Patents by Inventor Robert W. Sheldon
Robert W. Sheldon 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: 11951067Abstract: Disclosed is a dual-receptacle carrier that is generally configured for attachment to a rollator or walker and that is configured to retain either a beverage or a mobile device, such as a cellular telephone. The device comprises a body, a base, and first and second opposing retention arm portions that are configured as a receptacle for a beverage. The first and second opposing retention arm portions and base include recesses that define a receptacle for an electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Todd Brockway, Emily Berman, Caren Wax, Tambra Martin, William Elliott Brooks, Robert W. Sheldon, Gregory J. Foster
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Publication number: 20240108181Abstract: An article advancing assembly and various article advancers are provided for helping dispense articles from a container. In some forms, the article advancers are provided that can bias the contents of the containers towards the dispensing opening. This can, in some forms, provide extra friction within the container and/or at the dispensing opening to decrease extra contents from being dispensed and thus decrease waste.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Paige Wexler, Evan Oravec, Quinten Krisk, Gregory J. Foster, Robert W. Sheldon
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Patent number: 11938326Abstract: Implantable medical systems enter an exposure mode of operation, either manually via a down linked programming instruction or by automatic detection by the implantable system of exposure to a magnetic disturbance. A controller then determines the appropriate exposure mode by considering various pieces of information including the device type including whether the device has defibrillation capability, pre-exposure mode of therapy including which chambers have been paced, and pre-exposure cardiac activity that is either intrinsic or paced rates. Additional considerations may include determining whether a sensed rate during the exposure mode is physiologic or artificially produced by the magnetic disturbance. When the sensed rate is physiologic, then the controller uses the sensed rate to trigger pacing and otherwise uses asynchronous pacing at a fixed rate.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Hyun J. Yoon, Wade M. Demmer, Matthew J. Hoffman, Robert A. Betzold, Jonathan D. Edmonson, Michael L. Ellingson, Mark K. Erickson, Ben W. Herberg, Juliana E. Pronovici, James D. Reinke, Todd J. Sheldon, Paul R. Solheim
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Patent number: 11877702Abstract: An article advancing assembly and various article advancers are provided for helping dispense articles from a container. In some forms, the article advancers are provided that can bias the contents of the containers towards the dispensing opening. This can, in some forms, provide extra friction within the container and/or at the dispensing opening to decrease extra contents from being dispensed and thus decrease waste.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Paige Wexler, Evan Oravec, Quinten Krisik, Gregory J Foster, Robert W. Sheldon
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Publication number: 20230285218Abstract: Disclosed is a dual-receptacle carrier that is generally configured for attachment to a rollator or walker and that is configured to retain either a beverage or a mobile device, such as a cellular telephone. The device comprises a body, a base, and first and second opposing retention arm portions that are configured as a receptacle for a beverage. The first and second opposing retention arm portions and base include recesses that define a receptacle for an electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Todd Brockway, Emily Berman, Caren Wax, Tambra Martin, William Elliott Brooks, Robert W. Sheldon, Gregory J. Foster
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Patent number: 11672723Abstract: Disclosed is a dual-receptacle carrier that is generally configured for attachment to a rollator or walker and that is configured to retain either a beverage or a mobile device, such as a cellular telephone. The device comprises a body, a base, and first and second opposing retention arm portions that are configured as a receptacle for a beverage. The first and second opposing retention arm portions and base include recesses that define a receptacle for an electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Todd Brockway, Emily Berman, Caren Wax, Tambra Martin, William Elliott Brooks, Robert W. Sheldon, Gregory J. Foster
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Publication number: 20220280368Abstract: Disclosed is a dual-receptacle carrier that is generally configured for attachment to a rollator or walker and that is configured to retain either a beverage or a mobile device, such as a cellular telephone. The device comprises a body, a base, and first and second opposing retention arm portions that are configured as a receptacle for a beverage. The first and second opposing retention arm portions and base include recesses that define a receptacle for an electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Todd Brockway, Emily Berman, Caren Wax, Tambra Martin, William Elliott Brooks, Robert W. Sheldon, Gregory J. Foster
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Patent number: 11364171Abstract: Disclosed is a dual-receptacle carrier that is generally configured for attachment to a rollator or walker and that is configured to retain either a beverage or a mobile device, such as a cellular telephone. The device comprises a body, a base, and first and second opposing retention arm portions that are configured as a receptacle for a beverage. The first and second opposing retention arm portions and base include recesses that define a receptacle for an electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2021Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Todd Brockway, Emily Berman, Caren Wax, Tambra Martin, William Elliott Brooks, Robert W. Sheldon, Gregory J. Foster
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Patent number: 11248775Abstract: An inline clip for holding a light bulb along a light string includes a top flat area, two symmetrical sides, and two symmetrical tabs. The flat area has a constant width extending across a side profile and a constant thickness extending from a top surface of the top flat area to an internal surface of the top flat area. The two symmetrical sides extend in a continuous manner at respective upper ends from a left end and a right end of the top flat area, and are arcuate shaped for forming a hollow interior space configured to receive within the light bulb and a portion of the light string aligned side-by-side along a diameter of the light bulb. The two symmetrical tabs extend in a continuous manner at respective connecting ends from the lower ends of the two symmetrical sides.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Ulta-Lit Tree CompanyInventors: John DeCosmo, Gregory J. Foster, Robert W. Sheldon
