Patents by Inventor John Richardson
John Richardson 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).
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Patent number: 11751757Abstract: The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for widening dynamic range within an image in a light deficient environment.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Laurent Blanquart, John Richardson
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Publication number: 20230235951Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a method for time shifting when a cold storage facility is cooled that includes determining a thermal model of a cold storage facility, obtaining an energy cost model that describes a schedule of variable energy costs over a predetermined period of time in the future, determining an operational schedule for at least a portion of a refrigeration system based on the thermal model, the energy cost model, and a maximum allowed temperature, and powering on the portion the refrigeration system based on the operational schedule, cooling, by the powered portion of the refrigeration system to a temperature below the maximum allowed temperature, reducing power usage of the powered portion of the refrigeration system based on the operational schedule, and permitting the facility to be warmed by ambient temperatures toward the maximum allowed temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Alexander James Woolf, Elliott Gerard Wolf, Daniel Thomas Wintz, Jesse Scott Tootell, Bryan Thomas Kaye, Jesse Dylan Crossno, Alexander Ming Zhang, Gabriel Len West, John Richardson Crawford, Tiara Lee Flewelling
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Publication number: 20230219722Abstract: A lid assembly and a method for assembling the lid assembly. The lid assembly may include: an open-loop clamp band configured to secure the container lid to a container opening, the open-loop clamp band biased towards a closed position; and a closure assembly coupled to the open-loop clamp band. The closure assembly may include: a pair of lugs including a threaded lug and an unthreaded lug respectively affixed to opposing ends of the open-loop clamp band; a clamp bolt receivable by the pair of lugs, the clamp bolt having a bolt head to be positioned proximal the unthreaded lug; and a jam assembly for receiving the clamp bolt, the jam assembly securable at a calibrated position along the clamp bolt and between the pair of lugs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2021Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Gordon CRAWFORD, John RICHARDSON
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Patent number: 11690398Abstract: There is provided a filter unit for a smoking article having a tube formed from filter material and the tube having a first portion and a second portion, wherein an inner diameter of the first portion is different from an inner diameter of the second portion. There is also provided a tube having a longitudinal axis, wherein a straight line following at least a portion of an internal or external surface of the tube intersects the longitudinal axis at an angle other than 90°. Also described is a body or tube of filter material having a longitudinal axis, a first end surface and a second end surface, said body or tube formed from a plurality of continuous fibres extending between said first and second end surfaces, wherein the density of said filter material is greater at said first end surface than at said second end surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITEDInventors: Thomas Brice, Samuel Whiffen, John Richardson
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Patent number: 11678694Abstract: A smoking article filter includes a recess to receive a filter insert unit. The filter insert unit is secured to the filter once inserted. The filter and the filter insert unit may include additives such as flavourants, colourants or sorbents.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2020Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITEDInventors: Graham Penrose, Michael Malthouse, David Wake, Gary Fulcher, Michael Simpson, Aaron Brookbank, Gordon Grierson, Jon Hindley, John Sampson, Rabya Khan-Dar, Karl Kaljura, Lean Ho Ong, John Richardson, John Major, Richard Young
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Publication number: 20230180821Abstract: The present invention relates to an article (10). The article comprises an aerosol-generating substrate (12) and a region (14) positioned longitudinally relative to the aerosol generating substrate. The region comprises a rod segment (16) formed from a plurality of elongate strips (17) of sheet material (18) extending longitudinally through said rod segment. The present invention also relates to a segment of sheet material for a rod segment. The segment of sheet material comprises a segment of a web (44) of sheet material (18) of discrete length comprising a plurality of elongate strips (17) and a band (22) of sheet material extending transversely to the plurality of elongate strips. The plurality of elongate strips extend from the band of sheet material. The present invention also relates to an apparatus (40) for manufacturing rod segments and a method of forming a rod segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Andrew BRAY, John RICHARDSON, Richard HEPWORTH
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Publication number: 20230137694Abstract: The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for producing an image in light deficient environments and associated structures, methods and features. The features of the systems and methods described herein may include providing improved resolution and color reproduction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: John Richardson, Laurent Blanquart
