Patents by Inventor E. Ray

E. 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).

  • Publication number: 20250186638
    Abstract: An array that focuses UVC light energy from a UVC light source into a beam and thereby reduces the degradation of UVC light energy at a set distance. Singular or plural optics, or lens assemblies forming the array can each use a UVC beam total internal reflection (TIR) lens which transmits a UVC beam which allows an extended distance greater that the fall off rate of the standard UVC energy source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2024
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Frazier, Nicholas A. Connelly, William E. Ray, Hiroaki Yokoi
  • Publication number: 20250112226
    Abstract: Alkaline electrochemical cells are provided, wherein dissolved zinc oxide or zinc hydroxide is included at least in the free electrolyte solution, and/or solid zinc oxide or zinc hydroxide is included in the anode, so as to slow formation of a zinc oxide passivation layer on a zinc electrode. Methods for preparing such cells are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Robert P. Johnson, Robert E. Ray, JR., Weiwei Huang, Zhufang Liu, Steven J. Limmer
  • Publication number: 20250006271
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a ternary content addressable memory, which includes a first memory unit and a second memory unit, and the second memory unit is electrically connected to the first memory unit. The first memory unit includes a control transistor and a first variable impedance passive component. One end of the first variable impedance passive component is electrically connected to the gate of the control transistor. The second memory unit includes a data transistor and a second variable impedance passive component. The data transistor is connected in series with the control transistor, and one end of the second variable impedance passive component is electrically connected to the gate of the data transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2024
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventor: E Ray HSIEH
  • Patent number: 12126014
    Abstract: Alkaline electrochemical cells are provided, wherein dissolved zinc oxide or zinc hydroxide is included at least in the free electrolyte solution, and/or solid zinc oxide or zinc hydroxide is included in the anode, so as to slow formation of a zinc oxide passivation layer on a zinc electrode. Methods for preparing such cells are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Energizer Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Robert P. Johnson, Robert E. Ray, Jr., Weiwei Huang, Zhufang Liu, Steven J. Limmer
  • Publication number: 20240273992
    Abstract: A smart real estate foundation monitoring system is disclosed. The system is configured to provide real-time visibility into the health and integrity of a real estate's foundation. The system utilizes a network of sensors, strategically located within a real estate, to continuously measure the physical stresses exerted on the real estate frame to detect wall deflections, structural cracks, and foundation movements. The smart real estate foundation monitoring system serves as a valuable early warning system which can detect problems before they arise. The system integrates with a real estate's existing Wi-Fi to securely stream sensor data to a cloud server where it is further processed and analyzed to generate alerts, dashboards, and reports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Chalmette Ray, Bernal E. Ray
  • Publication number: 20240246089
    Abstract: An advanced method and system for processing mixtures containing clay, metals, and pollutants. The process begins with the separation of clay and metal, followed by the detoxification of pollutants using magnetic beads. Enhancement of pollutant treatment is achieved through the application of nano-bubbles generated by a proprietary bubble generator. The method further includes a detailed screening and classification of particles, utilizing magnetic and gravity separation techniques, the latter of which is supported by an innovative anti-leakage net designed to capture and recycle leaked particles. The process concludes with the effective separation and collection of target elements and rare earth elements (REE), employing flotation for the final classification and extraction. This method represents a comprehensive and efficient approach to mixture processing, emphasizing pollutant removal and resource recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Philip Huang, E-Ray Huang
  • Publication number: 20240237328
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dynamic random access memory, which includes a storage diode and a control-FET. The storage diode is composed of a gate-floating FET, and two source/drains of the gate-floating FET serve as a cathode and an anode of the storage diode. The control FET is electrically connected to the cathode or the anode of the storage diode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventor: E Ray HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20240203515
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a one-time programmable memory, which includes a one-time programmable (OTP) diode and a control field effect transistor (FET). One end of the OTP diode is electrically connected to a source line. The control FET includes a gate, a first source/drain and a second source/drain, the gate of the control FET is electrically connected to a word line, the first source/drain of the control FET is electrically connected to a bit line, and the second source/drain of the control FET is electrically connected to another of the OTP diode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: E Ray HSIEH
  • Patent number: 12014780
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a memory device, which includes a plurality of electrically bipolar variable memory devices and a storage transistor. The electrically bipolar variable memory devices are electrically connected to a plurality of word lines respectively, the storage transistor is electrically connected to the electrically bipolar variable memory devices, where one end of each of the electrically bipolar variable memory devices is electrically connected to a corresponding one of the word lines, and another end of each of the electrically bipolar variable memory devices is electrically connected to the gate of the storage transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: National Central University
    Inventor: E Ray Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20240138140
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dynamic random access memory, which includes a storage diode and a control-FET. The storage diode is composed of a gate-floating FET, and two source/drains of the gate-floating FET serve as a cathode and an anode of the storage diode. The control FET is electrically connected to the cathode or the anode of the storage diode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: E Ray HSIEH
  • Patent number: 11764255
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a memory circuit, a memory device and an operating method of the memory device. The memory device includes a storage transistor, a variable capacitance device and a control transistor. The variable capacitance device is electrically connected to the gate of the storage transistor, and the control transistor is connected to the storage transistor in series.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: National Central University
