Patents by Inventor Robert Conners
Robert Conners 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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Patent number: 11192612Abstract: A minimally invasive method for attaching to a surface is provided. The method utilizes an attachment apparatus for non-penetrating mechanical attachment of components to a target surface. The apparatus includes a cartridge assembly and mounting assembly. Actuation of the cartridge assembly causes first and second exothermic reactants located between outer casing and the inner casing to come into contact and cause an exothermic reaction. This reaction liquefies a bonding material between the cartridge assembly and mounting assembly, allowing it to flow around the mounting assembly and onto a target surface creating a seal. Vacuum pressure will bind the mounting assembly to a target surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Robert Conner
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Publication number: 20190061503Abstract: An outer belt molding can be used in a vehicle and includes a molding body having a first body end and a second body end opposite the first body end. The outer belt molding also includes an anti-glass-rattle bumper disposed at the second body end of the molding body. Further, the outer belt molding includes a window sealing arm coupled to the molding body and a body sealing arm coupled to the window sealing arm and extending toward the molding body. The outer belt molding further includes a connecting arm coupled to the molding body and a securing arm coupled to the connecting arm. The securing arm is parallel to the molding body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicants: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Cooper Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: Larry A. Filipczak, Robert Conner, Brian W. Geib
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Patent number: 10160160Abstract: A minimally invasive surface attachment apparatus for non-penetrating mechanical attachment of components to a target surface includes a cartridge assembly and mounting assembly. Actuation of the cartridge assembly causes first and second exothermic reactants located between outer casing and the inner casing to come into contact and cause an exothermic reaction. This reaction liquefies a bonding material between the cartridge assembly and mounting assembly, allowing it to flow around the mounting assembly and onto a target surface creating a seal. Vacuum pressure will bind the mounting assembly to a target surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Robert Conner
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Patent number: 9530612Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a charged particle beam system comprising a charged particle beam source, a charged particle column, a sample chamber, a plurality of electrically powered devices arranged within or at either one of the charged particle column, the charged particle beam source and the sample chamber, and at least one first converter to convert an electrical AC voltage power into an electrical DC voltage. The first converter is positioned at a distance from either of the charged particle beam source, the charged particle column and the charged particle chamber, and all elements of the plurality of electrically powered devices, when operated during operation of the charged particle beam source, are configured to be exclusively powered by the DC voltage provided by the converter.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLCInventors: John A. Notte, IV, Mark D. DiManna, Raymond Hill, Robert Conners, Alexander Groholski
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Patent number: 9530611Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a charged particle beam system, comprising a noble gas field ion beam source, a charged particle beam column, and a housing defining a first vacuum region and a second vacuum region. A noble gas field ion beam source is arranged within the first vacuum region. A first mechanical vacuum pump is functionally attached to the first vacuum region, an ion getter pump is attached to the charged particle beam column, and a gas supply is attached to the first vacuum region configured to supply a noble gas to the noble gas field ion beam source.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLCInventors: John A. Notte, IV, Alexander Groholski, Robert Conners, Mark D. DiManna, Raymond Hill
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Patent number: 9139998Abstract: The present invention is directed to a culvert cleaning apparatus for attachment to a bucket of an earth moving machine. The culvert cleaning apparatus comprises a long shaft that has rotating arms attached to it. As the apparatus is inserted into a culvert and through a debris field the arms are pushed against the shaft to minimize the diameter of the apparatus. As the apparatus is removed from the culvert, the arms engage with debris, rotate outward to increase the functional diameter of the apparatus and pull/push debris out of the culvert.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Inventors: Robert Lowell Conner, Jr., Grant Robert Conner
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Publication number: 20150008342Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a charged particle beam system comprising a charged particle beam source, a charged particle column, a sample chamber, a plurality of electrically powered devices arranged within or at either one of the charged particle column, the charged particle beam source and the sample chamber, and at least one first converter to convert an electrical AC voltage power into an electrical DC voltage. The first converter is positioned at a distance from either of the charged particle beam source, the charged particle column and the charged particle chamber, and all elements of the plurality of electrically powered devices, when operated during operation of the charged particle beam source, are configured to be exclusively powered by the DC voltage provided by the converter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: John A. Notte, IV, Mark D. DiManna, Raymond Hill, Robert Conners, Alexander Groholski
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Publication number: 20150008341Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a charged particle beam system, comprising a noble gas field ion beam source, a charged particle beam column, and a housing defining a first vacuum region and a second vacuum region. A noble gas field ion beam source is arranged within the first vacuum region. A first mechanical vacuum pump is functionally attached to the first vacuum region, an ion getter pump is attached to the charged particle beam column, and a gas supply is attached to the first vacuum region configured to supply a noble gas to the noble gas field ion beam source.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: John A. Notte, IV, Alexander Groholski, Robert Conners, Mark D. DiManna, Raymond Hill
