Patents by Inventor Robert G. Barton

Robert G. Barton 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).

  • Patent number: 11979744
    Abstract: Federation policy exchange is provided in response to receiving a sharing query from an Access Point (AP) indicating that an associated wireless network supports federated identities with data sharing, determining whether the sharing query is within sharing preferences; and in response to determining that the sharing query is within the sharing preferences, transmitting, to the AP, a positive response for identity sharing that authorizes collection and sharing of identity data with at least one entity identified in a sharing policy for the associated wireless network. In various embodiments, federation policy exchange includes transmitting a support notification, via an AP, indicating support for federated identities with data sharing within a wireless network associated with the AP; and in response to receiving a first identify sharing preference from a User Equipment (UE) that indicates that negotiation is preferred, transmitting a sharing policy for the wireless network to the UE.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome Henry, Louis G. Samuel, Mark Grayson, Bart A. Brinckman, Robert E. Barton, Carlos M. Pignataro, Nagendra Kumar Nainar, Matthew MacPherson
  • Patent number: 10781622
    Abstract: An opening and closing mechanism for a roll-up cargo door for a truck is intended to decrease injuries to the people who load and unload items from box trucks and semi-trailers. The mechanism allows the user to open and close the overhead roll-up door of these trucks while standing firmly and safely on the ground at the rear corner of the truck. The door opening and closing mechanism is in the form of a loop of material that is attached to a lower portion of the roll-up door and a guide disposed near the top of the door frame. The loop is disposed along one of the vertical frame members of the door so that it is out of the way of the cargo hold when the door is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Inventor: Robert G. Barton
  • Publication number: 20190301224
    Abstract: An opening and closing mechanism for a roll-up cargo door for a truck is intended to decrease injuries to the people who load and unload items from box trucks and semi-trailers. The mechanism allows the user to open and close the overhead roll-up door of these trucks while standing firmly and safely on the ground at the rear corner of the truck. The door opening and closing mechanism is in the form of a loop of material that is attached to a lower portion of the roll-up door and a guide disposed near the top of the door frame. The loop is disposed along one of the vertical frame members of the door so that it is out of the way of the cargo hold when the door is open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventor: Robert G. Barton
  • Patent number: 10280672
    Abstract: An opening and closing mechanism for a roll-up cargo door for a truck is intended to decrease injuries to the people who load and unload items from box trucks and semi-trailers. The mechanism allows the user to open and close the overhead roll-up door of these trucks while standing firmly and safely on the ground at the rear corner of the truck. The door opening and closing mechanism is in the form of a loop of material that is attached to a lower portion of the roll-up door and a guide disposed near the top of the door frame. The loop is disposed along one of the vertical frame members of the door so that it is out of the way of the cargo hold when the door is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Inventor: Robert G. Barton
  • Patent number: 10076951
    Abstract: An opening and closing mechanism for a roll-up cargo door for a truck is intended to decrease injuries to the people who load and unload items from box trucks and semi-trailers. The mechanism allows the user to open and close the overhead roll-up door of these trucks while standing firmly and safely on the ground at the rear corner of the truck. The door opening and closing mechanism is in the form of a loop of material that is attached to a lower portion of the roll-up door and a guide disposed near the top of the door frame. The loop includes an indicator that shows the user which side of the loop is to be pulled down depending on the position of the door. The mechanism can be retrofit onto existing truck frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Inventor: Robert G. Barton
  • Publication number: 20180106089
    Abstract: An opening and closing mechanism for a roll-up cargo door for a truck is intended to decrease injuries to the people who load and unload items from box trucks and semi-trailers. The mechanism allows the user to open and close the overhead roll-up door of these trucks while standing firmly and safely on the ground at the rear corner of the truck. The door opening and closing mechanism is in the form of a loop of material that is attached to a lower portion of the roll-up door and a guide disposed near the top of the door frame. The loop is disposed along one of the vertical frame members of the door so that it is out of the way of the cargo hold when the door is open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventor: Robert G. Barton
  • Publication number: 20170226468
    Abstract: Methods of inducing or increasing lipid and protein production in microalgae are disclosed. Methods of enhancing microalgae biomass are also disclosed. The methods may comprise inoculating a culture media with microalgae and propagating the microalgae under heterotrophic growth conditions. The heterotrophic growth conditions may comprise inhibiting exposure of the inoculated culture media to light. The methods may further comprise delivering oxygen into the inoculated culture media. Additionally, lipids, proteins, and other cellular components may be isolated and purified from microalgae cultivated under the disclosed methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: ENTECH, LLC
