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David J. Fannon, Daphne, AL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100043315Strapping System and Method to Reinforce Framed Structures - A network of straps is placed over a framed structure and roof decking and secured to the foundation. A tensional force is applied to the straps. The tensioned straps are then secured at strap crossing points, the roof decking, roof structural members and wall structural members. The method also provides special treatment for straps crossing apex ridges or valleys of the structure's roof. Additional framing blocks are included under the roof decking to accommodate fastening the straps to the primary structural members. The runner straps pass through slits cut into roof decking near where the sidewalls attach to the roof joists and rafters. An added framing member or supporting structural device is also installed above the top plate of the stud wall to support the roof decking as tension is applied to the straps. The method calls for determining standard strap spacing based on the design resistance required to counter external forces that could be encountered at the construction location. The straps are placed on all sides at the standard spacing. Special adjustments to the spacing are made to accommodate larger than standard spacing door, garage, and framed openings. The number and configuration of straps is dependent on Building Codes and engineered design guidelines. By securing the strap network to the structure under tension, the strap network provides a distributed resistance force throughout the entire structure greatly enhancing its strength against external winds, internal vacuums, and earthquakes. Suitable straps can be fabricated from range of materials and composites such as metallic and non-metallic banding, a combination of non-metallic banding with wire reinforcement, wire mesh or wire rope.02-25-2010

David Jacob Fannon, Daphne, AL US

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20110094407Expandable Shape Charge Positioner - An expandable linear explosive shape charge positioner apparatus and method for deploying said apparatus for severing tubular members whereby a plurality of arc segment shape charge chambers are positioned along the same plane and adjacent to the interior walls of the tubular members and detonated to thereby severing the tubular members. The apparatus of the invention is adapted to be placed within a tubular member and includes a remotely extendible framework having remotely detonatable linear explosive shape charges enclosed therein. The apparatus is of a size such that when the framework is not extended, the apparatus passes through constrictions contained within the tubular members, and when extended, the framework is positioned transversely to the axis of the tubular member with the shape charges positioned adjacent the interior walls thereof. Shape charge chambers with angled ends are presented to provide overlap when the device is fully extended to better ensure complete separation of the tubular member at the discontinuities of the shape charges about the plane of severance.04-28-2011

John E. Fannon, St. Louis, MO US

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20090087536Puffed protein based snack food - A food product and method are provided. The food product is a crisp expanded proteinacious food product characterized by an absence of objectionable protein fiber formation. The product is puffed to provide a low density while providing a good eating texture. The product may be coated to provide additional flavors and/or nutrients.04-02-2009

Joseph P. Fannon, Washington, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090139365Cable Assembly Conduit Condensation Drain - A cable assembly having a condensation drain provided for the conduit thereof, wherein moisture is enabled to escape the conduit through a drainage opening of the condensation drain, yet the operative interaction between the cable and the conduit of the cable assembly is unaffected by the presence of the condensation drain. The condensation drain may be provided with a drip initiator which assists removal of the moisture from the conduit.06-04-2009
20090322119Adaptive Sealing Device for Vehicle Door - A sealing device is provided for a vehicle having a door movable between a closed and an opened position. The door defines a fishmouth aperture. A striker pin is configured to enter the fishmouth aperture when the door closes and exit the fishmouth aperture when the door opens. The sealing device is configured to at least partially seal the fishmouth aperture while allowing the striker pin to enter and exit the fishmouth aperture.12-31-2009
20100127516Latch release system for a door assembly of a vehicle - A latching system includes a handle, a latch, a release rod, an arm portion, and a finger portion. The handle is attached to the door assembly and includes an escutcheon and a grip portion movable relative to the escutcheon between a first position, a second position, and a third position. The latch is attached to the door assembly and the release rod extends from the latch. The arm portion rotates relative to the escutcheon in response to moving the grip portion. The finger portion pivotally extends from the arm portion to an engagement member that is disengaged from the release rod when the pull grip is in the first position, engages the release rod when the pull grip is in the second position, and moves the release rod away from the handle and toward the latch to operate the latch when the pull grip is in the third position.05-27-2010
20110091725Integral Anti-Rattle Feature for Cables - A cable having an anti-rattle feature which is integrally formed of the cable casing at the time of forming of the cable casing. The integrated cable casing with anti-rattle feature is composed of a cable casing and a plurality of longitudinal fins radially emanating therefrom, wherein the cable casing and the longitudinal fins are formed simultaneously. According to a method of manufacture of the integrated cable casing with anti-rattle feature, a plastic forming apparatus includes an extrusion opening configured to simultaneously extrude the cable casing with the longitudinal fins.04-21-2011

Patent applications by Joseph P. Fannon, Washington, MI US

Michael R. Fannon, Silver Spring, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100196410Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigens and Vaccines - The present invention relates to novel vaccines for the prevention or attenuation of infection by 08-05-2010
20100221287Streptococcus pneumoniae Polynucleotides and Sequences - The present invention provides polynucleotide sequences of the genome of 09-02-2010

Patent applications by Michael R. Fannon, Silver Spring, MD US

Thomas Fannon, Redmond, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090076983METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OBJECT-ORIENTED MANAGEMENT OF MULTI-DIMENSIONAL DATA - Methods and systems for managing and analyzing multi-dimensional data are provided. Example embodiments provide a Meta-Object Data Management System “MODMS,” which enables users to arrange and to rearrange the hierarchical relationships of the data on an ad-hoc basis and allows the data to be analyzed using any set of attributes (dimensions) while the system is running. The MODMS represents heterogeneous data in a normalized (standardized) fashion using an object type management system that allows the arbitrary coercion of one type of object into another different type of object and automatically resolves attribute dependencies. In one embodiment, the MODMS comprises an object type management subsystem; a meta-object instantiation subsystem; one or more data repositories that hold, for example, the data used to populate objects and object type definitions; and an input/output interface. These components cooperate to allow the creation, management, and analysis of relationships between many different types of single and multi-dimensional data. In one embodiment, the MODMS is used to implement an enterprise portfolio management system.03-19-2009
20090077107METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OBJECT-ORIENTED MANAGEMENT OF MULTI-DIMENSIONAL DATA - Methods and systems for managing and analyzing multi-dimensional data are provided. Example embodiments provide a Meta-Object Data Management System “MODMS,” which enables users to arrange and to rearrange the hierarchical relationships of the data on an ad-hoc basis and allows the data to be analyzed using any set of attributes (dimensions) while the system is running. The MODMS represents heterogeneous data in a normalized (standardized) fashion using an object type management system that allows the arbitrary coercion of one type of object into another different type of object and automatically resolves attribute dependencies. In one embodiment, the MODMS comprises an object type management subsystem; a meta-object instantiation subsystem; one or more data repositories that hold, for example, the data used to populate objects and object type definitions; and an input/output interface. These components cooperate to allow the creation, management, and analysis of relationships between many different types of single and multi-dimensional data. In one embodiment, the MODMS is used to implement an enterprise portfolio management system.03-19-2009