Patents by Inventor Robert J. Rose
Robert J. Rose 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: 11821115Abstract: A stretchable fabric signal path may include a conductive strand located between first and second outer fabric layers. The outer fabric layers may be formed from intertwined strands of elastic material. The conductive strand may have a wavy shape to accommodate stretching of the stretchable fabric signal path. First and second inner fabric layers may be located between the outer stretchable fabric layers. The inner fabric layers may be formed from intertwined strands of non-elastic material. The inner fabric layers may have strands that are intertwined with the outer fabric layers to serve as anchor points for maintaining the shape of the conductive strand as the stretchable fabric signal path expands and contracts. The outer fabric layers and inner fabric layers may be woven. The conductive strand may convey electrical signals such as audio signals, power signals, data signals, or other suitable signals.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Benjamin J. Grena, Didio V. Gomes, Joshua A. Hoover, Seul Bi Kim, David M. Kindlon, Kevin T. Pham, Daniel A. Podhajny, Robert J. Rose, Andrew L. Rosenberg, Miikka O. Tikander
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Patent number: 11717847Abstract: An adhesive application apparatus is provided. The apparatus uses a rolled on adhesive applied to a substrate. After roll application, an adhesive activator is sprayed onto the substrate. By spraying an activator onto the substrate after the adhesive is applied, the adhesive may be made tacky for adhesion, but the adhesive used for rolling may be highly stable and slow to dry/cure without said activator, which enhances rolled application effectiveness.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Worthen IndustriesInventors: Steven E. Adams, Andrew T. Sinclair, Robert J. Rose, Ian L. Churcher
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Patent number: 11097493Abstract: A foam assembly system is provided. The system is configured to heat a surface of foam. After the heating of the foam, an adhesive is applied, typically a high solids adhesive. The foam is then bonded to another foam surface. It has been found that the pre-heating of the foam before adhesive application greatly enhances the bond strength between the foam and the second foam surface to which it is adhered.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Worthen IndustriesInventors: Robert J. Rose, Andrew T. Sinclair, Ian L. Churcher
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Publication number: 20210087719Abstract: A stretchable fabric signal path may include a conductive strand located between first and second outer fabric layers. The outer fabric layers may be formed from intertwined strands of elastic material. The conductive strand may have a wavy shape to accommodate stretching of the stretchable fabric signal path. First and second inner fabric layers may be located between the outer stretchable fabric layers. The inner fabric layers may be formed from intertwined strands of non-elastic material. The inner fabric layers may have strands that are intertwined with the outer fabric layers to serve as anchor points for maintaining the shape of the conductive strand as the stretchable fabric signal path expands and contracts. The outer fabric layers and inner fabric layers may be woven. The conductive strand may convey electrical signals such as audio signals, power signals, data signals, or other suitable signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Benjamin J. Grena, Didio V. Gomes, Joshua A. Hoover, Seul Bi Kim, David M. Kindlon, Kevin T. Pham, Daniel A. Podhajny, Robert J. Rose, Andrew L. Rosenberg, Miikka O. Tikander
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Publication number: 20210031226Abstract: An adhesive application apparatus is provided. The apparatus uses a rolled on adhesive applied to a substrate. After roll application, an adhesive activator is sprayed onto the substrate. By spraying an activator onto the substrate after the adhesive is applied, the adhesive may be made tacky for adhesion, but the adhesive used for rolling may be highly stable and slow to dry/cure without said activator, which enhances rolled application effectiveness.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Steven E. Adams, Andrew T. Sinclair, Robert J. Rose, Ian L. Churcher
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Patent number: 10898918Abstract: A holster for a spray gun is provided. The holster is configured to hold a spray gun in place when not in use. The holster has a reservoir body that defines an open-topped chamber. A fluid may be held inside the chamber, and a nozzle of the spray gun held by the holster may submerge in this fluid. The nozzle being submerged in the fluid of the holster can prevent hardening, thickening or drying of any material left over on or in the spray gun nozzle after use.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Worthen IndustriesInventors: Robert J. Rose, Steven E. Adams, Andrew T. Sinclair
