Patents by Inventor Richard A. Bell
Richard A. Bell 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: 9710749Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for using a breakpoint determination unit to examine an artificial nervous system. One example method generally includes operating at least a portion of the artificial nervous system; using the breakpoint determination unit to detect that a condition exists based at least in part on monitoring one or more components in the artificial nervous system; and at least one of suspending, examining, modifying, or flagging the operation of the at least the portion of the artificial nervous system, based at least in part on the detection.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Michael-David Nakayoshi Canoy, William Richard Bell, II, Ramakrishna Kintada, Venkat Rangan
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Patent number: 9649995Abstract: A utilities pod (10) for a vehicle, especially a caravan. The pod is removably mounted underneath the cabin structure and contains utilities apparatus such as a water heater, space heater (62), battery and water tank (60). The pod is connected to the cabin of the vehicle by an interface unit having multiple ports (18) by which said respective utility services are provided to the cabin. The interface unit is configured for installation in the floor of said cabin such that the ports are exposed to the interior of the cabin structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2010Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Munster Simms Engineering LimitedInventors: David Smyth, Patrick Hurst, Richard Bell, Richard Bovill
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Patent number: 9542645Abstract: A method for managing synapse plasticity in a neural network includes converting a first set of synapses from a plastic synapse type to a fixed synapse type. The method may also include converting a second set of synapses from the fixed synapse type to the plastic synapse type.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: QUALCOMM INCORPORATEDInventors: Vikram Gupta, Sarah Paige Gibson, Jeffrey Alexander Levin, Ravindra Manohar Patwardhan, Avijit Chakraborty, William Howard Constable, William Richard Bell, II
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Publication number: 20160328646Abstract: A method of quantizing a floating point machine learning network to obtain a fixed point machine learning network using a quantizer may include selecting at least one moment of an input distribution of the floating point machine learning network. The method may also include determining quantizer parameters for quantizing values of the floating point machine learning network based at least in part on the at least one selected moment of the input distribution of the floating point machine learning network to obtain corresponding values of the fixed point machine learning network.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Dexu LIN, Venkata Sreekanta Reddy ANNAPUREDDY, David Edward HOWARD, David Jonathan JULIAN, Somdeb MAJUMDAR, William Richard BELL, II
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Patent number: 9273502Abstract: A multi-purpose pinless attachment system includes a first structure having oppositely facing recesses separated by a web region. Pairs of recesses form pivot bar bearing surfaces, and a transverse pivot axis passes through the web region at a midpoint between these pairs of bearing surfaces. A second structure defines an interior pivot channel between its distal tip and a proximal shank. The tip is separated from the shank by a gap to allow the web region of the first structure to pass through the gap while the interior pivot channel is brought into bearing registration with the pivot bar. The pivot channel receives the portion of the web region separating the first and second recesses. Surface portions of the pivot channel frictionally engage at least a portion of a pivot bar bearing surface while the second structure is pivoted relative to the first structure about the transverse pivot axis.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Inventor: John Richard Bell
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Publication number: 20160018556Abstract: An integrated stratigraphic method for determining total organic carbon (TOC) in a rock formation is provided, The method includes performing a geochemical analysis method to create a geochemical dataset; performing a chronostratigraphic method to create a chronostratigraphic dataset; performing a graphic correlation of the chronostratigaphic dataset from at least one location in the rock formation; determining a sequence stratigraphic model based on the graphic correlation; and generating a palaeogeographic reconstruction at one or more time periods by integrating the sequence stratigraphic model with the geochemical dataset to construct a predictive depositional model and determine a location and areal extent of total organic carbon within the rock formation,Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: Paul Montgomery, Kenneth Ratcliffe, Chris Richard Bell, Robert Locklair
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Patent number: 9217864Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic camera lens cleaning system. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a blower assembly having a housing with a camera secured thereto. The camera lens of the camera is encircled in an annular member having a plurality of apertures thereon, wherein the apertures are in air communication the interior volume of the housing and a tube connected thereto. The tube is in air communication with an air compressor pump, which is driven by engine or an electronic solenoid and actuated by a central processing unit (CPU) or the like. The air compressor pump can force air through the apertures so as to clean the camera lens. The CPU is adapted to actuate the air compressor pump when the vehicle transmission is set in reverse, when there is debris on the camera lens, and/or when the camera is initiated through a user interface.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Inventors: Richard Bell, Rebecca Bell
