Patents by Inventor Robert Short

Robert Short 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: 12129599
    Abstract: A pressure screen for use in a fiber web product process (10) has an inlet zone (12), a basket having an accept zone (14) and a reject zone (20). The pressure screen (10) has a housing (28) inside which a rotor (27) is located. The reject zone (20) of the pressure screen (10) has a cover (22) forming a rejects chamber (21) for the reject zone (20). The cover (22) of the rejects chamber (21) of the screen (10) is removable by a reopenable attachment means (25, 29) attached to the housing (28) of the screen (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Valmet Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Enzor, Bryson Hepler, Robert Short
  • Publication number: 20240328085
    Abstract: An accessory is provided for a disc refiner that is for refining lignocellulosic material and includes at least two refiner discs, at least one of which is a rotor refiner disc, a motor, and a rotation shaft assembly that includes (i) a rotation shaft, (ii) a shaft housing, (iii) at least one bearing between the shaft housing and the rotation shaft for allowing rotation of the rotation shaft within the shaft housing, and (iv) at least one ring-shaped locknut that encircles the rotation shaft, is configured for holding the at least one bearing in place on the rotation shaft, and includes notches for a tool to grip when attaching the locknut in the rotation shaft assembly. The accessory is configured to be attached to the locknut and includes at least one covering part configured to at least partly cover the notches of the locknut when attached to the locknut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: VALMET AB
    Inventor: Robert SHORT
  • Patent number: 12060680
    Abstract: A method for updating a disc refiner by at least partly covering notches of a locknut in the disc refiner and an accessory for a disc refiner Said disc refiner comprising a motor and a rotation shaft assembly, wherein said rotation shaft assembly comprises a rotation shaft, which is connecting the motor and a rotor refiner disc of the disc refiner for driving rotation of the rotor refiner disc from the motor, said rotation shaft assembly further comprising at least one bearing, which is provided between a shaft housing and the rotation shaft for allowing rotation of the rotation shaft within the shaft housing, said rotation shaft assembly further comprising at least one ring-shaped locknut, which is encircling the rotation shaft and configured for holding the at least one bearing in place on the rotation shaft, said locknut comprising notches for a tool to grip when attaching the locknut in the rotation shaft assembly, wherein said accessory is configured for being attached to the locknut and comprises at lea
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: VALMET AB
    Inventor: Robert Short
  • Publication number: 20240068161
    Abstract: A method for updating a disc refiner by at least partly covering notches of a locknut in the disc refiner and an accessory for a disc refiner Said disc refiner comprising a motor and a rotation shaft assembly, wherein said rotation shaft assembly comprises a rotation shaft, which is connecting the motor and a rotor refiner disc of the disc refiner for driving rotation of the rotor refiner disc from the motor, said rotation shaft assembly further comprising at least one bearing, which is provided between a shaft housing and the rotation shaft for allowing rotation of the rotation shaft within the shaft housing, said rotation shaft assembly further comprising at least one ring-shaped locknut, which is encircling the rotation shaft and configured for holding the at least one bearing in place on the rotation shaft, said locknut comprising notches for a tool to grip when attaching the locknut in the rotation shaft assembly, wherein said accessory is configured for being attached to the locknut and comprises at lea
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: VALMET AB
    Inventor: Robert SHORT
  • Publication number: 20240068162
    Abstract: A pressure screen for use in a fiber web product process (10) has an inlet zone (12), a basket having an accept zone (14) and a reject zone (20). The pressure screen (10) has a housing (28) inside which a rotor (27) is located. The reject zone (20) of the pressure screen (10) has a cover (22) forming a rejects chamber (21) for the reject zone (20). The cover (22) of the rejects chamber (21) of the screen (10) is removable by a reopenable attachment means (25, 29) attached to the housing (28) of the screen (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Valmet Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Enzor, Bryson Hepler, Robert Short
  • Patent number: 11053639
    Abstract: A hub and a member, the member having a central opening. The hub is received in the member central opening. The hub has a center, and a hub axis through the center. The hub also has a splined exterior with a plurality of splines, each spline having a spline surface, and the member central opening has internal splines that engage with the hub splined exterior. At least one of the hub splines has a wear indicator, the wear indicator comprising a surface mark that extends along a portion of the spline surface in the same direction as the hub axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: VALMET TECHNOLOGIES OY
    Inventor: Robert Short
  • Publication number: 20200385926
    Abstract: A hub and a member, the member having a central opening. The hub is received in the member central opening. The hub has a center, and a hub axis through the center. The hub also has a splined exterior with a plurality of splines, each spline having a spline surface, and the member central opening has internal splines that engage with the hub splined exterior. At least one of the hub splines has a wear indicator, the wear indicator comprising a surface mark that extends along a portion of the spline surface in the same direction as the hub axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventor: Robert Short
