Patents by Inventor Robert S. Anderson

Robert S. Anderson 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: 8463460
    Abstract: A worksite management system for use with a mobile machine is disclosed. The worksite management system may have a control module located onboard the mobile machine and configured to control operations of the mobile machine, and a controller in communication with the control module. The controller may be configured to anticipate a non-failure machine performance irregularity, and determine an adjustment to an operation of the mobile machine that positively affects the machine performance irregularity. The controller may also be configured to cause implementation of the adjustment before the machine performance irregularity occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Sprock, Robert S. Anderson, Mahmoud M. Tobaa, Balmes Tejeda, Michael R. Verheyen, Jonny R. Greiner, James W. Landes, Michael D. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 8342267
    Abstract: An apparatus is for use by an operator in forming boreholes in a mine passage including a rib and a roof. The apparatus includes a boom having a proximal end mounted to a base, such as a vehicle. A drill supported by the boom near a distal end thereof is adapted for drilling into the rib of the mine passage. An operator's station carried by the boom adjacent the drill includes a platform for supporting the operator arranged at least partially between a generally vertical plane aligned with the second lateral side and the rib. Accordingly, the operator can access the rib when positioned on the operator's station without interference from the boom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: J. H. Fletcher & Co.
    Inventors: Gregory E. Hinshaw, Henry E. Wilson, Robert S. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20120215378
    Abstract: A worksite management system for use with a mobile machine is disclosed. The worksite management system may have a control module located onboard the mobile machine and configured to store a least one operational relationship, and an offboard controller located at a worksite of the mobile machine in communication with the control module. The offboard controller may be configured to generate an analysis of machine performance at the worksite. The offboard controller may be further configured to cause remote reconfiguration of the at least one operational relationship based on the analysis to positively affect performance of the mobile machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher M. Sprock, Robert S. Anderson, Mahmoud M. Tobaa, Balmes Tejeda, Michael R. Verheyen, Jonny R. Greiner, James W. Landes, Michael D. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20120215379
    Abstract: A worksite management system for use with a mobile machine is disclosed. The worksite management system may have a control module located onboard the mobile machine and configured to control operations of the mobile machine, and a controller in communication with the control module. The controller may be configured to anticipate a non-failure machine performance irregularity, and determine an adjustment to an operation of the mobile machine that positively affects the machine performance irregularity. The controller may also be configured to cause implementation of the adjustment before the machine performance irregularity occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher M. SPROCK, Robert S. Anderson, Mahmoud M. Tobaa, Balmes Tejeda, Michael R. Verheyen, Jonny R. Greiner, James W. Landes, Michael D. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 8192429
    Abstract: A medical device to eradicate abnormality is provided. In one embodiment, the medical device includes a needle and an electrode. The medical device further includes a processor to automatically determine a portion of a biological tissue is associated with an abnormality when a sample density of an immediate area surrounding the needle in the biological tissue matches a target density as determined based on one or more of a chemical composition and a pigmentation of the abnormality. The processor calculates a resonant frequency to eradicate a presence of the abnormality based on the chemical composition and/or the pigmentation of the abnormality as determined through one or more of a conductivity, a capacitance, and an inductance of the abnormality. The medical device also includes a signal source to electrically couple the needle with the electrode to form a closed circuit when the needle and electrode contact the biological tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Theravant, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert S Anderson
  • Publication number: 20110319890
    Abstract: A medical device to eradicate abnormality is provided. In one embodiment, the medical device includes a needle and an electrode. The medical device further includes a processor to automatically determine a portion of a biological tissue is associated with an abnormality when a sample density of an immediate area surrounding the needle in the biological tissue matches a target density as determined based on one or more of a chemical composition and a pigmentation of the abnormality. The processor calculates a resonant frequency to eradicate a presence of the abnormality based on the chemical composition and/or the pigmentation of the abnormality as determined through one or more of a conductivity, a capacitance, and an inductance of the abnormality. The medical device also includes a signal source to electrically couple the needle with the electrode to form a closed circuit when the needle and electrode contact the biological tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Theravant, Inc.
