Patents by Inventor Alan Richards
Alan Richards 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: 11970573Abstract: Bifuran-modified polyester, polyethylene-terephthalate-co (2,2?-bifuran-5,5?-dicarboxylate), prepared by esterifying or transesterifying a diacid component comprising from 2 to 10 mole percent 2,2?-bifuran-5,5?-dicarboxylate and a diol component with a catalyst compound comprising metal present in an amount of from about 10 to about 450 ppm and polycondensation to form the polyester wherein the polyester has an inherent viscosity of at least 0.5 g/dL, a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 82° C. or more, a semicrystalline melting peak (Tm) with ?Hf equal to or greater than 5 J/g on the second heating ramp, and melting temperature (Tm) between 229° C. and 246° C. Reinforced compositions and shaped articles comprising bifuran-modified polyethylene terephthalate and methods of their production are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignees: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc., Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc.Inventors: Monica Lotz, S. Richard Turner, Hans Eliot Edling, Kapil Kandel, Michael Salciccioli, Stephen Cohn, Alan A. Galuska, Javier Guzman, Edward E. Paschke
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Publication number: 20240125483Abstract: A cooking exhaust hood system, that has an exhaust hood adapted to be located over at least one cooking appliance and an exhaust fan connected to the exhaust hood, with the exhaust fan having a controllable exhaust air flow volume. A camera monitors a surface of the at least one cooking appliance and provide an image signal representing a visual status of the at least one cooking appliance. An image processing controller is connected to an image database and is configured to receive the image signal and to compare the visual status of the at least one cooking appliance based on the image signal to stored images in the image database. The image processing controller then output a cooking appliance status signal. An exhaust fan controller is provided that is connected to the exhaust fan. The exhaust fan controller is configured to receive the cooking appliance status signal and adjusts the exhaust fan accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Franke Technology and Trademark Ltd.Inventors: Mark Ashley, Alan Greer, Gregory Richards
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Patent number: 11912819Abstract: Semicrystalline polyethylene-2,2?-bifuran-5,5?-dicarboxylate (PEBF) homopolyester or copolyester with up to 5 mole percent isophthalate or up to 2.7 mole percent terephthalate, based on the diacid component, or up to 2.5 mole percent 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), based on the diol component, prepared by esterifying or transesterifying the diacid and the diol components with a catalyst including about 10 to about 50 ppm wt metal, and polycondensation, wherein the bifuran polyester has an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.4 g/dL and a semicrystalline melting peak (Tm) with ?Hf equal to or greater than 5 J/g on the second heating ramp.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignees: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents, Inc., Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc.Inventors: Monica Lotz, Kapil Kandel, Michael Salciccioli, Stephen Cohn, Alan A. Galuska, Javier Guzman, S. Richard Turner, Hans Eliot Edling, Edward E. Paschke
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Publication number: 20230386161Abstract: Systems and methods for generating an image of an automobile can include generating an artificial surface for a 3D model of the automobile, blending the artificial surface with a real world surface, and generating the image of the automobile using a blended surface. The image can have a number of different blended surfaces (e.g., a cleaner floor, shadows for the automobile, reflections for the automobile). The images can be used to create a 360 degree display of the automobile where the blended surface is displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: Carvana, LLCInventors: Alan Richard Melling, Pedro Damian Velez Salas, Grant Evan Schindler, Bruno Jean Francois, Remy Tristan Cilia
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Publication number: 20230377548Abstract: Rotor noise cancellation through the use of mechanical means for a personal aerial drone vehicle. Active noise cancellation is achieved by creating an antiphase amplitude wave by modulation of the propeller blades, by utilizing embedded magnets through an electromagnetic coil encircling the propeller blades. A noise level sensor signals the rotor control system to adjust the frequency of the electromagnetic field surrounding the rotor and control the speed of the rotor. An additional method comprises of incorporating a phase lock loop within the control system configured to determine the frequencies corresponding to the rotors and generate corrective audio signals to achieve active noise cancellation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventor: Alan Richard Greenberg
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Patent number: 11810262Abstract: Systems and methods including one or more processors and one or more non-transitory storage devices storing computing instructions configured to run on the one or more processors and perform: generating a mask of an object using one or more images; generating a 3D model of the object using the mask of the object; facilitating displaying a 3D display of the object on an electronic device of a user using the 3D model; receiving, from the electronic device of the user, a zoom selection on the 3D display of the object; in response to receiving the zoom selection, facilitating displaying a zoomed 3D display of the object on the electronic device of the user; receiving, from the electronic device of the user, a zoom rotation selection of the object in the zoomed 3D display; and in response to receiving the zoom rotation selection, facilitating rotating the 3D display of the object in the zoomed 3D display on the electronic device of the user. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Carvana, LLCInventors: Alan Richard Melling, Pedro Damian Velez Salas, Grant Evan Schindler, Bruno Jean Francois, Remy Tristan Cilia
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Publication number: 20230285597Abstract: Provided herein, in some embodiments, are materials and methods for treating hemophilia A in a subject ex vivo or in vivo. Also provided herein, in some embodiments, are materials and methods for knocking in a coding sequence encoding a synthetic FVIII having a B domain substitute into a genome.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicants: CRISPR THERAPEUTICS AG, BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventor: Alan Richard BROOKS
