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Bob Mallory US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110277303METHOD OF ASSEMBLING PRINTHEAD FLUID DISTRIBUTION COUPLING - A method of assembling a coupling for distributing fluid to a printhead, the method having, mounting a seal member on a housing, inserting a shaft through a hole in the housing and the seal member, positioning a compression spring on the shaft and mounting a port plate on the shaft using a washer about the shaft so that the spring is compressed between the port plate and the housing and a plurality of ports in the port plate align with respective ones of a plurality of seals of the seal member for receiving respective fluid spouts of the printhead.11-17-2011
20110279542PRINTHEAD COUPLING HAVING CAM DRIVEN MECHANISM - A coupling assembly for distributing fluid to a printhead, the coupling assembly having a housing, a port plate movably mounted to a shaft which passes through the port plate and housing, a compression spring mounted on the shaft by a washer so as to be compressed between the washer and the port plate and an arm pivotally connected to the shaft at one of its longitudinal ends and pivotally connected to a coupling drive mechanism at its other longitudinal end11-17-2011
20110279556PRINTHEAD COUPLING FOR FLUID DISTRIBUTION - A coupling for distributing fluid to a printhead, the coupling having a housing, a port plate movably mounted on the housing by a shaft, the port plate having a plurality of ports for receiving respective fluid spouts of the printhead, a seal member mounted on the housing between the housing and the port plate, the seal member having a plurality of seals which align with respective ones of the ports of the port plate and a compression spring mounted on the shaft by a washer so as to be compressed between the washer and the port plate.11-17-2011
20110279584SIMPLE PRINTHEAD COUPLING FOR FLUID DISTRIBUTION - A coupling assembly for distributing fluid to a printhead, the coupling assembly having a housing, a seal member received in a recess of the housing, a port plate movably mounted on the housing by a washer which is press-on mounted to a shaft through the port plate and housing, and a tube retainer mounted within a groove of the housing for retaining fluid distribution tubes, the retainer having a plurality of holes aligned with respective ones of a plurality of ports in the port plate and a plurality of seals of the seal member for fluidically connecting the retained fluid distribution tubes with respective fluid spouts of the printhead, wherein mounting of each of the seal member, port plate and retainer to the housing is achieved in a non-fastened manner.11-17-2011
20110279585METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SIMPLE PRINTHEAD FLUID DISTRIBUTION COUPLING - A method of assembling a coupling for distributing fluid to a printhead, the method having, mounting a seal member in a recess of a housing, inserting a shaft through a hole in the housing and the seal member, mounting a port plate on the shaft using a washer which is press-on mounted to the shaft and mounting a tube retainer for retaining fluid distribution tubes within a groove of the housing, the retainer having a plurality of holes aligned with respective ones of a plurality of ports in the port plate and a plurality of seals of the seal member for fluidically connecting the retained fluid distribution tubes with respective fluid spouts of the printhead, wherein the mounting of each of the seal member, port plate and retainer to the housing is achieved in a non-fastened manner.11-17-2011
20110279586SYSTEM FOR COUPLING FLUID SUPPLY TO PRINTHEAD - A system for coupling a media width printhead to a fluid supply is provided having a printhead having a fluid inlet coupling at one longitudinal end of the media width and a fluid outlet coupling at the other longitudinal end of the media width, an inlet supply coupling having fluid ports defined in a port plate for engagement with fluid ports of the inlet coupling, an outlet supply coupling having fluid ports defined in a port plate for engagement with fluid ports of the outlet coupling, and a coupling drive mechanism connected to the port plates of the supply couplings via pre-compressed compression springs. The coupling drive mechanism is operational to move the port plates relative to the printhead so as to drive the ports of the supply couplings into engagement with the respective ports of the printhead couplings.11-17-2011
20110279596PRINTING SYSTEM HAVING MULTI-PATH VALVE FOR GAS VENTING - A printing system having a media width printhead, a fluid container fluidically interconnected with the printhead via a closed fluid flow loop, a gas vent on the closed loop and a multi-path valve on the closed loop for selectively allowing venting of gas in the closed loop via the gas vent.11-17-2011

Brian L. Mallory, Louisville, KY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100314977ADJUSTABLE UPPER DISHWASHER RACK - An upper rack vertical adjustment system for a dishwasher, including an upper rack first portion, and an upper rack second portion rotatably attached to the first portion to selectively create an opening in the bottom of the rack to provide clearance for items placed in the lower rack. For adjusting the height of the upper rack, a slidable member has two elongated arms extending therefrom each having a wheel attached at an end of the arms is provided on each side of the rack. For each slidable member, a plate is mounted to a portion of the upper rack and the said slidable member is pivotally mounted to the plate. A locking mechanism locks the slidable member in one of several predetermined positions.12-16-2010

