Patents by Inventor Robert Jérôme
Robert Jérôme 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: 12002337Abstract: Storage units including platforms that are outfitted with RFID antennas and auxiliary sensors detect changes in loading on the platforms based on changes in loading determined by the auxiliary sensors or changes in signals received by the RFID antennas. The platforms include surfaces for receiving items tagged with RFID transmitters thereon, such as items of common types and variable weights. An interaction involving the placement of an item on the platform, or the removal of the item from the platform, is detected by the auxiliary sensors. The energization of an RFID field is triggered in response to the detected interaction, and an item is identified where an RFID signal transmitted by the item is present at one time and absent at another time.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Aaron M. McDaniel, Nathan P. O'Neill, Nirmal Doshi, Yuxing Tang, Robert Jerome Colwill
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Patent number: 11964227Abstract: A filter is disclosed. The filter includes a sheet of filter media defining a body having an upper portion, a lower portion, a first end surface proximate the upper portion, a second end surface proximate the lower portion, and a first side surface extending between the first and second end surfaces. One or more of the upper and lower portions define a ledge, wherein the ledge defines a third end surface arranged between the first and second end surfaces, and a second side surface extending between the first and third end surfaces; and a seal disposed upon the ledge. A method for manufacturing the seal is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Robert H. Ferguson, Jason LaMarr Tate, Mark A. Roll, Roland Vann Lanier, Jr., Mitchell Jerome Baker
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Publication number: 20240095718Abstract: This disclosure describes, in part, systems for enabling facilities to implement techniques to determine when users are in possession of items when located within and/or exiting the facilities. For instance, a system may use one or more sensors to determine locations of a user that navigated through a facility. Additionally, the system may use one or more sensors to determine locations of an item while the item was located within the facility. The system may then determine a probability that the user was in possession of the item when in the facility and/or when exiting the facility based at least in part on the locations of the user and the locations of the item. If the system determines that the user was in possession of the item when exiting the facility, the system may charge a payment instrument of the user for a price of the item.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Aaron M. McDaniel, Robert Jerome Colwill, Nirmal Doshi, Andrew Michael Smith, David Zhang
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Patent number: 11514766Abstract: Storage units including platforms that are outfitted with RFID antennas and auxiliary sensors detect changes in loading on the platforms based on changes in loading determined by the auxiliary sensors or changes in signals received by the RFID antennas. The platforms include surfaces for receiving items tagged with RFID transmitters thereon, such as items of common types and variable weights. An interaction involving the placement of an item on the platform, or the removal of the item from the platform, is detected by the auxiliary sensors. The energization of an RFID field is triggered in response to the detected interaction, and an item is identified where an RFID signal transmitted by the item is present at one time and absent at another time.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Aaron M. McDaniel, Nathan P. O'Neill, Nirmal Doshi, Yuxing Tang, Robert Jerome Colwill
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Publication number: 20220220586Abstract: Cobalt intermetallic compounds that include cobalt and a second element are provided. The isotopes of the second element in the compounds are present in their natural isotopic abundance or in an enriched isotopic abundance. Methods of making the compounds and methods of using the compounds as targets in the production of radionuclides are further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2020Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Paul A. Ellison, Robert Jerome Nickles, Todd E. Barnhart, Jonathan W. Engle, Christopher J. Kutyreff
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Publication number: 20210169206Abstract: A buckle, such as for a strap or belt, houses a compact multi tool that is removable from the buckle. The arrangement includes a retention mechanism so the removable multi tool stays secure even with excessive body motion. The buckle can be any type of buckle for a belt or other type of strap. The buckle can couple a belt or strap to itself to create a loop or can couple strap portions to one another. The buckle functionality can be provided by any suitable arrangement, such as a cam lock mechanism, a pin or post-in-hole arrangement or a snap-fit arrangement, for example and without limitation. The multi-tool can include one or more articulating (e.g., foldable) tool elements. In some configurations, the multi-tool comprises a sleeve that receives a body of the multi-tool. The sleeve can include tool features.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Anthony Norman Zentil, Robert Jerome Stemen
