Patents by Inventor Ted McMillin

Ted McMillin 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).

  • Disposable lid with filter for drink container
    Publication number: 20070240580
    Abstract: The present invention provides a disposable lid with filter for a drink container. The lid has an annular cover portion with an opening through which liquid can be consumed from the drink container. A container attachment portion of the lid is provided for removable association with the rim of the drink container in a snug, liquid-tight relation. A liquid permeable filter is positioned between the container attachment portion and the annular cover portion of the lid. The liquid permeable filter is positioned so as to intercept all liquid flowing from the container through the opening and hence to the mouth of the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Donald Lusareta, Ted McMillin
  • Systems and methods for a robotic tape applicator
    Patent number: 7093642
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods for automatically applying a tape, such as an adhesive, to a work-piece. According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a system and method for a robotic tape applicator that includes a computer apparatus, a tape applicator apparatus, and an apparatus for holding a work-piece in registration with the tape applicator apparatus for tape application in response to programming data from the computer apparatus. Other components, such as a tape cutting apparatus, a splicing apparatus, adhesion promoter apparatus, and/or optical system can be added to assist and enhance the tape application process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventors: Terrance M. Sharp, Steven K. Frendle, Dan B. Jordan, Kevin M. Campbell, Robert J. Orscheln, Ted McMillin
  • Systems and methods for a robotic tape applicator
    Publication number: 20050161161
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods for automatically applying a tape, such as an adhesive, to a work-piece. According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a system and method for a robotic tape applicator that includes a computer apparatus, a tape applicator apparatus, and an apparatus for holding a work-piece in registration with the tape applicator apparatus for tape application in response to programming data from the computer apparatus. Other components, such as a tape cutting apparatus, a splicing apparatus, adhesion promoter apparatus, and/or optical system can be added to assist and enhance the tape application process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Terrance Sharp, Steven Frendle, Dan Jordan, Kevin Campbell, Robert Orscheln, Ted McMillin