Patents by Inventor Robert L. Wells

Robert L. Wells 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: 20070252874
    Abstract: A printhead including a body; an actuator attached to the body, and an enclosed space between the actuator and the body forms a chamber; an opening defined by the body for releasing pressure in the chamber; and a seal attached to the opening to seal the chamber while permitting pressure to be released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas G. Duby, Robert L. Wells, Todd Severance, Carl Tracy
  • Patent number: 6561990
    Abstract: An isokinetic testing machine which includes an adjustable seat which is capable of being positioned to accommodate individuals of different sizes for various isokinetic tests of the legs, arms and/or back and a moveable dynamometer which is capable of being positioned to measure left knee strength, right knee strength, left elbow strength, right elbow strength and/or trunk movement. In one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the isokinetic machine is fabricated in two (2) independent sections which are capable of being readily disassembled for transportation and reassembled at remote locations for on-site isokinetic testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas B. Gilliam, Robert L. Wells
  • Patent number: 6230925
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light weight handle assembly adapted to transport a heavy duty container which may contain sensitive electronic components. The handle assembly of the present invention generally comprises a stationary bracket which mounts to a container wall and a movable handle pivotally connected to the bracket. The bracket is formed with an inner portion that is adapted to rotatably engage with a pair of pivoting arms extending from the movable handle so that the light weight handle may easily be assembled and disassembled. Each of the pivoting arms is formed with a movable stop member which is advantageously positioned to contact and bear against stationary stop members which are attached to or are a part of the container to which the handle is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Hardigg Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James S. Hardigg, Rene R. Aponte, Robert L. Wells, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6203075
    Abstract: A latch is disclosed incorporating features allowing complete actuation i.e., engagement and disengagement of a latching hook on the side of the container from a latch handle on the face of the container thus allowing actuation of the latch hook even when the latch hook is itself inaccessible. The latch also features variability in the stroke of the hook and a design allowing its construction from plastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Hardigg Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Wells, Jr., James S. Hardigg, David B. Neal, Mark C. Gaydos
  • Patent number: 5970619
    Abstract: A device for guiding alignment in trailer hitching with a trailer cup attachment and a towing vehicle attachment. The trailer cup attachment adjustably clips over the trailer cup on the drawbar of the trailer. The trailer cup attachment has at least one vertical rod and an alignment indicator equipped with guide lights and a sound generator to indicate when the ball on the towing vehicle is in hitching position relative to the trailer cup. The towing vehicle attachment has a mounting base for removable temporary mounting on the towing vehicle. Telescoping rods are rotatably mounted in the mounting base. At the end of the telescoping rods is a fluorescent colored activating ball which is positioned directly above the tow ball on the towing vehicle. The alignment guide and activating ball are positioned to be visible to the operator of the towing vehicle through a rear view mirror, rear window, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Inventor: Robert L. Wells
  • Patent number: 5873480
    Abstract: This invention relates to an electronic rack and mounting frame for protecting sensitive electronic equipment against damage caused by impacts and excessive vibration during shipping and handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: Hardigg Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Wells, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5736221
    Abstract: An injection molded panel composed of two half-panels each comprising a skin having matching integral webs or ribs disposed perpendicular to said skin wherein said half-panels are bonded together along said webs or ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Hardigg Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James S. Hardigg, Robert L. Wells, Mark C. Gaydos
  • Patent number: 5573709
    Abstract: Disclosed are hair conditioning shampoo compositions comprisingA liquid hair conditioning shampoo composition comprising:(a) from about 5% to about 50%, by weight, of an anionic surfactant component;(b) from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight, of a dispersed, insoluble, nonvolatile, nonionic silicone hair conditioning agent;(c) from about 0.05% to about 10%, by weight, of soluble, organic, polymeric cationic hair conditioning agent, said polymeric, cationic hair conditioning agent consisting essentially of one or more cationic, hair conditioning polymers, said cationic hair conditioning polymers having quaternary ammonium or cationic amino moieties, or a mixture thereof, an open chain backbone, and a charge density of about +3.0 meq/gram or less; andThe shampoo compositions hereof can provide excellent overall hair conditioning benefits, in conjunction with excellent cleaning performance, to a variety of hair types including treated hair such as permed and color-treated hair, as well as undamaged hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble
