Patents by Inventor Robert Farmer

Robert Farmer 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).

  • Publication number: 20230044392
    Abstract: Example transversely-loadable rotisserie baskets are disclosed. An example rotisserie basket includes a base and a lid coupled to the base. The lid is movable relative to the base between an open position and a closed position. The example rotisserie basket further includes a first mounting bracket coupled to a first side of the base, and a second mounting bracket coupled to a second side of the base located opposite the first side of the base. The first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket are respectively configured to be transversely loadable onto a rotisserie spit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Christian Hyde, Daniel Ramirez, Robert Farmer, Romualdo Sonny Siazon, Brian C. Donnelly, Cassandra A.S. McVey, Shannon Ella Cerny, Michelle Stohl
  • Publication number: 20230038336
    Abstract: Example transversely-loadable rotisserie forks are disclosed. An example rotisserie fork includes a first upper prong and a second upper prong spaced apart from the first upper prong. The example rotisserie fork further includes a first lower prong and a second lower prong spaced apart from the first lower prong. The example rotisserie fork further includes a mounting bracket coupled to the first upper prong, the second upper prong, the first lower prong, and the second lower prong. The mounting bracket is configured to be transversely loadable onto a rotisserie spit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Christian Hyde, Daniel Ramirez, Robert Farmer, Romualdo Sonny Siazon, Brian C. Donnelly, Cassandra A.S. McVey, Shannon Ella Cerny, Michelle Stohl
  • Publication number: 20230043473
    Abstract: Example transversely-loadable rotisserie skewer racks are disclosed. An example rotisserie skewer rack includes a first support plate and a second support plate spaced apart from the first support plate. The example rotisserie skewer rack further includes a plurality of skewers extending between the first support plate and the second support plate. The example rotisserie skewer rack includes a first mounting bracket coupled to the first support plate, and a second mounting bracket coupled to the second support plate. The first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket are respectively configured to be transversely loadable onto a rotisserie spit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Christian Hyde, Daniel Ramirez, Robert Farmer, Romualdo Sonny Siazon, Brian C. Donnelly, Cassandra A.S. McVey, Shannon Ella Cerny, Michelle Stohl
  • Patent number: 11494714
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a transportation matching system that manages the allocation of transportation providers by training and utilizing multiple machine-learning models to identify, allocate, and serve specific transportation providers with customized opportunities to relocate the transportation providers between geocoded areas in a geocoded region. For instance, the transportation matching system trains and utilizes an incremental provider model, a provider allocation model, and personalized provider behavioral models as well as a customized provider interface generator to satisfy anticipated transportation requests and improve transportation matching within a geocoded region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Lyft, Inc.
    Inventors: Gaurav Gupta, Ehud Milo, Omar Khalid, Amy J. Kim, Jacky Yi Han Lu, Richard Zhao, Robert A. Farmer
  • Publication number: 20200250600
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a transportation matching system that manages the allocation of transportation providers by training and utilizing multiple machine-learning models to identify, allocate, and serve specific transportation providers with customized opportunities to relocate the transportation providers between geocoded areas in a geocoded region. For instance, the transportation matching system trains and utilizes an incremental provider model, a provider allocation model, and personalized provider behavioral models as well as a customized provider interface generator to satisfy anticipated transportation requests and improve transportation matching within a geocoded region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Gaurav Gupta, Ehud Milo, Omar Khalid, Amy J. Kim, Jacky Yi Han Lu, Richard Zhao, Robert A. Farmer
  • Patent number: 10552773
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a transportation matching system that manages the allocation of transportation providers by training and utilizing multiple machine-learning models to identify, allocate, and serve specific transportation providers with customized opportunities to relocate the transportation providers between geocoded areas in a geocoded region. For instance, the transportation matching system trains and utilizes an incremental provider model, a provider allocation model, and personalized provider behavioral models as well as a customized provider interface generator to satisfy anticipated transportation requests and improve transportation matching within a geocoded region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Lyft, Inc.
