Patents by Inventor Timothy E. Roberts
Timothy E. Roberts 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: 11154788Abstract: The present invention provides for a protective enclosure comprising a base comprising a first continuous mating surface and at least one conveyance aperture, a cover comprising a second continuous mating surface, wherein the second continuous mating surface is configured to form a seal with the first continuous mating surface, and a clamp, wherein at least a portion of the clamp is coupleable to the base, wherein a mouth of the clamp is configured to be offset from the aperture when the clamp is coupled to the base, wherein the clamp comprises a first sealing layer, and wherein the clamp is configured to seal the aperture against contaminants. The protective enclosure may be configured for use in a remotely controllable model vehicle to protect a control module.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: TRAXXAS LPInventors: Timothy E. Roberts, Jon Kenneth Lampert, Otto Karl Allmendinger
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Publication number: 20200269150Abstract: The present invention provides for a protective enclosure comprising a base comprising a first continuous mating surface and at least one conveyance aperture, a cover comprising a second continuous mating surface, wherein the second continuous mating surface is configured to form a seal with the first continuous mating surface, and a clamp, wherein at least a portion of the clamp is coupleable to the base, wherein a mouth of the clamp is configured to be offset from the aperture when the clamp is coupled to the base, wherein the clamp comprises a first sealing layer, and wherein the clamp is configured to seal the aperture against contaminants. The protective enclosure may be configured for use in a remotely controllable model vehicle to protect a control module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: TRAXXAS LPInventors: Timothy E. Roberts, Jon Kenneth Lampert, Otto Karl Allmendinger
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Patent number: 10646788Abstract: The present invention provides for a protective enclosure comprising a base comprising a first continuous mating surface and at least one conveyance aperture, a cover comprising a second continuous mating surface, wherein the second continuous mating surface is configured to form a seal with the first continuous mating surface, and a clamp, wherein at least a portion of the clamp is coupleable to the base, wherein a mouth of the clamp is configured to be offset from the aperture when the clamp is coupled to the base, wherein the clamp comprises a first sealing layer, and wherein the clamp is configured to seal the aperture against contaminants. The protective enclosure may be configured for use in a remotely controllable model vehicle to protect a control module.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: TRAXXAS LPInventors: Timothy E. Roberts, Jon Kenneth Lampert, Otto Karl Allmendinger
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Publication number: 20190275438Abstract: The present invention provides for a protective enclosure comprising a base comprising a first continuous mating surface and at least one conveyance aperture, a cover comprising a second continuous mating surface, wherein the second continuous mating surface is configured to form a seal with the first continuous mating surface, and a clamp, wherein at least a portion of the clamp is coupleable to the base, wherein a mouth of the clamp is configured to be offset from the aperture when the clamp is coupled to the base, wherein the clamp comprises a first sealing layer, and wherein the clamp is configured to seal the aperture against contaminants. The protective enclosure may be configured for use in a remotely controllable model vehicle to protect a control module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: TRAXXAS LPInventors: Timothy E. Roberts, Jon Kenneth Lampert, Otto Karl Allmendinger
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Patent number: 10300398Abstract: The present invention provides for a protective enclosure comprising a base comprising a first continuous mating surface and at least one conveyance aperture, a cover comprising a second continuous mating surface, wherein the second continuous mating surface is configured to form a seal with the first continuous mating surface, and a clamp, wherein at least a portion of the clamp is coupleable to the base, wherein a mouth of the clamp is configured to be offset from the aperture when the clamp is coupled to the base, wherein the clamp comprises a first sealing layer, and wherein the clamp is configured to seal the aperture against contaminants. The protective enclosure may be configured for use in a remotely controllable model vehicle to protect a control module.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: TRAXXAS L.P.Inventors: Timothy E. Roberts, Jon Kenneth Lampert, Otto Karl Allmendinger
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Publication number: 20180104606Abstract: The present invention provides for a protective enclosure comprising a base comprising a first continuous mating surface and at least one conveyance aperture, a cover comprising a second continuous mating surface, wherein the second continuous mating surface is configured to form a seal with the first continuous mating surface, and a clamp, wherein at least a portion of the clamp is coupleable to the base, wherein a mouth of the clamp is configured to be offset from the aperture when the clamp is coupled to the base, wherein the clamp comprises a first sealing layer, and wherein the clamp is configured to seal the aperture against contaminants. The protective enclosure may be configured for use in a remotely controllable model vehicle to protect a control module.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: TRAXXAS LPInventors: Timothy E. Roberts, Jon Kenneth Lampert, Otto Karl Allmendinger
