John L Steele

US Patent:

7833320, Nov 16, 2010

Filed:

Jun 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/427221

Inventors:

James P. Diebold - Lakewood CO, US
Arthur Lilley - Finleyville PA, US
Kingsbury Browne, III - Golden CO, US
Robb Ray Walt - Aurora CO, US
Dustin Duncan - Littleton CO, US
Michael Walker - Longmont CO, US
John Steele - Aurora CO, US
Michael Fields - Arvada CO, US

Assignee:

Community Power Corporation - Littleton CO

International Classification:

B01D 46/00

US Classification:

95282, 55283, 55299, 55300, 55304

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for removing fine particulate matter from a fluid stream without interrupting the overall process or flow. The flowing fluid inflates and expands the flexible filter, and particulate is deposited on the filter media while clean fluid is permitted to pass through the filter. This filter is cleaned when the fluid flow is stopped, the filter collapses, and a force is applied to distort the flexible filter media to dislodge the built-up filter cake. The dislodged filter cake falls to a location that allows undisrupted flow of the fluid after flow is restored. The shed particulate is removed to a bin for periodic collection. A plurality of filter cells can operate independently or in concert, in parallel, or in series to permit cleaning the filters without shutting off the overall fluid flow. The self-cleaning filter is low cost, has low power consumption, and exhibits low differential pressures.

US Patent:

7909899, Mar 22, 2011

Filed:

Jun 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/427231

Inventors:

James P. Diebold - Lakewood CO, US
Arthur Lilley - Finleyville PA, US
Kingsbury III Browne - Golden CO, US
Robb Ray Walt - Aurora CO, US
Dustin Duncan - Littleton CO, US
Michael Walker - Longmont CO, US
John Steele - Aurora CO, US
Michael Fields - Arvada CO, US
Trevor Smith - Lakewood CO, US

Assignee:

Community Power Corporation - Littleton CO

International Classification:

C01B 3/36
C01B 3/24
C10K 3/06
C10J 3/00
B01J 7/00

US Classification:

48197R, 48 61, 48202, 48210, 423650

Abstract:

Method and apparatus for generating a low tar, renewable fuel gas from biomass and using it in other energy conversion devices, many of which were designed for use with gaseous and liquid fossil fuels. An automated, downdraft gasifier incorporates extensive air injection into the char bed to maintain the conditions that promote the destruction of residual tars. The resulting fuel gas and entrained char and ash are cooled in a special heat exchanger, and then continuously cleaned in a filter prior to usage in standalone as well as networked power systems.

US Patent:

8529661, Sep 10, 2013

Filed:

Nov 15, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/946696

Inventors:

James P. Diebold - Lakewood CO, US
Arthur Lilley - Finleyville PA, US
Kingsbury Browne, III - Golden CO, US
Robb Ray Walt - Aurora CO, US
Dustin Duncan - Littleton CO, US
Michael Walker - Broomfield CO, US
John Steele - Aurora CO, US
Michael Fields - Arvada CO, US

Assignee:

Afognak Native Corporation - Anchorage AK

International Classification:

B01D 46/00

US Classification:

95 20, 95282, 96397, 96421, 55283, 55299, 55300, 55304

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for removing fine particulate matter from a fluid stream without interrupting the overall process or flow. The flowing fluid inflates and expands the flexible filter, and particulate is deposited on the filter media while clean fluid is permitted to pass through the filter. This filter is cleaned when the fluid flow is stopped, the filter collapses, and a force is applied to distort the flexible filter media to dislodge the built-up filter cake. The dislodged filter cake falls to a location that allows undisrupted flow of the fluid after flow is restored. The shed particulate is removed to a bin for periodic collection. A plurality of filter cells can operate independently or in concert, in parallel, or in series to permit cleaning the filters without shutting off the overall fluid flow. The self-cleaning filter is low cost, has low power consumption, and exhibits low differential pressures.

US Patent:

8574326, Nov 5, 2013

Filed:

Feb 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/028090

Inventors:

James P. Diebold - Lakewood CO, US
Arthur Lilley - Finleyville PA, US
Kingsbury Browne, III - Golden CO, US
Robb Ray Walt - Aurora CO, US
Dustin Duncan - Littleton CO, US
Michael Walker - Broomfield CO, US
John Steele - Aurora CO, US
Michael Fields - Arvada CO, US
Trevor Smith - Lakewood CO, US

Assignee:

Afognak Native Corporation - Anchorage AK

International Classification:

C01B 3/36
C10K 3/06
C10J 3/00
B01J 7/00
C01B 3/24

US Classification:

48 61, 48197 R, 48202, 48210, 423650

Abstract:

Method and apparatus for generating a low tar, renewable fuel gas from biomass and using it in other energy conversion devices, many of which were designed for use with gaseous and liquid fossil fuels. An automated, downdraft gasifier incorporates extensive air injection into the char bed to maintain the conditions that promote the destruction of residual tars. The resulting fuel gas and entrained char and ash are cooled in a special heat exchanger, and then continuously cleaned in a filter prior to usage in standalone as well as networked power systems.

