Patents by Inventor Neil Richards
Neil Richards 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: 12377736Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods to provide modular battery assemblies for micro-mobility fleet vehicles. A modular battery assembly for a micro-mobility fleet vehicle includes a battery assembly enclosure including an assembly retention interface configured to physically secure the assembly enclosure to a subframe assembly of the micro-mobility fleet vehicle, a battery cell assembly disposed within the battery assembly enclosure, and an enclosure lid mounted to the assembly enclosure. The modular battery assembly may include an arched floorboard panel configured to provide a floor board surface for the micro-mobility fleet vehicle. The battery cell assembly may include a honeycomb battery cell holder and a collector board atop the battery cell holder to provide wire bond interconnects between the battery cells.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2023Date of Patent: August 5, 2025Assignee: Lyft, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Michael Reimer, Adam Christopher Bender, Neil Richard Anthony Saldanha, Timothy Rex Martin, Jared Mitchell Kole, Andrea Claude Ramos Santos
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Patent number: 12339169Abstract: Methods and assemblies for aligning an optical device with a surface configured to receive a liquid coating and for measuring a parameter of a liquid coating are provided. An exemplary method for measuring a parameter of a liquid coating includes providing a mechanical carriage connected to a surface configured to receive a layer of the liquid coating. An exemplary mechanical carriage is configured to move to and from an operative configuration located at a set distance and orientation with respect to the surface. The method further includes locating an optical device in the mechanical carriage. Also, the method includes adjusting an orientation of the optical device within the mechanical carriage to an aligned orientation based on a relationship between the surface and a mechanical alignment feature on the optical device. The method further includes performing a parameter measurement operation with the optical device in the aligned orientation.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2022Date of Patent: June 24, 2025Assignee: AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS IP CO., LLCInventor: Neil Richard Murphy
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Publication number: 20250195421Abstract: The invention provides a delayed release dosage form and a bolus configured for administration to an animal, wherein said dosage form and said bolus is configured to release a hydrophobic substance to the animal over a period of time. Preferably the hydrophobic substance is a haloform. Also provided is the use of the delayed release dosage form or bolus of the invention to reduce methane production in a ruminant animal. Also provided is the method of manufacturing a bolus of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2024Publication date: June 19, 2025Inventors: Mark Christopher LAY, Hayden Peter THOMAS, Neil Richard GLADDEN, David Leslie HAYMAN, Geoffrey Earle CORBETT, Prabhat BHUSAL
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Patent number: 12296695Abstract: In one embodiment, a micromobility transit vehicle includes a frame including a downtube having a recess, a battery configured to be received within the recess of the downtube such that an external surface is formed by the outer surfaces of the downtube and the battery, a power connector within the recess and configured to be engaged with the battery to establish an electrical connection between the power connector and the battery, and a spring assembly coupled to the power connector and configured to allow the power connector to move with the battery. The power connector includes one or more alignment pins configured to align the power connector with the battery when the battery is being received within the recess. The spring assembly biases the power connector toward a direction from which the recess is configured to receive the battery.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2024Date of Patent: May 13, 2025Assignee: Lyft, Inc.Inventors: Adam Christopher Bender, Erica Catherine Keenan, Jared Mitchell Kole, Andrew Michael Reimer, Neil Richard Anthony Saldanha
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Publication number: 20250119339Abstract: A method includes monitoring a plurality of packets received by a network sensor associated with a port of a network, determining a ratio of unicast, multicast or broadcast packets to a total number of packets for the plurality of packets, determining that the ratio is outside the bounds of a threshold range, detecting that a port is misconfigured based on the determination that the ratio is outside the bounds of a threshold range, and automatically notifying a network administrator that the port is misconfigured based on the determination that the ratio is outside the bounds of a threshold range. Further disclosed is a computer system and computer program product configured to perform the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2024Publication date: April 10, 2025Inventor: Neil Richard Terry
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Publication number: 20250091673Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes collecting data from at least one component of a micromobility vehicle. The method includes analyzing the data to determine whether a condition of the micromobility vehicle corresponds to an unsafe condition. The method includes determining, based on analysis, that the condition of the micromobility vehicle corresponds to the unsafe condition. The method includes activating an immobilization lock on the micromobility vehicle to immobilize a wheel of the micromobility vehicle responsive to determining that the condition of the micromobility vehicle corresponds to the unsafe condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2024Publication date: March 20, 2025Inventors: Erik Keith Askin, Jeffrey Alan Boyd, Alex Dixon, Garrett Korda Drayna, Merric-Andrew Jaranowski French, Daniel Lami Goldstein, Rochus Emanuel Jacob, Jared Mitchell Kole, Chen-Yu Lin, Oliver Maximilian Mueller, James Jeng-Yeu Peng, Andrew Michael Reimer, Neil Richard Anthony Saldanha, Gary Shambat, Jennifer Uang
