Patents by Inventor Robert E. Pierce

Robert E. Pierce 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).

  • Anti-endazzlement system for vehicle mirrors
    Patent number: 6615505
    Abstract: A template is disclosed for use in measuring and cutting a tinted film for attachment to a mirror to reduce dazzle and glare.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Inventor: Robert E. Pierce
  • ANTI-ENDAZZLEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE MIRRORS
    Publication number: 20030140513
    Abstract: A template is disclosed for use in measuring and cutting a tinted film for attachment to a mirror to reduce dazzle and glare.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: Robert E. Pierce
  • Portable foot operated door opener
    Patent number: 4621848
    Abstract: The portable door opening device comprises an elongated tubular member having an integral hook like means above the center of the tubular member. At the lower end of the tubular member is positioned a foot pedal member when operated by foot pressure in a down vertical motion causes a clamping collar or door knob grip to rotate and releases a conventional door latch mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1986
    Inventor: Robert E. Pierce
  • Build control for fluidized bed wire coating
    Patent number: 4035521
    Abstract: A build control is disclosed, for controlling the thickness of a coating on different sides of an elongated member such as a wire. The build control is a tube which is positioned around the wire as the wire passes through a fluidized powder. The end of the tube which is in the fluidized powder is notched so that the build of powder on each of the sides of the elongated member is more or less than would otherwise result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1977
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Dean C. Westervelt, Robert E. Pierce
  • Build control for fluidized bed wire coating
    Patent number: 4011832
    Abstract: A build control is disclosed, for controlling the thickness of a coating on different sides of an elongated member such as a wire. The build control is a tube which is positioned around the wire as the wire passes through a fluidized powder. The end of the tube which is in the fluidized powder is notched so that the build of powder on each of the sides of the elongated member is more or less than would otherwise result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1977
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Dean C. Westervelt, Robert E. Pierce
  • Electrostatic fluidized bed build control
    Patent number: 4008685
    Abstract: An improved apparatus is disclosed for controlling the build on wire moving in a vertical electrostatic fluidized bed which has opposing vacuum chambers for controlling the position of the cloud of powder in the bed. Each vacuum chamber is provided with an opening to the atmosphere and with means for controlling the size of the opening. By "spoiling" the vacuum in this manner the position of the cloud can be more precisely controlled thereby producing a more uniform coating on the wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1977
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corporation
    Inventor: Robert E. Pierce