Patents by Inventor David Stokes
David Stokes 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: 11934731Abstract: A system to is described. The system includes at least one physical memory device to store print workflow manager and one or more processors coupled with the at least one physical memory devices to execute the print workflow manager receive a print job including print data to be printed, wherein the print data comprises a first presentation format, convert the received print data from the first presentation format to generate second print data in a second presentation format, duplicate the second print data to generate third print data, process the second print data to generate data to be printed to a first page size and process the third print data to generate data to be printed to a second page size.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ned Otey, David Stokes
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Patent number: 11213869Abstract: A solid waste treatment system includes: a solid-liquid separator module configured to receive mixed solid and liquid waste and separating solid material from the mixed solid and liquid waste; an accumulator and macerator module configured to receive and macerate the solid material from the solid-liquid separator module; a drying module configured to receive and dry the macerated solid material from the accumulator and macerator module; and a combustion module configured to receive and combust the dried macerated solid material from the drying module.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Research Triangle InstituteInventors: Jeffrey Robert Piascik, Charles David Stokes, Ethan Klem, Brian Rhys Stoner, Christopher Gregory, Nicholas G. Baldasaro, Katelyn Lea Sellgren, David E. Rogers, Brian Grant, Brian Thomas Hawkins, Enzo Cellini
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Patent number: 10947139Abstract: A liquid waste treatment system includes: a baffle tank subsystem for particle settling; a preprocess tank subsystem downstream of the baffle tank subsystem; a process tank subsystem downstream of the preprocess tank subsystem; and a storage tank subsystem downstream of the process tank subsystem for the storage of treated liquid. A Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) processing module may be included and may be inserted into the preprocess tank subsystem or implemented in a second process tank downstream of the process tank subsystem. A faster disinfection may occur in the process tank subsystem, and a slower disinfection may occur in the second process tank according to distinct respective kill curves. An electrochemical cell may be operated in a pulse mode in liquid waste in a pulsed mode.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Research Triangle InstituteInventors: Jeffrey Robert Piascik, Charles David Stokes, Ethan Klem, Brian Rhys Stoner, Christopher Gregory, Nicholas G. Baldasaro, Katelyn Lea Sellgren, David E. Rogers, Brian Grant, Brian Thomas Hawkins, Enzo Cellini
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Patent number: 10869680Abstract: A medical positioning bracket is described that provides users with the ability to attach and secure multiple bone tunnel drill guides into a single working unit. Users can manipulate each drill guide independently and lock the drill guides at desired locations relative to one another to achieve precise bone tunnel angles and locations.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2016Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Clemson UniversityInventors: Alan Michael Marionneaux, Michael David Stokes, George Marion Seignious, IV, Alison Santillo, Jeremy Mercuri, Nicholas Freeman, Adam Marrocco, Steven Brian Singleton, Brian Curtis Keim
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Publication number: 20190169058Abstract: A solid waste treatment system includes: a solid-liquid separator module configured to receive mixed solid and liquid waste and separating solid material from the mixed solid and liquid waste; an accumulator and macerator module configured to receive and macerate the solid material from the solid-liquid separator module; a drying module configured to receive and dry the macerated solid material from the accumulator and macerator module; and a combustion module configured to receive and combust the dried macerated solid material from the drying module.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey Robert Piascik, Charles David Stokes, Ethan Klem, Brian Rhys Stoner, Christopher Gregory, Nicholas G. Baldasaro, Katelyn Lea Sellgren, David E. Rogers, Brian Grant, Brian Thomas Hawkins, Enzo Cellini
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Publication number: 20190169054Abstract: A liquid waste treatment system includes: a baffle tank subsystem for particle settling; a preprocess tank subsystem downstream of the baffle tank subsystem; a process tank subsystem downstream of the preprocess tank subsystem; and a storage tank subsystem downstream of the process tank subsystem for the storage of treated liquid. A Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) processing module may be included and may be inserted into the preprocess tank subsystem or implemented in a second process tank downstream of the process tank subsystem. A faster disinfection may occur in the process tank subsystem, and a slower disinfection may occur in the second process tank according to distinct respective kill curves. An electrochemical cell may be operated in a pulse mode in liquid waste in a pulsed mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey Robert Piascik, Charles David Stokes, Ethan Klem, Brian Rhys Stoner, Christopher Gregory, Nicholas G. Baldasaro, Katelyn Lea Sellgren, David E. Rogers, Brian Grant, Brian Thomas Hawkins, Enzo Cellini
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Publication number: 20160235421Abstract: A medical positioning bracket is described that provides users with the ability to attach and secure multiple bone tunnel drill guides into a single working unit. Users can manipulate each drill guide independently and lock the drill guides at desired locations relative to one another to achieve precise bone tunnel angles and locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Alan Michael Marionneaux, Michael David Stokes, George Marion Seignious, IV, Alison Santillo, Jeremy Mercuri, Nicholas Freeman, Adam Marrocco
