Patents by Inventor Ronald Cleveland

Ronald Cleveland 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).

  • Implement with a handle for a user having an impaired hand grip
    Patent number: 9161643
    Abstract: Provided is an implement that has a handle adapted to be positioned on a user's hand such that the user's hand goes through the handle. The handle has an aperture that is adapted to accept a user's hand. The implement of the present invention may have a wide variety of implements as described herein. Particular implements include, for example, personal care implements such as, eating utensils, a toothbrush or a hair care implement, such as, a hairbrush or comb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Inventors: Frank James Prokop, III, J. Robert Snypp, III, Ronald Cleveland Barbas, Kevin M. Johnston
  • Implement with a handle for a user having an impaired hand grip
    Publication number: 20140373862
    Abstract: Provided is an implement that has a handle adapted to be positioned on a user's hand such that the user's hand goes through the handle. The handle has an aperture that is adapted to accept a user's hand. The implement of the present invention may have a wide variety of implements as described herein. Particular implements include, for example, personal care implements such as, eating utensils, a toothbrush or a hair care implement, such as, a hairbrush or comb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Frank James Prokop, III, J. Robert Snypp, III, Ronald Cleveland Barbas, Kevin M. Johnston
  • Trailer cargo detection using ultrasonic transducers
    Patent number: 7579941
    Abstract: A cargo detector for use in a trailer that includes an ultrasonic transducer for covering the entire interior area of the trailer. In particular, the cargo detector has three modes including short range, long range, and proximity range, and can detect cargoes located flush against a front or rear wall of the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ronald Cleveland, Steve Wendler
  • Trailer cargo detection using ultrasonic transducers
    Publication number: 20060132306
    Abstract: A cargo detector for use in a trailer that includes an ultrasonic transducer for covering the entire interior area of the trailer. In particular, the cargo detector has three modes including short range, long range, and proximity range, and can detect cargoes located flush against a front or rear wall of the trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Ronald Cleveland, Steve Wendler
  • Trailer cargo detection using ultrasonic transducers
    Patent number: 7015824
    Abstract: A cargo detector for use in a trailer that includes an ultrasonic transducer for covering the entire interior area of the trailer. In particular, the cargo detector has three modes including short range, long range, and proximity range, and can detect cargoes located flush against a front or rear wall of the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Terion, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Cleveland, Steve Wendler
  • Trailer cargo detection using ultrasonic transducers
    Publication number: 20040140886
    Abstract: A cargo detector for use in a trailer that includes an ultrasonic transducer for covering the entire interior area of the trailer. In particular, the cargo detector has three modes including short range, long range, and proximity range, and can detect cargoes located flush against a front or rear wall of the trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Applicant: Terion Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Cleveland, Steve Wendler