Patents by Inventor Richard Kent
Richard Kent 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: 20140119878Abstract: A system and methods for a self-rotating fluidic traverse actuator are presented. A turbine rotates in response to a fluid flow, and an outer cylinder with a longitudinal slot that ejects the fluid flow. An inner cylinder rotates inside the outer cylinder in response to a rotation of the turbine and at least one helical slot of the inner cylinder ejects the fluid flow into the longitudinal slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: Arvin Shmilovich, Steven Richard Kent
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Patent number: 8684623Abstract: A tool coupler for a machine is provided herein. In an embodiment, the tool coupler may have a coupler frame, a hook coupled to the coupler frame and configured to receive a first pin of a tool, and a wedge operatively connected to the coupler frame. The tool coupler may also have an actuator connected to move the wedge away from the hook to bias a second pin of the tool against the coupler frame, and a latch associated with the wedge. The latch may be movable between a first position at which the wedge is allowed to move away from the second pin, and a second position at which the wedge is constrained from moving away from the second pin.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Troy Curtis Robl, Andy Lee Vering, Richard Kent Oswald, Trent Randall Stefek
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Publication number: 20140081531Abstract: A positioning system and method for determining a position of a machine are disclosed. The system may have an optical sensing device configured to generate determined shape data associated with a portion of the worksite at the position of the machine. The system may have a first signal device configured to transmit a radio frequency signal and receive a response signal. The system may have a second signal configured to receive the transmitted radio frequency signal and transmit the response signal. The system may have a controller in communication with the optical sensing device and at least one of the first and second signal devices. The controller may be configured to determine an approximate position based on the radio frequency signal and the response signal, identify a reference shape data corresponding to the determined shape data, and determine the position based on the approximate position and the reference shape data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: David William Smith, Richard Kent Yates
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Patent number: 8606345Abstract: An imaging apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises a hand-held, battery powered imaging device that provides: (1) an Identification Picture wherein an image of the patient's face is captured for identification purposes; (2) an Area of Interest picture wherein an image of the general area of interest on the patient is captured; and (3) a Subject of Interest picture wherein an image of the subject lesion of interest is captured. Two digital imaging systems, including a wide-angle (e.g. fisheye) imaging system and a macro (close-up) imaging system, are provided to allow for the simultaneous capture of AOI and SOI images thereby capturing an image that identifies the location of the lesion on the body and an image that comprises a close-up view of the lesion. A light source or flash provides illumination during the image capture phase.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: GSM OF KANSAS, Inc.Inventors: John David Taylor, Gregory Allen Yotz, Michael Dave Shaw, Robert Samuel Burkhalter, James Michael Burgess, Richard Kent Richardson
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Publication number: 20130322959Abstract: A tool coupler for a machine is disclosed. The tool coupler may have a coupler frame, a hook coupled to the coupler frame and configured to receive a first pin of a tool, and a wedge operatively connected to the coupler frame. The tool coupler may also have an actuator connected to move the wedge away from the hook to bias a second pin of the tool against the coupler frame, and a latch associated with the wedge. The latch may be movable between a first position at which the wedge is allowed to move away from the second pin, and a second position at which the wedge is constrained from moving away from the second pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: Troy Curtis ROBL, Andy Lee Vering, Richard Kent Oswald, Trent Randall Stefek
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Patent number: 8542411Abstract: The invention enables creating a mark-able document for a user to mark, and recognizing and processing the user-marked mark-able document to generate an accurate user-readable result that has broad application. The application program used to create, process, and generate a printed output based on the processing includes an array of functionality to create a wide variety of mark-able documents.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2010Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Richard Kent Sisco
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Publication number: 20130099681Abstract: An LED driver IC for driving external strings of LEDs comprises a prefix register and a data register connected in series with each other and with the prefix and data registers in other driver ICs. The prefix and data registers of the driver ICs are connected in a daisy chain arrangement with an interface IC. The interface IC loads data identifying a functional latch into the prefix register and data defining a functional condition into the data register of each driver IC. The data in the data register is then transferred to the functional latch to control the functional condition within the LED driver IC.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: ADVANCED ANALOGIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Richard Kent Williams, Kevin D'Angelo, David A. Brown