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Publication number: 20150278683Abstract: A method for managing synapse plasticity in a neural network includes converting a first set of synapses from a plastic synapse type to a fixed synapse type. The method may also include converting a second set of synapses from the fixed synapse type to the plastic synapse type.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Vikram GUPTA, Sarah Paige GIBSON, Jeffrey Alexander LEVIN, Ravindra Manohar PATWARDHAN, Avijit CHAKRABORTY, William Howard CONSTABLE, William Richard BELL, II
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Publication number: 20150277111Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic camera lens cleaning system. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a blower assembly having a housing with a camera secured thereto. The camera lens of the camera is encircled in an annular member having a plurality of apertures thereon, wherein the apertures are in air communication the interior volume of the housing and a tube connected thereto. The tube is in air communication with an air compressor pump, which is driven by engine or an electronic solenoid and actuated by a central processing unit (CPU) or the like. The air compressor pump can force air through the apertures so as to clean the camera lens. The CPU is adapted to actuate the air compressor pump when the vehicle transmission is set in reverse, when there is debris on the camera lens, and/or when the camera is initiated through a user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Richard Bell, Rebecca Bell
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Patent number: 9028027Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for aligning printheads of a printing system. The system comprises a sensor and a controller. The sensor is able to detect changes in a lateral position of a web of print media traveling through a continuous-forms printing system, and the controller is able to adjust a lateral position of a printhead while the printing system is operating to compensate for the detected changes in web position.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Richard Bell, Carl R Bildstein, Stuart J. Boland, Scott R. Johnson, Casey E. Walker
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Publication number: 20150066826Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for using a breakpoint determination unit to examine an artificial nervous system. One example method generally includes operating at least a portion of the artificial nervous system; using the breakpoint determination unit to detect that a condition exists based at least in part on monitoring one or more components in the artificial nervous system; and at least one of suspending, examining, modifying, or flagging the operation of the at least the portion of the artificial nervous system, based at least in part on the detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael-David Nakayoshi CANOY, William Richard BELL, II, Ramakrishna KINTADA, Venkat RANGAN
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Publication number: 20150009262Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for aligning printheads of a printing system. The system comprises a sensor and a controller. The sensor is able to detect changes in a lateral position of a web of print media traveling through a continuous-forms printing system, and the controller is able to adjust a lateral position of a printhead while the printing system is operating to compensate for the detected changes in web position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Richard Bell, Carl R. Bildstein, Stuart J. Boland, Scott R. Johnson, Casey E. Walker
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Publication number: 20150000081Abstract: A multi-purpose pinless attachment system includes a first structure having oppositely facing recesses separated by a web region. Pairs of recesses form pivot bar bearing surfaces, and a transverse pivot axis passes through the web region at a midpoint between these pairs of bearing surfaces. A second structure defines an interior pivot channel between its distal tip and a proximal shank. The tip is separated from the shank by a gap to allow the web region of the first structure to pass through the gap while the interior pivot channel is brought into bearing registration with the pivot bar. The pivot channel receives the portion of the web region separating the first and second recesses. Surface portions of the pivot channel frictionally engage at least a portion of a pivot bar bearing surface while the second structure is pivoted relative to the first structure about the transverse pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: John Richard Bell
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Patent number: 8865094Abstract: A method for extracting a radioisotope from an aqueous solution, the method comprising: a) intimately mixing a non-chelating ionic liquid with the aqueous solution to transfer at least a portion of said radioisotope to said non-chelating ionic liquid; and b) separating the non-chelating ionic liquid from the aqueous solution. In preferred embodiments, the method achieves an extraction efficiency of at least 80%, or a separation factor of at least 1×104 when more than one radioisotope is included in the aqueous solution. In particular embodiments, the method is applied to the separation of medical isotopes pairs, such as Th from Ac (Th-229/Ac-225, Ac-227/Th-227), or Ra from Ac (Ac-225 and Ra-225, Ac-227 and Ra-223), or Ra from Th (Th-227 and Ra-223, Th-229 and Ra-225).Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLCInventors: Huimin Luo, Rose Ann Boll, Jason Richard Bell, Sheng Dai
