Patents by Inventor Derrick Parks

Derrick Parks 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 non-destructive mass sensing
    Publication number: 20080087111
    Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for measuring the mass of a substance. In one method, energy is applied to a substance and a response resulting from the application of energy as measured. The mass of the substance is then determined based at least in part on the measured response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Normand Nantel, Adrian Smith, Scot Cheu, Derrick Parks, Jamshed Ghandhi
  • Powder filling systems, apparatus and methods
    Publication number: 20050263206
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary method, the fine powder is first fluidized. At least a portion of the fluidized fine powder is then captured. The captured fine powder is then transferred to a receptacle, with the transferred powder being sufficiently uncompacted so that it may be dispersed upon removal from the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Derrick Parks, Michael Rocchio, Kyle Naydo, Dennis Wightman, Adrian Smith