Robert M Small

US Patent:

7758216, Jul 20, 2010

Filed:

Oct 18, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/975531

Inventors:

Robert Small - Park City UT, US

International Classification:

F21V 5/06

US Classification:

36231113, 362457

Abstract:

An apparatus and method is disclosed for enhancing the aesthetic appearance of lamps. A support structure may be provided for attaching to the lamp. The support structure may be attached in a manner such that the support structure may be hidden from view by the lamp shade. The support structure may be versatile to be attached to lamps of various different configurations. One or more decorative ornaments may be attached to the support structure for enhancing the appearance of the lamp. The ornaments may be removed and interchanged with other decorations such that the lamp may be decorated differently for different occasions.

US Patent:

D672917, Dec 18, 2012

Filed:

May 26, 2011

Appl. No.:

29/392847

Inventors:

Robert Small - Park City UT, US

International Classification:

2699

US Classification:

D26139

US Patent:

D675776, Feb 5, 2013

Filed:

May 27, 2011

Appl. No.:

29/393015

Inventors:

Robert Small - Park City UT, US

International Classification:

2699

US Classification:

D26139

US Patent:

20100083840, Apr 8, 2010

Filed:

Oct 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/257388

Inventors:

Robert Small - Park City UT, US

International Classification:

A47J 31/44

US Classification:

99279

Abstract:

A device for dispensing an infusible substance, and a method for using the device are disclosed. The device may include a bag for holding the infusible substance. A cord may be attached to the bag for manipulating the bag. The bag and cord may be sealed in a pouch to maintain the infusible substance fresh. The device may be used by opening an upper portion and a lower portion of the pouch such that the cord extends out the top and the bag extends below the pouch. The bag may be placed in a liquid to dispense the infusible substance. The bag may then be drawn into the pouch with the cord and the pouch may be squeezed to compress excess fluid out of the bag. The bag may be discarded inside the pouch to further enhance the cleanliness of the dispensing procedure.

US Patent:

20120326462, Dec 27, 2012

Filed:

Jun 24, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/168791

Inventors:

Robert A. Small - Park City UT, US

International Classification:

B60R 13/02

US Classification:

296 108

Abstract:

An anthropomorphic vehicle accessory is disclosed and described. The anthropomorphic vehicle accessory can include an interface portion to attach the accessory to a vehicle. Additionally, the anthropomorphic vehicle accessory can include a plurality of elongate strips resembling eyelashes coupled to and extending away from the interface portion.

US Patent:

20210158018, May 27, 2021

Filed:

Nov 16, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/098800

Inventors:

- Park City UT, US
Robert A. Small - Park City UT, US

International Classification:

G06K 9/00
B60W 20/13
G06F 1/16

Abstract:

An animated apparatus for vehicles can comprise an animated apparatus, an actuator, a controller, and a power supply. The animated apparatus having a shape to mimic an anatomical structure. The actuator coupled to the animated apparatus and capable of moving the animated apparatus mounted on the vehicle to mimic a gesture or movement of a portion of a creature or human anatomical structure or body part. The controller in electronic or mechanical communication with the actuator, wherein the controller responds to an input so as to control via the actuator a movement of the animated apparatus. The power supply coupled to the actuator to supply power to the actuator; and a vehicle coupling mechanism operable to couple at least one of the animated device and the actuator to a vehicle.