Patents by Inventor Rodney Barr
Rodney Barr 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: 11453427Abstract: A reusable handling device is specially designed for transporting components of a checkout station to a location within the store where the checkout station is installed. The handling device includes casters and is designed to removably mount to a checkout station component (e.g., bagger) having adjustable feet when there is a need to move or transport the checkout station component (e.g., during installation). Generally, the handling device is configured to extend between and engage two of the adjustable feet of the checkout station component. Two or more handling devices can be mounted to the checkout station component to move the checkout station component during installation and can be removed when finished. After the installation is complete, the handling devices can be returned to the manufacturer or supplier of the checkout station component for use in another installation.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)Inventors: William Dungan, Rodney Barr
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Patent number: 11136156Abstract: Aspects described herein include an apparatus for retaining a collapsible tote. The apparatus includes a wall member and one or more engagement members projecting from one or more surfaces of the wall member. The one or more engagement members are arranged and dimensioned to removably engage respective portions of the collapsible tote, suspending the collapsible tote beside a first surface of the one or more surfaces. The wall member is inclined such that, when the collapsible tote is suspended beside the first surface, the collapsible tote is gravitationally urged toward an uncollapsed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce SolutionsInventor: Rodney Barr
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Publication number: 20210300452Abstract: A reusable handling device is specially designed for transporting components of a checkout station to a location within the store where the checkout station is installed. The handling device includes casters and is designed to removably mount to a checkout station component (e.g., bagger) having adjustable feet when there is a need to move or transport the checkout station component (e.g., during installation). Generally, the handling device is configured to extend between and engage two of the adjustable feet of the checkout station component. Two or more handling devices can be mounted to the checkout station component to move the checkout station component during installation and can be removed when finished. After the installation is complete, the handling devices can be returned to the manufacturer or supplier of the checkout station component for use in another installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2020Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: William Dungan, Rodney Barr
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Publication number: 20210298495Abstract: Aspects described herein include an apparatus for retaining a collapsible tote. The apparatus includes a wall member and one or more engagement members projecting from one or more surfaces of the wall member. The one or more engagement members are arranged and dimensioned to removably engage respective portions of the collapsible tote, suspending the collapsible tote beside a first surface of the one or more surfaces. The wall member is inclined such that, when the collapsible tote is suspended beside the first surface, the collapsible tote is gravitationally urged toward an uncollapsed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2020Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventor: Rodney BARR
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Patent number: 8793822Abstract: A patient lifting and transfer device is shown which includes a pair of vertical columns having a horizontal bar connected between the two columns. There is provided a mobile support that is rotatively mounted to the lower portion of each vertical column. Each mobile support is elongated and rotatable from a first position where the elongated mobile support extends generally perpendicular to the horizontal bar to a second position where the mobile supports extend generally parallel to the horizontal bar. In the second position, the patient lifting and transport device is relatively narrow and can be moved through close quarters and also stored in relatively small areas.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: American Sling and Lift Company, LLCInventors: Willis E. Martin, Rodney Barr
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Patent number: 8763178Abstract: An examination table is shown that is capable of being lowered to a relatively low height. The examination table includes a base, a lifting mechanism, an upper frame structure, and a patient support disposed on or supported directly or indirectly by the upper frame. The lifting mechanism interconnects the base with the upper frame structure. In order to reduce the height of the examination table when it assumes the lower position, the lifting mechanism is projected upwardly through a lower portion of the upper frame such that an upper portion of the lifting mechanism assumes a position in an open area of the upper frame. Once the upper portion of the lifting mechanism is projected into the upper frame, the lifting mechanism is attached to the upper frame such that the upper frame moves up and down as the lifting mechanism moves up and down.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Martin Manufacturing Co., LLCInventors: Willis E. Martin, Rodney Barr
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Patent number: 8561226Abstract: An MRI transfer table is provided for transporting a patient and transferring a patient to an MRI table associated with an MRI apparatus. The MRI transfer table includes a mobile frame, a patient support and a series of connectors for detachably connecting the patient support to the mobile frame. In use, the MRI transfer table is aligned with the MRI apparatus and the MRI table is projected underneath the patient support of the MRI transfer table. The patient support is disconnected from the mobile frame and allowed to rest on the MRI table. Thereafter the mobile frame is moved from the MRI apparatus and the MRI table with the patient support thereon retracted into the MRI apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Martin Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Rodney Barr, Michael Bruce Wiggin
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Patent number: 8464371Abstract: A patient lifting apparatus is provided and which is operative to lift an injured person or patient from a lower area to an elevated position where the patient or injured person can be easily and safely transferred to a stretcher or other support device. The patient lifting apparatus includes a pair of side sections that are interconnectable. Each side section includes a lifting device and a lifting bar which is movable up and down. In a connected mode, the two side sections are connected together and the lifting bars include attachments for attaching to a patient support. Once attached to the patient support, the lifting bars via the lifting device are operative to lift the patient support upwardly generally between the two side sections where the patient can be transferred to a stretcher or other structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Martin Manfacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Willis E. Martin, Rodney Barr
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Publication number: 20120291197Abstract: A patient lifting and transfer device is shown which includes a pair of vertical columns having a horizontal bar connected between the two columns. There is provided a mobile support that is rotatively mounted to the lower portion of each vertical column. Each mobile support is elongated and rotatable from a first position where the elongated mobile support extends generally perpendicular to the horizontal bar to a second position where the mobile supports extend generally parallel to the horizontal bar. In the second position, the patient lifting and transport device is relatively narrow and can be moved through close quarters and also stored in relatively small areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventors: Willis E. Martin, Rodney Barr
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Patent number: 8044657Abstract: A magnetostrictive application probe is disclosed wherein the probe includes a preassembled sensor element mounted as an application housing installation as an installable unit. The modular nature allows interchanging with various electronic assemblies, and may be an explosion proof installation.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: MTS Systems CorporationInventors: Rodney Barr, Michael L. Gloden, Arnold Fred Speecher, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100219812Abstract: A magnetostrictive application probe is disclosed wherein the probe includes a preassembled sensor element mounted as an application housing installation as an installable unit. The modular nature allows interchanging with various electronic assemblies, and may be an explosion proof installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: MTS Systems CorporationInventors: Rodney Barr, Michael L. Gloden, Arnold Fred Sprecher, JR.
