Patents by Inventor Kenneth Ray

Kenneth 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: 8078160
    Abstract: A wireless device having capabilities to receive identification signals from other wireless devices identifies specific wireless devices by said transmitting devices maximum set identification field. Once the transmitting device is identified as having its maximum length identifier set the receiving device may further allow access or data transfer to an alternate network using the contents of the maximum length identifier and/or MAC address of the transmitting device. The wireless devices may conform to the widely popular IEEE 802.11x specifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth Ray Quinn
  • Patent number: 8035466
    Abstract: A coaxial to transmission line connector has a connector and an attachment area with a windowed electrical attachment point that when soldered in place on a ground reference of an electrical device, creates an electrical and mechanical connection between an outer conductor of the coaxial to transmission line connector. The attachment area has at least one mechanical alignment point and a corresponding reference pivot point located substantially co-planar at the termination of the coaxial dielectric region at an edge of a PCB and a port of the coaxial to transmission line connector. The at least one mechanical alignment point and the corresponding reference pivot plane serve to automatically align the coaxial to transmission line connector to the electrical device. Opposite the attachment area is a dielectric area following termination of the outer conductor in the transition area of the microstrip transmission line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth Ray Payne
  • Patent number: 8005734
    Abstract: An intermittent risk exposure liability insurance method comprising the steps of: establishing an Internet business site enabled for communication with insurers and insureds through Internet service providers; enrolling the insureds in intermittent risk exposure liability insurance policies, the policies providing for a variable insurance premium rate depending upon an intermittent use of an insured article; logging start and completion times of each intermittent use of the insured article on the Internet business site by the insured; verifying start and completion times of use of the insured article in accordance with the logged start and completion times; and applying and billing premium insurance rates in accordance with the verified and logged start and completion times of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth Ray Strech
  • Publication number: 20110191231
    Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for improving trading and a trading client's rankings in a platform exchange of member clients. The method includes assigning a credit exchange rate to website performance metrics such as Google Page Rank and Alexa Rank. The broker maintains an ordered database of all clients' website backlink credit accounts where the highest account is ordered most significantly for distribution to members. Templates created by a client include a desired reference URL, desired anchor text for the link, and a description. A client may pull a backlink template within a predetermined category or class based on the highest qualifying account and posts a link to another client's website based on the link template. The client earns credits for posting a link to another member's website based on his page rank and pays credits to other members posting links to his website based on their page rank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth Ray Zuver, JR.
  • Patent number: 7937781
    Abstract: A multi-function device for stoppering and cleaning sinks is provided. The device includes a sink stopper base, a handle, and a scoop extending from the base. The scoop has a curved body and two parallel opposing side edges and a lower edge extending between. Each side edge has an arcuate upper section having a curvature of a first radius, which terminates at the lower surface of the base. The upper curvature in combination with the linear lower section of the side edges facilitate the lower edge of the scoop to deflect without bending backwards when slid across a sink surface. The handle includes a cavity having a downwardly sloped region which provides the users with additional mechanical leverage and control when manipulating the device. In certain implementations, the device incorporates a two-piece design which allows the scooping member to be removed from the base when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: KR Strech Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth Ray Strech
  • Patent number: 7918024
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a turbine nozzle assembly using a fixture includes providing a first position of the fixture, positioning at least one datum of the turbine nozzle assembly adjacent at least one datum location point on the fixture when the fixture is in the first position, coupling the turbine nozzle assembly to the fixture when the fixture is in the first position, rotating the fixture from the first position into a second position that facilitates manufacturing the turbine nozzle assembly, and performing a manufacturing process on the turbine nozzle assembly when the fixture is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Frank Delano Mooney, Jr., Gary Eugene Wheat, Timothy Riggs, Kenneth Ray Hill, Jr., Ronald Dale Edwards
  • Patent number: 7914760
