Patents by Inventor Robert Hine
Robert Hine 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: 20240310979Abstract: A room communication kiosk integrated within a campus communication system. The room communication kiosk includes a touchscreen device. The touchscreen device is configured to: display one or more user function widgets on the touchscreen; sense one or more user touch gestures interacting with the one or more user function widgets displayed on the touchscreen; and generate a signal responsive to the one or more user touch gestures. The room communication kiosk is further configured to: receive the signal responsive to the one or more user touch gestures; interpret the signal responsive to the one or more user touch gestures based on the one or more user function widgets to determine a kiosk action for the campus communication system; and communicate the kiosk action to the campus communication system over the network interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: Rauland-Borg CorporationInventors: Stacie Dinse, Peter Holtermann, Alan Arsinow, Robert Gorelik, Jeoff Hines
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Publication number: 20240252345Abstract: An example fluid collection assembly (100) includes a sheath (102) and a base (104). The sheath includes a fluid impermeable barrier (106) formed from at least a first panel (108) and a second panel (110). The first panel and the second panel at least partially define a chamber (112) therebetween. The fluid impermeable barrier also defines a fluid outlet (118) at a distal end of the sheath and an opening (114) at a proximal end of the sheath. The sheath also includes at least one porous material (122) disposed in the chamber. The base is permanently secured or configured to be permanently secured to the sheath. The base defines an aperture (124) that is aligned with the opening when the base is permanently attached to the sheath. The base is configured to be secured to a region about a penis of an individual with the aperture positioned over the penis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: August 1, 2024Inventors: Gregory Mann, Anthony Esposito, Kathleen Davis, Samuel Edmund Whittome, Emily Lucy Triggs, Merissa Lim Sarrias, Jack Warren, Martyn Mitchell, Barry Dobson, Karen X.Z. Yu, Robert Hine
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Publication number: 20240065874Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include fluid collection assemblies having at least one nonwoven material, fluid collection systems including the same, and methods of using the same. An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier. The fluid impermeable barrier defines a chamber, at least one opening, and a fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly also include at least one porous material disposed in the chamber. The porous material includes at least one nonwoven material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Seth Schneider, Anthony Esposito, Samuel Hernandez, Simon Ofosu, Robert Hine
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Publication number: 20230248564Abstract: An example fluid collection assembly (100) includes a sheath (102) and a base (104). The sheath includes a fluid impermeable barrier (106) formed from at least a first panel (108) and a second panel (110). The first panel and the second panel at least partially define a chamber (112) therebetween. The fluid impermeable barrier also defines a fluid outlet (118) at a distal end of the sheath and an opening (114) at a proximal end of the sheath. The sheath also includes at least one porous material (122) disposed in the chamber. The base is permanently secured or configured to be permanently secured to the sheath. The base defines an aperture (124) that is aligned with the opening when the base is permanently attached to the sheath. The base is configured to be secured to a region about a penis of an individual with the aperture positioned over the penis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Gregory Mann, Anthony Esposito, Kathleen Davis, Samuel Edmund Whittome, Emily Lucy Triggs, Merissa Lim Sarrias, Jack Warren, Martyn Mitchell, Barry Dobson, Karen X.Z. Yu, Robert Hine
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Publication number: 20230240884Abstract: An example fluid collection assembly includes a sheath and a base. The sheath includes a fluid impermeable barrier having a proximal region and a distal region extending from the proximal region. The proximal region exhibits a first width and the distal region exhibits a second width that is less than the first width. The proximal region defines an opening and the distal region defines a fluid outlet. The fluid impermeable barrier define a chamber. The sheath also includes at least one porous material disposed in the chamber. The base may be attached to or configured to be attached to the sheath. The base defines an aperture that is aligned with the opening when the base is attached to the sheath. The base is configured to be secured to a region about a penis of an individual with the aperture positioned over the penis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Kathleen Davis, Robert Hine, Kamil Szymaniak, Katie Grupp
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Publication number: 20220118165Abstract: Examples relate to fluid collection assemblies, systems, and methods for collecting fluid from a wearer of the fluid collection assembly. The fluid collection assemblies include a fluid collection device attachable to an adapter. The fluid collection device includes porous material disposed within a fluid impermeable barrier. The adapter includes an interfacing body having at least one orifice and at least one attachment feature for attaching the adapter to the fluid collection device such that the porous material is fluidly connected to the at least one orifice. A fluid collection system includes a fluid collection device operably coupled to a fluid storage container and vacuum source via one or more sections of conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Tracey E. Knapp, Robert Hine