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Patent number: 10869806Abstract: Roller devices, systems, and methods for their use to treat or alleviate symptoms relating to soft tissue injuries and ailments. Such a therapeutic system includes at least one roller device that has an axis of rotation and at least first and second rollers oriented perpendicular to the axis of rotation and spaced apart along the axis of rotation to provide substantially continuous lines of contact with an individual's skin. Each of the rollers has a circular perimeter that defines an outer diameter and a contact surface of the roller. The contact surface defines a contact surface radius sized so that the roller applies a level of pressure to the soft tissue beneath the skin when the roller device is pressed with a level of force against the skin of the individual and caused to travel across the skin within the body region of the individual's body.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2016Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Inventor: Robert Jerome Kopnicky
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Patent number: 10750846Abstract: A buckle, such as for a strap or belt, houses a compact multi tool that is removable from the buckle. The arrangement includes a retention mechanism so the removable multi tool stays secure even with excessive body motion. The buckle can be any type of buckle for a belt or other type of strap. The buckle can couple a belt or strap to itself to create a loop or can couple strap portions to one another. The buckle functionality can be provided by any suitable arrangement, such as a cam lock mechanism, a pin or post-in-hole arrangement or a snap-fit arrangement, for example and without limitation. The multi-tool can include one or more articulating (e.g., foldable) tool elements. In some configurations, the multi-tool comprises a sleeve that receives a body of the multi-tool. The sleeve can include tool features.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: FIX MANUFACTURING, LLCInventors: Anthony Norman Zentil, Robert Jerome Stemen
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Publication number: 20200000211Abstract: A buckle, such as for a strap or belt, houses a compact multi tool that is removable from the buckle. The arrangement includes a retention mechanism so the removable multi tool stays secure even with excessive body motion. The buckle can be any type of buckle for a belt or other type of strap. The buckle can couple a belt or strap to itself to create a loop or can couple strap portions to one another. The buckle functionality can be provided by any suitable arrangement, such as a cam lock mechanism, a pin or post-in-hole arrangement or a snap-fit arrangement, for example and without limitation. The multi-tool can include one or more articulating (e.g., foldable) tool elements. In some configurations, the multi-tool comprises a sleeve that receives a body of the multi-tool. The sleeve can include tool features.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Anthony Norman Zentil, Robert Jerome Stemen
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Patent number: 10400710Abstract: A third stream duct producing a third air stream at reduced pressure that is exhausted through a separate nozzle that is concentric with the main or primary engine nozzle. The third stream exhaust air from the separate concentric nozzle is exhausted to a location at which pressure is ambient or sub-ambient. The location at which the third stream air is exhausted contributes to the thrust of the aircraft. The airstream from the third air duct is exhausted through an exhaust nozzle of the third duct that is positioned at the interface between the aft of the airframe and the leading edge of the engine outer flaps. This location is a low pressure region that has a recirculation zone. The exhaust of third stream air to this low pressure region substantially reduces or eliminates this recirculation zone and associated boat tail drag, thereby improving the efficiency of the engine.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: David Lynn Dawson, Erin Lee Lariviere, Brian Joseph Petersen, Robert Jerome Ellerhorst
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Patent number: 10321752Abstract: A buckle, such as for a strap or belt, houses a compact multi tool that is removable from the buckle. The arrangement includes a retention mechanism so the removable multi tool stays secure even with excessive body motion. The buckle can be any type of buckle for a belt or other type of strap. The buckle can couple a belt or strap to itself to create a loop or can couple strap portions to one another. The buckle functionality can be provided by any suitable arrangement, such as a cam lock mechanism, a pin or post-in-hole arrangement or a snap-fit arrangement, for example and without limitation. The multi-tool can include one or more articulating (e.g., foldable) tool elements. In some configurations, the multi-tool comprises a sleeve that receives a body of the multi-tool. The sleeve can include tool features.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Fix Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Anthony Norman Zentil, Robert Jerome Stemen
