Patents by Inventor Mark Ray
Mark 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).
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Patent number: 11974667Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular storage system for barrels. The modular storage system includes a base rick module, an aisle rick module, and an end rick module, whereby a plurality of each module type may be assembled to construct a rickhouse.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Koetter-Rax, LLCInventors: Robert J. Koetter, Jr., Kenneth E. Koetter, Gerald T. Koetter, Raymond Todd Magner, Brian S. Keith, Greg Schmidt, Anthony Ferrera, Mark Duane Cooke, Clark Gregory, Darr Scott Thompson, Adam Ray
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Publication number: 20240115455Abstract: A mobility device configurable in a first walk configuration and a second stair-climb configuration, including a frame with movable front leg portions, a leg-actuation system connected to the front leg portions and a safety-control device mounted to the frame. The safety-control device includes a configuration selector, and a lever connected to the leg-actuation system and configured to actuate the cable actuation system so as to cause the first and second movable leg portions to move from a first position to a second position. The lever remains locked in a first lever position such that the lever cannot be moved unless the configuration selector is in a depressed position, thereby preventing inadvertent movement of the leg portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Joshua Sigsworth, Matthew Gingras, Eric Ankerud, Brian Morin, Dan Becker, Mark Brodie, Leland Ray Adams, Joseph Paul, Amy T. Potts, J. Derek Riemer
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Publication number: 20240101539Abstract: Extracellular protein degraders and compositions are provided that have a potent asialoglycoprotein receptor (ASGPR) Binding Ligand bound to an Extracellular Protein Targeting Ligand for the selective degradation of the Target Extracellular Protein, for example immunoglobulin in vivo to treat disorders mediated by the extracellular protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Avilar Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Jason Allan Wiles, Srinivasa Karra, Mark George Saulnier, Jesse Jingyang Chen, Kevin Tyler Sprott, Soumya Ray
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Publication number: 20240072809Abstract: Compounds and compositions that have an asialoglycoprotein receptor (ASGPR) binding ligand bound to an extracellular protein binding ligand for the selective degradation of the target extracellular protein in vivo to treat disorders mediated by the extracellular protein are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: Avilar Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Mark George Saulnier, Jesse Jingyang Chen, Srinivasa Karra, Kevin Tyler Sprott, Jason Allan Wiles, Soumya Ray
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Patent number: 11885718Abstract: A system for determining parameters of a cloud atmosphere within a wind tunnel. The system includes: a light projector configured to project a pulse of light energy into a projection field of view; at least one light detector having a detection field of view that forms a range-limited intersection with the projection field of view, the range-limited intersection having a maximum sampling range so as to exclude wall structures of the wind tunnel, wherein the at least one light detector is configured to detect a backscattered portion of the projected pulse of light energy backscattered from within the range-limited intersection; and a cloud parameter calculator configured to determine parameters of the cloud atmosphere based on the backscattered portions detected.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: ROSEMOUNT AEROSPACE INC.Inventors: Mark Ray, Kaare Josef Anderson
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Patent number: 11871943Abstract: Alignment instruments may include joint-line referencing systems having an alignment arm having a body with first and second portions defining first and second sides. The first portion has at least one first pin tube through-hole extending from the first to the second side. The second portion has a first opening on the first side. A pin tube guide member is receivable in the first through-hole. The pin tube guide member has a passageway therethrough. An angelwing alignment member includes a portion receivable in the first opening of the alignment arm. An alignment foot is secured to the second portion, and the alignment foot has a handle and a shim. The shim is positionable in a joint between a first bone and a second bone, the alignment arm is alignable relative to a first bone, and the pin tube guide is operable for securing a pin into the first bone.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Lee, Joseph Dogué, Randy Allard, Francis D. Barmes, Mark Ray Dalton, Albert Dacosta, Spanky Raymond
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Publication number: 20230389944Abstract: Alignment instruments may include joint-line referencing systems having an alignment arm having a body with first and second portions defining first and second sides. The first portion has at least one first pin tube through-hole extending from the first to the second side. The second portion has a first opening on the first side. A pin tube guide member is receivable in the first through-hole. The pin tube guide member has a passageway therethrough. An angelwing alignment member includes a portion receivable in the first opening of the alignment arm. An alignment foot is secured to the second portion, and the alignment foot has a handle and a shim. The shim is positionable in a joint between a first bone and a second bone, the alignment arm is alignable relative to a first bone, and the pin tube guide is operable for securing a pin into the first bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. LEE, Joseph DOGUÉ, Randy ALLARD, Francis D. BARMES, Mark Ray DALTON, Albert DACOSTA, Spanky RAYMOND
