Patents by Inventor Robert Harrell

Robert Harrell 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).

  • Patent number: 11066173
    Abstract: A multi-function credenza includes at least one cabinet with a first top surface and a seat adjacent the cabinet. The seat has a convertible seat back for converting to a second top surface adjacent to the first top surface when the seat is stowed. A multi-function credenza in an aircraft cabin includes a first cabinet that has a first inboard panel and a first top surface, a second cabinet that has a second inboard panel and a second top surface, and a stowable seat located between the first cabinet and the second cabinet. A stowable seat includes a seat back that has a first side adapted for seating in a first mode and a second side adapted as a working surface in a second mode. The seat back articulates between the first mode and the second mode for deploying and stowing the seat, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: David Wayne Davis, Frank Joseph Rowe, Jason Michael Decker, Matthew Robert Harrell
  • Patent number: 10571140
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a substantially constant volume exhaust or ventilation air terminal system is shown for controlling exhaust and/or return airflow rates in a system having a central fan or ventilator. The system and method permits zone-by-zone or area-by-area airflow regulation or control in non-demand areas in response to a demand or call for ventilation in demand areas. In one embodiment, the system employs at least one constant airflow controller or regulator situated in a damper. Another embodiment shows a combination of a first constant airflow controller or regulator situated or mounted on a damper with a second constant airflow controller or regulator situated in a duct associated with the damper. In still another embodiment, a constant airflow controller or regulator is provided in a duct, and used in combination with a solid damper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: American Aldes Ventilation Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis R. Dietz, John Robert Harrell, Dwight Ray Shackelford
  • Publication number: 20180118350
    Abstract: A multi-function credenza includes at least one cabinet with a first top surface and a seat adjacent the cabinet. The seat has a convertible seat back for converting to a second top surface adjacent to the first top surface when the seat is stowed. A multi-function credenza in an aircraft cabin includes a first cabinet that has a first inboard panel and a first top surface, a second cabinet that has a second inboard panel and a second top surface, and a stowable seat located between the first cabinet and the second cabinet. A stowable seat includes a seat back that has a first side adapted for seating in a first mode and a second side adapted as a working surface in a second mode. The seat back articulates between the first mode and the second mode for deploying and stowing the seat, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: David Wayne Davis, Frank Joseph Rowe, Jason Michael Decker, Matthew Robert Harrell
  • Publication number: 20170363310
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a substantially constant volume exhaust or ventilation air terminal system is shown for controlling exhaust and/or return airflow rates in a system having a central fan or ventilator. The system and method permits zone-by-zone or area-by-area airflow regulation or control in non-demand areas in response to a demand or call for ventilation in demand areas. In one embodiment, the system employs at least one constant airflow controller or regulator situated in a damper. In one embodiment, a terminal houses a plurality of sub-ducts each having an airflow regulator. At least one of the sub-ducts has a damper. When the damper is open, a maximum airflow through the terminal is a sum of maximum airflow permitted by the regulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: American Aldes Ventilation Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis R. Dietz, John Robert Harrell, Dwight Ray Shackelford
  • Patent number: 9765881
    Abstract: A hydraulic circuit is disclosed for use with a powertrain having an engine, a transmission, and an output transfer group. The hydraulic circuit may have a first sump configured to collect fluid drained from the transmission, and a second sump configured to collect fluid drained from the output transfer group. The hydraulic circuit may also have a primary pump configured to draw fluid from the first sump and generate at least one flow of pressurized fluid directed to the transmission and to the output transfer group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Patrick Meyer, David Michael Thaler, Kendall Robert Harrell, Scott Alan Lyons, James David Hill
  • Patent number: 9759442
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a substantially constant volume exhaust or ventilation air terminal system is shown for controlling exhaust and/or return airflow rates in a system having a central fan or ventilator. The system and method permits zone-by-zone or area-by-area airflow regulation or control in non-demand areas in response to a demand or call for ventilation in demand areas. In one embodiment, the system employs at least one constant airflow controller or regulator situated in a damper. In one embodiment, a terminal houses a plurality of sub-ducts each having an airflow regulator. At least one of the sub-ducts has a damper. When the damper is open, a maximum airflow through the terminal is a sum of maximum airflow permitted by the regulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: American Aldes Ventilation Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis R. Dietz, John Robert Harrell, Dwight Ray Shackelford
  • Publication number: 20160250923
    Abstract: A hydraulic circuit is disclosed for use with a powertrain having an engine, a transmission, and an output transfer group, The hydraulic circuit may have a first sump configured to collect fluid drained from the transmission, and a second sump configured to collect fluid drained from the output transfer group. The hydraulic circuit may also have a primary pump configured to draw fluid from the first sump and generate at least one flow of pressurized fluid directed to the transmission and to the output transfer group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Patrick MEYER, David Michael THALER, Kendall Robert HARRELL, Scott Alan LYONS, James David HILL
  • Publication number: 20160076784
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a substantially constant volume exhaust or ventilation air terminal system is shown for controlling exhaust and/or return airflow rates in a system having a central fan or ventilator. The system and method permits zone-by-zone or area-by-area airflow regulation or control in non-demand areas in response to a demand or call for ventilation in demand areas. In one embodiment, the system employs at least one constant airflow controller or regulator situated in a damper. Another embodiment shows a combination of a first constant airflow controller or regulator situated or mounted on a damper with a second constant airflow controller or regulator situated in a duct associated with the damper. In still another embodiment, a constant airflow controller or regulator is provided in a duct, and used in combination with a solid damper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: AMERICAN ALDES VENTILATION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dennis R. Dietz, John Robert Harrell, Dwight Ray Shackelford
  • Patent number: 9201428
