Patents by Inventor R. Hopkins

R. Hopkins 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).

  • UWB and IR/Optical Feed Circuit and Related Techniques
    Publication number: 20170062894
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) module having a plurality of channels includes a heat sink having at least one tapered edge; a substrate disposed over a surface of the heat sink such that the tapered edge of the heat sink extends past a boundary of the substrate. RF, logic and power circuitry is disposed on the substrate and one or more RF signal ports are formed on an edge of the substrate to allow the RF module to be used in an array antenna having a brick architecture. The tapered edge heat sink provides both a ground plane for RF signal components and a thermal path for heat generating circuits disposed in the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Glafkos K. Stratis, Douglas Mills, Kevin R. Hopkins, Raymond A. Graffam, David J. Knapp, Michael S. Smith
  • FORMATION APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING POLYMER DERIVED CERAMIC STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20170050337
    Abstract: Hybrid underwater mechanical forming systems for making small volumetric shapes of polymer derived ceramics. The volumetric shapes can be spheres, beads, and fibers. The polymer derived ceramics materials are derived from silicon, oxygen and carbon containing precursors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: MELIOR INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Hopkins, Ashish P. Diwanji
  • STACKED HOT MELT RESERVOIR AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING SAME
    Publication number: 20170014855
    Abstract: A thermal reservoir including a melting section and a heating arrangement is provided. A method of assembling is also provided. The melting section includes a plurality of material flow sections. Each material flow section includes a central cavity extending axially therethrough between first and second ends along a central longitudinal axis. The plurality of material flow sections are operably removably connected together with the central cavities thereof aligned and in fluid communication to form a material flow path extending through all of the connected material flow sections. The heating arrangement cooperates with the plurality of material flow sections to provide heat for heating a material to be passed through the material flow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: MOLDMAN SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Ryan R. Hopkins, Vladimir Siroky
  • Black ceramic additives, pigments, and formulations
    Patent number: 9499677
    Abstract: Ceramic black materials for use as, or in, colorants, inks, pigments, dyes, additives and formulations utilizing these black materials. Black ceramics having silicon, oxygen and carbon, and methods of making these ceramics; formulations utilizing these black ceramics; and devices, structures and apparatus that have or utilize these formulations. Plastics, paints, inks, coatings, formulations, liquids and adhesives containing ceramic black materials, preferably polymer derived black ceramic materials, and in particular polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic materials. The particular polysilocarb ceramics materials found in the claimed coatings and materials contain a specific amount of C, Si and O, as well as a specific amount of free and Si bonded carbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Melior Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas M. Dukes, Ashish P. Diwanji, Michael J. Mueller, Michael Molnar, Walter J. Sherwood, Andrew R. Hopkins, Mark S. Land, Brian L. Benac
  • HOT MELT MATERIAL PROCESSOR UTILIZING INSULATING NON-STICK UPPER SECTION
    Publication number: 20160332334
    Abstract: A thermal reservoir including a heating section and an upper section is provided. The upper section defines a storage cavity. The upper section is formed from an insulated, non-stick or insulated non-stick material. The upper section is fluidly connected to the heating section and upstream from the heating section for receiving material to be heated prior to the heating section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: Moldman Systems LLC
    Inventor: Ryan R. Hopkins
  • Black ceramic additives, pigments, and formulations
    Patent number: 9481781
    Abstract: Ceramic black materials for use as, or in, colorants, inks, pigments, dyes, additives and formulations utilizing these black materials. Black ceramics having silicon, oxygen and carbon, and methods of making these ceramics; formulations utilizing these black ceramics; and devices, structures and apparatus that have or utilize these formulations. Plastics, paints, inks, coatings, formulations, liquids and adhesives containing ceramic black materials, preferably polymer derived black ceramic materials, and in particular polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic materials. The instant materials are particles which are pyrolyzed and are defined by having a specific Si, C and O content and having carbon which is both free and silicon bound. The particles are prepared by specific processes, as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: MELIOR INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Molnar, Ashish P. Diwanji, Michael J. Mueller, Douglas M. Dukes, Walter J. Sherwood, Andrew R. Hopkins, Mark S. Land, Brian L. Benac
  • Self-adhesive radiant heating underlayment and apparatus for manufacture
    Patent number: 9426845
