Patents by Inventor Kenneth A. Roberts

Kenneth A. Roberts 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).

  • Valve actuator assembly
    Patent number: 7537022
    Abstract: A valve actuator is provided that comprises a unitary housing and a piston translatably mounted within the housing. The piston comprises a first portion having a first diameter and a second portion having a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter. A position sensor having a third diameter at least as large as the second diameter is fixedly coupled to the housing and to the piston for determining the position of the piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Joel E. LaBenz, Dori M. Marshall, Kenneth A. Roberts, Osman J. Coronel
  • Grass catching assembly and disposable bag therefor
    Patent number: 4747259
    Abstract: A grass catching assembly (20) for a lawn mower (10) includes an adapter assembly (21, 52) attachable to the grass discharge area of the mower (10). A disposable bag (26) is attached to the adapter so that mowed grass from the mower (10) is passed through the adapter (21, 52) and into the disposable bag (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1988
    Inventors: Daniel J. Kline, Kenneth A. Roberts, Jr.
  • Venting and ink recycling device
    Patent number: 4491433
    Abstract: The ink supply container disclosed herein is adapted for use with a moving carriage printer and controls foaming of a liquid ink in the container by providing, at the top of the container, a well having a sloping floor. Foamed ink is communicated to the well where it is condensed and returns through an opening at the lower end of the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1985
    Assignee: Centronics Data Computer Corp.
    Inventors: John Shiurila, Kenneth A. Robert