Patents by Inventor Richard A. Burgess
Richard A. Burgess 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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Publication number: 20240127811Abstract: A method for processing multiple intents from an audio stream in an extended reality application may include multiple steps, including: receiving a stream of words as a first utterance; processing the first utterance before the stream of words is fully received; based on the processing, determining a first intent from the first utterance before the stream of words is fully received; determining occurrence of a pause after the first utterance; and receiving a second stream of words as a second utterance, the second stream being received after the determined pause.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Brian Philip Gillett, Akmal Hisyam Idris, James Oliver Lussier, Dustin Richard Parham, Kit Lee Burgess
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Patent number: 11028950Abstract: A pipe connector or coupling for providing a coupling to a pipe, the pipe coupling comprising: at least one gripper ring which receives a pipe therewithin, wherein the at least one gripper ring comprises a gripper which includes a plurality of blade elements which are displaceable between a first, pipe-receiving configuration in which the pipe is receivable within the at least one gripper ring and a second, inwardly-displaced inserted configuration in which the blade elements are inserted into an external wall of the pipe; and a clamp for applying a radially-inward compressive load on the at least one gripper ring to displace the blade elements thereof from the pipe-receiving configuration to the inserted configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2017Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: CRANE LIMITEDInventors: Richard Burgess, Paul Clark
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Publication number: 20180112804Abstract: A pipe connector or coupling for providing a coupling to a pipe, the pipe coupling comprising: at least one gripper ring which receives a pipe therewithin, wherein the at least one gripper ring comprises a gripper which includes a plurality of blade elements which are displaceable between a first, pipe-receiving configuration in which the pipe is receivable within the at least one gripper ring and a second, inwardly-displaced inserted configuration in which the blade elements are inserted into an external wall of the pipe; and a clamp for applying a radially-inward compressive load on the at least one gripper ring to displace the blade elements thereof from the pipe-receiving configuration to the inserted configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Richard Burgess, Paul Clark
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Patent number: 8993243Abstract: Methods of isolating weakly interacting molecules in a fluidic sample using an immiscible phase filtration technique are disclosed. A complex is formed between a solid phase substrate, a molecule immobilized on the solid phase substrate, and at least one target molecule present in the fluidic sample. The complex is transferred into an immiscible phase by applying an external force to the solid phase substrate. The methods eliminate the need for complex and time consuming washing steps.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2011Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventors: David Beebe, Richard Burgess, Lindsay Strotman, Scott Berry
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Patent number: 8728410Abstract: A device and method are provided for facilitating extraction of a fraction from a biological sample. The biological sample includes non-desired material and a fraction-bound solid phase substrate. The device includes an input zone for receiving the biological sample therein and a phase-gate zone for receiving an isolation buffer therein. An output zone receives a reagent therein. A force is movable between a first position adjacent the input zone and a second position adjacent the output zone. The force urges the fraction-bound solid phase substrate from the input zone, through the phase-gate zone and into the output zone.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventors: David J. Beebe, Scott M. Berry, Richard Burgess, Lindsay Strotman
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Patent number: 8534312Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a gas to or from a pressurized cylinder is described. The apparatus includes a gas delivery device housing that houses and protects a gas control device configured to deliver gas to a user or device, and may also be adapted to provide gas to the pressurized cylinder in a refilling process. The housing includes a surface free from unnecessary depressions and/or protrusions to facilitate cleanability and enhance safety during use. Adjustment indicators and status indication elements disposed in or on portions of the housing are configured to enhance readability and recognition, which facilitates safe and efficient operation of the device. Adjustable elements to control a flow metric from the gas control device are adapted to facilitate adjustment by a user with a large hand and/or a user suffering from some diminished physical capability.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2008Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Air Liquide Healthcare America CorporationInventors: Richard Burgess, Ralph A. Diaz
