Patents by Inventor Robert J. Scherba

Robert J. Scherba 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: 11118455
    Abstract: Provided in this disclosure is a portable night vision tunnel for operating a vehicle in a simulated night environment. The night vision tunnel is formed by assembling a plurality of modules on a driving surface to provide a darkened interior in which the vehicle can be driven. Each of the modules are formed of inflatable arch components each having a light-absorptive interior surface for creating the simulated night environment for operating the vehicle. A fastener arrangement connects each of the arch components to an adjoining one to form a single module. The tunnel includes a portal formed on an able arch component at a respective module proximate to the end of the tunnel. The portal admits the vehicle into the tunnel while maintaining the simulated night environment for operating the vehicle. An air circulation system ventilates and circulates air within an interior space of the tunnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Inventor: Robert J. Scherba
  • Publication number: 20210215041
    Abstract: Provided in this disclosure is a portable night vision tunnel for operating a vehicle in a simulated night environment. The night vision tunnel is formed by assembling a plurality of modules on a driving surface to provide a darkened interior in which the vehicle can be driven. Each of the modules are formed of inflatable arch components each having a light-absorptive interior surface for creating the simulated night environment for operating the vehicle. A fastener arrangement connects each of the arch components to an adjoining one to form a single module. The tunnel includes a portal formed on an able arch component at a respective module proximate to the end of the tunnel. The portal admits the vehicle into the tunnel while maintaining the simulated night environment for operating the vehicle. An air circulation system ventilates and circulates air within an interior space of the tunnel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Scherba Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Scherba
  • Patent number: 9278291
    Abstract: An inflatable device designed to provide safety information to a plurality of people. The inflatable device includes at least one meeting venue and at least one at least one physical activity feature. The meeting includes an inflatable structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Scherba Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Scherba
  • Patent number: 9061215
    Abstract: An inflatable device designed to provide safety information to a plurality of people. The inflatable device includes at least one meeting venue and at least one at least one physical activity feature. The meeting includes an inflatable structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Scherba Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Scherba
  • Publication number: 20110059676
    Abstract: An inflatable device designed to provide safety information to a plurality of people. The inflatable device includes at least one meeting venue and at least one at least one physical activity feature. The meeting includes an inflatable structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventor: Robert J. Scherba
  • Patent number: 7878877
    Abstract: An inflatable device designed to provide safety information to a plurality of people. The inflatable device includes at least one meeting venue and at least one at least one physical activity feature. The meeting includes an inflatable structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Scherba Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Scherba
  • Publication number: 20100203494
    Abstract: An inflatable device designed to provide safety information to a plurality of people. The inflatable device includes at least one meeting venue and at least one at least one physical activity feature. The meeting includes an inflatable structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventor: Robert J. Scherba
  • Publication number: 20090149111
    Abstract: An inflatable device designed to provide safety information to a plurality of people. The inflatable device includes at least one meeting venue and at least one at least one physical activity feature. The meeting includes an inflatable structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Robert J. Scherba
  • Patent number: 7231739
    Abstract: An inflatable device that includes a inflatable component and a base inflatable component. The inflatable component is releasably connected to the base inflatable component by a component connector. The component connector includes a base and a cap, wherein the cap releasably connected to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Scherba Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Scherba
  • Patent number: 7213357
    Abstract: An inflatable device that includes at least one display panel for displaying an image by a multimedia device positioned in and/or connected to the inflatable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Scherba Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Scherba
  • Patent number: 7114276
    Abstract: An inflatable device that includes at least one display panel for displaying an image by a multimedia device positioned in and/or connected to the inflatable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Scherba Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Scherba
  • Patent number: 6935073
    Abstract: An inflatable device that includes a inflatable component and a base inflatable component. The inflatable component is releasably connected to the base inflatable component by a component connector. The component connector includes a base and a cap, wherein the cap releasably connected to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Scherba Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Scherba
  • Publication number: 20040211100
    Abstract: An inflatable device that includes at least one display panel for displaying an image by a multimedia device positioned in and/or connected to the inflatable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: Scherba Industries, Inc., an Ohio corporation
    Inventor: Robert J. Scherba
  • Publication number: 20030187082
    Abstract: An inflatable device that includes a inflatable component and a base inflatable component. The inflatable component is releasably connected to the base inflatable component by a component connector. The component connector includes a base and a cap, wherein the cap releasably connected to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Applicant: Scherba Industries, Inc., an Ohio Corporation
    Inventor: Robert J. Scherba
  • Patent number: 6527418
    Abstract: An improved light fixture for an inflatable structure which includes a cooling arrangement which cools the light source in a light container. The cooling arrangement including a passageway which directs a cooling fluid into and out of the interior of the canister. The cooling arrangement includes blower to direct the cooling fluid toward the light source and a diffuser to distribute the cooling fluid about the light source. The cooling arrangement also includes a temperature monitor to monitor the temperature in the light container and to activate the blower upon detecting a predetermined temperature in the light container and/or to deactivate the light source upon detecting a predetermined temperature in the light container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Scherba Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Scherba
  • Patent number: 5937586
    Abstract: An inflatable skating rink made up of a plurality of base modules positioned adjacent to one another to define a perimeter of the skating rink. Base modules are made of a flexible material which is substantially impermeable to air. The base modules can be conveniently inflated and deflated. The adjacent base modules include air portals for providing a fluid passageway between the interior of the two adjacently positioned base modules so that the base modules can be mutually inflated and deflated. The adjacent base modules may be connected together in a manner so that they may be separated from one another during disassembly of the skating rink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Scherba Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Scherba
  • Patent number: D413169
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Scherba Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Scherba
  • Patent number: D803340
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Scherba Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Scherba