Cravens
Alva D. Cravens, Los Gatos, CA US
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20160104141 | SYSTEM FOR AN AUTOMATED DISPENSING AND RETRIEVAL KIOSK FOR RECORDED MEDIA - A system for an automated dispensing and retrieval kiosk for recorded media includes a kiosk having a plurality of vertical racks arranged in a circular formation, each vertical rack configured for storing a plurality of recorded media. A customer interface allows a customer to select or return a recorded media. A robotic element delivers the selected recorded media from the vertical racks to a media output, at the customer interface. The element also delivers a returned recorded media from a media input at the customer interface to the vertical racks. A computer controls operation of the kiosk, and an internet interface connects the kiosk to the Internet. The kiosk may communicate with a central server and/or other kiosks of a group, to locate a requested recorded media within a kiosk of the group. Once located within the group, the requested media may be reserved for customer pick-up. | 04-14-2016 |
Ardarius Varrez Cravens, San Ysidro, CA US
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20160105124 | Energy Saving Power Supply Unit - The new energy saving power supply unit is designed to power and save 50% to 87.5% of electrical energy or power, consumed by appliances and other loads. The unit applies methods of circuit modifications, calculations and manipulations to produce time percentages of the 120 vac, 240 vac and 480 vac 50/60 Hz single phase sine wave power line outputs of the U.S and international power grids. The energy saving power unit can also be used with renewable energy systems. A switching timed controlled percentage of the 50/60 Hz operation of the line is developed in the front end circuits of the unit. Power efficiency methods are developed in the back end circuits of the unit. The new methods creates percentages of substantial energy savings of residential and commercial applications of the United States and international countries, the power generating companies and the world's electrical energy economy. | 04-14-2016 |
Charles R. Cravens, St. Joseph, MI US
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20150184914 | ICE MAKER WITH HEATLESS ICE REMOVAL AND METHOD FOR HEATLESS REMOVAL OF ICE - An ice making module for an appliance includes a conductive ice tray having an ice forming cavity. An electrical circuit is in electrical communication with the conductive ice tray and includes a power source in electrical communication with the conductive ice tray and a switch. The switch releases an electromagnetic pulse through the conductive ice tray. A water dispensing mechanism disposes water into the ice forming cavity and a cooling apparatus cools the water to form at least one ice piece that is in electromagnetic communication with the conductive ice tray. The electromagnetic pulse released through the conductive ice tray generates an induced electrical current through the ice piece and a repelling electromagnetic force between the conductive ice tray and the ice piece, wherein the repelling force biases the ice piece away from the conductive ice tray, thereby ejecting the ice piece from the ice forming cavity. | 07-02-2015 |
20150241103 | CLAD METAL ICE CUBE TRAY - A clad metal ice forming tray assembly for a refrigerator is disclosed. The ice forming tray includes a clad metal comprised of at least a first alloy sheet and a second alloy sheet different from the first and having different coefficients of thermal expansion. The tray also includes ice recesses stamped in the clad bi-metal. | 08-27-2015 |
Charles R. Cravens, Saint Joseph, MI US
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20140260347 | ICE MAKER WITH HEATLESS ICE REMOVAL AND METHOD FOR HEATLESS REMOVAL OF ICE - An ice making module includes a conductive ice tray having a bottom surface and a barrier coating on at least a portion of the conductive ice tray. An electrical circuit in electrical communication with the conductive ice tray includes a power source and a capacitor. A switch is configured to move between a charging position, wherein the capacitor stores an electrical charge, and a pulse position, wherein the capacitor releases the electrical charge. A conductive material disposed proximate the conductive ice tray is in selective electromagnetic communication with the conductive ice tray. The electrical charge released by the capacitor generates an induced electrical current through the conductive material and a repelling electromagnetic force between the conductive ice tray and the conductive material. A water dispensing mechanism disposes water into the conductive ice tray. A cooling apparatus decrease the temperature of the water in the conductive ice tray. | 09-18-2014 |
20150027628 | METHOD OF ENCAPSULATING A PROJECTION AND MAKING AN EVACUATED CABINET - The invention relates to a method of using high velocity metal forming to encapsulate a projection of a non-metallic article by a metallic article and a method of crimping terminal flanges defining an interstitial space therebetween, while trapping a vapor barrier element between the terminal flanges, thereby hermetically sealing the interstitial space. | 01-29-2015 |
20150197881 | CONTINUOUS GLASS FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITES IN APPLIANCES - The use of a continuous glass reinforced fiber containing polymer composite capable of being thermally formed into various shapes and used in-home appliances such as a clothes washing or drying drum or basket or a dishwasher tub. The polymer composites can also be used to produce a garage wall panel or components for washer drums or baskets. | 07-16-2015 |
Chris Cravens, San Francisco, CA US
