Patents by Inventor Richard H. Harris
Richard H. Harris 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: 11957065Abstract: Various techniques and apparatus permit fabrication of superconductive circuits. A superconducting integrated circuit comprising a superconducting stud via, a kinetic inductor, and a capacitor may be formed. Forming a superconducting stud via in a superconducting integrated circuit may include masking with a hard mask and masking with a soft mask. Forming a superconducting stud via in a superconducting integrated circuit may include depositing a dielectric etch stop layer. Interlayer misalignment in the fabrication of a superconducting integrated circuit may be measured by an electrical vernier. Interlayer misalignment in the fabrication of a superconducting integrated circuit may be measured by a chain of electrical verniers and a Wheatstone bridge. A superconducting integrated circuit with three or more metal layers may include an enclosed, matched, on-chip transmission line. A metal wiring layer in a superconducting integrated circuit may be encapsulated.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: 1372934 B.C. LTD.Inventors: Shuiyuan Huang, Byong H. Oh, Douglas P. Stadtler, Edward G. Sterpka, Paul I. Bunyk, Jed D. Whittaker, Fabio Altomare, Richard G. Harris, Colin C. Enderud, Loren J. Swenson, Nicolas C. Ladizinsky, Jason J. Yao, Eric G. Ladizinsky
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Patent number: 11839245Abstract: A method for assembling a garment portion including accessing a first garment portion, a second garment portion and a fixture, wherein the first garment portion is generally tubular and has two plies. The method further includes positioning the first garment portion on the fixture such that the fixture is positioned in the first garment portion, and wrapping the second garment portion about the first garment portion. The method further includes unrolling or unfolding at least part of the first garment portion over the second garment portion such that the second garment portion is positioned between the two plies of the first garment portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Lion Group, Inc.Inventors: Richard H. Harris, Alysha Lynn Gray, Kathryn Ann York
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Publication number: 20230030732Abstract: A glove including a plurality pieces of material coupled together along a plurality of seams to form a glove. A majority of the seams of the glove, as measured along their length, are not external seams, and a thumb seam extending along or through a palm of the glove is an external seam.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Richard H. HARRIS, Liberty MALENICH
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Publication number: 20220369744Abstract: A coat including a coat body and a fixed collar coupled to the coat body and configured to extend generally circumferentially when the coat is worn, the fixed collar having a fixed collar retaining component. The coat further includes a protective collar that is movable between a retracted position wherein at least part of the protective collar is positioned in the fixed collar, and an extended position wherein less of the protective collar is positioned in the fixed collar than when the protective collar is in the retracted position. The protective collar is configured to move in a generally circumferential direction when moving between the extended position and the retracted position. The protective collar has a protective collar retaining component that is configured to interact with the fixed collar retaining component to releasably retain the protective collar in the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Kathryn Ann YORK, Donald ALDRIDGE, Josephine MCINTOSH, Keshia Jo GEVEDON, Richard H. HARRIS, Calvin Clark BRANT
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Patent number: 11490696Abstract: A garment assembly including a first garment portion having an outer perimeter, a second garment portion, and a first fastener. The first fastener is positioned on the first garment portion and configured to removably attach the first garment portion to the second garment portion. The first fastener has a base portion that extends entirely about the outer perimeter. The first fastener further has an extension portion that overlaps with at least part of the base portion in a radial direction but is axially spaced apart from the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2018Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Lion Group, Inc.Inventors: Richard H. Harris, Alysha Lynn Gray, Kathryn Ann York
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Publication number: 20220239652Abstract: A method comprises a portable device obtaining a graphical encoded information item which is displayed on a display of a computing apparatus, decoding the encoded information from the encoded information item, and transmitting a first message to first server apparatus, the first message including the decoded information and a first identifier identifying the device or a user of the device, wherein the decoded information includes an apparatus identification information item for allowing identification of the computing apparatus, and the first server apparatus receiving the first message from the device, establishing the identity of the user of the device, wherein establishing the identity of the user comprises using the first identifier to determine if the user is registered with the first server apparatus in response to establishing the identity of the user, authorising the user to access a service, and providing the service to the user via the computing apparatus using the apparatus identification informatiType: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2021Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventor: Richard H. Harris
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Publication number: 20220117364Abstract: A method for assembling a garment portion including accessing a first garment portion, a second garment portion and a fixture, wherein the first garment portion is generally tubular and has two plies. The method further includes positioning the first garment portion on the fixture such that the fixture is positioned in the first garment portion, and wrapping the second garment portion about the first garment portion. The method further includes unrolling or unfolding at least part of the first garment portion over the second garment portion such that the second garment portion is positioned between the two plies of the first garment portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Richard H. Harris, Alysha Lynn Gray, Kathryn Ann York
