Patents by Inventor Richard E. Martin

Richard E. Martin 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).

  • Patent number: 11964973
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I): or a salt thereof, wherein: X is CR6 or N; Y is CR3 or N; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and m are defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds to inhibit the activity of one or both of diacylglycerol kinase alpha (DGK?) and diacylglycerol kinase zeta (DGK?), and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. These compounds are useful in the treatment of viral infections and proliferative disorders, such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Robert G. Gentles, Upender Velaparthi, Min Ding, Richard E. Olson, Scott W. Martin, Saumya Roy, Prasada Rao Jalagam, Jayakumar Sankara Warrier, Louis S. Chupak, Denise Christine Grunenfelder
  • Patent number: 11920347
    Abstract: A joist assembly system that is structured for dynamic retrieval of components, dynamic and precise positioning and location of retrieved components, assembly of the components to form a joist, and delivery of the assembled joist. The joist assembly system has a plurality of material handling systems, a plurality of welding systems, and a rigging table system. The material handling systems are structured to load and position the components such as chords and webs onto the rigging table. The rigging table in turn supports the chords or webs. Subsequently, the plurality of welding systems weld the webs to the chords to form the joist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: NUCOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason Alan Freidenberger, Joseph Patrick Cagle, Christopher Ray Couch, Richard Thomas Erickson, Travis Marshall Fuhrman, John Lyman Hale, Matthew Glenn Hire, Christopher William Martin, James E. Ogburn, III, Jonathan Pressley Poston, Peter Michael Puglisi, Phillip Murray Sylvester, Jr., Adam Taylor Watkins
  • Patent number: 11440130
    Abstract: A method of controlling operation of an electron beam gun and wire feeder during deposition of pools of molten matter onto a substrate to form beads upon solidification of the molten matter. The method includes providing a substrate and a wire source. A molten pool of liquid phase metal is formed on the substrate by melting the wire utilizing an electron beam generated by an electron beam gun. The liquid metal solidifies into a solid phase. A controller utilizes data from a sensor to adjust a process perimeter based, at least in part, on data generated by the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Administrator of NASA
    Inventors: Karen M. Taminger, Robert A. Hafley, Joseph N. Zalameda, Christopher S. Domack, Brian L. Taminger, Eric R. Burke, Richard E. Martin, William J. Seufzer, Theresa A. Butler
  • Patent number: 10208526
    Abstract: An apparatus for reviving the appearance of a frame structure in a commercial window utilizes extruded plastic U-shaped channels adapted to fit over each element of the frame structure. The plastic channels are mixed with a selected color so that no painting is required. The channels are preferably attached to the frame structure by adhesive strips. Ends of the channels at frame structure intersections are covered by connectors overlaying ends of the channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Inventor: Richard E. Martin
  • Patent number: 10204645
    Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein includes a storage device comprising a transducer head including at least one pair of read/write elements and a heat element to thermally protrude regions of the transducer head including the read/write elements. According to one implementation, the heat element includes at least one conductive portion of locally decreased resistance proximal to and between the pair of read/write elements to direct the thermally protruded close point away from a midpoint between the read/write elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Erik J. Hutchinson, Paul J. Sonda, Richard E. Martin
  • Publication number: 20180174603
    Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein includes a storage device comprising a transducer heat including at least one pair of read/write elements and a heat shaped to thermally protrude regions of the transducer head including the read/write elements. According to one implementation, the heat element includes at least one conductive portion of locally decreased resistance proximal to and between the pair of read/write elements to direct the thermally protruded close point away from a midpoint between the read/write elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Erik J. Hutchinson, Paul J. Sonda, Richard E. Martin
  • Patent number: 9852754
