Patents by Inventor Robert G. States
Robert G. States 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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Publication number: 20250025223Abstract: An end effector for a surgical tool includes a jaw including a shank and a contact plate forming part of the shank, and a jaw holder secured to the jaw and providing a first molded component defining a cavity and a cable passage that communicates with the contact plate, a cable clip received within the cavity, and a second molded component overmolded onto the first molded component and at least a portion of the cable clip, and filling the cavity. An electrical conductor extends through the cable passage and includes an insulation sheath and a supply conductor electrically coupled to the contact plate to supply electrical energy to the jaw. The cable clip covers an exposed portion of the insulation sheath within the cavity, and the second molded component encapsulates and electrically insulates the contact plate and an exposed portion of the supply conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2024Publication date: January 23, 2025Applicant: CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONALInventors: Niko MURRELL, Joseph NATH, Kevin MONTGOMERY, Mark R. BURCHNALL, Catherine M. PASSMORE, Robert G. STATES, III
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Patent number: 12160489Abstract: A pallet top deck, a bottom deck, and spaced apart support blocks coupled between the top and bottom decks. Each support block includes an inner wall surrounding an interior opening, an outer wall surrounding the inner wall, and a plurality of ribs extending between the inner and outer walls. First and second upper tabs extend outwards from upper surfaces of the inner wall, with each upper tab comprising an angled contact surface for engaging the top deck. The angled contact surfaces of the first and second upper tabs are oriented in a first direction. First and second lower tabs extend outwards from lower surfaces of the ribs, with each tab comprising an angled contact surface for engaging the bottom deck. The angled contact surfaces of the first and second lower tabs are oriented in a second direction that is orthogonal to the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2023Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: CHEP TECHNOLOGY PTY LIMITEDInventors: Brandon Michael D'Emidio, Ricardo Martin Garcia, Daniel Aaron Gorsky, Paul J. Siebert, Robert G. States, III, Paul Barnswell, Joseph Adam Gainey
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Publication number: 20230415955Abstract: A pallet top deck, a bottom deck, and spaced apart support blocks coupled between the top and bottom decks. Each support block includes an inner wall surrounding an interior opening, an outer wall surrounding the inner wall, and a plurality of ribs extending between the inner and outer walls. First and second upper tabs extend outwards from upper surfaces of the inner wall, with each upper tab comprising an angled contact surface for engaging the top deck. The angled contact surfaces of the first and second upper tabs are oriented in a first direction. First and second lower tabs extend outwards from lower surfaces of the ribs, with each tab comprising an angled contact surface for engaging the bottom deck. The angled contact surfaces of the first and second lower tabs are oriented in a second direction that is orthogonal to the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Brandon Michael D'EMIDIO, Ricardo Martin GARCIA, Daniel Aaron GORSKY, Paul J. SIEBERT, Robert G. STATES, III, Paul BARNSWELL, Joseph Adam GAINEY
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Patent number: 11787598Abstract: A pallet top deck, a bottom deck, and spaced apart support blocks coupled between the top and bottom decks. Each support block includes an inner wall surrounding an interior opening, an outer wall surrounding the inner wall, and a plurality of ribs extending between the inner and outer walls. First and second upper tabs extend outwards from upper surfaces of the inner wall, with each upper tab comprising an angled contact surface for engaging the top deck. The angled contact surfaces of the first and second upper tabs are oriented in a first direction. First and second lower tabs extend outwards from lower surfaces of the ribs, with each tab comprising an angled contact surface for engaging the bottom deck. The angled contact surfaces of the first and second lower tabs are oriented in a second direction that is orthogonal to the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: CHEP TECHNOLOGY PTY LIMITEDInventors: Brandon Michael D'Emidio, Ricardo Martin Garcia, Daniel Aaron Gorsky, Paul J. Siebert, Robert G. States, III, Paul Barnswell, Joseph Adam Gainey
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Publication number: 20220204212Abstract: A pallet top deck, a bottom deck, and spaced apart support blocks coupled between the top and bottom decks. Each support block includes an inner wall surrounding an interior opening, an outer wall surrounding the inner wall, and a plurality of ribs extending between the inner and outer walls. First and second upper tabs extend outwards from upper surfaces of the inner wall, with each upper tab comprising an angled contact surface for engaging the top deck. The angled contact surfaces of the first and second upper tabs are oriented in a first direction. First and second lower tabs extend outwards from lower surfaces of the ribs, with each tab comprising an angled contact surface for engaging the bottom deck. The angled contact surfaces of the first and second lower tabs are oriented in a second direction that is orthogonal to the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: BRANDON MICHAEL D'EMIDIO, RICARDO MARTIN GARCIA, DANIEL AARON GORSKY, PAUL J. SIEBERT, ROBERT G. STATES III, PAUL BARNSWELL, JOSEPH ADAM GAINEY
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Patent number: 11311006Abstract: A container for fluid, including a container housing, a button atop the container housing, an overcap at least partially enclosing the button, the overcap having an orifice to allow flow of the fluid and an aperture for facilitating actuation of the button, the overcap further having a projecting member, and a fitting member disposed at least partially circumferentially about the container.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2018Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: CLARKE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Robert G. States, III, Harbinder Singh Pordal, David Andrews Parrott, Jeffrey Michael Akins, Anthony Kevin Magro, Scott A. Lazar
