Patents by Inventor Robert A. Fox

Robert A. Fox 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: 9333286
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to medical tubing installation detection. In certain aspects, a method is performed by a data processing apparatus. The method includes detecting that a tube is incorrectly installed on a drug delivery device by providing an instruction for a motor of the drug delivery device to pump a drug and receiving, after a period of time has passed since providing the instruction for the motor of the drug delivery device to pump the drug, a signal from a fluid detector connected to the tube, the signal indicating an absence of fluid in the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Nigel Wright, Samuel Ernest Magargi, III, Jeremy Thomas Harbaugh, Michael John Zang, Regis Joseph Winniewicz, Jr., Joseph Stephen Beri, Douglas Mark Zatezalo, Tom Monahan, Ronald Robert Fox
  • Patent number: 9285045
    Abstract: An aircraft fuel tank vent (100, 200, 300) having a first interface (102, 202, 302) for fluid communication with an aircraft fuel tank interior, and a second interface (104, 204, 304) for fluid communication with an aircraft fuel tank exterior, the vent comprising: a first flow path (118, 218, 326) between the first interface and the second interface, the fuel tank vent having a baffle (126, 226, 317) positioned in the first flow path, and, a second flow path (124, 224, 326) between the first interface and the second interface, the fuel tank vent having a overpressure device (120, 220, 322) positioned in the second flow path, wherein the first and second flow paths are common along at least a part of their length such that they are coincident at the second interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignees: Airbus Operations Limited, Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: Job Telford Kingdom Hutchings, Benjamin Richardson, Ted Dinh, Michael Kevin Nolte, Stuart Robert Fox
  • Publication number: 20160064472
    Abstract: Integrated circuits including a MIMCAP device and methods of forming the integrated circuits are provided. An exemplary method of forming an integrated circuit including a MIMCAP device includes pre-determining a thickness of at least one of a bottom high-K layer or a top high-K layer of the MIMCAP device, followed by fabricating the MIMCAP device. The pre-determined thickness is established based upon a pre-determined TDDB lifetime for the MIMCAP device and a minimum target capacitance density at an applied voltage bias to be employed for the MIMCAP device. The MIMCAP device includes a bottom electrode and a dielectric layer disposed over the bottom electrode. The dielectric layer includes a stack of individual layers including the bottom high-K layer, the top high-K layer, and a lower-K layer sandwiched therebetween. At least one of the bottom high-K layer or the top high-K layer has the pre-determined thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Lili Cheng, Dina H. Triyoso, Jeasung Park, David Paul Brunco, Robert Fox, Sanford Chu
  • Publication number: 20160030655
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to detecting fluid in medical tubing. In certain aspects, a method is performed by a data processing apparatus. The method includes controlling repetitive activation of the ultrasonic transmitter. The method also includes receiving a signal from the ultrasonic receiver during an activation of the ultrasonic transmitter. The method also includes determining that fluid is absent or present in a portion of the medical fluid tube based on a comparison between the signal and a threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Nigel Wright, Samuel Ernest Magargi, III, Jeremy Thomas Harbaugh, Michael John Zang, Regis Joseph Winniewicz, JR., Joseph Stephen Beri, Douglas Mark Zatezalo, Tom Monahan, Ronald Robert Fox
  • Patent number: 9250216
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to detecting fluid in medical tubing. In certain aspects, a method is performed by a data processing apparatus. The method includes controlling repetitive activation of the ultrasonic transmitter. The method also includes receiving a signal from the ultrasonic receiver during an activation of the ultrasonic transmitter. The method also includes determining that fluid is absent or present in a portion of the medical fluid tube based on a comparison between the signal and a threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Nigel Wright, Samuel Ernest Magargi, III, Jeremy Thomas Harbaugh, Michael John Zang, Regis Joseph Winniewicz, Joseph Stephen Beri, Douglas Mark Zatezalo, Tom Monahan, Ronald Robert Fox
  • Publication number: 20150308121
    Abstract: A design pre-cut shingle design kit to allow a craftsman, as well as a homeowner, to install a custom designed shingle to their home and a method of installing a design pre-cut shingle without the help of a skilled craftsman or carpenter. A precision ramping apparatus, system and accompanying methods allow the user to place an image on a wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventor: Robert Fox
  • Publication number: 20150205878
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method and apparatus for provisioning elective message tags within a smart display in the context of a ubiquitous computing operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Robert Fox
  • Publication number: 20150127560
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for providing a unified representation of all customer relationships with an entity. This representation focuses on customer products in arrears that are to be recovered. The invention presents an overarching view of all customer relationships to a representative. This allows the representative to make decision and take appropriate actions immediately based on the entire relationship with the customer when a customer communication is initiated. As such, the invention correlates all of the customer's relationships with a financial institution into one unified representation for a representative to review. The unified representation takes into consideration all of the customer's relationships as well as external factors on the communications and relationships. Thus providing a holistic customer service experience for a customer with accounts in arrears.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard Hardin Staton, Jason N. Alexandrian, Corina Nicole Bacon, Michael John Blatteau, JR., David John Butler, Chung-Di Chou, David W. Crowe, Brian J. Dunne, Michael D. Fleischer, Robert A. Fox, Jason Paul Gardner, John J. Gately, Oleg Gerasimovich, David Luke Hallam, Ryan Scott Heller, Hudson Philip Hoen, IV, Abigail W. Howard, Sethu Iyer, Jessica Long, Hari Madala, Vincent Maximo, Mohit Mehta, Hung Quang Pham, Danielle Renee Reiser, Andera Schmittgen, Garith W. Seelig, Patrick W. Schaffer, JR., Andrew Sheldon, Patrick B. Smith, Thomas Snyder, Feng Tang, Veera Venkata Vattikuti, David lee Warnick, Bridget K. Williams
