Patents by Inventor Robert Sutter

Robert Sutter 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: 20240073023
    Abstract: Various aspects of the subject technology relate to systems, methods, and machine-readable media for connecting to an independent software vendor (ISV). The method includes receiving, at an integrated platform, a request to initiate a data connection with the ISV. The request may include a web address of the ISV. The method also includes associating, through the integrated platform, the data connection with a unique identifier. The method also includes issuing an authorization code based on authentication of an authorization request for the data connection. The method also includes exchanging, with a connector service, the authorization code for tokens utilized for establishing the data connection with the ISV. The method also includes receiving access to the ISV through the integrated platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Edward Robert Sutter, Ian Matthew Nicholson, Thomas Anthony Schoendorfer
  • Patent number: 11863673
    Abstract: Various aspects of the subject technology relate to systems, methods, and machine-readable media for connecting to an independent software vendor (ISV). The method includes receiving, at an integrated platform, a request to initiate a data connection with the ISV. The request may include a web address of the ISV. The method also includes associating, through the integrated platform, the data connection with a unique identifier. The method also includes issuing an authorization code based on authentication of an authorization request for the data connection. The method also includes exchanging, with a connector service, the authorization code for tokens utilized for establishing the data connection with the ISV. The method also includes receiving access to the ISV through the integrated platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: AppDirect, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Robert Sutter, Ian Matthew Nicholson, Thomas Anthony Schoendorfer
  • Patent number: 10155464
    Abstract: A head restraint assembly for a seat, the assembly including: At least one support for mounting a bun assembly above the seat back; a bun assembly including a core portion, the core portion having integral first bearing surfaces; a stationary hub mounted on the at least one support, the stationary hub disposed at least substantially within the core portion and pivotally supporting the core portion via the integral first bearing surfaces; and a lock pivotally supported within the core portion. The lock is selectively pivotally moveable between positions of engagement with, and disengagement from, the stationary hub. The position of engagement is characterized in that the core portion is fixed relative to the stationary hub and at least one support, and the position of disengagement is characterized in that the core portion is pivotally moveable relative to the stationary hub and at least one support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Gill Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Boks, John Witte, Robert Sutter
  • Patent number: 10046684
    Abstract: A foldable head restraint apparatus for connecting to a seat of a vehicle. The foldable head restraint apparatus includes a pair of brackets for being connected to a cover. A pivot tube rotatably supports the brackets along a first axis. At least one seat connector is connected to the pivot tube for non-rotatably supporting the pivot tube relative to the seat of the vehicle. A pair of latches are each non-rotatably disposed about the pivot tube adjacent to each of the brackets. A pair of cams are each rotatably connected to one of the brackets and are rotatable between a latched position and an unlatched position. At least one release connector is connected to each of the cams and is moveable for providing the rotating movement of the cams in response to movement of the release connector to provide synchronized rotation of the cams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: GILL Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Boks, John Witte, Robert Sutter, Brian Leja
  • Publication number: 20170274803
    Abstract: A foldable head restraint apparatus for connecting to a seat of a vehicle. The foldable head restraint apparatus includes a pair of brackets for being connected to a cover. A pivot tube rotatably supports the brackets along a first axis. At least one seat connector is connected to the pivot tube for non-rotatably supporting the pivot tube relative to the seat of the vehicle. A pair of latches are each non-rotatably disposed about the pivot tube adjacent to each of the brackets. A pair of cams are each rotatably connected to one of the brackets and are rotatable between a latched position and an unlatched position. At least one release connector is connected to each of the cams and is moveable for providing the rotating movement of the cams in response to movement of the release connector to provide synchronized rotation of the cams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Boks, John Witte, Robert Sutter
  • Publication number: 20160288677
    Abstract: A head restraint assembly for a seat, the assembly including: At least one support for mounting a bun assembly above the seat back; a bun assembly including a core portion, the core portion having integral first bearing surfaces; a stationary hub mounted on the at least one support, the stationary hub disposed at least substantially within the core portion and pivotally supporting the core portion via the integral first bearing surfaces; and a lock pivotally supported within the core portion. The lock is selectively pivotally moveable between positions of engagement with, and disengagement from, the stationary hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Michael J. Boks, John Witte, Robert Sutter
  • Publication number: 20160127310
    Abstract: An industrial control system provides for a bottom-up configuration and incremental growth in size and complexity without requiring system-specific programming at a central control or display point. XML packets are transmitted from the controllers upon event occurrences and controllers are assigned human meaningful names and group names. By knowing the addressing information for a single controller in a named group of controllers, the identity, addressing and basic status for other members of the group are provided graphically. This can allow operation in a low-bandwidth environment, including LTE cellular communications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Applicant: CTEK INC.
