Chris Watson

Game Carcass Retrieval And Processing Systems

Application

#8298051 Oct 30, 2012

Filed

Jan 7, 2011

Inventor

Chris Watson (Harleton, TX)

Appl. No.

12/987053

Assignee

Chris Watson (Harleton, TX)

International Classification

A22C 21/00

U.S. Classification

452187

Abstract

The problems presented in hunting industry are solved by the systems and methods of the present invention. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a game carcass retrieval system is provided. The game carcass retrieval system has a frame and a removable retrieving head. The head may be attached to a game carcass and then retracted by a winch attached to the frame. The winch may pull the carcass into an upright position that allows for easy loading into a vehicle or easy processing of the game carcass. The head may rotate to provide for easy processing. An additional processing table may be attached to the game carcass retrieval system to assist in processing. The table may include a grapple that help to pull meat away from the carcass and a skinning arm to further separate the meat from the carcass.

Techniques For Generating Instructions To Control Database Processing

Application

#2015030 Oct 22, 2015

Filed

Mar 10, 2015

Inventor

NANCY RAUSCH (Apex, NC) · MIKE FROST (Raleigh, NC) · ADAM MICHAEL AMES (Holly Springs, NC) · SCOTT GIDLEY (Cary, NC) · CHRIS WATSON (Wendell, NC)

Appl. No.

14/643747

Assignee

SAS INSTITUTE INC. (Cary, NC)

International Classification

G06F 9/48, G06F 17/30, G06F 3/0484

Abstract

An apparatus includes a task selector to receive an indication of a database task to be performed, wherein the database task includes a set of subtasks; a source selector to receive an indication of a source device to perform the set of subtasks, and to retrieve from the source device an indication of a processing environment currently available within the source device that includes an identity and version level of a database routine of the source device; and an instruction generator to determine a set of languages able to be interpreted by the database routine based on the identity and version level, select a language of the set of languages in which to generate instructions for each subtask based on the processing environment, and generate and transmit the instructions to the source device.

Universal Saddle For Lift

Application

#6471009 Oct 29, 2002

Filed

Dec 20, 2000

Inventor

Dale Mabry (Lexington, IN) · Chris Watson (Madison, IN)

Appl. No.

09/742462

Assignee

Delaware Capital Formation, Inc. (Wilmington, DE)

International Classification

B66F 728

U.S. Classification

187218, 187219, 187220

Abstract

A saddle for a vehicle lift provides a flip-up bracket and a body portion that mates with an insert, with the flip-up bracket overlying the body portion when the flip-up bracket is in its extended position.

Claim

What is claimed is: 1. A universal saddle for a vehicle lift, comprising: a saddle base; at least one connector body portion mounted on said saddle base; and a flip-up bracket pivotably mounted on said saddle base adjacent to said connector body portion, said flip-up bracket pivotable from a retracted storage position to an extended operating position, wherein, in said operating position, said flip-up bracket overlies said connector body portion. 2. A universal saddle for a vehicle lift as recited in claim 1, and further comprising a first extension having first and second ends, wherein one of said connector body portion and said first end of said first extension defines a receptacle and the other defines a mating projection. 3. A universal saddle for a vehicle lift as recited in claim 2, and further comprising a support bracket, having a connecting end and a cradle end, wherein one of said connecting end of said support bracket and the second end of said first extension defines a projection and the other defines a mating receptacle. 4. A universal saddle for a vehicle lift as recited in claim 3, and further comprising a second extension which has a length different from the length of said first extension. 5.

Techniques For Generating Instructions To Control Database Processing

Application

#2015026 Sep 17, 2015

Filed

Mar 10, 2015

Inventor

NANCY RAUSCH (Apex, NC) · MIKE FROST (Raleigh, NC) · ADAM MICHAEL AMES (Holly Springs, NC) · SCOTT GIDLEY (Cary, NC) · CHRIS WATSON (Wendell, NC)

Appl. No.

14/643692

Assignee

SAS INSTITUTE INC. (Cary, NC)

International Classification

G06F 9/48, G06F 3/0484

Abstract

An apparatus includes a task selector to receive an indication of a database task to be performed, wherein the database task includes first and second subtasks; a source selector to receive an indication of a source device to perform the first and second subtasks, and to retrieve from the source device an indication of a processing environment currently available within the source device that includes an identity and version level of a database routine of the specified source device; and an instruction generator to determine a set of languages able to be interpreted by the database routine based on the identity and version level, determine whether to perform the first and second subtasks in parallel based on the processing environment, select a language in which to generate instructions to perform the first subtask based on the determination, and generate and transmit the instructions to the source device.

Game Carcass Retrieval And Processing Systems

Application

#8517807 Aug 27, 2013

Filed

Sep 28, 2012

Inventor

Chris Watson (Harleton, TX) · Chris Watson (Harleton, TX)

Appl. No.

13/631002

Assignee

Chris Watson (Harleton, TX) · Chris Watson (Harleton, TX)

International Classification

A22B 7/00

U.S. Classification

452187

Abstract

A game carcass retrieval system has a frame and a removable retrieving head. The head may be coupled to a game carcass and then retracted by a winch coupled to the frame. The winch may pull the carcass into an upright position for easy loading into a vehicle or easy processing of the game carcass. A processing table may be coupled to the game carcass retrieval system. The table may include a grapple that helps pull meat away from the carcass and a skinning arm to further separate the meat from the carcass.

Chilling Pitcher

Application

#6295831 Oct 2, 2001

Filed

Jul 20, 1999

Inventor

Chris A. Watson (Sturgeon Bay, WI)

Appl. No.

9/357460

Assignee

865 Investment Group LLC (Westchester, IL)

International Classification

F25D 308

U.S. Classification

624573

Abstract

The present invention relates to a molded, one-piece, chilling pitcher with a compartment for holding a beverage, and an integral dividing wall that forms a wedge-shaped cooling chamber for holding a cooling medium such as ice. The main body of the pitcher is formed by a conical exterior wall and an integral base. The cooling chamber is formed between the arcuate shaped exterior wall and the dividing wall to produce a wedged-shaped configuration that facilitates the filling and emptying of ice into and from the chamber. This wedge-shape and the relatively wide radius of the dividing wall allow ice cubes or chips to be poured into the cooling chamber in a relatively compact manner, and allow the surface of the ice to flushly engage the surface of the dividing wall to improve the cooling rate of the pitcher. The arcuate shape of the dividing wall and wedge shape of the cooling chamber help minimize the volume of the cooling chamber and maximize the surface area of the dividing wall to facilitate the transfer of heat between the beverage and ice and improve the cooling rate or power of the pitcher. The sides of the dividing wall are integrally formed with the exterior wall of the pitcher to provide the structural stability to allow the dividing wall to extend to and be thinner and wider near the top of the pitcher to further improve the cooling rate and efficiency of the pitcher.