Patents by Inventor Robert Mann

Robert Mann 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: 20250056817
    Abstract: A thin-film resistor and a method for fabricating a thin-film resistor are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Richard PRICE, Robert MANN
  • Patent number: 12159898
    Abstract: A thin-film resistor and a method for fabricating a thin-film resistor are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: PRAGMATIC SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED
    Inventors: Richard Price, Robert Mann
  • Publication number: 20220293308
    Abstract: A thin-film resistor and a method for fabricating a thin-film resistor are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Richard PRICE, Robert MANN
  • Patent number: 11324637
    Abstract: An earplug extending along an earplug axis may include an outer portion and an inner portion. The outer portion may include a proximal portion extending from a second end region, a distal portion extending from a first end region, and a slant portion therebetween. The outer portion may define an interior space. The inner portion may extend between a first and second end region and may be coupled to the outer portion within the interior space. A distance between an end of the inner portion proximate the second end region of the inner portion and an end of the outer portion proximate the second end region of the outer portion may be greater than a length of the proximal portion of the outer portion measured along the earplug axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Vibes LLC
    Inventor: Jackson Robert Mann
  • Publication number: 20220024605
    Abstract: In one embodiment, systems and methods include using an inspection system to remove or seal foreign object debris. An inspection system comprises a borescope; wherein a plurality of optical fibers is disposed within the borescope; a mounting system; an articulation system; and a controller, wherein the controller comprises a display; wherein a proximal end of the borescope is coupled to the mounting system, wherein the mounting system is configured to secure the inspection system to an external surface, wherein the mounting system is coupled to the articulation system, wherein the articulation system is configured to actuate the borescope, wherein the articulation system is communicatively coupled to the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph David Sirmans, Jonathan Richard Olson, Anthony Robert Mann, Gene McGarry
  • Patent number: 10827732
    Abstract: A fishing lure representing a typical fish is formed from plastic or polymer. Embedded therein is provided a dynamic motion actuator utilized to attract fish by the continuous or random motion effected thereby. The device is powered by an onboard battery connected to a vibrational motor. A control circuit detects the water activation of the fishing lure and enables the motor and a lighting system for a predetermined sequence of activation and deactivation. An auxiliary control circuit senses connection of a USB to barrel connector power wire through a charging dock mounted in the frame of the fishing lure. Checking both a charging state and the number of times the device has been charged, the auxiliary control circuit enables a steady state light for signaling charging and a flashing light if the number of charges is above a certain level by using a counter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Inventor: Robert Mann
  • Patent number: 10588299
    Abstract: A fishing lure representing a typical fish is formed from plastic or polymer. Embedded therein is provided a dynamic motion actuator utilized to attract fish by the continuous or random motion effected thereby. The device is powered by an onboard battery connected to a vibrational motor. A control circuit detects the water activation of the fishing lure and enables the motor and a lighting system for a predetermined sequence of activation and deactivation. An auxiliary control circuit senses connection of a USB to barrel connector power wire through a charging dock mounted in the frame of the fishing lure. Checking both a charging state and the number of times the device has been charged, the auxiliary control circuit enables a steady state light for signaling charging and a flashing light if the number of charges is above a certain level by using a counter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Robert Mann
  • Publication number: 20170251649
    Abstract: A fishing lure representing a typical fish is formed from plastic or polymer. Embedded therein is provided a dynamic motion actuator utilized to attract fish by the continuous or random motion effected thereby. The device is powered by an onboard battery connected to a vibrational motor. A control circuit detects the water activation of the fishing lure and enables the motor and a lighting system for a predetermined sequence of activation and deactivation. An auxiliary control circuit senses connection of a USB to barrel connector power wire through a charging dock mounted in the frame of the fishing lure. Checking both a charging state and the number of times the device has been charged, the auxiliary control circuit enables a steady state light for signaling charging and a flashing light if the number of charges is above a certain level by using a counter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Mann
  • Patent number: 9700029
    Abstract: A fishing lure representing a typical fish is formed from plastic or polymer. Embedded therein is provided a dynamic motion actuator utilized to attract fish by the continuous or random motion effected thereby. The device is powered by an onboard battery connected to a vibrational motor. A control circuit detects the water activation of the fishing lure and enables the motor and a lighting system for a predetermined sequence of activation and deactivation. An auxiliary control circuit senses connection of a USB to barrel connector power wire through a charging dock mounted in the frame of the fishing lure. Checking both a charging state and the number of times the device has been charged, the auxiliary control circuit enables a steady state light for signaling charging and a flashing light if the number of charges is above a certain level by using a counter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Mann
  • Publication number: 20170172128
