ROBERT DALE PARKS
Engineering in Pittsburgh, PA
License number
Pennsylvania ET003587
Category
Engineers
Type
Engineer in Training
Address
Address
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Professional information
Principal
Position:
Principal at Daedalus, Inc
Location:
Greater Pittsburgh Area
Industry:
Medical Devices
Work:
Daedalus, Inc
since Nov 1990
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Principal
Fisher Scientific
Sep 1989 - Oct 1990
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Product Engineer
GMF Robotics
Sep 1985 - Sep 1986
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Mechanical Engineer
Education:
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1986 - 1989
MSME, Mechanical Engineering/Computer Science Pennsylvania State University 1981 - 1985
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
MSME, Mechanical Engineering/Computer Science Pennsylvania State University 1981 - 1985
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Interests:
Astronomy and optics, Distributed and off-grid power generation
Honor & Awards:
Licensed Professional Engineer (Pennsylvania)
Automated Supercritical Fluid Extraction Method And Apparatus
US Patent:
5866004, Feb 2, 1999
Filed:
Sep 8, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/524916
Inventors:
Raymond K. Houck - Oakmont PA
Douglas J. Koebler - Irwin PA
Glen P. Williams - Springdale PA
Kenneth J. Kato - Export PA
Robert D. Parks - Pittsburgh PA
Paul A. Bauer - Brentwood PA
Douglas J. Koebler - Irwin PA
Glen P. Williams - Springdale PA
Kenneth J. Kato - Export PA
Robert D. Parks - Pittsburgh PA
Paul A. Bauer - Brentwood PA
Assignee:
Suprex Corporation - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B01D 1100
US Classification:
210634
Abstract:
A supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) system. The SFE system includes a mechanism for providing supercritical fluid for extracting analyte from a sample. The SFE system also includes an extraction vessel and a mechanism for moving the extraction vessel into fluidic communication with the SFE system so that supercritical fluid can flow through the extraction vessel and extract analyte from the sample. Preferably, the SFE system is additionally comprised of a mechanism for holding a plurality of extraction vessels and an extraction chamber assembly. In this design, the moving mechanism selectively moves an extraction vessel from the holding mechanism into the extraction chamber in fluidic communication with the SFE system. Preferably, the SFE system further includes a computer for controlling the functions of the SFE system. The computer, for instance, could automatically and sequentially control the supercritical fluid extractions of the samples within the holding mechanism.
Front-Loading Injector System Including A Syringe And An Injector Having A Drive Piston Adapted To Connectively Engage The Syringe Plunger
US Patent:
2004011, Jun 17, 2004
Filed:
Sep 23, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/669144
Inventors:
Mark Trocki - Cheswick PA, US
Mark Hitchins - Sewickley PA, US
Kevin Cowan - Allison Park PA, US
James Dedig - Pittsburgh PA, US
Francis Sciulli - Crafton PA, US
Steven Rygg - Irwin PA, US
Larry Fuchs - Ford City PA, US
Edward Rhinehart - Monroeville PA, US
Robert Parks - Pittsburgh PA, US
Mark Hitchins - Sewickley PA, US
Kevin Cowan - Allison Park PA, US
James Dedig - Pittsburgh PA, US
Francis Sciulli - Crafton PA, US
Steven Rygg - Irwin PA, US
Larry Fuchs - Ford City PA, US
Edward Rhinehart - Monroeville PA, US
Robert Parks - Pittsburgh PA, US
International Classification:
A61M037/00
US Classification:
604/131000
Abstract:
An injector system includes an injector and a syringe. The syringe preferably includes a body having a forward end and a rearward end, and a plunger movably disposed in the body. The injector preferably includes a housing and a piston movably disposed at least partially within the housing. The piston is adapted to drive the plunger of the syringe in a forward direction without a connective engagement therebetween to dispense fluid from the forward end of the body during an injection procedure, and to connectively engages the plunger to retract the plunger within the syringe.