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Patent number: 9292244Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for predictively tracking expected print jobs. The system comprises a memory that identifies categories of print jobs, and that stores rules that indicate how often print jobs will be received at a presentation system. The system also comprises a control unit operable to identify a rule for a category of print jobs, to analyze the rule to generate a predicted schedule of print jobs expected for receipt at the presentation system, and to determine whether expected print jobs have been received at the presentation system in accordance with the schedule. The control unit is further operable to generate an alert if an expected print job has not been received at the presentation system in accordance with the schedule.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ned Otey, Brent Winters, Joseph G. Frick, David Stokes
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Patent number: 9292245Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for predictively tracking expected print jobs. The system comprises a memory that identifies categories of print jobs, and that stores rules that indicate how often print jobs will be received at a presentation system. The system also comprises a control unit operable to identify a rule for a category of print jobs, to analyze the rule to generate a predicted schedule of print jobs expected for receipt at the presentation system, and to determine whether expected print jobs have been received at the presentation system in accordance with the schedule. The control unit is further operable to generate an alert if an expected print job has not been received at the presentation system in accordance with the schedule.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ned Otey, Brent Winters, Joseph G. Frick, David Stokes
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Patent number: 9212968Abstract: A calibration device for a radiometer includes an integrating cavity and a honeycomb blackbody mounted to the integrating cavity. A plurality of emitters are mounted to the exterior rim of the integrating cavity for transmitting narrow band wavelengths of light into and out of the integrating cavity. A controller, selectively, activates one or more emitters to radiate a single narrow band wavelength of light during an ON period and turn OFF during another period. A plurality of reference detectors are also mounted to the exterior rim of the integrating cavity for measuring the intensity of each narrow band radiation outputted from the integrating cavity. The reference detectors are effective in determining changes in intensity output by each of the narrow band emitters from the integrating cavity. The measured changes in intensity outputted by the emitters are used to calibrate the radiometer with the changes traced back to a NIST standard.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Exelis, Inc.Inventors: David S. Smith, David R. Wickholm, Ronald Joseph Glumb, Sheldon David Stokes, Glen Daniel White
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Patent number: 9126440Abstract: Systems and methods for an Automated Document Factory (ADF) system configured to print a web in a 4-up format and to handle the web with 2-up post-print equipment. One embodiment is an apparatus that includes a post-print system. The post-print system receives a web of media printed in an N-up format where N is three or more. The post-print system includes a cutting unit that cuts the web along a length to form segments. A first segment includes documents printed in a 2-up format. The post-print system also includes a 2-up handler that receives the first segment, reads an instruction printed on the first segment that includes handling information for the documents printed on the first segment, and processes the documents printed on the first segment based on the handling information.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Michael Lotz, David Stokes, Adam Swartz
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Publication number: 20150212775Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for predictively tracking expected print jobs. The system comprises a memory that identifies categories of print jobs, and that stores rules that indicate how often print jobs will be received at a presentation system. The system also comprises a control unit operable to identify a rule for a category of print jobs, to analyze the rule to generate a predicted schedule of print jobs expected for receipt at the presentation system, and to determine whether expected print jobs have been received at the presentation system in accordance with the schedule. The control unit is further operable to generate an alert if an expected print job has not been received at the presentation system in accordance with the schedule.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Ned Otey, Brent Winters, Joseph G. Frick, David Stokes
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Publication number: 20150212774Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for predictively tracking expected print jobs. The system comprises a memory that identifies categories of print jobs, and that stores rules that indicate how often print jobs will be received at a presentation system. The system also comprises a control unit operable to identify a rule for a category of print jobs, to analyze the rule to generate a predicted schedule of print jobs expected for receipt at the presentation system, and to determine whether expected print jobs have been received at the presentation system in accordance with the schedule. The control unit is further operable to generate an alert if an expected print job has not been received at the presentation system in accordance with the schedule.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ned Otey, Brent Winters, Joseph G. Frick, David Stokes
