Richard H.

Richard H. Antell, Sherborn, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110067094	Methods and Systems for Authentication - Disclosed are systems and methods of authenticating a user on a network, including, based on identity information received from the user, accessing at least one data source to retrieve data associated with the user, comparing the retrieved data against a listing of possible questions associated with the retrieved data to determine associations between the retrieved data and the listing of possible questions, based on a ranking of the listing of possible questions, formulating at least one question set using questions within the listing of possible questions for which retrieved data is available, where each of the at least one question set includes at least two different questions, causing at least some of the questions from the at least one question set to be presented to the user, and, based on responses to the questions from the user, determining whether the user is authenticated.	03-17-2011

Richard H. Bair, Iii, Weaverville, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110304466	Refrigeration System Management and Information Display - Embodiments of the invention provide methods of displaying information associated with a refrigeration system, methods for managing a refrigeration system, refrigeration systems, methods of providing redundancy to a refrigeration system, and injector systems. A refrigeration system and method for displaying information associated with a refrigeration system includes monitoring a temperature associated with the refrigeration system, detecting events associated with the refrigeration system, and displaying the temperature and at least one event associated with the refrigeration system occurring during a predetermined period of time, including displaying the temperature occurring during the predetermined period of time and displaying a user interface element associated with at least one event occurring during the predetermined period of time.	12-15-2011
20130339894	REFRIGERATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISPLAY - Embodiments of the invention provide methods of displaying information associated with a refrigeration system, methods for managing a refrigeration system, refrigeration systems, methods of providing redundancy to a refrigeration system, and injector systems. A refrigeration system and method for displaying information associated with a refrigeration system includes monitoring a temperature associated with the refrigeration system, detecting events associated with the refrigeration system, and displaying the temperature and at least one event associated with the refrigeration system occurring during a predetermined period of time, including displaying the temperature occurring during the predetermined period of time and displaying a user interface element associated with at least one event occurring during the predetermined period of time.	12-19-2013

Richard H. Bates, Jr., Badger, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100071982	SNOWMOBILE AND REAR SUSPENSION FOR SNOWMOBILE - A snowmobile rear suspension is shown comprised of a linear force element (LFE) positioned outside the envelope of the snowmobile endless track. The LFE is attached at one end to the frame and at the other end to a bell crank. The bell crank is operatively connected to the slide rails, and carrier rollers extend from the bell crank. When the slide rails collapse in normal operation, the bell crank strokes the LFE, and the suspension is progressive throughout the range.	03-25-2010

Richard H. Behme, Syracuse, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090266310	KIT FOR PROTECTING DOG LEG - A low cost kit for protecting a dog leg includes in one embodiment a sleeve and a plurality of straps, each having an inner surface, an outer surface, an anchor end and a distal end. Adhesive is disposed at the inner surface of the anchor end, and microfasteners are applied at both the outer surface of the anchor end at the inner surface of the distal end. For manufacturing of a custom dog boot, the straps are retained in a position separate and detached from the sleeve until such time that the sleeve is fitted on a dog leg, and thereafter, attached straps are anchored in position on the sleeve that are guided by the particular size and shape of dog leg being protected.	10-29-2009

Richard H. Belansky, Yorba Linda, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130336656	Simplified Serial Data Over Optical Fiber for Remote Receiver/Sensor Applications - Embodiments of the concepts, systems, and techniques disclosed herein are directed to an optically powered, direct-sampling, analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that provides fully formatted, serialized data for transmission over optical fiber from a remote location. Such a system and method of use thereof requires less electrical power, fewer components, and less complexity than previous systems and methods and achieves an all-optical-fiber implementation that provides complete electrical and electromagnetic interference (EMI) isolation for the remote ADC. These concepts, systems, and techniques simplify the overall remote sensing architecture by locating the ADC near the sensor and transferring pure digitized signals back to the processor.	12-19-2013
20150043923	ANALOG OPTICAL FIBER-BASED SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - In an analog, fiber-based signal distribution system, a periodic electrical signal is frequency-multiplied by a factor of N, is converted to an optical signal, is optically amplified, is split among one or more optical fibers, is delivered by fiber to one or more remote units, is converted back to an electrical signal, is frequency-divided by the factor of N back to its original frequency, and can be used to generate synchronized clock signals at the remote units. The optical amplifier imparts a phase noise that is relatively independent of frequency, so that the phase noise contribution from the optical amplifier is advantageously decreased when the frequency divider reduces the frequency of the electrical signal. Compared to a distribution system that does not increase, then decrease, the frequency by a factor of N, the phase noise contribution from the optical amplifier is reduced by 20 log 10(N).	02-12-2015

Richard H. Bostiga, Ellington, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110139266	ADJUSTABLE PLUGS FOR FLUID FLOW-SPLIT ACCURACY - A flow splitter for accurately dividing fluid flow into different outlets includes a splitter valve and a calibration member. The calibration member blocks a portion of fluid flow to reduce differences in the divided fluid flows.	06-16-2011
20140119956	Bypass Directional Control Valve - A bypass directional control valve has a valve sleeve, and two sets of outlet ports on each of two axial sides of the inlet ports. The outlet and the inlet ports all are formed to be cylindrical holes, and a diameter of the inlet ports is greater than a diameter of the outlet ports. A valve sleeve, a spool, a fluid flow system and a method are all also disclosed.	05-01-2014

Richard H. Chenot, St. Charles, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110006122	FINANCIAL CARD WITH A PER-TRANSACTION USER DEFINABLE MAGNETIC STRIP PORTION - A financial card having a body with a front surface and a back surface and a primary account number associated with a primary account of a user of the financial card, the card including a magnetic strip positioned on the back surface configured for magnetic encoding including the primary account number. The magnetic strip includes a user definable portion for providing a selectable discretionary encoding thereto. The card also includes a user interface having at least one user input device positioned on the body of the financial card. The user interface is configured for receiving input from the user at a time of use of the financial card selecting a particular account indicator from among a plurality of account indicators each of which is associated with the primary account. The user interface is coupled to the user input device and to the user definable portion of the magnetic strip for providing the selectable discretionary encoding to the user definable portion of the magnetic strip responsive to the selected particular account indicator as received by the user interface at the time of use by the user.	01-13-2011
20110010253	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PER-TRANSACTION FINANCIAL CARD ENABLED PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - Systems and methods for personal financial management using a financial card having a primary account with a plurality of subaccounts within the primary account, the systems and methods includes the financial management, transaction processing systems such as point of sales system, financial account management system and support systems are configured for processing transactions from user selected subaccounts within the primary account in real time at the time of processing each payment transaction and including processing each transaction from user selected subaccounts by indicating at the time of each transaction a particular transaction identifier indicating the particular subaccount within the primary account.	01-13-2011
20110010254	TRANSACTION PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PER-TRANSACTION PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - Systems and methods for personal financial management for receiving payment for a transaction amount from a user includes means for receiving from the user a primary account number associated with a primary account having a plurality of subaccounts each having a subaccount indicator and means for receiving from the user a user selected subaccount indicator from among the plurality of subaccount indicators for processing of the transaction amount. The system also includes means for transmitting the primary account number and the subaccount indicator as received from the user to a financial institution for payment authorization of the transaction amount and means for receiving authorization from the financial institution responsive to the transmitting.	01-13-2011
20110010294	FINANCIAL CARDS AND METHODS FOR PER-TRANSACTION PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - Systems and methods for personal financial management using a financial card having a body with a front side and a back side, and a primary account number user associated with a primary account of a user of the financial card. A user interface is configured for receiving input from the user at a time of use of the financial card for selecting a subaccount indicator from among a plurality of subaccount indicators each of which is associated with a subaccount within the primary account. A magnetic strip is positioned on the back side and includes a user definable portion configurable by the user at a time of use of the financial card for a transaction. The user interface is adapted to configure the user definable portion to include the user selected subaccount indicator.	01-13-2011
20130013436	MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERSONAL PER-CARD USE SUBACCOUNT TRANSACTION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - A computer system for processing purchase transaction payments with user oriented personal financial management support having a database with primary accounts each with a plurality of subaccounts each having a subaccount indicator and a user defined funding level, receiving a financial purchase transactions payment request for payment authorization of a financial purchase transaction payment associated with an activity of the user including a financial purchase transaction amount, the primary account number, and a user selected subaccount indicator, verifying the received financial purchase transaction amount is within the received funding level for the subaccount associated with the received user selected subaccount indicator contained within the received payment request in near real time; and transmitting a financial purchase transaction authorization in response in near real time to a positive verification that the received financial purchase transaction amount is within the funding level of the subaccount associated with the received subaccount indicator.	01-10-2013

