Patents by Inventor Robert Fritz

Robert Fritz 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).

  • Publication number: 20240139975
    Abstract: Robotic systems and methods for tank seal inspection. A tank inspection robot includes a housing containing a drive assembly, and wheels disposed outside of the housing and operably coupled to the drive assembly. The tank inspection robot also includes at least one sensor coupled to, or disposed in or on a portion of the robot, for collecting data sufficient to evaluate a health, mechanical integrity or effectiveness of one or more circumferential seals between a floating roof, and an interior wall, of a storage tank. The disclosed robot and associated method enable safer and more efficient seal inspection routines as compared to conventional techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Mitchell Pryor, Connor D. Crawford, Robert Blake Anderson, Keith Fritz
  • Patent number: 11970313
    Abstract: An insulating container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching devices, in the closed configuration. In some examples, the insulating container further includes a pull handle assembly with a telescopic three-stage arm configuration defined by a stowed configuration, a partially extended configuration, and a fully extended configuration. In other examples, the insulating container further includes a wheel assembly with a pair of wheels mounted with one or two axles, and further including a wheel grommet for absorbing shock and cushioning the axle. In still other examples, the insulating container further includes a drain plug assembly on the rear sidewall adjacent to the bottom portion of the base, the drain plug assembly comprising a main tube that cooperatively engages with an outer tube with a plurality of ratchet teeth that engage one or more ratchet keys on the main tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Liza Morris, Andrew J. Winterhalter, Robert Secker, Dustin R. Bullock, Elizabeth Ruchte, Ryan Nixon, Derek G. Sullivan, John Loudenslager, John Fritz, Erik Steven Larson, Lance Harrison, Michael Christopher Cieszko
  • Publication number: 20240131593
    Abstract: A high-resolution additive manufacturing system based on a parallel printing method using a spatial light modulator. A method and system for additive manufacturing using a DMD in the laser beam path. The use of a pre-heat laser beam in combination with a build laser beam having a DMD along the build laser beam path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Nuburu, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Paricio-Moreau, Mathew Finuf, Eric Boese, Robert Fritz, Dallen Fletcher, Mark S. Zediker, Ryan Robinson
  • Publication number: 20200086388
    Abstract: There is provided assemblies for combining a group of laser sources into a combined laser beam. There is further provided a blue diode laser array that combines the laser beams from an assembly of blue laser diodes. There are provided laser processing operations and applications using the combined blue laser beams from the laser diode arrays and modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Nuburu, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Zediker, Mathew Silva Sa, Jean Michel Pelaprat, Mathew Finuf, Robert Fritz
  • Patent number: 10204212
    Abstract: A medical software application including an interface which is configured to allow for automatic barcode scanning of barcodes associated with patients and medications for medication administration is further configured to display confirmation of each of the “five rights” of medication administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Allscripts Software, LLC
    Inventors: Wyatt Nordstrom, Mark Christopher Kenney, Martine Shendge, Ariel Noel Norton, Paul Robert Fritz, Ramakant Bhandaru, Peter John Barber, James Palmer, Elizabeth Sullivan, Carin Mann, Mohammed Wahab
  • Patent number: 10017728
    Abstract: A platform for preparing a sequence defined biopolymer in vitro is disclosed. The platform includes a ribosome-depleted cellular extract ribosomal RNAs prepared by in vitro transcription and purified ribosomal proteins depleted of ribosomal RNAs. A method of synthesizing and assembling ribosomes in vitro for use in the platform is provided, as well as a method for preparing a sequence defined biopolymer in vitro using assembling ribosomes and the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Michael Christopher Jewett, Brian Robert Fritz, Laura Elyse Timmerman, Yi Liu
  • Publication number: 20160083688
    Abstract: A platform for preparing a sequence defined biopolymer in vitro is disclosed. The platform includes a ribosome-depleted cellular extract ribosomal RNAs prepared by in vitro transcription and purified ribosomal proteins depleted of ribosomal RNAs. A method of synthesizing and assembling ribosomes in vitro for use in the platform is provided, as well as a method for preparing a sequence defined biopolymer in vitro using assembling ribosomes and the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Michael Christopher JEWETT, Brian Robert FRITZ, Laura Elyse TIMMERMAN, Yi LIU
  • Publication number: 20120135633
    Abstract: A wire containment cap for reducing horizontal strain on a cable terminated at a communication jack. The wire containment cap is part of the communication jack and includes a strain relief clip that may be actuated to apply pressure to the cable. The applied pressure holds the cable in place and helps prevent wire pairs of the cable from pulling out of terminals in the communication jack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Satish I. Patel, Paul B. Ducharme, Robert Fritz
