Patents by Inventor Richard Cochran

Richard Cochran 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: 20240154436
    Abstract: A method and system for a headset wireless charging dock, where the charging dock comprises a radio, a coil, and a proximity sensor. The method may comprise sensing a presence of a headset using the proximity sensor, wirelessly charging a battery in the headset utilizing the coil, and wirelessly communicating commands, using the radio, to the headset to power down when fully charged. The command may be communicated to the headset utilizing a protocol and a RF radio used by the headset to receive audio signals. The command communicated to the headset may power down audio processing circuitry in the headset. The charging induction coil may be inductively coupled to a coil in the headset to wirelessly charge the battery in the headset. The proximity sensor may comprise a Hall sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Schoene, Scot Robert Cochran, Nicholas Richard Bourne
  • Patent number: 10897438
    Abstract: Establishing communication between a secure web application and a local native application is provided. A first input is received to establish a direct Web Real-Time Communication data channel between the secure web application running in a web browser and the local native application running outside the web browser in the data processing system. In response to receiving the first input, the direct Web Real-Time Communication data channel is established between the secure web application running in the web browser and the local native application running outside the web browser in the data processing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Guillaume Egles, Brian Din, Georges Vieux, Richard Cochran
  • Publication number: 20200396185
    Abstract: Establishing communication between a secure web application and a local native application is provided. A first input is received to establish a direct Web Real-Time Communication data channel between the secure web application running in a web browser and the local native application running outside the web browser in the data processing system. In response to receiving the first input, the direct Web Real-Time Communication data channel is established between the secure web application running in the web browser and the local native application running outside the web browser in the data processing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Guillaume Egles, Brian Din, Georges Vieux, Richard Cochran
  • Patent number: 10805246
    Abstract: Establishing communication between a secure web application and a local native application is provided. A first input is received to establish a direct Web Real-Time Communication data channel between the secure web application running in a web browser and the local native application running outside the web browser in the data processing system. In response to receiving the first input, the direct Web Real-Time Communication data channel is established between the secure web application running in the web browser and the local native application running outside the web browser in the data processing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Guillaume Egles, Brian Din, Georges Vieux, Richard Cochran
  • Patent number: 7029162
    Abstract: The present system comprises an apparatus and a process for continuously dispersing fine particles in a liquid. The apparatus comprises a mixer that has at least one inlet for receiving the fine particles and liquid and an outlet. The mixer further comprises a barrel that has an inlet for accepting the fine particles and an outlet for dispersing the fine particles and a tank for holding the liquid. The tank has a top surface in which the barrel is disposed such that the outlet of the barrel is disposed under the surface of the liquid. An inlet of a vacuum centrifuge is coupled to the outlet of the mixer to receive a mixture of liquid and fine particles. A surge tank is coupled to an outlet of the vacuum centrifuge, wherein the mixture is dispersed from an outlet of the surge tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Mobius Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Donald Villwock, Bryan Louis Martel, Bruce Edward Welch, Joseph Richard Cochran
  • Patent number: 6994464
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a control system and method for the continuous mixing of slurry while removing entrained bubbles. The control system for continuous mixing of slurry with removal of entrained bubbles comprises a power and fluid rate control, wherein the powder and fluid rate control is coupled to a mixer through a powder feeder and a liquid pump. A fluid level control is coupled to the mixer and a surge tank, and a flow rate is coupled to the surge tank. The present invention also comprises a method for controlling the continuous mixing of slurry while removing entrained bubbles comprising providing a powder and fluid rate control, wherein the powder feeder and fluid rate control is coupled to a mixer through a powder feeder and a liquid pump. A fluid level coniol is coupled to the mixer and a surge tank and flow rate control is coupled to the surge tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Mobius Technologies, Inc
    Inventors: Robert Donald Villwock, Joseph Richard Cochran, Bryan Louis Martel
  • Patent number: 6860289
    Abstract: The disclosed device is directed towards a surge tank. The surge tank comprises a side wall including an interior surface. A bottom of tank is coupled to the side wall, wherein the side wall and the bottom of tank define an interior of the surge tank and an exterior of the surge tank. At least one inlet is configured to fluidly couple the exterior of the surge tank with the interior of the surge tank. A weir is fluidly coupled to the inlet at the interior of the surge tank. A flexible element is coupled to the weir proximate to the bottom of tank. An outlet is defined in the bottom of tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Donald Villwock, Joseph Richard Cochran
  • Publication number: 20040020540
    Abstract: The disclosed device is directed towards a surge tank. The surge tank comprises a side wall including an interior surface. A bottom of tank is coupled to the side wall, wherein the side wall and the bottom of tank define an interior of the surge tank and an exterior of the surge tank. At least one inlet is configured to fluidly couple the exterior of the surge tank with the interior of the surge tank. A weir is fluidly coupled to the inlet at the interior of the surge tank. A flexible element is coupled to the weir proximate to the bottom of tank. An outlet is defined in the bottom of tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Applicant: Mobius Technologies, Inc., a California Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Donald Villwock, Joseph Richard Cochran
  • Publication number: 20030227817
    Abstract: The disclosed device is directed towards a mixer apparatus comprising a barrel defining an interior and an exterior. The barrel has a first end and a second end opposite thereof. The barrel defines at least one inlet proximate to the first end and an outlet proximate to the second end. A motor unit is in operative communication with the barrel. A moving element is disposed in the interior of the barrel. The moving element is configured to move material through the barrel to the outlet of the barrel. At least one first mixing element is fluidly coupled to the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: Mobius Technologies, Inc., a California corporation
    Inventors: Bryan Louis Martel, Robert Donald Villwock, Bruce Edward Welch, Joseph Richard Cochran, Joshua Eli Een
  • Publication number: 20030227819
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a control system and a method for the continuous mixing of slurry while removing entrained bubbles. The control system for continuous mixing of slurry with removal of entrained bubbles comprises a powder and fluid rate control, wherein the powder and fluid rate control is coupled to a mixer through a powder feeder and a liquid pump. A fluid level control is coupled to the mixer and a surge tank, and a flow rate control is coupled to the surge tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: Mobius Technologies, Inc., a California Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Donald Villwock, Joseph Richard Cochran, Bryan Louis Martel
  • Publication number: 20030227818
    Abstract: The present system comprises an apparatus and a process for continuously dispersing fine particles in a liquid. The apparatus comprises a mixer that has at least one inlet for receiving the fine particles and liquid and an outlet. The mixer further comprises a barrel that has an inlet for accepting the fine particles and an outlet for dispersing the fine particles and a tank for holding the liquid. The tank has a top surface in which the barrel is disposed such that the outlet of the barrel is disposed under the surface of the liquid. An inlet of a vacuum centrifuge is coupled to the outlet of the mixer to receive a mixture of liquid and fine particles. A surge tank is coupled to an outlet of the vacuum centrifuge, wherein the mixture is dispersed from an outlet of the surge tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: Mobius Technologies, Inc. a California Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Donald Villwock, Bryan Louis Martel, Bruce Edward Welch, Joseph Richard Cochran