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Publication number: 20210228432Abstract: Disclosed is a dual-receptacle carrier that is generally configured for attachment to a rollator or walker and that is configured to retain either a beverage or a mobile device, such as a cellular telephone. The device comprises a body, a base, and first and second opposing retention arm portions that are configured as a receptacle for a beverage. The first and second opposing retention arm portions and base include recesses that define a receptacle for an electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Todd Brockway, Emily Berman, Caren Wax, Tambra Martin, William Elliott Brooks, Robert W. Sheldon, Gregory J. Foster
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Patent number: 10993870Abstract: Disclosed is a dual-receptacle carrier that is generally configured for attachment to a rollator or walker and that is configured to retain either a beverage or a mobile device, such as a cellular telephone. The device comprises a body, a base, and first and second opposing retention arm portions that are configured as a receptacle for a beverage. The first and second opposing retention arm portions and base include recesses that define a receptacle for an electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2020Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Todd Brockway, Emily Berman, Caren Wax, Tambra Martin, William Elliott Brooks, Robert W. Sheldon, Gregory J. Foster
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Publication number: 20210025571Abstract: An inline clip for holding a light bulb along a light string includes a top flat area, two symmetrical sides, and two symmetrical tabs. The flat area has a constant width extending across a side profile and a constant thickness extending from a top surface of the top flat area to an internal surface of the top flat area. The two symmetrical sides extend in a continuous manner at respective upper ends from a left end and a right end of the top flat area, and are arcuate shaped for forming a hollow interior space configured to receive within the light bulb and a portion of the light string aligned side-by-side along a diameter of the light bulb. The two symmetrical tabs extend in a continuous manner at respective connecting ends from the lower ends of the two symmetrical sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: John DeCosmo, Gregory J. Foster, Robert W. Sheldon
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Publication number: 20200405103Abstract: An article advancing assembly and various article advancers are provided for helping dispense articles from a container. In some forms, the article advancers are provided that can bias the contents of the containers towards the dispensing opening. This can, in some forms, provide extra friction within the container and/or at the dispensing opening to decrease extra contents from being dispensed and thus decrease waste.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Paige Wexler, Evan Oravec, Quinten Krisik, Gregory J. Foster, Robert W. Sheldon
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Patent number: 10837627Abstract: An inline clip for holding a light bulb along a light string includes a top flat area, two symmetrical sides, and two symmetrical tabs. The flat area has a constant width extending across a side profile and a constant thickness extending from a top surface of the top flat area to an internal surface of the top flat area. The two symmetrical sides extend in a continuous manner at respective upper ends from a left end and a right end of the top flat area, and are arcuate shaped for forming a hollow interior space configured to receive within the light bulb and a portion of the light string aligned side-by-side along a diameter of the light bulb. The two symmetrical tabs extend in a continuous manner at respective connecting ends from the lower ends of the two symmetrical sides.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Ulta-Lit Tree CompanyInventors: John DeCosmo, Gregory J. Foster, Robert W. Sheldon
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Patent number: 10772399Abstract: Disclosed is a hinged cane to assist in user mobility. The cane comprises an upper section and a lower section and a hinged mechanism that connects the upper and lower sections. The hinged mechanism comprises a lower block and an upper block and a hinge coupler pivotally connected to the lower block and to the upper block. This configuration enables the lower section to be moved from a use position over a range of travel into a fully folded position. The cane includes a catch mechanism for releasably securing the upper section to the lower section when in the use position. The cane may include a foot that has a relatively more pliable skirt and a relatively less pliable central nub to assist in maintaining the natural walking motion of the user.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Ritter, Megan Gilligan, Gregory J. Foster, Robert W. Sheldon
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Patent number: D919489Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Todd Brockway, Emily Berman, Caren Wax, Tambra Martin, William Elliott Brooks, Robert W. Sheldon, Gregory J. Foster
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Patent number: D922255Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2021Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Todd Brockway, Emily Berman, Caren Wax, Tambra Martin, William Elliott Brooks, Robert W. Sheldon, Gregory J. Foster
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Patent number: D953196Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Ulta-Lit Tree CompanyInventors: John DeCosmo, Gregory J. Foster, Robert W. Sheldon
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Patent number: D967644Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Paige Wexler, Quinten Krisik, Gregory J. Foster, Robert W. Sheldon
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Patent number: D1015008Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Paige Wexler, Quinten Krisik, Gregory J. Foster, Robert W. Sheldon