Patents by Inventor Dan Roman

Dan Roman 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: 20160348344
    Abstract: A button and a foot pedal control a water conservation device for a shower. The device controls are provided to manage water flow by controlling a battery-powered electric valve. The foot pedal and its connecting cable are easily detached and removed when not in use. The button, when pushed, causes the water to flow for 15 seconds or until the foot pedal is pressed. The period of 15 seconds may be adjusted by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Dan Roman
  • Patent number: 9453530
    Abstract: A bearing for providing rotation of at least one intermediate part relative to a first part and a second part includes a first bearing race formed in the first part, the first bearing race having a raceway corresponding to a first diameter, and a second bearing race and a third bearing race formed in the at least one intermediate part, the second bearing race and third bearing race having a raceway corresponding to a second diameter, wherein the first diameter is different from the second diameter. Further, a fourth bearing race is formed in the second part, the fourth bearing race having a raceway corresponding to the first diameter. A first plurality of roller elements are arranged between the first raceway and the second raceway, and a second plurality of roller elements are arranged between the third raceway and the fourth raceway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: ThinKom Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Anh Tran, Jason Woolman, Dan Roman
  • Publication number: 20150362010
    Abstract: A bearing for providing rotation of at least one intermediate part relative to a first part and a second part includes a first bearing race formed in the first part, the first bearing race having a raceway corresponding to a first diameter, and a second bearing race and a third bearing race formed in the at least one intermediate part, the second bearing race and third bearing race having a raceway corresponding to a second diameter, wherein the first diameter is different from the second diameter. Further, a fourth bearing race is formed in the second part, the fourth bearing race having a raceway corresponding to the first diameter. A first plurality of roller elements are arranged between the first raceway and the second raceway, and a second plurality of roller elements are arranged between the third raceway and the fourth raceway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Anh Tran, Jason Woolman, Dan Roman
  • Patent number: 8739696
    Abstract: A dough preparing machine for preparing dough is provided. The dough preparing machine includes a dough batching system for assembling dry ingredients, a dough mixing device, and a dough compressing and dividing device. The dough preparing machine is operable to produce customizable and discrete loaves of dough for baking. The dough preparing machine gathers necessary ingredients for making dough, mixes the dough to a desired consistency, and divides the dough. The mixing device is configured to mix the dough in a bowl and transfer the dough to a container for compressing and dividing operations. The compressing and dividing device includes a first plate having a plurality of blocks and a second plate having a plurality of blades. The blades are configured to slide between the blocks after compressing operations and divide the dough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: InSitu Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Anderson, John Michael, Dan Roman, Tim Hancock
  • Publication number: 20110203463
    Abstract: A dough preparing machine for preparing dough is provided. The dough preparing machine includes a dough batching system for assembling dry ingredients, a dough mixing device, and a dough compressing and dividing device. The dough preparing machine is operable to produce customizable and discrete loaves of dough for baking. The dough preparing machine gathers necessary ingredients for making dough, mixes the dough to a desired consistency, and divides the dough. The mixing device is configured to mix the dough in a bowl and transfer the dough to a container for compressing and dividing operations. The compressing and dividing device includes a first plate having a plurality of blocks and a second plate having a plurality of blades. The blades are configured to slide between the blocks after compressing operations and divide the dough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Rick Anderson, John Michael, Dan Roman, Tim Hancock
  • Patent number: 7791864
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for regulating the distribution of electricity at events such as trade shows to prevent exhibitors from utilizing electricity not purchased from the convention center or other entity controlling electricity distribution, including lockable electric outlet boxes having a lockable fuse holder containing a fuse that restricts or limits a specific electrical outlet box or group of outlet boxes to a maximum electrical current or amperage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Interface Group - Nevada, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond T. Matyas, Dan Roman, Sergio Corona, Richard Heller