Patents by Inventor R. Roberts

R. 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).

  • Publication number: 20250145356
    Abstract: A system includes an oral care device, an oral receptacle, and a package. The oral care device includes a first portion and a second portion. The package includes a first layer and a second layer. The second layer is removably coupled to the first layer. The second layer includes a brush head section, a receptacle section, and a plurality of axially stacked folds. The brush head section cooperates with the first layer to enclose the first portion. The receptacle section cooperates with the first layer to enclose the oral receptacle. The axially stacked folds are disposed between the brush head section and the receptacle section and cooperate with the first layer to enclose the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: David P. Beck, Brett C. Blabas, Ronald C. Cagle, Thomas Keaty, JR., Heather K. Mercier, Jay R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20250059328
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a curable precursor of an adhesive composition, the curable precursor comprising a maleimide-terminated polyamide-imide polymer. The present disclosure further relates to an adhesive composition comprising a cured adhesive, wherein the cured adhesive is the reaction product of said curable precursor, and to a process for making said curable precursor of an adhesive composition, the process comprising reacting an amine-terminated polyamide with a bis-maleimide by a poly-Michael-Addition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Ralph R. Roberts, Rajdeep S. Kalgutkar
  • Patent number: 12220109
    Abstract: A medical device includes a handle portion downwardly extending from an examination portion. The handle portion has opposing upper and lower open ends and a through cavity extending therebetween. An illumination assembly mounted within the open upper end of cavity includes a housing, at least one battery disposed within the housing, and an LED disposed at the distal end of an arm extending from the housing. The housing is mounted through the open upper end of the through cavity. According to at least one version, the at least one battery can be removed without removing the housing from the handle portion. The extending arm is supported by the examination portion and configured to provide illumination to a medical target. The medical device can include a vaginal speculum, sigmoidoscope, laryngoscope, anoscope, or other hand-held medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Vivenzio, Raymond A. Lia, Chris R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20250001734
    Abstract: Adhesive compositions, articles, and methods are described. The electronic may comprise: i) a conductive metallic substrate; ii) an insulating resin layer; and iii) and an adhesive layer disposed between the substrate and insulating resin layer. The adhesive layer comprises at least 50 wt. % of polyimide resin comprising maleimide moieties; and at least 0.25 wt. % of an amine compound. In some embodiments, the conductive metallic substrate comprises copper, such as copper traces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: Ralph R. Roberts, Claire Hartmann-Thompson, Gregory P. Sorenson, Erik M. Townsend, Mario A. Perez
  • Patent number: 12171927
    Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, a wearable extracorporeal life support device includes a catheter fluidly connected to a pump and first and second modular extracorporeal life support components. The device may also be configured to be attached to a garment. The pump and the first and second modular extracorporeal life support components may be fluidly connected in series. The pump and the first and second modular extracorporeal life support components may also be fluidly connected in parallel. The first modular extracorporeal life support component may be a lung membrane and the second modular extracorporeal life support component may be a dialysis membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: The Geneva Foundation
    Inventors: Andriy I. Batchinsky, George T. Harea, Daniel S. Wendorff, Brendan M. Beely, Teryn R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20240277137
    Abstract: An oral care system includes a body portion and an attachment. The body portion includes a body, a body opening, and a funnel. The body extends from a first body end to a second body end. The body opening is proximate the first body end. The body opening extends into the body portion to define an inner cavity. The funnel is proximate the first body end such that the funnel is in fluid communication with the body opening. The attachment extends from a first attachment end to a second attachment end, the attachment being selectively coupled to the body portion. The attachment includes a neck, a brush, and a connector. The neck extends between the first attachment end and the second attachment end. The brush is coupled to the neck proximate the second attachment end. The connector is proximate the first attachment end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald C. Cagle, Adam Cole, Kaitlin T. Konopacz, Brett C. Blabas, Jay R. Roberts, David P. Beck, Alex Chelminski
  • Publication number: 20240239707
