Patents by Inventor Robert L. Mitchell

Robert L. Mitchell 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: 10596549
    Abstract: Activated carbon monolith catalyst including a finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith having at least one passage therethrough, and including a supporting matrix and substantially discontinuous activated carbon particles dispersed throughout the supporting matrix and at least one catalyst precursor on the finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith. A method for making, and a method for use, of such an activated carbon monolith catalyst in catalytic chemical reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Applied Technology Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Robert L. Mitchell, Lee M. Mitchell, Joseph H. Keller, Jack H. L'Amoreaux
  • Publication number: 20200055027
    Abstract: Activated carbon monolith catalyst including a finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith having at least one passage therethrough, and including a supporting matrix and substantially discontinuous activated carbon particles dispersed throughout the supporting matrix and at least one catalyst precursor on the finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith. A method for making, and a method for use, of such an activated carbon monolith catalyst in catalytic chemical reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Robert L. Mitchell, Lee M. Mitchell, Joseph H. Keller, Jack H. L'Amoreaux
  • Patent number: 10478804
    Abstract: Activated carbon monolith catalyst including a finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith having at least one passage therethrough, and including a supporting matrix and substantially discontinuous activated carbon particles dispersed throughout the supporting matrix and at least one catalyst precursor on the finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith. A method for making, and a method for use, of such an activated carbon monolith catalyst in catalytic chemical reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Applied Technology Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Robert L. Mitchell, Lee M. Mitchell, Joseph H. Keller, Jack H. L'Amoreaux
  • Publication number: 20190201871
    Abstract: Activated carbon monolith catalyst including a finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith having at least one passage therethrough, and including a supporting matrix and substantially discontinuous activated carbon particles dispersed throughout the supporting matrix and at least one catalyst precursor on the finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith. A method for making, and a method for use, of such an activated carbon monolith catalyst in catalytic chemical reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Robert L. Mitchell, Lee M. Mitchell, Joseph H. Keller, Jack H. L'Amoreaux
  • Patent number: 10265681
    Abstract: An activated carbon monolith catalyst comprising a finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith having at least one passage therethrough, and comprising a supporting matrix and substantially discontinuous activated carbon particles dispersed throughout the supporting matrix and at least one catalyst precursor on the finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith. A method for making, and a method for use, of such an activated carbon monolith catalyst in catalytic chemical reactions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Applied Technology Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Robert L. Mitchell, Lee M. Mitchell, Joseph H. Keller, Jack H. L'Amoreaux
  • Publication number: 20170225151
    Abstract: An activated carbon monolith catalyst comprising a finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith having at least one passage therethrough, and comprising a supporting matrix and substantially discontinuous activated carbon particles dispersed throughout the supporting matrix and at least one catalyst precursor on the finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith. A method for making, and a method for use, of such an activated carbon monolith catalyst in catalytic chemical reactions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Robert L. Mitchell, Lee M. Mitchell, Joseph H. Keller, Jack H. L'Amoreaux
  • Patent number: 9637389
    Abstract: An activated carbon monolith catalyst comprising a finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith having at least one passage therethrough, and comprising a supporting matrix and substantially discontinuous activated carbon particles dispersed throughout the supporting matrix and at least one catalyst precursor on the finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith. A method for making, and a method for use, of such an activated carbon monolith catalyst in catalytic chemical reactions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Applied Technology Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Robert L. Mitchell, Sr., Lee M. Mitchell, Joseph H. Keller, Jack H. L'Amoreaux
  • Patent number: 9501952
    Abstract: A ball collision demonstration device includes a base, and first and second support assemblies carried by the base. The first and second support assemblies are spaced-apart and angled away from each other so that a separation distance at opposing ends of the first and second support assemblies is greater than a separation distance at medial portions of the first and second support assemblies. The device further includes balls, and a respective pairs of flexible lines coupled between the first and second support assemblies and each ball. The balls are suspended in a horizontal line parallel to the base. The respective pairs of flexible lines have, from the medial portions towards the opposing ends of the first and second support assemblies, increasing line lengths and increasing separation distances between each pair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Inventor: Robert L. Mitchell, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160063895
    Abstract: A ball collision demonstration device includes a base, and first and second support assemblies carried by the base. The first and second support assemblies are spaced-apart and angled away from each other so that a separation distance at adjacent ends is greater then a separation distance at medial portions of the first and second support assemblies. The device further includes balls, and a respective pair of flexible lines coupled between the first and second support assemblies and each ball. The balls are suspended in a horizontal line parallel to the base. The respective pairs of flexible lines have, from the medial portions towards the adjacent ends of the first and second support assemblies, increasing line lengths and increasing separation distances between each pair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: ROBERT L. MITCHELL, JR.
