Patents by Inventor Alan Rice
Alan Rice 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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Patent number: 11959937Abstract: A test and measurement device, including a first input structured to receive a first voltage from a first conductor of a first triaxial cable, a second input structured to receive a second voltage from a second conductor of the first triaxial cable or a second triaxial cable, circuitry configured to change modes based on the first voltage and the second voltage; and an output structured to output a signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Inventors: Matthew Alan Holtz, Martin J. Rice, Wayne C. Goeke
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Patent number: 9844715Abstract: An optimal bicycle frame size based on operational characteristics provided by a rider when riding a dynamic fit unit is determined. A best-fit bicycle frame size that is a closest match to the optimal frame size is determined. At least one of the optimal X,Y location of the bicycle's handlebar relative to the bottom bracket, and the optimal X,Y location of the bicycle's seat relative to the bottom bracket, is determined. A stem and spacer from a list of available stems and spacers that will best fit between the head tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the handlebar is determined. A seat post from a list of available seat posts that will best fit between the seat tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the seat is determined. A list of the best-fit frame, the best fit stem and spacer, and the best fit seat post, is produced.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Cycling Sports Group, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Kautz, Scott Alan Rice, Jean-Paul Racine, Jason Andrew Clark, Antonio Giannascoli
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Patent number: 9533186Abstract: An optimal bicycle frame size and configuration is determined based on operational characteristics provided by a rider when riding an adjustable stationary bicycle. An optimal motorcycle and motorcycle configuration is determined based on characteristics of the rider when riding an adjustable stationary motorcycle. A camera system can be used to collect anthropomorphic data about the rider to establish an initial positioning of the components of the adjustable vehicle. The camera system can also be used to collect real-time information about the rider's body positioning so as to cause adjustment of the positioning of the components of the adjustable vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Cycling Sports Group, Inc.Inventors: Morten Kristiansen, Daniel L. Connors, Christopher Kautz, Scott Alan Rice
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Publication number: 20150119203Abstract: An optimal bicycle frame size based on operational characteristics provided by a rider when riding a dynamic fit unit is determined. A best-fit bicycle frame size that is a closest match to the optimal frame size is determined. At least one of the optimal X,Y location of the bicycle's handlebar relative to the bottom bracket, and the optimal X,Y location of the bicycle's seat relative to the bottom bracket, is determined. A stem and spacer from a list of available stems and spacers that will best fit between the head tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the handlebar is determined. A seat post from a list of available seat posts that will best fit between the seat tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the seat is determined. A list of the best-fit frame, the best fit stem and spacer, and the best fit seat post, is produced.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: DOREL HUNGARY KFT LUXEMBOURG BRANCHInventors: Christopher Kautz, Scott Alan Rice, Jean-Paul Racine, Jason Andrew Clark, Antonio Giannascoli
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Patent number: 8950256Abstract: An optimal bicycle frame size based on operational characteristics provided by a rider when riding a dynamic fit unit is determined. A best-fit bicycle frame size that is a closest match to the optimal frame size is determined. At least one of the optimal X,Y location of the bicycle's handlebar relative to the bottom bracket, and the optimal X,Y location of the bicycle's seat relative to the bottom bracket, is determined. A stem and spacer from a list of available stems and spacers that will best fit between the head tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the handlebar is determined. A seat post from a list of available seat posts that will best fit between the seat tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the seat is determined. A list of the best-fit frame, the best fit stem and spacer, and the best fit seat post, is produced.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Dorel Hungary KFT Luxembourg BranchInventors: Christopher Kautz, Scott Alan Rice, Jean-Paul Racine, Jason Andrew Clark, Antonio Giannascoli
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Publication number: 20140379135Abstract: An optimal configuration is determined based on operational characteristics of an operator when operating an adjustable stationary vehicle. A camera system is used to collect anthropomorphic data about the operator to establish an initial positioning of the components of the adjustable stationary vehicle. The camera system can also be used to collect real-time information about the operator's body positioning so as to cause adjustment of the positioning of the components of the adjustable stationary vehicle while being operated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: Cycling Sports Group, Inc.Inventors: Morten Kristiansen, Daniel L. Connors, Christopher Kautz, Scott Alan Rice
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Publication number: 20140378280Abstract: An optimal bicycle frame size and configuration is determined based on operational characteristics provided by a rider when riding an adjustable stationary bicycle. An optimal motorcycle and motorcycle configuration is determined based on characteristics of the rider when riding an adjustable stationary motorcycle. A camera system can be used to collect anthropomorphic data about the rider to establish an initial positioning of the components of the adjustable vehicle. The camera system can also be used to collect real-time information about the rider's body positioning so as to cause adjustment of the positioning of the components of the adjustable vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: Cycling Sports Group, Inc.Inventors: Morten Kristiansen, Daniel L. Connors, Christopher Kautz, Scott Alan Rice
