Patents by Inventor Michael Robb
Michael 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).
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Publication number: 20220174221Abstract: A camera, antenna alignment system and method of aligning an antenna in a reference position, comprising: securing a bracket to one side of the antenna, said bracket including a camera mounting surface remote from said antenna; positioning a camera on said camera mounting surface; and a obtaining an image with a field of view from said camera to obtain data of nearby objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Mark Frischman, Bruce Kenneth Clifford, Michael Robb Main
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Patent number: 11052470Abstract: THIS invention relates to a drilling accessory for a power drill drilling accessory that assists the operator of the power drill to correctly align and orientate the drill bit of the power drill with the target object, and collects the dust and/or debris arising from such drilling. The drilling accessory includes a cap having a plurality of differently sized guide holes and a container to which the cap is pivotally connected. The container comprises a first through hole, which on rotation of the cap relative to the container, enables the first through hole to be aligned with the require guide hole thereby to allow a drill bit to pass therethrough. The container further comprises a base having a planar support surface portion and a seal portion protruding outwardly from the support surface portion towards a contact lip, which contact lip defines a second through hole coaxially aligned with the first through hole.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: DRILBY CCInventors: Mark William Anderson, Andrew Colyn De Jongh, Michael Robb Anderson
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Patent number: 10852428Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods to provide three dimensional volume rendering of volume data for use when operating mobile structures. A three dimensional volume rendering system includes a logic device configured to communicate with a user interface and receive volume data from a volume data source. The logic device is configured to render a three dimensional) representation of the volume data on a display of the user interface according to a view perspective, render an indicator key on a first two dimensional plane overlaid in the 3D representation, detect a change condition, and rotate the indicator key about a rotational axis in response to the detected change condition.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: FLIR Belgium BVBAInventors: Paul Stokes, Adam Murphy, Christopher Daniel Gatland, Michael Robb
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Publication number: 20200306840Abstract: THIS invention relates to a drilling accessory for a power drill drilling accessory that assists the operator of the power drill to correctly align and orientate the drill bit of the power drill with the target object, and collects the dust and/or debris arising from such drilling. The drilling accessory includes a cap having a plurality of differently sized guide holes and a container to which the cap is pivotally connected. The container comprises a first through hole, which on rotation of the cap relative to the container, enables the first through hole to be aligned with the require guide hole thereby to allow a drill bit to pass therethrough. The container further comprises a base having a planar support surface portion and a seal portion protruding outwardly from the support surface portion towards a contact lip, which contact lip defines a second through hole coaxially aligned with the first through hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2017Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Drilby CCInventors: Mark William Anderson, Andrew Colyn De Jongh, Michael Robb Anderson
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Patent number: 10620179Abstract: Incendivity test systems and methods are disclosed. Incendivity test systems include a non-flammable gas mixture and a test article. The non-flammable gas mixture includes a thermally reactive reagent that is formulated to thermally react to produce a reaction product. Incendivity test systems also include an energy source configured to apply an energy discharge such as a simulated lightning strike to the test article. Incendivity test systems also include a detection device configured to measure an indicator species in the non-flammable gas mixture (e.g., the thermally reactive reagent and/or the reaction product). Incendivity test methods include contacting the test article with the non-flammable gas mixture, applying the energy discharge to the test article, and then measuring the amount of the indicator species and determining the incendivity of the test article in response to the energy discharge based upon the amount of the indicator species.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jason Scott Damazo, Eddie Kwon, Andrew Michael Robb
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Patent number: 10527418Abstract: This invention relates to a rotatable device having two arms rotatably connected about a hollow hub wherein the arms include a cable extending through a passageway and the hub so as to minimize bending of the cables about each other when the arms are in a compact position. In particular this invention relates to a foldable GPS compass and a method relating thereto to present a compact folded device that is easier to install with minimal bending of the cables. The invention also discloses a detent disposed within the hub for accurate selective placement of the arms and method relating thereto.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2014Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Inventors: Bruce Kenneth Clifford, Mark Frischman, Michael Robb Main
