Patents by Inventor Robert Carr
Robert Carr 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: 20240383051Abstract: A cutting bit assembly for attachment to a tool holder of a milling-type machine includes a cutting tip, a generally cylindrical shank extending from the cutting tip and comprising a rotation-limiting surface, and a spring clip surrounding a body of the shank. The spring clip includes a protrusion configured to interact with the rotation-limiting surface of the shank to limit rotation of the shank relative to the spring clip. The spring clip includes a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration, and in both the contracted configuration and the expanded configuration the protrusion interacts with the rotation-limiting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2023Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. MILLS, David CASTILLO, Jeff RHODE, Nicholas B. JOHNSON, Christopher BARNARD, Robert CARR, David B. PARZYNSKI, JR.
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Publication number: 20240383524Abstract: A tool device, such as a lawnmower, or a steerable-wheel assembly therefor may include a frame, a walking element, a drive motor, and a steerable-wheel assembly (SWA). The walking element may be coupled to the frame. The drive motor may selectively power the walking element. The SWA may be attached to the frame apart from the walking element. The SWA may include a caster connector pivotably mounted to the frame to rotate about a pivot axis, a steerable wheel rotatably coupled to the caster connector, a detectable magnet fixed to the caster connector to pivot therewith about the pivot axis, and an encoder including a magnetic sensor fixed to the frame apart from the caster connector to detect a pivotable position of the detectable magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Thomas Ray, Denis Ogiyenko, Robert Givens, Shehzaan Farooqui, Adam D’Angelo, Conner Eddy, Matt Lambert, Grzegorz Kondro, Eric Laliberté, Michael Carr, Fernando Vargas, Tyler Davis, Adam Benjamin Hood, Jeffrey Francis Wilson, Jonathan Feldkamp
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Publication number: 20240383523Abstract: A tool device, such as a lawnmower, or a steerable-wheel assembly therefor may include a frame, a walking element, a drive motor, and a steerable-wheel assembly (SWA). The walking element may be coupled to the frame. The drive motor may selectively power the walking element. The SWA may be attached to the frame apart from the walking element. The SWA may include a caster connector pivotably mounted to the frame to rotate about a pivot axis, a steerable wheel rotatably coupled to the caster connector, a primary drive gear, a primary driven gear, and a secondary driven gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Thomas Ray, Denis Ogiyenko, Robert Givens, Shehzaan Farooqui, Adam D’Angelo, Conner Eddy, Matt Lambert, Grzegorz Kondro, Eric Laliberté, Michael Carr, Fernando Vargas, Tyler Davis, Adam Benjamin Hood, Jeffrey Francis Wilson, Jonathan Feldkamp
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Publication number: 20240384653Abstract: A cutting bit assembly for attachment to a tool holder of a milling-type machine, including a cutting tip, a generally cylindrical shank extending from the cutting tip, a spring clip surrounding a body of the shank and including a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration, and a washer having an installed configuration in which the washer is disposed on a shoulder of the shank and an uninstalled configuration in which the washer surrounds the spring clip and retains the spring clip in the contracted configuration. At least one of a distal edge of the spring clip or a proximal edge of a bore of the washer comprises a bevel or radius.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2023Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Christopher BARNARD, Jeff RHODE, David CASTILLO, David B. PARZYNSKI, Jr., Robert CARR, Nicholas B. JOHNSON
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Publication number: 20240336510Abstract: Processes and apparatuses converting poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). An oxidation reaction zone, preferably a thermal oxidizer, is used to oxidize the PFAS into fluoride species. A reaction zone having at least one reactor containing a solid reactant for neutralizing the fluoride species is provided. The solid reactant is also configured to degrade any PFAS remaining in the effluent from the oxidation zone. A cooling zone, for example, a quench zone may be between the reaction zone and the oxidation zone. The PFAS may be liquid PFAS that is injected into the thermal oxidizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2024Publication date: October 10, 2024Inventors: Erick J. Bennett, III, Gregory B. Kuzmanich, Aric G. Fisher, William J. Whyman, Elizabeth Jensen, Aziz Sattar, Robert Carr, Carl J. Stevens, Robert Sanger, Evgeny T. Kolev
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Patent number: 11880732Abstract: A method for automatically electronically associating vessel identity information of a vessel with an unassociated telemetric device, the unassociated telemetric device comprising a processor and being configured to detect and transmit quantity or usage data and being configured with a location sensing device, wherein the unassociated telemetric device is configured to communicate with a remote server, the method comprising the steps of: the remote server receiving the vessel identity information comprising a deployment location for the unassociated telemetric device; the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with an automatic action rule; in response to the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with the automatic action rule, the processor receiving location information of the unassociated telemetric device from the location sensing device; the unassociated telemetric device transmitting the location information; the remote server receiving the location information; the remoType: GrantFiled: May 6, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Inventors: Anthony Robert Carr, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Publication number: 20240001211Abstract: A training apparatus for use in training a sportsperson, the apparatus comprising: a pair of elongate rails defining a training space therebetween; at least one support structure engaged with the pair of elongate rails and slidable along the rails in both directions towards the sportsperson in use and away from the sportsperson in use through the training space; the support structure comprising a support beam extending upwardly from the support structure; and a simulated opponent attached to the support beam for the sportsperson to engage with in use, the simulated opponent movable along the rails at least upon force being applied by the sportsperson in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2021Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: DOVE PRIME HOLDINGS PTY LIMITEDInventor: Stephen Robert CARR
