Patents by Inventor Robert Harvey

Robert Harvey 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: 20260081044
    Abstract: A local control unit for a small modular reactor includes: a local control rod set comprising a pair of movable local control rods; and a local control unit drive mechanism coupled to the pair of local control rods. The local control unit drive mechanism is configured to move each of the local control rods in opposite directions simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2025
    Publication date: March 19, 2026
    Inventor: Robert Harvey
  • Publication number: 20260016235
    Abstract: A heat pipe for a small modular reactor includes: an evaporator portion fabricated of a first material; and a condenser portion fabricated of a second material, the evaporator portion and the condenser portion being joined to define an interior containing a working fluid. The first material has a lower neutron capture cross section than the second material. The second material has a higher oxidation resistance above 150° C. than the first material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2024
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Inventors: Peter Lang, Robert Harvey, Adriaan Buijs
  • Patent number: 10524412
    Abstract: A specifically configured gardening implement including an arced extension between the handle and the tool component. Such an implement permits greater versatility and facilitates typical gardening operations without losing any tool-using capabilities. Such an arced extension leads from a standard elongated, straight handle to the edge of a tool component, providing an ergonomic disposition of the tool in relation to the handle itself. In such a manner the arced extension allows for greater reach from a standing position, as well as the ability to adjust the actual handling of the overall implement to different angles without the need for uncomfortable and/or possibly. harmful repositioning by the user, as well. The inclusion of different tool components within the base handle/extension structure are also encompassed within the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Inventor: Robert Harvey
  • Patent number: 9869770
    Abstract: Control and feature systems for processing signals from a satellite positioning system include an expert system receiver manager; a joint detection, carrier centring and bit sync acquisition subsystem; peak detection; a multi-dimensional measurement interpolation subsystem; a system for mode switching between a navigational signal; and power control module for receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Mangesh Chansarkar, Sundar Raman, Charles P. Norman, Paul A. Underbrink, Henry D. Falk, James Brown, Robert Harvey, Peter Michali, William Higgins, Gensheng Zhang, Qingwen Zhang
  • Publication number: 20170181459
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for making a baby food purée, such as a sweet potato purée, by employing a recipe management system that uses the steps of cold extraction followed immediately by cold deaeration to produce an all-natural baby food purée. The processes disclosed herein eliminate the need for addition of exogenous enzymes, preservatives or anti-oxidants, while further obviating any requirement for blanching vegetable ingredients. Also contained in the present disclosure are methods and systems for generating purees from one or more starting ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicant: HERO AG
    Inventors: Robert Harvey, Christopher Darling
  • Patent number: 9307683
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for reducing and constraining EMI (electronic magnetic radiation) emissions without affecting the internals of data storage system components. A baffle is attached to the exterior of the housing of a data storage system component by baffle mounts. The baffle is operable between a closed position, where the baffle blocks EMI emitted by connectors on the data storage system component, and an open position, where the connectors are not blocked allowing for servicing and cable management. The baffle may comprise an EMI absorbing material and be tuned to meet specific EMI requirements. The baffle mounts offsets the baffle from the data storage system component and the baffle includes a number of holes to allow airflow. The adjustable EMI baffling apparatus does not interfere with other mounted components while the data storage system component is mounted in a cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: NetApp, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin B. Mortensen, Robert Harvey
  • Publication number: 20150097728
    Abstract: Control and feature systems for processing signals from a satellite positioning system include an expert system receiver manager; a joint detection, carrier centring and bit sync acquisition subsystem; peak detection; a multi-dimensional measurement interpolation subsystem; a system for mode switching between a navigational signal; and power control module for receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Mangesh Chansarkar, Sundar Raman, Charles P. Norman, Paul A. Underbrink, Henry D. Falk, James Brown, Robert Harvey, Peter Michali, William Higgins, Gensheng Zhang, Qingwen Zhang
  • Patent number: 8947300
    Abstract: Control and feature systems for processing signals from a satellite positioning system include an expert system receiver manager; a joint detection, carrier centering and bit sync acquisition subsystem; peak detection; a multi-dimensional measurement interpolation subsystem; a system for mode switching between a navigational signal; and power control module for receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: CSR Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Mangesh Chansarkar, Sundar Raman, Charles P. Norman, Paul A. Underbrink, Henry D. Falk, James Brown, Robert Harvey, Peter Michali, Williams Higgins, Gensheng Zhang, Qingwen Zhang
  • Publication number: 20140126139
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for reducing and constraining EMI (electronic magnetic radiation) emissions without affecting the internals of data storage system components. A baffle is attached to the exterior of the housing of a data storage system component by baffle mounts. The baffle is operable between a closed position, where the baffle blocks EMI emitted by connectors on the data storage system component, and an open position, where the connectors are not blocked allowing for servicing and cable management. The baffle may comprise an EMI absorbing material and be tuned to meet specific EMI requirements. The baffle mounts offsets the baffle from the data storage system component and the baffle includes a number of holes to allow airflow. The adjustable EMI baffling apparatus does not interfere with other mounted components while the data storage system component is mounted in a cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: NetApp, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin B. Mortensen, Robert Harvey
  • Patent number: 8635756