    Inventor: ROBERT S. ANDERSON
  • Publication number: 20110319884
    Abstract: A medical device to eradicate abnormality is provided. In one embodiment, the medical device includes a needle and an electrode. The medical device further includes a processor to automatically determine a portion of a biological tissue is associated with an abnormality when a sample density of an immediate area surrounding the needle in the biological tissue matches a target density as determined based on one or more of a chemical composition and a pigmentation of the abnormality. The processor calculates a resonant frequency to eradicate a presence of the abnormality based on the chemical composition and/or the pigmentation of the abnormality as determined through one or more of a conductivity, a capacitance, and an inductance of the abnormality. The medical device also includes a signal source to electrically couple the needle with the electrode to form a closed circuit when the needle and electrode contact the biological tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: THERAVANT, INC,
    Inventor: Robert S. Anderson
  • Patent number: 7842029
    Abstract: Devices and methods having a cooling material and reduced pressures to treat biological external tissue using at least one energy source are disclosed. The cooling material may be water, ethyl alcohol, and/or any other material having a vapor pressure below atmospheric pressure. The energy source may be incoherent light, coherent light, a radio frequency, ultrasound, a laser, and/or any other type of energy that can be applied through the device. The features of various embodiments of the device include the generation of positive pressure and/or negative pressure through one or more pressure conduits, the application of an object within a recess of the device, and measurements through various sensors on the device. These sensors may be monitored and/or controlled through a display element having rows and columns of pixels on the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Aesthera
    Inventors: Robert S. Anderson, Alon Maor, Steve Young
  • Publication number: 20090093864
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices to treat a region of skin; the treatment may be used to stimulate the production of collagen or destroy adipose tissue. The region of skin is exposed to a uniform energy application or series of applications. The region of skin may be exposed to positive and negative pressures. Therapeutic substances may be applied to the region of skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventor: Robert S. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20090069795
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices to selectively treat a target tissue located in a region of skin. The region of skin undergoes a series of energy applications to selectively treat a target tissue. The region of skin may also be cooled to reduce damage to surrounding tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Robert S. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20090012434
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices to treat a region of skin; the treatment may be used to stimulate the production of collagen. The region of skin undergoes a series of negative and positive pressures, where the series is characterized by an electronically regulated duty cycle. The region of skin may also be cooled to affect the modulus of elasticity of collagen inside the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventor: Robert S. Anderson
  • Patent number: 7314324
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a printer system for a device that comprises a secure compartment and a top surface displaced at an acute angle relative to a floor. A portion of the secure compartment includes interior of an opening from the top surface. The printer system comprises a support frame attachable to the device and displaced in the secure compartment of the device. The support frame comprises at least one glide rail. The printer system further comprises a printer assembly attached to the support frame. The printer assembly comprises a media holder adapted to hold printable media, a chassis intermediate and attached to the media holder, and a printer attached to the chassis and adapted to print on the media. In a first position, the printer assembly is displaced substantially inside the secure compartment. In a second position, the printer assembly is extended away from the secure compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Kurt W. Spencer, Michael J. Souza, Timothy F. Kelley, Robert S. Anderson
  • Patent number: 7250047
    Abstract: A method, device, and system for modifying or destroying selected tissue, by selecting an area of tissue for treatment, collecting the area between a plurality of energy transmitting elements, applying an electric current and/or electromagnetic radiation between the energy transmitting elements, and applying the electric current and/or electromagnetic radiation until, for example, the cells are modified or destroyed. Cooling may be applied to prevent unwanted modification. Conducting mediums may be applied to control tissue modification. Embodiments of the present invention may be used for treatment of fat cells, acne, lesions, tattoo removals etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Lumenis Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert S. Anderson, Steven Randal Young, Yoni Iger
  • Patent number: 6913331
    Abstract: A new player footrest is disclosed, usable as part of a gaming machine. The new footrest is mounted higher on the gaming cabinetry than was previously known in the art, providing a new and invigorating way to make significant changes to foot position, and therefore body position, during long game play periods. Further, in one embodiment the footrests are adjustable, providing even more player comfort and positional diversity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Robert S. Anderson, Tim Kelley, Russ F. Marsden
  • Patent number: 6857804
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a printer system for a device that comprises a secure compartment and a top surface displaced at an acute angle relative to a floor. A portion of the secure compartment includes interior of an opening from the top surface. The printer system comprises a support frame attachable to the device and displaced in the secure compartment of the device. The support frame comprises at least one glide rail. The printer system further comprises a printer assembly attached to the support frame. The printer assembly comprises a media holder adapted to hold printable media, a chassis intermediate and attached to the media holder, and a printer attached to the chassis and adapted to print on the media. In a first position, the printer assembly is displaced substantially inside the secure compartment. In a second position, the printer assembly is extended away from the secure compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Kurt W. Spencer, Michael J. Souza, Timothy F. Kelley, Robert S. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6695679
    Abstract: Apparatus and method to establish permissible ranges of the gas/dry ice ratio in a dry ice blasting stream. Logic and circuitry determine whether a proposed ratio is permissible. If it is, it enables the process to start. If it is not, it forbids operation of the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: CAE Alpheus, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Anderson, Scott M. Stafford
  • Patent number: 6695685
    Abstract: A dry ice blasting system adapted for low gas flow rates at low pressures with small dry ice particles to produce a very small footprint on a surface being cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: CAE Alpheus, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott M. Stratford, Robert S. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20030073380
    Abstract: Apparatus and method to establish permissible ranges of the gas/dry ice ratio in a dry ice blasting stream. Logic and circuitry determine whether a proposed ratio is permissible. If it is, it enables the process to start. If it is not, it forbids operation of the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Applicant: CAE Alpheus, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Anderson, Scott M. Stafford
  • Publication number: 20030073392
    Abstract: A dry ice blasting system adapted for low gas flow rates at low pressures with small dry ice particles to produce a very small footprint on a surface being cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Applicant: CAE Alpheus, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott M. Stratford, Robert S. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20020146271
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a printer system for a device that comprises a secure compartment and a top surface displaced at an acute angle relative to a floor. A portion of the secure compartment includes interior of an opening from the top surface. The printer system comprises a support frame attachable to the device and displaced in the secure compartment of the device. The support frame comprises at least one glide rail. The printer system further comprises a printer assembly attached to the support frame. The printer assembly comprises a media holder adapted to hold printable media, a chassis intermediate and attached to the media holder, and a printer attached to the chassis and adapted to print on the media. In a first position, the printer assembly is displaced substantially inside the secure compartment. In a second position, the printer assembly is extended away from the secure compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Applicant: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer, Michael J. Souza, Timothy F. Kelley, Robert S. Anderson