Patents by Inventor Robert A. Hines

Robert A. Hines 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: 20240065874
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include fluid collection assemblies having at least one nonwoven material, fluid collection systems including the same, and methods of using the same. An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier. The fluid impermeable barrier defines a chamber, at least one opening, and a fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly also include at least one porous material disposed in the chamber. The porous material includes at least one nonwoven material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Seth Schneider, Anthony Esposito, Samuel Hernandez, Simon Ofosu, Robert Hine
  • Publication number: 20230248564
    Abstract: An example fluid collection assembly (100) includes a sheath (102) and a base (104). The sheath includes a fluid impermeable barrier (106) formed from at least a first panel (108) and a second panel (110). The first panel and the second panel at least partially define a chamber (112) therebetween. The fluid impermeable barrier also defines a fluid outlet (118) at a distal end of the sheath and an opening (114) at a proximal end of the sheath. The sheath also includes at least one porous material (122) disposed in the chamber. The base is permanently secured or configured to be permanently secured to the sheath. The base defines an aperture (124) that is aligned with the opening when the base is permanently attached to the sheath. The base is configured to be secured to a region about a penis of an individual with the aperture positioned over the penis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory Mann, Anthony Esposito, Kathleen Davis, Samuel Edmund Whittome, Emily Lucy Triggs, Merissa Lim Sarrias, Jack Warren, Martyn Mitchell, Barry Dobson, Karen X.Z. Yu, Robert Hine
  • Publication number: 20230240884
    Abstract: An example fluid collection assembly includes a sheath and a base. The sheath includes a fluid impermeable barrier having a proximal region and a distal region extending from the proximal region. The proximal region exhibits a first width and the distal region exhibits a second width that is less than the first width. The proximal region defines an opening and the distal region defines a fluid outlet. The fluid impermeable barrier define a chamber. The sheath also includes at least one porous material disposed in the chamber. The base may be attached to or configured to be attached to the sheath. The base defines an aperture that is aligned with the opening when the base is attached to the sheath. The base is configured to be secured to a region about a penis of an individual with the aperture positioned over the penis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Kathleen Davis, Robert Hine, Kamil Szymaniak, Katie Grupp
  • Publication number: 20220118165
    Abstract: Examples relate to fluid collection assemblies, systems, and methods for collecting fluid from a wearer of the fluid collection assembly. The fluid collection assemblies include a fluid collection device attachable to an adapter. The fluid collection device includes porous material disposed within a fluid impermeable barrier. The adapter includes an interfacing body having at least one orifice and at least one attachment feature for attaching the adapter to the fluid collection device such that the porous material is fluidly connected to the at least one orifice. A fluid collection system includes a fluid collection device operably coupled to a fluid storage container and vacuum source via one or more sections of conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Tracey E. Knapp, Robert Hine
  • Publication number: 20210404635
    Abstract: A mounting system is provided for use in securing an electronic device to a recessed light fixture. In one embodiment, the mounting system comprises a central hub, containing an adjusting magnet interposed between two metallic mounting arms. The top mounting arm has an electrical connector, such as a male light bulb socket for physical and electrical connection to a female light bulb socket in a recessed lighting fixture. The bottom mounting arm has a mount for securing to an electronic device, such as an LED panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventor: Robert Hines
  • Patent number: 11060704
    Abstract: A mounting system, for use in securing an electronic device to a recessed light fixture, includes a top hub with an electrical connector, a central hub with a magnet, a bottom hub configured to receive the electronic device, an upper mounting arm coupling the top hub to the central hub, and a lower mounting arm coupling the bottom hub to the central hub and configured to slide through the central hub to adjust the position of the bottom hub relative to the central hub. The magnet is configured to apply force to at least one of the upper and lower mounting arms to fix a position of the bottom hub with respect to the central hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Inventor: Robert Hines
  • Publication number: 20180250184
    Abstract: A convertible chair, for example, a hair transplantation chair that permits movement of the patient during a procedure while the patient's head remains substantially stationary. The chair may include a head support and a plurality of body supports that may be mounted on a base, or on a cradle movably attached to the base. The chair can be configured for a follicular unit harvesting procedure and it could be also converted into a hair implantation configuration for hair implantation procedure. The patient remains in the chair during the procedure with his head substantially stationary, while various parts of his body may be repositioned, for example, by rotation of the cradle. The chair may be automated, or assisted with pneumatics, motors, foot pumps and the like. The chair is particularly useful for assisting robotic hair transplantation procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: Restoration Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Brinkerhoff, Robert A. Hines, Gary R. Schultheis, Eric R. Winger
