Patents by Inventor Ron Stephens

Ron Stephens 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: 7201786
    Abstract: A detachable dust bin for a vacuum cleaner. A container is provided with a removable sidewall which has an outlet opening which is adapted to be coupled to a source of vacuum. The container includes an inlet for connecting to a passageway which is connected to a vacuum nozzle. A duct extends vertically from the inlet within the container, and then laterally toward the removable sidewall. A filter is supported along the removable sidewall having a front surface facing the outlet of the duct, and a rear surface facing the outlet opening in the removable sidewall. Dirt laden air is drawn through the filter, duct, and vacuum nozzle. Dirt is separated from the air and collected within the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Jackson Wegelin, Ron Stephens, Chuck Damman
  • Publication number: 20050132680
    Abstract: A detachable dust bin for a vacuum cleaner. A container is provided with a removable sidewall which has an outlet opening which is adapted to be coupled to a source of vacuum. The container includes an inlet for connecting to a passageway which is connected to a vacuum nozzle. A duct extends vertically from the inlet within the container, and then laterally toward the removable sidewall. A filter is supported along the removable sidewall having a front surface facing the outlet of the duct, and a rear surface facing the outlet opening in the removable sidewall. Dirt laden air is drawn through the filter, duct, and vacuum nozzle. Dirt is separated from the air and collected within the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Applicant: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Jackson Wegelin, Ron Stephens, Chuck Damman
  • Publication number: 20040257346
    Abstract: A system and process for selecting content and performing an action associated with the content is described. One may use a stylus to indicate what content is to be captured. One may perform a number of actions on the content including emailing, printing, coping to a clipboard, and the like. The system provides for the capture to be started, controlled, and acted upon in a simple, intuitive manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Jay Ong, Cory Linton, Stan Leszynski, Ron Stephens, Kollen Glynn, Jeff Rubingh