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Blue Houser, Edgemoor, SC US
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| 20090139146 | DOOR OPERATOR - A drive mechanism is provided for a door operator, comprising a drive member and a driven member. The drive member includes a protrusion, the edges of the protrusion forming first and second driving surfaces which define a free space of at least about 90° there between. The driven member includes a protrusion, the sides of the protrusion form a first and a second driven surface, respectively. The drive member is adapted to be operably connected to between a motor assembly for rotating the drive member and a door closer assembly rotating with the driven member. The drive member and the driven member are disposed for relative rotation in substantially the same plane such that the driven member protrusion moves in the free space defined by the driving surfaces of the drive member protrusion. Rotation of the drive member from a first angular orientation to a second angular orientation in a direction toward an adjacent driven surface causes rotation of the driven member for powered opening of the door from the closed position to the open position. The driven member protrusion moves in the free space without engaging the protrusion surfaces when the door is opened manually from the closed position and allowed to close. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20110012372 | PHOTOLUMINESCENT EXIT DEVICE - A photoluminescent member is provided for an exit device. The photoluminescent member comprises a housing member for mounting to the exterior surface of the exit device. The housing member includes a photoluminescent portion for being energized by exposure to an ambient light source and operable to automatically emit visible light photoluminescently for a substantial period of time in low ambient light or dark conditions and without being energized by an electrical current so that the photoluminescent portion provides illumination to identify the exit device in the low ambient light or dark conditions for providing a visual cue directing a person to a location of the exit device. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110047876 | AUTOMATIC DOOR - A hand cleaner station and automatic door operator for opening a door. The hand cleaner station includes a dispenser for dispensing a cleaning material and a first input device. The first input device causes the dispenser to dispense the cleaning material and to initiate a signal from the dispenser. The signal causes a door operator controller to direct a door operator motor to open the door. A second input device may be provided that also causes the dispenser to initiate a signal. The second input device does not cause the dispenser to dispense the cleaning material, but again the signal causes the door operator controller to direct the door operator motor to open the door. A method of operating an automatic door operator includes selecting between use of the first and second input devices for operating the door. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110094160 | DOOR OPERATOR - A door operator for selectively opening and closing a side hinge door. The door operator may include a motor with a drive shaft, an operator arm assembly, a door position sensor, and a controller. The operator arm assembly may include an output shaft operatively coupled to the drive shaft, an operator arm, and a clutch assembly mounted to the output shaft. The door position sensor, which may be electro-magnetic, signals the controller when the door is not closed. If the door has been manually pushed open, the controller signals the motor to rotate the drive shaft in the closing direction. In automatic mode, the output shaft and the operator arm are operatively engaged, but manual force to open the door overcomes static friction between the operator arm and friction discs in the clutch assembly, operatively disengaging the operator arm and output shaft until the manual force is removed. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110227746 | DOOR CONTROL APPARATUS - A door control apparatus and methods for controlling a door motion device for a hinged door and, optionally, illuminating a designated area on the floor. During the time the designated area is illuminated, a person can expect that the door will not close. The door control apparatus may include control circuitry, and a sensor, and optionally a light emitter and/or a sound emitter. The sensor detects a person proximate to the door and signals the control circuitry upon a detection event. The light emitter is also connected to the control circuitry. Upon a detection event, the control circuitry signals the light emitter to produce light and signals the door motion device to hold the door open. The light emitter directs light to form an image on the floor in the designated area. The light emitter may be, for example, a laser generator or a light emitting diode lamp. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20120029701 | DOOR OPERATOR WITH ELECTRICAL BACK CHECK FEATURE - A door operator with an electrical back check feature is disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention are realized by a motorized door operator that electrically creates a back check force for an opening door. The door operator simulates the back check normally created by hydraulic means in convention door closers, but without the use of pistons, springs or hydraulic fluid. The door operator includes a motor disposed to operatively connect to a door so that the door will open when the motor moves, and a position sensor to determine a position of the door. A processor is programmed to exert a closing force on the door in the back check region. In some embodiments, the closing force is exerted by injecting a voltage into the electric motor of the door operator. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120159852 | DOOR OPERATOR - A drive mechanism for a door operator comprises a drive member and a driven member. The drive member is adapted to be operably connected between a motor assembly for rotating the drive member and a door closer assembly rotating with the driven member. The drive member and the driven member both include a protrusion. The driven member protrusion moves in the free space defined by driving surfaces of the drive member protrusion. Rotation of the drive member from a first angular orientation to a second angular orientation causes rotation of the driven member for powered opening of the door. The driven member protrusion moves in the free space without engaging the protrusion surfaces when the door is opened manually and allowed to close. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20130075558 | MOUNTING BRACKET - A bracket is provided for use in installing door hardware on a support surface. The bracket comprises a rigid member having a longitudinal axis, a front surface, a substantially planar rear surface for engaging the support surface, and a peripheral edge extending between and joining the front and rear surfaces. A spirit bubble level is disposed on the rigid member such that the rigid member can be oriented relative to a horizontal line or a vertical line, the level having the bubble centered only when the level is horizontal or vertical. At least a portion of the peripheral edge of the rigid member provides a mounting surface for the door hardware when the rigid member is secured to the support surface. | 03-28-2013 |
Christian Houser, Woodward, PA US
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| 20120260836 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR NO-TILL INTER-ROW SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF HERBICIDE AND FERTILIZER, SOIL PREPARATION, AND SEEDING OF A COVER CROP IN A STANDING CROP - A no-till apparatus for application of herbicide and fertilizer, soil preparation, and seeding of a cover crop in a standing crop has inter-row assemblies configured to pass along inter-row areas between adjacent row lines of standing crop plants. Each assembly includes a fertilizer applicator, a no-till soil preparation element, a cover crop seed applicator, and a post-seeding element. | 10-18-2012 |
Christopher S. Houser, Newton, NC US
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| 20100054676 | Fiber Optic Furcation Assembly Having Feature(s) for Cable Management - Fiber optic cable assemblies having a fiber optic cable, a furcation body, and one or more furcated legs are disclosed herein. In embodiments disclosed herein, the furcation body comprises a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end having the fiber optic cable extending therefrom, and the second end having one or more furcated legs extending therefrom. The furcation body can include one or more features that facilitate cable management by supporting cabling components used in making fiber optic interconnections. The cable management features of the fiber optic cable assemblies advantageously inhibit sagging, facilitate access to fiber optic interconnections, and/or improve air flow paths between fiber optic interconnections. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20120128305 | FIBER OPTIC CABLE ASSEMBLY - A fiber optic cable assembly includes a fiber optic connector and a fiber optic cable having at least one strength element, the connector and cable held together by a crimp band. The crimp band may include at least one lateral aperture on at least one end for inspecting the disposition of the strength element prior to crimping to ensure a uniform distribution of the strength element. | 05-24-2012 |
Daniel L. Houser, Apopka, FL US
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| 20110121247 | FAULT MONITORING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC SINGLE OR POLY-PHASE CHAIN HOIST MOTORS - Single networkable fault monitoring system for monitoring electrical parameters on at least one electrical phase on at least one interconnected electric chain hoist for various fault conditions. When at least one fault signal is generated, at least one kill signal is generated in the fault monitoring system, causing generation of at least one kill function in at least one chain hoist motor controller. The generated kill function causes a power disconnection to all connected electric chain hoists and/or the entire network of fault monitoring systems. When a fault has been generated, each individual fault signal outputs fault specific diagnostic data from the fault monitoring system to help an operator identify the fault specific electric chain hoist(s) and the specific fault type(s). This data is intended for the purpose of interfacing with an operator monitoring device, LED indicators, data logger, and/or any other user-defined application or combination thereof. | 05-26-2011 |
David B. Houser, Davison, MI US
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| 20090091288 | Return-to-zero control method for a stepper motor - In a return-to-zero stepping sequence for a stepper motor that drives the pointer of a gauge, steps that could potentially cause the pointer to flutter are modified. At least the initial potential flutter step of the stepping sequence is divided into sub-steps to progressively attenuate the motor torque, the motor is deactivated during intermediate potential flutter steps, and at least the final potential flutter step of the stepping sequence is divided into sub-steps to progressively re-apply the motor torque. | 04-09-2009 |
David M. Houser, Farmington, MI US