Richard H. Clutz, Howell, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080228366	MODEL BASED VEHICLE OVERSPEED ALGORITHM - A system for limiting the speed of a vehicle includes a first module that generates a first torque signal based on a vehicle speed, a second module that generates a second torque signal based on a difference between a predetermined vehicle speed limit and the vehicle speed, and a third module that generates an output torque signal based on the first and second torque signals. The output torque signal is adapted to control the output torque of a motor.	09-18-2008
20090173311	ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INCREASED VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY - An engine control system comprises a driver input module, a cylinder actuation module, and an active fuel management (AFM) module. The driver input module generates a fuel saver mode (FSM) signal having a first state based upon a driver input. The cylinder actuation module selectively disables at least one of a plurality of cylinders of an engine based upon a deactivation signal having a first state. The AFM module generates the deactivation signal based on at least one engine parameter and at least one threshold. The at least one threshold is modified when the FSM signal has the first state.	07-09-2009

Richard H. Cockrum, Upland, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110204801	COMPUTER CONTROLLED POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY FOR A LED ARRAY - The present invention consists of a power supply and LED circuit arrangement for powering LED arrays such that single or multiple LED failures will have minimal affect on the utility of the LED array. The power supply consists of an analog or microcontroller-based feedback module with single/multiple feedback signals in series with a synchronous buck-boost converter followed by an optional filter and a LED array. The assembly utilizes the feedback signal, to modulate various parameters of the LED array, such as the output intensity, LED junction temperature, and chromaticity. The power supply can drive different circuit arrangements of LEDs including series, parallel, and combinations thereof. Typical feedback signals include LED current, temperature, and ambient luminance and contrast.	08-25-2011

Richard H. Cockrum, Perry, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100221359	Solid Compositions Containing Combinations of Lactoferrin, Colostrm, and Citrus Pectin - A dietary supplement for mammalian consumption, and particularly human consumption, for the purpose of stimulating the immune system, inhibiting infection and increasing tissue repair and healing. Comprising colostrum, lactoferrin, and with modified citrus pectin as an optional component, the dietary supplement is administered in mucosal delivery format a dosage form that promotes effective absorption through the lining of the oral cavity.	09-02-2010

Richard H. Distel, Grosse Pointe, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090295189	Apparatus to improve the aerodynamics, fuel economy, docking and handling of heavy trucks - A device to alter and/or reduce the aerodynamic, base drag on and improve the stability of a bluff bodied vehicle, such as a heavy trailer with or without two aft vertically hinged doors, comprised of preformed, resilient, semi-circular airfoils permanently attached with hinges to the aft planar surface or the rear doors of the vehicle, at the vertical left and right corner edges, the horizontal top corner edge, the horizontal bottom corner edge of the vehicle, or at two or more of these positions. The airfoils self stow when the doors are opened and resume their initial shape when the doors are closed. If accidentally impacted, the airfoils deflect and then resume their initial shape. The airfoils can be fitted with compact air nozzles to blow air tangentially over their outer surfaces to enhance their effect. The device is inexpensive, lightweight and easily installed, replaced and retrofitted.	12-03-2009

Richard H. Drohan, Jr., Westborough, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090157874	MONITORING AND REPORTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A monitoring and reporting system for use with an embedded computer of a hosted system and method of operating the same. In one embodiment, the monitoring and reporting system includes a device driver configured to monitor a status of a user subsystem of the embedded computer and generate a status signal therefrom. The monitoring and reporting system also includes a modem configured to send a short message to an external device as a function of the status signal. The modem employs a low amount of overhead to send the short message expeditiously.	06-18-2009

Richard H. Ebbott, Flint, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140041092	Magnetic Potholder Grips - The invention is a pot holder designed to insulate the user from the heated or cold surface of a platter, plate, pan, bowl or other food container or of any vessel while remaining attached to the platter, etc. by means of magnets. The potholder is comprised of any material of sufficient insulating property to prevent the transmission of heat or cold to the user. The potholder can be of any size and dimensions but must be of sufficient size when folded in half to allow the user to grip the platter, etc. Incorporated within the potholder will be four (4) magnets one at each corner (or opposite areas for non-rectangular shaped potholders) of sufficient strength to independently but temporarily affix the potholder to the platter, etc. The magnets will further be magnetized in such a manner and incorporated into the potholder in such fashion that each magnet will attract the opposing magnet when the potholder is folded in half.	02-13-2014

Richard H. Erving, Encinitas, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100067407	Methods and Systems for Provisioning Network Services - Certain exemplary embodiments provide a method, comprising: automatically detecting at an agent an installation of a communications device to a local network coupled to the agent; automatically offering via the communications device a plurality of user-selectable service options relating to a service provider's network and relating to at least one capability of the communications device, the at least one capability detected by the agent; in response to a selection of at least one service option from the plurality of service options, providing via the agent a user connection address.	03-18-2010

Richard H. Fagher, Bath, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140263058	METHODS OF FILTRATION AND CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF WASTE WATER - A method and system for treating waste water from hydraulic fracturing is disclosed. The treatment includes removing the sand, suspending the inorganic metals and impurities, using flocculation to engulf the impurities, and separating the impurities from the water, resulting in pure water that can be reused in the process.	09-18-2014

Richard H. Feins, Chapel Hill, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130330700	MODULAR STAGED REALITY SIMULATOR - This invention is directed to a modular staged simulator and a process of simulating medical trauma and maladies for the purpose of training or certifying individuals including medical professionals. More specifically, this disclosure relates to ex vivo training exercises as opposed to traditional forms of training using intact cadavers, in vivo surgery on animal subjects; and supervised apprenticeship performing surgery on human subjects with trauma or maladies under the watch of a skilled medical practitioner.	12-12-2013
20150024362	SURGICAL SIMULATION ASSEMBLY - A surgical simulation assembly is provided for simulating realistic surgery on animal organs or human cadavers. The surgical simulation assembly comprises a generally flat tray having a central indentation for receiving an organ, at least one drainage aperture and at least one indented trough extending from the central indentation for receiving at least one tube. The tray is assembled with a simulator heart and lungs prepped for connection to a variable speed double action air pump assembly that creates both positive pressure and a vacuum on the heart to simulate a beating heart. The tray is supported on a basket having a lower containment portion for containing fluid waste collected during the simulated surgery. The basket is elevated by risers over a base designed to support the assembly.	01-22-2015

Richard H. Ferriggi, Jr., East Northport, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140326763	CARGO CATCH - A cargo holding apparatus configured to secure cargo in a pickup truck cargo bed and facilitate unloading of the cargo therefrom is provided with a holding frame having cross members forming a top and a bottom of the holding frame; and side support members forming a left side and a right side of the holding frame, where the cross members being joined to the side support members at each end; a strap secured to each side support member, the strap being dimensioned to extend at least a length of the cargo bed; and a clamping member disposed and a left and a right side vertical walls of the cargo bed at a position nearest a lift gate of the cargo bed, each of the straps being fed through respective clamping members, the respective clamping members securely holding each strap when in an engaged aspect and allowing each strap to slide unrestricted when in a disengaged aspect	11-06-2014
20150197178	CARGO CATCH - A cargo holding apparatus for securing cargo in a pickup truck cargo bed and facilitating unloading of the cargo is provided. The apparatus has a holding element, a pair of straps each attachable to a respective support member of the holding element, and a pair of clamping members attached to a left side wall and a right side wall of the cargo bed, respectively, at a position adjacent to a rear wall of the cargo bed. Each strap is fed through a respective clamping member. The clamping member securely holds the strap when in an engaged aspect and allows the strap to slide unrestricted when in a disengaged aspect.	07-16-2015

Richard H. Fetterly, Jackson, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090153339	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BOOSTING AN AUDIBLE SIGNAL IN A NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - The present invention is an apparatus and a concomitant method for boosting the audio signal generated by at least one notification appliance in a supervised emergency voice evacuation system.	06-18-2009
20130328489	REMOTELY DISTRIBUTED POWER NETWORK FOR AN LED LIGHTING SYSTEM - The present disclosure is directed to a light emitting diode (LED) lighting system. In one embodiment, the LED lighting system includes an LED light source deployed in a first location and a power supply for powering the LED light source, wherein the power supply is remotely located from the LED light source in a second location and designed to power the LED light source to minimize a power loss along a length of an electrical connection coupled between the LED light source and the power supply.	12-12-2013
20140021884	HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE LED LUMINAIRE WITH THERMAL COMPENSATION CIRCUITRY - The present disclosure provides a method for powering a light fixture to provide a constant light output. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a current to one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs), monitoring an external ambient temperature and increasing the current to the one or more LEDs as the external ambient temperature rises to maintain the constant light output.	01-23-2014

