Patents by Inventor Angus R. Colson, Jr.

Angus R. Colson, Jr. 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).

  • Patent number: 8195329
    Abstract: The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins supported on the platforms, the bins being movable with the platforms, and a shuttle assembly movable along the first axis and further movable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis between the plurality of platforms to access and retrieve products stored in the bins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Asteres, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda J. Pinney, John A. Beane, Angus R. Colson, Jr., David R. Williams, Keith Kopitzke, Keith W. Reynolds, Erik Howard Barnes
  • Publication number: 20110204757
    Abstract: The present invention describes a piece of furniture and a method of using and making the same according to certain embodiments of the invention may include an organizing structure having a housing with an open front portion, a movable false interior wall capable of fastening at least a single electrical line and a tray at the uppermost portion wherein said electrical line is accessible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: Blue Angus
    Inventors: Tracey M. Komata, Soames S. Haworth, Brent T. Hinrichs, Jake W. Eisner, Emily H. Sugihara, Angus R. Colson, JR., Terrell A. Oyama
  • Patent number: 8000836
    Abstract: The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins supported on the platforms, the bins being movable with the platforms, and a shuttle assembly movable along the first axis and further movable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis between the plurality of platforms to access and retrieve products stored in the bins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Asteres, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda J. Pinney, John A. Beane, Angus R. Colson, Jr., David R. Williams, Keith Kopitzke, Keith W. Reynolds, Erik Howard Barnes
  • Patent number: 7871088
    Abstract: Cargo cart 10 can be used independently or attached to a conventional walker 101. Cooperative attach means 40 connect cart 10 in front of walker 101 through roll leader 44, which propels and steers cart 10 in response to user's control of walker 101. In attached mode, rear wheels 34 of cart 10 are suspended above travel surface to allow cart 10 to be steered easily and predictably by roll leader 44. Cart 10 is attached and detached with one hand without tools. Handle 50 and optional cargo basket 29 fold flat for storage. Slots in peripheral rails 24 retain cargo that is wider than cargo support 28.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Inventors: José Freitas Silva, Angus R. Colson, Jr., Hugh Williams, Gavin K. Wong, Keith W. Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20090152826
    Abstract: Cargo cart 10 has front castors 32 and rear wheels 34 and can be used independently or attached to a conventional walker 101. Cart 100 includes a hitch 500 adjustable in height for selectively connecting cart 10 in front of walker 101 with rear wheels 34 off the ground such that walker 101 propels and steers cart 10 in response to user's control of walker 101.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Jose Freitas Silva, Angus R. Colson, JR., Hugh Williams, Gavin K. Wong
  • Publication number: 20090152827
    Abstract: Cargo cart 10 can be used independently or attached to a conventional walker 101. Cooperative attach means 40 connect cart 10 in front of walker 101 through roll leader 44, which propels and steers cart 10 in response to user's control of walker 101. In attached mode, rear wheels 34 of cart 10 are suspended above travel surface to allow cart 10 to be steered easily and predictably by roll leader 44. Cart 10 is attached and detached with one hand without tools. Handle 50 and optional cargo basket 29 fold flat for storage. Slots in peripheral rails 24 retain cargo that is wider than cargo support 28.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Jose Freitas Silva, Angus R. Colson, JR., Hugh Williams, Gavin K. Wong, Keith W. Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20090015117
    Abstract: A piece of furniture and a method of using it according to certain embodiments of the invention may include a cabinet having a housing with an open front portion, a false interior rear wall defining an electrical line routing space, and an electronic device supporting top tray for communicating with the electrical line routing space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Tracey M. Komata, Soames S. Haworth, Brent T. Hinrichs, Jake W. Eisner, Emily H. Sugihara, Angus R. Colson, JR., Terrell A. Oyama
  • Patent number: 5737189
    Abstract: A computer subsystem including stackable, interlocking, modular peripheral containment enclosures, each the enclosure including broad top and bottom walls held in spaced-apart arrangement by opposed shorter side walls and a rear wall, the walls joined along their respective marginal edges to form an enclosure cavity accessible through the front opening formed thereby, a device extending rearward from the front opening interior the cavity for receiving therealong an enclosed sled containing a computer peripheral, in controlled alignment, the sled including a front face that aligns flush against the front enclosure opening when the sled is fully seated in the cavity, a device for electrically interconnecting the peripheral to a connectable connector in the enclosure, a device for providing an air cooling throughout the cavity including an aperture formed in at least one the side wall for passage of air therethrough, and a device for interconnecting a plurality of the enclosures in horizontal or vertical arrange
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Artecon
    Inventors: Dana W. Kammersgard, Angus R. Colson, Jr., Steven B. Cook
  • Patent number: 5520450
    Abstract: A supply station with internal computer, comprising an upright cabinet having integrally connected top, bottom, side and rear cabinet panels defining a tall storage and interior dispensing cavity accessible through a front opening, a plurality of horizontally openable and lockable doors, including door frames and transparent windows, hingedly mounted at various locations over the front opening, a mechanism for locking the doors when they are closed over the front opening, at least two partitions in the cavity in spaced-apart arrangement to form a smaller sub-cavity therein, a computer, including a keyboard, for inputting coded information concerning the particular dispensable items in the cabinet needed for a patient and information as to the party entering the information that causes electrical impulses to be issued therefrom in conformance with such information, mounted in the sub-cavity and accessible through the front opening; and, door unlocking mechanism interconnected the computer and the locking mecha