Carolyn P. Mallory, Madison, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080203869Aesthetically Concealed Key Cabinet - An aesthetically concealed key cabinet integrated into a kitchen or other household cabinet system and comprising a back wall, two side walls, a top, a bottom and a door. The side walls are a contiguous extension of the front and back of a cabinet in the cabinet system and the top and bottom are a contiguous extension of the top and bottom of a cabinet in the cabinet system. The back wall is coincident with the side wall of a cabinet in the cabinet system. Key holding devices are appended to the back wall. The door matches the decorative design of the cabinet door fronts of the cabinet system but neither a door knob nor a hinge nor other hardware is visible when the door is closed thereby providing a concealed cabinet for storing household keys and key chains.08-28-2008

Chester L. Mallory, Reno, NV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110124419REPLACEABLE COSMETIC PANELS FOR MACHINE CABINETS - A machine cabinet system is provided. The system includes a machine cabinet with a top face and a front face. In one embodiment, a removable panel is included that is removably coupled to at least one of the top face and the front face of the machine cabinet. In another embodiment, the removable panel is removably coupled to the machine cabinet without use of a tool.05-26-2011

Chet Mallory, Reno, NV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100294721BATTERY SPILL CONTAINMENT TRAYS, BATTERY SPILL CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF BATTERY SPILL CONTAINMENT - Battery spill containment trays, battery spill containment systems, and methods of battery spill containment are provided. A spill containment system includes a tray mountable on a rack and including a support surface for supporting a device thereon; and an absorbent member removably installed on the tray below the support surface and configured to absorb a spilled substance of the device.11-25-2010

Curtis G. Mallory, Degraft, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090232615EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLAMP APPARATUS AND METHOD OF APPLYING - A clamp apparatus and method of using the apparatus that allows for successful restoration of the exhaust manifold attachment to the exhaust piping without damaging the exhaust manifold casting and avoiding the inherent need to remove the exhaust manifold from the motor to achieve the restoration, is described. In practicing exemplary embodiments of the method the existing damaged studs may be removed in whole or in part from the exhaust manifold. Some exemplary embodiments of the clamp may include a frame that includes an aperture that is adapted to be secured around a protrusion of an exhaust manifold. Additionally, the clamp may include a fastener secured to the frame that is adapted to join with an exhaust pipe flange having mating holes for receiving the fastener or each clamp. Two clamps are used in one exemplary embodiment.09-17-2009

Derek S. Mallory, Plymouth, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110075418Illuminating optical lens for light emitting diode (LED) - An illuminating optical lens article of manufacture for use with a light emitting diode (LED) mounted on a circuit board is provided. The lens has (a) a base portion defining a rim on a plane having a bottom surface around a longitudinal axis for mounting over the LED; (b) an integral refractory outer surface of the lens extending towards the longitudinal axis from the base; (c) an integral refractory inner surface of the lens extending from the base forming a cavity shaped and sized to receive an LED; and optionally (d) a plurality of grooved sections for receiving an adhesive formed on the bottom surface of the base portion. The base is adapted to be mounted on the circuit board onto which the LED is mounted. The integral refractory outer and inner surfaces each define a predetermined geometry adapted to direct and focus light emitting from the LED to a predetermined path. The lens is fabricated with a tolerance range of within 0.15 mm or better. The lens can be incorporated into a luminaire system and mounted on to a circuit board using adhesive polymers. The assembly of the lens into the luminaire system can be automated using robotics.03-31-2011

Derek Scott Mallory, Plymouth, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110188241LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES - A lighting system utilizing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and methods for configuring lanterns thereof are disclosed. The lantern includes a roof or canopy that includes fans that span directly between the electronics and LEDs for improved heat dissipation, the fans preferably formed integral with the canopy. The LEDs are mounted on easily mounted and removed modular printed circuit boards, in at least two different sizes and numbers of LEDs, and optical lenses of at least two different lighting patterns are provided, so that the lantern may be assembled or retrofit according to a desired application including candlepower and lighting pattern for cast light. The optical lenses are individually provided, utilize refraction to diminish reflection, and, in one form, incorporate an integral reflector to assist in defining a lighting pattern. In some forms, a securement may be provided for individual securement of lenses with the PCB.08-04-2011

