CRAIG MICHAEL BILLMAN
Engineers in Phoenixville, PA

License number
Pennsylvania PE076411
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Phoenixville, PA 19460

Professional information

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Retention Mechanism In A Dispenser For Retaining An Exchangeable Roll Of Material, Retention System, Dispenser, And Method For Inserting A Roll Of Material Into Such A Retention Mechanism

US Patent:
2014000, Jan 2, 2014
Filed:
Dec 27, 2010
Appl. No.:
13/997822
Inventors:
Oskari Jokitalo - Borlange, SE
Martin Bonnevier - Vikmanshyttan, SE
Joonas Jokitalo - Borlange, SE
Craig Billman - Phoenixville PA, US
Erik Hjort - Sater, SE
Assignee:
SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB - Goteborg
International Classification:
A47K 10/38
US Classification:
2425967
Abstract:
A retention mechanism in a dispenser for retaining an exchangeable roll of material, the retention mechanism includes a housing including a front wall. An insertion slot for a bearing pin of an end plug of the exchangeable roll extends along the front wall. A cam lock is arranged in the housing so as to be rotatable in a plane which is parallel to the front wall and to the direction of extension of the insertion slot. The cam lock includes a retaining member which is movable between an open position and a locked position by rotating the cam lock. When the retaining member is in the open position, the bearing pin can be inserted into the insertion slot, and when the retaining member is in the closed position, the bearing pin is retained in a locking section of the insertion slot.


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Paper Product Dispensing System

US Patent:
8590738, Nov 26, 2013
Filed:
Mar 6, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/399319
Inventors:
John S. Formon - Appleton WI, US
Craig Billman - Phoenixville PA, US
Jeffrey J. Brickl - Lodi WI, US
John W. Grosz - Waupun WI, US
Wayne Hansen - Poynette WI, US
Matthew T. Woerpel - Lodi WI, US
Edward A. Raleigh - Lodi WI, US
Assignee:
SCA Tissue North America LLC - Philadelphia PA
International Classification:
B65H 3/06, B65H 3/02, B65H 3/16, B65H 3/04, A47B 97/00
US Classification:
221217, 221 92
Abstract:
A dispensing system that removes individual napkins from a stack of interfolded napkins in a manner that allows the number of napkins dispensed to be easily counted and controlled so that an appropriate number of napkins are dispensed. The counted napkins are collected in an easily manageable form and presented to a user.


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Expandable Vertebral Prosthesis

US Patent:
8337559, Dec 25, 2012
Filed:
Jun 1, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/791623
Inventors:
Noah Hansell - King of Prussia PA, US
William S Rhoda - Drexel Hill PA, US
Andrew Lee - Oreland PA, US
Paul W. Millhouse - Philadelphia PA, US
Edward Karpowicz - Swedesboro NJ, US
Matthew Hansell - Schwenksville PA, US
Craig Billman - Phoenixville PA, US
Assignee:
Globus Medical, Inc. - Audubon PA
International Classification:
A61F 2/44
US Classification:
623 1715, 623 1714, 623 1716
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an expandable prosthetic implant device for engagement between vertebrae generally comprising an inner member, outer member, and gear member positioned coaxial with respect to each other such that the inner and outer members are moveable relative to each other along an axis. The gear member is axially fixed to the outer member and freely rotatable with respect to the outer member and the gear member threadedly engages a threaded portion of the inner member to translate inner member along the axis. The implant is configured to engage the vertebrae in a predetermined alignment and the gear member includes gear teeth exposed to the exterior and configured to be accessible by a tool member at a plurality of angular positions around the perimeter of the implant device.


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Continuous Feed Material Dispenser With Adjustable Brake

US Patent:
8256700, Sep 4, 2012
Filed:
Apr 14, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/423290
Inventors:
Craig Billman - Phoenixville PA, US
Jeffrey J. Brickl - Lodi WI, US
Wayne Hansen - Poynette WI, US
Edward A. Raleigh - Lodi WI, US
Rodney Wilson - Wilmington, DE
John W. Grosz - Waupun WI, US
Assignee:
SCA Tissue North America LLC - Philadelphia PA
International Classification:
B65H 23/188, B65H 59/16
US Classification:
2424199, 2424195
Abstract:
A braking assembly used in a dispenser that dispenses a continuous supply of material such as paper. The braking assembly includes a support structure. A first fixed gear is rotatably connected to the support structure. A movable chassis is also connected to the support structure. A second movable gear is held by the chassis and moves with the chassis. Teeth of the first gear and teeth of the second gear intermesh with each other and allow the paper to pass therethrough. The chassis maintains the teeth of the first and second gears in contact with each other while enabling a distance between gears to be adjustable. The assembly further includes a braking mechanism that varies an amount of force required to rotate the gears.


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Spindle For A Roll Of Web Material

US Patent:
8096495, Jan 17, 2012
Filed:
Jan 23, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/358485
Inventors:
Craig Billman - Phoenixville PA, US
Assignee:
SCA Tissue North America LLC - Philadelphia PA
International Classification:
B65H 75/18
US Classification:
2425994, 2425983
Abstract:
A spindle includes two end portions, spaced apart from one another, with the two ends being of substantially equal diameters. The two ends are configured to interact with a support structure that is designed to hold a roll of web material. The spindle also includes a widened portion located between the two end portions. At a portion spaced from the widened portion, the spindle is configured to receive a removable member.