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Pyxis Corporation
    Inventors: Angus R. Colson, Jr., Linda Pinney, Gregory J. Gruzdowich, Patrick M. Steusloff
  • Patent number: 5505533
    Abstract: A chassis for encapsulating a standard desk-top mounted electronic computer for juxtaposed mating with computer accessories in a EIA-configured rack including a base plate defined by spaced-apart side walls and spaced-apart front and rear walls, the walls extending upward therefrom to a common contiguous upper edge enclosed by a top plate to create of EIA-sized enclosure, a support plate bounded by the walls and located intermediate between the base plate and the top plate to divide the enclosure into a lower bay and a separate upper bay, the upper bay of a size and shape to encapsulate the computer therein and the lower bay of a size to receive a power supply for the computer and other accessories for interfacing with the computer, a ram air cooling device in the air thereinto for cooling the accessories and power supply and for providing a separate stream of cooling air from the lower bay to the upper bay to cool the computer encapsulated therein and provide additional air for use by the computer's internal
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: Artecon
    Inventors: Dana W. Kammersqard, Angus R. Colson, Jr., Steven B. Cook
  • Patent number: 5400470
    Abstract: A self-capturing articulating chest handle including a handle bar of terminal length containing a hand grasping portion, a pair of legs extending downward from the terminal ends of the handle bar, a pair of links, defined by spaced-apart first and second ends, pivotally attached at the first ends to the terminal ends of the legs, outboard thereof, to allow the handle to be swung thereabout, a bracket for mounting against a vertical surface including a pair of mutually spaced-apart ears extending outward therefrom, a first device for pivotally inter-connecting the second link ends to the ears and including an extended element located inboard from the connection interior the links, and a second device formed in the handle bar for fastenable receipt therein of the extended element when the handle is swung downward from a carrying position and rotated about the links into overlapping arrangement therewith and the folded handle legs and links swung further downward against the vertical surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1995
    Assignee: Artecon
    Inventors: Dana W. Kammersgard, Angus R. Colson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5346297
    Abstract: An auxiliary storage and dispensing unit for use with a computer-controlled supply and medication dispenser station including a cabinet having integrally connected top, bottom, side and rear cabinet panels defining a tall storage and interior dispensing cavity accessible through a front opening, a plurality of horizontally openable and closeable doors including door frames and transparent windows hingedly mounted and locked over the front opening, a device for interconnecting one or more doors to allow access to a particular portion of the interior cavity, and a door unlocking device interconnected the computer-controlled station for selectively unlocking one or more of the doors at a particular location on the cabinet as a function of information inputted to the station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Inventors: Angus R. Colson, Jr., Linda Pinney, Gregory J. Gruzdowich, Patrick M. Steusloff
  • Patent number: 5121526
    Abstract: The preferred clip is comprised of a hub with four equally spaced arms, each having at least one coin-engaging slot. Coins are retained by frictional engagement and by cooperation between the residual coin rim and ridges in the slots. Structures may be built of coins that are in orthogonal or parallel relationship. Coins of more than one size (denomination) can be retained by a single clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1992
    Assignee: Eugene R. Burkard
    Inventors: Eugene R. Burkard, Angus R. Colson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5118112
    Abstract: A system for analyzing the balance of a golfer during a golf swing and to determine weight shifts from one foot to the other and between the heel and toe of each foot during a golf swing. Basically the system comprises two foot pads capable of measuring weight on each pad and on the front and rear portions of each pad, a display for displaying weight information in digital and/or graphical form, a sound sensor for sensing the impact of a golf club against a golf ball and a microprocessor system for receiving information from the pads and generating the display. In use, a golfer positions the foot pads where his feet would be in his normal golf stance, arranges the display in front of the pads a safe distance away, positions the cable between footpads and display out of the way and places a normal golf ball on a tee or on the ground the appropriate distance from the footpads. The unit is turned on and parameters are set, the golfer stands on the footpads and then takes his normal swing at the golf ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1992
    Assignee: S & B Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Bregman, Robert A. Lentz, Angus R. Colson, Jr., Jan Schultz, Michael Cavanaugh
  • Patent number: D577510
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Inventors: Tracey M. Komata, Soames S. Haworth, Brent T. Hinrichs, Jake W. Eisner, Emily H. Sugihara, Angus R. Colson, Jr., Terrell A. Oyama
  • Patent number: D371768
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Artecon
    Inventors: Dana W. Kammersgard, Angus R. Colson, Jr., Steven B. Cook
  • Patent number: D373994
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Artecon
    Inventors: Dana W. Kammersgard, Angus R. Colson, Jr., Steven B. Cook
  • Patent number: D373995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Artecon
    Inventors: Dana W. Kammersgard, Angus R. Colson, Jr., Steven B. Cook
  • Patent number: D375724
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: Artecon
    Inventors: Dana W. Kammersgard, Angus R. Colson, Jr., Cory Echito
  • Patent number: D384329
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignee: Artecon
    Inventors: Dana W. Kammersgard, Angus R. Colson, Jr., Cory Echito