  • Publication number: 20180231220
    Abstract: A mounting system is provided for use in securing an electronic device to a recessed light fixture. In one embodiment, the mounting system comprises a central hub, containing an adjusting magnet interposed between two metallic mounting arms. The top mounting arm has an electrical connector, such as a male light bulb socket for physical and electrical connection to a female light bulb socket in a recessed lighting fixture. The bottom mounting arm has a mount for securing to an electronic device, such as an LED panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventor: Robert Hines
  • Patent number: 9962307
    Abstract: A convertible chair, for example, a hair transplantation chair that permits movement of the patient during a procedure while the patient's head remains substantially stationary. The chair may include a head support and a plurality of body supports that may be mounted on a base, or on a cradle movably attached to the base. The chair can be configured for a follicular unit harvesting procedure and it could be also converted into a hair implantation configuration for hair implantation procedure. The patient remains in the chair during the procedure with his head substantially stationary, while various parts of his body may be repositioned, for example, by rotation of the cradle. The chair may be automated, or assisted with pneumatics, motors, foot pumps and the like. The chair is particularly useful for assisting robotic hair transplantation procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: RESTORATION ROBOTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark D. Brinkerhoff, Robert A. Hines, Gary R. Schultheis, Eric R. Winger
  • Patent number: 8973164
    Abstract: Fiber blends useful for garments with a balance of high thermal, abrasion resistance, and moisture management properties are disclosed. The fiber blends comprise a hydrophobic fiber component, a hydrophilic fiber component, a structural fiber component, and an optional antistatic fiber. Yarns, fabrics, and garments comprising the fiber blends are also disclosed. Such garments are particularly useful for occupations requiring high thermal properties and abrasion resistance, such as fire fighters, utility workers, and military personnel, without compromising comfort of the wearers by maintaining breathability and moisture management properties of the fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Drifire, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Hines, James Bailey, Leslie Gene Cone
  • Publication number: 20140223650
    Abstract: Fiber blends useful for garments with a balance of high thermal, abrasion resistance, and moisture management properties are disclosed. The fiber blends comprise a hydrophobic fiber component, a hydrophilic fiber component, a structural fiber component, and an optional antistatic fiber. Yarns, fabrics, and garments comprising the fiber blends are also disclosed. Such garments are particularly useful for occupations requiring high thermal properties and abrasion resistance, such as fire fighters, utility workers, and military personnel, without compromising comfort of the wearers by maintaining breathability and moisture management properties of the fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Drifire, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Hines, James Bailey, Leslie Gene Cone
  • Patent number: 8732863
    Abstract: Fiber blends useful for garments with a balance of high thermal, abrasion resistance, and moisture management properties are disclosed. The fiber blends comprise a hydrophobic fiber component, a hydrophilic fiber component, a structural fiber component, and an optional antistatic fiber. Yarns, fabrics, and garments comprising the fiber blends are also disclosed. Such garments are particularly useful for occupations requiring high thermal properties and abrasion resistance, such as fire fighters, utility workers, and military personnel, without compromising comfort of the wearers by maintaining breathability and moisture management properties of the fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Drifire, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Hines, James Bailey, Leslie Gene Cone
  • Patent number: 8469757
    Abstract: A fin in one embodiment includes a fin box assembly including a fin box adapted for coupling to a body portion of a water-borne device, and a fin assembly having a base member that is releasably engagable in said fin box. A fin assembly according to one embodiment includes a base member adapted for releasable engagement in a fin box that is coupled to a water-borne device, and a fin member coupled to said base member. A water-borne device in one embodiment includes a body portion, and a fin box assembly coupled to the body portion, the fin box assembly including a fin box adapted for receiving a fin assembly having a base member that is releasably engagable in said fin box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Fin & Fin Surf Board Fin Company
    Inventors: William A. Luke, Robert A. Hines, Leslie Segal Purcell, Stephen Scott Purcell
  • Publication number: 20130042385
