Patents by Inventor R. Gray

R. Gray 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).

  • Vibration Apparatus
    Publication number: 20150342816
    Abstract: A traction bed includes (a) a frame upon which an individual is supportable, (b) a first single-sided lever arm pivotably coupled to the frame at a location proximate both a first end of the frame and a first side of the frame, wherein the first single-sided lever arm is configured to be coupled to an arm of an individual, (c) a second single-sided lever arm pivotably coupled to the frame at a location proximate both a second end of the frame and the first side of the frame, wherein the second single-sided lever arm is configured to be coupled to a leg of an individual, and (d) a control system operable to direct a force onto each of the single-sided lever arms to pivot the single-sided lever arms relative to the frame, wherein the force directed to the first single-sided lever arm is separately variable from the force directed to the second single-sided lever arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Jeff Winternheimer, Christopher R. Gray
  • Methods and apparatus for therapeutic application of thermal energy including blood viscosity adjustment
    Patent number: 9192509
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for treating a human condition by providing an appendage chamber having a thermal exchange member. Negative pressure may be applied to a human appendage when placed within the appendage chamber. Blood flowing through the arteriovenous anastomosis (AVA) of the appendage may be heated or cooled at the thermal exchange member for therapeutic application of thermal energy to adjust blood viscosity in the human to alleviate symptoms associated with a number of autoimmune, circulatory, neurological, lymphatic, and endocrinal maladies. A load sensor may be coupled to the thermal exchange member and configured to measure a force of the appendage applied to the thermal exchange member. In addition, a negative pressure sensor may measure pressure within the appendage chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: AVACEN, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Muehlbauer, Jeffrey R. Gray
  • System for communication in a tactical network
    Patent number: 9178829
    Abstract: A system is described for communication in a tactical network. A gateway is communicatively couplable to one or more tactical nodes and to one or more other gateways. The gateway is programmed to transmit information to and/or receive information from other gateways. Information exchanged includes gateway attributes, link attributes, service availability, and/or data availability. The gateway optionally provides quality of service, distributed persistence, load balancing, and/or transformation services. Services are provided in a modular, service-oriented architecture (SOA) to accommodate the addition of services and/or applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: John L. Meier, Arun Ayyagari, Brian James Smith, Fernando Afonso Zamith, Carl Joseph Hanks, Ronald J. Howard, Christopher K. Zuver, Michael R. Gray
  • Providing overlays based on text in a live camera view
    Patent number: 9165406
    Abstract: Approaches are described for rendering augmented reality overlays on an interface displaying the active field of view of a camera. The interface can display to a user an image or video, for example, and the overlay can be rendered over, near, or otherwise positioned with respect to any text or other such elements represented in the image. The overlay can have associated therewith at least one function or information, and when an input associated with the overlay is selected, the function can be performed (or caused to be performed) by the portable computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: A9.com, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas R. Gray, Arnab S. Dhua, Yu Lou, Sunil Ramesh
  • Method and apparatus to fill and fire proof holes in concrete floors of commercial buildings utilizing a precast plug
    Patent number: 9145696
    Abstract: The present apparatus and method relates in general to sealing a hole in a floor with a precast plug. A precast plug is created by pouring a wet aggregate mix into a form mold and thereafter inserting a pre bent rod into the uncured mixture, positioning it such that the center of the rod rests in the center of the form mold and the ends of the rod extend outward near the top of the form mold. The mix is then cured. The precast plug may then be transported to the hole that it is destined to fix. Grooves may be carved on either side of the hole to accommodate the rod's ends. The interior of the hole and the exterior of the plug may then be covered with a sealant, after which the plug may be inserted into the hole. Once the sealant cures, the hole is fully repaired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Inventors: Gerald R. Gray, Robert W. Johnson
  • Traction bed
    Patent number: 9114051
    Abstract: A traction bed includes a frame upon which an individual is supportable, first and second lever arms pivotably coupled to the frame at a location proximate a first end of the frame and configured to be coupled to the individual's upper torso, third and fourth lever arms pivotably coupled to the frame at a location proximate a second end of the frame and configured to be coupled to the individual's pelvis or pelvic region, and a control system operable to direct a force onto each of the lever arms to pivot the lever arms relative to the frame. The force directed to the first and third lever arms is separately variable from the force directed to the second and fourth lever arms to provide differential traction on the individual's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Country View Medical Center
    Inventors: Jeff Winternheimer, Christopher R. Gray
  • Caden edge welding process
    Patent number: 9090041
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying a wear coating to the back side of a wear part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Inventors: Loran R. Balvanz, Paul R. Gray
  • Reflective Laminate Insulating Assembly
    Publication number: 20150204573
    Abstract: An insulated HVAC duct component such as a transition box includes a first insulation layer and a second, different insulation layer. The transition box includes at least four sidewalls and one of a top and a back wall, the transition box further including a first access port and a second access port, the first access port having a different cross section than the second access port, one of the access ports being spaced from a nearest sidewall by less than 2 inches. The first insulation layer is located along an inside surface of the box. The second different insulation layer overlies the first insulation layer, the second different insulation layer having an air impervious surface, wherein the combined thickness of the first insulation layer and the second different insulation layer is less than 2 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventor: William R. Gray
