Patents by Inventor Robert E. Fisher
Robert E. Fisher 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: 12234686Abstract: In one aspect, a mounting assembly for mounting an architectural covering to a support structure may include a bracket configured to be coupled to the support structure and a bracket adapter configured to be coupled to the bracket. In addition, the mounting assembly may include an end mount configured to be coupled to both an adjacent end of the covering and the bracket adapter. In accordance with aspects of the present subject matter, the various components of the mounting assembly may be configured or adapted to provide one or more advantages over known mounting assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2022Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC.Inventors: Robert E. Fisher, Michael Scott Goldberg, James M. Anthony, Kevin M. Dann, Joseph E. Kovach
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Patent number: 12116142Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving data related to a first flight risk factor and a second flight risk factor where the first and second risk factors include one of: a proficiency risk factor, an equipment risk factor, an environmental risk factor, or a performance risk factor. Applying a first weighting to the first flight risk factor to generate a first weighted flight risk factor, and applying a second weighting to the second flight risk factor to generate a second weighted flight risk factor. Assessing a flight risk level for a flight based on the first weighted flight risk factor and the second weighted flight risk factor. Providing data indicating the assessed flight risk level for the flight for display to a user.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Federal Express CorporationInventors: Suresh Rangan, James L. Bowman, Robert E. Fisher
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Publication number: 20240291349Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure relate to various aspects of architectural structure coverings. A particular aspect relates to using controlling a motorized architectural covering that includes a motor and a magnetic brake. In an example, a shaft of the motor is controlled to enter a rest position, in which south and north poles of the magnetic brake are aligned.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2022Publication date: August 29, 2024Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: William F. Goelz, Joshua A. Johnson, Robert E. Fisher, Daniel A. Huber
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Publication number: 20240092500Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving data related to a first flight risk factor and a second flight risk factor where the first and second risk factors include one of: a proficiency risk factor, an equipment risk factor, an environmental risk factor, or a performance risk factor. Applying a first weighting to the first flight risk factor to generate a first weighted flight risk factor, and applying a second weighting to the second flight risk factor to generate a second weighted flight risk factor. Assessing a flight risk level for a flight based on the first weighted flight risk factor and the second weighted flight risk factor. Providing data indicating the assessed flight risk level for the flight for display to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Suresh Rangan, James L. Bowman, Robert E. Fisher
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Patent number: 11897625Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving data related to a first flight risk factor and a second flight risk factor where the first and second risk factors include one of: a proficiency risk factor, an equipment risk factor, an environmental risk factor, or a performance risk factor. Applying a first weighting to the first flight risk factor to generate a first weighted flight risk factor, and applying a second weighting to the second flight risk factor to generate a second weighted flight risk factor. Assessing a flight risk level for a flight based on the first weighted flight risk factor and the second weighted flight risk factor. Providing data indicating the assessed flight risk level for the flight for display to a user.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Federal Express CorporationInventors: Suresh Rangan, James L. Bowman, Robert E. Fisher
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Publication number: 20220281616Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving data related to a first flight risk factor and a second flight risk factor where the first and second risk factors include one of: a proficiency risk factor, an equipment risk factor, an environmental risk factor, or a performance risk factor. Applying a first weighting to the first flight risk factor to generate a first weighted flight risk factor, and applying a second weighting to the second flight risk factor to generate a second weighted flight risk factor. Assessing a flight risk level for a flight based on the first weighted flight risk factor and the second weighted flight risk factor. Providing data indicating the assessed flight risk level for the flight for display to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Suresh Rangan, James L. Bowman, Robert E. Fisher
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Patent number: 11338934Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving data related to a first flight risk factor and a second flight risk factor where the first and second risk factors include one of: a proficiency risk factor, an equipment risk factor, an environmental risk factor, or a performance risk factor. Applying a first weighting to the first flight risk factor to generate a first weighted flight risk factor, and applying a second weighting to the second flight risk factor to generate a second weighted flight risk factor. Assessing a flight risk level for a flight based on the first weighted flight risk factor and the second weighted flight risk factor. Providing data indicating the assessed flight risk level for the flight for display to a user.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Federal Express CorporationInventors: Suresh Rangan, James L. Bowman, Robert E. Fisher
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Patent number: 11299290Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving data related to a first flight risk factor and a second flight risk factor where the first and second risk factors include one of: a proficiency risk factor, an equipment risk factor, an environmental risk factor, or a performance risk factor. Applying a first weighting to the first flight risk factor to generate a first weighted flight risk factor, and applying a second weighting to the second flight risk factor to generate a second weighted flight risk factor. Assessing a flight risk level for a flight based on the first weighted flight risk factor and the second weighted flight risk factor. Providing data indicating the assessed flight risk level for the flight for display to a user.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Federal Express CorporationInventors: Suresh Rangan, James L. Bowman, Robert E. Fisher
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Patent number: 11028640Abstract: A handle is releasably secured to a rail wall by means of fasteners extending from inside the rail. An actuator shaft pushes against a contact plate to move a movable braking member to stop the rotation of a rod inside the rail.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC.Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Eugene W. Thompson, Robert E. Fisher
