Robert W Moss

US Patent:

6729978, May 4, 2004

Filed:

Sep 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/260314

Inventors:

Robert Allen Moss - New Canaan CT
Hawthon Smith - South Norwalk CT
Gediminas Campe - Newton CT

Assignee:

Solid Contact Baseball, Inc. - New Canaan CT

International Classification:

A63B 6900

US Classification:

473430, 473431

Abstract:

A ball hitting practice apparatus for use by a hitter is provided. The ball hitting practice apparatus includes a substantially rigid member having a first end and a second end, a hinge capable of suspension from a frame and attached near the first end of the rigid member such that the rigid member rotates about a substantially horizontal axis, and a ball mounting assembly suspended from the second end of the rigid member. Methods for using and making the ball hitting practice are also provided.

US Patent:

6790150, Sep 14, 2004

Filed:

Jul 27, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/627146

Inventors:

Robert Allen Moss - New Canaan CT
Hawthon Smith - South Norwalk CT
Gediminas Campe - Newtown CT

Assignee:

Solid Contact Baseball, Inc. - New Canaan CT

International Classification:

A63B 6900

US Classification:

473430, 473423

Abstract:

A ball hitting practice apparatus for use by a hitter is provided. The ball hitting practice apparatus includes a substantially rigid member having a first end and a second end, a hinge capable of suspension from a frame and attached near the first end of the rigid member such that the rigid member rotates about a substantially horizontal axis, and a ball mounting assembly suspended from the second end of the rigid member. Methods for using and making the ball hitting practice are also provided.

US Patent:

7198579, Apr 3, 2007

Filed:

Jan 26, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/045008

Inventors:

Robert A Moss - New Canaan CT, US
Hawthon Smith - South Norwalk CT, US
Gediminas Campe - Newtown CT, US

Assignee:

Solid Contact Baseball, Inc. - New Canaan CT

International Classification:

A63B 69/00

US Classification:

473430, 473423

Abstract:

A ball hitting practice apparatus for use by a hitter is provided. The ball hitting practice apparatus includes a substantially rigid member having a first end and a second end, a hinge capable of suspension from a frame and attached near the first end of the rigid member such that the rigid member rotates about a substantially horizontal axis, and a ball mounting assembly suspended from the second end of the rigid member. Methods for using and making the ball hitting practice are also provided.

US Patent:

20040176191, Sep 9, 2004

Filed:

Mar 19, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/804251

Inventors:

Robert Moss - New Canaan CT, US
Hawthon Smith - South Norwalk CT, US
Gediminas Campe - Newton CT, US

Assignee:

Solid Contact Baseball, Inc. - New Canaan CT

International Classification:

A63B069/00

US Classification:

473/430000

Abstract:

A ball hitting practice apparatus for use by a hitter is provided. The ball hitting practice apparatus includes a substantially rigid member having a first end and a second end, a hinge capable of suspension from a frame and attached near the first end of the rigid member such that the rigid member rotates about a substantially horizontal axis, and a ball mounting assembly suspended from the second end of the rigid member. Methods for using and making the ball hitting practice are also provided.

US Patent:

20100150758, Jun 17, 2010

Filed:

Dec 28, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/648157

Inventors:

Robert A. Moss - Simsbury CT, US

International Classification:

F04B 35/01

US Classification:

417437, 92140

Abstract:

An air pump comprises a cylinder, a piston, a piston rod, and four substantially rigid members. The piston is reciprocably movable within the cylinder and is secured to the piston rod. The first member is pivotably connected at its first end to the cylinder. The second member is pivotably connected at its first end to the piston rod and at its second end to the second end of the first member. The third member is pivotably connected at its first end to the connected second ends of the first and second members. The fourth member is pivotably connected to the cylinder and to the second end of the third member. The third member is arranged to transmit between the handle and the connected second ends of the first and second members a force resulting from a force applied to the handle.

US Patent:

20110185794, Aug 4, 2011

Filed:

Nov 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/954055

Inventors:

Robert A. Moss - Simsbury CT, US

Assignee:

VEEDER-ROOT COMPANY - Simsbury CT

International Classification:

G01N 11/00
G01F 23/00

US Classification:

73 5301, 73313

Abstract:

A method of determining if phase separation into an upper layer of a first fluid and a lower layer of a first fluid has occurred in a tank containing a first fluid, the method including determining a first density of the first fluid adjacent a top surface of the first fluid, determining a second density of the first fluid adjacent a bottom of the tank, and comparing the first density of the first fluid to the second density of the first fluid to determine if the first fluid has separated into the upper layer of the first fluid and the lower layer of the first fluid separated by a phase separation boundary.

US Patent:

20120051944, Mar 1, 2012

Filed:

May 25, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/115856

Inventors:

Robert A. Moss - Simsbury CT, US
Jeremy R. Baillargeon - Southington CT, US
Joseph Tessitore - Winston Salem NC, US

Assignee:

VEEDER-ROOT COMPANY - Simsbury CT

International Classification:

F04B 49/06
F01D 25/00

US Classification:

417 53, 416169 R

Abstract:

A pumping apparatus comprises a rotatable shaft coupled to a motor. At least one control structure is mounted on the shaft, and at least one impeller is carried by the shaft. The impeller is adapted to rotate independently of the shaft so as to pump a fluid. The apparatus also comprises a magnetic coupling between the control structure and the impeller. Further, the impeller is adapted to translate axially along the shaft in response to a change in downstream pressure to alter the strength of the magnetic coupling.

US Patent:

20120152108, Jun 21, 2012

Filed:

Jan 23, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/356544

Inventors:

Robert A. Moss - Simsbury CT, US

International Classification:

F04B 33/00
F04B 41/06

US Classification:

91520

Abstract:

An air pump comprises a main cylinder, a main piston, a piston rod, a linkage, and a pre-charger. The main piston is reciprocably movable within the main cylinder and defines a compression volume between the main piston and a first end of the main cylinder. The piston rod is connected to the main piston and extends along the main cylinder towards a second end. The linkage is configured to move the main piston and to generate pressure in the compression volume during a compression stroke, the linkage having ends pivotably connected to the main cylinder and to the piston rod. The pre-charger has a pre-charger piston movable within a pre-charger cylinder and is connected to the linkage to move within the pre-charger cylinder when the main piston moves within the main cylinder, the pre-charger generating pressure to augment operation of the main piston and main cylinder.