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Patent number: 11305913Abstract: A pallet includes a top deck, a bottom deck, and spaced apart support blocks coupled between the top and bottom decks and forming an opening therebetween for receiving a lifting member. The top deck includes at least one deck scoop area on an underside thereof. A thickness of the top deck is reduced in the at least one deck scoop area to reduce influence of top deck deflection on ability of the lifting member to pass through the opening between the top and bottom decks.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2021Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: CHEP Technology Pty LimitedInventors: Brandon Michael D'Emidio, Ricardo Martin Garcia, Daniel Aaron Gorsky, Paul J. Siebert, Robert G. States, III, Paul Barnswell, Joseph Adam Gainey
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Patent number: 11267610Abstract: A pallet top deck, a bottom deck, and spaced apart support blocks coupled between the top and bottom decks. Each support block includes an inner wall surrounding an interior opening, an outer wall surrounding the inner wall, and a plurality of ribs extending between the inner and outer walls. A first plurality of upper tabs extend outwards from upper surfaces of the inner wall and the plurality of ribs, with each tab comprising an angled contact surface for engaging top deck tab openings in an underside of the top deck. A second plurality of upper tabs extend outwards from the upper surfaces of the inner wall and the plurality of ribs, with each tab comprising an angled contact surface for engaging the top deck tab openings. The angled contact surfaces of the first and second plurality of upper tabs face away from each other.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: CHEP Technology Pty LimitedInventors: Brandon Michael D'Emidio, Ricardo Martin Garcia, Daniel Aaron Gorsky, Paul J. Siebert, Robert G. States, III, Paul Barnswell, Joseph Adam Gainey
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Publication number: 20210139196Abstract: A pallet includes a top deck, a bottom deck, and spaced apart support blocks coupled between the top and bottom decks and forming an opening therebetween for receiving a lifting member. The top deck includes at least one deck scoop area on an underside thereof. A thickness of the top deck is reduced in the at least one deck scoop area to reduce influence of top deck deflection on ability of the lifting member to pass through the opening between the top and bottom decks.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2021Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Brandon Michael D'emidio, Ricardo Martin Garcia, Daniel Aaron Gorsky, Paul J. Siebert, Robert G. States, III, Paul Barnswell, Joseph Adam Gainey
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Patent number: 10882660Abstract: A pallet includes a top deck, a bottom deck, and spaced apart support blocks coupled between the top and bottom decks and forming an opening therebetween for receiving a lifting member. The top deck includes at least one deck scoop area on an underside thereof. A thickness of the top deck is reduced in the at least one deck scoop area to reduce influence of top deck deflection on ability of the lifting member to pass through the opening between the top and bottom decks.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: CHEP Technology Pty LimitedInventors: Brandon Michael D'Emidio, Ricardo Martin Garcia, Daniel Aaron Gorsky, Paul J. Siebert, Robert G. States, III, Paul Barnswell, Joseph Adam Gainey
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Patent number: 10829267Abstract: A pallet includes a top deck having an upper surface and an opposing lower surface. The top deck includes grommet openings extending therethrough, and grommets are inserted into the grommet openings. Each grommet includes an upper section having an outer exposed surface extending above the upper surface of the top deck, and at least one lower section having an outer exposed surface extending below the lower surface of the top deck.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2020Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: CHEP Technology Pty LimitedInventors: Brandon Michael D'Emidio, Ricardo Martin Garcia, Daniel Aaron Gorsky, Paul J. Siebert, Robert G. States, III, Paul Barnswell, Joseph Adam Gainey
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Publication number: 20200180812Abstract: A pallet includes a top deck having an upper surface and an opposing lower surface. The top deck includes grommet openings extending therethrough, and grommets are inserted into the grommet openings. Each grommet includes an upper section having an outer exposed surface extending above the upper surface of the top deck, and at least one lower section having an outer exposed surface extending below the lower surface of the top deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: BRANDON MICHAEL D'EMIDIO, Ricardo Martin Garcia, Daniel Aaron Gorsky, Paul J. Siebert, Robert G. States, III, Paul Barnswell, Joseph Adam Gainey
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Patent number: 10562666Abstract: A pallet includes a top deck, a bottom deck, and spaced apart support blocks coupled between the top and bottom decks. The top deck has grommet openings extending therethrough, with each grommet opening including a recessed shelf. Grommets are inserted into respective grommet openings. Each grommet includes an upper section comprising a lower lip resting on the recessed shelf, and an outer exposed surface of the upper section extending in height above the top deck. At least one mid-section is adjacent the lower lip and extends from the upper section to an underside of the top deck. At least one lower section extends from the at least one mid-section, and includes a pair of spaced apart lips resting on the underside of the top deck. An outer exposed surface of the at least one lower section extends in height below the underside of the top deck.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: CHEP Technology Pty LimitedInventors: Brandon Michael D'Emidio, Ricardo Martin Garcia, Daniel Aaron Gorsky, Paul J. Siebert, Robert G. States, III, Paul Barnswell, Joseph Adam Gainey
