Patents by Inventor Mark Riley
Mark Riley 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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Publication number: 20240109585Abstract: Systems and techniques for determining a sideslip vector for a vehicle that may have a direction that is different from that of a heading vector for the vehicle. The sideslip vector in a current vehicle state and sideslip vectors in predicted vehicles states may be used to determine paths for a vehicle through an environment and trajectories for controlling the vehicle through the environment. The sideslip vector may be based on a vehicle position that is the center point of the wheelbase of the vehicle and may include lateral velocity, facilitating the control of four-wheel steered vehicle while maintaining the ability to control two-wheel steered vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Joseph Funke, Liam Gallagher, Marin Kobilarov, Vincent Andreas Laurense, Mark Jonathon McClelland, Sriram Narayanan, Kazuhide Okamoto, Jack Riley, Jeremy Schwartz, Jacob Patrick Thalman, Olivier Amaury Toupet, David Evan Zlotnik
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Patent number: 11945469Abstract: Techniques for representing sensor data and predicted behavior of various objects in an environment are described herein. For example, an autonomous vehicle can represent prediction probabilities as an uncertainty model that may be used to detect potential collisions, define a safe operational zone or drivable area, and to make operational decisions in a computationally efficient manner. The uncertainty model may represent a probability that regions within the environment are occupied using a heat map type approach in which various intensities of the heat map represent a likelihood of a corresponding physical region being occupied at a given point in time.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Zoox, Inc.Inventors: Rasmus Fonseca, Marin Kobilarov, Mark Jonathon McClelland, Jack Riley
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Patent number: 11913755Abstract: A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device to attach to a projectile firing weapon is disclosed. A flexure for receiving a body of the weapon accessory is formed. A pivot portion is formed at a first end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a first attachment region. A second attachment portion is formed at a second end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a second attachment region. A first aperture is formed in the pivot portion configured to receive a pivot pin. A second aperture in the weapon accessory body receives the pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the pivot portion. The pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a weapon shock recoil from translational energy to rotational energy.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Qioptiq LimitedInventors: Kenneth David Ball, Mark Riley, David A. Jones
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Patent number: 11722031Abstract: A component for connection between a generator and a prime mover in a power generation system is disclosed. The component may be an adaptor (20, 50, 110) or a bracket (80, 90), and may be arranged to house a fan. The component comprises a rear member (24), a front member (22), and a plurality of cross members (26) which connect the front member to the rear member. The cross members are wedge-shaped and/or lie at an angle with respect to a radial direction. The component may be arranged to surround a fan. The component may facilitate airflow and enhance thermal performance while being efficient from a structural and cost perspective.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Cummins Generator Technologies LimitedInventors: Robert Rolston, Mark Riley
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Publication number: 20230160663Abstract: A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device to attach to a projectile firing weapon is disclosed. A flexure for receiving a body of the weapon accessory is formed. A pivot portion is formed at a first end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a first attachment region. A second attachment portion is formed at a second end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a second attachment region. A first aperture is formed in the pivot portion configured to receive a pivot pin. A second aperture in the weapon accessory body receives the pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the pivot portion. The pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a weapon shock recoil from translational energy to rotational energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: Qioptiq LimitedInventors: Kenneth David Ball, Mark Riley, David A. Jones
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Patent number: 11435166Abstract: A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device to attach to a projectile firing weapon is disclosed. A flexure for receiving a body of the weapon accessory is formed. A pivot portion is formed at a first end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a first attachment region. A second attachment portion is formed at a second end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a second attachment region. A first aperture is formed in the pivot portion configured to receive a pivot pin. A second aperture in the weapon accessory body receives the pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the pivot portion. The pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a weapon shock recoil from translational energy to rotational energy.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Qioptiq LimitedInventors: Kenneth David Ball, Mark Riley, David A. Jones
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Publication number: 20210364255Abstract: A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device to attach to a projectile firing weapon is disclosed. A flexure for receiving a body of the weapon accessory is formed. A pivot portion is formed at a first end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a first attachment region. A second attachment portion is formed at a second end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a second attachment region. A first aperture is formed in the pivot portion configured to receive a pivot pin. A second aperture in the weapon accessory body receives the pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the pivot portion. The pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a weapon shock recoil from translational energy to rotational energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Kenneth David Ball, Mark Riley, David A. Jones
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Publication number: 20210115365Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating liquids with an alkaline earth metal silicate to reduce contaminants, a filtered liquid obtained by this method, the use of the method in the wine production process and a filter aid comprising an alkaline earth metal silicate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventor: Andrew Mark RILEY
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Publication number: 20210111607Abstract: A component for connection between a generator and a prime mover in a power generation system is disclosed. The component may be an adaptor (20, 50, 110) or a bracket (80, 90), and may be arranged to house a fan. The component comprises a rear member (24), a front member (22), and a plurality of cross members (26) which connect the front member to the rear member. The cross members are wedge-shaped and/or lie at an angle with respect to a radial direction. The component may be arranged to surround a fan. The component may facilitate airflow and enhance thermal performance while being efficient from a structural and cost perspective.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: Robert Rolston, Mark Riley
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Patent number: 10955220Abstract: A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device to attach to a projectile firing weapon is disclosed. A flexure for receiving a body of the weapon accessory is formed. A pivot portion is formed at a first end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a first attachment region. A second attachment portion is formed at a second end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a second attachment region. A first aperture is formed in the pivot portion configured to receive a pivot pin. A second aperture in the weapon accessory body receives the pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the pivot portion. The pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a weapon shock recoil from translational energy to rotational energy.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Qioptiq LimitedInventors: Kenneth David Ball, Mark Riley, David A. Jones
