Patents by Inventor Robert Dobb

Robert Dobb 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: 7140567
    Abstract: Grinding media, including shaped media such as spheres or rods ranging in size from about 0.5 micron to 100 mm in diameter, are formed from a multi-carbide material consisting essentially of two or more carbide-forming elements and carbon, with or without carbide-forming elements in their free elemental state. The media have extremely high mass density, extreme hardness, and extreme mechanical toughness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Dobbs
  • Publication number: 20060169789
    Abstract: An apparatus in one example comprises a reversible fan of an electronic module that rotates in a clockwise direction if the electronic module is communicatively coupled in a first position and a counterclockwise direction if the electronic module is communicatively coupled in a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Stephan Barsun, Jeff Evans, Glenn Simon, Robert Dobbs, Andrew Cherniski
  • Publication number: 20060157603
    Abstract: Grinding media, including shaped media such as spheres or rods ranging in size from about 0.5 micron to 100 mm in diameter, are formed from a multi-carbide material consisting essentially of two or more carbide-forming elements and carbon, with or without carbide-forming elements in their free elemental state. The media have extremely high mass density, extreme hardness, and extreme mechanical toughness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Dobbs
  • Publication number: 20060155517
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention present an apparatus coupled to an internal bus for monitoring environmental factors in a computer system including: an embedded controller having a processor; an environmental sensor that provides data related to environmental conditions; a reset generator; and a power source. A LAN interface may be configured to remotely access and control the embedded controller. Further, the internal bus may be selected from any of the following: a PCI bus, an ISA bus, a DIMM slot, a SIMM slot, a PCMCIA slot, or a server blade slot. Still further, the environmental sensor may be selected from any of the following: a DC electrical sensor; an AC electrical sensor; a temperature sensor; a humidity sensor; a force monitor sensor; a signal monitor sensor; an electrostatic discharge sensor; an activity sensor; an optical particulate sensor; a Hall Effect sensor; a global positioning sensor; or a whisker detection sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Dobbs, Terry Lee, Kenneth Konesky
  • Patent number: 7051498
    Abstract: A traction enhancement system and method of using the same for use with a turf mower having a vehicle frame, a first drive wheel operably mounted to the vehicle frame, and a cutting unit positionable in a first position, where the cutting unit is support by ground engaging rollers, and a second position, where the cutting unit is support by the vehicle frame. A traction system is then operably coupled between the cutting unit and the vehicle frame such that the traction system can modulate the cutting unit between the first position and the second position for improved traction of the first drive wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Modzik, Robert Dobbs
  • Publication number: 20060003013
    Abstract: Grinding media are described herein. The grinding media can be used in milling processes to produce particle compositions. A wide variety of particle compositions may be produced with the grinding media which can be used in numerous applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Dobbs
  • Publication number: 20050277311
    Abstract: A computer system includes a chassis, a first printed circuit board having a surface facing the cavity and at least one component extending from the surface. The printed circuit board linearly moves between a first position in which the at least one component is at least partially received within the cavity and a second position in which the at least one component is removed from the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Stephan Barsun, Robert Dobbs
  • Publication number: 20050257508
    Abstract: A traction enhancement system and method of using the same for use with a turf mower having a vehicle frame, a first drive wheel operably mounted to the vehicle frame, and a cutting unit positionable in a first position, where the cutting unit is support by ground engaging rollers, and a second position, where the cutting unit is support by the vehicle frame. A traction system is then operably coupled between the cutting unit and the vehicle frame such that the traction system can modulate the cutting unit between the first position and the second position for improved traction of the first drive wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Andrew Modzik, Robert Dobbs
  • Publication number: 20050229475
    Abstract: A container and method for storing and imparting a scent to an object. The container having an outer layer formed to define an object receiving space and fabricated of a moisture and gas barrier material. The container further having an inner scented layer having a scent incorporated therein such that, upon an object being disposed in the object receiving space, the scent of the inner scented layer is imparted to the object while the outer layer serves as a barrier to prevent surrounding objects from being contaminated with the scent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: John Dobbs, Robert Dobbs
  • Publication number: 20050216647
