Patents by Inventor W. Robert Worrell

W. Robert Worrell 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: 6460486
    Abstract: The present invention concerns animal kennels or crates that provide a means for housing, containing and training animals, and in particular, domesticated house pets such as dogs and cats. The crate is collapsible so that it can be disassembled and transported in a convenient fashion. The crate is comprised of side panels, end panels and a top panel that define the boundaries of the crate. These panels are secured together through the use of edge pieces that are strong enough to maintain the integrity of the crate when placed under the stresses associated with an animal trying to escape, while also being flexible enough to provide for an easy means of assembling and disassembling the crate. Corner caps are placed on the corners of the crate and a removable base can be clipped to the crate. The edge pieces and corner cap also provides the crate with an aesthetically appealing appearance that reduces the perception of crates being cruel to the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Kennel-Aire, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Michael Powers, Trygve M. Pederson, Chester Beavers, W. Robert Worrell, William Johnson, Thomas A. Tedham
  • Patent number: 5871406
    Abstract: A programmable electronic golf swing timer worn on the wrist like a watch with an actuator button worn underneath a golf glove which will audibly alert the player at the optimal time the club should contact the ball. This electronic golf swing timer will assist the golfer in maintaining a uniform and consistent golf swing. The process of timing a golf swing with the watch-like assembly includes the steps of:a. setting a swing time for a particular golf club from back swing to contact with a golf ball by pressing a club button followed by a time button followed by a set button located on the watch-like assembly;b. pushing a club button located on the watch-like assembly representative of the golf club to be swung;c. observing an LED display on the watch-like assembly indicating the golf club chosen and the swing time for the golf club;d.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Inventor: W. Robert Worrell
  • Patent number: 5297674
    Abstract: A bill payment center container is provided with removable trays so that the items desired for paying bills can be located in a single convenient location. A cover with a slot is provided so that when a bill envelope passes through the slot it is received by one of the trays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Assignee: Fellowes Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Andrius S. Birutis, Michael Jaron, W. Robert Worrell
  • Patent number: D261142
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1981
    Assignee: Alternative Pioneering Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad S. Erickson, W. Robert Worrell
  • Patent number: D287427
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1986
    Assignee: Norwesco Inc.
    Inventor: W. Robert Worrell
  • Patent number: D321109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Assignee: Alternative Pioneering Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Erickson, David A. Dornbush, W. Robert Worrell
  • Patent number: D398472
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: Fellowes Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: W. Robert Worrell, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith
  • Patent number: D427730
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventors: E. Michael Powers, Trygve M. Pederson, Chester Beavers, W. Robert Worrell, William Johnson, Thomas A. Tedham