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Andrea Richeson, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150237037WEB INTEGRATION, TIMING, ACCESS, AND DISTRIBUTION CONTROL - The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for improved back-end integration of third-party content and an administrative framework allowing for user experience management for a computer-based environment. Described herein, for example, are approaches to improving secure access to multiple web-based systems, integrating web-based content, and controlling timing of web interaction. The problems addressed herein relate to coordinating access and delivery of web content from and to multiple sources and multiple users in an integrated and time-controlled manner.08-20-2015

David A. Richeson, Livonia, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090019838DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER EXTENDED IDLE REGENERATION - A method of regenerating a diesel particulate filter (DPF) may include operating a vehicle including a diesel engine at an idle condition and applying a load to the diesel engine during the idle condition to increase an exhaust temperature of the diesel engine relative to a nominal idle condition. The increased exhaust temperature may regenerate a diesel particulate filter of the diesel engine during the idle condition.01-22-2009

Galen C. Richeson, Humble, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090209158Pelletized Polymer Product And Process For Making The Same - Provided is a propylene polymer composition comprising a neat polymer and a hydroxylamine ester compound suitable for preparing low melt viscosity polymers useful in spinning, melt blowing, extruding and the like. The polymer composition exhibits near-neat propylene polymer melt viscosity such that it can be readily pelletized for transport or use by an end user other than the composition manufacturer. Also provided is a process for preparing the polymer composition, pelletizing it, melt mixing the composition pellets at a temperature and for a time sufficient to allow viscosity breaking of the composition, and melt blowing or spunbonding the resulting low melt viscosity polymer to produce high quality non-woven fabrics. Finally, a non-woven fabric with superior barrier properties made from the polymer composition is provided.08-20-2009
20100233928Polypropylene Spunbond Fibers and Methods for Making Same - Disclosed herein is a spunbond fiber of visbroken polypropylene having an M09-16-2010
20110081529Multi-Layered Meltblown Composite and Methods for Making Same - Multilayer meltblown composites, articles made therefrom, and methods for making same. One method can include meltblowing a first material to form a first meltblown layer; meltblowing a second material to form a second meltblown layer; and meltblowing a third material to form a third meltblown layer, wherein each material is the same or different, each material includes at least one resin having a MFR of about 2,000 dg/min or less, as measured by ASTM D1238, 2.16 kg, 230° C., and at least one of the first, second, and third materials comprises an elastomer having a recovery of at least 70% after 100% deformation, as determined by ASTM D412.04-07-2011
20120123374Meltblown Nonwoven Compositions and Methods for Making Them - Meltblown nonwoven compositions and processes for forming them are described herein. In one or more embodiments, the invention is directed to meltblown nonwoven fabrics having at least one elastic layer, wherein the elastic layer comprises a propylene-based polymer having an MFR greater than about 25 g/10 min. Additionally, the propylene-based polymer comprises from about 5 to about 25 wt % of one or more C05-17-2012
20120329351Elastic Nonwoven Materials Comprising Propylene-Based and Ethylene-Based Polymers - The present invention relates to elastic nonwoven materials comprising an elastic layer formed from a polymer blend comprising a propylene-based polymer and a minor amount of an ethylene-based polymer. The propylene-based polymer may comprise from about 75 to about 95 wt % propylene and from about 5 to about 25 wt % ethylene and/or a C12-27-2012
20130137331Nonwoven Fabrics Made From Polymer Blends And Methods For Making Same - The present invention is directed to polymer blends for use in nonwoven fabric applications, and to fabrics formed from the polymer blends. In one or more embodiments, the polymer blends comprise from about 70 to about 99.9 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition, of a first propylene-based polymer and from about 0.1 to about 30 wt % of a second propylene-based polymer. The first polymer has a melt flow rate of from about 100 to about 5,000 g/10 min, and the second polymer has a melt flow rate of from about 1 to about 500 g/min, and the second polymer has either a lower melt flow rate or a higher triad tacticity than the first polymer.05-30-2013
20130143461Polymer Compositions and Nonwoven Compositions Prepared Therefrom - Propylene-based polymer compositions are provided comprising propylene and from about 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more C06-06-2013
20140194845Polymer Compositions and Nonwoven Compositions Prepared Therefrom - Propylene-based polymer compositions are provided comprising propylene and from about 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more C07-10-2014
20140323003Bicomponent Fibers and Methods for Making Them - The present invention relates to bicomponent polymer fibers, and to processes for forming those fibers. Bicomponent polymer fibers are described, having a core comprising a core polymer and a sheath comprising a sheath polymer, wherein the sheath polymer is a polyolefin having an Mw less than about 65,000 g/mol. The core polymer has an Mw at least about 20,000 g/mol greater than the Mw of the sheath polymer. Processes for forming bicomponent fibers are also described, comprising (i) forming a molten blend of a core polymer and a sheath polymer; (ii) extruding the molten polymer blend using an extrusion die having a length to diameter ratio greater than or equal to about 10 and under shear conditions sufficient to drive the sheath polymer to the die wall; and (iii) forming meltblown fibers having a core comprising the core polymer and a sheath comprising the sheath polymer.10-30-2014
20140327164Method of Producing Polypropylene Spunbond Fibers - Disclosed is a process for producing spunbond fibers comprising melt blending a polypropylene having a melt flow rate (230/2.16) of from 10 to 30 dg/min with a peroxide visbreaker such that the resulting melt flow rate of the visbroken polypropylene is from 50 to 100 dg/min; melt extruding the visbroken polypropylene through a die block such that filaments of the visbroken polypropylene being produced are exposed to a cabin pressure of from 4500 to 7000 Pa; and forming fibers of from less than 6.0 denier. Nonwoven fabrics and multiple-layer structures can be made from the fibers described herein that are useful for filtering and absorption related articles.11-06-2014
20160032090Polymer Compositions and Nonwoven Compositions Prepared Therefrom - Described herein are propylene-based polymer compositions that comprise a reactor blend of a first polymer component and a second polymer component. The first polymer component has an ethylene content of from greater than 12 to less than 19 wt % ethylene, and the second polymer component has an ethylene content of from greater than 4 to less than 10 wt % ethylene. Preferably, the ethylene content of the first and second polymer components satisfy the formula:02-04-2016
20160076171Fibers and Nonwoven Materials Prepared Therefrom - Described herein are fibers, nonwoven fabrics, and other nonwoven articles comprising a blend of at least one propylene-based elastomer and an impact copolymer. The impact copolymer is a reactor blend and comprises a propylene homopolymer component and a copolymer component, where the copolymer component comprises less than about 55 wt % ethylene-derived units, based on the weight of the copolymer component.03-17-2016
20160082690Fibers and Nonwoven Materials Prepared Therefrom - Described herein are fibers, nonwoven fabrics, and other nonwoven articles comprising a blend of at least one propylene-based elastomer and a broad molecular weight polypropylene or a broad molecular weight impact copolymer. The broad molecular weight polypropylene has a molecular weight distribution (MWD) of greater than 4.5. The impact copolymer is a reactor blend and comprises a propylene homopolymer component and a copolymer component, where the propylene homopolymer component has a molecular weight distribution (MWD) of greater than 4.5.03-24-2016

