Patents by Inventor Robert Burt
Robert Burt 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: 20140101970Abstract: Adjustable traction is provided in a traction cleat by selectively restricting or not the amount of flexure permitted for a dynamic traction element on the cleat. Restricting flexure is alternatively achieved by an adjustably positionable ring or by rotating the cleat to align the dynamic element with different shoe sole topographical features. A dual locking post is provided to reduce the surface area required on the cleat hub for locking structures. The cleat is formed in a two shot molding process that permits elongations of the dynamic traction elements without sacrificing the integrity of the cleat structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Pride Manufacturing Company, LLCInventors: Rand J. Krikorian, John Robert Burt, Faris W. McMullin
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Patent number: 8667714Abstract: A thinner shoe mounted receptacle results from a thin cleat attachment flange received in a shallow receptacle cavity. An angled interface between the cleat and receptacle provide a friction fit engagement to minimize inadvertent disengagement of the cleat and receptacle. Rotational locking occurring inside or outside the cavity further prevents inadvertent cleat rotation. Multiple positionally synchronized angular stops positively define the final angular orientation of the cleat in the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Pride Manufacturing Company, LLCInventors: John Robert Burt, Lee Paul Shuttleworth, Rand J. Krikorian
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Patent number: 8631591Abstract: Adjustable traction is provided in a traction cleat by selectively restricting or not the amount of flexure permitted for a dynamic traction element on the cleat. Restricting flexure is alternatively achieved by an adjustably positionable ring or by rotating the cleat to align the dynamic element with different shoe sole topographical features. A dual locking post is provided to reduce the surface area required on the cleat hub for locking structures. The cleat is formed in a two shot molding process that permits elongations of the dynamic traction elements without sacrificing the integrity of the cleat structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Pride Manufacturing Company, LLCInventors: Rand J. Krikorian, John Robert Burt, Faris W. McMullin
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Publication number: 20130326828Abstract: A thinner shoe mounted receptacle results from a thin cleat attachment flange received in a shallow receptacle cavity. An angled interface between the cleat and receptacle provide a friction fit engagement to minimize inadvertent disengagement of the cleat and receptacle. Rotational locking occurring inside or outside the cavity further prevents inadvertent cleat rotation. Multiple positionally synchronized angular stops positively define the final angular orientation of the cleat in the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventors: John Robert Burt, Lee Paul Shuttleworth, Rand J. Krikorian
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Publication number: 20130326909Abstract: A thinner shoe mounted receptacle results from a thin cleat attachment flange received in a shallow receptacle cavity. An angled interface between the cleat and receptacle provide a friction fit engagement to minimize inadvertent disengagement of the cleat and receptacle. Rotational locking occurring inside or outside the cavity further prevents inadvertent cleat rotation. Multiple positionally synchronized angular stops positively define the final angular orientation of the cleat in the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventors: John Robert Burt, Lee Paul Shuttleworth, Rand J. Krikorian
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Publication number: 20130318821Abstract: A thinner shoe mounted receptacle results from a thin cleat attachment flange received in a shallow receptacle cavity. An angled interface between the cleat and receptacle provide a friction fit engagement to minimize inadvertent disengagement of the cleat and receptacle. Rotational locking occurring inside or outside the cavity further prevents inadvertent cleat rotation. Multiple positionally synchronized angular stops positively define the final angular orientation of the cleat in the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: John Robert Burt, Lee Paul Shuttleworth, Rand J. Krikorian
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Patent number: 8544195Abstract: A thinner shoe mounted receptacle results from a thin cleat attachment flange received in a shallow receptacle cavity. An angled interface between the cleat and receptacle provide a friction fit engagement to minimize inadvertent disengagement of the cleat and receptacle. Rotational locking occurring inside or outside the cavity further prevents inadvertent cleat rotation. Multiple positionally synchronized angular stops positively define the final angular orientation of the cleat in the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Pride Manufacturing Company, LLCInventors: John Robert Burt, Lee Paul Shuttleworth, Rand J. Krikorian