Dispensing Device Having A Storage Chamber, A Dispensing Chamber And A Feed Regulator There Between
US Patent:
7584018, Sep 1, 2009
Filed:
Mar 20, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/384660
Inventors:
Paul Randall Shows - Pineville LA, US
Steven J. Remis - Ford City PA, US
Curtis R. Akins - Pineville LA, US
Robert Parks - Pittsburgh PA, US
Ryan Kaintz - Pittsburgh PA, US
Eric Lamont Holmes - Pittsburgh PA, US
Matthew Stuart Beale - Pittsburgh PA, US
Matthew Sass - Pittsburgh PA, US
Steven J. Remis - Ford City PA, US
Curtis R. Akins - Pineville LA, US
Robert Parks - Pittsburgh PA, US
Ryan Kaintz - Pittsburgh PA, US
Eric Lamont Holmes - Pittsburgh PA, US
Matthew Stuart Beale - Pittsburgh PA, US
Matthew Sass - Pittsburgh PA, US
Assignee:
Parata Systems, LLC - Durham NC
International Classification:
G06F 17/00
US Classification:
700240, 700231, 700241, 700242, 700243
Abstract:
A method of dispensing medicaments may employ a drug dispensing device comprised of an upper hopper having an upper opening for receiving a medicament and a lower opening. The drug dispensing device also includes a lower hopper having an upper opening and a lower opening in a bottom portion thereof. The upper hopper defines a bulk storage chamber and the lower hopper defines a dispensing chamber. A rotatable dispensing disc is positioned in a lower portion of the dispensing chamber for dispensing medicament from the drug dispensing device through the lower opening in the lower hopper. A regulator is situated between the bulk storage chamber and the dispensing chamber for controlling the rate at which medicament moves from the storage chamber to the dispensing chamber.
Syringe Adapter For Use With A Medical Injector And Method For Adapting An Injector
US Patent:
2004013, Jul 8, 2004
Filed:
Sep 23, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/669148
Inventors:
Mark Trocki - Cheswick PA, US
Mark Hitchins - Sewickley PA, US
Kevin Cowan - Allison Park PA, US
James Dedig - Pittsburgh PA, US
Francis Sciulli - Crafton PA, US
Steven Rygg - Irwin PA, US
Larry Fuchs - Ford City PA, US
Edward Rhinehart - Monroeville PA, US
Robert Parks - Pittsburgh PA, US
Mark Hitchins - Sewickley PA, US
Kevin Cowan - Allison Park PA, US
James Dedig - Pittsburgh PA, US
Francis Sciulli - Crafton PA, US
Steven Rygg - Irwin PA, US
Larry Fuchs - Ford City PA, US
Edward Rhinehart - Monroeville PA, US
Robert Parks - Pittsburgh PA, US
International Classification:
A61M037/00
US Classification:
604/093010
Abstract:
A syringe adapter for an injector and a method of adapting an injector to accept a syringe are provided. The syringe adapter preferably includes a rear mounting member adapted to engage a syringe retaining mechanism associated with the injector and a front mounting member adapted to engage a corresponding mounting member associated with a syringe to install the syringe on the injector.
Oral Appliance For Treatment Of Snoring And Sleep Apnea
US Patent:
8205617, Jun 26, 2012
Filed:
May 11, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/801994
Inventors:
Eugene N. Scarberry - Trafford PA, US
Gary Lotz - Mars PA, US
Lance Busch - Trafford PA, US
Robert Dale Parks - Pittsburgh PA, US
Christopher Stygar - Pittsburgh PA, US
Ronald B. Kemnitzer - Blacksburg VA, US
Gary Lotz - Mars PA, US
Lance Busch - Trafford PA, US
Robert Dale Parks - Pittsburgh PA, US
Christopher Stygar - Pittsburgh PA, US
Ronald B. Kemnitzer - Blacksburg VA, US
Assignee:
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. - Eindhoven
International Classification:
A61F 5/37, A61F 11/00, A61C 5/14, A61C 3/00, A61C 19/04
US Classification:
128848, 128846, 128857, 128859, 128861, 128862, 433 7, 433 68, 433 69
Abstract:
An oral appliance is provided for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. The oral appliance includes an upper tray adaptable to conform to a user's maxillary dentition and a plurality of lower trays, each of the lower trays adaptable to conform to the user's mandibular dentition. At least some of the lower trays are structured to engage the upper tray, each of the lower trays are structured to impart a different fixed amount of mandibular advancement.
