Patents by Inventor Lee Roberts

Lee 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).

  • System for treating water and/or wastewater having a plurality of laterals that can be readily cleaned without damaging or sacrificing the laterals
    Patent number: 9284202
    Abstract: A plurality of laterals operably associated with a treatment unit for treating water and/or wastewater. The plurality of laterals can form many systems including a sludge removal system and a fluid scour system. The treatment unit can take many forms including but not limited to a filter and a sludge collection basin. Preferably, each of the plurality of laterals has a hollow passageway for permitting at least one of a fluid and a material to flow through each of the plurality of laterals. Each of the plurality of laterals includes means for permitting cleaning of a corresponding lateral to remove one or more obstructions obstructing the flow of one of a fluid and a material through at least a portion of the hollow passageway without damaging or altering the corresponding lateral. Preferably, the means for cleaning is configured to seal an opening in the corresponding lateral.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Roberts Marketing DE, Inc.
    Inventors: R Lee Roberts, Troy A. Jackson
  • FOOD CONTAINER WITH DISCARD COMPARTMENT
    Publication number: 20160046407
    Abstract: A food container is divided into two compartments by a vertically extending partition wall. A user selects which of the two compartments will hold a food product and which compartment will receive inedible parts of the food product after edible part of the food product is consumed. A snap-on lid closes the container to retain the food product and discarded inedible parts inside the container. Flap openings in the lid allow access to the compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventor: Lee Robert
  • REFRACTORY INSULATING MODULE
    Publication number: 20160018162
    Abstract: Refractory modules and other insulating modules, which include a plurality of insulating module layers arranged with their major surfaces in a side-by-side orientation, are provided. Each insulating module layer includes a first section having a slot extending into a joint edge and a second section having a tab extending from a joint edge. The first and second sections each comprise a refractory insulation material, which typically includes fibrous refractory blanket material. The tab has an outer contour and the slot has an inner contour which substantially corresponds in shape such that when the tab is inserted in interlocking engagement into the slot, the joint edges of the first and second sections are held in juxtaposition along a section juncture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: Temtek Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Scott Carter, Jonathan Richard Lee Whaley, Lee Robert Whaley
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING BREAST CANCER WITH DENDRITIC CELL VACCINES
    Publication number: 20150368612
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for treatment of breast cancer. Disclosed methods and compositions include dendritic cells loaded with cyclin B1 and WT-1 peptide antigens for immunotherapy. These dendritic cell vaccines are administered alone or in combination with other cancer therapies to improve outcomes. Disclosed methods also involve the use of therapeutic agents, such as anakinra, that block the IL-1 inflammation pathway. These agents are used in combination with chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy in treating breast cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Anna Karolina Palucka, Jacques F. Banchereau, Lee Roberts
  • PURE WATER SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20150353383
    Abstract: Modular pure water systems are provided that have a tank and a cover assembly, wherein the tank and cover assembly are configured to removably receive therebetween one or more expansion tubes in a fluid tight manner to allow for selective volume expansion of the pure water system. Also provided are purification media bags for pure water systems that have a shape, construction, and/or material that mitigates the flow of water between the outer wall of the bag and an inner wall of the pure water systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Kai Hirsch, Paul Adams, Anthony Sgroi, JR., Bryan Lee Roberts, JR., Robert Camp, Michael Blum
  • Start-stop retrofit systems and methods
    Patent number: 9181895
    Abstract: A start-stop retrofit kit includes a start-stop module configured to monitor one or more parameters of a vehicle, configured to automatically stop an engine of the vehicle when the vehicle is idling during operation, and configured to automatically start the engine when the vehicle is not idling during operation. The retrofit kit further includes a wire harness configured to couple the start-stop module to a switch disposed between a starter motor and an ignition of the engine of the vehicle, wherein the switch is disposed in parallel with an existing connection between the ignition and the starter motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Jason Lee Roberts, Thomas Mark Watson, Steven J. Wood, Marvin Eric Taylor, Sepehr Shirazi, Ramelle Leigh Gilliland, Kari J. Gilbertson
  • Refractory insulating module
    Patent number: 9175909
    Abstract: Refractory modules and other insulating modules, which include a plurality of insulating module layers arranged with their major surfaces in a side-by-side orientation, are provided. Each insulating module layer includes a first section having a slot extending into a joint edge and a second section having a tab extending from a joint edge. The first and second sections each comprise a refractory insulation material, which typically includes a fibrous refractory material. The tab has an outer contour and the slot has an inner contour which substantially corresponds in shape such that when the tab is inserted in interlocking engagement into the slot, the joint edges of the first and second sections are held in juxtaposition along a section juncture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Temtek Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Scott Carter, Jonathan Richard Lee Whaley, Lee Robert Whaley
  • APPARATUS FOR EXERCISING A PERSON'S ARMS
    Publication number: 20150297947
