Patents by Inventor Robert Scherer
Robert Scherer 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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Publication number: 20240117093Abstract: Macroparticulates may be formed through at least partial self-assembly by reacting an epoxide-containing (meth)acrylic polymer or copolymer with a compound bearing a nitrogen nucleophile. An internal cavity may be formed when functionalizing the (meth)acrylic polymer or copolymer in the presence of a hindered amine base. When appropriately functionalized, the macroparticulates may be used to sequester a contaminant from a substance in need of contaminant remediation, such as produced water or flowback water from a wellbore job site. Reclaimed water obtained from the macroparticulates may be utilized to form a treatment fluid. The macroparticulates may be located within a continuous flow line, particularly within a removable cartridge, to promote removal of at least one contaminant from a substance in need of contaminant remediation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: COUNTERTRACE LLCInventors: Robert E. HANES, JR., Richard L. PETTYS, David M. HEADLEY, Paul T. HOOPINGARNER, Karen A. SCHERER
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Patent number: 11015566Abstract: Vehicle power control is described. A vehicle power control system includes a battery having a first voltage, a starter motor having a second voltage, a power converter, and a system controller. The second voltage is higher than the first voltage. The starter motor is coupled to a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine. The power converter is in electrical communication with the battery and the starter motor and is configured to convert the first voltage to the second voltage. The system controller is configured to supply energy from the battery to the starter motor to start the internal combustion engine.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: N4 Innovations, LLCInventors: Bruce Richard Berkson, Sean Robert Scherer
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Publication number: 20200070806Abstract: Vehicle power control, particularly during idling conditions, is described. A vehicle power control system includes a first circuit, a power converter in electrical communication with the first circuit, and a system controller. The system controller controls the power converter to convert a first supplied voltage to a first demanded voltage in response to an energy demand at the first circuit and in response to a determination that the first supplied voltage is within a first voltage range. The system controller controls the power converter to supply the first demanded voltage to the first circuit. Additionally, the system controller can control the power converter to convert the first supplied voltage to the first demanded voltage at a ratio of 4:1 to eliminate high-voltage battery support.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Bruce Richard Berkson, Sean Robert Scherer
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Publication number: 20200072178Abstract: Vehicle power control is described. A vehicle power control system includes a battery having a first voltage, a starter motor having a second voltage, a power converter, and a system controller. The second voltage is higher than the first voltage. The starter motor is coupled to a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine. The power converter is in electrical communication with the battery and the starter motor and is configured to convert the first voltage to the second voltage. The system controller is configured to supply energy from the battery to the starter motor to start the internal combustion engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Bruce Richard Berkson, Sean Robert Scherer
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Patent number: 10561067Abstract: A tubular for processing crops can include a body having an outer surface and protrusions extending outwardly from the outer surface. The protrusions can be arranged in bands that are spaced apart along the outer surface to define gaps therebetween that form grooves extending around a circumference of the body. Each band of protrusions can be positioned offset with respect to at least one adjacent band of protrusions such that the protrusions form a spiraling configuration around a longitudinal axis of the body.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Robert A. Scherer, James A. Scherer, Jason Schiebout, Lyndon Luckasson
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Publication number: 20180359925Abstract: A tubular for processing crops can include a body having an outer surface and protrusions extending outwardly from the outer surface. The protrusions can be arranged in bands that are spaced apart along the outer surface to define gaps therebetween that form grooves extending around a circumference of the body. Each band of protrusions can be positioned offset with respect to at least one adjacent band of protrusions such that the protrusions form a spiraling configuration around a longitudinal axis of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Robert A. Scherer, James A. Scherer, Jason Schiebout, Lyndon Luckasson
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Publication number: 20170305235Abstract: Processes for converting and adapting a vehicle into a hybrid-driven vehicle include coupling an electric motor generator unit to an engine of the vehicle, including to a through-bolt extending through a crankshaft pulley. Also included is a process for converting a vehicle's mechanically-driven air conditioning compressor to operate as an electro-mechanical air conditioning compressor by detaching the air conditioning compressor from the crankshaft and operating the air conditioning compressor using an electric motor. A temperature of rechargeable vehicle batteries of an alternate power unit of the vehicle is managed and maintained at a predetermined desired temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: TrybriDrive LLCInventors: Bruce Richard Berkson, Sean Robert Scherer, Phillip Steven Brown