Glen Shawn Mallory, Lawrenceville, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080202364Means of attaining large screen print area with new squeegee design - An adjustable variable pressure squeegee for screen printing includes a holder having a compliant member coupled to a retainer member and a squeegee blade having an edge coupled to the retainer member.08-28-2008
20100132568Screen printing system and method of screen printing - A screen printing system includes a screen made of a porous material and an adjustable variable pressure squeegee having a squeegee blade. The squeegee blade has a first edge for contacting the screen and pushing an ink medium deposited on the screen through a print area of the screen. The squeegee blade has a second edge retained in a holder. The holder has a compliant member configured to distribute a downward force applied to a point on the compliant member along a length of the squeegee blade in order to maintain contact between the first edge and the screen along the length of the squeegee blade.06-03-2010

John William Mallory, St. Petersburg, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100314853Mallory trailer hitch - The Mallory Trailer Hitch, eliminates the embarrassing need to align the tow vehicle repetitively. Giving the purchaser the ease of move ability in securing the Trailer Ball in a single attempt. The Mallory Trailer Hitch is self Locking insuring a safe and secure hook up of the tow vehicle.12-16-2010

Katlyn Mallory, Rochester, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110195353SINGLE LAYER PHOTORECEPTOR COMPRISING HIGH MOBILITY TRANSPORT MIXTURES - The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to layers that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotographic, including digital, apparatuses. In particular, the present embodiments pertain to an improved imaging member comprising a single layer in which the single layer further comprises a combination of one or more high mobility hole (charge) transport molecules and electron transport molecules.08-11-2011

Kevin Mallory, Clinton, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100170829POLYALKYL SUCCINIC ANHYDRIDE DERIVATIVES AS ADDITIVES FOR FOULING MITIGATION IN PETROLEUM REFINERY PROCESSES - The present invention provides a method for reducing fouling, including particulate-induced fouling, in a hydrocarbon refining process including the steps of providing a crude hydrocarbon for a refining process; adding at least one polyalkyl succinic anhydride derivative additive disclosed herein. The additive can be complexed with a boronating agent, such as boric acid, to yield a boron-containing polyalkyl succinic anhydride derivative.07-08-2010
20110147275POLYALKYLENE EPOXY POLYAMINE ADDITIVES FOR FOULING MITIGATION IN HYDROCARBON REFINING PROCESSES - The present invention provides a method for reducing fouling, including particulate-induced fouling, in a hydrocarbon refining process including the steps of providing a crude hydrocarbon for a refining process and adding an antifouling agent containing a polymer base unit and a polyamine group to the crude hydrocarbon. The antifouling agent can be obtained by reacting an epoxidation reagent with a vinyl-terminated polymer, such as polypropylene or poly(ethylene-co-propylene), to form a terminal epoxy group, followed by reacting a polyamine with the epoxy group.06-23-2011

Kevin Mallory, Albuquerque, NM US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080210579Exothermic Condom Packaging - Packaging for heating a condom using reactants that generate heat when they react with each other.09-04-2008

Linsey K. Mallory, Montesano, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090302621Storage Bin Latch Assembly - A latch handle assembly includes a bezel disposed within a panel and a handle having a center portion, a first grip portion, and a second grip portion. The center portion is disposed between the first grip portion and the second grip portion. The center portion pivotally mounts the handle within the bezel.12-10-2009

Lucas Mallory, Crestwood, KY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110181516TOUCH-SCREEN CONTROL PANEL FOR A DISHWASHER - A touch-screen interface for a dishwasher door comprises a user interface, a touch sensitive component and a holder. The user interface includes a graphics film defining a plurality of transparent portions. The user interface is configured to facilitate touch communication therethrough. The graphics film is secured to the user interface to prevent moisture therebetween. The touch sensitive component is configured to receive touch communication through the user interface. The touch sensitive component senses a position of a user's finger on the user interface. The holder is releasably connected to the user interface and is configured to releasable secure the touch sensitive component to the user interface. The holder is releasably coupled to a dishwasher door. The releasable connection between the components of the touch-screen interface allows for ease of disassembly and repair or replacement of the components.07-28-2011

Mary F. Mallory, Alpharetta, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090117365ELASTIC LAMINATE MADE WITH ABSORBENT FOAM - An absorbent elastic laminate includes an elastic backing layer and a flexible thermoplastic absorbent foam layer. The flexible absorbent foam layer gathers when the laminate is in the relaxed state, permitting the elastic backing and the overall laminate to exhibit elastic stretch and recovery properties. The absorbent elastic laminate is useful in a wide variety of personal care absorbent articles, medical absorbent articles and absorbent wiping articles.05-07-2009

