Patents by Inventor Robert A. Boyer
Robert A. Boyer 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).
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Publication number: 20140033103Abstract: A method for patient monitoring includes receiving first patient parameters from at least one machine. The method further includes transforming the first patient parameters into display parameters comprising at least one of a patient identifier, a patient status, and an alarm condition. Transforming is performed such that a first set of the display parameters is operable to be displayed on a screen, a second set of the display parameters is operable to be displayed on the screen in response to a rotation of the screen in a first direction, and a third set of the display parameters is operable to be displayed on the screen in response to a rotation of the screen in a second direction. The second set of the display parameters is not identical to the third set of the display parameters. The method further includes updating the display parameters in response to receiving second patient parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: NELLCOR PURITAN BENNETT LLCInventors: Robert Boyer, William A. Jordan
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Publication number: 20120184120Abstract: An interface protocol for patient monitoring systems includes a Dual Serial Bus (DSB) interface. The DSB interface includes a first serial protocol that is USB, Firewire, or Ethernet protocol and a second serial protocol that is a low power serial (LPS) protocol. DSB interfaces provide for communication between DSB Hosts and DSB Devices and allow for the transfer of operating and battery charging power from DSB Host to DSB Device. In addition, the DSB host contains a switched Auxiliary Voltage Supply (AVS) which can provide up to 15 W of power to DSB devices for battery charging or other high power needs. The DSB interface eliminates the need for multiple cables for different parameter sensing devices as there is only one type of connector and, accordingly, reduces the risk of damage caused by inadvertently plugging a parameter sensing device into the wrong receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Joseph Charles Basta, Robert Boyer Koenig, Joseph D. LaPerna, William Oren Wekell
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Publication number: 20120175522Abstract: An improved signage visible by infrared cameras and infrared weapon sights is provided. Particular application is made to the calibration of infrared weapon sights. A method of preparing the signage is disclosed. A method of using the signage for weapon calibration to a desired target is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventor: THOMAS ROBERT BOYER
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Publication number: 20110283913Abstract: A novel zip-line construction capable of three-dimensional movement is disclosed. The zip-line construction generally comprises a single or dual cable member having two ends, a trolley assembly having the ability to traverse a desired distance along the cable member and at least one device capable of attaching the cable member to a separate fixed body. The zip-line of the invention expands movement of the traditional zip-line from two-dimensional movement to three-dimensional movement, thereby advantageously providing a longer and more thrilling ride experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventor: Thomas Robert Boyer
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Publication number: 20110088793Abstract: A gas pressure regulator for use with gas delivery systems is provided. The gas pressure regulator includes, in one form, an inlet with an entry portion and a bottom portion. A pocket is disposed proximate the bottom portion of the inlet, and a cavity is disposed within a central portion of the gas pressure regulator. A guide is disposed within a lower portion of the cavity, and a flow of gas through the gas pressure regulator extends through the inlet, changes direction to flow through the cavity, and the flow of gas changes direction to impact the guide prior to flowing through the cavity. The pocket and the guide reduce the amount of particles capable of reaching internal components of the gas pressure regulator, resulting in low sensitivity and high fault tolerance to ignited particles coming through the gas pressure regulator in the event of accidental particle contamination.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: Victor Equipment CompanyInventor: Robert A. Boyer
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Publication number: 20100300558Abstract: A gas pressure regulator adapted for being mounted to a gas cylinder is provided. The gas pressure regulator includes a body defining a front portion and opposed side portion and a plurality of gas pressure indicators mounted to the front portion of the body. A bonnet is mounted to an exterior portion of the body, and a pressure adjustment knob is mounted to one of the side portions of the body, proximate the bonnet, and horizontally relative to a longitudinal axis of the pressurized gas cylinder. An energy absorbing device is operatively engaged with the pressure adjustment knob and the bonnet, the energy absorbing device being capable of absorbing energy from impact loads imposed on the pressure adjustment knob.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Victor Equipment CompanyInventor: Robert A. Boyer
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Publication number: 20100229968Abstract: A gas pressure regulator for use with a gas delivery system is provided. The gas delivery system defines an outer profile, and the gas pressure regulator comprises a plurality of elements arranged such that a substantial portion of the elements of the gas pressure regulator are disposed within the profile of the gas delivery system to reduce a number of impact locations on the gas pressure regulator should the gas delivery system be mishandled during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: Victor Equipment CompanyInventor: Robert A. Boyer
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Publication number: 20100229959Abstract: A gas pressure regulator is provided that includes a body defining a front portion and opposed side portions. A first gas pressure indicator is mounted to a lower end of the front portion of the body, and a second gas pressure indicator mounted to an upper end of the front portion of the body, wherein the first gas pressure indicator and the second gas pressure indicator are stacked in a vertical configuration. Additionally, a pressure adjustment knob is mounted to one of the side portions of the body in one form of the present disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: Victor Equipment CompanyInventor: Robert A. Boyer
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Patent number: 7744145Abstract: A retractable roof assembly (53) is provided for a motor vehicle (10) having a rear seat (24) and spaced apart roof side frame members (30) defining a roof opening (31). The retractable roof assembly (53) includes a split rail assembly (33) having a fixed rail (34) adapted to be fixedly secured to each of the roof side frame members (30) and extending along a portion thereof, and a movable rail (40) extending rearward of the fixed rail (34) along a remaining portion of each of the roof side frame members (30). A plurality of roof panels (58, 60, 62) extends between the roof side frame members (30) and slidably engages the split rail assembly (33) for selective movement into a stacked configuration above the movable rail (40).Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2004Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Intier Automotive Closures Inc.Inventors: Robert B. Mooney, Troy Donavan Allan, Robert Boyer Dickie, Douglas Chester Carson, David Lawrence Newkirk, John E. Long
