Patents by Inventor John Rich

John Rich 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: 20240067016
    Abstract: A cable management apparatus of an electric vehicle charging station for managing an electric vehicle charging cable is described. The cable management apparatus comprises a housing and a swing arm. The housing houses a hub connected to a swing arm housing to allow the swing arm housing to rotate about the hub from a starting position to an ending position. The housing further houses a damper, where a first end is attached to the housing of the cable management apparatus and a second end is attached to the swing arm housing to manage retraction of the swing arm housing. The housing further houses a first rotation stop element to prevent the swing arm housing from rotating beyond the ending position. The cable management apparatus further comprises the swing arm housing connected to the housing of the cable management apparatus by the hub and the second end of the damper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Stan C. Reyes, William Rich, John Hsudan Yu, Kevin Fetterman, Aaron Dayton Little, Stephen Eric Sidle, Pasquale Romano
  • Publication number: 20230087978
    Abstract: An aqueous ion exchange strengthening method for strengthening a glass container is disclosed that includes a step of exposing a surface of a glass container to an aqueous ion exchange solution that comprises water and an alkali metal salt to coat the surface of the glass container with a coating of the aqueous ion exchange solution. The alkali metal of the alkali metal salt may be potassium, rubidium, caesium, or mixtures thereof. The aqueous ion exchange strengthening process also includes the step of heat treating the glass container in a heated environment having a temperature ranging from 125° C. to 600° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Vishy, Dan Swiler, Cody Hickerson, Rachel Breitner, John Rich
  • Publication number: 20220298056
    Abstract: A glass composition includes a base glass portion comprising: 65-75 wt % SiO2; 5-15 wt % CaO; 0-5 wt % MgO; 0-5 wt % K2O; 10-14 wt % Na2O; and 1-5 wt % Al2O3; wherein the glass composition has a ratio of Na2O to Al2O3 is in the range of 9.5-12.5 wt %/wt %.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: John Rich, Alan Miller, José Guadalupe Cid-Aguilar
  • Patent number: 11440167
    Abstract: A bit holder is provided including a tool bit receiver body operably configured to receive at least a portion of a tool bit, a retention element configured to retain the tool bit engaged within the tool bit receiver body, a release configured to disengage the retention element enabling removal of the tool bit, a drive element operably coupled to the tool bit receiver body and configured to transfer axial rotation from a driving tool to the tool bit receiver body, and a sleeve disposed around at least a portion of the bit holder and configured such that the tool bit receiver body rotates independent of the axial rotation of at least a portion of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Chad Aaron Miley, Timothy Edward Heitkamp, Robert John Rich
  • Patent number: 11292742
    Abstract: A glass composition includes a base glass portion comprising: 65-75 wt % SiO2; 5-15 wt % CaO; 0-5 wt % MgO; 0-5 wt % K2O; 10-14 wt % Na2O; and 1-5 wt % Al2O3; wherein the glass composition has a ratio of Na2O to Al2O3 is in the range of 9.5-12.5 wt %/wt %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Vitro Flat Glass LLC
    Inventors: John Rich, Alan Miller, José Guadalupe Cid-Aguilar
  • Publication number: 20200086462
    Abstract: A bit holder is provided including a tool bit receiver body operably configured to receive at least a portion of a tool bit, a retention element configured to retain the tool bit engaged within the tool bit receiver body, a release configured to disengage the retention element enabling removal of the tool bit, a drive element operably coupled to the tool bit receiver body and configured to transfer axial rotation from a driving tool to the tool bit receiver body, and a sleeve disposed around at least a portion of the bit holder and configured such that the tool bit receiver body rotates independent of the axial rotation of at least a portion of the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Chad Aaron Miley, Timothy Edward Heitkamp, Robert John Rich
  • Publication number: 20200002216
    Abstract: A glass composition includes a base glass portion comprising: 65-75 wt % SiO2; 5-15 wt % CaO; 0-5 wt % MgO; 0-5 wt % K2O; 10-14 wt % Na2O; and 1-5 wt % Al2O3; wherein the glass composition has a ratio of Na2O to Al2O3 is in the range of 9.5-12.5 wt %/wt %.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: John Rich, Alan Miller
  • Publication number: 20190135691
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention described herein relate to fiberglass materials, composite glass materials, methods of making fiberglass materials and composite glass materials, and different applications of fiberglass materials and composite glass materials. The fiberglass materials can include a bimodal particle size distribution. The fiberglass materials can include an average aspect ratio of greater than about 2 to 1. Also described herein are composite glass materials including a first glass material and a second material. The second material can include at least one of post-consumer glass waste, fly ash, metakaolin, and slag. Also described herein are methods of making a composite glass material including providing a first glass material to a mixer; providing a second material to the mixer; and co-milling the first glass material and a second material to form a composite glass material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Jian Meng, Mike Fagg, John Rich, Gordon N. Nameni, William Leehr, Paul A. Westbrook
  • Patent number: 10167227
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention described herein relate to fiberglass materials, composite glass materials, methods of making fiberglass materials and composite glass materials, and different applications of fiberglass materials and composite glass materials. The fiberglass materials can include a bimodal particle size distribution. The fiberglass materials can include an average aspect ratio of greater than about 2 to 1. Also described herein are composite glass materials including a first glass material and a second material. The second material can include at least one of post-consumer glass waste, fly ash, metakaolin, and slag. Also described herein are methods of making a composite glass material including providing a first glass material to a mixer; providing a second material to the mixer; and co-milling the first glass material and a second material to form a composite glass material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Inventors: Jian Meng, Mike Fagg, John Rich, Gordon N. Nameni, William Leehr, Paul A. Westbrook
  • Publication number: 20170044048
