Patents by Inventor Richard J. Powers

Richard J. Powers 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: 11968334
    Abstract: Described herein is a multi-user retail photo kiosk system that includes multiple touch screen and Graphic User Interface (GUI) controlled consumer photo editing, photo print and product selection, and photo order placement terminals and multiple photo printers. The user photo kiosk terminals can receive images. Billing and payment is accomplished using barcoded receipts provided at the user terminal for payments for purchased photo products. A printer array incorporating various printers capable of producing prints or various sizes and formats can be configured as a horizontal counter or as a vertical tower and includes means to alert the user that their photo print order is complete. In addition, the system automatically notifies operators if equipment service, maintenance, media refilling, and/or post printing finishing procedures are required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.
    Inventors: Richard H Repka, Stephen J. Pasquarette, Scott C. Robinson, Michael S. Graham, Nicole Petra Ellsaesser, Lydia C. Powers
  • Patent number: 5729854
    Abstract: A multi-purpose tool, for use with a barbecue grill, having a hook at one end thereof and a relatively thin curved and tapered blade at the other end thereof which tool can be used for many different functions such as lifting and repositioning a grill cover and/or grate, adjusting the position of an air vent, holding and positioning a charcoal briquet, cleaning the bars of the grill grate by scraping, and moving ashes toward an opening in the kettle portion of the grill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Inventor: Richard J. Powers
  • Patent number: 4267781
    Abstract: A pallet post which comprises a truncated, cone-shaped outer body and a cylindrical-shaped inner body encompassed by the outer body and attached thereto by a plurality of spaced-apart flanges. The post has a top wall on the larger end of the cone-shaped outer body, and the inner body has a portion extending beyond the outer body at at least the end thereof having the top wall. The inner body also has an axial bore extending through it. The post is secured to a pallet by extending the shaft portion of a rivet having an enlarged head through a hole in the pallet into the axial bore in the inner body of the post. The extend portion or portions of the inner body of the post are disposed within the holes in the pallet to provide additional support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1981
    Inventor: Richard J. Powers
  • Patent number: 4128253
    Abstract: An improved pallet and, particularly, an improved post construction for a pallet which can be easily and quickly affixed thereto. In addition, a roller is provided about the posts for reducing the tendency of fork tines from damaging or otherwise impairing the posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1978
    Inventor: Richard J. Powers
  • Patent number: 4109588
    Abstract: A table is provided which is adjustable between a lower and an upper height. The table top rests on supporting members attached to extension arms which are pivotally mounted to the table legs. The extension arms may be rotated from horizontal to vertical and provide with the supporting members a lower table top height when in the horizontal position and an upper table top height when in the vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1978
    Inventor: Richard J. Powers
  • Patent number: D250977
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1979
    Inventor: Richard J. Powers
  • Patent number: D257247
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1980
    Inventor: Richard J. Powers