operation to follow the ground contours by rotating relative to the adjacent frame section without creating any interference between adjacent tools mounted to the frame sections. The second pivot axis is a folding pivot axis above the frame and about which the outer wing frame rotates to fold the outer wing into the transport position. This hinge assembly when used on a five section implement frame allows the outer wing frame to both follow the ground contour and to fold into an acceptable transport position. | 10-27-2011 |
William Douglas Graham, East Moline, IL US
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20110253239 | Active Implement Down Force System With Automatic Latching Of Tractor Power Beyond Pressure - A load sense connection is provided between the implement rockshaft cylinders and the load-sensed power source. However, to avoid tractor starting difficulty, a valve structure is provided in the power beyond fluid line to keep the fluid line closed when starting the tractor. This valve structure provides a hydraulic latching function that allows the load-sensed power source to be activated and deactivated depending on the SCV function. The load-sensed power source is activated when the rockshaft cylinder(s) is fully extended and remains activated or latched when the SCV is returned to neutral. The load-sensed power source is deactivated or unlatched when the rockshaft cylinder is retracted. | 10-20-2011 |
20150132072 | ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR AN IMPLEMENT - An implement includes a frame, a tower, a manifold, and a retractable mount. The manifold is attached to the tower. The retractable mount attaches the tower and manifold to the frame and is configured to allow the tower and manifold to move between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the frame. A distance between the manifold and the frame is greater in the extended position than in the retracted position. | 05-14-2015 |