Patents by Inventor Richard Darrell
Richard Darrell 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: 11733037Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for providing a barometric altitude monitor that assist pilots by providing alerts when a barometric altitude of the ownship aircraft is may be incorrect. Various embodiments of the present invention determine whether significant errors in barometric altitude occur though comparisons to alternate altitude information sources. Through aspects of the present invention, errors arising from manual entry of barometric pressure information by a pilot may be identified before safety issues arise, thus helping to prevent events such as controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLLInventors: Richard Darrell Ridenour, Charles Castel Manberg
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Patent number: 11348469Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for enhancing wake turbulence situational awareness in the cockpit of an aircraft. In one aspect, transmissions from a lead aircraft are received and stored by a trailing aircraft to allow the trailing aircraft to create a history of the lead aircraft's position for the purposes of, among other things, determining the relative positioning of the lead and the trailing aircraft (or trailing aircraft's) flight paths and relative altitudes. From this determination, better situational information can be displayed to the flight crew to aid in wake turbulence avoidance.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Charles Castel Manberg, Richard Darrell Ridenour
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Publication number: 20200103228Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for providing a barometric altitude monitor that assist pilots by providing alerts when a barometric altitude of the ownship aircraft is may be incorrect. Various embodiments of the present invention determine whether significant errors in barometric altitude occur though comparisons to alternate altitude information sources. Through aspects of the present invention, errors arising from manual entry of barometric pressure information by a pilot may be identified before safety issues arise, thus helping to prevent events such as controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Richard Darrell Ridenour, Charles Castel Manberg
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Publication number: 20200098272Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for enhancing wake turbulence situational awareness in the cockpit of an aircraft. In one aspect, transmissions from a lead aircraft are received and stored by a trailing aircraft to allow the trailing aircraft to create a history of the lead aircraft's position for the purposes of, among other things, determining the relative positioning of the lead and the trailing aircraft (or trailing aircraft's) flight paths and relative altitudes. From this determination, better situational information can be displayed to the flight crew to aid in wake turbulence avoidance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Charles Castel Manberg, Richard Darrell Ridenour
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Patent number: 9625271Abstract: A method according to an aspect of the present invention includes determining if terrain presents a hazard to an aircraft based on the current position of the aircraft and the intended flight plan for the aircraft and providing an alert if it is determined that the terrain presents a hazard to the aircraft. The method may be employed in any situation to achieve any result, such as when the aircraft is in a low-RNP environment to prevent nuisance terrain alerts.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2008Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: AVIATION COMMUNICATION & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS LLCInventor: Richard Darrell Ridenour, II
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Patent number: 9008870Abstract: A terrain warning system includes an indicator to inform a pilot of a proposed degree of flight parameters for safely clearing terrain. An aural message may identify a vertical speed that may be used to safely traverse terrain to the pilot. A visual indicator on a display informs the pilot of a vertical speed or climb angle to traverse terrain. The display may be a vertical speed indicator also capable of displaying traffic advisories.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2003Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLCInventors: James Peter Redmond, Richard Darrell Ridenour
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Patent number: 8579026Abstract: A safety apparatus for catching a test fixture released from a shaft of a downhole tool during the uphole calibration and testing of the shaft force generation capability of the tool. The safety apparatus includes a hollow body having a distal end that will partially envelope the test fixture to catch the test fixture once the test fixture is released from the downhole tool. The safety apparatus further includes a proximal end portion that is releasably securable to the body of the tool. A method for testing and calibrating the tool is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Richard Darrell Housden, Kenneth Thomas Black
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Publication number: 20120048540Abstract: A safety apparatus for catching a test fixture released from a shaft of a downhole tool during the uphole calibration and testing of the shaft force generation capability of the tool. The safety apparatus includes a hollow body having a distal end that will partially envelope the test fixture to catch the test fixture once the test fixture is released from the downhole tool. The safety apparatus further includes a proximal end portion that is releasably securable to the body of the tool. A method for testing and calibrating the tool is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Richard Darrell Housden, Kenneth Thomas Black