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Patent number: 9844736Abstract: The present invention provides for a protective enclosure comprising a base comprising a first continuous mating surface and at least one conveyance aperture, a cover comprising a second continuous mating surface, wherein the second continuous mating surface is configured to form a seal with the first continuous mating surface, and a clamp, wherein at least a portion of the clamp is coupleable to the base, wherein a mouth of the clamp is configured to be offset from the aperture when the clamp is coupled to the base, wherein the clamp comprises a first sealing layer, and wherein the clamp is configured to seal the aperture against contaminants. The protective enclosure may be configured for use in a remotely controllable model vehicle to protect a control module.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: TRAXXAS LPInventors: Timothy E. Roberts, Jon Kenneth Lampert, Otto Karl Allmendinger
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Publication number: 20160327361Abstract: A stock assembly and method are disclosed. The stock assembly may have a receiver extension assembly and a lower stock assembly removably and slidingly attached to the receiver extension assembly. The receiver extension assembly may have a receiver extension including an outer tube shaped to fit around the receiver extension, and an end plate. The end plate may be shaped to at least partially fit around the receiver extension and engage a distal end of the outer tube and a proximal end of a receiver to maintain the outer tube in alignment with the receiver. The lower stock assembly may have a lock box including at least one rail shaped to slidingly engage at least one rail in the outer tube, and at least one pawl biased towards selective engagement with one or more teeth in the outer tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Timothy E. Roberts, Yehezkel Eitan, Brian L. Nakayama
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Patent number: 9488435Abstract: A stock assembly and method are disclosed. The stock assembly may have a receiver extension assembly and a lower stock assembly removably and slidingly attached to the receiver extension assembly. The receiver extension assembly may have a receiver extension including an outer tube shaped to fit around the receiver extension, and an end plate. The end plate may be shaped to at least partially fit around the receiver extension and engage a distal end of the outer tube and a proximal end of a receiver to maintain the outer tube in alignment with the receiver. The lower stock assembly may have a lock box including at least one rail shaped to slidingly engage at least one rail in the outer tube, and at least one pawl biased towards selective engagement with one or more teeth in the outer tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP.Inventors: Timothy E. Roberts, Yehezkel Eitan, Brian L. Nakayama
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Patent number: 9488434Abstract: A stock-to-firearm interface for mounting a stock to a firearm is disclosed. In one example, a stock-to-firearm interface for mounting a stock to a firearm is provided. The stock-to-firearm interface may have a proximal end, and a distal end shaped to interface with a recess in a firearm. The distal end may have a modifiable firearm mount shaped to at least partially fit within the recess, and may have an adjustable maximum profile. The stock-to-firearm interface may mount one of a folding stock and a fixed stock to a firearm.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP.Inventors: Nicholas Kielsmeier, Brian L. Nakayama, Michael T. Mayberry, Timothy E. Roberts, Brad Bennett
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Publication number: 20160178314Abstract: A stock-to-firearm interface for mounting a stock to a firearm is disclosed. In one example, a stock-to-firearm interface for mounting a stock to a firearm is provided. The stock-to-firearm interface may have a proximal end, and a distal end shaped to interface with a recess in a firearm. The distal end may have a modifiable firearm mount shaped to at least partially fit within the recess, and may have an adjustable maximum profile. The stock-to-firearm interface may mount one of a folding stock and a fixed stock to a firearm.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Nicholas Kielsmeier, Brian L. Nakayama, Michael T. Mayberry, Timothy E. Roberts, Brad Bennett
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Patent number: 8982541Abstract: The present invention provides for a protective enclosure comprising a base comprising a first continuous mating surface and at least one conveyance aperture, a cover comprising a second continuous mating surface, wherein the second continuous mating surface is configured to form a seal with the first continuous mating surface, and a clamp, wherein at least a portion of the clamp is coupleable to the base, wherein a mouth of the clamp is configured to be offset from the aperture when the clamp is coupled to the base, wherein the clamp comprises a first sealing layer, and wherein the clamp is configured to seal the aperture against contaminants. The protective enclosure may be configured for use in a remotely controllable model vehicle to protect a control module.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Traxxas LPInventors: Timothy E. Roberts, Jon Kenneth Lampert, Otto Karl Allmendinger
