Patents by Inventor Robert D. Rohr
Robert D. Rohr 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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Patent number: 11987334Abstract: An outboard motor support device includes a transom connection mechanism, a pivot joint, and a motor support. The transom connection mechanism engages directly with a transom bracket to maximize stability and is configured to provide a consistently correct angular orientation of the motor support relative to the motor during use. In particular, the pivot joint adjustably aligns to the motor is a desired orientation during assembly to ensure a firm and “nested” engagement with the lower unit of the motor in the motor support. The motor support can be designed to fit specific motors, allowing for maximum stability and maximum surface area contact when properly aligned and engaged with the motor. The present outboard motor support device is formed as a single unit that provides vertical support as well as horizontal stabilization to the motor during transit, thereby also preserving the transom brackets and tilt/trim mechanism of the motor.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2021Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: EPCO Products IncInventors: Fredric J. Aichele, Jr., Nicholas B. Krontz, Jason C. Kabot, Robert D. Rohr
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Publication number: 20220260331Abstract: The invention is a flexible warning band device that fits a variety of firearm sizes and shapes and warns that a firearm may contain a live roundType: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2021Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Robert H. Meier, Leslie A. Wagner, Robert D. Rohr, Susan E. Arndt
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Publication number: 20220212766Abstract: An outboard motor support device includes a transom connection mechanism, a pivot joint, and a motor support. The transom connection mechanism engages directly with a transom bracket to maximize stability and is configured to provide a consistently correct angular orientation of the motor support relative to the motor during use. In particular, the pivot joint adjustably aligns to the motor is a desired orientation during assembly to ensure a firm and “nested” engagement with the lower unit of the motor in the motor support. The motor support can be designed to fit specific motors, allowing for maximum stability and maximum surface area contact when properly aligned and engaged with the motor. The present outboard motor support device is formed as a single unit that provides vertical support as well as horizontal stabilization to the motor during transit, thereby also preserving the transom brackets and tilt/trim mechanism of the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2021Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Fredric J. Aichele, JR., Nicholas B. Krontz, Jason C. Kabot, Robert D. Rohr
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Patent number: 11226046Abstract: A valve arrangement includes various improvements useable in the context of a fluid additive system, such as a water softener. For example, the valve assembly may include a seal assembly engaged by a reciprocating piston, in which the seal assembly includes a minimal number of parts, is easily assembled, and can be easily inserted in the bore of the valve body without jeopardizing the integrity of the seals. The valve assembly may further include a quick-disconnect system which allows a “control head” including a valve actuation system and electronic controls to be disconnected from the rest of the valve arrangement with only a partial rotation of the control head. The valve assembly may also include a venturi used for drawing regeneration fluid into the system, and an associated venturi cleaner system which allows a user to unclog the fluid-flow orifice of the venturi without any disassembly of parts of the valve arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: FIRST SALES LLCInventors: Rudy B. Wilfong, Robert D. Rohr
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Patent number: 10799144Abstract: A patient support assembly for use in a magnetic resonance image (MRI) scanner includes a first and a second patient support structure and a first and a second imaging coil. The patient support assembly provides support for multiple anatomical regions being imaged, improving patient comfort during the procedure. Access to the patient is improved by: providing a flexible coil that wraps around at least one of the anatomical regions being imaged, providing a support structure open to the anterior region of the anatomical region being imaged, and providing a support structure that may be opened and closed about the anatomical region being imaged. The patient support assembly also aligns the two imaging coils to minimize interference between coils during imaging.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2017Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Neocoil, LLCInventors: Robert D. Rohr, Christopher J. Salimes, Leslie A. Wagner, Venkat Goruganti, Brian Brown
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Publication number: 20200141500Abstract: A valve arrangement includes various improvements useable in the context of a fluid additive system, such as a water softener. For example, the valve assembly may include a seal assembly engaged by a reciprocating piston, in which the seal assembly includes a minimal number of parts, is easily assembled, and can be easily inserted in the bore of the valve body without jeopardizing the integrity of the seals. The valve assembly may further include a quick-disconnect system which allows a “control head” including a valve actuation system and electronic controls to be disconnected from the rest of the valve arrangement with only a partial rotation of the control head. The valve assembly may also include a venturi used for drawing regeneration fluid into the system, and an associated venturi cleaner system which allows a user to unclog the fluid-flow orifice of the venturi without any disassembly of parts of the valve arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Rudy B. Wilfong, Robert D. Rohr
