Patents by Inventor R. Spivey

R. Spivey 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: 20040220708
    Abstract: A vehicle-mountable, suspension monitoring system produces suspension-analysis information which can be used to determine adjustments to a vehicle suspension. Sensor structure located adjacent the vehicle suspension is connected to a control/processing/display (CPD) unit located adjacent the vehicle operator. The sensor structure senses suspension related information and communicates the suspension related information to the CPD unit. The CPD unit receives the suspension related information and converts it to suspension-analysis information. The CPD unit stores the suspension-analysis information and displays it to the vehicle operator. Alternatively, the suspension-analysis information is downloaded from the CPD unit to a digital computer for display as waveform data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Donald M. Owen, Thomas R. Spivey, J. Michael Halter, William H. Righter, Trev Hammon
  • Publication number: 20040155099
    Abstract: A carton with a new type of dispenser that is placed midway between the ends of the carton adjacent a fold line between the top panel and adjoining side panel. The dispenser is designed so that it is slightly larger than the diameter of the bottom ends of from two to three containers. Said dispenser may have a push tab or starting flap to aid in commencing tearing the dispenser flap open. A coupon may be located on the inside or outside of the dispenser flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Robert L. Sutherland, Raymond R. Spivey, Glen R. Harrelson
  • Publication number: 20040074954
    Abstract: A carton is provided for carrying a plurality of pouches which has at least one dispenser in the top panel formed between the handle and the end panel. The carton may have two dispensers, with one formed on each side of the handle between the handle and an end panel. The dispenser is sized so that only one pouch can be dispensed at a time from each row of pouches. The loaded carton can be carried by the handle after a dispenser has been opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: James C. Fogle, Raymond R. Spivey
  • Patent number: 6604677
    Abstract: A carton with a new dispenser that can be opened by a pull tab with this dispenser flap being placed in a corner of the top panel of the carton so that it is adjacent to the tops of the small necks of the bottles for easy opening and removal or for opening and reclosing. The dispenser flap is held in position by resistant tear lines but can be easily removed by an attached pull tab that is loosely connected to the top panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Riverwood International Corporation
    Inventors: Robert L. Sutherland, Raymond R. Spivey, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20020117901
    Abstract: A flame containment and suppression baffle architecture for a card cage of an electronic circuit cabinet includes a baffle structure having a pivotable flap that is retained by a meltable solder attachment in an open position, that normally allows cooling air, either convection or forced fed, to exit the card cage housing. In the event of a fire in the card cage, any flame or heat therefrom is steered by a set of guide rails along a canted baffle deflector, to the solder attachment. This focusing of heat upon the solder attachment causes the solder to melt quickly, so that the flap is released and rotates downwardly to a second (vertical) position against the air vents, closing the only exit for the flame and smoke. Smoke soon backs up until it starves the flame of oxygen and extinguishes the flame. Where the card cage is equipped with a forced air system, a microswitch may be located above the baffle roof with its actuator passing through a slot in the baffle and resting on the flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Applicant: Pliant Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Spivey, Jeffrey L. Howell, Floyd G. Speraw
  • Patent number: 6418360
    Abstract: A vehicle-mountable, suspension monitoring system produces suspension-analysis information which can be used to determine adjustments to a vehicle suspension. Sensor structure located adjacent the vehicle suspension is connected to a control/processing/display (CPD) unit located adjacent the vehicle operator. The sensor structure senses suspension related information and communicates the suspension related information to the CPD unit. The CPD unit receives the suspension related information and converts it to suspension-analysis information. The CPD unit stores the suspension-analysis information and displays it to the vehicle operator. Alternatively, the suspension-analysis information is downloaded from the CPD unit to a digital computer for display as waveform data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Shockware
    Inventors: Thomas R. Spivey, Donald M. Owen, Trev Hammon, J. Michael Halter, William H. Righter
  • Patent number: 6173812
    Abstract: A recreational vehicle fire escape system for providing a user with a safe passage from the escape window to the ground includes a pair of tracks designed for coupling to a camper on an underside of an elevated compartment extending from the camper. A platform is slidably attached to the track for extending outwardly from the elevated compartment. A ladder is extended from the platform and is pivotable relative to the platform such that a distal end of the ladder is designed for positioning against a surface below the platform. The platform is positioned near an egress window of the camper such that the platform and ladder are designed for facilitating exit of a user through the egress window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Inventors: Gerald R. Spivey, Betty J. Spivey
  • Patent number: 6065590
