Patents by Inventor R. Bailey

R. Bailey 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).

  • Compositions and methods for pelletized recycled asphalt shingles
    Patent number: 10196783
    Abstract: Recycled asphalt shingle pellets having a core pellet, which includes recycled asphalt shingle waste with a softening agent, and a shell coating, which includes a binder with an aggregate blend of virgin recycled asphalt shingle waste and hydrated lime.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Inventors: William P. Dempsey, William R. Bailey
  • Method of Optimizing Drilling Ramp-Up
    Publication number: 20190032467
    Abstract: A method of optimizing drilling ramp-up is provided herein. More specifically, a method of ramping up a drilling operation from a static condition (0, 0) to optimum drilling parameter values (WOB*, RPM*) is provided. The method includes identifying a set of drilling control variables used in forming the wellbore. Examples include weight-on-bit (WOB) and rate of penetration (RPM). The method additionally includes selecting desired control variable values for a first identified drilling stage. The values may be generically referred to as (V1, V2). The method also includes increasing the drilling control variables from (0, 0) to pre-defined drilling control variable values (V1, V2). Preferably, V1 is a WOB value while V2 is a rotation speed value (RPM). The method also comprises monitoring a performance index (PI), wherein (PI) is a combination of torque (TQ) and penetration rate (RPM).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Lei Wang, Gregory S. Payette, Jeffrey R. Bailey, Jeff H. Moss
  • Compositions and methods for pelletized recycled asphalt shingles
    Patent number: 10190265
    Abstract: Recycled asphalt shingle pellets having a core pellet, which includes recycled asphalt shingle waste with a softening agent, and a shell coating, which includes a binder with an aggregate blend of virgin recycled asphalt shingle waste and hydrated lime.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventors: William P. Dempsey, William R. Bailey
  • BODY MOUNTED SLIDING STEERING COLUMN WITH OFFSET FEEDBACK ACTUATOR
    Publication number: 20190016365
    Abstract: A steering apparatus for a vehicle that utilizes steer-by-wire controls and may selectively be operated in an autonomous mode comprises a body mounted sliding steering column. The body mounted sliding steering column includes an arm that slides between a stowed position and a use position on at least one rail attached to a frame of the vehicle. The arm supports a steering column that may also be adjustable between a retracted position and an extended position. The arm also houses a force feedback motor in force-transmitting communication with the steering column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Sai Maharaja Swamidason, Aaron R. Bailey, Martin J. McKeefery
  • Supplemental Hydraulic Motor for Continuously Variable Transmission
    Publication number: 20190009772
    Abstract: A continuously variable transmission includes two planetary gear sets having two planetary outputs and a planetary output shaft with a first drive gear. A variator drives a ring gear of the second planetary gear set, and a transmission input shaft is driven by the engine, which also drives the variator and the planetary input. Forward and reverse output systems are connected to the planetary output shaft and a transmission output shaft. A first clutch connects the first planetary output to the first drive gear, and a second clutch connects the second planetary output to the first drive gear. A third clutch connects the second planetary output to a second drive gear of the planetary output shaft, with the second drive gear being connected to the forward output system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gaurav Vasudeva, Konrad Garrett, Justin R. Bailey
  • Determining a presence of an object
    Patent number: 10136835
    Abstract: Methods, computing devices, and computer-readable medium are described herein related to producing detection signals configured to induce an excited state of an object. A computing device may receive reflection signals, where the reflection signals correspond to at least one detection signals reflected from the object. Based on the received reflection signals, a presence of the object in the excited state may be determined. Further, an output device may provide an indication of the presence of the object in the excited state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Michael R. Bailey, Wei Lu, Oleg A. Sapozhnikov, Bryan Cunitz
  • AIRCRAFT ENGINE STAND CRADLE PULLEY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180334267
    Abstract: An improved aircraft engine stand is disclosed, which comprises a cradle assembly comprising a cable pulley system for controlling a vertical height of the cradle assembly with respect to a base assembly, and one or more cam follower rollers configured to engage with the base assembly for smooth vertical translation of the cradle assembly with respect to the base assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: Westmont Industries
    Inventors: Cassandra R. Bailey, Payam Habibi Hosseinabadi
  • Emergency vehicle light array
    Patent number: 10124719
    Abstract: A light bar assembly includes a base; a motor; an elevating mechanism, each in operable communication with the motor; and a light bar affixed to the elevating mechanism such that the elevating mechanism raises and lowers the light bar relative to the vehicle. The elevating mechanism is configured to be securely mounted to a roof of a vehicle. The motor and the light bar are each configured to be in electrical communication with an on-board power supply of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Inventors: Roger P. Bailey, Dianne R. Bailey
  • Low-profile rain gutter screen
    Patent number: 10100522
    Abstract: A low-profile screen which allows water to pass through apertures formed therein to allow water to drain through the screen. A plurality of ridges are formed on the surface of the screen to allow water to drain at a number of different elevations, to increase the structural rigidity of the screen, to improve snow-melting, and to improve the screens reliance when compressive forces are exerted on the screen. Under compression the screen snaps into place. The ridges further promote debris being blown off of the surface of the screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Beck, David R. Herdrich, Lance D. Bailey, Randall R. Bailey
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PELLETIZED RECYCLED ASPHALT SHINGLES
    Publication number: 20180291564
    Abstract: Recycled asphalt shingle pellets having a core pellet, which includes recycled asphalt shingle waste with a softening agent, and a shell coating, which includes a binder with an aggregate blend of virgin recycled asphalt shingle waste and hydrated lime.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: William P. Dempsey, William R. Bailey
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PELLETIZED RECYCLED ASPHALT SHINGLES
    Publication number: 20180291565
