Patents by Inventor Robert Stephans

Robert Stephans 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: 20240092677
    Abstract: A method of shaping a glass sheet includes providing a glass sheet. The glass sheet is heated to a temperature suitable for shaping. The glass sheet is deposited on a first bending tool. The glass sheet is disposed over a first segment of the first bending tool. The first segment at least partially defines a shaping surface of the first bending tool. The first segment of the first bending tool is moved from a first position to a second position to cause contact with a first portion of the glass sheet. The contact with the first portion of the glass sheet adjusts a position of the glass sheet relative to the shaping surface of the first bending tool. The glass sheet is shaped on the first bending tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: ROBERT J. BOISSELLE, JOHN STEPHAN TOMIK
  • Patent number: 11937392
    Abstract: A bow cable management system is provided. The system includes a bow management device, a bow and an electronic accessory. The bow management device includes a base member and a bracket, wherein the base member has a first side and an opposing second side with a recess formed on the second side. A first channel extends from the recess out a front end of the base member, and a second channel extends from the recess out the bottom side of the base member. The bow management device is coupled to a riser of the bow. The electronic accessory is coupled to the bracket of the cable management device. The cable management device is configured to receive a cable of the electronic accessory through first channel with a portion of the cable retained within the recess of the base member and then extending through the second channel to a trigger accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Inventor: Robert Stephan
  • Patent number: 11917783
    Abstract: A bow cable management system is provided. The system includes a bow management device, a bow and an electronic accessory. The bow management device includes a base member and a bracket, wherein the base member has a first side and an opposing second side with a recess formed on the second side. A first channel extends from the recess out a front end of the base member, and a second channel extends from the recess out the bottom side of the base member. The bow management device is coupled to a riser of the bow. The electronic accessory is coupled to the bracket of the cable management device. The cable management device is configured to receive a cable of the electronic accessory through first channel with a portion of the cable retained within the recess of the base member and then extending through the second channel to a trigger accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Inventor: Robert Stephan
  • Publication number: 20230403811
    Abstract: A bow cable management system is provided. The system includes a bow management device, a bow and an electronic accessory. The bow management device includes a base member and a bracket, wherein the base member has a first side and an opposing second side with a recess formed on the second side. A first channel extends from the recess out a front end of the base member, and a second channel extends from the recess out the bottom side of the base member. The bow management device is coupled to a riser of the bow. The electronic accessory is coupled to the bracket of the cable management device. The cable management device is configured to receive a cable of the electronic accessory through first channel with a portion of the cable retained within the recess of the base member and then extending through the second channel to a trigger accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventor: Robert Stephan
  • Publication number: 20230380093
    Abstract: A bow cable management system is provided. The system includes a bow management device, a bow and an electronic accessory. The bow management device includes a base member and a bracket, wherein the base member has a first side and an opposing second side with a recess formed on the second side. A first channel extends from the recess out a front end of the base member, and a second channel extends from the recess out the bottom side of the base member. The bow management device is coupled to a riser of the bow. The electronic accessory is coupled to the bracket of the cable management device. The cable management device is configured to receive a cable of the electronic accessory through first channel with a portion of the cable retained within the recess of the base member and then extending through the second channel to a trigger accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: Robert Stephan
  • Publication number: 20210182392
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing a method for detecting and defeating ransomware on a computing device by monitoring selected “bait” files for suspicious file accessing activity. Whenever a bait file is accessed by any software, embodiments of the invention determine whether the accessing software is potentially ransomware. If ransomware is suspected, embodiments of the invention may halt execution of the suspected ransomware and may also take other remedial measures to issue warning notifications and to limit further damage to unaffected data files of the computing device. Such other remedial measures may include removing executable files associated with the suspected ransomware software, shutting down the computing device, and/or setting the computing device to reboot into a safe mode so that further ransomware removal steps can be taken.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Rangone, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Stephan HARGROVE
  • Patent number: 10669413
    Abstract: A foamable composition includes a semi-crystalline polyolefin having a crystallinity of at least 50% and a poly(sulfonyl azide) of at least 500 ppm based on the total weight of the foamable composition. The foamable composition has a melt strength of at least 20 cN, a melt drawability of at least 100 mm/s, flexural modulus is greater than about 240,000 psi. Such a composition can be used to make a low density foam having a density in the range from 0.005 g/cm3 to 0.6 g/cm3. A resulting foam or a fabricated article, the methods of the composition and the foam are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Braskem America, Inc.
