Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Roberts

Timothy J. Roberts 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: 6851271
    Abstract: A refrigerated cold beverage merchandiser (10) includes an enclosure defining an insulated, refrigerated display cabinet (25) and a compartment (30) heat insulated therefrom wherein a compressor (40) a condenser (50) and a condenser fan (60) are disposed. The condenser (30) is formed by a plurality of in-line tube banks (52). Each tube bank (52) is a serpentine tube formed a plurality of parallel straight tube segments (54) extending in horizontal rows (55) between a pair of spaced, opposed end plates (58) and elbow turns (56) connecting neighboring straight tube segments (56) in a conventional manner. Each successive tube bank (52) is aligned with the other tube banks so that respective parallel tube rows (55) are disposed in-line from the front to the rear of the condenser (50).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Carrier Commercial Refrigeration
    Inventors: Ronald D. Upton, Harry A. Brancheau, Robert J. Reese, E. Duane Daddis, Jr., Timothy J. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20030213259
    Abstract: A refrigerated cold beverage merchandiser (10) includes an enclosure defining an insulated, refrigerated display cabinet (25) and a compartment (30) heat insulated therefrom wherein a compressor (40) a condenser (50) and a condenser fan (60) are disposed. The condenser (30) is formed by a plurality of in-line tube banks (52). Each tube bank (52) is a serpentine tube formed a plurality of parallel straight tube segments (54) extending in horizontal rows (55) between a pair of spaced, opposed end plates (58) and elbow turns (56) connecting neighboring straight tube segments (56) in a conventional manner. Each successive tube bank (52) is aligned with the other tube banks so that respective parallel tube rows (55) are disposed in-line from the front to the rear of the condenser (50).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Ronald D. Upton, Harry A. Brancheau, Robert J. Reese, E. Duane Daddis, Timothy J. Roberts
  • Patent number: 6182461
    Abstract: A heat exchanger coil has its fins coated with a photocatalytic semi-conductor material in such a manner that its fins may then be illuminated by UV light to activate the material so as to cause the oxidation of organic pollutants which are on the fin coils themselves or in the air passing therethrough. A preferred photocatalytic semi-conductor material is titanium dioxide, which may be applied to the fin stock prior to the fabrication of the coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Norman A. Washburn, Timothy J. Roberts, Christian C. Herbeck
  • Patent number: 5694646
    Abstract: A system of protective garments for caretakers is disclosed. The system provides for comfortable garments to protect medical or nursing personnel while they are attending patients. The system includes a outter garment having a outter layer which is impervious to fluids and an inner liner that is comfortable to the wearer. A vest like garment is provided to be worn under the outter garmant and hold heat exchanger devices to cool the wearer. The system is designd to be disposable, however some of the elements may be reused if they have not come in contact the patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Inventor: Timothy J. Roberts
  • Patent number: 5272829
    Abstract: A fish attracting device which simulates a tree stump to provide a habitat for fish to congregate. The device includes an outer textured wall that resembles the bark on a tree trunk and an inner chamber secured to the outer textured wall. A structure for deploying the device within a body of water is secured to the inner chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Inventors: Timothy J. Roberts, Emmett W. Schulyer
  • Patent number: 4837860
    Abstract: A disposable protective garment to be worn primarily by a medical and/or nursing attendant while treating burn victims. Primarily the garment includes a front portion which covers the front body portion of the attendant. An abbreviated back portion covers the shoulder portions of the attendant sufficiently to hold the garment in place. Ties may be provided on a waist portion of the garment to hold the garment securely on that portion of the body. Sleeve portions of the garment are provided with weakened areas to provide means for adjusting the length of the sleeves to different personnel. In one modification a back body portion may have perforations to provide ventilation. In another modification a part of the back portion may be separable to provide such ventilation. Another modification may be sleeveless.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Inventors: Thomas J. Roberts, Timothy J. Roberts
  • Patent number: 4566142
    Abstract: An improved seat shower for facilitating the care and treatment of patients in a clean shower environment, including a framework of such a height as to permit 360.degree. access to the seated patient, and a plurality of adjustable shower nozzles positioned about the seating area. Clean, disposable plastic liners are draped over the framework and base to maintain aseptic conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1986
    Assignee: Hospital Therapy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Roberts, Thomas J. Roberts, Jr., Thomas J. Roberts, Sr., Robert P. Marinier, Jr.