Patents by Inventor Robert J. Barber

Robert J. Barber 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: 10226715
    Abstract: A display panel system is provided and includes a plurality of planar polygonal display panels, each display panel removably connectible along at least one edge to an edge of an adjacent display panel with connectible zipper assemblies. Each display panel system may be composed of uniform material or of various materials. The display panel system may be draped as desired by use of suspension mechanisms and rigging lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Barber
  • Publication number: 20180028933
    Abstract: A display panel system is provided and includes a plurality of planar polygonal display panels, each display panel removably connectible along at least one edge to an edge of an adjacent display panel with connectible zipper assemblies. Each display panel system may be composed of uniform material or of various materials. The display panel system may be draped as desired by use of suspension mechanisms and rigging lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Barber
  • Patent number: 6166919
    Abstract: A filler module is slidably mountable in an otherwise unused slot of a multi-slot, multi-module electronic system housed in a casing. The filler module includes a relatively compact housing which engages an EMI gasket and an electric connector in an unused slot at the backplane of a shelf in the casing. The module also includes a non-conductive, rigid extension element which facilitates air flow between adjacent modules within the rack. The extension element may include electrically conductive strips which provide ESD protection during the insertion of the module through intimate contact with a grounded, resilient contacting surface. The module may also comprise a non-conductive bulkhead with pivoted latches which engage the casing to secure the housing to the backplane. In this way, a filler module is achieved in which EMI containment is accomplished in a modular fashion and air flow is maintained in the shelf independent of the number or position of used and unused slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Notrel Networks Corporation
    Inventors: Radu-Marko Nicolici, Robert J. Barber, John F. Weber
  • Patent number: 4489830
    Abstract: A packaged optical fiber splice is held in a retainer formed by two pairs of cantilever members having inwardly facing ribs at their top edges. The members of a pair are spaced so that after pushing a packaged splice between the ribs, deforming the members slightly, the packaged splice is freely positioned between the cantilever members which are at least substantially stress free. The splice is retained by the ribs. A slot in the base of the retainer provides a seating for the lower edge of the splice and restrains the splice against longitudinal movement. A plurality of retainers are provided in an organizing tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1984
    Assignee: Northern Telecom Limited
    Inventors: Leonard J. Charlebois, James R. Scott, Robert J. Barber
  • Patent number: 4183601
    Abstract: A terminal post is provided, for terminating buried cable, made of extruded aluminum and providing full access to the connector blocks housed inside by means of fully removable cover and a doubly hinged panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1980
    Assignee: Northern Telecom Limited
    Inventors: Robert J. Barber, Francis R. Campbell
  • Patent number: D815689
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Barber