Patents by Inventor Robert Malcolm

Robert Malcolm 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: 11104214
    Abstract: A roll tarp system for a truck or trailer having a container with a rear door. The roll tarp system includes a roll tarp mounted to an axle assembly and a cable coupler assembly coupled to the axle assembly. A flexible cable connects the cable coupler assembly to a rear arm which is pivotally attached to the rear door. The cable coupler assembly includes first and second hinge members and is rotatably coupled to the axle assembly to permit unrolling and rolling up of the tarp and to permit opening of the rear door in a sideways or upward direction. The cable coupler assembly may include one or more apertures to permit access to a manual drive shaft which passes through the cable coupler assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Roll Rite LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Hunter, Douglas Piccard, Robert Malcolm, James Pinon
  • Patent number: 10696145
    Abstract: A roller tarp system for covering a truck bed includes a first pivot arm assembly pivotally coupled to one side of the truck bed and a second pivot arm assembly pivotally coupled to an opposite side of the truck bed. A generally hollow and cylindrical tarp spool extends along a longitudinal axis between opposite first and second ends. The tarp spool is rotatably coupled between the first and second pivot arm assemblies for rotatably supporting a flexible tarp cover. A drive assembly is housed within the tarp spool adjacent one of the first and second ends. The drive assembly is operatively coupled between one of the first and second pivot arm assemblies and the tarp spool for selectively rotating the tarp spool and actuating the tarp system between an open position uncovering the truck bed and a closed position covering the truck bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Roll Rite LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Hunter, Douglas Piccard, Robert Malcolm, James Pinon
  • Publication number: 20190389288
    Abstract: A roll tarp system for a truck or trailer having a container with a rear door. The roll tarp system includes a roll tarp mounted to an axle assembly and a cable coupler assembly coupled to the axle assembly. A flexible cable connects the cable coupler assembly to a rear arm which is pivotally attached to the rear door. The cable coupler assembly includes first and second hinge members and is rotatably coupled to the axle assembly to permit unrolling and rolling up of the tarp and to permit opening of the rear door in a sideways or upward direction. The cable coupler assembly may include one or more apertures to permit access to a manual drive shaft which passes through the cable coupler assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Stephen Hunter, Douglas Piccard, Robert Malcolm, James Pinon
  • Publication number: 20190111770
    Abstract: A roller tarp system for covering a truck bed includes a first pivot arm assembly pivotally coupled to one side of the truck bed and a second pivot arm assembly pivotally coupled to an opposite side of the truck bed. A generally hollow and cylindrical tarp spool extends along a longitudinal axis between opposite first and second ends. The tarp spool is rotatably coupled between the first and second pivot arm assemblies for rotatably supporting a flexible tarp cover. A drive assembly is housed within the tarp spool adjacent one of the first and second ends. The drive assembly is operatively coupled between one of the first and second pivot arm assemblies and the tarp spool for selectively rotating the tarp spool and actuating the tarp system between an open position uncovering the truck bed and a closed position covering the truck bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: Roll-Rite LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Hunter, Douglas Piccard, Robert Malcolm, James Pinon
  • Publication number: 20120046232
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions comprising mGluR modulators and procysteine drugs. The methods and compositions can be used to treat subjects with prior addiction in order to reduce drug use, drug seeking or relapse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Peter Kalivas, Khaled Moussawi, Robert Malcolm
  • Publication number: 20070158120
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle, The state/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployable power output panel for serving loads external to the vehicle. Whenever external loads are to be powered, a control unit automatically places the vehicle in PARK, or alternatively activates an electrical parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Kathi Lee, Del Schroeder, Robert Malcolm, Kenneth Hartwig, Lewis Eanes, William Doolittle
  • Publication number: 20070151782
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle. The starter/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployable power output panel for serving loads external to the vehicle. Whenever external loads are to be powered, a control unit automatically places the vehicle in PARK, or alternatively activates an electrical parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Arthur Buglione, Thomas Moore, Gerald Cilibraise, Kathi Lee, Richard Reed, Del Schroeder, Robert Malcolm, Edmund Tworkowski, Kenneth Hartwig, Lewis Eanes, Glenn Lucas, Robert Davis, William Doolittle
  • Publication number: 20050109550
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle. The starter/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployable power output panel for serving loads external to the vehicle. Whenever external loads are to be powered, a control unit automatically places the vehicle in PARK, or alternatively activates an electrical parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Arthur Buglione, Thomas Moore, Gerald Cilibraise, Kathi Lee, Richard Reed, Del Schroeder, Robert Malcolm, Edmund Tworkowski, Kenneth Hartwig, Lewis Eanes, Glenn Lucas, Robert Davis, William Doolittle