Patents by Inventor Ray Mitchell

Ray Mitchell 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: 12193450
    Abstract: The technology as disclosed herein includes a method and apparatus for deboning a meat item, and more particular for deboning a poultry item including performing an initial shoulder cut for removing boneless breast meat from the poultry carcass or frame. The technology as disclosed and claimed further includes a method and apparatus for removing a tender meat portion from a poultry item. The method and apparatus disclosed and claimed herein is a combination of a robotic arm including an ultrasonic knife implement and/or an annular blade knife implement and a vision system for varying the cut path based on the shape and size of the poultry item. The combination as claimed including the ultrasonic knife can perform a meat cut while penetrating the meat with less force than the typical penetration that occurs when using a traditional knife. The combination as claimed including the annular blade knife implement can remove the tender meat portion for the keel bone and posterior sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Tyson Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Foreman, Douglas Martin Linn, Gilbert Ray Mitchell, Travis Lee Scarrow, Arifa Sultana, Toni Kinsey
  • Patent number: 11944105
    Abstract: The technology as disclosed herein includes a method and apparatus for deboning a meat item, and more particular for deboning a poultry item including performing an initial shoulder cut for removing boneless breast meat from the poultry carcass or frame. The technology as disclosed and claimed further includes a method and apparatus for removing a tender meat portion from a poultry item. The method and apparatus disclosed and claimed herein is a combination of a robotic arm including an ultrasonic knife implement and/or an annular blade knife implement and a vision system for varying the cut path based on the shape and size of the poultry item. The combination as claimed including the ultrasonic knife can perform a meat cut while penetrating the meat with less force than the typical penetration that occurs when using a traditional knife. The combination as claimed including the annular blade knife implement can remove the tender meat portion for the keel bone and posterior sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Tyson Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Foreman, Douglas Martin Linn, Gilbert Ray Mitchell, Travis Lee Scarrow, Arifa Sultana, Toni Kinsey
  • Patent number: 11925572
    Abstract: A foot orthotic having a foot support where the foot support includes a thermoplastic outer shell, a closed cell foam liner within the outer shell, and a tongue to secure the user's foot within the foot support. The orthotic also typically has includes a lower leg support that includes a thermoplastic outer shell, a closed cell foam liner within the outer shell, and a strap to secure the orthotic to the user's leg within the lower leg support. A cinching mechanism that typically has a rotatable tightening knob is on the lower leg support, and a tightening cable coupled to the rotatable tightening knob and operably connected to the foot support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: DOXA MEDICAL, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew John Prihoda, John Ray Mitchell, Andy Michael Smith, Marcus William Powell, Shawn Edward Twyman
  • Publication number: 20220084685
    Abstract: The present invention is a software, methods, and system for creating and editing a medical logistics simulation model and for presenting the simulation model simulated within a military or disaster relief scenario. A user interface that allows a user to enter and edit platforms and associated attributes for a simulation model. The system runs the simulation model based on user input and historical data stored in databases using the inventive software. The present invention provides an output for allowing a user to view casualty rates, patient streams, and medical requirements or any other desired aspect of the simulation model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: The United States of American as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Michael Galameau, Vern Wing, Jonny Brock, Edwin D'Souza, Trevor Elkins, Ray Mitchell, Tracy Negus, Ralph Nix, Jay Walker, James Zouris, Chirstopher G. Blood
  • Publication number: 20210205114
    Abstract: A foot orthotic having a foot support where the foot support includes a thermoplastic outer shell, a closed cell foam liner within the outer shell, and a tongue to secure the user's foot within the foot support. The orthotic also typically has includes a lower leg support that includes a thermoplastic outer shell, a closed cell foam liner within the outer shell, and a strap to secure the orthotic to the user's leg within the lower leg support. A cinching mechanism that typically has a rotatable tightening knob is on the lower leg support, and a tightening cable coupled to the rotatable tightening knob and operably connected to the foot support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: MATTHEW JOHN PRIHODA, JOHN RAY MITCHELL, ANDY MICHAEL SMITH, MARCUS WILLIAM POWELL, SHAWN EDWARD TWYMAN
  • Patent number: 10706129
    Abstract: This invention are computer implementable programs and method designed as medical planning tool that (1) models the patient flow from the point of injury through more definitive care, and (2) supports operations research and systems analysis studies, operational risk assessment, and field medical services planning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Paula Konoske, Michael Galarneau, Ray Mitchell, Johnny Brock
  • Patent number: 9704363
    Abstract: The invention provides a system, device and method designed to detect, alert and identify unwanted entry into areas by intruders. The invention is also designed to prevent escape from secured facilities. If escape from such a secured facility is realized, the system will identify and mark the intruder or escapee for immediate or later capture by local and or federal law enforcement authorities. The system will accomplish this by mechanical, electronic and chemical means. The system is also designed to be a territory denial system. Although the system will accomplish its means by clandestine deployment, the unseen but known presence of the device will cause a profound psychological block to any would be intruder to a given area that it is deployed in. The devices are deployed below ground just below the surface as a non-lethal landmine and subterranean several feet below ground as an anti-tunneling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Inventor: Lennie Ray Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20160196405
    Abstract: The present invention is a software, methods, and system for creating and editing a medical logistics simulation model and for presenting the simulation model simulated within a military or disaster relief scenario. A user interface that allows a user to enter and edit platforms and associated attributes for a simulation model. The system runs the simulation model based on user input and historical data stored in databases using the inventive software. The present invention provides an output for allowing a user to view casualty rates, patient streams, and medical requirements or any other desired aspect of the simulation model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: The United States of American as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Michael Galameau, Vern Wing, Jonny Brock, Edwin D'Souza, Trevor Elkins, Ray Mitchell, Tracy Negus, Ralph Nix, Jay Walker, James Zouris, Chirstopher G. Blood
  • Publication number: 20150364020
    Abstract: The invention provides a system, device and method designed to detect, alert and identify unwanted entry into areas by intruders. The invention is also designed to prevent escape from secured facilities. If escape from such a secured facility is realized, the system will identify and mark the intruder or escapee for immediate or later capture by local and or federal law enforcement authorities. The system will accomplish this by mechanical, electronic and chemical means. The system is also designed to be a territory denial system. Although the system will accomplish its means by clandestine deployment, the unseen but known presence of the device will cause a profound psychological block to any would be intruder to a given area that it is deployed in. The devices are deployed below ground just below the surface as a non-lethal landmine and subterranean several feet below ground as an anti-tunneling device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventor: Lennie Ray Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20150242577
    Abstract: This invention are computer implementable programs and method designed as medical planning tool that (1) models the patient flow from the point of injury through more definitive care, and (2) supports operations research and systems analysis studies, operational risk assessment, and field medical services planning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Paula Konoske, Michael Galarneau, Ray Mitchell, Johnny Brock
  • Publication number: 20070011857
    Abstract: A tool for extracting or inserting a connector into a connector receptacle includes a tool body having an elongated shape with a first end and a second end. The first end is adapted to engage and stabilize the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Errol Francis, Ray Mitchell
  • Patent number: 6283771
    Abstract: A grounding system for improving the performance of an RF coaxial lightning protector having a housing for containing an RF coaxial lightning protector. The housing has a jack at one end and a plug at the other end. The system also includes a grounding device fabricated from a conductive material, which is connected to the housing and, in turn, connected to a grounding surface. The connections are such that a signal current can pass from the housing to the grounding surface through the grounding device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ray Mitchell, Dheenadayalan Moongilan, Kevin Reid, Anatoly Zaytsev