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Andrew P. Figgins, Chicago, IL US
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20140279204 | RECURRING TRANSACTIONS FOR PURCHASES - The invention provides a method for identifying recurring products and/or transactions. A record of purchases of a user is reviewed, and the record includes purchases from one or more retailers. The record is stored in a temporary or activated account for the user. A recurring pattern of the purchases from the stored record is identified. A recommendation to initiate a transaction based on the identified recurring pattern is provided. The method further receives a confirmation to the provided recommendation. Further facilitates a future easier purchase based on recurring pattern. | 09-18-2014 |
Daniel S. Figgins, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20100052445 | METHODS AND APPARARTUS FOR REDUCING THE SIZE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS - An electric motor is described that includes a mid-shield, a chassis, and a motor control unit configured to be mounted to the chassis. The chassis includes a plurality of clinches formed proximate a first end of the chassis and configured to provide axial positioning of the mid-shield with respect to the chassis. | 03-04-2010 |
20110291514 | RESILIENT ROTOR ASSEMBLY FOR INTERIOR PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR - A method for manufacturing an interior magnet rotor core motor is described herein. The method includes attaching a resilient material to an inner rigid structure configured to engage a shaft associated with the motor, engaging the structure with the motor shaft, positioning the shaft and structure assembly with respect to the rotor core, and affixing the resilient material to the rotor core. | 12-01-2011 |
20120139381 | PERMANENT MAGNET ROTORS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A method for securing a permanent magnet within a rotor core is described. The rotor core includes a first end and a second end and at least one permanent magnet opening configured to receive the permanent magnet. The method includes coupling a first rotor end lamination to the first end of the rotor core. The first lamination includes at least one inner wall that defines an opening within the first lamination that corresponds to the permanent magnet opening in the rotor core. The first lamination includes a bridge portion positioned between the at least one inner wall and an outer edge of the first rotor end lamination. The method also includes positioning a permanent magnet at least partially within the permanent magnet opening and mechanically deforming the bridge portion of the first lamination to secure the permanent magnet within the permanent magnet opening. | 06-07-2012 |
20140021810 | RESILIENT ROTOR ASSEMBLY FOR INTERIOR PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR - An electric motor comprises a shaft, an interior magnet rotor core comprising a central bore and a pair of opposing ends faces, and at least one resilient structure inserted within the central bore between the pair of opposing end faces. The at least one resilient component is inserted within the central bore between the pair of opposing end faces such that the at least one resilient component does not extend beyond one of the opposing end faces. The resilient component comprises an outer rigid structure inserted within the central bore, a resilient component inserted within the outer rigid structure, and an inner rigid structure inserted within the resilient component, wherein the shaft is inserted through the inner rigid structure. | 01-23-2014 |
20140159535 | PERMANENT MAGNET ROTORS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A permanent magnet rotor includes at least one permanent magnet and a rotor core including a first end and a second end. The rotor core includes a plurality of permanent magnet openings that are each configured to receive a permanent magnet. The permanent magnet rotor also includes a first rotor end lamination coupled to the first rotor core end. The first rotor end lamination includes a plurality of inner lamination walls defining a first lamination opening and a second lamination opening circumferentially adjacent the first lamination opening. At least one inner lamination wall includes at least one permanent magnet retention feature configured to secure the permanent magnet within a corresponding permanent magnet opening. The at least one permanent magnet retention feature includes at least one tab extending radially from at least one of the plurality of inner lamination walls within the first rotor end lamination. | 06-12-2014 |
20140239764 | LAMINATED ROTOR WITH IMPROVED MAGNET ADHESION AND METHOD OF FABRICATING - In one aspect, a moisture resistant rotor sleeve is provided. The rotor sleeve includes a plurality of stacked laminations forming a sleeve having an outer periphery, an inner periphery, and spaces between adjacent laminations. The rotor sleeve also includes a sealant applied into the spaces between the adjacent laminations, wherein the sealant seals the spaces to prevent air from traveling through the spaces of the sleeve between the inner periphery and the outer periphery. | 08-28-2014 |
