Patents by Inventor Roy Kenneth
Roy Kenneth 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: 20230229017Abstract: The present invention is directed toward eyewear having an improved nose pad assembly which reduces visual obstructions and provides a greater range of accommodation for various facial geometries. In one embodiment, the improved nose pad assembly is disposed on a bottom portion of the frame, below the wearer's eyes, and extends upwardly and inwardly toward the wearer's nose.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2022Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventor: Roy Kenneth Williams
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Publication number: 20220091435Abstract: An inventive hinge and fastener design includes a male connector having a plurality of lobes protruding from a pin, as well as a female connector having a plurality of indentations to accommodate the lobes. The male connector may also have an arm that rotates through a channel on the female connector and can be secured within the channel via retention teeth that protrude into the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventor: Roy Kenneth Williams
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Publication number: 20210078505Abstract: A rack for a backpack-type lawn tool is provided, comprising a base member having an upper side and lower side, wherein the lower side includes a swivel device attached to the lower side; a mounting member attached to the swivel device, wherein the mounting member is adapted to mount to a frame of a vehicle or stationary object at a height which is near the height of the tool when worn on the user, and wherein the base is rotatable relative to the frame between a storage position and an operation position; and a container adapted to retain a backpack-type lawn tool, wherein the container is attached to the base member and includes a floor and at least one side member extending upwardly from the floor. The rack may further include a locking device disposed between the base member and the frame which restricts or permits rotation of the base member relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventor: Roy Kenneth Reinhardt
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Patent number: 9756966Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides a device and method of storing shoes that allows for immediate accessibility, ready visibility and reduction of clutter. Shoes can be organized, categorized, accessed and stored for instant use. Also, the device and method presented allow for commercial display of shoes in shops, stores or outlets that offer shoes for sale. Balls bearing user-selected and positioned designs or indicia at the end of hangars allow the user to readily change, replace, expand, and reposition shoes for visually appealing inspection easily and instantly.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Roy Kenneth Weltmeyer
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Publication number: 20170035228Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides a device and method of storing shoes that allows for immediate accessibility, ready visibility and reduction of clutter. Shoes can be organized, categorized, accessed and stored for instant use. Also, the device and method presented allow for commercial display of shoes in shops, stores or outlets that offer shoes for sale. Balls bearing user-selected and positioned designs or indicia at the end of hangars allow the user to readily change, replace, expand, and reposition shoes for visually appealing inspection easily and instantly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventor: Roy Kenneth Weltmeyer
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Patent number: 9125432Abstract: The use of an additive is described, to reduce disproportionation in a gassed beverage so as to produce a) enhanced retention of the gas in the beverage and b) a desired foaming profile selected from a quick-breaking foam and a persistent foam.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: THOS. BENTLEY & SON LIMITEDInventor: Roy Kenneth Taylor
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Patent number: 9089159Abstract: Addition of a polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester or of a polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester to an acidulated carbonated beverage alleviates problems of excessive and/or persistent foaming or rapid loss of carbon dioxide.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: THOS. BENTLEY & SON LIMITEDInventor: Roy Kenneth Taylor
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Patent number: 8962052Abstract: Acidulated carbonated beverage containing a foam control agent and/or carbon dioxide control agent. The control agent contains a polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester or a polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2007Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Thos. Bentley & Son LimitedInventor: Roy Kenneth Taylor
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Publication number: 20140342076Abstract: The use of an additive is described, to reduce disproportionation in a gassed beverage so as to produce a) enhanced retention of the gas in the beverage and b) a desired foaming profile selected from a quick-breaking foam and a persistent foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Thos. Bentley & Son LimitedInventor: Roy Kenneth Taylor
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Patent number: 8757227Abstract: A concentrate/extract cartridge for a beverage dispenser adapted to dispense a liquid concentrate/extract and a diluent is provided. The cartridge includes a hollow body for containing liquid concentrate/extract and an aperture. A pumping device is connected to the hollow body for dispensing the liquid concentrate/extract from the hollow body through the aperture. A method for dispensing a liquid concentrate/extract from a beverage dispenser using a concentrate/extract cartridge is also provided in which the concentrate/extract does not come into contact with the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2010Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Intelligent Coffee Company, LLCInventors: Jeffrey J. Girard, Mario E. Vassaux, Roy Kenneth Fischer, Richard Symington, Erik Kenneth Anderson, Shlomo Greenwald, Zipora Greenwald, Nassar Pirshafiey
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Patent number: 8697162Abstract: Container containing a gassed acidulated beverage capable of producing a foam when the container is opened and the beverage poured. The beverage contains an additive which reduces the rate of release of the gas from the beverage when the container has been opened, without the beverage being poured. The additive has one or more of the following: an HLB value in the range 7-16; a molecular weight in the range 200-3000; and it is present in an amount of from 0.01 to 100 mg/l.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Thos. Bentley & Son LimitedInventor: Roy Kenneth Taylor
