Patents by Inventor Robert Bloom

Robert Bloom 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: 8016037
    Abstract: Generally, the subject matter disclosed herein is directed to devices and methods for energizing and detecting a wave-energizable apparatus on an item movable with respect to a working surface of a drilling rig. One illustrative device disclosed herein includes at least one mat adapted to be positioned on a working surface of a drilling rig and a plurality of spaced-apart energizing apparatuses operatively coupled to the at least one mat. Additionally, each of the plurality of spaced apart energizing apparatuses of the disclosed device is adapted to energize a wave-energizable apparatus attached to an item that is movable adjacent to the mat and relative to the working surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert Bloom, Leon D. Ellison, Reinhold Kammann, Manfred Worms, Clive Lam, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Publication number: 20090188675
    Abstract: A rig for wellbore operations which has a rig floor, at least one mat on the rig floor, and energizing apparatus in or on the at least one mat for energizing wave-energizable apparatus on an item movable with respect to the rig. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Bloom, Leon D. Ellison, Reinhold Kammann, Manfred Worms, Clive Lam, Guy L. McClung, III
  • Patent number: 5746348
    Abstract: A hair treatment applicator timer receptacle including in one embodiment, in axially aligned relation, an applicator spout including a base portion and an applicator tip portion, an elongated liquid receptacle in bottle form, and a housing having a timer mechanism therein. The means for attachment of the receptacle to the housing is adapted for easy attachment and detachment of the receptacle from the base. The timer includes a digital LCD display audio alarm to indicate the expiration of a pre-set time period. The bottle-type liquid receptacle is a collapsible plastic container. The plastic container defines an open mouth which is removably closed by the applicator spout. An annular reservoir surrounds the base of the applicator tip portion for capturing excess hair coloring mixture which inadvertently escapes from the applicator tip portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Inventor: Robert Bloom
  • Patent number: 4872594
    Abstract: A hair coloring applicator bottle including, in an axially aligned relation, and applicator spout including a base portion and an applicator tip portion, an elongated liquid receptacle, a timer mechanism, and a base. Time period indicia and timer pointer indicia are alternately provided on the liquid receptacle and base for setting the timer mechanism. The liquid receptacle includes a collapsible plastic container and a container holder. The plastic container defines an open mouth which is removably closed by the applicator spout. The timer mechanism is secured to the container holder and includes a timer shaft which rotates relative to the timer mechanism, and is connected to the base. By such construction, the base is secured to the container housing in a manner preventing separation of the liquid receptacle from the timer mechanism. An annular reservoir surrounds the base of the applicator tip portion for capturing excess hair coloring mixture which inadvertently escapes from the applicator tip portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Inventor: Robert Bloom
  • Patent number: D313087
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1990
    Inventor: Robert Bloom