Patents by Inventor Robert D. Palmer
Robert D. Palmer 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: 20240124196Abstract: A thermoplastic bag includes duplicative seals. In particular, in one or more implementations, a thermoplastic bag includes a first seal and at least a second seal reinforcing the same area of the thermoplastic bag. For instance, in one or more implementations, the thermoplastic bag includes multiple seals along each side edge or along the hem. If one seal fails, the other seal(s) can remain in place to prevent leaks. Thus, the duplicative seals of the thermoplastic bag can provide reinforced strength and desired aesthetics.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Jason R. MAXWELL, Robert T. DORSEY, Michael G. BORCHARDT, Edward B. TUCKER, Jack F. MELVAN, Shaun T. BROERING, Matthew W. WALDRON, Richard D. PALMER, Deborah K. FIX, Zeljko VIDOVIC
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Patent number: 11958660Abstract: Thermoplastic bags with phased deformation patterns are described. In particular, one or more implementations comprise thermoplastic bags with ring rolling, SELFing, or other deformation patterns phased or aligned relative to the sides of the bags. The phased deformation patterns can allow for reducing or eliminating deformation patterns in areas of the thermoplastic bag in which side seals or other seals are formed. Additionally or alternatively, the phased deformation patterns can provide for zones that provide differing properties (e.g., functional or aesthetic). Such zones can vary aligned along a width of the thermoplastic bag and optionally also vary along a height of the thermoplastic bag. The differing zones can provide the thermoplastic bags with phased deformations that provide leak prevention, liquid containment, and other benefits.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: THE GLAD PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: Shaun T. Broering, Matthew W. Waldron, Jason R. Maxwell, Robert T. Dorsey, Michael G. Borchardt, Edward B. Tucker, Jack F. Melvan, Richard D. Palmer, Deborah K. Fix
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Patent number: 11313959Abstract: Methods, systems and non-transitory computer readable mediums for processing radar signals to recover signals inside a blind region are disclosed. A transmission signal is transmitted from a radar system. The radar system receives a return signal. The return signal includes a first portion of the transmission signal leaked during transmission and a second portion reflected from an object within the blind region. The return signal is partially decoded by zeroing out the first portion of the transmission signal to form a modified return signal. Pulse compression is performed over the modified return signal to form a compressed return signal. The compressed return signal is processed to calculate moment products. The moment products are calibrated with a calibration factor, wherein the calibration factor is multiplied against only calculated moment products of range gates which have been partially decoded.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of OklahomaInventors: Cesar M. Salazar Aquino, Robert D. Palmer, Boon Leng Cheong
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Publication number: 20210231787Abstract: Methods, systems and non-transitory computer readable mediums for processing radar signals to recover signals inside a blind region are disclosed. A transmission signal is transmitted from a radar system. The radar system receives a return signal. The return signal includes a first portion of the transmission signal leaked during transmission and a second portion reflected from an object within the blind region. The return signal is partially decoded by zeroing out the first portion of the transmission signal to form a modified return signal. Pulse compression is performed over the modified return signal to form a compressed return signal. The compressed return signal is processed to calculate moment products. The moment products are calibrated with a calibration factor, wherein the calibration factor is multiplied against only calculated moment products of range gates which have been partially decoded.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2020Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Cesar M. Salazar Aquino, Robert D. Palmer, Boon Leng Cheong
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Patent number: 10879608Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) scanner system provided with a multi-axis articulated robot and a sensor suite positioned on a first end of the multi-axis articulated robot. The sensor suite is provided with a shield, an antenna array probe, and a surface sensor. The shield has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side is configured for positioning towards an active phased array antenna. The surface sensor is configured to determine X, Y, and Z positions of the active phased array antenna.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of OklahomaInventors: Jorge L. Salazar-Cerreno, Damon Andrew Schmidt, Caleb Fulton, Robert D. Palmer, Rodrigo Manuel Lebron Garcia, Alessio Mancini, Simon Thierry Pierre Duthoit, Matthew Stephen McCord, John Brent Meier, Redmond Clay Kelley
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Publication number: 20180090837Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) scanner system provided with a multi-axis articulated robot and a sensor suite positioned on a first end of the multi-axis articulated robot. The sensor suite is provided with a shield, an antenna array probe, and a surface sensor. The shield has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side is configured for positioning towards an active phased array antenna. The surface sensor is configured to determine X, Y, and Z positions of the active phased array antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Damon Andrew Schmidt, Jorge L. Salazar-Cerreno, Caleb Fulton, Robert D. Palmer, Rodrigo Manuel Lebron Garcia, Alessio Mancini, Simon Thierry Pierre Duthoit, Matthew Stephen McCord, John Brent Meier, Redmond Clay Kelley