    Inventors: Kimberly Miller McLoughlin, William Scott Miller, Michael Robert Stephans, Steven Michael Krupinski
  • Patent number: 10584237
    Abstract: A propylene-based polymer composition is characterized by a melt strength at 190° C. of at least 20 cN, a melt drawability at 190° C. of at least 100 mm/s, and a flexural modulus at room temperature of at least 240,000 psi. The propylene-based polymer composition includes a propylene-based polymer resin having a crystallinity of at least 50% coupled with a poly(sulfonyl azide).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Braskem America, Inc.
    Inventors: Elliot Carnevale, Riley Stevens, Kimberly Miller McLoughlin, William Scott Miller, Michael Robert Stephans, Steven Michael Krupinski
  • Publication number: 20180022906
    Abstract: A propylene-based polymer composition is characterized by a melt strength at 190° C. of at least 20 cN, a melt drawability at 190° C. of at least 100 mm/s, and a flexural modulus at room temperature of at least 240,000 psi. The propylene-based polymer composition includes a propylene-based polymer resin having a crystallinity of at least 50% coupled with a poly(sulfonyl azide).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Elliot Carnevale, Riley Stevens, Kimberly Miller McLoughlin, William Scott Miller, Michael Robert Stephans, Steven Michael Krupinski
  • Publication number: 20160222180
    Abstract: A foamable composition includes a semi-crystalline polyolefin having a crystallinity of at least 50% and a poly(sulfonyl azide) of at least 500 ppm based on the total weight of the foamable composition. The foamable composition has a melt strength of at least 20 cN, a melt drawability of at least 100 mm/s, flexural modulus is greater than about 240,000 psi. Such a composition can be used to make a low density foam having a density in the range from 0.005 g/cm3 to 0.6 g/cm3. A resulting foam or a fabricated article, the methods of the composition and the foam are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: Braskem America, Inc.
    Inventors: Kimberly Miller McLoughlin, William Scott Miller, Michael Robert Stephans, Steven Michael Krupinski
  • Patent number: 8495889
    Abstract: A refrigeration apparatus for mounting to a retail gondola includes a case, a door hingedly connected with the case, a compressor disposed within the case, a condenser coil disposed within the case, an evaporator coil disposed within the case, and brackets connected with the case. The case includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a left wall, a right wall and a rear wall defining a forward opening and a storage compartment for storing retail items. The case further includes a heat-conductive inner wall and a heat-conductive outer wall. The door is moveable between a closed position for covering the forward opening and an open position for providing access to the storage compartment. The condenser coil is disposed adjacent the outer wall and is in fluid communication with the compressor. The evaporator is disposed adjacent the inner wall and is in fluid communication with the compressor. The brackets extend rearwardly from the case away from the rear wall for engaging an upright of a retail gondola.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Bil-Jac, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Saunders, Jeffrey Kalman, David Boll, Gary Robert Stephan, Lindsey Tufts, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110239676
    Abstract: A refrigeration apparatus for mounting to a retail gondola includes a case, a door hingedly connected with the case, a compressor disposed within the case, a condenser coil disposed within the case, an evaporator coil disposed within the case, and brackets connected with the case. The case includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a left wall, a right wall and a rear wall defining a forward opening and a storage compartment for storing retail items. The case further includes a heat-conductive inner wall and a heat-conductive outer wall. The door is moveable between a closed position for covering the forward opening and an open position for providing access to the storage compartment. The condenser coil is disposed adjacent the outer wall and is in fluid communication with the compressor. The evaporator is disposed adjacent the inner wall and is in fluid communication with the compressor. The brackets extend rearwardly from the case away from the rear wall for engaging an upright of a retail gondola.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: BIL-JAC, INC.
    Inventors: Craig Saunders, Jeffrey Kalman, David Boll, Gary Robert Stephan, Lindsey Tufts, JR.
