Patents by Inventor Robin B. Mumford

Robin B. Mumford 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: 5883694
    Abstract: A quantitative visual test measures the rate at which an individual is able to complete a defined visual task, either on paper or on a self illuminated screen. The task involves comparing a plurality of similar appearing numbers to determine if they are an exact match within predetermined levels of time. Inability to complete the test within the predetermined level of time indicates the likelihood that the individual will exhibit visual stress and dyslexia. Individuals under such stress are then remediated by the use of adjusted lighting environments sometimes including other visual aids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Inventor: Robin B. Mumford
  • Patent number: 5686982
    Abstract: A quantitative visual test measures the rate at which an individual is able to complete a defined visual task, either on paper or on a self illuminated screen. The task involves comparing a plurality of similar appearing numbers to determine if they are an exact match within predetermined levels of time. Inability to complete the test within the predetermined level of time indicates the likelihood that the individual will exhibit visual stress and dyslexia. Individuals under such stress are then remediated by the use of adjusted lighting environments sometimes including other visual aids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Inventor: Robin B. Mumford
  • Patent number: 5543867
    Abstract: A quantitative visual test measures the rate at which an individual is able to complete a defined visual task, either on paper or on a self illuminated screen. The task involves comparing a plurality of similar appearing numbers to determine if they are an exact match within predetermined levels of time. Inability to complete the test within the predetermined level of time indicates the likelihood that the individual will exhibit visual stress and dyslexia. Individuals under such stress are then remediated by the use of adjusted lighting environments sometimes including other visual aids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Inventor: Robin B. Mumford
  • Patent number: 5420653
    Abstract: A quantitative visual test measures the rate at which an individual is able to complete a defined visual task, either on paper or on a self illuminated screen. The task involves comparing a plurality of similar appearing numbers to determine if they are an exact match within predetermined levels of time. Inability to complete the test within the predetermined level of time indicates the likelihood that the individual will exhibit visual stress and dyslexia. Individuals under such stress are then remediated by the use of adjusted lighting environments sometimes including other visual aids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Inventor: Robin B. Mumford
  • Patent number: 4456335
    Abstract: A thermal-pane window unit having an electro-optical shade of adjustable transmittance is provided for reducing radiative heat transfer, as well as conductive transfer, between the exterior and interior of a building and, additionally, for presenting an attractive shaded window appearance. The invention utilizes a liquid crystal cell of selectable light transmittance in combination with a conventional dual pane heat insulating window. The liquid crystal material is preferably electro-optically responsive to a low voltage AC field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1984
    Assignee: Allied Corporation
    Inventor: Robin B. Mumford
  • Patent number: 4268126
    Abstract: A thermal-pane window unit having an electro-optical shade of adjustable transmittance is provided for reducing radiative heat transfer, as well as conductive transfer, between the exterior and interior of a building and, additionally, for presenting an attractive shaded window appearance. The invention utilizes a liquid crystal cell of selectable light transmittance in combination with a conventional dual pane heat insulating window. The liquid crystal material is preferably electro-optically responsive to a low voltage AC field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1981
    Assignee: Allied Chemical Corporation
    Inventor: Robin B. Mumford
  • Patent number: 4180214
    Abstract: An improved apparatus for taking up textured yarn plugs into a cartridge is provided. The apparatus comprises a spiral-walled cartridge and means for rotating the cartridge about a vertical axis while moving it laterally. In operation, the cartridge is rotated beneath a yarn texturizer as textured yarn in plug form is deposited therein in orderly layers. Even with high-speed texturizers, cartridge speed is low. After the plugs have been deposited, the cartridge may be removed, and the yarn plugs may be pulled out for knitting or weaving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1979
    Assignee: Allied Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Hsin L. Li, Hendrikus J. Oswald, Robin B. Mumford