Patents by Inventor Richard A. Parker

Richard A. Parker 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: 7761803
    Abstract: A system for designing light and sound systems for use in stage productions. Virtual reality interfaces facilitate the selection and location of lighting and sound displays by providing a real-time simulation of the devices and the display produced thereby. The system also calculates parameters with respect to structural elements used for mounting the lighting and sound equipment. In addition, the virtual reality interface permits the simulation of the packing of the lighting and sound equipment and the automatic calculation of parameters relating to packing space, package weight, preferred location, and order of packing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Parker, William Hewlett
  • Publication number: 20100110520
    Abstract: A lighting system operating using a digital mirror as its operative device. The digital mirror is used to shape the light which is a passed through advanced optical devices in order to produce an output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP L.L.C
    Inventors: William Hewlett, Ian Clarke, Nigel Evans, Richard Parker, Mark A Hunt, Michael Hughes
  • Patent number: 7643204
    Abstract: A lighting system operating using a digital mirror as its operative device. The digital mirror is used to shape the light which is a passed through advanced optical devices in order to produce an output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventors: William Hewlett, Ian Clarke, Nigel Cook, Richard Parker, Mark A Hunt, Michael Hughes
  • Publication number: 20090295035
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for treating an infected implant area of a knee joint comprises surgically accessing the implant area, and inserting a tibial component into the tibia using an antibiotic-impregnated material. A femoral component is formed that is configured to interact with the tibial component by stable knee joint articulation and motion. The femoral component is formed of an antibiotic-impregnated material using a mold. The femoral component is attached to the femur using an antibiotic-impregnated material, and the tibial component is interfaced with the femoral component to form a stable temporary knee joint capable of reducing the spread of infection while permitting movement of the knee joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: Cherry Creek Orthopedic Specialists
    Inventor: Richard Parker Evans
  • Patent number: 7507277
    Abstract: A surface (30) suitable for promoting the formation of droplets of liquid (35) is provided comprising alternating regions of liquid repelling (32) and liquid attracting (33) material in at least one direction across the surface wherein the diameter of the droplets is controlled by the size of the smallest dimension of the liquid attracting material. The surface (30) may be textured and/or form a pattern. Also disclosed are a method and a system of collecting a liquid (35) carried by or condensed out of a vapor comprising passing a vapor across such a surface (30) and a method of purifying a liquid by passing a vapor containing droplets of a liquid over such a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: QinetiQ Limited
    Inventors: Christoper Robert Lawrence, Andrew Richard Parker
  • Publication number: 20080274359
    Abstract: A surface (30) suitable for promoting the formation of droplets of liquid (35) is provided comprising alternating regions of liquid repelling (32) and liquid attracting (33) material in at least one direction across the surface wherein the diameter of the droplets is controlled by the size of the smallest dimension of the liquid attracting material. The surface (30) may be textured and/or form a pattern. Also disclosed are a method and a system of collecting a liquid (35) carried by or condensed out of a vapour comprising passing a vapour across such a surface (30) and a method of purifying a liquid by passing a vapour containing droplets of a liquid over such a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: QINETIQ LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher Robert Lawrence, Andrew Richard Parker
  • Publication number: 20080273852
    Abstract: Remote sensing in an environment having temperatures greater than 300° C., using an optical fiber having a core (10), a cladding (20), and a metallic protective coating (30) on the cladding to protect a surface of the cladding, the cladding having a diameter greater than 150 ?m, and a thickness of at least 50 ?m. The larger diameter cladding means stress from the metallic protective layer can be reduced, giving lower optical loss and better hydrogen protection. A metal conduit (330) encapsulates the sensing fiber, and a pump evacuates the conduit to reduce hydrogen seepage. Ceramic splice protectors are used. OTDR is used to determine differential loss at different locations along the fiber. A reflective element at the far-end of the fiber eases calibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: SENSORNET LIMITED
    Inventors: Tom Richard Parker, Mahmoud Farhadiroushan, Michail Mondanos
  • Patent number: 7427296
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for treating an infected implant area of a knee joint comprises surgically accessing the implant area, and inserting a tibial component into the tibia using an antibiotic-impregnated material. A femoral component is formed that is configured to interact with the tibial component by stable knee joint articulation and motion. The femoral component is formed of an antibiotic-impregnated material using a mold. The femoral component is attached to the femur using an antibiotic-impregnated material, and the tibial component is interfaced with the femoral component to form a stable temporary knee joint capable of reducing the spread of infection while permitting movement of the knee joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Inventor: Richard Parker Evans
  • Publication number: 20080225372
    Abstract: A lighting system operating using a digital mirror as its operative device. The digital mirror is used to shape the light which is a passed through advanced optical devices in order to produce an output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP L.L.C
    Inventors: William Hewlett, Ian Clarke, Nigel Cook, Richard Parker, Mark A Hunt, Michael Hughes
  • Patent number: 7416258
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods of using lasers are provided for spalling and drilling holes into rocks. A rock removal process is provided that utilizes a combination of laser-induced thermal stress and laser induced superheated steam explosions just below the surface of the laser/rock interaction to spall the rock into small fragments that can then be easily removed by a purging flow. Single laser beams of given irradiance spall rock and create holes having diameter and depth approximately equal to the beam spot size. A group of the single laser beams are steered in a controllable manner by an electro-optic laser beam switch to locations on the surface of the rock, creating multiple overlapping spalled holes thereby removing a layer of rock of a desired diameter. Drilling of a deep hole is achieved by spalling consecutive layers with an intermittent feed motion of the laser head perpendicular to the rock surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Uchicago Argonne, LLC
    Inventors: Claude B. Reed, Zhiyue Xu, Richard A. Parker, Ramona M. Graves, Thomas W. Stone
  • Patent number: 7402195
    Abstract: A surface (30) suitable for promoting the formation of liquid (35) is provided comprising alternating regions of liquid repelling (32) and liquid attracting (33) material in at least one direction across the surface wherein the diameter of the droplets is controlled by the size of the smallest dimension of the liquid attracting material. The surface (30) may be textured and/or form a pattern. Also disclosed are a method and a system of collecting a liquid (35) carried by or condensed out of a vapour comprising passing a vapour across such a surface (30) and a method of purifying a liquid by passing a vapour containing droplets of a liquid over such a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Qinetiq Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Robert Lawrence, Andrew Richard Parker
  • Patent number: 7379230
    Abstract: A lighting system operating using a digital mirror as its operative device. The digital mirror is used to shape the light which is a passed through advanced optical devices in order to produce an output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, L.L.C.
