Patents by Inventor Roy Chapman

Roy Chapman 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: 20230392645
    Abstract: A shaft assembly has a shaft and a journal bearing that is fixedly coupled to the shaft so that rotation of the shaft causes corresponding rotation of the journal bearing. A bearing race has an inner surface that defines a cylindrical bore and a lubrication groove that extends radially outward from the cylindrical bore. The journal bearing is rotatably disposed within the cylindrical bore of the bearing race.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Roy Chapman, David Voyles
  • Publication number: 20230201997
    Abstract: A method of grinding a plurality of tufting blades of a blade assembly is disclosed. The plurality of tufting blades can be received within a blade block during grinding. The blade assembly can have a first axis, a second axis that is parallel to the first axis, and a third axis that is perpendicular to each of the first and second axes. Each tufting blade of the plurality of tufting blades can have a length that extends along the first axis, a width that extends along the second axis, and a thickness that extends along the third axis. The plurality of tufting blades can be spaced from each other along the third axis. The blade block can include at least one fastener that is configured to retain the plurality of tufting blades in respective fixed positions relative to the blade block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Wes Moore, Zachary Hall, Daniel Stoker, Rocky Tillman, Roy Chapman
  • Patent number: 11674549
    Abstract: A shaft assembly has a shaft and a journal bearing that is fixedly coupled to the shaft so that rotation of the shaft causes corresponding rotation of the journal bearing. A bearing race has an inner surface that defines a cylindrical bore and a lubrication groove that extends radially outward from the cylindrical bore. The journal bearing is rotatably disposed within the cylindrical bore of the bearing race.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Roy Chapman, David Voyles
  • Publication number: 20220120003
    Abstract: A system for braking rotational movement of at least one beam is disclosed. The system can comprise a frame and at least one beam rotatably supported on the frame. Each beam of the at least one beam can comprise at least one sheave groove on at least one longitudinal end. A rope can have a first end and a second end. Each of the first end and second end can be fixedly coupled to the frame. The rope can be received within a portion of at least one of the at least one sheave groove of each beam. A tensioning assembly can be configured to selectively cause a predetermined braking tension in the rope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: ROY CHAPMAN, DAVID EDWARD VOYLES, ZACHARY HALL, BRYAN DAY, JOEL KITCHENS
  • Publication number: 20210348648
    Abstract: A shaft assembly has a shaft and a journal bearing that is fixedly coupled to the shaft so that rotation of the shaft causes corresponding rotation of the journal bearing. A bearing race has an inner surface that defines a cylindrical bore and a lubrication groove that extends radially outward from the cylindrical bore. The journal bearing is rotatably disposed within the cylindrical bore of the bearing race.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Roy Chapman, David Voyles
  • Patent number: 9102247
    Abstract: A vehicle seat bar assembly having a seat with first and second engagement members. A rear seat bracket extends between the first and second engagement members of a seat. A torsion bar extends between the first and second engagement members and is operably engaged therewith. The torsion bar includes an intermediate bracket engagement portion and a first and second linear portion that extends between the first engagement member and the intermediate bracket engagement portion and the second engagement member and the intermediate bracket engagement portion. The torsion bar also includes a first and second distal end configured to engage the first and second engagement members, respectively, which induces a torsional resistance in the torsion bar when the seatback is at a fully reclined position and when the seatback is at a fully folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Li, Paul Gerard Ferraiuolo, Roy Chapman, Ammeswara Rao Sajja, Glenn Scott, Brandon Nichols
  • Publication number: 20140265505
    Abstract: A vehicle seat bar assembly having a seat with first and second engagement members. A rear seat bracket extends between the first and second engagement members of a seat. A torsion bar extends between the first and second engagement members and is operably engaged therewith. The torsion bar includes an intermediate bracket engagement portion and a first and second linear portion that extends between the first engagement member and the intermediate bracket engagement portion and the second engagement member and the intermediate bracket engagement portion. The torsion bar also includes a first and second distal end configured to engage the first and second engagement members, respectively, which induces a torsional resistance in the torsion bar when the seatback is at a fully reclined position and when the seatback is at a fully folded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Li, Paul Gerard Ferraiuolo, Roy Chapman, Ammeswara Rao Sajja, Glenn Scott, Brandon Nichols
  • Publication number: 20100279799
    Abstract: A golf-related game includes obtaining an instruction relating to at least one golf-related task; attempting the at least one golf-related task, and rewarding a player upon successful completion of the attempted golf-related task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Geoffrey Roy Chapman
  • Patent number: 6086397
    Abstract: A power strip is disclosed with an access panel which is situated and designed such that upon its removal, a sensor may be readily attached and the current load monitored. The access panel is arranged such that the receptacles, the power strip itself, or any of the electrical devices connected to the power strip do not need to be powered down to access the internal circuitry. The "back-wiring" design of the present invention allows for the replacement of any receptacle without interrupting the flow of electrical current to the remaining receptacles. The "back-wiring" design ensures the electrical load is evenly distributed across all the receptacles while providing a secondary path by which the electrical current may reach the receptacles. Thus, the disruption of electrical current across one wire will not result in the disruption of electrical current to any receptacle. Additionally, protective cover plates are utilized to prevent the unauthorized insertion of electrical cords into a power strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy Chapman, Kent Herrick, Fred Jordan
  • Patent number: D643103
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Crown Packaging Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John Pawel Bilko, Oliver George Glynn, Stephen Robert Arnell, Adrian Roy Chapman
  • Patent number: D649236
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Crown Packaging Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John Pawel Bilko, Oliver George Glynn, Stephen Robert Arnell, Adrian Roy Chapman
  • Patent number: D649237
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Crown Packaging Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John Pawel Bilko, Oliver George Glynn, Stephen Robert Arnell, Adrian Roy Chapman
  • Patent number: D772713
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Crown Packaging Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Roy Chapman, John Pawel Bilko
  • Patent number: D786703
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Crown Packaging Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Roy Chapman, John Pawel Bilko
  • Patent number: D820678
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Crown Packaging Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Roy Chapman, John Pawel Bilko