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for managing a data storage device during extended idle conditions of the data storage device in which host access commands are not being received or serviced. In some embodiments, upon detection of an idle condition, a control circuit identifies a selected data transducer of the data storage device and a corresponding initial radial position of the data transducer with respect to an associated rotatable data recording surface. The control circuit performs a serpentine seek operation during the idle condition to gradually advance the selected data transducer in a selected radial direction across the data recording surface beginning at the initial radial position and ending at a final radial position. The serpentine seek operation prevents the transducer from being maintained in a stationary position during the idle condition, reducing the likelihood of damage through thermal asperity contact events, lubrication disturb, wear, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Richard E. Martin, Abhay T. Kataria, Dipeshkumar J. Purani, Richard A. Herr, Alexander T. Le, Sandeep D. Sequeira, LingZhi Yang, Ximin Shan, Salman Al Saif
  • Patent number: 9842614
    Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein includes a storage device comprising a transducer heat including at least one pair of read/write elements and a heat shaped to thermally protrude regions of the transducer head including the read/write elements. According to one implementation, the heat element includes at least one conductive portion of locally decreased resistance proximal to and between the pair of read/write elements to direct the thermally protruded close point away from a midpoint between the read/write elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Erik J. Hutchinson, Paul J. Sonda, Richard E. Martin
  • Publication number: 20170297140
    Abstract: A method of controlling operation of an electron beam gun and wire feeder during deposition of pools of molten matter onto a substrate to form beads upon solidification of the molten matter. The method includes providing a substrate and a wire source. A molten pool of liquid phase metal is formed on the substrate by melting the wire utilizing an electron beam generated by an electron beam gun. The liquid metal solidifies into a solid phase. A controller utilizes data from a sensor to adjust a process perimeter based, at least in part, on data generated by the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Karen M. Taminger, Robert A. Hafley, Joseph N. Zalameda, Christopher S. Domack, Brian L. Taminger, Eric R. Burke, Richard E. Martin, William J. Seufzer, Theresa A. Butler
  • Publication number: 20170256275
    Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein includes a storage device comprising a transducer heat including at least one pair of read/write elements and a heat shaped to thermally protrude regions of the transducer head including the read/write elements. According to one implementation, the heat element includes at least one conductive portion of locally decreased resistance proximal to and between the pair of read/write elements to direct the thermally protruded close point away from a midpoint between the read/write elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Erik J. Hutchinson, Paul J. Sonda, Richard E. Martin
  • Patent number: 9001451
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for verifying and controlling a clearance distance of an object, such as but not limited to a fly height of a read/write transducer adjacent a recording medium in a data storage device. In accordance with some embodiments, a sensor is used to sense a plurality of patterns from an adjacent surface, with each pattern being written at a different constant frequency. A final clearance distance between the sensor and the surface is established in response to a multi-frequency response ratio from the sensor and a single frequency response ratio from the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Richard E. Martin, Quinn J. Haddock
  • Patent number: 8452073
    Abstract: A closed-loop control method for an electron beam freeform fabrication (EBF3) process includes detecting a feature of interest during the process using a sensor(s), continuously evaluating the feature of interest to determine, in real time, a change occurring therein, and automatically modifying control parameters to control the EBF3 process. An apparatus provides closed-loop control method of the process, and includes an electron gun for generating an electron beam, a wire feeder for feeding a wire toward a substrate, wherein the wire is melted and progressively deposited in layers onto the substrate, a sensor(s), and a host machine. The sensor(s) measure the feature of interest during the process, and the host machine continuously evaluates the feature of interest to determine, in real time, a change occurring therein. The host machine automatically modifies control parameters to the EBF3 apparatus to control the EBF3 process in a closed-loop manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Karen M. Taminger, Robert A. Hafley, Richard E. Martin, William H. Hofmeister
  • Publication number: 20110239357
    Abstract: A one unit toilet seat is fitted to a conventional toilet replacing standard seat. A toilet seat which permits increased manual access to perinea region of a person seated on the seat by incorporating concaves on each side into the surface of the toilet seat. The incorporated concaves located at the thigh and buttocks area of the user and have sufficient depth to ensure clearance for the insertion of the user's hand to carry out perinea cleaning functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventor: Richard E. Martin