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Publication number: 20120009315Abstract: Addition of a polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester or of a polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester to an acidulated carbonated beverage alleviates problems of excessive and/or persistent foaming or rapid loss of carbon dioxide.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: Thos. Bentley & Son LimitedInventor: Roy Kenneth Taylor
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Publication number: 20110210140Abstract: A concentrate/extract cartridge for a beverage dispenser adapted to dispense a liquid concentrate/extract and a diluent is provided. The cartridge includes a hollow body for containing liquid concentrate/extract and an aperture. A pumping device is connected to the hollow body for dispensing the liquid concentrate/extract from the hollow body through the aperture. A method for dispensing a liquid concentrate/extract from a beverage dispenser using a concentrate/extract cartridge is also provided in which the concentrate/extract does not come into contact with the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: INTELLIGENT COFFEE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Jeffrey J. Girard, Mario E. Vassaux, Roy Kenneth Fischer, Richard Symington, Erik Kenneth Anderson, Shlomo Greenwald, Zipora Greenwald, Nasser Pirshafiey
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Publication number: 20110192558Abstract: In a method of recycling printed paper, the collector chemical composition used to aid ink removal after pulping of the paper advantageously comprises an aqueous emulsion of a polysiloxane and a delivery aid for the polysiloxane, the delivery aid comprising one of more compounds selected from an alkali metal salt of a fatty acid moiety, and a nitrogenous salt of a fatty acid moiety, and a water-swellable polymer. The collector chemical composition is effective at low concentration, gives good brightness gain, low level of fibre loss, and effluent water low in siliceous material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2009Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: STEPHENSON GROUP LIMITEDInventor: Roy Kenneth Taylor
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Publication number: 20110151068Abstract: The use of an additive is described, to reduce disproportionation in a gassed beverage so as to produce a) enhanced retention of the gas in the beverage and b) a desired foaming profile selected from a quick-breaking form and a persistent foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventor: Roy Kenneth Taylor
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Patent number: 7828020Abstract: A concentrate/extract cartridge for a beverage dispenser adapted to dispense a liquid concentrate/extract and a diluent is provided. The cartridge includes a hollow body for containing liquid concentrate/extract and an aperture. A pumping device is connected to the hollow body for dispensing the liquid concentrate/extract from the hollow body through the aperture. A method for dispensing a liquid concentrate/extract from a beverage dispenser using a concentrate/extract cartridge is also provided in which the concentrate/extract does not come into contact with the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Intelligent Coffee Company, LLCInventors: Jeffrey J. Girard, Mario E. Vassaux, Roy Kenneth Fischer, Richard Symington, Erik Kenneth Anderson, Shlomo Greenwald, Zipora Greenwald, Nassar Pirshafiey
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Publication number: 20100239727Abstract: Addition of a polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester or a polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester to an acidulated carbonated beverage alleviates problems of excessive and/or persistent foaming or rapid loss of carbon dioxide.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2007Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventor: Roy Kenneth Taylor
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Publication number: 20100089944Abstract: A concentrate/extract cartridge for a beverage dispenser adapted to dispense a liquid concentrate/extract and a diluent is provided. The cartridge includes a hollow body for containing liquid concentrate/extract and an aperture. A pumping device is connected to the hollow body for dispensing the liquid concentrate/extract from the hollow body through the aperture. A method for dispensing a liquid concentrate/extract from a beverage dispenser using a concentrate/extract cartridge is also provided in which the concentrate/extract does not come into contact with the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: INTELLIGENT COFFEE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Jeffrey J. Girard, Mario E. Vassaux, Roy Kenneth Fischer, Richard Symington, Erik Kenneth Anderson, Shlomo Greenwald, Zipora Greenwald, Nasser Pirshafiey
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Patent number: 7682181Abstract: A latch securing member for use in maintaining a first connector having at least one latching arm in latching engagement with a second connector having at least one latch projection. The latch securing member has an inclined member which extends from proximate a front face to a rear wall, with the inclined member being positioned proximate a bottom wall at the front face and inclined toward a top surface. At least one securing arm extends from the rear wall toward the front face and is positioned proximate the top surface. The inclined member is positioned to cooperate with the latching arm of the first connector to prevent the latching arm from disengagement from the latching projection of the second connector. The securing arm cooperates with the latching arm to maintain the latch securing member in position relative to the latching arm.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2008Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Royal Curtis Jones, Jr., Roy Kenneth Whitaker, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100062635Abstract: A latch securing member for use in maintaining a first connector having at least one latching arm in latching engagement with a second connector having at least one latch projection. The latch securing member has an inclined member which extends from proximate a front face to a rear wall, with the inclined member being positioned proximate a bottom wall at the front face and inclined toward a top surface. At least one securing arm extends from the rear wall toward the front face and is positioned proximate the top surface. The inclined member is positioned to cooperate with the latching arm of the first connector to prevent the latching arm from disengagement from the latching projection of the second connector. The securing arm cooperates with the latching arm to maintain the latch securing member in position relative to the latching arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Royal Curtis JONES, JR., Roy Kenneth WHITAKER, JR.