Bruce A Macgregor

US Patent:

6427365, Aug 6, 2002

Filed:

Apr 2, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/824288

Inventors:

Bruce Grant MacGregor - Palo Alto CA
Alex Kazaks - Mountain View CA
Bradford W. Flora - St. Joseph MI
Henry F. Doersam - Evansville IN
George Crothall - San Jose CA
Ana Taiyuan Chang - Sunnyvale CA

Assignee:

Whirlpool Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

International Classification:

D06F 5902

US Classification:

38 1A

Abstract:

A fluid supply and reservoir is proved which may be used in conjunction with a clothes refreshing appliance. A fluid cartridge has a top wall to which the nozzle assembly may be secured, and a supply of pressurized air is connected to the nozzle assembly to draw fluid from the reservoir into the nozzle assembly through a siphon tube by a venturi action. The air supply may be provided through an air supply arrangement which includes guide walls for positioning the nozzle assembly relative to the air supply, and a resiliently mounted air supply tube for mating with an air supply opening in the nozzle assembly. An arrangement may also be provided in the reservoir to assure a constant fluid pressure therein to provide a constant flow of fluid through the nozzle assembly.

US Patent:

6851226, Feb 8, 2005

Filed:

Feb 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/076709

Inventors:

Bruce G. MacGregor - Palo Alto CA, US
Juan Carlos Bruce Novoa - Cupertino CA, US
Larry Cheng - Mountain View CA, US
Energy Cruse, II - Foster City CA, US
Thomas B. Eich - Palo Alto CA, US
Jesse A. Fourt - Palo Alto CA, US
David M. Gresham - East Grand Rapids MI, US
Alex T. Grishaver - Daly City CA, US
Joseph Lishing Hei - Palo Alto CA, US
Matthew D. Inouye - Foster City CA, US
Katherine J. Kuchenbecker - Menlo Park CA, US
James N. Ludwig - East Grand Rapids MI, US
Sven D. Newman - Menlo Park CA, US
Todd A. Pelman - San Francisco CA, US
Alexey Salamini - San Francisco CA, US
Franz Niklaus Schulz - St. Gallen, CH
Benjamin J. V. Tarbell - Menlo Park CA, US
Scott A. Whitman - Palo Alto CA, US
David M. Webster - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Steelcase Development Corporation - Caledonia MI

International Classification:

E04H001/00

US Classification:

52 361, 52239, 522207

Abstract:

A freestanding partition panel for dividing a floor space includes a rigid partition frame having vertical side frame members and first and second horizontal frame members extending between the vertical side frame members to form a vertically enlarged opening through the frame, and an open space within the panel. At least one intermediate horizontal cross member extends across the vertically enlarged opening and defines upper and lower openings through the frame. The intermediate cross member and at least a selected one of the first and second horizontal frame members include a plurality of horizontally spaced apart attachment locations defining a plurality of discrete, serially adjacent mounting spaces. The partition panel further includes a utility unit that is mountable in a selected one of the mounting spaces. The partition panel further includes a first cover panel secured to the partition frame and extending horizontally between the side edge of the utility unit and the selected vertical side frame member.

US Patent:

7005206, Feb 28, 2006

Filed:

May 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/161558

Inventors:

Craig Lawrence - Menlo Park CA, US
Alexey Salamini - San Francisco CA, US
Bruce MacGregor - Palo Alto CA, US
David Bliven - Cupertino CA, US

Assignee:

Polyfuel, Inc. - Menlo Park CA

International Classification:

H01M 2/00
H01M 8/04

US Classification:

429 34, 429 23, 429 13, 429 6, 429 22, 429 25, 429 30

Abstract:

A fuel cell assembly including a membrane electrode assembly, an anode plate, a cathode plate, a removable fuel cartridge, and a fuel delivery system. The assembly includes an anode, a cathode, and a polymer electrolyte membrane having a fuel side and an oxygen side. The fuel cartridge includes an expandable fuel bladder for receiving liquid fuel, an expandable pressure member in contact with the bladder for maintaining a positive pressure on the bladder, and a sealable exit port in fluid communication with the bladder. The fuel delivery system delivers fuel from the cartridge to the fuel side of the membrane. An Interface, Control, and Regulator Circuit for Fuel Cell Powered Electronic Device.

US Patent:

7316855, Jan 8, 2008

Filed:

Dec 3, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/309954

Inventors:

Craig Lawrence - Menlo Park CA, US
Alexey Salamini - San Francisco CA, US
Bruce MacGregor - Palo Alto CA, US
David Bliven - Cupertino CA, US

Assignee:

Polyfuel, Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

H01M 8/00

US Classification:

429 34, 429 36, 429 38

Abstract:

A fuel cell assembly including a membrane electrode assembly, an anode plate, a cathode plate, a removable fuel cartridge, and a fuel delivery system. The assembly includes an anode, a cathode, and a polymer electrolyte membrane having a fuel side and an oxygen side. The fuel cartridge includes an expandable fuel bladder for receiving liquid fuel, an expandable pressure member in contact with the bladder for maintaining a positive pressure on the bladder, and a sealable exit port in fluid communication with the bladder. The fuel delivery system delivers fuel from the cartridge to the fuel side of the membrane. The removable fuel cartridge includes a rigid fuel container having a first container portion and a second container portion permanently enclosing the expandable fuel bladder and the expandable pressure member. The first container portion and the second container portion may be permanently affixed to one another with an adhesive.

