Patents by Inventor Richard A. Clark

Richard A. Clark 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: 20240139870
    Abstract: A laser crafting apparatus for directing electromagnetic radiation toward a workpiece may include various features. For example, the laser crafting apparatus may include a material support tray that is removably supported within an internal volume of the laser crafting apparatus. Further, the apparatus may include pre-filter disposed in a ventilation pathway between a workspace region of the internal volume and an extractor fan. The laser crafting apparatus may include a laser carriage assembly that houses a laser module and the assembly may include a lens tray detachably coupled to the support structure of the laser carriage assembly. In various embodiments, the laser crafting apparatus includes a lid having a radiation attenuation layer and a fire suppression layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Cricut, Inc.
    Inventors: Sterling Kingdon, Joe Martin, Andrew James Yuill, Kurt Stalsberg, Tanner Hesterman, Richard Petty, Kyle Kenneth Johnson, Devin Higgs Anderson, Muchuan Chen, Cole Chamberlain, Adam Worsham, Colter Leys, Everett Sidney Kettle, Marc Korbuly, Stephan Clark, Jesse Anderegg, Chloe Georgiades
  • Publication number: 20240115810
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to medicament injection devices. An injection device includes: a movable dosage programming component comprising a rotary encoder system having a predefined angular periodicity, a sensor arrangement including a first optical sensor configured to detect movement of the movable dosage programming component relative to the sensor arrangement during dosing of a medicament, wherein the first optical sensor is configured to operate in a strobe-sampling mode at a first frequency, a second optical sensor configured to detect movement of the rotary encoder system relative to the second optical sensor wherein the second optical sensor is configured to operate in a strobe-sampling mode at a second frequency lower than the first frequency, and a processor arrangement configured to, based on the detected movement, determine a medicament dosage administered by the injection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Schabbach, Anthony Paul Morris, Ronald Antony Smith, Brian Charles Molyneux, Paul Richard Draper, Craig Ashley Mason, Oliver Charles Gazeley, Daniel Edward Clark, David Aubrey Plumptre, Aidan Michael O'Hare, Richard James Thomas, Felix Kramer, Beat Wyss, Philipp Müller
  • Publication number: 20240113991
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to implementing an operational safety mode that manages the output of notifications at an electronic device when a user of the device is operating a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Emily Clark SCHUBERT, Todd BLOCKSOM, Andre MJ BOULE, Richard R. DELLINGER, Craig M. FEDERIGHI, Matthew Elliot SHEPHERD, Garrett L. WEINBERG
  • Patent number: 11938097
    Abstract: A bottle comprises a body having an opening in an upper end for receiving fluid; a membrane provided to seal across the opening; and a receptacle sealingly secured to a surface of the membrane within the body. Separation of the membrane from the opening in the receptacle releases the receptacle such that the contents of the receptacle are released into the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: BOTTLE GO PTY LTD
    Inventors: Brendan Paul James Richard Clark, Adam Brand, Michael Barton Longman, Edward Joseph Khoury
  • Publication number: 20240074985
    Abstract: Novel process and products thereby emplace NSAIDS within nanodelivery vehicles for various indications in mammals, including humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Clark Kaufman
  • Patent number: 11920565
    Abstract: A method for determining improved control parameters of a number of wind turbines of a wind park is provided. The method considers the impact of individual turbine manufacturing tolerances on the turbine performance, thereby avoiding under-utilization of those wind turbines. The method includes the steps of: receiving, by an interface, one or more actual manufacturing tolerances of characteristic values for each of the number of wind turbines; determining, by a processing unit, for each of the number of wind turbines a power versus wind speed map which is calculated from a given turbine model with the one or more actual manufacturing tolerances of the respective wind turbines as input parameters; and deriving, by the processing unit, the control parameters for each of the number of wind turbines from their associated power versus wind speed map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy A/S
    Inventors: Ziad Azar, Richard Clark, Alexander Duke, Stuart Logan, Arwyn Thomas, Zhan-Yuan Wu
  • Patent number: 11888348
    Abstract: Provided is a stator for an electrical machine including a plurality of segments, wherein in order to reduce torque harmonics and power harmonics due to the interposed circumferential gap between two circumferentially adjacent stator segments, at least one of the two end teeth of each stator segment includes a circumferential protrusion at the respective tooth radial end, the circumferential protrusion protruding from the respective side face towards the respective circumferential end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Inventors: Ziad Azar, Richard Clark, Alexander Duke, Arwyn Thomas