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Publication number: 20220007767Abstract: A garment including a body having a first garment portion and a second garment portion, and a releasable fastener configured to releasably couple the first garment portion to the second garment portion. The garment further includes a covering flap movable between a covering position wherein the covering flap covers the releasable fastener and a retracted position wherein the covering flap does not cover the releasable fastener. The garment has a magnetic fastener system configured to selectively retain the covering flap in the covering position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Richard H. Harris, Audriana LaNell Cantrell, Kathryn Ann York, Alysha Lynn Gray
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Publication number: 20210315335Abstract: A binder device including a body having a first cover and a second cover directly or indirectly pivotally coupled together and at least partially defining an inner compartment therebetween. The body further includes a binding mechanism positioned in the inner compartment, a first body securing device coupled to the body, and a second body securing device coupled to the body. The binder device includes a strap including first and second strap segments. The strap is movable between a first configuration wherein the first and second strap segments are releasably coupled together to form a continuous strap that is wearable over a shoulder of a user, and a second configuration wherein the first strap segment is releasably coupled the first body securing device and the second strap segment is releasably coupled to the second body securing device such that the first and second strap segments each at least partially defines a loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Noah E. Dingler, Patrick B. Nolan, Andrew Toth, Edward P. Busam, Richard H. Harris, Peter M. Bartlett
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Patent number: 11146561Abstract: A method comprises a portable device obtaining a graphical encoded information item which is displayed on a display of a computing apparatus, decoding the encoded information from the encoded information item, and transmitting a first message to first server apparatus, the first message including the decoded information and a first identifier identifying the device or a user of the device, wherein the decoded information includes an apparatus identification information item for allowing identification of the computing apparatus, and the first server apparatus receiving the first message from the device, establishing the identity of the user of the device, wherein establishing the identity of the user comprises using the first identifier to determine if the user is registered with the first server apparatus in response to establishing the identity of the user, authorising the user to access a service, and providing the service to the user via the computing apparatus using the apparatus identification informatiType: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: ENSYGNIA IP LTD (EIPL)Inventor: Richard H. Harris
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Publication number: 20210298372Abstract: A protective garment system including a bib configured to fit around at least part of an upper portion of a torso of a wearer. The bib includes an outer material and a particulate-blocking material which is configured to be positioned between the outer material and a wearer when the bib is worn. The bib has a perimeter and is configured to be releasably attached to a pair of trousers about the perimeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Richard H. Harris, Alysha Lynn Gray, Kathryn Ann York, Cassandra H. Kwon, Marc Christopher Mathews, Chandler Ross Maness, Robert Bryan Ormond
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Patent number: 11019894Abstract: A binder device including a body having a first cover and a second cover directly or indirectly pivotally coupled together and at least partially defining an inner compartment therebetween. The body further includes a binding mechanism positioned in the inner compartment, a first body securing device coupled to the body, and a second body securing device coupled to the body. The binder device includes a strap including first and second strap segments. The strap is movable between a first configuration wherein the first and second strap segments are releasably coupled together to form a continuous strap that is wearable over a shoulder of a user, and a second configuration wherein the first strap segment is releasably coupled the first body securing device and the second strap segment is releasably coupled to the second body securing device such that the first and second strap segments each at least partially defines a loop.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventor: Richard H. Harris
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Patent number: 11006680Abstract: A protective garment system including a bib configured to fit around at least part of an upper portion of a torso of a wearer. The bib includes an outer material and a particulate-blocking material which is configured to be positioned between the outer material and a wearer when the bib is worn. The bib has a perimeter and is configured to be releasably attached to a pair of trousers about the perimeter.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignees: LION GROUP, INC., NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Richard H. Harris, Alysha Lynn Gray, Kathryn Ann York, Cassandra H. Kwon, Marc Christopher Mathews, Chandler Ross Maness, Robert Bryan Ormond