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Patent number: 9053584Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enhancing postal discounts. The system receives multiple print jobs, each print job assigned for printing at a different printing system. Each print job comprises mail pieces that correspond with capabilities of the assigned printing system. The system identifies mail pieces of the print jobs that have delivery addresses that are not confirmed by a mailing address database (“non-automated mail pieces”), and extracts non-automated mail pieces that may be produced at printing systems having different capabilities. Further, the system determines a threshold number of non-automated mail pieces to reach a bulk postal discount for a print job, and redistributes the extracted mail pieces across the print jobs based upon the threshold to increase the number of print jobs that reach the bulk postal discount.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Ricoh Production Print Solutions LLCInventors: Ned Otey, David Stokes, Brent Winters
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Patent number: 9036187Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for predictively tracking expected print jobs. The system comprises a memory that identifies categories of print jobs, and that stores rules that indicate how often print jobs will be received at a presentation system. The system also comprises a control unit operable to identify a rule for a category of print jobs, to analyze the rule to generate a predicted schedule of print jobs expected for receipt at the presentation system, and to determine whether expected print jobs have been received at the presentation system in accordance with the schedule. The control unit is further operable to generate an alert if an expected print job has not been received at the presentation system in accordance with the schedule.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ned Otey, Brent Winters, Joseph G. Frick, David Stokes
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Patent number: 8955194Abstract: A closures mechanism for a door actuated during a fire, which causes the door to automatically close. The present invention provides a hinge with opposing hinge plates comprising a door leaf and a frame leaf each pivotal around a hinge pin and spring. A hinge spring nub is anchored within a channel having a fusible block that prevents the spring nub and tension from traveling the channel. At a predetermined temperature the fusible block ruptures causing the spring nub and spring tension to move into engagement with the door attached to the hinge door leaf thereby causing the door to close by means of the tensioned spring's kinetic energy.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Inventors: Jeffrey M. Teta, Hugh James Hawthorne, Robin David Stokes, Andrew Evan Hawkins
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Publication number: 20140176989Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for predictively tracking expected print jobs. The system comprises a memory that identifies categories of print jobs, and that stores rules that indicate how often print jobs will be received at a presentation system. The system also comprises a control unit operable to identify a rule for a category of print jobs, to analyze the rule to generate a predicted schedule of print jobs expected for receipt at the presentation system, and to determine whether expected print jobs have been received at the presentation system in accordance with the schedule. The control unit is further operable to generate an alert if an expected print job has not been received at the presentation system in accordance with the schedule.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Ned Otey, Brent Winters, Joseph G. Frick, David Stokes
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Patent number: 8643831Abstract: A system for measuring movement of an object includes a source of light for emitting a beam; an object for receiving the beam from the source and reflecting the beam; and a reflective optic for receiving the beam reflected from the object and again reflecting the beam at a first angle. The system also includes a receiver for receiving the reflected beam from the reflective optic. When the object moves in distance, the reflective optic reflects the beam at a second angle. The reflective optic may be replaced by an equivalent refractive optic(s). The receiver measures movement of the object, based on a difference between the first angle and the second angle. The reflective optic may include a cylindrical reflective optic, or a spherical reflective optic. The refractive optic(s) may include a plano hemispheric refractive optic, or a meniscus refractive optic. The receiver may include a quad-cell imaging system, or a focal plane array (FPA). The source of light may include a laser, or any collimated beam source.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2010Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Exelis, Inc.Inventors: Donald David Gregory, Sheldon David Stokes, David Charles Jordan
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Patent number: 8475024Abstract: A photoluminescent track for an emergency lighting system comprises an elongate holder and an elongate photoluminescent insert received in a channel extending lengthwise of the holder. The insert is a push-fit in the channel and is retained by engagement of opposed inwardly directed lips at the mouth of the channel with the upper side edges of the insert so that the upper surface of the insert is exposed within the opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2008Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Saf-T-glo LimitedInventor: Peter David Stokes
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Publication number: 20130060377Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enhancing postal discounts. The system receives multiple print jobs, each print job assigned for printing at a different printing system. Each print job comprises mail pieces that correspond with capabilities of the assigned printing system. The system identifies mail pieces of the print jobs that have delivery addresses that are not confirmed by a mailing address database (“non-automated mail pieces”), and extracts non-automated mail pieces that may be produced at printing systems having different capabilities. Further, the system determines a threshold number of non-automated mail pieces to reach a bulk postal discount for a print job, and redistributes the extracted mail pieces across the print jobs based upon the threshold to increase the number of print jobs that reach the bulk postal discount.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventors: Ned Otey, David Stokes, Brent Winters