Patents by Inventor Richard Frank
Richard Frank 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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Publication number: 20210270898Abstract: Examples described herein provide a computer-implemented method that includes initiating a logic built-in self-test (LBIST) of a device under test (DUT). The method further includes performing latch state counting using a multiple input signature register (MISR) of the DUT, the performing responsive to the MISR being in a counter mode. The method further includes performing a latch transition counting of latches of the DUT using the MISR of the DUT and a storage latch, the performing responsive to the MISR being in the counter mode. The method further includes performing a latch count comparison by comparing an output of the MISR responsive to the MISR being in the counter mode to an output of a count compare register, the output of the count compare register representing a desired MISR state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Franco Motika, Richard Frank Rizzolo, Paul Jacob Logsdon
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Patent number: 11105853Abstract: Examples described herein provide a computer-implemented method that includes initiating a logic built-in self-test (LBIST) of a device under test (DUT). The method further includes performing latch state counting using a multiple input signature register (MISR) of the DUT, the performing responsive to the MISR being in a counter mode. The method further includes performing a latch transition counting of latches of the DUT using the MISR of the DUT and a storage latch, the performing responsive to the MISR being in the counter mode. The method further includes performing a latch count comparison by comparing an output of the MISR responsive to the MISR being in the counter mode to an output of a count compare register, the output of the count compare register representing a desired MISR state.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Franco Motika, Richard Frank Rizzolo, Paul Jacob Logsdon
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Publication number: 20210238980Abstract: Methods and systems for evaluating the effectiveness of a cementing process including a wellbore having a liner disposed therein to create a flow path and an annulus within the wellbore. A cementing tool positionable at the surface of the wellbore for pumping a cement composition through the liner. A plurality of sensors dispersed throughout the cement composition and capable of transmitting a location signal receivable via a fiber optic cable. A control facility communicatively coupled with the fiber optic cable having one or more processors which execute instructions including receiving location data from the plurality of sensors via the fiber optic cable, and evaluating the location of each of the sensors to determine the effectiveness of the cementing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2020Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventor: Richard Frank VARGO, JR.
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Publication number: 20210238946Abstract: Methods and systems for modifying a plug container to permit a fiber pass-through allowing data to be communicated from a pressurized environment into a non-pressurized environment. The systems and methods including surrounding a communication line with a protective sheath coupled with a top plug and a cap of a plug container including an elongated body having a flow path therethrough. The cap including a pass-through for receiving the communication line and obtaining data corresponding to one or more wellbore conditions including at least a temperature, a pressure, and a top plug location.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2020Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Richard Frank VARGO, JR., Gregory Scott GUSTKE
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Publication number: 20210157963Abstract: A non-limiting example of a computer-implemented method for error injection includes executing a pre-silicon operation on a simulated chip verifying that a plurality of latches from a timing simulation set error checkers when run against a manufacturing test suite in order to generate a cross-reference file containing latch entries in a table. It executes a first post-silicon operation on a hardware chip based on the simulated chip to determine empirically that timing latches from logic built-in self tests (“LBIST”) trigger the same error checkers set by the plurality of latches verified in the simulated chip. The method updates the cross-reference file based on the results of the determination. The method executes a second post-silicon operation on the hardware chip to improve chip frequency by working around functional checkers using the cross-reference file and updating the cross-reference file based on the results of the improving.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2019Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Sean Michael Carey, Richard Frank Rizzolo, Bodo Hoppe, Divya Kumudprakash Joshi, Paul Jacob Logsdon, Sreekala Anandavally, WILLIAM RURIK
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Patent number: 10981096Abstract: The present invention is generally related to a high capacity, high efficiency nonwoven filtration media comprising a gradient pore structure. In particular, the filtration media can comprise thermoplastic synthetic microfibers, fibrillated fibers, staple fibers, and a binder. Furthermore, the filtration media may be produced without the use of glass fibers or microglass fibers. A process for making the filtration media is also provided. Consequently, the filtration media of the present invention does not cause the same issues as conventional filtration media that comprises glass fibers and/or microglass fibers. Moreover, the filtration media can be used to treat fuel, lubrication fluids, hydraulic fluids, and various other industrial gases.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Knowlton Technologies, LLCInventors: Richard Frank Barlow, Jr., Keh Dema
