Patents by Inventor Richard A. Alexander

Richard A. Alexander 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: 20160354982
    Abstract: A composite laminate such as a hat-type stringer is formed on a contoured mandrel using a combination of mechanical sweeping and vacuum forming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Richard Alexander Prause, Andrew Elmer Modin
  • Publication number: 20160343634
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor package, including a sensing side for sensing fingerprint information and a separate connection side for electrically connecting the fingerprint sensor package to a host device, is disclosed. The fingerprint sensor package can also include a sensor integrated circuit facing the sensing side and substantially surrounded by a fill material. The fill material includes vias at peripheral locations around the sensor integrated circuit. The fingerprint sensor package can further include a redistribution layer on the sensing side which redistributes connections of the sensor integrated circuit to the vias. The connections can further be directed through the vias to a ball grid array on the connection side. Some aspects also include electrostatic discharge traces positioned at least partially around a perimeter of the connection side. Methods of manufacturing are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Richard Alexander Erhart, Richard Brian Nelson
  • Publication number: 20160328767
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling shelf display units and for graphically presenting information on shelf display units are disclosed. A system includes one or more display units configured to be coupled to shelves of a modular shelving system, one or more processors communicatively coupled to the one or more display units, one or more memory components communicatively coupled to the one or more processors, and machine readable instructions stored in the one or more memory components. When executed by the one or more processors, the machine readable instructions cause the system to determine a product identifier corresponding to a product, identify one or more display units to update in response to determining the product identifier corresponding to the product, and update a graphical output of the one or more display units identified to be updated in response to identifying the one or more display units to update.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: Sunrise R&D Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell Bonner, Titus Arthur Jones, Richard Alexander Grosse, III, Michael John Zettler, Christopher Todd Hjelm
  • Publication number: 20160326573
    Abstract: Processing containers include a first member having a substantially rigid body with a plurality of regions defining spaced apart workstations and a flexible barrier member sealably attached to the first member to define a closed chamber over the plurality of workstations. The flexible barrier is substantially impermeable and includes or is a manipulation tool that is sealably attached to the barrier. The manipulation tool has a first internal interface that resides in the closed chamber under the flexible barrier and a second external interface that resides outside the closed chamber. The processing containers are particularly suitable for automated processing of nucleic acids and other samples. The manipulation tool can cooperate with or include a pipette head. When the barrier is sealed, the barrier separates the contents of the container from a robotic arm or other manipulation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Simon Jonathon Spence, Richard Alexander Grant, Timothy Doyle Peele, William Samuel Hunter, Ashraf F. Abdelmoteleb, David Thomas Kneen, Robert Alister Neil, Simon Harris
  • Patent number: 9433557
    Abstract: The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a loading device, system and method that loads aggregate cells into an encapsulation device for implanting into a patient. The loading system uses negative pressure from a low pressure pump in a closed system to improve safety and cell viability while allowing for even loading of the encapsulation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: VIACYTE, INC.
    Inventors: Chad Green, Laura Martinson, Val Anthony Bellora, Richard Alexander Grant, Evert Kroon, Emmanuel Edward Baetge
  • Patent number: 9434307
    Abstract: A rollover meter device is disclosed that prevents vehicle rollover and minimizes the harm and damage caused if a rollover occurs. The rollover meter device comprises a meter housing component and a digital display component that displays the current angle of the vehicle. The meter housing component comprises microelectromechanical sensors (MEMS), such as a gyro component and two tri-axial accelerometer components which are mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB), along with LED warning lights, which is then secured behind the digital display inside the meter housing component. Furthermore, the meter housing component can be in electrical communication with a vehicle's gas supply, ignition, blade rotation, Power Take Off (PTO), and/or wireless device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas Richard Alexander
  • Patent number: 9409178
    Abstract: Processing containers include a first member having a substantially rigid body with a plurality of regions defining spaced apart workstations and a flexible barrier member sealably attached to the first member to define a closed chamber over the plurality of workstations. The flexible barrier is substantially impermeable and includes or is a manipulation tool that is sealably attached to the barrier. The manipulation tool has a first internal interface that resides in the closed chamber under the flexible barrier and a second external interface that resides outside the closed chamber. The processing containers are particularly suitable for automated processing of nucleic acids and other samples. The manipulation tool can cooperate with or include a pipette head. When the barrier is sealed, the barrier separates the contents of the container from a robotic arm or other manipulation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Argos Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Jonathon Spence, Richard Alexander Grant, Timothy Doyle Peele, William Samuel Hunter, Ashraf F. Abdelmoteleb, David Thomas Kneen, Robert Alister Neil, Simon Harris
  • Patent number: 9406580
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor package, including a sensing side for sensing fingerprint information and a separate connection side for electrically connecting the fingerprint sensor package to a host device, is disclosed. The fingerprint sensor package can also include a sensor integrated circuit facing the sensing side and substantially surrounded by a fill material. The fill material includes vias at peripheral locations around the sensor integrated circuit. The fingerprint sensor package can further include a redistribution layer on the sensing side which redistributes connections of the sensor integrated circuit to the vias. The connections can further be directed through the vias to a ball grid array on the connection side. Some aspects also include electrostatic discharge traces positioned at least partially around a perimeter of the connection side. Methods of manufacturing are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Synaptics Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Alexander Erhart, Richard Brian Nelson
  • Patent number: 9400911