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| 20100102095 | SPARE TIRE CARRIER VIBRATION DAMPER - An apparatus for damping vibration in a vehicle structure via a mass of a spare wheel includes a bar. The bar has a first end elastically coupled to the vehicle structure, wherein the first end is arranged for vertical movement relative to the vehicle structure. The bar also has a second end pivotably coupled to the vehicle structure, wherein the second end is arranged to facilitate the vertical movement of the first end. The bar additionally includes an arrangement for mounting a spare wheel, wherein damping of vibration in the vehicle structure is provided when the spare wheel is mounted on the bar. | 04-29-2010 |
Donald R. Houser, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20100066596 | ENHANCED LINE-OF-SIGHT (LOS) PROCESSING FOR ALL-DIGITAL LOS PROCESSOR - An all-digital line-of-sight (LOS) process architecture addresses the size, weight, power and performance constraints of a receiver for use in semi-active or active pulsed electromagnetic (EM) targeting systems. The all-digital architecture provides a platform for enhanced techniques for sensitive pulse detection over a wide field-of-view, adaptive pulse detection, LOS processing and counter measures. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100066597 | ALL-DIGITAL LINE-OF-SIGHT (LOS) PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURE - An all-digital line-of-sight (LOS) process architecture addresses the size, weight, power and performance constraints of a receiver for use in semi-active or active pulsed electromagnetic (EM) targeting systems. The all-digital architecture provides a platform for enhanced techniques for sensitive pulse detection over a wide field-of-view, adaptive pulse detection, LOS processing and counter measures. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100067587 | ADAPTIVE PULSE DETECTION FOR ALL-DIGITAL LINE-OF-SIGHT (LOS) PROCESSOR - An all-digital line-of-sight (LOS) process architecture addresses the size, weight, power and performance constraints of a receiver for use in semi-active or active pulsed electromagnetic (EM) targeting systems. The all-digital architecture provides a platform for enhanced techniques for sensitive pulse detection over a wide field-of-view, adaptive pulse detection, LOS processing and counter measures. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100067608 | ENHANCED COUNTERMEASURES FOR ALL-DIGITAL LINE-OF-SIGHT (LOS) PROCESSOR - An all-digital line-of-sight (LOS) process architecture addresses the size, weight, power and performance constraints of a receiver for use in semi-active or active pulsed electromagnetic (EM) targeting systems. The all-digital architecture provides a platform for enhanced techniques for sensitive pulse detection over a wide field-of-view, adaptive pulse detection, LOS processing and counter measures. | 03-18-2010 |
Douglas J. Houser, Slater, IA US
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| 20090132132 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING HERBICIDE APPLICATION TO NON-TOLERANT CROPS - A method controlling an agricultural sprayer includes identifying an herbicide to be sprayed using the agricultural sprayer, determining a geoposition associated with the agricultural sprayer within a field, determining if crop planted at the geoposition is tolerant to the herbicide using as-planted data, and if the crop is not tolerant of the herbicide, preventing herbicide spraying operations while the agricultural sprayer is at the geoposition. An agricultural sprayer adapted for performing the method is also provided. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20120310496 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING HERBICIDE APPLICATION TO NON-TOLERANT CROPS - A method controlling an agricultural sprayer includes identifying an herbicide to be sprayed using the agricultural sprayer, determining a geoposition associated with the agricultural sprayer within a field, determining if crop planted at the geoposition is tolerant to the herbicide using as-planted data, and if the crop is not tolerant of the herbicide, preventing herbicide spraying operations while the agricultural sprayer is at the geoposition. An agricultural sprayer adapted for performing the method is also provided. | 12-06-2012 |
Douglas J. Houser, Johnston, IA US
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| 20110010213 | METHOD FOR CAPTURING AND REPORTING RELEVANT CROP GENOTYPE-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE INFORMATION TO SCIENTISTS FOR CONTINUED CROP GENETIC IMPROVEMENT - A system for obtaining crop data from crop growers and using the crop data to assist in providing crop genetic improvements is provided. The system receives, from a producer or crop grower, geo-referenced crop data that indicates a yield of a crop at a production location and a particular hybrid or variation of the crop at the production location. The genetic element data is associated with the geo-referenced crop data. Performance data is then determined which indicates the performance of a genetic element of a crop, based on the association of the genetic element data with the geo-referenced crop data. | 01-13-2011 |
Eric Houser, Ocean View, NJ US
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| 20100120167 | Micro scale flow through sorbent plate collection device - In the invention, a collection device includes a flow through micro scale plate arranged to collect analyte. The plate includes holes, and sorbent coating on contact surfaces of the plate. The holes pass analyte fluid flow, for example analyte vapor so that fluid flow for collection may be generally perpendicular to the sorbent plate. Preferred embodiment plates include an integrated heater trace. In preferred embodiments, a high substantially perpendicular flow is used for collection and concentration, and during desorption and delivery a low substantially parallel flow is used. The low flow is selected to meet constraints of a detector system. | 05-13-2010 |