    Abstract: An article carrier, comprising a first side panel and an opposite second side panel connected to a top panel, a bottom panel, a first end panel, and an opposite second end panel. The top panel is comprised of a first top panel flap foldably connected to the first side panel, and a second top panel flap foldably connected to the second side panel. At least a portion of the first top panel flap overlaps and is adhered to at least a portion of the second top panel flap. Opposing first upper end panel flaps are connected by a fold line to opposite ends of the first top panel flaps, and opposing second upper end panel flaps are connected by a fold line to opposite ends of the second top panel flaps. Means for defining a handle strap is included in the first top panel flap, wherein the handle strap overlies the second top panel flap. The handle strap has opposite ends and spans across the first top panel flap. The handle strap ends are connected to the first upper end panel flaps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Riverwood International Corporation
    Inventor: Raymond R. Spivey
  • Patent number: 5873670
    Abstract: New dispensers for cake cosmetic products are disclosed. In one embodiment, the dispenser includes a cover member defining a compartment; a cosmetic in the compartment; an abrader member at least partially in the compartment, effective to abrade the cosmetic in the compartment and defining at least one hole through which abraded cosmetic from the compartment passes; and an applicator member including an applicator tip for cosmetic application purposes which is adapted to be placed in proximity to the abrader member to at least partially coat the applicator tip with abraded cosmetic from the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: Spiveco, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Spivey, William F. Brice
  • Patent number: 5586556
    Abstract: A pacemaker and heart monitoring and transmitting device connects by telephone to a remote receiving station by both cradle coupling to a patient telephone handset and hands-free communication modes. The device collects an analog patient signal, including electrical EKG activity and pacemaker stimulation pulse width information, and applies such analog signal to a microcontroller executing conversion to digital form and application of digital signal processing (DSP) to produce a digitally generated tone representing patient EKG and stimulation pulse width information for delivery by telephone connection to a remote receiving station. The device further reacts to DTMF tones originating from the remote station to alter operation including increase or decrease in speaker volume, activation of a patient alert signal, initiation of hands-free mode, and a variety of other command features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Assignee: T Z Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Spivey, Byron G. Zahler
  • Patent number: 5526751
    Abstract: A flare including a body, an ignitable projectile in the body, an igniter for initiating ignition of the ignitable projectile and initiating propulsion of the projectile out one end of the body, a cap removably coupled to the other end of the body and an ignition member in the body and the cap which can be pulled to ignite the igniter composition. The flare also includes a safety shield at least partially receiving the body and the cap and being releasably retained against substantial axial movement relative to the body in a retracted position to inhibit removal of the cap from the body and being responsive to a force to move relative to the body and cap to an extended position. Confronting surfaces of the shield and cap are configured to provide a passage for water to escape from a region between the shield and the body. The end of the shield adjacent the body is configured to provide a plurality of resilient fingers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: Skyblazer, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Spivey, William F. Brice, William J. Dee
  • Patent number: 4997300
    Abstract: A dispenser for an extrudable product includes an applicator member having a handle and an applicator tip connected to the handle, a cover member having a hollow interior that extends along a cover member axis to an open end of the cover member, which open end is dimensioned and arranged to receive the applicator tip, a supply of an extrudable product within the cover member, and an extrusion mechanism within the cover member. The extrusion mechanism includes an extrusion die and components for enabling a user to rotate the extrusion die relative to a portion of the cover member in order to operate the extrusion mechanism. The extrusion die has an extrusion orifice and it bears against the cover member at an interface between the extrusion die and the cover member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1991
    Assignee: Spiveco, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Spivey, William J. Dee, William F. Brice
  • Patent number: 4976562
    Abstract: A dispenser for a cosmetic comprising:an applicator member and a cover member that can be separated for use and joined for storage;the applicator member including an applicator tip to be used for cosmetic application purposes; andthe cover member defining a compartment adapted to contain a supply of cosmetic, the cover member including a first cover portion, a second cover portion and an extrusion mechanism, the extrusion mechanism operable for moving an amount of cosmetic from the compartment in response to moving the first cover portion relative to the second cover portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1990
    Assignee: Spiveco, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Spivey, William J. Dee, William F. Brice
  • Patent number: 4880326
