Patents by Inventor Robert A. Morris

Robert A. Morris 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: 10803524
    Abstract: The Multidimensional Asset Management Tag Pivot Apparatuses, Methods and Systems (“MAMTP”) transforms iTag Creation Request and iTag Creation Responses, holdings selections, allocation splits, goal map selections, goal option selections, account links inputs via MAMTP components into iTag records, iTagged asset information, asset buy/sell approval, asset order, map goal add, tracking, outputs. In one embodiment, the MAMTP includes a memory connected to a processor, wherein the processor issues instructions to obtain an asset collection identifier for an asset collection from a user, obtain interest profile constraints associated with the asset collection identifier, which allows the MAMTP to provide a plurality of interest tags for selection to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Marstone, Inc.
    Inventors: Margaret Josephine Hartigan, Robert Morris Stone
  • Patent number: 10692665
    Abstract: A system and method for connecting supply power to motor control components includes use of a motor control center subunit with moveable supply power contacts. After a motor control center subunit is secured into a motor control center compartment, the supply power contacts may be advanced to engage supply power buses. For disconnection, the supply power contacts may be retracted and isolated from the buses before physical removal of the subunit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Edgar Yee, Robert A. Morris, Scott E. McPherren, Neal Edward Rowe
  • Publication number: 20200188120
    Abstract: An implant may include a body having a leading edge portion, a trailing edge portion, and an intermediate portion. The leading edge portion may include a substantially smooth surface forming a substantial majority of a leading edge surface and the trailing edge portion may include a monolithic structure including at least one receptacle configured to receive an insertion tool. The intermediate portion may include a plurality of elongate curved structural members continuously formed with at least one of the leading edge portion and the trailing edge portion. In addition, the elongate curved structural members may be configured such that the intermediate portion remains substantially rigid under compressive forces during insertion of the implant between bone surfaces of a patient. Also, the elongate curved structural members may include an elongate curved structural member extending longitudinally from the leading edge portion to the trailing edge portion and having a substantially sinusoidal configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Rami Hamzey, Robert Morris, William Duffield, Edward J. McShane, III, Megan A. Stauffer, Mathew Gordon, Joseph M. Nyahay
  • Publication number: 20200038197
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant may include an anterior plate forming a first monolithic structure defining a first end of the implant, and including at least two screw holes each configured to receive a bone screw; and a plurality of coils extending from the anterior plate about a periphery of the implant. The screw holes may be angled such that, when the implant is inserted between two adjacent vertebrae, bone screws are guided into the adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Morris, William Duffield, Edward McShane, Megan Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20200025505
    Abstract: A Keyway Trigger System with a dry fire prevention nock is provided for use in a crossbow. The System ensures proper, full engagement of the dry fire prevention nock with a crossbow string such that the crossbow will only fire when an arrow is loaded correctly. The nock is received in a slotted opening forming a keyway adapted to be engaged by surfaces of the profiled dry fire prevention nock such that only when an arrow is properly loaded into the keyway, aligned with trigger latch members and fully engaged with the crossbow string then the trigger moves from a non-firing position to a firing position allowing the arrow to be fired. The Keyway Trigger System prevents dry fire and partial dry fire, eliminates risk of damage to the crossbow, eliminates potential risk of injury to a user, and improves accuracy and reliability of the flight trajectory of the arrow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Guy H. Rowzie, JR., Robert Morris Mason
  • Patent number: 10541092
    Abstract: Circuit breakers with a rotary handle attached to an inwardly oriented shaft that connects to a gear assembly that translates rotational input to linear input also include a trip assist spring in communication with the rack gear so that, in operation, the trip assist spring applies a force to the operator slider and forces the handle to a consistent trip position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Stephen W. Oneufer, Robert A. Morris, Daniel B. Kroushl
  • Patent number: 10507493
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to integrated modules for Synchronized Array of Vibration Actuators (FIG. 125A). The modules provide physical interface, power and communication interfaces. Each module may include vibration actuators (FIG. 123A) which can be precisely attached and aligned to the module housing, a microcontroller or other microprocessor, and one or more sensors for closed loop control of actuators (FIG. 126G). Interleaved pairs of ERMs having a center of mass in the same plane eliminate parasitic torque. A single module can produce a vibration force that rotates at a specific frequency and magnitude, which on its own could cancel out some types of periodic vibrations (FIG. 125B). Two modules paired together and counter-rotating with respect to each other can produce a directional vibration at a specific frequency and magnitude, which could prove even more useful for canceling out a vibration. Such modules are also employed to produce beating patterns (FIGS. 131-133).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: General Vibration Corporation
    Inventors: John Houston, Gabe Graham, Charles Alexander Simpkins, Jr., Robert Morris, Nathan Delson
  • Patent number: 10449051
    Abstract: An implant includes a body having a leading edge portion, a trailing edge portion, and an intermediate portion extending between the leading edge portion and the trailing edge portion. The leading edge portion includes a substantially smooth surface forming a substantial majority of a leading edge surface of the leading edge portion. The trailing edge portion includes a monolithic structure including at least one receptacle configured to receive an insertion tool. In addition, the intermediate portion includes a plurality of elongate curved structural members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.
