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Benjamin Robinson, Carmichaels, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150283776DUAL SHUTTLE PRESS - A heat press can include a frame, a first lower platen, a second lower platen, an upper platen, a press mechanism, a shuttle mechanism, and a heating element. The lower platens can be supported by the frame. The press mechanism can be coupled to the upper platen and operable to move the upper platen between open and closed positions. In the open position, the upper platen can be spaced apart from the lower platens by a greater distance than when in the closed position. The shuttle mechanism can be supported by the frame and can move the press mechanism linearly between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the upper platen can be located above the first lower platen. In the second position, the upper platen can be located above the second lower platen. The heating element can be configured to heat the upper platen.10-08-2015

Benjamin B. Robinson, Smithfield, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080216676PRESS FORCE SENSING AND DISPLAY - A press is described having an upper platen and a lower platen. A support is adapted to close the upper platen with the lower platen by applying a force therebetween. A sensor is adapted to detect the force and a display is in communication with the sensor.09-11-2008
20090242096MULTI TIME AND INDEX HEAT PRESS - A press is described having an upper platen. The press includes a support arm adapted to selectively move the upper platen between an open position, a partially open position and a closed position with respect to a lower platen. An electromagnet is disposed proximate the support arm and configured to selectively secure the upper platen in the closed position. Another electromagnet, which may be disposed proximate a base member, is configured selectively to secure the upper platen in a partially open position.10-01-2009
20110076079HEAT SEAL MACHINE WITH OPEN THROAT - A press is described having an upper platen. The press includes one piece base for support an upper rotatable support arm and a lower cantilever support arm. The upper support arm is adapted to selectively move the upper platen between an open position, a partially open position and a closed position with respect to a lower platen. A lower cantilever support arm configured to provide an open working surface around a lower platen. A sliding mechanism disposed on the base to selectively move the lower platen to an open, partially open or closed position.03-31-2011
20130199385AUTOMATED HEAT TRANSFER PRESS - Exemplary presses, e.g., for applying indicia to garments by application of heat, are disclosed. For example, a press may include an upper platen, and a lower platen disposed below and generally aligned with the upper platen. The press may further include a support head adapted to move the upper platen between an open position, wherein the upper and lower platens are spaced away from one another, and a closed position, wherein the upper platen is pressed against the lower platen. In some exemplary approaches, the support head may extend from an axial support of the press. The support head may be configured to rotate about the axial support while maintaining the platens in a parallel alignment with one another as the support head rotates about the axial support. In some examples, the operation of the press is generally automated.08-08-2013
20130233493THREADABLE HEAT TRANSFER PRESS WITH ADJUSTABLE STAND - Exemplary presses, e.g., for applying indicia to garments by application of heat, are disclosed. For example, a press may include an upper platen, and a lower platen disposed below and generally aligned with the upper platen. The press may further include a support head adapted to move the upper platen between an open position, wherein the upper and lower platens are spaced away from one another, and a closed position, wherein the upper platen is pressed against the lower platen. Exemplary presses may further include a stand supporting the press.09-12-2013

Patent applications by Benjamin B. Robinson, Smithfield, PA US

Blaine W. Robinson, East Lansdowne, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090055940ZEBRAFISH MODEL OF MLL LEUKEMOGENESIS - The zebrafish mll gene and methods of use thereof are provided.02-26-2009

Craig S. Robinson, Downingtown, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150261916System Development Dataset Preparation - The preparation of a data set for electronic health system development may involve processing a patient data set having confidential information through an electronic transaction in the electronic health system. Identifying the confidential data of the processed patient data set, and replacing the identified confidential data with replacement non-confidential data of a same data type as the identified confidential data in a representative transaction data set may also be involved.09-17-2015

Daryl J. Robinson, Monroeville, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090176945SULFUR-CONTAINING POLYURETHANE - Sulfur-containing polyurethane comprising the reaction product of: 07-09-2009