    Inventors: Akash Gaurav Shah, Ehud Milo, Omar Khalid, Amy J. Kim, Jacky Yi Han Lu, Richard Zhao, Robert A. Farmer
  • Publication number: 20180052409
    Abstract: A method of remanufacturing an imaging cartridge comprising a toner hopper having a toner bag and not having a seal port, the method comprising forming a seal port in the toner hopper; disposing a replacement toner container in the toner hopper, the replacement toner container including a removable seal having a seal tail; and inserting a portion of the seal tail through the seal port. A method of remanufacturing an imaging cartridge comprising a toner hopper having a toner bag and not having a seal port, the method comprising providing a replacement toner hopper having a seal port; removing the toner hopper not having the seal port from the imaging cartridge; and attaching the replacement toner hopper having a seal port to the imaging cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Stephen Joseph Daniels, Robert Farmer
  • Patent number: 9835980
    Abstract: A method of remanufacturing an imaging cartridge comprising a toner hopper having a toner bag and not having a seal port, the method comprising forming a seal port in the toner hopper; disposing a replacement toner container in the toner hopper, the replacement toner container including a removable seal having a seal tail; and inserting a portion of the seal tail through the seal port. A method of remanufacturing an imaging cartridge comprising a toner hopper having a toner bag and not having a seal port, the method comprising providing a replacement toner hopper having a seal port; removing the toner hopper not having the seal port from the imaging cartridge; and attaching the replacement toner hopper having a seal port to the imaging cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Joseph Daniels, Robert Farmer
  • Publication number: 20170235274
    Abstract: A method of remanufacturing an imaging cartridge comprising a toner hopper having a toner bag and not having a seal port, the method comprising forming a seal port in the toner hopper; disposing a replacement toner container in the toner hopper, the replacement toner container including a removable seal having a seal tail; inserting a portion of the seal tail through the seal port and repairing a broken doctor blade contact
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen Joseph Daniels, Robert Farmer, Christopher Elton Nichols, Derick Keith Dove, Roderick Craig Boone
  • Publication number: 20160306298
    Abstract: A method of remanufacturing an imaging cartridge comprising a toner hopper having a toner bag and not having a seal port, the method comprising forming a seal port in the toner hopper; disposing a replacement toner container in the toner hopper, the replacement toner container including a removable seal having a seal tail; and inserting a portion of the seal tail through the seal port. A method of remanufacturing an imaging cartridge comprising a toner hopper having a toner bag and not having a seal port, the method comprising providing a replacement toner hopper having a seal port; removing the toner hopper not having the seal port from the imaging cartridge; and attaching the replacement toner hopper having a seal port to the imaging cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen Joseph Daniels, Robert Farmer
  • Publication number: 20160306299
    Abstract: A method of remanufacturing an imaging cartridge comprising a toner hopper having a toner bag and not having a seal port, the method comprising forming a seal port in the toner hopper; disposing a replacement toner container in the toner hopper, the replacement toner container including a removable seal having a seal tail; inserting a portion of the seal tail through the seal port and repairing a broken doctor blade contact
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen Joseph Daniels, Robert Farmer, Christopher Elton Nichols, Derick Keith Dove, Roderick Craig Boone
  • Publication number: 20150204947
    Abstract: A method according to an exemplary aspect of this disclosure includes, among other things, electrically diagnosing a failure of a brushless DC motor of a surgical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Ken Adams, Robert Farmer, Jerry Vitale
  • Patent number: 7991931
    Abstract: The present invention is a novel device, system, and method for data transport and bus architecture. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the bus architecture may comprise of a continuous serial bus that may be incorporated into a process control sample system to provide an intrinsically safe and efficient system. An alternative exemplary embodiment, in an intrinsically safe control sampling system, a data transport device may be used to couple sampling controls and analyzers. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention may contain an access controller providing a protocol bridge for an intrinsically safe control sampling system to couple sampling controls and analyzers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen E. Schmidt, Michel J. Baillargeon, Robert Farmer, Gregory J. Golden, Ray Shepherd
  • Publication number: 20110172621
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cleanable and reusable body fluid-absorbing fabric pad to move moisture including sweat and urine away from the skin of a wearer, the body fluid-absorbing fabric pad including, a diffusive fabric layer coming into contact with the skin of the wearer to remove moisture from the skin, an absorbent non-woven layer coming into contact with the diffusive fabric layer, the absorbent non-woven layer comprising at least 5 wt % of a superabsorbent fiber to remove moisture transported from the diffusive fabric layer, and a waterproof film coming into contact with the absorbent non-woven layer and exhibiting waterproofing properties and breathability. The absorbent non-woven layer is formed by needle-punching or thermally bonding superabsorbent fibers, polyethylene/polypropylene bi-component fibers and rayon fibers, wherein the diffusive fabric layer, the absorbent non-woven layer and the waterproof film are stacked and sewed to form the body fluid-absorbing fabric pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Welshire Innovative Limited
    Inventors: Young Kyu Lee, Kyung Ju Lee, Chang Hwan Lee, Eun Hee Kwon, Robert Farmer, Murray Fischer
  • Publication number: 20100021176
    Abstract: A communication device is disclosed having optical and near-field communication capability. The device includes an optical transceiver circuit fabricated on an integrated circuit die and configured to transmit and receive far field signals. A near field transceiver circuit is also fabricated on the integrated circuit die and is configured to transmit and receive near-field electro-magnetic signals. Control circuitry is provided to selectively enable the optical transceiver circuit and the near field transceiver circuit responsive to an external control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: Integration Associates Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne T. Holcombe, Pavel Konecny, Miroslav Svajda, Jean-Luc Nauleau, Robert Farmer
  • Publication number: 20080276019
    Abstract: The present invention is a novel device, system, and method for data transport and bus architecture. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the bus architecture may comprise of a continuous serial bus that may be incorporated into a process control sample system to provide an intrinsically safe and efficient system. An alternative exemplary embodiment, in an intrinsically safe control sampling system, a data transport device may be used to couple sampling controls and analyzers. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention may contain an access controller providing a protocol bridge for an intrinsically safe control sampling system to couple sampling controls and analyzers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Glen E. Schmidt, Michel J. Baillargeon, Robert Farmer, Gregory J. Golden, Ray Shepherd
  • Patent number: D979326
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventors: Christian Hyde, Daniel Ramirez, Robert Farmer, Romualdo Sonny Siazon, Brian C. Donnelly, Cassandra A. S. McVey, Shannon Ella Cerny, Michelle Stohl
  • Patent number: D990979
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Weber-Stephen Products LLC
    Inventors: Robert Farmer, Cassandra A. S. McVey, Brian C. Donnelly, Christian Hyde, Michelle Stohl
  • Patent number: D992352
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Weber-Stephen Products LLC
    Inventors: Christian Hyde, Daniel Ramirez, Robert Farmer, Romualdo Sonny Siazon, Brian C. Donnelly, Cassandra A. S. McVey, Shannon Ella Cerny, Michelle Stohl
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    Patent number: D1020356
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Weber-Stephen Products LLC
    Inventors: Robert Farmer, Cassandra A. S. McVey, Brian C. Donnelly, Christian Hyde, Michelle Stohl