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Publication number: 20200231300Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving data related to a first flight risk factor and a second flight risk factor where the first and second risk factors include one of: a proficiency risk factor, an equipment risk factor, an environmental risk factor, or a performance risk factor. Applying a first weighting to the first flight risk factor to generate a first weighted flight risk factor, and applying a second weighting to the second flight risk factor to generate a second weighted flight risk factor. Assessing a flight risk level for a flight based on the first weighted flight risk factor and the second weighted flight risk factor. Providing data indicating the assessed flight risk level for the flight for display to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Suresh Rangan, James L. Bowman, Robert E. Fisher
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Publication number: 20200231299Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving data related to a first flight risk factor and a second flight risk factor where the first and second risk factors include one of: a proficiency risk factor, an equipment risk factor, an environmental risk factor, or a performance risk factor. Applying a first weighting to the first flight risk factor to generate a first weighted flight risk factor, and applying a second weighting to the second flight risk factor to generate a second weighted flight risk factor. Assessing a flight risk level for a flight based on the first weighted flight risk factor and the second weighted flight risk factor. Providing data indicating the assessed flight risk level for the flight for display to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Suresh Rangan, James L. Bowman, Robert E. Fisher
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Patent number: 10647443Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving data related to a first flight risk factor and a second flight risk factor where the first and second risk factors include one of: a proficiency risk factor, an equipment risk factor, an environmental risk factor, or a performance risk factor. Applying a first weighting to the first flight risk factor to generate a first weighted flight risk factor, and applying a second weighting to the second flight risk factor to generate a second weighted flight risk factor. Assessing a flight risk level for a flight based on the first weighted flight risk factor and the second weighted flight risk factor, Providing data indicating the assessed flight risk level for the flight for display to a user.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Federal Express CorporationInventors: Suresh Rangan, James L. Bowman, Robert E. Fisher
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Publication number: 20190383093Abstract: A handle is releasably secured to a rail wall by means of fasteners extending from inside the rail. An actuator shaft pushes against a contact plate to move a movable braking member to stop the rotation of a rod inside the rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Eugene W. Thompson, Robert E. Fisher
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Patent number: 10501988Abstract: In one aspect, a power assist module for covering for an architectural structure may include a spring and a spring shaft extending through the spring. Additionally, the power assist module may include a threaded shaft member coupled to the spring shaft and a follower member rotationally coupled to the threaded shaft member such that the follower member is moved axially along the threaded shaft member as the follower member is rotated relative to the threaded shaft member.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Fisher
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Patent number: 10407981Abstract: A handle is releasably secured to a rail wall by means of fasteners extending from inside the rail. An actuator shaft pushes against a contact plate to move a movable braking member to stop the rotation of a rod inside the rail.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Eugene W. Thompson, Robert E. Fisher
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Patent number: 10309431Abstract: Methods and apparatus to control movement of a component are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a housing defining a bore and a piston disposed inside the bore. The piston is to be coupled to a movable component disposed outside of the bore. The example apparatus further includes a fluid flowline in fluid communication with a first chamber of the bore and a second chamber of the bore. The first chamber is on a first side of the piston, and the second chamber on a second side of the piston. The example apparatus also includes a valve to control fluid flow through the fluid flowline. The valve is to be in a first state to enable the piston to dampen movement of the component, and the valve is to be in a second state to enable the piston to hold the component substantially stationary.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Robert M. Murphy, Kelly T. Jones, Robert E. Fisher, Mark J. Gardner
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Publication number: 20190009923Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving data related to a first flight risk factor and a second flight risk factor where the first and second risk factors include one of: a proficiency risk factor, an equipment risk factor, an environmental risk factor, or a performance risk factor. Applying a first weighting to the first flight risk factor to generate a first weighted flight risk factor, and applying a second weighting to the second flight risk factor to generate a second weighted flight risk factor. Assessing a flight risk level for a flight based on the first weighted flight risk factor and the second weighted flight risk factor, Providing data indicating the assessed flight risk level for the flight for display to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Suresh Rangan, James L. Bowman, Robert E. Fisher
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Patent number: 10053227Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving data related to a first flight risk factor and a second flight risk factor where the first and second risk factors include one of: a proficiency risk factor, an equipment risk factor, an environmental risk factor, or a performance risk factor. Applying a first weighting to the first flight risk factor to generate a first weighted flight risk factor, and applying a second weighting to the second flight risk factor to generate a second weighted flight risk factor. Assessing a flight risk level for a flight based on the first weighted flight risk factor and the second weighted flight risk factor. Providing data indicating the assessed flight risk level for the flight for display to a user.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Federal Express CorporationInventors: Suresh Rangan, James L. Bowman, Robert E. Fisher
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Publication number: 20180216404Abstract: In one aspect, a power assist module for covering for an architectural structure may include a spring and a spring shaft extending through the spring. Additionally, the power assist module may include a threaded shaft member coupled to the spring shaft and a follower member rotationally coupled to the threaded shaft member such that the follower member is moved axially along the threaded shaft member as the follower member is rotated relative to the threaded shaft member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: Robert E. Fisher
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Publication number: 20180023340Abstract: In one aspect, a mounting assembly for mounting an architectural covering to a support structure may include a bracket configured to be coupled to the support structure and a bracket adapter configured to be coupled to the bracket. In addition, the mounting assembly may include an end mount configured to be coupled to both an adjacent end of the covering and the bracket adapter. In accordance with aspects of the present subject matter, the various components of the mounting assembly may be configured or adapted to provide one or more advantages over known mounting assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: MICHAEL SCOTT GOLDBERG, ROBERT E. FISHER, JAMES M. ANTHONY, KEVIN M. DANN, JOSEPH E. KOVACH