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a substantially constant volume exhaust or ventilation air terminal system is shown for controlling exhaust and/or return airflow rates in a system having a central fan or ventilator. The system and method permits zone-by-zone or area-by-area airflow regulation or control in non-demand areas in response to a demand or call for ventilation in demand areas. In one embodiment, the system employs at least one constant airflow controller or regulator situated in a damper. Another embodiment shows a combination of a first constant airflow controller or regulator situated or mounted on a damper with a second constant airflow controller or regulator situated in a duct associated with the damper. In still another embodiment, a constant airflow controller or regulator is provided in a duct, and used in combination with a solid damper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: American Aldes Ventilation Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis R. Dietz, John Robert Harrell, Dwight Ray Shackelford
  • Publication number: 20150132402
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dietary supplement that promote the growth, repair, and maintenance of mammalian bone and joint connective tissue. In particular, the dietary supplement comprises a combination of at least one metal chelate and at least one chondroprotective agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Jeremy D. Moore, Thomas R. Hampton, Robert Harrell
  • Patent number: 8968791
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dietary supplement that promote the growth, repair, and maintenance of mammalian bone and joint connective tissue. In particular, the dietary supplement comprises a combination of at least one metal chelate and at least one chondroprotective agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy D. Moore, Thomas R. Hampton, Robert Harrell
  • Publication number: 20140065939
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a substantially constant volume exhaust or ventilation air terminal system is shown for controlling exhaust and/or return airflow rates in a system having a central fan or ventilator. The system and method permits zone-by-zone or area-by-area airflow regulation or control in non-demand areas in response to a demand or call for ventilation in demand areas. In one embodiment, the system employs at least one constant airflow controller or regulator situated in a damper. In one embodiment, a terminal houses a plurality of sub-ducts each having an airflow regulator. At least one of the sub-ducts has a damper. When the damper is open, a maximum airflow through the terminal is a sum of maximum airflow permitted by the regulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: AMERICAN ALDES VENTILATION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dennis R. Dietz, John Robert Harrell, Dwight Ray Shackelford
  • Patent number: 8404714
    Abstract: The present invention provides combinations of dietary supplements and methods of using of these combinations to improve the health and production performance of animals. In particular, the combinations of the invention comprise antioxidants, trace minerals, organic acids, essential amino acids, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin Bowman, Steven Andrew Webb, James Richards, Robert Harrell, Junmei Zhao, Megharaja K. Manangi
  • Patent number: 8091488
    Abstract: A table top with a flip mechanism has a frame of two spaced apart legs, each leg having two pivoting wheels, a spine connecting each leg, and a table top hingedly connecting to the spine for rotation off the center of the table. The spine and table top extend upon the longitudinal axis of the table. The spine has generally two parallel spaced apart members. The table top hingedly connects to one member and rests upon the other member when the table top is flat. Lifting the table from a longitudinal edge opposite the hinges, the table top pivots upon the hinges and rotates about the spine until upright. The upright table is then parallel to the legs and occupies a minimum footprint. Alternatively, the legs have wheels for easy movement of the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Berco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucian Chirea, Robert Harrell, William Laclede
  • Publication number: 20110171187
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dietary supplement that promote the growth, repair, and maintenance of mammalian bone and joint connective tissue. In particular, the dietary supplement comprises a combination of at least one metal chelate and at least one chondroprotective agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy D. Moore, Thomas R. Hampton, Robert Harrell
  • Publication number: 20110021461
    Abstract: The present invention provides combinations of dietary supplements and methods of using of these combinations to improve the health and production performance of animals. In particular, the combinations of the invention comprise antioxidants, trace minerals, organic acids, essential amino acids, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin Bowman, Steven Andrew Webb, James Richards, Robert Harrell, Junmei Zhao, Megharaja K. Manangi
  • Publication number: 20100227541
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a substantially constant volume exhaust or ventilation air terminal system is shown for controlling exhaust and/or return airflow rates in a system having a central fan or ventilator. The system and method permits zone-by-zone or area-by-area airflow regulation or control in non-demand areas in response to a demand or call for ventilation in demand areas. In one embodiment, the system employs at least one constant airflow controller or regulator situated in a damper. Another embodiment shows a combination of a first constant airflow controller or regulator situated or mounted on a damper with a second constant airflow controller or regulator situated in a duct associated with the damper. In still another embodiment, a constant airflow controller or regulator is provided in a duct, and used in combination with a solid damper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: AMERICAN ALDES VENTILATION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dennis R. Dietz, John Robert Harrell, Dwight Ray Shackelford
  • Patent number: 7766734
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a substantially constant volume exhaust or ventilation air terminal system is shown for controlling exhaust and/or return airflow rates in a system having a central fan or ventilator. The system and method permits zone-by-zone or area-by-area airflow regulation or control in non-demand areas in response to a demand or call for ventilation in demand areas. In one embodiment, the system employs at least one constant airflow controller or regulator situated in a damper. Another embodiment shows a combination of a first constant airflow controller or regulator situated or mounted on a damper with a second constant airflow controller or regulator situated in a duct associated with the damper. In still another embodiment, a constant airflow controller or regulator is provided in a duct, and used in combination with a solid damper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: American Aldes Ventilation Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis R. Dietz, John Robert Harrell, Dwight Ray Shackelford
  • Patent number: D902837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Scott Robinson, Matthew Robert Harrell, Todd Alan Thisius
  • Patent number: D914568
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Textron Innovation Inc.
    Inventors: Allan Dale Schrag, Michael Scott Robinson, David Wayne Davis, David Michael Kuhn, Joshua Phillip DeDonder, Matthew Robert Harrell, Michael Seibel, Todd Alan Thisius