Daniel Shawn Figgins, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20140103769 | RADIALLY EMBEDDED PERMANENT MAGNET ROTOR AND METHODS THEREOF - In one embodiment, a permanent magnet rotor is provided. The permanent magnet rotor includes a shaft comprising an outer diameter, a first hub coupled about the shaft outer diameter, and a first plurality of pole pieces positioned radially about the hub. The rotor further includes a plurality of permanent magnets positioned radially about the hub. The plurality of pole pieces and the plurality of permanent magnets define a rotor outer diameter, and the rotor outer diameter is magnetically isolated from shaft. | 04-17-2014 |
20140103771 | RADIALLY EMBEDDED PERMANENT MAGNET ROTOR AND METHODS THEREOF - In one embodiment, a permanent magnet rotor is provided. The permanent magnet rotor includes a substantially cylindrical rotor core including an outer edge, an inner edge, and opposed first and second ends. The rotor further includes a first wall and a second wall defining at least one radial aperture extending radially through the rotor core. The rotor further includes at least one permanent magnet positioned within the at least one radial aperture. A first indentation is formed in one of the at least one permanent magnet and the first wall, the first indentation defining a first space between the at least one permanent magnet and the radial aperture first wall. The rotor further includes a first material positioned within the first space, the material configured to substantially prevent movement of the permanent magnet relative to the at least one radial aperture. | 04-17-2014 |
20150061441 | ELECTRIC MACHINE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An electric machine includes a machine housing and a stator disposed at least partially within the housing. The electric machine also includes a radially embedded permanent magnet rotor disposed at least partially within the housing and an endcap. The rotor has at least one radially embedded permanent magnet that is configured to provide increased flux to reduce motor efficiency loss. The endcap is operably connected to a distal portion of the rotor. | 03-05-2015 |
Jesse Figgins, Ames, IA US
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20090104173 | NOVEL PROCESS FOR SOLUBILIZING PROTEIN FROM A PROTEINACEOUS MATERIAL AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The process for solubilizing proteinaceous material of the present invention includes subjecting the proteinaceous material to a sufficient amount of a basic solution to obtain a supernatant that has a basic pH and exposing the supernatant to the basic solution for a sufficient length of time and temperature for hydrolysis to occur. The process also includes cooling the mixture of the supernatant and proteinaceous material and optionally acidifying the mixture. This process may also include recovering the solubilized protein from the supernatant for use in various applications. Also provided herein is a composition of solubilized proteins from eggshell membrane obtained using processes of the present invention. | 04-23-2009 |
20100029564 | NOVEL PROCESS OF SOLUBILIZING PROTEIN FROM A PROTEINACEOUS MATERIAL AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The process for solubilizing proteinaceous material of the present invention includes subjecting the proteinaceous material to a sufficient amount of a basic solution to obtain a supernatant that has a basic pH and exposing the supernatant to the basic solution for a sufficient length of time and temperature for hydrolysis to occur. The process also includes cooling the mixture of the supernatant and proteinaceous material and optionally acidifying the mixture. This process may also include recovering the solubilized protein from the supernatant for use in various applications. Also provided herein is a composition of solubilized proteins from eggshell membrane obtained using processes of the present invention. | 02-04-2010 |
20110033440 | NOVEL PROCESS FOR SOLUBILIZING PROTEIN FROM A PROTEINACEOUS MATERIAL AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The process for solubilizing proteinaceous material of the present invention includes subjecting the proteinaceous material to a sufficient amount of a basic solution to obtain a supernatant that has a basic pH and exposing the supernatant to the basic solution for a sufficient length of time and temperature for hydrolysis to occur. The process also includes cooling the mixture of the supernatant and proteinaceous material and optionally acidifying the mixture. This process may also include recovering the solubilized protein from the supernatant for use in various applications. Also provided herein is a composition of solubilized proteins from eggshell membrane obtained using processes of the present invention. | 02-10-2011 |