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention includes a system for changing a bus configuration of a computing device. The system includes a first bus of the computing device, a second bus, and a third bus. Additionally, a multiplexing module is coupled with the first, second, and third buses. As such, the multiplexing module can selectively couple the first bus with the second bus or the third bus. A configuration module is coupled with the multiplexing module and controls its operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Kevin Somervill, Robert Dobbs, Loren Koehler
  • Publication number: 20050200035
    Abstract: Grinding media, including shaped media such as spheres or rods ranging in size from about 0.5 micron to 100 mm in diameter, are formed from a multi-carbide material consisting essentially of two or more carbide-forming elements and carbon, with or without carbide-forming elements in their free elemental state. The media have extremely high mass density, extreme hardness, and extreme mechanical toughness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Dobbs
  • Publication number: 20050184590
    Abstract: A power system provides for redundant input power sources. The power system includes a plurality of inputs that are connectable to a plurality of input sources and an OR circuit coupled to the source inputs. The OR circuit ORs the input sources to provide a source voltage. The power control circuit that is responsive to sufficient source voltage and other commands provides a working voltage to mid- and low-rail converters to provide supply voltages for use by a load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Dobbs, Andrew Cherniski, John Swope
  • Publication number: 20050177756
    Abstract: A power distribution system includes a plurality of loads and a plurality of power sources. The power distribution system also includes an interconnect arrangement including a plurality of interconnects. The interconnects connect each load to a given number of different ones of the sources so that each load is fully powered notwithstanding failure of any one of the sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Dobbs, Kevin Somervill, Sachin Chheda
  • Publication number: 20050177757
    Abstract: A power distribution system provides power source redundancy. The system includes a bank of loads and first and second groups of power sources. An interconnect arrangement includes a plurality of interconnects that connect each load to one or more sources of both the first and second groups of sources so as to be fully powered by sources of both the first and second groups of sources and such that if any one source or all sources of one of the groups of sources fails, all of the loads remain fully powered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Dobbs, Kevin Somervill, Sachin Chheda
  • Publication number: 20050163615
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention recites a fan cooling system with high availability comprising a first fan coupled with a first motor for creating a first air flow. A second fan is coupled with a second fan motor for creating a second air flow. A duct system conducts the first air flow and the second air flow to at least one heat sink. A control system is coupled with the first fan motor and the second fan motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Sachin Chheda, Robert Dobbs, Ricardo Espinoza
  • Publication number: 20050161540
    Abstract: Grinding media, including shaped media such as spheres or rods ranging in size from about 0.5 micron to 100 mm in diameter, are formed from a multi-carbide material consisting essentially of two or more carbide-forming elements and carbon, with or without carbide-forming elements in their free elemental state. The media have extremely high mass density, extreme hardness, and extreme mechanical toughness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Dobbs
  • Publication number: 20050158231
    Abstract: Grinding media, including shaped media such as spheres or rods ranging in size from about 0.5 micron to 100 mm in diameter, are formed from a multi-carbide material consisting essentially of two or more carbide-forming elements and carbon, with or without carbide-forming elements in their free elemental state. The media have extremely high mass density, extreme hardness, and extreme mechanical toughness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2005
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Dobbs, Leonard Dolhert
  • Publication number: 20050158234
    Abstract: Grinding media, including shaped media such as spheres or rods ranging in size from about 0.5 micron to 100 mm in diameter, are formed from a multi-carbide material consisting essentially of two or more carbide-forming elements and carbon, with or without carbide-forming elements in their free elemental state. The media have extremely high mass density, extreme hardness, and extreme mechanical toughness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Dobbs
  • Publication number: 20050158227
    Abstract: Grinding media, including shaped media such as spheres or rods ranging in size from about 0.5 micron to 100 mm in diameter, are formed from a multi-carbide material consisting essentially of two or more carbide-forming elements and carbon, with or without carbide-forming elements in their free elemental state. The media have extremely high mass density, extreme hardness, and extreme mechanical toughness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Dobbs
  • Publication number: 20050158232
    Abstract: Grinding media, including shaped media such as spheres or rods ranging in size from about 0.5 micron to 100 mm in diameter, are formed from a multi-carbide material consisting essentially of two or more carbide-forming elements and carbon, with or without carbide-forming elements in their free elemental state. The media have extremely high mass density, extreme hardness, and extreme mechanical toughness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2005
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Dobbs