Patents by Inventor Charles L. Robinson

Charles L. 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).

  • Patent number: 6015302
    Abstract: A Power Distribution Center (PDC) for a motor vehicle distributes power through relays and fuses to connectors for distribution of power throughout the motor vehicle. The PDC includes a housing/connector plate, a printed circuit board, a leadframe assembly, an insulator, a B+ buss bar, an alignment plate and a cover. The PDC utilizes the B+ Buss bar assembly for receiving power into the PDC. The leadframe assembly is utilized to distribute power within the PDC to particular circuits. The printed circuit board is employed to distribute power and signals within the PDC. Terminal clips are used to interconnect between the PDC and associated relays and fuses. The PDC is configured to allow simple addition of electronic modules by providing an interface as part of the PDC, thereby allowing modules to be added to the network without requiring a separate wiring harness for each module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence D. Butts, Charles L. Robinson, Douglas Simpson, Joseph L. Dery
  • Patent number: 4128973
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for securing and stabilizing a lightweight collapsible structure that is moving along a moving work site. Anchor tracks are securely anchored along each side of a moving work site. Stability lines connected to the platform of the lightweight structure connect with the anchor tracks. In this manner the structure is more stable and less susceptable to damage due to adverse weather conditions or lift forces caused by the superatmospheric condition resulting from the pressure differential needed to maintain the lightweight structure in an erect position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1978
    Inventor: Charles L. Robinson
  • Patent number: 3990532
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing a controlled movable environment in accordance with the present invention, for protection of a work area in the environment from adverse external conditions, may take the form of a collapsible and movable building structure that may be moved about in its fully erected condition. The building may include at least one and preferably a plurality of platform devices which may take the form of trailers, self-powered vehicles, sleds or any other suitable motive device having means for engagement with the site on which the building structure is to rest. A lightweight building structure, which may take the form of a flexible inflatable or air supported building structure may be secured to the platform means and may cooperate with the platform means to provide a chamber for protection of the work area and any occupants or equipment for which protection might be desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1974
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1976
    Inventor: Charles L. Robinson