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention described herein relate to fiberglass materials, composite glass materials, methods of making fiberglass materials and composite glass materials, and different applications of fiberglass materials and composite glass materials. The fiberglass materials can include a bimodal particle size distribution. The fiberglass materials can include an average aspect ratio of greater than about 2 to 1. Also described herein are composite glass materials including a first glass material and a second material. The second material can include at least one of post-consumer glass waste, fly ash, metakaolin, and slag. Also described herein are methods of making a composite glass material including providing a first glass material to a mixer; providing a second material to the mixer; and co-milling the first glass material and a second material to form a composite glass material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Jian Meng, Mike Fagg, John Rich, Gordon N. Nameni, William Leehr, Paul A. Westbrook
  • Publication number: 20150142608
    Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating the identification and registration of available Internet domain names in response to user input and/or other external criteria. In embodiments, a domain name platform is provided for interfacing with a user, generating lists of available top level and second level domain combinations, and facilitating registration of those domains. In embodiments, information beyond user input may be considered in generating lists of available domain names. In alternate embodiments, a computer system is disclosed for implementing the system. In further embodiments, machine-usable storage media is disclosed containing instructions for implementing the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: ANDREW HORN, ADAM HUDSON, GRAHAM JONES, MEAGAN TODD, JOHN RICH
  • Patent number: 7259362
    Abstract: An electro-optic device is disclosed which has a plurality of independently-gatable portions. One example is an image intensifier having a number of segmented photocathode areas (GP). The corresponding portions of the intensifier can be energized independently via contact stripe (CS). Used in conjunction with an appropriate trigger signal generator, imaging device and beam splitter, the device may be used to capture a series of images at very high speed. An electrical device having a reflective tunnel for generating a plurality of input images is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: DRS Tactical Systems Limited
    Inventors: Mark John Riches, Roger James Frost Wilhem, Brian Arthur Cant
  • Patent number: 7109468
    Abstract: An electro-optic device is disclosed which has a plurality of independently-gatable portions. One example is an image intensifier having a number of segmented photocathode areas (GP). The corresponding portions of the intensifier can be energized independently via contact strips (CS). Used in conjunction with an appropriate trigger signal generator, imaging device and beam splitter, the device may be used to capture a series of images at very high speed. An electrical device having a reflective tunnel for generating a plurality of input images is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: DRS Tactical Systems Limited
    Inventors: Mark John Riches, Roger James Frost Wilhem, Brian Arthur Cant
  • Publication number: 20030058110
    Abstract: A radio frequency patient identification and information system includes a transponder which may be incorporated in a device which may be strapped to a patient's wrist or ankle, or hung around the patient's neck by a cord, carried as a card or label in the patient's purse or wallet, or embedded under the patient's skin. The transponder, in the form of an RFID tag, operates at a frequency standardized for this application, has a read/write memory of about at least two thousand bits—an amount sufficient to store information related to the patient's complete identification, such as home address, work address, next of kin, the patient's current primary care physicians, important contact telephone numbers, insurance information, complete medical history, all known allergies, and past and presently-prescribed medicines. The tag may be equipped with a transmission enable switch to prevent unauthorized access to the patient's medical history and other potentially sensitive information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventor: Michael John Rich
  • Patent number: 6157409
    Abstract: A high speed imaging apparatus for high speed imaging in two dimensions is described. The apparatus comprises a plurality of image storing devices 1 to 8 arranged for receiving and storing images in two dimensions, exposure means for exposing respective ones of the devices to respective images of a sequence of images received by the apparatus, erasure means for erasing any previously stored image in the device to be exposed prior to exposure, read means for reading images stored in said devices, and stop means for stopping the exposure of said devices and the erasure of previously stored images when the apparatus receives a trigger signal representing occurrence of an event. This enables at least one image received by the apparatus before receipt of the trigger signal to be read from the apparatus after receipt thereof. The apparatus therefore provides for recordal, and subsequent retrieval of image information relating to an event received prior to detection of the event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Imco Electro-Optics Limited
    Inventor: Mark John Riches
  • Patent number: 5622332
    Abstract: An apparatus for winding layers of wire on a pole of a rotor or stator of a rotary electrical generator or motor comprises a needle mounting member movable substantially axially of the rotor or stator and a needle rotatably mounted on the mounting member and extending transversely thereto. The needle is rotatable about an axis transverse to the direction of movement of the mounting member. The needle has a groove defining an outlet path for the wire to one side of the axis of rotation of the needle.A method of winding layers of wire on a pole of a rotor or stator of a rotary electrical generator or motor comprises the steps of providing a needle having a groove defining an outlet path for wire to be wound in layers, moving the needle over a winding path and causing the needle to rotate at positions in the winding path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Assignee: Lucas Industries plc
    Inventors: Christopher T. Bennitt, John Rich, Geoffrey A. Rogers
  • Patent number: 4048874
    Abstract: A hand tool having a handle and an output member mounted for rotation relative to the handle. An actuating member is mounted for rotation on the handle, and a reduction gear couples the actuating member to the output member. The reduction gear comprises a driving pinion, a restraint member permitting gyration of the pinion relative to the handle but preventing rotation thereof about its own axis, and an internally toothed annulus coaxial with and affixed to the output member and driven by said pinion. The actuating member is coupled to the pinion to cause gyration of the pinion and rotation of the output member when the actuating member is rotated relative to the handle. The tool can be used for making either coarse or fine adjustments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1977
    Assignee: Bunker Ramo Corporation
    Inventor: Arthur John Riches