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Patent number: 10362115Abstract: A method for generating sensor data is presented. A number of wireless power signals is sent to a group of sensor units. A number of wireless data collection signals is sent to the group of sensor units after the number of wireless power signals have been sent to the group of sensor units. Sensor data in a number of wireless response signals is received from the group of sensor units.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jason P. Bommer, David William Minteer, Richard J. Nesting, Arun Ayyagari, Richard Neal Bostwick, Andrew Michael Robb
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Publication number: 20190072535Abstract: Incendivity test systems and methods are disclosed. Incendivity test systems include a non-flammable gas mixture and a test article. The non-flammable gas mixture includes a thermally reactive reagent that is formulated to thermally react to produce a reaction product. Incendivity test systems also include an energy source configured to apply an energy discharge such as a simulated lightning strike to the test article. Incendivity test systems also include a detection device configured to measure an indicator species in the non-flammable gas mixture (e.g., the thermally reactive reagent and/or the reaction product). Incendivity test methods include contacting the test article with the non-flammable gas mixture, applying the energy discharge to the test article, and then measuring the amount of the indicator species and determining the incendivity of the test article in response to the energy discharge based upon the amount of the indicator species.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Jason Scott Damazo, Eddie Kwon, Andrew Michael Robb
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Patent number: 10145834Abstract: Incendivity test systems and methods are disclosed. Incendivity test systems include a non-flammable gas mixture and a test article in a test chamber. The non-flammable gas mixture includes a thermally reactive reagent that is formulated to thermally react to produce a reaction product. Incendivity test systems also include an energy source configured to apply an energy discharge such as a simulated lightning strike to the test article. Incendivity test systems also include a detection device configured to measure an indicator species in the non-flammable gas mixture (e.g., the thermally reactive reagent and/or the reaction product). Incendivity test methods include contacting the test article with the non-flammable gas mixture, applying the energy discharge to the test article, and then measuring the amount of the indicator species and determining the incendivity of the test article in response to the energy discharge based upon the amount of the indicator species.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jason Scott Damazo, Eddie Kwon, Andrew Michael Robb
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Publication number: 20180164434Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods to provide three dimensional volume rendering of volume data for use when operating mobile structures. A three dimensional volume rendering system includes a logic device configured to communicate with a user interface and receive volume data from a volume data source. The logic device is configured to render a three dimensional) representation of the volume data on a display of the user interface according to a view perspective, render an indicator key on a first two dimensional plane overlaid in the 3D representation, detect a change condition, and rotate the indicator key about a rotational axis in response to the detected change condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Paul Stokes, Adam Murphy, Christopher Daniel Gatland, Michael Robb
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Publication number: 20180024105Abstract: Incendivity test systems and methods are disclosed. Incendivity test systems include a non-flammable gas mixture and a test article in a test chamber. The non-flammable gas mixture includes a thermally reactive reagent that is formulated to thermally react to produce a reaction product. Incendivity test systems also include an energy source configured to apply an energy discharge such as a simulated lightning strike to the test article. Incendivity test systems also include a detection device configured to measure an indicator species in the non-flammable gas mixture (e.g., the thermally reactive reagent and/or the reaction product). Incendivity test methods include contacting the test article with the non-flammable gas mixture, applying the energy discharge to the test article, and then measuring the amount of the indicator species and determining the incendivity of the test article in response to the energy discharge based upon the amount of the indicator species.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Jason Scott Damazo, Eddie Kwon, Andrew Michael Robb
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Publication number: 20160205193Abstract: A method for generating sensor data is presented. A number of wireless power signals is sent to a group of sensor units. A number of wireless data collection signals is sent to the group of sensor units after the number of wireless power signals have been sent to the group of sensor units. Sensor data in a number of wireless response signals is received from the group of sensor units.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Jason P. Bommer, David William Minteer, Richard J. Nesting, Arun Ayyagari, Richard Neal Bostwick, Andrew Michael Robb
