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Charles E. Hawkinson, Crystal, MN US
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| 20100321835 | SELF-ALIGNED, TRAILING EDGE PARTIAL SIDE SHIELD AND METHOD OF MAKING - A magnetic writer includes a write pole, a first partial shield and a second partial shield. The write pole has a leading edge, a trailing edge, a first side and a second side. The first partial side shield is located on the first side of the write pole, and the second partial side shield is located on the second side of the write pole. The first partial side shield and the second partial side shield extend along side of the write pole from the trailing edge to a location intermediate that trailing edge and the leading edge so that the first partial side shield and the second partial side shield do not shield the leading edge. | 12-23-2010 |
Charles Everett Hawkinson, Crystal, MN US
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| 20110032642 | COMMONLY-POLED PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE - A system for poling piezoelectric devices comprises a plurality of thin-film components, a plurality of piezoelectric devices, a poling pad for poling the piezoelectric devices, a plurality of traces, and a plurality of current-limiting elements. The thin-film components are separated by dice lanes to form an array, and the piezoelectric devices are formed on the thin-film components. The traces connect the piezoelectric devices across the dice lanes in parallel to the poling pad. Each current-limiting element is connected in series with one of the piezoelectric devices, in order to limit current to individual piezoelectric devices that experience current-related failure. | 02-10-2011 |
Dan Hawkinson, Elburn, IL US
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| 20090051551 | Apparatus and method for wireless location sensing - A sensor assembly includes a sensor configured to detect at least one material or condition, such as a smoke detector, fire detector, or carbon monoxide detector. The sensor assembly also includes a base configured to be mounted on a structure, such as a wall or ceiling, and to receive the sensor. The sensor assembly further includes a wireless module located between the sensor and the base. The wireless module is configured to transmit position information. The wireless module may include one or more electrical contacts used to form at least one electrical connection between the base of the sensor assembly and the sensor. The wireless module may also include a printed circuit board having the contacts, wireless radio circuitry, an antenna, and other components. The printed circuit board could be substantially hidden from view when the sensor is attached to the base and the base is mounted on the structure. | 02-26-2009 |
Daniel C. Hawkinson, Elburn, IL US
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| 20080297361 | Smoke Detector - A smoke detector having a closed internal optical path can detect airborne particulate matter, such as smoke from a fire, via a light scattering sensor and/or a light absorption sensor. The path can be implemented with a plurality of reflectors, such as piezoelectric minors. Input light can be coupled to the path, on a pulsed basis, for example via one of the minors, in a resonant condition. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090147261 | Beam Detector Distance Measurement - A projected beam smoke detector includes circuitry and control software to measure a distance a beam travels between the detector's transmitter and receiver. Either a time-based or a phase-based measurement methodology could be used. A sensitivity parameter of the detector could be set in response to the results of the measurement. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090237242 | Remotely Controllable Route Indicating Devices - A flexible audio output device includes control circuits couplable to a communications system and an audio announcement system. The communications system can transmit function specifying parameters to the device. Various forms of directional audio, or verbal messages can be emitted in accordance with received parameters. | 09-24-2009 |
David Hawkinson, Girard, IL US
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| 20100314898 | Multi-purpose storage container - A multi-purpose container adapted to be carried by a wheeled vehicle, such as a pick-up truck or utility type trailer, or used by itself in a fixed location. In its alternative embodiments the container may be used for fixed storage or transport of goods. The container comprises cooperating structural elements including a floor, side and end walls and a roof, which elements are separately formed from suitable structural material such as foam-core panels or structural-grade sheet plastic and assembled by suitable joining means. An openable door panel completes the structure. Alternatively, the structural elements are formed as an integral unit from blow-molded structural-grade plastic or molded fiberglass, with a cut-in door opening and separately attachable door panel. The container features rain-shielded ventilation openings and reinforced hard points for securing the assembled unit to the bed of a vehicle, and for securing cargo within the container during transport. In an alternative embodiment, the container is constructed as two symmetrical half-shells about a horizontal plane which are nestable within one another for storage or shipment. | 12-16-2010 |
Dean A. Hawkinson, Bothell, WA US
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| 20090157363 | System, method, and computer program product for predicting cruise orientation of an as-built airplane - Illustrative computer-executable methods, systems, and computer software program products predict cruise orientation of an as-built airplane. In illustrative embodiments, nominal orientation of an as-built airplane is input. Deviation from the nominal orientation of the as-built airplane is automatically computed, and the computed deviation from the nominal orientation of the as-built airplane is applied to the nominal orientation of the as-built airplane. | 06-18-2009 |
James E. Hawkinson, Jacksonville, FL US
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| 20090152026 | Mulch Distribution Device and Process - This invention allows for the even distribution of mulch with minimal human effort. Mulch distribution is common with today's homeowner and business owner and will provide a certain aesthetic appeal to the vegetation of a flower bed or the curb appeal of a building. The primary difficulty with mulch distribution is getting the mulch to the site. This device will consist of a dolly, which will enable the user to load a desired quantity of mulch from a central loading site and then transport the mulch easily to the desired area and allow the individual to distribute the mulch evenly. This device can be filled remotely with a mulch truck so that the individual homeowner or business owner does not have to physically lift great amounts of mulch over long periods of time in order to put them on flower beds or around other areas of vegetation. | 06-18-2009 |
James Earl Hawkinson, Orange Park, FL US
