John E Owens

US Patent:

6910896, Jun 28, 2005

Filed:

Dec 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/014421

Inventors:

John E. Owens - Oak Lawn IL, US
Scott M. Milkovich - Glen Ellyn IL, US
Daniel K. Stool - Addison IL, US
Patrick Doherty - Arlington Heights IL, US

Assignee:

Ram Consulting, Inc. - Oakbrook IL

International Classification:

G09B023/28

US Classification:

434267, 600300

Abstract:

An apparatus is provided for simulating and monitoring a respiration pattern of a human. The apparatus generally includes a reservoir having an outlet, and actuator disposed in the reservoir for moving fluid in and out of the reservoir, and a control unit coupled to the actuator for controlling the actuator to simulate and monitor a respiration pattern of a human. Also, a method is provided for simulating and monitoring a respiration pattern of a human. The method includes steps of generating a waveform defining the respiration pattern and controlling an actuator to move fluid in and out of a reservoir based on the waveform. The apparatus and method can accurately simulate and monitor a respiration pattern of a human, especially an infant and a young child, and offer a flexibility to stimulate variety of respiration patterns.

US Patent:

6957961, Oct 25, 2005

Filed:

Feb 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/368355

Inventors:

John E. Owens - Oak Lawn IL, US
Scott M. Milkovich - Glen Ellyn IL, US
Daniel K. Stool - Addison IL, US

Assignee:

Ram Consulting, Inc. - Oakbrook IL

International Classification:

G09B023/28

US Classification:

434270, 434267

Abstract:

A manikin system is provided for testing product safety, and a method of making the manikin system is also provided. The manikin system includes a trunk portion and a plurality of body portions. The plurality of body portions includes a neck portion detachably connected to the trunk portion, a pair of arm portions detachably connected to the trunk portion, a hand portion detachably connected to each arm portion, a pair of leg portions detachably connected to the trunk portion, and a foot portion detachably connected to each leg portion. The body portions and trunk portion are formed of a bio-simulating material. Each of the body portions has selected characteristics and is removable and replaceable with another body portion having different characteristics. The manikin may provide accurate measurement of physical effects of hazardous conditions on a child and flexible and offer flexibility to change manikin test fixtures easily. The manikin may also accurately simulate the size, weight, a range of possible movement, and other physical characteristics of real children.

US Patent:

8276091, Sep 25, 2012

Filed:

Sep 15, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/941088

Inventors:

Robert Altkorn - Chicago IL, US
Xiao Chen - Naperville IL, US
Scott Milkovich - Glen Ellyn IL, US
John Owens - Oak Lawn IL, US
Brian Rider - Sommerville MA, US
Eugene Rider - Oak Brook IL, US
Daniel Stool - Addison IL, US

Assignee:

Ram Consulting - Oak Brook IL

International Classification:

G06F 3/048

US Classification:

715771, 715701, 715763, 715799, 715810, 715848, 715861, 345621, 345622, 345630, 345653, 345664, 345679

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for assessing a hazard associated with an object are disclosed. The apparatus includes a haptic input/output device coupled to a computer with haptic modeling software and a display device. A virtual object and a virtual passageway are displayed on the display device. The virtual passageway includes a haptic layer along a surface thereof. Force applied by a user to the haptic input/output device causes a cursor on the display device to move the virtual object into the virtual passageway. An interaction of the virtual object with the haptic layer generates a virtual contact force which may be determined by the user sensing a corresponding tactile feedback force generated by the haptic input/output device and/or by the computer processor. The magnitude of the virtual contact force may be used to assess a hazard associated with the virtual object.

US Patent:

20120278711, Nov 1, 2012

Filed:

Jul 2, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/540210

Inventors:

Robert Altkorn - Chicago IL, US
Xiao Chen - Naperville IL, US
Scott Milkovich - Glen Ellyn IL, US
John Owens - Oak Lawn IL, US
Brian William Rider - Sommerville MA, US
Eugene Rider - Oak Brook IL, US
Daniel Stool - Addison IL, US

Assignee:

Labtest International, Inc. D/B/A Intertek Consumer Goods North America - Oak Brook IL

International Classification:

G06F 3/048

US Classification:

715701

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for assessing a hazard associated with an object are disclosed. The apparatus includes a haptic input/output device coupled to a computer with haptic modeling software and a display device. A virtual object and a virtual passageway are displayed on the display device. The virtual passageway includes a haptic layer along a surface thereof. Force applied by a user to the haptic input/output device causes a cursor on the display device to move the virtual object into the virtual passageway. An interaction of the virtual object with the haptic layer generates a virtual contact force which may be determined by the user sensing a corresponding tactile feedback force generated by the haptic input/output device and/or by the computer processor. The magnitude of the virtual contact force may be used to assess a hazard associated with the virtual object.

US Patent:

58296212, Nov 3, 1998

Filed:

Sep 27, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/720051

Inventors:

Royce Jay Laverman - South Holland IL
John Edward Owens - Joliet IL

Assignee:

Chicago Bridge & Iron Technical Services Company - Oak Brook IL

International Classification:

B65D 8848
B65D 8846

US Classification:

220217

Abstract:

A guide pole fitting seal for use on floating roof tanks that incorporates a well gasket, pole sleeve, pole wiper, float and float wiper that may be used with guide poles to control emissions from the guide pole fitting. The guide pole seal may permit the product level in the tank to be measured and sampled from inside of the guide pole by removing the float during these operations.

US Patent:

55605095, Oct 1, 1996

Filed:

Mar 21, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/215377

Inventors:

Royce J. Laverman - South Holland IL
John E. Owens - Joliet IL

Assignee:

Chicago Bridge & Iron Technical Services Company - Oak Brook IL

International Classification:

B65D 8848
B65D 8846

US Classification:

220217

Abstract:

A guide pole fitting seal for use on floating roof tanks that incorporates a well gasket, pole sleeve, pole wiper, float and float wiper that may be used with guide poles to control emissions from the guide pole fitting. The guide pole seal may permit the product level in the tank to be measured and sampled from inside of the guide pole by removing the float during these operations.