Patents by Inventor Richard Carroll
Richard Carroll 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: 11911046Abstract: A resection guide locator includes a bone engagement portion with surfaces that are complementary to the surface topographies of a bone to be resected during surgery. A housing includes a socket defined by a resilient annular wall that is sized and arranged so to accept a resection guide by press-fit to thereby position and hold the resection guide within the socket. The resection guide is maintained in a predetermined, preferred position while the surfaces are releasably locked in position on the bone. A method is disclosed for forming and using the resection guide locator.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Microport Orthopedics Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Michael Carroll, Richard Obert, Paul Stemniski
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Patent number: 11914902Abstract: Shared memory access in a distributed system, including: receiving a memory access request associated with a time value; determining, based on the time value, an entry in a translation lookaside buffer (TLB); and determining, based on the entry, whether to allow the memory access request.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: GHOST AUTONOMY INC.Inventors: John Hayes, Volkmar Uhlig, Richard A. Swetz, Daniel P. Potts, Aaron Carroll
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Patent number: 11109547Abstract: Disclosed is a growing system that includes a hollow grow tower with planting units configured to hold plants disposed on the tower exterior where the planting units have a passage that extends into the tower interior. The tower also includes a drain port at one end and a water-dispensing nozzle at the other end. The nozzle includes outlet apertures in fluid communication with the interior of the tower where one or more of the nozzle outlet apertures may be square. An enclosure surrounds the tower, and one or more light sources are mounted on the enclosure to direct light towards the tower. The tower and enclosure can be connected to a suspension frame that suspends the entire system off the ground. The system may include a closed-loop irrigation system and a multi-tank cleaning system. System variables, such as water flow, temperature, lighting, and water nutrient level can be computer controlled.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2018Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: HYPERPONIC, LLCInventors: Douglas Fyvolent, Richard Carroll, Steven Allen Craig, Christopher Walton
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Publication number: 20190133064Abstract: Disclosed is a growing system that includes a hollow grow tower with planting units configured to hold plants disposed on the tower exterior where the planting units have a passage that extends into the tower interior. The tower also includes a drain port at one end and a water-dispensing nozzle at the other end. The nozzle includes outlet apertures in fluid communication with the interior of the tower where one or more of the nozzle outlet apertures may be square. An enclosure surrounds the tower, and one or more light sources are mounted on the enclosure to direct light towards the tower. The tower and enclosure can be connected to a suspension frame that suspends the entire system off the ground. The system may include a closed-loop irrigation system and a multi-tank cleaning system. System variables, such as water flow, temperature, lighting, and water nutrient level can be computer controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Douglas Fyvolent, Richard Carroll, Steven Allen Craig
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Patent number: 7870749Abstract: A method of regulating the refrigerant temperature for a beverage machine, including a refrigeration system for producing a frozen beverage, operating at least one compressor at a speed to flow the refrigerant through the refrigeration system of the beverage machine and cooling the refrigerant with at least one condenser. The method may also include controllably varying the flow of air across the at least one condenser or the speed of the at least one compressor.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2009Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: Doug Franck, Darren Wayne Simmons, Daniel J. Peck, Richard Carroll Staten
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Patent number: 7591140Abstract: A method of regulating the refrigerant temperature for a beverage machine, including a refrigeration system for producing a frozen beverage, operating at least one compressor at a speed to flow the refrigerant through the refrigeration system of the beverage machine and cooling the refrigerant with at least one condenser. The method may also include controllably varying the flow of air across the at least one condenser or the speed of the at least one compressor.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: Doug Franck, Darren Wayne Simmons, Daniel J. Peck, Richard Carroll Staten
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Patent number: 7537255Abstract: A gripper tip for use with a gripper assembly includes a first gripping surface located at least partially within a first plane and a second gripping surface located at least partially within a second plane that is transverse to the first plane. The first gripping surface includes a first gripping height relative to a first attachment portion associated with the first gripping surface. The second gripping surface includes a second gripping height relative to a second attachment portion associated with the second gripping surface, and the second gripping height is greater than the first gripping height.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2007Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Syron Engineering & Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Timothy John Key, Scott Richard Carroll, Michael Arthur Filipiak
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Patent number: 7357276Abstract: A collapsible bag for dispensing liquids which includes at least one sheet sealed to define an enclosure and a fitment (spout) attached to the enclosure and out through which liquid in the enclosure is dispensed. An interior surface of the one or more sheets has an integral texture to assist with withdrawal of the liquid from the enclosure when collapsed. The texture can be provided by sheet surfaces that are mechanically or ultrasonically embossed or are bubble-cushioned or which have sealed pleats or accordion folds. The bottom surface of a lower flange of the fitment may have concentric ridges (or spirals) and/or radial grooves. Also disclosed are methods of making the bag from one, two, three or four sheets.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2005Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Scholle CorporationInventors: Chester Savage, Kenneth Micnerski, Richard Carroll, Nancy Lu, Richard L. Albiani, Rocklin Verespej
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Patent number: 7337624Abstract: A method of regulating the refrigerant temperature for a beverage machine, including a refrigeration system for producing a frozen beverage, operating at least one compressor at a speed to flow the refrigerant through the refrigeration system of the beverage machine and cooling the refrigerant with at least one condenser. The method may also include controllably varying the flow of air across the at least one condenser or the speed of the at least one compressor.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: Doug Franck, Darren Wayne Simmons, Daniel J. Peck, Richard Carroll Staten
