Patents by Inventor Nathaniel A. Jarvis

Nathaniel A. Jarvis 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).

  • DISPLAY APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20090243964
    Abstract: A display apparatus which comprises an image module for generating an image, a spectacle-like frame which carries the image module, and wherein the spectacle-like frame comprises a front portion with a nose support, as well as two side arms mounted to the front portion. At least one earphone is mounted to the frame via a positioning mechanism. The earphone can be positioned in front of an ear of a user by means of the positioning mechanism, when the display apparatus is mounted on the user's head. The positioning mechanism comprises a linear guide which is mounted to the frame via a hinge joint and the earphone is positioned at the end of the linear guide, turned away from the hinge joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: CARL ZEISS AG
    Inventors: Birgit Rottenkolber, Klaus Beck, Christian Knoop, Nathaniel A. Jarvis, Peter Weber, Bertold Engler
  • Apparatus for providing self-propelled motion to medication carts
    Patent number: 6098732
    Abstract: Apparatus for providing self-propelled motion to a medication cart comprises a driving unit which is mounted to a base of the medication cart. The driving unit includes a drive wheel which is movable between extended and retracted positions. In the extended position, the drive wheel engages the floor to provide self-propelled motion to the medication cart. In the retracted position, the medication cart is freely movable on supporting castor wheels. Foot operated pedals are provided to move the drive wheel between the extended and retracted positions. Forward and reverse motion of the cart is provided by a rocker switch which is positioned on a top panel of the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Medicart, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jerome A. Romick, Timothy A. Friar, Kevin A. Kelly, Nathaniel A. Jarvis
  • Apparatus for providing self-propelled motion to medication carts
    Patent number: 6000486
    Abstract: Apparatus for providing self-propelled motion to a medication cart comprises a driving unit which is mounted to a base of the medication cart. The driving unit includes a drive wheel which is movable between extended and retracted positions. In the extended position, the drive wheel engages the floor to provide self-propelled motion to the medication cart. In the retracted position, the medication cart is freely movable on supporting castor wheels. Foot operated pedals are provided to move the drive wheel between the extended and retracted positions. Forward and reverse motion of the cart is provided by a rocker switch which is positioned on a top panel of the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Medicart, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jerome A. Romick, Timothy A. Friar, Kevin A. Kelly, Nathaniel A. Jarvis