US Patent:

7494022, Feb 24, 2009

Filed:

Mar 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/802156

Inventors:

Mark A. Buchalter - Mountain View CA, US
Mark A. Zeh - München, DE
Jeffrey R. Chapin - Palto Alto CA, US
Bruce G. MacGregor - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

Helen of Troy Limited - St. Michael

International Classification:

B65F 1/06

US Classification:

22049511

Abstract:

A holder for a flexible bag includes a frame which defines a bag-receiving area and has a locking portion defining a recess, and a locking member carried by the locking portion for movement between a release position disposed out of the recess and a locking position disposed in the recess, the locking member having a bag-retaining notch therein for receiving a gathered portion of the bag and accessible when the locking member is it its release position and unaccessible when the locking member is in its locking position.

US Patent:

20030024684, Feb 6, 2003

Filed:

Apr 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/126251

Inventors:

David Lyons - Palo Alto CA, US
Dennis Grahn - Palo Alto CA, US
Bruce Macgregor - Palo Alto CA, US
Todd Pelman - San Francisco CA, US
Mark Zeh - Mountain View CA, US
Rudy Samuels - Bolinas CA, US
David Licata - Menlo Park CA, US
Matthew Inouye - Foster City CA, US

International Classification:

F28D001/00

US Classification:

165/045000

Abstract:

A module for thermal exchange with a portion of a mammal is provided. The module is used with advanced methods related to body temperature control and management. A portion of a mammal is placed in a sealed enclosure that is in thermal communication with a heat exchange fluid. The enclosure is also adapted to provide a negative pressure environment and includes an improved interface with the external environment.

US Patent:

20050086871, Apr 28, 2005

Filed:

Nov 9, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/984518

Inventors:

Bruce MacGregor - Palo Alto CA, US
Juan Bruce Novoa - Cupertino CA, US
Larry Cheng - Mountain View CA, US
Energy Cruse - Foster City CA, US
Thomas Eich - Palo Alto CA, US
Jesse Fourt - Palo Alto CA, US
David Gresham - East Grand Rapids MI, US
Alex Grishaver - Daly City CA, US
Joseph Hei - Palo Alto CA, US
Matthew Inouye - Foster City CA, US
Katherine Kuchenbecker - Menlo Park CA, US
James Ludwig - East Grand Rapids MI, US
Sven Newman - Menlo Park CA, US
Todd Pelman - San Francisco CA, US
Alexey Salamini - San Francisco CA, US
Franz Schulz - St. Gallen, CH
Benjamin Tarbell - Menlo Park CA, US
Scott Whitman - Palo Alto CA, US
David Webster - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

E04H001/00

US Classification:

052036100

Abstract:

A freestanding partition panel for dividing a floor space includes a rigid partition frame having vertical side frame members and first and second horizontal frame members extending between the vertical side frame members to form a vertically enlarged opening through the frame, and an open space within the panel. At least one intermediate horizontal cross member extends across the vertically enlarged opening and defines upper and lower openings through the frame. The intermediate cross member and at least a selected one of the first and second horizontal frame members include a plurality of horizontally spaced apart attachment locations defining a plurality of discrete, serially adjacent mounting spaces. The partition panel further includes a utility unit that is mountable in a selected one of the mounting spaces. The partition panel further includes a first cover panel secured to the partition frame and extending horizontally between the side edge of the utility unit and the selected vertical side frame member. The first cover panel is connected to the intermediate horizontal cross member and extends vertically between the intermediate horizontal cross member and the selected one of the first and second members. A second cover panel is secured to the partition frame, and extends horizontally between the vertical side frame members. The second cover panel extends vertically between the intermediate horizontal cross member and the other of the selected one of the first and second horizontal members.

US Patent:

20080010923, Jan 17, 2008

Filed:

Aug 17, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/893687

Inventors:

Bruce MacGregor - Palo Alto CA, US
Juan Novoa - Cupertino CA, US
Larry Cheng - Mountain View CA, US
Energy Cruse - Foster City CA, US
Thomas Eich - Palo Alto CA, US
Jesse Fourt - Palo Alto CA, US
David Gresham - East Grand Rapids MI, US
Alex Grishaver - Daly City CA, US
Joseph Hei - Palo Alto CA, US
Matthew Inouye - Foster City CA, US
Katherine Kuchenbecker - Menlo Park CA, US
James Ludwig - East Grand Rapids MI, US
Sven Newman - Menlo Park CA, US
Todd Pelman - San Francisco CA, US
Alexey Salamini - San Francisco CA, US
Franz Schulz - St Gallen, CH
Benjamin Tarbell - Menlo Park CA, US
Scott Whitman - Palo Alto CA, US
David Webster - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

E04H 1/12

US Classification:

052239000

Abstract:

A freestanding partition panel for dividing a floor space includes a rigid partition frame having vertical side frame members and first and second horizontal frame members extending between the vertical side frame members to form a vertically enlarged opening through the frame, and an open space within the panel. At least one intermediate horizontal cross member extends across the vertically enlarged opening and defines upper and lower openings through the frame. The intermediate cross member and at least a selected one of the first and second horizontal frame members include a plurality of horizontally spaced apart attachment locations defining a plurality of discrete, serially adjacent mounting spaces. The partition panel further includes a utility unit that is mountable in a selected one of the mounting spaces. The partition panel further includes a first cover panel secured to the partition frame and extending horizontally between the side edge of the utility unit and the selected vertical side frame member. The first cover panel is connected to the intermediate horizontal cross member and extends vertically between the intermediate horizontal cross member and the selected one of the first and second members. A second cover panel is secured to the partition frame, and extends horizontally between the vertical side frame members. The second cover panel extends vertically between the intermediate horizontal cross member and the other of the selected one of the first and second horizontal members.