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for manufacturing cement wherein ground particles of cement and calcium sulfate are subjected to infrared sensors, laser sensors, or both, so that emanated, irradiated, transmitted, and/or absorbed energy having wavelengths principally within the range of 700 nanometers to 1 millimeter can be monitored and compared to stored data previously obtained from ground cement and sulfate particles and preferably correlated with stored strength, calorimetric, or other data values, such that adjustments can be made to the mill processing conditions, such as the form or amounts of calcium sulfate (e.g., gypsum, plaster, anhydride), or cement additive levels. The strength and other properties of cement can be thus adjusted, and its quality can be more uniform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Elise Berodier, Nathan A. Tregger, Josephine H. Cheung, David F. Myers, Li Zhang, Dorota Kazmierczak, Lawrence R. Roberts, Denise A. Silva, Richard Sibbick, Jeffrey Thomas, Mark F. Roberts, Riccardo Stoppa, Elizabeth Burns
  • Publication number: 20240238599
    Abstract: A system may include a headset band configured to be worn on a head of a patient, first and second arms, first and second coil assemblies, and at least one power supply electrically connected to the first coil assembly and the second coil assembly. The headset band may include a first end and a second end, and may be configured the first end to be on a first side of the head when the second end is on a second side of the head when worn on the head. The first arm may be rotatably connected to the headset band near the first end, and the second arm may be rotatably connected to the headset band near the second end. The first coil assembly may be connected to the first arm and the second coil assembly may be connected to the second arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Scott A. Spadgenske, Alan H. Smythe, Kent J. Zehrer, Scott Anthony Lambert, Travis Yoch, Robert R. Roberts, III
  • Publication number: 20240235227
    Abstract: A storage and charging station system for mobile electronic devices is described. The storage and charging station system includes a support tower structure including shelves for storing the mobile electronic devices during charging, a support device coupled to the support tower structure, a grid system on one side of the support tower structure, the grid system for mounting various accessories, a wire management system positioned adjacent to each of the shelves, a cable management system coupled to one side of the support tower structure, and a power distribution unit coupled to the support tower structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventor: Nathan R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20240234947
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved separators for lead acid batteries, improved batteries, and related methods. The separators may include a porous membrane, rubber and/or latex, and at least one performance enhancing additive or surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: James` Paul Perry, Ahila Krishnamoorthy, Kumar Manickam, Susmitha Appikatla, M. Neal Golovin, Eric H. Miller, Margaret R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20240164962
    Abstract: A system for repositioning or supporting a patient includes a first sheet, the first sheet configured to receive a patient on a top side, and a second sheet coupled to the first sheet, wherein the second sheet comprises at least one tubular pocket therein, and wherein the second sheet is configured to contact a support surface. The system further includes at least one support device configured to be inserted within the at least one tubular pocket, such that when the at least one support device is inserted within the at least one tubular pocket, at least a portion of the patient is elevated relative to the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Abhishek R. Patel, Brett C. Blabas, Jay R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20240145860
    Abstract: New or improved lead acid batteries with vapor pressure barriers and/or improved battery separators, as well as systems, vehicles, and/or methods of manufacture and/or use thereof are disclosed herein. In at least select embodiments, the instant disclosure provides new or improved lead acid batteries with a vapor pressure barrier. In at least select embodiments, the instant disclosure provides new or improved lead acid battery vapor pressure barriers along with new or improved battery separators, and/or methods of manufacture and/or use thereof. In at least select embodiments, the instant disclosure provides a new or improved lead acid battery with a vapor pressure barrier that reduces the water loss from the battery. In at least select embodiments, a method of reducing the water loss of a lead acid battery may include providing a vapor pressure barrier, such as a layer of oil, inside the lead acid battery along with an improved battery separator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Margaret R. Roberts, Jeffrey K. Chambers, James Perry, J. Kevin Whear
  • Publication number: 20240122489
