Patents by Inventor Robert C. Fletcher

Robert C. Fletcher 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: 20140076031
    Abstract: An apparatus in one example comprises an airflow manipulating device, a portable control device, and an air pressure sensor. The airflow manipulating device is disposed between a source of compressed air and an air brake line of a train consist. The portable control device is in wireless communication with the airflow manipulating device. The portable control device is transportable by a user along the train consist during inspection of the air brake line. The portable control device is adapted to transmit a control signal over a wireless communication channel to move a valve in the airflow manipulating device to a position that causes an increase or decrease of air pressure in the air brake line. The air pressure sensor measures an air pressure level in the air brake line for wireless transmission to the portable control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Fugiel Railroad Supply Corp.
    Inventors: Robert V. Fugiel, Robert C. Fletcher, SR., Robert C. Fletcher, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120036102
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system for predictive notification including a notification engine adapted to receive a sequence of data values for a parameter from a medical device. The notification engine is adapted to determine a prediction based at least in part on the sequence of data values. The notification engine is adapted to generate a notification based on the prediction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert C. Fletcher, Anthony Ricamato, Brian Fors, Eric Jester, Mark Wilhelm
  • Patent number: 8069135
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system for predictive notification including a notification engine adapted to receive a sequence of data values for a parameter from a medical device. The notification engine is adapted to determine a prediction based at least in part on the sequence of data values. The notification engine is adapted to generate a notification based on the prediction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert C. Fletcher, Anthony Ricamato, Brian Fors, Eric Jester, Mark Wilhelm
  • Publication number: 20110179853
    Abstract: An apparatus in one example comprises an airflow manipulating device, a portable control device, and an air pressure sensor. The airflow manipulating device is disposed between a source of compressed air and an air brake line of a train consist. The portable control device is in wireless communication with the airflow manipulating device. The portable control device is transportable by a user along the train consist during inspection of the air brake line. The portable control device is adapted to transmit a control signal over a wireless communication channel to move a valve in the airflow manipulating device to a position that causes an increase or decrease of air pressure in the air brake line. The air pressure sensor measures an air pressure level in the air brake line for wireless transmission to the portable control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Robert V. Fugiel, Robert C. Fletcher, SR., Robert C. Fletcher, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100109426
    Abstract: An apparatus in one example comprises an airflow manipulating device, a portable control device, and an air pressure sensor. The airflow manipulating device is disposed between a source of compressed air and an air brake line of a train consist. The portable control device is in wireless communication with the airflow manipulating device. The portable control device is transportable by a user along the train consist during inspection of the air brake line. The portable control device is adapted to transmit a control signal over a wireless communication channel to move a valve in the airflow manipulating device to a position that causes an increase or decrease of air pressure in the air brake line. The air pressure sensor measures an air pressure level in the air brake line for wireless transmission to the portable control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Robert V. Fugiel, Robert C. Fletcher, SR., Robert C. Fletcher, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090240651
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system for predictive notification including a notification engine adapted to receive a sequence of data values for a parameter from a medical device. The notification engine is adapted to determine a prediction based at least in part on the sequence of data values. The notification engine is adapted to generate a notification based on the prediction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert C. Fletcher, Anthony Ricamato, Brian Fors, Eric Jester, Mark Wilhelm
  • Patent number: 7052831
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for conducting a rapid in vitro enzyme immunoassay test for the direct and qualitative detection of two or more viral antigens from specimens of symptomatic patients. The method for immunoassay of viral antigens is performed on a membrane. Non-immunological capture of viral antigens takes place by absorption onto the membrane. Captured antigen binds to a detection reagent that includes a label conjugated to a specific antibody. The test is a differentiated test such that two or more viral antigens may be distinguished from each other in a single test. The invention also includes a kit for performing an assay in accordance with the method of the present invention, wherein the kit comprises the device of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Robert C. Fletcher, Alvydas J. Ozinskas, Kenneth Kopher, John Gill
  • Publication number: 20020115062
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for conducting a rapid in vitro enzyme immunoassay test for the direct and qualitative detection of two or more viral antigens from specimens of symptomatic patients. The method for immunoassay of viral antigens is performed on a membrane. Non-immunological capture of viral antigens takes place by absorption onto the membrane. Captured antigen binds to a detection reagent that includes a label conjugated to a specific antibody. The test is a differentiated test such that two or more viral antigens may be distinguished from each other in a single test. The invention also includes a kit for performing an assay in accordance with the method of the present invention, wherein the kit comprises the device of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Robert C. Fletcher, Alvydas J. Ozinskas, Kenneth Kopher, John Gill