  • Patent number: 8748120
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method of selecting a surface chemistry for culturing a given cell line, including the steps of: (i) providing a first substrate having a plasma polymerized surface with first and second regions, said first region having a first concentration of carboxylic acid groups on said plasma polymerized surface and said second region having a second concentration of carboxylic acid groups on said plasma polymerized surface, wherein said first and second concentrations are different; (ii) culturing cells from said cell line on said plasma polymerized surface in each said region; (iii) observing activity of said cultured cells in each said region, said activity selected from the group consisting of alkaline phosphatase activity of the cultured cells, cell growth of the cultured cells, attachment of the cultured cells, and cell spreading of the cultured cells; and iv) selecting, based on a particular observed activity, a secondary substrate for culturing said cells
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert Short, Patricia Murray, Kristina Parry
  • Patent number: 8720551
    Abstract: Embodiments of the inventive technology may provide a leaked fluid detection and response system in one aspect, and in another aspect, an environmental enclosure for at least a component of such leaked fluid detection system. Various embodiments of the leaked fluid detection and response system may provide wireless communication of detected leaks and a PLC that automates response and provides information regarding the presence of a leak. Enclosures may, in various embodiments, comprehensively surround enclosed components, thermally insulate enclosed components, include a leaked fluid capture basin, be aerodynamically streamlined, and/or be vermin-tight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: UR Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Short
  • Publication number: 20130309654
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method of selecting a surface chemistry for culturing a given cell line, including the steps of: (i) providing a first substrate having a plasma polymerized surface with first and second regions, said first region having a first concentration of carboxylic acid groups on said plasma polymerized surface and said second region having a second concentration of carboxylic acid groups on said plasma polymerized surface, wherein said first and second concentrations are different; (ii) culturing cells from said cell line on said plasma polymerized surface in each said region; (iii) observing activity of said cultured cells in each said region, said activity selected from the group consisting of alkaline phosphatase activity of the cultured cells, cell growth of the cultured cells, attachment of the cultured cells, and cell spreading of the cultured cells; and iv) selecting, based on a particular observed activity, a secondary substrate for culturing said cells
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert Short, Patricia Murray, Kristina Parry
  • Publication number: 20130293387
    Abstract: Embodiments of the inventive technology may provide a leaked fluid detection and response system in one aspect, and in another aspect, an environmental enclosure for at least a component of such leaked fluid detection system. Various embodiments of the leaked fluid detection and response system may provide wireless communication of detected leaks and a PLC that automates response and provides information regarding the presence of a leak. Enclosures may, in various embodiments, comprehensively surround enclosed components, thermally insulate enclosed components, include a leaked fluid capture basin, be aerodynamically streamlined, and/or be vermin-tight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Short
  • Patent number: 8554899
    Abstract: A secure domain name service for a computer network is disclosed that includes a portal connected to a computer network, such as the Internet, and a domain name database connected to the computer network through the portal. The portal authenticates a query for a secure computer network address, and the domain name database stores secure computer network addresses for the computer network. Each secure computer network address is based on a non-standard top-level domain name, such as .scom, .sorg, .snet, .snet, .sedu, .smil and .sint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: VirnetX, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Larson, Robert Short, III, Edmund Munger, Michael Williamson
  • Patent number: 8516117
    Abstract: A plurality of computer nodes communicate using seemingly random Internet Protocol source and destination addresses. Data packets matching criteria defined by a moving window of valid addresses are accepted for further processing, while those that do not meet the criteria are quickly rejected. Improvements to the basic design include (1) a load balancer that distributes packets across different transmission paths according to transmission path quality; (2) a DNS proxy server that transparently creates a virtual private network in response to a domain name inquiry; (3) a large-to-small link bandwidth management feature that prevents denial-of-service attacks at system chokepoints; (4) a traffic limiter that regulates incoming packets by limiting the rate at which a transmitter can be synchronized with a receiver; and (5) a signaling synchronizer that allows a large number of nodes to communicate with a central node by partitioning the communication function between two separate entities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: VirnetX, Inc.
