Patents by Inventor Robert A. Gillis

Robert A. Gillis 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: 20180361264
    Abstract: An interactive toy for a child, the interactive toy having a body, a central processing unit (CPU), a wireless communication module, a memory module, a batter module, and a plurality of input/output modules. The body has an ornamental exterior, at least one input button, and a perforated surface section. The CPU includes an imbedded control logic for operating the toy. The wireless communication module is electrically connected for data exchange with the CPU. The memory module is electrically connected for data exchange with the CPU. The battery module is electrically connected to the CPU for providing electrical power. The plurality of input/output modules is electrically connected to the CPU for sending and receiving input signals between the child and the CPU.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: TOYMAIL INC.
    Inventors: Gauri Nanda, Audry Hill, Robert Gillis
  • Patent number: 9937428
    Abstract: An interactive toy for a child, the interactive toy having a body, a central processing unit (CPU), a wireless communication module, a memory module, a batter module, and a plurality of input/output modules. The body has an ornamental exterior, at least one input button, and a perforated surface section. The CPU includes an imbedded control logic for operating the toy. The wireless communication module is electrically connected for data exchange with the CPU. The memory module is electrically connected for data exchange with the CPU. The battery module is electrically connected to the CPU for providing electrical power. The plurality of input/output modules is electrically connected to the CPU for sending and receiving input signals between the child and the CPU.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Toymail Inc.
    Inventors: Gauri Nanda, Audry Hill, Robert Gillis
  • Publication number: 20160220913
    Abstract: An interactive toy for a child, the interactive toy having a body, a central processing unit (CPU), a wireless communication module, a memory module, a batter module, and a plurality of input/output modules. The body has an ornamental exterior, at least one input button, and a perforated surface section. The CPU includes an imbedded control logic for operating the toy. The wireless communication module is electrically connected for data exchange with the CPU. The memory module is electrically connected for data exchange with the CPU. The battery module is electrically connected to the CPU for providing electrical power. The plurality of input/output modules is electrically connected to the CPU for sending and receiving input signals between the child and the CPU.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Gauri Nanda, Audry Hill, Robert Gillis
  • Patent number: 6279208
    Abstract: A clip is disclosed for securing an object such as a tent fabric to an elongate support such as a pole or cable in a manner does not slide along the support but that can be easily engaged and disengaged. The clip includes a hook and a cam-shaped clamp that is manually rotated between an open position in which the cam surface of the clamp is retracted sufficiently to allow easy insertion of the pole or cable, and a clamping position in which the cam surface presses the pole or cable against the interior of the hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Inventor: Robert Gillis
  • Patent number: 6048192
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for blow molding plastic articles which utilizes one or more fixed needles and one or more micro vents associated with a blow mold cavity. Each needle has a first passage associated therewith through which vacuum is supplied to pull the molten plastic about the needle and a second passage therein through which air under pressure is introduced to tear the plastic and blow the article to the confines of the mold which has been closed about the plastic parison. Micro vents facilitate exhausting air which is about the parison. Preferably the second passage for compressed air is provided by a central bore and the first passage for the vacuum is provided by an annular space about the fixed needle. In a modified form, the fixed needle comprises dual air passages. Provision is made for utilizing plural molds with controls for supplying air and vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Plastic Products Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel F. McGlynn, Robert A. Gillis
  • Patent number: 5851479
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for blow molding plastic articles which utilizes one or more fixed needles and one or more micro vents associated with a blow mold cavity. Each needle has a first passage associated therewith through which vacuum is supplied to pull the molten plastic about the needle and a second passage therein through which air under pressure is introduced to tear the plastic and blow the article to the confines of the mold which has been closed about the plastic parison. Micro vents facilitate exhausting air which is about the parison. Preferably the second passage for compressed air is provided by a central bore and the first passage for the vacuum is provided by an annular space about the fixed needle. In a modified form, the fixed needle comprises dual air passages. Provision is made for utilizing plural molds with controls for supplying air and vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Plastic Products Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel F. McGlynn, Robert A. Gillis