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Patent number: 9920710Abstract: An exhaust system for a variable cycle aircraft engine. The exhaust system comprises a core exhaust for bypass air and hot gases of combustion. The core exhaust includes a convergent-divergent nozzle. The convergent-divergent nozzle is formed from a plurality of flaps and seals. The exhaust system comprises a third air duct for a third stream of air. The third stream of air is selectively exhausted from the third duct through a secondary nozzle or divergent slots in the convergent-divergent nozzle, or both depending upon the flight mode. A diverter valve is positioned in the third stream duct to selectively control the flow of third stream air through the secondary nozzle, the divergent slots and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2013Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: David Lynn Dawson, Erin Lee Lariviere, Brian Joseph Petersen, Robert Jerome Ellerhorst
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Publication number: 20170273446Abstract: A buckle, such as for a strap or belt, houses a compact multi tool that is removable from the buckle. The arrangement includes a retention mechanism so the removable multi tool stays secure even with excessive body motion. The buckle can be any type of buckle for a belt or other type of strap. The buckle can couple a belt or strap to itself to create a loop or can couple strap portions to one another. The buckle functionality can be provided by any suitable arrangement, such as a cam lock mechanism, a pin or post-in-hole arrangement or a snap-fit arrangement, for example and without limitation. The multi-tool can include one or more articulating (e.g., foldable) tool elements. In some configurations, the multi-tool comprises a sleeve that receives a body of the multi-tool. The sleeve can include tool features.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Antony Norman Zentil, Robert Jerome Stemen
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Patent number: 9761208Abstract: A musical instrument accessory with a capo carrying an adjustable connector in turn carrying a screen receiving fixture. When the capo is clamped to the neck of a guitar at a first position, the screen receiving fixture may be arranged and oriented for convenient viewing of a screen carried therein by the guitar musician. When moved to second position, viewing the screen necessitates re-orientation of the screen receiving fixture to accommodate geometry of the second position, which re-orientation is conveniently carried out by re-orientation of the adjustable connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Robert Jerome Klick, Jr.
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Publication number: 20170020772Abstract: Roller devices, systems, and methods for their use to treat or alleviate symptoms relating to soft tissue injuries and ailments. Such a therapeutic system includes at least one roller device that has an axis of rotation and at least first and second rollers oriented perpendicular to the axis of rotation and spaced apart along the axis of rotation to provide substantially continuous lines of contact with an individual's skin. Each of the rollers has a circular perimeter that defines an outer diameter and a contact surface of the roller. The contact surface defines a contact surface radius sized so that the roller applies a level of pressure to the soft tissue beneath the skin when the roller device is pressed with a level of force against the skin of the individual and caused to travel across the skin within the body region of the individual's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: Robert Jerome Kopnicky
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Patent number: 8701987Abstract: A transaction product includes a paddle, a string, a ball, and an account identifier. The paddle defines an enlarged portion and an elongated handle extending from the enlarged portion. The paddle is formed as a single piece of material. The string defines a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end of the string is coupled to the paddle. The ball is coupled to the second end of the string and is configured to bounce on the paddle. The account identifier is statically connected to the paddle and links the paddle to at least one of an account and a record and is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Chad Albers, Robert Jerome Weaver, Melissa M. Andrykowski, Marta Harding, Jessica D. Albrecht, Timothy P. Clegg, Primoz Samardzija
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Patent number: D738957Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Chad Albers, Robert Jerome Weaver, Anthony V. Roberts
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Patent number: D759859Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Energizer Brands, LLCInventors: Michael Ng, Kevin O'Doherty, Michael Robert Jerome, Fred Marcaly
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Patent number: D759860Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Energizer Brands, LLCInventors: Michael Ng, Kevin O'Doherty, Michael Robert Jerome, Fred Marcaly
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Patent number: D787728Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Energizer Brands, LLCInventors: Kan Chi Wing, Michael Robert Jerome, Kevin O'Doherty, Eddie Leung, Melinda Yiu