Patents by Inventor Andrew B. Robinson
Andrew B. Robinson 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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Publication number: 20230256842Abstract: A machine charging system includes a machine, a charging unit, at least one user locator, and a control system. The machine may include one or more batteries, a cab, and a temperature control system. The charging unit may be configured to be removably coupled to the machine via a cable. The control system may include a controller in communication with the at least one user locator and the cab temperature control system. When the controller detects that the at least one user locator is within a predetermined distance from the machine while the machine is coupled to the charging unit, the controller may initiate one or more pre-start or pre-conditioning procedures with the temperature control system to control a temperature of one or more components of the machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2022Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Andrew B. ROBINSON
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Patent number: 11631982Abstract: A portable charger assembly operable to charge a battery system includes a housing defining a hollow space. The portable charger assembly also includes a charging module disposed within the hollow space of the housing. The charging module is adapted to provide power supply to the battery system. The portable charger assembly further includes a base adapted to be coupled with the housing. The base includes a base member including a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. Each of the second and third portions is inclined relative to the first portion. The base also includes a first base plate fixedly coupled to the second portion of the base member. The base further includes a second base plate fixedly coupled to the third portion of the base member.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Andrew B. Robinson, Dustin Craig Selvey, Christian D. Ritchie
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Publication number: 20210273466Abstract: A portable charger assembly operable to charge a battery system includes a housing defining a hollow space. The portable charger assembly also includes a charging module disposed within the hollow space of the housing. The charging module is adapted to provide power supply to the battery system. The portable charger assembly further includes a base adapted to be coupled with the housing. The base includes a base member including a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. Each of the second and third portions is inclined relative to the first portion. The base also includes a first base plate fixedly coupled to the second portion of the base member. The base further includes a second base plate fixedly coupled to the third portion of the base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Andrew B. Robinson, Dustin Craig Selvey, Christian D. Ritchie
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Publication number: 20150076980Abstract: A fastener assembly arranged about a perimeter of a door for an enclosure is provided. The fastener assembly includes a compression limiter, a bolt and a retaining ring. The compression limiter is disposed on an inner surface of the door and configured to press against a fastener receptacle block on the enclosure. The compression limiter has an opening. The bolt passes through the opening of the compression limiter and is configured to be fastened to a threaded opening in the fastener receptacle block. The retaining ring is disposed in the opening of the compression limiter and is configured to retain the bolt with the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Andrew B. Robinson, Michael J. Jensen, Jeffrey J. Johnson
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Patent number: 8733695Abstract: A UAV attachment assembly, used with a UAV launch assembly comprising a frame and a launch driver, comprises a base, a UAV support, a biasing element, a coupler, and a retainer. The base is operably coupled to the launch driver. The UAV support is mounted to the base and is placeable in vertically collapsed and vertically extended orientations. The biasing element biases the UAV support towards the collapsed orientation. The coupler releasably couples the UAV support to a UAV when the UAV support is in the extended orientation, the UAV support being free of the UAV when in the collapsed orientation. The retainer maintains the UAV support in the vertically extended orientation prior to launch and releases the UAV support at launch so that the biasing element can cause the UAV support to move towards the collapsed orientation and to disengage from the UAV.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Arcturus UAC LLCInventor: Andrew B. Robinson
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Patent number: 8597887Abstract: The present application describes SNPs useful for the genetic analysis of Atlantic cod. Also described are QTLs and SNP marker associations for commercially important traits such as weight, nodavirus resistance, resistance to stress and for determining geographic origin. The application also provides methods and uses of the SNPs for identifying family members and/or estimating relatedness, marker assisted selection, breeding programs, population management, identification of geographic origin and trait-association studies. A SNP-based linkage map for Atlantic cod is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Genome AtlanticInventors: Sophie Hubert, Brent Higgins, Sharen Bowman, Tudor Borza, Jillian Tarrant Bussey, Stewart C. Johnson, Matthew L. Rise, J. Andrew B. Robinson, Gary Simpson, Amber Garber, Gordon E. Vander Voort, Christina E. Hastings, Tiago S. Hori, Luis O. Afonso, A. Kurt Gamperl
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Publication number: 20130313357Abstract: A UAV attachment assembly, used with a UAV launch assembly comprising a frame and a launch driver, comprises a base, a UAV support, a biasing element, a coupler, and a retainer. The base is operably coupled to the launch driver. The UAV support is mounted to the base and is placeable in vertically collapsed and vertically extended orientations. The biasing element biases the UAV support towards the collapsed orientation. The coupler releasably couples the UAV support to a UAV when the UAV support is in the extended orientation, the UAV support being free of the UAV when in the collapsed orientation. The retainer maintains the UAV support in the vertically extended orientation prior to launch and releases the UAV support at launch so that the biasing element can cause the UAV support to move towards the collapsed orientation and to disengage from the UAV.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Arcturus UAV LLCInventor: Andrew B. Robinson
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Patent number: 8511607Abstract: A UAV attachment assembly, used with a UAV launch assembly comprising a frame and a launch driver, comprises a base, a UAV support, a biasing element, a coupler, and a retainer. The base is operably coupled to the launch driver. The UAV support is mounted to the base and is placeable in vertically collapsed and vertically extended orientations. The biasing element biases the UAV support towards the collapsed orientation. The coupler releasably couples the UAV support to a UAV when the UAV support is in the extended orientation, the UAV support being free of the UAV when in the collapsed orientation. The retainer maintains the UAV support in the vertically extended orientation prior to launch and releases the UAV support at launch so that the biasing element can cause the UAV support to move towards the collapsed orientation and to disengage from the UAV.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Arcturus UAV LLCInventor: Andrew B. Robinson
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Publication number: 20120100996Abstract: The present application describes SNPs useful for the genetic analysis of Atlantic cod. Also described are QTLs and SNP marker associations for commercially important traits such as weight, nodavirus resistance, resistance to stress and for determining geographic origin. The application also provides methods and uses of the SNPs for identifying family members and/or estimating relatedness, marker assisted selection, breeding programs, population management, identification of geographic origin and trait-association studies. A SNP-based linkage map for Atlantic cod is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventors: Sophie Hubert, Brent Higgins, Sharen Bowman, Tudor Borza, Jillian Tarrant Bussey, Gary Simpson, Amber Garber, Gordon E. Vander Voort, Stewart C. Johnson, Matthew L. Rise, J. Andrew B. Robinson, Christina E. Hastings, Tiago S. Hori, Luis O. Afonso, A. Kurt Gamperi
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Publication number: 20120012695Abstract: A UAV attachment assembly, used with a UAV launch assembly comprising a frame and a launch driver, comprises a base, a UAV support, a biasing element, a coupler, and a retainer. The base is operably coupled to the launch driver. The UAV support is mounted to the base and is placeable in vertically collapsed and vertically extended orientations. The biasing element biases the UAV support towards the collapsed orientation. The coupler releasably couples the UAV support to a UAV when the UAV support is in the extended orientation, the UAV support being free of the UAV when in the collapsed orientation. The retainer maintains the UAV support in the vertically extended orientation prior to launch and releases the UAV support at launch so that the biasing element can cause the UAV support to move towards the collapsed orientation and to disengage from the UAV.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Arcturus UAV LLCInventor: Andrew B. Robinson