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).

  • Patent number: 8011138
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a privacy booth comprising at least two partition members having first and second terminal ends; and at least two linking members having first and second opposed ends, each second terminal end of the partition member and each first opposed end of the linking members forming a first pivotable coupling, each first terminal end of the partition members and each second opposed end of the linking member forming a second pivotable coupling, the privacy booth being operable between a deployed state, in which adjacent partition members are spaced-apart to define a respective compartment therebetween, and a storage state in which adjacent partition members are substantially parallel with one another, and preferably flat packed against one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Pakflatt (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Patrick McGonagle, Richard Bell
  • Publication number: 20110192735
    Abstract: A dispenser comprises a housing that has a removable tamper proof protective cap and tamper proof ring and is threaded to a container. The container, which is the main package, holds the supplemental component. The housing holds the first component into a plunger type chamber in a fully retracted position and is sealed from the supplemental component. The chamber has a delivery end that is closed before use. When pushed all the way in, the chamber's delivery end becomes open and delivers the first component into the main package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: VIZ ENTERPRISES, LLC
    Inventors: Jerry Cronin, Stephen McMennamy, Richard Bell, Vlad Moise, Russell J. Kroll, Suzuko Hisata, Phil Palermo, Robert Henshaw
  • Publication number: 20110181015
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Richard Bell, Timothy Saul Lane, William Duehring, James Michael Felt, Jeffrey A. Soucek, David Tyson Buckenberger
  • Patent number: 7854104
    Abstract: A dispenser comprises a housing that has a removable tamper proof protective cap and tamper proof ring and is threaded to a container. The container, which is the main package, holds the supplemental component. The housing holds the first component into a plunger type chamber in a fully retracted position and is sealed from the supplemental component. The chamber has a delivery end that is closed before use. When pushed all the way in, the chamber's delivery end becomes open and delivers the first component into the main package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: VIZ Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Jerry Cronin, Stephen McMennamy, Richard Bell, Vlad Molse, Russell J. Kroll, Suzuko Hisata, Phil Palermo, Robert Henshaw
  • Patent number: 7763336
    Abstract: A flexible shaft coupling sleeve comprising a sleeve shaped body having a central annular portion and a coupling receiving portion at each of two opposing sleeve ends, and a coupling device incorporating such sleeve. The sleeve's coupling receiving portions include axially extending teeth on their inner surfaces. The flexible shaft coupling sleeve is formed of a polyurethane elastomer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: The Gates Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur Jack Clarke, Richard Bell, Joseph R. Duke, Jr., William W. L. Wu
  • Publication number: 20090133366
    Abstract: A dispenser comprises a housing that has a removable tamper proof protective cap and tamper proof ring and is threaded to a container. The container, which is the main package, holds the supplemental component. The housing holds the first component into a plunger type chamber in a fully retracted position and is sealed from the supplemental component. The chamber has a delivery end that is closed before use. When pushed all the way in, the chamber's delivery end becomes open and delivers the first component into the main package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: VIZ ENTERPRISES, LLC.
    Inventors: Jerry Cronin, Stephen McMennamy, Richard Bell, Vlad Molse, Russell J. Kroll, Suzuko Hisata, Phil Palermo, Robert Henshaw
  • Patent number: 7503453
    Abstract: A dispenser comprises a housing that has a removable tamper proof protective cap and tamper proof ring and is threaded to a container. The container, which is the main package, holds the supplemental component. The housing holds the first component into a plunger type chamber in a fully retracted position and is sealed from the supplemental component. The chamber has a delivery end that is closed before use. When pushed all the way in, the chamber's delivery end becomes open and delivers the first component into the main package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Viz Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Jerry Cronin, Stephen McMennamy, Richard Bell, Vlad Moise, Russell J. Kroll, Suzuko Hisata, Phil Palermo, Robert Henshaw
  • Publication number: 20090036384
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stable formulation for controlling oestrus in a subject. The formulation comprises Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone or an acceptable salt or analogue thereof, progesterone or an analogue thereof, and an acceptable carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: PARNELL LABORATORIES (AUST) PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Alan Richard Bell, Richard W. Shephard, Salvatore Iemma, Vladimir Stajic
  • Patent number: 7406284
    Abstract: An electrophotographic printing system having an apparatus for improving image fidelity is disclosed. The electrophotographic printing system includes a photosensitive drum, a first and second retractors and a paper presser. The first and second retractors position a sheet of printing paper within a first and second predetermined distances, respectively, from the photosensitive drum. The paper presser, which is operatively secured to the second retractor, presses the printing paper firmly against the photosensitive drum when developed toner images on said photosensitive drum are being transferred onto the printing paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: InfoPrint Solutions Company, LLC
    Inventors: Carlton E. Begeal, Richard A. Bell, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7395956
    Abstract: The present invention provides a ballot box comprising a base, a sidewall secured to the base and defining an interior volume therewith, a lid releasably secured to the sidewall and enclosing said interior volume, and a slot provided in the ballot box to enable posting of ballots into the interior volume, wherein the sidewall comprises a modular assembly of spaced apart elongate struts extending between the base and the lid and a plurality of panels each disposed between a pair of adjacent struts to enclose said interior volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Pakflatt Limited
    Inventors: Richard Bell, Patrick McGonagle
  • Publication number: 20080063827
