Patents by Inventor John R Robb

John R Robb 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).

  • Method for constructing multi-contact universally jointed power and/or signal connector devices
    Patent number: 9166354
    Abstract: An adjustable at least three-way electrical connector device for signal, power, voice and/or data communication, comprising at least three adjustable electrical connections utilizing a ball and socket type physical connection device, preferably including a weatherproofing gasket, and further including being constructed utilizing deformable printed circuit boards, deformed and embedded in thermosetting plastic material with elastomeric properties, and including methods of construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Inventor: John R. Robb
  • Multi-contact universally jointed power and/or signal connector devices constructed utilizing deformed printed circuit boards
    Publication number: 20130212878
    Abstract: An adjustable at least three-way electrical connector device for signal, power, voice and/or data communication, comprising at least three adjustable electrical connections utilizing a ball and socket type physical connection device, preferably including a weatherproofing gasket, and further including being constructed utilizing deformable printed circuit boards, deformed and embedded in thermosetting plastic material with elastomeric properties, and including methods of construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventor: John R. Robb
  • Individually controllable multi-color illumination units
    Patent number: 8382323
    Abstract: Individually controllable multi-colored illumination units, including light beads and a light wand, the beads preferably connected to the wand or to each other through conductivity elements providing electric conductivity for at least four separate lines through the connection while providing for full relative rotation and limited swivel between the connection elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventor: John R. Robb
  • Multi-contact universally jointed power and/or signal connector devices constructed utilizing deformed printed circuit boards
    Patent number: 8376756
    Abstract: An adjustable at least three-way electrical connector device for signal, power, voice and/or data communication, comprising at least three adjustable electrical connections utilizing a ball and socket type physical connection device, preferably including a weatherproofing gasket, and further including being constructed utilizing deformable printed circuit boards, deformed and embedded in thermosetting plastic material with elastomeric properties, and including methods of construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventor: John R. Robb
  • Multi-contact universally jointed power and/or signal connector devices constructed utilizing deformed printed circuit boards
    Publication number: 20110081788
    Abstract: An adjustable at least three-way electrical connector device for signal, power, voice and/or data communication, comprising at least three adjustable electrical connections utilizing a ball and socket type physical connection device, preferably including a weatherproofing gasket, and further including being constructed utilizing deformable printed circuit boards, deformed and embedded in thermosetting plastic material with elastomeric properties, and including methods of construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: John R. Robb
  • Multi-contact universally jointed power and/or signal connector devices
    Publication number: 20110026883
    Abstract: An adjustable at least four-way electrical connector for signal, power, voice and/or data communication, comprising at least four adjustable electrical connections utilizing a ball and socket type physical connection device and including a weatherproofing gasket; also an adjustable fiber optic connection device utilizing ball and socket type construction wherein an optical fiber can be split into a plurality of optical fibers via a connection device providing for rotation and pivoting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventor: John R. Robb
  • Multi-contact universally jointed power and/or signal connector devices
    Patent number: 7854614
    Abstract: An adjustable at least four-way electrical connector for signal, power, voice and/or data communication, comprising at least four adjustable electrical connections utilizing a ball and socket type physical connection device and including a weatherproofing gasket; also an adjustable fiber optic connection device utilizing ball and socket type construction wherein an optical fiber can be split into a plurality of optical fibers via a connection device providing for rotation and pivoting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Inventor: John R. Robb
  • Individually controllable multi-color illumination units
    Publication number: 20100157601
    Abstract: Individually controllable multi-colored illumination units, including light beads and a light wand, the beads preferably connected to the wand or to each other through conductivity elements providing electric conductivity for at least four separate lines through the connection while providing for full relative rotation and limited swivel between the connection elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: John R. Robb
  • Multi-Contact universally jointed power and/or signal connector devices
    Publication number: 20090154883
    Abstract: An adjustable at least four-way electrical connector for signal, power, voice and/or data communication, comprising at least four adjustable electrical connections utilizing a ball and socket type physical connection device and including a weatherproofing gasket; also an adjustable fiber optic connection device utilizing ball and socket type construction wherein an optical fiber can be split into a plurality of optical fibers via a connection device providing for rotation and pivoting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: John R. Robb
  • Vehicle navigation system with off-board server
    Patent number: 6741931
    Abstract: A vehicle navigation system communicates with a remote navigation server to download turn-by-turn command information via a mobile phone communication channel. After the mobile phone is disconnected from the remote server, an on-board transceiver module generates turn-by-turn command information to the vehicle operator in voice and/or visual form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: James K Kohut, John R Robb, Mahmoud A Al-Nsour, Michael B Merrick
  • Snap-apart universal jointed electrical device
    Patent number: 5018980
    Abstract: A snap-together universal-jointed electrical device comprised of an essentially spherical plug and socket that can rotate and swivel with respect to each other, the plug and/or socket portions being comprised of elastic material that resiliently deforms to permit the plug to be pushed and snapped into, and pulled and snapped out of, the socket, the plug being connected to a bulb with filament and means provided for linking together multiple socket/plug units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1991
    Inventor: John R. Robb
  • Snap-apart universal jointed electrical connection
    Patent number: 4978306
    Abstract: A snap-together universal-jointed electrical connection device comprised of an essentially spherical plug and socket that can rotate and swivel with respect to each other while providing for conducting current through the joint on up to three paths, the plug and/or socket portions being comprised of elastic material that resiliently deforms to permit the plug to be pushed and snapped into, and pulled and snapped out of, the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1990
    Inventor: John R. Robb