Patents by Inventor Richard D. Jones
Richard D. Jones 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: 11717253Abstract: A system for monitoring heart activity may provide a power source, digital storage, a processor, a main body with an alignment mechanism facilitating proper placement, and one or more microphones for receiving audio signals and positioned for placement at auscultatory areas. The alignment mechanism may be a dip, depression, notch, or combinations thereof that align the system centrally on the sternum, suprasternal notch, or jugular notch. Further, the audio signals from the microphones may be monitored or recorded as individual tracks corresponding to different auscultatory areas. The auscultatory areas may be selected from an aortic area, pulmonic area, tricuspid area, mitral area, Erb's point, first alternate tricuspid area, and/or second alternate tricuspid area.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Inventor: Richard D. Jones
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Publication number: 20210153837Abstract: A system for monitoring heart activity may provide a power source, digital storage, a processor, a main body with an alignment mechanism facilitating proper placement, and one or more microphones for receiving audio signals and positioned for placement at auscultatory areas. The alignment mechanism may be a dip, depression, notch, or combinations thereof that align the system centrally on the sternum, suprasternal notch, or jugular notch. Further, the audio signals from the microphones may be monitored or recorded as individual tracks corresponding to different auscultatory areas. The auscultatory areas may be selected from an aortic area, pulmonic area, tricuspid area, mitral area, Erb's point, first alternate tricuspid area, and/or second alternate tricuspid area.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2019Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventor: Richard D. Jones
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Patent number: 9886854Abstract: A flashing beacon may include a signal unit, a control unit associated with the signal unit, a solar panel or collector, and an activation device that may all be mounted or otherwise positioned on a post of a roadway sign. Light units associated with the signal unit may be programmed to flash on and off in a unique wig-wag pattern. Further, a light bar may also be used with the beacon to generate an intense flash of light soon after activation of the beacon as an additional means of grabbing the attention of the operator of a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: R.D. Jones, Stop Experts, Inc.Inventor: Richard D. Jones
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Publication number: 20170200366Abstract: A flashing beacon may include a signal unit, a control unit associated with the signal unit, a solar panel or collector, and an activation device that may all be mounted or otherwise positioned on a post of a roadway sign. Light units associated with the signal unit may be programmed to flash on and off in a unique wig-wag pattern. Further, a light bar may also be used with the beacon to generate an intense flash of light soon after activation of the beacon as an additional means of grabbing the attention of the operator of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Applicant: R.D. Jones, Stop Experts, Inc.Inventor: Richard D. Jones
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Patent number: 9659493Abstract: A flashing beacon may include a signal unit, a control unit associated with the signal unit, a solar panel or collector, and an activation device that may all be mounted or otherwise positioned on a post of a roadway sign. Light units associated with the signal unit may be programmed to flash on and off in a unique wig-wag pattern. Further, a light bar may also be used with the beacon to generate an intense flash of light soon after activation of the beacon as an additional means of grabbing the attention of the operator of a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: R.D. Jones, Stop Experts, Inc.Inventor: Richard D. Jones
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Publication number: 20170039849Abstract: A flashing beacon may include a signal unit, a control unit associated with the signal unit, a solar panel or collector, and an activation device that may all be mounted or otherwise positioned on a post of a roadway sign. Light units associated with the signal unit may be programmed to flash on and off in a unique wig-wag pattern. Further, a light bar may also be used with the beacon to generate an intense flash of light soon after activation of the beacon as an additional means of grabbing the attention of the operator of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventor: Richard D. Jones
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Publication number: 20160358465Abstract: A flashing beacon may include a signal unit, a control unit associated with the signal unit, a solar panel or collector, and an activation device that may all be mounted or otherwise positioned on a post of a roadway sign. Light units associated with the signal unit may be programmed to flash on and off in a unique wig-wag pattern. Further, a light bar may also be used with the beacon to generate an intense flash of light soon after activation of the beacon as an additional means of grabbing the attention of the operator of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventor: Richard D. Jones
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Publication number: 20160071413Abstract: A flashing beacon may include a signal unit, a control unit associated with the signal unit, a solar panel or collector, and an activation device that may all be mounted or otherwise positioned on a post of a roadway sign. Light units associated with the signal unit may be programmed to flash on and off in a unique wig-wag pattern. Further, a light bar may also be used with the beacon to generate an intense flash of light soon after activation of the beacon as an additional means of grabbing the attention of the operator of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Richard D. Jones
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Patent number: 9129540Abstract: A flashing beacon may include a signal unit, a control unit associated with the signal unit, a solar panel or collector, and an activation device that may all be mounted or otherwise positioned on a post of a roadway sign. Light units associated with the signal unit may be programmed to flash on and off in a unique wig-wag pattern. Further, a light bar may also be used with the beacon to generate an intense flash of light soon after activation of the beacon as an additional means of grabbing the attention of the operator of a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2012Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Inventor: Richard D. Jones
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Publication number: 20140304382Abstract: The system and method described herein may activate an automatic provisioning system within customer premise equipment via a digital subscriber line, cable modem, or other residential hub or gateway interface and access a remote directory service to locate appropriate addressing and other information to initialize the customer premise equipment. The gateway interface may automatically update a configuration, heal bugs, and perform other maintenance and tasks to manage the customer premise equipment. Multiple gateway interfaces or products or services associated therewith may be configured at one premise and version control may be maintained to ensure compatibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Michael L. Buck, Richard D. Jones