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Publication number: 20140072485Abstract: A method for extracting a radioisotope from an aqueous solution, the method comprising: a) intimately mixing a non-chelating ionic liquid with the aqueous solution to transfer at least a portion of said radioisotope to said non-chelating ionic liquid; and b) separating the non-chelating ionic liquid from the aqueous solution. In preferred embodiments, the method achieves an extraction efficiency of at least 80%, or a separation factor of at least 1×104 when more than one radioisotope is included in the aqueous solution. In particular embodiments, the method is applied to the separation of medical isotopes pairs, such as Th from Ac (Th-229/Ac-225, Ac-227/Th-227), or Ra from Ac (Ac-225 and Ra-225, Ac-227 and Ra-223), or Ra from Th (Th-227 and Ra-223, Th-229 and Ra-225).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: UT-BATTELLE, LLCInventors: Huimin Luo, Rose Ann Boll, Jason Richard Bell, Sheng Dai
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Publication number: 20130049402Abstract: A utilities pod (10) for a vehicle, especially a caravan. The pod is removably mounted underneath the cabin structure and contains utilities apparatus such as a water heater, space heater (62), battery and water tank (60). The pod is connected to the cabin of the vehicle by an interface unit having multiple ports (18) by which said respective utility services are provided to the cabin. The interface unit is configured for installation in the floor of said cabin such that the ports are exposed to the interior of the cabin structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2010Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: Munster Simms Engineering LimitedInventors: David Smyth, Patrick Hurst, Richard Bell, Richard Bovill
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Patent number: 8356828Abstract: An aerodynamic braking system is disclosed herein. In particular, the brake arms may define an aerodynamic leading portion or edge and may be integrated into the legs of the front fork. Also, the brake arms may be disposed behind the bottom bracket shell to take the rear brake out of the air flow path and reduce aerodynamic drag. The rear brake arms are tapered so that the brake arms remain sufficient stiff to provide sufficient brake response times. The rear brake arms may be matched to recesses formed on an underside of chain stays.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2011Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Felt Racing, LLCInventors: Richard Bell, Timothy Saul Lane, William Duehring, James Michael Felt, Jeffrey A. Soucek, David Tyson Buckenberger
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Publication number: 20120079765Abstract: Described is a hydroponic growing system with increased accessibility. The hydroponic growing system comprises a chamber having support posts extending vertically from the top of the chamber to the bottom of the chamber, such that the support posts are attached with the top of the chamber and the bottom of the chamber. A plurality of racks having two ends is mounted perpendicular to the support posts. The plurality of racks extend toward the two sides of the chamber without contacting the two sides of the chamber, such that a space exists between each end of each rack and each side of the chamber. The space allows a user to easily access components of the hydroponic growing system for cleaning and repairs. The hydroponic growing system also comprises a plurality of irrigation pipes and a plurality of removable trays for growing plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventor: Richard Bell
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Publication number: 20120032413Abstract: An aerodynamic braking system is disclosed herein. In particular, the brake arms may define an aerodynamic leading portion or edge and may be integrated into the legs of the front fork. Also, the brake arms may be disposed behind the bottom bracket shell to take the rear brake out of the air flow path and reduce aerodynamic drag. The rear brake arms are tapered so that the brake arms remain sufficient stiff to provide sufficient brake response times. The rear brake arms may be matched to recesses formed on an underside of chain stays.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventors: Richard Bell, Timothy Saul Lane, William Duehring, James Michael Felt, Jeffrey A. Soucek, David Tyson Buckenberger
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Patent number: 8079609Abstract: An aerodynamic braking system is disclosed herein. In particular, the brake arms may define an aerodynamic leading portion or edge and may be integrated into the legs of the front fork. Also, the brake arms may be disposed behind the bottom bracket shell to take the rear brake out of the air flow path and reduce aerodynamic drag. The rear brake arms are tapered so that the brake arms remain sufficient stiff to provide sufficient brake response times. The rear brake arms may be matched to recesses formed on an underside of chain stays.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2010Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Felt Racing, LLCInventors: Richard Bell, Timothy Saul Lane, William Duehring, James Michael Felt, Jeffrey A. Soucek, David Tyson Buckenberger