Patents by Inventor Richard A. Wells
Richard A. Wells 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: 11931513Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Rupert Christian Scheiner, William Laurence Hitchcock, Anthony Paul Barbara, Adam Francis Barlow, Craig David Edwards, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Kirrily Michele Haskard, Murray William Lee, Frederick Arlet May, Gerard Michael Rummery, Shiva Kumar Shanmuga Sundara, Chia Ik Tan, Stewart Joseph Wagner, Alicia Kristianne Wells, Martin Forrester, Ralph Jourdan
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Publication number: 20240084367Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate generally to methods, compositions, and kits for in situ whole cell or single cell barcoding. Aspects of the present disclosure also include a computer readable-medium and a processor to carry out the steps of the method described herein. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to whole cell or single cell barcoding performed in situ.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Factorial Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Katie Leigh ZOBECK, Hunter RICHARDS, John Daniel WELLS
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Patent number: 11911767Abstract: Described are exemplary embodiments of a syringe identification system for use with a positive displacement pipette, such as a handheld powered positive displacement pipette. An exemplary syringe identification system may include a sensor, such as a color sensor, that is located at or near a distal end of the pipette and arranged such that the sensor is operative to read an identifying marking(s) on a syringe that has been installed to the pipette. The sensor may be a color sensor having an illumination source and configured to read a color code on the syringe. The color code may be usable to identify the syringe to the pipette.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2019Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Mettler-Toledo Rainin, LLCInventors: Richard Hill, Michael McNaul, Bob Wells, Simon Shakespeare, Matthew Newman
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Publication number: 20230287620Abstract: The present invention relates to modified household appliances for individuals with limited mobility or have a physical disability. The appliances can be any type of conventional appliances like washing machines, refrigerators, dishwashers and others found in households. The appliance has switches for triggering a movable functionality which allows for easy access into the interior of the appliance. In one embodiment, a washing machine features a motorized plate in a drum for providing lifting or pushing/tilting outward to retrieve laundry. In another embodiment, a refrigerator is equipped with a basket and freezer with moveable arms to automatically extend the drawers, shelves or baskets allowing easy access to the items in the housing of the refrigerator.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Stephanie Wells, Richard Wells
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Patent number: 11710647Abstract: Embodiments of a methods and cleaning systems for cleaning components for use in substrate processing equipment are provided herein. In some embodiments, a cleaning system includes a boiler having a heater configured to heat a fluid; a clean chamber fluidly coupled to the boiler via at least one of a gas line and a liquid line, wherein the clean chamber includes one or more fixtures in an interior volume therein for holding at least one component to be cleaned, and wherein the clean chamber includes a heater for heating the interior volume; and an expansion chamber fluidly coupled to the clean chamber via a release line for evacuating the clean chamber, wherein the release line includes a release valve to selectively open or close a flow path between the expansion chamber and the clean chamber, and wherein the expansion chamber includes a chiller and a vacuum port.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: Richard Wells Plavidal, Scott Osterman, David W. Groechel, Gang Grant Peng, John Z. Smith
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Publication number: 20220290694Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fluid pump which has a pump casing, a top cap securable to an upper end of the pump casing and having an air intake port and a fluid discharge port. A fluid discharge tube extends to adjacent a lower end of the pump casing. A one-way check valve is disposed adjacent the lower end of the pump and forms a one-way path to admit fluid into the pump casing during a fill cycle of operation of the pump. A one-way check valve at the discharge port allows fluid to escape during a discharge cycle. An auger element is disposed inside the pump casing for causing a swirling, rotational fluid flow during a fluid eject cycle, in response to a jet of compressed air released into the pump casing, in which fluid having collected within the pump casing is forced by the jet of compressed air into and up through the discharge tube, and out from the pump casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2020Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: John F. Schaupp, Joseph Lawrence Schaffer, Mark T. Weinberger, Daniel P. Ross, Brett M. Crouse, Steven Richard Wells
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Publication number: 20220238355Abstract: Embodiments of a methods and cleaning systems for cleaning components for use in substrate processing equipment are provided herein. In some embodiments, a cleaning system includes a boiler having a heater configured to heat a fluid; a clean chamber fluidly coupled to the boiler via at least one of a gas line and a liquid line, wherein the clean chamber includes one or more fixtures in an interior volume therein for holding at least one component to be cleaned, and wherein the clean chamber includes a heater for heating the interior volume; and an expansion chamber fluidly coupled to the clean chamber via a release line for evacuating the clean chamber, wherein the release line includes a release valve to selectively open or close a flow path between the expansion chamber and the clean chamber, and wherein the expansion chamber includes a chiller and a vacuum port.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2021Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Richard Wells PLAVIDAL, Scott OSTERMAN, David W. GROECHEL, Gang Grant PENG, John Z. SMITH
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Publication number: 20220209215Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for producing nanometer scale particles for electrochemical materials utilizing an electrosterically stabilized slurry in a media mill. The method includes adding to a media mill a feed substrate suspension including a liquid carrier medium and electrochemical feed substrate particles. The method further includes adding to the feed substrate suspension in the media mill an electrosteric dispersant that includes a polyelectrolyte. Still further, the method includes operating the media mill for a period of time to comminute the feed substrate particles, thereby forming nanometer scale particles having a (D90) particle size of less than about one micron, and recirculating for further grinding the nanometer scale particles from the media mill.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Applicant: U.S. SILICA COMPANYInventors: Ramanan PITCHUMANI, William Richard Wells, David Earl Weller, JR.
