Patents by Inventor Robert L. Norris

Robert L. Norris 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).

  • System and method for expediting the delivery of food orders to customers
    Patent number: 11989991
    Abstract: Automated food delivery methods and systems using computer-managed delivery to an array of food delivery enclosures and computer-enabled customer access to the food delivered to the enclosures. Customers using the methods and systems may utilize their personal communication device such as a cell phone or tablet to order food and subsequently open an enclosure containing their food order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: GFC Automat Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Agapov, Steven R. Baker, Robert A. Baydale, Shawn C. Inman, Christopher M. Mele, Norman L. Norris, Joseph F. Scutellaro, Stephen M. Scutellaro, Craig C. Stickler, Richard L. Watts
  • Video sync signal slicing using variable gain control
    Patent number: 5867222
    Abstract: A video sync slicing circuit is disclosed that employs an adjustable gain control (AGC) amplifier and circuitry that adjusts a gain of the AGC amplifier such that a blanking level of the video signal at an output of the AGC amplifier equals a blanking reference voltage. The slicing circuit includes a circuit that triggers a composite sync signal when a sync pulse of the video signal equals the fifty percent slicing level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Elantec Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Norris, Bruce D. Rosenthal
  • Energized range burner signal
    Patent number: 4334145
    Abstract: When a top burner of the electric range is energized, a sensible signal means is simultaneously activated. This sensible signal means is deactivated by the act of placing a cooking utensil upon said energized top burner. Circuit means are provided for electrically coupling energy from the energized top burner of the electric range. Such circuit means will include electric switching devices which are operative to deactivate the sensible signal when a cooking utensil is placed upon the energized top burner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1982
    Inventor: Robert L. Norris, Sr.
  • Portable truck tent
    Patent number: D297424
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1988
    Inventor: Robert L. Norris, III