    Abstract: A flexible shaft coupling device including a coupling sleeve comprising a sleeve shaped body having a central annular portion and a coupling receiving portion at each of two opposing sleeve ends, and at least one end piece coupled to such sleeve. The sleeve's coupling receiving portions include axially extending teeth on their inner surfaces. The flexible shaft coupling sleeve is formed of a polyurethane elastomer composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Arthur Clarke, Richard Bell, Joseph Duke, William Wu
  • Patent number: 7338960
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrolysable ester thereof, wherein:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Bell, Paul John Beswick, Romain Luc Marie Gosmini, Richard Martin Grimes, Christopher Charles Frederick Hamlett, Nigel Paul King, Vipulkumar Kantibhai Patel
  • Publication number: 20080047210
    Abstract: An improved lightweight padding device for heavy equipment with improved corrosion protection and abrasion resistance wherein the padding device has a planar top, a planar bottom and four sides perpendicular to the planar top and planar bottom and the outer surface is composed of a two part elastomer of polyurea. The interior of the device is composed of expanded polystyrene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventor: Richard Bell
  • Publication number: 20080031577
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for locking and releasing a module utilized in a transceiver system that includes a plurality of modules in close proximity with one another. The module is generally configured to include a handle with an associated cam formed in a first section of the module. The handle is moveable in a direction to allow the cam to move an associated ejector button integrated with the module in order to release the module from the transceiver system, thereby permitting the module to be efficiently removed from the transceiver system. The module may thus be removed from the transceiver system utilizing the handle. The module may be locked into the transceiver system when the handle is placed in an upward position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: Finisar Corporation
    Inventors: Harold Walker, Richard Bell
  • Publication number: 20080024166
    Abstract: A fast/slow state machine latch is provided that generates fast and slow select signals for a single toggle, low power multiplexer circuit. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the fast/slow state machine latch includes a first latch with a delayed output, a second latch with an undelayed output, an inverter for coupling the delayed output of the first latch to an input of the second latch, and an exclusive-OR (XOR) gate coupled to the delayed output of the first latch and a data input, an output of the XOR gate coupled to an input of the first latch. A method for incorporating low power multiplexer circuits into a circuit design with minimal input from a circuit designer is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Bell, Wilson Skipwith, Sebastian Ventrone
  • Publication number: 20070258738
    Abstract: An electrophotographic printing system having an apparatus for improving image fidelity is disclosed. The electrophotographic printing system includes a photosensitive drum, a first and second retractors and a paper presser. The first and second retractors position a sheet of printing paper within a first and second predetermined distances, respectively, from the photosensitive drum. The paper presser, which is operatively secured to the second retractor, presses the printing paper firmly against the photosensitive drum when developed toner images on said photosensitive drum are being transferred onto the printing paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Carlton Begeal, Richard Bell
  • Publication number: 20070227078
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a privacy booth comprising at least two partition members having first and second terminal ends; and at least two linking members having first and second opposed ends, each second terminal end of the partition member and each first opposed end of the linking members forming a first pivotable coupling, each first terminal end of the partition members and each second opposed end of the linking member forming a second pivotable coupling, the privacy booth being operable between a deployed state, in which adjacent partition members are spaced-apart to define a respective compartment therebetween, and a storage state in which adjacent partition members are substantially parallel with one another, and preferably flat packed against one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Patrick McGonagle, Richard Bell
  • Publication number: 20070101304
    Abstract: A fast/slow state machine latch is provided that generates fast and slow select signals for a single toggle, low power multiplexer circuit. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the fast/slow state machine latch includes a first latch with a delayed output, a second latch with an undelayed output, an inverter for coupling the delayed output of the first latch to an input of the second latch, and an exclusive-OR (XOR) gate coupled to the delayed output of the first latch and a data input, an output of the XOR gate coupled to an input of the first latch. A method for incorporating low power multiplexer circuits into a circuit design with minimal input from a circuit designer is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard Bell, Wilson Skipwith, Sebastian Ventrone
  • Publication number: 20060271246
    Abstract: A system is provided that is adapted to be operably connected to a vehicle for use in management of the vehicle. The system includes: a computer; a wireless communication module operably connected to the computer; an audio interface operably connected to the computer; a GPS receiver module operably connected to the computer; at least one vehicle condition sensor operably connected to the computer; and a local control interface operably connected to the computer. According to a first aspect of the invention, the system further includes an engine start/stop controller operably connected to the computer. According to a second aspect of the invention, the system further includes a subscriber identity module (“SIM”) operably connected to the computer. According to a third aspect of the invention, the system further includes a gyroscope module operably connected to the GPS receiver module. According to yet another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for controlling the engine idle time of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Richard Bell, Craig Blaida, Steven Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20060118435
    Abstract: A dispenser comprises a housing that has a removable tamper proof protective cap and tamper proof ring and is threaded to a container. The container, which is the main package, holds the supplemental component. The housing holds the first component into a plunger type chamber in a fully retracted position and is sealed from the supplemental component. The chamber has a delivery end that is closed before use. When pushed all the way in, the chamber's delivery end becomes open and delivers the first component into the main package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Jerry Cronin, Stephen McMennamy, Richard Bell, Vlad Moise, Russell Kroll, Suzuko Hisata, Phil Palermo, Robert Henshaw