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Patent number: 11176376Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying augmented reality clinical movements may use an augmented reality device to display aspects of a clinical movement. The systems and methods may use a motion capture device to capture the clinical movement. A method may include analyzing information about the clinical movement to determine a path of motion representative of at least a portion of the clinical movement. The method may automatically define a path region or a virtual target in an augmented reality environment overlaid on a real environment. The method may display the path region or the virtual target on an augmented reality display.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Zimmer US, Inc.Inventors: Richard Wells, Timothy R. Price, Ted Spooner, Dave Van Andel, Travis Dittmer, John Kotwick, Jason Leighton
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Publication number: 20200309114Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pneumatically driven fluid pump apparatus having an outer pump housing for collecting liquid to be pumped, and a valve assembly in communication with liquid admitted through an inlet end of the outer pump housing and collecting within the outer pump housing. The valve assembly includes a housing assembly and a poppet valve assembly disposed within the housing assembly to act as a one-way check valve when pumping collected liquid out from the outer pump housing. The poppet valve assembly includes a poppet valve component including a relief area that helps to depressurize an interior area of the valve assembly, to facilitate rapid movement of the poppet valve element from an open position toward a closed position, when only a pressurized fluid flow being used to eject the collected liquid is flowing past the poppet valve component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicants: Q.E.D. Environmental Systems, Inc., Q.E.D. Environmental Systems, Inc.Inventors: John F. SCHAUPP, David A. FISCHER, Steven Richard WELLS, Donald Lee SCHULTZ, Matthew Thomas MCKEOWN, William C. ALLEN, III
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Publication number: 20200279112Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying augmented reality clinical movements may use an augmented reality device to display aspects of a clinical movement. The systems and methods may use a motion capture device to capture the clinical movement. A method may include analyzing information about the clinical movement to determine a path of motion representative of at least a portion of the clinical movement. The method may automatically define a path region or a virtual target in an augmented reality environment overlaid on a real environment. The method may display the path region or the virtual target on an augmented reality display.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Richard Wells, Timothy R. Price, Ted Spooner, Dave Van Andel, Travis Dittmer, John Kotwick, Jason Leighton
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Patent number: 10621436Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying augmented reality clinical movements may use an augmented reality device to display aspects of a clinical movement. The systems and methods may use a motion capture device to capture the clinical movement. A method may include analyzing information about the clinical movement to determine a path of motion representative of at least a portion of the clinical movement. The method may automatically define a path region or a virtual target in an augmented reality environment overlaid on a real environment. The method may display the path region or the virtual target on an augmented reality display.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Zimmer US, Inc.Inventors: Richard Wells, Timothy R. Price, Ted Spooner, Dave Van Andel, Travis Dittmer, John Kotwick, Jason Leighton
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Patent number: 10572733Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying augmented reality clinical movements may use an augmented reality device to display aspects of a clinical movement. The systems and methods may use a motion capture device to capture the clinical movement. A method may include analyzing information about the clinical movement to determine a path of motion representative of at least a portion of the clinical movement. The method may automatically define a path region or a virtual target in an augmented reality environment overlaid on a real environment. The method may display the path region or the virtual target on an augmented reality display.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Zimmer US, Inc.Inventors: Richard Wells, Timothy R. Price, Ted Spooner, Dave Van Andel, Travis Dittmer, John Kotwick, Jason Leighton
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Publication number: 20190021204Abstract: A new and distinct Schefflera cultivar named ‘Monhinschf’ is disclosed, characterized by bright yellow-green petioles on bushy, vigorous plants. ‘Monhinschf’ grows quickly, propagates easily and tolerates cold temperatures. The new variety is a Schefflera taiwaniana, normally produced as an outdoor ornamental garden or container plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Richard Wells
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Publication number: 20190021200Abstract: A new and distinct Hydrangea cultivar named ‘MONPULSEL’ is disclosed, characterized by broad foliage which is noticeably thicker and more rigid than typical. Plants are strongly upright with compact growth. Branching is excellent, with strong branches produced, holding inflorescences at a more upright position. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant for containers or gardens.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Richard Wells
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Publication number: 20180261316Abstract: Systems and methods may use a mobile device communicatively coupled to a wearable device to present an exercise to a user. The systems and methods may modify a therapy calendar, for example, based on information determined from the exercise (e.g., repetitions completed, a duration completed, video, etc.), feedback from the user, or the like. A method may include receiving a control command from a wearable device communicatively coupled to a mobile device, the control command causing an action to be taken by the mobile device related to the exercise. The therapy calendar may be automatically modified, such as in response to determining a number of repetitions or a duration of an exercise. The modified therapy calendar may be presented on a user interface, such as on a display of the wearable device or the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Ted Spooner, Richard Wells, Travis Dittmer, Timothy R. Price, Kshitij Agarwal
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Patent number: PP29350Abstract: A new and distinct Helleborus cultivar named ‘MONOBYRN2’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive pure white sepals with vibrant red-purple veins. Flowers produce a double or triple row of sepals. The new cultivar is a Helleborus, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Co.Inventor: Richard Wells
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Patent number: PP30465Abstract: A new and distinct Schefflera cultivar named ‘Monhinschf’ is disclosed, characterized by bright yellow-green petioles on bushy, vigorous plants. ‘Monhinschf’ grows quickly, propagates easily and tolerates cold temperatures. The new variety is a Schefflera taiwaniana, normally produced as an outdoor ornamental garden or container plant.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Richard Wells
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Patent number: PP30596Abstract: A new and distinct Hydrangea cultivar named ‘MONPULSEL’ is disclosed, characterized by broad foliage which is noticeably thicker and more rigid than typical. Plants are strongly upright with compact growth. Branching is excellent, with strong branches produced, holding inflorescences at a more upright position. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant for containers or gardens.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Richard Wells
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Patent number: PP32350Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pinus mugo named ‘MonJaw’ is disclosed, characterized by its compact, mounding form, bright green winter color, and long needles. The new cultivar is a Pinus, typically suited for ornamental use.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Richard Wells