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Publication number: 20210049697Abstract: Systems and methods for creating and maintaining multi-manager exchange traded funds. An embodiment of a method includes receiving a plurality of model portfolios, each created by a different portfolio manager and identifying a plurality of assets traded on a stock exchange. A portfolio composition file is created based at least in part on at least a portion of the model portfolios. The portfolio composition file identifies a set of constituent assets traded on the stock exchange. One or more authorized participants are authorized to trade the set of constituent assets for a creation unit of an exchange traded fund. The creation unit includes at least one share that is tradable on the stock exchange by both the authorized participant(s) and the investors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Mark Stadler Roberts, Richard Frank Johnson, JR., Robert Kuharic, Joseph DeWayne Smith
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Patent number: 10913022Abstract: The present invention is generally related to a high capacity, high efficiency nonwoven filtration media comprising a gradient pore structure. In particular, the filtration media can comprise thermoplastic synthetic microfibers, fibrillated fibers, staple fibers, and a binder. Furthermore, the filtration media may be produced without the use of glass fibers or microglass fibers. A process for making the filtration media is also provided. Consequently, the filtration media of the present invention does not cause the same issues as conventional filtration media that comprises glass fibers and/or microglass fibers. Moreover, the filtration media can be used to treat fuel, lubrication fluids, hydraulic fluids, and various other industrial gases.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Knowlton Technologies, LLCInventors: Richard Frank Barlow, Jr., Keh Dema
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Patent number: 10828570Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and a method for visualizing synthetic objects within a real-world video clip. The embodiments allow interactive, synthetic objects or characters to appear as if they are “embedded” inside or form part of a video clip. These objects move independently of the environment within the video clip and are controlled by a user. In one embodiment the video frames are set as textures in the furthermost layer in a 3D environment viewer or 3D “engine”. In another embodiment separate layers of video frames are superimposed with the synthetic objects on an output screen and synchronizing the movements and the field of view settings to give the perception that only one camera is used.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2017Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.Inventors: Marc Scott Hardy, Andrei Richard Frank
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Publication number: 20200346566Abstract: The invention relates to a child safety seat (100) comprising an integral harness belt (102) for restraining a child in the child safety seat (100), a belt tension monitor (106) adapted for monitoring a belt tension acting on the harness belt (102), a motorized harness belt tensioner (104) comprising a tensioning element (114) driven by an electromechanical actuator (122) and adapted for adjusting the belt tension acting on the harness belt (102), and a controller adapted for controlling the motorized harness belt tensioner (104) to adjust the belt tension to match a first predefined belt tension and for monitoring the resulting belt tension using the belt tension monitor (106).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Richard Frank, Janis Conrad
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Publication number: 20200346613Abstract: The invention relates to a child safety seat (100) comprising an integral harness belt (106) for restraining a child in the child safety seat (100), a deflector (102) for the harness belt (106), an elastic mechanism (104) adapted for forcing the deflector (102) from a first position (114) to a second position (112), the harness belt (106) being guided by the deflector (102), wherein due to the guidance by the deflector (102) the harness belt (106) length available for buckling in the child is shorter in the second position (112) than in the first position (114), a latch mechanism transferable between a blocking position and a release position, the latch mechanism being adapted for blocking in the blocking position the deflector (102) against a movement toward the second position (112) and for releasing in the release position the deflector (102) for a movement induced by the forcing toward the second position (112), a release mechanism adapted for transferring the latch mechanism from the blocking position toType: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Richard Frank, Janis Conrad
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Patent number: 10825091Abstract: Systems and methods for creating and maintaining multi-manager exchange traded funds. An embodiment of a method includes receiving a plurality of model portfolios, each created by a different portfolio manager and identifying a plurality of assets traded on a stock exchange. A portfolio composition file is created based at least in part on at least a portion of the model portfolios. The portfolio composition file identifies a set of constituent assets traded on the stock exchange. One or more authorized participants are authorized to trade the set of constituent assets for a creation unit of an exchange traded fund. The creation unit includes at least one share that is tradable on the stock exchange by both the authorized participant(s) and the investors.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: RUSSELL INVESTMENTS GROUP, LLCInventors: Mark Stadler Roberts, Richard Frank Johnson, Jr., Robert Kuharic, Joseph DeWayne Smith
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Patent number: 10810798Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a 360 degree mixed virtual reality environment that provides a 360 degree view of an environment in accordance with embodiments of the invention are described. In a number of embodiments, the 360 degree mixed virtual reality environment is obtained by (1) combining one or more real world videos that capture images of an environment with (2) a virtual world environment that includes various synthetic objects that may be placed within the real world clips. Furthermore, the virtual objects embedded within the 360 degree mixed reality environment interact with the real world objects depicted in the real world environment to provide a realistic mixed reality experience.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.Inventors: Tonny Espeset, Andrei Richard Frank, Marc Scott Hardy