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Publication number: 20230385589Abstract: A method for automatically electronically associating vessel identity information of a vessel with an unassociated telemetric device, the unassociated telemetric device comprising a processor and being configured to detect and transmit quantity or usage data and being configured with a location sensing device, wherein the unassociated telemetric device is configured to communicate with a remote server, the method comprising the steps of: the remote server receiving the vessel identity information comprising a deployment location for the unassociated telemetric device; the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with an automatic action rule; in response to the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with the automatic action rule, the processor receiving location information of the unassociated telemetric device from the location sensing device; the unassociated telemetric device transmitting the location information; the remote server receiving the location information; the remoType: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: SILICON CONTROLS PTY LTDInventors: Anthony Robert Carr, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Publication number: 20230326368Abstract: Generally discussed herein are devices, systems, and methods for location adjustment with non-visual location feedback. A method can include providing, by a visual map program, an indication of an initial selected location of a user-selected location, detecting, by data provided by an input component, an audio or tactile trigger by a user, responsive to the detecting, altering, by a first distance and a first direction, the initial selected location to a new location on the visual map program, and responsive to the altering, causing an output component to provide an audio or tactile indication of the new location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Melanie Jo KNEISEL, Amos MILLER, Frazier Robert CARR, Steven Richard ABRAMS
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Patent number: 11727242Abstract: A method for automatically electronically associating vessel identity information of a vessel with an unassociated telemetric device, the unassociated telemetric device comprising a processor and being configured to detect and transmit quantity or usage data and being configured with a location sensing device, wherein the unassociated telemetric device is configured to communicate with a remote server, the method comprising the steps of: the remote server receiving the vessel identity information comprising a deployment location for the unassociated telemetric device; the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with an automatic action rule; in response to the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with the automatic action rule, the processor receiving location information of the unassociated telemetric device from the location sensing device; the unassociated telemetric device transmitting the location information; the remote server receiving the location information; the remoType: GrantFiled: May 6, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Inventors: Anthony Robert Carr, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Publication number: 20230185982Abstract: Embodiments provide layout configuration systems. A computer implemented layout configuration method comprises obtaining layout information for a space. The method further comprises automatically determining key object positioning within the space, and automatically configuring key objects using the layout information. The method also comprises automatically determining regular object positioning using key object positioning and configuration and layout information, and automatically configuring regular objects using layout information and regular object positioning. The method also comprises outputting layout configuration information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Michael DIXON, Connor DAVISON, Robert CARR, Conor LAVILLE
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Publication number: 20220335266Abstract: A method for automatically electronically associating vessel identity information of a vessel with an unassociated telemetric device, the unassociated telemetric device comprising a processor and being configured to detect and transmit quantity or usage data and being configured with a location sensing device, wherein the unassociated telemetric device is configured to communicate with a remote server, the method comprising the steps of: the remote server receiving the vessel identity information comprising a deployment location for the unassociated telemetric device; the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with an automatic action rule; in response to the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with the automatic action rule, the processor receiving location information of the unassociated telemetric device from the location sensing device; the unassociated telemetric device transmitting the location information; the remote server receiving the location information; the remoType: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Applicant: SILICON CONTROLS PTY LTDInventors: Anthony Robert Carr, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Patent number: 11328197Abstract: A method for automatically electronically associating vessel identity information of a vessel with an unassociated telemetric device, the unassociated telemetric device comprising a processor and being configured to detect and transmit quantity or usage data and being configured with a location sensing device, wherein the unassociated telemetric device is configured to communicate with a remote server, the method comprising the steps of: the remote server receiving the vessel identity information comprising a deployment location for the unassociated telemetric device; the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with an automatic action rule; in response to the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with the automatic action rule, the processor receiving location information of the unassociated telemetric device from the location sensing device; the unassociated telemetric device transmitting the location information; the remote server receiving the location information; the remoType: GrantFiled: August 27, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Inventors: Anthony Robert Carr, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Patent number: 11003974Abstract: A method for automatically electronically associating vessel identity information of a vessel with an unassociated telemetric device, the unassociated telemetric device comprising a processor and being configured to detect and transmit quantity or usage data and being configured with a location sensing device, wherein the unassociated telemetric device is configured to communicate with a remote server, the method comprising the steps of: the remote server receiving the vessel identity information comprising a deployment location for the unassociated telemetric