Patents by Inventor Robert Hansen

Robert Hansen 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: 20120191691
    Abstract: A method for determining the value of a given page or pages in aggregate to a search engine based on key-word search results and optionally modifying the outbound results to optimize the value and layout of the page or pages. A listening system is inserted within the network for the purpose of listening to both inbound to and outbound traffic from the web server and optionally modifying outbound responses. The device uses an algorithm to decide the relative value of the page as it is traversed. The system also detects web server errors, scanning depth of the search engine and makes recommendations based on the examined traffic and desired results. Human visitors are distinguished from search engines by looking at the HTTP headers and therefore search engine depth and effectiveness in page scanning can be calculated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: Robert Hansen
  • Publication number: 20120021171
    Abstract: A support member such as a belt or sleeve includes a topographical pattern on its sheet contact side. A plurality of land areas, corresponding depressions, through voids, and/or groove areas are formed on the top surface of the support member to produce the topographical pattern. The land areas, corresponding depressions, through voids, and/or groove areas may be formed by graving, cutting, etching, embossing, mechanical perforation or a combination thereof. The improved belt or sleeve imparts desired physical characteristics, such as bulk, appearance, texture, absorbency, strength, and hand to a nonwoven product produced thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: Albany International Corp.
    Inventors: Pierre Riviere, Jean-Louis Monnerie, Jonas Karlsson, Dana Eagles, Sabri Mourad, Robert A. Hansen
  • Patent number: 8088256
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to the use of laser energy to weld or fuse selected locations in paper machine clothing (“PMC”) and other industrial and engineered fabrics. The invention also relates to an improved loop seam for an on machine seamable papermaker or other industrial fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Albany International Corp.
    Inventors: Robert Hansen, Dana Eagles, Lennart Olsson
  • Patent number: 7997184
    Abstract: Briefly, the invention comprises a vibrator with an on-demand start-up system, that inhibits fouling the atmosphere, with one embodiment of the invention including an integral non-fouling start-up system wherein at least one of the bearing surfaces contains a surface adhered lubricant so as to provide an on-demand static start-up system and in another embodiment the on-demand start-up system is a dynamic system that can unbalance the differential forces on the piston therein to ensure that the vibrator will begin vibrating “on-demand”. Thus, two types of start-up systems are available one an on-demand static start-up system and the other an on-demand dynamic start-up system with either of the systems can be used alone or if desired in combination to provide redundant start-up systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Dynamic Air
    Inventor: Robert Hansen
  • Patent number: 7963207
    Abstract: A linear vibrator having an internal cylindrical bearing surface forming a chamber therein and a fluid inlet to direct a fluid into the chamber with a one piece piston slideable located therein with the piston simultaneously rotatable and axially displaceable therein with the piston including a static port to bias the piston and thereby induce piston oscillation when fluid is introduced into the vibrator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Dynamil Air Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Hansen, Daniel Sabelko
  • Publication number: 20110002328
    Abstract: A method, system, and device for establishing a call using a single identifier, which includes receiving contact information relating to the single identifier from an uploading device, the contact information identifying at least one protocol, storing the contact information received from the uploading device, retrieving the stored contact information and transmitting a message including the contact information, in response to a request from a call server for the contact information relating to the single identifier, receiving a request from a first communication device to establish a call to a second communication device associated with the single identifier, requesting the contact information relating to the single identifier, receiving the contact information relating to the single identifier, and establishing a call between the first communication device and the second communication device associated with the single identifier using the at least one protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: TANDBERG TELECOM AS
    Inventors: Robert A. HANSEN, Paul Witty
  • Publication number: 20100326535
    Abstract: A butterfly valve for forming an enhanced seal between the disk and the annular seal through use of unmated surfaces on the sealing face of the disk and the sealing face of the annular seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Robert A. Hansen, Daniel Sabelko
  • Publication number: 20100255704
    Abstract: A connector security cover for enclosing and sealing a connection between a signal line cable connector and a weighing terminal of a platform scale. An exemplary embodiment of the cover generally includes a body with first and second ends. The first end may have an opening with a first aperture defined surface adapted to engage a cable connector. The second end may have an opening with an aperture defined surface adapted to engage a corresponding element on the weighing terminal. The body may comprise hinged or non-hinged body halves that are secured closed by a fastening device. A tamper indicating device may be associated with the body and adapted to indicate if the body is opened after engagement. The cover may be placed around the cable connector and a corresponding element on the weighing terminal to restrict movement of the cable connector with respect to the weighing terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Ohaus Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas Gardner, Robert Hansen
  • Publication number: 20100236034
    Abstract: An industrial fabric such as an endless belt or sleeve for use in the production of nonwovens, and a method of making thereof are disclosed. The industrial fabric is produced by spirally winding strips of polymeric material, such as an industrial strapping or ribbon material, and joining the adjoining sides of the strips of material using ultrasonic welding or laser welding techniques. The fabric may then be perforated using a suitable technique to make it permeable to air and/or water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Dana Eagles, Jonas Karlsson, Bruce Stowe, Joseph Botelho, Sabri Mourad, Jerry O'Connor, Jon Montcrieff, Robert Hansen
  • Patent number: 7798837
    Abstract: A connector security cover for enclosing and sealing a connection between a signal line cable connector and a weighing terminal of a platform scale. An exemplary embodiment of the cover generally includes a body with first and second ends. The first end may have an opening with a first aperture defined surface adapted to engage a cable connector. The second end may have an opening with an aperture defined surface adapted to engage a corresponding element on the weighing terminal. The body may comprise hinged or non-hinged body halves that are secured closed by a fastening device. A tamper indicating device may be associated with the body and adapted to indicate if the body is opened after engagement. The cover may be placed around the cable connector and a corresponding element on the weighing terminal to restrict movement of the cable connector with respect to the weighing terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Ohaus Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas Gardner, Robert Hansen
  • Patent number: 7799175
    Abstract: A stratified press fabric for the press section of a paper machine having a passive sensor system for detecting wear in the press fabric. The lower (non-surface) layer(s) of the stratified press fabric are produced using colored staple fiber batt material. As the surface of the fabric is worn away through use, the colored batt material is exposed to provide a visual indication of the wear. This visual indication allows the customer to readily determine the appropriate time to replace the press fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Albany International Corp.
