Patents by Inventor G. Ray

G. 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).

  • Patent number: 7058027
    Abstract: A protocol-independent error-control system includes several components (840a, 830a, 820a, 150b, 820b, 830b, 840b) that assist in providing more reliable data transmission between endpoints (110, 120): 1) an ATM adaptation layer that supports quality-critical and time-critical data; 2) a rate converter that uses a priority scheme to adjust the data rate for different types of data; and 3) an error-control subsystem that implements a data link protocol optimized for error-prone links, and capable of recognizing traffic from many kinds of network sources. The error-control subsystem may be used alone or in combination with the ATM adaptation layer (170, 172, 180, 182) and/or the rate converter (830).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Scientific Research Corporation
    Inventors: George H. Alessi, Charles G. Ray, Ian Akyildiz, Mark Jensen, Guy Smith
  • Patent number: 6874258
    Abstract: An apparatus for orthopedic treatment including a first upper surface, a second upper surface, bottom surface, and an angle of inclination formed between the top surface and the bottom surface is disclosed. In addition, the apparatus in some embodiments, may be integrally formed as part of a piece of footwear. A method for providing stability during ambulation including providing an insert and elevating a proximal phalanx using the insert is also disclosed. Also disclosed is an apparatus for orthopedic treatment wherein the angle of inclination is between approximately 1 and 60 degrees. Also disclosed is an apparatus for orthopedic treatment manufactured from an elastomeric material. Also disclosed is an apparatus for orthopedic treatment, where the upper surface further includes at least one fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Cluffy Biomedical LLC
    Inventors: James G. Clough, Ronald G. Ray
  • Patent number: 6823952
    Abstract: A method for forming a drill bit body is disclosed which comprises infiltrating powdered tungsten carbide with a binder alloy in a mold. The mold has therein at least one displacement adapted to form a mounting pad for a cutting element. The displacement comprises a substantially cylindrical body having a diameter selected to substantially conform to a radius of the cutting element and a projection adapted to form a relief groove under a position of a diamond table in the cutting element when the cutting element is mounted on the pad. The width of the relief groove is selected so that the relief groove extends back from an outer surface of the bit body at least about 40 percent of that portion of a thickness of the diamond table which does not extend past the outer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Smith International, Inc.
    Inventors: Graham Mensa-Wilmot, Tommy G. Ray, Youhe Zhang
  • Publication number: 20040118616
    Abstract: A method for forming a drill bit body is disclosed which comprises infiltrating powdered tungsten carbide with a binder alloy in a mold. The mold has therein at least one displacement adapted to form a mounting pad for a cutting element. The displacement comprises a substantially cylindrical body having a diameter selected to substantially conform to a radius of the cutting element and a projection adapted to form a relief groove under a position of a diamond table in the cutting element when the cutting element is mounted on the pad. The width of the relief groove is selected so that the relief groove extends back from an outer surface of the bit body at least about 40 percent of that portion of a thickness of the diamond table which does not extend past the outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Graham Mensa-Wilmot, Tommy G. Ray, Youhe Zhang
  • Publication number: 20040053409
    Abstract: Processes are described for making a cryopreserved Composite Living Construct (CCLC) as well as a corresponding thawed and rinsed CCLC, comprised of separated layers of cultured fibroblasts and cultured keratinocytes, wherein the percent of cells that are viable, i.e., the cell viability, of such CCLC is at least about 70%. The viable cell density in the CCLC is at least about 50% of that before cryopreservation. The storage stability of the CCLC is at least about 12 months. Additionally, the metabolic activity of thawed and rinsed CCLC is at least about 50% of the Composite Living Construct (CLC) before cryopreservation. The structural integrity of CCLC is substantially the same as the CLC before cryopreservation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Applicant: Ortec International, Inc.
    Inventors: Hsin-Chien Tai, Alla Laufer, Ying Song, Nitya G. Ray
  • Patent number: 6638709
    Abstract: Processes are described for making a cryopreserved Composite Living Construct (CCLC) as well as a corresponding thawed and rinsed CCLC, comprised of separated layers of cultured fibroblasts and cultured keratinocytes, wherein the percent of cells that are viable, i.e., the cell viability, of such CCLC is at least about 70 %. The viable cell density in the CCLC is at least about 50% of that before cryopreservation. The storage stability of the CCLC is at least about 12 months. Additionally, the metabolic activity of thawed and rinsed CCLC is at least about 50% of the Composite Living Construct (CLC) before cryopreservation. The structural integrity of CCLC is substantially the same as the CLC before cryopreservation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Ortec International, Inc.
