Patents by Inventor Robert R. Adams
Robert R. Adams 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).
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Patent number: 11969929Abstract: Described herein is a multilayer microporous film or membrane that may exhibit improved properties, including improved dielectric break down and strength, compared to prior monolayer or tri-layer microporous membranes of the same thickness. The preferred multilayer microporous membrane comprises microlayers and one or more lamination interfaces or barriers. Also disclosed is a battery separator or battery comprising one or more of the multilayer microporous films or membranes. The inventive battery and battery separator is preferably safer and more robust than batteries and battery separators using prior monolayer and tri-layer microporous membranes. Also, described herein is a method for making the multilayer microporous separators, membranes or films described herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2019Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Celgard, LLCInventors: Kang Karen Xiao, Stefan Reinartz, Takahiko Kondo, Hisaki Ikebata, Eric J. Penegar, Robert Nark, Changqing Wang Adams, Masaaki Okada, Brian R. Stepp, Eric Robert White, Allen M. Donn, Katharine Chemelewski
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Patent number: 9363922Abstract: A filler panel/horizontal manager for a rack includes two latching regions that mirror each other. The latching regions include a pair of guide posts configured to enter both round-shaped and square-shaped holes and guide the filler panel into a rack. The latching region further includes a pair of locator walls configured to enter square shaped holes along with the guide posts to guide the filler panel into a rack. Each latching region includes one or more latching members having surfaces for engaging a railing of a rack. At least one pair of latching members includes an angled stepped surface configured to engage railings of different thicknesses. One or more outwardly extending cable management elements may be associated with a front face of the filler panel/horizontal manager to facilitate wire/cable management functionalities.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.Inventors: Lars R. Larsen, Chris M. Vacca, Robert R. Adams, Frank Ruotolo
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Publication number: 20150163955Abstract: A filler panel/horizontal manager for a rack includes two latching regions that mirror each other. The latching regions include a pair of guide posts configured to enter both round-shaped and square-shaped holes and guide the filler panel into a rack. The latching region further includes a pair of locator walls configured to enter square shaped holes along with the guide posts to guide the filler panel into a rack. Each latching region includes one or more latching members having surfaces for engaging a railing of a rack. At least one pair of latching members includes an angled stepped surface configured to engage railings of different thicknesses. One or more outwardly extending cable management elements may be associated with a front face of the filler panel/horizontal manager to facilitate wire/cable management functionalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2015Publication date: June 11, 2015Applicant: Ortronics, Inc,Inventors: Lars R. Larsen, Chris M. Vacca, Robert R. Adams
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Patent number: 8955693Abstract: A filler panel for a rack includes two latching regions that mirror each other. The latching regions include a pair of guide posts configured to enter both round-shaped and square-shaped holes and guide the filler panel into a rack. The latching region further includes a pair of locator walls configured to enter square shaped holes along with the guide posts to guide the filler panel into a rack. Each latching region includes one or more latching members having surfaces for engaging a railing of a rack. At least one pair of latching members includes an angled stepped surface configured to engage railings of different thicknesses.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2010Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.Inventors: Lars R. Larsen, Chris M. Vacca, Robert R. Adams
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Publication number: 20120091090Abstract: A filler panel for a rack includes two latching regions that mirror each other. The latching regions include a pair of guide posts configured to enter both round-shaped and square-shaped holes and guide the filler panel into a rack. The latching region further includes a pair of locator walls configured to enter square shaped holes along with the guide posts to guide the filler panel into a rack. Each latching region includes one or more latching members having surfaces for engaging a railing of a rack. At least one pair of latching members includes an angled stepped surface configured to engage railings of different thicknesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: ORTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Lars R. Larsen, Chris M. Vacca, Robert R. Adams
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Patent number: 7479490Abstract: A system of equipment allowing addition of solid materials to a pressurized pipeline wherein said solid material is conveyed in such a way as to be readily dissolved by the liquid in said pipeline. The system includes a solid material transfer device that is used to transfer solid material to the point of intake in a pressurized pipeline, without allowing liquid from the process pipeline to access the solid material in the solid material feeder. The system of equipment has been found to be particularly useful in feeding pellets containing resazurin.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2005Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Nalco CompanyInventors: Robert R. Adams, Rodney H. Banks, Mita Chattoraj, Joe L. Schwartz