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Patent number: 8898958Abstract: A sealing system for a vehicle includes a first and second seal. The first seal is attached to a first edge of a first flange of the vehicle. The first seal presents a first outer contact surface that extends in generally parallel relationship to the first edge. The second seal is attached to a second edge of a second flange of the vehicle. The second seal presents a second outer contact surface that extends in generally parallel relationship to the second edge. The first outer contact surface and the second outer contact surface are in sealing contact relationship with the movable pane of glass when the movable pane of glass is in a closed position. The first outer contact surface and the second outer contact surface are not in sealing contact relationship with the movable pane of glass when the movable pane of glass is in an open position.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2013Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Larry A. Filipczak, Stephen D. Rusnak, Robert Conner, John K. Itoney, Michael J. Wesner
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Publication number: 20140196379Abstract: A sealing system for a vehicle includes a first and second seal. The first seal is attached to a first edge of a first flange of the vehicle. The first seal presents a first outer contact surface that extends in generally parallel relationship to the first edge. The second seal is attached to a second edge of a second flange of the vehicle. The second seal presents a second outer contact surface that extends in generally parallel relationship to the second edge. The first outer contact surface and the second outer contact surface are in sealing contact relationship with the movable pane of glass when the movable pane of glass is in a closed position. The first outer contact surface and the second outer contact surface are not in sealing contact relationship with the movable pane of glass when the movable pane of glass is in an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Larry A. Filipczak, Stephen D. Rusnak, Robert Conner, John K. Itoney, Michael J. Wesner
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Publication number: 20130193711Abstract: An outer belt molding for a vehicle includes a body portion having a first end and a second end. A cap is disposed at the first end of the body portion, and an anti-rattle bumper is disposed at the second end of the body portion. A window sealing arm is compliantly coupled to the body portion at a location between the cap and the anti-rattle bumper, and forms an acute angle with the first end of the body portion. Additionally, a body sealing arm is compliantly coupled to the window sealing arm and extends toward the body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: James R. Roll, Stephen D. Rusnak, Robert Conner, Brian W. Geib
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Publication number: 20120018546Abstract: A control mechanism for a lawn spreader controls output flow of granular material out of the spreader hopper by adjusting the position of a control cable anchor point. The control mechanism includes a clamping portion for clamping to a tubular handle of the spreader. A top surface of the clamp portion, adjacent to the handle, provides a slide for a slideable cable anchor shuttle, which internally provides the anchor point for a control cable. The shuttle may be made from a plastic material. A dial housed within a dial housing, adjacent to the slide portion of the clamp, may be rotated to various indicated positions which in turn controls the position of the shuttle on the metal slide portion of the clamp, thereby adjusting the position of the control cable anchor point. The control cable extends from the end of the shuttle anchor mechanism to a hopper spring-loaded aperture cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: Agri-Fab, Inc.Inventors: Lee Robert Conner, Ronald Hickenbottom, Danney Dendy
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Patent number: 8056838Abstract: A control mechanism for a lawn spreader controls output flow of granular material out of the spreader hopper by adjusting the position of a control cable anchor point. The control mechanism includes a clamping portion for clamping to a tubular handle of the spreader. A top surface of the clamp portion, adjacent to the handle, provides a slide for a slideable cable anchor shuttle, which internally provides the anchor point for a control cable. The shuttle may be made from a plastic material. A dial housed within a dial housing, adjacent to the slide portion of the clamp, may be rotated to various indicated positions which in turn controls the position of the shuttle on the metal slide portion of the clamp, thereby adjusting the position of the control cable anchor point. The control cable extends from the end of the shuttle anchor mechanism to a hopper spring-loaded aperture cover.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2009Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Agri-Fab, Inc.Inventors: Lee Robert Conner, Ronald Joe Hickenbottom, Danney Dendy
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Publication number: 20100230507Abstract: A control mechanism for a lawn spreader controls output flow of granular material out of the spreader hopper by adjusting the position of a control cable anchor point. The control mechanism includes a clamping portion for clamping to a tubular handle of the spreader. A top surface of the clamp portion, adjacent to the handle, provides a slide for a slideable cable anchor shuttle, which internally provides the anchor point for a control cable. The shuttle may be made from a plastic material. A dial housed within a dial housing, adjacent to the slide portion of the clamp, may be rotated to various indicated positions which in turn controls the position of the shuttle on the metal slide portion of the clamp, thereby adjusting the position of the control cable anchor point. The control cable extends from the end of the shuttle anchor mechanism to a hopper spring-loaded aperture cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: AGRI-FAB, INC.Inventors: Lee Robert Conner, Ronald Joe Hickenbottom, Danney Dendy
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Publication number: 20070265633Abstract: This invention proposes a device directed to rapid surgical removal of the nucleus pulposus from the spine intervertebral space. The invention is manipulated within the intervertebral space to engage and dislodge small pieces of nucleus material that are mobilized proximally for disposal. Aspects of the invention are included to protect the endplate tissue of vertebrae and limit damage to the integrity of the disc annulus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2007Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventors: Jon Moon, Thomas McPeak, Robert Conner, Partrick Corneille
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Publication number: 20070125004Abstract: An upper reveal molding is provided for a motor vehicle door frame having a flange and a through-hole. The upper reveal molding includes a molding strip adapted to be coupled to the flange. The upper reveal molding also includes a reveal insert fixedly secured to the molding strip. The reveal insert includes a plurality of retention fingers selectively received within the through-hole and lockingly engageable with the motor vehicle door frame in order to locate the upper reveal molding therealong.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2005Publication date: June 7, 2007Inventors: Robert Conner, Eric Pennala, Aaron Robinson