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Patent number: 10843218Abstract: An adhesive application apparatus is provided. The apparatus uses a rolled on adhesive applied to a substrate. After roll application, an adhesive activator is sprayed onto the substrate. By spraying an activator onto the substrate after the adhesive is applied, the adhesive may be made tacky for adhesion, but the adhesive used for rolling may be highly stable and slow to dry/cure without said activator, which enhances rolled application effectiveness.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Worthen IndustriesInventors: Steven E. Adams, Andrew T. Sinclair, Robert J. Rose, Ian L. Churcher
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Publication number: 20200276767Abstract: A foam assembly system is provided. The system is configured to heat a surface of foam. After the heating of the foam, an adhesive is applied, typically a high solids adhesive. The foam is then bonded to another foam surface. It has been found that the pre-heating of the foam before adhesive application greatly enhances the bond strength between the foam and the second foam surface to which it is adhered.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: Worthen IndustriesInventors: Robert J. Rose, Andrew T. Sinclair, Ian L. Churcher
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Patent number: 10688728Abstract: A foam assembly system is provided. The system is configured to heat a surface of foam. After the heating of the foam, an adhesive is applied, typically a high solids adhesive. The foam is then bonded to another foam surface. It has been found that the pre-heating of the foam before adhesive application greatly enhances the bond strength between the foam and the second foam surface to which it is adhered.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Worthen IndustriesInventors: Robert J. Rose, Andrew T. Sinclair, Ian L. Churcher
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Patent number: 10502485Abstract: A foam drying apparatus is provided. The apparatus is configured to pass air, and in some cases heated and/or dried air, through a quantity of foam. This air passing through the foam absorbs or otherwise carries moisture out of the foam, drying it. The apparatus may utilize a pressure differential on opposite sides of the foam, causing air on the higher pressure side to pass through the foam. Typical applications may include the drying of foam assemblies which use water based adhesives to accelerate drying of the adhesive and/or removal of water from the foam assembly, and packaging of the foam assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Worthen IndustriesInventors: Steven E. Adams, Andrew T. Sinclair, Robert J. Rose, Ian L. Churcher
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Patent number: 10493474Abstract: A two part adhesive spray system is provided herein. This system provides numerous enhancements to the prior art including limiting overspray “fog,” saving on sprayed material because of a more efficient spray pattern, and providing a more efficient bond than that of the prior art. In particular, the present invention provides a spray pattern having both adhesive and activator. The activator is sprayed in a smaller spray area than the adhesive, which is sprayed on a larger area. As such, when sprayed on a substrate, the activator provides a rapid tack to hold a second adhered material to the substrate sufficient to hold it in place while the remainder of the adhesive dries and/or cures.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Worthen IndustriesInventors: Robert J. Rose, Andrew T. Sinclair
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Publication number: 20190219329Abstract: A device for drying foam pieces is provided. The device uses a combination of heating and air convection to drive moisture or other solvents and volatile compounds from the adhesive, causing it to rapidly dry. The device for drying foam pieces has a frame that defines a cavity. Foam pieces may be placed in the cavity to be dried. A heater is positioned to direct heat to an item within the cavity. An air blower is configured to draw air into the cavity and expel it from an outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2018Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Robert J. Rose, Andrew T. Sinclair
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Publication number: 20190151884Abstract: A holster for a spray gun is provided. The holster is configured to hold a spray gun in place when not in use. The holster has a reservoir body that defines an open-topped chamber. A fluid may be held inside the chamber, and a nozzle of the spray gun held by the holster may submerge in this fluid. The nozzle being submerged in the fluid of the holster can prevent hardening, thickening or drying of any material left over on or in the spray gun nozzle after use.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: Worthen Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Rose, Steven E. Adams, Andrew T. Sinclair
