Patents by Inventor Robert Roman

Robert Roman 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: 20240093470
    Abstract: Systems and methods for fabricating or converting a 5-gallon bucket into a cleanout sink. A kit may include at least a bucket; a water spigot and hose adapter for attachment near a top of the bucket; a straight pipe and elbow pipe; one or more cleanout adapters configured to attach the straight pipe and elbow pipe to a cleanout; and one or more fasteners and washers for installing the water spigot and hose adapter. Other features including support legs and catch net may also form part of the cleanout sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventor: Robert Roman
  • Patent number: 11091061
    Abstract: A modular vehicle seat assembly including: a seat bottom structure module adapted to be rigidly or translatably coupled to one of a seat base module and a structure of a vehicle, securely coupled to a seat bottom cushion carrier module, and rigidly or pivotably coupled to a seat back structure module; a seat back structure module adapted to be rigidly or pivotably coupled to the seat bottom structure module and securely coupled to a seat back cushion carrier module; the seat bottom cushion carrier module adapted to be securely coupled to the seat bottom structure module; and the seat back cushion carrier module adapted to be securely coupled to the seat back structure module. The modular vehicle seat assembly further including a seat base module adapted to be rigidly coupled to the structure of the vehicle and to the seat bottom structure module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Volvo Car Corporation
    Inventor: Robert Roman
  • Patent number: 10967772
    Abstract: A vehicle seat cushion carrier assembly (bottom and back) via which a cushion carrier structure, cushion foam, and upholstery are more easily assembled and installed in a vehicle, optionally as a modular unit. The cushion carrier structure can be multi-piece and incorporate any desired trim units. Strap fasteners are used to secure the upholstery to the cushion carrier structure and cushion foam, creating the desired creating seams, creases, and indentations. Clip fasteners are used to secure the upholstery to the cushion carrier structure around the cushion foam, especially with respect to the seat back. This allows much of the upholstering to be done outside the vehicle, optionally in a modular manner. Finally, these modular features and functionalities allow the cushion carrier assemblies (bottom and back) to be quickly and easily secured to the underlying seat pan and/or seat frame using simple screws, hooks, and clip fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Volvo Car Corporation
    Inventor: Robert Roman
  • Publication number: 20200231075
    Abstract: A vehicle seat cushion carrier assembly (bottom and back) via which a cushion carrier structure, cushion foam, and upholstery are more easily assembled and installed in a vehicle, optionally as a modular unit. The cushion carrier structure can be multi-piece and incorporate any desired trim units. Strap fasteners are used to secure the upholstery to the cushion carrier structure and cushion foam, creating the desired creating seams, creases, and indentations. Clip fasteners are used to secure the upholstery to the cushion carrier structure around the cushion foam, especially with respect to the seat back. This allows much of the upholstering to be done outside the vehicle, optionally in a modular manner. Finally, these modular features and functionalities allow the cushion carrier assemblies (bottom and back) to be quickly and easily secured to the underlying seat pan and/or seat frame using simple screws, hooks, and clip fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventor: Robert ROMAN
  • Publication number: 20200231067
    Abstract: A modular vehicle seat assembly including: a seat bottom structure module adapted to be rigidly or translatably coupled to one of a seat base module and a structure of a vehicle, securely coupled to a seat bottom cushion carrier module, and rigidly or pivotably coupled to a seat back structure module; a seat back structure module adapted to be rigidly or pivotably coupled to the seat bottom structure module and securely coupled to a seat back cushion carrier module; the seat bottom cushion carrier module adapted to be securely coupled to the seat bottom structure module; and the seat back cushion carrier module adapted to be securely coupled to the seat back structure module. The modular vehicle seat assembly further including a seat base module adapted to be rigidly coupled to the structure of the vehicle and to the seat bottom structure module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventor: Robert ROMAN
  • Patent number: 10630341
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, a communication device with a group of radio devices connected with a support structure, where the support structure is positioned in and passes through housing openings in each radio device to provide a stacked arrangement. One or more radio device is rotatable with respect to the support structure to enable adjusting a first orientation of a directional antenna therein. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Aldo Adriazola, Robert Bennett, Mitchell Harvey Fuchs, Brandon Pimm, Farhad Barzegar, Paul Shala Henry, Irwin Gerszberg, Thomas M. Willis, III, Donald J. Barnickel, Robert Roman
  • Patent number: 10468744
