Patents by Inventor Gary A. Clark

Gary A. Clark has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240346008
    Abstract: Disclosed are implementations that include a method for detecting anomalous data, including converting a set of data values representative of a multi-dimensional item into a nodes-and-edges graph representation of the item, applying a graph convolution process to the graph representation to generate a transformed graph representation for the item comprising a resultant transformed configuration of the nodes and edges representing the item, and determining, based on the transformed configuration, a probability that the item is anomalous. Another example method includes receiving input data at a neural network circuit comprising a plurality of node layers, with each of the plurality of node layers comprising respective one or more nodes, with the neural network circuit further comprising adjustable weighted connections connecting at least some nodes in different layers of the plurality of node layers. The method further includes removing one or more of the weighted connections at one or more time instances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Louizos Alexandros Louizos, Ayaan Chaudhry, Gary Plunkett, Oliver Clark, Cathy Ross, R. Whitney Anderson
  • Publication number: 20230330902
    Abstract: A method for creating optical articles includes moving first and second mold portions relative to one another. This disclosure includes injection molds for reducing cycle times and related methods. Some molds include first and second mold portions movable relative to one another from open to closed positions in which each recess of the first mold portion cooperates with a respective recess of the second mold portion to define a chamber. Each chambers includes a first cooling body coupled to the first mold portion, a second cooling body coupled to the second mold portion, and first and second inserts removably coupled, respectively, to the first and second cooling bodies. The inserts cooperate to define a mold cavity within the chamber configured to receive a thermoplastic material. Each of the cooling bodies has an inlet, an outlet, and a fluid cavity in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Tareq HAQUE, Gary CLARK, David RYS
  • Patent number: 11718004
    Abstract: This disclosure includes injection molds for reducing cycle times and related methods. Some molds include first and second mold portions movable relative to one another from an open position to a closed position in which each of one or more recesses of the first mold portion cooperates with a respective one of one or more recesses of the second mold portion to define a chamber. Each of the chamber(s) includes a first cooling body coupled to the first mold portion, a second cooling body coupled to the second mold portion, and first and second inserts removably coupled, respectively, to the first and second cooling bodies such that the inserts cooperate to define a mold cavity within the chamber that is configured to receive a thermoplastic material. Each of the cooling bodies has an inlet, an outlet, and a fluid cavity in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Essilor International
    Inventors: Tareq Haque, Gary Clark, David Rys
  • Publication number: 20210062502
    Abstract: An improved fire-retarded insert for forming a fire and thermal barrier between the bottom of a fluted deck structure and the top-of-walls is disclosed. The fire-retardant insert comprises an elongated fire-retardant member and at least one intumescent member in contact with the top, bottom, side, or end surfaces of the fire-retardant member, or positioned within the interior of the fire-retardant member. The fire-retardant member and the intumescent member are circumscribed preferably by a thin flexible film, such as shrink-wrap, to fully encase the fire-retardant insert making the installation easier and safer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Riley Archer, Harvey Steven Grodjesk, Gary Clark, Robert Martinelli
  • Patent number: 10898563
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel therapeutic vaccine approach that triggers a therapeutic antitumor response. The inventive approach is to selectively eliminate the carbohydrate sequences from tumor cells without affecting the tumor associated protein epitopes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: The Curators of the University of Missouri
    Inventor: Gary Clark
  • Publication number: 20200406518
    Abstract: This disclosure includes injection molds for reducing cycle times and related methods. Some molds include first and second mold portions movable relative to one another from an open position to a closed position in which each of one or more recesses of the first mold portion cooperates with a respective one of one or more recesses of the second mold portion to define a chamber. Each of the chamber(s) includes a first cooling body coupled to the first mold portion, a second cooling body coupled to the second mold portion, and first and second inserts removably coupled, respectively, to the first and second cooling bodies such that the inserts cooperate to define a mold cavity within the chamber that is configured to receive a thermoplastic material. Each of the cooling bodies has an inlet, an outlet, and a fluid cavity in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Tareq HAQUE, Gary CLARK, David RYS
