Patents by Inventor Rich Allen

Rich Allen 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: 20220235021
    Abstract: The present application discloses compounds and compositions, useful in the manufacture of dye-sensitized solar cells and other similar technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: AMBIENT PHOTONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Kethinni Chittibabu, John C. Warner, Debora Martino, Rich Allen, Sammaiah Thota
  • Patent number: 11286244
    Abstract: The present application discloses compounds and compositions, useful in the manufacture of dye-sensitized solar cells and other similar technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: AMBIENT PHOTONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Kethinni Chittibabu, John C. Warner, Debora Martino, Rich Allen, Sammaiah Thota
  • Publication number: 20200392097
    Abstract: The present application discloses compounds and compositions, useful in the manufacture of dye-sensitized solar cells and other similar technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: AMBIENT PHOTONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Kethinni Chittibabu, John C. Warner, Debora Martino, Rich Allen
  • Publication number: 20130237299
    Abstract: A puzzle-based game system and method, having at least one risk element (e.g., wagering), is provided, enabling players to compete in a puzzle-based game of skill utilizing a system of risk-element-based rules, that are applied in a predetermined manner to: first partition a set of puzzles into a predefined plurality of puzzle elements, thereafter “dealing” the puzzle elements sequentially in a “round by round” sequence, and enabling, during at least a portion of the total game rounds, each player to selectively take one or more predefined risk-based actions (e.g., wagering), during a predefined time in each “risk” (e.g., wagering) round.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Blonde Lab, LLC
    Inventors: Chris BANCEL, Rich Allen, Jonathan Avery
  • Patent number: 8322723
    Abstract: A puzzle-based game system and method, having at least one risk element (e.g., wagering), is provided, enabling players to compete in a puzzle-based game of skill utilizing a system of risk-element-based rules, that are applied in a predetermined manner to: first partition a set of puzzles into a predefined plurality of puzzle elements, thereafter “dealing” the puzzle elements sequentially in a “round by round” sequence, and enabling, during at least a portion of the total game rounds, each player to selectively take one or more predefined risk-based actions (such as placing a wager), during a predefined time in each “risk” (e.g., wagering) round. The inventive system and method may also include an optional system and method enabling provision and management of dynamic online game environments and related infrastructures advantageously usable in plural multi-player online games having social interaction and competitive aspects, and utilizing virtual currency, with optional educational applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Blonde Lab, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Bancel, Rich Allen, Jonathan Avery
  • Publication number: 20120289324
    Abstract: A puzzle-based game system and method, having at least one risk element (e.g., wagering), is provided, enabling players to compete in a puzzle-based game of skill utilizing a system of risk-element-based rules, that are applied in a predetermined manner to: first partition a set of puzzles into a predefined plurality of puzzle elements, thereafter “dealing” the puzzle elements sequentially in a “round by round” sequence, and enabling, during at least a portion of the total game rounds, each player to selectively take one or more predefined risk-based actions (such as placing a wager), during a predefined time in each “risk” (e.g., wagering) round. The inventive system and method may also include an optional system and method enabling provision and management of dynamic online game environments and related infrastructures advantageously usable in plural multi-player online games having social interaction and competitive aspects, and utilizing virtual currency, with optional educational applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: BLONDE LAB, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Bancel, Rich Allen, Jonathan Avery
  • Patent number: 7586722
    Abstract: A High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL) system and Control Strategy is provided for an alternative fuel vehicle including an electric, a hybrid electric, or a fuel cell vehicle. Generally, the HVIL system having associated logic including an HVIL circuit is provided to allow the vehicle to operate in either a high voltage (HV) or power mode powered by a power source or a HVIL interrupt mode based on an operational state of the HVIL system. When HVIL circuit fails shorted high, low or open, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is set and the Service Soon Lamp is illuminated to indicate to a service technician that additional safety precautions need to be taken when servicing the HV system. The HV contactors may or may not be activated providing HV to the vehicle when HV is not expected to be present at connectors and HV devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Rich Allen Scholer, Brian D. Rutkowski, Hasdi R Hashim
  • Publication number: 20090073624
    Abstract: A High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL) system and Control Strategy is provided for an alternative fuel vehicle such as an electric, a hybrid electric, or a fuel cell vehicle. Generally, the HVIL system having associated logic including an HVIL circuit is provided to allow the vehicle to operate in either a high voltage (HV) or power mode powered by a power source or a HVIL interrupt mode based on an operational state of the HVIL system. When HVIL circuit fails shorted high, low or open, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is set and the Service Soon Lamp is illuminated to indicate to a service technician that additional safety precautions need to be taken when servicing the HV system. The HV contactors may or may not be activated providing HV to the vehicle when HV is not expected to be present at connectors and HV devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Rich Allen Scholer, Brian D. Rutkowski, Hasdi R. Hashim
  • Publication number: 20080218126
    Abstract: A method and system are provided in which a charging process for rechargeable batteries is controlled in accordance with selected predetermined variable conditions. In an exemplary embodiment, a user is enabled to select the predetermined conditions under which the charging of a battery is suspended until such conditions have changed. Such conditions include, for example, physical location of the battery being charged and/or the time and/or date when the battery is being charged. A user GUI is provided to enable a user to input selected times and/or dates and/or locations when the device containing the battery is likely to be away from a charging source and needs to be fully charged, and/or selected times and/or dates and/or locations when the device is likely to have access to a power source and the battery is enabled to be charged only to a storage level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Ravi Prakash Bansal, Rich Allen Hamilton, Brian Marshall O'Connell, Keith Raymond Walker
  • Publication number: 20080219600
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and media are disclosed for altering the captured input within a digital pen. One embodiment includes capturing the input by the digital pen, wherein the input comprises dots and measurements. Further, the method includes modifying, within the digital pen, the input based on an attribute selected for the input, wherein the modifying produces a modified input. Such modifying may occur by conversion functions, such as to a preferred input format, e.g., Excel®spreadsheet, or a preferred stylistic format, e.g., black 12 point font, wherein the conversion functions modify the input to affect such preferences based on a position of one or more selectors located on the exterior of the digital pen. Finally, the method includes transmitting the modified input to a computer system in wireless communication, for example, with the digital pen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Kulvir Singh Bhogal, Gregory Jensen Boss, Rich Allen Hamilton, Alexandre Polozoff