Eric J. Houser, Ocean View, NJ US
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| 20100034703 | MICRO SCALE FLOW THROUGH SORBENT PLATE COLLECTION DEVICE - In the invention, a collection device includes a first micro scale plate having a sorbent surface and a through hole. The through hole provides for the passage of an analyte fluid flow through the plate and it has a volume and geometry to provide contact between the fluid and the sorbent surface in an amount effective to absorb a sufficient amount of analyte for subsequent detection of the analyte. The sorbent surface can be provided by a sorbent coating such as an active sensing film, e.g. a conducting or optically active material, examples of which include conducting polymers, polymer/carbon composites, carbon nanotubes. and dye-containing materials. The analyte collection device preferably includes a heating source, e.g. a heating element formed from a resistive trace, or a plurality of resistive traces on or within the first microscale plate, for effecting a thermal release of collected analyte from the plate. | 02-11-2010 |
Guy M. Houser, Bainbridge Island, WA US
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| 20090299230 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MEASURING PORTIONS OF A BODY - Apparatuses, systems, and methods for measuring portions of a body are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a disposable subassembly and a reusable subassembly releasably coupled to the disposable subassembly. The disposable subassembly includes a flexible member for positioning relative to the portion of the body. The reusable subassembly includes an encoder for detecting movement of the flexible member, a processor operably coupled to the encoder for receiving data corresponding to a dimension of the portion of the body, and an output device operably coupled to the processor for sending data to an external device. | 12-03-2009 |
Jeffrey D. Houser, Marion, OH US
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| 20130074976 | Power Scoop - Disclosed is a scoop for retaining and dispensing a powder into a bottle. The scoop is formed from a housing having generally slanted sides downwardly to a spout having a slanted opening. A handle is affixed to the housing. An actuating mechanism covers the spout-slanted opening and is formed from a generally flat slide, a hand graspable element, optionally for movement of the slide from a closed state to an open state, and a switch, also for movement of the slide from a closed state to an open state. A pair of elongate ears is carried by the spout and housing and disposed adjacent to the slanted opening for retaining the slide and permitting movement of slide. | 03-28-2013 |
Jeffrey David Houser, Green Camp, OH US
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| 20120286494 | Guard Bar and Tunable Footpeg System for All-Terrain Vehicles - A guard bar apparatus is configured to protect the legs of ATV riders, and provide a secure mounting location for shock absorbing tunable footpegs. The guard bar assembly provides for a pivot point for allowing rapid turns around fixed objects. The footpeg apparatus is configured with a cradle having a receiving cavity within which one or more elastomeric balls may be positioned to function as shock absorbers. A foot contact component is pivotally mounted to provide a foot engagable surface and an oppositely disposed biasing surface which pivotally moves against the balls within the receiving cavity to achieve a shock absorbing function. A travel limiting feature limits the travel of the foot contact component and may be utilized to preload the receiver cavity containing balls into compression. | 11-15-2012 |
Jessica Renee Houser, Marion, OH US
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| 20120286494 | Guard Bar and Tunable Footpeg System for All-Terrain Vehicles - A guard bar apparatus is configured to protect the legs of ATV riders, and provide a secure mounting location for shock absorbing tunable footpegs. The guard bar assembly provides for a pivot point for allowing rapid turns around fixed objects. The footpeg apparatus is configured with a cradle having a receiving cavity within which one or more elastomeric balls may be positioned to function as shock absorbers. A foot contact component is pivotally mounted to provide a foot engagable surface and an oppositely disposed biasing surface which pivotally moves against the balls within the receiving cavity to achieve a shock absorbing function. A travel limiting feature limits the travel of the foot contact component and may be utilized to preload the receiver cavity containing balls into compression. | 11-15-2012 |
John Abbott Houser, Marion, OH US
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| 20120286494 | Guard Bar and Tunable Footpeg System for All-Terrain Vehicles - A guard bar apparatus is configured to protect the legs of ATV riders, and provide a secure mounting location for shock absorbing tunable footpegs. The guard bar assembly provides for a pivot point for allowing rapid turns around fixed objects. The footpeg apparatus is configured with a cradle having a receiving cavity within which one or more elastomeric balls may be positioned to function as shock absorbers. A foot contact component is pivotally mounted to provide a foot engagable surface and an oppositely disposed biasing surface which pivotally moves against the balls within the receiving cavity to achieve a shock absorbing function. A travel limiting feature limits the travel of the foot contact component and may be utilized to preload the receiver cavity containing balls into compression. | 11-15-2012 |
John R. Houser, Austin, TX US
