Patents by Inventor R. Gibson

R. Gibson 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).

  • Publication number: 20040238278
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a scaffold and a utility tray. The utility tray is mounted to the scaffold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: William R. Gibson, Jerry Larrison
  • Publication number: 20040238280
    Abstract: A scaffold includes a platform, a pivotable leg unit, and a leg lock. The leg lock is used to lock the leg unit in an extended position for use of the scaffold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: William R. Gibson, Paul K. Meeker, Luke Hillebrecht
  • Publication number: 20040189068
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to an adjustably extendable seat back for a car seat, that optionally folds compactly for easy transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: MEEKER R+D, INC.
    Inventors: Paul K. MEEKER, William R. GIBSON
  • Patent number: 6769515
    Abstract: A ladder includes a frame and a plurality of folding steps. The ladder includes a step mover coupled to the steps to allow pivotable movement of the step sections relative to the left and right legs as the ladder is moved between opened and closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Luke Hillebrecht, Paul K. Meeker, William R. Gibson
  • Publication number: 20040131659
    Abstract: The present invention concerns nutritional compositions comprising oligosaccharides for controlling inflammatory bowel disease and related disorders, such as diarrhoea and constipation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Glenn R. Gibson, Sofia Kolida
  • Publication number: 20040124677
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to an adjustable seat back and belt positioning juvenile booster car seat that folds compactly for easy transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: MEEKER R & D, INC.
    Inventors: Paul K. Meeker, William R. Gibson
  • Publication number: 20040106516
    Abstract: A high-activity hydrotreating catalyst, having a low density, suitable for deep removal of sulfur, nitrogen, micro-carbon residue and organometallic contaminants from hydrocarbon feedstocks is disclosed. Further disclosed is a method of preparation of this catalyst, which may contain 0.3-10 wt % of a Group IVB metal promoter, 5-25 wt % of a Group VIB metal component, and 1-8 wt % of a Group VIII metal, along with a method of hydrotreating employing this catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Schulz, Kirk R. Gibson, Julie Chabot, Bruno C. Nesci
  • Publication number: 20040061366
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to a foldable or collapsible juvenile car seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Applicant: Meeker R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul K. Meeker, William R. Gibson
  • Publication number: 20040026173
    Abstract: A ladder includes a frame and a plurality of folding steps. The ladder includes a step mover coupled to the steps to allow pivotable movement of the step sections relative to the left and right legs as the ladder is moved between opened and closed positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Luke Hillebrecht, Paul K. Meeker, William R. Gibson
  • Publication number: 20040004030
    Abstract: An improved catalyst for hydrodesulfurization of heavy feedstocks is disclosed. The catalyst is adopted for on-stream catalyst replacement in upflow processing units. It is characterized by a smaller peak pore diameter than general purpose hydrotreating catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Kirk R. Gibson, Richard Threlkel, Pak C. Leung
  • Patent number: 6671554
    Abstract: An implantable coaxial lead includes a cable with male and female connectors. The cable includes inner and outer helical coils separated by an inner insulator tube, with an outer insulator tube surrounding the outer helical coil. The male connector includes an outer conductive cylinder, a conductive pin and an insulator molded in between. For increased strength, a braided cylinder, infused with rubber, is included at the juncture of the male connector and the cable. The female connector includes a cylinder formed by two conducting body elements and an intervening insulating body element. The female connector includes respective conductive tension elements configured to engage the male connector. A first seal is provided between the conductive tension members for electrical isolation and tactile feedback. An insertion tool includes a cylinder with a hollow bore and detachable head, and a rod for pulling the lead through the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Gibson, Rajiv Shah, Edward Chernoff, Charles Byers
  • Publication number: 20030234804
    Abstract: A new user interface, a distance user interface, in a computer system for operating a computer from a television-viewing distance is provided. A centralized display is provided enabling a user to access streaming video and sound as well as music files, video files, and picture files from a single screen. Collaborative sharing of media content is provided by enabling a computer's operations and feedback to be collectively observed from a distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventors: Kathryn L. Parker, William T. Flora, Jeffrey C. Fong, Mark R. Gibson, Mark D. MacKenzie, Molly Scoville Rhoten, Tandy W. Trower, Mark Jeffrey Weinberg, Christopher Daniel Williams, Rodger William Benson
  • Publication number: 20030221458