  • Publication number: 20150030521
    Abstract: A reaction vessel for oxidation of ammonia to nitrogen monoxide in the presence of a catalyst is provided. The catalyst can become dislodged during the oxidation. The reaction vessel includes a reactor body having a top portion, a bottom portion, and a middle portion. The top and middle portions cooperate to define a cavity where the ammonia is catalytically oxidized to provide the nitrogen monoxide. The reaction vessel also includes an internal filter element. The internal filter element includes a filter cage that defines an interior volume and a filter medium disposed adjacent to the filter cage. The internal filter element collects the catalyst dislodged during the oxidation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventor: Robert A. Fox
  • Publication number: 20140345386
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to detecting fluid in medical tubing. In certain aspects, a method is performed by a data processing apparatus. The method includes controlling repetitive activation of the ultrasonic transmitter. The method also includes receiving a signal from the ultrasonic receiver during an activation of the ultrasonic transmitter. The method also includes determining that fluid is absent or present in a portion of the medical fluid tube based on a comparison between the signal and a threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Nigel Wright, Samuel Ernest Magargi, III, Jeremy Thomas Harbaugh, Michael John Zang, Regis Joseph Winniewicz, Joseph Stephen Beri, Douglas Mark Zatezalo, Tom Monahan, Ronald Robert Fox
  • Publication number: 20140326628
    Abstract: A package for a liquid laundry detergent composition. The package includes a container; a liquid laundry detergent composition contained in the container; and a cap removably attached to the container. The cap has a base having a base interior and a base exterior opposing the base interior, the base interior having a periphery. The cap has a vessel wall having an interior surface and an exterior surface opposing the interior surface, the vessel wall extending from the periphery to a rim and the interior surface and the base interior defining a pour volume. The base interior forms a closed end of the pour volume. The cap has an in-mold label affixed to at least a portion of the exterior surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Robert FOX, Michael David SANDERS, John Joseph SCHWARTZ
  • Patent number: 8836519
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to detecting fluid in medical tubing. In certain aspects, a method is performed by a data processing apparatus. The method includes controlling repetitive activation of the ultrasonic transmitter. The method also includes receiving a signal from the ultrasonic receiver during an activation of the ultrasonic transmitter. The method also includes determining that fluid is absent or present in a portion of the medical fluid tube based on a comparison between the signal and a threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Nigel Wright, Samuel Ernest Magargi, III, Jeremy Thomas Harbaugh, Michael John Zang, Regis Joseph Winniewicz, Jr., Joseph Stephen Beri, Douglas Mark Zatezalo, Tom Monahan, Ronald Robert Fox
  • Publication number: 20130292508
    Abstract: A wing comprises a wing tip hinged to a main wing section. The wing tip includes a stub spar extending past an end of the wing tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2011
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Bruce Robert Fox
  • Publication number: 20130263934
    Abstract: An aircraft fuel tank vent (100, 200, 300) having a first interface (102, 202, 302) for fluid communication with an aircraft fuel tank interior, and a second interface (104, 204, 304) for fluid communication with an aircraft fuel tank exterior, the vent comprising: a first flow path (118, 218, 326) between the first interface and the second interface, the fuel tank vent having a baffle (126, 226, 317) positioned in the first flow path, and, a second flow path (124, 224, 326) between the first interface and the second interface, the fuel tank vent having a overpressure device (120, 220, 322) positioned in the second flow path, wherein the first and second flow paths are common along at least a part of their length such that they are coincident at the second interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Job Telford Kingdom HUTCHINGS, Benjamin RICHARDSON, Ted DINH, Michael Kevin NOLTE, Stuart Robert FOX
  • Publication number: 20130216403
    Abstract: A hydraulic pump comprises (1) an outward ring (24), including demountable blocks (30) comprising piston cylinders (32), and an inward ring (21), comprising a ring cam (23), coupled through a drive shaft (8) to the blades of a turbine (4). To enable maintenance, the outward ring is decoupled from a torque limiting device (16, 17) and rotated relative to the inward ring. Demountable blocks are then removed from the outward ring using a crane (61) including a line (62) extending from above the centre of mass of the demountable block and including a resilient portion (66) so that although the crane supplies the majority of the force required to remove the demountable block, an operator provides some force, enabling the process to be controlled. The method is suitable for maintaining large hydraulic pumps in wind turbine nacelles (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Stephen Salter, Uwe Stein, Henry Dodson, Robert Fox, Alasdair Robertson, Tom McGrath
  • Patent number: D720514
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Fox, Derek J Nash
  • Patent number: D720914
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Fox
  • Patent number: D720915
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Fox
  • Patent number: D730612
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventors: Chad James, Derek J Nash, Robert Fox, Joe Hawkins
  • Patent number: D764736
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: International Specialty Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Fox, Chad James