Patents by Inventor Robert J. Meyer
Robert J. Meyer 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: 20240118306Abstract: In some examples, an accelerometer system includes a first excitation ring comprising: a first housing; and a first cover removably attached to the first housing, wherein the first housing and the first cover define a first recess. The accelerometer system also includes a second excitation ring comprising: a second housing; and a second cover removably attached to the second housing, wherein the second housing and the second cover define a second recess. The accelerometer system also includes a proof mass assembly; and processing circuitry located within one or both of the first recess and the second recess, wherein the first excitation ring and the second excitation ring shield the processing circuitry from harmful levels of radiation existing outside of the accelerometer system, and wherein the processing circuitry is configured to maintain a proof mass of the proof mass assembly in a null position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Paul W. Dwyer, Robert J. Meyer
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Publication number: 20240118309Abstract: In some examples, an accelerometer system includes a first excitation ring comprising: a first housing; and a first cover removably attached to the first housing, wherein the first housing and the first cover define a first recess. The accelerometer system also includes a second excitation ring comprising: a second housing; and a second cover removably attached to the second housing, wherein the second housing and the second cover define a second recess. The accelerometer system also includes a proof mass assembly; and processing circuitry located within one or both of the first recess and the second recess, wherein the first excitation ring and the second excitation ring shield the processing circuitry from harmful levels of radiation existing outside of the accelerometer system, and wherein the processing circuitry is configured to maintain a proof mass of the proof mass assembly in a null position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Paul W. Dwyer, Robert J. Meyer
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Publication number: 20240106259Abstract: A power-densifying charging station includes a low-power charging module (LPCM), a direct current (DC) storage device, electrical switches, and a controller. The LPCM receives a low-power input voltage from a low-power energy source. The DC storage device accumulates a high-power DC voltage from the low-power input voltage during a charge accumulation stage of operation. The switches selectively connect the charging station to the energy source, the LPCM to the DC storage device, and the DC storage device to a high-voltage offboard battery pack during a charge delivery stage of operation. The controller is in communication with and operable for controlling the LPCM, the DC storage device, and the switches during the charge accumulation and delivery stages of operation via performance of a corresponding method.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Robert J. Meyer, Piero Sobral Genaro, Alex Cardoso Santos
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Patent number: 10668608Abstract: A pneumatic powered fastener driving tool including a housing including a main compartment and a handle extending from the main compartment and an end plug removably attachable to the handle, the end plug including a mounting base attachable to a bottom section of the handle, a pneumatic connector receiver extending outwardly from the mounting base, a belt hook receiver extending outwardly from the mounting base, and a mounting bracket extending downwardly from the mounting base. The tool further includes a belt hook with limited rotation. The present disclosure also provides the fastener driving tool end plug removably attachable to a handle of a pneumatic powered fastener driving tool and a limited rotation belt hook attachable to the pneumatic powered fastener driving tool end plug.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Meyer
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Publication number: 20170297186Abstract: A pneumatic powered fastener driving tool having components configured, weighted, sized, shaped, placed, and arranged such that a first center of gravity envelope that encompasses a first defined area related to a top section of a trigger of the tool for a first operational state, a second center of gravity envelope that encompasses a second defined area related to a bottom section of the trigger of the tool for a second operational state, and a plurality of third center of gravity envelopes that each encompass an area between the first center of gravity envelope and the second center of gravity envelope for third operational states.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventor: Robert J. Meyer
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Publication number: 20170225309Abstract: A pneumatic powered fastener driving tool including a housing including a main compartment and a handle extending from the main compartment and an end plug removably attachable to the handle, the end plug including a mounting base attachable to a bottom section of the handle, a pneumatic connector receiver extending outwardly from the mounting base, a belt hook receiver extending outwardly from the mounting base, and a mounting bracket extending downwardly from the mounting base. The tool further includes a belt hook with limited rotation. The present disclosure also provides the fastener driving tool end plug removably attachable to a handle of a pneumatic powered fastener driving tool and a limited rotation belt hook attachable to the pneumatic powered fastener driving tool end plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventor: Robert J. Meyer
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Patent number: 9201353Abstract: According to various embodiments, the present teachings provide an intermediate transfer member including a layer having a phosphorous containing polyamideimide having dispersed therein a conductive additive. A method of manufacturing the intermediate transfer member is provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Yuhua Tong, Edward F. Grabowski, Jin Wu, Robert J. Meyer
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Publication number: 20140248482Abstract: According to various embodiments, the present teachings provide an intermediate transfer member including a layer having a phosphorous containing polyamideimide having dispersed therein a conductive additive. A method of manufacturing the intermediate transfer member is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Yuhua Tong, Edward F. Grabowski, Jin Wu, Robert J. Meyer
