Patents by Inventor Charles Hensley
Charles Hensley has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11111915Abstract: The valve member includes a valve body and a seal. The valve body defines a first frusto-conical surface and an outside annular cavity. The seal extends within the outside annular cavity and includes a first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface adapted to sealingly engage the tapered surface of the valve seat. In another aspect, the seal includes an annular bulbous protrusion from which the first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface angularly extends, the first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface extending between the annular bulbous protrusion and the first frusto-conical surface of the valve body. In another aspect, an offset distance is defined between the first frusto-conical surface of the valve body and at least a portion of the first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface of the seal, the offset distance extending in a direction that is perpendicular to at least the first frusto-conical surface of the valve body.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: SPM Oil & Gas PC LLCInventors: Jacob A. Bayyouk, Charles Hensley
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Patent number: 10689822Abstract: A soil conditioner apparatus and method condition soil for compaction. The conditioner apparatus creates a heated stream of air directed toward the ground as the conditioner moves along the ground. A mixer on the conditioner mixes soil in the path of the heated air to dry the soil. Some embodiments of the mixer will propel the soil into the air in the stream of heated air. The conditioner can decrease moisture in the soil in the location where the soil will be compacted. In some embodiments, ambient air is introduced into the conditioning process by additional blowers. The mixer can also mix added soil and other additives to the soil in location. The conditioner apparatus may take the form of an apparatus towed by another vehicle, a set of towed apparatuses, an apparatus carried by another vehicle, or a self propelled vehicle having the operational elements of the soil conditioner.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2020Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Inventor: Charles Hensley
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Publication number: 20200141081Abstract: A soil conditioner apparatus and method condition soil for compaction. The conditioner apparatus creates a heated stream of air directed toward the ground as the conditioner moves along the ground. A mixer on the conditioner mixes soil in the path of the heated air to dry the soil. Some embodiments of the mixer will propel the soil into the air in the stream of heated air. The conditioner can decrease moisture in the soil in the location where the soil will be compacted. In some embodiments, ambient air is introduced into the conditioning process by additional blowers. The mixer can also mix added soil and other additives to the soil in location. The conditioner apparatus may take the form of an apparatus towed by another vehicle, a set of towed apparatuses, an apparatus carried by another vehicle, or a self propelled vehicle having the operational elements of the soil conditioner.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventor: Charles Hensley
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Patent number: 10526760Abstract: A soil conditioner apparatus and method of conditioning soil for compaction. The soil conditioner apparatus creates a heated stream of air directed toward the ground as the conditioner moves along the ground. A mixer on the conditioner mixes soil in the path of the heated air to dry the soil. Some embodiments of the mixer will propel the soil into the air in the stream of heated air. The conditioner can decrease moisture in the soil in the location where the soil will be compacted. The mixer can also mix added soil and other additives to the soil in location. The soil conditioner apparatus may take the form of an apparatus towed by another vehicle, a set of towed apparatuses, an apparatus carried by another vehicle, or a self propelled vehicle having the operational elements of the soil conditioner.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2016Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Inventor: Charles Hensley
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Publication number: 20190154034Abstract: The valve member includes a valve body and a seal. The valve body defines a first frusto-conical surface and an outside annular cavity. The seal extends within the outside annular cavity and includes a first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface adapted to sealingly engage the tapered surface of the valve seat. In another aspect, the seal includes an annular bulbous protrusion from which the first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface angularly extends, the first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface extending between the annular bulbous protrusion and the first frusto-conical surface of the valve body. In another aspect, an offset distance is defined between the first frusto-conical surface of the valve body and at least a portion of the first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface of the seal, the offset distance extending in a direction that is perpendicular to at least the first frusto-conical surface of the valve body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Jacob A. Bayyouk, Charles Hensley
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Patent number: 10221848Abstract: The valve member includes a valve body and a seal. The valve body defines a first frusto-conical surface and an outside annular cavity. The seal extends within the outside annular cavity and includes a first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface adapted to sealingly engage the tapered surface of the valve seat. In another aspect, the seal includes an annular bulbous protrusion from which the first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface angularly extends, the first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface extending between the annular bulbous protrusion and the first frusto-conical surface of the valve body. In another aspect, an offset distance is defined between the first frusto-conical surface of the valve body and at least a portion of the first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface of the seal, the offset distance extending in a direction that is perpendicular to at least the first frusto-conical surface of the valve body.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: S.P.M. FLOW CONTROL, INC.Inventors: Jacob A. Bayyouk, Charles Hensley
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Publication number: 20170002947Abstract: The valve member includes a valve body and a seal. The valve body defines a first frusto-conical surface and an outside annular cavity. The seal extends within the outside annular cavity and includes a first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface adapted to sealingly engage the tapered surface of the valve seat. In another aspect, the seal includes an annular bulbous protrusion from which the first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface angularly extends, the first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface extending between the annular bulbous protrusion and the first frusto-conical surface of the valve body. In another aspect, an offset distance is defined between the first frusto-conical surface of the valve body and at least a portion of the first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface of the seal, the offset distance extending in a direction that is perpendicular to at least the first frusto-conical surface of the valve body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Jacob A. Bayyouk, Charles Hensley