Patent applications by Daryl J. Robinson, Monroeville, PA US

Elizabeth T. Robinson, Philadelphia, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140212855Fitness System And Method For Determining An Exercise Routine - The present disclosure relates to a fitness system which includes an input device; a display device; and a processor. The processor is configured to transmit a survey to a user, wherein the survey comprises a plurality of questions related to the physical or performance abilities of the user for a predetermined plurality of exercises; receive answers to the survey from the input device; determine a suggested exercise routine based on at least the answers to the survey; and transmit the suggested exercise routine to the user.07-31-2014

Eric E. Robinson, Jenkintown, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110283010Method and system for validating interactive multimedia applications for use in enhanced or interactive television systems - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a computerized system and method of validating an application contained within a multimedia transport stream. Such embodiments can include the steps of, or structure for, reading data from a multimedia transport stream by a computer, the data representing an application that presents viewable content when executed by a display device and comprises a reference to an identifier of an external resource utilized by the application during execution; and prior to delivery of the multimedia transport stream to a display device, modifying the multimedia transport stream by the computer such that the external resource is not requested by the display device. In some embodiments, the transport stream is modified in response to the computer determining that the external resource is not available.11-17-2011

Gnana Jeevan Robinson, West Chester, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100064930Railway truck with bearing adapter - A railway car truck is provided that includes two sideframes and a bolster. Each sideframe has a pedestal opening at each end to receive a bearing adapter assembly. The pedestal opening is formed by a roof section that includes a pad receiving opening. The bearing adapter assembly includes a cast steel bearing adapter that is formed to fit on top of a bearing assembly. An adapter pad, comprised of a selected hardness elastomer, is fit on top of the bearing adapter. The adapter pad includes a base section and a raised top section that is fit within the pad receiving opening in the pedestal roof section.03-18-2010

Gregory Robinson, Quakertown, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150178822DISCOVERY ENGINE STOREFRONT - A method and a system of online shopping using a digital storefront. For example, a digital storefront having multiple touchscreen display surfaces presents a plurality of tiles to a user, where one or more tiles display images of items for sale and at least one hunch question which may be related to the environment. In further examples, a response is received from the user to one or more hunch questions, and items are recommended for the user and presented to the user in one or more updated tiles on a touchscreen display surface.06-25-2015

Harold Robinson, East Stroudsburg, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090010417System and method for providing personal directory assistance services - A personalized assistance system for a user of a mobile device including a first database having a digital file library associated with the user, where the digital file library includes at least one digital file supplied to the first database by the user. An identification code uniquely associated with the mobile device is transmitted to the personalized assistance system, when the user calls the system. A customer service representative terminal is coupled to the database, where the identification code prompts automatic retrieval of at least a portion of the digital file library to the customer service representative terminal in response to processing of the identification code, the customer service representative terminal searching the digital file library in response to a user query to locate a designated digital file from the user's digital file library and causing the delivery of the digital file to a desired destination indicated by the user.01-08-2009
20090080636System and method for facilitating privacy in directory assistance communications - A method for providing directory assistance, including receiving at least one request from a requester for an un-listed contact information, where the un-listed contact information is stored in one of a plurality of carrier databases. A request is generated to a third party for the un-listed contact information, where the third party is in contact with the carriers, one of which has the un-listed contact information. A notification is received from the third party indicating that the un-listed contact information has been retrieved by said third party and a message is sent to the un-listed contact information, through the third party, indicating that the requester is trying to contact them.03-26-2009