Patent applications by Galen C. Richeson, Humble, TX US

Galen Charles Richeson, Humble, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100266818Multilayer Composites And Apparatuses And Methods For Their Making - Provided are multi-beam meltblowing apparatuses having a ridged collecting surface, methods for making multilayer meltblown composites using such apparatuses, and multilayer meltblown composites made therefrom. Also provided are a multilayer composite comprising an elastic layer and at least one ridged layer and a method for making the multilayer composite.10-21-2010
20100266824Elastic Meltblown Laminate Constructions and Methods for Making Same - Multilayer meltblown composites, articles made therefrom, and methods for making same. The meltblown composite can include a first meltblown layer comprising one or more resins having an Ultimate Elongation (UE) of from about 50% to about 250%, as measured according to ASTM D412; and a second meltblown layer comprising a propylene-α-olefin copolymer having an ethylene content of about 5 wt % to about 20 wt %; a MFR (ASTM-1238D, 2.16 kg, 230° C.) of about 10 g/10 min to about 30 g/10 min; and a heat of fusion of 75 J/g or less.10-21-2010
20100267914Method for Producing Temperature Resistant NonWovens - Temperature resistant multilayer composites, methods for making same, and articles made therefrom. The method can include extruding one or more polyolefin polymers having a MFR from less than 90 dg/min through at least one die having a plurality of nozzles to form a plurality of continuous fibers, at least one die operating at a melt pressure from greater than 500 psi (3447 kPa) to form at least one elastic meltblown layer; adhering the at least one elastic meltblown layer to at least one extensible layer to form a multilayer composite; and at least partially crosslinking the elastic meltblown layer or the extensible layer or both.10-21-2010