Richard H. Ffrench-Constant, Penryn Cornwall GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120258128	Infection Factor Assay - There is provided a method of selecting an anti-macrophage micro-organism comprising an anti-macrophage factor, the method comprising the steps of:	10-11-2012

Richard H. Fliegler, Fountain Hills, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100180756	Portable Multi-Functional Audio Sound System and Method Therefor - A portable multi-functional audio sound system has an enclosure and control panel with an optional display on a front portion of the enclosure. The control panel provides for selection among menu options which are presented on the display. An audio input is coupled for receiving a live audio signal. An electronic circuit receives user commands from the control panel and displays configuration information on the display. The electronic circuit has an amplifier for amplifying the live audio signal, and a synthesizer for generating programmable audio signal in response to a MIDI data stream. The MIDI data stream is routed to the digital signal processor or to the synthesizer. A digital signal processor controls the menu options on the display. A speaker is mounted within the enclosure and coupled for receiving a combined signal of the live audio signal and the programmable audio signal.	07-22-2010

Richard H. Garnes, Toledo, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110259054	Glassware Mold Cooling Air Supply - A glassware forming machine includes a machine section box having a cooling air outlet opening, at least one mold-carrying arm disposed above the section box and movable between mold-open and mold-closed positions, and means for delivering cooling air from the outlet opening to the mold arms. The machine in accordance with this aspect of the disclosure is characterized in that the means for delivering cooling air includes a valve plate mounted on the section box to pivot around an axis and having a valve plate opening that registers with the outlet opening in the section box. A pressure plate is mounted on the mold-carrying arm overlying the valve plate and has a pressure plate opening that registers with the valve plate opening. A coupling between the valve plate and the pressure plate pivots the valve plate on the section box as a function of motion of the mold-carrying arm between the mold-open and mold-closed positions such that cooling air is continuously fed to the mold-carrying arm through the valve plate and the pressure plate. The coupling preferably is a lost motion coupling such that motion of the mold arm is not imparted to the valve plate during initial motion in either the opening or the closing direction.	10-27-2011

Richard H. Glanton, Princeton, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110179499	System and Method for Communicating with Elected Officials - A method for facilitating communication concerning elected officials or candidates for election is disclosed. A server stores information associated with elected officials or candidates for election. The information defines a constituency group for each elected official and for each candidate for election. A user is qualified for constituency groups when the user accesses the server through a computing device. The server then provides the user access to the information associated with those elected officials and candidates for election for which the user is a qualified member of the respective constituency group.	07-21-2011
20110252112	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS - A system and method for communicating with elected officials and/or candidate for office is provided. One method comprises: storing, at a server operatively connected to a communication network, information associated with at least one official, wherein the information defines a constituency group for each elected official and for each candidate for election for which information is stored on the server; qualifying a user for one or more of the constituency groups when the user accesses the server through a computing device, the qualifying comprising determining which of the at least one official represents the user based on a voting based geographic parameter of the user; and providing the user access through a common portal to information associated with the at least one official for which the user is a qualified member of the respective constituency group.	10-13-2011
20120042072	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS - A system and method for communicating with elected officials and/or candidate for office is provided. One method comprises: storing, at a server operatively connected to a communication network, information associated with at least one official, wherein the information defines a constituency group for each elected official and for each candidate for election for which information is stored on the server; qualifying a user for one or more of the constituency groups when the user accesses the server through a computing device, the qualifying comprising determining which of the at least one official represents the user based on a voting based geographic parameter of the user; and providing the user access through a common portal to information associated with the at least one official for which the user is a qualified member of the respective constituency group.	02-16-2012

Richard H. Glanton, Chicago, IL US

Richard H. Goldbaum, Wilmington, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090117795	LOW TEMPERATURE CURE REPELLENTS - An improved method for treating fibrous substrates with a copolymer containing a fluorinated acrylate or fluorinated methacrylate to provide water repellency and alcohol repellency wherein the improvement comprises contacting the substrate with a composition of particular fluorinated copolymers followed by drying at ambient temperature or curing at ambient temperature.	05-07-2009

Richard H. Goodwin, Jr., Bethesda, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090246860	POINT SOURCE DIFFUSION CELL ACTIVITY ASSAY APPARATUS - Apparatuses and methods for determining whether a test compound solution induces cell activity, an embodiment of the method of the present invention comprising placing a test compound solution in contact with a cell suspension media containing cells, diffusing the test compound solution into the cell suspension from a point source, and detecting activity in the cells with respect to their distance from the point source. Detecting activity in the cells can involve detecting activity in a first group of the cells proximate to the point source, and detecting activity in a second group of the cells farther from the point source than the first group.	10-01-2009
20120122141	Point Source Diffusion Cell Activity Assay Apparatus - Apparatuses and methods for determining whether a test compound solution induces cell activity, an embodiment of the method of the present invention comprising placing a test compound solution in contact with a cell suspension media containing cells, diffusing the test compound solution into the cell suspension from a point source, and detecting activity in the cells with respect to their distance from the point source. Detecting activity in the cells can involve detecting activity in a first group of the cells proximate to the point source, and detecting activity in a second group of the cells farther from the point source than the first group.	05-17-2012

Richard H. Guski, Red Hook, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090106815	METHOD FOR MAPPING PRIVACY POLICIES TO CLASSIFICATION LABELS - A method and system are disclosed for mapping a privacy policy into classification labels for controlling access to information on a computer system or network, said privacy policy including one or more rules for determining which users can access said information. The method comprises the steps of parsing said one or more rules of the privacy policy; sorting the one or more rules into one or more sets; and, for each set of rules, (i) forming a logical statement from the rules of said each set, and (ii) using said logical statement to create associated privacy labels that allow access to said information. In a preferred embodiment, each of the rules is associated with a user category, a data category and a purpose category; and the rules in each set of rules have the same user category, the same data category, and the same purpose category.	04-23-2009
20110138452	CROSS SECURITY-DOMAIN IDENTITY CONTEXT PROJECTION WITHIN A COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - Processing within a computing environment is facilitated by: determining by a local security manager of a first system in a first security domain whether a local security context of a user is acceptable to a second system in a second security domain; responsive to the user's security context being unacceptable to the second system, creating by a local security manager of the second system a runtime security context for the user in the second system; and providing the first system with a reference to the runtime security context for the user in the second system which is resolvable within the computing environment or a portable representation of the runtime security context for the user in the second system, the reference or the portable representation being subsequently returned to the second system with a request from the first system to process work at the second system.	06-09-2011

Richard H. Harrison, Easton, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150034277	COOLING TOWER FILL - A fill sheet for use in a fill arrangement in a direct heat exchange section of a cooling tower is provided. Each fill sheet includes ridges, grooves, separators, that improve the performance of the fill sheet arrangement when installed as a direct heat exchange section of a cooling tower. The separators are located in minor air paths between the fill sheet to improve the air flow capabilities and performance of the direct heat exchange section.	02-05-2015

Richard H. Heisterberg, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110066935	DATA FILE AND RULE DRIVEN SYNCHRONOUS OR ASYNCHRONOUS DOCUMENT GENERATION - A data file describes a document to be generated and stores an instruction to provide constituent data of the document via a network. The data file is accessed at a local computer, and the document is generated based on the data file. The generated document is communicated via the network to a remote computer. At the local computer, the instruction to provide constituent data is processed using a processor of the local computer. The constituent data is provided via the network to the remote computer as an update of the generated document.	03-17-2011