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Patent number: 7881991Abstract: A method of presenting an image of a receipt to a consumer includes electronically capturing a receipt and storing the receipt at a host computer system. The method further includes receiving a request at the host computer system from a computer of the consumer to display the image of the receipt and transmitting an electronic file comprising the image of the receipt for display at the customer computer.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2003Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: First Data CorporationInventor: Richard A. Darrell
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Publication number: 20090082954Abstract: A method according to an aspect of the present invention includes determining if terrain presents a hazard to an aircraft based on the current position of the aircraft and the intended flight plan for the aircraft and providing an alert if it is determined that the terrain presents a hazard to the aircraft. The method may be employed in any situation to achieve any result, such as when the aircraft is in a low-RNP environment to prevent nuisance terrain alerts.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventor: Richard Darrell Ridenour, II
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Publication number: 20080173595Abstract: An in-line water monitoring system for the detection of the accidental or intentional introduction of potentially harmful substances. The automated system comprises a water pressure driven concentration unit that filters drinking water through a hollow-fiber filter. Material collected on the filter is backflushed into a collection vessel by passing a sterile solution through the filter in the reverse direction. An electronic signal at the end of the backflush sequence triggers a sensor such as an array biosensor to begin processing and analyzing the sample. The array biosensor houses a slide prepared with antibodies to the test organism. The array biosensor is programmed to automatically run sample and detection reagents over the slide, analyze the resulting pattern for positive and negative data, and report the results.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, CONSTELLATION TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel V. Lim, Elizabeth A. Kearns, Richard Darrell Sorrells, Timothy Arthur Postlewaite
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Publication number: 20050010505Abstract: A method of presenting an image of a receipt to a consumer includes electronically capturing a receipt and storing the receipt at a host computer system. The method further includes receiving a request at the host computer system from a computer of the consumer to display the image of the receipt and transmitting an electronic file comprising the image of the receipt for display at the customer computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2003Publication date: January 13, 2005Applicant: First Data CorporationInventor: Richard Darrell
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Publication number: 20040181318Abstract: A terrain warning system includes an indicator to inform a pilot of a proposed degree of flight parameters for safely clearing terrain. An aural message may identify a vertical speed that may be used to safely traverse terrain to the pilot. A visual indicator on a display informs the pilot of a vertical speed or climb angle to traverse terrain. The display may be a vertical speed indicator also capable of displaying traffic advisories.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Applicant: Aviation Communication Surveillance Systems LLCInventors: James Peter Redmond, Richard Darrell Ridenour
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Patent number: 6134856Abstract: An improved roll roof membrane for use in commercial applications, i.e., flat and low pitch roof structures, and a method for the preparation thereof. The roof membrane comprises a support sheet, and top and bottom layers comprising APP modified bitumen, the top APP modified bitumen layer having a selvage edge disposed along one side of the membrane and the bottom APP modified bitumen layer having a second selvage edge disposed along the opposite side of the membrane. Each of the selvage edges have a series of embossed ridges and valleys adapted to accept adhesives, the valleys extending substantially through the APP modified bitumen layer to the support sheet. The membrane exhibits excellent peel strength with an adhesive, thereby eliminating the need to use a torch during installation in commercial roofing applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1999Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: Building Materials Corporation of AmericaInventors: Amir G. Khan, Joseph R. Bruns, Richard Darrell Rains, Michael Di Stefano
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Patent number: 5764130Abstract: A temperature sensing element packaged in a protected basket by a single insert molding operation. This design does not obstruct the air flow perpendicular to the thermistor thickness, and thus provides enhanced response time.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1995Date of Patent: June 9, 1998Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: Peter John Straub, Richard Darrell Kirkwood
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Patent number: 5749656Abstract: The present invention generally includes a thermal sensor assembly for a vehicle application including an insert molded part having a thermistor/wire sub-assembly and terminal that are assembled with a "F" crimp and resistance welded that are insert molded to a pre-mold or connector that has a shut-off plate seal on the terminal's insulation crimp. The invention provides a more robust package that is resistant to vibration, insulates the terminals from shorting and permits further handling of the sub-assembly without damage to the terminals. Further, the thermistor can be very small and a very small wire can be used to connect the terminal to the thermistor element. Because a smaller thermistor can be utilized, a much smaller probe tip can be design into the thermal sensor assembly. The insert molded part can either be a preform for press-fit applications or a male sensor connector for applications requiring a metal housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1997Date of Patent: May 12, 1998Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: Michael James Boehm, Peter John Straub, Richard Darrell Kirkwood