    Inventors: Hsin-Chien Tai, Alla Laufer, Ying Song, Nitya G. Ray
  • Patent number: 6555793
    Abstract: An improved heating unit (10) used in a cooktop (12). Operation of the heating unit is by a controller (16). An electric current is applied to a composition heating element (20). The heating element is supported on a cake (24) of insulation material installed in a pan (22) located beneath a glasstop (14) of the cooktop. A thermal sensor (28) senses the temperature of the heating element and supplies an indication of the heating element temperature to the controller which changes the amount of current supplied to the heating element as a function of the sensed temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Simon P. Griffiths, Herbert G. Ray
  • Publication number: 20030077816
    Abstract: A bioreactor is described comprising: at least one cartridge having disposed therein at least one collagen substrate comprised of a collagen sponge layer and a nonporous to cells, semipermeable collagen layer; a substrate support that retains the collagen substrate within the cartridge; a first compartment between the collagen sponge layer and the inner surface of the first side of the cartridge casing and a second compartment between the nonporous to cells, semipermeable collagen layer and the inner surface of the second side of the cartridge casing; inlet and outlet means for transferring a first medium and a first cell type to the first compartment and inlet and outlet means for transferring a second medium and a second cell type to the second compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Richard Kronenthal, Nitya G. Ray, Kimberly Tahan, John Wilson
  • Publication number: 20020123809
    Abstract: Processes are described for making a cryopreserved Composite Living Construct (CCLC) as well as a corresponding thawed and rinsed CCLC, comprised of separated layers of cultured fibroblasts and cultured keratinocytes, wherein the percent of cells that are viable, i.e., the cell viability, of such CCLC is at least about70 %. The viable cell density in the CCLC is at least about 50% of that before cryopreservation. The storage stability of the CCLC is at least about 12 months. Additionally, the metabolic activity of thawed and rinsed CCLC is at least about 50% of the Composite Living Construct (CLC) before cryopreservation. The structural integrity of CCLC is substantially the same as the CLC before cryopreservation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Hsin-Chien Tai, Alla Laufer, Ying Song, Nitya G. Ray
  • Publication number: 20020056209
    Abstract: An apparatus for orthopedic treatment including a first upper surface, a second upper surface, bottom surface, and an angle of inclination formed between the top surface and the bottom surface is disclosed. In addition, the apparatus in some embodiments, may be integrally formed as part of a piece of footwear. A method for providing stability during ambulation including providing an insert and elevating a proximal phalanx using the insert is also disclosed. Also disclosed is an apparatus for orthopedic treatment wherein the angle of inclination is between approximately 1 and 60 degrees. Also disclosed is an apparatus for orthopedic treatment manufactured from an elastomeric material. Also disclosed is an apparatus for orthopedic treatment, where the upper surface further includes at least one fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: James G. Clough, Ronald G. Ray
  • Patent number: 6273439
    Abstract: A scooter having a streamlined design and a proportioned frame suitable for high-speed operation by tall and heavy riders, such as adults. The scooter includes a frame having a down tube which forms an angle of approximately 110 degrees with a horizontal rider deck and having a head tube mounted at an approximate angle of 40 degrees to the down tube allows for the front steerable wheel to be safely operated in turns at higher speeds of travel by maintaining a near-vertical position of the front wheel with respect to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Stride Glide, LLC
    Inventors: Paula G. Ray, Ulrich Trojer
  • Patent number: 5981916
    Abstract: A cooking appliance includes a heating unit (10) for cooking food. The unit has a heating element (34) to which electrical current is supplied for generating heat used to cook food such as chocolate and sauces set upon the heating unit. A programmable controller (16) controls the application of current to the heating element to control the heating element temperature as a function of a time and temperature profile established for cooking the food in a particular manner. A temperature sensor (38) senses the heating element temperature and supplies a signal (St) to the controller. The characteristics of this signal are a function of the sensed cooking temperature. The controller is responsive to this signal, and other inputs (24,26) such as desired cooking time, and the amount and quantity of food, to vary the amount of current supplied to the heating element. The appliance is particularly useful in being able to heat chocolate, sauces, and the like without scorching them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Simon P. Griffiths, Herbert G. Ray
  • Patent number: 5954981
    Abstract: A bracket (12) for installing a replacement heating unit (R) in place on a cooktop (C). One leg (14) of each of a pair of L-shaped brackets (12a, 12b) is attached to the bottom (B) of a pan portion (P) of the heating unit. The pan portion is smaller in diameter than the diameter of the opening in the cooktop where the replacement unit fits. The other leg (16) of each bracket extends upwardly along the side of the pan and is spaced outwardly of the pan. This other end of the bracket fits behind a downturned lip (L) defining an opening (O) in the cooktop in which the replacement unit is fitted. This allows the heating unit, with the brackets attached, to be set in place in the cooktop opening with the upwardly extending legs of the brackets bearing against an inner portion of the opening sidewall so to fit the replacement heating unit in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Emerson Electrict Company
    Inventors: Subhash R. Deo, Herbert G. Ray
  • Patent number: 5906246
    Abstract: A supporting substrate for supporting a diamond layer on a cutting element is disclosed which has an irregular surface defining the interface between the substrate and the diamond layer. The irregularities in the surface comprise closed loops that may vary in amplitude, frequency or both. The irregularities may comprise ridges or grooves or a combination of ridges and grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: Smith International, Inc.