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Patent number: 11827365Abstract: A method of operating an optical icing conditions sensor includes transmitting a first light beam with a first transmitter and a second light beam with a second transmitter, thereby illuminating two illumination volumes. A first receiver receives the first light beam. A second receiver receives the second light beam. A controller measures the intensity of light received by the first and second receivers. The controller compares the intensities to threshold values and determines if either intensity is greater than the threshold values. The controller determines a cloud is present if either intensity is greater than the threshold values. The controller calculates a ratio of the intensities if a cloud is present. The controller determines, using the ratio, whether the cloud contains liquid water droplets, ice crystals, or a mixture of liquid water droplets and ice crystals.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.Inventors: Kaare Josef Anderson, Mark Ray, Kent Allan Ramthun
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Patent number: 11819224Abstract: Patient specific instruments, systems and methods for maintaining, correcting and/or resurfacing joint surfaces. A tibia alignment guide including a body with a first surface and a second surface, a base portion coupled to and extending away from the first surface of the body, and a tower portion coupled to and extending away from a top surface of the body.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Randy Allard, Francis D. Barmes, Mark Ray Dalton, Joseph Dogué, Aaron Kannard, Daniel J. Lee
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Patent number: 11808666Abstract: A system for determining parameters of a cloud atmosphere within a wind tunnel. The system includes: a light projector configured to project a pulse of light energy into a projection field of view; at least one light detector having a detection field of view that forms a range-limited intersection with the projection field of view, the range-limited intersection having a maximum sampling range so as to exclude wall structures of the wind tunnel, wherein the at least one light detector is configured to detect a backscattered portion of the projected pulse of light energy backscattered from within the range-limited intersection; and a cloud parameter calculator configured to determine parameters of the cloud atmosphere based on the backscattered portions detected.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: ROSEMOUNT AEROSPACE INC.Inventors: Mark Ray, Kaare Josef Anderson
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Patent number: 11730496Abstract: Alignment instruments may include joint-line referencing systems having an alignment arm having a body with first and second portions defining first and second sides. The first portion has at least one first pin tube through-hole extending from the first to the second side. The second portion has a first opening on the first side. A pin tube guide member is receivable in the first through-hole. The pin tube guide member has a passageway therethrough. An angelwing alignment member includes a portion receivable in the first opening of the alignment arm. An alignment foot is secured to the second portion, and the alignment foot has a handle and a shim. The shim is positionable in a joint between a first bone and a second bone, the alignment arm is alignable relative to a first bone, and the pin tube guide is operable for securing a pin into the first bone.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Lee, Joseph Dogué, Randy Allard, Francis D. Barmes, Mark Ray Dalton, Albert Dacosta, Spanky Raymond
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Publication number: 20230120329Abstract: An optical sensor for an aircraft includes two detectors, a light source, and a controller. The detectors are oriented along detector paths and have tilt angles and fields of view. The detectors are configured to detect light reflected from an illumination volume and to generate detector signals that correspond to intensities of detected light. The tilt angles are equal such that each detector is oriented in an opposite direction within a plane containing a light source path and the detector paths. The light source is oriented along the light source path and is configured to illuminate the illumination volume which overlaps with the fields of view within a predetermined distance range. The controller is configured to receive the detector signals, detect whether a cloud is present based upon the detector signals, determine a cloud phase, and calculate a density of the detected cloud.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Mark Ray, Kent Allan Ramthun, Kaare Josef Anderson
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Publication number: 20230118338Abstract: A method of operating an optical icing conditions sensor includes transmitting a first light beam with a first transmitter and a second light beam with a second transmitter, thereby illuminating two illumination volumes. A first receiver receives the first light beam. A second receiver receives the second light beam. A controller measures the intensity of light received by the first and second receivers. The controller compares the intensities to threshold values and determines if either intensity is greater than the threshold values. The controller determines a cloud is present if either intensity is greater than the threshold values. The controller calculates a ratio of the intensities if a cloud is present. The controller determines, using the ratio, whether the cloud contains liquid water droplets, ice crystals, or a mixture of liquid water droplets and ice crystals.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Kaare Josef Anderson, Mark Ray, Kent Allan Ramthun
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Publication number: 20230122889Abstract: A method of operating an optical icing conditions sensor includes transmitting, with a transmitter, a light beam and thereby illuminating an illumination volume. A receiver array receives light over a range of receiving angles. The receiver array is configured to receive light having the wavelength over a receiver array field of view which overlaps with the illumination volume. A controller measures an intensity of light received by the receiver array. The controller determines that a cloud is present if the intensity is greater than a threshold value. The controller calculates scattering profile data of the light received by the receiver array if a cloud is determined to be present, which includes an angle of a scattering intensity peak within the range of receiving angles and a breadth of the scattering intensity peak. The controller estimates a representative droplet size within the cloud using the scattering profile data.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Kaare Josef Anderson, Mark Ray, Kent Allan Ramthun, Mark Sherwood Miller