James J. Richeson, Madison, AL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090027129High Power RF Solid State Power Amplifier System - A high power, high frequency, solid state power amplifier system includes a plurality of input multiple port splitters for receiving a high-frequency input and for dividing the input into a plurality of outputs and a plurality of solid state amplifier units. Each amplifier unit includes a plurality of amplifiers, and each amplifier is individually connected to one of the outputs of multiport splitters and produces a corresponding amplified output. A plurality of multiport combiners combine the amplified outputs of the amplifiers of each of the amplifier units to a combined output. Automatic level control protection circuitry protects the amplifiers and maintains a substantial constant amplifier power output.01-29-2009
20090029669Radio Frequency Power Load and Associated Method - A radio frequency power load and associated method. A radio frequency power load apparatus includes a container and a fluid having an ion source therein, the fluid being contained in the container. Two conductors are immersed in the fluid. A radio frequency transmission system includes a radio frequency transmitter, a radio frequency amplifier connected to the transmitter and a radio frequency power load apparatus connected to the amplifier. The apparatus includes a fluid having an ion source therein, and two conductors immersed in the fluid. A method of dissipating power generated by a radio frequency transmission system includes the steps of: immersing two conductors of a radio frequency power load apparatus in a fluid having an ion source therein; and connecting the apparatus to an amplifier of the transmission system.01-29-2009

Joe T. Richeson, Melbourne, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090284434ADAPTIVE ANTENNA FOR USE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - An antenna apparatus, which can increase capacity in a cellular communication system or Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), such as an 802.11 network, operates in conjunction with a mobile subscriber unit or client station. At least one antenna element is active and located within multiple passive antenna elements. The passive antenna elements are coupled to selectable impedance components for phase control of re-radiated RF signals. Various techniques for determining the phase of each antenna element are supported to enable the antenna apparatus to direct an antenna beam pattern toward a base station or access point with maximum gain, and, consequently, maximum signal-to-noise ratio. By directionally receiving and transmitting signals, multipath fading is greatly reduced as well as intercell interference.11-19-2009

Patent applications by Joe T. Richeson, Melbourne, FL US

John William Richeson, Chula Vista, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160093946Interlaced Element UHF/VHF/FM Antenna - A UHF/VHF/FM antenna consisting of two elongated octagonal elements formed individually from ¼″ O.D. (Outer Dimension) flexible copper tubing, interlaced with each other before coupling of the open tubing ends, then concentrically aligned perpendicular to each other, and soldered at a interlacing cross points. Signals received by the interlaced elements are directed to a 300-75 ohm transformer balun through two bare 12-guage copper wires, each bent approximately 90°, then soldered to the mid-points of adjacent element short sides and perpendicular element cross points.03-31-2016

Keith Richeson, Cary, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090167291Method And Apparatus For Monitoring Voltage In A Meter Network - Methods and systems are provided for monitoring input voltages to meters that are in a wireless metering network. A plurality of entries can be created that include voltage-related information, such as a maximum input voltage or a minimum input voltage. Each meter can further determine whether the input voltage is beyond a predetermined threshold voltage for a duration that might indicate a voltage irregularity in the network. Each meter in the network can be monitored by a collector, which can communicate information to a data collection server.07-02-2009