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20150365293 | ENFORCING POLICIES BASED ON INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM EXTERNAL SYSTEMS - A system for enforcing policies is described. The system can receive information about one or more computing devices from each of a mobile device management (MDM) system and a machine-to-machine (M2M) system. Each of the MDM system and the M2M system can receive information from or be in communication with the one or more computing devices. Based on the information received, the system can identify a policy from a set of policies, and transmit a request to either or both of the MDM system or M2M system to perform an action based on the identified policy. | 12-17-2015 |
Dennis Cravens, Cloudcroft, NM US
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20110300002 | Ceramic Element - A heating element can comprise a ceramic material doped with various elements. The heating element can be heated by forcing a fuel to flow through the ceramic material, where the fuel interacts with the dopants. The interaction can produce energy in the form of heat. Inventive aspects of the present material include apparatus and methods for modulation of the heat energy, physical features providing for an increase in the rate of heat release, optimization of materials and material morphology for quantity and efficiency of heat release and provision for fueling and maintenance. | 12-08-2011 |
20130276770 | Ceramic Heating Element - A heating element can comprise a ceramic material doped with various elements. The heating element can be heated by forcing a fuel to flow through the ceramic material, where the fuel interacts with the dopants. The interaction can produce energy in the form of heat. Inventive aspects of the present material include apparatus and methods for modulation of the heat energy, physical features providing for an increase in the rate of heat release, optimization of materials and material morphology for quantity and efficiency of heat release and provision for fueling and maintenance. | 10-24-2013 |
20140191169 | Enhanced Alpha Particle Emitter - A composition of matter that experiences an increase rate of radioactive emission is presented. The composition comprises a radioactive material and particles having affinity for Hydrogen or its isotopes. When exposed to Hydrogen, the composition's emission rate increases. Methods of production are also presented. | 07-10-2014 |
Larry Cravens, Matthews, NC US
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20160042304 | RISK-BASED EXECUTION FOR PROJECTS - Disclosed is a risk-based project management system. The risk-based project management system typically includes a processor, a memory, and a program module stored in the memory. During the planning phase of a project, the program and project management system is typically configured for: prompting a first user to provide inherent risk information regarding the project, receiving inherent risk information regarding the project; and based on the received inherent project risk information, calculating an inherent project risk score. During the execution phase of a project, the program and project management system is typically configured for receiving residual risk information regarding the project and, based on the received residual project risk information, calculating a residual project risk score. | 02-11-2016 |
Larry E. Cravens, Matthews, NC US
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20160132829 | PROGRAM AND PROJECT ASSESSMENT SYSTEM - Disclosed is a program and project assessment system. The program and project assessment system typically includes a processor, a memory, and a program and project assessment module stored in the memory. The program and project assessment system is typically configured for: receiving lagging indicator data regarding a plurality of programs; determining a cumulative program quality control score for each of a plurality of program groups; receiving current indicator data regarding the plurality of programs; determining a cumulative overall status score and a cumulative outcome completion score for each program group; receiving leading indicator data regarding the plurality of programs; determining a plurality of cumulative predictive condition scores for each program group; and providing to a user computing device an assessment interface depicting the cumulative program quality control scores, cumulative overall status scores, the cumulative outcome completion scores, and the cumulative predictive condition scores for the plurality of program groups. | 05-12-2016 |
Larry J. Cravens, Pine Island, MN US
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20080294842 | IMPLEMENTING FEEDBACK DIRECTED DEFERRAL OF NONESSENTIAL DASD OPERATIONS - A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for implementing feedback directed deferral on nonessential direct access storage device (DASD) operations. A kernel DASD I/O manager maintains a queue depth count value for a DASD unit and maintains a busy flag that indicates when the queue depth count value is greater than a predefined threshold. The kernel DASD I/O manager defers optional operations responsive to the busy flag being set for the DASD unit. | 11-27-2008 |
Michael Cravens, St. Peters, MO US
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20150061258 | Wheelchair lighting system - Modifications to an armrest for a wheelchair include the application of a double sided tape, cut to dimensions that fits conveniently onto the undersurface of the armrest for the wheelchair, and which double sided tape has adhered thereto a corresponding metal strip, that provides a permanent metal surface to the underside of the armrest, for application and adherence of a flashlight magnet for holding the flashlight in position during movement by the person using the wheelchair. The light may be directed forwardly, rearwardly, or removed for directing its illumination in different directions. | 03-05-2015 |
Patrick Michael Cravens, Leesburg, VA US