  • Patent number: 10696504
    Abstract: A highway towable dock-lift trailer for use in loading and/or unloading trucks, rail cars, containers, etc., for example, in any location and across all industries and applications, and can include a tow bar that allows the trailer be towed to a desirable position or location. When the tow bar is removed from the trailer or repositioned relative to the frame, either a truck can back into position or the trailer lift can be positioned against the truck, etc., and the trailer lift is then ready to load and/or offload the truck. As an operator elevates the loading platform of the trailer, via hydraulic lifting means, for example, the lift can move up to truck height and hydraulically operated lifting arms can operate opposed automatic folding ramps, which simultaneously can open for load distribution and close for safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Superior Handling Equipment, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Clark, Michael S. Vollmar
  • Publication number: 20190382224
    Abstract: A highway towable dock-lift trailer for use in loading and/or unloading trucks, rail cars, containers, etc., for example, in any location and across all industries and applications, and can include a tow bar that allows the trailer be towed to a desirable position or location. When the tow bar is removed from the trailer or repositioned relative to the frame, either a truck can back into position or the trailer lift can be positioned against the truck, etc., and the trailer lift is then ready to load and/or offload the truck. As an operator elevates the loading platform of the trailer, via hydraulic lifting means, for example, the lift can move up to truck height and hydraulically operated lifting arms can operate opposed automatic folding ramps, which simultaneously can open for load distribution and close for safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Superior Handling Equipment, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Vollmar, Robert A. Johnson, Carl Eugene Barbour, Harley James Barbour, Gary Clark, Michael Kocur
  • Publication number: 20190276251
    Abstract: A highway towable dock-lift trailer for use in loading and/or unloading trucks, rail cars, containers, etc., for example, in any location and across all industries and applications, and can include a tow bar that allows the trailer be towed to a desirable position or location. When the tow bar is removed from the trailer or repositioned relative to the frame, either a truck can back into position or the trailer lift can be positioned against the truck, etc., and the trailer lift is then ready to load and/or offload the truck. As an operator elevates the loading platform of the trailer, via hydraulic lifting means, for example, the lift can move up to truck height and hydraulically operated lifting arms can operate opposed automatic folding ramps, which simultaneously can open for load distribution and close for safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: Superior Handling Equipment, LLC
    Inventor: Gary Clark
  • Patent number: 10179712
    Abstract: A highway towable dock-lift trailer for use in loading and/or unloading trucks, rail cars, containers, etc., for example, in any location and across all industries and applications, and can include a tow bar that allows the trailer be towed to a desirable position or location. When the tow bar is removed from the trailer or repositioned relative to the frame, either a truck can back into position or the trailer lift can be positioned against the truck, etc., and the trailer lift is then ready to load and/or offload the truck. As an operator elevates the loading platform of the trailer, via hydraulic lifting means, for example, the lift can move up to truck height and hydraulically operated lifting arms can operate opposed automatic folding ramps, which simultaneously can open for load distribution and close for safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: SUPERIOR HANDLING EQUIPMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Vollmar, Robert A. Johnson, Carl Eugene Barbour, Harley James Barbour, Gary Clark, Michael Kocur
  • Patent number: 10058868
    Abstract: Devices, containers, and methods are provided for performing biological analysis in a closed environment. Illustrative biological analyses include nucleic acid amplification and detection and immuno-PCR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
    Inventors: Kirk M. Ririe, Michael R. Newswander, Randy P. Rasmussen, Mark Aaron Poritz, Stewart Benjamin Smith, David E. Jones, Gary Clark Kessler
  • Patent number: 10031076