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Publication number: 20200283301Abstract: Minerals (e.g. silica- or silicate-based minerals) having good oil- and/or water-absorption capacities and/or good flowability, mineral composites comprising first and second mineral components having good oil- and/or water-absorption capacities and/or good flowability, methods of making said minerals and mineral composites and the uses of said minerals and mineral composites, for example in animal feed or fertilizer compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Andrew Mark Riley, Laure Pagis, Anabelle Huguette Renée Elton-Legrix, Bo Wang
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Publication number: 20200217619Abstract: A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device to attach to a projectile firing weapon is disclosed. A flexure for receiving a body of the weapon accessory is formed. A pivot portion is formed at a first end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a first attachment region. A second attachment portion is formed at a second end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a second attachment region. A first aperture is formed in the pivot portion configured to receive a pivot pin. A second aperture in the weapon accessory body receives the pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the pivot portion. The pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a weapon shock recoil from translational energy to rotational energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Kenneth David Ball, Mark Riley, David A. Jones
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Patent number: 10605571Abstract: A system and method for a weapon accessory mount is disclosed. The weapon accessory mount is configured to attach a weapon accessory to a rail of a weapon configured to fire a projectile in a projectile path. A flexure is configured to receive the weapon accessory. The flexure includes a first end attached to the rail at a first pivot portion, and a second end opposite the first end attached to the rail at a second portion. The first pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a shock recoil from the weapon from translational energy to rotational energy, the second pivot portion has a similar functionality to the first pivot portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Qioptiq LimitedInventors: Kenneth David Ball, Mark Riley, David A. Jones
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Publication number: 20190277604Abstract: A system and method for a weapon accessory mount is disclosed. The weapon accessory mount is configured to attach a weapon accessory to a rail of a weapon configured to fire a projectile in a projectile path. A flexure is configured to receive the weapon accessory. The flexure includes a first end attached to the rail at a first pivot portion, and a second end opposite the first end attached to the rail at a second portion. The first pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a shock recoil from the weapon from translational energy to rotational energy, the second pivot portion has a similar functionality to the first pivot portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Kenneth David Ball, Mark Riley, David A. Jones
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Publication number: 20180319670Abstract: Minerals (e.g. silica- or silicate-based minerals) having good oil- and/or water-absorption capacities and/or good flowability, mineral composites comprising first and second mineral components having good oil- and/or water-absorption capacities and/or good flowability, methods of making said minerals and mineral composites and the uses of said minerals and mineral composites, for example in animal feed or fertilizer compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2016Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Andrew Mark RILEY, Laure PAGIS, Annabelle Huguette Renée LEGRIX, Bo WANG
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Patent number: 10087303Abstract: An inorganic particulate material such as diatomaceous earth, a polymer composition comprising a polymer and the inorganic particulate material and an article or product formed from said composition, use of the inorganic particulate material such as diatomaceous earth as a filler in a composition comprising a polymer, and a method of making a polymer composition and an inorganic particulate material.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Imerys Minerals LimitedInventor: Andrew Mark Riley
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Publication number: 20170267830Abstract: An inorganic particulate material such as diatomaceous earth, a polymer composition comprising a polymer and the inorganic particulate material and an article or product formed from said composition, use of the inorganic particulate material such as diatomaceous earth as a filler in a composition comprising a polymer, and a method of making a polymer composition and an inorganic particulate material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2015Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Imerys Minerals LimitedInventor: Andrew Mark RILEY
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Publication number: 20150367267Abstract: Methods for filtering fluid suspensions to obtain clarified fluids may include providing a fluid to be filtered, wherein the fluid contains solid particulate contaminants. The method may further include providing a constricted-fibre filtering device, providing a particulate filter aid, and filtering the fluid to be filtered and the particulate filter aid using the constricted-fibre filtering device. The method may further include collecting a filtered fluid and optionally filtering the collected filtered fluid again, using the constricted-fibre filtering device. A constricted-fibre filtering device may include an inlet for a fluid to be filtered and/or particulate filter aid, wherein the inlet includes a manifold leading to feeds arranged near or within fibres of the filtering device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: AMÉLIE MARION LEFÈVRE, ANDREW MARK RILEY, MICHAEL JOHN HUGHES
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Patent number: 9217278Abstract: A truss anchor and a truss assembly used with a gate for reinforcing the gate are provided. The truss anchor has a flange defining a first opening, a base opposite to the flange for defining a second opening and a continuous wall extending between the flange and the base. The continuous wall and the base collectively define an open space which is accessible through the first opening. The truss assembly has two of the truss anchors and a rod extending between the truss anchors. The rod has two opposite ends, each end being insertable into the open space of the truss anchor through the second opening. A locking member is used for locking each end and a respective truss anchor. Upon locking the end of the rod and the truss anchor, the flange of the truss anchor abuts against an external surface of the gate and the rod is preloaded with tension.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: EASTERN WHOLESALE FENCE CO. INC.Inventor: Mark Riley
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Publication number: 20150292259Abstract: A truss anchor and a truss assembly used with a gate for reinforcing the gate are provided. The truss anchor has a flange defining a first opening, a base opposite to the flange for defining a second opening and a continuous wall extending between the flange and the base. The continuous wall and the base collectively define an open space which is accessible through the first opening. The truss assembly has two of the truss anchors and a rod extending between the truss anchors. The rod has two opposite ends, each end being insertable into the open space of the truss anchor through the second opening. A locking member is used for locking each end and a respective truss anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2014Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicant: EASTERN WHOLESALE FENCE CO. INC.Inventor: Mark RILEY