  • Patent number: 8862553
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable medium for backing up and/or restoring user-specific settings for one or more IP telecommunications terminals. A backup process is initiated through a user interface of the IP telecommunications terminal. A file name and a backup file are supplied from the telecommunication terminal during a backup process. The backup file is transferred to an HTTP server and the backup file is transferred to the IP telecommunications terminal or other terminals in response to an HTTP GET message received from an IP telecommunications terminal connected to the HTTP server. Accordingly, multiple users can enjoy customized user-interfaces at multiple locations and across multiple platforms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Soltes, Randall J. Penning, Robert L. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 8731167
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for providing access to a telephone Application and an Information Application using a walk-up telecommunications terminal having an intuitive, context-sensitive interface configured to facilitate simple and intuitive usage by a user. An Idle Application is displayed on a display screen of the walk-up telecommunications terminal. A Startup Screen is then displayed on the display screen of the walk-up telecommunications terminal in response to a triggering event. The Phone Application is activated in response to a Phone Application event. An Information Application is activated in response to an Information Application event. The Phone Application is configured to take priority over the Information Application in the user interaction with the walk-up telecommunications terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Sandra R. Abramson, Yihsiu Chen, Robert L. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 8254898
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that enable: (i) applications that are external to a telecommunications terminal, rather than the user, to initiate the delivery of content to the terminal, and (ii) the terminal to determine, based on the state of the terminal, whether or not to provide the content to a user. The “state” of the terminal is determined by one or more of (i) user-driven states, (ii) data states, and (iii) call states. When the terminal's state is considered, as in accordance with the illustrative embodiment of the present invention, the readiness of the user and terminal to accept and process the content are accounted for, and as a result the content does not interfere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Sandra R. Abramson, Vincent A. Illuzzi, Robert L. Mitchell, John W. Soltes, Rituraj Sinha
  • Publication number: 20110308493
    Abstract: A system for reducing friction in an engine during start-up having an oil canister which holds oil, an air supply unit for providing air to the canister through an air intake line and valve, an oil intake line for transmitting oil from the engine oil reservoir to the canister, and a distribution rod connected to the canister through a distribution line. The distribution rod has various ports for discharging the oil over the engine parts which need lubrication prior to engine start-up. The nozzles may provide precise and uniform discharge patterns. The system may include a controller for receiving the pre-start notification and for controlling the valves and air supply unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventor: Robert L. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20090326270
    Abstract: An activated carbon monolith catalyst comprising a finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith having at least one passage therethrough, and comprising a supporting matrix and substantially discontinuous activated carbon particles dispersed throughout the supporting matrix and at least one catalyst precursor on the finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith. A method for making, and a method for use, of such an activated carbon monolith catalyst in catalytic chemical reactions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: APPLIED TECHNOLOGY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: Robert L. Mitchell, SR., Lee M. Mitchell, Joseph H. Keller, Jack H. L'Amoreaux
  • Patent number: 7575726
    Abstract: A catalytic converter device, useful with a self-cleaning oven, is provided. The device includes (a) a dish-shaped body formed of a mesh of metal strands, the body having a base member, sidewalls projecting from the base member, and a flange extending out from the sidewalls, the mesh having a plurality of apertures therethrough; (b) a catalytic material on at least the surface of the mesh; and (c) one or more locking tabs extending from the sidewalls, wherein the locking tabs and flange cooperate to secure the device within an orifice of a gas vent so exhaust gases will pass through the apertures. The locking tabs can be formed by punching a hole in the sidewall, such that each locking tab remains integral with the sidewall, the locking tab projecting from an edge of the hole distal the flange and at angle toward the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Applied Technology Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Joseph Allen Carroll, Robert L. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20080132408