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Patent number: 8245422Abstract: A single component traction cleat of co-molded hub and dynamic traction portions includes dynamic traction elements flexible about proximal ends secured inboard of and below a hub periphery having cut-outs through which the elements move when flexed. The hub has a cross-like configuration with spoke-like legs from which static traction elements depend. Locking posts located on the hub spoke legs include a recess between two symmetrical interference sections for receiving a locking tooth on a mating receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Softspikes, LLCInventors: Rand J. Krikorian, John Robert Burt
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Publication number: 20100257751Abstract: A thinner shoe mounted receptacle results from a thin cleat attachment flange received in a shallow receptacle cavity. An angled interface between the cleat and receptacle provide a friction fit engagement to minimize inadvertent disengagement of the cleat and receptacle. Rotational locking occurring inside or outside the cavity further prevents inadvertent cleat rotation. Multiple positionally synchronized angular stops positively define the final angular orientation of the cleat in the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: SOFTSPIKES, LLCInventors: John Robert Burt, Lee Paul Shuttleworth, Rand J. Krikorian
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Publication number: 20100186262Abstract: Adjustable traction is provided in a traction cleat by selectively restricting or not the amount of flexure permitted for a dynamic traction element on the cleat. Restricting flexure is alternatively achieved by an adjustably positionable ring or by rotating the cleat to align the dynamic element with different shoe sole topographical features. A dual locking post is provided to reduce the surface area required on the cleat hub for locking structures. The cleat is formed in a two shot molding process that permits elongations of the dynamic traction elements without sacrificing the integrity of the cleat structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: SOFTSPIKES, LLCInventors: Rand J. Krikorian, John Robert Burt, Faris W. McMullin
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Patent number: 7744008Abstract: The system of the present invention provides energy saving control for a water heater via an intelligent thermostat. This intelligent thermostat provides programmatic control over the HVAC system as is conventional, and provides coordinated control over the water heater temperature set point. This control over the water heater is accomplished via a communications network between the intelligent thermostat and the water heater. In one embodiment the communications are wireless, although wired and network bus communications may also be utilized. Enhanced and coordinated control is also provided so that different operational temperature cycles can be provided to coordinate with the intelligent thermostat's programmatic control of the HVAC system. Separate programmatic control of the water heater is also provided whereby different operational temperature modes may be commanded, e.g. Wake, Sleep, and Demand modes of operation.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2005Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Robertshaw Controls CompanyInventors: John Gilman Chapman, Jr., Nicholas Ashworth, Robert Burt, Timothy E. Wallaert
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Patent number: 7614567Abstract: A thermostat that can display information in multiple different orientations is provided. The thermostat includes a housing, a display, and an input device. As the housing is mounted in a particular orientation, the thermostat changes the orientation of the information for properly displaying same to a user. This is accomplished by sensing the orientation of the housing in one embodiment, and through user selection of a desired orientation in another embodiment. A separate display and input device(s) are provided in one embodiment, and a combined touch screen display and input device is provided in another embodiment.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2006Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Ranco Incorporated of DelewareInventors: John Gilman Chapman, Jr., George N. Catlin, Nicholas Ashworth, Robert Burt
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Publication number: 20090223088Abstract: A single component traction cleat of co-molded hub and dynamic traction portions includes dynamic traction elements flexible about proximal ends secured inboard of and below a hub periphery having cut-outs through which the elements move when flexed. The hub has a cross-like configuration with spoke-like legs from which static traction elements depend. Locking posts located on the hub spoke legs include a recess between two symmetrical interference sections for receiving a locking tooth on a mating receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: SOFTSPIKES, LLCInventors: Rand J. Krikorian, John Robert Burt