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| 20090279076 | SELF CALIBRATED MEASUREMENT OF INDEX OF REFRACTION CHANGES TO ULTRA-FAST PHENOMENA - A method for calibrating the angle-axis of signals measuring changes in an index of refraction. A pump beam is generated to propagate near a prism to induce index-changes in air by lining up air molecules outside of the prism. A generated probe beam is directed at the prism. A sinc | 11-12-2009 |
Joshua C. Houser, Wapakoneta, OH US
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| 20090277260 | WHEEL AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY - A wheel and brake assembly ( | 11-12-2009 |
Kent A. Houser, Hudson, OH US
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| 20130075429 | AEROSOL CAP AND SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING A FLUID FROM A CANISTER - An aerosol cap adapted to mate with a canister includes an outer hollow shell and an inner hollow shell that is partially enclosed by the outer shell and centrally disposed therein. The outer hollow shell includes at least one rib element. The inner and outer shells are physically interconnected together by the at least one rib element. The inner hollow shell includes a base ring member hingedly connected to a pod member. The pod member includes a button support for receiving a button actuator of the canister. The pod member further includes a cam profile for cooperating with the at least one rib element to transition the aerosol cap between an operative position and a non-operative position upon rotating the outer hollow shell relative to the inner hollow shell. | 03-28-2013 |
Kevin Houser, Springboro, OH US
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| 20090131962 | Ultrasound Medical Instrument Having A Medical Ultrasonic Blade - A first ultrasound medical instrument includes a medical ultrasonic blade having first, second and third blade portions. The second blade portion is more bendable than either of the first and third blade portions. A second ultrasound medical instrument includes a medical ultrasonic blade having a proximal blade portion and a distal blade portion. The distal blade portion bends more easily than does the proximal blade portion. The distal blade portion includes a distal end portion adapted to contact and ultrasonically treat patient tissue. A third ultrasonic medical instrument includes a medical ultrasonic blade. The medical ultrasonic blade includes a proximal blade portion having a centerline and includes a distal blade portion in contact with the proximal blade portion at a substantially planar interface. The interface is oriented at a non-zero angle with respect to a perpendicular to the centerline at the interface. | 05-21-2009 |
Kevin L. Houser, Springsboro, OH US
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| 20110295337 | Systems and Methods For Regulating Metabolic Hormone Producing Tissue - A method for regulating hormone production comprises placing at least one electrode in a gastrointestinal tract of a patient and recording an electrical signal during a preselected event produced by the gastrointestinal tract. The method further involves the steps of storing the electrical signal, and playing back the electrical signal by activating the electrode during the absence of the preselected event. | 12-01-2011 |
Kevin L. Houser, Springdale, OH US
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| 20100312063 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ACCESSING A BODY CAVITY USING A SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE WITH MODULAR SEAL COMPONENTS - Methods and devices are provided for providing access through tissue to a surgical site. In one embodiment, a surgical access device can include a hollow tubular member and a modular seal member. The modular seal member can be configured to radially span a lumen of the tubular member and can be removably and replaceably matable to a portion of the tubular member. The access device can also include a plurality of access ports, each of which can be configured to mate with the modular seal member at a respective desired location. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100312066 | INFLATABLE RETRACTOR WITH INSUFFLATION - Various methods and devices are provided for accessing a body cavity. In one embodiment, a surgical access device is provided and includes an elongate member having a proximal support member configured to rest against an external tissue surface, a flexible elongate central portion extending distally from the proximal support member and configured to extend through tissue, and an inflatable distal portion coupled to a distal end of the central portion. The distal portion is movable between an initial configuration, in which the distal portion is configured to be passed through an incision in tissue, and an inflated configuration in which the distal portion is expanded such that the central portion forms a working channel through the tissue for access to a body cavity. The distal portion can include an opening such that gas delivered to the distal portion can flow through the opening to insufflate a body cavity. | 12-09-2010 |
Matthew Steven Houser, Jamestown, PA US
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| 20110197648 | CRIMPING TOOL HEAD - A crimping tool includes a frame holding first and second crimping dies within a crimping zone. The frame has an opening providing access to the crimping zone. A ram is coupled to the first die and is configured to drive the first die toward the second die. A swinging arm is rotatably coupled to the frame between an open position and a closed position. The swinging arm closes the opening in the frame when in the closed position. The swinging arm has a pivot end pivotably coupled to the frame and a distal end opposite to the pivot end. The distal end engages the frame when in the closed position. A biasing member coupled to the swinging arm to bias the swinging arm toward the closed position to close the opening. | 08-18-2011 |