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Patent number: 8459251Abstract: A solar thermal unit adapted for fitting into one or more connectors designed for receiving one or more panes of glass (2), wherein said thermal solar unit includes a fluid circuit, a light-absorbing surface (3), and a housing for the light-absorbing surface (3) and fluid circuit, which housing extends to the rear and sides of the light-absorbing surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2008Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignees: Viridian Concepts Limited, Lonsdale Metal CompanyInventors: Stuart Anthony Elmes, Kok Thong Tan, Richard Burgess
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Publication number: 20120178096Abstract: Methods of isolating weakly interacting molecules in a fluidic sample using an immiscible phase filtration technique are disclosed. A complex is formed between a solid phase substrate, a molecule immobilized on the solid phase substrate, and at least one target molecule present in the fluidic sample. The complex is transferred into an immiscible phase by applying an external force to the solid phase substrate. The methods eliminate the need for complex and time consuming washing steps.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventors: David Beebe, Richard Burgess, Lindsay Strotman, Scott Berry
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Publication number: 20110212509Abstract: A device and method are provided for facilitating extraction of a fraction from a biological sample. The biological sample includes non-desired material and a fraction-bound solid phase substrate. The device includes an input zone for receiving the biological sample therein and a phase-gate zone for receiving an isolation buffer therein. An output zone receives a reagent therein. A force is movable between a first position adjacent the input zone and a second position adjacent the output zone. The force urges the fraction-bound solid phase substrate from the input zone, through the phase-gate zone and into the output zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: David J. Beebe, Scott M. Berry, Richard Burgess, Lindsay Strotman
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Publication number: 20100154787Abstract: A solar thermal unit adapted for fitting into one or more connectors designed for receiving one or more panes of glass (2), wherein said thermal solar unit includes a fluid circuit, a light-absorbing surface (3), and a housing for the light-absorbing surface (3) and fluid circuit, which housing extends to the. rear and sides of the light-absorbing surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Stuart Anthony Elmes, Kok Thong Tan, Richard Burgess
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Patent number: 7661131Abstract: Systems and methods are described for authentication of tunneled connections.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2005Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Shaw, Michael Thomas McEwen, Karl Richard Burgess
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Patent number: 7565526Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a secure tunnel.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2005Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Shaw, Michael Thomas McEwen, Karl Richard Burgess
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Publication number: 20090050218Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a gas to or from a pressurized cylinder is described. The apparatus includes a gas delivery device housing that houses and protects a gas control device configured to deliver gas to a user or device, and may also be adapted to provide gas to the pressurized cylinder in a refilling process. The housing includes a surface free from unnecessary depressions and/or protrusions to facilitate cleanability and enhance safety during use. Adjustment indicators and status indication elements disposed in or on portions of the housing are configured to enhance readability and recognition, which facilitates safe and efficient operation of the device. Adjustable elements to control a flow metric from the gas control device are adapted to facilitate adjustment by a user with a large hand and/or a user suffering from some diminished physical capability.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: Air Liquide Industrial U.S. LPInventors: Richard Burgess, Ralph A. Diaz, Philippe Lardenais
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Publication number: 20080040947Abstract: A traction device for a boot has a felt platform with a toe section and a heel section, and a heel extension attached to the heel section. Cording passes through two pairs of passages in the toe section and in the heel extension, passing from a toe section passage to a heel extension passage to form a side stringer on each side; the cords extending forward from the heel extension pass through loops on the side stringers and are then cinched to tighten the cording against the boot. To better wrap the device about the boot, the toe section passages can be positioned on ear extensions that protrude from a body of the felt platform. Wing extensions protruding from the heel extension can be provided, with heel extension passages through which the cording passes to aid in wrapping the heel extension about the boot.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventor: Richard Burgess
