Patents by Inventor David H. Rowe

David H. Rowe 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).

  • Patent number: 11979098
    Abstract: At least some embodiments of the present disclosure direct to an electrostatic sheet jamming apparatus comprising a first sheet comprising a first conductive layer, the first sheet comprising a set of first features, a first dielectric layer, and a second sheet comprising a second conductive layer and disposed proximate to the first dielectric layer, the second sheet comprising a set of second features. The first dielectric layer is disposed between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer. The first sheet and the second sheet are non-extensible and flexible. The first sheet and the second sheet are movable relative to each other in a first state. The first sheet and the second sheet are jammed with each other in a second state when a voltage is applied between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas R. Corrigan, David J. Rowe, Andrew H. Tilstra, Michael Patrick M. Mandanas
  • Patent number: 11046507
    Abstract: A foldable shipping container adjustable between an unfolded condition in which said container is suitable for use as a cargo container, and a folded condition for when said container is not being used to store or ship cargo. The foldable shipping container having ways for controlling the rate at which the panels collapse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Compact Container Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Norman Kendall, Eric Richard Larson, Thomas K. Churbuck, Robert J. Kraft, Richard Rosmarin, David H. Rowe, James K. Williams, Joshua J. Kraft
  • Publication number: 20170362021
    Abstract: A foldable shipping container adjustable between an unfolded condition in which said container is suitable for use as a cargo container, and a folded condition for when said container is not being used to store or ship cargo. The foldable shipping container having ways for controlling the rate at which the panels collapse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: NORMAN KENDALL, ERIC RICHARD LARSON, THOMAS K. CHURBUCK, ROBERT J. KRAFT, RICHARD ROSMARIN, DAVID H. ROWE, JAMES K. WILLIAMS, JOSHUA J. KRAFT
  • Patent number: 9751688
    Abstract: A foldable shipping container adjustable between an unfolded condition in which said container is suitable for use as a cargo container, and a folded condition for when said container is not being used to store or ship cargo. The foldable shipping container comprises a roof panel, a base panel, a door panel, a front panel, a right side panel, and a left side panel where the door panel and front panel are hingedly connected to the roof panel while the right side panel and left side panel are hingedly connected to the base panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Compact Container Systems LLC
    Inventors: Thomas K. Churbuck, Robert J. Kraft, Richard Rosmarin, David H. Rowe, James K. Williams, Joshua J. Kraft
  • Publication number: 20160311613
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and way for folding a shipping container in order to improve assembly and sealing of the shipping container. A foldable shipping container is provided having an overlapped region where adjacent walls are rotated into position and locked together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: THOMAS K. CHURBUCK, ROBERT J. KRAFT, RICHARD ROSMARIN, DAVID H. ROWE, JAMES K. WILLIAMS, JOSHUA J. KRAFT
  • Publication number: 20140263297
    Abstract: A foldable shipping container adjustable between an unfolded condition in which said container is suitable for use as a cargo container, and a folded condition for when said container is not being used to store or ship cargo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas K. Churbuck, Robert J. Kraft, Richard Rosmarin, David H. Rowe, James K. Williams, Joshua J. Kraft