Patents by Inventor Ralph Allen
Ralph Allen 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: 11949891Abstract: Systems and methods are described for providing viewers of streamed video content with the option to view alternative video content in which alternative tone maps are applied to respective regions of interest. In some embodiments, the streamed video content is divided into slices, and alternative tone maps are applied to respective regions of interest within the slices. When a server receives a request from a client for alternative tone mappings of different regions, slices with the appropriate mapping may be assembled on demand and delivered to the client in a single video stream. Tone mappings may be used, for example, to highlight particular objects, such as players in a sporting event captured in the streamed video content.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: InterDigital Madison Patent Holdings, SASInventors: Jeffrey Allen Cooper, Kumar Ramaswamy, Ralph Neff
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Patent number: 10687642Abstract: A label with improved physical properties comprising: a base layer having a microstructured area; a composite microstructure having a first, second and third set of microstructures disposed on the microstructured area; a dry lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; a wet lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; an adhesive layer affixed to the base layer for affixing the label to a container; and, thereby providing a microstructured label having improved gripping physical properties that can be affixed to a container.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: HAVI Global Solutions, LLCInventors: Ralph Allen Hulseman, Cameron McPherson
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Patent number: 10575667Abstract: A label with improved physical properties comprising: a base layer having a microstructured area; a composite microstructure having a first, second and third set of microstructures disposed on the microstructured area; a dry lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; a wet lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; an adhesive layer affixed to the base layer for affixing the label to a container; and, thereby providing a microstructured label having improved gripping physical properties that can be affixed to a container.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: HAVI Global Solutions, LLCInventors: Ralph Allen Hulseman, Cameron McPherson
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Publication number: 20180249850Abstract: A label with improved physical properties comprising: a base layer having a microstructured area; a composite microstructure having a first, second and third set of microstructures disposed on the microstructured area; a dry lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; a wet lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; an adhesive layer affixed to the base layer for affixing the label to a container; and, thereby providing a microstructured label having improved gripping physical properties that can be affixed to a container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Ralph Allen Hulseman, Cameron McPherson
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Patent number: 9988201Abstract: This invention is a micro-featured surface with improved insulation and condensation resistance comprising: a micro-structure included with the substrate having an arrangement of a first set of micro-features and a second set of micro-features; a first micro-feature horizontal cross section taken from the group consisting of a circle, oval, polygon, and concave portion; a condensation rate less than 0.15 grams when measure by an ambient test method; and an improved hold time of 23.00% or greater as shown by hold testing wherein a micro-feature density is in a range of 5.00% to 25.00%.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: HAVI GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Neil Edward Darin, Alexander Raymond Dembrowski, Ralph Allen Hulseman, Cameron McPherson
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Publication number: 20180000266Abstract: A label with improved physical properties comprising: a base layer having a microstructured area; a composite microstructure having a first, second and third set of microstructures disposed on the microstructured area; a dry lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; a wet lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; an adhesive layer affixed to the base layer for affixing the label to a container; and, thereby providing a microstructured label having improved gripping physical properties that can be affixed to a container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Ralph Allen Hulseman, Cameron McPherson
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Publication number: 20170224142Abstract: This invention is a micro-featured surface with improved insulation and condensation resistance comprising: a micro-structure included with the substrate having an arrangement of a first set of micro-features and a second set of micro-features; a first micro-feature horizontal cross section taken from the group consisting of a circle, oval, polygon, and concave portion; a condensation rate less than 0.15 grams when measure by an ambient test method; and an improved hold time of 23.00% or greater as shown by hold testing wherein a micro-feature density is in a range of 5.00% to 25.00%.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Neil Edward Darin, Alexander Raymond Dembowski, Ralph Allen Hulseman, Cameron McPherson
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Patent number: 9454817Abstract: An image processing apparatus uses first and second digital vascular image data to register two images. The two images may be from different imaging modes. The first and second images are processed with a two-dimensional, directional filter (500) that has the effect of producing clusters of orthogonally adjacent image data points in which the magnitude of an intensity gradient between each orthogonally adjacent image data point is less than a predetermined value. Subsequently, common clusters are identified between the first and second image data using a corner detecting algorithm (600). The directional filter produces “stepping” features, where vascular features would otherwise appear with smooth edges. These numerous features are identified by the corner detecting algorithm and can be used (1000) for registering common clusters between the first and second image data. The filter may be a rotating Gabor filter matched to vascular features in the images.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: OPTOS PLCInventors: David Clifton, Ralph Allen Pinnock