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor which includes a conductive layer which is incorporatable within an electronic display is disclosed. The fingerprint sensor also includes a controller coupled to the conductive layer to capture a fingerprint image and can further be adapted to control the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Synaptics Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Alexander Erhart, Richard Brian Nelson, Paul Wickboldt
  • Patent number: 9386888
    Abstract: A molded bathtub and mounting assembly is provided that includes a molded bathtub having a basin, a rim attached to and extending at least partially around an upper end of the basin, and an apron attached to the rim and extending downwardly therefrom; and a mounting assembly including a mounting member and a mounting clip, and a gap located between a portion of the mounting clip and the mounting member, the gap configured to receive a lower end of the apron. Multiple bathtubs may be stacked together in an inverted position with an upper bathtub receiving the basin of a lower bathtub in a cavity of the upper bathtub defined by the basin therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Lyons Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance Dale Lyons, Dale Allen Kehoe, II, Paul William Emerson, Richard Alexander Xouris, Nicolett Marie Bisnett, Jerry Ted Pruszynski, Bruce Miller, Robert Tupper Franz
  • Publication number: 20160194424
    Abstract: Provided are monomers of formula (I), polymerizable compositions comprising the monomer of formula (I) optionally together with other co-polymerizable monomers and polymers obtained or obtainable from the polymerizable compositions, where the monomer of formula (I) is represented thus: Wherein —R1 is —H or alkyl; —Z— is -0-, —NH—, or —N(R)—, where —R is optionally substituted alkyl or aryl; -Ar1 and -Ar2 are each independently optionally substituted aryl; and —R2 is —H, or optionally substituted alkyl or aryl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: Contamac Limited
    Inventors: Timothy Charles Higgs, Richard Alexander Young
  • Publication number: 20160185458
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing ice from an object (e.g., in-flight ice removal from the skin of an aircraft) includes an actuator assembly that forms an elongated electrically conductive loop. The actuator is mounted in a position enabling it to impact the object to be de-iced in response to movement of the loop that is produced by electric current pulses flowing in opposite directions in two mechanically independent loop subassemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Richard Alexander Olson, Mark Ronald Bridgeford
  • Publication number: 20160179263
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor which includes a conductive layer which is incorporatable within an electronic display is disclosed. The fingerprint sensor also includes a controller coupled to the conductive layer to capture a fingerprint image and can further be adapted to control the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Richard Alexander Erhart, Richard Brian Nelson, Paul Wickboldt
  • Publication number: 20160176867
    Abstract: The present invention relates to BET protein-inhibitory, especially BRD4-inhibitory, dihydroquinoxalinones and dihydropyridopyrazinones of the general formula (I) in which A, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and n are each as defined in the description, to intermediates for preparation of the inventive compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inventive compounds, and to the prophylactic and therapeutic use thereof in the case of hyperproliferative disorders, especially in the case of neoplastic disorders. This invention further relates to the use of BET protein inhibitors in viral infections, in neurodegenerative disorders, in inflammation diseases, in atherosclerotic disorders and in male fertility control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Norbert SCHMEES, Bernard HAENDLER, Detlef STÖCKIGT, Daniel GALLENKAMP, Richard BISSELL, Richard Alexander BOUGLAS
  • Publication number: 20160087940
    Abstract: In accordance with a designation of a private alias endpoint as a routing target for traffic directed to a service from within an isolated virtual network of a provider network, a tunneling intermediary receives a baseline packet generated at a compute instance. The baseline packet indicates a public IP (Internet Protocol) address of the service as the destination, and a private IP address of the compute instance as the source. In accordance with a tunneling protocol, the tunneling intermediary generates an encapsulation packet comprising at least a portion of the baseline packet and a header indicating the isolated virtual network. The encapsulation packet is transmitted to a node of the service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Christopher Miller, Richard Alexander Sheehan, Douglas Stewart Laurence, Marwan Salah El-Din Oweis, Andrew Bruce Dickinson
  • Publication number: 20160067794
    Abstract: A quick change system for rotary tools is disclosed, particularly hole saws. The system includes an elongate shank and a tool adapter for coupling a rotary tool to the shank. The quick change system includes a rotation blocking, a first axial blocking which can be operated and a second axial blocking which cannot be operated. A shank and a tool adapter for the purpose of forming a quick change system for rotary tools are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventor: Richard Alexander BOSKE
  • Patent number: 9274553
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor which includes a conductive layer which is incorporatable within an electronic display is disclosed. The fingerprint sensor also includes a controller coupled to the conductive layer to capture a fingerprint image and can further be adapted to control the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Synaptics Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Alexander Erhart, Richard Brian Nelson, Paul Wickboldt
  • Patent number: 9250728
    Abstract: A method includes displaying, via a touch-sensitive display, a plurality of predicted entries as a function, at least in part, of at least some characters entered via a non-virtual alphanumeric keyboard. A first touch is detected with the touch-sensitive display. The first touch is used to identify a first one of the predicted entries. The first one of the predicted entries is selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Wilfried Richard Alexander Danzinger, Gerry Pieter Moerkerken
  • Patent number: 9250356
    Abstract: A photochromic polymer comprising at least two photochromic moieties linked by a straight or branched chain polymer selected from the group consisting of a homo-polyester, a co-polyester, and a co-polyester-polyether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Vivimed Labs Europe Ltd
    Inventors: Richard Alexander Evans, Nino Malic, Ian John Dagley
  • Publication number: 20160002144
    Abstract: A monomer for a polymerisable composition is described, the monomer having the formula (I): wherein: —R1 is —H or alkyl; —Z— is —O—, —NH— or —NR—, where —R is optionally substituted alkyl or C5-10 aryl; —Ar1 and —Ar2 are each independently optionally substituted C5-10 aryl; —R2 is —H, or optionally substituted alkyl or C5-10 aryl; and x and y are each independently 1 to 4. Also described are polymers formed from the composition, and ophthalmic lens products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Timothy Charles Higgs, Richard Alexander Young