Patents by Inventor Christopher Rich
Christopher Rich 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: 12348101Abstract: A stator for a rotary electric machine including a stator body, a winding having at least one bundle axially projecting from the stator body and winding ends extending from the stator body. An interconnector is mounted on the winding, the interconnector including an insulating body and traces including trace ends extending from the insulating body, the winding ends being assembled on the trace ends, wherein the interconnector also includes at least one means for positioning the interconnector on the winding in a radial direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: July 1, 2025Assignee: VALEO EQUIPEMENTS ELECTRIQUES MOTEURInventors: Mathieu D'Amico, Christopher Riche
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Patent number: 12292527Abstract: An integrated apparatus and method is provided for a collar that is configured to operate as part of a wireless fence system that contains and monitors the location of a dog within containment area defined by the wireless fence system and further configured to provide GPS tracking capability when the dog has escaped from the containment area. As long as the dog remains in the area defined by the wireless fence, the collar operates solely in a wireless fence mode, communicating with the transmitters used as part of the wireless fence system. The GPS tracking function remains “asleep” and is not activated unless and until the dog escapes. Once GPS mode is activated, fence mode is shut down and operation of the GPS enables the dog owner or other individual to receive SMS messages and/or email with information on the dog's location on a smart-phone, tablet or PC.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: May 6, 2025Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Christopher Rich, Andrew Beck, Gary Roulston, Andrew Angellotti
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Patent number: 12212205Abstract: A stator for a rotary electric machine includes a stator body having an axis (X), and a winding including at least one overhang projecting axially from the stator body and winding ends extending axially beyond the overhang from the stator body. Also included is an interconnector mounted on the overhang of the winding, including an insulating body and at least one track having track ends. At least two winding ends are each assembled with one of the corresponding track ends, and the track ends are symmetrical relative to a plane containing the axis and relative to a plane transverse to the axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: VALEO EQUIPEMENTS ELECTRIQUES MOTEURInventors: Christopher Riche, Mathieu D'Amico
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Patent number: 12212202Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary electric machine, in particular for a motor vehicle, including: a stator (100) comprising a stator body (110) and an electrical coil, said electrical coil including a plurality of phase windings (120) forming a bundle (125) that protrudes from an axial end face of the stator body, each phase winding including an end forming a coil connection point (122); and at least one electrical connection member (150) positioned in continuation of the stator (100) and comprising at least one electrically conductive element (155) which is overmolded with an electrically insulating material (126) and extends radially out of the electrically insulating material to form at least two connection outputs (153, 154) to which the connection points are connected.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2019Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques MoteurInventors: Vincent Romagnolo, Christopher Riche, Ronald Malbranque
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Publication number: 20210167656Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary electric machine, in particular for a motor vehicle, including: a stator (100) comprising a stator body (110) and an electrical coil, said electrical coil including a plurality of phase windings (120) forming a bundle (125) that protrudes from an axial end face of the stator body, each phase winding including an end forming a coil connection point (122); and at least one electrical connection member (150) positioned in continuation of the stator (100) and comprising at least one electrically conductive element (155) which is overmolded with an electrically insulating material (126) and extends radially out of the electrically insulating material to form at least two connection outputs (153, 154) to which the connection points are connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2019Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: Valeo Equipements Electriques MoteurInventors: Vincent Romagnolo, Christopher Riche, Ronald Malbranque
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Publication number: 20200182961Abstract: An integrated apparatus and method is provided for a collar that is configured to operate as part of a wireless fence system that contains and monitors the location of a dog within containment area defined by the wireless fence system and further configured to provide GPS tracking capability when the dog has escaped from the containment area. As long as the dog remains in the area defined by the wireless fence, the collar operates solely in a wireless fence mode, communicating with the transmitters used as part of the wireless fence system. The GPS tracking function remains “asleep” and is not activated unless and until the dog escapes. Once GPS mode is activated, fence mode is shut down and operation of the GPS enables the dog owner or other individual to receive SMS messages and/or email with information on the dog's location on a smart-phone, tablet or PC.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Christopher Rich, Andrew Beck, Gary Roulston, Andrew Angellotti
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Publication number: 20190170853Abstract: An integrated apparatus and method is provided for a collar that is configured to operate as part of a wireless fence system that contains and monitors the location of a dog within a containment area defined by the wireless fence system and further configured to provide GPS tracking capability when the dog has escaped from the containment area. As long as the dog remains in the area defined by the wireless fence, the collar operates solely in a wireless fence mode, communicating with the transmitters used as part of the wireless fence system. The GPS tracking function remains “asleep” and is not activated unless and until the dog escapes. Once GPS mode is activated, fence mode is shut down and operation of the GPS enables the dog owner or other individual to receive SMS messages and/or email with information on the dog's location on a smart-phone, tablet or PC.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Christopher Rich, Andrew Beck, Gary Roulston, Andrew Angellotti
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Patent number: 10228447Abstract: An integrated apparatus and method is provided for a collar that is configured to operate as part of a wireless fence system that contains and monitors the location of a dog within a containment area defined by the wireless fence system and further configured to provide GPS tracking capability when the dog has escaped from the containment area. As long as the dog remains in the area defined by the wireless fence, the collar operates solely in a wireless fence mode, communicating with the transmitters used as part of the wireless fence system. The GPS tracking function remains “asleep” and is not activated unless and until the dog escapes. Once GPS mode is activated, fence mode is shut down and operation of the GPS enables the dog owner or other individual to receive SMS messages and/or email with information on the dog's location on a smart-phone, tablet or PC.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Christopher Rich, Andrew Beck, Gary Roulston, Andrew Angellotti
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Patent number: 9248464Abstract: A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher Rich, Thomas J. Daly, Jr.
