Patents by Inventor Richard Jordan
Richard Jordan 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: 20060178718Abstract: An implantable stimulation system including epidural lead for spinal cord stimulation that includes a paddle having a curved proximal end and lateral winged tips and an array of electrodes coupled to conductors within a lead body. The conductors couple to a pulse generator or other stimulation device. The curved and winged paddle provides more complete electrical stimulation coverage to targeted human tissue by minimizing the potential gap between electrodes and targeted fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2006Publication date: August 10, 2006Applicant: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventor: Richard Jordan
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Publication number: 20060144512Abstract: A hand-grippable adhesive tape applicator is provided for building construction and other environments. The hand-held device has a frame supporting an applicator roller rotatably mounted at a forward portion of the frame, and tape spool also is rotatably mounted to the frame to support a roll of the transfer adhesive material and unreel transfer adhesive material to the applicator roll as the applicator roll moves against a substrate with the adhesive layer in contact therewith. A release liner take-up spindle is rotatably mounted to the frame between the tape spool and the applicator roll to take-up the release liner. A drive means interconnects the tape spool and release liner take-up spindle for synchronized rotation, and tape spool retaining means and take-up spindle retaining means restrict rotational speeds thereof to reduce slippage thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2005Publication date: July 6, 2006Inventors: Michael Carroll, John Bennett, Richard Jordan
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Patent number: 6999820Abstract: An implantable stimulation system including epidural lead for spinal cord stimulation that includes a paddle having a curved proximal end and lateral winged tips and an array of electrodes coupled to conductors within a lead body. The conductors couple to a pulse generator or other stimulation device. The curved and winged paddle provides more complete electrical stimulation coverage to targeted human tissue by minimizing the potential gap between electrodes and targeted fibers.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventor: Richard Jordan
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Publication number: 20050059812Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds with a metal-carbon bond suitable for insertion of acrylonitrile, a process for the preparation of these compounds and the use of these compounds for further insertions of acrylonitrile and/or other monomers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2004Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventors: Thomas Weiss, Richard Jordan, Bernhard Rieger, Claudia Piefer
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Publication number: 20040243208Abstract: An implantable stimulation system including epidural lead for spinal cord stimulation that includes a paddle having a curved proximal end and lateral winged tips and an array of electrodes coupled to conductors within a lead body. The conductors couple to a pulse generator or other stimulation device. The curved and winged paddle provides more complete electrical stimulation coverage to targeted human tissue by minimizing the potential gap between electrodes and targeted fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Applicant: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventor: Richard Jordan
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Patent number: 6769650Abstract: A parachute has a canopy and rigging lines with skirt assist lines connected between a point on each rigging line adjacent a lower edge of the canopy and a point on the interior of the canopy spaced from the lower edge. The arrangement is such that a portion of the canopy between the point and the lower edge is relieved of tension as the canopy is deployed to assist the opening of the canopy. The skirt assist lines are frangible. This prevents rapid deployment of the canopy to lower g-forces on the load in high speed opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2003Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Wardle Storeys (Safety & Survival Equipment) LimitedInventors: Nigel Stuart Parker, David Richard Jordan Hirst
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Publication number: 20040065782Abstract: A parachute has a canopy and rigging lines with skirt assist lines connected between a point on each rigging line adjacent a lower edge of the canopy and a point on the interior of the canopy spaced from the lower edge. The arrangement is such that a portion of the canopy between the point and the lower edge is relieved of tension as the canopy is deployed to assist the opening of the canopy. The skirt assist lines are frangible. This prevents rapid deployment of the canopy to lower g-forces on the load in high speed opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2003Publication date: April 8, 2004Applicant: Wardle Storeys (Safety & Survival Equipment) LimitedInventors: Nigel Stuart Parker, David Richard Jordan Hirst
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Patent number: 6650190Abstract: A variable-frequency digital ring oscillator provides small and consistent frequency adjustments throughout a locked range. The ring oscillator of the invention is standard cell placeable and operates at the technology limits to provide small and precise delay changes that is inexpensive to implement. The digital variable-frequency ring oscillator includes multiple macro delay elements forming an inverter ring circuit, each element having an individual macro delay unit that in turn is comprised of multiple adjustable delay units. All of these adjustable delay units are controlled by a single delay control signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Richard Jordan, Anthony J. Perri
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Patent number: 6504442Abstract: A digitally controlled oscillator includes an adjustable signal generating circuit adapted to generate an oscillation signal. A feedback loop receives the oscillation signal from the adjustable signal generating circuit. The feedback loop detects error in the oscillation signal and produces an error signal based on the error. The control logic circuit receives the error signal from the feedback loop and maintains the oscillation signal within a predetermined error range. Also, a state device that is connected to the adjustable signal generating circuit maintains a previous operating state of the adjustable signal generating circuit when the digitally controlled oscillator is temporarily powered down.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2001Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: International Busisness Machines CorporationInventors: Richard Jordan, Anthony J. Perri
