Patents by Inventor Robert W. Taylor
Robert W. Taylor 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: 20250317510Abstract: Dialer capture communicators are provided. In some embodiments, a dialer capture communicator is configured to receive an analog signal from the control device, the analog signal indicating an alarm event. The dialer capture communicator is configured to generate, using a DC-09 protocol, a digital message based on the analog signal. The dialer capture communicator is configured to cause transmission of the digital message to a remote server.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2024Publication date: October 9, 2025Inventor: Robert W. TAYLOR
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Publication number: 20250115789Abstract: A method for manufacturing an article includes providing a fabric layer; extruding, via at least one nozzle, a first cushion material on a surface of the fabric layer to form a first strip; moving the at least one nozzle along a first axis perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to an orientation of the first strip; and extruding, via the at least one nozzle, the first cushion material on the surface of the fabric layer to form a second strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2024Publication date: April 10, 2025Applicant: Purple Innovation, LLCInventors: James T. Grutta, Brett Pearson, Robert W. Taylor, David Ewell, Bob Watters, Brock Keith Harris, Dhyey Y. Acharya, Russell B. Whatcott
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Patent number: 12203016Abstract: An article of manufacture, such as a weighted blanket, a cushioning element, or the like, includes an elastomeric element that includes elongated elements that follow nonlinear, partially overlapping paths and voids between adjacent portions of the elongated elements. Such an elastomeric element may define a weighted layer of a weighted blanket, a cushioning layer of a cushioning element of the like. The elastomeric element may be secured directly to a substrate, such as a fabric layer. Alternatively, an adhesion layer may secure the elastomeric element to the substrate. An adhesion layer may cover only a portion of the substrate. A cover may be provided over the elastomeric element. Together, the cover and the substrate may contain the elastomeric element.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2023Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: Purple Innovation, LLCInventors: James T. Grutta, Brett Pearson, Robert W. Taylor, David Ewell, Bob Watters, Brock Keith Harris, Dhyey Yogesh Acharya, Russell B. Whatcott
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Publication number: 20240245225Abstract: A mattress assembly with a surface that is stabilized to prevent separation of rails (e.g., side rails, end rails) from edges of a primary cushion of the mattress assembly. A strip of scrim fabric may overlap each rail and an adjacent portion of the primary cushion to stabilize the interface or seam between an edge of the primary cushion and a rail positioned against that edge. Methods for stabilizing the upper surfaces of mattress assemblies are also disclosed, as are adjustable beds including mattresses with stabilized upper surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2024Publication date: July 25, 2024Inventors: Brett Pearson, Robert W. Taylor
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Publication number: 20230392047Abstract: An article of manufacture, such as a weighted blanket, a cushioning element, or the like, includes an elastomeric element that includes elongated elements that follow nonlinear, partially overlapping paths and voids between adjacent portions of the elongated elements. Such an elastomeric element may define a weighted layer of a weighted blanket, a cushioning layer of a cushioning element of the like. The elastomeric element may be secured directly to a substrate, such as a fabric layer. Alternatively, an adhesion layer may secure the elastomeric element to the substrate. An adhesion layer may cover only a portion of the substrate. A cover may be provided over the elastomeric element. Together, the cover and the substrate may contain the elastomeric element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: James T. Grutta, Brett Pearson, Robert W. Taylor, David Ewell, Bob Watters, Brock Keith Harris, Dhyey Yogesh Acharya, Russell B. Whatcott
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Patent number: 11725121Abstract: An article of manufacture, such as a weighted blanket, a cushioning element, or the like, includes an elastomeric element that includes elongated elements that follow nonlinear, partially overlapping paths and voids between adjacent portions of the elongated elements. Such an elastomeric element may define a weighted layer of a weighted blanket, a cushioning layer of a cushioning element of the like. The elastomeric element may be secured directly to a substrate, such as a fabric layer. Alternatively, an adhesion layer may secure the elastomeric element to the substrate. An adhesion layer may cover only a portion of the substrate. A cover may be provided over the elastomeric element. Together, the cover and the substrate may contain the elastomeric element.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Purple Innovation, LLCInventors: James T. Grutta, Brett Pearson, Robert W. Taylor, David Ewell, Bob Watters, Brock Keith Harris, Dhyey Yogesh Acharya, Russell B. Whatcott
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Publication number: 20230136150Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to chemical modulators of insect olfactory receptors. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit sensory (e.g., host targeting) functions in airborne insects such as mosquitos. Methods of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventors: Laurence Zwiebel, Gregory M. Pask, David C. Rinker, Ian M. Romaine, Gary A. Sulikowski, Paul R. Reid, Alex G. Waterson, Kwangho Kim, Patrick L. Jones, Robert W. Taylor
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Patent number: 11484032Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to chemical modulators of insect olfactory receptors. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit sensory (e.g., host targeting) functions in airborne insects such as mosquitos. Methods of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITYInventors: Laurence Zwiebel, Gregory M. Pask, David C. Rinker, Ian M. Romaine, Gary A. Sulikowski, Paul R. Reid, Alex G. Waterson, Kwangho Kim, Patrick L. Jones, Robert W. Taylor
