Patents by Inventor Robert L. Sargent

Robert L. Sargent 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: 9744777
    Abstract: The curing assembly of this invention has one or more fiber optic cables, each transmitting light to a head, which distributes the light onto a substrate in a desired geometric pattern and intensity. Little or none of the heat generated by a light source is transmitted to the vicinity of the substrate. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Air Motion Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael H Brown, Robert L Sargent
  • Publication number: 20160237180
    Abstract: A reactor for in-line processing includes a housing coupled to a geometrically reflective structure. A plurality of radiation sources, such as LED lights, as disposed in the housing and arranged such that they project their radiation into the geometrically reflective structure. A material to be cured is to be exposed to radiation as it passes though the geometrically reflective structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Robert L. Sargent, Michael D. Callaghan
  • Publication number: 20160053984
    Abstract: An apparatus for direct LED irradiation, such as using UV, has a LED package with a plurality of individual LED units, the LED package attached to a heat sink. The heat sink transmits heat from the LED units to a coolant, which is circulated away from the LEDs during use. Radiation emitted from the LED package passes through a gap defined by a housing structure enclosing the LED package and heat sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: MICHAEL D. CALLAGHAN, Robert L. Sargent
  • Publication number: 20160037591
    Abstract: Design and methods to package and interconnect high intensity LED devices employ tabless LED devices adjoined in alternating polarities, such that an anode of one LED device is electrically connected to a cathode of an adjoining LED device to create a series. Electrical and positional connections are affected by connectors attached to the anode or cathode by means of fasteners, thermally conductive insulators optionally present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Michael H. Brown, JR., Robert L. Sargent
  • Publication number: 20150076368
    Abstract: An assembly and method for irradiating a surface utilizing a plurality of LEDs in a pattern such that a linear fill factor characterizing such pattern is at least 80% along a focusing direction and/or at least 20% along a direction transverse to said focusing direction, the radiation emitted from the LEDs and reflected onto the surface from a trough reflector. Non-linear disposal of LEDs on an LED assembly is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: ROBERT L. SARGENT, Robert F. Karlicek, JR.
  • Publication number: 20150076367
    Abstract: An assembly and method for irradiating a surface utilizing a plurality of LEDs in a pattern such that a linear fill factor characterizing such pattern is at least 80% along a focusing direction and/or at least 20% along a direction transverse to said focusing direction, the radiation emitted from the LEDs and reflected onto the surface from a trough reflector. Non-linear disposal of LEDs on an LED assembly is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: MICHAEL D. CALLAGHAN, Robert L. Sargent
  • Publication number: 20150014895
    Abstract: The curing assembly of this invention has one or more fiber optic cables, each transmitting light to a head, which distributes the light onto a substrate in a desired geometric pattern and intensity. Little or none of the heat generated by a light source is transmitted to the vicinity of the substrate. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: MICHAEL H. BROWN, JR., ROBERT L. SARGENT
  • Publication number: 20120268928
    Abstract: A LED chip device comprises an electrically conductive base overlain by a dielectric layer. A recess in the dielectric exposes the base. A LED is mounted on the base in the recess such that the LED is substantially flush with a side of the base. The LED is electrically connected to pads disposed on the dielectric layer on opposing sides of the LED and the pads are electrically connected to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventor: Robert L. Sargent
  • Patent number: 7493411
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatic routing of multi-link circuit switched connections are shown. A routing processor monitors the behavioral characteristics of a previous connection from an originating client and stores data relating to the characteristics of the previous connection. In particular, data is stored regarding the previous connection which is not available until after call completion of the previous connection. When the originating client initiates a subsequent connection, the routing processor retrieves the data relating to the behavioral characteristics of the previous connection and efficiently routes the subsequent based upon the behavioral characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Ashby Armistead, Robert L. Sargent, Tod W. Hays
  • Patent number: 6643703
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatic routing of multi-link circuit switched connections are shown. A routing processor monitors the behavioral characteristics of a previous connection from an originating client and stores data relating to the characteristics of the previous connection. In particular, data is stored regarding the previous connection which is not available until after call completion of the previous connection. When the originating client initiates a subsequent connection, the routing processor retrieves the data relating to the behavioral characteristics of the previous connection and efficiently routes the subsequent based upon the behavioral characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Cisco Technology
    Inventors: R. Ashby Armistead, Robert L. Sargent, Tod W. Hays
  • Patent number: 6529959
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatic routing of multi-link circuit switched connections are shown. A routing processor monitors the behavioral characteristics of a previous connection from an originating client and stores data relating to the characteristics of the previous connection. In particular, data is stored regarding the previous connection which is not available until after call completion of the previous connection. When the originating client initiates a subsequent connection, the routing processor retrieves the data relating to the behavioral characteristics of the previous connection and routes the subsequent connection along a route which is advantageous to serving the behavioral characteristics of the subsequent connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Cisco Technology
    Inventors: R. Ashby Armistead, Robert L. Sargent, Tod W. Hays
  • Patent number: 6260071
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatic routing of multi-link circuit switched connections are shown. A routing processor monitors the behavioral characteristics of a previous connection from an originating client and stores data relating to the characteristics of the previous connection. In particular, data is stored regarding the previous connection which is not available until after call completion of the previous connection. When the originating client initiates a subsequent connection, the routing processor retrieves the data relating to the behavioral characteristics of the previous connection and routes the subsequent connection along a route which is advantageous to serving the behavioral characteristics of the subsequent connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Ashby Armistead, Robert L. Sargent, Tod W. Hays