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Publication number: 20170305236Abstract: Processes for converting and adapting a vehicle into a hybrid-driven vehicle include coupling an electric motor generator unit to an engine of the vehicle, including to a through-bolt extending through a crankshaft pulley. Also included is a process for converting a vehicle's mechanically-driven air conditioning compressor to operate as an electro-mechanical air conditioning compressor by detaching the air conditioning compressor from the crankshaft and operating the air conditioning compressor using an electric motor. A temperature of rechargeable vehicle batteries of an alternate power unit of the vehicle is managed and maintained at a predetermined desired temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: TrybriDrive LLCInventors: Bruce Richard Berkson, Sean Robert Scherer, Phillip Steven Brown
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Publication number: 20170203637Abstract: Processes for converting and adapting a vehicle into a hybrid-driven vehicle include coupling an electric motor generator unit to an engine of the vehicle, including to a through-bolt extending through a crankshaft pulley. Also included is a process for converting a vehicle's mechanically-driven air conditioning compressor to operate as an electro-mechanical air conditioning compressor by detaching the air conditioning compressor from the crankshaft and operating the air conditioning compressor using an electric motor. A temperature of rechargeable vehicle batteries of an alternate power unit of the vehicle is managed and maintained at a predetermined desired temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: TrybriDrive LLCInventors: Bruce Richard Berkson, Sean Robert Scherer, Phillip Steven Brown
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Publication number: 20130073470Abstract: An approach is provided for online trouble ticket servicing. Communication is initiated with a user for creation of a trouble ticket by an online trouble ticket service. A determination is made whether the user is associated with an online account of the trouble ticket service. Based on the determination, a graphical user interface is presented and includes a feedback area to specify information indicating a reason for non-usage of the online account for the trouble ticket service.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.Inventors: Chris L. White, Evan Pedersen, Rebecca S. Little, Xiao-Qing Li, Robert Scherer
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Publication number: 20110066559Abstract: An approach for automatically generating a status update for events on a trouble ticket is provided. Events on the trouble ticket monitored and a determination is made whether an event triggers a predetermined status update criteria. A status update is generated upon triggering of the predetermined status update criteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.Inventors: Chris White, Robert Scherer, Duane Whitsett, Evan Pedersen
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Publication number: 20110047477Abstract: An approach for generating and modifying templates for trouble tickets on demand and assigning the templates to one or more workgroups is provided. Portions of the templates may be associated with a predetermined number of fields.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.Inventors: Chris L. White, Robert Scherer, Robert Miskowitch
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Publication number: 20110037259Abstract: A connector for gas or liquid lines has a core piece with a core and a sleeve piece with a sleeve. A pressure space surrounds the core and the sleeve when the two are connected to one another. The pressure space is set at an overpressure with respect to a line space of the connector. The connector is useful, for example, in connecting a diffusion tube of a low-pressure diffusion furnace to a gas outlet lance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: CENTROTHERM THERMAL SOLUTIONS GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Claus Rade, Alexander Piechulla, Robert Scherer
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Patent number: 4457002Abstract: A seal for use around a rod electrode passing along an axis through a hole in the wall of a furnace into the interior of the furnace has an annular and at least limitedly flexible seal ring fitted snugly around the electrode in the hole and a holder carrying the seal ring and sealingly engaged with the furnace wall. Thus gas flow through the wall at the hole past the seal ring is substantially blocked. The seal assembly has structure forming with the electrode and seal ring a substantially closed chamber surrounding the electrode axially inward into the furnace from the ring. This chamber is pressurized at superatmospheric pressure with an inert gas and the electrode is cooled inward of the furnace from the seal ring. The seal ring is compressed axially by a packing assembly so it is pressed radially against the electrode. The packing includes rigid split compression rings bearing axially on the seal ring.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1983Date of Patent: June 26, 1984Assignee: Arbed S.A.Inventors: Georges Mathgen, Robert Scherer, Charles Prum, Roger Leick