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Publication number: 20210404635Abstract: A mounting system is provided for use in securing an electronic device to a recessed light fixture. In one embodiment, the mounting system comprises a central hub, containing an adjusting magnet interposed between two metallic mounting arms. The top mounting arm has an electrical connector, such as a male light bulb socket for physical and electrical connection to a female light bulb socket in a recessed lighting fixture. The bottom mounting arm has a mount for securing to an electronic device, such as an LED panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventor: Robert Hines
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Patent number: 11060704Abstract: A mounting system, for use in securing an electronic device to a recessed light fixture, includes a top hub with an electrical connector, a central hub with a magnet, a bottom hub configured to receive the electronic device, an upper mounting arm coupling the top hub to the central hub, and a lower mounting arm coupling the bottom hub to the central hub and configured to slide through the central hub to adjust the position of the bottom hub relative to the central hub. The magnet is configured to apply force to at least one of the upper and lower mounting arms to fix a position of the bottom hub with respect to the central hub.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2016Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Inventor: Robert Hines
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Publication number: 20180250184Abstract: A convertible chair, for example, a hair transplantation chair that permits movement of the patient during a procedure while the patient's head remains substantially stationary. The chair may include a head support and a plurality of body supports that may be mounted on a base, or on a cradle movably attached to the base. The chair can be configured for a follicular unit harvesting procedure and it could be also converted into a hair implantation configuration for hair implantation procedure. The patient remains in the chair during the procedure with his head substantially stationary, while various parts of his body may be repositioned, for example, by rotation of the cradle. The chair may be automated, or assisted with pneumatics, motors, foot pumps and the like. The chair is particularly useful for assisting robotic hair transplantation procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: Restoration Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Brinkerhoff, Robert A. Hines, Gary R. Schultheis, Eric R. Winger
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Publication number: 20180231220Abstract: A mounting system is provided for use in securing an electronic device to a recessed light fixture. In one embodiment, the mounting system comprises a central hub, containing an adjusting magnet interposed between two metallic mounting arms. The top mounting arm has an electrical connector, such as a male light bulb socket for physical and electrical connection to a female light bulb socket in a recessed lighting fixture. The bottom mounting arm has a mount for securing to an electronic device, such as an LED panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2016Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventor: Robert Hines
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Patent number: 9962307Abstract: A convertible chair, for example, a hair transplantation chair that permits movement of the patient during a procedure while the patient's head remains substantially stationary. The chair may include a head support and a plurality of body supports that may be mounted on a base, or on a cradle movably attached to the base. The chair can be configured for a follicular unit harvesting procedure and it could be also converted into a hair implantation configuration for hair implantation procedure. The patient remains in the chair during the procedure with his head substantially stationary, while various parts of his body may be repositioned, for example, by rotation of the cradle. The chair may be automated, or assisted with pneumatics, motors, foot pumps and the like. The chair is particularly useful for assisting robotic hair transplantation procedures.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: RESTORATION ROBOTICS, INC.Inventors: Mark D. Brinkerhoff, Robert A. Hines, Gary R. Schultheis, Eric R. Winger
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Fiber blends for garments with high thermal, abrasion resistance, and moisture management properties
Patent number: 8973164Abstract: Fiber blends useful for garments with a balance of high thermal, abrasion resistance, and moisture management properties are disclosed. The fiber blends comprise a hydrophobic fiber component, a hydrophilic fiber component, a structural fiber component, and an optional antistatic fiber. Yarns, fabrics, and garments comprising the fiber blends are also disclosed. Such garments are particularly useful for occupations requiring high thermal properties and abrasion resistance, such as fire fighters, utility workers, and military personnel, without compromising comfort of the wearers by maintaining breathability and moisture management properties of the fabric.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Drifire, LLCInventors: Robert Hines, James Bailey, Leslie Gene Cone -
Fiber Blends for Garments with High Thermal, Abrasion Resistance, and Moisture Management Properties
Publication number: 20140223650Abstract: Fiber blends useful for garments with a balance of high thermal, abrasion resistance, and moisture management properties are disclosed. The fiber blends comprise a hydrophobic fiber component, a hydrophilic fiber component, a structural fiber component, and an optional antistatic fiber. Yarns, fabrics, and garments comprising the fiber blends are also disclosed. Such garments are particularly useful for occupations requiring high thermal properties and abrasion resistance, such as fire fighters, utility workers, and military personnel, without compromising comfort of the wearers by maintaining breathability and moisture management properties of the fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Drifire, LLCInventors: Robert Hines, James Bailey, Leslie Gene Cone -