    Abstract: A handheld infrared spectroscopy device and method of use. The device is a hand-held spectroscopy device, that may be integral to a mobile phone or smart device such as a smart phone, tablet, personal digital assistant, computer or other device that is portable and capable of performing applications. A liquid sample port internal to the device and in close proximity to the device spectrometer performs infrared spectra analysis on liquid samples, allowing both portability as well as highly sophisticated and specific spectral analysis of liquid samples. The device has wireless communication capability, enabling transmission of data and spectral imagery across the globe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: QUICK LLC
    Inventors: David Anthony Mucci, Ronald Gary Clark, Jr., James Scott Fox
  • Publication number: 20180044124
    Abstract: A highway towable dock-lift trailer for use in loading and/or unloading trucks, rail cars, containers, etc., for example, in any location and across all industries and applications, and can include a tow bar that allows the trailer be towed to a desirable position or location. When the tow bar is removed from the trailer or repositioned relative to the frame, either a truck can back into position or the trailer lift can be positioned against the truck, etc., and the trailer lift is then ready to load and/or offload the truck. As an operator elevates the loading platform of the trailer, via hydraulic lifting means, for example, the lift can move up to truck height and hydraulically operated lifting arms can operate opposed automatic folding ramps, which simultaneously can open for load distribution and close for safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Superior Handling Equipment, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Vollmar, Robert A. Johnson, Carl Eugene Barbour, Harley James Barbour, Gary Clark, Michael Kocur
  • Publication number: 20170246275
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel therapeutic vaccine approach that triggers a therapeutic antitumor response. The inventive approach is to selectively eliminate the carbohydrate sequences from tumor cells without affecting the tumor associated protein epitopes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: The Curators of the University of Missouri
    Inventor: Gary Clark
  • Publication number: 20160025624
    Abstract: A handheld infrared spectroscopy device and method of use. The device is a hand-held spectroscopy device, that may be integral to a mobile phone or smart device such as a smart phone, tablet, personal digital assistant, computer or other device that is portable and capable of performing applications. A liquid sample port internal to the device and in close proximity to the device spectrometer performs infrared spectra analysis on liquid samples, allowing both portability as well as highly sophisticated and specific spectral analysis of liquid samples. The device has wireless communication capability, enabling transmission of data and spectral imagery across the globe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: David Anthony Mucci, Ronald Gary Clark, JR., James Scott Fox
  • Patent number: 9217706
    Abstract: A handheld infrared spectroscopy device and method of use. The device is a hand-held spectroscopy device, that may be integral to a mobile phone or smart device such as a smart phone, tablet, personal digital assistant, computer or other device that is portable and capable of performing applications. A liquid sample port internal to the device and in close proximity to the device spectrometer performs infrared spectra analysis on liquid samples, allowing both portability as well as highly sophisticated and specific spectral analysis of liquid samples. The device has wireless communication capability, enabling transmission of data and spectral imagery across the globe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: QUICK LLC
    Inventors: David Anthony Mucci, Ronald Gary Clark, Jr., James Scott Fox
  • Publication number: 20150322491
    Abstract: Devices, containers, and methods are provided for performing biological analysis in a closed environment. Illustrative biological analyses include high density nucleic acid amplification and detection and immune-PCR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Kirk M. Ririe, Gary Clark Kessler, Dave E. Jones, Mark Aaron Poritz
  • Patent number: 9102911
    Abstract: Devices, containers, and methods are provided for performing biological analysis in a closed environment. Illustrative biological analyses include high density nucleic acid amplification and detection and immuno-PCR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
    Inventors: Kirk M. Ririe, Gary Clark Kessler, Dave E. Jones, Mark Aaron Poritz
  • Publication number: 20150099291
    Abstract: Devices, containers, and methods are provided for performing biological analysis in a closed environment. Illustrative biological analyses include nucleic acid amplification and detection and immuno-PCR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Kirk M. Ririe, Michael R. Newswander, Randy P. Rasmussen, Mark Aaron Poritz, Stewart Benjamin Smith, David E. Jones, Gary Clark Kessler
  • Patent number: D801274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Automatic Pool Cleaners (Australia) Pty Limited
    Inventors: Gary Clark, Roy Halle