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Patent number: 11629908Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a method for time shifting when a cold storage facility is cooled that includes determining a thermal model of a cold storage facility, obtaining an energy cost model that describes a schedule of variable energy costs over a predetermined period of time in the future, determining an operational schedule for at least a portion of a refrigeration system based on the thermal model, the energy cost model, and a maximum allowed temperature, and powering on the portion the refrigeration system based on the operational schedule, cooling, by the powered portion of the refrigeration system to a temperature below the maximum allowed temperature, reducing power usage of the powered portion of the refrigeration system based on the operational schedule, and permitting the facility to be warmed by ambient temperatures toward the maximum allowed temperature.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Lineage Logistics, LLCInventors: Alexander James Woolf, Elliott Gerard Wolf, Daniel Thomas Wintz, Jesse Scott Tootell, Bryan Thomas Kaye, Jesse Dylan Crossno, Alexander Ming Zhang, Gabriel Len West, John Richardson Crawford, Tiara Lee Flewelling
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Publication number: 20230103472Abstract: A sacrificial mixing assembly for a container and a method of operating the same. The mixing assembly includes an alignment assembly and a paddle assembly. The alignment assembly includes an alignment dish having a geometric shape substantially similar to a base of the container and an alignment shaft projecting from the dish surface. The paddle assembly includes an elongate section for engaging with the alignment shaft and a plurality of blades projecting from the elongate section for mixing contents contained within the container. The mixing assembly is containable within the container and rotatable about the alignment shaft. The alignment dish is dimensioned to interface with the base of the container to reduce annular motion about the alignment shaft during rotation of the paddle assembly about the alignment shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2021Publication date: April 6, 2023Applicant: ATKINS NUCLEAR SECURED HOLDINGS CORPORATIONInventors: Don Mark GERBOTH, Gordon CRAWFORD, John RICHARDSON
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Patent number: 11586638Abstract: An online review system determines scores for document authors and document reviewers. An author score is based on a number of comments added to a document by reviewers. One way to compute the author score is to use a ratio of a number of comments provided by reviewers of a document to a number of lines of document contents provided by the author. A reviewer score for a reviewer is based on an amount of comments subsequently made by other reviewers, and on the document content itself, such as a ratio of a number of comments provided in subsequent reviews of a document to a number of lines of original document contents. In some embodiments, the online review system monitors trends in scores of individuals or teams.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Chegg, Inc.Inventors: Joshua John Richardson, Vincent Le Chevalier, Kostiantyn Havriuk, Semenov Vasil Alexandrovich
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Patent number: 11539880Abstract: The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for producing an image in light deficient environments and associated structures, methods and features. The features of the systems and methods described herein may include providing improved resolution and color reproduction.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2021Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: John Richardson, Laurent Blanquart
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Publication number: 20220394199Abstract: The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for producing an image in light deficient environments having cancelled fixed pattern noise.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Laurent Blanquart, John Richardson
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Patent number: 11425322Abstract: The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for producing an image in light deficient environments having cancelled fixed pattern noise.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2021Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Laurent Blanquart, John Richardson
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Patent number: 11420883Abstract: Methods and systems of controlling odor in. water by adding a humic composition to the water. The humic composition cm adsorb or otherwise neutralize malodorous compounds such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and mercaptans. The methods are useful in food and. agricultural industries where the water may come in contact with food items.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: CHEMTREAT, INCInventors: Joel Wicks, James Beck, John Richardson, John Burchtorf
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Publication number: 20220160024Abstract: A method of, and equipment for gathering fibres entrained a gas stream, for example by melt blowing, comprises an enclosure having an inlet, through which a gas stream carrying entrained fibres may be directed into the enclosure, a fibre outlet from which an assembly of gathered fibres may be withdrawn from the enclosure and an exhaust outlet through which gas may pass out of the enclosure. The enclosure is constructed to provide a pathway for the fibres from the inlet to the fibre outlet in which surplus gas in the gas stream is separated from the entrained fibres and directed to the exhaust outlet, thereby reducing turbulence in the fibres in the enclosure which may affect the quality of the finished assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2022Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Gary FALLON, John RICHARDSON, Ian KING, Gerhard Malin LE ROUX, Arnold Leslie HERHOLDT