    Abstract: A silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve is disclosed that comprises first and second intergrown phases of a CHA framework type and an AEI framework type, wherein said first intergrown phase has an AEI/CHA ratio of from about 5/95 to about 40/60 as determined by DIFFaX analysis, the second intergrown phase has an AEI/CHA ratio of about 30/70 to about as determined by DIFFaX analysis and said molecular sieve has a silica to alumina molar ratio (Si/Al2) from about 0.13 to about 0.24.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Machteld M. Mertens, An Verberckmoes, Marcel J. Janssen, Yun Feng Chang, Luc R. M. Martens, Stephen Neil Vaughn, Kenneth Ray Clem, Wilfried J. Mortier
  • Patent number: 7911627
    Abstract: A data structure for a photo book kit includes a first data object, a second data object, and a third data object. The first data object includes first image data to define a first image, and a first image location to define the position of the first image on a page of a photo book. The second data object includes second image data to define a second image and a second image location to define the position of the second image on a cover of the photo book. The third data object includes third image data to define a third image and a third image location to define the position of the third image on a book accessory that is to be assembled with the photo book to form the personalized photo book kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Shutterfly, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Ray Niblett, Jr., Sean Kevin Anderson, Bert Olav Anderson, Jeff Boone, Russ Ennio Muzzolini
  • Publication number: 20100176896
    Abstract: A coaxial to transmission line connector has a connector and an attachment area with a windowed electrical attachment point that when soldered in place on a ground reference of an electrical device, creates an electrical and mechanical connection between an outer conductor of the coaxial to transmission line connector. The attachment area has at least one mechanical alignment point and a corresponding reference pivot point located substantially co-planar at the termination of the coaxial dielectric region at an edge of a PCB and a port of the coaxial to transmission line connector. The at least one mechanical alignment point and the corresponding reference pivot plane serve to automatically align the coaxial to transmission line connector to the electrical device. Opposite the attachment area is a dielectric area following termination of the outer conductor in the transition area of the microstrip transmission line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventor: Kenneth Ray Payne
  • Publication number: 20100047039
    Abstract: A manufacturing system for manufacturing a personalized photo book includes a computer configured to receive image data from a user, a digital offset printer configured to print a first image on a book page in response to the image data received from the user, a digital silver-halide printer that can print a second image on a book cover in response to the image data received from the user, and a book binder configured to bind the book page and the book cover to form a personalized photo book.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Sean Kevin Anderson, Jennifer Marie Dean, Kenneth Ray Niblett, JR., Russ Ennio Muzzolini
  • Publication number: 20100028679
    Abstract: A silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve is disclosed that comprises first and second intergrown phases of a CHA framework type and an AEI framework type, wherein said first intergrown phase has an AEI/CHA ratio of from about 5/95 to about 40/60 as determined by DIFFaX analysis, the second intergrown phase has an AEI/CHA ratio of about 30/70 to about as determined by DIFFaX analysis and said molecular sieve has a silica to alumina molar ratio (Si/Al2) from about 0.13 to about 0.24.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Machteld M. Mertens, An Verberckmoes, Marcel J. Janssen, Yun Feng Chang, Luc R.M. Martens, Stephen Nell Vaughn, Kenneth Ray Clem, Wilfried J. Mortier
  • Patent number: 7622624
    Abstract: A silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve is disclosed that comprises first and second intergrown phases of a CHA framework type and an AEI framework type, wherein said first intergrown phase has an AEI/CHA ratio of from about 5/95 to about 40/60 as determined by DIFFaX analysis, the second intergrown phase has an AEI/CHA ratio of about 30/70 to about 55/45 as determined by DIFFaX analysis and said molecular sieve has a silica to alumina molar ratio (Si/Al2) from about 0.13 to about 0.24.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Machteld M. Mertens, An Verberckmoes, Marcel J. Janssen, Yun Feng Chang, Luc R. M. Martens, Stephen Neil Vaughn, Kenneth Ray Clem, Wilfried J. Mortier
  • Patent number: 7614837
    Abstract: A manufacturing system for manufacturing a personalized photo book includes a computer configured to receive image data from a user, a digital offset printer configured to print a first image on a book page in response to the image data received from the user, a digital silver-halide printer that can print a second, image on a book cover in response to the image data received from the user, and a book binder configured to bind the book page and the book cover to form a personalized photo book.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Shutterfly, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Kevin Anderson, Jennifer Marie Dean, Kenneth Ray Niblett, Jr., Russ Ennio Muzzolini
  • Publication number: 20090268232