  • Publication number: 20110207365
    Abstract: A wire containment cap for reducing horizontal strain on a cable terminated at a communication jack. The wire containment cap is part of the communication jack and includes a strain relief clip that may be actuated to apply pressure to the cable. The applied pressure holds the cable in place and helps prevent wire pairs of the cable from pulling out of terminals in the communication jack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Satish I. Patel, Paul B. Ducharme, Robert Fritz
  • Publication number: 20090124116
    Abstract: A wire containment cap for reducing horizontal strain on a cable terminated at a communication jack. The wire containment cap is part of the communication jack and includes a strain relief clip that may be actuated to apply pressure to the cable. The applied pressure holds the cable in place and helps prevent wire pairs of the cable from pulling out of terminals in the communication jack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Satish I. Patel, Paul B. Ducharme, Robert Fritz
  • Patent number: 7476120
    Abstract: A wire containment cap for reducing horizontal strain on a cable terminated at a communication jack. The wire containment cap is part of the communication jack and includes a strain relief clip that may be actuated to apply pressure to the cable. The applied pressure holds the cable in place and helps prevent wire pairs of the cable from pulling out of terminals in the communication jack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Satish I. Patel, Paul B. Ducharme, Robert Fritz
  • Patent number: 7188385
    Abstract: A utility brush including a plastic body with plastic bristles and a grip portion. A stainless steel pick device is molded into the grip portion of the plastic brush body which may be used as either a pick or a scraper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Inventor: Robert A. Fritz
  • Publication number: 20060148302
    Abstract: A wire containment cap for reducing horizontal strain on a cable terminated at a communication jack. The wire containment cap is part of the communication jack and includes a strain relief clip that may be actuated to apply pressure to the cable. The applied pressure holds the cable in place and helps prevent wire pairs of the cable from pulling out of terminals in the communication jack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Satish Patel, Paul Ducharme, Robert Fritz
  • Publication number: 20060059641
    Abstract: A utility brush comprising a pick device incorporated into the device's handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Fritz
  • Patent number: 6944281
    Abstract: A method for operating a communication network in which a call center transmits data to a communication subscriber. The call center has organization units which are arranged with a topological distribution in the communication network and are connected to switching nodes. In the method, an available first organization unit is ascertained, a first communication channel is set up between the first and a second organization unit, the data are transmitted from the second organization unit to the first organization unit, a second communication channel is set up between the first organization unit and the communication subscriber, and the data are transmitted from the first organization unit to the communication subscriber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Robert Fritz
  • Publication number: 20050179348
    Abstract: A wall mount cabinet is disclosed. The wall mount cabinet includes a rear section having a first end and a second end, and a front section hingedly connected to the rear section at a pivot point. The rear section has a cutout area adjacent the first end, and the cutout area allows access for cables to enter the cabinet. The pivot point is adjacent the cutout area and the first end of the rear section. The cutout area allows cables to rotate about the pivot point when the cabinet is moved from a closed position to an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Jack Caveney, Samuel Adducci, Robert Fritz
  • Publication number: 20050127593
    Abstract: A media handling device comprises a frame, a media tray, and a damper. The media tray is mountable to the frame for pivotal movement between a first position and a second position relative to the frame. The damper is disposed on the frame and configured for maintaining frictional engagement with the media tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Tod Kinsley, Jan Boldt, Michael Bowen, Robert Fritz
  • Publication number: 20050063985
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting, moderating or diagnosing Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection is disclosed. In one embodiment, this method comprises inoculating a patient with an effective amount of PcrV antigen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Dara Frank, Jeannine Wiener-Kronish, Timothy Yahr, Teiji Sawa, Robert Fritz
  • Patent number: 6673378
    Abstract: An anti-catabolic dietary supplement, phosphatidylserine, and diet and exercise programs using phosphatidylserine for lean muscle development and optimized conditioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Fritz
  • Patent number: D477019
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Dwyer, Jeffrey G. Bingham, Joyce Chua, Tod A. Kinsley, Robert Fritz, Michael M. Leon, Le Pham