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Publication number: 20150324966Abstract: An image processing apparatus uses first and second digital vascular image data to register two images. The two images may be from different imaging modes. The first and second images are processed with a two-dimensional, directional filter (500) that has the effect of producing clusters of orthogonally adjacent image data points in which the magnitude of an intensity gradient between each orthogonally adjacent image data point is less than a predetermined value. Subsequently, common clusters are identified between the first and second image data using a corner detecting algorithm (600). The directional filter produces “stepping” features, where vascular features would otherwise appear with smooth edges. These numerous features are identified by the corner detecting algorithm and can be used (1000) for registering common clusters between the first and second image data. The filter may be a rotating Gabor filter matched to vascular features in the images.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: November 12, 2015Applicant: Optos PLCInventors: David CLIFTON, Ralph Allen PINNOCK
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Patent number: 8960152Abstract: One embodiment of an independent engine throttle override comprised of an override switch in conjunction with of an override module which houses a fixed resistor and switching relay to provide the capability to return a runaway automotive engine to idle speed without impacting operability of other vehicle control systems.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Inventor: Ralph Allen Miller
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Patent number: 8198379Abstract: The present invention relates to the modification of butyl elastomers, particularly halobutyl elastomers, under solvent free conditions with a phase transfer catalyst in the presence of an alkyl metal salt of an oxygen or sulfur-based nucleophile.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2006Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: LANXESS Inc.Inventors: John Scott Parent, Ralph Allen Whitney, Sergio A. Guillén-Castellanos, Rui Resendes
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Publication number: 20120067484Abstract: A method to reduce or eliminate pinch flashing in mold operations by applying a thin coating of a hydrocarbon wax to the outside surface of an uncured rubber article or on the sidewall or shoulder of a green tire at a location(s) where segments of the mold close on each other and on the rubber article or tire during cure. The hydrocarbon wax has a melting point from about 60 degrees to about 80 degrees Celsius, and is compatible with the composition of the rubber. The hydrocarbon wax acts as a sacrificial layer and is scraped up by the mold parts instead of the rubber when the mold segments close.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicants: SOCIETE DE TECHNOLOGIE MICHELIN, MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A.Inventors: Yue Zhang, Ralph Allen Hulseman
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Publication number: 20110224056Abstract: A physical training device includes two arm portions connected to each other and movable toward and away from each other. Two grip portions are provided at the respective arm portions. The grip portions together have the shape of a ball, such as a basketball or football. A resilient device urges the grip portions away from each other toward an extended position. The physical training device is particularly useful in training for basketball rebounding.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventor: C. Ralph ALLEN
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Patent number: 7653916Abstract: An input including information specifying criteria for selecting computer resources is processed to produce an output comprising one or more function instances associated with computer resources satisfying the criteria. Included in each of the one or more function instances are metadata and information that specifies a mechanism for accessing a computer resource associated with the function instance.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2005Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Douglas K. Brubacher, Dale A. Sather, Ralph Allen Lipe, Roland J. Ayala
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Patent number: 7629418Abstract: Preparation of butyl rubber based graft co-polymers from halobutyl elastomers using phase transfer catalysts in the presence of a solution of an alkali metal salt of an oxygen or sulfur nucleophile that is bound to a polymeric substrate. Graft co-polymers can be produced of a butyl polymer (isobutene-co-isoprene) and polymeric substrates such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polybutadiene, polysilanes, polysiloxanes, polyethylene glycol, polyethylene oxide, polyphosphazenes, polyferrocenes or their hybrids.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2006Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignees: LANXESS Inc., Queen's University at KingstonInventors: John Scott Parent, Sergio A. Guillén-Castellanos, Ralph Allen Whitney, Rui Resendes
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Publication number: 20090203850Abstract: The present invention relates to the modification of butyl elastomers, particularly halobutyl elastomers, under solvent free conditions with a phase transfer catalyst in the presence of an alkyl metal salt of an oxygen or sulfur-based nucleophile.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2006Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicants: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY AT KINGSTON, LANXESS Inc.Inventors: John Scott Parent, Ralph Allen Whitney, Sergio A. Guillen-Castellanos, Rui Resendes
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Publication number: 20090189118Abstract: The present invention relates to a grafted liquid polymer comprising a polymer of a C4 to C7 monoolefin monomer and a C4 to C14 multiolefin monomer, a grafting material and a free radical initiator and to a process for the preparation of the grafted liquid polymer. More specifically, a liquid maleated butyl rubber composition is disclosed. The present invention also relates to grafted liquid polymer compositions which are curable in the presence of multifunctional amines. The compositions of the invention are used in a variety of applications, including injection molded fuel cells gaskets, adhesives, sealants or as polyurethane substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2006Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicants: LANXESS INC., QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY OF KINGSTONInventors: Rui Resendes, John Scott Parent, Ralph Allen Whitney
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Patent number: 7461054Abstract: In response to receiving a request for function instances, underlying function instances are identified using API layer data. The requested function instances are then created based on the underlying function instances.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2005Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Douglas K. Brubacher, Dale A. Sather, Ralph Allen Lipe, Roland J. Ayala
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Patent number: D834894Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2017Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: TRAYCUPS LLCInventors: Ralph Allen, Matt Hintz
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Patent number: D849485Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Traycups, LLCInventors: Ralph Allen, Matt Hintz