Patents by Inventor Patrick J. Richardson

Patrick J. 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).

  • Patent number: 7035619
    Abstract: A system and method for integrating call detail records for a multiple network environment includes an operations support system having call detail record control logic configured to combine wireless and wireline call detail records that correspond to the same customer into an integrated call record. Access manager control logic connected to the wireless network and switching control logic connected to the wireline network generate wireless and wireline call detail records that are received at the operations support system. Advantageously, combining the wireless and wireline call detail records forms an integrated call record.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Qwest Communications International Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Fargano, David C. Hill, Patrick J. Richardson, Robert Duncan
  • Patent number: 6977819
    Abstract: An apparatus including a front panel (102) and a bezel (104) coupled to the front panel (102) and having a gasket (110), where the gasket (110) is affixed to the bezel (104) and electrically couples the bezel (104) to the front panel (102). Bezel (104) can be a mezzanine card bezel, a common mezzanine card bezel, and the like. A method of electrically coupling a front panel (102) to a bezel (104) includes providing a front panel (102) having an inner surface (112) defining a cut-out (114). Also, providing a bezel (104) having a perimeter (118), where the inner surface (112) of the cut-out (114) is designed to receive the bezel (104). Affixing a gasket (110) to the perimeter (118) of bezel (104) an the inner surface (112) receiving the bezel (104) where the gasket (110) is designed to be coupled to the inner surface (112), and electrically coupling the bezel (104) to the front panel (102) through the gasket (110).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Bertram, Patrick J. Richardson, Suzanne M. Wong
  • Patent number: 6966900
    Abstract: A tub for receiving bodies and/or body parts. The bottom of the tub is sloped to one corner and a drain valve is attached in the one corner of the tub. The body and/or body parts are received in a transfer sheet or stretcher placed in the tub. A decontaminant is provided for application to the body and/or body parts. A method of use is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignees: Maryland Thermoform Corporation, Reeves Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis L. Chyba, James M. Hall, Patrick J. Richardson, Michael P. Richardson
  • Patent number: 6781481
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for filtering electromagnetic interference (EMI) in an input/output port such as a uniform serial bus (USB) port. An electromagnetic interference filter for an input/output port transmitting both differential signals and single-ended signals between first and second input terminals and first and second output terminals suitably includes a differential mode filter electrically that is operable to reduce electromagnetic interference while passing the differential signals and a single-ended filter that is operable to reduce electromagnetic interference while passing single-ended signals of a different bandwidth from the differential signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick J. Richardson
  • Publication number: 20040085157
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for filtering electromagnetic interference (EMI) in an input/output port such as a uniform serial bus (USB) port. An electromagnetic interference filter for an input/output port transmitting both differential signals and single-ended signals between first and second input terminals and first and second output terminals suitably includes a differential mode filter electrically that is operable to reduce electromagnetic interference while passing the differential signals and a single-ended filter that is operable to reduce electromagnetic interference while passing single-ended signals of a different bandwidth from the differential signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Patrick J. Richardson
  • Publication number: 20030067757
    Abstract: An apparatus for shield a device (102) includes a surface (104) where the device (102) is coupled to the surface (104) and the device produces electromagnetic energy (112). At least one grounded pad (106) is coupled to the surface (104) and a finger stock (108) is removably coupled to the grounded pad (106). A conductive heat sink (110) is coupled to the finger stock (108), where the conductive heat sink (110) operates to shield the electromagnetic energy (112) produced by the device (102). A method of shielding electromagnetic energy (112) includes placing at least one grounded pad (106) on a surface (104) and removably coupling a finger stock (108) to the grounded pad (106). Thereafter, coupling a conductive heat sink (110) to the finger stock (108) so that the finger stock (108) restorably compresses such that the conductive heat sink (110) couples to the device (102).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Patrick J. Richardson, Suzanne M. Wong
  • Publication number: 20030058600
    Abstract: An apparatus including a front panel (102) and a bezel (104) coupled to the front panel (102) and having a gasket (110), where the gasket (110) is affixed to the bezel (104) and electrically couples the bezel (104) to the front panel (102). Bezel (104) can be a mezzanine card bezel, a common mezzanine card bezel, and the like. A method of electrically coupling a front panel (102) to a bezel (104) includes providing a front panel (102) having an inner surface (112) defining a cut-out (114). Also, providing a bezel (104) having a perimeter (118), where the inner surface (112) of the cut-out (114) is designed to receive the bezel (104). Affixing a gasket (110) to the perimeter (118) of bezel (104) an the inner surface (112) receiving the bezel (104) where the gasket (110) is designed to be coupled to the inner surface (112), and electrically coupling the bezel (104) to the front panel (102) through the gasket (110).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas J. Bertram, Patrick J. Richardson, Suzanne M. Wong
  • Patent number: 5720303
    Abstract: A flexible stretcher (100) and a tubular carrying case (170) are included in a stretcher system (10). Flexible stretcher (100) is formed by a pliant body member (102) having a head support portion (104), a torso support portion (110) and a leg support portion (106). The torso support portion includes a stiffened section (112) disposed between a pair of flexible side sections (114, 116). The stiffened section (112) includes three pockets (118, 122 and 126), each pocket having a respective stiffening member (120, 124 and 128) disposed therein. The three pockets (118, 122 and 126) are provided with a detachable closure (155) through which any of the slats (120, 124 and 128) may be replaced. Detachable closure (155) is formed by a pair of complementary hook-and-loop type fastening elements (158 and 160).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Inventor: Patrick J. Richardson
  • Patent number: 5564128
    Abstract: This invention directs itself to a safety helmet to provide visibility of the wearer in a hostile environment such as smoke, dust and fog-like conditions. The safety helmet (10) includes a crown (18) and a brim section (20) surrounding the crown (18) and formed in one-piece formation with the crown (18). A flexible electroluminescent lamp rid (16) is mounted on the crown (18) or a transparent face shield (22) to provide electroluminescent light emission. The flexible electroluminescent lamp strip member (16) is electrically coupled to an electroluminescent actuating circuit (26) mounted on a rear section (14) of the safety helmet (10). Actuation of the electroluminescent lamp strip (16) allows for visual identification of the wearer and allows others in the vicinity to positionally locate the wearer of the electroluminescent lamp strip member (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Inventor: Patrick J. Richardson
  • Patent number: 5505110
    Abstract: A peg for stringed musical instruments which allows quick and easy string replacement and which includes an inclined bore which communicates with a groove that encircles the head of the peg. In a preferred embodiment, a notch is provided in the head of the peg and extends transversely from the groove and in alignment with a bore opening spaced from the center of the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Inventors: Patrick J. Richardson, Henry C. Bohn