Patents by Inventor Kris Richardson
Kris 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: 11971175Abstract: A thin faux fireplace that can be installed in a wall, such as a 2?×4? wall, having a faux flame viewable from both sides of the faux fireplace. A transparent material, such as glass, is coated with a thin film having nano sized particles, and an ultra short-throw projector displays the faux flame on the thin film. A user can see object on the other side of the faux fireplace, and also view the faux flame on the thin film rooms on both sides of the transparent material.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2023Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: MODERN FLAMES, LLCInventors: Jim Nolton, Kris Richardson, Harland Aguirre, David Faszer
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Publication number: 20240093438Abstract: Non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: obtaining asphalt shingle waste (ASW) and performing grinding, screening, and separating steps on the ASW. In some embodiments, granules are removed from the ASW. In some embodiments, the method transforms ASW into ASW powder. In some embodiments, the ASW powder is formed into a plurality of briquettes. In some embodiments, at least one of: the ASW powder, the plurality of briquettes, or any combination thereof is fed into a mixing process that results in an ASW powder filled coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Dale Kelley, James Svec, Michael T. Ferraro, Kirby Erickson, Paul Richardson, Kris Edelsward
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Patent number: 11932999Abstract: Non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: obtaining asphalt shingle waste (ASW) and performing grinding, screening, and separating steps on the ASW. In some embodiments, granules are removed from the ASW. In some embodiments, the method transforms ASW into ASW powder. In some embodiments, the ASW powder is formed into a plurality of briquettes. In some embodiments, at least one of: the ASW powder, the plurality of briquettes, or any combination thereof is fed into a mixing process that results in an ASW powder filled coating.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: BMIC LLCInventors: Dale Kelley, James Svec, Michael T. Ferraro, Kirby Erickson, Paul Richardson, Kris Edelsward
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Publication number: 20230392793Abstract: A faux fireplace including memory having a video file that is selectively provided by a user. The video file includes a video of a faux flame. The video file can be wirelessly uploaded by a user into the memory of the faux fireplace from a wireless device. The video file can be stored on memory selectively removeable and replaceable by a user. The wireless input device can be a remote control and a smart mobile device running an application.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Jim Nolton, Kris Richardson, Harland Aguirre, David Faszer
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Patent number: 11835240Abstract: A faux fireplace having a controller generating an imitation log crackling sound synchronized to an ember flicker of a faux log. The faux fireplace includes a video display displaying a video flame having releasing embers based on a video loop stored as a video file in memory. The controller generates the imitation log crackling sound for the displayed releasing embers as well. The type of crackling sounds and the volume of the crackling sound are different for each of the faux logs to create an authentic visual and audio experience. The ember flickers are generated by lighting associated with each of the faux logs.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2023Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Modern Flames, LLCInventors: Jim Nolton, Kris Richardson, Harland Aguirre, David Faszer
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Publication number: 20230383953Abstract: A faux fireplace having a controller generating an imitation log crackling sound synchronized to an ember flicker of a faux log. The faux fireplace includes a video display displaying a video flame having releasing embers based on a video loop stored as a video file in memory. The controller generates the imitation log crackling sound for the displayed releasing embers as well. The type of crackling sounds and the volume of the crackling sound are different for each of the faux logs to create an authentic visual and audio experience. The ember flickers are generated by lighting associated with each of the faux logs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Jim Nolton, Kris Richardson, Harland Aguirre, David Faszer
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Patent number: 11725791Abstract: A faux fireplace having a video faux flame with a selectively controllable speed. A video file stored in memory includes a video loop of the faux flame, wherein a user can selectively control a playback speed of the video loop. This allows a user to control a presentation of the flame, and a flicker rate of the flame to establish an ambiance. A remote control, such as a smart mobile device running an app, can be used to establish the speed of the of the video faux flame and other parameters.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: RPG BRANDSInventors: Jim Nolton, Kris Richardson, Harland Aguirre, David Faszer
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Patent number: 11725827Abstract: A faux fireplace having a controller generating an imitation log crackling sound synchronized to an ember flicker of a faux log. The faux fireplace includes a video display displaying a video flame having releasing embers based on a video loop stored as a video file in memory. The controller generates the imitation log crackling sound for the displayed releasing embers as well. The type of crackling sounds and the volume of the crackling sound are different for each of the faux logs to create an authentic visual and audio experience. The ember flickers are generated by lighting associated with each of the faux logs.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: RPG BRANDSInventors: Jim Nolton, Kris Richardson, Harland Aguirre, David Faszer
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Publication number: 20230250930Abstract: A faux fireplace having a video faux flame with a selectively controllable speed. A video file stored in memory includes a video loop of the faux flame, wherein a user can selectively control a playback speed of the video loop. This allows a user to control a presentation of the flame, and a flicker rate of the flame to establish an ambiance. A remote control, such as a smart mobile device running an app, can be used to establish the speed of the of the video faux flame and other parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2022Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: Modern Flames, LLCInventors: Jim Nolton, Kris Richardson, Harland Aguirre, David Faszer
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Publication number: 20230250967Abstract: A faux fireplace having a controller generating an imitation log crackling sound synchronized to an ember flicker of a faux log. The faux fireplace includes a video display displaying a video flame having releasing embers based on a video loop stored as a video file in memory. The controller generates the imitation log crackling sound for the displayed releasing embers as well. The type of crackling sounds and the volume of the crackling sound are different for each of tile faux logs to create an authentic visual and audio experience. The ember flickers are generated by lighting associated with each of the faux logs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: Modern Flames, LLCInventors: Jim Nolton, Kris Richardson, Harland Aguirre, David Faszer
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Patent number: 11473745Abstract: A faux fireplace having synchronized lighting. The faux fireplace includes a firebox having a video display generating a colored faux flame at the back of the firebox, a faux ember bed with lighting having user selectable colors along a bottom of the firebox and in front of the video display, and down-lighting generating user selectable colors. A user input allows a user to synchronize the colors of the faux flame, the faux ember bed lighting, and the down-lighting in a setting. The user input allows the user to save a plurality of settings such that the controller generates the synchronized colors upon a single user touch. The firebox has a shallow depth such that it can be mounted in many settings, such as on the ground or inserted in a wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2022Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: MODERN FLAMES, LLCInventors: Jim Nolton, Kris Richardson, Harland Acquirre, David Faszer