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Patent number: 10563779Abstract: A valve arrangement includes various improvements usable in the context of a fluid additive system, such as a water softener. For example, the valve assembly may include a seal assembly engaged by a reciprocating piston, in which the seal assembly includes a minimal number of parts, is easily assembled, and can be easily inserted in the bore of the valve body without jeopardizing the integrity of the seals. The valve assembly may further include a quick-disconnect system which allows a “control head” including a valve actuation system and electronic controls to be disconnected from the rest of the valve arrangement with only a partial rotation of the control head. The valve assembly may also include a venturi used for drawing regeneration fluid into the system, and an associated venturi cleaner system which allows a user to unclog the fluid-flow orifice of the venturi without any disassembly of parts of the valve arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: First Sales LLCInventors: Rudy B. Wilfong, Robert D. Rohr
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Publication number: 20190170560Abstract: A media level alert is useable in the context of a fluid additive system, such as a water softener. The alert system includes a sensor that does not directly interface with media within a container, such that the sensor can measure the media level without being exposed to contact with the media itself. Further, the alert system may utilize a “time of flight” sensor that emits a signal and, based on a measurement of the time it takes for the signal to be reflected off the media and returned to the sensor, facilitates a calculation of the distance from the sensor the media. When the distance reaches a predetermined threshold associated with a low-media condition within a media storage container, a controller may initiate a refilling protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: First Sales, LLCInventors: Robert D. Rohr, Rudy B. Wilfong, Adam Michael Brososky
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Patent number: 10293993Abstract: The present invention relates to a universal closure capable of fitting various sized container openings in sealed engagement The present invention also relates a universal dispensing closure capable of fitting various sized container openings in sealed engagement and used to house a secondary supply or dose of product and when the closure is activated dispense the secondary product or dose into a receiving vessel to which it is attached.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Liquid Health Labs, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Rohr, Richard A. Laveault, Derek D. Hopkins, Kenneth E. Milligan
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Publication number: 20180335151Abstract: A valve arrangement includes various improvements usable in the context of a fluid additive system, such as a water softener. For example, the valve assembly may include a seal assembly engaged by a reciprocating piston, in which the seal assembly includes a minimal number of parts, is easily assembled, and can be easily inserted in the bore of the valve body without jeopardizing the integrity of the seals. The valve assembly may further include a quick-disconnect system which allows a “control head” including a valve actuation system and electronic controls to be disconnected from the rest of the valve arrangement with only a partial rotation of the control head. The valve assembly may also include a venturi used for drawing regeneration fluid into the system, and an associated venturi cleaner system which allows a user to unclog the fluid-flow orifice of the venturi without any disassembly of parts of the valve arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Rudy B. Wilfong, Robert D. Rohr
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Patent number: 10058267Abstract: A patient support structure for use in a magnetic resonance image (MRI) scanner includes a base and a first and a second arm pivotally connected to the base. The patient support structure supports an anatomical region being imaged and positions an antenna array around the anatomical region. Access to the patient is improved by: providing a flexible coil that wraps around the anatomical region being imaged, providing a support structure open to the anterior region of the anatomical region being imaged, and providing a support structure that may be opened and closed about the anatomical region being imaged.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Neocoil, LLCInventors: Robert D. Rohr, Christopher Salimes, Leslie Wagner, Venkat Goruganti, Brian Brown
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Patent number: 10006551Abstract: A valve arrangement includes various improvements useable in the context of a fluid additive system, such as a water softener. For example, the valve assembly may include a seal assembly engaged by a reciprocating piston, in which the seal assembly includes a minimal number of parts, is easily assembled, and can be easily inserted in the bore of the valve body without jeopardizing the integrity of the seals. The valve assembly may further include a quick-disconnect system which allows a “control head” including a valve actuation system and electronic controls to be disconnected from the rest of the valve arrangement with only a partial rotation of the control head. The valve assembly may also include a venturi used for drawing regeneration fluid into the system, and an associated venturi cleaner system which allows a user to unclog the fluid-flow orifice of the venturi without any disassembly of parts of the valve arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: FIRST SALES LLCInventors: Rudy B. Wilfong, Robert D. Rohr
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Publication number: 20170209070Abstract: A patient support assembly for use in a magnetic resonance image (MRI) scanner includes a first and a second patient support structure and a first and a second imaging coil. The patient support assembly provides support for multiple anatomical regions being imaged, improving patient comfort during the procedure. Access to the patient is improved by: providing a flexible coil that wraps around at least one of the anatomical regions being imaged, providing a support structure open to the anterior region of the anatomical region being imaged, and providing a support structure that may be opened and closed about the anatomical region being imaged. The patient support assembly also aligns the two imaging coils to minimize interference between coils during imaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Robert D. Rohr, Christopher J. Salimes, Leslie A. Wagner, Venkat Goruganti, Brian Brown