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Patent number: 7737684Abstract: A magnetostrictive application probe is disclosed wherein the probe includes a preassembled sensor element mounted as an application housing installation as an installable unit. The modular nature allows interchanging with various electronic assemblies, and may be an explosion proof installation.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: MTS Systems CorporationInventors: Rodney Barr, Michael L. Gloden, Arnold Fred Speecher, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090199339Abstract: A medical examination table system includes a medical examination table having one or more moveable sections for supporting a patient. One or more supports are secured to the medical examination table and there is provided at least one coupling that is slidably mounted on one of the supports and movable back and forth thereon. The slidably mounted coupling includes a receptor that receives and holds an accessory such that the accessory and the coupling are movable back and forth on the support with respect to the examination table.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: MARTIN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLCInventor: Rodney Barr
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Patent number: 7345472Abstract: A magnetostrictive application probe is disclosed wherein the probe includes a preassembled sensor element mounted as an application housing installation as an installable unit. The modular nature allows interchanging with various electronic assemblies, and may be an explosion proof installation.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2003Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: MTS Systems Corp.Inventors: Rodney Barr, Michael L. Gloden, Arnold Fred Sprecher, Jr.
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Publication number: 20070240504Abstract: A magnetostrictive application probe is disclosed wherein the probe includes a preassembled sensor element mounted as an application housing installation as an installable unit. The modular nature allows interchanging with various electronic assemblies, and may be an explosion proof installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2007Publication date: October 18, 2007Applicant: MTS Systems CorporationInventors: Rodney Barr, Michael Gloden, Arnold Sprecher
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Publication number: 20070137037Abstract: Apparatus and methods of modifying the surfaces of work rolls and the rolls produced thereby which are used in the manufacture of sheet metals and other sheet materials. The working surface of each roll is processed in a series of process steps which include the step of controlled surface modification as an intermediate step. Other process steps can include texturing such as by means of EDT, EBT, laser texturing, media blasting and chrome coating, among others. Controlled surface modification is carried out at least once as an intermediate process step and it can be carried out additionally at other stages such as at the final stage of the roll surface preparation process. The work rolls produced by the method exhibit improved performance and extended life.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: Craig Noble, Rodney Barr, Dan Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20070137038Abstract: Apparatus and methods of texturing the surfaces of work rolls and the rolls produced thereby which are used in the manufacture of sheet metals and other sheet materials. The working surface of each roll is processed in a series of steps which include the steps of chrome coating followed by controlled surface modification. Texturing can optionally precede controlled surface modification or chrome coating and intervening process steps can be used. Either or both process steps of chrome coating or controlled surface modification can be carried out once or more than once as long as each process step is used at least once and as long as a controlled surface modification step follows a chrome coating step. The work rolls produced by the method exhibit improved performance and extended life.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: Rodney Barr, Dan Zimmerman, Craig Noble
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Publication number: 20070141964Abstract: Apparatus and methods of texturing the surfaces of work rolls and the rolls produced thereby which are used in the manufacture of sheet metals and other sheet materials. The working surface of each roll is textured in a series of process steps which include the steps of media blasting and controlled surface modification. Media blasting can precede or follow controlled surface modification and intervening process steps can be used. Either or both process steps of media blasting or controlled surface modification can be carried out once or more than once as long as each process step is used at least once. The work rolls produced by the method exhibit improved performance and extended life.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: Dan Zimmerman, Craig Noble, Rodney Barr
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Publication number: 20040090225Abstract: A magnetostrictive application probe is disclosed wherein the probe includes a preassembled sensor element mounted as an application housing installation as an installable unit. The modular nature allows interchanging with various electronic assemblies, and may be an explosion proof installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: Rodney Barr, Michael L. Gloden, Arnold Fred Sprecher
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Patent number: 6612168Abstract: A magnetostrictive application probe is disclosed wherein the probe includes a preassembled sensor element mounted as an application housing installation as an installable unit. The modular nature allows interchanging with various electronic assemblies, and may be an explosion proof installation.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1997Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: MTS Systems CorporationInventors: Rodney Barr, Michael L. Gloden, Arnold Fred Sprecher, Jr.