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Publication number: 20200396224Abstract: A method comprises a portable device obtaining a graphical encoded information item which is displayed on a display of a computing apparatus, decoding the encoded information from the encoded information item, and transmitting a first message to first server apparatus, the first message including the decoded information and a first identifier identifying the device or a user of the device, wherein the decoded information includes an apparatus identification information item for allowing identification of the computing apparatus, and the first server apparatus receiving the first message from the device, establishing the identity of the user of the device, wherein establishing the identity of the user comprises using the first identifier to determine if the user is registered with the first server apparatus in response to establishing the identity of the user, authorising the user to access a service, and providing the service to the user via the computing apparatus using the apparatus identification informatiType: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Inventor: Richard H. HARRIS
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Publication number: 20200107620Abstract: A binder device including a body having a first cover and a second cover directly or indirectly pivotally coupled together and at least partially defining an inner compartment therebetween. The body further includes a binding mechanism positioned in the inner compartment, a first body securing device coupled to the body, and a second body securing device coupled to the body. The binder device includes a strap including first and second strap segments. The strap is movable between a first configuration wherein the first and second strap segments are releasably coupled together to form a continuous strap that is wearable over a shoulder of a user, and a second configuration wherein the first strap segment is releasably coupled the first body securing device and the second strap segment is releasably coupled to the second body securing device such that the first and second strap segments each at least partially defines a loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Noah E. Dingler, Patrick B. Nolan, Andrew Toth, Edward P. Busam, Richard H. Harris, Peter M. Bartlett
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Patent number: 10568398Abstract: A binder device including a body having a first cover and a second cover directly or indirectly pivotally coupled together and at least partially defining an inner compartment therebetween. The body further includes a binding mechanism positioned in the inner compartment, a first body securing device coupled to the body, and a second body securing device coupled to the body. The binder device includes a strap including first and second strap segments. The strap is movable between a first configuration wherein the first and second strap segments are releasably coupled together to form a continuous strap that is wearable over a shoulder of a user, and a second configuration wherein the first strap segment is releasably coupled the first body securing device and the second strap segment is releasably coupled to the second body securing device such that the first and second strap segments each at least partially defines a loop.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Richard H. Harris, Noah E. Dingler, Patrick B. Nolan, Andrew Toth
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Patent number: 10530769Abstract: A method comprises a portable device obtaining a graphical encoded information item which is displayed on a display of a computing apparatus, decoding the encoded information from the encoded information item, and transmitting a first message to first server apparatus, the first message including the decoded information and a first identifier identifying the device or a user of the device, wherein the decoded information includes an apparatus identification information item for allowing identification of the computing apparatus, and the first server apparatus receiving the first message from the device, establishing the identity of the user of the device, wherein establishing the identity of the user comprises using the first identifier to determine if the user is registered with the first server apparatus in response to establishing the identity of the user, authorising the user to access a service, and providing the service to the user via the computing apparatus using the apparatus identification informatiType: GrantFiled: March 6, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Ensygnia IP LTD (EIPL)Inventor: Richard H. Harris
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Patent number: 10507683Abstract: A binder device including a cover having a first panel and a second panel pivotally coupled together. The binder device further includes a binding mechanism coupled to an inner surface of the cover. The binder device is configured such that a first component is bindable to the binding mechanism and generally positioned between the first and second panels and a second component is simultaneously bindable to the binding mechanism and at least partially not positioned between the first and second panels.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventor: Richard H. Harris
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Patent number: 10406848Abstract: A folder including a folder body having a first panel and a second panel pivotally coupled together. The folder further includes a stand pivotally coupled to the first and second panels, the stand being movable to a support position wherein the stand is configured to support the folder body in a propped position.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2013Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Richard H. Harris, Patrick B. Nolan, Noah E. Dingler, Laura E. Reasoner
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Patent number: 10359196Abstract: A fire pit apparatus is provided. The fire pit apparatus includes an enclosure; a burner assembly comprising a burner, wherein the burner is positioned on or at least partially within the surface of the enclosure; at least one control assembly; an elongate hollow member extending from the burner assembly to a distal end, the elongate hollow member being operatively and fluidly connected to the burner assembly and control assembly; and wherein, the enclosure defines a first aperture and a first compartment and a second aperture and a second compartment, wherein the first aperture provides access to the first compartment and the second aperture provides access to the second compartment and wherein the second compartment defines a third aperture that provides access to the first compartment.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: MR. BAR-B-Q PRODUCTS LLCInventors: Aaron E. Harris, Richard H. Harris