Patents by Inventor Robert Holdsworth

Robert Holdsworth 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: 11078790
    Abstract: A drilling and bolting device for driving a drill element into a rock surface includes a frame, a drive unit supported for movement relative to the frame, and an actuator for moving the drive unit relative to the frame. The drive unit includes a motor and a chuck for engaging the drill element. The chuck is driven by the motor. In some aspects, the actuator includes a magnet exerting a magnetic force on the block to provide magnetic coupling between the actuator and a block supporting the motor. In some aspects, the actuator is positioned at least partially within an elongated member of the frame. In some aspects, the drive unit includes a switched reluctance motor including a stator and a rotor supported for rotation relative to the stator, and the rotor is directly coupled to the chuck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Joy Global Underground Mining LLC
    Inventors: Robert Holdsworth, Brad Neilson, Peter Hanna
  • Publication number: 20180043843
    Abstract: A liner for installation in an interior space of an emergency vehicle to prevent surface contamination. The liner is secured with a system of grommets and clips, allowing the liner to be easily installed when needed and removed after use. The liner is designed to be easily installable and disposable, while enabling medical staff to operate within the emergency vehicle essentially unhindered by its presence. In some embodiments, the liner is stored in a container under put into use and then disposed of in that same container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Frederick J. TROTTA, Kenneth R. HORTON, Leonard GUERCIA, Robert HOLDSWORTH, Martin KELLEHER
  • Publication number: 20180010454
    Abstract: A drilling and bolting device for driving a drill element into a rock surface includes a frame, a drive unit supported for movement relative to the frame, and an actuator for moving the drive unit relative to the frame. The drive unit includes a motor and a chuck for engaging the drill element. The chuck is driven by the motor. In some aspects, the actuator includes a magnet exerting a magnetic force on the block to provide magnetic coupling between the actuator and a block supporting the motor. In some aspects, the actuator is positioned at least partially within an elongated member of the frame. In some aspects, the drive unit includes a switched reluctance motor including a stator and a rotor supported for rotation relative to the stator, and the rotor is directly coupled to the chuck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Holdsworth, Brad Neilson, Peter Hanna