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Publication number: 20230278989Abstract: The invention relates to processes for preparing isoindolin-1-one derivatives, and in particular processes for preparing (2S,3S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-fluoro-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-1-(oxan-4-yl)propyl]-1-methoxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl]-2-methylpropanoic acid. The invention also relates to crystalline forms of the compound (2S,3S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-fluoro-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-1-(oxan-4-yl)propyl]-1-methoxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl]-2-methylpropanoic acid and its salts.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicants: ASTEX THERAPEUTICS LIMITED, CANCER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Steven HOWARD, Benjamin David CONS, Jeffrey David ST. DENIS, Charlotte Mary GRIFFITHS-JONES, Steven Douglas HISCOCK, Rhian Sara HOLVEY, Alan Richard BURNS, David COUSIN, Hannah Louise DEXTER, Guillaume François PARRA, John Paul WATTS, Robert JEWELL, Jennifer Ann STOCKWELL, Kim Louise HIRST, Isabelle Anne LEMASSON, David John NASH, James Daniel OSBORNE, Jonas Calleja PRIEDE, Nicholas Paul RICHARDS, Aaron Michael DUMAS, Brian Christopher BISHOP, David PARRY-JONES, Jeremy Peter SCOTT, Meenakshi Sundaram SHANMUGHAM, Peter Richard MULLENS, David Charles LATHBURY, Darren James DIXON, Matthew James GAUNT
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Patent number: 11727657Abstract: Systems and methods including one or more processors and one or more non-transitory storage devices storing computing instructions configured to run on the one or more processors and perform: generating a mask of an object using one or more images; generating a 3D model of the object using the mask of the object; simulating an artificial 3D capture environment; generating an artificial surface for the object in the artificial 3D capture environment; transferring the artificial surface for the object to the one or more images; and blending the artificial surface for the object with a real-world surface in the one or more images. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Carvana, LLCInventors: Alan Richard Melling, Pedro Damian Velez Salas, Grant Evan Schindler, Bruno Jean Francois, Remy Tristan Cilia
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Publication number: 20230204135Abstract: A press connection system comprises a press tool (50, 60), a fitting (1) and at least a first tube (2) of a first tube diameter (R13), the press tool (50) to act with force on a deformation zone (3) of the fitting (1). The deformation zone (3) is pressed either on first tube (2) of a first tube diameter (R13) or to a second tube (2) of a second tube diameter (R23), the second tube diameter (R23) being smaller than the first tube diameter (R13). Further, a press tool, inserts therefore and a tubing system and the use of these enable to connect tubes of more than one diameter to the fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: CONEX UNIVERSAL LIMITEDInventors: Alan Richard GLAZE, Luke BROWN
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Patent number: 11657795Abstract: Rotor noise cancellation through the use of mechanical means for a personal aerial drone vehicle. Active noise cancellation is achieved by creating an antiphase amplitude wave by modulation of the propeller blades, by utilizing embedded magnets through an electromagnetic coil encircling the propeller blades. A noise level sensor signals the rotor control system to adjust the frequency of the electromagnetic field surrounding the rotor and control the speed of the rotor. An additional method comprises of incorporating a phase lock loop within the control system configured to determine the frequencies corresponding to the rotors and generate corrective audio signals to achieve active noise cancellation.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Inventor: Alan Richard Greenberg
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Publication number: 20230098733Abstract: Methods comprising generating, by a processor, a 3D model of an object; facilitating displaying, by the processor using the 3D model of the object, a 3D display of the object on an electronic device of a user; receiving, by the processor and from the electronic device of the user, a zoom selection on the 3D display of the object; in response to receiving the zoom selection, facilitating displaying, by the processor, a zoomed 3D display of the object on the electronic device of the user; receiving, by the processor and from the electronic device of the user, a zoom rotation selection of the object in the zoomed 3D display; and in response to receiving the zoom rotation selection, facilitating rotating, by the processor, the 3D display of the object in the zoomed 3D display on the electronic device of the user. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Alan Richard Melling, Remy Tristan Cilia, Bruno Jean Francois
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Patent number: 11603367Abstract: The invention relates to processes for preparing isoindolin-1-one derivatives, and in particular processes for preparing (2S,3S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-fluoro-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-1-(oxan-4-yl)propyl]-1-methoxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl]-2-methylpropanoic acid. The invention also relates to crystalline forms of the compound (2S,3S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-fluoro-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-1-(oxan-4-yl)propyl]-1-methoxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl]-2-methylpropanoic acid and its salts.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2018Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignees: ASTEX THERAPEUTICS LIMITED, CANCER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Steven Howard, Jeffrey David St. Denis, Charlotte Mary Griffiths-Jones, Steven Douglas Hiscock, Alan Richard Burns, David Cousin, Kim Louise Hirst, James Daniel Osborne, Jonas Calleja Priede, Aaron Michael Dumas, Brian Christopher Bishop, David Parry-Jones, Jeremy Peter Scott, Meenakshi Sundaram Shanmugham, Peter Richard Mullens, Darren James Dixon, Matthew James Gaunt
