Patents by Inventor David Ray

David Ray 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).

  • Systems and methods for preventing data loss
    Patent number: 8930749
    Abstract: For preventing data loss in storage systems a detection is made that a storage device in a plurality of storage devices is experiencing a malfunction. The type of malfunction is determined. A SMART rebuilding technique, a normal building technique, a data migration technique, or a user data backup technique is selected to preserve the data in the storage device based on the determined type of the malfunction. The selected technique is performed on the storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Xue Dong Gao, Roah Jishi, David Ray Kahler, Keith Geoffrey Morrison, Karl Allen Nielsen, Micah Robison, Jeremy Leigh Royall
  • Systems and methods for preventing data loss
    Patent number: 8930750
    Abstract: For preventing data loss in storage systems, a detection is made that a storage device in a plurality of storage devices is experiencing a malfunction. The type of malfunction is determined. A SMART rebuilding technique, a normal building technique, a data migration technique, or a user data backup technique is selected to preserve the data in the storage device based on the determined type of the malfunction. The selected technique is performed on the storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Xue Dong Gao, Roah Jishi, David Ray Kahler, Keith Geoffrey Morrison, Karl Allen Nielsen, Micah Robison, Jeremy Leigh Royall
  • PROTECTIVE COVER FOR MEDICINE BALL AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140342859
    Abstract: A removable protective ball cover for a medicine ball is provided to protect an outer surface of the ball from wear and tear, increase the grip of the surface of the ball and maintain the balls' shape and structure. The ball cover may be formed from a durable material with high surface tension formed into a spherical shape with an opening that is used to encapsulate the medicine ball within the ball cover. The opening may be cinched closed by lacing the opening together to substantially, if not completely, cover the medicine ball and create a tight fit around the ball that will not move in relation to the ball. The ball cover may be formed from a series of specially-shaped panels which are triple stitched together with a backing material to prevent breaking of the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: David Ray Newman
  • Precision airdrop terminal seeker
    Patent number: 8788127
    Abstract: A beacon receiving system on a pallet of a container cargo bundle is airdropped from a cargo airplane. The beacon receiving system comprises a sensor that detects during descent a beacon signal generated from a beacon placed at the target drop location. The sensor provides signals to a microcontroller that ascertains an angle at which the beacon signal is received. An inertial measurement unit provides signals indicating a tilt of the pallet during descent, which is used by the microcontroller to determine an offset angle of the received beacon signal. This information is used to steer the container cargo bundle during descent to achieve high precision in landing at the desired target drop location. The beacon signal may comprises a modulated light signal which can be distinguished by the sensor from other light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Dale F. Waldo, David Ray Riley, Thomas Lyman Weaver
  • Processing of electronic documents to achieve postage optimization
    Patent number: 8780382
    Abstract: A method is suitable for processing a plurality of electronic documents designated for processing and delivery to a plurality of recipients, each recipient having a zip code associated therewith. Each electronic document is assigned a plurality of attributes, and the documents are sorted into one or more attribute groups based on the attributes, such that the electronic documents of each attribute group share at least one of the attributes. Output groups are then formed from the electronic documents of each attribute group based on the zip code associated with each electronic document, such that the electronic documents of each output group have similar zip codes. The output groups can then be routed to processing sites for processing the electronic documents to form physical documents for delivery to the recipients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: David Ray Carter, Sherri A. Sullivan, Joseph G. Toy, Daniel G. Fletcher, George M. Freebersyser, Jr., Michael Tate
  • FIBER OPTIC COMPONENT HOLDERS AND ENCLOSURES AND METHODS INCLUDING SAME
    Publication number: 20140150237
    Abstract: A method for securing a fiber optic component includes: providing a holding medium having a tack and mounted on a substrate; and placing the fiber optic component in intimate contact with the holding medium to thereby secure the fiber optic component to the substrate. The tack of the holding medium releasably bonds the fiber optic component to the holding medium and the holding medium retains its tack upon removal of the fiber optic component to permit re-placement of the fiber optic component or placement of a further fiber optic component on the holding medium to secure said fiber optic component or further fiber optic component to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: William F. Wright, David Ray Radliff, William Joseph Curry, Gary W. Adams
  • Calibration of a Dynamic Digital Imaging System for Detecting Defects in Production Stream
    Publication number: 20140146164
    Abstract: A system and method for calibrating a dynamic digital imaging system for the detection of defects in a moving product stream. The system has an elevated platform above a conveying unit for receiving a reference color tile. The elevated platform allows for the passage of products to be inspected on the below conveying unit surface such that calibration and re-calibration processes during image capturing may be accomplished on a continuous basis without interruption of the product stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: Rick Wendell Bajema, Wilfred Marcellien Bourg, JR., Scott Fagan, Sonchai Lange, Kerwin Bradley, David Ray Warren
  • Method for Scoring and Controlling Quality of Food Products in a Dynamic Production Line
    Publication number: 20140147015
    Abstract: A method for scoring and controlling the quality of dynamic food products transitioning in the processing steps is performed using image analysis. An image of a plurality of moving food products on a conveyor system is captured by on-line vision equipment and image analysis is performed on the image via an algorithm that determines the percentage of pixels having varying intensities of colors and applies predetermined preferences to predict consumer dissatisfaction. The entire group of food products of one or more images is given an overall appearance score and each individual food product is also scored such that each may be ranked from least to more acceptable. The ranked food products can then be ejected in the order of worst to better rank to increase the overall quality score of the entire group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Rick Wendell Bajema, Garrett Fox, Kevin Matthew Trick, David Ray Warren, Sheila Wright-Henry, Sonchai Lange, Wilfred Marcellien Bourg, JR.
