Patents by Inventor David Ritchie
David Ritchie 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).
-
Publication number: 20230032438Abstract: A live bait dispenser allows for easy hooking of fish bait without requiring the user to contact the bait. The apparatus includes a storage region, for containing the bait, and a dispensing region, in fluid communication with the storage region, for the bait to position for easy hooking and dispensing. The storage region may be in various shapes and sizes and may include removable or hinged lids to enclose an open top of the storage region. The dispensing region can include a plurality of axial slots that meet with a longitudinal slot to permit hooking and removal of the bait. In some embodiments, a hinged end can be provided to permit the hooked bait, when it is too large to be removed through the longitudinal slot, to be removed from the dispensing region after being hooked.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2021Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Douglas James Ritchie, Joshua David Ritchie
-
Patent number: 11419324Abstract: A bait scoop allows an angler to retrieve live bait, hook the live bait while still in the bait scoop, and easily remove the hooked bait from the bait scoop. The bait scoop includes a scoop and a handle extending from a back of the scoop member. A plurality of front slots are formed in the scoop, where the slots are open at a top part of the scoop. The slots continuously extend from the top of the scoop, around the bottom, and partially up the back of the scoop to attached to a solid back portion thereof. Side slots are formed in sides of the scoop, where the side slots are open at the top of the scoop. Slotted cones are formed at a trench on a bottom interior of the scoop, where the slot in the scoop extends from the side slot to the interior of the scoop.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2021Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Inventors: Douglas James Ritchie, Joshua David Ritchie
-
Patent number: 11368376Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that provision a cloud-based service together with a dedicated network connection to provision a cloud-based service element. In response to the request both the cloud-based service element and a dedicated network connection are provisioned. Provisioning the cloud-based service element together with the dedicated network connection enables the cloud-based service element to utilize the dedicated network connection.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: Pete Joseph Caputo, II, Austin David Ritchie, Alan Wade Prehmus, Travis Duane Ewert, Harold Wayne Teets
-
Patent number: 11171848Abstract: Improvements to network switches and other network components that enable improved status monitoring and logging of network and device parameters, particularly for networked video surveillance applications. The network switch or other network component, which may be an IP camera for example, outputs a networked video stream which contains graphical representations of relevant data, such as simple graphs or indicators. The networked video stream, and therefore the relevant data, can then be conveniently viewed and/or stored as a networked video stream with existing standard technology. An additional benefit is that conventional motion detection can be performed on the graphical representations in the networked video stream to generate alarms or trigger events.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Veracity UK LimitedInventors: David Ritchie, Alastair McLeod
-
Publication number: 20200267060Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that provision a cloud-based service together with a dedicated network connection to provision a cloud-based service element. In response to the request both the cloud-based service element and a dedicated network connection are provisioned. Provisioning the cloud-based service element together with the dedicated network connection enables the cloud-based service element to utilize the dedicated network connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: Pete Joseph Caputo, II, Austin David Ritchie, Alan Wade Prehmus, Travis Duane Ewert, Harold Wayne Teets
-
Patent number: 10652110Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that provision a cloud-based service together with a dedicated network connection to provision a cloud-based service element. In response to the request both the cloud-based service element and a dedicated network connection are provisioned. Provisioning the cloud-based service element together with the dedicated network connection enables the cloud-based service element to utilize the dedicated network connection.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: Pete Joseph Caputo, II, Austin David Ritchie, Alan Wade Prehmus, Travis Duane Ewert, Harold Wayne Teets
-
Patent number: 10486958Abstract: A follower plate and an apparatus that uses the follower plate to force a viscous material to flow from a storage container. The follower plate includes a cylindrical outer body, a sealing element, and a material saving insert in which a plurality of ribs forms annular concentric slots having a length (L) that runs from the outer edge of the insert to an inner hub. Each slot further exhibits a width (w) that remains substantially the same along its length (L). Each slot further comprises a depth that is variable and tapers along its length (L), such that the depth of the slot approximate to the outer edge (do) is less than the depth of the slot approximate to the inner hub (di). The width and depth of the slots are configured so that any viscous material that has not been dispensed from the storage container resides within the slots.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Integrated Dispense SolutionsInventors: Andy Hryckowian, David Ritchie
-
Publication number: 20180324065Abstract: Improvements to network switches and other network components that enable improved status monitoring and logging of network and device parameters, particularly for networked video surveillance applications. The network switch or other network component, which may be an IP camera for example, outputs a networked video stream which contains graphical representations of relevant data, such as simple graphs or indicators. The networked video stream, and therefore the relevant data, can then be conveniently viewed and/or stored as a networked video stream with existing standard technology. An additional benefit is that conventional motion detection can be performed on the graphical representations in the networked video stream to generate alarms or trigger events.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: Veracity UK LimitedInventors: David RITCHIE, Alastair MCLEOD
-
Publication number: 20180287896Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that provision a cloud-based service together with a dedicated network connection to provision a cloud-based service element. In response to the request both the cloud-based service element and a dedicated network connection are provisioned. Provisioning the cloud-based service element together with the dedicated network connection enables the cloud-based service element to utilize the dedicated network connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Pete Joseph Caputo, II, Austin David Ritchie, Alan Wade Prehmus, Travis Duane Ewert, Harold Wayne Teets
-