    Abstract: A neutralization system for controlling the pH of the washwater used to clean and maintain polyacrylic bound glass forming equipment. The neutralization system introduces a base solution to a washwater solution when the pH of the washwater solution contained in a closed loop washwater recovery system falls below about 8.5, thereby substantially reducing the corrosion rate of the components of the equipment associated with acidic polyacrylic acid binder, maleic acid cobinder or maleic anhydride cobinder and washwater solution. A closed-loop hoodwall washwater recovery system may also be introduced in addition to the neutralization system that allows for the recovery and reuse of polyacrylic acid binder and maleic acid cobinder or maleic anhydride cobinder with a minimal amount of base solution, thereby minimizing degradation of insulation properties of polyacylic acid bound glass fiber products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Harry B. Cline, William E. Downey, Liang Chen, Kathleen M. Bullock, Kevin S. Guigley, Yadollah Delaviz, William R. Cooper, Bobby R. Gibson, Michael P. Lewis, Michael V. Mager
  • Patent number: 6652510
    Abstract: An implantable infusion device includes of a disc-shaped housing that is made from a biocompatible material and contains a reservoir. The reservoir defines a chamber that contains at least one flexible diaphragm. A ring is provided in alignment with the peripheral edge of each diaphragm. The ring has a central opening that is aligned with the convolution and central portion of each diaphragm, to allow the diaphragm to flex within the ring. In this manner, the volume on one side of each diaphragm may be varied to correspond to a varying volume of infusion medium. Similarly, the volume within the reservoir chamber on the other side of the diaphragms is varied as the diaphragms flex, to correspond to the expansion and contraction of a propellant medium within the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Lord, William A. Brandt, Scott R. Gibson
  • Patent number: 6629411
    Abstract: A hydraulically operated fan for a cooling system in an automotive vehicle. Two hydraulic motors drive a common fan shaft. A control system provides means to bypass flow in parallel with both motors or direct flow to both or one of the motors dependent on inlet flow and cooling signal conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Valeo Electrical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Buscher, John R. Gibson, John S. Hill, Hong Jiang, David F. Nickel, Daniel J. Schutte
  • Patent number: 6614357
    Abstract: An annunciator device operable to record and store a message can be disposed in close proximity to a user for playback of the message if the user becomes incapacitated or otherwise unable to respond. The annunciator device includes an actuator or button to initiate recording or playback of the message. A mode selector switch determines whether recording or playback will occur. Once recorded, the message is stored in a memory and can be broadcast to others by triggering the actuator to initiate playback. The stored message can contain information such as name, address, medical conditions, persons to contact, and other information which may assist emergency personnel, bystanders, and others in providing appropriate care and attention should the user become incapacitated or unable to respond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Support Systems Product Development Corporation
    Inventors: Donald F. Gibson, Mark R. Gibson
  • Patent number: 6554994
    Abstract: A reactor system and process for hydrotreating a heavy feedstock contaminated with metals sulfur and carbon residue using an upflow fixed bed reactor with at least two catalyst layers having different hydrogenation activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce E. Reynolds, Fred W. Lam, Julie Chabot, Fernando J. Antezana, Robert Bachtel, Kirk R. Gibson, Richard Threlkel, Pak C. Leung
  • Patent number: 6550579
    Abstract: A method for assembling a step stool includes the step of providing a frame including a front leg and a rear leg coupled to the front leg for pivotable movement between an opened use position and a collapsed storage position, a step coupled to the front leg for pivotable movement between a horizontal use position and a storage position, and a link including a body, a pivot coupled to the body and the step, and a connector coupled to the body. The method further includes the step of snapping the connector into engagement with the rear leg for movement of the rear leg from its opened use position to its closed storage position in response to movement of the step from its horizontal use position to its storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Gibson, Enrique Giner
  • Patent number: 6537268
    Abstract: Embodiments of medical infusion pumps are provided that include structural elements for providing sources of compliance within a fluid path within the pump. Some preferred embodiments provide implantable infusion pumps with compliance positioned between an exit port of a pumping mechanism and an outlet (e.g. an opening in a catheter) of the infusion pump. Other embodiments provide compliance in fluid path in proximity to entrance port of the pumping mechanism. Insertion of compliance in a flow path that is down stream of the pumping mechanism may aid in minimizing negative effects associated with attempting to force fluid through a restricted flow path that is further down-stream, such as that offered by a catheter or other outlet component. Insertion of compliance before the pumping mechanism may aid in reducing negative effects associated with an up stream restricted flow path, such as that which might be offered by a rigid filter located between the reservoir and the pumping mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Gibson, Peter C. Lord, Eric M. Lorenzen, Susan M. McConnell, John F. Gray, Robert W. Bosley
  • Patent number: 6536557
    Abstract: A step stool includes a frame having legs movable relative to each other between an opened use position and a collapsed storage position. The frame includes an upper portion and a lower portion. A tray assembly is provided having a fixed tray mounted to the upper portion and a movable tray coupled to the fixed tray for movement relative to the fixed tray, the movable tray having an opened use position and a closed storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Gibson, Enrique R. Giner