device; the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with an automatic action rule; in response to the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with the automatic action rule, the processor receiving location information of the unassociated telemetric device from the location sensing device; the unassociated telemetric device transmitting the location information; the remote server receiving the location information; the remoType: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: SILICON CONTROLS PTY LTD.Inventors: Anthony Robert Carr, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Publication number: 20200394488Abstract: A method for automatically electronically associating vessel identity information of a vessel with an unassociated telemetric device, the unassociated telemetric device comprising a processor and being configured to detect and transmit quantity or usage data and being configured with a location sensing device, wherein the unassociated telemetric device is configured to communicate with a remote server, the method comprising the steps of: the remote server receiving the vessel identity information comprising a deployment location for the unassociated telemetric device; the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with an automatic action rule; in response to the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with the automatic action rule, the processor receiving location information of the unassociated telemetric device from the location sensing device; the unassociated telemetric device transmitting the location information; the remote server receiving the location information; the remoType: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Inventors: Anthony Robert Carr, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Patent number: 10762410Abstract: A method for automatically electronically associating vessel identity information of a vessel with an unassociated telemetric device, the unassociated telemetric device comprising a processor and being configured to detect and transmit quantity or usage data and being configured with a location sensing device, wherein the unassociated telemetric device is configured to communicate with a remote server, the method comprising the steps of: the remote server receiving the vessel identity information comprising a deployment location for the unassociated telemetric device; the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with an automatic action rule; in response to the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with the automatic action rule, the processor receiving location information of the unassociated telemetric device from the location sensing device; the unassociated telemetric device transmitting the location information; the remote server receiving the location information; the remoType: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: SILICON CONTROLS PTY LTD.Inventors: Anthony Robert Carr, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Publication number: 20200125910Abstract: A method for automatically electronically associating vessel identity information of a vessel with an unassociated telemetric device, the unassociated telemetric device comprising a processor and being configured to detect and transmit quantity or usage data and being configured with a location sensing device, wherein the unassociated telemetric device is configured to communicate with a remote server, the method comprising the steps of: the remote server receiving the vessel identity information comprising a deployment location for the unassociated telemetric device; the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with an automatic action rule; in response to the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with the automatic action rule, the processor receiving location information of the unassociated telemetric device from the location sensing device; the unassociated telemetric device transmitting the location information; the remote server receiving the location information; the remoType: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: ANTHONY ROBERT CARR, MICHAEL ALEXANDER ST. LEGER NEUMAN, ROBERT WILLIAM GERALD BATTYE
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Patent number: 10552721Abstract: A method for automatically electronically associating vessel identity information of a vessel with an unassociated telemetric device, the unassociated telemetric device comprising a processor and being configured to detect and transmit quantity or usage data and being configured with a location sensing device, wherein the unassociated telemetric device is configured to communicate with a remote server, the method comprising the steps of: the remote server receiving the vessel identity information comprising a deployment location for the unassociated telemetric device; the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with an automatic action rule; in response to the unassociated telemetric device operating in accordance with the automatic action rule, the processor receiving location information of the unassociated telemetric device from the location sensing device; the unassociated telemetric device transmitting the location information; the remote server receiving the location information; the remoType: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: SILICON CONTROLS PTY LTD.Inventors: Anthony Robert Carr, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman, Robert William Gerald Battye
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Patent number: 10533192Abstract: Plasmid vectors and use of plasmid vectors in methods for producing methane and isoprene using Archaea are disclosed. Particularly, plasmid vectors that express isoprene synthase (ispS) are prepared and inserted into methanogens, such as Methanosarcina acetivorans, to allow for co-production of methane and isoprene. In one embodiment, the methods of the present disclosure can be used for wastewater management.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: NUtech VenturesInventors: Nicole Roswitha Buan Murphy, Karrie A. Weber, Jared Thomas Aldridge, Sean Robert Carr
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Patent number: 10352084Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a cabin of machine is provided. The system includes an operator presence sensor, a cabin pressure sensor, a door sensor, and a carbon dioxide sensor configured to generate the first output signal, the second output signal, the third output signal and the fourth output signal respectively. The system includes a controller configured to selectively process at least one of the first output signal, the second output signal, the third output signal or the fourth output signal. The controller is further configured to control one or more conditions inside the cabin based on the selective processing of the at least one of the first output signal, the second output signal, the third output signal or the fourth output signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Douglas John Hovel, Daren Robert Carr, Erick Alan Njos, Daniel Alan Spurgeon, Micheal David Valerio