Patent number: 9992079Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that provision a cloud-based service together with a dedicated network connection to provision a cloud-based service element. In response to the request both the cloud-based service element and a dedicated network connection are provisioned. Provisioning the cloud-based service element together with the dedicated network connection enables the cloud-based service element to utilize the dedicated network connection.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: Pete Joseph Caputo, II, Austin David Ritchie, Alan Wade Prehmus, Travis Duane Ewert, Harold Wayne Teets
-
Patent number: 9724329Abstract: Methods of treatment or prevention of a cancerous or pre-cancerous condition, of slowing or preventing growth of a cancerous condition, of stimulating a cell-mediated immune response, stimulating a Th1 helper T cell response against a pathogen in a mammal and of treating or preventing inflammatory diseases or disorders that involve administration of N-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP) or a physiologically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer or prodrug thereof are provided. Also provided are formulations of an active agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2011Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Peter MacCallum Cancer InstituteInventors: Andy Kang-Wei Hsu, Jake Shortt, Paul Neeson, Ricky Wayne Johnstone, David Ritchie
-
Publication number: 20170054608Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that provision a cloud-based service together with a dedicated network connection to provision a cloud-based service element. In response to the request both the cloud-based service element and a dedicated network connection are provisioned. Provisioning the cloud-based service element together with the dedicated network connection enables the cloud-based service element to utilize the dedicated network connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Pete Joseph CAPUTO, II, Austin David RITCHIE, Alan Wade PREHMUS, Travis Duane EWERT, Harold Wayne TEETS
-
Patent number: 9491066Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that provision a cloud-based service together with a dedicated network connection to provision a cloud-based service element. In response to the request both the cloud-based service element and a dedicated network connection are provisioned. Provisioning the cloud-based service element together with the dedicated network connection enables the cloud-based service element to utilize the dedicated network connection.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLCInventors: Pete Joseph Caputo, II, Austin David Ritchie, Alan Wade Prehmus, Travis Duane Ewert, Harold Wayne Teets
-
Patent number: 9296629Abstract: Methods and systems for reducing a redox active contaminant in a waste stream in a waste treatment system involve performing a unit process of the waste treatment system by contacting redox active contaminant in the waste stream with oxyhydrogen-rich gas generated on-site by an oxyhydrogen gas generator that implements water dissociation technology. The oxyhydrogen gas generator involves applying a pulsed electrical signal to a series of closely spaced electrodes that are submerged in the waste stream to produce oxyhydrogen-rich gas from a water component of the waste stream. Operation of the oxyhydrogen gas generator in the waste stream may accomplish one or more unit processes for waste treatment, such as oxidation, stripping, floatation, disinfection, conditioning, stabilization, thickening, and dewatering, among others.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Xogen Technologies Inc.Inventors: David Ritchie Van Vliet, Herbert Wallace Campbell, Stephen Barrie Chambers, Hector Alvarez-Vazquez
-
Publication number: 20160080215Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that provision a cloud-based service together with a dedicated network connection to provision a cloud-based service element. In response to the request both the cloud-based service element and a dedicated network connection are provisioned. Provisioning the cloud-based service element together with the dedicated network connection enables the cloud-based service element to utilize the dedicated network connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Pete Joseph CAPUTO II, Austin David RITCHIE, Alan Wade PREHMUS, Travis Duane EWERT, Harold Wayne TEETS
-
Patent number: 9197709Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that provision a cloud-based service together with a dedicated network connection to provision a cloud-based service element. In response to the request both the cloud-based service element and a dedicated network connection are provisioned. Provisioning the cloud-based service element together with the dedicated network connection enables the cloud-based service element to utilize the dedicated network connection.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLCInventors: Pete Joseph Caputo, II, Austin David Ritchie, Alan Wade Prehmus, Travis Duane Ewert, Harold Wayne Teets
-
Patent number: 9187347Abstract: Methods and systems for reducing a redox active contaminant in a waste stream in a waste treatment system involve performing a unit process of the waste treatment system by contacting redox active contaminant in the waste stream with oxyhydrogen-rich gas generated on-site by an oxyhydrogen gas generator that implements water dissociation technology. The oxyhydrogen gas generator involves applying a pulsed electrical signal to a series of closely spaced electrodes that are submerged in the waste stream to produce oxyhydrogen-rich gas from a water component of the waste stream. Operation of the oxyhydrogen gas generator in the waste stream may accomplish one or more unit processes for waste treatment, such as oxidation, stripping, floatation, disinfection, conditioning, stabilization, thickening, and dewatering, among others.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2010Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: XOGEN TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: David Ritchie Van Vliet, Hector Alvarez-Vazquez
-
Publication number: 20150095497Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that provision a cloud-based service together with a dedicated network connection to provision a cloud-based service element. In response to the request both the cloud-based service element and a dedicated network connection are provisioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Pete Joseph CAPUTO, Austin David Ritchie, Alan Wade Prehmus, Travis Duane Ewert, Harold Wayne Teets
-
Patent number: 8927029Abstract: Disclosure is provided for methods of preventing, removing or inhibiting microbial biofilm formation or microbial infection in a plant or plant part thereof, including applying thereto a treatment effective amount of an active compound as described herein, or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. Methods of enhancing a microbicide (e.g., including a copper, antibiotic, bacteriophage, etc.) and/or plant defense activator are also provided, including applying an active compound as described herein. Compositions comprising an active compound as described herein in an agriculturally acceptable carrier are also provided, and in some embodiments the compositions further include a microbicide (e.g., including copper, antibiotic, bacteriophage, etc.) and/or plant defense activator.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: North Carolina State UniversityInventors: Christian Melander, John Cavanagh, David Ritchie, Robert W. Huigens, III, T. Eric Ballard, Justin J. Richards, Thomas W. Lindsey, Jonathan S. Lindsey
-
Patent number: D894834Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Christian David Ritchie, Terril Johnson, Gary S. Kelly, Michael John Rhett Wilson