    Abstract: A dispenser for a flowable substance more viscous than water includes an applicator member and a cover member that can be separated for use and rejoined for storage. The applicator member has an applicator tip to be used for application purposes, the cover member has a hollow interior that extends to an open end, which open end is dimensioned and arranged to receive the applicator tip, and the cover member contains a supply of the substance and an extrusion mechanism for extruding an amount of the substance toward the open end. The extrusion mechanism includes components for enabling a user to operate the extrusion mechanism by rotating the applicator member relative to the cover member while the applicator tip is within the open end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1989
    Assignee: Spiveco, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Spivey, William J. Dee
  • Patent number: 4828419
    Abstract: A cosmetic applicator of the type comprising a longitudinally elongated cap that contains a cosmetic cake, a longitudinally elongated barrel holder with a first end supporting a resilient applicator is improved by a longitudinally elongated godet that encloses the cosmetic cake and presents only a substantially transverse exposed surface for contact with said applicator, and an applicator tip that is resilient and expands transversely into a substantial wiping contact with the godet interior wall upon compression against the exposed cake surface. The invention further is characterized by a mounting to rotatably and removably mount the cap upon the barrel at a substantially fixed longitudinal mounting position, and resiliently to maintain a substantially constant pressure during contact between the applicator and the exposed cosmetic surface as the barrel and cap longitudinally are moved into and out of the fixed mounting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Assignees: Cosmolab, Inc., Spiveco, Inc.
    Inventors: A. Michael Porter, J. R. Spivey, William J. Dee
  • Patent number: 4377845
    Abstract: Method for continuing the operation of a machine despite the malfunction of a nonessential feature. If the determination is made that a feature program is nonoperable, another check is made by sensing a corresponding flag to determine whether the feature is essential to the continued operation of the machine, and, if not, allows the machine to continue operation without the feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1983
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Harvey R. Markham, Paul R. Spivey
  • Patent number: 4322813
    Abstract: A copy production machine, or other semiautomatic operator-involved machine, logs operations data and error data during normal operations into a nonvolatile store. Logging is categorized for facilitating diagnostics and maintenance of the machine. During a maintenance mode, log scanning methods enable efficient retrieval of the logged data via a keyboard entry system plus manual actuation of other switches used for other purposes during the normal copy production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1982
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Guy J. Howard, James H. Hubbard, Walter C. McCrumb, Paul R. Spivey
  • Patent number: 4321667
    Abstract: Expandable memory system having add-on modules beginning at fixed address boundaries, e.g., 2K (K=1024), and having verification and authorization features. A non-volatile memory stores a bit corresponding to each 2K memory boundary. When an add-on program is authorized at a particular boundary address, the corresponding bit is set. The base program checks each bit and, if it is set, reads the first location of the corresponding add-on program. If the data read from the new module matches some reference, e.g., the boundary address itself, then program control branches to the add-on program. Additional verification features include cyclic redundancy checks of the added code. Alternative operation includes branching to a verified add-on program that tests its own authorization bit which, if reset, causes a branch to the next verified add-on program, and so on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1982
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corp.
    Inventors: Wayne E. Robbins, Paul R. Spivey, Terence Travis
  • Patent number: 4317203
    Abstract: Sheet collator apparatus having means for recovery from collating errors. Moving between two adjacent bins without feeding a sheet, feeding two sheets into one bin, or feeding a sheet while the feeder is moving are errors that are detected and corrected. An error is corrected by homing the deflector and repositioning it at the correct bin before restart. The described embodiment includes two collators, i.e., tandem units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1982
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony J. Botte, James H. Hubbard, Wayne E. Robbins, Paul R. Spivey
  • Patent number: 4285591
    Abstract: Copy production machine under program control selectively interleaving copy separation sheets between successive copy jobs. The copy separation sheets can be supplied from the same copy sheet supply source as the copies being produced or from an alternate supply source. The number of separation sheets supplied is a predetermined relationship between the number of copy receiving bins in an output receiving the copy separation sheets and the number of copies to be produced from a source. The effective capacity of a collator is extended by such interleaving using a programmable control that talies copies made versus copies selected greater than the capacity of a collator such that the collator job is automatically segmented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1981
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony J. Botte, James H. Hubbard, Paul R. Spivey