Patents by Inventor Richard Hurst

Richard Hurst 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: 20230224686
    Abstract: A telecommunications system for a mine with tunnels having a plurality of nodes disposed in the tunnels in the mine which provides communication through WiFi with devices in the mine. Each node having a housing defining an enclosure, a first radio with a first antenna disposed at least partially in the enclosure within the housing directed for communication in a first direction relative to the node, a second radio with a second antenna disposed at least partially in the enclosure within the housing directed for communication in a second direction essentially opposite the first direction, and a power supply in electrical communication with the first and second radios to power the first and second radios. A method of a telecommunications system for a mine. A method of a Wifi node for a mine. A Wifi node for a mine. An apparatus for holding an object in a mine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Strata Products Worldwide, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Michaud, Richard Hurst, Michael W. Bertosh
  • Patent number: 11606679
    Abstract: A telecommunications system for a mine with tunnels having a plurality of nodes disposed in the tunnels in the mine which provides communication through WiFi with devices in the mine. Each node having a housing defining an enclosure, a first radio with a first antenna disposed at least partially in the enclosure within the housing directed for communication in a first direction relative to the node, a second radio with a second antenna disposed at least partially in the enclosure within the housing directed for communication in a second direction essentially opposite the first direction, and a power supply in electrical communication with the first and second radios to power the first and second radios. A method of a telecommunications system for a mine. A method of a Wifi node for a mine. A Wifi node for a mine. An apparatus for holding an object in a mine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: STRATA PRODUCTS WORLDWIDE, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Michaud, Richard Hurst, Michael W. Bertosh
  • Patent number: 10433141
    Abstract: A communication system in a mine having a data network, a wireless network and a plurality of nodes. A communication node of a data network and a wireless network in a mine. A method for communicating in a mine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Strata Products Worldwide, LLC
    Inventors: Tom Michaud, Michael Berube, Brian Dunkin, David W. Hakins, Michael W. Bertosh, Cody T. Lawler, Richard Hurst
  • Publication number: 20180206097
    Abstract: A telecommunications system for a mine with tunnels having a plurality of nodes disposed in the tunnels in the mine which provides communication through WiFi with devices in the mine. Each node having a housing defining an enclosure, a first radio with a first antenna disposed at least partially in the enclosure within the housing directed for communication in a first direction relative to the node, a second radio with a second antenna disposed at least partially in the enclosure within the housing directed for communication in a second direction essentially opposite the first direction, and a power supply in electrical communication with the first and second radios to power the first and second radios. A method of a telecommunications system for a mine. A method of a Wifi node for a mine. A Wifi node for a mine. An apparatus for holding an object in a mine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: Strata Products Worldwide, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Michaud, Richard Hurst, Michael W. Bertosh
  • Patent number: 10014742
    Abstract: A drive unit, especially an actuator unit in a vehicle, comprises an electric drive motor the motor shaft of which is rotatably mounted in bearings. A clamping ring is arranged in a housing and axially supports a bearing of the motor shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Saum, Alexander Dudek, Norbert Wegner, Richard Hurst
  • Patent number: 9992610
    Abstract: A telecommunications system for a mine with tunnels having a plurality of nodes disposed in the tunnels in the mine which provides communication through WiFi with devices in the mine. Each node having a housing defining an enclosure, a first radio with a first antenna disposed at least partially in the enclosure within the housing directed for communication in a first direction relative to the node, a second radio with a second antenna disposed at least partially in the enclosure within the housing directed for communication in a second direction essentially opposite the first direction, and a power supply in electrical communication with the first and second radios to power the first and second radios. A method of a telecommunications system for a mine. A method of a Wifi node for a mine. A Wifi node for a mine. An apparatus for holding an object in a mine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Strata Products Worldwide LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Michaud, Richard Hurst, Michael W. Bertosh
  • Publication number: 20160099626