    Inventors: Graham Mensa-Wilmot, Carl W. Keith, Tommy G. Ray
  • Patent number: 5880440
    Abstract: An electrical resistance heater (12) has an elongate electrical heating coil (C) with a plurality of convolutions (C1, C2). An electrical insulator (10) supports the convolutions and includes an insulator body (18) mountable to a support frame (19). A generally circular projection (20) extends from one side of the body and is integrally formed therewith. A generally arcuate section (26, 28) of the projection, on opposite sides of the projection, is spaced from an adjacent surface (30, 32) of the body. A notch (34, 36) is formed by the respective surfaces of the body and the projection for respective coil convolutions (C1, C2) to be received in the respective notches. The upper end (42, 44) of the faces (38, 40) of the projection are tapered outwardly from the top of the projection to facilitate coil installation. A shoulder (30s, 32s) formed on the insulator body adjacent each notch helps retain the coil convolutions in the notches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Charles T. Whitfield, Ronald R. Barnes, Herbert G. Ray, T. Randall Markum
  • Patent number: 5780465
    Abstract: 4-Substituted 5-polycyclylpyrimidine compounds in which the 5-substituent is polycyclic and is attached to the pyrimidine moiety through an aliphatic carbon atom, such as 5-(2,2-dimethylindan-1-yl)-4-methylthiopyrimidine, were prepared and found to possess excellent herbicidal activity. The compounds are especially useful for the control of undesirable vegetation in paddy rice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Lowell D. Markley, Kim E. Arndt, Patricia G. Ray, Terry W. Balko, Erik N. K. Cressman, David G. Ouse, Johnny L. Jackson, Jacob Secor
  • Patent number: 5755284
    Abstract: A rod guide is provided for centering a sucker rod within a tubular string that powers a pump within a wellbore. The rod guide comprises a rotor secured to the sucker rod and having upper and lower stop surfaces thereon, and a sleeve formed from metal to substantially increase the life of the rod guide. The rod guide stator has an elongate slot extending along its axial length. The stop surfaces limit axial travel of the stator on the sucker rod, and the sleeve prevents the stator from engaging the sucker rod. The sleeve may be retained on the rod by a clip, and plastic end members then molded over the clip and the ends of the metal sleeve. The stop surfaces may be formed by a ring member spaced axially between the upper and lower ends of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Flow Control Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles M. Hart, H. Milton Hoff, Randall G. Ray, Stephen L. Witte, Sr.
  • Patent number: 5628485
    Abstract: An insulated drink holder attachable to a lawn chair or the like. The drink holder includes a receptacle for holding a beverage container, and a two part clamp attached to the receptacle. One side of the clamp is formed by an arm projecting laterally from the receptacle. In alternative embodiments, the other side of the clamp comprises a member adjusted in discrete steps by a peg and socket arrangement, or a spring urged jaw pivotally mounted to the arm. Resilient cushions are located on the upper and lower sides of the clamp to conform to the lawn chair frame being grasped, and to prevent the drink holder from gimballing. In both embodiments, flexible straps bearing hook and loop fastener are tightened around the clamp to further improve grip. The novel drink holder cooperates with lawn furniture having either tubular or square channel frame members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Inventor: Cheryl G. Ray
  • Patent number: 5462618
    Abstract: A method of forming a pultruded shaped composite material comprising carbon fiber having a diameter not greater than 0.001 inch aligned linearly with a degree of waviness defined by an average amplitude to length (A/L) ratio of less than 0.9 percent in a matrix is formed around the fiber and solidified or cured into a rigid form that will not melt during subsequent processing steps to prevent an increase in waviness during subsequent processing steps. The compressive strength of the composite material approaches the tensile strength of the material. The matrix material consists essentially of a resin present in the range of about 10 to 50 percent by volume of the composite material. The A/L ratio is determined by measuring the distribution of angularity found in the aligned carbon fibers in a selective cross section cut at five degrees to the fiber plane, wherein the standard deviation for a 300 sample angularity measurement is not greater than 0.88 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Rogers, David A. Crane, Habib G. Rai
  • Patent number: 5324563
    Abstract: A pultruded shaped composite material of carbon fiber having a diameter not greater than 0.001 inch aligned linearly with a degree of waviness defined by an average amplitude to length (A/L) ratio of less than 0.9 percent, the matrix formed around the fiber and solidified or cured into a rigid form that will not melt during subsequent processing steps to prevent an increase in waviness during subsequent processing steps. The matrix material consists essentially of a resin present in the range of about 10 to 50 percent by volume of the composite material. The A /L ratio is determined by measuring the distribution of angularity found in the aligned carbon fibers in a selective cross section cut at five degrees to the fiber plane, wherein the standard deviation for a 300 sample angularity measurement is not greater than 0.88 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1994
    Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Rogers, David A. Crane, Habib G. Rai