Patents by Inventor Richard Murphy

Richard Murphy 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: 10456906
    Abstract: A mechanical tower climber system for performing operations on a cell tower includes a body; a plurality of members disposed or connected to the body and each comprising one or more robotic hands; and a wireless interface and a processing device configured to receive commands from a remote operator; climb the cell tower based on the commands; and perform one or more operations on cell site components associated with the cell tower based on the commands and manipulation of the plurality of members and associated one or more robotic hands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: ETAK Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Priest, Charlie Terry, Joshua Godwin, Richard Murphy, Jordan Bates
  • Patent number: 10451674
    Abstract: Described is an apparatus which comprises: a circuitry to selectively switch between a functional clock or a scan clock; a first plurality of circuitries to generate a plurality of pulses according to the scan or functional clocks; and a second plurality of circuitries to generate a plurality of clocks according to the plurality of pulses, wherein the plurality of clocks are for testing one or more circuitries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Dhruv S. Dani, Uday Padmanabhan, Richard Murphy, Aniket Bharaswadkar, Boris Razmyslovitch
  • Patent number: 10426486
    Abstract: A vaso-occlusive device delivery assembly includes a pusher assembly and a vaso-occlusive device detachably coupled to the pusher assembly by an attachment member is frictionally secured within a lumen of the pusher assembly. A heat generating member is disposed in the pusher assembly lumen, along with a pressure generating material, such that, when heat is generated by the heat generative device, the pressure generating material increases a pressure in the pusher assembly lumen, thereby dislodging the attachment member from the pusher assembly and detaching the vaso-occlusive device from the pusher assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignees: STRYKER CORPORATION, STRYKER EUROPEAN HOLDINGS I, LLC
    Inventors: Lantao Guo, Hancun Chen, Richard Murphy
  • Publication number: 20190254676
    Abstract: A vaso-occlusive treatment system includes a delivery assembly; and a vaso-occlusive device detachably coupled to the delivery assembly by a delivery assembly junction. The vaso-occlusive device includes a braided portion formed out of one or more composite wires, a coiled portion coupled to the braided portion, and an intra-device junction coupling the braided portion to the coiled portion. Each composite wire includes a core made from a core metallic material, and an external layer made from an external metallic material different from the core metallic material. One of the core and the external layer has a greater radiopacity and a lesser stiffness, respectively, than the other one of the core and the external layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Richard Murphy, Hancun Chen
  • Publication number: 20190188911
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for presenting augmented reality (AR) interfaces are provided. For example, a first object corresponding to a representation of content in an AR interface may be presented. Responsive to receiving a selection of the first object, a first graphical object corresponding to the content may be presented. An AR interface comprising a real time view of a camera of the device may be presented. A first graphical representation of the first graphical object may be presented overlaid on the real time view of the camera of the device. A second graphical representation of the first graphical object comprising the graphical modification and a second graphical object associated with information corresponding to the content may be presented overlaid on the real time view of the camera of the device. Responsive to receiving a selection of the second graphical object, the information may be presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Joshua Robert Russell Jacobson, Avinash Chukka, Rigel Zeda Stone, Anthony Richard Murphy, Herve Bizira, Richard Baba, Guenever Goik, Chetan Ankola, Bryan Sze Pui Wong
  • Patent number: 10321915
    Abstract: A vaso-occlusive treatment system includes a delivery assembly; and a vaso-occlusive device detachably coupled to the delivery assembly by a delivery assembly junction. The vaso-occlusive device includes a braided portion formed out of one or more composite wires, a coiled portion coupled to the braided portion, and an intra-device junction coupling the braided portion to the coiled portion. Each composite wire includes a core made from a core metallic material, and an external layer made from an external metallic material different from the core metallic material. One of the core and the external layer has a greater radiopacity and a lesser stiffness, respectively, than the other one of the core and the external layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignees: Stryker Corporation, Stryker European Holdings I, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Murphy, Hancun Chen
  • Publication number: 20190146635
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for graphically presenting messages are provided. For example, a plurality of messages, associated with a messaging account, comprising a first message and a second message may be received. A first graphical object may be generated by a device, such as a server and/or a client device of a user, based upon the first message. A second graphical object may be generated by the device based upon the second message. In response to receiving a request to access the messaging account, the device may present the first graphical object. In response to receiving one or more user inputs corresponding to the first graphical object, an action may be performed and/or the second graphical object may be presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Sebastian Muehl, Anthony Richard Murphy, Frank Richard Bentley, Bryan Sze Pui Wong, Danny Javier Espinoza, Vince Borja Magistrado