    Abstract: A drive unit, especially an actuator unit in a vehicle, comprises an electric drive motor the motor shaft of which is rotatably mounted in bearings. A clamping ring is arranged in a housing and axially supports a bearing of the motor shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Andreas SAUM, Alexander DUDEK, Norbert WEGNER, Richard HURST
  • Publication number: 20160015457
    Abstract: The invention is a new horizontal syringe storage system for larger syringes which provides a high degree of product safety, storage and accessibility. The horizontal syringe storage system defines offset scallops to provide for tray nesting when stacked in a similar direction and for tray stacking when an upper tray is rotated 180° relative to a lower tray. In use, the upper trays do not touch product in a lower tray. For one embodiment, the syringe storage system comprises raised nubs for vertical alignment between stacked trays. Such raised nubs of a lower tray operably cooperative with the scallop pockets of an overhead tray. This simple feature aligns trays on two axes and limits tray slippage, essentially offering unlimited syringe tray stacking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Richard Hurst
  • Publication number: 20150163652
    Abstract: A monitor for gases and a mine includes a housing. The monitor includes a battery disposed in the housing. The monitor includes a gas sensor portion powered by the battery and in electrical communication with the battery which detects a first gas and at least a second gas different from the first gas in the mine. The monitor includes an alarm portion disposed in the housing, powered by the battery and in electrical communication with the battery which emits a visual alert and an audible alert when the gas sensor portion senses that either the first or second gas is above a predetermined threshold. The monitor includes a wireless communication portion disposed in the housing, powered by the battery and in electrical communication with the battery and the sensor portion, which sends a wireless signal from the housing that the gas sensor portion has sensed of either the first or second gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: STRATA PRODUCTS WORLDWIDE, LLC
    Inventors: Tom Michaud, Michael Berube, Brian Dunkin, David W. Hakins, Michael W. Bertosh, Cody T. Lawler, Richard Hurst
  • Publication number: 20140362729
    Abstract: A telecommunications system for a mine with tunnels having a plurality of nodes disposed in the tunnels in the mine which provides communication through WiFi with devices in the mine. Each node having a housing defining an enclosure, a first radio with a first antenna disposed at least partially in the enclosure within the housing directed for communication in a first direction relative to the node, a second radio with a second antenna disposed at least partially in the enclosure within the housing directed for communication in a second direction essentially opposite the first direction, and a power supply in electrical communication with the first and second radios to power the first and second radios. A method of a telecommunications system for a mine. A method of a Wifi node for a mine. A Wifi node for a mine. An apparatus for holding an object in a mine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: STRATA PRODUCTS WORLDWIDE, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Michaud, Richard Hurst, Michael W. Bertosh
  • Patent number: 8813608
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gear housing (1) comprising a gear, particularly comprising a gear of a wiper device for motor vehicles, having a housing base body (4), having a housing cover (3) affixed at a distance to the housing base body (4) by means of a plurality of retaining clips (6) made of spring steel in circumferential direction, and having an annular seal (20) disposed between the housing base body (4) and the housing cover (3) and pressed against a support region (24) of the housing base body. The invention provides that the radial extension (y) of the support region is smaller than the radial extension (x, x?) of the annular seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Richard Hurst, Christian Sauer, Martin Heyder
  • Patent number: 8356520
    Abstract: The invention relates to a housing (2) for a drive device, especially for an adjusting device and/or a windshield wiper drive in a motor vehicle, comprising a pressure compensating membrane (4) obturating a housing opening (7). The invention is characterized in that the pressure compensating membrane (4) has a peripheral sealing surface (11) which extends continuously in the direction of circumference. The invention further relates to a drive device and to a method for testing the operativeness of a pressure compensating membrane (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Richard Hurst, Guenter Kastinger, Thomas Holzer, Alexander Dudek
  • Publication number: 20120304813