Jeevan Robinson, Downingtown, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120046811Railcar Handbrake Monitor - A device for monitoring the status of a railcar handbrake having a hand operated handle, which device has a load bearing member configured to be inserted in the linkage of a railcar handbrake system so that the force applied to the brake system passes through the load bearing member. A strain gauge mounted on the load bearing member measures the strain. The information from the strain gauge is indicative of the force applied by the handbrake to the brake and is used to determine the status of the handbrake. Means for determining motion of the railcar is also provided. In one form, if it is determined that the brake is on and the railcar is in motion, information, such as an alarm, is transmitted. A system and method of monitoring a railcar handbrake are also provided.02-23-2012
20150232079RAILCAR HANDBRAKE MONITOR - A device for monitoring the status of a railcar handbrake having a hand operated handle, which device has a load bearing member configured to be inserted in the linkage of a railcar handbrake system so that the force applied to the brake system passes through the load bearing member. A strain gauge mounted on the load bearing member measures the strain. The information from the strain gauge is indicative of the force applied by the handbrake to the brake and is used to determine the status of the handbrake. Means for determining motion of the railcar is also provided. In one form, if it is determined that the brake is on and the railcar is in motion, information, such as an alarm, is transmitted. A system and method of monitoring a railcar handbrake are also provided.08-20-2015

Jeffrey B. Robinson, Gladwyne, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130263689BIKE STEM APPARATUS - The invention relates to a bike stem and more generally to a stem for connecting a steering bar to a steering tube. The stem body is substantially hollow allowing the use of a locking member to engages the handlebar on one end and the steerer tube on the other end and can be secured by tightening bolts on only one end of the bike stem, thereby exerting pressure on the handlebars and to the locking member, which thereby applies a force to the steerer tube, securing the steerer tube to the bike stem without the need for bolts on the steerer tube side of the bike stem.10-10-2013

John Allen Robinson, Downingtown, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090087431METHODS OF TREATING BONE DISORDERS WITH MODULATORS OF AXL - The invention provides methods for treating or preventing bone and cartilage disorders comprising administering to a mammal an inhibitor of Axl gene expression or an inhibitor of Axl protein activity.04-02-2009

Joshua Robinson, University Park, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130316167COPPER SUBSTRATE FOR DEPOSITION OF GRAPHENE - Technologies are presented for growing graphene by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) on a high purity copper surface. The surface may be prepared by deposition of a high purity copper layer on a lower purity copper substrate using deposition processes such as sputtering, evaporation, electroplating, or CVD. The deposition of the high purity copper layer may be followed by a thermal treatment to facilitate grain growth. Use of the high purity copper layer in combination with the lower purity copper substrate may provide thermal expansion matching, compatibility with copper etch removal, or reduction of contamination, producing fewer graphene defects compared to direct deposition on a lower purity substrate at substantially less expense than deposition approaches using a high purity copper foil substrate.11-28-2013

Joshua A. Robinson, Spring Mills, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090091337CARBON FILM COMPOSITE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CARBON FILM COMPOSITE AND SENSOR MADE THEREWITH - Manufacturing a carbon film composite including depositing a carbon film layer onto a substrate, depositing a catalyst suitable for catalyzing the growth of carbon nanotubes onto the carbon film layer and heating in the presence of a carbon-source gas in a substantially inert environment. A carbon film composite featuring a carbon film layer deposited onto a substrate. The carbon film layer has an active surface that is electrically sensitive to the presence of target chemicals. A chemical sensor featuring such a carbon film composite that also includes a first electrode and a second electrode in electrical contact with an active surface of the carbon film composite and a resistivity monitoring device connected to the first and second electrodes. A method of sensing a target chemical featuring exposing such a carbon film composite to a target chemical and recording a change in resistivity across the carbon film composite.04-09-2009
20100327171SOLID-STATE NUCLEAR DETECTOR - The present invention provides an innovative solid-state neutron detector that exhibits superior neutron-sensitivities. One embodiment of the present invention includes a Gadolinium-oxide (Gd12-30-2010

