Patents by Inventor Gary Turner

Gary Turner 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: 20260086531
    Abstract: A 3D portal facilitates revision, review, and approval of 3D printable files prior to printing. A collection of one or more 3D printable files of an object to be printed is revised and reviewed until a version of the collection that is not only accurate but optimized for printing, is finalized. Healthcare professional users and application engineer users are able to communicate, collaborate, and plan requirements for the print.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2025
    Publication date: March 26, 2026
    Applicant: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryan Hess, Fred Herold, Steven A. Nelson, Gary Turner, Patrick Gannon, Jeanette Wall, John Gramlich
  • Patent number: 12487579
    Abstract: A 3D portal facilitates revision, review, and approval of 3D printable files prior to printing. A collection of one or more 3D printable files of an object to be printed is revised and reviewed until a version of the collection that is not only accurate but optimized for printing, is finalized. Healthcare professional users and application engineer users are able to communicate, collaborate, and plan requirements for the print.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2025
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, LTD.
    Inventors: Ryan Hess, Fred Herold, Steven A. Nelson, Gary Turner, Patrick Gannon, Jeanette Wall, John Gramlich
  • Patent number: 12462916
    Abstract: Techniques for providing clearance, notification, and selection of use related to certification of 3D anatomical models for pre-surgical planning are provided. In one technique, a collection of sets of one or more files for generating a 3D anatomical model is stored. First input to print a 3D anatomical model based on a set of one or more files in the collection is received from a requester computer. In response to determining that the to-be-printed 3D anatomical model is not associated with a predetermined certification, a user interface is updated to indicate that the 3D anatomical model cannot be used for a diagnostic purpose. Second input that indicates that a user of the requester computer accepts using the 3D anatomical model for only non-diagnostic purposes is received. After receiving the second input, the 3D anatomical model is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven A. Nelson, Fred Herold, Ryan Hess, Jeanette Wall, Gary Turner, Patrick Gannon
  • Patent number: 11789682
    Abstract: Techniques for printing 3D anatomical models for diagnostic and/or non-diagnostic uses are provided. In one technique, a computing system (e.g., a 3D print portal) receives a first API call from a requester system via one or more APIs. The first API call indicates that a requester system has saved 3D printable files in a data repository. In response to receiving the first API call, the computing system sends, to the requester system, a user information form to initiate a production ordering process of printing the 3D printable files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven A. Nelson, Fred Herold, Ryan Hess, Jeanette Wall, Patrick Gannon, Gary Turner
  • Publication number: 20230282330
    Abstract: Techniques for providing clearance, notification, and selection of use related to certification of 3D anatomical models for pre-surgical planning are provided. In one technique, a collection of sets of one or more files for generating a 3D anatomical model is stored. First input to print a 3D anatomical model based on a set of one or more files in the collection is received from a requester computer. In response to determining that the to-be-printed 3D anatomical model is not associated with a predetermined certification, a user interface is updated to indicate that the 3D anatomical model cannot be used for a diagnostic purpose. Second input that indicates that a user of the requester computer accepts using the 3D anatomical model for only non-diagnostic purposes is received. After receiving the second input, the 3D anatomical model is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven A. Nelson, Fred Herold, Ryan Hess, Jeanette Wall, Gary Turner, Patrick Gannon
  • Publication number: 20230280958
    Abstract: Techniques for printing 3D anatomical models for diagnostic and/or non-diagnostic uses are provided. In one technique, a computing system (e.g., a 3D print portal) receives a first API call from a requester system via one or more APIs. The first API call indicates that a requester system has saved 3D printable files in a data repository. In response to receiving the first API call, the computing system sends, to the requester system, a user information form to initiate a production ordering process of printing the 3D printable files.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven A. Nelson, Fred Herold, Ryan Hess, Jeanette Wall, Patrick Gannon, Gary Turner
  • Publication number: 20220291660
    Abstract: A 3D portal facilitates revision, review, and approval of 3D printable files prior to printing. A collection of one or more 3D printable files of an object to be printed is revised and reviewed until a version of the collection that is not only accurate but optimized for printing, is finalized. Healthcare professional users and application engineer users are able to communicate, collaborate, and plan requirements for the print.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: Ricoh Company, LTD.