    Inventors: Rami Hamzey, Robert Morris, William Duffield, Edward J. McShane, III, Megan A. Stauffer, Mathew Gordon, Joseph M. Nyahay
  • Patent number: 10438288
    Abstract: The Multidimensional Asset Management Tag Pivot Apparatuses, Methods and Systems (“MAMTP”) transforms iTag Creation Request and Responses, holdings selections, allocation splits, goal map selections, goal option selections, account links inputs via MAMTP components into iTag records, iTagged asset information, asset buy/sell approval, asset order, map goal add, tracking, outputs. The MAMTP includes a processor issuing instructions to obtain: an asset identifier for an asset collection from a user, and associated interest profile constraints. MAMTP also obtains an interest tag selection, obtain constituent asset collection proportion allocation information based on the interest tag selection. The MAMTP may then provide a selection mechanism for the user to specify preferences amongst any conflicting tag selections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Marstone, Inc.
    Inventors: Margaret Josephine Hartigan, Robert Morris Stone
  • Patent number: 10433979
    Abstract: An implant includes an anterior plate defining a first end of the implant and a posterior plate defining a second end of the implant opposite the first end of the implant. The implant also includes a central support portion extending between the anterior plate and the posterior plate. The implant further includes a side wall extending between the anterior plate and the posterior plate and defining a portion of the outside perimeter of the implant; a first exterior arced member disposed proximate the side wall and the posterior plate; and a first interior arced member is disposed proximate the central support member and the posterior plate. The exterior arced member and the interior arced member curve in a superior direction such that portions of the exterior and interior arced members form portions of a bone contacting superior surface of the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Institute of Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Morris, William Duffield, Edward McShane, Megan Stauffer
  • Patent number: 10401117
    Abstract: A Keyway Trigger System with a dry fire prevention nock is provided for use in a crossbow. The System ensures proper, full engagement of the dry fire prevention nock with a crossbow string such that the crossbow will only fire when an arrow is loaded correctly. The nock is received in a slotted opening forming a keyway adapted to be engaged by surfaces of the profiled dry fire prevention nock such that only when an arrow is properly loaded into the keyway, aligned with trigger latch members and fully engaged with the crossbow string then the trigger moves from a non-firing position to a firing position allowing the arrow to be fired. The Keyway Trigger System prevents dry fire and partial dry fire, eliminates risk of damage to the crossbow, eliminates potential risk of injury to a user, and improves accuracy and reliability of the flight trajectory of the arrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Parker Compound Bows, Inc.
    Inventors: Guy Hamilton Rowzie, Jr., Robert Morris Mason
  • Publication number: 20190269028
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for coordinating the installation and removal a motor control center subunit with the power connection and interruption thereof. A system of interlocks and indicators causes an operator to install a motor control center subunit into a motor control center, and connect supply and control power thereto, in a particular order. Embodiments of the invention may prevent actuation of line contacts of the bucket, and shield the line contacts, until the bucket is fully installed in the motor control center. Other embodiments also prevent circuit breaker closure until the line contacts are engaged with a bus of the motor control center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Robert A. Morris, Scott E. McPherren, Daniel J. Leeman
  • Publication number: 20190247888
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to integrated modules for Synchronized Array of Vibration Actuators (FIG. 125A). The modules provide physical interface, power and communication interfaces. Each module may include vibration actuators (FIG. 123A) which can be precisely attached and aligned to the module housing, a microcontroller or other microprocessor, and one or more sensors for closed loop control of actuators (FIG. 126G). Interleaved pairs of ERMs having a center of mass in the same plane eliminate parasitic torque. A single module can produce a vibration force that rotates at a specific frequency and magnitude, which on its own could cancel out some types of periodic vibrations (FIG. 125B). Two modules paired together and counter-rotating with respect to each other can produce a directional vibration at a specific frequency and magnitude, which could prove even more useful for canceling out a vibration. Such modules are also employed to produce beating patterns (FIGS. 131-133).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: General Vibration Corporation
    Inventors: John Houston, Gabe Graham, Charles Alexander Simpkins, JR., Robert Morris, Nathan Delson
  • Patent number: 10314422
