Charles Paul Kline

US Patent:

8408986, Apr 2, 2013

Filed:

Oct 6, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/898821

Inventors:

Charles Kline - Camp Hill PA, US
Gary Streeter - Andover MA, US

Assignee:

Scientific Games International, Inc. - Newark DE

International Classification:

A63F 9/24
G07C 15/00

US Classification:

463 17, 463 25, 463 42, 101483

Abstract:

A method and associated system for Internet play of an instant lottery game includes supplying instant lottery tickets for purchase by players, with each of the instant lottery tickets having a game authorization code. The winning or loosing status of the instant lottery tickets is unknown to the players at the time of purchase. Each of the instant lottery tickets is provided with a unique prize claim code separate from the game authorization code. A web site is provided wherein a player enters the game authorization code via an Internet device to initiate play of the instant lottery game. The outcome of the game is then randomly determined and presented to the player via the web site. The value of a winning outcome is credited to a running tally associated with the lottery ticket and, upon the player cashing out to end the lottery game, a monetary value is assigned for the running tally associated with the unique prize claim code. The prize claim codes are stored and at defined periodic intervals, the prize claim codes are transferred to a lottery system central computer. For redemption of an instant lottery ticket, the player presents the prize claim code to a lottery redemption location wherein the presented prize claim code is verified with data from the transferred prize claim codes to determine a payout to the player for the lottery ticket.

US Patent:

20130225255, Aug 29, 2013

Filed:

Mar 29, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/853157

Inventors:

Charles Kline - Camp Hill PA, US
Gary Streeter - Andover MA, US

Assignee:

Scientific Games International, Inc. - Newark DE

International Classification:

G07F 17/32

US Classification:

463 17

Abstract:

A method for verifying the age or location of a player of an Internet-based lottery game entails providing lottery tickets for purchase by players at an authorized retail location, the lottery tickets having a game authorization code that is entered by the initiate play of the Internet-based lottery game on an internet enabled device. The age of the player is verified at the retail location and a separate verification password is entered via a terminal that is in communication with to the lottery system central computer, with the password linked to the game authorization code. Upon initiating play of the game via a web site, the player enters the verification password separately from the game authorization code. An Internet game server communicates with the lottery system central computer to ensure that the entered verification password corresponds to the linked verification password prior to permitting play of the Internet-based lottery game.

US Patent:

40265285, May 31, 1977

Filed:

Feb 23, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/660204

Inventors:

Charles M. Kline - Reinholds PA
Thomas W. Waldrop - New Holland PA

Assignee:

Sperry Rand Corporation - New Holland PA

International Classification:

B01F 512
B01F 724

US Classification:

259 7

Abstract:

Mixing apparatus having a frame on which a vertical mixing tank is mounted. The tank has a cylindrical upper section and a conical downwardly converging lower section. A hammermill is carried on the frame and provided with a hopper to receive feed material. Different types of feed material are fed into the hopper and chopped as they pass through the hammermill. A transfer auger conveys chopped material from the hammermill to the tank. Other feed material may be added during the mixing operation by introduction thereof via a second auger conveyor. A mixing assembly within the tank circulates the various feed material in a circuitous path to produce a well mixed homogeneous mass. A third auger conveyor, utilized to unload the tank, is mounted coaxially with the second feed auger and communicates with the bottom of the tank through an appropriate opening. The mixing assembly includes a vertical auger having a frusto-conical shaped lower core portion mounted for rotation opposite the conical wall section to form a trough-like area at the bottom of the tank chamber.