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Publication number: 20210246336Abstract: An article of manufacture, such as a weighted blanket, a cushioning element, or the like, includes an elastomeric element that includes elongated elements that follow nonlinear, partially overlapping paths and voids between adjacent portions of the elongated elements. Such an elastomeric element may define a weighted layer of a weighted blanket, a cushioning layer of a cushioning element of the like. The elastomeric element may be secured directly to a substrate, such as a fabric layer. Alternatively, an adhesion layer may secure the elastomeric element to the substrate. An adhesion layer may cover only a portion of the substrate. A cover may be provided over the elastomeric element. Together, the cover and the substrate may contain the elastomeric element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: James T. Grutta, Brett Pearson, Robert W. Taylor, David Ewell, Bob Watters, Brock Keith Harris, Dhyey Yogish Acharya, Russell B. Whatcott
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Publication number: 20210219551Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to chemical modulators of insect olfactory receptors. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit sensory (e.g., host targeting) functions in airborne insects such as mosquitos. Methods of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Laurence Zwiebel, Gregory M. Pask, David C. Rinker, Ian M. Romaine, Gary A. Sulikowski, Paul R. Reid, Alex G. Waterson, Kwangho Kim, Patrick L. Jones, Robert W. Taylor
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Patent number: 10813355Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to chemical modulators of insect olfactory receptors. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit sensory (e.g., host targeting) functions in airborne insects such as mosquitoes. Methods of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Laurence Zwiebel, Gregory M. Pask, David C. Rinker, Ian M. Romaine, Gary A. Sulikowski, Paul R. Reid, Alex G. Waterson, Kwangho Kim, Patrick L. Jones, Robert W. Taylor
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Publication number: 20190075798Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to chemical modulators of insect olfactory receptors. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit sensory (e.g., host targeting) functions in airborne insects such as mosquitoes. Methods of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Laurence Zwiebel, Gregory M. Pask, David C. Rinker, Ian M. Romaine, Gary A. Sulikowski, Paul R. Reid, Alex G. Waterson, Kwangho Kim, Patrick L. Jones, Robert W. Taylor
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Patent number: 10188105Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to chemical modulators of insect olfactory receptors. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit sensory (e.g., host targeting) functions in airborne insects such as mosquitoes. Method of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Laurence Zwiebel, Gregory M. Pask, David C. Rinker, Ian M. Romaine, Gary A. Sulikowski, Paul R. Reid, Alex G. Waterson, Kwangho Kim, Patrick L. Jones, Robert W. Taylor
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Publication number: 20170274087Abstract: This disclosure relates saccharide analogs such as thiomaltose-based analogs for targeting bacteria and related uses. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of transferring a molecule of interest into bacteria comprising mixing bacteria with a non-naturally occurring conjugate, wherein the conjugate comprises a thiomaltose-based analog and a molecule of interest under conditions such that the conjugate is transported across the bacterial cell wall. In certain embodiments, the molecule of interest can be a tracer or an antibiotic.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Mark Goodman, Robert W. Taylor, Kiyoko Takemiya, Niren Murthy, Rafi Mohammed, Xinghai Ning
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Publication number: 20170208809Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to chemical modulators of insect olfactory receptors. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit sensory (e.g., host targeting) functions in airborne insects such as mosquitoes. Method of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Laurence Zwiebel, Gregory M. Pask, David C. Rinker, Ian M. Romaine, Gary A. Sulikowski, Paul R. Reid, Alex G. Waterson, Kwangho Kim, Patrick L. Jones, Robert W. Taylor
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Patent number: 9578881Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to chemical modulators of insect olfactory receptors. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit sensory (e.g., host targeting) functions in airborne insects such as mosquitos. Method of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2012Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Laurence Zwiebel, Gregory M. Pask, David C. Rinker, Ian M. Romaine, Gary A. Sulikowski, Paul R. Reid, Alex G. Waterson, Kwangho Kim, Patrick L. Jones, Robert W. Taylor
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Publication number: 20140242135Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to chemical modulators of insect olfactory receptors. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit sensory (e.g., host targeting) functions in airborne insects such as mosquitos. Method of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Laurence Zwiebel, Gregory M. Pask, David C. Rinker, Ian M. Romaine, Gary A. Sulikowski, Paul R. Reid, Alex G. Waterson, Kwangho Kim, Patrick L. Jones, Robert W. Taylor
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Patent number: 8572944Abstract: A portion of the exhaust generated by a turbomachine is recirculated through an inlet portion by an exhaust gas recirculation system. The system reduces the level of constituents within the exhaust before the exhaust is recirculated. The turbomachine may be utilized to drive the exhaust gas through the system.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2007Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Rahul J. Chillar, Douglas S. Byrd, Robert W. Taylor, Joell R. Hibshman, II
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Patent number: 8424283Abstract: A portion of the exhaust generated by a turbomachine is recirculated through an inlet portion by an exhaust gas recirculation system. The system reduces the level of harmful constituents within the exhaust before the exhaust is recirculated.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Rahul J. Chillar, Robert W. Taylor, James E. Roberts
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Patent number: 8328907Abstract: A system includes a resonant frequency modeler for determining a resonant frequency of a node on a collecting plate that collects particles from a gas flow; and a wave generating device that applies a wave having an applied frequency substantially equal to the resonant frequency to the node of the collecting plate to remove particles from the collecting plate. An electrostatic precipitator (ESP) including the system and related method are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Babcock & Wilcox Power Generation Group, Inc.Inventor: Robert W. Taylor