Patents by Inventor Robert L. Norton

Robert L. Norton 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).

  • Publication number: 20080092897
    Abstract: A mask for use by a person working with one or more colleagues who rely upon lip-reading for oral communication. The mask includes a body, including a see-through portion formed of a substantially transparent material, and a retaining member adapted to secure the body to a wearer, wherein with the mask secured to the wearer, the see-through portion of the body is positioned over the lips of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary W. Behm, Robert L. Norton
  • Patent number: 4524941
    Abstract: A rearview mirror support bracket is disclosed having a body defining a front surface, a rear surface, a top end and a bottom end. A pair of elongated, spaced, opposed clips are formed on the back surface of the body. The clips define grooves for receipt of a windshield mounted button. The body has an I-beam configuration in cross section and includes a central web and front and rear flanges defining the front and back surfaces. A wall surrounds the opposed clips and defines an open end through which the button may be slid. Resilient tension and support members are defined by the rear flange in the clip area. At least one resilient retainer is defined by the rear flange. The retainer engages the button and retains the bracket on the button after assembly. The front flange adjacent its lower end defines a spherical ball which is adapted to be snap fitted into a correspondingly configured socket included in a mirror case assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1985
    Assignee: Donnelly Corporation
    Inventors: Denis Wood, John F. Thomas, Jr., Barry Dipper, Philip D. Stegenga, John H. Veltkamp, William L. Katsma, Robert L. Norton
  • Patent number: 4435042
    Abstract: An inside rearview mirror assembly for vehicles preferably including four parts, namely, a molded breakaway mirror support bracket, a molded mirror case, a prismatic reflective mirror element, and a rigid, molded pivot actuator for moving the case and mirror element between day and night positions for reduced glare. The support bracket has a body with an I-beam configuration in cross section and vibration reducing ribs extending between front and rear flanges adjacent a central web defining the I-beam shape. Resilient clips define grooves for receipt of a windshield mounted button over which the bracket is slid and snapped on. Resilient tension and support members are included along with at least one resilient retainer to keep the bracket on the button. The case includes a peripheral lip allowing snap-in insertion of the mirror element and flexible resilient portions which provide a biasing force urging the pivot actuator into either the day or night position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1984
    Assignee: Donnelly Mirrors, Inc.
    Inventors: Denis Wood, John F. Thomas, Jr., Barry Dipper, Philip D. Stegenga, John H. Veltkamp, William L. Katsma, Robert L. Norton