    Abstract: Fiber blends useful for garments with a balance of high thermal, abrasion resistance, and moisture management properties are disclosed. The fiber blends comprise a hydrophobic fiber component, a hydrophilic fiber component, a structural fiber component, and an optional antistatic fiber. Yarns, fabrics, and garments comprising the fiber blends are also disclosed. Such garments are particularly useful for occupations requiring high thermal properties and abrasion resistance, such as fire fighters, utility workers, and military personnel, without compromising comfort of the wearers by maintaining breathability and moisture management properties of the fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: DRIFIRE, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Hines, James Bailey, Leslie Gene Cone
  • Publication number: 20120158138
    Abstract: A convertible chair, for example, a hair transplantation chair that permits movement of the patient during a procedure while the patient's head remains substantially stationary. The chair may include a head support and a plurality of body supports that may be mounted on a base, or on a cradle movably attached to the base. The chair can be configured for a follicular unit harvesting procedure and it could be also converted into a hair implantation configuration for hair implantation procedure. The patient remains in the chair during the procedure with his head substantially stationary, while various parts of his body may be repositioned, for example, by rotation of the cradle. The chair may be automated, or assisted with pneumatics, motors, foot pumps and the like. The chair is particularly useful for assisting robotic hair transplantation procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: Restoration Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Brinkerhoff, Robert A. Hines, Gary R. Schultheis, Eric R. Winger
  • Patent number: 7884090
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, combination of medicaments, and methods for the treatment of certain conditions such as arthritis, and in particular, reactive arthritis, osteoarthritis, and bursitis, among others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Inventors: Ernest L. Bonner, Jr., Robert Hines
  • Patent number: 7691831
    Abstract: A method for treatment for conditions in human beings associated with either or both reactive arthritis or bursitis comprising administering a combination of a member from each of the following groups of medications: (1) synthetic purine nucleoside analog antiviral drugs, (2) antibiotic drugs, and (3) imidazole drugs. Alternate embodiments of the invention include dual combinations of (A) a member of the synthetic purine nucleoside analog group of antiviral drugs and a member of the antibiotic group of drugs, (B) a member of the antibiotic group of drugs and a member of the imidazole family of drugs, and (C) a member of the synthetic purine nucleoside analog group of antiviral drugs and a member of the imidazole group of drugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventors: Ernest L. Bonner, Jr., Robert Hines
  • Publication number: 20090057190
    Abstract: A detachable protection system for protecting a data processing system under rough operation environment. The system includes a housing having a surface for supporting the data processing system, a securing device, disposed on the housing, configured to detachably secure the data processing system when the data processing system is supported by the surface, and a handgrip device disposed on each of two opposite sides of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: IDSC Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Gordon F. Schmeisser, Robert A. Hines
  • Publication number: 20080311807
    Abstract: A fin in one embodiment includes a fin box assembly including a fin box adapted for coupling to a body portion of a water-borne device, and a fin assembly having a base member that is releasably engagable in said fin box. A fin assembly according to one embodiment includes a base member adapted for releasable engagement in a fin box that is coupled to a water-borne device, and a fin member coupled to said base member. A water-borne device in one embodiment includes a body portion, and a fin box assembly coupled to the body portion, the fin box assembly including a fin box adapted for receiving a fin assembly having a base member that is releasably engagable in said fin box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: William A. Luke, Robert A. Hines, Leslie Segal Purcell, Stephen Scott Purcell
  • Publication number: 20070108179
    Abstract: A cooking structure which provide for two or more side-by-side ovens separated by vertical, movable, hinged partition(s) whereby the oven structure may function as one large oven or as two or more smaller independent ovens, wherein for each oven a tangential fan blows air substantially evenly over upper electrical heating elements strung generally from side-to-side of the oven, wherein a flow director functions as a radiant heat shield which is operator movable to either expose to or occlude from the oven cooking chamber to direct radiation from its heating elements depending on the need to roast, bake, or broil the food product. Also provided are lower electrical heating elements positioned below a ceramic cooking surface for ensuring evenness of radiant heat transfer therefrom. Also provided for is operator controlled top vs. bottom heating using a slide control that reciprocally affects the duty cycle of the top and bottom electrical heating elements, further allowing precision baking control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Hines