Richard H. Hofsheier, Banks, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090319717	SCALABLE DISTRIBUTED MEMORY AND I/O MULTIPROCESSOR SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A multiprocessor system comprises at least one processing module, at least one I/O module, and an interconnect network to connect the at least one processing module with the at least one input/output module. In an example embodiment, the interconnect network comprises at least two bridges to send and receive transactions between the input/output modules and the processing module. The interconnect network further comprises at least two crossbar switches to route the transactions over a high bandwidth switch connection. Using embodiments of the interconnect network allows high bandwidth communication between processing modules and I/O modules. Standard processing module hardware can be used with the interconnect network without modifying the BIOS or the operating system. Furthermore, using the interconnect network of embodiments of the present invention is non-invasive to the processor motherboard. The processor memory bus, clock, and reset logic all remain intact.	12-24-2009
20110185101	SCALABLE DISTRIBUTED MEMORY AND I/O MULTIPROCESSOR SYSTEM - A multiprocessor system comprises at least one processing module, at least one I/O module, and an interconnect network to connect the at least one processing module with the at least one input/output module. In an example embodiment, the interconnect network comprises at least two bridges to send and receive transactions between the input/output modules and the processing module. The interconnect network further comprises at least two crossbar switches to route the transactions over a high bandwidth switch connection. Using embodiments of the interconnect network allows high bandwidth communication between processing modules and I/O modules. Standard processing module hardware can be used with the interconnect network without modifying the BIOS or the operating system. Furthermore, using the interconnect network of embodiments of the present invention is non-invasive to the processor motherboard. The processor memory bus, clock, and reset logic all remain intact.	07-28-2011
20120317328	SCALABLE DISTRIBUTED MEMORY AND I/O MULTIPROCESSOR SYSTEM - A multiprocessor system comprises at least one processing module, at least one I/O module, and an interconnect network to connect the at least one processing module with the at least one input/output module. In an example embodiment, the interconnect network comprises at least two bridges to send and receive transactions between the input/output modules and the processing module. The interconnect network further comprises at least two crossbar switches to route the transactions over a high bandwidth switch connection. Using embodiments of the interconnect network allows high bandwidth communication between processing modules and I/O modules. Standard processing module hardware can be used with the interconnect network without modifying the BIOS or the operating system. Furthermore, using the interconnect network of embodiments of the present invention is non-invasive to the processor motherboard. The processor memory bus, clock, and reset logic all remain intact.	12-13-2012

Richard H. Hogrogian, Cherry Hill, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120163578	System and Method for Providing Call-Back Options - A system and method for providing call-back options is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a call in a call routing system, providing at least one call-back option for a caller to receive a call-back, re-allocating resources in the call routing system based at least in part on the at least one call-back option, and calling the caller based on the at least one call-back option. The caller may specify a specific time, a relative time, or a time range when a call-back is preferred. The caller may also specify one or more telephone numbers in combination with the time preferences. The call-back may be initiated by a voice response unit (VRU) and additional call-back options may be presented to the customer who responds to the call-back.	06-28-2012
20140044251	System and Method for Providing Call-Back Options - A system and method for providing call-back options is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a call in a call routing system, providing at least one call-back option for a caller to receive a call-back, re-allocating resources in the call routing system based at least in part on the at least one call-back option, and calling the caller based on the at least one call-back option. The caller may specify a specific time, a relative time, or a time range when a call-back is preferred. The caller may also specify one or more telephone numbers in combination with the time preferences. The call-back may be initiated by a voice response unit (VRU) and additional call-back options may be presented to the customer who responds to the call-back.	02-13-2014
20140294168	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CALL-BACK OPTIONS - A system and method for providing call-back options is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a call in a call routing system, providing at least one call-back option for a caller to receive a call-back, re-allocating resources in the call routing system based at least in part on the at least one call-back option, and calling the caller based on the at least one call-back option. The caller may specify a specific time, a relative time, or a time range when a call-back is preferred. The caller may also specify one or more telephone numbers in combination with the time preferences. The call-back may be initiated by a voice response unit (VRU) and additional call-back options may be presented to the customer who responds to the call-back.	10-02-2014

Richard H. Holzhauer, Sr., Hercules, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100086399	HIGH SPEED AIR COMPRESSION SYSTEM - A moving-air energy recovery system including an air horn having serially disposed segments of differing flare rates, which intercepts a large area of moving air to channel and transform the flow of moving air into a more concentrated, higher velocity of air flow. This higher velocity air flow is applied to turbine vanes which are connected to an armature that provides a mechanical energy output from the incident air flow on a rotating shaft. In one embodiment, the shaft is connected to a electric generator to generate electric power, which may be applied to stationary applications such as emergency home power, and to mobile applications such as augmenting automobile propulsion.	04-08-2010

Richard H. Jungmann, Richfield, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080210076	STUD PUNCH - A stud punch head for a power tool includes a head housing and a first arm movably coupled to the head housing. The first arm supports a punch. The stud punch head also includes a second arm movably coupled to the head housing and relative to the first arm. The second arm supports a die opposite the punch. The stud punch head also includes a drive mechanism positioned at least partially within the head housing and operatively coupled to a motor of the power tool. The drive mechanism is operable to move the first arm and the second arm toward and away from each other.	09-04-2008
20090031865	POWER TOOL, BATTERY, CHARGER AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A power tool includes a housing assembly having a first housing portion and a second housing portion supported for pivoting movement relative to the first housing portion about a pivot axis. The first housing portion supports a motor. The second housing portion includes a chuck for supporting a tool element. The power tool also includes a gear supported within the housing assembly for rotation relative to at least one of the first and second housing portions about the pivot axis. The gear is operable to transfer drive force from the motor to the tool element.	02-05-2009

Richard H. Kazdin, Palm City, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110172093	CREATING BACKGROUND COLORS ON THERMAL PRINTING MATERIAL - A dye resin ink application process using flexographic printing, flood coating, tinting, or other suitable technique or process to add a color layer on top of a thermal ink layer of a material. The color layer provides a background color, such that upon application of the heat source, the thermal image appears as being imaged onto the background color. The process can be used to make heat-sensitive direct thermal labels or thermal paper rolls, including cash register-type rolls, poster printer format rolls, etc. The process permits thermal-inked material to be produced in various colors in relatively small print runs using conventional equipment.	07-14-2011

Richard H. Krukar, Albuquerque, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110213830	CLOUD-BASED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND LEGAL DOCKETING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH DATA MANAGEMENT MODULES - An intellectual property docketing and management method and system. A network server is associated with a SaaS (Software as a Service) docketing module and a database for storing docket matters, such as data associated with patent and/or trademark filings before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. The network server can be accessed over a data network (e.g., the Internet) via at least one remote client to enter, update and review via said docketing module, the status of docket matters sorted and stored in said database by said docketing module by at least a client name, a client docket number, an activity and a target date for completion of said activity. A client matter status can be automatically delivered at predetermined intervals via network automated and electronic delivery from said network server to said at least one remote client via said docketing module.	09-01-2011
20120106924	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDIA ANNOTATION, SELECTION AND DISPLAY OF BACKGROUND DATA - Video content is a time varying presentation of scenes or video frames. Each frame can contain a number of scene elements such as actors, foreground items, background items, or other items. A person enjoying video content can select a scene element by specifying a screen coordinate while the video content plays. Frame specification data identifies the specific frame or scene being displayed when the coordinate is selected. The coordinate in combination with the frame specification data is sufficient to identify the scene element that the person has chosen. Information about the scene element can then be presented to the person. An annotation database can relate the scene elements to the frame specification data and coordinates.	05-03-2012
20120139839	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEDIA ANNOTATION, SELECTION AND DISPLAY OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH A REGION OF INTEREST IN VIDEO CONTENT - Methods, systems, and processor-readable media for selecting a region within a particular frame of video content to access additional information about an area of interest associated with the region within the particular frame, and displaying the additional information, in response to selecting the region associated with the particular frame of video content to access the additional information about the area of interest associated with the region within the particular frame. A selection packed can be generated, which includes frame selection data associated with the particular frame of video content. The frame selection data can include data that is sufficient to identify the particular frame of video content.	06-07-2012
20120167001	METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR OBTAINING AND DISPLAYING SUPPLEMENTAL DATA ABOUT A DISPLAYED MOVIE, SHOW, EVENT OR VIDEO GAME - Method, system and computer program product for displaying additional information about a displayed point of interest. A region region within a particular frame of a display can be selected to access additional information about a point of interest associated with the region. The additional information can be displayed on a secondary display, in response to selecting the region within the particular frame of the display to access the additional information about the point of interested associated with the region.	06-28-2012
20130080916	METHOD, SYSTEM AND PROCESSOR-READABLE MEDIA FOR BIDIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DATA SHARING BETWEEN WIRELESS HAND HELD DEVICES AND MULTIMEDIA DISPLAY SYSTEMS - Methods, systems and processor-readable media for supporting bidirectional communications and data sharing. One or more wireless hand held devices can be registered with one or more controllers associated with one or more multimedia displays. One or more profile icons can be selected for use as a cursor(s) during interaction of the wireless hand held device(s) with one or more multimedia display(s) during rendering of an event as data on the multimedia display(s). Supplemental data can be provided from the multimedia display(s) and/or a remote database to the wireless hand held device(s) based on a selection of the data rendered on the multimedia display(s) marked by the cursor utilizing the wireless hand held device(s).	03-28-2013
20140344719	METHODS, SYSTEMS AND PROCESSOR-READABLE MEDIA FOR BIDIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DATA SHARING - Methods, systems and processor-readable media for supporting bidirectional communications and data sharing. One or more wireless hand held devices can be registered with one or more controllers associated with one or more multimedia displays. One or more profile icons can be selected for use as a cursor(s) during interaction of the wireless hand held device(s) with one or more multimedia display(s) during rendering of an event as data on the multimedia display(s). Supplemental data can be provided from the multimedia display(s) and/or a remote database to the wireless hand held device(s) based on a selection of the data rendered on the multimedia display(s) marked by the cursor utilizing the wireless hand held device(s).	11-20-2014
20150015361	CONVENIENT ELECTRONIC GAME CALLING DEVICE - A convenient electronic sound producing device is an electronic sound producing device that is physically configured to be easy to use in the field. A control module faces the use while the sound is projected away from the user. A pistol grip can be used to ease holding and using the call. A remote can further ease operation and allow control from a distance. A timer allows for nearly autonomous operation. Control modules can be fixed to a firearm, bow, crossbow, or camera to minimize the user's movement while simultaneously calling and preparing for a shot. A pinning hole or a stake can allow for reliably fixing the sound producing device to a surface, to vegetation, or to other objects.	01-15-2015