    Abstract: Provided herein is a self-adhesive underlayment and an apparatus for its manufacture. The apparatus is operative to remove portions of release sheets covering upper and lower adhesive membranes and compress resulting exposed adhesive surfaces of the membranes to upper and lower surfaces of a flexible heating element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: PROTECTO WRAP COMPANY
    Inventor: John R. Hopkins, II
  • METHODS OF PROVIDING HIGH PURITY SiOC AND SiC MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20160207780
    Abstract: Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: MELIOR INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas M. Dukes, Ashish P. Diwanji, Andrew R. Hopkins, Walter J. Sherwood, Glenn Sandgren, Mark S. Land, Brian L. Benac
  • HIGH PURITY POLYSILOCARB MATERIALS, APPLICATIONS AND PROCESSES
    Publication number: 20160207781
    Abstract: Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: MELIOR INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas M. Dukes, Ashish P. Diwanji, Andrew R. Hopkins, Walter J. Sherwood, Glenn Sandgren, Mark S. Land, Brian L. Benac
  • POLYSILOCARB BASED SILICON CARBIDE MATERIALS, APPLICATIONS AND DEVICES
    Publication number: 20160207782
    Abstract: Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: MELIOR INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Ashish P. Diwanji, Andrew R. Hopkins, Walter J. Sherwood, Douglas M. Dukes, Glenn Sandgren, Mark S. Land, Brian L. Benac
  • HIGH PURITY POLYSILOCARB DERIVED SILICON CARBIDE MATERIALS, APPLICATIONS AND PROCESSES
    Publication number: 20160207783
    Abstract: Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: MELIOR INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Hopkins, Ashish P. Diwanji, Walter J. Sherwood, Douglas M. Dukes, Glenn Sandgren, Mark S. Land, Brian L. Benac
  • HIGH PURITY SiOC AND SiC, METHODS COMPOSITIONS AND APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20160208412
    Abstract: Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: MELIOR INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Glenn Sandgren, Ashish P. Diwanji, Andrew R. Hopkins, Walter J. Sherwood, Douglas M. Dukes, Mark S. Land, Brian L. Benac
  • PRESSED AND SELF SINTERED POLYMER DERIVED SiC MATERIALS, APPLICATIONS AND DEVICES
    Publication number: 20160207836
    Abstract: Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: MELIOR INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark S. Land, Ashish P. Diwanji, Andrew R. Hopkins, Walter J. Sherwood, Douglas M. Dukes, Glenn Sandgren, Brian L. Benac
  • LOW COST HIGH VALUE SYNTHETIC PROPPANTS AND METHODS OF HYDRAULICALLY FRACTURING AND RECOVERING HYDROCARBONS
    Publication number: 20160152889
    Abstract: There is provided synthetic proppants, and in particular polysilocarb derived ceramic proppants. There is further provided hydraulic fracturing treatments utilizing these proppants, and methods of enhance hydrocarbon recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: Melior Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Hopkins, Timothy C. Moeller, Walter J. Sherwood, Mark S. Land, John Ely, Thomas Dyk
  • Fused Heterocyclic Compounds as Selective BMP Inhibitors
    Publication number: 20160068525
    Abstract: The present invention provides small molecule inhibitors of BMP signaling. These compounds may be used to modulate cell growth, differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis, and thus may be useful for treating diseases or conditions associated with BMP signaling, including inflammation, cardiovascular disease, hematological disease, cancer, and bone disorders, as well as for modulating cellular differentiation and/or proliferation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Corey R. Hopkins, Charles C. Hong, Craig W. Lindsley, Darren W. Engers
  • Wagering game providing a progressive award having an actual value determined by follow-up game play
    Patent number: 9280879
    Abstract: A gaming system includes an input device for receiving wagers to lay a wagering game in which the player is eligible to win first and second progressive award levels. At least one display device is configured to display a monetary value for the first progressive award level and a number of free spins for the second progressive award level. The gaming system includes two sets of reels, each set being associated with a respective mathematical model. A controller increments the monetary value and the number of free spins based on plays of the wagering game, and awards current values of the monetary value and the number of free spins in response to respective triggering events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Caspers, Peter R. Hopkins
  • Display screen or portion thereof with a graphical user interface
    Patent number: D752083
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: MX Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ryan Caldwell, Ronald Brennan Knotts, Jonathan R. Hopkins
  • Display screen or portion thereof with a graphical user interface
    Patent number: D775181
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: MX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: John Ryan Caldwell, Ronald Brennan Knotts, Jonathan R. Hopkins
  • Display screen or portion thereof with a graphical user interface
    Patent number: D775195
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: MX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: John Ryan Caldwell, Ronald Brennan Knotts, Jonathan R. Hopkins
  • Finned unit of a stackable heating section of a thermal reservoir for a hot melt dispenser
    Patent number: D780237
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Moldman Systems LLC
    Inventors: Ryan R. Hopkins, Vladimir Siroky