  • Publication number: 20240029086
    Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods and computer readable media for identifying a new business based on programmatically analyzing content received from online sources and, as a result, discovering one or more references to the business. In embodiments, the system stores historical data representing previously identified new businesses and then uses attributes of those businesses in search queries to receive related content. Additionally or alternatively, the system stores data representing online sources that historically provided content containing references to new businesses and then continues to access those sources for additional content. In embodiments, the system performs content analysis on structured and/or unstructured content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Shawn Ryan Jeffery, Nick Pendar, Richard Clark Barber
  • Publication number: 20240018065
    Abstract: Provided is a fertiliser ring (10), and an associated method for producing such a fertiliser ring (10), the ring (10) broadly comprising a ratio range of i) 60% to 70% manure, ii) 10% to 20% paper waste, iii) 10% to 20% water, and iv) 0.3% to 0.8% NPK compound, wherein the ring (10) is pressed and dried and operatively placeable about a plant (6) to provide controlled-release of nutrients. The fertiliser ring (10) typically also comprises at least one line of weakness (12) along which the ring (10) is breakable or separatable in order to facilitate placement about a stem (8) of the plant (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Garry Kenneth Eglinton, Tyron Richard Clark
  • Publication number: 20230350364
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for smart control of cooling systems to optimize cooling utilization such that demand charges can be avoided. The present invention groups battery energy storage systems (BESS) containers into multiple individual blocks. The cooling units of individual blocks are staggered to turn ON/OFF with a time delay such that: i) cooling load of each block is below the demand load; ii) if the cooling load of a given block exceeds the demand load (ex: 500 kilowatts), the turn-on time during the demand charge hour is not to exceed the demand charge time limit (example: 15 minutes); iii) No two blocks are operating at the same time; iv) the staggered time limits are to be determined based on real-time monitoring of BESS; and BESS containers' internal temperatures such that they do not exceed a set temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Sabrena GONZALEZ, Kiran KAMBLY, Richard CLARK, John STAUFFER, Krishnakumar VENIKATARAMAN
  • Publication number: 20230307971
    Abstract: A magnet assembly is provided including i) a focused magnetic flux portion having a first angular distribution of magnetization directions resulting in a focused magnetization, and ii) a parallel magnetic flux portion having a second angular distribution of magnetization directions resulting in a parallel magnetization. A rotor arrangement is also provided with such a magnet assembly, an electromechanical transducer with such a rotor arrangement, and a wind turbine with such an electromechanical transducer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Ziad Azar, Richard Clark, Alexander Duke, Hans-Jørgen Thougaard, Adriana Cristina Urda
  • Patent number: 11756059
    Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods and computer readable media for identifying a new business based on programmatically analyzing content received from online sources and, as a result, discovering one or more references to the business. In embodiments, the system stores historical data representing previously identified new businesses and then uses attributes of those businesses in search queries to receive related content. Additionally or alternatively, the system stores data representing online sources that historically provided content containing references to new businesses and then continues to access those sources for additional content. In embodiments, the system performs content analysis on structured and/or unstructured content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Groupon, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Ryan Jeffery, Nick Pendar, Richard Clark Barber
  • Publication number: 20230248355
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for minimally invasive suturing is disclosed. A suturing device for minimally invasive suturing includes proximal section having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, a suture head assembly extending from the distal end of the proximal section; a suturing needle having a pointed end and a blunt end, the suturing needle capable of rotating about an axis approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the proximal section, wherein the pointed end of the suturing needle is positioned within the suture head assembly prior to and after rotation of the suturing needle, and an actuator extending from the proximal end of the proximal section to actuate a reciprocating needle drive having a needle driver for engaging and rotating the suturing needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: John C. Meade, Jerry R. Griffiths, Francis J. DiFrancesco, Richard Clark
