Michael Ralph Simpson

US Patent:

7281840, Oct 16, 2007

Filed:

Jul 9, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/887705

Inventors:

Michael B. Simpson - Elgin TX, US
George V. Woodley - Reno NV, US
Gary R. Anderson - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Tres-Ark, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

B01F 15/02

US Classification:

366132, 366136, 3661521

Abstract:

There is disclosed a system and method of formulating a batch comprising at least two ingredients. The ingredients are admitted to a container to partially fill it. The quantities of the ingredient in the container are determined, and a ratio of a target quantity to the determined current quantity for at least one ingredient is calculated. The next quantity of that ingredient to be admitted to the admixture is calculated by multiplying the target quantity by the calculated ratio to determine a corrected quantity. The corrected quantity of the ingredient is admitted to the admixture, and a quantity of another ingredient is admitted to the admixture to adjust the proportion of ingredients to the target formulation. These steps may be repeated until the batch is completed.

US Patent:

20040120487, Jun 24, 2004

Filed:

Apr 4, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/407336

Inventors:

Elizabeth Cockrell - San Antonio TX, US
David Dobbins - San Antonio TX, US
Edward Manibusan - San Antonio TX, US
Michael Simpson - San Antonio TX, US
Craig Needels - San Antonio TX, US

Assignee:

Billing Concepts, Inc. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

H04M015/00

US Classification:

379/114010, 379/114140

Abstract:

Disclosed is a system and method for using third party billing of point of sale transactions. Transaction information is received from a merchant, and the transaction information comprises a telephone number. The system determines if an account associated with the telephone number is activated. If the account is activated, the transaction information is formatted and transmitted to a telephone company for placement on a telephone bill. If the account is not activated, an account is established and activated by capturing the ANI of a telephone call and verifying the ANI against the provided telephone number.

US Patent:

20060080041, Apr 13, 2006

Filed:

Jul 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/177930

Inventors:

Gary Anderson - Austin TX, US
Michael Simpson - Elgin TX, US
George Woodley - Reno NV, US

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

702019000, 702022000

Abstract:

There is disclosed a system and method of formulating a batch comprising at least two ingredients. An embodiment is disclosed wherein a feedforward algorithm can be used to control the target blend. Subsequently a feedback closed loop control loop algorithm is provided for a multivariant blend. Use of this approach allows for a continuously autoreplenished and controlled blend. Another enhancement disclosed is the ability to control via feedforward and feedback algorithms a fast responding control mode which allows for the elimination of a tank. This approach will allow for “one pass” blending with control. Feedback control can be provided via process indicators or through analytical or parametric methods. The controller implements an automated fault detection and correction system, thereby identifying necessary maintenance prior to failure. If failure does occur the signature recognition allows rapid analysis and correction thus maximizing tool availability.

US Patent:

20080172141, Jul 17, 2008

Filed:

Dec 9, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/593548

Inventors:

Michael B. Simpson - Elgin TX, US
George V. Woodley - Reno NV, US
Gary R. Anderson - Austin TX, US

International Classification:

G05B 15/02

US Classification:

700110, 700265

Abstract:

A system and method of formulating a batch comprising at least two ingredients. The ingredients are admitted to a container to partially fill it (). The quantities of the ingredient in the container are determined (), and a ratio of a target quantity to the determined current quantity for at least one ingredient is calculated (). The next quantity of that ingredient to be admitted to the admixture is calculated by multiplying the target quantity by the calculated ratio to determine a corrected quantity (). The corrected quantity of the ingredient is admitted to the admixture (), and a quantity of another ingredient is admitted to the admixture to adjust the proportion of ingredients to the target formulation (). These steps may be repeated until the batch is completed.

US Patent:

60566361, May 2, 2000

Filed:

Oct 29, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/182533

Inventors:

Daniel J. Cody - Madison WI
David Hamblin - Norwalk IA
Steven P. Hergott - West Des Moines IA
Wendell J. Holl - Madison WI
David C. Nordby - Madison WI
Michael S. Simpson - Norwalk IA
Brent M. Veldkamp - Cumming IA

Assignee:

Townsend Engineering Company - Des Moines IA

International Classification:

A22C 1102

US Classification:

452 51

Abstract:

An apparatus for producing and processing a strand of sausage or foodstuff has a sausage producing machine which produces a linked strand of sausage for deposit of loops of the strand on the hooks of a continuous conveyor. The conveyor picks up the loops of the strand at a loading station immediately adjacent the discharge end of the machine, and conveys the loops to a processing station for smoking or the like. The conveyor then moves the loops to an unloading station for removal of the strand from the conveyor, whereupon the conveyor downstream of the unloading station returns to the loading station to pick up additional product. A conveyor take-up mechanism is located immediately downstream from the loading station to permit the conveyor to cease movement at the loading station (while the casing on the machine is being replenished) while the conveyor can continue movement in the processing area. Sensors and controls interconnect the machine and the conveyor to coordinate the operational functions of each. A method of producing and processing a strand of sausage or foodstuff involves producing a linked strand of material, depositing linked loops thereof on the hooks of a moving conveyor, controlling the coordinated activity of the production of the product with the movement of the conveyor; moving the product to and through a processing station, and thence to an unloading station, while periodically stopping the movement of the conveyor and the operation of the machine while continuing the movement of the conveyor through the processing area.

