Patents by Inventor Richard Fields

Richard Fields 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: 20240363886
    Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for assembling an object having a stacked construction of a plurality of components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Fields
  • Patent number: 12051313
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a system for monitoring and mitigating damage to electrical utility structures and the surrounding environment. In some embodiments, the system includes fire boxes, arc sensors, angle switches, and disconnect switches configured to generate alert signals when a hazard is detected. In some embodiments, the system includes cameras configured to detect a hazard such as a fire or moving object. In some embodiments, the system includes light transmitters and light receivers positioned at a predetermined location away from power lines to detect objects that interrupt a line of site. In some embodiments, the system can electrically isolate a power line before a detected hazard impacts a power line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Omar Mahmoud, Gavin Fong, Dave Chua, Richard Fields
  • Patent number: 12034294
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a system for monitoring and mitigating damage to electrical utility structures and the surrounding environment. In some embodiments, the system includes fire boxes, arc sensors, angle switches, and disconnect switches configured to generate alert signals when a hazard is detected. In some embodiments, the system includes cameras configured to detect a hazard such as a fire or moving object. In some embodiments, the system includes light transmitters and light receivers positioned at a predetermined location away from power lines to detect objects that interrupt a line of site. In some embodiments, the system can electrically isolate a power line before a detected hazard impacts a power line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventor: Richard Fields
  • Publication number: 20220406158
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a system for monitoring and mitigating damage to electrical utility structures and the surrounding environment. In some embodiments, the system includes fire boxes, arc sensors, angle switches, and disconnect switches configured to generate alert signals when a hazard is detected. In some embodiments, the system includes cameras configured to detect a hazard such as a fire or moving object. In some embodiments, the system includes light transmitters and light receivers positioned at a predetermined location away from power lines to detect objects that interrupt a line of site. In some embodiments, the system can electrically isolate a power line before a detected hazard impacts a power line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Omar Mahmoud, Gavin Fong, Dave Chua, Richard Fields
  • Publication number: 20210203151
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a system for monitoring and mitigating damage to electrical utility structures and the surrounding environment. In some embodiments, the system includes fire boxes, arc sensors, angle switches, and disconnect switches configured to generate alert signals when a hazard is detected. In some embodiments, the system includes cameras configured to detect a hazard such as a fire or moving object. In some embodiments, the system includes light transmitters and light receivers positioned at a predetermined location away from power lines to detect objects that interrupt a line of site. In some embodiments, the system can electrically isolate a power line before a detected hazard impacts a power line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventor: Richard Fields
  • Patent number: 10042821
    Abstract: The present invention includes systems and methods for sending social media messages without the need for keyboard inputs. A microphone captures live audio speech data and transmits the audio data to a processing unit. The processing unit converts the audio to speech data. The processing unit also removes censored words, emphasizes key words, and edits that data to include product and promotional messages where appropriate. The processing unit then uses code words contained in the speech data to send the speech data to the appropriate social media outlets for output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: PROSPORTS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: John E. Cronin, Richard Fields
  • Patent number: 9343066
    Abstract: The present invention includes systems and methods for sending social media messages without the need for keyboard inputs. A microphone captures live audio speech data and transmits the audio data to a processing unit. The processing unit converts the audio to speech data. The processing unit also removes censored words, emphasizes key words, and edits that data to include product and promotional messages where appropriate. The processing unit then uses code words contained in the speech data to send the speech data to the appropriate social media outlets for output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: PROSPORTS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: John E. Cronin, Richard Fields
  • Publication number: 20050174758
    Abstract: A small light source for handbags which is to be sewn inside the handbag with a zipper accessible compartment. The light circuit consists of thin plastic coated wires, an AAA battery and a battery holder with On/Off switch, a flat light bulb with plastic covering and a normally closed Reed Switch magnet. The wires for the circuit are of a flexible material so that it can be repeatedly bent without harm. Circuit is designed (when battery holder switched on) so that each time the Reed Switch magnet is pulled away from another magnet on the opposite side of the handbag, the light circuit turns on. As the Reed Switch magnet comes into contact with another magnet, the light circuit turns off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventor: Richard Fields