    Abstract: A fishing lure representing a typical fish is formed from plastic or polymer. Embedded therein is provided a dynamic motion actuator utilized to attract fish by the continuous or random motion effected thereby. The device is powered by an onboard battery connected to a vibrational motor. A control circuit detects the water activation of the fishing lure and enables the motor and a lighting system for a predetermined sequence of activation and deactivation. An auxiliary control circuit senses connection of a USB to barrel connector power wire through a charging dock mounted in the frame of the fishing lure. Checking both a charging state and the number of times the device has been charged, the auxiliary control circuit enables a steady state light for signaling charging and a flashing light if the number of charges is above a certain level by using a counter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Mann
  • Publication number: 20170172127
    Abstract: A fishing lure representing a typical fish is formed from plastic or polymer. Embedded therein is provided a dynamic motion actuator utilized to attract fish by the continuous or random motion effected thereby. The device is powered by an onboard battery connected to a vibrational motor. A control circuit detects the water activation of the fishing lure and enables the motor and a lighting system for a predetermined sequence of activation and deactivation. An auxiliary control circuit senses connection of a USB to barrel connector power wire through a charging dock mounted in the frame of the fishing lure. Checking both a charging state and the number of times the device has been charged, the auxiliary control circuit enables a steady state light for signaling charging and a flashing light if the number of charges is above a certain level by using a counter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Mann
  • Publication number: 20170128268
    Abstract: An earplug extending along an earplug axis may include an outer portion and an inner portion. The outer portion may include a proximal portion extending from a second end region, a distal portion extending from a first end region, and a slant portion therebetween. The outer portion may define an interior space. The inner portion may extend between a first and second end region and may be coupled to the outer portion within the interior space. A distance between an end of the inner portion proximate the second end region of the inner portion and an end of the outer portion proximate the second end region of the outer portion may be greater than a length of the proximal portion of the outer portion measured along the earplug axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Jackson Robert Mann
  • Publication number: 20170071177
    Abstract: A fishing lure representing a typical fish is formed from plastic or polymer. Embedded therein is provided a dynamic motion actuator utilized to attract fish by the continuous or random motion effected thereby. The device is powered by an onboard battery connected to a vibrational motor. A control circuit detects the water activation of the fishing lure and enables the motor and a lighting system for a predetermined sequence of activation and deactivation. An auxiliary control circuit senses connection of a USB to barrel connector power wire through a charging dock mounted in the frame of the fishing lure. Checking both a charging state and the number of times the device has been charged, the auxiliary control circuit enables a steady state light for signaling charging and a flashing light if the number of charges is above a certain level by using a counter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Mann
  • Patent number: 9268058
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved scanning process having microwave arrays comprised of microwave transmitters in radiographic alignment with microwave receivers. The microwave array emits controllably directed microwave radiation toward an object under inspection. The object under inspection absorbs radiation in a manner dependent upon its metal content. The microwave radiation absorption can be used to generate a measurement of metal content. The measurement, in turn, can be used to calculate at least a portion of the volume and shape of the object under inspection. The measurement can be compared to a plurality of predefined threats. The microwave screening system is used in combination with other screening technologies, such as NQR-based screening, X-ray transmission based screening, X-ray scattered based screening, or Computed Tomography based screening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristian R. Peschmann, Kenneth Robert Mann
  • Patent number: 9259857
    Abstract: A continuous process wherein polymers or polymeric materials can be subjected to multiple sequential processing systems of differing temperatures and process conditions to synergistically enhance the pelletization and conditioning of those polymers and polymeric formulations, dispersions, and solutions. The multiple sequential processing systems include the processes and equipment for mixing/extrusion, pelletization, multiple transportation processes, conditioning, multiple defluidizing processes, and optional post-processing manipulations of pellets formed. Multiple serial and/or parallel conditioning processing systems are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: GALA INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: J. Wayne Martin, George Benoit, Robert Mann
  • Publication number: 20150208625
    Abstract: A fishing lure representing a typical fish is formed from plastic or polymer. Embedded therein is provided a dynamic motion actuator utilized to attract fish by the continuous or random motion effected thereby. The device is powered by an onboard battery connected to a vibrational motor. Various alternative embodiments are provided. Amongst these one powers the lure using a cellphone stick battery supply having an electric wire socket to socket connection to a USB, circular socket or similar charging mechanism. Another has a door or screwed on cover that is removable and thereby operable to permit egress and ingress of used and replacement batteries respectively. The final embodiment is self contained as it is to be rechargeable via inductive principles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: Robert Mann
  • Patent number: 8989216
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a flexible Diameter command dictionary for 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) network nodes wherein context-specific definitions are defined to apply to different versions and releases of 3GPP standards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Alcatel Lucent
    Inventors: Robert Mann, Mike Vihtari
  • Patent number: D804012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Vibes LLC
    Inventor: Jackson Robert Mann
  • Patent number: D829883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Vibes LLC
    Inventor: Jackson Robert Mann
  • Patent number: D919079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: VIBES LLC
    Inventor: Jackson Robert Mann