US Patent:

57519552, May 12, 1998

Filed:

Jun 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/473541

Inventors:

David Paul Sonnier - Austin TX
William Edward Baker - Austin TX
William Patterson Bunton - Austin TX
Daniel L. Fowler - Georgetown TX
Curtis Willard Jones - Austin TX
John C. Krause - Georgetown TX
Michael P. Simpson - Liberty Hill TX
William Joel Watson - Austin TX

Assignee:

Tandem Computers Incorporated - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G06F 1100

US Classification:

39520019

Abstract:

A multiprocessor system includes a number of sub-processor systems, each substantially identically constructed, and each comprising a central processing unit (CPU), and at least one I/O device, interconnected by routing apparatus that also interconnects the sub-processor systems. A CPU of any one of the sub-processor systems may communicate, through the routing elements, with any I/O device of the system, or with any CPU of the system. Communications between I/O devices and CPUs is by packetized messages. Interrupts from I/O devices are communicated from the I/O devices to the CPUs (or from one CPU to another CPU) as message packets. CPUs and I/O devices may write to, or read from, memory of a CPU of the system. Memory protection is provided by an access validation method maintained by each CPU in which CPUs and/or I/O devices are provided with a validation to read/write memory of that CPU, without which memory access is denied.

US Patent:

60864699, Jul 11, 2000

Filed:

Oct 29, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/182559

Inventors:

Daniel J. Cody - Madison WI
David Hamblin - Norwalk IA
Steven P. Hergott - West Des Moines IA
Wendell J. Holl - Madison WI
David C. Nordby - Madison WI
Michael S. Simpson - Norwalk IA
Brent M. Veldkamp - Cumming IA

Assignee:

DEC International, Inc. - Lodi WI

International Classification:

A22C 1100

US Classification:

452 51

Abstract:

A conveyor for moving the strand from a sausage making machine has J-hooks extending downwardly from a continuous chain conveyor. The conveyor picks up the loops of the strand at a loading station immediately adjacent the discharge end of the machine, and conveys the loops to a processing station for smoking or the like. The conveyor then moves the loops to an unloading station for removal of the strand from the conveyor, whereupon the conveyor downstream of the unloading station returns to the loading station to pick up additional product. A conveyor take-up mechanism is located immediately downstream from the loading station to permit the conveyor to cease movement at the loading station (while the casing on the machine is being replenished) while the conveyor can continue movement in the processing area. Sensors and controls interconnect the machine and the conveyor to coordinate the operational functions of each. A method of producing and processing a strand of sausage or foodstuff involves producing a linked strand of material, depositing linked loops thereof on the hooks of a moving conveyor, controlling the coordinated activity of the production of the product with the movement of the conveyor; moving the product to and through a processing station, and thence to an unloading station, while periodically stopping the movement of the conveyor and the operation of the machine while continuing the movement of the conveyor through the processing area.

US Patent:

62770187, Aug 21, 2001

Filed:

Feb 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/499820

Inventors:

Daniel J. Cody - Madison WI
David Hamblin - Norwalk IA
Steven P. Hergott - West Des Moines IA
Wendell J. Holl - Madison WI
David C. Nordby - Madison WI
Michael S. Simpson - Norwalk IA
Brent M. Veldkamp - Cumming IA

Assignee:

Townsend Engineering Company - Des Moines IA

International Classification:

A22C 1500
B65G 1522

US Classification:

452 51

Abstract:

An apparatus for producing and processing a strand of sausage or foodstuff has a sausage producing machine which produces a linked strand of sausage for deposit of loops of the strand on the hooks of a continuous conveyor. The conveyor picks up the loops of the strand at a loading station immediately adjacent the discharge end of the machine, and conveys the loops to a processing station for smoking or the like. The conveyor then moves the loops to an unloading station for removal of the strand from the conveyor, whereupon the conveyor downstream of the unloading station returns to the loading station to pick up additional product. A conveyor take-up mechanism is located immediately downstream from the loading station to permit the conveyor to cease movement at the loading station (while the casing on the machine is being replenished) while the conveyor can continue movement in the processing area. Sensors and controls interconnect the machine and the conveyor to coordinate the operational functions of each. A method of producing and processing a strand of sausage or foodstuff involves producing a linked strand of material, depositing linked loops thereof on the hooks of a moving conveyor, controlling the coordinated activity of the production of the product with the movement of the conveyor; moving the product to and through a processing station, and thence to an unloading station, while periodically stopping the movement of the conveyor and the operation of the machine while continuing the movement of the conveyor through the processing area.

Address:

100 Ripple Crk St, Shavano Park, TX 78231

Phone:

2104925348

VIN:

5TETX22N08Z540019

Make:

TOYOTA

Model:

TACOMA

Year:

2008

Address:

1123 Lolita St, Corpus Christi, TX 78416

VIN:

3N1BC13EX8L401330

Make:

NISSAN

Model:

VERSA

Year:

2008