    Abstract: An adapter includes a substantially rigid body having a distal portion, a proximal portion, a central opening formed at least in part by an inner wall of the body, and a longitudinal axis extending substantially centrally through the opening. The distal portion includes an annular ring having a top surface and a ridge disposed opposite the top surface, the ridge extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The distal. The adapter also includes a seal configured to form a substantially fluid-tight seal with a surface of a fitting removably attachable to the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Raymond A. Lia, Chris R. Roberts, Robert L. Vivenzio, Jeffrey J. Perkins, Thaddeus J. Wawro, Scott A. Martin, Sean R. Karla
  • Publication number: 20240117401
    Abstract: Methods for adjusting the pH of a cell culture medium, methods for culturing cells in a pH-adjusted cell culture medium, and methods for making a polypeptide expressed by cells cultured in a pH-adjusted cell culture medium are described. Also described are systems for determining how much acid or base should be added to a cell culture medium to obtain a desired pH. The methods include a charge balance model that includes parameters for a functional relationship between a concentration of dissolved carbon dioxide in the cell culture medium, a mole fraction of gaseous carbon dioxide applied to the cell culture medium, a concentration of net medium acids in the cell culture medium, and the desired medium pH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: R. Robert BALCARCEL, Tam DUONG
  • Publication number: 20240113540
    Abstract: A storage and charging station for storing and charging a plurality of mobile electronic devices communicable with a remote electronic device. The station comprises a storage assembly and an electrical system coupled to the storage assembly. The storage assembly comprises a frame and a plurality of storage bays supported by the frame. The plurality of storage bays is to receive the plurality of mobile electronic devices. The electrical system comprises a power component, a communication component, a logic component, a memory component, and a plurality of ports electrically coupled to the power component and the communication component. When a first mobile electronic device connects with a first port, the power component powers the first mobile electronic device via the first port, and the station communicates with the remote electronic device via the first port and the first mobile electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventor: Nathan R. Roberts
  • Patent number: 11915826
    Abstract: An example device is configured to capture an image of a patient. The devices includes a camera configured to capture the image of the patient. The device further: captures contextual data associated with the image; allows a caregiver to select the image to be stored; forwards the image and the contextual data to a remote server for processing using artificial intelligence; and receives a proposed diagnosis from the remote server based upon the image and the contextual data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Lane, Chris R. Roberts, Thomas A. Gurgol, WonKyung McSweeney
  • Patent number: 11916252
    Abstract: New or improved lead acid batteries with vapor pressure barriers and/or improved battery separators, as well as systems, vehicles, and/or methods of manufacture and/or use thereof are disclosed herein. In at least select embodiments, the instant disclosure provides new or improved lead acid batteries with a vapor pressure barrier. In at least select embodiments, the instant disclosure provides new or improved lead acid battery vapor pressure barriers along with new or improved battery separators, and/or methods of manufacture and/or use thereof. In at least select embodiments, the instant disclosure provides a new or improved lead acid battery with a vapor pressure barrier that reduces the water loss from the battery. In at least select embodiments, a method of reducing the water loss of a lead acid battery may include providing a vapor pressure barrier, such as a layer of oil, inside the lead acid battery along with an improved battery separator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Daramic, LLC
    Inventors: Margaret R. Roberts, Jeffrey K. Chambers, James Perry, J. Kevin Whear
  • Patent number: 11890240
    Abstract: A system for repositioning or supporting a patient includes a first sheet, the first sheet configured to receive a patient on a top side, and a second sheet coupled to the first sheet, wherein the second sheet comprises at least one tubular pocket therein, and wherein the second sheet is configured to contact a support surface. The system further includes at least one support device configured to be inserted within the at least one tubular pocket, such that when the at least one support device is inserted within the at least one tubular pocket, at least a portion of the patient is elevated relative to the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Abhishek R. Patel, Brett C. Blabas, Jay R. Roberts
  • Patent number: D1029270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Shiratronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Yoch, Scott A. Spadgenske, Robert R. Roberts, III
  • Patent number: D1047671
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Ecklund, Jay R. Roberts