Patents by Inventor Robert Hollis
Robert Hollis 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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Patent number: 10352068Abstract: A cable locking device includes a housing, a cable extending outward through a cable passage in the housing and terminating at a cable end connector receivable in a cable connection port in the housing, and a locking mechanism assembled with the housing and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the locking mechanism is in the locked position, a first cable securing portion secures the cable against movement within the cable passage in at least an outward direction, and a second cable securing portion secures the cable end connector within the cable connection port. When the locking mechanism is in the unlocked position, the first cable securing portion permits movement of the cable within the cable passage in the outward direction, and the second cable securing portion permits removal of the cable end connector from the cable connection port.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventor: Robert Hollis
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Patent number: 10207847Abstract: A lockable enclosure includes a housing and an access door. The access door includes a hinge portion connected with a first side wall of the housing and is pivotable about the hinge portion between closed and open positions. When the access door is in the closed position, the hinge portion of the access door is slideable for sliding movement of the access door between a latching position in which a first latch portion of the access door engages a corresponding second latch portion of the housing to secure the access door in the closed position, and a release position in which the first interlock portion disengages from the second interlock portion to permit pivoting movement of the access door from the closed position to the open position. The access door further comprises at least one locking feature configured to secure the closed access door in the latching position.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2016Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLCInventors: Robert Hollis, Trey Roeser
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Publication number: 20180223567Abstract: A cable locking device includes a housing, a cable extending outward through a cable passage in the housing and terminating at a cable end connector receivable in a cable connection port in the housing, and a locking mechanism assembled with the housing and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the locking mechanism is in the locked position, a first cable securing portion secures the cable against movement within the cable passage in at least an outward direction, and a second cable securing portion secures the cable end connector within the cable connection port. When the locking mechanism is in the unlocked position, the first cable securing portion permits movement of the cable within the cable passage in the outward direction, and the second cable securing portion permits removal of the cable end connector from the cable connection port.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: Robert HOLLIS
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Publication number: 20170113856Abstract: A lockable enclosure includes a housing and an access door. The access door includes a hinge portion connected with a first side wall of the housing and is pivotable about the hinge portion between closed and open positions. When the access door is in the closed position, the hinge portion of the access door is slideable for sliding movement of the access door between a latching position in which a first latch portion of the access door engages a corresponding second latch portion of the housing to secure the access door in the closed position, and a release position in which the first interlock portion disengages from the second interlock portion to permit pivoting movement of the access door from the closed position to the open position. The access door further comprises at least one locking feature configured to secure the closed access door in the latching position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Robert HOLLIS, Trey ROESER
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Patent number: 9545182Abstract: Described are swivel systems and swivel assemblies for connecting a vacuum appliance to a vacuum accessory. The assemblies can include first and second arcuate members that each includes a tab and a receiving section so the latter can receive the other member's tab. The assembly can be adapted to be coupled to the accessory to permit the appliance to pivot relative to the accessory about two independent axes. The swivel system can include a vacuum adapter and a connector adapted to permit the vacuum adapter to pivot about a vacuum accessory. A plenum chamber can be formed in the adapter that is in fluid communication with one or more vacuum hoses to balance the airflow within the adapter. With the swivel systems and assemblies described herein, the versatility and efficiency of vacuum appliances and other tools can be improved through their multi-axes rotational capabilities and balanced airflow configurations.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2015Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventor: Robert Hollis
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Publication number: 20160100731Abstract: Described are swivel systems and swivel assemblies for connecting a vacuum appliance to a vacuum accessory. The assemblies can include first and second arcuate members that each includes a tab and a receiving section so the latter can receive the other member's tab. The assembly can be adapted to be coupled to the accessory to permit the appliance to pivot relative to the accessory about two independent axes. The swivel system can include a vacuum adapter and a connector adapted to permit the vacuum adapter to pivot about a vacuum accessory. A plenum chamber can be formed in the adapter that is in fluid communication with one or more vacuum hoses to balance the airflow within the adapter. With the swivel systems and assemblies described herein, the versatility and efficiency of vacuum appliances and other tools can be improved through their multi-axes rotational capabilities and balanced airflow configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventor: Robert HOLLIS
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Patent number: 9254900Abstract: A dive computer with a free dive mode and/or wireless data transmission capabilities. In one embodiment the invention relates to a diving apparatus including a dive computer having a free dive mode, where the dive computer is configured to calculate a nitrogen loading in the free dive mode using a default value which is the fraction of oxygen in air, and where the free dive mode is used when a diver makes a dive without a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. Another embodiment includes a method of operating a dive computer including recording two or more first identifiers, receiving pressure information from two or more pressure transmitters, the pressure information comprising second identifiers and pressure measurements, determining whether the pressure information contains one of the two or more first identifiers, and displaying a message indicative of the pressure information that contains one of the two or more first identifiers.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Pelagic Pressure Systems Corp.Inventors: Robert Hollis, Michael S. Hollis, Jack Calvin Holman
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Patent number: 9241603Abstract: Described are swivel systems and swivel assemblies for connecting a vacuum appliance to a vacuum accessory. The assemblies can include first and second arcuate members that each includes a tab and a receiving section so the latter can receive the other member's tab. The assembly can be adapted to be coupled to the accessory to permit the appliance to pivot relative to the accessory about two independent axes. The swivel system can include a vacuum adapter and a connector adapted to permit the vacuum adapter to pivot about a vacuum accessory. A plenum chamber can be formed in the adapter that is in fluid communication with one or more vacuum hoses to balance the airflow within the adapter. With the swivel systems and assemblies described herein, the versatility and efficiency of vacuum appliances and other tools can be improved through their multi-axes rotational capabilities and balanced airflow configurations.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventor: Robert Hollis