  • Publication number: 20190107483
    Abstract: Described herein is a method and system for classifying rock types in a rock body. The method comprises the steps of obtaining spectral data from a spectral measurement (202) of a surface region of the rock body and then determining a first spectral ratio between two wavelength bands of the spectral data. From the first spectral ratio it can be assessed (204) whether the measurement is a high-angle measurement, and if the measurement is not a high-angle measurement then a further spectral ratio between two further wavelength bands of the spectral data is determined (208). The further spectral ratio is then compared (210) with a corresponding diagnostic criterion to assess whether the surface region comprises a first rock type associated with the further spectral ratio and diagnostic criterion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Katherine Silversides, Richard Murphy, Derek Wyman
  • Patent number: 10192354
    Abstract: Systems and methods for developing a three-dimensional (3D) model of a cell site using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to obtain photos and/or video include preparing the UAV for flight and programming an autonomous flight path about a cell tower at the cell site, wherein the autonomous flight path comprises a substantially circular flight path about the cell tower with one or more cameras on the UAV facing the cell tower; flying the UAV around the cell tower in a plurality of orbits comprising at least four orbits each with a different set of characteristics of altitude, radius, and camera angle, wherein the flying comprises of at least four orbits for a monopole cell tower and at least five orbits for a self-support/guyed cell tower; obtaining photos and/or video of the cell tower, the cell site, and cell site components during each of the plurality of orbits; and using the photos and/or video to develop the point cloud three-dimensional (3D) model of the cell site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: ETAK Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Charlie Terry, Jordan Bates, Alan Lombadu, Josh Godwin, Richard Murphy, Lee Priest
  • Publication number: 20180356018
    Abstract: A connector that is adapted to establish a sealed connection between first and second hubs includes a body that is adapted to be positioned adjacent to the first and second hubs, primary locking means for connecting the first hub to the second hub, and at least one actuatable reaction member that includes a threaded rod that is threadingly coupled to the connector body, wherein, when actuated, an inner surface of the at least one actuatable reaction member is adapted to be urged radially along a line of travel that is axially spaced apart from a sealing interface between the first and second hubs and into direct abutting contact with an outer surface of the first hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Murphy, Jasmeet S. Johar, Scott Coltman, Barry Stewart
  • Patent number: 10082231
    Abstract: A connector 116 comprised of a body 116A adapted to be positioned adjacent two hubs 112A, 112B, a primary locking means for connecting the two hubs 112A, 112B together and at least one actuatable reaction member 130 that is operatively coupled to the connector body 116A, wherein, when actuated, an inner surface 130S of the at least one actuatable reaction member 130 is urged toward an outer surface 112S of one of the two spaced apart hubs 112A, 112B and wherein a line of travel 133 of the at least one actuatable member 130 is axially spaced apart 134 from a sealing interface that is to be established between the two hubs 112A, 112B.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Murphy, Jasmeet S. Johar, Scott Coltman, Barry Stewart
  • Patent number: 10082179
    Abstract: A seal for a bearing includes an annular retaining ring defining a first radially innermost portion and a first radially outer end; and a resilient ring defining a second radially innermost portion and a second radially outer end. The first radially innermost portion and the second radially innermost portion are aligned with one another and together define a securing root of the seal. The root is adapted to seat in a groove of an inner ring of the bearing. The resilient ring projects radially outward from the annular retaining ring. The resilient ring is more flexible than the annular retaining ring. The second radially outer end defines a sealing surface adapted to slidingly engage an inner bearing surface of an outer ring of the bearing. The first radially outer end of the retaining ring terminates between the first radially innermost portion and the second radially outer end of the resilient ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Murphy, Dean P. Johnston
  • Publication number: 20180263629
    Abstract: A vaso-occlusive treatment system includes a delivery assembly; and a vaso-occlusive device detachably coupled to the delivery assembly by a delivery assembly junction. The vaso-occlusive device includes a braided portion formed out of one or more composite wires, a coiled portion coupled to the braided portion, and an intra-device junction coupling the braided portion to the coiled portion. Each composite wire includes a core made from a core metallic material, and an external layer made from an external metallic material different from the core metallic material. One of the core and the external layer has a greater radiopacity and a lesser stiffness, respectively, than the other one of the core and the external layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Murphy, Hancun Chen
  • Patent number: 10077808
