Patents by Inventor Ray Carter

Ray Carter 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).

  • Patent number: 11841404
    Abstract: An atomic magnetometer, and a method for using same is disclosed. The method for measuring an ambient magnetic field uses an atomic magnetometer that has a probe light beam with a probe axis that probes a polarization vector of an atomic population confined within a vapor cell. The method employs one or more measurement cycles. In each measurement cycle, the polarization vector is prepared in an initial state via an optical pumping pulse. The vapor cell is then subjected to the ambient magnetic field, which results in rotation of the polarization vector by Larmor precession. Within the measurement cycle, at a point in time after the polarization vector has been prepared in the initial state, the ambient magnetic field rotates the direction of the polarization vector, and at least one measurement is made of a projection of the Larmor-rotated polarization vector onto the probe axis during or after application of a magnetic waveform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Schwindt, Joonas Aleksanteri Iivanainen, Tony Ray Carter, Amir Borna
  • Patent number: 9139742
    Abstract: The present invention is an electronic whiteboard having a low-gloss surface with anti-graffiti properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Coveris Technology LLC
    Inventors: Mark O'Neil Outlaw, Michael Ray Carter
  • Patent number: 8780382
    Abstract: A method is suitable for processing a plurality of electronic documents designated for processing and delivery to a plurality of recipients, each recipient having a zip code associated therewith. Each electronic document is assigned a plurality of attributes, and the documents are sorted into one or more attribute groups based on the attributes, such that the electronic documents of each attribute group share at least one of the attributes. Output groups are then formed from the electronic documents of each attribute group based on the zip code associated with each electronic document, such that the electronic documents of each output group have similar zip codes. The output groups can then be routed to processing sites for processing the electronic documents to form physical documents for delivery to the recipients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: David Ray Carter, Sherri A. Sullivan, Joseph G. Toy, Daniel G. Fletcher, George M. Freebersyser, Jr., Michael Tate
  • Patent number: 8508767
    Abstract: A method can be used for processing electronic documents, each of which are assigned a plurality of attributes. The documents are sorted into one or more groups based on the attributes, such that the electronic documents of each group share at least one of the attributes. The attributes of the documents in each group are analyzed to determine an appropriate processing site for each group, and then the groups are each routed to their respective processing sites determined to be appropriate therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: David Ray Carter, Sherri A. Sullivan, Joseph G. Toy, Daniel G. Fletcher, George M. Freebersyser, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8426485
    Abstract: An EB (electron beam) or UV (ultra violet) curable, low-gloss, dry-erase coating formulation for static and electronic whiteboards is disclosed. The coating contains an acrylate silica blend, an aliphatic urethane acrylate or a polyester acrylate, a polyfunctional reactive diluent and at least one photoinitiator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Exopack-Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Mark O'Neil Outlaw, Michael Ray Carter
  • Publication number: 20110256322
    Abstract: An EB (electron beam) or UV (ultra violet) curable, low-gloss, dry-erase coating formulation for static and electronic whiteboards is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: EXOPACK-TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Mark O'Neil Outlaw, Michael Ray Carter
  • Patent number: 7985472
    Abstract: An EB (electron beam) or UV (ultra violet) curable, low-gloss, dry-erase coating formulation for static and electronic whiteboards is disclosed. The coating contains an acrylate silica blend, an aliphatic urethane acrylate or a polyester acrylate, a polyfunctional reactive diluent and at least one photoinitiator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Exopack-Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Mark O'Neil Outlaw, Michael Ray Carter
  • Publication number: 20090262384
    Abstract: A method is suitable for processing a plurality of electronic documents designated for processing and delivery to a plurality of recipients, each recipient having a zip code associated therewith. Each electronic document is assigned a plurality of attributes, and the documents are sorted into one or more attribute groups based on the attributes, such that the electronic documents of each attribute group share at least one of the attributes. Output groups are then formed from the electronic documents of each attribute group based on the zip code associated with each electronic document, such that the electronic documents of each output group have similar zip codes. The output groups can then be routed to processing sites for processing the electronic documents to form physical documents for delivery to the recipients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Ray Carter, Sherri A. Sullivan, Joseph G. Toy, Daniel G. Fletcher, George M. Freebersyser, JR., Michael Tate