  • Patent number: 7948712
    Abstract: A transducer carrying structure includes a first portion carrying the transducer, a second portion spaced from the transducer, and a spacing control actuation system operable to adjust a position of the first portion of the transducer carrying structure. An overcoat is provided on a surface of the transducer carrying structure. The overcoat has a first thickness in the first region of the transducer carrying structure and a second thickness in the second region of the transducer carrying structure, the second thickness being greater than the first thickness. This configuration provides increased wear robustness to the transducer carrying structure without causing the transducer to be excessively spaced from a medium during operation of the transducer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventor: Richard E. Martin
  • Publication number: 20100260410
    Abstract: A closed-loop control method for an electron beam freeform fabrication (EBF3) process includes detecting a feature of interest during the process using a sensor(s), continuously evaluating the feature of interest to determine, in real time, a change occurring therein, and automatically modifying control parameters to control the EBF3 process. An apparatus provides closed-loop control method of the process, and includes an electron gun for generating an electron beam, a wire feeder for feeding a wire toward a substrate, wherein the wire is melted and progressively deposited in layers onto the substrate, a sensor(s), and a host machine. The sensor(s) measure the feature of interest during the process, and the host machine continuously evaluates the feature of interest to determine, in real time, a change occurring therein. The host machine automatically modifies control parameters to the EBF3 apparatus to control the EBF3 process in a closed-loop manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicants: Space Administration
    Inventors: Karen M. Taminger, Robert A. Hafley, Richard E. Martin, William H. Hofmeister
  • Publication number: 20090109574
    Abstract: A slider includes a slider body having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, an outside rail and an inside rail. The outside rail has an inner edge and an outer edge and is positioned adjacent to the outer side edge of the slider body. The inside rail has an inner edge and an outer edge and is positioned adjacent to the inner side edge of the slider body. The outside rail includes an outer pressurization surface and the inside rail includes an inner pressurization surface. Both pressurization surfaces have an above-ambient fluid pressure when the slider is in flight. The outer pressurization surface extends along the outer edge of the outside rail a length greater than a length that the inner pressurization surface extends along the outer edge of the inside rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventor: Richard E. Martin
  • Publication number: 20070268622
    Abstract: A transducer carrying structure includes a first portion carrying the transducer, a second portion spaced from the transducer, and a spacing control actuation system operable to adjust a position of the first portion of the transducer carrying structure. An overcoat is provided on a surface of the transducer carrying structure. The overcoat has a first thickness in the first region of the transducer carrying structure and a second thickness in the second region of the transducer carrying structure, the second thickness being greater than the first thickness. This configuration provides increased wear robustness to the transducer carrying structure without causing the transducer to be excessively spaced from a medium during operation of the transducer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventor: Richard E. Martin
  • Patent number: 6920019
    Abstract: A disk drive (10) including one or more storage disks (12) and a head stack assembly (14) is provided herein. The head stack assembly (14) includes an actuator assembly (16) and a plurality of transducer assemblies (18). The actuator assembly (16) moves the transducer assemblies (18) relative to the storage disks (12). Each transducer assembly (18) includes a slider (22), a load beam (24) and a head suspension (26) that secures the slider (22) the load beam (24). Preferably, the slider (22) includes an air bearing surface (27) and one or more pads (28). Importantly, the head suspension (26) maintains the slider (22) at a negative pitch static attitude. As a result thereof, the slider (22) is less likely to tip during shutdown and/or after vibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Maxtor Corporation
    Inventors: Richard E. Martin, Brian D. Strom
  • Patent number: 6765379
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided that allow heads for use in disk drives to be tested in a helium environment in a cost-effective way with little or no impact on test time and with minimal consumption of helium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Maxtor Corporation
    Inventors: Steven B. Marshall, Michael Mallary, Richard E. Martin
  • Patent number: D739634
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Inventor: Richard E. Martin