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Patent number: 11591539Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricant composition comprising: (i) a base oil (ii) an organophilic clay-based thickener; and (iii) a solid lubricant, wherein said solid lubricant does not comprise any heavy metals. The present invention also provides the use of a lubricant composition comprising: a base oil; an organophilic clay-based thickener; and a solid lubricant, wherein said solid lubricant does not comprise any heavy metals, as a pipe dope.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: SHELL USA, INC.Inventors: Eduard Alexander Worthington, Stefan Daegling, Alan Richard Wheatley, Dennis Ernens, Gerben Westra, Yves Louis Charly Arjen Schoen, Henry Rihard Pasaribu
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Patent number: 11529427Abstract: Provided herein, in some embodiments, are materials and methods for treating hemophilia A in a subject ex vivo or in vivo. Also provided herein, in some embodiments, are materials and methods for knocking in a coding sequence encoding a synthetic FVIII having a B domain substitute into a genome.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignees: CRISPR THERAPEUTICS AG, BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventor: Alan Richard Brooks
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Publication number: 20220387770Abstract: A system and related method are provided for draining cerebrospinal fluid from a bodily cavity of a patient, such as a ventricle in the brain in one application. The system includes a reservoir which may be a collapsible container configured for fluidic connection to a shunt located in the bodily cavity. The collapsible container may be an elastically deformable bladder in one embodiment. A pump is fluidly connected to the collapsible container and draws cerebrospinal fluid therefrom. A programmable controller directs the pump to repeatedly activate and deactivate at a predetermined time interval. A plurality of sensors may be provided which are communicably coupled to the controller for monitoring pump motor current draw, tension in the resilient body of the container, pressure, and orientation of the patient. The controller is configurable to deactivate the pump when abnormal operating conditions are detected by the sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventor: Alan Richard TURTZ
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Publication number: 20220327789Abstract: Systems and methods including one or more processors and one or more non-transitory storage devices storing computing instructions configured to run on the one or more processors and perform: generating a mask of an object using one or more images; generating a 3D model of the object using the mask of the object; simulating an artificial 3D capture environment; generating an artificial surface for the object in the artificial 3D capture environment; transferring the artificial surface for the object to the one or more images; and blending the artificial surface for the object with a real-world surface in the one or more images. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2021Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Carvana LLCInventors: Alan Richard Melling, Pedro Damian Velez Salas, Grant Evan Schindler, Bruno Jean Francois, Remy Tristan Cilia
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Publication number: 20220327790Abstract: Systems and methods including one or more processors and one or more non-transitory storage devices storing computing instructions configured to run on the one or more processors and perform: generating a mask of an object using one or more images; generating a 3D model of the object using the mask of the object; facilitating displaying a 3D display of the object on an electronic device of a user using the 3D model; receiving, from the electronic device of the user, a zoom selection on the 3D display of the object; in response to receiving the zoom selection, facilitating displaying a zoomed 3D display of the object on the electronic device of the user; receiving, from the electronic device of the user, a zoom rotation selection of the object in the zoomed 3D display; and in response to receiving the zoom rotation selection, facilitating rotating the 3D display of the object in the zoomed 3D display on the electronic device of the user. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2021Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Carvana LLCInventors: Alan Richard Melling, Pedro Damian Velez Salas, Grant Evan Schindler, Bruno Jean Francois, Remy Tristan Cilia
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Patent number: 11420031Abstract: A system and related method are provided for draining cerebrospinal fluid from a bodily cavity of a patient, such as a ventricle in the brain in one application. The system includes a reservoir which may be a collapsible container configured for fluidic connection to a shunt located in the bodily cavity. The collapsible container may be an elastically deformable bladder in one embodiment. A pump is fluidly connected to the collapsible container and draws cerebrospinal fluid therefrom. A programmable controller directs the pump to repeatedly activate and deactivate at a predetermined time interval. A plurality of sensors may be provided which are communicably coupled to the controller for monitoring pump motor current draw, tension in the resilient body of the container, pressure, and orientation of the patient. The controller is configurable to deactivate the pump when abnormal operating conditions are detected by the sensors.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2018Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Inventor: Alan Richard Turtz
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Publication number: 20220114996Abstract: Rotor noise cancellation through the use of mechanical means for a personal aerial drone vehicle. Active noise cancellation is achieved by creating an antiphase amplitude wave by modulation of the propeller blades, by utilizing embedded magnets through an electromagnetic coil encircling the propeller blades. A noise level sensor signals the rotor control system to adjust the frequency of the electromagnetic field surrounding the rotor and control the speed of the rotor. An additional method comprises of incorporating a phase lock loop within the control system configured to determine the frequencies corresponding to the rotors and generate corrective audio signals to achieve active noise cancellation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventor: Alan Richard Greenberg