  • Publication number: 20090265711
    Abstract: A method can be used for processing electronic documents, each of which are assigned a plurality of attributes. The documents are sorted into one or more groups based on the attributes, such that the electronic documents of each group share at least one of the attributes. The attributes of the documents in each group are analyzed to determine an appropriate processing site for each group, and then the groups are each routed to their respective processing sites determined to be appropriate therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Ray Carter, Sherri A. Sullivan, Joseph G. Toy, Daniel G. Fletcher, George M. Freebersyser, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090017313
    Abstract: The present invention is an electronic whiteboard having a low-gloss surface with anti-graffiti properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Mark O'Neil Outlaw, Michael Ray Carter
  • Publication number: 20080318064
    Abstract: An EB (electron beam) or UV (ultra violet) curable, low-gloss, dry-erase coating formulation for static and electronic whiteboards is disclosed. The coating contains an acrylate silica blend, an aliphatic urethane acrylate or a polyester acrylate, a polyfunctional reactive diluent and at least one photoinitiator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Mark O'Neil Outlaw, Michael Ray Carter
  • Publication number: 20030012082
    Abstract: Spray paint can mixer apparatus includes a housing in which is disposed a relatively low speed motor. Extending outwardly from the housing and connected to the motor is a spray paint can holder assembly. The spray paint can holder assembly holds a can of spray paint and rotates in response to rotation of the motor to mix paint within the can. The motor rotates the spray paint can holder assembly and the spray paint can secured thereto at a relatively low RPM so that the mixer ball or element within the spray paint can is able to move freely for the mixing operation. Different embodiments of spray paint can holder assemblies are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: E. Ray Carter
  • Publication number: 20020040957
    Abstract: Stabilizer apparatus for a landscape light post includes a collar securable to a cyndrical landscape light post and stabilizer element secured to the collar. The stabilizer elements include vertically oriented elements and horizontally disposed elements. Several different embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventor: E. Ray Carter
  • Patent number: 5608994
    Abstract: An earth anchor for securing light standard apparatus having a post, a cap on the post, and a base, includes a removable stabilizer which is fitted to a stake after the stake has been inserted through the base. The stabilizer extends through a slot in the stake. The stabilizer has an inverted triangular configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Inventor: E. Ray Carter
  • Patent number: 5586742
    Abstract: Light standard apparatus includes a post made of nonconductive (plastic) material topped or closed at the top by a plastic cap. A light fixture or other electrical element is secured to the cap either directly or through a bushing. A noncorrosive ground element is secured to the cap on the bushing for grounding the fixture or element to a ground conductor which extends into the post along with current conductors. The post is secured to a base, and the base is appropriately secured to a pad or to the earth. Appropriate fasteners are used to secure the base and the post in place. Earth anchors may be used, as required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Inventor: E. Ray Carter
  • Patent number: 5078332
    Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing coiled flexible electrical conduit includes a base having a fixed portion and a rotating portion and the rotating portion of the base is adapted to receive a container of the flexible electrical conduit. A form is placed within the container and within the coils of the flexible conduit within the container and is secured to the container and the rotating portion of the base to provide joint rotation of the rotating portion of the base, the container, and the form as flexible conduit is dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Inventor: E. Ray Carter
  • Patent number: 4858877
    Abstract: Plastic light standard includes a nonconductive plastic pipe with an end for receiving electrical conductors or electrical conduit and a cap secured to the upper portion of the pipe above ground. The cap includes an aperture in which an electrical element is secured and through which electrical conductors extend from the electrical element into the standard for connecting the conductors from underground with the conductors from the electrical element. Stabilizer plates are secured to the pipe in the ground for stabilizing the pipe to prevent the pipe from moving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Inventor: E. Ray Carter
  • Patent number: D417293
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Inventor: E. Ray Carter
  • Patent number: D858127
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: GRAMMER AG
    Inventors: Ray Carter, Richard Ott
  • Patent number: D884373
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: GRAMMER AG
    Inventors: Ray Carter, Richard Ott