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Patent number: 9625042Abstract: A valve arrangement includes various improvements useable in the context of a fluid additive system, such as a water softener. For example, the valve assembly may include a seal assembly engaged by a reciprocating piston, in which the seal assembly includes a minimal number of parts, is easily assembled, and can be easily inserted in the bore of the valve body without jeopardizing the integrity of the seals. The valve assembly may further include a quick-disconnect system which allows a “control head” including a valve actuation system and electronic controls to be disconnected from the rest of the valve arrangement with only a partial rotation of the control head. The valve assembly may also include a venturi used for drawing regeneration fluid into the system, and an associated venturi cleaner system which allows a user to unclog the fluid-flow orifice of the venturi without any disassembly of parts of the valve arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: First Sales LLCInventors: Rudy B. Wilfong, Robert D. Rohr
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Patent number: 9615770Abstract: A patient support assembly for use in a magnetic resonance image (MRI) scanner includes a first and a second patient support structure and a first and a second imaging coil. The patient support assembly provides support for multiple anatomical regions being imaged, improving patient comfort during the procedure. Access to the patient is improved by: providing a flexible coil that wraps around at least one of the anatomical regions being imaged, providing a support structure open to the anterior region of the anatomical region being imaged, and providing a support structure that may be opened and closed about the anatomical region being imaged. The patient support assembly also aligns the two imaging coils to minimize interference between coils during imaging.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: NeoCoil, LLCInventors: Robert D. Rohr, Christopher Salimes, Leslie Wagner, Venkat Goruganti, Brian Brown
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Publication number: 20160252185Abstract: A valve arrangement includes various improvements useable in the context of a fluid additive system, such as a water softener. For example, the valve assembly may include a seal assembly engaged by a reciprocating piston, in which the seal assembly includes a minimal number of parts, is easily assembled, and can be easily inserted in the bore of the valve body without jeopardizing the integrity of the seals. The valve assembly may further include a quick-disconnect system which allows a “control head” including a valve actuation system and electronic controls to be disconnected from the rest of the valve arrangement with only a partial rotation of the control head. The valve assembly may also include a venturi used for drawing regeneration fluid into the system, and an associated venturi cleaner system which allows a user to unclog the fluid-flow orifice of the venturi without any disassembly of parts of the valve arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Rudy B. Wilfong, Robert D. Rohr
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Publication number: 20150034673Abstract: The present invention relates to a storing and dispensing closure to separately house, store or carry a dose or supply of one or more ingredients, formulations or products until dispensed at point-of-use, to dispense the stored products into a separate receiving vessel, and to dispense for consumption. Methods for dosing or supplying are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Derek D. Hopkins, Robert D. Rohr, Richard A. Laveault, Joachim S. Ruckdeschel
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Publication number: 20140312065Abstract: The present invention relates to a storing and dispensing closure to separately house, store or carry a dose or supply of one or more ingredients, formulations or products until dispensed at point-of-use, to dispense the stored products into a separate receiving vessel, and to dispense for consumption. Methods for dosing or supplying are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Liquid Health Labs, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Rohr, Richard A. Laveault
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Publication number: 20140097130Abstract: A valve arrangement includes various improvements useable in the context of a fluid additive system, such as a water softener. For example, the valve assembly may include a seal assembly engaged by a reciprocating piston, in which the seal assembly includes a minimal number of parts, is easily assembled, and can be easily inserted in the bore of the valve body without jeopardizing the integrity of the seals. The valve assembly may further include a quick-disconnect system which allows a “control head” including a valve actuation system and electronic controls to be disconnected from the rest of the valve arrangement with only a partial rotation of the control head. The valve assembly may also include a venturi used for drawing regeneration fluid into the system, and an associated venturi cleaner system which allows a user to unclog the fluid-flow orifice of the venturi without any disassembly of parts of the valve arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Inventors: Rudy B. Wilfong, Robert D. Rohr
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Publication number: 20140053942Abstract: Inverted dome to supply a dose with an inverted dome dispensing closure having a housing, the housing having a septum, a thinner convex dome, and an end plate seal, a main vessel attached to the inverted dome dispensing closure, and a user-actuated for dispensing from the inverted dome dispensing closure into the main vessel. To provide a point of use dispensing devise that will supply fresh healthy ingredients that are stored inside the closure. The devise is used to store ingredients protecting them from UV light and moisture at minimum. The closure will be intuitive for use and easily operated by the end user. The new devise minimizes components and materials while maximizing the dispensing port.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Liquid Health Labs, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Rohr, Derek D. Hopkins, Kenneth E. Milligan, Richard A. Laveault