  • Publication number: 20230233898
    Abstract: An exercise weight support device includes: a spool connected to a belt to suspend the device, the spool being rotatable to enable more or less of the belt to be wound therearound to change the device vertical position of the device; a ratchet wheel drivingly coupled to the spool to control rotation thereof; an outer frame having a cradle and/or a pair of hooks to support a bar of a free weight; a ratchet pawl connected to the outer frame at a fixed location relative thereto; and a trigger handle coupled to the spool to move the spool relative to the ratchet pawl between a non-operating position of the trigger handle causing the ratchet pawl and teeth of the ratchet wheel to engage, and an operating position of the trigger handle causing the ratchet pawl and the teeth of the ratchet wheel to disengage to control rotation of the spool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: JOHN GORDON KAY, THOMAS JOHN SLOMKA, DAVID GILCHRIST KAY, BRIAN RICHARD CLARK
  • Patent number: 11707436
    Abstract: Novel process and products thereby emplace NSAIDS within nanodelivery vehicles for various indications in mammals, including humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Inventor: Richard Clark Kaufman
  • Patent number: 11627734
    Abstract: An adjustable rod holder for a boat includes: a main shaft; a rod holder beam; a support arm for holding the rod holder beam in a spaced relationship to the main shaft; the support arm having a first end; the support arm being connected to the main shaft at the first end; a rod receptacle mounted on the rod holder beam and being configured to receive a handle of a fishing rod; the main shaft being configured to attach to a boat; and, the main shaft being configured to be rotatable so as to move the rod holder beam between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Inventor: Richard Clark Hall
  • Patent number: 11617914
    Abstract: An exercise weight support device includes: a spool connected to a belt to suspend the device, the spool being rotatable to enable more or less of the belt to be wound therearound to change the vertical position of the device; a ratchet wheel drivingly coupled to the spool to control rotation thereof; an outer frame having a cradle and/or pair of hooks to support a bar of a free weight; a ratchet pawl connected to the outer frame at a fixed location relative thereto; and a trigger handle coupled to the spool to move the spool relative to the ratchet pawl between a non-operating position of the trigger handle causing the ratchet pawl and teeth of the ratchet wheel to engage, and an operating position of the trigger handle causing the ratchet pawl and teeth to disengage to control rotation of the spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Inventors: John Gordon Kay, Thomas John Slomka, David Gilchrist Kay, Brian Richard Clark
  • Patent number: 11613052
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fiber reinforced composite material lid for an utility vault including mixing an unsaturated polyester thermosetting matrix in to a resin paste, compounding the resin paste into a fiber reinforced composite material, maturing the compounded fiber reinforced composite material, cutting the matured compound into a charge pattern, molding the charge pattern in a mold cavity of a heated mold under low pressure to form the lid and cooling and machining the lid. The mold includes a cavity die and a core die having a shear angle for interfacing the core die within the cavity die and a steam pot for heating the cavity die and the core die, wherein the lid is molded between the cavity die and the core die and removed from the mold by a lid ejection mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Channell Commercial Corporation
    Inventors: Edward J. Burke, Thomas Atkins, Brian Anthony Beach, Robert Gwillim, John A. Neate, Richard Clark Powell
  • Publication number: 20220356869
    Abstract: A method for determining improved control parameters of a number of wind turbines of a wind park is provided. The method considers the impact of individual turbine manufacturing tolerances on the turbine performance, thereby avoiding under-utilization of those wind turbines. The method includes the steps of: receiving, by an interface, one or more actual manufacturing tolerances of characteristic values for each of the number of wind turbines; determining, by a processing unit, for each of the number of wind turbines a power versus wind speed map which is calculated from a given turbine model with the one or more actual manufacturing tolerances of the respective wind turbines as input parameters; and deriving, by the processing unit, the control parameters for each of the number of wind turbines from their associated power versus wind speed map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Ziad Azar, Richard Clark, Alexander Duke, Stuart Logan, Arwyn Thomas, Zhan-Yuan Wu
  • Patent number: D1018523
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Peter Clark, Sean P. O'Donnell, Richard W. Guzman