Patents by Inventor Ronald McKinney

Ronald McKinney 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: 11108937
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a gangway having a proximal end and a distal end. A cage assembly is connected to the distal end of the gangway. The apparatus further comprises a container spotting system including a camera mounted such that its field of view will show a hatch cover of a container when the hatch cover is in a predetermined location. Video electronics are in electrical communication with the camera. The container spotting system further includes a display device in electrical communication with the video electronics, the display device being operative to show at least a selected portion of the field of view of the camera. The camera may comprise an outdoor dome camera mounted to an underside of the gangway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Safe Rack LLC
    Inventors: Jason Ronald McKinney, Jeff W. Reichert
  • Publication number: 20200014826
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a gangway having a proximal end and a distal end. A cage assembly is connected to the distal end of the gangway. The apparatus further comprises a container spotting system including a camera mounted such that its field of view will show a hatch cover of a container when the hatch cover is in a predetermined location. Video electronics are in electrical communication with the camera. The container spotting system further includes a display device in electrical communication with the video electronics, the display device being operative to show at least a selected portion of the field of view of the camera. The camera may comprise an outdoor dome camera mounted to an underside of the gangway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Jason Ronald McKinney, Jeff W. Reichert
  • Patent number: 10469716
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a gangway having a proximal end and a distal end. A cage assembly is connected to the distal end of the gangway. The apparatus further comprises a container spotting system including a camera mounted such that its field of view will show a hatch cover of a container when the hatch cover is in a predetermined location. Video electronics are in electrical communication with the camera. The container spotting system further includes a display device in electrical communication with the video electronics, the display device being operative to show at least a selected portion of the field of view of the camera. The camera may comprise an outdoor dome camera mounted to an underside of the gangway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Safe Rack LLC
    Inventors: Jason Ronald McKinney, Jeff W. Reichert
  • Publication number: 20180176427
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a gangway having a proximal end and a distal end. A cage assembly is connected to the distal end of the gangway. The apparatus further comprises a container spotting system including a camera mounted such that its field of view will show a hatch cover of a container when the hatch cover is in a predetermined location. Video electronics are in electrical communication with the camera. The container spotting system further includes a display device in electrical communication with the video electronics, the display device being operative to show at least a selected portion of the field of view of the camera. The camera may comprise an outdoor dome camera mounted to an underside of the gangway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Ronald McKinney, Jeff W. Reichert
  • Publication number: 20070196404
    Abstract: Chitosan films and laminates made from the films are provided. The films and laminates can be used to make a variety of finished articles that can be used to provide protection from hazardous chemical and biological agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Howard, Ralph Lloyd, Ronald McKinney, Bryan Sauer, Mark Weinberg
  • Publication number: 20070190166
    Abstract: Processes for fabricating selectively permeable laminates are provided. In various embodiments, the laminates are useful for fabrication as a protective article and are substantially impermeable to hazardous chemical and biological agents, but sufficiently permeable to water vapor that, if worn as protective apparel, it is both protective and comfortable to wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Howard, Ralph Lloyd, Ronald McKinney, Bryan Sauer, Mark Weinberg
  • Publication number: 20060205299
    Abstract: This invention relates to a polymer composition useful as a chemical barrier, and films, laminates, and articles comprising the polymer composition and methods for making the polymer composition; the polymer composition comprising: a polyurethane network having a polyalkylamine incorporated therein, wherein the polymer composition, after contact with boiling water for 5 minutes, has less than a 50 percent loss in weight of the polyalkylamine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Edward Howard, Ralph Lloyd, Ronald McKinney, Bryan Sauer
  • Publication number: 20060205893
    Abstract: This invention relates to a barrier film useful in protective apparel and structures, and a process for making said film; the film comprising a polyurethane network having a polyalkylamine incorporated therein, wherein the film, after contact with boiling water for 5 minutes, has less than a 50 percent loss in weight of the polyalkylamine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Edward Howard, Ralph Lloyd, Ronald McKinney, Bryan Sauer
  • Publication number: 20060205300
    Abstract: This invention relates to a laminate useful in protective apparel and structures, and processes for making said laminate, the laminate comprising i) a polymer barrier layer comprising a polyurethane network having a polyalkylamine incorporated therein; and ii) a support substrate; wherein the laminate, after contact with boiling water for 5 minutes, has less than a 20 percent loss in weight of the polyalkylamine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Edward Howard, Ralph Lloyd, Ronald McKinney, Bryan Sauer