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Patent number: 8762584Abstract: The system and method described herein may activate an automatic provisioning system within customer premise equipment via a digital subscriber line, cable modem, or other residential hub or gateway interface and access a remote directory service to locate appropriate addressing and other information to initialize the customer premise equipment. The gateway interface may automatically update a configuration, heal bugs, and perform other maintenance and tasks to manage the customer premise equipment. Multiple gateway interfaces or products or services associated therewith may be configured at one premise and version control may be maintained to ensure compatibility.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Novell, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Buck, Richard D. Jones
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Patent number: 8527118Abstract: Control systems and methods of use provide for fully automated phases of flight of an aircraft. Such fully automated phases include takeoff, cruising flight, and landing without the need for operator input or other operator intervention. Control systems and methods also provide for self-limited compliance with an operators desired deviation from a predetermined flight path, as well as automatic contingency response to non-normal conditions. Onboard and/or ground-based operators may cooperate with the control system in order to control the associated aircraft. Furthermore, an operator need not have any flight skill in order to affect changes in the flight path or other aspects of flight control.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2007Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Richard D Jones, David A. Whelan, Lynne L. Wenberg
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Publication number: 20120306665Abstract: A flashing beacon may include a signal unit, a control unit associated with the signal unit, a solar panel or collector, and an activation device that may all be mounted or otherwise positioned on a post of a roadway sign. Light units associated with the signal unit may be programmed to flash on and off in a unique wig-wag pattern. Further, a light bar may also be used with the beacon to generate an intense flash of light soon after activation of the beacon as an additional means of grabbing the attention of the operator of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventor: Richard D. Jones
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Publication number: 20120239456Abstract: A category analysis model to facilitate strategic procurement is disclosed. The model can be created by receiving and arithmetically totaling numerical demand characteristics input for each of a plurality of goods and services, and receiving and arithmetically totaling numerical supply characteristics input for each of the plurality of goods and services. Supply and demand characteristics can be input by a user into software such as a spreadsheet, or interactively. The arithmetic totals of supply characteristics are graphically plotted against arithmetic totals of demand characteristics for each of the plurality of goods and services to produce a strategic procurement guide. The strategic procurement guide can then be displayed to a user. In example embodiments, the strategic procurement guide indicated that goods and services are in a clear strategic procurement category, a possible strategic procurement category, possible procurement category, and a clear procurement category.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATIONInventor: Richard D. JONES
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Patent number: 8269654Abstract: A flashing beacon may include a signal unit, a control unit associated with the signal unit, a solar panel or collector, and an activation device that may all be mounted or otherwise positioned on a post of a roadway sign. Light units associated with the signal unit may be programmed to flash on and off in a unique wig-wag pattern. Further, a light bar may also be used with the beacon to generate an intense flash of light soon after activation of the beacon as an additional means of grabbing the attention of the operator of a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Inventor: Richard D. Jones
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Patent number: 8255098Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, a system includes a plurality of subsystems cooperatively configured to control an aircraft in accordance with a plurality of manning modes, the system configured to perform fully automated control of the aircraft while operating in any of the plurality of manning modes, wherein the plurality of manning modes include: two onboard operators; one onboard operator; and no onboard operator, wherein the system receives input from a remotely located operator by way of wireless signals.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2007Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Richard D Jones, David A. Whelan, Lynne L. Wenberg
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Publication number: 20120134300Abstract: The system and method described herein may activate an automatic provisioning system within customer premise equipment via a digital subscriber line, cable modem, or other residential hub or gateway interface and access a remote directory service to locate appropriate addressing and other information to initialize the customer premise equipment. The gateway interface may automatically update a configuration, heal bugs, and perform other maintenance and tasks to manage the customer premise equipment. Multiple gateway interfaces or products or services associated therewith may be configured at one premise and version control may be maintained to ensure compatibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2012Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: Novell, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. BUCK, Richard D. JONES
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Patent number: 8145798Abstract: An automatic provisioning system is activated within a DSL, cable modem or other residential or gateway or hub, and accesses a remote directory service to locate appropriate addressing and other information to initialize the equipment. The gateway interface may automatically update its configuration, heal bugs and perform other maintenance and other tasks. Multiple gateway interfaces or products or services may be configured at one premise, and version control maintained to ensure compatibility.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2000Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Novell, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Buck, Richard D. Jones
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Publication number: 20120001772Abstract: A flashing beacon may include a signal unit, a control unit associated with the signal unit, a solar panel or collector, and an activation device that may all be mounted or otherwise positioned on a post of a roadway sign. Light units associated with the signal unit may be programmed to flash on and off in a unique wig-wag pattern. Further, a light bar may also be used with the beacon to generate an intense flash of light soon after activation of the beacon as an additional means of grabbing the attention of the operator of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventor: Richard D. Jones
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Patent number: D767616Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Jones, Mikkel Crone Koser, Andrews-Junior Kimbembe