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Publication number: 20070219201Abstract: This invention relates to combinations of atomoxetine, and a 5HT1A receptor agonists, kits containing such combinations, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such combinations, and methods of using such combinations to treat patients suffering from ADHD, related disorders, and other central nervous system diseases or disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2005Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: WARNER-LAMBERT COMPANY LLCInventors: Richard Carroll Jr., Lamia Sharmeen
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Publication number: 20070200379Abstract: A gripper tip for use with a gripper assembly includes a first gripping surface located at least partially within a first plane and a second gripping surface located at least partially within a second plane that is transverse to the first plane. The first gripping surface includes a first gripping height relative to a first attachment portion associated with the first gripping surface. The second gripping includes a second gripping height relative to a second attachment portion associated with the second gripping surface, and the second gripping height is greater than the first gripping height.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: Timothy John Key, Scott Richard Carroll, Michael Arthur Filipiak
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Publication number: 20060204500Abstract: The invention relates to a method for modulating HIV-1 fusion cofactor expression by manipulating CTLA-4 on the surface of T cells. The invention encompasses methods for modulating HIV-1 fusion cofactor expression by inhibiting one or more intracellular signals resulting from stimulation of CTLA-4. In one embodiment, expression of the HIV-1 fusion cofactor, CCR5, is downregulated by binding of anti-CTLA-4 antibody to CTLA-4.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Carl June, Richard Carroll, James Riley, Daniel St. Louis, Bruce Levine
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Publication number: 20050253139Abstract: A negative differential resistance (NDR) device, along with a method of making the NDR device, and a method of generating NDR using the NDR device. The NDR device includes: a substrate comprising a conductor material or a semi-conductor material; and a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) disposed on the substrate, wherein the SAM includes a first electroactive moiety and a spacer moiety, the spacer moiety defining a barrier between the electroactive moiety and the substrate, wherein the NDR device exhibits negative differential resistance in the presence of a varying applied voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2003Publication date: November 17, 2005Inventors: Christopher Gorman, Richard Carroll, Grace Credo
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Publication number: 20050242114Abstract: A collapsible bag for dispensing liquids which includes at least one sheet sealed to define an enclosure and a fitment (spout) attached to the enclosure and out through which liquid in the enclosure is dispensed. An interior surface of the one or more sheets has an integral texture to assist with withdrawal of the liquid from the enclosure when collapsed. The texture can be provided by sheet surfaces that are mechanically or ultrasonically embossed or are bubble-cushioned or which have sealed pleats or accordion folds. The bottom surface of a lower flange of the fitment may have concentric ridges (or spirals) and/or radial grooves. Also disclosed are methods of making the bag from one, two, three or four sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Chester Savage, Kenneth Micnerski, Richard Carroll, Nancy Lu, Richard Albiani, Rocklin Verespej
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Publication number: 20050196386Abstract: Based upon a strong correlation between regulator T cells (Treg cells) and suppressing or preventing a cytotoxic T cell response, provided are methods for the production of ex vivo activated and culture-expanded isolated CD4+CD25+ suppressor Treg cells for the prevention or suppression of immune reactions in a host, particularly in a human host, and including autoimmune responses. The resulting ex vivo culture-expanded Treg cells provide a sufficient amount of otherwise low numbers of such cells, having long term suppressor capability to permit therapeutic uses, including the preventing, suppressing, blocking or inhibiting the rejection of transplanted tissue in a human or other animal host, or protecting against graft vs host disease. Also provided are therapeutic and immunosuppressive methods utilizing the ex vivo culture-expanded Treg cells for human treatment, and high efficiency methods for research use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2004Publication date: September 8, 2005Inventors: Bruce Blazar, Carl June, Wayne Godfrey, Richard Carroll, Bruce Levine, James Riley, Patricia Taylor
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Publication number: 20050095008Abstract: A configurator tool, method, program product and service for configuring an optical network wherein an input device is used to input a proposed configuration of the optical network where the proposed configuration is different from the present configuration. A processor evaluates the proposed configuration of the optical network and determines needed components to complete the proposed configuration. An output device provides a listing of needed components determined by the processor. The output device may include automatically ordering the needed components from suppliers. In one embodiment, the processor may design several variations of the proposed configuration, and optimize the design.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2003Publication date: May 5, 2005Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Casimer DeCusatis, Robert Browning, Richard Carroll, Frank Lasko
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Patent number: 6851579Abstract: A collapsible bag for dispensing liquids which includes at least one sheet sealed to define an enclosure and a fitment (spout) attached to the enclosure and out through which liquid in the enclosure is dispensed. An interior surface of the one or more sheets has an integral texture to assist with withdrawal of the liquid from the enclosure when collapsed. The texture can be provided by sheet surfaces that are mechanically or ultrasonically embossed or are bubble-cushioned or which have sealed pleats or accordion folds. The bottom surface of a lower flange of the fitment may have concentric ridges (or spirals) and/or radial grooves. Also disclosed are methods of making the bag from one, two, three or four sheets.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Scholle CorporationInventors: Chester Savage, Kenneth Micnerski, Richard Carroll, Nancy Lu, Richard L. Albiani, Rocklin Verespej
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Publication number: 20040187514Abstract: A method of regulating the refrigerant temperature for a beverage machine, including a refrigeration system for producing a frozen beverage, operating at least one compressor at a speed to flow the refrigerant through the refrigeration system of the beverage machine and cooling the refrigerant with at least one condenser. The method may also include controllably varying the flow of air across the at least one condenser or the speed of the at least one compressor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Doug Franck, Darren Wayne Simmons, Daniel J. Peck, Richard Carroll Staten
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Patent number: D749955Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: Richard Carroll Staten, Charles Scott Hargrove
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Patent number: D895479Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: HYPERPONIC, LLCInventors: Douglas Fyvolent, Richard Carroll