    Inventor: E Ray Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20230149945
    Abstract: The method of the present invention receives a mixture. The method then separates clay and metal within in the mixture. The method then treats pollutants or toxins within in the mixture with magnetic beads. The method then treats the pollutants or toxins using nano-bubbles generated by a 3-in-1 bubble generator. Further, the method screens and classifies the tiny particles within in the mixture based on magnetic separation. Next the method screens and classifies the tiny particles within in the mixture based on gravity separation. The gravity separation includes an anti-leakage net underneath the grinding system. The anti-leakage net avoids loss and collects and resets the leakage into a feeding port connected to the gravitational device. Furthermore, the method screens and classifies the tiny particles within in the mixture based on floatation. Finally, the method collects the target element and rare earth elements (REE).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Philip Huang, E-Ray Huang
  • Publication number: 20230107037
    Abstract: Alkaline electrochemical cells are provided, wherein dissolved zinc oxide or zinc hydroxide is included at least in the free electrolyte solution, and/or solid zinc oxide or zinc hydroxide is included in the anode, so as to slow formation of a zinc oxide passivation layer on a zinc electrode. Methods for preparing such cells are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Robert P. Johnson, Robert E. Ray, JR., Weiwei Huang, Zhufang Liu, Steven J. Limmer
  • Patent number: 11598785
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for facilitating chemical analysis based on color principle. Accordingly, the apparatus may include a base located at the bottom of the apparatus. Further, the base may be composed of a rectilinear receptacle. Further, the apparatus may include an intermediate plate located above the base. Further, the apparatus may include a hood located atop the intermediate plate. Further, the hood may include a hood rectilinear receptacle. Further, the hood rectilinear receptacle may be secured to the intermediate plate using a fastening mechanism. Further, the apparatus may include a roundtable housed within the hood. Further, the apparatus may include a motion system passing through and engaging with the roundtable and the hood. Further, the apparatus may include an analysis system embedded into at least one board suspended within the base. Further, the analysis system facilitates automated chemical analysis of a plurality of extraneous vials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: ROYAL BIOTECH INC
    Inventors: Philip Huang, E-Ray Huang, Guozhi Lin
  • Patent number: 11588221
    Abstract: A dual-use spring attached to a small satellite that performs two common functions for small satellites including operating as a communications antenna for the small satellite, which eliminates the need for a separate antenna deployment step, and ejecting the small satellite from a modified deployment container mounted on a launch vehicle. The deployment container is modified by removing a conventional deployment spring and pusher plate, which increases available container space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Mark E. Ray
  • Publication number: 20220413310
    Abstract: An array that focuses UVC light energy from a UVC light source into a beam and thereby reduces the degradation of UVC light energy at a set distance. Singular or plural optics, or lens assemblies forming the array can each use a Diffractive Optical Element (“DOE”) with a beam width of UVC energy with acceptable transmission through the DOE, which transmits a UVC beam through a relay lens which thereby allows an extended distance greater that the fall off rate of the standard UVC energy source. Lens assemblies can include a series of spacers and lenses that allow the manipulation of a wide angle UVC light source for the purpose of focusing the light to a desired beam shape, i.e., a thin line or bar, or a pin point. Each of the optics may have one or more spacers set at a specific width to add to the total beam shaping of the lenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Frazier, Nicholas A. Connelly, William E. Ray, JR.
  • Publication number: 20220399059
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a memory device, which includes a plurality of electrically bipolar variable memory devices and a storage transistor. The electrically bipolar variable memory devices are electrically connected to a plurality of word lines respectively, the storage transistor is electrically connected to the electrically bipolar variable memory devices, where one end of each of the electrically bipolar variable memory devices is electrically connected to a corresponding one of the word lines, and another end of each of the electrically bipolar variable memory devices is electrically connected to the gate of the storage transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventor: E Ray HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20220352300
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a memory circuit, a memory device and an operating method of the memory device. The memory device includes a storage transistor, a variable capacitance device and a control transistor. The variable capacitance device is electrically connected to the gate of the storage transistor, and the control transistor is connected to the storage transistor in series.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventor: E Ray HSIEH
  • Patent number: 11450847
    Abstract: Alkaline electrochemical cells are provided, wherein dissolved zinc oxide or zinc hydroxide is included at least in the free electrolyte solution, and/or solid zinc oxide or zinc hydroxide is included in the anode, so as to slow formation of a zinc oxide passivation layer on a zinc electrode. Methods for preparing such cells are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Energizer Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Robert P. Johnson, Robert E. Ray, Jr., Weiwei Huang, Zhufang Liu, Steven J. Limmer
  • Patent number: 11447411
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for facilitating purification of sludge and tailing, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, a sedimentation unit receives sludge and tailing in a first tank, separates wastewater from the sludge and the tailing, and transfers the wastewater from the first tank to a second tank. Further, a centrifugal unit creates a vortex in the wastewater. Further, a thermal hydrolysis unit coagulates a second impurity of the wastewater using coagulants and transfers the wastewater from the second tank to a third tank. Further, a digesting unit digests a macromolecule of the wastewater into a compound and transfers the wastewater from the third tank to a fourth tank. Further, a nutrient removal unit filters the wastewater from the compound and transfers the wastewater from the fourth tank to a fifth tank. Further, a reservoir unit disinfects the wastewater and stores the wastewater in the fifth tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: ROYAL BIOTECH INC
    Inventors: Philip Huang, E-Ray Huang, En I Tu, Guozhi Lin