Patents by Inventor Robert Carlton
Robert Carlton 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).
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Publication number: 20170228560Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes storing code defining access control rules for an object, the code defining each of the access control rules as a set of operations that each returns (1) when resolved, a predetermined result, and (2) when not resolved, a not definitive result indicating that it should be skipped if it is not necessary for determining the access control rule; compiling the code; compiling and loading the code; receiving a query for the object; executing the code to evaluate the corresponding operations; determining, for each access control rule, a rule-result comprising a value representing a true or a false value; determining a final result based on the one or more rule-results of the one or more access control rules, the final result indicating an allow-result or a deny-result; and sending the object when the final result evaluates to an allow-result.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Robert Carlton Johnson, Stephen Charles Heise, Yiding Jia
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Patent number: 9665393Abstract: In one embodiment, a storage and privacy system stores and manages information associated with users and ensures and enforces access-control rules specified for the stored information.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2012Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: Robert Carlton Johnson, Stephen Charles Heise, Yiding Jia
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Patent number: 9535105Abstract: An apparatus and method for accurately detecting and monitoring leakage currents on porcelain and glass insulator disc strings is disclosed. The sensor apparatus includes a sensor unit configured to attach to a cap of an insulator disc string. The sensor unit includes a sensor disc configured to surround the cap and a housing connected to the sensor disc. The sensor disc includes a conducting lower disc set, a conducting upper disc set, an insulating disc set sandwiched between the upper and lower conducting disc sets, and a conducting mesh connected to a bottom of the lower disc set. The housing including electronics configured to measure and communicate leakage currents on an insulator disc. Leakage currents on a surface of the insulator disc are intercepted by the sensor disc and transferred to the housing for processing and communication by the electronics.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Andrew John Phillips, Christiaan Stephan Engelbrecht, J. Mark Major, Robert Carlton Lynch
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Publication number: 20160342808Abstract: In one embodiment, a storage and privacy system stores and manages information associated with users and ensures and enforces access-control rules specified for the stored information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Robert Carlton Johnson, Stephen Charles Heise, Yiding Jia
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Patent number: 9411671Abstract: In one embodiment, a storage and privacy system stores and manages information associated with users and ensures and enforces access-control rules specified for the stored information.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2012Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: Robert Carlton Johnson, Stephen Charles Heise, Yiding Jia
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Publication number: 20160184536Abstract: An apparatus for use in conjunction with a metered dose inhaler which includes a novel valve system to aid in the delivery of aerosolized medicament to a subject. The apparatus also includes a novel rotational flow generator to aid in the useable delivery of said medication and avoid its loss either in the apparatus or by non-useful delivery to said subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2016Publication date: June 30, 2016Applicant: PRE HOLDING, INC.Inventors: Thomas GALLEM, Kevin Grant GOWANLOCK, Robert Carlton LYNCH
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Patent number: 9308335Abstract: An apparatus for use in conjunction with a metered dose inhaler which includes a novel valve system to aid in the delivery of aerosolized medicament to a subject. The apparatus also includes a novel rotational flow generator to aid in the useable delivery of said medication and avoid its loss either in the apparatus or by non-useful delivery to said subject.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2015Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: PRE HOLDING, INC.Inventors: Thomas Gallem, Kevin Grant Gowanlock, Robert Carlton Lynch
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Patent number: 9261414Abstract: An overhead conductor sensor for measuring various parameters that affect an overhead conductor is disclosed. The overhead conductor sensor includes an electronics housing having first and second opposing ends, a jaw assembly having a first jaw connected to the first end of the electronics housing and a second jaw pivotally attached to the first jaw to allow the jaw assembly to move between an open position for receiving an overhead conductor therein and a closed position for securing the sensor to the overhead conductor, and a thermocouple assembly electrically connected to electronics housed in the electronics housing and extending through the jaw assembly for engagement with the overhead conductor. The thermocouple assembly is adapted to measure a temperature of the overhead conductor.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.Inventors: Andrew John Phillips, Mark Major, Robert Carlton Lynch, Kyle Hill, Sam Harrell, Brandon Rummage
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Publication number: 20160018455Abstract: A sensor apparatus for detecting leakage current in a suspension-type insulator of an electrical power system includes: a housing having a first half of a leakage current sensor contained therein; a door pivotally connected to the housing by a hinge, and having a second half of the leakage current sensor contained therein, the door pivotable about the hinge between an open position in which the first and second halves of the leakage current sensor are separate from each other, and a closed position in which mating surfaces of the first and second halves of the leakage current sensor join together to define a closed perimeter; and a clamping mechanism connected to the housing comprising a first jaw and a second jaw, wherein the jaws are moveable between an open position and a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Andrew John Phillips, Christiaan Stephan Engelbrecht, J. Mark Major, Robert Carlton Lynch
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Patent number: 9063188Abstract: An apparatus and method for identifying the presence of high conductivity or permittivity conditions in a wide range of electrically insulating materials is disclosed. The apparatus includes a grounded enclosure containing electronics for controlling measurement and communication processes and first and second spaced-apart electrode assemblies for engaging an insulator to be tested. The first and second electrode assemblies are mounted in the enclosure for linear movement such that pressing of the first and second electrodes against an insulator causes the electronics to initiate a measurement.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2012Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Andrew John Phillips, Mark Major, Robert Carlton Lynch, Phillip Nathan Beverly, Sam Harrell