  • Patent number: 7628118
    Abstract: An automated cat litter box comprising self-scooping mechanisms on a scooping carriage assembly at one end of a litter pan. The scooping carriage contains therein a waste drawer having a removable tray covered in lining. The tray travels with the carriage to the opposing end of the litter so that a grate can flip backwards to shovel collected waste into the waste drawer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: OurPet's Company
    Inventors: John R. Nottingham, John W. Spirk, Jeffrey M. Kalman, Michael P. O'Toole, Gary Robert Stephan, Robert F. Soreo, Steven Tsengas
  • Publication number: 20080175643
    Abstract: A ribbon printer assembly and method which allows for margin-less printing is disclosed. The ribbon printer assembly includes a printer media having a first and second side, first side comprises a printable portion and the second side includes an adhesive. The ribbon printer also includes a backing, wider than the printer media that is temporarily affixed to the adhesive on the printer media. The printer assembly may also include a printer engine which is configured to print along the entire width of the printer media and a spooling mechanism which is configured to secure the backing that supplies the printer engine with the backing and printer media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Craig Saunders, Gary Robert Stephan
  • Patent number: 7011364
    Abstract: A table with folding legs is disclosed. The table is capable of being folded into a storage position. One embodiment of the table includes one or more seats attached to at least one of the folding legs. In one embodiment, the seats are adjustable horizontally and vertically. An embodiment of the table includes a table top provided with a cavity, the cavity capable of receiving a cooler therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: J.F. Meskill Enterprises, L.L.C.
    Inventors: James F. Meskill, Jeffrey Kalman, Gary Robert Stephan, Craig Saunders, David Boll
  • Patent number: 6882842
    Abstract: A method wherein an autonomous system that must move off of the current DCCH channel: determines a new DCCH channel; transmits on the current DCCH channel a new PSP/POF list in which the new DCCH replaces the current DCCH, transmitting the new PSP/POF list for a time sufficient for mobile stations camped on the current DCCH to update their PSP/POF lists; and begins broadcasting on the new DCCH channel. Whereby a MS camped on the current DCCH: receives the new PSP/POF list; updates its internal tables; loses communications on the current DCCH; performs the Control Channel Reselection procedure; finds the new DCCH channel; and camps on it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Stephan, Pramod S. Badjate
  • Publication number: 20040180656
    Abstract: A method wherein an autonomous system that must move off of the current DCCH channel: determines a new DCCH channel; transmits on the current DCCH channel a new PSP/POF list in which the new DCCH replaces the current DCCH, transmitting the new PSP/POF list for a time sufficient for mobile stations camped on the current DCCH to update their PSP/POF lists; and begins broadcasting on the new DCCH channel. Whereby a MS camped on the current DCCH: receives the new PSP/POF list; updates its internal tables; loses communications on the current DCCH; performs the Control Channel Reselection procedure; finds the new DCCH channel; and camps on it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventors: Robert Stephan, Pramod S. Badjate
  • Patent number: 6733898
    Abstract: Polypropylene resin compositions are provided that are useful in the production of biaxially oriented polypropylene films (BOPPs). The resins of the present invention are blends of high crystalline (low solubles) polypropylene homopolymer and an ethylene/propylene random copolymer (RCP). These blends can be used to replace standard high solubles BOPP grade polypropylene homopolymers. In addition, the use of high crystalline polypropylene homopolymers in the blends imparts improved stiffness to the finished films while maintaining good processability of the blends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Sunoco Inc.
    Inventors: Sehyun Kim, Michael Robert Stephans
  • Publication number: 20040041299
    Abstract: Polypropylene resin compositions are provided that are useful in the production of biaxially oriented polypropylene films (BOPPs). The resins of the present invention are blends of high crystalline (low solubles) polypropylene homopolymer and an ethylene/propylene random copolymer (RCP). These blends can be used to replace standard high solubles BOPP grade polypropylene homopolymers. In addition, the use of high crystalline polypropylene homopolymers in the blends imparts improved stiffness to the finished films while maintaining good processability of the blends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Sehyun Kim, Michael Robert Stephans
  • Patent number: D1006764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventor: Robert Stephan