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gear housing (1) comprising a gear, particularly comprising a gear of a wiper device for motor vehicles, having a housing base body (4), having a housing cover (3) affixed at a distance to the housing base body (4) by means of a plurality of retaining clips (6) made of spring steel in circumferential direction, and having an annular seal (20) disposed between the housing base body (4) and the housing cover (3) and pressed against a support region (24) of the housing base body. The invention provides that the radial extension (y) of the support region is smaller than the radial extension (x, x?) of the annular seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Richard Hurst, Christian Sauer, Martin Heyder
  • Patent number: 8322517
    Abstract: A lightweight pallet for supporting and carrying workpieces along an overhead transfer conveyor. A metallic conveyor carrier is adapted to be carried by the overhead transfer conveyor, and a lightweight, non-metallic base is connected to the conveyor carrier. A first lightweight, non-metallic support member is connected to and extends downward from the base. The first support member is substantially planar and is adapted to support the workpiece. A first lightweight, non-metallic brace member is connected to the base and the first support member for stabilizing and supporting the first support member. The first brace member is substantially planar, wherein the first brace member extends substantially perpendicular to the first support member, and the first support member and the second support member cooperate to define a substantially T-shaped structure that extends downward from the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Hurst, Alexander F. Spillane
  • Patent number: 8286533
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gear housing (1) comprising a gear, particularly comprising a gear of a wiper device for motor vehicles, having a housing base body (4), having a housing cover (3) affixed at a distance to the housing base body (4) by means of a plurality of retaining clips (6) made of spring steel in circumferential direction, and having an annular seal (20) disposed between the housing base body (4) and the housing cover (3) and pressed against a support region (24) of the housing base body. The invention provides that the radial extension (y) of the support region is smaller than the radial extension (x, x?) of the annular seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Richard Hurst, Christian Sauer, Martin Heyder
  • Publication number: 20120013226
    Abstract: An anti-interference system (86) for an electric machine (10) comprises a single-piece or multi-piece housing component (56) and a single-piece or multi-piece shielding component (30). The housing component (56) together with the shielding component (30) forms a faraday cage (84). The faraday cage (84) encloses at least one first interference suppression choke (44). An electric machine, particularly a wiper motor, comprises an anti-interference system (86) as described above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Armin Stubner, Richard Hurst, Norbert Martin
  • Publication number: 20110167917
    Abstract: The invention relates to a housing (2) for a drive device, especially for an adjusting device and/or a windshield wiper drive in a motor vehicle, comprising a pressure compensating membrane (4) obturating a housing opening (7). The invention is characterized in that the pressure compensating membrane (4) has a peripheral sealing surface (11) which extends continuously in the direction of circumference. The invention further relates to a drive device and to a method for testing the operativeness of a pressure compensating membrane (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Richard Hurst, Guenter Kastinger, Thomas Holzer, Alexander Dudek
  • Patent number: 7898141
    Abstract: An electric drive, in particular a wiper drive for vehicles, is proposed, with an electric driving motor in a motor housing (50), a brush holder (10) projecting into the motor housing (50), an anti-interference module (18) which is connected electrically and mechanically to the brush holder (10) and is intended for the electrical connection and interference protection of the motor, and with a gear mechanism (52) which is attached to the motor housing (50), at least partially accommodates the anti-interference module (18) and is designed in accordance with the predetermined position of the output shaft (53) with respect to the drive shaft (58).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Richard Hurst, Martin Heyder, Matthias Koesters, Norbert Martin
  • Publication number: 20090315420
    Abstract: An electric drive, in particular a wiper drive for vehicles, is proposed, with an electric driving motor in a motor housing (50), a brush holder (10) projecting into the motor housing (50), an anti-interference module (18) which is connected electrically and mechanically to the brush holder (10) and is intended for the electrical connection and interference protection of the motor, and with a gear mechanism (52) which is attached to the motor housing (50), at least partially accommodates the anti-interference module (18) and is designed in accordance with the predetermined position of the output shaft (53) with respect to the drive shaft (58).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Richard Hurst, Martin Heyder, Matthias Koesters, Norbert Martin
  • Patent number: D731794
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Inventor: Richard Hurst