    Inventor: Robert L. Wells
  • Patent number: 5120531
    Abstract: The present invention relates to rinse off hair conditioner compositions comprising from about 0.2% to about 20% of certain hair styling polymers, from about 0.2% to about 20% of certain non-aqueous solvents for said hair styling polymers, and from about 0.05% to about 25% of a hair conditioning agent, in an aqueous base, wherein the polymer and solvent are present in the composition as a dispersed fluid phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert L. Wells, Bonnie T. King, Michael A. Snyder, Donald H. Frey
  • Patent number: 5120532
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hair shampoo compositions comprising from about 5% to about 30% of a surfactant, from about 0.2% to about 20% of certain hair styling polymers, and from about 0.2% to about 20% of a solvent for said hair styling polymer. These compositions provide hair cleaning and styling benefits from a single product. Preferred compositions of the present invention additionally comprise from about 0.01% to about 10% of a silicone hair conditioning agent. These compositions provide hair conditioning, cleaning and styling benefits from a single product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert L. Wells, Bonnie T. King, Michael A. Snyder, Donald H. Frey
  • Patent number: 5104642
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hair styling compositions comprising from about 0.2% to about 20% of certain hair styling polymers, from about 0.2% to about 20% of certain non-aqueous solvents for said hair styling polymers, and the balance, an aqueous base; wherein the hair styling polymer and the solvent therefor are dispersed as a separate fluid phase in the aqueous base of the hair styling composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert L. Wells, Bonnie T. King, Michael A. Snyder, Donald H. Frey
  • Patent number: 5042499
    Abstract: A fetal heart rate monitor monitors weak fetal electrocardiogram signals in the presence of strong interfering material ECG complexes, general random background muscle noise, and 60 Hz power line noise. An electrocardiographic adaptive cancellation process to cancel the maternal ECG component from an abdominal ECG signal recorded from a pregnant subject's abdomen signal is processed using computer software. A set of easily movable maternal abdominal and thoracic ECG electrodes is used. An operator views the ECG data in an oscilloscope and optimally places the set of thoracic electrodes to adaptively cancel the maternal ECG signal from the signal separately derived from a movable abdominal electrocardiographic lead. The invention noninvasively obtains from the abdomen of a pregnant subject the fetal ECG signal, fetal heart rate, and accurate beat-to-beat fetal heart rate variability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1991
    Inventors: Thomas H. Frank, Richard K. Gibbs, Robert L. Wells
  • Patent number: 4995940
    Abstract: In the particular embodiment of a device for removing dissolved gas from ink described in the specification, an elongated ink path leading to an ink jet head is formed between two permeable fluorine-containing membranes. The membranes are backed by air plenums which contain support members to hold the membranes in position. Reduced pressure is applied to the plenums to extract dissolved gas from the ink in the ink path without accumulating scum on the membrane surfaces. Increased pressure can also be applied to the plenums to eject ink from the ink jet head for purging. Within the ink jet head, ink is circulated convectively from the orifice to the deaerating path even when the jet is not jetting ink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Assignee: Spectra, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan P. Hine, Robert L. Wells, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4940995
    Abstract: In the particular embodiment of a device for removing dissolved gas from ink described in the specification, an elongated ink path leading to an ink jet head is formed between two permeable fluorine-containing membranes. The membranes are backed by air plenums which contain support members to hold the membranes in position. Reduced pressure is applied to the plenums to extract dissolved gas from the ink in the ink path without accumulating scum on the membrane surfaces. Increased pressure can also be applied to the plenums to eject ink from the ink jet head for purging. Within the ink jet head, ink is circulated convectively from the orifice to the deaerating path even when the jet is not jetting ink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1990
    Assignee: Spectra, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan P. Hine, Robert L. Wells, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4618344
    Abstract: Aqueous depilatory compositions containing aminoguanidine and active thiol agent(s) which provide for faster hair removal are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1986
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Robert L. Wells
  • Patent number: D542344
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: FUJIFILM/Dimatix Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Duby, Robert L. Wells, Jr., Todd Severance, Carl Tracy