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Patent number: 8304066Abstract: A toner release coating may be applied to a toner regulating member such as a doctor blade. The toner release coating may reduce toner adhesion at a doctoring pre-nip location of the doctor blade. The toner release coating may be formed from a mixture of lubricating particulate and polymeric binder resin in a liquid carrier.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2008Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Richard Kent Anderson, Martin Victor DiGirolamo, Mark William Johnson, David Starling MacMillan, Robert Watson McAlpine, Donald Wayne Stafford, Jason Carl True
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Patent number: 8238803Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surface energy reduction material in the form of a topcoat or additive to a coating that may be applied to a toner regulating member such as a doctor blade which may reduce toner build-up about a nip region, pre-nip region, and/or post-nip region. The surface energy reduction material may be include any material having a surface energy of less than or equal to 35 dynes/cm, for example, between 15-30 dynes/cm, including all values and ranges therein. The surface energy reducing materials may include any material that provides a 25% or more reduction of the surface energy of the doctor blade compared to an untreated doctor blade, for example, greater than or equal to 50% reduction or greater than or equal to 75% reduction, including all values and ranges therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2008Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Richard Kent Anderson, Martin Victor DiGirolamo, Mark Duane Foster, Whitney April Greer, Mark William Johnson, David Starling MacMillan, Robert Watson McAlpine, Donald Wayne Stafford, Jason Carl True, James Thomas Welch
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Publication number: 20110235128Abstract: The invention enables creating a mark-able document for a user to mark, and recognizing and processing the user-marked mark-able document to generate an accurate user-readable result that has broad application. The application program used to create, process, and generate a printed output based on the processing includes an array of functionality to create a wide variety of mark-able documents.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventor: Richard Kent Sisco
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Publication number: 20110054310Abstract: An imaging apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises a hand-held, battery powered imaging device that provides: (1) an Identification Picture wherein an image of the patient's face is captured for identification purposes; (2) an Area of Interest picture wherein an image of the general area of interest on the patient is captured; and (3) a Subject of Interest picture wherein an image of the subject lesion of interest is captured. Two digital imaging systems, including a wide-angle (e.g. fisheye) imaging system and a macro (close-up) imaging system, are provided to allow for the simultaneous capture of AOI and SOI images thereby capturing an image that identifies the location of the lesion on the body and an image that comprises a close-up view of the lesion. A light source or flash provides illumination during the image capture phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: John David Taylor, Gregory Allen Yotz, Michael Dave Shaw, Robert Samuel Burkhalter, James Michael Burgess, Richard Kent Richardson
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Publication number: 20110020061Abstract: A quick coupler includes mounting structure for mounting the coupler to a machine, and for mounting the coupler to an implement. The mounting structure on the coupler includes wedge coupling surfaces and a tube. The mounting structure on the implement includes hooks for engaging the tube, and complementary wedge coupling surfaces. The wedge coupling surfaces wedge together during coupling to produce and tight fit and solid hold between the coupler and implement. The mounting structure is robust, and can accommodate future possible wear. The kinematic impact on the performance of the implement due to the use of the quick coupler is minimized.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Andrew Lee Vering, Richard Kent Oswald, Karl E. Lindenmuth
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Patent number: 7814689Abstract: A quick coupler includes mounting structure for mounting the coupler to a machine, and for mounting the coupler to an implement. The mounting structure on the coupler includes wedge coupling surfaces and a tube. The mounting structure on the implement includes hooks for engaging the tube, and complementary wedge coupling surfaces. The wedge coupling surfaces wedge together during coupling to produce and tight fit and solid hold between the coupler and implement. The mounting structure is robust, and can accommodate future possible wear. The kinematic impact on the performance of the implement due to the use of the quick coupler is minimized.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Caterpillar IncInventors: Andrew Lee Vering, Karl E. Lindenmuth, Richard Kent Oswald