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Patent number: 10742560Abstract: A method and apparatus for intelligent network resource manager for distributed computing systems is provided. A first priority is assigned to a first virtual channel set that includes at least two virtual channels of a plurality of virtual channels associated with a physical communication channel. A second priority is assigned to a second virtual channel set that includes at least one virtual channel of the plurality of virtual channels. The first virtual channel set has more virtual channels than the second virtual channel set. Outbound messages of the first priority are directed to virtual channels of the first virtual channel set. Outbound messages of the second priority are directed to virtual channels of the second virtual channel set. The virtual channels are processed in a round-robin order, where processing includes sending the outbound messages over the physical communication channel.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Oracle International CorporationInventors: Vijay Sridharan, Richard Frank, Jia Shi, Kothanda Umamageswaran, Juan Loaiza, Alexander Tsukerman, Bang Nguyen, Sumanta Chatterjee
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Publication number: 20200169508Abstract: A method and apparatus for intelligent network resource manager for distributed computing systems is provided. A first priority is assigned to a first virtual channel set that includes at least two virtual channels of a plurality of virtual channels associated with a physical communication channel. A second priority is assigned to a second virtual channel set that includes at least one virtual channel of the plurality of virtual channels. The first virtual channel set has more virtual channels than the second virtual channel set. Outbound messages of the first priority are directed to virtual channels of the first virtual channel set. Outbound messages of the second priority are directed to virtual channels of the second virtual channel set. The virtual channels are processed in a round-robin order, where processing includes sending the outbound messages over the physical communication channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: VIJAY SRIDHARAN, RICHARD FRANK, JIA SHI, KOTHANDA UMAMAGESWARAN, JUAN LOAIZA, ALEXANDER TSUKERMAN, BANG NGUYEN, SUMANTA CHATTERJEE
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Patent number: 10589644Abstract: An apparatus for a child safety seat is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a releasable connector configured to engage with an anchoring point provided in a vehicle to secure the child safety seat to the vehicle, wherein the releasable connector is movable relative to the child safety seat in a first direction; the apparatus further comprises a braking element coupled to the releasable connector and configured to decelerate a movement of the releasable connector in the first direction if an accelerating force acting on the releasable connector in the first direction exceeds a predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INCInventors: Richard Henseler, Richard Frank
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Patent number: 10546098Abstract: A claim valuation engine is provided. The claim valuation engine enables a healthcare provider to accurately value an expected reimbursement of a claim from a payer based on a contract between the healthcare provider and the payer. Contract terms, code sets, fee schedules, and other valuation data is input into the engine. The engine receives a claim from a healthcare provider information system, locates a contract applicable for valuing the claim, correlates the claim attributes with the contract terms according to a hierarchy, and determines an expected reimbursement for each claim attribute or group of attributes. The claim valuation engine is further operable to determine contractual allowances, determine under and overpayments by validating remittances, and to simulate valuation of a contract by valuing a claim based on multiple sets of contract terms. The engine is further operable to generate output reports and post results to the healthcare provider information system.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Passport Health Communications, Inc.Inventor: Richard Frank Derer
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Patent number: 10509639Abstract: An automation framework for providing updates in a distributed environment includes various elements. The framework provides tasks to a client environment, such as a software update. An update can be developed and tested for one client environment. That update can be reduced to a set of data that can be used to create updates for other client environments that include a same version of the program. In addition, a respective script can be generated for each client environment based on the specific client environment.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Rimini Street, Inc.Inventors: Jim Benge, Richard Frank, Don Sheffield, Doug Baron
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Patent number: 10387615Abstract: Validating patient payment estimates is provided. Validating patient payment estimates may comprise matching patient payment estimates with claims, payments and insurance contracts and providing tools to analyze the results of the matching process. Discrepancies may be determined, for example discrepancies between procedures and patient portions from the estimate with procedures actually billed and paid and a patient portion determined by the insurance company. Results may be stored in a dashboard user interface, which may then be available via a user interface for drill-down analysis.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: PASSPORT HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS, INCInventor: Richard Frank Derer
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Patent number: D913628Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Inventor: Richard Frank Gray