Mary Frances Mallory, Alpharetta, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110119850Apertured Wiping Cloth - The present invention provides a wiping cloth which has unique surface properties, tactile feel and enhanced wiping performance for wiping both wet and dry surfaces. The wiping cloth has a series of three-dimensional projections which encircles apertures. The wiping cloth is made from a substrate which contains a thermoplastic polymer.05-26-2011

Patent applications by Mary Frances Mallory, Alpharetta, GA US

Phillip S. Mallory, Cleveland, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080286178MICROBIAL DEACTIVATION APPARATUS HAVING INTEGRATED ULTRASONIC DRYING SYSTEM - A system for microbially deactivating articles, such as medical, dental, veterinary and mortuary instruments and devices. The system includes vibration means for producing ultrasonic waves to facilitate drying after the completion of a liquid microbial deactivation process.11-20-2008

Raynor A. Mallory, Denton, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090084431SOLAR TRACKING REFLECTOR SYSTEM FOR STRUCTURE LIGHTING - A solar tracking device is mounted above a skylight of a building. An array of mirrors is rotated at a rate of one revolution per day to reflect sunlight through the skylight. A control circuit intermittently adjusts the angular position of the tracking device so that the mirrors face the sun. A solar array charges an internal energy storage system so that no external power source is needed. The control circuit within the tracking device reduces the power requirements at night and when not moving the tracking device during the daytime to conserve electrical energy.04-02-2009

Roy Mallory, Bedford, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080290881Wafer edge detection and capacitive probe therefor - A wafer edge detection system comprising a probe assembly having one or more capacitive plates conforming in edge shape to an edge shape of a wafer; and processing electronics for electronically driving the one or more capacitive plates and for sensing an electrical signal representing capacitance between each one or more plates and the wafer. Filtering and demodulation techniques enhance the signal to noise ratio.11-27-2008

Sean Mallory, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090057596Pendulum valve having independently and rapidly controllable theta-and z-axis motion - A Pendulum Valve having Independently and Rapidly Controllable Theta- and Z-axis Motion. The valve actuator used in the present invention provides the benefit of wide open unrestricted flow of a pendulum valve coupled with the high-resolution and wide dynamic range flow throttling of a ball or butterfly valve. The actuator mechanism will include motor drives and associated control system so that the drives are closely coupled to give highly controlled motion. The drive assembly introduces a concentric shaft arrangement that, when coupled with the highly controllable motor drives, exploits a cam-follower arrangement to make the relative rotation between the two concentric shafts result in highly controlled theta and z-axis motion. Finally, the plate to seal spacing afforded is greater than previously possible with prior valve actuator mechanisms, thereby substantially reducing flow turbulence through the valve as the valve plate eclipses the valve ports.03-05-2009

Steven Mallory, Olathe, KS US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120100272LOW FLUID VOLUME ANTIMICROBIAL MOLD REDUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for treating a food product with a mold inhibitor via spray application in suspended form includes a conveyor for moving the food product as well as at least one upper spray nozzle above the conveyor and at least one lower spray nozzle located below the conveyor. In an embodiment of the invention, one or more end spray nozzles are provided to spray one or more vertical end surfaces of the food product. A fluid supply system for supplies pressurized fluid to the spray nozzles. In an embodiment of the invention, the fluid supply system includes a recirculating reservoir for maintaining the mold inhibitor in suspension. The spray guns are controlled via pulse width modulation such that the instantaneous flow rate and the time averaged flow rate are equal to respective predetermined allowable flow rates.04-26-2012

Todd Mallory, Battleboro, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080219330Digital subscriber line (DSL) tracking system - Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) concentrating systems and other equipment from various manufacturers may be tracked and monitored with a single DSL tracking tool. The DSL tracking tool functions as part of a system of computing devices and databases with various user interfaces. The DSL tracking tool can perform analyses and generate reports about DSL devices, DSL sites, DSL concentrating systems, and routers to aid service providers in provisioning and maintaining DSL equipment.09-11-2008