    Inventors: Ryan Hess, Fred Herold, Steven A. Nelson, Gary Turner, Patrick Gannon, Jeanette Wall, John Gramlich
  • Patent number: 10975479
    Abstract: An electrolytic cell includes: a cartridge assembly including: a plurality of bipolar electrode plates spaced apart and guide members formed on both sides of the plurality of bipolar electrode plates; a cell body having: a first side; a second side opposite the first side; an opening that extends through the first and second sides to form a housing that receives the cartridge assembly; a first end having an inlet that allows liquid to enter the housing of the cell body and a second end having an outlet that allows liquid to exit the housing of the cell body; a first terminal cap that connects to the first side of the cell body and which has a cathode plate; and a second terminal cap that connects to the second side of the cell body and which has an anode plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: UGSI Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Billie Fritz, Gary Turner, Mark Kushman, Chris Levash
  • Publication number: 20190276942
    Abstract: An electrolytic cell includes: a cartridge assembly including: a plurality of bipolar electrode plates spaced apart and guide members formed on both sides of the plurality of bipolar electrode plates; a cell body having: a first side; a second side opposite the first side; an opening that extends through the first and second sides to form a housing that receives the cartridge assembly; a first end having an inlet that allows liquid to enter the housing of the cell body and a second end having an outlet that allows liquid to exit the housing of the cell body; a first terminal cap that connects to the first side of the cell body and which has a cathode plate; and a second terminal cap that connects to the second side of the cell body and which has an anode plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Billie Fritz, Gary Turner, Mark Kushman, Chris Levash
  • Publication number: 20130048709
    Abstract: Methods and systems for automatic encoded signal information delivery are provided. Specifically, an encoded signal source may present a signal that is capable of being received by a configured communication device. An application functioning on the communication device is automatically configured to interpret the signal and alert the user for possible input. It is anticipated that the application may provide more information to a user associated with the encoded signal. This information may be stored locally and/or remotely and may be accessed via a request from the communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Gary Turner
  • Patent number: 7690449
    Abstract: A drive axle assembly is provided with a reduced part count and improved alignment. The assembly includes a drive axle housing with input and output shafts and an inter-axle differential that is driven by the input shaft. The inter-axle differential is drivingly coupled to the output shaft and divides power between first and second axles. The output shaft is a unitary member and defines a yoke at one end disposed outside of the drive axle housing and restrained against axial movement within the drive axle housing. A bearing set is disposed between the output shaft and the drive axle housing and includes first and second bearing cones and a unitary bearing cup. The bearing cup includes threads that engage corresponding threads in the drive axle housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLC
    Inventors: Steve Slesinski, Leo Wenstrup, Gary Turner
  • Publication number: 20080267589
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for reducing network bandwidth utilization in TV broadcasting networks are provided. More specifically, the network bandwidth may be reduced by determining that an image will be displayed at smaller than full size on a display apparatus and in response to determining the image will be displayed at a smaller than usual size, reducing the resolution associated with the image. A reduction in the resolution associated with the image results in a reduction of the amount of network bandwidth required to transmit the image across the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Gary Turner, Douglas E. McGary
  • Publication number: 20080263581
    Abstract: Methods, and apparatuses for optimizing advertisements for an end user during are provided. More specifically, a Television signal may be broadcast to the end user with commercial segments inserted therein. The commercial segments may be transmitted with meta tags that identify information related to the commercial segment. Data from the meta tag for a commercial segment may be compared to local parameters associated with the end user to identify a commercial that should be played during the commercial segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventor: Gary Turner
  • Publication number: 20080260352
    Abstract: Methods, and apparatuses for providing enhanced advertisements during playback of a recorded advertisement are provided. More specifically, when a recorded advertisement segment is being played and/or fast-forwarded an enhancement to the originally recorded advertisement is presented to the user thereby increasing user awareness of the product displayed during playback of the recorded advertisement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventor: Gary Turner
  • Publication number: 20070300280
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for providing enhanced advertising media are described herein. In particular, interactive advertisements may be presented to a user through a display apparatus like a television. The user may be able to navigate the interactive media by selecting triggers and/or utilizing a navigation bar while continuing to view the live broadcast that is being shown to him/her.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: TURNER MEDIA GROUP
    Inventors: Gary Turner, Douglas E. McGary
  • Publication number: 20070300273
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for providing interactive applications along with television broadcasts are provided. More specifically, the applications provided to a user may be related to the broadcast or a commercial and the application may be updated automatically in synchronization with the broadcast. Also, the input of the user may determine how the application is synchronized with the broadcast thereby altering the display and the user experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventor: Gary Turner
  • Publication number: 20070300264
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for providing enhanced advertising media are described herein. In particular, interactive music and music videos can be provided to a viewer of a television (TV) upon the request of the viewer. Additionally, the viewer can choose which music and/or music videos he/she would like to view at a particular time as well as order such music and/or music videos.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventor: Gary Turner
  • Patent number: 7258641
    Abstract: A drive axle assembly is provided that improves lubrication of the bearing surfaces of the inter-axle differential gears, the side gears meshed with the differential gears, and the input and output shafts. Lubricant splashed from the ring gear is collected and is then distributed by a bearing supporting the output side gear for rotation within the housing for the assembly. The bearing directs lubricant to the differential gears where seals and/or close tolerances retain the lubricant an allow it to flow to the surfaces of the input shaft and the helical side gear disposed about the input shaft. The output side gear disposed about the output shaft may also include a passage allowing lubricant to flow through the gear to the bearing surfaces of the output shaft and output side gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Dana Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Green, Gary Turner, Brad Cornell
  • Publication number: 20070163907
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a gift wrap ensemble that includes a first end cap and a second end cap. Each of the first and second end caps includes a base member and a plurality of depressions extending therefrom. A plurality of gift wrap rolls are provided that form a chamber therebetween and that receive the depressions. A decorative item, such as a ribbon, bow, tissue paper and/or a gift tag, is positioned within the chamber. Packaging such as shrink wrap, a container, etc. encloses the decorative item within the chamber, and the decorative item is visually-perceptible from outside the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventor: Gary Turner
  • Publication number: 20070032331
    Abstract: A drive axle assembly is provided that improves lubrication of the bearing surfaces of the inter-axle differential gears, the side gears meshed with the differential gears, and the input and output shafts. Lubricant splashed from the ring gear is collected and is then distributed by a bearing supporting the output side gear for rotation within the housing for the assembly. The bearing directs lubricant to the differential gears where seals and/or close tolerances retain the lubricant an allow it to flow to the surfaces of the input shaft and the helical side gear disposed about the input shaft. The output side gear disposed about the output shaft may also include a passage allowing lubricant to flow through the gear to the bearing surfaces of the output shaft and output side gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Green, Gary Turner, Brad Cornell