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing printed page products includes defining a plurality of subbatches each comprising one or more of the pages, creating layouts for the pages in the plurality of subbatches, separating the plurality of subbatches into N groups each comprising a total number of pages equal or less than M, minimizing the difference between the total pages in the N groups and M×N, and printing the layouts of the pages on a stack of sheets each configured to contain layouts for N pages. The layouts of the pages in the stack of sheets are positioned in N columns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventor: Kenneth Ray Niblett, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090091778
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and printing system for selecting an identifier chosen from a plurality of identifiers defined within a storage device of a printing system. A form is selected that is chosen from a plurality of forms defined within the storage device of the printing system. The selected form is modified to associate the selected form with the selected identifier, thus defining a modified selected form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Evan Greer Adams, Andrew Charles Donovan, Jason M. Hansen, Kenneth Ray Woodruff
  • Publication number: 20090047974
    Abstract: A wireless device having capabilities to receive identification signals from other wireless devices identifies specific wireless devices by said transmitting devices maximum set identification field. Once the transmitting device is identified as having its maximum length identifier set the receiving device may further allow access or data transfer to an alternate network using the contents of the maximum length identifier and/or MAC address of the transmitting device. The wireless devices may conform to the widely popular IEEE 802.11x specifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventor: Kenneth Ray Quinn
  • Patent number: 7476191
    Abstract: A die cutting/scoring apparatus has die cutting/scoring and blanket covered steel anvil roller pairs arranged in sections some of which sections displace to permit dismounting of and changing die cutting/scoring rule members or printing members mounted on plywood substrates, which are bolted to a roller. The roller pairs also convey sheet material being processed through the sections. Sheet material pliable drive members are provided which replace the die cutting rule members or printing members on a roller in an idle section. The drive members comprise pliable magnetic substrates made of vinyl, rubber or elastomeric material which magnetically attach to a corresponding steel roller that is being idled. A pliable compressible foam or other rubber or plastic material high friction drive engagement member is bonded to the substrate forming a strip which is easily and quickly wrapped about a roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Dicar, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Putch, Kenneth Ray Neal
  • Patent number: 7469343
    Abstract: A security module and method implements data requests from a USB or other similar device, in which a secure component can communicate securely with a device without modifying the underlying USB bus protocol, or the device, even where the software controlling the bus is untrusted. A security module (physically separate or integrated into a device or hub) intercepts data being sent from device to secure component in response to a data request. A “not acknowledged” signal is sent to the secure component, and the data is encrypted. The next data request is intercepted, and the encrypted data sent in response. The acknowledgement from the secure component to the device is allowed to reach the device. In order to handle a setup request, an allow command is sent to the security module, which includes the encrypted and unencrypted setup command. If an encryption check is successful, a setup command sent to the device (via the security module) is allowed to reach the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Ray, Theodore Kehl
  • Publication number: 20080291855
    Abstract: A meshing network comprising one full function controller (WDC) and a plurality of nodes (WDN, WSN), that is RF quiet capable with very low power consumption and the ability to quickly heal itself and create new network paths. The network uses an addressing scheme that allows for each node to not have a network map but still be able to route messages. A piping scheme allows a mesh to become a high throughput network. A sensor rail protocol definition allows sensor devices to connect to nodes and route messages through the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: Phase IV Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Paul Bata, Kenneth Ray Crismon, David Kramer, Randy Lyle Engle
  • Patent number: 7395219
    Abstract: An intermittent risk exposure liability insurance method comprising the steps of: establishing an Internet business site enabled for communication with insurers and insureds through Internet service providers; enrolling the insureds in intermittent risk exposure liability insurance policies, the policies providing for a variable insurance premium rate depending upon an intermittent use of an insured article; logging start and completion times of each intermittent use of the insured article on the Internet business site by the insured; verifying start and completion times of use of the insured article in accordance with the logged start and completion times; and applying and billing premium insurance rates in accordance with the verified and logged start and completion times of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth Ray Strech