    Inventors: Edmund Munger, Douglas Schmidt, Robert Short, III, Victor Larson, Michael Williamson
  • Patent number: 8501477
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a kit including: (i) a plasma polymerized surface having first and second regions, said first region including a first concentration of carboxylic acid groups on said plasma polymerized surface and said second region including a second concentration of carboxylic acid groups on said plasma polymerized surface, wherein said first concentration and said second concentration are different; (ii) a first plasma polymerized secondary substrate having carboxylic acid groups disposed consistently thereacross at a concentration equal to said first concentration; and, (iii) a second plasma polymerized secondary substrate having carboxylic acid groups disposed consistently thereacross at a concentration equal to said second concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert Short, Patricia Murray, Kristina Parry
  • Patent number: 8479807
    Abstract: Embodiments of the inventive technology may provide a leaked fluid detection and response system in one aspect, and in another aspect, an environmental enclosure for at least a component of such leaked fluid detection system. Various embodiments of the leaked fluid detection and response system may provide wireless communication of detected leaks and a PLC that automates response and provides information regarding the presence of a leak. Enclosures may, in various embodiments, comprehensively surround enclosed components, thermally insulate enclosed components, include a leaked fluid capture basin, be aerodynamically streamlined, and/or be vermin-tight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: UR Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Short
  • Publication number: 20130023003
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a kit including: (i) a plasma polymerized surface having first and second regions, said first region including a first concentration of carboxylic acid groups on said plasma polymerized surface and said second region including a second concentration of carboxylic acid groups on said plasma polymerized surface, wherein said first concentration and said second concentration are different; (ii) a first plasma polymerized secondary substrate having carboxylic acid groups disposed consistently thereacross at a concentration equal to said first concentration; and, (iii) a second plasma polymerized secondary substrate having carboxylic acid groups disposed consistently thereacross at a concentration equal to said second concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert Short, Patricia Murray, Kristina Parry
  • Patent number: 8288118
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method of analyzing various surface chemistries for culturing a particular cell line, which includes the steps of: (1) providing a plasma polymerized surface having first and second regions, the first region including a first concentration of carboxylic acid groups in the plasma polymerized surface and the second region including a second concentration of carboxylic acid groups in the plasma polymerized surface, wherein the first and second concentrations are different; (2) culturing cells from the cell line on the plasma polymerized surface in each the region; (3) observing activity of the cultured cells in each the region; and (4) analyzing the activity of the cultured cells in each region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Robert Short, Patricia Murray, Kristina Parry
  • Publication number: 20120092174
    Abstract: Embodiments of the inventive technology may provide a leaked fluid detection and response system in one aspect, and in another aspect, an environmental enclosure for at least a component of such leaked fluid detection system. Various embodiments of the leaked fluid detection and response system may provide wireless communication of detected leaks and a PLC that automates response and provides information regarding the presence of a leak. Enclosures may, in various embodiments, comprehensively surround enclosed components, thermally insulate enclosed components, include a leaked fluid capture basin, be aerodynamically streamlined, and/or be vermin-tight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: UR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Short
  • Patent number: 8079412
    Abstract: Embodiments of the inventive technology may provide a leaked fluid detection and response system in one aspect, and in another aspect, an environmental enclosure for at least a component of such leaked fluid detection system. Various embodiments of the leaked fluid detection and response system may provide wireless communication of detected leaks and a PLC that automates response and provides information regarding the presence of a leak. Enclosures may, in various embodiments, comprehensively surround enclosed components, thermally insulate enclosed components, include a leaked fluid capture basin, be aerodynamically streamlined, and/or be vermin-tight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Satellite Systems & Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Short
  • Publication number: 20100059217
    Abstract: Embodiments of the inventive technology may provide a leaked fluid detection and response system in one aspect, and in another aspect, an environmental enclosure for at least a component of such leaked fluid detection system. Various embodiments of the leaked fluid detection and response system may provide wireless communication of detected leaks and a PLC that automates response and provides information regarding the presence of a leak. Enclosures may, in various embodiments, comprehensively surround enclosed components, thermally insulate enclosed components, include a leaked fluid capture basin, be aerodynamically streamlined, and/or be vermin-tight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: Satellite Systems & Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Short