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Patent number: 7709106Abstract: A highly strain tolerant, substantially moisture impermeable, reflective crack relief interlayer is provided. The interlayer includes a polymer modified asphalt binder mixed with a dense fine aggregate mixture containing a substantial amount of manufactured sand. The interlayer mix is designed using a fatigue test and a stability test. Preferably, a hot mix asphalt overlay that is compatible with the interlayer, as well as the demands of local traffic and climate, is placed over the interlayer so that a protected, smooth paved surface is provided. The interlayer may delay the first appearance of cracks and the severity of cracks for several years compared with traditional hot mix overlays and extend pavement service life.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2003Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Road Science, L.L.C.Inventors: Phillip B. Blankenship, Richard Kent Steger, Richard W. May
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Patent number: 7631734Abstract: A brake mechanism suitable for any type of vehicle that uses no friction whatsoever to stop the rotation of a wheel. Instead it relies on the asymmetrical deformation of an elastomer to absorb the kinetic energy of the wheel and to create a force that the wheel must overcome to keep on rotating.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Inventor: Henry Richard Kent
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Patent number: 7607823Abstract: A system and method for detecting leaks includes a sensing circuit including a first thermistor device adapted to detected a leak upon contact with a liquid, and, a second thermistor device functioning as a reference device. The first and second thermistor devices are driven with a current such that both devices operate in self-heated mode at a temperature above an ambient temperature. A control system controls a drive circuit for maintaining a constant application of power through both devices in response to a voltage monitored at a reference point in the sensing circuit including the reference thermistor. The voltage at a reference point in a portion of the sensing circuit including the first thermistor device is additionally monitored and compared with the voltage at the reference point in the sensing circuit including the second thermistor device. A leak condition is determined on the basis of a comparison result of the ambient temperature.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventor: Richard Kent
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Patent number: 7596988Abstract: A device (100) for detecting a condition in a fluid system (14) and initiating a response based on the condition. The device consists of a sensor (12) that responds to a first and second condition of the fluid (13) in the system and a control means (10) that receives the responses and generates command signals in based on the received response. In a liquid chromatography system, the device is used to determine the volume of components of the fluid system. In addition, the device allow leaks to be detected and permits the fluid in the system to be transported at a optimum speed. The device is well implemented utilizing to a light emitter and light receptor that are sensitive to the fluid in either a gaseous or liquid state.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Waters Technologies CorporationInventors: James E. Usowicz, Peyton C. Beals, Russell Keene, Richard Kent, Miguel Soares, John Heden
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Publication number: 20090181236Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a toner release coating that may be applied to a toner regulating member such as a doctor blade which may reduce toner adhesion at a doctoring pre-nip location. The toner release coating may be formed from lubricating particulate and a polymeric binder resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventors: Richard Kent Anderson, Martin Victor DiGirolamo, Mark William Johnson, David Starling MacMillan, Robert Watson McAlpine, Donald Wayne Stafford, Jason Carl True
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Publication number: 20090169273Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surface energy reduction material in the form of a topcoat or additive to a coating that may be applied to a toner regulating member such as a doctor blade which may reduce toner build-up about a nip region, pre-nip region, and/or post-nip region. The surface energy reduction material may be include any material having a surface energy of less than or equal to 35 dynes/cm, for example, between 15-30 dynes/cm, including all values and ranges therein. The surface energy reducing materials may include any material that provides a 25% or more reduction of the surface energy of the doctor blade compared to an untreated doctor blade, for example, greater than or equal to 50% reduction or greater than or equal to 75% reduction, including all values and ranges therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Richard Kent Anderson, Martin Victor DiGirolamo, Mark Duane Foster, Whitney April Greer, Mark William Johnson, David Starling MacMillan, Robert Watson McAlpine, Donald Wayne Stafford, Jason Carl True, James Thomas Welch
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Patent number: 7419704Abstract: The invention is a coating and a method for applying coatings to fiber reinforced composite materials. A first polymeric layer, free of fibers and particulate, coats a fiber reinforced polymer substrate. The first layer joins the fiber reinforced polymer substrate to a second polymeric layer. The second polymeric layer contains a polymeric matrix and a particulate within the polymeric matrix. Finally, at least one thermally sprayed material coats the second polymeric layer to form an adherent multi-layer coating attached to the fiber reinforced.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2005Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Praxair S. T. Technology, Inc.Inventors: Richard Kent Passman, David A. McPherson