    Abstract: An edge flap arrangement for an aircraft wing includes a main flap element and an actuator for moving the main flap element relative to the aircraft wing. A linkage arrangement supports the main flap element and includes a drop hinge link arrangement having a fixed strut secured to the aircraft wing and a drop link secured to the main flap element. The fixed strut and the drop link are connected by a hinge point having an hourglass bearing assembly having hourglass shaped rollers with a circular cross section symmetrical about a longitudinal axis, first and second axial ends, and an exterior surface. The exterior surface defines a concave engagement surface having a first radius of curvature R1 and a second radius of curvature which is greater than the first radius of curvature R1. The first radius of curvature is between 50 and 95 percent of the second radius of curvature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Cowles, Jr., Alex Habibvand, Richard Murphy
  • Publication number: 20180203065
    Abstract: Described is an apparatus which comprises: a circuitry to selectively switch between a functional clock or a scan clock; a first plurality of circuitries to generate a plurality of pulses according to the scan or functional clocks; and a second plurality of circuitries to generate a plurality of clocks according to the plurality of pulses, wherein the plurality of clocks are for testing one or more circuitries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Dhruv S. DANI, Uday PADMANABHAN, Richard MURPHY, Aniket BHARASWADKAR, Boris RAZMYSLOVITCH
  • Publication number: 20180009102
    Abstract: A mechanical tower climber system for performing operations on a cell tower includes a body; a plurality of members disposed or connected to the body and each comprising one or more robotic hands; and a wireless interface and a processing device configured to receive commands from a remote operator; climb the cell tower based on the commands; and perform one or more operations on cell site components associated with the cell tower based on the commands and manipulation of the plurality of members and associated one or more robotic hands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Lee PRIEST, Charlie Terry, Joshua Godwin, Richard Murphy, Jordan Bates
  • Publication number: 20170354418
    Abstract: A vaso-occlusive device delivery assembly includes a pusher assembly having proximal and distal ends, a conductive sacrificial link disposed at the distal end of the pusher assembly, and a vaso-occlusive device secured to the pusher assembly by the sacrificial link. The pusher assembly includes first and second conductors extending between the proximal and distal ends thereof. The sacrificial link is electrically coupled between the first and second conductors, such that the first conductor, sacrificial link and second conductor form an electrical circuit, and, when a disintegration current is applied through the sacrificial link through the first and second conductors, the sacrificial link thermally disintegrates, thereby releasing the attachment member and vaso-occlusive device from the pusher assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Clifford Teoh, Timothy Odell, Hancun Chen, Lantao Guo, Richard Murphy
  • Patent number: 9717502
    Abstract: A vaso-occlusive device delivery assembly includes a pusher assembly having proximal and distal ends, a conductive sacrificial link disposed at the distal end of the pusher assembly, and a vaso-occlusive device secured to the pusher assembly by the sacrificial link. The pusher assembly includes first and second conductors extending between the proximal and distal ends thereof. The sacrificial link is electrically coupled between the first and second conductors, such that the first conductor, sacrificial link and second conductor form an electrical circuit, and, when a disintegration current is applied through the sacrificial link through the first and second conductors, the sacrificial link thermally disintegrates, thereby releasing the attachment member and vaso-occlusive device from the pusher assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignees: STRYKER CORPORATION, STRYKER EUROPEAN HOLDINGS I, LLC
    Inventors: Clifford Teoh, Timothy Odell, Hancun Chen, Lantao Guo, Richard Murphy
  • Patent number: 9702212
    Abstract: A subsea hydrocarbon production system comprises a tubing hanger which is positioned at an upper end of a well bore, a tubing string which extends from the tubing hanger into the well bore and is fluidly connected to the tubing hanger production bore, and a christmas tree which is positioned above the tubing hanger. The christmas tree comprises a production bore which is fluidly connected to the tubing hanger production bore, a production outlet which is connected to the production bore, a first barrier element which is positioned in the production outlet, and a first closure device which is positioned in the production bore above the production outlet. In this manner access from above the christmas tree through the production bore does not require passage through a barrier element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jøren Breda, Egil Åsli, Eric R. Smedstad, Richard Murphy, Paul L. Riley
  • Patent number: 9636115
    Abstract: A device for delivering an occlusive element includes an elongate sheath having a lumen therein. An elongate core member is disposed within the lumen and is formed from a proximal portion and distal portion connected via a joint. The distal portion of the elongate member includes a severable junction secured to the occlusive element. A marker coil is coaxially arranged around the distal portion of the elongate core member and is partially disposed inside the sheath lumen. A coil member is coaxially arranged around the distal portion of the elongate core member and coaxially arranged around at least a portion of the marker coil extending outside the lumen of the sheath. The coil member is secured at a distal end thereof to the distal portion of the elongate core member. The device resists axial compression while allowing for radial bending.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignees: Stryker Corporation, Stryker European Holdings I, LLC
    Inventors: William S. Henry, Charles Daly, Russell Ford, Michael D. Williams, Hanh Duong, Hughie Devaney, Kamal Ramzipoor, Clifford Teoh, Richard Murphy, Andrew Huffmaster, Scott McGill