Patents by Inventor Curtis Richardson
Curtis Richardson 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: 10240829Abstract: A valve for use in an air exchange panel (20) of a transportation refrigeration system is provided including a valve cap (102) configured and arranged to be positioned adjacent the air exchange panel (20) and movable between a first position and a second position. The valve cap (102) includes a magnetic portion. A resilient flexible member (110) is coupled to the valve cap (102) and is configured and arranged to be coupled to the air exchange panel (20). The resilient flexible member (110) biases the valve cap (102) into a first position. An electromagnet (150) is positioned inside the air exchange panel (20), opposite the valve cap (102). A controller is coupled to the electromagnet (150) to selectively apply power to move the valve cap (102) between the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2013Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventor: Curtis Richardson
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Patent number: 9332251Abstract: The present invention provides a method whereby the spatial relationship and orientations of one or more three-dimensional objects being illuminated by an optical projector, and the optical projector itself, can be very accurately defined both quickly and easily. The present invention also provides a novel computerized optical projection system whereby three-dimensional data when viewed by the human eye projected onto three-dimensional objects is not deformed as a result of the non-planar projection surface. In one embodiment, the invention provides computerized optical assembly or manufacturing guidance systems, and related methods, that provide step-by-step assembly or manufacturing instructions for instructing technicians how to assemble or manufacture three-dimensional objects or systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: DELTA SIGMA COMPANYInventors: Brett Stanton Haisty, Roger Curtis Richardson
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Publication number: 20150338144Abstract: A valve for use in an air exchange panel (20) of a transportation refrigeration system is provided including a valve cap (102) configured and arranged to be positioned adjacent the air exchange panel (20) and movable between a first position and a second position. The valve cap (102) includes a magnetic portion. A resilient flexible member (110) is coupled to the valve cap (102) and is configured and arranged to be coupled to the air exchange panel (20). The resilient flexible member (110) biases the valve cap (102) into a first position. An electromagnet (150) is positioned inside the air exchange panel (20), opposite the valve cap (102). A controller is coupled to the electromagnet (150) to selectively apply power to move the valve cap (102) between the first position and the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2014Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventor: Curtis RICHARDSON
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Publication number: 20150298050Abstract: A rotary regenerative scrubber includes a rotor assembly and a pinion gear and spur gear drive arrangement for rotating the rotor assembly. The drive arrangement includes a spur gear extending circumferentially about an exterior surface of the rotor assembly, a pinion gear engaging the spur gear in intermeshing drive relationship, and a motor for driving the pinion gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2013Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventor: Curtis Richardson
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Patent number: 9157735Abstract: The present invention is directed to automated apparatuses and methods for measuring fastener hole depth, fastener length, countersink depth and/or hole diameters in a workpiece (or other object) in an automated and extremely rapid, efficient and accurate manner. The apparatuses may be operably connected with a power source and with one or a plurality of computers or other data collection devices to transmit fastener hole depth, countersink depth and/or hole diameter measurement data and/or information to them each time that a fastener hole is measured, while the apparatus is continuously measuring fastener holes (i.e., with no interruptions).Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: DELTA SIGMA COMPANYInventors: Brett Stanton Haisty, Roger Curtis Richardson, Bobby Dean McAllister
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Patent number: 9098238Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device may have flexible components in impact areas, such as corners of the case, where the case may be designed to flex. In many embodiments, a gap may exist between the protective case and the electronic device, and impact to the case may be absorbed by the protective case before damaging the electronic device. In some embodiments, the protective case may be manufactured from a two shot molding process where a hard plastic case may have overmolded thermoplastic elastomer. Some embodiments may have two case portions that may be joined to enclose a device. Other embodiments may be a single case that snaps over a device. Still other embodiments may be a permanently attached cover that attaches using fasteners or snap features.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2011Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Curtis Richardson, Jamie Johnson, Adam Wibby, Alan Morine
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Patent number: 9025317Abstract: A two-piece hard shell case with a silicone or other flexible component may protect devices that hinge, slide, or otherwise articulate. A front surface hard cover may snap or connect to the front of the device while a back surface hard cover may snap or connect to the back of the device. A flexible component may be held in place under one or both of the hard shell pieces. The flexible component may be held under one or both of the hard shell covers and may have button pushers, covers, or other features to allow a user to operate a protected device while still covering the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2011Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Curtis Richardson, John Loudenslager, Jamie Johnson, Stephen Willes, Travis Smith, Alan Morine, Matthew Glanzer, Jane Michie, Cameron Magness
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Publication number: 20140184757Abstract: The present invention provides a method whereby the spatial relationship and orientations of one or more three-dimensional objects being illuminated by an optical projector, and the optical projector itself, can be very accurately defined both quickly and easily. The present invention also provides a novel computerized optical projection system whereby three-dimensional data when viewed by the human eye projected onto three-dimensional objects is not deformed as a result of the non-planar projection surface. In one embodiment, the invention provides computerized optical assembly or manufacturing guidance systems, and related methods, that provide step-by-step assembly or manufacturing instructions for instructing technicians how to assemble or manufacture three-dimensional objects or systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Projection Works, Inc.Inventors: Brett Stanton Haisty, Roger Curtis Richardson
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Patent number: 8714299Abstract: A rigid removable case for a portable electronic device may have an acoustic isolation mechanism between the rigid removable case and an acoustic component on the electronic device. The acoustic isolation mechanism may be a compressible component that may provide an air seal between an interior surface of the removable case and an exterior surface of the electronic device. The acoustic isolation mechanism may be constructed of several different materials and several different manufacturing processes.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Curtis Richardson, John Loudenslager, Jamie Johnson, Jason Thompson
