Patents by Inventor John G. Richardson
John G. Richardson 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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Publication number: 20030183015Abstract: A method and system for detecting, locating and quantifying a physical phenomena such as strain or a deformation in a structure. A plurality of laterally adjacent conductors may each include a plurality of segments. Each segment is constructed to exhibit a unit value representative of a defined energy transmission characteristic. A plurality of identity groups are defined with each identity group comprising a plurality of segments including at least one segment from each of the plurality of conductors. The segments contained within an identity group are configured and arranged such that each of their associated unit values may be represented by a concatenated digit string which is a unique number relative to the other identity groups. Additionally, the unit values of the segments within an identity group maintain unique ratios with respect to the other unit values in the identity group.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLCInventors: John G. Richardson, Karen A. Moore, Robert A. Carrington
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Publication number: 20030175083Abstract: An advanced containment system for containing buried waste and associated leachate. A trench is dug on either side of the zone of interest containing the buried waste so as to accommodate a micro tunnel boring machine. A series of small diameter tunnels are serially excavated underneath the buried waste. The tunnels are excavated by the micro tunnel boring machine at a consistent depth and are substantially parallel to each other. As tunneling progresses, steel casing sections are connected end to end in the excavated portion of the tunnel so that a steel tube is formed. Each casing section has complementary interlocking structure running its length that interlocks with complementary interlocking structure on the adjacent casing section. Thus, once the first tube is emplaced, placement of subsequent tubes is facilitated by the complementary interlocking structure on the adjacent, previously placed, casing sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2003Publication date: September 18, 2003Inventors: Kevin M. Kostelnik, Hideki Kawamura, John G. Richardson, Masaru Noda
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Publication number: 20030152427Abstract: Processes and methods relating to treating contaminants and collecting desired substances from a zone of interest using subterranean collection and containment barriers. Tubular casings having interlock structures are used to create subterranean barriers for containing and treating buried waste and its effluents. The subterranean barrier includes an effluent collection system. Treatment solutions provided to the zone of interest pass therethrough and are collected by the barrier and treated or recovered, allowing on-site remediation. Barrier components may be used to in the treatment by collecting or removing contaminants or other materials from the zone of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2003Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventors: Reva A. Nickelson, Stephanie Walsh, John G. Richardson, John R. Dick, Paul A. Sloan
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Patent number: 6575663Abstract: A containment system to isolate waste in the ground including parallel interlocking tubes.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2000Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLCInventors: Kevin M. Kostelnik, Hideki Kawamura, John G. Richardson, Masaru Noda
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Publication number: 20020197730Abstract: The present invention relates to a field kit for the detection of analytes and to a method for using such a field kit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2002Publication date: December 26, 2002Applicant: Sira TechnologiesInventor: John G. Richardson
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Publication number: 20020107428Abstract: Systems, components, and methods relating to subterranean containment barriers. Laterally adjacent tubular casings having male interlock structures and multiple female interlock structures defining recesses for receiving a male interlock structure are used to create subterranean barriers for containing and treating buried waste and its effluents. The multiple female interlock structures enable the barriers to be varied around subsurface objects and to form barrier sidewalls. The barrier may be used for treating and monitoring a zone of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2002Publication date: August 8, 2002Applicant: Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLCInventors: Reva A. Nickelson, John G. Richardson, Kevin M. Kostelnik
