Patents by Inventor Barry Prather

Barry Prather has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240118713
    Abstract: A system and method for providing precise navigation for a motorized mobile system (MMS) in data deprived environments, the system comprising at least one camera that is operably configured to generate one or more of an image of objects in a field-of-view of the sensors, wherein the object is identified and used to enhance navigation or operation of the MMS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Jered H. DEAN, Barry G. DEAN, Dan A. PRESTON, Christian PRATHER, Alexandra ERNST, Rupak DASGUPTA
  • Publication number: 20070017838
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of promoting the sale of a disposable mat comprising at least 2 removable sheets in a stacked configuration, comprising the step of displaying a container comprising at least one disposable mat, said disposable mat being rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration. The present invention also relates to a container comprising at least one disposable mat, rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration, and to a shelve displaying said container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Dana Gruenbacher, Douglas Matthews, Barry Prather, Sonia Rahman
  • Publication number: 20070020433
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable mat comprising at least two removable sheets arranged in a stacked configuration. The removable sheets comprise an upper surface and a lower surface, and the kinetic coefficient of friction between the lower surface of a first removable sheet, and the upper surface of a second removable sheet positioned directly underneath said first removable sheet is from about 0.4 to 4. The present invention also relates to a container comprising at least one disposable mat, rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration, and to a method of promoting the sale of a disposable mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Dana Gruenbacher, Elizabeth Rohrbaugh, Douglas Matthews, Barry Prather, Sonia Rahman
  • Publication number: 20070020432
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable mat comprising at least two removable layers in a stacked configuration and a support sheet, said at least two removable layers being attached to said support sheet adjacent to at least a portion of the perimeter edge of said support sheet, said support sheet providing stiffness, non-slip and cushioning to said at least two removable layers, characterized in that said support sheet comprises a foam having a density of from 0.005 g/cm3 to 0.5 g/cm3. The present invention also relates to a container comprising at least one disposable mat, rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration, and to a method of promoting the sale of a disposable mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Dana Gruenbacher, Elizabeth Rohrbaugh, Douglas Matthews, Barry Prather, Sonia Rahman
  • Publication number: 20070020424
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable mat comprising at least one removable sheet and a support sheet, wherein said at least one removable sheet and said support sheet are bonded together via thermal bonding, ultrasonic bonding, pressure bonding or embossing. The present invention also relates to a container comprising at least one disposable mat, rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration, to a method of promoting the sale of a disposable mat, and to a process of manufacturing a disposable mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Dana Gruenbacher, Elizabeth Rohrbaugh, Douglas Matthews, Barry Prather, Sonia Rahman