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Patent number: 8976511Abstract: The present invention provides for a protective enclosure comprising a base comprising a first continuous mating surface and at least one conveyance aperture, a cover comprising a second continuous mating surface, wherein the second continuous mating surface is configured to form a seal with the first continuous mating surface, and a clamp, wherein at least a portion of the clamp is coupleable to the base, wherein a mouth of the clamp is configured to be offset from the aperture when the clamp is coupled to the base, wherein the clamp comprises a first sealing layer, and wherein the clamp is configured to seal the aperture against contaminants. The protective enclosure may be configured for use in a remotely controllable model vehicle to protect a control module.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Traxxas LPInventors: Timothy E. Roberts, Jon Kenneth Lampert, Otto Karl Allmendinger
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Patent number: 8811002Abstract: The present invention provides for a protective enclosure comprising a base comprising a first continuous mating surface and at least one conveyance aperture, a cover comprising a second continuous mating surface, wherein the second continuous mating surface is configured to form a seal with the first continuous mating surface, and a clamp, wherein at least a portion of the clamp is coupleable to the base, wherein a mouth of the clamp is configured to be offset from the aperture when the clamp is coupled to the base, wherein the clamp comprises a first sealing layer, and wherein the clamp is configured to seal the aperture against contaminants. The protective enclosure may be configured for use in a remotely controllable model vehicle to protect a control module.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Traxxas LPInventors: Timothy E. Roberts, Jon Kenneth Lampert, Otto Karl Allmendinger
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Patent number: 8315040Abstract: The present invention provides for a protective enclosure comprising a base comprising a first continuous mating surface and at least one conveyance aperture, a cover comprising a second continuous mating surface, wherein the second continuous mating surface is configured to form a seal with the first continuous mating surface, and a clamp, wherein at least a portion of the clamp is coupleable to the base, wherein a mouth of the clamp is configured to be offset from the aperture when the clamp is coupled to the base, wherein the clamp comprises a first sealing layer, and wherein the clamp is configured to seal the aperture against contaminants. The protective enclosure may be configured for use in a remotely controllable model vehicle to protect a control module.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Traxxas LPInventors: Timothy E. Roberts, Jon Kenneth Lampert, Otto Karl Allmendinger
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Patent number: 8096913Abstract: A locking differential assembly for use in a toy model vehicle. This is accomplished by mounting a locking clutch assembly on an output shaft of a differential gear carrier having an external face. The locking clutch assembly includes a slider member that may be configured to move along the output shaft to engage the external face to disable a differential action of the differential gear carrier.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2008Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Traxxas LPInventors: Otto Karl Allmendinger, Brent Whitfield Byers, Timothy E. Roberts
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Patent number: 7735867Abstract: An apparatus for securing one or more loops of a length of tubing in a model vehicle is provided, comprising a support configured to be secured directly or indirectly to the chassis of a model vehicle, and a first fastener secured to the support for retaining at least a first portion of a loop of tubing.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2006Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Traxxas LPInventors: Brent Whitfield Byers, Timothy E. Roberts
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Publication number: 20100093482Abstract: A locking differential assembly for use in a toy model vehicle. This is accomplished by mounting a locking clutch assembly on an output shaft of a differential gear carrier having an external face. The locking clutch assembly includes a slider member that may be configured to move along the output shaft to engage the external face to disable a differential action of the differential gear carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Otto Karl Allmendinger, Brent Whitfield Byers, Timothy E. Roberts
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Patent number: D792936Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Magpul Industries CorporationInventors: Yehezkel Eitan, Timothy E. Roberts, Michael T. Mayberry, Richard Fitzpatrick
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Patent number: D798984Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Magpul Industries CorporationInventors: Timothy E. Roberts, Yehezkel Eitan, Michael T. Mayberry, Richard Fitzpatrick