Patents by Inventor Rachele Cocks

Rachele Cocks 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).

  • Publication number: 20220300843
    Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a quantum processor. The methods comprise: receiving a reward matrix at the quantum processor, the reward matrix comprising a plurality of values that are in a given format and arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns; converting, by the quantum processor, the given format of the plurality of values to a qubit format; performing, by the quantum processor, subset summing operations to make a plurality of row selections based on different combinations of the values in the qubit format; using, by the quantum processor, the plurality of row selections to determine a normalized quantum probability for a selection of each row of the plurality of rows; making, by the quantum processor, a decision based on the normalized quantum probabilities; and causing, by the quantum processor, operations of an electronic device to be controlled or changed based on the decision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Mark D. Rahmes, Thomas J. Billhartz, Rachele Cocks
  • Patent number: 10006469
    Abstract: In one aspect, a diffuser for expanding the cross-sectional area of an airstream comprises an inlet comprising an inlet cross-sectional area and an outlet comprising an outlet cross-sectional area. The outlet cross-sectional area is greater than the inlet cross-sectional area. A curved sidewall extends from the inlet to the outlet and at least partially defines an inner passageway. The curved sidewall comprises a convex portion and a concave portion. The convex portion is adjacent the inlet and the concave portion is adjacent the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachele Cocks, Samuel Spieth
  • Publication number: 20150377249
    Abstract: In one aspect, a diffuser for expanding the cross-sectional area of an airstream comprises an inlet comprising an inlet cross-sectional area and an outlet comprising an outlet cross-sectional area. The outlet cross-sectional area is greater than the inlet cross-sectional area. A curved sidewall extends from the inlet to the outlet and at least partially defines an inner passageway. The curved sidewall comprises a convex portion and a concave portion. The convex portion is adjacent the inlet and the concave portion is adjacent the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Rachele Cocks, Samuel Spieth