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, a communication device having a connection structure that physically connects with a utility structure, where the connection structure has a strut channel. The communication device has a support structure physically connected to the connection structure. The communication device has a group of radio devices secured to the support structure, where the strut channel is configured to enable temporarily locking the support structure to the connection structure via an installation member during an installation process. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Aldo Adriazola, Robert Bennett, Mitchell Harvey Fuchs, Brandon Pimm, Farhad Barzegar, Paul Shala Henry, Irwin Gerszberg, Thomas M. Willis, III, Donald J. Barnickel, Robert Roman
  • Patent number: 10419072
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, a communication device with a support structure having first and second annular contacts formed on an outer surface thereof, a first radio device having a first inner surface of a first housing opening with a third contact, and a second radio device having a second inner surface of a second housing opening with a fourth contact. The support structure is positioned in and passes through the first and second housing openings thereby positioning the first and second radio devices in a stacked arrangement, and, when in the stacked arrangement, the first and third contacts are aligned and the second and fourth contact are aligned to provide a coupling between the first and second radio devices. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Aldo Adriazola, Mitchell Harvey Fuchs, Robert Bennett, Brandon Pimm, Farhad Barzegar, Paul Shala Henry, Irwin Gerszberg, Thomas M. Willis, III, Donald J. Barnickel, Robert Roman
  • Publication number: 20180331720
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, a communication device with a group of radio devices connected with a support structure, where the support structure is positioned in and passes through housing openings in each radio device to provide a stacked arrangement. One or more radio device is rotatable with respect to the support structure to enable adjusting a first orientation of a directional antenna therein. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Aldo Adriazola, Robert Bennett, Mitchell Harvey Fuchs, Brandon Pimm, Farhad Barzegar, Paul Shala Henry, Irwin Gerszberg, Thomas M. Willis, III, Donald J. Barnickel, Robert Roman
  • Publication number: 20180331413
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, a communication device having a connection structure that physically connects with a utility structure, where the connection structure has a strut channel. The communication device has a support structure physically connected to the connection structure. The communication device has a group of radio devices secured to the support structure, where the strut channel is configured to enable temporarily locking the support structure to the connection structure via an installation member during an installation process. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: ALDO ADRIAZOLA, ROBERT BENNETT, MITCHELL HARVEY FUCHS, BRANDON PIMM, FARHAD BARZEGAR, PAUL SHALA HENRY, IRWIN GERSZBERG, THOMAS M. WILLIS, III, DONALD J. BARNICKEL, ROBERT ROMAN
  • Publication number: 20180331721
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, a communication device with a support structure having first and second annular contacts formed on an outer surface thereof, a first radio device having a first inner surface of a first housing opening with a third contact, and a second radio device having a second inner surface of a second housing opening with a fourth contact. The support structure is positioned in and passes through the first and second housing openings thereby positioning the first and second radio devices in a stacked arrangement, and, when in the stacked arrangement, the first and third contacts are aligned and the second and fourth contact are aligned to provide a coupling between the first and second radio devices. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: ALDO ADRIAZOLA, MITCHELL HARVEY FUCHS, ROBERT BENNETT, BRANDON PIMM, FARHAD BARZEGAR, PAUL SHALA HENRY, IRWIN GERSZBERG, THOMAS M. WILLIS, III, DONALD J. BARNICKEL, ROBERT ROMAN
  • Patent number: 7887525
    Abstract: The present invention provides coating composition according to the present invention. The coating composition is a low extractables composition that imparts properties, such as, for example, low friction, high gloss, color and/or pearlescence to a substrate coated with the composition of the present invention. In a preferred embodiment, a tampon applicator includes the coating composition of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Gorham, Keith Edgett, Robert Roman, James Wittig
  • Publication number: 20050096617
    Abstract: The present invention provides coating composition according to the present invention. The coating composition is a low extractables composition that imparts properties, such as, for example, low friction, high gloss, color and/or pearlescence to a substrate coated with the composition of the present invention. In a preferred embodiment, a tampon applicator includes the coating composition of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: Patrick Gorham, Keith Edgett, Robert Roman, James Wittig
  • Patent number: 6221497
    Abstract: A coated substrate and method of forming the substrate are provided. The substrate can have high gloss and good slip properties. Such a substrate can be formed with a paper base having a coating thereon. The coating can include an active silicone-based slip agent and other suitable ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Tekkote Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Roman, James Wittig
  • Patent number: D389603
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Inventors: Robert Roman, Eric Roman