Richard H. Langford, Ii, Port Orchard, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110049028	STORMWATER CONTROL SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD - A stormwater control system including conveyance, filtration and discharge systems. The conveyance system includes a set of conduits and connections providing a flow path through a compacted soil embankment from an upper inlet to a lower discharge area of an underlying soil infiltration zone. The control system has configurations for transferring stormwater from pervious and impervious surfaces to the soil infiltration zone. The control system optionally includes a media filter device that may be installed within the conveyance system to intercept sediment and other contaminants prior to discharge within the underlying soil infiltration zone.	03-03-2011

Richard H. Lee, Laguna Niguel, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100100163	Miniature biofield vitalizer - An improved method of vitalizing people or other living things using a time varying interaction of electrical fields, electrons, magnetic fields, air and mental in close proximity to the person to be vitalized. The principal embodiment has long battery life and fits in the pocket.	04-22-2010
20100185041	Cylindrical magnetic field projection method - A method for creating a cylindrical magnetic field with accompanying linear electric vector potential, and projecting it into a substance, and a method for modulating this field. In one embodiment the field is projected into a person for therapy with a circumferentially magnetized ferromagnetic cylinder. This field is then modulated with toroidally wound coil to carry the modulated signal deep into the body. A principal therapeutic benefit of this embodiment is rapid pain relief.	07-22-2010
20110301515	Octave exclusion signal generating method - In accordance with this invention, a method is described that produces signals with reduced spectral density in a selected note range at multiple octaves.	12-08-2011

Richard H. Leukart, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100077050	Tracking of Electronic Mail Messages - Electronic mail messages are tracked for the sender by allowing the sender to flag the electronic mail messages. Flagging the electronic mail messages allows for various notifications to be provided to the sender. For example, notification may be provided to the sender by placing an item in a to-do bar for the sender that corresponds to the electronic mail message. As another example, notification may be provided to the sender by firing a reminder at some future time that corresponds to the electronic mail message. As another example, notification may be provided to the sender by including an indication in a related incoming electronic mail message that the incoming electronic mail message is related to the electronic message sent by the sender.	03-25-2010
20100223575	User Interface for Providing Task Management and Calendar Information - An electronic “To-Do” bar is provided in which displayed upcoming tasks, meetings, appointments and the like. The electronic To-Do bar is displayed in a lightweight menu of tasks, meetings and appointments and is displayed persistently in addition to other software functionality or user interfaces displayed on a user's computer display screen according to other software applications or other software functionality in use. A user is presented with an always-visible list of upcoming tasks, meetings and appointments without the need to launch a separate tasks application or calendar application to view upcoming tasks, meetings or appointments.	09-02-2010
20100318924	Method and System for Improved Electronic Task Flagging and Management - An improved method and system are provided for creating tasks and for inputting information associated with created tasks according to an electronic task management application or system. Electronic correspondence items may be flagged as tasks. Upon flagging an individual electronic correspondence item, a corresponding task is created for the flagged item, and the created task is then populated into and exposed by one or more applications used for displaying tasks such as a tasks application, calendar application, or electronic to-do list application. Properties such as task start dates and task categories may be applied to the created task, as desired.	12-16-2010
20120066329	Tracking of Electronic Mail Messages - Electronic mail messages are tracked for the sender by allowing the sender to flag the electronic mail messages. Flagging the electronic mail messages allows for various notifications to be provided to the sender. For example, notification may be provided to the sender by placing an item in a to-do bar for the sender that corresponds to the electronic mail message. As another example, notification may be provided to the sender by firing a reminder at some future time that corresponds to the electronic mail message. As another example, notification may be provided to the sender by including an indication in a related incoming electronic mail message that the incoming electronic mail message is related to the electronic message sent by the sender.	03-15-2012

Richard H. Miller, Rochester Hills, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140376137	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING LEAKAGE PATHS IN A BATTERY SENSING CIRCUIT - System and methods for detecting electrical leakages in a battery sensing are presented. In certain embodiments, the systems and methods allow a vehicle battery sensing circuit and/or other associated system to detect certain electrical leakages and implement one or more actions to protect vehicle systems from damage resulting from such leakages.	12-25-2014

Richard H. Nagorski, Grand Island, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090322006	DOCKABLE TROLLEY FOR VEHICLE FRAME-STRAIGHTENING BENCH - A trolley (	12-31-2009

Richard H. Noens, Palatine, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090153364	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC TIME CALCULATION - A method and apparatus for calculating the travel time of a vehicle as it transits through multiple locations. The method and apparatus includes a device for detecting a radio signal from a vehicle, attaching information to the radio signal, and transmitting a message packet with the signal and attached information to a central server. The central server stores the message packet. The central server compares the information in the message packet against other stored message packets received from multiple locations. When matching information is found, an algorithm is run to compute a vehicle travel time between two locations.	06-18-2009

Richard H. Oates, Jr., Casper, WY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130274925	Systems and Methods for Attachment Control Signal Modulation - In general, systems and methods for controlling work machine implements are described. In one embodiment, a system for controlling a hydraulically-powered third-party work machine implement includes a microcontroller-based conversion module capable of transforming implement control signals from their native format (e.g., PWM) to a signal format required by the implement to function properly (e.g., digital). A hydraulic flow activation signal can be simultaneously generated and transmitted to the implement so that hydraulic flow occurs only when control signals are received and the implement is caused to be in motion or otherwise activated.	10-17-2013

Richard H. Pilsbury, Pine Brook, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090270874	Modular hip inserter/positioner - A modular hip body/stem inserter comprises a stem inserter and a holder. A proximal body portion of an implant is loaded, or mounted, onto the holder. A distal stem portion of the implant is affixed onto the stem inserter. The modular hip body/stem inserter maintains the proximal body portion and distal stem portion a short distance apart. The stem inserter can be adjusted to control the version of the distal stem, while the holder can be independently adjusted to control the version of the proximal body. Once the version is adjusted to determine a final seating position, the stem inserter portion is removed and the holder is then used to impact the proximal body and distal stem together, thereby locking the implant components together through a taper locking mechanism.	10-29-2009

Richard H. Salzar, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120323212	DISTRIBUTED MEDICATION DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING AUTONOMOUS DELIVERY DEVICES - A pump operations module having a base function includes only base function programming in the module itself but is configured to receive advanced delivery programs in a buffer for execution autonomously. An advanced interface module (AIM) is used to prepare advanced delivery programs and upload them to one or more delivery modules as well as monitor the performance of those modules. However, the advanced interface module does not control the execution of those advanced delivery programs by the pump operations modules. The AIM includes a touch screen and access to drug libraries. The AIM will generate graphical slide controls on the touch screen with the minimum and maximum values on the touch screen for the user to create an advanced delivery program for upload, to greatly lessen the risk of errors. Support for PK applications is provided.	12-20-2012

