Patents by Inventor Robert E. Andrews

Robert E. Andrews 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: 7452436
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying tape tabs to a traveling web of material when the tape tabs are moving at a non-parallel angle to the web of material. An anvil that carries the tape tabs moves at a perpendicular or other non-parallel angle to the web. The invention allows placement of the tape tabs at different arrangements, such as the tape tabs running parallel to the web of material. A wheel with a protuberance located near the web contacts the web to press the web down and adhere a tape tap to the moving web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Curt G. Joa, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Andrews
  • Publication number: 20080276439
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process wherein a rotary knife or die, with one or more cutting edges, turns against and in coordination with a corresponding cylinder to create preferably trapezoidal ears. Ear material is slit into two lanes, one for a left side of a diaper and the other for a right side of a diaper. Fastening tapes are applied to both the right and the left ear webs. The ear material is then die cut with a nested pattern on a synchronized vacuum anvil. The resulting discrete ear pieces however, due to the trapezoidal pattern of the ears, alternate between a correct orientation and an incorrect (reversed) orientation. The reversed ear is required to be rotated 180° into the correct orientation such that the ears and associated tape present a left ear and a right ear on the diaper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Robert E. Andrews, Jeff W. Fritz, Noel Horneck
  • Publication number: 20080169373
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods are disclosed to reliably utilize material as close as possible to the end of the primary supply wheel so to minimize the roll waste. An indicator material, such as tape, is positioned on the primary and standby supply wheels at a distance from the end of the roll so that a reader, such as a machine vision system, can detect the presence or absence of the indicator material on the rolls. If the indicator material is present, the machine vision system will initiate a minimal waste splice logic. If the indicator material is absent, the machine vision system will initiate a standard splice logic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Robert E. Andrews, Alan Rabe, Jeff W. Fritz, Brian R. Krueger
  • Patent number: 7303708
    Abstract: A super absorbent distribution system for homogenous distribution throughout an absorbent core is disclosed. A super absorbent material is injected into a stream of absorbent fluff at an opposite direction to that of the stream of absorbent fluff. The super absorbent is blasted into the peak and outer surface of a cone shaped super absorbent barrier. The oncoming absorbent fluff also contends with a similarly shaped absorbent fluff barrier. The super absorbent material slows down as it hits the super absorbent barrier and oncoming fluff, then stops, then reverses direction and flows with the absorbent fluff as a homogenous distribution of super absorbent material and absorbent fluff. The combination of super absorbent material and absorbent fluff may encounter baffle members to further distribute the super absorbent material and absorbent fluff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Curt G. Joa, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Andrews, Chris J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 6879876
    Abstract: The present invention is a system for handling liquid and a method for the same. The system has a container capable of holding a liquid. An electronic storage device is coupled with the container for electronically storing information relating to the liquid stored in the container. The system also has an antenna, for storing information to and reading information from the electronic storage device. Finally, the system has a microprocessor-based controller, coupled with the antenna, for controlling processing of the liquid based on information read from the electronic storage device by the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin T. O'Dougherty, Robert E. Andrews
  • Publication number: 20040172160
    Abstract: A secure reader system (SRS) for containers housing material to be employed in an application. A container is provided having an information storing mechanism. A connector of the SRS having a reader is provided to physically couple to the container for periodically reading information there from. The connector is configured to physically couple to the container and may draw material from the container simultaneous with the reading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Kevin T. O'Dougherty, Robert E. Andrews, Tripunithura V. Jayaraman, Joseph P. Menning, Christopher A. Baye-Wallace
  • Publication number: 20030025996