Line Clamp
US Patent:
D622583, Aug 31, 2010
Filed:
Apr 24, 2008
Appl. No.:
29/317219
Inventors:
Robert Parks - Pittsburgh PA, US
Matthew G. Cimbala - Saxonburg PA, US
Joy Cottrill - Verona PA, US
Steven P. Day - Zelienople PA, US
Ryan Kaintz - Pittsburgh PA, US
Jeffrey Allan Gibala - North Huntingdon PA, US
Matthew G. Cimbala - Saxonburg PA, US
Joy Cottrill - Verona PA, US
Steven P. Day - Zelienople PA, US
Ryan Kaintz - Pittsburgh PA, US
Jeffrey Allan Gibala - North Huntingdon PA, US
Assignee:
Tollgrade Communications, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
0808
US Classification:
D 8394
Oral Appliance Device
US Patent:
D554260, Oct 30, 2007
Filed:
Jun 14, 2006
Appl. No.:
29/261457
Inventors:
Elias G. Diacopoulos - Export PA, US
Eugene N. Scarberry - Trafford PA, US
Santo A. DeFrancesco - Pittsburgh PA, US
Robert Dale Parks - Pittsburgh PA, US
Christopher Stygar - Pittsburgh PA, US
Ronald B. Kemnitzer - Blacksburg VA, US
Eugene N. Scarberry - Trafford PA, US
Santo A. DeFrancesco - Pittsburgh PA, US
Robert Dale Parks - Pittsburgh PA, US
Christopher Stygar - Pittsburgh PA, US
Ronald B. Kemnitzer - Blacksburg VA, US
Assignee:
RIC Investments, LLC - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
2801
US Classification:
D24181
Line Clamp
US Patent:
D640537, Jun 28, 2011
Filed:
Aug 24, 2010
Appl. No.:
29/368446
Inventors:
Robert Parks - Pittsburgh PA, US
Matthew Cimbala - Saxonburg PA, US
Joy Cottrill - Verona PA, US
Steven Day - Zelienople PA, US
Ryan Kaintz - Pittsburgh PA, US
Jeffrey Allan Gibala - North Huntingdon PA, US
Matthew Cimbala - Saxonburg PA, US
Joy Cottrill - Verona PA, US
Steven Day - Zelienople PA, US
Ryan Kaintz - Pittsburgh PA, US
Jeffrey Allan Gibala - North Huntingdon PA, US
Assignee:
Tollgrade Communications, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
0808
US Classification:
D 8396
Oral Appliance Tray
US Patent:
D554259, Oct 30, 2007
Filed:
Jun 14, 2006
Appl. No.:
29/261423
Inventors:
Elias G. Diacopoulos - Export PA, US
Eugene N. Scarberry - Trafford PA, US
Santo A. DeFrancesco - Pittsburgh PA, US
Robert Dale Parks - Pittsburgh PA, US
Christopher Stygar - Pittsburgh PA, US
Ronald B. Kemnitzer - Blacksburg VA, US
Eugene N. Scarberry - Trafford PA, US
Santo A. DeFrancesco - Pittsburgh PA, US
Robert Dale Parks - Pittsburgh PA, US
Christopher Stygar - Pittsburgh PA, US
Ronald B. Kemnitzer - Blacksburg VA, US
Assignee:
RIC Investments, LLC - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
2801
US Classification:
D24181, D29108