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Publication number: 20020022757Abstract: An advanced containment system for containing buried waste and associated leachate. A trench is dug on either side of the zone of interest containing the buried waste so as to accommodate a micro tunnel boring machine. A series of small diameter tunnels are serially excavated underneath the buried waste. The tunnels are excavated by the micro tunnel boring machine at a consistent depth and are substantially parallel to each other. As tunneling progresses, steel casing sections are connected end to end in the excavated portion of the tunnel so that a steel tube is formed. Each casing section has complementary interlocking structure running its length that interlocks with complementary interlocking structure on the adjacent casing section. Thus, once the first tube is emplaced, placement of subsequent tubes is facilitated by the complementary interlocking structure on the adjacent, previously placed, casing sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2001Publication date: February 21, 2002Applicant: Bechtel BWTX Idaho, LLCInventors: Kevin M. Kostelnik, Hideki Kawamura, John G. Richardson, Masaru Noda
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Patent number: 6045754Abstract: The present invention relates to a field kit for the detection of analytes and to a method for using such a field kit. The field kit comprises a tray and lid adhered to the surface of the tray. Reaction-reagent compartments are formed by recesses in the tray when the tray is adhered to the lid. Probe compartments may also be included if desired. In operation, the tray and lid are bent at a score line to open the wells containing the reaction reagents. The lid is bent to form an A-shaped structure so that the kit may be placed in an upright position for use. A portion of the lid is peeled back from the tray to release probes and other, non-liquid components, if present.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1999Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Assignee: Hawaii Chemtect InternationalInventor: John G. Richardson
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Patent number: 5888832Abstract: The present invention relates to a field kit for the detection of analytes and to a method for using such a field kit. The field kit comprises a tray and lid adhered to the surface of the tray. Reaction-reagent compartments are formed by recesses in the tray when the tray is adhered to the lid. Probe compartments may also be included if desired. In operation, the tray and lid are bent at a score line to open the wells containing the reaction reagents. The lid is bent to form an A-shaped structure so that the kit may be placed in an upright position for use. A portion of the lid is peeled back from the tray to release probes and other, non-liquid components, if present.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1998Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Assignee: Hawaii Chemtect InternationalInventor: John G. Richardson
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Patent number: 5846488Abstract: The present invention relates to a field kit for the detection of analytes and to a method for using such a field kit. The field kit comprises a tray and lid adhered to the surface of the tray. Reaction-reagent compartments are formed by recesses in the tray when the tray is adhered to the lid. Probe compartments may also be included if desired. In operation, the tray and lid are bent at a score line to open the wells containing the reaction reagents. The lid is bent to form an A-shaped structure so that the kit may be placed in an upright position for use. A portion of the lid is peeled back from the tray to release probes and other, non-liquid components, if present.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1997Date of Patent: December 8, 1998Assignee: Hawaii Chemtect InternationalInventor: John G. Richardson
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Patent number: 5520944Abstract: A process for the preparation of bacon having improved taste and aesthetic appearance which is suitable for heating in a microwave comprising the steps of:providing slices of uncooked bacon;placing said slices of uncooked bacon between a pair of screen members;conveying said uncooked bacon between said screen members into a bath of hot cooking oil and/or bacon grease;maintaining said bacon in said bath for a period of time sufficient to cook said bacon to the desired degree of crispness;conveying the cooked bacon from said bath, and;removing said bacon from between said screen members.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1992Date of Patent: May 28, 1996Inventors: John S. Richardson, John G. Richardson
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Patent number: 5470043Abstract: This invention discloses a D.C. magnetic latching solenoid that retains a moving armature in a first or second position by means of a pair of magnets, thereby having a zero-power requirement after actuation. The first or second position is selected by reversing the polarity of the D.C. voltage which is enough to overcome the holding power of either magnet and transfer the armature to an opposite position. The coil is then de-energized.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1994Date of Patent: November 28, 1995Assignee: Lockheed Idaho Technologies CompanyInventors: Donna J. Marts, John G. Richardson, Richard K. Albano, John L. Morrison, Jr.