Kenneth M. Robinson, Effort, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090147506POCKET FLASHLIGHT - Flashlights are provided herein that can be removable attached to a magnetic surface. A flashlight can include a body having a bulb end and a clip end, a light source connected to the bulb end, and one or more magnets attached to the body flashlight. In one example, a flashlight includes a pocket clip attached to the clip end, and the one or more magnets can be attached to the pocket clip.06-11-2009
20140262473Electromagnetic Interference Shielding (EMI) Apparatus Including a Frame With Drawn Latching Features - Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of shielding apparatus or assemblies having a frame with drawn latching features or portions that are configured for removably attaching a cover to the frame. In an exemplary embodiment, there is a shielding apparatus suitable for use in providing electromagnetic interference shielding for one or more electrical components on a substrate. In this example, the shielding apparatus generally includes a cover and a frame. The cover includes one or more openings. The frame includes a top surface and sidewalls configured to be disposed generally about one or more electrical components on a substrate. The frame is partly drawn in construction such that the frame includes one or more drawn latching features or portions configured to be engaged within the one or more openings of the cover to thereby releasably attach the cover to the frame.09-18-2014

Patent applications by Kenneth M. Robinson, Effort, PA US

Kent W. Robinson, Perkasie, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150314152Purge and Pressurization System with Feedback Control - An air purge and pressurization system that utilizes a variable speed fan and a feedback loop to optimize system operation is described herein. In one embodiment, such a system can include an enclosed container located in an area classified as hazardous, a controller rated for operation within the hazardous area, and a pressure sensor located within the container and coupled to the controller. The system can also include a variable-speed fan located outside the hazardous area and coupled to the controller. The controller can be configured to monitor air pressure within the container and variably control a speed of the fan to maintain the detected pressure above a minimum value. Accordingly, a required pressure can be maintained while minimizing a volume of air forced into the container.11-05-2015

Kent W. Robinson, Quakertown, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140130901DISPENSER FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FILLING STATION - A fueling station dispenser for distributing a combustible gas that is lighter than air, and that includes electrical and gas handling sections in the same frame. A vapor barrier in the cabinet blocks fugitive gas that may be present in the gas handling section from entering the electrical section. According to most applicable codes, by isolating combustible gas from the electrical section gives it a Class I, Division 2 designation. Which eliminates the need to seal or air purge the electronics section as this designation allows for electronics that under normal intended operating conditions do not generate an arc with sufficient energy to initiate combustion.05-15-2014

Mark Robinson, West Lawn, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140212688HIGH GRADE TITANIUM ALLOY SHEET AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A sheet of titanium alloy that is less than 0.015″ thick has adequate plasticity for subsequent forming into at least a part of a medical device that is MR-Conditional. A method for making the titanium alloy sheet includes cold rolling a titanium alloy to form a sheet having an average thickness less than or equal to 0.015″, cutting the sheet to length, and vacuum annealing the sheet in a final step, wherein the sheet following vacuum annealing has adequate plasticity for subsequent forming into at least a part of a medical device that is MR-Conditional. Neither grinding nor chemical etching is used to reduce the thickness of the titanium alloy when processing the sheet.07-31-2014

Mark W. Robinson, Wyomissing, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120306236MODULAR TRUCK BODY WITH HINGED SIDE PANELS - A truck body includes two opposing side wall panels, a roof panel, and a floor panel, at least two joints of which are connected by hinges. A first hinge connects one of the side panels to the roof panel. A second hinge connects a second one of the side panels to the floor panel. Thus, the two sides, roof and floor may form an open-ended rectangular box when assembled, but they may lie flat when disassembled. The hinges may include one or more rotating hinges, slip hinges or other types of hinge.12-06-2012