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20090037201 | Care Provider Online Interview System and Method - Audio and video data associated with an answer to an interview question associated with care is received from a care provider. The audio and video data associated with the answer to the interview question is stored. At least a portion of the stored audio and video data is selectively output in response to a request for the audio and video data. In some embodiments, a portion of a profile of a care provider is output in response to a request. The profile includes audio and video data associated with answers by the care provider to a set of care-related interview questions. Information associated with a subscription to a care provider service is received. The entire profile of the care provider is output after receiving the information associated with the subscription. | 02-05-2009 |
Ron Cravens, Chicago, IL US
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20140099373 | CLAY PRODUCT AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to a combination of an anti-toxin, The present invention relates to a combination of an anti-toxin, an immunomodulator and a component that provides energy to mucosal cells, which may be useful for decreasing effects of | 04-10-2014 |
Ronald Cravens, Leawood, KS US
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20080215473 | Method for Positively Identifying Livestock and Use Thereof In Legal Instruments Relating Thereto - The present invention comprises a method for identifying individual animals, and for using such identification in the creation of a secured interest therein. It relies on a unique and immutable characteristic of each animal, together with a system for representing such characteristic by a symbolic indicator. The symbolic indicator is used in instruments that create or relate to an interest in the animal, to facilitate subsequent identification of the animal, and execution of the secured interest by the secured creditor and search of recorded interests by third parties. | 09-04-2008 |
Ronald L. Cravens, Wilmington, OH US
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20150137534 | UNIVERSAL BARRICADE FOR ENTRY DOORS - A portable entry door barricade is provided to temporarily hold a door shut against a corresponding doorframe. The entry door barricade comprises in general, an elongate bar and a channel lock. The elongate bar has a major length that extends a length at least as long as a span between opposing jams of the doorframe. The channel lock extends from the elongate bar in a direction perpendicular to the major length such that when the elongate bar is positioned relative to the doorframe and the door is closed against the doorframe, the channel lock extends to the side of the door opposite the elongate bar. | 05-21-2015 |
Ronald L. Cravens, Leawood, KS US
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20080226680 | Method and composition for delivery of medicants to animals - According to the present invention, a vaccine or pharmaceutical-containing composition is applied to the muzzle area of the animal, which will then naturally use its tongue to clean itself. This behavior will cause the animal to deposit applied composition to the mucosa of the nasal and oral cavities, thus meeting the need for a simple, effective, and efficient vaccination or treatment method. | 09-18-2008 |
20110165090 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR DELIVERY OF MEDICANTS TO ANIMALS - According to the present invention, a vaccine or pharmaceutical-containing composition is applied to the muzzle area of the animal, which will then naturally use its tongue to clean itself. This behavior will cause the animal to deposit applied composition to the mucosa of the nasal and oral cavities, thus meeting the need for a simple, effective, and efficient vaccination or treatment method. | 07-07-2011 |
20110165091 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR DELIVERY OF MEDICANTS TO ANIMALS - According to the present invention, a vaccine or pharmaceutical-containing composition is applied to the muzzle area of the animal, which will then naturally use its tongue to clean itself. This behavior will cause the animal to deposit applied composition to the mucosa of the nasal and oral cavities, thus meeting the need for a simple, effective, and efficient vaccination or treatment method. | 07-07-2011 |
Ron L. Cravens, Chicago, IL US
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20160030475 | USE OF A CLAY PRODUCT OR A CLAY BLEND PRODUCT TO DECREASE THE EFFECTS OF BACTERIAL DISEASE IN SHRIMP - Applicants have examined two | 02-04-2016 |
Thomas D. Cravens, Pryor, OK US
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20150071753 | RACK TYPE PIPE FEEDER FOR A PIPE FUSION MACHINE - A rack feeds sticks of pipe to a machine for serial fusion to the trailing end of a pipeline. Multiple independent spaced apart feeders support transverse bundles of sticks of pipe on beams. Legs which support the beams above the ground have jacks to vary the height and slope of the beams. The slope is set so that sticks tend to roll toward the lower front end of the beam where roller assemblies receive the sticks of pipe as they are manually rolled, one at a time, off the beams. All of the rack components are modular and interchangeably connectable so that the feeder can be quickly adapted for a variety of conditions and applications. The level of the lead end of the pipe can be hydraulically adjusted for vertical orientation with the fusion machine and the pipe fed on by hydraulically powered roller to provide a single operator system. | 03-12-2015 |
Travis R. Cravens, Wichita, KS US
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20110132398 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANTI-FOULING AN ANEMOMETER - An apparatus and method for adaptive materials arranged in a variety of orientations and with a wide range of attachment configurations to induce structural vibrations at extremely high frequencies. These mechanical vibrations cause fouling agents to become detached and accordingly “clean” an otherwise dirty element or wire of a hot-wire anemometer, planar or curvilinear sensor surface, or display surfaces. They also can be made to vibrate at such frequencies with such intensities that local droplets of water are either shaken off or instantaneously cavitate, thereby allowing the elements to be used in all weather conditions. | 06-09-2011 |