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Patent number: 9110363Abstract: Polarization preserving projection screens provide optimum polarization preservation for 3D viewing. The projection screens additionally provide improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed method for providing a projection screen comprises stripping an optically functional material from a carrier substrate, thus creating engineered particles from the optically functional material. The engineered particles may then be deposited on a second substrate to create a substantially homogeneous optical appearance of the projection screen.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: RealD Inc.Inventors: Joel Petersen, Christopher Rich, Raymond Jacob Lewandowski, Gary D. Sharp, David Coleman
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Publication number: 20140300477Abstract: A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to each other and to a PC or wireless device. According to one embodiment, each trap is equipped with an RF transceiver and the rodent trapping devices form a mesh network with one another in which the trapping devices act as repeaters so that if one trap loses connectivity with the PC, information from that trap can be transmitted to the PC via another trap. According to an alternative embodiment, the traps individually report directly to the base station or to the base station via one or more repeaters, the repeaters enabling the range of the direct individual reporting configuration to be greatly increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Christopher RICH, Thomas J. DALY, JR., Aaron W. LUNGER
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Publication number: 20140263687Abstract: A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Christopher RICH, Thomas J. Daly, JR.
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Publication number: 20140261235Abstract: An integrated apparatus and method is provided for a collar that is configured to operate as part of a wireless fence system that contains and monitors the location of a dog within containment; area defined by the wireless fence system and further configured to provide GPS tracking capability when the dog has escaped from the containment area As long as the dog remains in the area defined by the wireless fence, the collar operates solely in a wireless fence mode, communicating with the transmitters used as part of the wireless fence system. The OPS tracking function remains “asleep” and is not activated unless and until the dog escapes. Once GPS mode is activated, fence mode is shut down and operation of the GPS enables the dog owner or other individual to receive SMS messages and/or email with information on the dog's location on a smart-phone, tablet or PC.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Christopher RICH, Andrew BECK, Gary ROULSTON, Andrew ANGELLOTTI
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Publication number: 20140085100Abstract: A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to each other and to a PC or wireless device. Each being equipped with an RF transceiver, the rodent trapping devices form a mesh network with one another in which the trapping devices act as repeaters so that if one trap loses connectivity with the PC, information from that trap can be transmitted to the PC via another trap. The system and method can include forwarding trap status data to a remote notification website where the user can review the data. The web server hosting the website can also provide trap status data directly to a smartphone app on a user's smartphone. In addition, the website can send email and text notification to any remote device capable of receiving email or text messages.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Christopher RICH, Thomas J. DALY, JR.
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Publication number: 20130301122Abstract: Polarization preserving projection screens provide optimum polarization preservation for 3D viewing. The projection screens additionally provide improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed method for providing a projection screen comprises stripping an optically functional material from a carrier substrate, thus creating engineered particles from the optically functional material. The engineered particles may then be deposited on a second substrate to create a substantially homogeneous optical appearance of the projection screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Joel Petersen, Christopher Rich, Raymond Jacob Lewandowski, Gary D. Sharp, David Coleman
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Patent number: 8488240Abstract: Polarization preserving projection screens provide optimum polarization preservation for 3D viewing. The projection screens additionally provide improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed method for providing a projection screen comprises stripping an optically functional material from a carrier substrate, thus creating engineered particles from the optically functional material. The engineered particles may then be deposited on a second substrate to create a substantially homogeneous optical appearance of the projection screen.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: RealD Inc.Inventors: Joel Petersen, Christopher Rich, Raymond Jacob Lewandowski, Gary D. Sharp, David Coleman
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Publication number: 20120237675Abstract: Polarization preserving projection screens provide optimum polarization preservation for 3D viewing. The projection screens additionally provide improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed method for providing a projection screen comprises embossing at least a first side of a first substrate to produce an optically functional material and then cutting the optically functional material into pieces to produce a plurality of engineered particles. The plurality of engineered particles may then be deposited on a second substrate to produce a substantially homogeneous optical appearance of the projection screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: ReaID Inc.Inventors: Gary D. Sharp, David A. Coleman, Joel Petersen, Christopher Rich, Raymond Jacob Lewandowski
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Publication number: 20120206800Abstract: Polarization preserving projection screens provide optimum polarization preservation for 3D viewing. The projection screens additionally provide improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed method for providing a projection screen comprises stripping an optically functional material from a carrier substrate, thus creating engineered particles from the optically functional material. The engineered particles may then be deposited on a second substrate to create a substantially homogeneous optical appearance of the projection screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicants: REALD INC.Inventors: Joel Petersen, Christopher Rich, Raymond Jacob Lewandowski, Gary D. Sharp, David Coleman
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Patent number: 8194315Abstract: Polarization preserving projection screens provide optimum polarization preservation for 3D viewing. The projection screens additionally provide improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed method for providing a projection screen comprises embossing at least a first side of a first substrate to produce an optically functional material and then cutting the optically functional material into pieces to produce a plurality of engineered particles. The plurality of engineered particles may then be deposited on a second substrate to produce a substantially homogeneous optical appearance of the projection screen.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignees: ReaID Inc., Wavefront Technology, Inc.Inventors: Gary D. Sharp, David A. Coleman, Joel Petersen, Christopher Rich, Raymond Jacob Lewandowski
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Patent number: 8169699Abstract: Polarization preserving projection screens provide optimum polarization preservation for 3D viewing. The projection screens additionally provide improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed method for providing a projection screen comprises stripping an optically functional material from a carrier substrate, thus creating engineered particles from the optically functional material. The engineered particles may then be deposited on a second substrate to create a substantially homogeneous optical appearance of the projection screen.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: RealD Inc.Inventors: Joel Petersen, Christopher Rich, Raymond Jacob Lewandowski, Gary D. Sharp, David Coleman