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Patent number: 12199811Abstract: A method includes monitoring a plurality of packets received by a network sensor associated with a port of a network, determining a ratio of unicast, multicast or broadcast packets to a total number of packets for the plurality of packets, determining that the ratio is outside the bounds of a threshold range, detecting that a port is misconfigured based on the determination that the ratio is outside the bounds of a threshold range, and automatically notifying a network administrator that the port is misconfigured based on the determination that the ratio is outside the bounds of a threshold range. Further disclosed is a computer system and computer program product configured to perform the method.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2022Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: Sophos LimitedInventor: Neil Richard Terry
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Patent number: 12171873Abstract: The invention provides a delayed release dosage form and a bolus configured for administration to an animal, wherein the dosage form and the bolus is configured to release a hydrophobic substance to the animal over a period of time. Preferably the hydrophobic substance is a haloform. Also provided is the use of the delayed release dosage form or bolus of the invention to reduce methane production in a ruminant animal. Also provided is the method of manufacturing a bolus of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2022Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: Ruminant Biotech Corp LimitedInventors: Mark Christopher Lay, Hayden Peter Thomas, Neil Richard Gladden, David Leslie Hayman, Geoffrey Earle Corbett, Prabhat Bhusal
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Publication number: 20240398702Abstract: The invention provides a dosage form and a bolus configured for administration to an animal, wherein said dosage form and said bolus is configured to release a methane inhibitor to the animal over a period of time. Preferably the methane inhibitor is a haloform. Also provided is the use of the bolus of the invention to reduce methane production in a ruminant animal. Also provided is the method of manufacturing a bolus of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2024Publication date: December 5, 2024Inventors: Mark Christopher LAY, Geoffrey Earle CORBETT, Neil Richard GLADDEN, Prabhat BHUSAL, Junfeng YAN, Seyedehsara Masoomi Dezfooli
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Patent number: 12157530Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods associated with locking a micromobility transit vehicle to a stationary object. A multimodal transportation system may include a docking station including a securement point, and a micromobility transit vehicle securable to the securement point of the docking station. The micromobility transit vehicle may include a storage basket and a lock cable including a first end coupled to the storage basket and a second end. The second end of the lock cable may be securable to the securement point of the docking station to lock the micromobility transit vehicle to the docking station. The storage basket may include a pin lock. The pin lock may engage a locking pin of the lock cable to lock the micromobility transit vehicle via the lock cable.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2021Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: Lyft, Inc.Inventors: Erik Keith Askin, Jeffrey Alan Boyd, Alex Dixon, Garrett Korda Drayna, Merric-Andrew Jaranowski French, Daniel Lami Goldstein, Rochus Emanuel Jacob, Jared Mitchell Kole, Chen-Yu Lin, Oliver Maximilian Mueller, James Jeng-Yeu Peng, Andrew Michael Reimer, Neil Richard Anthony Saldanha, Gary Shambat, Jennifer Uang
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Patent number: 12128134Abstract: The invention provides a delayed release dosage form and a bolus configured for administration to an animal, wherein the dosage form and the bolus is configured to release a hydrophobic substance to the animal over a period of time. Preferably the hydrophobic substance is a haloform. Also provided is the use of the delayed release dosage form or bolus of the invention to reduce methane production in a ruminant animal. Also provided is the method of manufacturing a bolus of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2022Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Ruminant Biotech Corp LimitedInventors: Mark Christopher Lay, Hayden Peter Thomas, Neil Richard Gladden, David Leslie Hayman, Geoffrey Earle Corbett, Prabhat Bhusal
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Patent number: 12115248Abstract: The invention provides a dosage form and a bolus configured for administration to an animal, wherein said dosage form and said bolus is configured to release a methane inhibitor to the animal over a period of time. Preferably the methane inhibitor is a haloform. Also provided is the use of the bolus of the invention to reduce methane production in a ruminant animal. Also provided is the method of manufacturing a bolus of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Ruminant Biotech Corp LimitedInventors: Mark Christopher Lay, Geoffrey Earle Corbett, Neil Richard Gladden, Prabhat Bhusal, Junfeng Yan, Seyedehsara Masoomi Dezfooli