Tracy D. Mallory, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090046593METHOD FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC ADJUSTMENT OF FRAME ENCODING PARAMETERS IN A FRAME-BASED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for data communication are disclosed. An example method includes encoding a first plurality of transmitting frames, where a header segment of each frame is encoded in accordance with a fixed set of header encoding parameters and a payload segment of each frame is encoded in accordance with a first set of a variable set of payload encoding parameters. The example method also includes transmitting the first plurality of transmitting frames to a receiving station and receiving a request from the receiving station to change the first set of payload encoding parameters to a second set of the variable set of payload encoding parameters. The example method further includes selecting the second set of payload encoding parameters based on the request and encoding a second plurality of transmitting frames, where a header segment of each frame of the second plurality of transmitting frames is encoded in accordance with the fixed set of header encoding parameters and a payload segment of each frame of the second plurality of transmitting frames is encoded in accordance with the second set of payload encoding parameters. The example method still further includes transmitting the second plurality of transmitting frames to the receiving station.02-19-2009
20090046769METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING SIGNAL PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSMITTING PACKET-BASED DATA - A modem and method for operating same. A receiver circuit of the modem is coupled to receive a continuous analog signal from a communication channel. This analog signal includes both packet and idle information. The receiver circuit monitors the analog signal to detect the presence of idle information. Upon detecting idle information, the receiver circuit enters a standby mode in which the processing requirements of the receiver circuit are reduced. A burst mode protocol is also provided, in which packets of digital information are modulated by a transmitter circuit the modem, thereby converting the packets of digital information into analog signal bursts of discrete duration. These analog signal bursts are transmitted from the transmitter circuit to a telephone line. However, the transmitter circuit does not generate any signals between the analog signal bursts. A receiver circuit monitors the telephone line to detect the analog signal bursts. Upon detecting the presence of the analog signal bursts on the telephone line, the receiver circuit demodulates the analog signal bursts using full processing capabilities of the receiver circuit. However, upon detecting the absence of the analog signal bursts on the telephone line, the demodulating function of the receiver circuit is disabled. The burst mode protocol enables multi-drop and multi-cast operation, as well as reducing required DSP resources.02-19-2009

Trent H. Mallory US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090092341SEALED BIODEGRADABLE TRASH BAG - The present invention is generally directed toward a product, such as a trash bag or other flexible, walled container, that is manufactured using a tubular film of biodegradable material. The product is a biodegradable bag being manufactured by folding at least one time along a longitudinal line, and sealing together the plurality of layers of the folded tubular film of biodegradable material. The tubular film is also provided with a first and second transverse cut. The first transverse cut is adjacent to the seal on a first side of the seal to define the bottom of the bag. The second transverse cut is spaced away from the seal on a second side of the seal to define the upper opening of the bag.04-09-2009

Trent H. Mallory, Southlake, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090025579METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED PLASTIC COMPACTOR BAGS - A method and system for improved plastic compactor bags is provided by the present invention. In particular, the present invention discloses a method of using plastic compactor bags having flaps for use with a compactor, such that the plastic flapped bag with two or more flaps is placed into the container of a compactor having a front panel in close proximity to the container. The flaps of the plastic compactor bag are provided such that a person installing the bag can pull the plastic bag over an upper edge of the container to facilitate securing the plastic flapped compactor bag onto the container of the compactor. Furthermore, the present invention discloses a system of a plastic flapped compactor bag placed within a container of a compactor. Finally, the present invention discloses a method of removal of a plastic flapped compactor bag from a container of a compactor.01-29-2009
20110062224Dual-Product Package - The present invention is a dual-box product packaging which comprises a first and a second box. The first and second boxes are hingedly connected along an edge of each respective boxes. In some embodiments, the first and second boxes may be glued together. In other embodiments, it is preferred that the depth of the second box is approximately one-half the depth of the first box to facilitate in stacking multiple units of the dual-box products together.03-17-2011
20110075952Elastic Drawstring Trash Bags - The present invention discloses an elastic drawstring bag constructed from a first panel and a second panel. The first panel and the second panel are continuously joined along a first side, a bottom, and a second side. The bag defines a first upper corner, a second upper corner, and a bag width. A first hem extends between the first upper corner and the second upper corner, with a first elastic drawstring disposed within the first hem. A first one or more seals is proximate to the first upper corner of the bag, the first one or more seals welding the first elastic drawstring, the first panel, and the second panel together. A second one or more seals is proximate to the second upper corner of the bag, the second one or more seals welding the first elastic drawstring, the first panel, and the second panel together. An upper opening width being defined as the distance between an inner boundary of the first one or more seals and an inner boundary of the second one or more seals, the upper opening width being less than the bag width.03-31-2011