Robert D Meldahl

US Patent:

20030033225, Feb 13, 2003

Filed:

Aug 9, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/924704

Inventors:

Robert Meldahl - Bedminster NJ, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/030000

Abstract:

The current invention is a software apparatus for journaling accounting transactions into a multi-dimensional data structure and for extracting those transactions from the multi-dimensional data structure and generating ledger accounts, balance statements and the other components of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). A user either enters an acounting journal entry directly into the Multi-dimensional Accounting Engine or indirectly from another program or external file. The Multi-dimensional Accounting Engine converts the entry from its flat (without dimension) form into a multi-dimensional data structure such as the data structures prevalent in data warehousing. The user can then use the Multi-dimensional Accounting Engine to, on demand, generate ledger acounts, balance sheets and financial statements. All of the recommendations of the GAAP can be generated dynamically using this invention.

US Patent:

20060161485, Jul 20, 2006

Filed:

Jan 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/036856

Inventors:

Robert Meldahl - Basking Ridge NJ, US

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705035000

Abstract:

A Software Engine that summarizes the financial state of a business in a single hierarchical tree data structure. The root node of the tree is the balance equation of accounting, its leaf nodes are the ledger accounts of the company, and its internal nodes represent all of the sums required in preparing the balance sheet, the income statement, and the retained earnings statement. Each non-leaf node obtains its financial balance from its child nodes. Since the Income Summary and Retained Earnings are non-leaf nodes, they do not have to exist as separate ledger accounts and their respective child nodes do not need to have their balances closed and transferred to them—all accounts have a permanent (non-temporary) balance. The difference between two trees produces the income and earnings retention of the business.

US Patent:

20060167771, Jul 27, 2006

Filed:

Jan 25, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/042841

Inventors:

Robert Meldahl - Basking Ridge NJ, US

International Classification:

G07F 19/00
G07B 17/00

US Classification:

705030000

Abstract:

A Software Engine that allows users to record accounting transactions in a double-entry bookkeeping system, without knowing which accounts to debit and credit. Each practical debit/credit combination is summarized by a single Financial Event Type. The potential for thousands of these Financial Event Types is made manageable by the Software Engine's organizing them into a hierarchical tree, allowing them to be grouped according to the company's business practice. The Financial Event Types and the hierarchical tree can be defined by the user.

US Patent:

40562034, Nov 1, 1977

Filed:

Oct 15, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/732605

Inventors:

Robert D. Meldahl - Granville OH
Raymond L. Smalley - Carey OH

Assignee:

Reb Manufacturing Inc. - Carey OH

International Classification:

B60P 144

US Classification:

214 75T

Abstract:

A platform lift adapted for use on framework disposed within a doorway of a vehicle characterized by a platform and a ramp simultaneously movable by hydraulic means from a stored position to an operative position, and where the hydraulic means further serves to raise and lower the platform. Provision is made for independent manual movement of the platform in the event of any hydraulic failure, adding further utility to the arrangement.

US Patent:

43288847, May 11, 1982

Filed:

May 2, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/146102

Inventors:

Robert D. Meldahl - Granville OH
Robert J. Borel - Columbus OH

Assignee:

J. A. Masterson & Co. - Columbus OH

International Classification:

F16D 4314

US Classification:

192105CF

Abstract:

A clutch employing articulated clutch shoes in pairs and flyweights for loads requiring variable torque such as lawn mowers. This articulated construction employs flyweights with cylindrical noses for placing pressure on clutch shoes of lower order of magnitude.

US Patent:

D3562409, Mar 14, 1995

Filed:

Nov 26, 1993

Appl. No.:

D/015738

Inventors:

Robert D. Meldahl - Granville OH

US Classification:

D 8105

US Patent:

43208223, Mar 23, 1982

Filed:

May 2, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/146101

Inventors:

Robert D. Meldahl - Granville OH
Robert J. Borel - Columbus OH

Assignee:

J. A. Masterson & Company - Columbus OH

International Classification:

F16D 6702

US Classification:

192 18R

Abstract:

A combination blade clutching and braking mechanism for insuring the safer operation of rotary lawn mowers. The clutching and braking safety mechanism automatically disengages a power clutch while the brake is being engaged. Conversely, when the mower is to be operated, the mechanism automatically disengages the brake and engages the clutch. There is a provision for a dead man control wherein the brake engages automatically and the clutch is disengaged automatically should the operator accidentally lose control of the mower.

US Patent:

42263131, Oct 7, 1980

Filed:

Jun 20, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/808336

Inventors:

Robert D. Meldahl - Granville OH
Robert J. Borel - Columbus OH

Assignee:

J. A. Masterson & Co. - Granville OH

International Classification:

F16D 6702
A01D 6908

US Classification:

192 18R

Abstract:

A combination blade clutching and braking mechanism for insuring the safer operation of rotary lawn mowers. The clutching and braking safety mechanism automatically disengages a power clutch while the brake is being engaged. Conversely, when the mower is to be operated, the mechanism automatically disengages the brake and engages the clutch. There is a provision for a dead man control wherein the brake engages automatically and the clutch is disengaged automatically should the operator accidentally lose control of the mower.