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Publication number: 20220155006Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a method for time shifting when a cold storage facility is cooled that includes determining a thermal model of a cold storage facility, obtaining an energy cost model that describes a schedule of variable energy costs over a predetermined period of time in the future, determining an operational schedule for at least a portion of a refrigeration system based on the thermal model, the energy cost model, and a maximum allowed temperature, and powering on the portion the refrigeration system based on the operational schedule, cooling, by the powered portion of the refrigeration system to a temperature below the maximum allowed temperature, reducing power usage of the powered portion of the refrigeration system based on the operational schedule, and permitting the facility to be warmed by ambient temperatures toward the maximum allowed temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Alexander James Woolf, Elliott Gerard Wolf, Daniel Thomas Wintz, Jesse Scott Tootell, Bryan Thomas Kaye, Jesse Dylan Crossno, Alexander Ming Zhang, Gabriel Len West, John Richardson Crawford, Tiara Lee Flewelling
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Patent number: 11272733Abstract: A method of, and equipment for gathering fibres (12) entrained a gas stream, for example by melt blowing, comprises an enclosure (50) having an inlet (57), through which a gas stream carrying entrained fibres (12) may be directed into the enclosure (50), a fibre outlet (58) from which an assembly of gathered fibres (12) may be withdrawn from the enclosure (50) and an exhaust outlet (41) through which gas may pass out of the enclosure (50). The enclosure (50) is constructed to provide a pathway for the fibres (12) from the inlet (57) to the fibre outlet (58) in which surplus gas in the gas stream is separated from the entrained fibres (12) and directed to the exhaust outlet (41), thereby reducing turbulence in the fibres (12) in the enclosure (50) which may affect the quality of the finished assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignees: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED, TOBACCO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (PROPRIETARY) LIMITEDInventors: Gary Fallon, John Richardson, Ian King, Gerhard Malin Le Roux, Arnold Leslie Herholdt
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Patent number: 11261947Abstract: An apparatus to convert linear motion to rotary motion comprising a linear reciprocating member including a track drive member to be coupled to an input device and a rotatable track member including a track to be coupled to an output device wherein the track drive member is disposed to engage the track such that when the input device moves the linear reciprocating member back and forth the track drive member moves along the track rotating the rotatable track member to convert the linear motion imparted to the linear reciprocating member by the input device to the rotary motion of the rotatable track member to operate or drive the output device.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: EASTON HOLDINGS LLCInventors: John Richardson, Evan Collins, Aaron Grigg
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Publication number: 20220047148Abstract: The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for detecting whether an illumination source of an endoscope is in use (inside the body of a patient) versus not in use (outside the body of a patient). The disclosure relies on the fact that the working environment is lit solely by the endoscope and its components. Thus, communication between the illumination or light source controller and the imaging device, such as a surgical camera, is required. When the illumination or light source is turned off and the endoscope is outside the body, a sensor will detect ambient light alerting the illumination source controller that it is outside the body, which then keeps the illumination source off or at a low intensity level. Conversely, when the illumination source is turned off and the endoscope is inside the body, the sensor will not detect any light (or will detect only a very low level of light).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Jeremiah D. Henley, Donald M. Wichern, Joshua D. Talbert, Laurent Blanquart, John Richardson
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Publication number: 20220043825Abstract: An online review system determines scores for document authors and document reviewers. An author score is based on a number of comments added to a document by reviewers. One way to compute the author score is to use a ratio of a number of comments provided by reviewers of a document to a number of lines of document contents provided by the author. A reviewer score for a reviewer is based on an amount of comments subsequently made by other reviewers, and on the document content itself, such as a ratio of a number of comments provided in subsequent reviews of a document to a number of lines of original document contents. In some embodiments, the online review system monitors trends in scores of individuals or teams.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: Chegg, Inc.Inventors: Joshua John Richardson, Vincent Le Chevalier, Kostiantyn Havriuk, Semenov Vasil Alexandrovich