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Patent number: 11630216Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to determining an effective size, quantity, shape, and type of water particles in a cloud atmosphere based on differences in amplitudes of optical signals backscattered at different backscattering angles. Off-axis backscattering—backscattering at angles other than 180 degrees—is affected by the effective size, quantity, shape, and type of water droplets. Detected amplitudes of optical signals that are backscattered at different angles are used to indicate the effective size, quantity, shape, and type of water particles in the cloud atmosphere. In some embodiments, optical emitters and detectors are configured to measure amplitudes of optical signals backscattered at backscattering angles of both on-axis—180 degrees—and off-axis varieties.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.Inventors: Mark Ray, Jennifer M. Alexander, Kaare Josef Anderson, Darren G. Jackson
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Publication number: 20230081599Abstract: A multi-fiber optical sensor system includes a light source configured to generate light energy, a transmitter fiber configured to receive the light energy from the light source and to project light energy out of a projecting end of the transmitter fiber over a transmitter fiber field of view, and a plurality of receiver fibers. Each of the plurality of receiver fibers has a receiving end aligned proximate and substantially parallel to the projecting end of the transmitter fiber and is configured to receive a received portion of the projected light energy reflected from a target within a receiver field of view. The multi-fiber optical sensor system also includes a lenslet array configured to shape the transmitter fiber field of view and give the transmitter field of view a finite cross-sectional area.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2021Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventor: Mark Ray
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Patent number: 11571311Abstract: Instruments, guides, systems and related methods for total ankle prostheses are disclosed. The instruments, guides, systems and related methods facilitate preparation of a tibia and/or talus of a patient for implantation of a total ankle prosthesis therein. The instruments, guides, systems and related methods also facilitate selection of a particular size of a tibial component, a talus component and/or a tibial insert of the total ankle prosthesis that suits the patient. The instruments, guides, systems and related methods include a tibial trial component, a talar trial component and tibial insert trial component that replicate one or more aspects of the tibial component, the talus component and the tibial insert, respectively, of the total ankle prosthesis. The talar trial component includes an articulation surface that articulates with the tibial insert trial component, and slots that facilitate chamfered resection of the patient's talus for the implantation of the talus component thereon.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: PARAGON 28, INC.Inventors: Joseph Dogué, Daniel J. Lee, Mark Ray Dalton
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Publication number: 20230034355Abstract: A distractor system for use in a joint between two bone surfaces of an anatomical structure includes, for example, distractor and at least one detachable tool comprising a body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, said proximal portion being releasably attachable to at least one of a first end of the distractor and/or a second end of the distractor. The distal portion of the detachable tool being operably positionable in the joint between the two bone surfaces of the anatomical structure. The detachable tools may include a detachable paddle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Mark Ray DALTON, Jeffrey CHRISTENSEN, Aaron KANNARD, Daniel J. LEE, Joseph DOGUÉ
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Publication number: 20220362031Abstract: Instruments, guides, systems and related methods for total ankle prostheses are disclosed. The instruments, guides, systems and related methods facilitate preparation of a tibia and/or talus of a patient for implantation of a total ankle prosthesis therein. The instruments, guides, systems and related methods also facilitate selection of a particular size of a tibial component, a talus component and/or a tibial insert of the total ankle prosthesis that suits the patient. The instruments, guides, systems and related methods include a tibial trial component, a talar trial component and tibial insert trial component that replicate one or more aspects of the tibial component, the talus component and the tibial insert, respectively, of the total ankle prosthesis. The talar trial component includes an articulation surface that articulates with the tibial insert trial component, and slots that facilitate chamfered resection of the patient's talus for the implantation of the talus component thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Joseph DOGUÉ, Daniel J. LEE, Mark Ray DALTON
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Patent number: 11480530Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a system for detecting foreign object debris ingested into an aircraft engine. The system detects such foreign object debris by projecting a beam of light over an inlet of the aircraft engine. When foreign object debris is ingested into the aircraft engine, it intercepts the beam of light and scatters a back-scattered portion of the intercepted beam of light. An optical detector is configured to detect the back-scattered portion of the intercepted beam of light. A processor is configured to determine whether foreign object debris is ingested by the aircraft engine based on a comparison of a threshold value with a signal indicative of the back-scattered portion generated by the optical detector.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.Inventors: Mark Ray, Darren G. Jackson