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Publication number: 20190367215Abstract: A pallet top deck, a bottom deck, and spaced apart support blocks coupled between the top and bottom decks. Each support block includes an inner wall surrounding an interior opening, an outer wall surrounding the inner wall, and a plurality of ribs extending between the inner and outer walls. A first plurality of upper tabs extend outwards from upper surfaces of the inner wall and the plurality of ribs, with each tab comprising an angled contact surface for engaging top deck tab openings in an underside of the top deck. A second plurality of upper tabs extend outwards from the upper surfaces of the inner wall and the plurality of ribs, with each tab comprising an angled contact surface for engaging the top deck tab openings. The angled contact surfaces of the first and second plurality of upper tabs face away from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Brandon Michael D'Emidio, Ricardo Martin Garcia, Daniel Aaron Gorsky, Paul J. Siebert, Robert G. States, III, Paul Barnswell, Joseph Adam Gainey
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Publication number: 20190367212Abstract: A pallet includes a top deck, a bottom deck, and spaced apart support blocks coupled between the top and bottom decks. The top deck has grommet openings extending therethrough, with each grommet opening including a recessed shelf. Grommets are inserted into respective grommet openings. Each grommet includes an upper section comprising a lower lip resting on the recessed shelf, and an outer exposed surface of the upper section extending in height above the top deck. At least one mid-section is adjacent the lower lip and extends from the upper section to an underside of the top deck. At least one lower section extends from the at least one mid-section, and includes a pair of spaced apart lips resting on the underside of the top deck. An outer exposed surface of the at least one lower section extends in height below the underside of the top deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: BRANDON MICHAEL D'EMIDIO, RICARDO MARTIN GARCIA, DANIEL AARON GORSKY, PAUL J. SIEBERT, ROBERT G. STATES III, PAUL BARNSWELL, JOSEPH ADAM GAINEY
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Publication number: 20190367214Abstract: A pallet includes a top deck, a bottom deck, and spaced apart support blocks coupled between the top and bottom decks and forming an opening therebetween for receiving a lifting member. The top deck includes at least one deck scoop area on an underside thereof. A thickness of the top deck is reduced in the at least one deck scoop area to reduce influence of top deck deflection on ability of the lifting member to pass through the opening between the top and bottom decks.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Brandon Michael D'Emidio, Ricardo Martin Garcia, Daniel Aaron Gorsky, Paul J. Siebert, Robert G. States, III, Paul Barnswell, Joseph Adam Gainey
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Publication number: 20190124911Abstract: A container for fluid, including a container housing, a button atop the container housing, an overcap at least partially enclosing the button, the overcap having an orifice to allow flow of the fluid and an aperture for facilitating actuation of the button, the overcap further having a projecting member, and a fitting member disposed at least partially circumferentially about the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: ROBERT G. STATES, III, HARBINDER SINGH PORDAL, DAVID ANDREWS PARROTT, JEFFREY MICHAEL AKINS, A. KEVIN MAGRO, SCOTT A. LAZAR
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Patent number: 10226037Abstract: According to one aspect, a fluid dispensing device comprises a housing and a fluid moving device associated with the housing. The housing includes an interior surface defining a passage extending at least between an emission end and at least one aperture configured to facilitate entry of a fluid into the passage. The housing further includes a mounting apparatus adjacent the aperture and adapted to receive a fluid source. The fluid moving device is operable to develop air flow in the passage, wherein the aperture is disposed downstream of the fluid moving device and upstream of the emission end.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2016Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Clarke Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert G. States, III, Harbinder Singh Pordal, David Andrew Parrott, Jeffrey Michael Akins, Anthony Kevin Magro, Scott A. Lazar
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Patent number: 10067040Abstract: A container for storing a biological sample is disclosed. The container includes a first chamber having a sidewall extending between an open end and a closed end, defining a first chamber interior adapted to receive a sample holder therein. The container also includes a second chamber having a sidewall extending between an open end and a closed end, defining a second chamber interior adapted to subsequently receive the sample holder therein. The second chamber interior is in fluid isolation from the first chamber interior. A removable closure encloses at least one of the open end of the first chamber and the open end of the second chamber while the sample holder is disposed within one of the first chamber interior and the second chamber interior. A first fluid may be disposed within the first chamber interior, and a second different fluid may be disposed within the second chamber interior.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Bradley M. Wilkinson, C. Mark Newby, Clinton A. Haynes, Robert G. States, III
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Publication number: 20160279652Abstract: According to one aspect, a fluid dispensing device comprises a housing and a fluid moving device associated with the housing. The housing includes an interior surface defining a passage extending at least between an emission end and at least one aperture configured to facilitate entry of a fluid into the passage. The housing further includes a mounting apparatus adjacent the aperture and adapted to receive a fluid source. The fluid moving device is operable to develop air flow in the passage, wherein the aperture is disposed downstream of the fluid moving device and upstream of the emission end.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Robert G. States, III, Harbinder Singh Pordal, David Andrew Parrott, Jeffrey Michael Akins, A. Kevin Magro, Scott A. Lazar