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Patent number: 7681944Abstract: A panel assembly for covering and uncovering an opening in a vehicle includes a guide rail extending longitudinally therealong. A panel extends between front and rear edges and is movable relative to the guide rail. A guide mechanism is slidably coupled to the guide rail. A carrier bracket is fixedly secured to the panel and slidably coupled to the guide mechanism. A latch is operatively coupled to the panel and slidably coupled to the guide rail. The latch is operable between a locked position preventing longitudinal movement of the panel and an unlocked position allowing longitudinal movement of the panel. A motor drives the guide mechanism forward along the guide rail moving the panel from a close position to a venting position, and rearward along the guide rail actuating the latch to the unlocked position and moving the panel from the close position to an open position.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2008Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Magna Closures Inc.Inventors: Robert Brady Mooney, Robert Boyer Dickie, David Lawrence Newkirk, Troy Donavan Allan, Douglas Chester Carson
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Publication number: 20080303316Abstract: A panel assembly for covering and uncovering an opening in a vehicle includes a guide rail extending longitudinally therealong. A panel extends between front and rear edges and is movable relative to the guide rail. A guide mechanism is slidably coupled to the guide rail. A carrier bracket is fixedly secured to the panel and slidably coupled to the guide mechanism. A latch is operatively coupled to the panel and slidably coupled to the guide rail. The latch is operable between a locked position preventing longitudinal movement of the panel and an unlocked position allowing longitudinal movement of the panel. A motor drives the guide mechanism forward along the guide rail moving the panel from a close position to a venting position, and rearward along the guide rail actuating the latch to the unlocked position and moving the panel from the close position to an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Robert Brady MOONEY, Robert Boyer DICKIE, David Lawrence NEWKIRK, Troy Donavan ALLAN, Douglas Chester CARSON
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Publication number: 20080221930Abstract: A portable health data tool permits a health care provider to assimilate and display a plurality of health care data from a patient and to associate the data with patient identifying information all stored in a memory contained in the tool. The tool includes a code reader for reading patient information into the tool from a bar code or other coded tag. The tool is associated with a plurality of different data assimilation devices stored with the tool's housing, including but not limited to, instruments for measuring, temperature, blood pressure, two-finger or lead wire ECG data, pulse oximetry data, sound data and picture data obtained from an optional digital camera integrated within the housing. The tool further includes data receiver and/or transmitter ports, which may be wireless or cable ports, for transferring data between the health data tool and a separate computer system that stores patient records.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: Spacelabs Medical, Inc.Inventors: William Wekell, Robert Boyer Koenig, Joseph C. Basta
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Publication number: 20080005971Abstract: A window regulator is provided for operating a window pane of an automotive vehicle including a guide rail extending between opposite upper and lower ends. A lifter plate is slidably coupled to the guide rail. The lifter plate includes an integrated drum housing and is adapted for supporting the window pane. A motor assembly is fixedly secured to the lifter plate and includes a drive housing and a reversible motor. A drive shaft is rotatably coupled to the drive housing for rotation by the reversible motor. A cable drum is disposed in the integrated drum housing of the lifter plate for being rotatably driven by the drive shaft. A pair of cables having first ends connected to the cable drum are at least partially wound around the cable drum in opposite directions while second ends are connected to the upper and lower ends of the guide rail. The lifter plate, cable drum and motor assembly move together upwardly and downwardly along the guide rail in response to rotation of the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Robert Boyer DICKIE, David Lawrence Newkirk, Troy Donavan Allan, Douglas Chester Carson, Robert Brady Mooney
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Patent number: 7134447Abstract: A gas pressure regulator has an inlet for connection to an upstream gas line for flow of gas into the regulator under pressure and an outlet for connection to a downstream gas line for flow of gas out of the regulator at a reduced pressure. A pilot mechanism delivers a desired pilot gas pressure through a pilot passage. A main valve mechanism regulates the flow of gas through a main flow passage connecting the inlet and outlet of the regulator. The regulator has a piston chamber, and a piston operatively connected to the main valve mechanism and movable in the piston chamber. The main valve mechanism has a passageway between the piston chamber and the pilot passage whereby the pilot gas pressure is adapted to move the piston and thereby position the main valve mechanism to regulate the gas pressure at the outlet of the regulator.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2002Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Victor Equipment CompanyInventor: Robert A. Boyer
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Publication number: 20060225790Abstract: A gas pressure regulator is provided that is capable of minimizing vibration and improving overall fluid flow efficiency. The gas pressure regulator achieves these benefits using varying techniques including the use of angled walls in a low-pressure cavity to enhance flow deflection and distribution.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2006Publication date: October 12, 2006Applicant: Victor Equipment CompanyInventors: Robert Boyer, Tommy Madewell
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Patent number: D672378Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2012Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Victor Equipment CompanyInventor: Robert A. Boyer
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Patent number: D674469Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Victor Equipment CompanyInventor: Robert A. Boyer
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Patent number: D683372Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Victor Equipment CompanyInventor: Robert A. Boyer
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Patent number: D683773Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Victor Equipment CompanyInventor: Robert A. Boyer
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Patent number: D698010Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2013Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Victor Equipment CompanyInventor: Robert A. Boyer