Patents by Inventor Richard Childers

Richard Childers 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: 7522329
    Abstract: Displays with integrated photovoltaic cells, as well as related systems, components, and methods, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Konarka Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christoph Brabec, Randolph W. Chan, Richard Childers, Daniel Patrick McGahn, Kevin P. Oliver
  • Publication number: 20070115399
    Abstract: Displays with integrated photovoltaic cells, as well as related systems, components, and methods, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Christoph Brabec, Randolph Chan, Richard Childers, Daniel McGahn, Kevin Oliver
  • Patent number: 6452096
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to the field of commercial and residential electrical wiring installation and, more specifically, to the protection of electrical wires when they are pulled into and out of electrical junction or other electrical wiring boxes. The preferred embodiment takes the form of a rectangular frame which snaps onto and covers the sharp upper edges of a box through which wire is to be pulled. It is preferable that the upper surface of the instant invention be manufactured so as to be smooth and rounded so that wire may pass over it with out risk of damage. Additionally, the preferred method of attaching the instant device to the junction box is by way of a slot or groove which has been cut so as to match the box dimensions as nearly as is possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Inventor: Richard A. Childers
  • Patent number: 5135647
    Abstract: A cylindrical housing mounts a piston therewithin, wherein the piston is reciprocatable relative to the housing, wherein the housing includes a "T" shaped junction, with a first check valve mounted to the "T" shaped junction at a first exhaust conduit to project debris into a flexible porous bag. A second check valve mounted at a lower terminal end of the housing permits directing of fluid into the housing for projection into the bag during use. The bag is formed with reinforcing plates for maintaining the bag in alignment relative to the exhaust conduit. The piston includes discs alternating with flexible membranes, and is secured by easily removable locking pins allowing easy piston maintenance. The apparatus can be used to remove debris from swimming pools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Inventor: Richard Childers