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Publication number: 20070056187Abstract: A traction device for a boot has a felt platform with a toe section and a heel section, and a heel extension attached to the heel section. Cording passes through two pairs of passages in each of the toe section and the heel extension. On each side, the cording passing from a toe section passage to a heel extension passage forms a side stringer, and the cord extending beyond the heel extension forms a cord extension segment. Loops are provided on each side stringer, and the cord extension segments are each passed through one of the loops before being cinched to tighten the cording against the boot. Preferably, a single length of cord is employed and the loops are tied into the side stringers. It is also preferred for the toe section passages to be positioned on ear extensions that protrude from a body of the felt platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2006Publication date: March 15, 2007Inventor: Richard Burgess
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Publication number: 20060110722Abstract: A platform and method for mimicking the environment within a cell is provided. The platform includes a microfluidic device defining a chamber. At least one hydrogel post is positioned within the chamber of the microfluidic device. Each hydrogel post defines a corresponding pore for receiving a first molecule therein. Second molecules are introduced into the pores of the hydrogel posts and the interactions between the first and second molecules are observed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2004Publication date: May 25, 2006Inventors: David Beebe, Jaisree Moorthy, Richard Burgess
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Publication number: 20050272919Abstract: Disclosed is a method of isolating, purifying, or concentrating a target compound. The method includes the steps of onjugating the target compound to an epitope for a polyol-responsive monoclonal antibody (PR-mAb) to yield a conjugate; and then contacting the conjugate to an immunoaffinity matrix comprising a PR-mAb specifically reactive with the PR-mAb epitope. Preferred epitopes for use in the method include amino acids of from 4 to about 30 amino acids, wherein the amino acid sequence comprises the sub-sequence D-X-S-R, (where X is any natural or unnatural amino acid), such as TKDPSRVG and TQDPSRVG. Additional epitopes for use in the method include SLAELLNGLGGS and PTSPSYSPTSPSYS. The method enables the rapid isolation of desired target compounds under gentle purification conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2005Publication date: December 8, 2005Inventors: Sarah Duellman, Nancy Thompson, Richard Burgess
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Publication number: 20030135393Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for improving treatment of medical patients aids a user, such as a treating physician, by providing access to an expert consult request form and/or pharmaceutical information directly from a patient medical report. The system includes at least one processing element with a patient medical report including medical information. The patient medical report is associated with at least one expert consult request form and/or at least one pharmaceutical product report, which are accessible directly from the patient medical report. Upon access, the processing elements are capable of populating the expert consult request forms with a portion of the medical information from the patient medical report. The system also includes at least one expert processing element that is capable of receiving the expert consult request forms to thereby facilitate a medical consultation at least partially based upon the expert consultation request forms.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Applicant: Laboratory Corporation of America HoldingsInventor: Richard Burgess
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Patent number: 6362836Abstract: In a three tier client-server architecture, an universal application (UAP) server providing a middle or second tier between a third tier of application servers and a first tier of client devices to provide the controlled delivery of computer based application programs running on a set of application servers to a number of users using a wide variety of client devices without requiring the installation of software on, or changes to the application servers or application programs. The UAP server or application broker comprises a status manager engine, a session manager engine, a data store, a data store engine, a web server, and multiple instantiations of protocol engines design for a given application type and multiple instantiations of display engines for downloading to and operating on client devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1999Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Shaw, Karl Richard Burgess, John Marcus Pullan, Peter Charles Cartwright, Roger David Binns, Andrew James Shire, Barry John Sturgeon, Christopher Scheybeler, Raymond Anderson
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Patent number: 6104392Abstract: In a client-server architecture, an Adaptive Internet Protocol (AIP) system, comprised of a display engine operating on a server and a protocol engine operating on a server, provides means to support standard graphics based computer applications connected to clients of varying capability via a network of varying bandwidth and latency by automatically varying the type and number of graphic requests and their networking encoding to provide near optimum performance while maintaining the correct visual representation.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1998Date of Patent: August 15, 2000Assignee: The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Shaw, Karl Richard Burgess, John Marcus Pullan, Peter Charles Cartwright