    Inventors: John Whitman, Robert G. Barton, Michael Ripka, III, Michael Ripka, JR., Robert L. Harris
  • Patent number: 9670454
    Abstract: Methods of inducing or increasing lipid and protein production in microalgae are disclosed. Methods of enhancing microalgae biomass are also disclosed. The methods may comprise inoculating a culture media with microalgae and propagating the microalgae under heterotrophic growth conditions. The heterotrophic growth conditions may comprise inhibiting exposure of the inoculated culture media to light. The methods may further comprise delivering oxygen into the inoculated culture media. Additionally, lipids, proteins, and other cellular components may be isolated and purified from microalgae cultivated under the disclosed methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Entech, LLC
    Inventors: John Whitman, Robert G. Barton, Michael Ripka, III, Michael Ripka, Jr., Robert L. Harris
  • Publication number: 20170021382
    Abstract: A roll, strip, or sheet of masking devices includes a masking device used for painting or other finishing work. Each of the masking devices is configured for masking the surface of an object, such as a windowpane or a corner of a wall adjacent a ceiling. The devices include low tack, pressure sensitive adhesive. The devices can be triangular in shape to provide options for fitting into tight corners. The triangular shape also provides a wide gripping surface for the user's finger and thumb. This makes the triangular masking devices desirable for windows. A gripping tab can be provided along the gripping surface with the gripping tab being free of adhesive for removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: Robert G. Barton
  • Publication number: 20160348062
    Abstract: Methods of inducing or increasing lipid and protein production in microalgae are disclosed. Methods of enhancing microalgae biomass are also disclosed. The methods may comprise inoculating a culture media with microalgae and propagating the microalgae under heterotrophic growth conditions. The heterotrophic growth conditions may comprise inhibiting exposure of the inoculated culture media to light. The methods may further comprise delivering oxygen into the inoculated culture media. Additionally, lipids, proteins, and other cellular components may be isolated and purified from microalgae cultivated under the disclosed methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: ENTECH, LLC
    Inventors: John Whitman, Robert G. Barton, Michael Ripka, III, Michael Ripka, JR., Robert L. Harris
  • Patent number: 9441197
    Abstract: Methods of inducing or increasing lipid and protein production in microalgae are disclosed. Methods of enhancing microalgae biomass are also disclosed. The methods may comprise inoculating a culture media with microalgae and propagating the microalgae under heterotrophic growth conditions. The heterotrophic growth conditions may comprise inhibiting exposure of the inoculated culture media to light. The methods may further comprise delivering oxygen into the inoculated culture media. Additionally, lipids, proteins, and other cellular components may be isolated and purified from microalgae cultivated under the disclosed methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: ENTECH, LLC
    Inventors: John Whitman, Robert G. Barton, Michael Ripka, III, Michael Ripka, Jr., Robert L. Harris
  • Publication number: 20160221423
    Abstract: An opening and closing mechanism for a roll-up cargo door for a truck is intended to decrease injuries to the people who load and unload items from box trucks and semi-trailers. The mechanism allows the user to open and close the overhead roll-up door of these trucks while standing firmly and safely on the ground at the rear corner of the truck. The door opening and closing mechanism is in the form of a loop of material that is attached to a lower portion of the roll-up door and a guide disposed near the top of the door frame. The loop includes an indicator that shows the user which side of the loop is to be pulled down depending on the position of the door. The mechanism can be retrofit onto existing truck frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventor: Robert G. Barton
  • Publication number: 20150315538
    Abstract: Methods of inducing or increasing lipid and protein production in microalgae are disclosed. Methods of enhancing microalgae biomass are also disclosed. The methods may comprise inoculating a culture media with microalgae and propagating the microalgae under heterotrophic growth conditions. The heterotrophic growth conditions may comprise inhibiting exposure of the inoculated culture media to light. The methods may further comprise delivering oxygen into the inoculated culture media. Additionally, lipids, proteins, and other cellular components may be isolated and purified from microalgae cultivated under the disclosed methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: John Whitman, Robert G. Barton, Michael Ripka, III, Michael Ripka, JR., Robert L. Harris
  • Patent number: 8839990
    Abstract: A cluster dispensing machine dispenses clusters having a hand-formed appearance while minimizing broken and crushed aggregate. The dispensing machine uses a flexible pinch valve to meter the chocolate and aggregate mixture. The flexible pinch valve minimizes broken and crushed aggregate. The machine drops the metered chocolate and aggregate mixture onto a conveyor in order to provide a hand-formed appearance to the clusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Inventor: Robert G. Barton
  • Publication number: 20120164289
    Abstract: A cluster dispensing machine dispenses clusters having a hand-formed appearance while minimizing broken and crushed aggregate. The dispensing machine uses a flexible pinch valve to meter the chocolate and aggregate mixture. The flexible pinch valve minimizes broken and crushed aggregate. The machine drops the metered chocolate and aggregate mixture onto a conveyor in order to provide a hand-formed appearance to the clusters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventor: Robert G. Barton