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Patent number: 6901945Abstract: A system of equipment allowing addition of solid materials to a pressurized pipeline wherein said solid material is conveyed in such a way as to be readily dissolved by the liquid in said pipeline. The system includes a solid material transfer device that is used to transfer solid material to the point of intake in a pressurized pipeline, without allowing liquid from the process pipeline to access the solid material in the solid material feeder. The system of equipment has been found to be particularly useful in feeding pellets containing resazurin.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Nalco CompanyInventors: Robert R. Adams, Rodney H. Banks, Mita Chattoraj, Joe L. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20050067013Abstract: A system of equipment allowing addition of solid materials to a pressurized pipeline wherein said solid material is conveyed in such a way as to be readily dissolved by the liquid in said pipeline. The system includes a solid material transfer device that is used to transfer solid material to the point of intake in a pressurized pipeline, without allowing liquid from the process pipeline to access the solid material in the solid material feeder. The system of equipment has been found to be particularly useful in feeding pellets containing resazurin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2003Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventors: Robert R. Adams, Rodney Banks, Mita Chattoraj, Joe Schwartz
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Patent number: 6777203Abstract: The present invention is related to novel nucleic acids comprising telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) cis-acting transcriptional control sequences, including TERT human and mouse promoter sequences. The present invention is further directed to methods of using these cis-acting transcriptional control sequences, for example, to drive heterologous gene sequences; to modulate the level of transcription of TERT or to isolate novel trans-acting regulatory factors which bind to and modulate the activity of a TERT promoter.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1999Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Geron CorporationInventors: Gregg B. Morin, Serge P. Lichtsteiner, Alain P. Vasserot, Robert R. Adams, William H. Andrews
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Publication number: 20040072787Abstract: The present invention is related to novel nucleic acids comprising telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) cis-acting transcriptional control sequences, including TERT human and mouse promoter sequences. The present invention is further directed to methods of using these cis-acting transcriptional control sequences, for example, to drive heterologous gene sequences; to modulate the level of transcription of TERT or to isolate novel trans-acting regulatory factors which bind to and modulate the activity of a TERT promoter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: Geron CorporationInventors: Gregg B. Morin, Serge P. Lichtsteiner, Alain P. Vasserot, Robert R. Adams, William H. Andrews
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Publication number: 20030207404Abstract: Purified and recombinant proteins TPC2 and TPC3 and recombinant or synthetic oligonucleotides corresponding to those proteins or fragments thereof can be used to detect regulators of telomere length and telomerase activity in mammalian cells and for a variety of related diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2001Publication date: November 6, 2003Inventors: Bryant Villeponteau, Junli Feng, William H. Andrews, Robert R. Adams
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Patent number: 6300110Abstract: Purified and recombinant proteins TPC2 and TPC3 and recombinant or synthetic oligonucleotides corresponding to those proteins or fragments thereof can be used to detect regulators of telomere length and telomerase activity in mammalian cells and for a variety of related diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1998Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: Geron CorporationInventors: Bryant Villeponteau, Junli Feng, William H. Andrews, Robert R. Adams
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Patent number: 5858777Abstract: Purified and recombinant proteins TPC2 and TPC3 and recombinant or synthetic oligonucleotides corresponding to those proteins or fragments thereof can be used to detect regulators of telomere length and telomerase activity in mammalian cells and for a variety of related diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1996Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Assignee: Geron CorporationInventors: Bryant Villeponteau, Junli Feng, William H. Andrews, Robert R. Adams
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Patent number: 5730346Abstract: A strap assembly is provided for securing an object adjacent to a vehicle. The strap assembly includes an elongated strap of predetermined length. An anchor is attached to the strap at a location along its length. The anchor is shaped to be captured by panels of a vehicle so that opposed ends of the strap extend outwardly from the vehicle. A fastener is connected to one of the opposed ends of the strap and is adapted for connecting the ends to secure one or more objects. A bracket is preferably provided so that the strap assembly can be used to secure objects adjacent to a structure. In a preferred embodiment, the strap assembly and bracket are provided in the form of a kit so that the strap assembly can be used to secure objects adjacent to a vehicle or adjacent to a structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 1996Date of Patent: March 24, 1998Assignee: It's A Cinch, Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Adams, Robert D. Hellyer