Matthew Steven Houser, Jonestown, PA US
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| 20100107905 | ELECTROHYDRAULIC PRESSING DEVICE HAVING REMOVABLE HOSE - A pressing device includes a work head having a work head body holding a tool and a mating end. The pressing device includes an actuator having an actuator body holding a hydraulic pump that is operable to drive the tool. The actuator has a mating end. The pressing device includes an interconnect assembly including a hydraulic hose having first and second couplings at both ends of the hydraulic hose for mating with the mating ends of the actuator and the work head, respectively. The interconnect assembly is removable and the work head is configured to be directly coupled to the actuator. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100307351 | DISABLING DEVICE FOR A PRESSING TOOL - A pressing tool includes a tool body having a working end, an actuator held by the tool body and operated during a pressing operation, and a disabling device operable to stop the hydraulic actuator during the pressing operation, wherein the actuator is disabled and locked in a disabled position after the disabling device is operated. Optionally, the disabling device may be configured to be reset to a normal operation position by a key. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110017342 | WIRE UNTWISTING TOOL - A wire untwisting tool includes a housing having a wire gripping end, an actuation end and a cavity. A plunger is received in the cavity. The plunger is movable between a retracted position and an actuated position and includes a gripping head movable with the plunger between the retracted position and the actuated position. The gripping head is configured to hold the twisted pair of wires in the retracted position, wherein rotation of the housing in an untwisting direction untwists the wires. Optionally, the wire may be fixedly held remote from the gripping end, and the housing may be rotated about the location at which the wire is fixedly held. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110235312 | CRIMPING TOOLS HAVING LIGHTING ASSEMBLIES - A crimping tool for crimping a terminal to a wire includes a tool head having a die assembly defining a crimping zone. The die assembly is configured to crimp the terminal to the wire in the crimping zone during a crimping operation. An actuator is coupled to the tool head and operatively coupled to the die assembly to actuate the die assembly during the crimping operation. A lighting assembly is coupled to the tool head. The lighting assembly illuminates the crimping zone. | 09-29-2011 |
Michael Houser, Jacksonville, OR US
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| 20090127858 | OCEAN ENERGY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A wave energy system and method are provided that have a main body that floats on the surface of the ocean and generates energy due to the motion of the crests and troughs of the ocean. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20110049897 | OCEAN ENERGY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A wave energy system and method are provided that have a main body that floats on the surface of the ocean and generates energy due to the motion of the crests and troughs of the ocean. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20130069487 | ELECTRICAL ENERGY GENERATOR USING PIEZOELECTRIC CRYSTALS - An electrical energy generator and a method of generating electrical energy are provided. The electrical energy generator has a rotating drive shaft, a first member connected to the rotating drive shaft and one or more base plates that encircle the first member and rotate relative to the first member. Each base plate has one or more electrical energy generator components and each electrical energy generator component has one or more piezoelectric elements that are excited when the base plates rotate relative to the first member and that generate electrical energy. The electrical energy output of the electrical energy generator is a total of the electrical energy output of the piezoelectric elements on the one or more base plates. | 03-21-2013 |
Michael F. Houser, Savannah, GA US
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| 20110132747 | System and method for generating and using hydrogen gas - A novel electromechanical, chemical, thermal apparatus having the combined properties of a voltage intensifier, a diode and a capacitor for the molecular breakdown of water into its oxygen and hydrogen components. The instant invention uses only water (tap water, distilled water, purified water, etc.) without the need of adding any electrolyte. The system comprises a unique molecular reactor core having conductive inner and outer windings and a molecular reactor control assembly having water level controls via a float switch mechanism and temperature control process serving as the basis for the unique operation of the system. The instant invention provides a novel combination of the molecular reactor core and molecular reactor control assembly, in conjunction with a means for replenishing the water therein, all powered and controlled by simple control circuitry, and having usage implications for various functions, including but not limited to the generation of hydrogen gas. | 06-09-2011 |
Tarner Houser, Sylvania, OH US
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| 20120113628 | Light Emitting Diode Retrofit Conversion Kit for a Fluorescent Light Fixture - A light emitting diode retrofit conversion kit adapted for use in a fluorescent light fixture comprises a housing adapted to be secured to a troffer; a power supply carried by the housing; and a plurality of light emitting diodes carried by the housing. | 05-10-2012 |