Richard H. Schlosberg, Highland Park, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120091041	HYDROCARBON EXTRACTION OF OIL FROM OIL SAND - This invention provides a process for producing a crude oil composition from oil sand using a solvent comprised of a hydrocarbon mixture to extract or remove only a portion of the bitumen on the oil sand. The solvent type and the manner by which the extraction process is carried out has substantial impact on the quality of the extracted oil component. The solvent is designed so that it has the desired Hansen solubility parameters that enable the partial extraction of the desired oil composition. The solvent is further designed so that it can be comprised of multiple hydrocarbons having the appropriate boiling point ranges that enable the solvent to be easily recovered and recycle, without the need to externally provide for solvent make-up.	04-19-2012
20120261313	VAPOR PHASE HYDROCARON EXTRACTION OF OIL FROM OIL SAND - This invention provides a process for producing a crude oil composition from oil sand using a solvent comprised of a hydrocarbon mixture to extract or remove only a portion of the bitumen on the oil sand. The solvent type and the manner by which the extraction process is carried out has substantial impact on the quality of the extracted oil component. The solvent is designed so that it has the desired Hansen solubility parameters that enable the partial extraction of the desired oil composition. The solvent is further designed so that it can be comprised of multiple hydrocarbons having the appropriate boiling point ranges that enable the solvent to be easily recovered and recycle, without the need to externally provide for solvent make-up.	10-18-2012
20130233772	EXTRACTION OF OIL FROM OIL SAND - Disclosed is a process for extracting an oil composition from oil sand. The extraction process is carried out using a fluidizing medium to fluidize oil sand particles within a contact zone in which the fluidizing medium contacts the oil sand and maintains the oil sand in the fluidized state. At least a majority of the fluidizing medium is in a vapor or supercritical state within the contact zone.	09-12-2013
20150014220	PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A BITUMEN PRODUCT - Disclosed is a process for producing a high quality bitumen product derived from oil sand. The process for producing the high quality bitumen product involves a dual phase bitumen extraction process. In this dual phase process, a very high quality deasphalted crude oil is extracted from the oil sand in a solvent treatment first phase. The second phase of the process produces a high quality bitumen product from the solvent-treated oil sand.	01-15-2015
20150090634	PROCESS FOR PRODUCING TRANSPORTATION FUELS FROM OIL SANDS-DERIVED CRUDE - Disclosed are processes for producing a transportation fuel from a high quality oil sands-derived crude oil. The oil sands-derived crude oil is provided as a feed source for a catalytic conversion reaction, which produces the product useful as the transportation fuel. The oil sands-derived crude oil has an ASTM D7169 5% distillation point of from 400° F. to 700° F. Transportation fuel is produced from the provided oil sands-derived crude oil by treating the oil sands-derived crude oil through at least one catalytic cracking process and mild hydrotreating process.	04-02-2015
20150090641	PROCESS FOR PRODUCING TRANSPORTATION FUELS FROM OIL SANDS-DERIVED CRUDE - Disclosed are processes for extracting deasphalted crude oil from oil sand. Deasphalted crude oil can be extracted using a hydrocarbon recycle solvent stream having specified Hansen blend parameters, with the oil sand being contacted with the hydrocarbon recycle solvent stream in a contact zone of a vessel to separate not greater than 80 wt % of the bitumen present on the oil sand. The separated bitumen is considered a deasphalted crude oil stream, since it has an asphaltenes content substantially lower than that of the total bitumen initially present on the oil sand. The deasphalted crude oil stream can be treated using a hydrotreating catalyst or catalytic cracking catalyst to produce transportation fuel.	04-02-2015
20150175892	PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CRUDE OIL AND BITUMEN PRODUCTS - Disclosed are processes for producing crude oil and bitumen products of relatively high quality from oil sand. The processes for producing the high quality crude oil and bitumen products involve a Phase I and/or Phase II extraction solvent. According to the Phase I process, a high quality bitumen-derived crude oil can be produced using a Phase I type solvent. According to the Phase II process, a substantial amount of the bitumen on the oil sand can be extracted using a Phase II type solvent, while producing a relatively dry tailings by-product. The Phase I and Phase II extraction processes can be carried out independently or in conjunction with one another.	06-25-2015
20150175893	HYDROPROCESSING OIL SANDS-DERIVED, BITUMEN COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are processes for producing deasphalted bitumen and heavy bitumen compositions from oil sands and processes for upgrading the bitumen compositions. The processes for producing the deasphalted bitumen and heavy bitumen compositions involve a Phase I and/or Phase II extraction solvent. According to the Phase I process, a high quality oil sands-derived, deasphalted bitumen can be produced using a Phase I type solvent. According to the Phase II process, a substantial amount of the heavy bitumen on the oil sand can be extracted using a Phase II type solvent, while producing a relatively a tailings by-product that is non-harmful to the environment. The heavy bitumen from the Phase II type extraction process can be hydroprocessed for ready conversion into relatively high volumes of high quality transportation fuels.	06-25-2015
20150175894	PROPANE PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CRUDE OIL AND BITUMEN PRODUCTS - Disclosed are processes for producing bitumen-derived crude oil and heavy bitumen compositions from oil sand. The processes involve treating oil sand feedstock with a first hydrocarbon solvent comprised of propane to produce the bitumen-derived crude oil composition having an asphaltene content of not greater than 5 wt % pentane insoluble, and an oil-depleted oil sand. The oil-depleted oil sand is treated with a second hydrocarbon solvent comprised of propane and a fraction of the bitumen-derived crude oil composition to produce the heavy bitumen composition and oil sand tailings. The oil sand tailings are dried by contacting the tailings with a drying composition comprised of a majority of propane.	06-25-2015

Richard H. Sherburne, Milton, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090278001	Movable support post - A movable support post is attached to a vessel, such as a large planter's pot. Two or more fasteners are employed to attach the post to the vessel. The fasteners extend through the post and extend into the interior of the vessel. A ballast material, such as concrete, is disposed in the vessel and encases the bolts therein. The ballast material acts as an anchor to stabilize the vessel and the attached post. A removable lid or tray is positioned at the top of the vessel. The tray or lid can function as a birdbath or flowerpot, adding a decorative adjunct to the structure.	11-12-2009

