Patents by Inventor Robert J. Keeler

Robert J. Keeler 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: 11960334
    Abstract: Cable assemblies for providing electrical communication between hinged sections of an electronic device are described. The cable assemblies can include a cover that covers one or more cables that run through a hinge region of the electronic device. The cable and cover can be drawn over a mandrel of the hinge region. The cover and the portions of the mandrel can be visible to a user at the hinge region of the electronic device. The cover can be sufficiently rigid to guide a path of the cable and protect the cable from bending beyond a prescribed angle during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region. The cover can also be sufficiently rigid to prevent ceasing or folding of the cover and the cable during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Mikael M. Silvanto, Bartley K. Andre, Adam T. Garelli, Simon Regis Louis Lancaster-Larocque, Robert Y. Cao, Dinesh C. Mathew, Jacob S. Kononiuk, Robert J. Lockwood, Bryan W. Posner, Kevin M. Keeler, Bruce E. Berg, Yi-Chen Kuo, Kevin M. Robinson, Houtan R. Farahani
  • Patent number: 10022949
    Abstract: A system for use in fabricating a laminate structure from a plurality of layers of material is provided. The system includes a marker coupled to at least two of the plurality of layers, and a positioning system configured to arrange the plurality of layers in a predetermined layup position based on a position of the markers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Dallas Steven Scholes, Richard M. Sutherland, John F. Spalding, Robert J. Keeler
  • Publication number: 20170157912
    Abstract: A system for use in fabricating a laminate structure from a plurality of layers of material is provided. The system includes a marker coupled to at least two of the plurality of layers, and a positioning system configured to arrange the plurality of layers in a predetermined layup position based on a position of the markers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Dallas Steven Scholes, Richard M. Sutherland, John F. Spalding, Robert J. Keeler
  • Patent number: 9610761
    Abstract: A system for use in fabricating a laminate structure from a plurality of layers of material is provided. The system includes a marker coupled to at least two of the plurality of layers, and a positioning system configured to arrange the plurality of layers in a predetermined layup position based on a position of the markers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Dallas Steven Scholes, Richard M. Sutherland, John F. Spalding, Robert J. Keeler
  • Publication number: 20140261959
    Abstract: A system for use in fabricating a laminate structure from a plurality of layers of material is provided. The system includes a marker coupled to at least two of the plurality of layers, and a positioning system configured to arrange the plurality of layers in a predetermined layup position based on a position of the markers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Dallas Steven Scholes, Richard M. Sutherland, John F. Spalding, Robert J. Keeler
  • Patent number: 4295012
    Abstract: A secretarial shift mechanism which includes two shift keyswitches and one shift lock keyswitch is disclosed. The two shift keyswitches have T-shaped actuating bars secured to their plungers. The shift lock and release keyswitch has a generally C-shaped wire spring retainer placed around its housing which is utilized to secure a hook on a latching finger on a ledge that is formed on the plunger of the shift lock keyswitch. The latching finger is secured to an elongated torsion bar which has a pair of arms at the ends of the bar that are bent toward the two shift keyswitches. The torsion bar is held at its ends against the frame that holds the keyswitches of the keyboard by clamping caps that project from the shift keyswitches and have grooves in them that receive the torsion bar therein. When the shift lock keyswitch is depressed, a hook on the latching finger that is secured at the torsion bar engages a ledge on the plunger of the shift lock keyswitch and holds it down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1981
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Keeler, Stanley E. Filipiak
  • Patent number: 4191186
    Abstract: A catheter-outside catheter placement unit wherein the catheter and stylet have connected hubs separable by a removable digit engageable means. Preferably, the removable digit engageable means is carried by a sleeve fitted over the catheter hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1980
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventor: Robert J. Keeler