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Patent number: 8425945Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for promoting dispersal of, or preventing formation of microbial biofilms, comprising: exposing a biofilm to an effective amount of nitric oxide or at least one nitric oxide generating or releasing agent; treating a surface or medium susceptible to biofilm formation with an effective amount of nitric oxide or at least one nitric oxide generating or releasing agent; incorporating an effective amount of nitric oxide or at least one nitric oxide generating or releasing agent in a surface or medium susceptible to biofilm formation; or inducing the accumulation of one or more reactive oxygen or nitrogen species within microorganisms within said biofilm or capable of forming a biofilm. The invention also relates to methods for maintaining or enhancing or maintaining and enhancing the functioning of a biofilm, comprising exposing a biofilm to at least one nitric oxide scavenger, at least one antioxidant or at least one nitric oxide scavenger and at least one antioxidant.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: NewSouth Innovations Pty LimitedInventors: Nicolas Louis Gabriel Barraud, Jeremy Stephen Webb, Scott Alan Rice
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Publication number: 20120261689Abstract: The packages include a plurality of spaced conductive standoffs electrically coupling the semiconductor die to, variously, a substrate and bottom package contacts. The conductive standoffs may be pillars or posts. The substrate includes at least one electrically isolated portion, which has exposed sidewalls.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Bernd Karl Appelt, Richard Alan Rice, Andrew T.W. Lee
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Patent number: 7754465Abstract: This invention provides a method for killing biological agents utilizing lime sulfur in liquid or powder form.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Inventors: James A Papp, Guy Adam Wojtowicz, Douglas Alan Rice
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Publication number: 20090214674Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for promoting dispersal of, or preventing formation of microbial biofilms, comprising: exposing a biofilm to an effective amount of nitric oxide or at least one nitric oxide generating or releasing agent; treating a surface or medium susceptible to biofilm formation with an effective amount of nitric oxide or at least one nitric oxide generating or releasing agent; incorporating an effective amount of nitric oxide or at least one nitric oxide generating or releasing agent in a surface or medium susceptible to biofilm formation; or inducing the accumulation of one or more reactive oxygen or nitrogen species within microorganisms within said biofilm or capable of forming a biofilm. The invention also relates to methods for maintaining or enhancing or maintaining and enhancing the functioning of a biofilm, comprising exposing a biofilm to at least one nitric oxide scavenger, at least one antioxidant or at least one nitric oxide scavenger and at least one antioxidant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2006Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventors: Nicolas Louis Gabriel Barraud, Jeremy Stephen Webb, Scott Alan Rice, Lars Ake Staffan Kjelleberg
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Publication number: 20070033991Abstract: A scanning probe microscope and method of operation for monitoring and assessing proper tracking between the tip and sample, as well as automating at least some aspects of AFM setup previously done manually. Preferably, local slopes corresponding to the acquired data are compared to determine a tracking metric that is self-normalizing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2005Publication date: February 15, 2007Inventors: Alan Rice, Lin Huang
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Publication number: 20070012854Abstract: A bracket and nut assembly includes a first bracket, a second bracket and a captured nut. The first bracket includes a body with first end having with an aperture extending therethrough. The second bracket includes a first end with an elongated aperture and a second end moveably attached to the body portion of the first bracket. A captured nut is retained within the elongated aperture. The nut includes a first piece coupled to a second piece and is axially translatable and rotatable within the elongated aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2005Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Gary Vaandrager, Richard Marsh, Alan Rice
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Publication number: 20050279316Abstract: An oil deflector assembly includes an oil deflector plate for attachment between a crankshaft and an oil pan. The oil deflector plate assembly further includes a plurality of nuts and washers rotatably captured and retained by the plate for attaching the plate with respect to an engine block. The captured nuts and washers are preassembled to the plate, thereby improving engine assembly efficiency. In a preferred embodiment, the threaded hole of each nut is tapered to improve alignment with a corresponding threaded stud, and the washer includes a tapered hole to facilitate washer deformation thereby to lock the washer against the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2004Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: Alan Rice, Manmeet Pannu
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Publication number: 20020029164Abstract: A method for electronically reserving a parking space at a parking facility through a computer network comprises the step of accessing by a user communication with a server computer on the computer network, the server computer operating a program for reserving a parking space at a parking facility and containing data relating to a plurality of parking facilities. Thereafter, the user identifies a parking facility and the time for which a parking space is required in the parking facility, and reserves the parking space in the parking facility. Payment is effected for the parking space by providing information to enable the server computer to directly or indirectly transfer funds for the parking reservation from a user designated payment source to target account. Then, confirmation from the server computer is received that the parking reservation has been made.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2000Publication date: March 7, 2002Inventors: Michael M. Sugar, Alan Rice, Paul Stevenson
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Patent number: D469489Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Scott Alan Rice, Robert D. Hirsch, Kevin Cau Chau
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Patent number: D469493Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Scott Alan Rice, Robert D. Hirsch, Kevin Cau Chau
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Patent number: D489425Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2003Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Scott Alan Rice, Kevin Cau Chau
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Patent number: D987328Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Geometric Innovations LLCInventors: Alan Rice, Darren Gieseck