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Patent number: 10220404Abstract: A holster for a spray gun is provided. The holster is configured to hold a spray gun in place when not in use. The holster has a reservoir body that defines an open-topped chamber. A fluid may be held inside the chamber, and a nozzle of the spray gun held by the holster may submerge in this fluid. The nozzle being submerged in the fluid of the holster can prevent hardening, thickening or drying of any material left over on or in the spray gun nozzle after use.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Worthen IndustriesInventors: Robert J. Rose, Steven E. Adams, Andrew T. Sinclair
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Publication number: 20180252470Abstract: A foam drying apparatus is provided. The apparatus is configured to pass air, and in some cases heated and/or dried air, through a quantity of foam. This air passing through the foam absorbs or otherwise carries moisture out of the foam, drying it. The apparatus may utilize a pressure differential on opposite sides of the foam, causing air on the higher pressure side to pass through the foam. Typical applications may include the drying of foam assemblies which use water based adhesives to accelerate drying of the adhesive and/or removal of water from the foam assembly, and packaging of the foam assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Steven E. Adams, Andrew T. Sinclair, Robert J. Rose, Ian L. Churcher
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Patent number: 10040079Abstract: A two part airless adhesive spray system is provided herein. This system provides numerous enhancements to the prior art including limiting overspray “fog,” saving on sprayed material because of a more efficient spray pattern, and providing a stronger bond than that of the air-atomized spray guns of the prior art.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2017Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Inventors: Steven E. Adams, John C. Hannon, Terry Nelson, Ian L. Churcher, Andrew T. Sinclair, Robert J. Rose
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Patent number: 10012440Abstract: A foam drying apparatus is provided. The apparatus is configured to pass air, and in some cases heated and/or dried air, through a quantity of foam. This air passing through the foam absorbs or otherwise carries moisture out of the foam, drying it. The apparatus may utilize a pressure differential on opposite sides of the foam, causing air on the higher pressure side to pass through the foam. Typical applications may include the drying of foam assemblies which use water based adhesives to accelerate drying of the adhesive and/or removal of water from the foam assembly, and packaging of the foam assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Worthen IndustriesInventors: Steven E. Adams, Andrew T. Sinclair, Robert J. Rose, Ian L. Churcher
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Publication number: 20180154582Abstract: A foam assembly system is provided. The system is configured to heat a surface of foam. After the heating of the foam, an adhesive is applied, typically a high solids adhesive. The foam is then bonded to another foam surface. It has been found that the pre-heating of the foam before adhesive application greatly enhances the bond strength between the foam and the second foam surface to which it is adhered.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Applicant: Worthen IndustriesInventors: Robert J. Rose, Andrew T. Sinclair, Ian L. Churcher
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Publication number: 20180050352Abstract: A two part airless adhesive spray system is provided herein. This system provides numerous enhancements to the prior art including limiting overspray “fog,” saving on sprayed material because of a more efficient spray pattern, and providing a stronger bond than that of the air-atomized spray guns of the prior art.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Applicant: Worthen IndustriesInventors: Steven E. Adams, John C. Hannon, Terry Nelson, Ian L. Churcher, Andrew T. Sinclair, Robert J. Rose
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Publication number: 20170363352Abstract: A foam drying apparatus is provided. The apparatus is configured to pass air, and in some cases heated and/or dried air, through a quantity of foam. This air passing through the foam absorbs or otherwise carries moisture out of the foam, drying it. The apparatus may utilize a pressure differential on opposite sides of the foam, causing air on the higher pressure side to pass through the foam. Typical applications may include the drying of foam assemblies which use water based adhesives to accelerate drying of the adhesive and/or removal of water from the foam assembly, and packaging of the foam assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: Worthen IndustriesInventors: Steven E. Adams, Andrew T. Sinclair, Robert J. Rose, Ian L. Churcher