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a disposable polymeric film and applying it to the hand of a user or an object, in which a stream of air drawn into an enclosed inflation chamber through a constricted opening aligned with an open end of the polymeric film inflates the topmost of a stack of polymeric films in the chamber so that a user can readily insert his hand or an object into the polymeric film. After the user has donned the polymeric film on the hand or an object has been placed in the polymeric film, a wall of the chamber is opened to permit the user to readily withdraw his hand or the object from the chamber while the air flow which originally inflated the top-most polymeric film is disrupted. Upon closure of the chamber wall, the re-established air flow automatically inflates the next lower polymeric film in the polymeric film stack to prepare the next polymeric film for receipt of another hand or object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Inventors: David Scott Purcell, John Robert Morris
  • Patent number: 10290438
    Abstract: A system and method for connecting supply power to motor control components includes use of a motor control center subunit with moveable supply power contacts. After a motor control center subunit is secured into a motor control center compartment, the supply power contacts may be advanced to engage supply power buses. For disconnection, the supply power contacts may be retracted and isolated from the buses before physical removal of the subunit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Edgar Yee, Robert A. Morris, Scott E. McPherren, Neal Edward Rowe
  • Patent number: 10292290
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for coordinating the installation and removal a motor control center subunit with the power connection and interruption thereof. A system of interlocks and indicators causes an operator to install a motor control center subunit into a motor control center, and connect supply and control power thereto, in a particular order. Embodiments of the invention may prevent actuation of line contacts of the bucket, and shield the line contacts, until the bucket is fully installed in the motor control center. Other embodiments also prevent circuit breaker closure until the line contacts are engaged with a bus of the motor control center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Robert A. Morris, Scott E. McPherren, Daniel J. Leeman
  • Patent number: 10219643
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a disposable glove and applying it to the hand of a user in which a stream of air drawn into an enclosed glove applying chamber through a constricted opening aligned with the heel of the glove inflates the topmost glove in a stack of gloves in the chamber so that a user can readily insert his hand into the glove. After the user has donned the glove on the hand, a wall of the chamber is opened to permit the user to readily withdraw his hand from the glove applying chamber while the air flow which originally inflated the top-most glove is disrupted. Upon closures of the chamber wall, the re-established air flow automatically inflates the next lower glove in the glove stack to prepare the next glove for receipt of another hand. The apparatus alternatively or in addition includes a glove removal chamber arranged to remove a glove from a gloved hand using a stream of air drawn into the glove removal chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Inventors: David Scott Purcell, John Robert Morris
  • Publication number: 20190057822
    Abstract: A system and method for connecting supply power to motor control components includes use of a motor control center subunit with moveable supply power contacts. After a motor control center subunit is secured into a motor control center compartment, the supply power contacts may be advanced to engage supply power buses. For disconnection, the supply power contacts may be retracted and isolated from the buses before physical removal of the subunit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: Edgar Yee, Robert A. Morris, Scott E. McPherren, Neal Edward Rowe
  • Publication number: 20190045960
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a disposable glove and applying it to the hand of a user in which a stream of air drawn into an enclosed glove applying chamber through a constricted opening aligned with the heel of the glove inflates the topmost glove in a stack of gloves in the chamber so that a user can readily insert his hand into the glove. After the user has donned the glove on the hand, a wall of the chamber is opened to permit the user to readily withdraw his hand from the glove applying chamber while the air flow which originally inflated the top-most glove is disrupted. Upon closures of the chamber wall, the re-established air flow automatically inflates the next lower glove in the glove stack to prepare the next glove for receipt of another hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: David Scott PURCELL, John Robert MORRIS
  • Patent number: 10123644
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a disposable glove and applying it to the hand of a user in which a stream of air drawn into an enclosed glove applying chamber through a constricted opening aligned with the heel of the glove inflates the topmost glove in a stack of gloves in the chamber so that a user can readily insert his hand into the glove. After the user has donned the glove on the hand, a wall of the chamber is opened to permit the user to readily withdraw his hand from the glove applying chamber while the air flow which originally inflated the top-most glove is disrupted. Upon closures of the chamber wall, the re-established air flow automatically inflates the next lower glove in the glove stack to prepare the next glove for receipt of another hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Inventors: David Scott Purcell, John Robert Morris