Keith Michael Bibby

US Patent:

7128124, Oct 31, 2006

Filed:

Jul 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/161315

Inventors:

Keith Bibby - Mansfield MA, US
Lynn Domina - Warwick MA, US

Assignee:

Kenney Manufacturing Company - Warwick RI

International Classification:

A47K 5/02

US Classification:

160263, 160313

Abstract:

The adjustable tension shade includes a spring motor, an axle, and a shade roller. The spring motor is mounted to the axle and drives the shade roller. The axle has an adjustable telescoping shaft and the free ends of the axle are spring-biased outwardly away from each other. The shade roller has a tubular body that surrounds the axle and the spring motor and serves as a mounting point and storage unit for a shade. A pair of feet is connected to each end of the axle and each has a soft rubber gripping surface thereon.

US Patent:

20130108903, May 2, 2013

Filed:

Dec 1, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/513542

Inventors:

Charles E. Martin - Georgetown MA, US
Lucien Fontaine - Lincoln RI, US
William H. Gardner - East Freetown MA, US
Keith M. Bibby - Mansfield MA, US
Dale Beaver - Sterling MA, US

International Classification:

H01M 10/04
H01M 2/18

US Classification:

429 82, 429142, 29730, 72419, 296231

Abstract:

An insulation portion for an electrochemical cell having a plurality of slots into which bent electrode tabs are slid through during an assembly process of an electrochemical cell. A latch is disposed adjacent the slots and is movable from a resting position to a biased position to engage the electrode tabs. Attachment of the insulation portion to the electrochemical cell and bending of the electrode tabs can be robotically performed, such that controllers of an attachment device and bending device are in communication with each other.

US Patent:

57717265, Jun 30, 1998

Filed:

Aug 28, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/704845

Inventors:

Keith M. Bibby - Mansfield MA
Robert H. Hesford - North Kingstown RI
John Surrette - Warwick RI
Richard A. Ross - Cranston RI

Assignee:

Kenney Manufacturing Company - Warwick RI

International Classification:

B21D 1114

US Classification:

72 202

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for uniformly twisting hollow, open-seam rods with preferably rectangular cross-sections for use as decorative curtain rods are disclosed. The twist extends throughout substantially the entire length of the rod. This feature enables a telescoped pair of rods, that is, a pair of rods with an inner rod dimensioned to slide into and out of an outer rod, to be twisted simultaneously such that the telescoping feature is maintained after twisting. The apparatus includes a rotatable first chuck and a substantially non-rotatable second chuck. Each chuck has male and female components to engage the inner and outer surfaces of a respective end of the rod. These components prevent buckling along the open seam and permit twisting throughout substantially the entire length of the rods. Sensor controls ensure uniform twisting and controlled unwinding of the rods. The controls are programmable to vary the amount of twist performed on each rod, and the apparatus is adjustable to accommodate rods of different lengths.