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Publication number: 20160319505Abstract: A soil conditioner apparatus and method condition soil for compaction. The soil conditioner apparatus creates a heated stream of air directed toward the ground as the conditioner moves along the ground. A mixer on the conditioner mixes soil in the path of the heated air to dry the soil. Some embodiments of the mixer will propel the soil into the air in the stream of heated air. The conditioner can decrease moisture in the soil in the location where the soil will be compacted. The mixer can also mix added soil and other additives to the soil in location. The soil conditioner apparatus may take the form of an apparatus towed by another vehicle, a set of towed apparatuses, an apparatus carried by another vehicle, or a self propelled vehicle having the operational elements of the soil conditioner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventor: Charles Hensley
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Publication number: 20150343627Abstract: The present invention provides a wrench configured to allow a user to apply torque to nuts or bolts in tight spaces. The wrench includes a plurality of pieces that are removably attached including at least one handle shaft, at least one attachment shaft and at least two heads. The plurality of pieces are removably attached via fasteners. Each fastener includes a male adapter configured to removably attach to a female adapter via a ball detent mechanism. Preferably, the male adapter is a square protrusion, while the female adapter is a star-shaped aperture configured to receive the male adapter in a variety of angles. In one configuration, the plurality of pieces are removably attached to one another to form a Z-shape. In this way, a user can apply torque to nuts or bolts in tight spaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventor: Charles Hensley
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Patent number: 8916211Abstract: A method and composition for preventing and treating avian influenza utilizes an effective quantity of polyphenolic(s) and its derivatives in combination with a carrier. The anti-avian influenza ingredient having a composition selected from the group consisting of theaflavin, theaflavin-3,3?-digallate, theaflavin-3-monogallate, theaflavin-3 gallate, theaflavin-3?-gallate, thearubigin, gallic acid, tannic acid, (?)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), (?)epigallocatechin (EGC), (+)-epicatechin (EC), (?)-gallocatechin gallate (GCG), and catechin.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2013Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.Inventors: Charles Hensley, Sung Pyo
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Publication number: 20130253047Abstract: A method and composition for preventing and treating avian influenza utilizes an effective quantity of polyphenolic(s) and its derivatives in combination with a carrier. The anti-avian influenza ingredient having a composition selected from the group consisting of theaflavin, theaflavin-3,3?-digallate, theaflavin-3-monogallate, theaflavin-3 gallate, theaflavin-3?-gallate, thearubigin, gallic acid, tannic acid, (?)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), (?)epigallocatechin (EGC), (+)-epicatechin (EC), (?)-gallocatechin gallate (GCG), and catechin.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Abattis Bioceuticals CorpInventors: Charles Hensley, Sung Pyo
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Patent number: 8296968Abstract: An apparatus and method for quickly and effectively drying ground surfaces are disclosed and claimed. The invention has particular utility in the drying of a race track surface. The invention consists of a means for blowing air upon the surface, a means for heating the air and a means for moving the apparatus with respect to the surface to provide flexibility and control in the degree of drying/heating performed. The apparatus and method may be applied to a variety of surfaces including earthen (dirt) surfaces, concrete and asphalt. One of the objectives of the device is to enable the drying of a track surface such that the surface will not be damaged by overheating which can otherwise occur with other track drying devices applied to an asphalt surface in particular. The design of the invention makes specific use of enhanced turbulent air flow at the surface in order to improve performance over a purely laminar air flow.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2004Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Inventor: Charles Hensley
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Patent number: 8133502Abstract: A quick and easy system and method for delivering a composition to a nasal membrane is presented. The applicator assembly includes a sleeve member which encases a swab having a portion that contacts a gelled composition. The sleeve member is manually severed to expose the applicator and the composition. The gelled composition contained on the applicator is applied to the nasal membrane.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Zicam, LLCInventors: Tim Clarot, Charles Hensley
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Publication number: 20110257258Abstract: A method and composition for preventing and treating Avian Influenza in Humans utilizes an effective quantity of polyphenolic(s) and/or its derivatives in combination with a carrier. The anti-avian influenza ingredient having a composition selected from the group consisting of theaflavin, theaflavin-3,3?-digallate, theaflavin-3-monogallate, theaflavin-3 gallate, theaflavin-3?-gallate, thearubigin, gallic acid, tannic acid, (?)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), (?) epigallocatechin (EGC), (+)-epicatechin (EC), (?)-gallocatechin gallate (GCG), and catechin.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Charles Hensley, Sung Pyo
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Patent number: 7989003Abstract: A viscous gel for delivering minor effective amounts of active substances through the nasal membrane into the body.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Zicam, LLCInventors: Charles Hensley, Robert Steven Davidson
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Publication number: 20110077296Abstract: A viscous gel for delivering minor effective amounts of active substances through the nasal membrane into the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: ZICAM, LLCInventors: Charles Hensley, Robert Steven Davidson
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Patent number: 7714011Abstract: A gelled composition formulated to maintain an active ingredient in association with the nasal membrane for an extended period of time is provided. The gelled composition may be formulated as a decongestant or a sinus discomfort relieving agent. The invention further includes a system and method for applying the gelled composition to the nasal membrane.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2003Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Zicam, LLCInventors: Tim Clarot, Charles Hensley
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Patent number: D796632Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: S.P.M. FLOW CONTROL, INC.Inventors: Jacob A. Bayyouk, Charles Hensley
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Patent number: D840504Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: S.P.M. FLOW CONTROL, INC.Inventors: Jacob A. Bayyouk, Charles Hensley
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Patent number: D867531Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: S.P.M. Flow Control, Inc.Inventors: Jacob A. Bayyouk, Charles Hensley