Fiber blends for garments with high thermal, abrasion resistance, and moisture management properties
Patent number: 8732863Abstract: Fiber blends useful for garments with a balance of high thermal, abrasion resistance, and moisture management properties are disclosed. The fiber blends comprise a hydrophobic fiber component, a hydrophilic fiber component, a structural fiber component, and an optional antistatic fiber. Yarns, fabrics, and garments comprising the fiber blends are also disclosed. Such garments are particularly useful for occupations requiring high thermal properties and abrasion resistance, such as fire fighters, utility workers, and military personnel, without compromising comfort of the wearers by maintaining breathability and moisture management properties of the fabric.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Drifire, LLCInventors: Robert Hines, James Bailey, Leslie Gene Cone -
Patent number: 8469757Abstract: A fin in one embodiment includes a fin box assembly including a fin box adapted for coupling to a body portion of a water-borne device, and a fin assembly having a base member that is releasably engagable in said fin box. A fin assembly according to one embodiment includes a base member adapted for releasable engagement in a fin box that is coupled to a water-borne device, and a fin member coupled to said base member. A water-borne device in one embodiment includes a body portion, and a fin box assembly coupled to the body portion, the fin box assembly including a fin box adapted for receiving a fin assembly having a base member that is releasably engagable in said fin box.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2008Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Fin & Fin Surf Board Fin CompanyInventors: William A. Luke, Robert A. Hines, Leslie Segal Purcell, Stephen Scott Purcell
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Fiber Blends for Garments with High Thermal, Abrasion Resistance, and Moisture Management Properties
Publication number: 20130042385Abstract: Fiber blends useful for garments with a balance of high thermal, abrasion resistance, and moisture management properties are disclosed. The fiber blends comprise a hydrophobic fiber component, a hydrophilic fiber component, a structural fiber component, and an optional antistatic fiber. Yarns, fabrics, and garments comprising the fiber blends are also disclosed. Such garments are particularly useful for occupations requiring high thermal properties and abrasion resistance, such as fire fighters, utility workers, and military personnel, without compromising comfort of the wearers by maintaining breathability and moisture management properties of the fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: DRIFIRE, LLCInventors: Robert Hines, James Bailey, Leslie Gene Cone -
Publication number: 20120158138Abstract: A convertible chair, for example, a hair transplantation chair that permits movement of the patient during a procedure while the patient's head remains substantially stationary. The chair may include a head support and a plurality of body supports that may be mounted on a base, or on a cradle movably attached to the base. The chair can be configured for a follicular unit harvesting procedure and it could be also converted into a hair implantation configuration for hair implantation procedure. The patient remains in the chair during the procedure with his head substantially stationary, while various parts of his body may be repositioned, for example, by rotation of the cradle. The chair may be automated, or assisted with pneumatics, motors, foot pumps and the like. The chair is particularly useful for assisting robotic hair transplantation procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: Restoration Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Brinkerhoff, Robert A. Hines, Gary R. Schultheis, Eric R. Winger
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Patent number: 7884090Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, combination of medicaments, and methods for the treatment of certain conditions such as arthritis, and in particular, reactive arthritis, osteoarthritis, and bursitis, among others.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2005Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Inventors: Ernest L. Bonner, Jr., Robert Hines
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Patent number: 7691831Abstract: A method for treatment for conditions in human beings associated with either or both reactive arthritis or bursitis comprising administering a combination of a member from each of the following groups of medications: (1) synthetic purine nucleoside analog antiviral drugs, (2) antibiotic drugs, and (3) imidazole drugs. Alternate embodiments of the invention include dual combinations of (A) a member of the synthetic purine nucleoside analog group of antiviral drugs and a member of the antibiotic group of drugs, (B) a member of the antibiotic group of drugs and a member of the imidazole family of drugs, and (C) a member of the synthetic purine nucleoside analog group of antiviral drugs and a member of the imidazole group of drugs.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2005Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Inventors: Ernest L. Bonner, Jr., Robert Hines
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Publication number: 20090057190Abstract: A detachable protection system for protecting a data processing system under rough operation environment. The system includes a housing having a surface for supporting the data processing system, a securing device, disposed on the housing, configured to detachably secure the data processing system when the data processing system is supported by the surface, and a handgrip device disposed on each of two opposite sides of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: IDSC Holdings, LLCInventors: Gordon F. Schmeisser, Robert A. Hines