Kristopher C Hall

US Patent:

20130112145, May 9, 2013

Filed:

Jun 3, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/701818

Inventors:

Aaron D. Carroll - Maryville TN, US
Kristopher C. Hall - Maryville TN, US
Benjamin D. Nibali - Maryville TN, US

International Classification:

A01J 3/00

US Classification:

119 1408, 119 141, 119 1402

Abstract:

The present invention relates to modular apparatuses for manipulation of animals and to methods of manipulating animals with the modular apparatuses of the invention. A modular apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: (a) a main support fixed to a stationary point, (b) a number of arms, each of said arms comprising a proximal end and a distal end, each changeable arm having a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal and distal ends, wherein said proximal end is pivotally mounted to the main support for rotation thereof about a first pivot axis substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis, and (c) one or more end of arm changeable tools, wherein said one or more end of arm changeable tools are pivotally coupled to the distal ends of each arm for rotation thereof about a second pivot axis, wherein the second pivot axis is substantially parallel to the first pivot axis.

US Patent:

20130061806, Mar 14, 2013

Filed:

May 13, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/697778

Inventors:

Aaron D. Carroll - Maryville TN, US
Kristopher C. Hall - Maryville TN, US
Benjamin D. Nibali - Maryville TN, US

International Classification:

G01B 11/14
A01J 5/007
A01J 5/017
G01S 15/04

US Classification:

119 1402, 356623, 356 51, 367 93, 119 1408

Abstract:

The present invention is a detection device, system and/or method for locating the position of at least an object present in space, such as the position of a teat of an animal. The device may include an array of sensors. Each sensor in the array may incorporate a transmitter-receiver pair. The transmitter and receiver within each pair may be disposed at an angle, to detect an object in space, through the use of signals. Embodiments of the present invention may include one or more detection devices and may be utilized to detect one or more objects present invention space. The device of the present invention may be used in a system for milking dairy animals.

US Patent:

20220410354, Dec 29, 2022

Filed:

Jun 27, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/809112

Inventors:

- Pleasanton CA, US
Kristo KUKK - Knoxville TN, US
Kristopher C. HALL - Maryville TN, US
Jeremy Scott PARK - Gallatin TN, US
Adam TILLINGHAST - Nashville TN, US

Assignee:

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. - Pleasanton CA

International Classification:

B25B 23/04
B25B 21/00

Abstract:

Elongated fastener driving apparatuses are disclosed. The drivers are operable to quickly and accurately install fasteners from a standing position on, for example, a floor surface.

US Patent:

20180045230, Feb 15, 2018

Filed:

Aug 9, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/330117

Inventors:

Michael J. Tourville - Lenoir City TN, US
William A. Malkes - Knoxville TN, US
Benjamin D. Nibali - Maryville TN, US
Kristopher C. Hall - Maryville TN, US
Jerome W. Tester - Rockford TN, US

International Classification:

F16B 2/06
F16M 13/02

Abstract:

A mounting bracket for securing a camera or other device to a hollow pole includes an L-shaped member, attached to the device, with a vertical surface that engages the outer surface of the pole and a horizontal surface that rests on the top surface of the pole while a downwardly-projecting member slides into the top of the pole allowing the device to hang stably on the pole during alignment. A bolt passes axially through the downwardly projecting member and engages a gripping member. The downwardly-projecting member and gripping member have mating surfaces inclined relative to the axis of the bolt, so that when the bolt is tightened, the gripping member slides laterally to engage against the inner surface of the pole. A cover plate engages the outer surface of the opposite side of the pole and is secured to the L-shaped to fully secure the assembly.

US Patent:

20160081294, Mar 24, 2016

Filed:

Dec 4, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/960102

Inventors:

- New Philadelphia OH, US
Christopher B. Pfeiffer - Marietta OH, US
Benjamin D. Nibali - Maryville TN, US
Kristopher C. Hall - Maryville TN, US

Assignee:

Lauren AgriSystems, Ltd. - New Philadelphia OH

International Classification:

A01J 7/00
A01J 5/06

Abstract:

A milking liner includes an integrated short air tube and short milk tube. In one configuration, the pulsation air is delivered through the bead of the milking liner directly inside the shell through a plurality of outlets. The disclosure also provides alignment features that assist the person assembling a milking liner and shell. The features limit rotation between the liner and the shell. The liner includes a short air tube that extends beyond a short milk tube with each having a sealing bead. The sealing beads are offset from each other.

US Patent:

20140190416, Jul 10, 2014

Filed:

Dec 9, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/101303

Inventors:

- New Philadelphia OH, US
Christopher B. Pfeiffer - Marietta OH, US
Benjamin D. Nibali - Maryville TN, US
Kristopher C. Hall - Maryville TN, US
Gary L. Mitchell - Knoxville TN, US

International Classification:

A01J 5/00

US Classification:

119 1447

Abstract:

A milking liner includes an integrated short air tube and short milk tube. In one configuration, the pulsation air is delivered through the bead of the milking liner directly inside the shell through a plurality of outlets. The disclosure also provides alignment features that assist the person assembling a milking liner and shell. The features limit rotation between the liner and the shell. The liner includes a short air tube that extends beyond a short milk tube with each having a sealing bead. The sealing beads are offset from each other.