    Inventors: Michael James Sutter, Phillip Robert Sutter, Angelo Meneses Lopez
  • Patent number: 7887353
    Abstract: An electrical disconnect has first and second female contacts mounted in a power connector housing and first and second male contacts in a load connector housing. The male contacts each have a male blade contact finger. The female contacts each have a socket for removably receiving a male blade contact finger. At the rear ends of both the male and female contacts there are integrally formed push-in connector elements for receiving a conductor or wire. The disconnect is particularly suited for use in connecting power wires to a load device in a circuit, such as a fluorescent light ballast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Bethurum, Benjamin Swedberg, Robert Sutter
  • Patent number: 7771217
    Abstract: An electrical disconnect has first and second female contacts mounted in a power connector housing and first and second male contacts in a load connector housing. The male contacts each have a male blade contact finger. The female contacts each have a socket for removably receiving a male blade contact finger. At the rear ends of both the male and female contacts there are integrally formed push-in connector elements for receiving a conductor or wire. The disconnect is particularly suited for use in connecting power wires to a load device in a circuit, such as a fluorescent light ballast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Bethurum, Benjamin Swedberg, Robert Sutter
  • Publication number: 20080269339
    Abstract: The present invention is a pharmaceutical composition and method for its use in the treatment of chronic inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis. The pharmaceutical composition combines an inhibitor of the EGF receptor signaling pathway with an agent that promotes cell differentiation. This pharmaceutical results in superior treatment of chronic inflammatory skin diseases than methods presently in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Robert Sutter, Carrie Hayes Sutter
  • Publication number: 20080098593
    Abstract: A wire insertion tool for a push-in wire connector has a frame and a slide assembly mounted for reciprocating motion on the frame. The frame includes a carriage on which a push-in wire connector is mounted. The slide assembly carries a wire holder which mounts an electric wire opposite the wire connector. An actuator extends to advance the slide assembly and carry a wire in the holder in a direction parallel to the axis of the wire. Advancement of the wire holder inserts the wire into the connector. The wire holder is then released and the slide assembly is retracted to prepare for the next insertion cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Sutter, David Niemi, Jacob Ward
  • Publication number: 20060286839
    Abstract: An electrical disconnect has first and second female contacts mounted in a power connector housing and first and second male contacts in a load connector housing. The male contacts each have a male blade contact finger. The female contacts each have a socket for removably receiving a male blade contact finger. At the rear ends of both the male and female contacts there are integrally formed push-in connector elements for receiving a conductor or wire. The disconnect is particularly suited for use in connecting power wires to a load device in a circuit, such as a fluorescent light ballast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Gary Bethurum, Benjamin Swedberg, Robert Sutter
  • Publication number: 20060061187
    Abstract: A foldable head restraint has two head restraint supports set within a bracket. A latch is made integral with at least one of the head restraint supports. The latch rests against a stop to prohibit rotation of the head restraint support in a first direction. The latch rests against a rotational cam to prohibit movement of the head restraint support in a second direction. By rotating the cam, the head restraint support may be folded. The head restraint support is comprised of a metal substrate with over-molded plastic geometry to accept a mating part configured within the head restraint bun. The geometry of the metal substrate and over-molded plastic geometry allow for a reduction, or even elimination, of the slots that are normally required for such a folding head restraint. This ability to fold can yield greater rearward visibility and aid in the kinematic motion of the seat. An articulating head restraint could also include an armature with a cam. The cam has a lock acumination and a stop acumination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: Jeremy Gauthier, Robert Sutter, Craig Ulman
  • Publication number: 20050225146
    Abstract: A foldable head restraint has two head restraint supports set within a bracket. A latch is made integral with at least one of the head restraint supports. The latch rests against a stop to prohibit rotation of the head restraint support in a first direction. The latch rests against a rotational cam to prohibit movement of the head restraint support in a second direction. By rotating the cam, the head restraint support may be folded. The head restraint support is comprised of a metal substrate with over-molded plastic geometry to accept a mating part configured within the head restraint bun. The geometry of the metal substrate and over-molded plastic geometry allow for a reduction, or even elimination, of the slots that are normally required for such a folding head restraint. This ability to fold can yield greater rearward visibility and aid in the kinematic motion of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Sutter, Jeremy Gauthier
  • Publication number: 20050067874
    Abstract: A headrest attached to a seatback automatically pivots to a stowed position as the seatback is folded forward. The headrest pivots to a stowed position so that the seat back may lay flat when folded. When the seatback is returned to the upright position, the headrest is returns to its original extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Kamrath, Robert Sutter
  • Publication number: 20050029853
    Abstract: An articulating head restraint includes an armature with a cam. The cam has a lock acumination and a stop acumination. The armature fits within a structure composed of a bracket and a slave bracket. A slide, which is attached to a cable, rides within a slot on the bracket. When the slide is in the locked position, the lock acumination of the cam presses against the slide, restraining movement of the slide. When sufficient force is applied to the cable, the slide moves within the slot to an unlocked position. A torsion spring wrapped around the armature causes the armature to rotate to a stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Jeremy Gauthier, Robert Sutter, Craig Ulman