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Patent number: 8280284Abstract: Flexible members for use in imaging devices comprise a polyamideimide comprising phosphorus.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Jin Wu, Yuhua Tong, Brian P. Gilmartin, Robert J. Meyer
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Publication number: 20120207521Abstract: Flexible members for use in imaging devices comprise two layers with the superior or second layer comprising a polyamideimide comprising phosphorus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Jin Wu, Yuhua Tong, Brian P. Gilmartin, Robert J. Meyer
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Publication number: 20120207520Abstract: Flexible members for use in imaging devices comprise a polyamideimide comprising phosphorus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Jin Wu, Yuhua Tong, Brian P. Gilmartin, Robert J. Meyer
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Patent number: 8098925Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate in general to electrophotographic imaging members, such as layered photoreceptor structures, and processes for making and using the same. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to an improved photoreceptor that exhibits little to no response to injected charges and demonstrates excellent ghosting properties.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2008Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Markus R. Silvestri, Jin Wu, M. John Hinckel, David M. Skinner, Kent J. Evans, Robert J. Meyer, Kathleen M. Carmichael, Dale S. Renfer
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Publication number: 20110053065Abstract: A photoconductor that includes a supporting substrate, an optional ground plane layer, an optional hole blocking layer, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer, and where the charge transport layer contains a cyclohexanecarboxylate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Jin Wu, Sherri A. Toates, Robert J. Meyer, Yuhua Tong
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Publication number: 20100221648Abstract: A photoconductor that includes a supporting substrate, an optional ground plane layer, an optional hole blocking layer, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer, and where the charge transport layer contains a zinc thione.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Jin Wu, Markus R. Silvestri, Robert J. Meyer, Dale S. Renfer
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Patent number: 7736705Abstract: This method to make an original photoconductor or replacement element uses a two-slot coating process to substantially simultaneously deposit a new SMTL coating layer and a thinner overcoating on an already existing SMTL layer or on a substrate. The total thickness of the existing SMTL layer plus the new SMTL layer plus the overcoating thickness should not exceed the thickness of a belt area of a marking machine or corresponding components in the to be replaced photoconductor element or the tolerances set for said SMTL and overcoating layer when making a new belt.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2006Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventor: Robert J. Meyer
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Publication number: 20100119963Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate in general to electrophotographic imaging members, such as layered photoreceptor structures, and processes for making and using the same. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to an improved photoreceptor that exhibits little to no response to injected charges and demonstrates excellent ghosting properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2008Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Markus R. Silvestri, Jin Wu, M. John Hinckel, David M. Skinner, Kent J. Evans, Robert J. Meyer, Kathleen M. Carmichael, Dale S. Renfer
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Patent number: 7467553Abstract: An apparatus and method for a micro-machined device having a movable mass rotatably suspended from a frame by one or more hinges for rotation relative thereto frame. A DETF resonator is suspended between the frame and reaction mass, and a capacitor is provided between the frame and movable mass for transmitting a drive signal to the DETF resonator.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2005Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Meyer
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Publication number: 20080166654Abstract: This method to make an original photoconductor or replacement element uses a two-slot coating process to substantially simultaneously deposit a new SMTL coating layer and a thinner overcoating on an already existing SMTL layer or on a substrate. The total thickness of the existing SMTL layer plus the new SMTL layer plus the overcoating thickness should not exceed the thickness of a belt area of a marking machine or corresponding components in the to be replaced photoconductor element or the tolerances set for said SMTL and overcoating layer when making a new belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2006Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Robert J. Meyer
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Patent number: 7016073Abstract: Utilization of non-printing high-spatial-frequency auxiliary pixels are introduced into the bitmap of halftones utilized in an image to obtain local control of the image development by modification of local average voltage in the development nip. These auxiliary pixels embody frequencies or levels of charge that are past the threshold for printing on the Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) curve, and therefore by themselves result in no toner deposition on the resultant page. These auxiliary pixels will however, position the toner cloud by modulating it and compensate for cleaning field and toner supply effects. This will better position the toner cloud to ensure adequate toner supply to all parts of the image so that the desired printing pixels will print as intended and provide a more faithful rendering of grayscale information in the image.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1999Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Robert J. Meyer, Allen T. Retzlaff, Jr.
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Patent number: D787290Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Meyer, Jean-Luc Simonin