US Patent:

55780393, Nov 26, 1996

Filed:

Feb 15, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/388983

Inventors:

Tim Vendrely - Memphis TN
Leo A. Whiteside - Bridgeton MO
Thomas A. T. Carls - Memphis TN
John Steele - Aurora CO
Chris E. Johnson - Memphis TN

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew Richards Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 1700

US Classification:

606 88

Abstract:

A method of preparing a patient's proximal tibia with a surgical saw and cutting instrumentation is disclosed. The method of the present invention prepares the patient's proximal tibial to receive a tibial implant. The patient's intramedullary canal is first reamed and then an intramedullary rod is placed in the intramedullary canal as a reference. A first cutting instrument is bound on the rod above the patient's proximal tibia. The first cutting instrument includes a stylus that is used to set the depth of cut by referencing the top of the proximal tibia. The proximal tibia is then transversely cut with the saw by tracking the first cutting guide surfaces with the saw. The first cutting instrument is removed together with its stylus. A secondary cutting instrument is then placed on the rod above the proximal tibia. The second cutting instrument has a cutter at its center for cutting longitudinally into the proximal tibia.

US Patent:

56096429, Mar 11, 1997

Filed:

Feb 15, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/389100

Inventors:

Chris E. Johnson - Memphis TN
Tim Vendrely - Memphis TN
Leo A. Whiteside - Bridgeton MO
Thomas A. Carls - Memphis TN
John Steele - Aurora CO
Khosrow Naraghian - Memphis TN

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew Richards Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61F 238

US Classification:

623 20

Abstract:

The method of implanting a femoral and a tibial knee prosthesis and instruments for surgically implanting the femoral and tibial prosthesis component as disclosed. The method includes the formation of a plurality of surgical cuts on the patient's distal femur. A trial tibial prosthesis is then fitted to the surgically prepared distal femur. The trial prosthesis has a femoral articulating surface and a non-articulating surface that fits the patient's distal femur at the surgical cuts. A surgeon then forms a transverse cut on the patient's proximal tibia. The surgeon places a tibial trial prosthesis on the patient's proximal tibia, the trial prosthesis including a tibial trial stem that fits the patient's intramedullary canal, a tibial trial metallic tray or plate, and a plastic trial insert that fits the tibial tray or plate. The plastic insert includes a tibial articulating surface that can articulate with the femoral articulating surface. The respective articulating surfaces are placed in contact and the surgeon then moves the patient's knee through a full range of motion.

US Patent:

56675119, Sep 16, 1997

Filed:

Jun 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/484611

Inventors:

Tim Vendrely - Memphis TN
Leo A. Whiteside - Bridgeton MO
Thomas A. Tommy Carls - Memphis TN
John Steele - Aurora CO
Chris E. Johnson - Memphis TN

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew Richards Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 1758

US Classification:

606 88

Abstract:

A method of preparing a patient's proximal tibia with a surgical saw and cutting instrumentation is disclosed. The method of the present invention prepares the patient's proximal tibial to receive a tibial implant. The patient's intramedullary canal is first reamed and then an intramedullary rod is placed in the intramedullary canal as a reference. A first cutting instrument is bound on the rod above the patient's proximal tibia. The first cutting instrument includes a stylus that is used to set the depth of cut by referencing the top of the proximal tibia. The proximal tibia is then transversely cut with the saw by tracking the first cutting guide surfaces with the saw. The first cutting instrument is removed together with its stylus. A secondary cutting instrument is then placed on the rod above the proximal tibia. The second cutting instrument has a cutter at its center for cutting longitudinally into the proximal tibia.

US Patent:

56287496, May 13, 1997

Filed:

Jun 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/480845

Inventors:

Tim Vendrely - Memphis TN
Leo A. Whiteside - Bridgeton MO
Thomas A. T. Carls - Memphis TN
John Steele - Aurora CO
Chris E. Johnson - Memphis TN

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew Richards Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 1700

US Classification:

606 80

Abstract:

A method of preparing a patient's proximal tibia with a surgical saw and cutting instrumentation is disclosed. The method of the present invention prepares the patient's proximal tibial to receive a tibial implant. The patient's intramedullary canal is first reamed and then an intramedullary rod is placed in the intramedullary canal as a reference. A first cutting instrument is bound on the rod above the patient's proximal tibia. The first cutting instrument includes a stylus that is used to set the depth of cut by referencing the top of the proximal tibia. The proximal tibia is then transversely cut with the saw by tracking the first cutting guide surfaces with the saw. The first cutting instrument is removed together with its stylus. A secondary cutting instrument is then placed on the rod above the proximal tibia. The second cutting instrument has a cutter at its center for cutting longitudinally into the proximal tibia.

Address:

7705 S Rosemary Way, Centennial, CO 80112

Phone:

3032909386

VIN:

19UUA66267A015537

Make:

ACURA

Model:

TL

Year:

2007