    Abstract: Recycled asphalt shingle pellets having a core pellet, which includes recycled asphalt shingle waste with a softening agent, and a shell coating, which includes a binder with an aggregate blend of virgin recycled asphalt shingle waste and hydrated lime.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: William P. Dempsey, William R. Bailey
  • AUTO-LEVELING SUSPENSION AND METHOD FOR SAME
    Publication number: 20180281548
    Abstract: A system and method for accounting for a mismatch that exists between a vehicle's bumper and potential impact point using an active suspension is disclosed. The system and method determine that a mismatch exists between a vehicle's bumper and a potential impact point and actuate the suspension to account for the determined mismatch. The system and method account for the mismatch existing between a vehicle's bumper and a potential impact point using a sensor for detecting that a mismatch exists between the bumper and the potential impact point, and a suspension configured to be actuated to account for the sensed mismatch to enable improved alignment of the bumper and the potential impact point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: NextEV USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Aaron R. Bailey
  • Method for Drilling Wellbores Utilizing a Drill String Assembly Optimized for Stick-Slip Vibration Conditions
    Publication number: 20180283161
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of drilling operations. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to methods for drilling wells utilizing drilling equipment, more particularly drill string assemblies, and predicting modified drilling operation conditions based on proposed changes to the drill string configuration and/or the drilling parameters. Included are methods for drilling wells utilizing a method for the selection of modified drill string assemblies and/or modified drilling parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Bailey, Gregory S. Payette
  • BRUSHLESS DIRECT CURRENT MOTOR FOR POWER TOOLS
    Publication number: 20180262092
    Abstract: A brushless electric motor includes a stator and a rotor. The stator includes a core defining a plurality of stator teeth, a first end cap proximate a first end of the core, a second end cap proximate a second end of the core, and a plurality of coils disposed on the respective stator teeth. The stator also includes a plurality of coil contact plates overmolded within one of the first end cap or the second end cap that short-circuit diagonally opposite coils on the stator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew T. Beyerl, Keith Boulanger, Matthew R. Bailey, Carl B. Westerby
  • Method of shutterless non-uniformity correction for infrared imagers
    Patent number: 10057512
    Abstract: A method of correcting an infrared image including a plurality of pixels arranged in an input image array, a first pixel in the plurality of pixels having a first pixel value and one or more neighbor pixel with one or more neighbor pixel values. The first pixel and the one or more neighbor pixels are associated with an object in the image. The method includes providing a correction array having a plurality of correction pixel values, generating a corrected image array by adding the first pixel value to a correction pixel value in the correction array, and detecting edges in the corrected image array. The method also includes masking the detected edges in the corrected image array, updating the correction array, for each correction pixel value in the correction array and providing an output image array based on the correction array and the input image array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: DRS Network & Imaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: John R. Bailey, Rustin W. Allred
  • Compositions and methods for pelletized recycled asphalt shingles
    Patent number: 10030338
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to recycled asphalt shingle pellets having a soft center with a biofuel or bio-oil diluent, and a harder, water-resistant shell coating. It is believed that by using a biofuel, more recycled asphalt shingles material may be used in the formulation of asphalt cement without compromising the performance grade of the asphalt cement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Inventors: William P. Dempsey, William R. Bailey
  • SCAFFOLD SYSTEM FOR TISSUE REPAIR
    Publication number: 20180200084
    Abstract: A device for treating a damaged tissue includes an expandable scaffold positionable in a portion of a luminal tissue structure of a mammal; and maintained via stent technology, wherein the scaffold is comprised of electrospun fibers composed of a biodegradable compound. The scaffold serves as a temporary template that allows the tissue to be rebuilt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: J. Jordan Massey Kaufmann, C. Mauli Agrawal, Steven R. Bailey
  • METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING NONLINEAR FIELDS OF A HIGH-INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND SOURCE AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND DEVICES
    Publication number: 20180133520
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to methods for characterizing nonlinear ultrasound fields and associated systems and devices. In several embodiments, for example, a method of calculating output of a high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) device comprises treating a target site with a multi-element HIFU array. In some embodiments, the array comprises a generally spherical segment. The method can further include simulating a field of the array by setting a boundary condition for the array. The boundary condition can be set by simplifying at least one geometrical aspect of the generally spherical segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Vera A. Khokhlova, Petr Yuldashev, Oleg A. Sapozhnikov, Michael R. Bailey, Lawrence A. Crum
  • Pulse amplifier for driving ultrasound transducers
    Patent number: 9867999
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include improved radiofrequency (RF) pulse amplifier systems that incorporate an energy array comprising multiple capacitors connected in parallel. The energy array extends the maximum length of pulses and the maximum achievable peak power output of the amplifier when compared to similar systems. Embodiments also include systems comprising the amplifier configured to drive a load, wherein the load may include one or more ultrasound (e.g., piezoelectric) transducers Related methods of using the amplifier are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of Michigan, University of Washington
    Inventors: Adam D. Maxwell, Bryan Cunitz, Michael R. Bailey, Vera Khokhlova, Timothy L. Hall
  • Scaffold system for tissue repair
    Patent number: 9849007
    Abstract: A device for treating a damaged tissue includes an expandable scaffold positionable in a portion of a luminal tissue structure of a mammal; and maintained via stent technology, wherein the scaffold is comprised of electrospun fibers composed of a biodegradable compound. The scaffold serves as a temporary template that allows the tissue to be rebuilt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Board of Regents of The University of Texas System
    Inventors: J. Jordan Massey Kaufmann, C. Mauli Agrawal, Steven R. Bailey