    Inventor: Robert A. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20100230064
    Abstract: An industrial fabric, belt or sleeve and a method of making the fabric, belt or sleeve are disclosed. The industrial fabric, belt or sleeve is produced by spirally winding strips of polymeric material, such as an industrial strapping or ribbon material, and joining the adjoining sides of the strips of material using ultrasonic welding or laser welding techniques. The fabric, belt or sleeve may then be perforated using a suitable technique to make it permeable to air and/or water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Dana Eagles, Jonas Karlsson, Bruce Stowe, Joseph Botelho, Sabri Mourad, Jerry O'Connor, Jon Montcrieff, Robert Hansen
  • Patent number: 7795549
    Abstract: A housing for a weighing indicator terminal, having a top cover and a base member attached to the top cover. The top cover and the base member have complimentary configurations whereby the top cover and the base member are attachable together in more than one configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Ohaus Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Hansen, Douglas Gardner, Zbigniew Pobocha
  • Publication number: 20100129597
    Abstract: A structure for use in industrial fabrics such as paper machine clothing and engineered fabrics is disclosed. The structure includes axially and radially elastic hollow members, and relatively inelastic yarns in various patterns. The structure has a high degree of both compressibility under an applied normal load and excellent recovery (resiliency or spring back) upon removal of that load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Robert A. Hansen, Bjorn Rydin, William Luciano
  • Publication number: 20100112275
    Abstract: A structure for use as a compressible ultra-resilient pad is disclosed. The structure includes axially and radially elastic hollow members and relatively inelastic yarns in various patterns. The structure has a high degree of both compressibility under an applied normal load and excellent recovery (resiliency or spring back) upon removal of that load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Robert A. Hansen, Bjorn Rydin
  • Publication number: 20100024178
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to the use of laser energy to weld or fuse selected locations in paper machine clothing (“PMC”) and other industrial and engineered fabrics. The invention also relates to an improved loop seam for an on machine seamable papermaker or other industrial fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Hansen, Dana Eagles, Lennart Olsson
  • Publication number: 20090272255
    Abstract: A linear vibrator having an internal cylindrical bearing surface forming a chamber therein and a fluid inlet to direct a fluid into the chamber with a one piece piston slideable located therein with the piston simultaneously rotatable and axially displaceable therein with the piston including a static port to bias the piston and thereby induce piston oscillation when fluid is introduced into the vibrator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Robert A. Hansen, Daniel Sabelko
  • Publication number: 20090181590
    Abstract: A structure for use in a compressible resilient pad. The structure contains both axially elastomeric yarns and relatively inelastic yarns in various patterns. The structure has a high degree of both compressibility under an applied normal load and excellent recovery (resiliency or spring back) upon removal of that load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Robert A. Hansen, Bjorn Rydin, Glenn Kornett
  • Publication number: 20090176427
    Abstract: A structure for use in industrial fabrics such as paper machine clothing and engineered fabrics. The structure contains both axially elastomeric yarns and relatively inelastic yarns in various patterns. The structure has a high degree of both compressibility under an applied normal load and excellent recovery (resiliency or spring back) upon removal of that load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Robert A. Hansen, Bjorn Rydin, Glenn Kornett
  • Publication number: 20090166096
    Abstract: A housing for a weighing indicator terminal, having a top cover and a base member attached to the top cover. The top cover and the base member have complimentary configurations whereby the top cover and the base member are attachable together in more than one configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Hansen, Douglas Gardner, Zbigniew Pobocha