Patents by Inventor David Lark

David Lark 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: 12627355
    Abstract: A system for facilitating managing of terahertz wave energy. The system includes a terahertz antenna, a sensor, and a processing device. Further, the terahertz antenna is configured to be operable in a terahertz frequency range. Further, the terahertz antenna is configured for managing terahertz electromagnetic waves having terahertz wave energy. Further, the sensor is configured for generating data associated with the terahertz antenna and an environment of the terahertz antenna. Further, the processing device is communicatively coupled with the sensor. Further, the processing device is configured for analyzing the data and generating a signal for the terahertz antenna based on the analyzing. Further, the processing device is communicatively coupled with the terahertz antenna. Further, the terahertz antenna is associated with parameters. Further, the parameters of the terahertz antenna are adjusted based on the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2025
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: Ambient Energy AI Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Smith, David Lark, Michael Smith, Mohamed Sanad, Rick Bean, Mihael Radoslovic
  • Publication number: 20250379633
    Abstract: A system for facilitating managing of terahertz wave energy. The system includes a terahertz antenna, a sensor, and a processing device. Further, the terahertz antenna is configured to be operable in a terahertz frequency range. Further, the terahertz antenna is configured for managing terahertz electromagnetic waves having terahertz wave energy. Further, the sensor is configured for generating data associated with the terahertz antenna and an environment of the terahertz antenna. Further, the processing device is communicatively coupled with the sensor. Further, the processing device is configured for analyzing the data and generating a signal for the terahertz antenna based on the analyzing. Further, the processing device is communicatively coupled with the terahertz antenna. Further, the terahertz antenna is associated with parameters. Further, the parameters of the terahertz antenna are adjusted based on the signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2025
    Publication date: December 11, 2025
    Inventors: Robert Smith, David Lark, Michael Smith, Mohamed Sanad, Rick Bean, Mihael Radoslovic
  • Patent number: 12348048
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for facilitating harnessing terahertz electromagnetic waves for photovoltaically generating electrical energy. Accordingly, the system may include an electromagnetic wave generator configured for generating first electromagnetic waves having first wave energy. Further, the system may include a wave conversion element comprised of a 3D crystal material. Further, the wave conversion element may be configured for converting the first electromagnetic waves to second electromagnetic waves having second wave energy. Further, the second electromagnetic waves are in a second frequency range. Further, the system may include a photovoltaic device configured to operate in the second frequency range. Further, the photovoltaic device may be configured for harvesting the second wave energy of the second electromagnetic waves of the second frequency range. Further, the photovoltaic device may be configured for generating the electrical energy from the second wave energy based on the harvesting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: TeraNova Energy Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Smith, David Lark, Michael Smith
  • Publication number: 20250105664
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for facilitating harnessing terahertz electromagnetic waves for photovoltaically generating electrical energy. Accordingly, the system may include an electromagnetic wave generator configured for generating first electromagnetic waves having first wave energy. Further, the system may include a wave conversion element comprised of a 3D crystal material. Further, the wave conversion element may be configured for converting the first electromagnetic waves to second electromagnetic waves having second wave energy. Further, the second electromagnetic waves are in a second frequency range. Further, the system may include a photovoltaic device configured to operate in the second frequency range. Further, the photovoltaic device may be configured for harvesting the second wave energy of the second electromagnetic waves of the second frequency range. Further, the photovoltaic device may be configured for generating the electrical energy from the second wave energy based on the harvesting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Robert Smith, David Lark, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 12199445
    Abstract: A device for facilitating harnessing terahertz electromagnetic waves for energy generation. The device comprises a transceiver, a rectifier, and a timing device. Further, the transceiver is comprised of a composite material and configured for receiving electromagnetic waves having wave energy and frequencies in a terahertz frequency range transmitted wirelessly from a first device. The transceiver comprises an antenna comprised of a superconducting material and is configured for capturing the electromagnetic waves. The receiving of the electromagnetic waves is based on the capturing. Further, the rectifier is configured for converting the electromagnetic waves into electrical energy that is transferable to a second device electromagnetically coupled with the device. The timing device is synchronized with a first timing device of the first device and configured for generating a receiving signal based on synchronizing with the first timing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Inventors: Robert Smith, David Lark, Michael Smith