Richard H. Spedden, Clarksville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080305348	Solid State Membranes with Surface-Embedded Glycosylated Amphiphilic Molecules and Micelles Formed Therefrom - Disclosed herein are glycosylated amphiphilic molecules composed of hydrophobic “tails” and hydrophilic “heads” that self align to form a membrane at the interface of a polar solvent and a non-polar liquid or a solid. The present invention is directed to a solid state membrane, typically a thin film, composed of a non-polar solid material having the hydrophobic “tail” of a glycosylated amphiphilic molecule embedded in or linked to its surface such that the hydrophilic “head” protrudes from the solid surface and presents useful properties to the surrounding environment. A membrane or film in accordance with the present invention is produced when a non-polar liquid, in the presence of a polar solvent and an amphiphilic biological compound, undergoes a transformation from liquid to solid, through thermal, chemical or radiative means, with the resultant effect that the amphiphilic molecule is affixed or “locked” to the surface, more particularly the hydrophobic ends of the amphiphilic compounds are mechanically or chemically linked to or embedded in the non-polar solid. The membrane and micelles produced therefrom remain stable even in the absence of the polar solvent, thereby allowing the hydrophilic components of the amphiphilic compounds to present useful properties at the surface thereof.	12-11-2008
20090318962	SURGICAL SUTURES INCORPORATED WITH STEM CELLS OR OTHER BIOACTIVE MATERIALS - Materials and Methods for immobilizing bioactive molecules, stem and other precursor cells, and other agents of therapeutic value in surgical sutures and other tissue scaffold devices are described herein. Broadly drawn to the integration and incorporation of bioactive materials into suture constructs, tissue scaffolds and medical devices, the present invention has particular utility in the development of novel systems that enable medical personnel performing surgical and other medical procedures to utilize and subsequently reintroduce bioactive materials extracted from a patient (or their allogenic equivalents) to a wound or target surgical site.	12-24-2009
20100034864	STEM CELL CAPTURE AND IMMOBILIZATION COATINGS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES AND IMPLANTS - Constructs and methods for immobilizing stem and other precursor cells, as well as other bioactive materials of therapeutic value on the surfaces of medical devices, such as bone, cartilage, spinal and tooth implants, are described herein. The present invention has broad application in the incorporation of bioactive and therapeutic materials in or on a medical implant or other interventional device, having particular value in enabling the real-time, utilization by medical personnel of bioactive materials extracted from the patient and subsequently reintroduced and immobilized in an implant device.	02-11-2010
20100125240	THERAPEUTIC MATERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR TISSUE VOIDS AND CANNULATED IMPLANTS - Described herein is a novel drug delivery assembly having particular applicability to the field of orthopedic and surgical medicine. The devices and assemblies described herein enable the efficient application and retention of potentially expensive therapeutic materials to very specific locations, particularly those associated with voids in bone and tissue. One particularly unique aspect of the present invention involves the introduction of constructs which promote the retention of therapeutic material in the target area of application for beneficial use, for example by forming a proximal barrier that prevents leakage of the therapeutic material out of the target area. Additionally, the present invention provides unique devices and methods for surgical introduction of such constructs. The present invention finds particular application in connection with introduction of stem and progenitor cells, bioactive molecules and bone scaffold materials in conjunction with bone voids and with the use of cannulated implants, such as bone screws (also surgical screws) and pins. The present invention also has beneficial use in the delivery of cancer drugs, antimicrobials, bone cements and other therapeutic materials.	05-20-2010
20100190690	BIOMIMETIC PARTICLES AND FILMS FOR PATHOGEN CAPTURE AND OTHER USES - The identification and immobilization of glycosylated molecules having biomimetic properties, more particularly naturally-occurring, tissue-derived, non-immunological glycan sequences or functional equivalents thereof, on solid state surfaces and films or on membranes arising at the interface between non-polar and polar materials is described herein. The biomimetic glycosylated films and particles constructed therefrom have industrial, environmental, diagnostic and/or therapeutic utility in the binding, capture, and/or extraction of pathogens, toxins and/or contaminants, in vivo, in vitro or in situ. The present invention further extends to the use of such biomimetic films and particles for the delivery of other therapeutic molecules as well as in the construction of body contacting devices having enhanced biocompatibility and reduced immunogenicity.	07-29-2010
20110199211	METHOD OF ASSIGNING AND DEDUCING THE LOCATION OF ARTICLES DETECTED BY MULTIPLE RFID ANTENNAE - In accordance with preferred embodiments or the invention, a method (and corresponding apparatus) is provided for deducing the location of one or more items or objects to be monitored. In exemplary embodiments, the method (and corresponding apparatus) is implemented in RFID (radio frequency identification) applications (e.g., reading RFID tags at 13.56 MHz and approximately 900 MHz) by deducing the location of an item associated with a unique RFID tag in one or more areas of detection covered by multiple RFID reader antennae.	08-18-2011
20120270294	STEM CELL CAPTURE AND IMMOBILIZATION COATINGS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES AND IMPLANTS - Constructs and methods for immobilizing stem and other precursor cells, as well as other bioactive materials of therapeutic value on the surfaces of medical devices, such as bone, cartilage, spinal and tooth implants, are described herein. The present invention has broad application in the incorporation of bioactive and therapeutic materials in or on a medical implant or other interventional device, having particular value in enabling the real-time, utilization by medical personnel of bioactive materials extracted from the patient and subsequently reintroduced and immobilized in an implant device.	10-25-2012
20130066370	SURGICAL SUTURES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - Provided in one embodiment is a suture, comprising: a porous interior component comprising a volume of pores or interstices, the volume comprising a binding surface; and a first number of biological cells dispersed in the volume; wherein the first number of biological cells in the volume is greater than a threshold number representing a second number of the biological cells at 100% confluence on the binding surface.	03-14-2013
20130093591	METHOD OF ASSIGNING AND DEDUCING THE LOCATION OF ARTICLES DETECTED BY MULTIPLE RFID ANTENNAE - In accordance with preferred embodiments of the invention, a method (and corresponding apparatus) is provided for deducing the location of one or more items or objects to be monitored. In exemplary embodiments, the method (and corresponding apparatus) is implemented in RFID (radio frequency identification) applications (e.g., reading RFID tags at 13.56 MHz and approximately 900 MHz) by deducing the location of an item associated with a unique RFID tag in one or more areas of detection covered by multiple RFID reader antennae.	04-18-2013
20130261597	Therapeutic Material Delivery System for Tissue Voids and Cannulated Implants - Described herein is a novel drug delivery assembly having particular applicability to the field of orthopedic and surgical medicine. The devices and assemblies described herein enable the efficient application and retention of potentially expensive therapeutic materials to very specific locations, particularly those associated with voids in bone and tissue. One particularly unique aspect of the present invention involves the introduction of constructs which promote the retention of therapeutic material in the target area of application for beneficial use, for example by forming a proximal barrier that prevents leakage of the therapeutic material out of the target area. Additionally, the present invention provides unique devices and methods for surgical introduction of such constructs. The present invention finds particular application in connection with introduction of stem and progenitor cells, bioactive molecules and bone scaffold materials in conjunction with bone voids and with the use of cannulated implants, such as bone screws (also surgical screws) and pins. The present invention also has beneficial use in the delivery of cancer drugs, antimicrobials, bone cements and other therapeutic materials.	10-03-2013
20130296828	THERAPEUTIC MATERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR TISSUE VOIDS AND CANNULATED IMPLANTS - Described herein is a novel drug delivery assembly having particular applicability to the field of orthopedic and surgical medicine. The devices and assemblies described herein enable the efficient application and retention of potentially expensive therapeutic materials to very specific locations, particularly those associated with voids in bone and tissue. One particularly unique aspect of the present invention involves the introduction of constructs which promote the retention of therapeutic material in the target area of application for beneficial use, for example by forming a proximal barrier that prevents leakage of the therapeutic material out of the target area. Additionally, the present invention provides unique devices and methods for surgical introduction of such constructs. The present invention finds particular application in connection with introduction of stem and progenitor cells, bioactive molecules and bone scaffold materials in conjunction with bone voids and with the use of cannulated implants, such as bone screws (also surgical screws) and pins. The present invention also has beneficial use in the delivery of cancer drugs, antimicrobials, bone cements and other therapeutic materials.	11-07-2013
20150051643	SURGICAL SUTURES INCORPORATED WITH STEM CELLS OR OTHER BIOACTIVE MATERIALS - Materials and methods for immobilizing bioactive molecules, stem and other precursor cells, and other agents of therapeutic value in surgical sutures and other tissue scaffold devices are described herein. Broadly drawn to the integration and incorporation of bioactive materials into suture constructs, tissue scaffolds and medical devices, the present invention has particular utility in the development of novel systems that enable medical personnel performing surgical and other medical procedures to utilize and subsequently reintroduce bioactive materials extracted from a patient (or their allogenic equivalents) to a wound or target surgical site.	02-19-2015

Richard H. Spelden, Clarksville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080266092	Method of Assigning and Deducing the Location of Articles Detected by Multiple Rfid Antennae - In accordance with preferred embodiments or the invention, a method (and corresponding apparatus) is provided for deducing the location of one or more items or objects to be monitored. In exemplary embodiments, the method (and corresponding apparatus) is implemented in RFID (radio frequency identification) applications (e.g., reading RFID tags at 13.56 MHz and approximately 900 MHz) by deducing the location of an item associated with a unique RFID tag in one or more areas of detection covered by multiple RFID reader antennae.	10-30-2008

Richard H. Synder, Ii, Chillicothe, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130176420	METHOD FOR TESTING CASTING QUALITY AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A method for testing casting quality includes collecting sand that has fallen from an internal cavity of the casting at a collection area. The collection area includes a screen and a pad. The method further includes capturing a first image of sand that has fallen onto the pad and analyzing the first image to determine an amount of black sand that has fallen onto the pad. The method further includes capturing a second image of sand that has been retained on the screen and analyzing the second image to determine an amount of black sand chunks retained on the screen.	07-11-2013

Richard H. Templer, Surrey GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090239250	METHOD FOR THE ANALYSIS OF CELLS - The present invention provides an improved method of analysing and obtaining reliable data about the plasma membrane of single cells, using a microfluidic cell analyser. The microfluidic cell analyser of the invention comprises a single cell trap, a manipulator arranged to manipulate the outer surface of a cell in the trap, a detection zone in communication with the single cell trap and a detector.	09-24-2009

Richard H. Tsai, Arcadia, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090045322	Optimization of alignment between elements in an image sensor - An image sensor is formed with shifts among the optical parts of the sensor and the photosensitive parts of the sensor. The optical parts of the sensor may include a color filter array and/or microlenses. The photosensitive part may include any photoreceptors such as a CMOS image sensor. The shifts allow images to be formed even when the light received at a given pixel location varies in angle of incidence as a function of pixel location within the array. The relative shifts among the pixel components may be, for example, plus or minus some fraction of the pixel pitch. The shift may be variable across the array or may be constant across the array and may be deterministically determined.	02-19-2009