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Publication number: 20090211118Abstract: A cleat for use with an athletic shoe includes a hub, a stud of substantially non-flexible material and extending downwardly and away from a lower surface of the hub, a cleat connector extending upwardly and from an upper surface of the hub and configured to engage a shoe-mounted mating connector disposed on a sole of the shoe, the upper surface opposing the lower surface of the hub, and at least one dynamic traction element extending downwardly from the lower surface of the hub and adapted to flex upwardly when the cleat is connected to a shoe and the at least one dynamic traction element is forced downwardly to contact a ground surface due to a weight load applied to a shoe.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: SOFTSPIKES, LLCInventors: Rand J. Krikorian, John Robert Burt
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Patent number: 7579956Abstract: Upon detection of a high carbon monoxide condition, an intelligent thermostat regulates operation of appliances that have sources of combustion which could be the source of or may exacerbate the high carbon monoxide condition. This hazardous condition is detected by a detector and communicated to the intelligent thermostat by wired or wireless communications. The intelligent thermostat then communicates with these appliances either via wired or wireless communications. The intelligent thermostat may also operate a ventilation system to flush the environment with fresh air to minimize or eliminate the hazardous condition. External and internal temperature sensors allow coordinated operation of the ventilating and heating systems to flush the environment with fresh air without causing a freezing condition to exist within the environment.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2005Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Robertshaw Controls CompanyInventors: John Gilman Chapman, Jr., Nicholas Ashworth, Robert Burt, Timothy E. Wallaert
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Patent number: 7469550Abstract: An energy saving control for appliances via an intelligent thermostat is provided. This intelligent thermostat provides programmatic control over the HVAC system, and provides coordinated control over the appliances. This control over the appliances is accomplished via a communications network between the intelligent thermostat and the appliances. The appliances include occupancy sensors and transmit usage and occupancy information to the intelligent thermostat. The intelligent thermostat processes this information to determine the occupancy of the dwelling. The thermostat controls the HVAC system and the appliances according to the determined occupancy of the dwelling.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Robertshaw Controls CompanyInventors: John Gilman Chapman, Jr., Nicholas Ashworth, Robert Burt, Timothy E. Wallaert, Joseph P. Rao
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Patent number: 7455240Abstract: A visual display system and method for a digital thermostat having a user display screen to provide operational status information of the heating and/or cooling equipment controlled by the thermostat is provided. This visual display system utilizes animated icons to show operational status of the heating and/or cooling equipment. Static icons may also be used in one embodiment to indicate the current mode of the thermostat. Animated icons for the heating system, the cooling system, and fan operation are provided. The illusion of animation is provided by overwriting or replacing a displayed image with another image at a predetermined frequency. This predetermined frequency may be changed programmatically, and varied to provide different visual effects.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Ranco Incorporated of DelawareInventors: John Gilman Chapman, Jr., Robert Burt, Tony Gray
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Patent number: 7362220Abstract: An integrated lighting control and threat detection system is provided. Once one of the threat detectors determines that a hazardous condition exists, it transmits a threat message to the lighting control system. The lighting control system then operates to turn on illumination within the dwelling to aid in an occupant's safe exiting from the dwelling. The lighting control system operates to illuminate all lights within a dwelling upon detection of a hazardous condition. Alternatively, the lighting control system operates to illuminate preselected paths of lighting as programmed by a user. Still further, coordinated illuminated control may be provided based upon the location of the detected hazardous condition and the fixed and portable lights within a dwelling. Both fixed and adaptive illumination control are provided as is a fail safe illumination of all lights within a dwelling should each of the pre-selected exit paths contain a hazardous condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2005Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Robertshaw Controls CompanyInventors: John Gilman Chapman, Jr., Nicholas Ashworth, Robert Burt, Timothy E. Wallaert
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Patent number: D592982Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2008Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Ranco Incorporated of DelawareInventors: Robert Burt, John Hesch, Jr.
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Patent number: D631240Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2009Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Softspikes, LLCInventors: Lee Paul Shuttleworth, John Robert Burt