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Expandable Vertebral Prosthesis

US Patent:
2014008, Mar 20, 2014
Filed:
Jul 16, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/943503
Inventors:
Noah Hansell - King of Prussia PA, US
Edward Karpowicz - Sewell NJ, US
William Rhoda - Media PA, US
Andrew Lee - Oreland PA, US
Craig Billman - Phoenixville PA, US
Paul Millhouse - Wayne PA, US
Matthew Hansell - Schwenksville PA, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/44
US Classification:
623 1716
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an expandable prosthetic implant device for engagement between vertebrae generally comprising an inner member, outer member, and gear member positioned coaxial with respect to each other such that the inner and outer members are moveable relative to each other along an axis. The gear member is axially fixed to the outer member and freely rotatable with respect to the outer member and the gear member threadedly engages a threaded portion of the inner member to translate inner member along the axis. The implant is configured to engage the vertebrae in a predetermined alignment and the gear member includes gear teeth exposed to the exterior and configured to be accessible by a tool member at a plurality of angular positions around the perimeter of the implant device.


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Expandable Vertebral Prosthesis

US Patent:
7811327, Oct 12, 2010
Filed:
Aug 15, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/464625
Inventors:
Noah Hansell - King of Prussia PA, US
William S Rhoda - Drexel Hill PA, US
Andrew Lee - Oreland PA, US
Paul W. Millhouse - Philadelphia PA, US
Edward Karpowicz - Swedesboro NJ, US
Matthew Hansell - Schwenksville PA, US
Craig Billman - Phoenixville PA, US
Assignee:
Globus Medical Inc. - Audubon PA
International Classification:
A61F 2/44
US Classification:
623 1715, 623 1714
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an expandable prosthetic implant device for engagement between vertebrae generally comprising an inner member, outer member, and gear member positioned coaxial with respect to each other such that the inner and outer members are moveable relative to each other along an axis. The gear member is axially fixed to the outer member and freely rotatable with respect to the outer member and the gear member threadedly engages a threaded portion of the inner member to translate inner member along the axis. The implant is configured to engage the vertebrae in a predetermined alignment and the gear member includes gear teeth exposed to the exterior and configured to be accessible by a tool member at a plurality of angular positions around the perimeter of the implant device.


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Lock-Off Mechanism For A Child Seat

US Patent:
2005018, Aug 25, 2005
Filed:
Nov 30, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/999144
Inventors:
Jason Carpenter - Reinholds PA, US
Damaso Lamos - Reading PA, US
Craig Weber - Philadelphia PA, US
Michael Langmaid - West Chester PA, US
Daniel Brunick - Birdsboro PA, US
Craig Billman - Phoenixville PA, US
International Classification:
A47C001/08
US Classification:
297256160
Abstract:
A forward-facing child seat includes a base, a seat removably attachable to the base in a forward-facing orientation relative to a front of the vehicle, and at least one lock-off mechanism mounted to the base to secure a vehicle seat belt to the base. The lock-off mechanism may be one of a variety. For example, the lock-off mechanism may include a lower jaw mounted to the base, and an upper jaw movable relative to the lower jaw between an open position and a closed position.


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Child Vehicle Safety Seat

US Patent:
7798571, Sep 21, 2010
Filed:
May 2, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/416615
Inventors:
Craig M. Billman - Phoenixville PA, US
Charles E. Crane - Coatesville PA, US
Daniel J. Brunick - Birdsboro PA, US
Michael N. Langmaid - West Chester PA, US
Matthew A. Morgenstern - West Chester PA, US
Patrick Nolan - Royersford PA, US
Damaso Lamos - Reading PA, US
Patrick W. Laffan - Bridgeport PA, US
Andrew P. Skrzypek - Chadds Ford PA, US
Assignee:
Graco Children's Products Inc. - Exton PA
International Classification:
A47C 1/08
US Classification:
2972501, 29718801, 29718808, 2974631, 2974632
Abstract:
A car seat has a seat structure with a seating surface and a portion configured to rest on a dedicated seat of a vehicle when installed. The seat structure has a front and a pair of opposed sides. An instruction manual is provided with the car seat. The car seat has a compartment that is configured to receive and retain the instruction manual. The compartment is disposed interior to a part of the seat structure and has an access opening that is accessible when the car seat is installed.


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Recline Mechanism For A Child Seat

US Patent:
2005014, Jul 7, 2005
Filed:
Nov 30, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/999143
Inventors:
Michael Langmaid - West Chester PA, US
Daniel Brunick - Birdsboro PA, US
Craig Billman - Phoenixville PA, US
Craig Weber - Philadelphia PA, US
International Classification:
A47C001/08
US Classification:
297256100
Abstract:
A reclinable child seat assembly includes a base, a seat movably and detachably coupled to the base, and a recline mechanism to enable the seat to be positioned in different recline positions relative to the base. The recline mechanism includes a recline positioner mounted to the seat, the recline positioner having slots corresponding to the different recline positions, a recline lock movably mounted to the base to releasably engage a desired one of the slots of the recline positioner to position the seat in the corresponding one of the recline positions, and a recline adjustment handle movably mounted to the seat to disengage the recline lock from the desired slot to allow repositioning of the seat relative to the base.