  • Publication number: 20230344271
    Abstract: A device for facilitating harnessing terahertz electromagnetic waves for energy generation. The device comprises a transceiver, a rectifier, and a timing device. Further, the transceiver is comprised of a composite material and configured for receiving electromagnetic waves having wave energy and frequencies in a terahertz frequency range transmitted wirelessly from a first device. The transceiver comprises an antenna comprised of a superconducting material and is configured for capturing the electromagnetic waves. The receiving of the electromagnetic waves is based on the capturing. Further, the rectifier is configured for converting the electromagnetic waves into electrical energy that is transferable to a second device electromagnetically coupled with the device. The timing device is synchronized with a first timing device of the first device and configured for generating a receiving signal based on synchronizing with the first timing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Smith, David Lark, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 11735960
    Abstract: A system for facilitating wireless energy transmissions. The system comprises a ground station and a space station. The ground station is positioned in a location on the earth. The ground station comprises a transmitter device. The space station is positioned in an orbit around the earth. The space station comprises a primary receiver device and a primary transmitter device. The primary receiver device comprises a receiver transceiver. The transmitter device transmits terahertz electromagnetic wave energy wirelessly to the receiver transceiver. The receiver transceiver receives the energy wirelessly from the transmitter. The receiver transceiver comprises a receiver enclosure comprised of a metamaterial. The receiver enclosure converts the terahertz electromagnetic wave energy into electrical energy based on the receiving. The receiver enclosure comprises a receiver antenna comprised of superconducting material and facilitates the receiving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: VOICE LIFE FZCO
    Inventors: Robert Smith, David Lark, Michael Smith
  • Publication number: 20070149625
    Abstract: A process for recycling plastic material by reducing a sample of plastic material to form plastic particles having a desired particle size; providing a susceptor agent to the plastic particles which imparts a dielectric property to the plastic particles; providing a bonding agent to the plastic particles; and treating the plastic particles with microwave energy to form a useable plastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: David Lark, William Howell
  • Patent number: 7097561
    Abstract: A gaming apparatus may include a cabinet having a front face, a gaming display supported inside the cabinet and positioned adjacent the cabinet front face, the gaming display being operable to generate images and a controller operatively coupled to the gaming display. The controller may comprise a processor and a memory operatively coupled to the processor. The controller may be programmed to allow a person to make a wager, cause an image associated with a game to be generated on the gaming display, to determine an outcome of the game represented by the image and to determine a value payout associated with the outcome of the game. The controller also may be programmed to display on the gaming display a plurality of display elements which change from displaying cards to displaying portions of a first display object wherein the portions of the first display object create an identifiable image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventor: David Lark
  • Publication number: 20030096644
    Abstract: A gaming apparatus may include a cabinet having a front face, a gaming display supported inside the cabinet and positioned adjacent the cabinet front face, the gaming display being operable to generate images and a controller operatively coupled to the gaming display. The controller may comprise a processor and a memory operatively coupled to the processor. The controller may be programmed to allow a person to make a wager, cause an image associated with a game to be generated on the gaming display, to determine an outcome of the game represented by the image and to determine a value payout associated with the outcome of the game. The controller also may be programmed to display on the gaming display a plurality of display elements which change from displaying cards to displaying portions of a first display object wherein the portions of the first display object create an identifiable image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventor: David Lark
  • Patent number: 4736017
    Abstract: A vaccine effective in protecting mammals against urinary infections is prepared from purified Gal-Gal pilus proteins or fragments thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Peter O'Hanley, Gary K. Schoolnik, David Lark, Stanley Falkow