Patents by Inventor Robert F. Eakle

Robert F. Eakle 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).

  • FLOATING MOUNT FOR PLASMA SCREEN
    Publication number: 20040227046
    Abstract: A mounting system for a flat display screen, particularly a plasma display screen, suspends the screen separately in each of the x-,y-and z-directions. A series of frames located by linear bearings and isolated by springs and dampers allows separate controlled movement in each axis. The system enables the use of relatively larger display screens in vehicles in which plasma screens are subject to damage from vibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Robert F. Eakle, Donald J. Pak
  • Floating mount for plasma screen
    Patent number: 6808148
    Abstract: A mounting system for a flat display screen, particularly a plasma display screen, suspends the screen separately in each of the x-, y- and z-directions. A series of frames located by linear bearings and isolated by springs and dampers allows separate controlled movement in each axis. The system enables the use of relatively larger display screens in vehicles in which plasma screen are subject to damage from vibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Westinghouse Savannah River Company
    Inventors: Robert F. Eakle, Donald J. Pak
  • Dead Reckoning pedometer
    Publication number: 20020091482
    Abstract: A system to determine the location of a person within a structure utilizes a magnetometer, magnets, pressure sensors and a CPU to calculate the length and direction of each step. The data may be displayed to the wearer, preferably on a map or floorplan and may be broadcast to persons outside the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Robert F. Eakle, Kenneth J. Hofstetter