Patents by Inventor Orin A. Roberson

Orin A. Roberson 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).

  • Patent number: 6948874
    Abstract: An apparatus the combines an eraser for a marker board with a container for cleaning the marker board. The apparatus has a bracket design to hold a container of cleaning solution. An opening in the front of the apparatus provides for the insertion of the container of cleaning solution into the bracket. An adhesive means on the bottom side of the bracket enables an eraser to be attached to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Inventor: Orin A. Roberson
  • Publication number: 20040181890
    Abstract: The present invention is a dual action sweeper (‘DAS’) that comprises a dust mop section with a “regular broom” attached to either edge of the dust mop section. The broom section is retractable to allow users to get close to walls during use of the dust mop section. The DAS allows the user to switch between the dust mop function and the regular broom function with relative ease and speed. This flexibility allows the user to efficiently clean and continue working regardless of changes in the type of surface, which the user is cleaning. With the press of a button on the handle, the unit adjusts and locks to the sweeping mechanism that's best for the surface at hand. The handle of the DAS automatically adjusts to the length necessary for the user to efficiently use either feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventor: Orin A. Roberson
  • Publication number: 20040037612
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus the combines an eraser for a marker board with a container for cleaning the marker board. This invention has a bracket design to hold a container of cleaning solution. An opening in the front of the apparatus provides for the insertion of the container of cleaning solution into the bracket. An adhesive means on the bottom side of the bracket enables an eraser to be attached to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: Orin A. Roberson
  • Patent number: 6578217
    Abstract: This invention is an adjustable, ergonomically sound apparatus for the human body to assume many positions such as kneeling, sitting or lying. The main components of the invention are comprised adjustable cushions with adjustable supports for the knees, ankles, feet, toes, buttocks, back legs and head. This invention is portable and allows the user to assume the positions of kneeling, sitting and laying for long periods of time on a mobile basis with out the pain, discomfort and lasting damage associated with going long periods of time in these positions without proper supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventor: Orin A. Roberson
  • Publication number: 20030101514
    Abstract: This invention is an adjustable, ergonomically sound apparatus for the human body to assume many positions such as kneeling, sitting or lying. The main components of the invention are comprised adjustable cushions with adjustable supports for the knees, ankles, feet, toes, buttocks, back legs and head. This invention is portable and allows the user to assume the positions of kneeling, sitting and laying for long periods of time on a mobile basis with out the pain, discomfort and lasting damage associated with going long periods of time in these positions without proper supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventor: Orin A. Roberson
  • Publication number: 20030075205
    Abstract: The present invention is a device that is to be inserted into a toilet bowl that will assist in the cleaning of the toilet bowl. The device is a hollow tube with a stopper at the lower end to cover the drain of the toilet bowl. As water enters the toilet bowl, the stopper causes the water to rise. Cleaning fluid in the water cleaning the surface of the toilet bowl as the water rises. The water will rise to the rim level of the toilet bowl and enable cleaning solution in the water to clean difficult to access areas of the bowl even around the rim of the toilet bowl. The device of the present invention is positioned in the toilet bowl such that the water does not overflow out of the toilet bowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventor: Orin A. Roberson
  • Publication number: 20020024438
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and system designed to allow the user to determine mail status of a mailbox without having to go to the mailbox. Using the internet, telephone, cell telephone, computer (with special software), computer with website, television website, or a special transmitter/receiver, a person can receive information about the status of the mailbox (if the mailbox contains any mail) regardless of the distance of the user from the said mailbox. The user is able to receive a picture/image of the mailbox's contents from remote locations where picture/image technology is supported and accepted. i.e. Computer, PDA, wireless web devices etc. This allows the user to evaluate the contents of the mailbox/container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventor: Orin A. Roberson