20110034401 | NOVEL PROCESS FOR SOLUBILIZING PROTEIN FROM A PROTEINACEOUS MATERIAL AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The process for solubilizing proteinaceous material of the present invention includes subjecting the proteinaceous material to a sufficient amount of a basic solution to obtain a supernatant that has a basic pH and exposing the supernatant to the basic solution for a sufficient length of time and temperature for hydrolysis to occur. The process also includes cooling the mixture of the supernatant and proteinaceous material and optionally acidifying the mixture. This process may also include recovering the solubilized protein from the supernatant for use in various applications. Also provided herein is a composition of solubilized proteins from eggshell membrane obtained using processes of the present invention. | 02-10-2011 |
Jesse I. Figgins, Ames, IA US
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20080206436 | METHOD OF SEPARATING COMPONENTS OF TECHNICAL EGGS, EDIBLE EGGS, YOLK AND WHITES AND PRODUCTS THEREFROM - The present invention relates to methods for the separation of various components from eggs. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods for the separation of proteins and lipids from eggs, including technical eggs (inedible) or edible eggs, yolks or whites, which comprises cross-linking the lipids of eggs with a cross-linking reagent. In an embodiment, the method includes separating the proteins from the cross-linked lipids. In an embodiment, the method includes the separation of various components associated with the cross-linked lipids. The methods disclosed herein allow for the isolation of multiple different components from the egg in an efficient, cost-effective manner without compromising the recovery process of the components or their subsequent utility in various applications or compositions. The compositions and isolated components obtained by the methods of the invention can be used in pharmaceutical, medical, nutritional, cosmetic or health applications. | 08-28-2008 |
Jesse L Figgins, Ames, IA US
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20120237495 | METHOD OF TREATMENT USING SOLUBILIZED PROTEIN COMPOSITION OBTAINED FROM EGGSHELL MEMBRANE - The process for solubilizing proteinaceous material of the present invention includes subjecting the proteinaceous material to a sufficient amount of a basic solution to obtain a supernatant that has a basic pH and exposing the supernatant to the basic solution for a sufficient length of time and temperature for hydrolysis to occur. The process also includes cooling the mixture of the supernatant and proteinaceous material and optionally acidifying the mixture. This process may also include recovering the solubilized protein from the supernatant for use in various applications. Also provided herein is a composition of solubilized proteins from eggshell membrane obtained using processes of the present invention. | 09-20-2012 |
Ryan Figgins, New Holland, PA US
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20100251683 | Auger finger with resilient elastomeric retainer retractor - A finger for a crop gathering auger of a grain header for an agricultural combine, a forage harvester, or the like, the finger including a resilient elastomeric retainer retractor which spans a failure region of the finger and will retain a free end of the finger in connection with a mounting end thereof when the failure region is broken, and which is configured and operable for automatically retracting the broken off free end into an auger drum and retaining it therein during subsequent rotation of the drum for limiting potential damage from the broken end and preventing entry of the broken end into crop handling equipment of the combine or other machine. | 10-07-2010 |
Ryan M. Figgins, New Holland, PA US
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20110232251 | CUTTERBAR SUPPORT FOR A CROP HARVESTING HEADER - A system for supporting a cutterbar of a crop harvesting header includes an adjustment assembly including a first arm pivotably secured to the header. The first arm includes a first portion configured to support the cutterbar, and a second portion including a torsion device having a mass of elastic material connected to the adjustment assembly. The second portion is configured to be pivotably rotatable about a first axis by the adjustment assembly to selectably increase or decrease a force appliable to the first portion in order to raise or lower the first portion with respect to the header. The system further includes a connecting lever having one end pivotally connected to an interconnecting member and another end coupled to the second arm, wherein the connecting lever has a pivot portion for rotation about a second axis the second axis is perpendicular to the first axis. | 09-29-2011 |