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Patent number: 5458367Abstract: A rear-seat air bag restraint device is disclosed that prevents an individual, or individuals, from continuing violent actions while being transported in a patrol vehicle's rear seat without requiring immediate physical contact by the law enforcement officer. The air bag is activated by a control switch in the front seat and inflates to independently restrict the amount of physical activity occurring in the rear seat of the vehicle while allowing the officer to safely stop the vehicle. The air bag can also provide the officer additional time to get backup personnel to aid him if the situation warrants it. The bag is inflated and maintains a constant pressure by an air pump.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1994Date of Patent: October 17, 1995Assignee: Lockheed Idaho Technologies CompanyInventors: Donna J. Marts, John G. Richardson
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Patent number: 5132126Abstract: A process for the preparation of bacon having improved taste and aesthetic appearance which is suitable for heating in a microwave comprising the steps of:providing slices of uncooked bacon;placing said slices of uncooked bacon between a pair of screen members;conveying said uncooked bacon between said screen members into a bath of hot cooking oil containing bacon grease;maintaining said bacon in said bath for a period of time sufficient to cook said bacon to the desired degree of crispness;conveying the cooked bacon from said bath,removing said bacon from between said screen members; and theheating said bacon in a microwave oven.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1991Date of Patent: July 21, 1992Inventors: John Sinkler, John G. Richardson
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Patent number: 4341655Abstract: A method of preparing colloidal sols of pentavalent antimony containing increased amounts of metal is described. More particularly, a method of converting substantially water-insoluble metal antimonates to colloidal sols of pentavalent antimony is described. The method comprises mixing a substantially water-insoluble metal antimonate with a pentavalent antimony sol and agitating the mixture for a period of time sufficient to convert at least a portion of the crystalline metal antimonate to the colloidal state. The colloidal sols obtained in the described manner contain an increased amount of the metal, and such sols are useful as flame-retardants.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1980Date of Patent: July 27, 1982Assignee: The Harshaw Chemical CompanyInventor: John G. Richardson
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Patent number: 4298163Abstract: The problem of adequate flexibility and reliability in apparatus for controlling temperatures in a plurality of zones is solved by a clock and digital logic circuits, together with a temperature sensing circuit portion effective in combination with platinum film-type temperature sensors, which produce effective sensing over a wide range of temperatures. The control apparatus automatically effects two temperature sets per twenty-four hour period for each zone with an optional temperature set for weekends for all zones and has a display of current time and a display of temperature for each zone.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 1979Date of Patent: November 3, 1981Assignee: EnvirotronicsInventors: John G. Richardson, Robert W. Soldat
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Patent number: 4110247Abstract: A method of preparing a colloidal aqueous dispersion of antimony pentoxide from substantially water-insoluble metal antimonate is described. The method comprises contacting an aqueous slurry of the metal antimonate with a cation exchange resin whereby the metal antimonate is converted to the colloidal antimony pentoxide. A preferred method involves passing the slurry of metal antimonate through a fluidized bed containing a cation exchange resin. The colloidal sols obtained in the prescribed manner are useful as flame retardants when combined with halogen compounds.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1977Date of Patent: August 29, 1978Assignee: The Harshaw Chemical CompanyInventors: Reginald P. Gower, II, John G. Richardson
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Patent number: 3981973Abstract: Metal salts which are crystallizable from a saturated aqueous solution of the salt in the presence of a dispersion of polytetrafluoroethylene (hereinafter referred to as PTFE) resin are grown as geometrically better defined and larger crystals than those grown from an unseeded saturated solution.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1973Date of Patent: September 21, 1976Assignee: The Harshaw Chemical CompanyInventor: John G. Richardson
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Patent number: 3936180Abstract: A printing system adapted for creating hard copy output from computer generated digital pulses. This system feeds blank or preprinted paper from a paper supply station through a xerographic processor wherein readable computer generated images are created thereon. The information bearing paper is then transported to a paper receiving station which comprises one or more paper receiving bins. Alternatively, an auxiliary feed path for the output paper is created to direct pages, under certain circumstances, to a sample print tray. Paper deflecting fingers are provided to divert pages to the sample print tray under the control of the operator in response to one of four conditions. These conditions include: (a) The feeding of a sample page through the processor when power is first applied to the machine after the machine has been in a powerless state, or (b) After a jam in the system has been cleared and it is desired to abort pages which have not been removed from the paper path.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1973Date of Patent: February 3, 1976Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Charles F. Willard, Brian D. Marsden, John G. Richardson, James L. Gastonguay
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Patent number: D342031Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1991Date of Patent: December 7, 1993Assignee: Hawaii Chemtect InternationalInventor: John G. Richardson