Patents by Inventor Robert B. Murray

Robert B. Murray 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: 10792178
    Abstract: An orthopedic device configured to provide support and/or resistance to a joint. The orthopedic device is adjustable and lightweight and configured to permit a substantial full range of motion of the joint. The orthopedic device can comprise a torso portion, an upper arm portion, and a support system, wherein at least the support system is adapted to mimic part of the muscular system structure and function of the muscles that are used during the range of motion of the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Inventors: Christian A. Alvarez, Robert B. Murray, III, David Nelson, John Lucas
  • Publication number: 20180036161
    Abstract: The disclosure described herein is directed to an orthopedic device configured to provide support and/or resistance to a joint. The orthopedic device is adjustable and lightweight and configured to permit a substantial full range of motion of the joint. The orthopedic device can comprise a torso portion, an upper arm portion, and a support system, wherein at least the support system is adapted to mimic part of the muscular system structure and function of the muscles that are used during the range of motion of the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Christian A. Alvarez, Robert B. Murray, III, David Nelson, John Lucas
  • Patent number: 5174574
    Abstract: A golf putting device includes a shell which presents a ball receiving chamber open at the front to receive incoming putted golf balls. A row of LED's across the front of the compartment may be selectively energized to vary the target area from cycle to cycle. An infrared transmitter on one side of the chamber emits energy which is received by two receivers located on the opposite side of the chamber. By sensing the time one beam is intercepted by the ball and using the known ball size, the ball speed can be calculated. By sensing the interval between the times the two beams are intercepted and using the ball speed, the position of the ball transversely can be calculated to determine whether it is on target or off target. An automatic ball return mechanism includes a paddle which sweeps the ball forward in the chamber and pivots to eject the ball back to the starting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Assignee: Golf Vegas International, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Paul Knox, Robert B. Murray, III, Clinton L. Smith
  • Patent number: 5067718
    Abstract: A golf putting device includes a shell which presents a ball receiving chamber open at the front to receive incoming putted golf balls. A row of LED's across the front of the compartment may be selectively energized to vary the target area from cycle to cycle. An infrared transmitter on one side of the chamber emits energy which is received by two receivers located on the opposite side of the chamber. By sensing the time one beam is intercepted by the ball and using the known ball size, the ball speed can be calculated. By sensing the interval between the times the two beams are intercepted and using the ball speed, the positon of the ball transversely can be calculated to determine whether it is on target or off target. An automatic ball return mechanism includes a paddle which sweeps the ball forward in the chamber and pivots to eject the ball back to the starting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Assignee: Golf Vegas International, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Paul Knox, Robert B. Murray, III, Clinton L. Smith
  • Patent number: 4653712
    Abstract: A shelf bracket is adapted to fit into a conventional window frame without tools or fasteners. The bracket may be a unitary piece of plastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1987
    Inventors: Robert B. Murray, Myrt L. Murray