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Publication number: 20140058684Abstract: A dive computer with a free dive mode and/or wireless data transmission capabilities. In one embodiment the invention relates to a diving apparatus including a dive computer having a free dive mode, where the dive computer is configured to calculate a nitrogen loading in the free dive mode using a default value which is the fraction of oxygen in air, and where the free dive mode is used when a diver makes a dive without a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. Another embodiment includes a method of operating a dive computer including recording two or more first identifiers, receiving pressure information from two or more pressure transmitters, the pressure information comprising second identifiers and pressure measurements, determining whether the pressure information contains one of the two or more first identifiers, and displaying a message indicative of the pressure information that contains one of the two or more first identifiers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: American Underwater Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hollis, Michael S. Hollis, Jack Calvin Holman
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Patent number: 8600701Abstract: A dive computer with a free dive mode and/or wireless data transmission capabilities. In one embodiment the invention relates to a diving apparatus including a dive computer having a free dive mode, where the dive computer is configured to calculate a nitrogen loading in the free dive mode using a default value which is the fraction of oxygen in air, and where the free dive mode is used when a diver makes a dive without a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. Another embodiment includes a method of operating a dive computer including recording two or more first identifiers, receiving pressure information from two or more pressure transmitters, the pressure information comprising second identifiers and pressure measurements, determining whether the pressure information contains one of the two or more first identifiers, and displaying a message indicative of the pressure information that contains one of the two or more first identifiers.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: American Underwater Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hollis, Michael S. Hollis, Jack Calvin Holman
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Publication number: 20110196643Abstract: A dive computer with a free dive mode and/or wireless data transmission capabilities. In one embodiment the invention relates to a diving apparatus including a dive computer having a free dive mode, where the dive computer is configured to calculate a nitrogen loading in the free dive mode using a default value which is the fraction of oxygen in air, and where the free dive mode is used when a diver makes a dive without a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. Another embodiment includes a method of operating a dive computer including recording two or more first identifiers, receiving pressure information from two or more pressure transmitters, the pressure information comprising second identifiers and pressure measurements, determining whether the pressure information contains one of the two or more first identifiers, and displaying a message indicative of the pressure information that contains one of the two or more first identifiers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Robert Hollis, Michael S. Hollis, Jack Calvin Holman
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Patent number: 7971314Abstract: The present disclosure provides a filter cage having an improved flow path suitable even for restricted flow regions of a float container in the cage. The filter cage departs from generally accepted structural considerations and provides flow paths to one or more sides of the cage outside the restricted flow regions of the float container, but within the cross-sectional area of the cage structure. In one exemplary embodiment, the cage is oval-shaped with a cross-sectional area defined by a major and minor axis. A restricted flow region, such as the float container, encompasses a cross-sectional area corresponding in size to a cross-sectional area defined by the minor axis of the oval-shaped cage. The remaining portion of the cage cross-sectional areas provides one or more flow paths outward from the float container in the direction of the major axis of the cage.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventor: Robert Hollis
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Patent number: 7832049Abstract: A snap-together wet nozzle for use with a vacuum assembly is described, as well as a removable squeegee assembly for use in combination with a wet nozzle for a vacuum assembly. The snap-together wet nozzle includes an elongated, generally U-shaped nozzle housing having outwardly tapering walls, spaced apart closed ends, and a connecting tube passageway for association with a vacuum-producing means, such as a wet/dry vacuum, and further includes a squeegee assembly capable of being insertably mounted within the elongated, generally U-shaped nozzle housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2010Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventor: Robert Hollis
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Patent number: 7797124Abstract: A dive computer with a free dive mode and/or wireless data transmission capabilities. In one embodiment the invention relates to a diving apparatus including a dive computer having a free dive mode, where the dive computer is configured to calculate a nitrogen loading in the free dive mode using a default value which is the fraction of oxygen in air, and where the free dive mode is used when a diver makes a dive without a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. Another embodiment includes a method of operating a dive computer including recording two or more first identifiers, receiving pressure information from two or more pressure transmitters, the pressure information comprising second identifiers and pressure measurements, determining whether the pressure information contains one of the two or more first identifiers, and displaying a message indicative of the pressure information that contains one of the two or more first identifiers.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: American Underwater Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hollis, Michael S. Hollis, Jack Calvin Holman
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Patent number: 7661175Abstract: A snap-together wet nozzle for use with a vacuum assembly is described, as well as a removable squeegee assembly for use in combination with a wet nozzle for a vacuum assembly. The snap-together wet nozzle includes an elongated, generally U-shaped nozzle housing having outwardly tapering walls, spaced apart closed ends, and a connecting tube passageway for association with a vacuum-producing means, such as a wet/dry vacuum, and further includes a squeegee assembly capable of being insertably mounted within the elongated, generally U-shaped nozzle housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventor: Robert Hollis
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Patent number: D617514Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2009Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Robert Hollis, Shane Glasgow, Douglas Ritterling
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Patent number: D659315Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Robert Hollis, Shane Glasgow, Douglas Ritterling
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Patent number: D836552Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2015Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Jason Crowe, Bryan Sanchez, Scott Anderson, Robert Hollis
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Patent number: D1115491Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2024Date of Patent: March 3, 2026Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Thomas Manion, Robert Hollis
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Patent number: D1130068Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2025Date of Patent: June 16, 2026Assignee: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLCInventors: Thomas Manion, Robert Hollis