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Publication number: 20140095107Abstract: The present invention is directed to automated apparatuses and methods for measuring fastener hole depth, fastener length, countersink depth and/or hole diameters in a workpiece (or other object) in an automated and extremely rapid, efficient and accurate manner. The apparatuses may be operably connected with a power source and with one or a plurality of computers or other data collection devices to transmit fastener hole depth, countersink depth and/or hole diameter measurement data and/or information to them each time that a fastener hole is measured, while the apparatus is continuously measuring fastener holes (i.e., with no interruptions).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Projection Works, Inc.Inventors: Brett Stanton Haisty, Roger Curtis Richardson, Bobby Dean McAllister
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Patent number: 8610761Abstract: The present invention provides a method whereby the spatial relationship and orientations of one or more three-dimensional objects being illuminated by an optical projector, and the optical projector itself, can be very accurately defined both quickly and easily. The present invention also provides a novel computerized optical projection system whereby three dimensional data when viewed by the human eye projected onto three dimensional objects is not deformed as a result of the non-planar projection surface. The present invention could have many applications in many industries that include entertainment, apparel, marketing, and many others.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Prohectionworks, Inc.Inventors: Brett Stanton Haisty, Roger Curtis Richardson
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Patent number: 8606540Abstract: The present invention is directed to automated apparatuses and methods for measuring fastener hole depth, fastener length, countersink depth and/or hole diameters in a workpiece (or other object) in an automated and extremely rapid, efficient and accurate manner. The apparatuses may be operably connected with a power source and with one or a plurality of computers or other data collection devices to transmit fastener hole depth, countersink depth and/or hole diameter measurement data and/or information to them each time that a fastener hole is measured, while the apparatus is continuously measuring fastener holes (i.e., with no interruptions).Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Projectionworks, Inc.Inventors: Brett Stanton Haisty, Roger Curtis Richardson, Bobby Dean McAllister
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Publication number: 20130264143Abstract: A rigid removable case for a portable electronic device may have an acoustic isolation mechanism between the rigid removable case and an acoustic component on the electronic device. The acoustic isolation mechanism may be a compressible component that may provide an air seal between an interior surface of the removable case and an exterior surface of the electronic device. The acoustic isolation mechanism may be constructed of several different materials and several different manufacturing processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventors: Curtis Richardson, John Loudenslager, Jamie Johnson, Jason Thompson
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Patent number: 8479875Abstract: A rigid removable case for a portable electronic device may have an acoustic isolation mechanism between the rigid removable case and an acoustic component on the electronic device. The acoustic isolation mechanism may be a compressible component that may provide an air seal between an interior surface of the removable case and an exterior surface of the electronic device. The acoustic isolation mechanism may be constructed of several different materials and several different manufacturing processes.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Curtis Richardson, John Loudenslager, Jamie Johnson, Jason Thompson
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Publication number: 20110226545Abstract: A rigid removable case for a portable electronic device may have an acoustic isolation mechanism between the rigid removable case and an acoustic component on the electronic device. The acoustic isolation mechanism may be a compressible component that may provide an air seal between an interior surface of the removable case and an exterior surface of the electronic device. The acoustic isolation mechanism may be constructed of several different materials and several different manufacturing processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Curtis Richardson, John Loudenslager, Jamie Johnson, Jason Thompson
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Publication number: 20110228459Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device may have flexible components in impact areas, such as corners of the case, where the case may be designed to flex. In many embodiments, a gap may exist between the protective case and the electronic device, and impact to the case may be absorbed by the protective case before damaging the electronic device. In some embodiments, the protective case may be manufactured from a two shot molding process where a hard plastic case may have overmolded thermoplastic elastomer. Some embodiments may have two case portions that may be joined to enclose a device. Other embodiments may be a single case that snaps over a device. Still other embodiments may be a permanently attached cover that attaches using fasteners or snap features.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Curtis Richardson, Jamie Johnson, Adam Wibby, Alan Morine
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Publication number: 20110228458Abstract: A two-piece hard shell case with a silicone or other flexible component may protect devices that hinge, slide, or otherwise articulate. A front surface hard cover may snap or connect to the front of the device while a back surface hard cover may snap or connect to the back of the device. A flexible component may be held in place under one or both of the hard shell pieces. The flexible component may be held under one or both of the hard shell covers and may have button pushers, covers, or other features to allow a user to operate a protected device while still covering the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Curtis Richardson, John Loudenslager, Jamie Johnson, Stephen Willes, Travis Smith, Alan Morine, Matthew Glanzer, Jane Michie, Cameron Magness
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Publication number: 20110169924Abstract: The present invention provides a method whereby the spatial relationship and orientations of one or more three-dimensional objects being illuminated by an optical projector, and the optical projector itself, can be very accurately defined both quickly and easily. The present invention also provides a novel computerized optical projection system whereby three dimensional data when viewed by the human eye projected onto three dimensional objects is not deformed as a result of the non-planar projection surface. The present invention could have many applications in many industries that include entertainment, apparel, marketing, and many others.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Brett Stanton Haisty, Roger Curtis Richardson
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Patent number: D649536Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Curtis Richardson, Jamie Johnson, Stephen Willes, Travis Smith, Alan Morine
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Patent number: D654483Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2010Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Curtis Richardson, Jamie Johnson, Stephen Willes, Travis Smith