Matthew K. Robinson, Blue Bell, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130108547Recombinantly Produced Antibodies Targeting ErbB Signaling Molecules and Methods of Use Thereof for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Disease05-02-2013
20140105919SYNERGISTIC INHIBITION OF ERBB2/ERBB3 SIGNAL PATHWAYS IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - Methods for treating tumors comprising cells overexpressing ErbB2 or ErbB3 are provided, and comprise inhibiting the biologic activity of one or more of ErbB2 and ErbB3 in the cells and inhibiting the expression or the biologic activity of a constituent of a signal pathway connected with ErbB2 or ErbB3 signaling.04-17-2014
20140186365ANTIBODIES THAT SPECIFICALLY BIND TO SERUM ALBUMIN WITHOUT INTERFERING WITH ALBUMIN'S CAPABILITY TO INTERACT WITH THE FCRN - Antibodies that specifically bind to an epitope on the serum albumin, including human and/or mouse serum albumin are provided. Nucleic acids encoding such antibodies and cells capable of expressing such antibodies are also provided.07-03-2014
20140234213Rationally-Designed Anti-Mullerian Inhibiting Substance Type II Receptor Antibodies - Methods for generating hybrid antibodies are provided.08-21-2014
20150119263CARBON NANOTUBE BIOSENSORS AND RELATED METHODS - Disclosed are devices that comprise a protein, such as an antibody, placed into electronic communication with a semiconductor material, such as a carbon nanotube. The devices are useful in assessing the presence or concentration of analytes contacted to the devices, including the presence of markers for prostate cancer and Lyme disease.04-30-2015

Patent applications by Matthew K. Robinson, Blue Bell, PA US

Philip Wayne Robinson, King Of Prussia, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150272125Fungicidal Composition Comprising Mancozeb and Chlorothalonil - Disclosed herein is a fungicidal composition comprising combination of fungicidally effective amount of mancozeb and a fungicidally effective amount of chlorothalonil in a predetermined ratio.10-01-2015

Robert J. Robinson, State College, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090045035LONG ROLLER SLIP CONVEYOR - A slip roller conveyor has a frame comprising a pair of parallel, spaced-apart side plates. Secured to each of the side plates is a plurality of annular rollers with a predetermined pitch distance between adjacent rollers. The annular rollers have tubular sleeves of a lesser diameter projecting outward from a side surface thereof. The tubular sleeves on an opposed pair of annular rollers fit into the lumen of a longer tubular roller with a clearance fit. The annular rollers on each of the side plates are driven by an endless belt that also surrounds a motor-driven nose roller.02-19-2009

Robert J. Robinson, Jamison, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090177431Combination Weather Station And USB Hub With Heat Sink - A combination weather station and USB hub having an AC power source and a heat sink. The heat sink serves to dissipate heat generated by the AC power source and the internal components of the hub, in order to prevent the temperature readings of the weather station's thermometer from being compromised.07-09-2009

Patent applications by Robert J. Robinson, Jamison, PA US

Ronni Robinson, Ambler, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090191267Oral Compositions Containing a Salivation Inducing Agent - Oral dosage forms, and particles used therein, containing salivation inducing agents are disclosed. The salivation agents may be in the core of the dosage form and/or in coatings applied thereto, or alternatively may be within particles and/or the matrix of such dosage forms, in coatings applied to such particles, or on the surface of such coated particles. The particles may be produced into a tablet form, such as a chewable tablet form, that provides for the immediate release of the active ingredient. Other oral dosage forms include thin film strips, gummi, foam tabs, and lozenges.07-30-2009
20100228304ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICE WITH ADDITIONAL SENSORY MODALITIES - A therapeutic apparatus comprising an electrical stimulation delivery means, and at least one secondary modality delivery means, wherein the secondary modality delivery means is in an active state during at least a portion of a refractory period of the electrical stimulation delivery means.09-09-2010