    Abstract: A “glasses-free” autostereoscopic viewing environment based on a large-diameter, concave vacuum-controlled mirror allows the user to view and interact with a “floating” hologram-like image in real time, without the use of special peripheral devices such as shutter glasses. This technology creates the unique ability to vary focal length over a wide range, yielding superior quality stereo images. Compatibility allows PCs or high-end graphics workstations to drive the system. It also easily interfaces with most haptic devices. A telepresence embodiment allows remote viewing of a live or recorded scene while giving the user the feeling of immersion at the remote site. The remote system consists of a site sensor platform containing stereo cameras and microphones. The platform's patented ability to pan, tilt, and/or roll delivers enhanced control of the captured visual and aural images of the remote site. When captured, any telecommunications system (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Robert E. Andrews, Thomas R. Donkin, Stuart McKay, Steven Mason
  • Publication number: 20030004608
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for handling liquid and a method for the same. The system includes a container capable of holding a liquid. An electronic storage device is coupled with the container for electronically storing information relating to the liquid stored in the container. The system can be configured with an antenna, for storing information to and reading information from the electronic storage device. A microprocessor-based controller, coupled with the antenna, may be employed for controlling processing of the liquid based on information read from the electronic storage device by the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Kevin T. O'Dougherty, Robert E. Andrews
  • Publication number: 20020189667
    Abstract: The present invention is a system for handling liquid and a method for the same. The system has a container capable of holding a liquid. An electronic storage device is coupled with the container for electronically storing information relating to the liquid stored in the container. The system also has an antenna, for storing information to and reading information from the electronic storage device. Finally, the system has a microprocessor-based controller, coupled with the antenna, for controlling processing of the liquid based on information read from the electronic storage device by the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Kevin T. O'Dougherty, Robert E. Andrews
  • Patent number: 4328203
    Abstract: An improved microbial insecticide composition, and methods for the production and utilization thereof, are disclosed. The disclosed composition comprises a microbial insect pathogen of viral, bacterial, or fungal origin which is susceptible to sunlight-induced inactivation embedded in a coacervate microbead which is comprised of a nucleic acid, typically RNA, and a proteinaceous material, whereby the microbead structure itself effectively shields the agent from sunlight-induced inactivation. The microbead is typically stabilized by chemical crosslinking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1982
    Assignee: Battelle Development Corporation
    Inventors: Kemet D. Spence, Robert E. Andrews
  • Patent number: 4325937
    Abstract: An improved microbial insecticide composition, and methods for the production and utilization thereof, are disclosed. The disclosed composition comprises a microbial insect pathogen of viral, bacterial, or fungal origin which is susceptible to sunlight-induced inactivation embedded in a coacervate microbead which is comprised of a nucleic acid, typically RNA, and a proteinaceous material, whereby the microbead structure itself effectively shields the agent from sunlight-induced inactivation. The microbead is typically stabilized by chemical crosslinking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1982
    Assignee: Battelle Development Corporation
    Inventors: Kemet D. Spence, Robert E. Andrews
  • Patent number: 4265880
    Abstract: An improved microbial insecticide composition, and methods for the production and utilization thereof, are disclosed. The disclosed composition comprises a microbial insect pathogen of viral, bacterial, or fungal origin which is susceptible to sunlight-induced inactivation embedded in a coacervate microbead which is comprised of a nucleic acid, typically RNA, and a proteinaceous material, whereby the microbead structure itself effectively shields the agent from sunlight-induced inactivation. The microbead is typically stabilized by chemical crosslinking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1981
    Assignee: Battelle Development Corporation
    Inventors: Kemet D. Spence, Robert E. Andrews
  • Patent number: 4223007
    Abstract: An improved microbial insecticide composition, and methods for the production and utilization thereof, are disclosed. The disclosed composition comprises a microbial insect pathogen of viral, bacterial, or fungal origin which is susceptible to sunlight-induced inactivation embedded in a coacervate microbead which is comprised of a nucleic acid, typically RNA, and a proteinaceous material, whereby the microbead structure itself effectively shields the agent from sunlight-induced inactivation. The microbead is typically stabilized by chemical crosslinking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1980
    Assignee: Battelle Development Corporation
    Inventors: Kemet D. Spence, Robert E. Andrews