Patents by Inventor Robert W. Cornell
Robert W. Cornell 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: 10130860Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure describe a frameless basketball backboard assembly and a method for producing a frameless basketball backboard assembly. A mounting structure is attached to one side of the backboard assembly, and a support assembly mounted to the backboard assembly connects the backboard assembly to a base. A rim may be added to a side of the backboard assembly by attaching to the support assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.Inventors: Philip Elpers, Robert W. Cornell
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Patent number: 10052540Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure describe a frameless basketball backboard assembly and a method for producing a frameless basketball backboard assembly. A mounting structure is attached to one side of the backboard assembly, and a support assembly mounted to the backboard assembly connects the backboard assembly to a base. A rim may be added to a side of the backboard assembly by attaching to the support assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.Inventors: Philip Elpers, Robert W. Cornell
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Publication number: 20180064297Abstract: A sheet product dispenser includes a transfer bar, a roller assembly, a motor, a sensor, and a controller. The transfer bar is movable between first and second positions. The roller assembly, disposed proximate the transfer bar second position, has a drive roller and a pinch roller that define a nip. The motor is in operable communication with the transfer bar to move the transfer bar between the first and second positions. The sensor is in operable communication with the dispenser cover. The controller is in operable communication with the sensor and the motor, and is responsive to executable instructions to facilitate actuation of the motor in response to a signal from the sensor to cause the transfer bar to move between the first position and second positions. The transfer bar includes at least one finger that drives an end of a roll of sheet product towards the nip upon actuation of the transfer bar from the first position to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: GPCP IP Holdings LLCInventors: Harold Goeking, Robert W. Cornell, Panagiotis Zosimadis, James Noah McNeely
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Patent number: 9839333Abstract: A sheet product dispenser includes a transfer bar, a roller assembly, a motor, a sensor, and a controller. The transfer bar is movable between first and second positions. The roller assembly, disposed proximate the transfer bar second position, has a drive roller and a pinch roller that define a nip. The motor is in operable communication with the transfer bar to move the transfer bar between the first and second positions. The sensor is in operable communication with the dispenser cover. The controller is in operable communication with the sensor and the motor, and is responsive to executable instructions to facilitate actuation of the motor in response to a signal from the sensor to cause the transfer bar to move between the first position and second positions. The transfer bar includes at least one finger that drives an end of a roll of sheet product towards the nip upon actuation of the transfer bar from the first position to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLCInventors: Harold Goeking, Robert W. Cornell, Panagiotis Zosimadis, Noah McNeely
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Patent number: 9681783Abstract: A sheet product dispenser is provided for sheet product from a roller. The sheet product dispenser includes a first roll of sheet product, called a stub roll, a main roll of sheet product, and a dispensing arrangement. A sensor is provided for detecting when sheet product on a stub roll is depleted. The sensor generates a signal in response to the depletion of the stub roll and a controller activates an electromechanical actuator. The actuator acts to operate a transfer bar that moves an end portion of the main roll sheet product adjacent a roller assembly that engages the main roller sheet product.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2013Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Harold Goeking, Robert W. Cornell, Panagiotis Zosimadis, Noah McNeely
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Publication number: 20170007894Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure describe a frameless basketball backboard assembly and a method for producing a frameless basketball backboard assembly. A mounting structure is attached to one side of the backboard assembly, and a support assembly mounted to the backboard assembly connects the backboard assembly to a base. A rim may be added to a side of the backboard assembly by attaching to the support assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Philip ELPERS, Robert W. CORNELL
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Publication number: 20170007895Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure describe a frameless basketball backboard assembly and a method for producing a frameless basketball backboard assembly. A mounting structure is attached to one side of the backboard assembly, and a support assembly mounted to the backboard assembly connects the backboard assembly to a base. A rim may be added to a side of the backboard assembly by attaching to the support assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: PHILIP ELPERS, Robert W. Cornell
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Publication number: 20170007896Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure describe a frameless basketball backboard assembly and a method for producing a frameless basketball backboard assembly. A mounting structure is attached to one side of the backboard assembly, and a support assembly mounted to the backboard assembly connects the backboard assembly to a base. A rim may be added to a side of the backboard assembly by attaching to the support assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: PHILIP ELPERS, Robert W. Cornell
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Publication number: 20160303448Abstract: The present disclosure provides portable basketball goal systems. In particular, the present disclosure provides basketball goal systems, comprising a rolling member defining an interior volume arranged to be selectively filled with and retain a ballast material. The present disclosure also provides basketball goal systems comprising a base assembly having a forward portion and a rearward portion, a support member having a lower end coupled to the base assembly at the rearward portion and an upper end coupled to a backboard assembly having a backboard, and a rolling member mounted to the rearward portion of the base assembly, wherein the base assembly is positioned rearward of the backboard when the support member is in a playing configuration. Other arrangements and features are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: ROBERT W. CORNELL, Philip Elpers