Keith D. Richeson, Cary, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080259844OVER THE AIR MICROCONTROLLER FLASH MEMORY UPDATES - Techniques for over the air (OTA) microcontroller flash memory updates using a wireless network are disclosed herein. A control node first transmits the microcontroller flash memory update to all devices that can receive the message. Each packet of the message is relayed through multiple communication levels until all devices receive the packet. This starts with communications from the control node to each device node that has a direct communication path to the control node, which are referred to herein as “first level” device nodes. The first level device nodes then relay each communication to each other device node that has a direct communication path to the first level device nodes, which are referred to herein as “second level” device nodes. This process is repeated at each level of the wireless network until each of the plurality of device nodes has received the microcontroller flash memory update.10-23-2008
20080266813Blade Server Assembly - A blade server assembly is disclosed that includes a blade server chassis, a blade server, and a support assembly connected with the blade server chassis and with the blade server so as to support the blade server substantially outside the blade server chassis. A method is also disclosed for maintaining a blade server installed in a blade server chassis that includes supporting the blade server substantially outside the blade server chassis through a support assembly connected with the blade server chassis and with the blade server.10-30-2008
20090309756Techniques For Limiting Demand From An electricity Meter With An Installed Relay - An electricity meter capable of performing a method for limiting an electricity load in communication with the electricity meter is disclosed. The electricity meter includes at least one load control and the electricity meter has one or more predetermined time-of-use tiers. Each of the one or more predetermined time-of-use tiers has a corresponding time-of-use demand threshold. The method comprises determining a present time-of-use tier; determining a present time-of-use demand for the electricity load in the present time-of-use tier; comparing the present time-of-use demand to the time-of-use demand threshold corresponding to the present time-of-use tier; and setting the at least one load control to a de-energize mode when a de-energize condition is satisfied. The de-energize condition may include sub-conditions such as the present time-of-use demand exceeding the time-of-use demand threshold corresponding to the present time-of-use tier.12-17-2009
20100195574Other Protocol Message Routing Over a Wireless Network of Metering Devices - Methods and apparatus are provided for routing DNP (or other) protocol messages over a network of an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system that employs a different communications protocol.08-05-2010
20120188093TEST MODE SUPPORT FOR METERING ACCURACY TESTS - A metering device may be configured to communicate with other devices on a plurality of metering communication networks. To enable such communications across various networks, the metering communication device may use an active utility identifier corresponding to the metering network in which it is actively communicating. The active utility identifier may be changed to a valid utility identifier corresponding to another metering network and which may be associated with the metering communication device itself. The metering communication device may use the changed active utility identifier to communicate with other devices on the other metering network having the valid utility identifier. For example, the metering communication device may change the active utility identifier to enable communication a test network from a production network, a production network to a test network, or a first test network to a second test network.07-26-2012
20120201146MESH INFRASTRUCTURE UTILIZING PRIORITY REPEATERS AND MULTIPLE TRANSCEIVERS - A wireless mesh network, method, and processor-readable storage medium for using stand-alone repeaters that are designated as having priority over other communication nodes with respect to their service as repeaters are disclosed herein. According to various embodiments, a control node or collector builds a wireless mesh network by first establishing communication paths with the designated priority communication nodes and then with communication nodes that are not designated priority communication nodes.08-09-2012
20120246268Internet Protocol Message Routing Over A Wireless Network Of Metering Devices - Methods and apparatus are provided for routing Internet Protocol (IP) messages over a network of an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system that employs a different communications protocol.09-27-2012
20130010692Other Protocol Message Routing Over a Wireless Network of Metering Devices - Methods and apparatus are provided for routing DNP (or other) protocol messages over a network of an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system that employs a different communications protocol.01-10-2013
20130021956SYNCHRONIZED COMUNICATION FOR MESH CONNECTED TRANSCEIVER - A wireless mesh network, method, and processor-readable storage medium for operating a network that has a control node that communicates with a plurality of communication nodes, at least one of which comprises a battery-powered communication node, are disclosed. The battery-powered communication node is associated with an electric meter and is configured to maintain time- and frequency synchronization with an electric meter or with the network, to transmit a message, and to listen for a response to the message during a polling period after the message is transmitted.01-24-2013

Patent applications by Keith D. Richeson, Cary, NC US

Steven D. Richeson, Brighton, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100232355ASYMMETRIC BROADBAND DATA NETWORK - An asymmetric wireless network (09-16-2010

Steven Douglas Richeson, Decatur, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080262409HIGH FLOW RATE DISPOSABLE CASSETTE HEAT EXCHANGER - A system and method for manufacturing a heat exchanger is disclosed. In some embodiments, the heat exchanger comprises a casing with a serpentine pathway, a membrane enclosed by the casing, an inlet tube or value for fluid to enter the heat exchanger, and an outlet tube or value for fluid to exit the heat exchanger. In other embodiments, the method comprises attaching a plurality of tubes or valves to a flexible container, creating an asymmetric passage in a rigid shell, enclosing the flexible container within the shell, and sealing the shell.10-23-2008

William E. Richeson, Fort Wayne, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090045020MAGNETIC BRAKE ASSEMBLY - A powdered metal electromagnetic is provided that has much less variance between units, increased frictional drag, reduced wear of itself and the brake drum disk during use and an increased resistance to moisture due to the use of a donor material that increases performance and reliability. In addition it can withstand much higher surface speeds while producing higher frictional drag.02-19-2009
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