Richard H. Ungerbuehler, Middletown, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090198371	Apparatus and method for asset tracking - An apparatus and method for tracking the location of one or more assets, comprising an integrated system that identifies an asset, determines the time the asset is acquired by a conveying vehicle, determines the position, elevation and orientation of the asset at the moment it is acquired, determines the time the asset is deposited by the conveying vehicle, and determines the position, elevation and orientation of the asset at the time the asset is deposited, each position, elevation and orientation being relative to a reference plane. Mobile subsystems, each on a conveying vehicle, identify the location and orientation of that conveying vehicle using an optical position sensor unit viewing an array of optical position markers, determine the identity of the asset from a label, confirm acquisition of the asset, determine the elevation of the asset relative to the reference plane and communicate the tracking information to a fixed-base subsystem.	08-06-2009
20110121068	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING POSITION AND ROTATIONAL ORIENTATION OF AN OBJECT - A method and apparatus for determining position and rotational orientation of an object within a predetermined area is disclosed. Position markers, encoded with their identity, are viewed with a camera, images are captured and processed, and the position and rotational orientation of the object are calculated. Three embodiments are disclosed; the first having a camera mounted on the movable object while position markers bearing linear bar codes are fixed in location, the second having a camera mounted on the movable object while position markers bearing two-dimensional bar codes are fixed in location, and the third having a position marker of either type affixed to the object while the camera is fixed in location.	05-26-2011

Richard H. Voyentzie, Smyrna, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150161152	CONTENT AGGREGATOR FOR SYNCHRONOUS CONTENT DISTRIBUTION - Managing content for distribution includes receiving a uniform resource locator of a content item via a web portal. The web portal controls access to a template through which the uniform resource locator is received. Managing the content also includes storing the uniform resource locator as a hyperlink in a database, transmitting a uniform resource locator for a website of the web portal to an end user device, and providing the end user device with access to the hyperlink via the uniform resource locator of the website.	06-11-2015

Richard H. Washburn, Ii, Wayne, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150196193	FULLY INTEGRATED, DISPOSABLE TISSUE VISUALIZATION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a fully integrated sterilizable one time use disposable tissue visualization device and methods for using such devices. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate the visualization of an internal tissue site while causing a minimum of damage to the surrounding tissue. Further preferred embodiments may allow for the delivery of fluids and other treatment to an internal tissue site.	07-16-2015

Richard H. Weachock, Horseheads, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110198378	NON-CONTACT DANCER MECHANISMS, WEB ISOLATION APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A non-contact dancer mechanism for conveying a web of brittle material includes a guide rail and a variable position web support plenum adjustably positioned on the guide rail. The variable position web support plenum may include an arcuate outer surface with a plurality of fluid vents for emitting a fluid to support the web of brittle material over and spaced apart from the arcuate outer surface thereby preventing mechanical contact and damage to the web of brittle material. A support plenum counterbalance may be mechanically coupled to the variable position web support plenum, wherein the support plenum counterbalance supports at least a portion of the weight of the variable position web support plenum on the guide rail. Apparatuses incorporating the non-contact dancer mechanism and methods for using the non-contact dancer mechanism for handling continuous webs of brittle material are also disclosed.	08-18-2011

Richard H. Weindruch, Madison, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080254464	Identification of genetic markers of biological age and metabolism - A method of measuring the biological age of a multicellular organism is disclosed. In one embodiment this method comprises the steps of obtaining a sample of nucleic acid isolated from the organism's organ, tissue or cell and determining the expression pattern of a panel of sequences within the nucleic acid that have been predetermined by either increase or decrease in response to biological aging of the organ, tissue or cell. A method of obtaining biomarkers of aging is also disclosed. This method comprises the step of comparing a gene expression profile of a young multicellular organism subject's organ, tissue or cells; a gene expression profile from a chronologically aged subject's organ, tissue or cell; and a gene expression profile from a chronologically aged but biologically younger subject's organ, tissue or cell and identifying gene expression alterations that are observed when comparing the young subjects and the chronologically aged subjects and are not observed or reduced in magnitude when comparing the young subjects and the chronologically aged but biologically younger subjects.	10-16-2008

Richard H. Wetnight, Surprise, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120205920	AUTONOMOUS DOOR DEFENSE SYSTEM AND METHOD - An autonomous door defense system for use with a door moveable between open and closed positions, wherein the door is secured within a doorway, includes at least one brace assembly selectively moveable between at least a defense position, wherein a portion of the brace assembly is positioned to substantially prevent the door from being moved into the open position, and a standby position. The system further includes an activation assembly configured to move the at least one brace assembly between the at least defense and standby positions.	08-16-2012

Richard H. Wolniewicz, Longmont, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130080187	SYSTEM AND TECHNIQUES FOR CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION AND EDITING - In one example, this disclosure describes a method of processing medical data via one or more computers. The method may comprise identifying a medical code within a medical record, and identifying whether the medical code is specified or unspecified. If the medical code is specified, editing may be avoided without generating any query for further input by a physician. If the medical code is unspecified, the method further includes determining whether a suppression code appears in the medical record. If a suppression code appears, editing may be avoided without generating any query for further input by the physician. However, if a suppression code does not appear, the method further includes searching for key terms in the medical record. If key terms are present in the medical record, a query may be generated for the physician for additional clarification.	03-28-2013

Richard H. Wyles, Santa Barbara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130088594	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATED SENSOR TO PROVIDE HIGHER RESOLUTION, LOWER FRAME RATE AND LOWER RESOLUTION, HIGHER FRAME RATE IMAGERY SIMULTANEOUSLY - Methods and apparatus to provide, from data from a single sensor, high-resolution imagery at a first frame rate, such as typical video frame rate, and lower-resolution imagery at a second frame rate, which is higher than the first rate. In one embodiment, the first frame rate data can be viewed by a user and the second frame rate data can be processed to identify an event of interest, such as pulsed light.	04-11-2013

Richard H. Xu, Wakefield, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140043969	Signaling Traffic Reduction In Mobile Communication Systems - In an embodiment, a method for reducing signaling traffic between certain service elements in mobile communication systems includes receiving signaling initiated from one service element at a signaling routing agent where the signaling routing agent determines whether the received signaling needs to be sent to its destined service element. If the signaling is not sent, signaling traffic to the destined service element is reduced.	02-13-2014
20140169286	Method and System For Hub Breakout Roaming - According to at least one example embodiment, hub breakout roaming enables providing data access to a user network device, subscribed with a home network and roaming into a visited network, by a hub breakout system through the visited network. Upon receiving a request for data access from the visited network, the hub breakout system assigns an IP address to the user network device. The hub breakout system then routes data packets, associated with the data access requested by the user network device, to and from at least one corresponding data source, using the assigned IP address. The data source includes the Internet, a private network associated with home network, or any other service provider entity.	06-19-2014
20140269510	Method and Apparatus For Voice Over LTE - According to at least one example embodiment, a transit network is configured to handle signaling messages between service provider networks. Upon receiving, at the transit network, a session control message from a mobile network, a signaling type associated with the session control message is determined. The transit network then routes the session control message based on the signaling type determined. According to at least one aspect, the session control message is routed based on domain routing if the determined signaling type is roaming signaling. According to at least one other aspect, the session control message is routed based on called party number routing if the determined signaling type is non-roaming signaling.	09-18-2014

Richard H. Yinko, Jr., Sheboygan, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100208374	Mirror for Improved Visibility of Danger Zone Area on Right Side of School Buses - The present invention relates to a mirror and mirror system which can be used in connection with large vehicles, such as school buses, to provide the driver of such vehicles with the ability to view the entire side of the vehicle. While such vehicles currently include side view mirrors attached to the front of the vehicle, these mirrors contain blind spots, such as the area immediately in front of the rear wheel of the vehicle. The current invention overcomes such blind spots by attaching a second mirror to the rear portion of the vehicle that provides a forward view from the rear of the vehicle, including a view of such blind spots. Such front and rear mirrors may be aligned so that the view of the rear mirror is portrayed within the view of the front mirror. As such, the present invention provides the driver with a complete view of the passenger side of the vehicle.	08-19-2010
20120085184	Breakaway Drive System - Certain embodiments provide breakaway drive systems for use in connection with vehicle signage, and methods of use. The breakaway drive system may include an actuator, an actuator breakaway, a shaft breakaway and a drive shaft. The actuator breakaway may be operably connected to the actuator. The actuator breakaway may be configured to be rotated when the actuator is displaced. The shaft breakaway may include a breakaway mechanism for disengagingly connecting the actuator breakaway to the shaft breakaway. The shaft breakaway may rotate in unison with the actuator breakaway when the shafts are operably engaged. The shaft breakaway may not rotate in unison with the actuator breakaway when the shafts are disengaged. The drive shaft may be operably connected to the shaft breakaway such that rotation of the shaft breakaway causes rotation of the drive shaft. An external force on the drive shaft that exceeds a threshold may cause rotation of the shaft breakaway such that the breakaway mechanism disengages the shaft breakaway and the actuator breakaway.	04-12-2012