Patents by Inventor Robert L. Burns

Robert L. Burns 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: 8959693
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a modular, portable, and adjustable wheelchair ramp that provides advantages and benefits over current wheelchair ramps. The ramp may be sold in a kit with individual elements, but it is also designed to provide a frame substructure that can be used with conventional decking materials, railings, and handrails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Lowes Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joe Kipton Pohlman, Brian Joseph Demers, Robert L. Burns, Sylvian Bryan
  • Publication number: 20130198978
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a modular, portable, and adjustable wheelchair ramp that provides advantages and benefits over current wheelchair ramps. The ramp may be sold in a kit with individual elements, but it is also designed to provide a frame substructure that can be used with conventional decking materials, railings, and handrails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventors: Joe Kipton Pohlman, Brian Joseph Demers, Robert L. Burns, Sylvian Bryan
  • Publication number: 20110038099
    Abstract: The specification discloses a method of making an ultracapacitor including the steps of forming a first electrode by adhering CNT on a porous first substrate; placing a non conductive separator over the first electrode, forming a second electrode by adhering a second layer of CNT to a second substrate and placing over the first substrate, attaching a conductive tab to each electrode, rolling the combined electrodes, inserting the rolled electrodes into a metal can, attaching one conductive tab to the bottom of the can, adding an electrolyte to the can, attaching the second conductive tab to a lid of the can, and placing an insulator between the lid and the can.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Julius Regalado, Jon K. West, Robert L. Burns, Mark Kohler
  • Publication number: 20080218941
    Abstract: A device and method for the fabrication of a power storage device or ultracapacitor manufactured from a process comprising nickel, chromium or stainless steel sintered on a metal substrate at a temperature of at least 850° C. in an inert atmosphere. The method further comprises stainless steel as the substrate. A catalyst of magnesium, manganese and iron combine with Nitric acid and de-ionized water may also be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Julius Regalado, Jon K. West, Robert L. Burns, Mark Kohler
  • Patent number: 5596162
    Abstract: A pistol is disclosed which is selectable between automatic and semi-automatic operation. A device is provided which permits existing semiautomatic firearms to be converted so that they may be fired in either fully automatic or semiautomatic mode. A novel trigger bar and selector are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Inventor: Robert L. Burns
  • Patent number: 5291656
    Abstract: A tool structure having a V-shaped body and confronting leg plates is provided to sever connecting thread of a button member relative to a garment and the like. The blades include confronting V-shaped cutting edges for severing of the thread. The structure is arranged to optionally include a button securement member to prevent inadvertent loss of the buttons subsequent to the severing procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Inventor: Robert L. Burns
  • Patent number: D246639
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1977
    Inventors: Robert L. Burns, Barry McCown