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Patent number: 9778357Abstract: A method of collecting data using a polarimetric phased array antenna is described. The method includes directing electromagnetic signals to selected panels of an array of panels so as to transmit a dual H and V polarized electromagnetic beam (1) having the same beam width in all azimuth directions and (2) maintaining cross-polarization isolation via orthogonal dual-polarizations in all beam pointing directions. The panels include antennas having a horizontally (H) polarized array element and a vertically (V) polarized array element arranged to form two orthogonally polarized horizontal and vertical radiating fields which together form the dual H and V polarized electromagnetic beam. The array of panels is arranged so as to form a substantially cylindrical configuration on a support system. Reflection signals sensed by the selected panels formed by scattering of said dual H and V polarized electromagnetic beam are received and have a reflection frequency spectrum.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of OklahomaInventors: Guifu Zhang, Robert D. Palmer, Dusan S. Zrnic, Richard J. Doviak
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Publication number: 20150192671Abstract: A method of collecting data using a polarimetric phased array antenna is described. The method includes directing electromagnetic signals to selected panels of an array of panels so as to transmit a dual H and V polarized electromagnetic beam (1) having the same beam width in all azimuth directions and (2) maintaining cross-polarization isolation via orthogonal dual-polarizations in all beam pointing directions. The panels include antennas having a horizontally (H) polarized array element and a vertically (V) polarized array element arranged to form two orthogonally polarized horizontal and vertical radiating fields which together form the dual H and V polarized electromagnetic beam. The array of panels is arranged so as to form a substantially cylindrical configuration on a support system. Reflection signals sensed by the selected panels formed by scattering of said dual H and V polarized electromagnetic beam are received and have a reflection frequency spectrum.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Guifu Zhang, Robert D. Palmer, Dusan S. Zrnic, Richard J. Doviak
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Patent number: 8988274Abstract: A radar data acquisition system including a polarimetric phased array antenna and a radar control and processing system. The polarimetric phased array antenna includes a support system, an array of panels and a switching network. One or more of the panels include a dual pole antenna for at least one of transmitting and receiving a dual polarization electromagnetic beam. The switching network communicates with the panels such that at least one of power, radar and control signals are sent to and received from one or more selected panels. The radar control and processing system communicates with the switching network for forming electromagnetic signals directed to one or more selected panels such that the selected panels form a dual polarization electromagnetic beam, and for reading signals sensed by one or more selected panels and for decoding the signals into an electronic radar output.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of OklahomaInventors: Guifu Zhang, Robert D. Palmer, Dusan S. Zmic, Richard J. Doviak
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Publication number: 20110285582Abstract: A radar data acquisition system including a polarimetric phased array antenna and a radar control and processing system. The polarimetric phased array antenna includes a support system, an array of panels and a switching network. One or more of the panels include a dual pole antenna for at least one of transmitting and receiving a dual polarization electromagnetic beam. The switching network communicates with the panels such that at least one of power, radar and control signals are sent to and received from one or more selected panels. The radar control and processing system communicates with the switching network for forming electromagnetic signals directed to one or more selected panels such that the selected panels form a dual polarization electromagnetic beam, and for reading signals sensed by one or more selected panels and for decoding the signals into an electronic radar output.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventors: Guifu Zhang, Robert D. Palmer, Dusan S. Zmic, Richard J. Dovisk
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Publication number: 20110166883Abstract: A comprehensive healthcare analytic and predicative modeling system that tracks costs for patients on a long term basis (greater than 6 months, one-year, or more) to assess the long-term effectiveness of various treatment options. Based upon the evaluation of the long-term effectiveness of various treatment options, the system then delivers a predictive model, which is based on data extracted and aggregated from dissimilar databases, that analyzes up-to-date economic and clinical outcomes, and then, using this data, can estimate long-term future treatment results from an economic and clinical perspective. Also disclosed herein is a personal electronic medical record on a computer network created by a medical provider on the authorization of the patient and controlled by the patient. Lastly, disclosed herein is a computer system for the consolidation of medical and financial data from disparate databases into a unitary data format.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Robert D. Palmer, Arthur Bertolero, Amit Bhagat, David Theodoro, Maxwell Bertolero
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Patent number: D242752Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1975Date of Patent: December 21, 1976Inventor: Robert D. Palmer
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Patent number: D365181Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1994Date of Patent: December 12, 1995Inventors: Ronald E. Gray, Robert D. Palmer