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Publication number: 20240294073Abstract: In one embodiment, a micromobility transit vehicle includes a frame including a downtube having a recess, a battery configured to be received within the recess of the downtube such that an external surface is formed by the outer surfaces of the downtube and the battery, a power connector within the recess and configured to be engaged with the battery to establish an electrical connection between the power connector and the battery, and a spring assembly coupled to the power connector and configured to allow the power connector to move with the battery. The power connector includes one or more alignment pins configured to align the power connector with the battery when the battery is being received within the recess. The spring assembly biases the power connector toward a direction from which the recess is configured to receive the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2024Publication date: September 5, 2024Inventors: Adam Christopher Bender, Erica Catherine Keenan, Jared Mitchell Kole, Andrew Michael Reimer, Neil Richard Anthony Saldanha
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Publication number: 20240227973Abstract: A bottom bracket assembly with interconnected axle and crank arms. Each end of the axle has a plurality of angled surfaces and a recess formed with a depth through at least the axle perimeter and at least partially around the perimeter of the axle. Each crank arm has a slot formed a distance along the length such that the end of the crank arm is separated into two deflectable jaws. A bore is formed orthogonal to the slot and a fastener is installed in the bore, wherein the fastener has a length to span the slot in the crank arm to engage both deflectable jaws. The fastener has a shank radius that extends to a depth of the recess. Removal of the crank arm from the axle end is opposed when the fastener is in the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2022Publication date: July 11, 2024Inventors: Casey James Fittz, Andrew Michael Reimer, Neil Richard Anthony Saldanha, Joseph Daniel Taylor
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Patent number: 12001027Abstract: A light emitting or detecting apparatus comprises a catadioptric lens body including a spherical lens containing an integral reflector and defining first and second conjugate focal planes relative to a subject plane. A pair of light emitters or a pair of Sight detectors are arranged respectively at the first and second conjugate focal planes to detect or emit light travelling along a common axis to or from the subject plane.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: COLORDYNE LIMITEDInventor: Neil Richard Haigh
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Publication number: 20240179043Abstract: A method includes monitoring a plurality of packets received by a network sensor associated with a port of a network, determining a ratio of unicast, multicast or broadcast packets to a total number of packets for the plurality of packets, determining that the ratio is outside the bounds of a threshold range, detecting that a port is misconfigured based on the determination that the ratio is outside the bounds of a threshold range, and automatically notifying a network administrator that the port is misconfigured based on the determination that the ratio is outside the bounds of a threshold range. Further disclosed is a computer system and computer program product configured to perform the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2022Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventor: Neil Richard Terry
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Publication number: 20240139103Abstract: The invention provides a dosage form and a bolus configured for administration to an animal, wherein said dosage form and said bolus is configured to release a methane inhibitor to the animal over a period of time. Preferably the methane inhibitor is a haloform. Also provided is the use of the bolus of the invention to reduce methane production in a ruminant animal. Also provided is the method of manufacturing a bolus of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Ruminant Biotech Corp LimitedInventors: Mark Christopher LAY, Geoffrey Earle CORBETT, Neil Richard GLADDEN, Prabhat BHUSAL, Junfeng YAN, Seyedehsara Masoomi Dezfooli
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Publication number: 20240132177Abstract: A bottom bracket assembly with interconnected axle and crank arms. Each end of the axle has a plurality of angled surfaces and a recess formed with a depth through at least the axle perimeter and at least partially around the perimeter of the axle. Each crank arm has a slot formed a distance along the length such that the end of the crank arm is separated into two deflectable jaws. A bore is formed orthogonal to the slot and a fastener is installed in the bore, wherein the fastener has a length to span the slot in the crank arm to engage both deflectable jaws. The fastener has a shank radius that extends to a depth of the recess. Removal of the crank arm from the axle end is opposed when the fastener is in the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Casey James Fittz, Andrew Michael Reimer, Neil Richard Anthony Saldanha, Joseph Daniel Taylor
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Patent number: 11945316Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods associated with a micromobility transit vehicle battery connection and lock. In accordance with one or more embodiments, a micromobility transit vehicle is provided. The micromobility transit vehicle may include a frame, a battery configured to be received at least partially within the frame, and a battery lock within the frame. The frame may include a downtube having a recess disposed therein. The battery may be configured to be received within the downtube and the recess to establish a continuous surface comprising one or more outer surfaces of the downtube and one or more outer surfaces of the battery. The battery lock may be positioned within the recess and configured to engage the battery to lock the battery in place.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Lyft, Inc.Inventors: Adam Christopher Bender, Erica Catherine Keenan, Jared Mitchell Kole, Andrew Michael Reimer, Neil Richard Anthony Saldanha
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Patent number: D1045676Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: Lyft, Inc.Inventors: Abel Lopez, III, Emerson Kelby Halbach, Jeffrey Alan Boyd, Merric-Andrew Jaranowski French, Rochus Emanuel Jacob, Oliver Maximilian Mueller, Neil Richard Anthony Saldanha, Erik Keith Askin