    Inventors: William Hewlett, Ian Clarke, Nigel Evans, Richard Parker, Mark A. Hunt, Michael Hughes
  • Publication number: 20070259416
    Abstract: Systems and methods for biological and chemical gas treatment are disclosed. The systems may generally include a biological treatment zone and a chemical oxidation zone. An oxidizing agent subsystem may deliver an oxidizing agent, such as chlorine dioxide, to the chemical oxidation zone. The oxidizing agent subsystem may generate the oxidizing agent in situ from a product of the biological treatment zone. The oxidizing agent subsystem may include a reaction chamber and a source of a reactant, such as an alkaline metal chlorite reservoir. A controller may be in communication with various sensors and other components to generally manage operation of the disclosed systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Parker, Jennifer Miller, David Morano
  • Publication number: 20070180802
    Abstract: A system and method for the purification and biodeodorizing of a gas are disclosed. The system is highly adaptable and capable of operating in a variety of modes to tailor performance of the system to specific odor control applications. The scrubber stages of the system may each be maintained at different conditions to selectively promote bacterial activity that targets a variety of odorous constituents. The pH level of the irrigation fluid provided to each scrubber stage may be controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: USFilter Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Parker, Eric Davis, Roop Jain
  • Publication number: 20070157931
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and devices for controlling delivery of aerosolized formulations to patients in need of treatment, which optimizes aerosol deposition to the respiratory tract of the patient and can be adapted for use in spontaneously breathing patients or in those requiring mechanical ventilation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Parker, Robby Sanders
  • Patent number: 7230752
    Abstract: A lighting system operating using a digital mirror as its operative device. The digital mirror is used to shape the light which is a passed through advanced optical devices in order to produce an output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, L.L.C.
    Inventors: William Hewlett, Ian Clarke, Nigel Evans, Richard Parker, Mark A. Hunt, Michael Hughes
  • Publication number: 20070050621
    Abstract: A method for prohibiting an unauthorized component from functioning with a host device is disclosed. The method includes reading key information from a component and inputting the key information into an algorithm to generate a first identifier. In addition, the method includes detecting a coupling between the component and a host device running the algorithm to generate a second identifier. Further, the method includes comparing the first identifier to the second identifier, and if the first identifier matches with the second identifier, then the component will be allowed to function with the host device; and if the first identifier does not match with the second identifier, then the component will be prohibited from functioning with the host device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Kevin Young, Richard Parker
  • Publication number: 20070008167
    Abstract: A lighting source and lighting control assembly, and fixture therefor, the combination of which allows its user to comply with pertinent laws while maximizing the ability to obtain a determined amount and type of lighting when so desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Parker, Robert Fugerer
  • Publication number: 20060255476
    Abstract: An electronic assembly includes a bare IC die or a leadless electronic component having at least one electrically conductive contact formed on a surface of the component and a leadframe or a substrate having at least one electrically conductive trace. The conductive contact of the component is electrically and mechanically coupled to the conductive trace with a solder joint. The solder joint includes a plurality of solid electrically conductive metal particles having a substantially spherical shape and a diameter ranging from about one mil to about ten mils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Frederick Kuhlman, Richard Parker, Shing Yeh, Bradley Carter, Steven Middleton, Rodney Sprinkles
  • Publication number: 20060237233
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods of using lasers are provided for spalling and drilling holes into rocks. A rock removal process is provided that utilizes a combination of laser-induced thermal stress and laser induced superheated steam explosions just below the surface of the laser/rock interaction to spall the rock into small fragments that can then be easily removed by a purging flow. Single laser beams of given irradiance spall rock and create holes having diameter and depth approximately equal to the beam spot size. A group of the single laser beams are steered in a controllable manner by an electro-optic laser beam switch to locations on the surface of the rock, creating multiple overlapping spalled holes thereby removing a layer of rock of a desired diameter. Drilling of a deep hole is achieved by spalling consecutive layers with an intermittent feed motion of the laser head perpendicular to the rock surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Claude Reed, Zhiyue Xu, Richard Parker, Ramona Graves, Thomas Stone