  • Insulated HVAC Transition Box and Assembly for Insulating
    Publication number: 20150204622
    Abstract: An insulated HVAC duct component such as a transition box includes a first insulation layer and a second, different insulation layer. The transition box includes at least four sidewalls and one of a top and a back wall, the transition box further including a first access port and a second access port, the first access port having a different cross section than the second access port, one of the access ports being spaced from a nearest sidewall by less than 2 inches. The first insulation layer is located along an inside surface of the box. The second different insulation layer overlies the first insulation layer, the second different insulation layer having an air impervious surface, wherein the combined thickness of the first insulation layer and the second different insulation layer is less than 2 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventor: William R. Gray
  • Electrical connector with reduced normal force
    Patent number: 9022812
    Abstract: An electrical connector system having electrical contacts with reduced normal force is provided. The electrical contacts can define cantilevered beams of extended length, such that normal forces exerted by the electrical contacts on the electrical contacts of a complementary electrical connector are reduced. The beams of the electrical contacts can be coupled by a tie bar that can act to enhance the structural rigidity of the electrical contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
    Inventors: Steven E. Minich, Mark R. Gray
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS TO FILL & FIRE PROOF HOLES IN CONCRETE FLOORS OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS UTILIZING A PRECAST PLUG
    Publication number: 20150113898
    Abstract: The present apparatus and method relates in general to sealing a hole in a floor with a precast plug. A precast plug is created by pouring a wet aggregate mix into a form mold and thereafter inserting a pre bent rod into the uncured mixture, positioning it such that the center of the rod rests in the center of the form mold and the ends of the rod extend outward near the top of the form mold. The mix is then cured. The precast plug may then be transported to the hole that it is destined to fix. Grooves may be carved on either side of the hole to accommodate the rod's ends. The interior of the hole and the exterior of the plug may then be covered with a sealant, after which the plug may be inserted into the hole. Once the sealant cures, the hole is fully repaired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Gerald R. Gray, Robert W. Johnson
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS TO FILL & FIRE PROOF HOLES IN CONCRETE FLOORS OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS UTILIZING A PRECAST PLUG
    Publication number: 20150113899
    Abstract: The present apparatus and method relates in general to sealing a hole in a floor with a precast plug. A precast plug is created by pouring a wet aggregate mix into a form mold and thereafter inserting a pre bent rod into the uncured mixture, positioning it such that the center of the rod rests in the center of the form mold and the ends of the rod extend outward near the top of the form mold. The mix is then cured. The precast plug may then be transported to the hole that it is destined to fix. Grooves may be carved on either side of the hole to accommodate the rod's ends. The interior of the hole and the exterior of the plug may then be covered with a sealant, after which the plug may be inserted into the hole. Once the sealant cures, the hole is fully repaired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Gerald R. Gray, Robert W. Johnson
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS TO FILL & FIRE PROOF HOLES IN CONCRETE FLOORS OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS UTILIZING A PRECAST PLUG
    Publication number: 20150113900
    Abstract: The present apparatus and method relates in general to sealing a hole in a floor with a precast plug. A precast plug is created by pouring a wet aggregate mix into a form mold and thereafter inserting a pre bent rod into the uncured mixture, positioning it such that the center of the rod rests in the center of the form mold and the ends of the rod extend outward near the top of the form mold. The mix is then cured. The precast plug may then be transported to the hole that it is destined to fix. Grooves may be carved on either side of the hole to accommodate the rod's ends. The interior of the hole and the exterior of the plug may then be covered with a sealant, after which the plug may be inserted into the hole. Once the sealant cures, the hole is fully repaired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Gerald R. Gray, Robert W. Johnson
  • Method and apparatus to fill and fire proof holes in concrete floors of commercial buildings utilizing a precast plug
    Patent number: 8959863
    Abstract: The present apparatus and method relates in general to sealing a hole in a floor with a precast plug. A precast plug is created by pouring a wet aggregate mix into a form mold and thereafter inserting a pre bent rod into the uncured mixture, positioning it such that the center of the rod rests in the center of the form mold and the ends of the rod extend outward near the top of the form mold. The mix is then cured. The precast plug may then be transported to the hole that it is destined to fix. Grooves may be carved on either side of the hole to accommodate the rod's ends. The interior of the hole and the exterior of the plug may then be covered with a sealant, after which the plug may be inserted into the hole. Once the sealant cures, the hole is fully repaired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventors: Gerald R. Gray, Robert W. Johnson
  • Devices for Gas Cooling Plasma Arc Torches and Related Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20150028002
    Abstract: In some aspects, methods for providing a uniform shield gas flow for an air-cooled plasma arc torch can include supplying a shield gas to a shield gas flow channel defined by an exterior surface of a nozzle and an interior surface of a shield; flowing the shield gas along the shield gas flow channel; reversing the flow of the shield gas along the shield gas flow channel using a recombination region, the recombination region comprising at least one flow reversing member; and flowing the shield gas from the mixing region to an exit orifice of the shield, thereby producing a substantially uniform shield gas flow at the exit orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Yu Zhang, Zheng Duan, Richard R. Gray, JR.
  • SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATION IN A TACTICAL NETWORK
    Publication number: 20150016248
    Abstract: A system is described for communication in a tactical network. A gateway is communicatively couplable to one or more tactical nodes and to one or more other gateways. The gateway is programmed to transmit information to and/or receive information from other gateways. Information exchanged includes gateway attributes, link attributes, service availability, and/or data availability. The gateway optionally provides quality of service, distributed persistence, load balancing, and/or transformation services. Services are provided in a modular, service-oriented architecture (SOA) to accommodate the addition of services and/or applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: John L. Meier, Arun Ayyagari, Brian James Smith, Fernando Afonso Zamith, Carl Joseph Hanks, Ronald J. Howard, Christopher K. Zuver, Michael R. Gray
  • Electrochemical Fluorination for Processing of Used Nuclear Fuel
    Publication number: 20140374272
    Abstract: A galvanic cell and methods of using the galvanic cell is described for the recovery of uranium from used nuclear fuel according to an electrofluorination process. The galvanic cell requires no input energy and can utilize relatively benign gaseous fluorinating agents. Uranium can be recovered from used nuclear fuel in the form of gaseous uranium compound such as uranium hexafluoride, which can then be converted to metallic uranium or UO2 and processed according to known methodology to form a useful product, e.g., fuel pellets for use in a commercial energy production system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Brenda L. Garcia-Diaz, Michael J. Martinez-Rodriguez, Joshua R. Gray, Luke C. Olson
  • Bottle shipping system
    Patent number: 8887916
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for an improved bottle packaging system and shipping container, and more particularly to a container wherein a plurality of inserts are employed to stabilize the bottle(s) and to provide impact resistant cushioning during shipment of liquids and the like. For a 4-bottle (quad) pack embodiment the improved insert design includes a fiber-molded bottom insert placed on the bottom of the carton for receiving the bottoms of a plurality of bottles; a reverse fit top pad fitting over the caps and necks of bottles placed into the carton; and a pair of dividers, said dividers interlocking with one another, and including tabs on the tops and bottoms thereof corresponding to recesses in both the bottom insert and the top pad. The inserts, in combination with a cardboard carton may be used to provide a re-usable and recyclable shipping container or package for chemicals and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Fibercel Packaging, LLC
    Inventors: James W. Gilfert, Mitchell R. Gray, Robert V. Schmick, James F. Richter
  • Method, system, and computer program product for synchronization of similar data objects with event information
    Patent number: 8843577
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for updating an object on a mobile device is provided. The computer-implemented method includes maintaining at a server a plurality of channels, the plurality of channels including at least a first representation of the object, generating a modification event when a change to the object is detected, responsive to the modification event, at least updating the representation of the object yielding a second representation of the object, and conveying, during a synchronization process, the second representation of the object to the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Ianywhere Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Baynes, Jr., Michael R. Gray, Tashana K. Landray, Linus M. Upson, Thomas E. Whittaker
  • Nanoparticle enhanced ionic liquid heat transfer fluids
    Patent number: 8801957
    Abstract: A heat transfer fluid created from nanoparticles that are dispersed into an ionic liquid is provided. Small volumes of nanoparticles are created from e.g., metals or metal oxides and/or alloys of such materials are dispersed into ionic liquids to create a heat transfer fluid. The nanoparticles can be dispersed directly into the ionic liquid during nanoparticle formation or the nanoparticles can be formed and then, in a subsequent step, dispersed into the ionic liquid using e.g., agitation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Elise B. Fox, Ann E. Visser, Nicholas J. Bridges, Joshua R. Gray, Brenda L. Garcia-Diaz