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for reducing and constraining EMI (electronic magnetic radiation) emissions without affecting the internals of data storage system components. A baffle is attached to the exterior of the housing of a data storage system component by baffle mounts. The baffle is operable between a closed position, where the baffle blocks EMI emitted by connectors on the data storage system component, and an open position, where the connectors are not blocked allowing for servicing and cable management. The baffle may comprise an EMI absorbing material and be tuned to meet specific EMI requirements. The baffle mounts offsets the baffle from the data storage system component and the baffle includes a number of holes to allow airflow. The adjustable EMI baffling apparatus does not interfere with other mounted components while the data storage system component is mounted in a cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Netapp, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin B. Mortensen, Robert Harvey
  • Publication number: 20110316741
    Abstract: Control and feature systems for processing signals from a satellite positioning system include an expert system receiver manager; a joint detection, carrier centering and bit sync acquisition subsystem; peak detection; a multi-dimensional measurement interpolation subsystem; a system for mode switching between a navigational signal; and power control module for receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: SiRF Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Mangesh Chansarkar, Sundar Raman, Charles P. Norman, Paul A. Underbrink, Henry D. Falk, James Brown, Robert Harvey, Peter Michali, Williams Higgins, Gensheng Zhang, Qingwen Zhang
  • Patent number: 8013787
    Abstract: Control and feature systems for processing signals from a satellite positioning system include an expert system receiver manager; a joint detection, carrier centering and bit sync acquisition subsystem; peak detection; a multi-dimensional measurement interpolation subsystem; a subsystem for mode switching between a navigational signal; and power control module for a receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: SiRF Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Mangesh Chansarkar, Sundar Raman, Charles P. Norman, Paul A. Underbrink, Henry D. Falk, James Brown, Robert Harvey, Peter Michali, Williams Higgins, Gengsheng Zhang, Qingwen Zhang
  • Patent number: 7819053
    Abstract: Prior to cooling, an air knife is used to remove bubbles from confectionery-filled chocolates, preferably center-filled chocolates, deposited in a mold tray, preferably using a one-shot depositor. Using the method and apparatus, it is possible to manufacture novel confectionery products, including one-shot deposited caramel-filled dark chocolates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: John M. Kaiser, Dale R. Slesser, Dominic M. Diperna, Richard A. Morgan, Rick A. Floyd, Robert A. Parker, Robert Harvey
  • Patent number: 7667984
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for reducing and constraining EMI (electronic magnetic radiation) emissions without affecting the internals of data storage system components. A baffle is attached to the exterior of the housing of a data storage system component by baffle mounts. The baffle is operable between a closed position, where the baffle blocks EMI emitted by connectors on the data storage system component, and an open position, where the connectors are not blocked allowing for servicing and cable management. The baffle may comprise an EMI absorbing material and be tuned to meet specific EMI requirements. The baffle mounts offsets the baffle from the data storage system component and the baffle includes a number of holes to allow airflow. The adjustable EMI baffling apparatus does not interfere with other mounted components while the data storage system component is mounted in a cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: LSI Corporation
    Inventors: Justin Mortensen, Robert Harvey
  • Publication number: 20100037448
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for reducing and constraining EMI (electronic magnetic radiation) emissions without affecting the internals of data storage system components. A baffle is attached to the exterior of the housing of a data storage system component by baffle mounts. The baffle is operable between a closed position, where the baffle blocks EMI emitted by connectors on the data storage system component, and an open position, where the connectors are not blocked allowing for servicing and cable management. The baffle may comprise an EMI absorbing material and be tuned to meet specific EMI requirements. The baffle mounts offsets the baffle from the data storage system component and the baffle includes a number of holes to allow airflow. The adjustable EMI baffling apparatus does not interfere with other mounted components while the data storage system component is mounted in a cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: LSI LOGIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Justin B. Mortensen, Robert Harvey
  • Patent number: 7576977
    Abstract: A computer storage enclosure may comprise a mounting chassis and a computer drive apparatus. The mounting chassis may have a plurality of computer drive guides, a plurality of cam pins, and a mounting chassis disengagement ramp. The computer drive apparatus may include a computer drive, a plurality of shoulder screws, and a computer drive handle. The computer drive apparatus may be mounted on the mounting chassis utilizing the shoulder screws guided by the computer drive guides and secured by the computer drive handle, the cam pins, and the shoulder screws. The computer drive apparatus may include a blade drive and be hot-swappable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: LSI Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Signer, Robert Harvey, John Dunham
  • Publication number: 20090103258
    Abstract: A computer storage enclosure may comprise a mounting chassis and a computer drive apparatus. The mounting chassis may have a plurality of computer drive guides, a plurality of cam pins, and a mounting chassis disengagement ramp. The computer drive apparatus may include a computer drive, a plurality of shoulder screws, and a computer drive handle. The computer drive apparatus may be mounted on the mounting chassis utilizing the shoulder screws guided by the computer drive guides and secured by the computer drive handle, the cam pins, and the shoulder screws. The computer drive apparatus may include a blade drive and be hot-swappable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Ryan Signer, Robert Harvey, John Dunham
  • Patent number: D739735
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Beech-Nut Nutrition Company
    Inventors: Christopher Darling, Robert Harvey, Jodi Breuer, Brody Boyer, Kelly Frazier, Eric Staples, Michelle Hayward, Nancy Mines
  • Patent number: D754544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Beech-Nut Nutrition Company
    Inventors: Christopher Darling, Robert Harvey, Jodi Breuer, Brody Boyer, Kelly Frazier, Eric Staples, Michelle Hayward, Nancy Mines
  • Patent number: D756789
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Beech-Nut Nutrition Company
    Inventors: Christopher Darling, Robert Harvey, Jodi Breuer, Brody Boyer, Kelly Frazier, Eric Staples, Michelle Hayward, Nancy Mines