Patent applications by Ronni Robinson, Ambler, PA US

Ronni L. Robinson, Ambler, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090098173TOPICAL PAIN RELIEF PRODUCT - The present invention is directed to a topical composition comprising a counterirritant active ingredient and a sensate that provides a cooling sensation to the skin that is topically perceptible to an adult human subject for greater than about 90 minutes, e.g. greater than about 120 minutes, say greater than about 150 minutes, when applied in an effective amount over an area on the back of a hand, elbow, lower back or shoulder region. In one embodiment, the sensate can be encapsulated. The sensate can alternatively be bound to an ion exchange resin or adsorbed onto an adsorbant.04-16-2009
20090222072THERMAL TREATMENT DEVICE - The present invention is directed to a reusable pain relieving treatment device, such as a belt, and a disposable thermal device having one or more thermally conductive components that extend from a surface of the device and are capable of transferring heat, cold or vibrations from disposable or reusable devices to targeted sections of the user's body.09-03-2009
20090264839DUAL SPRAY CAN TOPICAL DELIVERY DEVICE - The present invention is directed to a delivery device and method for the sequential delivery of a topical pain relieving composition and an occluding composition. These two compositions are held in a single device that comprises at least two chambers for manual and or pressurized delivery of these compositions to the patient's skin.10-22-2009
20100161014THERMAL TREATMENT DEVICE - A thermal treatment device to be worn in close proximity to the skin of a human is disclosed. The thermal treatment device comprises a thermal composition; wherein the device substantially covers the left or right trapezius muscle of the neck and shoulder or the left or right paraspinal muscles in the lower back and the tender point of the respective sacroiliac joint.06-24-2010
20110054576Combined Portable Thermal and Vibratory Treatment Device - The present invention is directed to a reusable pain relieving treatment device, such as a belt, and a disposable thermal insert comprising one or more thermally conductive component that extend from an inner surface of the device and are capable of transferring heat, cold and vibrations from disposable or reusable inserts.03-03-2011

Patent applications by Ronni L. Robinson, Ambler, PA US

Seth M. Robinson, Henryville, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140338940CLUTCH AND HAMMER ASSEMBLIES FOR POWER TOOL - A power tool includes a tool housing, an output spindle, a motor received in the tool housing, a transmission coupled to the motor and configured to transmit torque from the motor to the output spindle, a clutch assembly, and a hammer assembly. The clutch assembly includes a clutch mechanism configured to interrupt torque transmission from the transmission to the output spindle when an output torque exceeds a threshold, and a clutch housing composed of a non-metallic material and supporting at least a portion of the clutch mechanism. The hammer assembly includes a hammer mechanism configured to apply axial impacts to the output spindle when the hammer mechanism is engaged, and a hammer housing composed of a heat conductive material and supporting at least a portion of the hammer mechanism. The hammer housing is at least partially disposed inside of a portion of the clutch housing11-20-2014

Seth M. Robinson, New Freedom, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080265678Portable Power Supply - A portable power supply includes a housing, at least one battery cell, and an inverter connected to the at least one battery cell, wherein the inverter outputs at least about 3 kilowatts. A combination power supply and generator is also disclosed.10-30-2008
20080266913Portable Power Supply - A portable power supply includes a housing, and power circuitry providing an output AC waveform having a first positive voltage step level, a second higher positive voltage step level, a third lower positive voltage step level, a fourth negative voltage step level, a fifth higher negative voltage step level, and a sixth lower negative voltage step level.10-30-2008

Stephen G. Robinson, Ligonier, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140316465"Apparatus and Method For Spinal And/or Neck Decompression" - A device for relieving back and/or neck pain of a seated user through spinal decompression includes a frame, a seat base connected to the frame, and a seat back connected to the frame. The seat base has a front portion and a rear portion, with the seat back extending from the rear portion of the seat base. At least one of the seat base and the seat back is movable relative to the other of the seat base and the seat back to increase a distance between the seat base and the seat back to decompress a spine of the seated user.10-23-2014

Warren Robinson, Elkins Park, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140350525E-Z Dose-Pensing - E-Z Dose-pensing, is an improved assistive device for mixing and compounding medications Two different types of dispensers are provided. Liquid material is placed into the cap of the cup dispenser and solid material is placed into an inner chamber, when a twist seal is broken, the solid and liquid materials mix together. For the syringe dispenser, liquid is placed into an elongate tube and when the plunger of the syring is pushed, the liquid is pushed into a chamber having solid material, is shaken to mix the liquid an solid.11-27-2014
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