Zachary A. Cravens, Round Rock, TX US
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20120200154 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A REDUNDANT AND KEYED POWER SOLUTION - In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method a power deliver system is presented. The power delivery system includes at least two power supplies with a bridge connecting an output of each of the at least two power supplies. The bridge may be made of busbars, each of which including an integral attachment point. Each of the attachment points may correspond to a lug which has been specifically keyed to the shape of the attachment point. The lugs may be attached to conductor cables that provide power from the power supplies to components in an information handling system. In some embodiments, each end of a conductor cable may include lugs of the same shape, to ensure that the correct voltage is supplied to the components of the information handling system. | 08-09-2012 |
20120275104 | MODULAR COMPONENT CHASSIS COUPLING SYSTEM - A modular component chassis coupling system includes a chassis having a first component coupling feature and a second component coupling feature located on opposite sides of a housing. A modular component includes a first chassis coupling feature and a second chassis coupling feature. A first handle is coupled to the first chassis coupling feature that is operable to engage the first component coupling feature to move the first handle into a coupling position and, once in the coupling position, the first handle is moved into a securing position to secure the modular component in the housing. A second handle is coupled to the second chassis coupling feature and is operable to engage the second component coupling feature to move the second handle into a coupling position and, once in the coupling position, the second handle is moved into a securing position to secure the modular component in the housing. | 11-01-2012 |
20130021740 | LATCHING SYSTEM FOR A MOVEABLE COMPONENT IN A REMOVABLE IHS - A latching system includes a removable chassis having at least one enclosure coupling feature that is operable to engage an enclosure to house the removable chassis in the enclosure. A moveable component is moveably coupled to the removable chassis. A latch is coupled to the removable chassis. The latch is operable to engage the moveable component when the removable chassis is not housed in the enclosure such that the moveable component is restricted from moving relative to the removable chassis. The latch is operable to disengage the moveable component in response to the removable chassis being housed in the enclosure such that the moveable component is not restricted from moving relative to the removable chassis. The latching system allows the removable chassis to be carried around outside the enclosure without movement of the moveable component, while also allowing the moveable component to move when the removable component is housed in the enclosure. | 01-24-2013 |
20150043151 | Supplemental Storage Tray for Increasing Storage Capacity within an Information Handling System - An information handling system includes a chassis having walls that define an interior cavity within the chassis. A backplane is mounted to a bottom wall of the chassis and a processor is connected to the backplane. A primary storage device is connected to the chassis and is communicatively coupled to the processor. A supplemental storage tray has perimeter plates that define a bay within the supplemental storage tray. The supplemental storage tray is suspended above the processor by at least one wall of the chassis. A supplemental storage device is disposed in the bay and is communicatively coupled to the processor. The supplemental storage device provides additional storage capacity to the information handling system. | 02-12-2015 |
20160073545 | SUPPLEMENTAL STORAGE TRAY FOR INCREASING STORAGE CAPACITY WITHIN AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM - An information handling system includes a chassis having walls defining an interior cavity within the chassis and a bottom wall defining a backplane on which one or more processors are physically connected. At least one first storage device is connected to the chassis and communicatively coupled to the processor from another location within the chassis. A supplemental storage tray is provided having perimeter plates defining a bay within the supplemental storage tray for receiving a supplemental storage device that is communicatively coupled to the processor and provides additional storage capacity to the information handling system. The supplemental storage tray is physically located above the processor and in a different location from the first storage device. | 03-10-2016 |
Zachary Allen Cravens, Round Rock, TX US
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20100172076 | Sliding Front Carriage for an Information Handling System Chassis - An information handling system chassis includes a chassis base, a carriage, and a carriage sliding system. The chassis base is configured to house a plurality of first electrical components. The carriage is configured to house one or more second electrical components such that a user may access the one or more second electrical components from a front side of the chassis. The carriage sliding system is configured to slidably couple the carriage to the chassis base such that the carriage can be slided forward to an access position and rearward to a storage position. In the storage position of the carriage, a front area of the chassis base configured to receive one or more first electrical components is covered by the carriage, whereas in the access position of the carriage, at least a portion of the front area of the chassis base is not covered by the carriage. | 07-08-2010 |