US Patent:

45707308, Feb 18, 1986

Filed:

Sep 5, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/647946

Inventors:

Charles M. Kline - Reinholds PA
Randall L. Sierk - New Holland PA

Assignee:

Sperry Corporation - New Holland PA

International Classification:

B62D 1100

US Classification:

180 648

Abstract:

A skid-steer loader having transversely spaced wheel assemblies driven by individually operable drive mechanisms having spaced apart independently mounted hydrostatic motors is disclosed wherein a speed shifter linkage interconnects the hydrostatic motor cam shafts to affect a simultaneous shifting of both motors from one speed to another. A floatingly mounted cross shaft is threadably engaged with trunnions pivotally mounted in pintle arms fastened to the hydraulic motor cam plate shafts. Rotation of the cross shaft is affected through manipulation of a control lever engageable with adjustable stops to permit a quick and convenient adjustment of high and low speed operating positions. A frictional clamping of the linkage between the control lever and a sprocket for rotating the cross shaft provides an easy initial positioning of the control lever and permits a still greater range of adjustment of the nominal operating positions for maximum operator comfort.

US Patent:

43878571, Jun 14, 1983

Filed:

Jan 14, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/225068

Inventors:

Terry A. Young - Lititz PA
William W. Mann - Leola PA
Charles M. Kline - Reinholds PA
Ernest A. Schoeneberger - New Holland PA

Assignee:

Sperry Corporation - New Holland PA

International Classification:

B02C 2500

US Classification:

241101B

Abstract:

Remote control of unloading augers on agricultural grinder-mixers is accomplished by hydraulic motors arranged to adjust the height of the remote end of the auger and to rotate its position in the horizontal plane. These motors are each controlled by solenoid operated valves in the hydraulic system and the valves are operated by sets of electrical controls located in the tractor cab and in proximity to the unloading auger.

US Patent:

40265293, May 31, 1977

Filed:

Feb 23, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/660212

Inventors:

Charles M. Kline - Reinholds PA
Thomas W. Waldrop - New Holland PA

Assignee:

Sperry Rand Corporation - New Holland PA

International Classification:

B01F 512
B01F 724

US Classification:

259 7

Abstract:

Mixing apparatus having a frame on which a mixing tank is mounted and extending vertically. A hammermill carried on the frame receives and chops different types of feed material. The resulting product is then deposited in a transfer conveyor which transports the material to the mixing tank. A mixing assembly within the tank circulates material to produce a well mixed homogeneous mass. The mixing assembly comprises upper and lower material advancing portions, the lower of which includes a conical shaped core member converging upwardly. One or more rigid crop engaging elements extends outwardly from the lower edge of the core member to enhance the effectiveness of the mixing apparatus.

US Patent:

41740726, Nov 13, 1979

Filed:

Mar 23, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/889310

Inventors:

Charles M. Kline - Reinholds PA

Assignee:

Sperry Rand Corporation - New Holland PA

International Classification:

B02C 2500

US Classification:

241 35

Abstract:

In a crop feed grinding and mixing apparatus having a mixing means mounted to a mobile frame, a grinding means fixed to the frame, material transfer means extending at least between the grinding means and the mixing means, material infeed means in material flow communication with the grinding means and drive means including a rotatable shaft operably connected to the mixing, grinding, material infeed and material transfer means, there is provided a speed responsive overload protective device mounted to the rotatable shaft so that when the drive means is slowed in operation below a predetermined speed by excessive crop feed accumulation in the grinding means the protective device automatically disengages the material infeed means from the drive means. The disengagement of the material infeed means permits the grinding means to continue to operate without any additional crop feed being delivered thereto, until the rotatable shaft returns to the predetermined speed at which time the protective device will automatically reengage the infeed material means to permit the flow of crop feed to recommence.

US Patent:

43844553, May 24, 1983

Filed:

Aug 11, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/177147

Inventors:

Charles M. Kline - Reinholds PA

Assignee:

Sperry Corporation - New Holland PA

International Classification:

F16D 3102

US Classification:

60433

Abstract:

Grinder-mixers include a material infeed device such as a feed table for feeding bales of hay to be ground up and incorporated into livestock feed rations. Due to varying bale density, the bale grinder sometimes lugs down when encountering a dense bale. However, if the feed table continues to feed bales during such a lug down, the grinder may clog and stall. A bypass apparatus solves the feed table problem by providing a bypass valve automatically operable to stop motion of the feed table when a lug down occurs.