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Publication number: 20140263811Abstract: A sheet product dispenser includes a transfer bar, a roller assembly, a motor, a sensor, and a controller. The transfer bar is movable between first and second positions. The roller assembly, disposed proximate the transfer bar second position, has a drive roller and a pinch roller that define a nip. The motor is in operable communication with the transfer bar to move the transfer bar between the first and second positions. The sensor is in operable communication with the dispenser cover. The controller is in operable communication with the sensor and the motor, and is responsive to executable instructions to facilitate actuation of the motor in response to a signal from the sensor to cause the transfer bar to move between the first position and second positions. The transfer bar includes at least one finger that drives an end of a roll of sheet product towards the nip upon actuation of the transfer bar from the first position to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS LPInventors: Harold Goeking, Robert W. Cornell, Panagiotis Zosimadis, Noah McNeely
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Patent number: 8777149Abstract: A sheet product dispenser includes a transfer bar, a roller assembly, a motor, a sensor, and a controller. The transfer bar is movable between first and second positions. The roller assembly, disposed proximate the transfer bar second position, has a drive roller and a pinch roller that define a nip. The motor is in operable communication with the transfer bar to move the transfer bar between the first and second positions. The sensor is in operable communication with the dispenser cover. The controller is in operable communication with the sensor and the motor, and is responsive to executable instructions to facilitate actuation of the motor in response to a signal from the sensor to cause the transfer bar to move between the first position and second positions. The transfer bar includes at least one finger that drives an end of a roll of sheet product towards the nip upon actuation of the transfer bar from the first position to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Harold Goeking, Robert W. Cornell, Panagiotis Zosimadis, Noah McNeely
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Patent number: 8746510Abstract: A device for dispensing a flowable material is disclosed. The device includes a container holding the flowable material therein and a pumping assembly attached to the container. The pumping assembly includes a pump and a placard portion configured for displaying viewable information thereon associated with the flowable material.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Antonio M. Cittadino, Carolyn C. Byl, Matthew T. Wilcox, Alan P. Paal, Gregory D. Budz, Robert W. Cornell
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Publication number: 20140110522Abstract: A sheet product dispenser is provided for sheet product from a roller. The sheet product dispenser includes a first roll of sheet product, called a stub roll, a main roll of sheet product, and a dispensing arrangement. A sensor is provided for detecting when sheet product on a stub roll is depleted. The sensor generates a signal in response to the depletion of the stub roll and a controller activates an electromechanical actuator. The actuator acts to operate a transfer bar that moves an end portion of the main roll sheet product adjacent a roller assembly that engages the main roller sheet product.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Harold Goeking, Robert W. Cornell, Panagiotis Zosimadis, Noah McNeely
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Patent number: 8616489Abstract: A sheet product dispenser is provided for sheet product from a roller. The sheet product dispenser includes a first roll of sheet product, called a stub roll, a main roll of sheet product, and a dispensing arrangement. A sensor is provided for detecting when sheet product on a stub roll is depleted. The sensor generates a signal in response to the depletion of the stub roll and a controller activates an electromechanical actuator. The actuator acts to operate a transfer bar that moves an end portion of the main roll sheet product adjacent a roller assembly that engages the main roller sheet product.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Harold J. Goeking, Robert W. Cornell, Panagiotis Zosimadis, Noah McNeely
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Publication number: 20130248644Abstract: A sheet product dispenser is provided. The sheet product dispenser includes a roil of sheet product, a dispensing arrangement, and a method of sensing the separation of a dispensed sheet product. A sensor is provided for detecting the movement of a movable member, such as a tear bar or paper guide. The sensor generates a signal in response to the movement of the movable member. A controller de-energizes a roller in said dispensing arrangement in response to said signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Harold Goeking, Robert W. Cornell, Panagiotis Zosimadis, Noah McNeely
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Patent number: 8366952Abstract: A micro-fluid ejection device structure and method therefor having improved low energy design. The devices include a semiconductor substrate and an insulating layer deposited on the semiconductor substrate. A plurality of heater resistors are formed on the insulating layer from a resistive layer selected from the group consisting of TaAl, Ta2N, TaAl(O,N), TaAlSi, Ti(N,O), WSi(O,N), TaAlN, and TaAl/TaAlN. A sacrificial layer selected from an oxidizable metal and having a thickness ranging from about 500 to about 5000 Angstroms is deposited on the plurality of heater resistors. Electrodes are formed on the sacrificial layer from a first metal conductive layer to provide anode and cathode connections to the plurality of heater resistors. The sacrificial layer is oxidized in a plasma oxidation process to provide a fluid contact layer on the plurality of heater resistors.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Frank E. Anderson, Byron V. Bell, Robert W. Cornell, Yimin Guan
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Publication number: 20130001247Abstract: A device for dispensing a flowable material is disclosed. The device includes a container holding the flowable material therein and a pumping assembly attached to the container. The pumping assembly includes a pump and a placard portion configured for displaying viewable information thereon associated with the flowable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS LPInventors: Antonio M. Cittadino, Carolyn C. Byl, Matthew T. Wilcox, Alan P. Paal, Gregory D. Budz, Robert W. Cornell
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Patent number: D785734Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Cornell, Jacklyn Woniger
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Patent number: D802691Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Cornell, Jacklyn Woniger
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Patent number: D817418Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Cornell, Philip Elpers