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Patent number: 9293033Abstract: A method for generating sensor data is presented. A number of wireless power signals is sent to a group of sensor units. A number of wireless data collection signals is sent to the group of sensor units after the number of wireless power signals have been sent to the group of sensor units. Sensor data in a number of wireless response signals is received from the group of sensor units.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Jason P. Bommer, David William Minteer, Richard J. Nesting, Arun Ayyagari, Richard Neal Bostwick, Andrew Michael Robb
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Publication number: 20150356503Abstract: A system and method is provided which determines optimal logistics solutions by allowing a purchaser of goods to vary order frequency and amount of goods ordered so as to lower logistics costs while still meeting inventory constraints. The logistics solution uses several models to search for the most optimal solution in any of a variety of metrics, including total cost, percentage trailer utilization, number of truck used, and miles driven.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: ArrowStream, Inc.Inventors: Steven LaVoie, Shrinivas Sale, Michael Robb Swihart, Varunraj Valsaraj, Boyett Judson Hennington, IV, Anthony DeFrances, John William Michalski
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Patent number: 9123015Abstract: A system and method is provided which determines optimal logistics solutions by allowing a purchaser of goods to vary order frequency and amount of goods ordered so as to lower logistics costs while still meeting inventory constraints. The logistics solution uses several models to search for the most optimal solution in any of a variety of metrics, including total cost, percentage trailer utilization, number of truck used, and miles driven.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: ARROWSTREAM, Inc.Inventors: Steven LaVoie, Shrinivas Sale, Michael Robb Swihart, Varunraj Valsaraj, Boyett Judson Hennington, IV, Anthony DeFrances, John William Michalski
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Publication number: 20150054681Abstract: This invention relates to a rotatable device having two arms rotatably connected about a hollow hub wherein the arms include a cable extending through a passageway and the hub so as to minimize bending of the cables about each other when the arms are in a compact position. In particular this invention relates to a foldable GPS compass and a method relating thereto to present a compact folded device that is easier to install with minimal bending of the cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Bruce Kenneth Clifford, Mark Frischman, Michael Robb Main
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Publication number: 20150022373Abstract: A method for generating sensor data is presented. A number of wireless power signals is sent to a group of sensor units. A number of wireless data collection signals is sent to the group of sensor units after the number of wireless power signals have been sent to the group of sensor units. Sensor data in a number of wireless response signals is received from the group of sensor units.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Jason P. Bommer, David William Minteer, Richard J. Nesting, Arun Ayyagari, Richard Neal Bostwick, Andrew Michael Robb
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Publication number: 20140304188Abstract: A system and method that provides optimization of order and routing patterns that solves for optimal freight margin, not just freight cost. The optimization includes freight allowance information typically varying by item that is used to determine ordering and routing solutions. The solutions thus are based on freight impact to total landed product cost, not just load freight costs. Optimization results are then translated into performance targets based on freight margin, not just freight expense.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Steven LaVoie, Shrinivas Sale, Michael Robb Swihart, Varunraj Valsaraj, Boyett Judson Hennington, IV, Anthony DeFrances, John William Michalski
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Patent number: 8799178Abstract: A system and method that provides optimization of order and routing patterns that solves for optimal freight margin, not just freight cost. The optimization includes freight allowance information typically varying by item that is used to determine ordering and routing solutions. The solutions thus are based on freight impact to total landed product cost, not just load freight costs. Optimization results are then translated into performance targets based on freight margin, not just freight expense.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: ArrowStream, Inc.Inventors: Steven LaVoie, Shrinivas Sale, Michael Robb Swihart, Varunraj Valsaraj, Boyett Judgson Hennington, IV, Anthony DeFrances, John William Michalski
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Publication number: 20130159043Abstract: A system and method is provided for preplanning optimal order and routing patterns prior to the creation of individual purchase orders. In one embodiment, the preplanning based approach preferably includes both freight under management and freight not under management. Additionally, planning-based optimization suggests changes to existing ordering and routing guidelines where the network has changed and made the current solutions sub-optimal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Steven LaVoie, Shrinivas Sale, Michael Robb Swihart, Varunraj Valsaraj, Boyett Judgson Hennington, IV, Anthony DeFrances, John William Michalski