    Abstract: Apparatus (2) for exercising a person's arms (4), which apparatus (2) comprises a length of flexible material (6), a handle (8), and a gripping sheet (10) for gripping the length of flexible material (6), and the apparatus (2) being such that one end (12) of the length of flexible material (6) has a retainer (14), the handle is a cylindrical handle (8) having a longitudinal axis, the retainer (14) connects the length of flexible material (6) to the handle (8) such that the length of flexible material (6) extends from the handle (8) in line with the longitudinal axis of the handle (8), the length of flexible material (6) is of a length which enables the person (24) to exercise at least the biceps (30) and triceps (32) of their arms, and the length of flexible material (6) is a length of an extendable material (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventor: Lee Robert Morton
  • An Underdrain for a Filter System for Filtering Water or Wastewater and a Method of Washing a Filter System
    Publication number: 20150273364
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in a filter system for filtering water or wastewater. The apparatus preferably includes at least one underdrain lateral having at least an inner chamber, a first outer chamber and a second outer chamber. The first outer chamber and the second outer chamber are preferably in fluid communication with the inner chamber. The inner chamber, the first outer chamber and the second outer chamber are preferably formed by an inner liner and an outer liner. The outer liner is a separate piece from the inner liner and surrounds the inner liner. The inner chamber is preferably configured to simultaneously receive a liquid and a gas during a washing procedure including simultaneous use of a liquid and gas to clean a filter bed to create a liquid and gas interface in the inner chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: R. Lee Roberts, Roderick Ross Mellott
  • REFRACTORY INSULATING MODULE
    Publication number: 20150226486
    Abstract: Refractory modules and other insulating modules, which include a plurality of insulating module layers arranged with their major surfaces in a side-by-side orientation, are provided. Each insulating module layer includes a first section having a slot extending into a joint edge and a second section having a tab extending from a joint edge. The first and second sections each comprise a refractory insulation material, which typically includes a fibrous refractory material. The tab has an outer contour and the slot has an inner contour which substantially corresponds in shape such that when the tab is inserted in interlocking engagement into the slot, the joint edges of the first and second sections are held in juxtaposition along a section juncture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: TEMTEK SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Douglas Scott Carter, Jonathan Richard Lee Whaley, Lee Robert Whaley
  • Underdrain for a filter system for filtering water or wastewater
    Patent number: 9072989
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in a filter system for filtering water or wastewater. The apparatus includes at least one underdrain lateral. The at least one underdrain lateral has at least an inner chamber, a first outer chamber and a second outer chamber. The first outer chamber and the second outer chamber are preferably in fluid communication with the inner chamber. The inner chamber, the first outer chamber and the second outer chamber are preferably formed by an inner liner and an outer liner. The outer liner is a separate piece from the inner liner and surrounds the inner liner. The inner chamber is preferably configured to simultaneously receive a liquid and a gas during a washing procedure including simultaneous use of a liquid and gas to clean a filter bed to create a liquid and gas interface in the inner chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Roberts Marketing DE, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Lee Roberts, Troy A. Jackson, Joseph L. Cristaldi
  • Apparatus and method for removing materials from a material collection container
    Patent number: 9067727
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing material collected in a material collection container having a floor and at least one substantially vertically extending wall. The apparatus includes a material removal assembly for removing material collected in the material collection container. The material removal assembly includes a first conduit and a second conduit. The first conduit is in telescoping relationship with the second conduit to permit the first conduit to move relative to the second conduit. The first conduit and the second conduit each have a longitudinal axis. The material removal assembly further includes at least one material removal header configured to receive material accumulating on the floor of the material collection container. The material removal assembly is preferably configured to enhance numerous aspects of the sludge removal process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Roberts Marketing DE, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Lee Roberts, Mark Robert Battaglia, Mark Kevin Addison, David Stuart Paskman, Andrew Scott Taylor
  • Smart phone control and notification for an electric vehicle charging station
    Patent number: 9024744
    Abstract: A system and method for remote control of and notification by an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). The system including a remote device, such as a smart phone, having a software configured to remotely control the EVSE and remotely retrieve and receive information from the EVSE. The smart phone may identify and connect to a communication network, automatically identify the EVSE, connect to the EVSE, and send the EVSE instructions for various functions of the EVSE, including charging, vehicle control, and reporting functions. The EVSE may execute the instructions received and return a confirmation to the remote device. The remote device may present the confirmation to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Lee Robert Klose, William Wittliff, III
  • Apparatus and method for removing materials from a material collection container
    Patent number: 8998001
    Abstract: A system for removing sludge from a collection area having at least one collection conduit for receiving and collecting sludge. The at least one collection conduit has at least one opening for receiving sludge. The system further includes a sludge collection control member operably associated with at least a portion of the at least one collection conduit for varying at least one sludge collection characteristic of the at least one collection conduit. The sludge collection control member for varying at least one sludge collection characteristic of the at least one collection conduit is preferably configured such that it can be readily added to an existing sludge removal system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Roberts Marketing DE, Inc.