  • Shared collaborative environment
    Publication number: 20140101571
    Abstract: Embodiments herein provide an apparatus, program product, and method that enable a group of users to prepare creative documents individually while working in a shared collective environment. Embodiments herein provide direct visual feedback of the work related to the documents, being performed by users in the group. As each user makes edits to their document, the edits made by the user are communicated with a collaboration manager. The collaboration manager incorporates the edits into the document and displays a preview of the edited document to the active members of the collaboration group. The preview may be displayed in a window along with the current design window of each user. There may also be an alternate means of communication between the users of the collaboration group displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Lucid Dream Software, Inc.
    Inventor: David Ray Lewis
  • Fiber optic component holders and enclosures and methods including the same
    Patent number: 8687934
    Abstract: A method for securing a fiber optic component includes: providing a holding medium having a tack and mounted on a substrate; and placing the fiber optic component in intimate contact with the holding medium to thereby secure the fiber optic component to the substrate. The tack of the holding medium releasably bonds the fiber optic component to the holding medium and the holding medium retains its tack upon removal of the fiber optic component to permit re-placement of the fiber optic component or placement of a further fiber optic component on the holding medium to secure said fiber optic component or further fiber optic component to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: William F. Wright, David Ray Radliff, William Joseph Curry, Gary W. Adams
  • Internet delivery system
    Patent number: 8671113
    Abstract: An Internet delivery method delivers electronic information products to a plurality of users via the Internet. A plurality of display formats are stored in a database. The display formats including at least a default display format and a custom display format. Information is also stored for each user indicating whether the user is a specific type of user. When a user logs in, the user is identified as being that specific type of user. If the user is identified as the specific type of user, then an electronic information product is delivered to the user in the custom display format. The electronic information products are accessed via computers connected to the Internet, including wireless devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventors: Jeffrey Raymond Reihl, David Ray King, David Martin Nelson, Larry Jay Browder, Jr., Vineet Shriniwas Joshi, Brian David Horblit
  • ORTHOPEDIC MEASUREMENT DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20140066810
    Abstract: A device for orthopedic measurements includes a main housing, a center member, a measurement indicator, and a flexible member. The main housing has a proximal end with a top opening and a distal end with a side opening, and defines a longitudinal axis and includes a main housing cavity. The center member is disposed along the longitudinal axis within the main housing cavity. The measurement indicator is operatively connected to the center member, and is configured and adapted to display a measurement of a distance. The flexible member is threaded through the main housing cavity, and includes a first end and an opposed second end with an eyelet disposed proximate the side opening of the main housing. The eyelet is configured to be drawn away from the main housing, extending the flexible member outward with respect to the side opening to display a measurement on the measurement indicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Paul Andrew Glazer, David Ray, Joseph Ting
  • Apparatus and method for lifting a skimmer well lid and for cleaning and lifting a skimmer basket
    Publication number: 20140015267
    Abstract: A multipurpose tool and method usable to remove debris and/or other retentate from a skimmer basket or a filter associated with a swimming pool, and/or to remove the skimmer well lid and the skimmer basket and/or filter from a skimmer well. The tool comprises two elongate members pivotally connected, each elongate member having a protrusion connected thereto at one end and a handle at the other. Each elongate member can have a scooping element connected thereto. The protrusions can point away from each other and can be adapted to move away from each other in response to the handles being moved towards each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: David Ray Smith
  • Method and apparatus for detecting exposed metal cords in an elastomeric strip
    Patent number: 8573275
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting exposed and partially separated metal cords 17 in a cut end of a metallic cord reinforced strip 17 includes the steps of conveying and cutting the strip 17 and separating the cut ends and passing the conveyed cut strip 17 past a sensor means 40 for detecting any exposed partially separated metal cords or filaments. The preferred sensor means 40 includes a pair of closely spaced electrically conductive rollers 41, 42, a power source connected to one of the other rollers 41 or 42. When an exposed wire 26 touches both rollers 41 and 42 a circuit is closed giving indication of an exposed wire cord condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: David Ray Lovell, Jingfei Zhang