    Abstract: A carbon black monolith comprising a matrix comprising ceramic material and carbon black dispersed throughout the matrix and a method for making a carbon black monolith comprising extruding an extrudable mixture including a carbon black, a ceramic forming material, water, an extrusion aid, and a flux material. A carbon black monolith catalyst comprising a finished self-supporting carbon black monolith having at least one passage therethrough, and comprising a supporting matrix and carbon black dispersed throughout the supporting matrix and at least one catalyst precursor on the finished self-supporting carbon black monolith. A method for making and a method for use of such a carbon black monolith catalyst in catalytic chemical reactions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: APPLIED TECHNOLOGY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: Robert L. Mitchell, Lee M. Mitchell, Joseph H. Keller, Jack H. L'Amoreaux, Miron Abramovici, Kon Jiun Lee
  • Patent number: 7138092
    Abstract: A catalytic converter device for use with a device such as an oven is provided. The catalytic converter device includes a catalyst-coated ceramic substrate and a mounting ring. The mounting ring secures the ceramic substrate and is engagable with one or more surfaces of a vent of the oven to secure the catalytic converter within an orifice of the vent such that gases flowing through the vent will pass through the apertures of the substrate. The mounting ring includes a body in the shape of a ring, one or more retaining tabs extending from the body which secure the ceramic substrate within the ring about the circumferential surface of the ceramic substrate, and one or more locking tabs extending from the body. The one or more locking tabs allow the mounting ring to be slid or snapped into place in the vent orifice, thereby eliminating the need to secure the catalytic converter device using screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Realist Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph Allen Carroll, Robert L. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20020146355
    Abstract: A catalytic converter device for use with a device such as an oven is provided. The catalytic converter device includes a catalyst-coated ceramic substrate and a mounting ring. The mounting ring secures the ceramic substrate and is engagable with one or more surfaces of a vent of the oven to secure the catalytic converter within an orifice of the vent such that gases flowing through the vent will pass through the apertures of the substrate. The mounting ring includes a body in the shape of a ring, one or more retaining tabs extending from the body which secure the ceramic substrate within the ring about the circumferential surface of the ceramic substrate, and one or more locking tabs extending from the body. The one or more locking tabs allow the mounting ring to be slid or snapped into place in the vent orifice, thereby eliminating the need to secure the catalytic converter device using screws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Joseph Allen Carroll, Robert L. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 5866101
    Abstract: A storage stable oral composition having a pH of 8 or more which is effective against calculus, the composition containing an orally acceptable vehicle prepared using a sorbitol humectant containing less than about 0.10% by weight of a reducing sugar there being incorporated in the vehicle an effective anticalculus amount a water soluble alkali metal polyphosphate anticalculus salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Mahmoud Hassan, Kyle N. Brogden, Gary Durga, Nagaraj S. Dixit, Robert L. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 5174534
    Abstract: An adapter is provided for adapting a container holder to support a container, such as beverage container, in a substantially upright position. The adapter includes a first adapter member, which is insertable into a receptacle in the container holder and a second adapter member, which is adapted for mating engagement with both the first adapter member and the container to support the container in a substantially upright position. The first adapter member is configured for snug fit mating engagement with the receptacle. The second adapter member includes a bottom portion configured for snug fit mating engagement with the first adapter member and a top portion configured for snug fit mating engagement with the container. In the preferred embodiment, the adapter cooperates with a beverage container holder having a cylindrical receptacle for supporting beverage containers of various sizes and shapes in a relatively stable upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Inventor: Robert L. Mitchell