Robert L Wheeler

US Patent:

D459446, Jun 25, 2002

Filed:

Jul 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/145046

Inventors:

Robert L. Wheeler - Monrovia CA

Assignee:

Acorn Engineering Co. - City of Industry CA

International Classification:

2302

US Classification:

D23274

US Patent:

40209580, May 3, 1977

Filed:

Dec 6, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/530195

Inventors:

Robert R. Wheeler - Downey CA

International Classification:

B65G 6710

US Classification:

214 41R

Abstract:

A bulk materials handling system comprises: A. a housing forming a zone to receive an upwardly open container adapted to be moved into position in the housing to be filled with said material and thereafter to be removed from the housing for transport, B. material supply means defining an outlet for gravity flow of the material to fill a localized portion of the container and there being a materials conveyor openly overlying said zone and directed to spread the material filling said container portion up to the level of the conveyor so that the spread material will fill other portions of the container.

US Patent:

40218481, May 3, 1977

Filed:

Apr 30, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/573057

Inventors:

Gopal Krishna Srivastava - Schaumburg IL
Robert Charles Wheeler - Elba NY

Assignee:

GTE Sylvania Incorporated - Stamford CT

International Classification:

H04N 548

US Classification:

358162

Abstract:

A signal receiver having a source of video signals includes an aperture correction system wherein an electron device coupled to the video signal source provides first and second oppositely-phased output signals which are applied to a circuit means to be differentiated and delayed respectively and applied to a summing terminal with desired preshoot and overshoot characteristics. Moreover, these characteristics are selectable by an adjustable impedance coupled to the circuit means providing the differentiated and delayed signals.

US Patent:

39469093, Mar 30, 1976

Filed:

Nov 7, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/521554

Inventors:

Robert R. Wheeler - Downey CA

International Classification:

B67D 558

US Classification:

222181

Abstract:

Apparatus for storing material such as wood chips, sawdust, shavings and the like comprises A. a bin, B. closure means closing the lower interior of the bin, and carrier to swing downwardly to downwardly open the bin for dumping of said material from the bin interior, and C. hoist mechanism including a flexible line element and a line spooling element, one of said elements connected with the closure means to spool the line element during swinging of said closure means.

US Patent:

61580600, Dec 12, 2000

Filed:

Sep 13, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/395271

Inventors:

Robert L. Wheeler - Monrovia CA

Assignee:

Acorn Engineering Co., - City of Industry CA

International Classification:

E03D 1100

US Classification:

4254

Abstract:

A toilet seat cover assembly for use as a combination toilet seat cover and auxiliary bathroom seat with self-positioning, retractable backrest. The assembly includes a cover which is hinged to either the toilet or a housing structure positioned on either side of the toilet. A backrest having a base portion and an adjoining upright portion is hinged to the cover at the base portion such that when the cover is raised from a closed position to an open position, the backrest pivots with the cover until it contacts a stopper. At such point, and as the cover is continuously raised, the stopper urges the backrest to hinge separately from the cover and to retract in a compact manner.

US Patent:

47789921, Oct 18, 1988

Filed:

Feb 9, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/012266

Inventors:

Robert V. Wheeler - Lemont IL

Assignee:

Tech/Ops, Inc. - Boston MA

International Classification:

G01T 500
G01T 102

US Classification:

250255

Abstract:

An improved radon detector has an enclosed housing with a removeable cap to provide a chamber within which a detector member is mounted for detecting the impact of alpha particle emissions from radon gas entering the chamber through apertures formed in the cap. The detector member has at least one planar surface for detecting the emissions and is supported within the chamber to orient the planar detection surface in a generally vertical plane parallel to the central axis of the upstanding enclosed wall which positions the detection surface in parallel opposition to preferably the major portion of the enclosing wall on which radioactive decay products from radon are deposited.

US Patent:

49547160, Sep 4, 1990

Filed:

Jul 13, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/218640

Inventors:

Robert V. Wheeler - Lemont IL

Assignee:

Tech/Ops Landauer, Inc. - Glenwood IL

International Classification:

G03B 4200
G01T 104

US Classification:

2504821

Abstract:

A package for shielded handling of a detector element and for selective exposure of said detector element to radiation, typically in radon detection of emitted alpha particle radiation, is provided in a unitary assembly. The package provides a support structure for securement of a detector member within the package and includes a shielding structure for selective insulation of the detector member in a shielding position of the support structure to prevent background irradiation of the detector member during handling and transport to and from the irradiation monitoring location. The package provides selective exposure of the detector element to irradiation in an exposing position of the support structure at the monitoring location. The package is provided with transport structure for relatively moving the support structure with the detector member so that the detector member can be selectively displaced between shielding and exposing positions. The package thus accommodates both convenient transport and monitoring exposure of the detector member without requiring the monitoring user to employ additional equipment.

US Patent:

52307387, Jul 27, 1993

Filed:

Dec 18, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/809333

Inventors:

Robert A. Wheeler - Glendora CA

International Classification:

B05C 1100

US Classification:

118504

Abstract:

A pliable, resilient retaining means integrated with an area to be masked in an architectural structure, extending over and substantially covering a channel about the perimeter of the area. The retaining means is attached to the channel wall proximate the area to be masked and is inwardly displaceable, allowing for the insertion and retention of non-adhesive paper or plastic masking material. The resilience of the retaining means urges it from its displaced position outward towards the channel wall distal the area to be masked where it frictionally engages the masking sheet between the end of the retaining means and the channel wall. Placement of the masking sheet is accomplished by stuffing the edges of the sheet into the channel by running a tool along the perimeter of the channel structure, displacing the retaining means inwardly both substantially parallel and at an angle to the channel walls. The resilience of the retaining means causes it to close behind the tool, engaging the masking material and storing any excess material within the channel. After use, the material is removed and the retaining means remains in place for future applications.