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING DATA LOSS
    Publication number: 20130262919
    Abstract: For preventing data loss in storage systems, a detection is made that a storage device in a plurality of storage devices is experiencing a malfunction. The type of malfunction is determined. A SMART rebuilding technique, a normal building technique, a data migration technique, or a user data backup technique is selected to preserve the data in the storage device based on the determined type of the malfunction. The selected technique is performed on the storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Xue Dong GAO, Roah JISHI, David Ray KAHLER, Keith Geoffrey MORRISON, Karl Allen NIELSEN, Micah ROBISON, Jeremy Leigh ROYALL
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING DATA LOSS
    Publication number: 20130262921
    Abstract: For preventing data loss in storage systems, a detection is made that a storage device in a plurality of storage devices is experiencing a malfunction. The type of malfunction is determined. A SMART rebuilding technique, a normal building technique, a data migration technique, or a user data backup technique is selected to preserve the data in the storage device based on the determined type of the malfunction. The selected technique is performed on the storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Xue Dong GAO, Roah JISHI, David Ray KAHLER, Keith Geoffrey MORRISON, Karl Allen NIELSEN, Micah ROBISON, Jeremy Leigh ROYALL
  • Steerable pallet range extension
    Patent number: 8538605
    Abstract: A steerable container delivery system (“CDS”) includes a pallet configured with a pallet steering mechanism and a range extension device for steering a CDS cargo bundle during free fall when airdropped. The pallet steering mechanism and range extension device may be inflated shortly after deployment using compressed air carried by an air tank in the pallet. A flight management computer (“FMS”) continuously monitors the location of the CDS bundle using GPS technology and determines a vector to a drop location based on stored GPS measurements. The FMC continuously monitors and positions the CDS bundle over the drop location, and is able to independently control the position of the CDS bundle, either by rotating the CDS bundle or moving it laterally. At the appropriate altitude, the FMC causes the main parachute to open to slow the descent of the CDS bundle for impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: David Ray Riley
  • Processing of electronic documents to achieve manufacturing efficiency
    Patent number: 8508767
    Abstract: A method can be used for processing electronic documents, each of which are assigned a plurality of attributes. The documents are sorted into one or more groups based on the attributes, such that the electronic documents of each group share at least one of the attributes. The attributes of the documents in each group are analyzed to determine an appropriate processing site for each group, and then the groups are each routed to their respective processing sites determined to be appropriate therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: David Ray Carter, Sherri A. Sullivan, Joseph G. Toy, Daniel G. Fletcher, George M. Freebersyser, Jr.
  • Redundant key server encryption environment
    Patent number: 8494170
    Abstract: Provided are a computer program product, system and method for a redundant key server encryption environment. A key server receives from at least one remote key server public keys associated with the at least one remote key server. The key server receives a request for an encryption key from a requesting device and generates the encryption key for use by the requesting device to unlock a storage. The key server generates a first wrapped encryption key by encrypting the encryption key with a requesting device public key, a second wrapped encryption key by encrypting the encryption key with a public key associated with the key server, and at least one additional wrapped encryption key by encrypting the encryption key with the at least one public key provided by the at least one remote key server. The key server transmits the generated keys to the requesting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Ray Kahler, Anjul Mathur, Richard Anthony Ripberger, Jacob Lee Sheppard, Glen Alan Jaquette
  • Pneumatic tire
    Patent number: 8459322
    Abstract: A pneumatic radial tire has a chipper in place of a traditional apex, the chipper located between a carcass main portion and turnup portion. The chipper layer may be composed of a chopped carbon fiber and aramid composite reinforced elastomeric layer. The tire sidewalls have a radial height SH and a section width SW located within a range of 0.4 to 0.44 of the sidewall radial height SH measured from the bead core. The section width SW may further be located within a range of 0.1? to 0.3? inches from a radially outward end of the chipper layer in a radial direction. The tread may of a dual layer construction, having a radially inward first layer formed of a relatively low rolling resistance compound and a radially outward second layer formed of a compound containing silica.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Michael Stefan Skurich, Lisa Marie Missik-Gaffney, David Ray Hubbell, Teresa Diane Martter, George Frank Balogh, Arthur Allen Goldstein