    Inventor: R. Lee Roberts
  • Flume system for a filter system including at least one filter having a filter bed that is periodically washed with liquid, gas or a combination thereof
    Patent number: 8992774
    Abstract: A filter system having a filter bed for filtering water or wastewater, where the filter bed is periodically washed between service runs by directing washing liquid and washing gas upwardly through the filter bed. The filter system includes a filter bed and at least one flume. The flume is in fluid communication with the filter bed. Preferably, the flume is configured such that no washing liquid and washing gas interface is present in the flume. The flume may be configured such that during washing of the filter bed between service runs the flume receives a washing gas and directs the washing gas upwardly through the filter bed to assist in cleaning the filter bed between service runs. The flume may further be configured such that during washing the only liquid directed from the flume to the filter bed is residual liquid that may be present in the flume from a prior service run.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: RG Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Lee Roberts, Mark Kevin Addison, Andrew Scott Taylor, Jason Samuel Schmoyer
  • APPARATUS FOR REMOVING IMPURITIES FROM WATER OR WASTEWATER AND A METHOD OF INSTALLING A FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM THEREIN
    Publication number: 20150068989
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing impurities from water and/or wastewater and a method of installing a fluid distribution system in the apparatus. In the most preferred form of the invention, the fluid distribution system is an air scour system for directing air through the filter bed to assist in cleaning of the filter bed to remove impurities trapped in the filter bed during a service run. In the most preferred form, the method of installing the fluid distribution system in the filter bed is performed by imparting a force to the filter bed to permit the fluid distribution system to be installed in the filter bed without removing media. The fluid distribution system is preferably configured to permit the fluid distribution system to be readily installed in the filter bed and at an optimum orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: R. Lee Roberts, Mark Kevin Addison
  • APPARATUS FOR REMOVING IMPURITIES FROM WATER OR WASTEWATER AND A METHOD OF INSTALLING A FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM THEREIN
    Publication number: 20150068988
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing impurities from water and/or wastewater and a method of washing a filter having a filter bed for filtering water or wastewater. In the most preferred form of the invention, the fluid distribution system is an air scour system for directing air through the filter bed to assist in cleaning of the filter bed to remove impurities trapped in the filter bed during a service run. In the most preferred form, the air scour system includes an adapter for permitting adjustment of at least one component of the air scour system during installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: R. Lee Roberts
  • SYSTEM FOR TREATING WATER AND/OR WASTEWATER HAVING A PLURALITY OF LATERALS THAT CAN BE READILY CLEANED WITHOUT DAMAGING OR SACRIFICING THE LATERALS
    Publication number: 20150034548
    Abstract: A plurality of laterals operably associated with a treatment unit for treating water and/or wastewater. The plurality of laterals can form many systems including a sludge removal system and a fluid scour system. The treatment unit can take many forms including but not limited to a filter and a sludge collection basin. Preferably, each of the plurality of laterals has a hollow passageway for permitting at least one of a fluid and a material to flow through each of the plurality of laterals. Each of the plurality of laterals includes means for permitting cleaning of a corresponding lateral to remove one or more obstructions obstructing the flow of one of a fluid and a material through at least a portion of the hollow passageway without damaging or altering the corresponding lateral. Preferably, the means for cleaning is configured to seal an opening in the corresponding lateral.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Roberts Marketing DE, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Lee Roberts, Troy A. Jackson
  • AEROSOL CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20150014364
    Abstract: An aerosol container (1) comprising a body (50) and cone (60) and encasing a composite spout (30) and bag (40) combination. The composite spout (30) has a metal tubular section (10), adapted to accommodate a valve arrangement (70, 75) and a polymer fishtail section (20), adapted to form a leak-proof seal with the bag (40). A product is filled into the bag (40) and propellant is filled into the sealed chamber defined between the outside of the bag (40) and the internal surface of the body (50)/cone (60).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Greenfield, Keith Alan Vincent, Michael Anthony King, Lee Robert Bradley
  • UNDERDRAIN FOR A FILTER SYSTEM FOR FILTERING WATER OR WASTEWATER AND A METHOD OF WASHING THE FILTER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140360591
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in a filter system for filtering water or wastewater. The apparatus preferably includes an underdrain lateral having a plurality of chambers. Each of the plurality of chambers is preferably configured to direct a combined washing liquid and washing gas into a filter bed during a cleaning or washing cycle. The apparatus further includes one or more flow control members operably associated with the underdrain lateral for improving distribution of the combined washing liquid and washing gas through the filter bed. Each of the one or more flow control members is preferably a baffle assembly having a plate and a plurality of baffles operably associated with the plate. Preferably, one or more baffle assemblies are configured to be inserted into one or more chambers of the underdrain lateral.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: ROBERTS MARKETING DE, INC.
    Inventor: R. Lee Roberts