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Publication number: 20150168472Abstract: An apparatus and method for accurately detecting and monitoring leakage currents on porcelain and glass insulator disc strings is disclosed. The sensor apparatus includes a sensor unit configured to attach to a cap of an insulator disc string. The sensor unit includes a sensor disc configured to surround the cap and a housing connected to the sensor disc. The sensor disc includes a conducting lower disc set, a conducting upper disc set, an insulating disc set sandwiched between the upper and lower conducting disc sets, and a conducting mesh connected to a bottom of the lower disc set. The housing including electronics configured to measure and communicate leakage currents on an insulator disc. Leakage currents on a surface of the insulator disc are intercepted by the sensor disc and transferred to the housing for processing and communication by the electronics.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Andrew John Phillips, Christiann Stephan Engelbrecht, J. Mark Major, Robert Carlton Lynch
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Publication number: 20150122250Abstract: An apparatus for use in conjunction with a metered dose inhaler which includes a novel valve system to aid in the delivery of aerosolized medicament to a subject. The apparatus also includes a novel rotational flow generator to aid in the useable delivery of said medication and avoid its loss either in the apparatus or by non-useful delivery to said subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: PRE HOLDING, INC.Inventors: Thomas GALLEM, Kevin Grant GOWANLOCK, Robert Carlton LYNCH
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Patent number: 8985312Abstract: A conveyor has a belt arranged to be urged around conveyor rollers, and a belt cover formed of an endless loop of fabric material which is in frictional communication over the belt. The belt cover is formed of a polyester carcass that has a monofilament weft that is transverse to the direction of travel, and maintains alignment with the belt. The belt cover is installed to a tensile force of between 1 and 1.5 pounds/inch, corresponding to an overall elongation of approximately 0.1%, which allows frictional communication between cover and belt for load transmission without binding. The communication between the belt cover and the belt has a coefficient of friction of ˜0.50. A message is printed on the belt cover. In addition, an antimicrobial material is disposed on the belt cover, and is formed of silver nanoparticles embedded in a polyurethane film having a thickness of ˜0.5 mil.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2011Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Handstand Innovations, LLCInventors: Susan J. Osborn, Eric D. Erikson, Robert Carlton
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Patent number: 8973571Abstract: An apparatus for use in conjunction with a metered dose inhaler which includes a novel valve system to aid in the delivery of aerosolized medicament to a subject. The apparatus also includes a novel rotational flow generator to aid in the useable delivery of said medication and avoid its loss either in the apparatus or by non-useful delivery to said subject.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2013Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: PRE Holding, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Gallem, Kevin Grant Gowanlock, Robert Carlton Lynch
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Publication number: 20150033454Abstract: Some embodiments described herein relate to an athletic helmet. The athletic helmet can include a shell, a suspension chassis, and several impact-absorbing pads. The suspension chassis can be disposed within the shell and configured to couple the pads to the shell. Each pad can include a membrane defining an interior volume. A valve can place the interior volume in fluid communication with the exterior of the membrane. In some embodiments, two or more structural members can be disposed within the interior volume. One structural member can be at least partially deformed when the athletic helmet is worn by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Windpact, Inc.Inventors: Maurice A. Kelly, Shawn A. Springs, Leon A. Marucchi, Marcus A. Hadley, Robert A. Carlton
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Patent number: 8863320Abstract: Some embodiments described herein relate to an athletic helmet. The athletic helmet can include a shell, a suspension chassis, and several impact-absorbing pads. The suspension chassis can be disposed within the shell and configured to couple the pads to the shell. Each pad can include a membrane defining an interior volume. A valve can place the interior volume in fluid communication with the exterior of the membrane. In some embodiments, two or more structural members can be disposed within the interior volume. One structural member can be at least partially deformed when the athletic helmet is worn by a user.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2014Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Windpact, Inc.Inventors: Maurice A. Kelly, Shawn A. Springs, Leon A. Marucchi, Marcus A. Hadley, Robert A. Carlton
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Publication number: 20140201890Abstract: Some embodiments described herein relate to an athletic helmet. The athletic helmet can include a shell, a suspension chassis, and several impact-absorbing pads. The suspension chassis can be disposed within the shell and configured to couple the pads to the shell. Each pad can include a membrane defining an interior volume. A valve can place the interior volume in fluid communication with the exterior of the membrane. In some embodiments, two or more structural members can be disposed within the interior volume. One structural member can be at least partially deformed when the athletic helmet is worn by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: WINDPACT, INC.Inventors: Maurice A. Kelly, Shawn A. Springs, Leon A. Marucchi, Marcus A. Hadley, Robert A. Carlton
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Publication number: 20130175143Abstract: A conveyor has a belt arranged to be urged around conveyor rollers, and a belt cover formed of an endless loop of fabric material and is in frictional communication over the belt. The belt cover is formed of a polyester carcass that has a monofilament weft that is transverse to the direction of travel, and maintains alignment with the belt. The belt cover is installed to a tensile force of between 1 and 1.5 pounds/inch, corresponding to an overall elongation of approximately 0.1%, which allows frictional communication between cover and belt for load transmission without binding. The communication between the belt cover and the belt has a coefficient of friction of ?0.50. A message is printed on the belt cover. In addition, an antimicrobial material is disposed on the belt cover, and is formed of silver nanoparticles embedded in a polyurethane film having a thickness of ?0.5 mil.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2011Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventors: Susan J. Osborn, Eric D. Erikson, Robert Carlton
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Patent number: 8459252Abstract: An apparatus for use in conjunction with a metered dose inhaler which includes a novel valve system to aid in the delivery of aerosolized medicament to a subject. The apparatus also includes a novel rotational flow generator to aid in the useable delivery of said medication and avoid its loss either in the apparatus or by non-useful delivery to said subject.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Pari Innovative Manufacturers, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Gallem, Kevin Grant Gowanlock, Robert Carlton Lynch
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Patent number: D788209Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Ocutech, Inc.Inventors: Henry A. Greene, Robert Carlton Lynch