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| 20110296755 | Bag Constructed of Weed Suppression Material for Packaging Ground Cover Material - A bag constructed of a weed suppression material for packaging a ground cover material. When the bag is in a closed configuration, the bag serves as a container for shipping, handling, and storage of the ground cover material. When the bag is opened and unfolded, and the ground cover material within the bag is spread over the opened and unfolded bag, the bag serves as a layer of weed suppression material on top of underlying soil and beneath the ground cover. | 12-08-2011 |
Karen A. Hawkinson, Portland, OR US
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| 20100199406 | Thermoplastic Non-Woven Textile Elements - A non-woven textile may be formed from a plurality of thermoplastic polymer filaments. The non-woven textile may have a first region and a second region, with the filaments of the first region being fused to a greater degree than the filaments of the second region. A variety of products, including apparel (e.g., shirts, pants, footwear), may incorporate the non-woven textile. In some of these products, the non-woven textile may be joined with another textile element to form a seam. More particularly, an edge area of the non-woven textile may be heatbonded with an edge area of the other textile element at the seam. In other products, the non-woven textile may be joined with another component, whether a textile or a non-textile. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100199520 | Textured Thermoplastic Non-Woven Elements - A non-woven textile may be formed from a plurality of thermoplastic polymer filaments. The non-woven textile may have a first region and a second region, with the filaments of the first region being fused to a greater degree than the filaments of the second region. A variety of products, including apparel (e.g., shirts, pants, footwear), may incorporate the non-woven textile. In some of these products, the non-woven textile may be joined with another textile element to form a seam. More particularly, an edge area of the non-woven textile may be heatbonded with an edge area of the other textile element at the seam. In other products, the non-woven textile may be joined with another component, whether a textile or a non-textile. | 08-12-2010 |
Paul Griffee Hawkinson, Mcpherson, KS US
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| 20090199995 | Heat Exchange Tubing Assembly - A heat exchange tubing assembly including a plurality of heat exchange tubing lengths for conveying heat exchange fluid. A plurality of cross member assemblies can extend laterally across the tubing lengths and can be secured to the tubing lengths at spaced intervals along the tubing lengths. The cross member assemblies can laterally space the tubing lengths apart from each other generally along a common plane. Each cross member assembly can include a cross member having a series of mounting structures spaced along a mounting surface of the cross member at predetermined locations. A series of tubing securement members are included and can each have a tubing trapping surface for trapping a selected tubing length against the mounting surface of the cross member. The tubing securement members can be mounted to selected mounting structures on the cross member to obtain selected lateral spacing of the tubing lengths on the cross member. | 08-13-2009 |
Robert N. Hawkinson, Jacksonville, FL US
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| 20090152026 | Mulch Distribution Device and Process - This invention allows for the even distribution of mulch with minimal human effort. Mulch distribution is common with today's homeowner and business owner and will provide a certain aesthetic appeal to the vegetation of a flower bed or the curb appeal of a building. The primary difficulty with mulch distribution is getting the mulch to the site. This device will consist of a dolly, which will enable the user to load a desired quantity of mulch from a central loading site and then transport the mulch easily to the desired area and allow the individual to distribute the mulch evenly. This device can be filled remotely with a mulch truck so that the individual homeowner or business owner does not have to physically lift great amounts of mulch over long periods of time in order to put them on flower beds or around other areas of vegetation. | 06-18-2009 |
Robert Neal Alfred Hawkinson, Orange Park, FL US
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| 20110296755 | Bag Constructed of Weed Suppression Material for Packaging Ground Cover Material - A bag constructed of a weed suppression material for packaging a ground cover material. When the bag is in a closed configuration, the bag serves as a container for shipping, handling, and storage of the ground cover material. When the bag is opened and unfolded, and the ground cover material within the bag is spread over the opened and unfolded bag, the bag serves as a layer of weed suppression material on top of underlying soil and beneath the ground cover. | 12-08-2011 |
Wesley J. Hawkinson, Chanhassen, MN US
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| 20080319667 | HEADING STABILIZATION FOR AIDED INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEMS - A method of stabilizing heading in an inertial navigation system is provided. The method includes operating an inertial measurement unit comprising horizontal-sensing elements and off-horizontal-sensing elements while the inertial measurement unit is in a first orientation, calibrating the horizontal-sensing elements of the inertial measurement unit based on horizontal aiding measurements, forward-rotating the inertial measurement unit by a selected-rotation angle about a horizontal-rotation axis so that the inertial measurement unit is oriented in a second orientation, operating the forward-rotated inertial measurement unit while the inertial measurement unit is in the second orientation, and calibrating the rotated off-horizontal-sensing elements based on horizontal aiding measurements while the inertial measurement unit is in the second orientation. When the inertial measurement unit is in the first orientation, the horizontal-sensing elements are oriented in a horizontal reference plane. When the inertial measurement unit is in the second orientation, the off-horizontal-sensing elements are oriented in the horizontal reference plane. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090238042 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR UNDERWATER NAVIGATION - A method for navigating underwater is disclosed. The method uses a navigation system to project a first velocity measurement along one or more signal beams having a second velocity measurement, where the second velocity measurement is related to at least one of the one or more signal beams. The method determines a position and location of an object associated with the navigation system based on a prediction of at least the second velocity measurement, and the navigation system is adjusted to perform within a prescribed measurement range based on a covariance of the first and second velocity measurements. The performance adjustments made in determining the position and location of the object are operable independent of the navigation system maintaining each of the signal beams due to one or more external environmental conditions. | 09-24-2009 |