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Publication number: 20020171496Abstract: A variable-frequency digital ring oscillator provides small and consistent frequency adjustments throughout a locked range. The ring oscillator of the invention is standard cell placeable and operates at the technology limits to provide small and precise delay changes that is inexpensive to implement. The digital variable-frequency ring oscillator includes multiple macro delay elements forming an inverter ring circuit, each element having an individual macro delay unit that in turn is comprised of multiple adjustable delay units. All of these adjustable delay units are controlled by a single delay control signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2001Publication date: November 21, 2002Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Richard Jordan, Anthony J. Perri
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Publication number: 20020145474Abstract: A digitally controlled oscillator includes an adjustable signal generating circuit adapted to generate an oscillation signal. A feedback loop receives the oscillation signal from the adjustable signal generating circuit. The feedback loop detects error in the oscillation signal and produces an error signal based on the error. The control logic circuit receives the error signal from the feedback loop and maintains the oscillation signal within a predetermined error range. Also, a state device that is connected to the adjustable signal generating circuit maintains a previous operating state of the adjustable signal generating circuit when the digitally controlled oscillator is temporarily powered down.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2001Publication date: October 10, 2002Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Richard Jordan, Anthony J. Perri
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Publication number: 20020092952Abstract: A parachute has a canopy and rigging lines with skirt assist lines connected between a point on each rigging line adjacent a lower edge of the canopy and a point on the interior of the canopy spaced from the lower edge. The arrangement is such that a portion of the canopy between the point and the lower edge is relieved of tension as the canopy is deployed to assist the opening of the canopy. The skirt assist lines are frangible. This prevents rapid deployment of the canopy to lower g-forces on the load in high speed opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventors: Nigel Stuart Parker, David Richard Jordan Hirst
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Patent number: 6276638Abstract: A reserve parachute with air pockets at the apex of the canopy to allow rapid deployment of the reserve parachute without tangling with a malfunctioning main parachute. Skirt assist lines are provided to allow the lower edge of the canopy to spread on deployment and thus speed the opening of the canopy. In addition, ties may be provided between the pockets to maximize their effectiveness.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1999Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignee: Wardle Storeys (Safety & Survival Equipment) LimitedInventors: Nigel Stuart Parker, David Richard Jordan Hirst
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Patent number: 6003815Abstract: A reserve parachute is provided with air pockets at the apex of the canopy to allow rapid deployment of the reserve parachute without tangling with a malfunctioning main parachute. Skirt assist lines are provided to allow the lower edge of the canopy to spread on deployment and thus speed the opening of the canopy. In addition, ties may be provided between the pockets to maximize their effectiveness.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1998Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignee: Wardle Storeys (Safety & Survival Equipment) LimitedInventors: Nigel Stuart Parker, David Richard Jordan Hirst
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Patent number: 5549056Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for distributing a load applied thereto, such as by a shipping pallet. The apparatus comprises first and second thermoformed plastic sheets. The first sheet has a generally planar surface, a central indentation and a plurality of symmetrical peripheral indentations disposed around the central indentation, and a plurality of first ribs extending radially from the central indentation. The second sheet is joined with the first sheet and has a series of adjacent first channels which form a generally diamond-shaped patten. Each pair of adjacent first channels is separated by a raised portion including a groove and a pair of second ribs flanking the groove. Both the first channels and the grooves of the second sheet are recessed below a plane defined by the raised portions, the grooves being recessed to a depth less than the first channels.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1994Date of Patent: August 27, 1996Assignee: Cadillac Products, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Jordan, James W. Jacoby, Jr., Raymond H. Gosnell
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Patent number: 4466033Abstract: A floppy disk drive with automatic disc clamping and ejection is disclosed. The movement of the linear actuator is used to provide both the clamping and ejection, without other drive means. A pair of magnetic heads, positioned on opposing sides of a drive wheel, are fixed to a carriage, one engages the upper surface of the disc, the other the lower surface. Neither head moves relative to the other. The drive components are easily assembled providing a relatively inexpensive, yet reliable drive.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1982Date of Patent: August 14, 1984Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Richard Jordan, William Bull, Robert L. Ciardella, Robert Taggart, Frederick R. Holt
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Patent number: 4311113Abstract: A method and apparatus for depositing flock wherein flock fibers are fed at a controlled rate from a storage hopper through a screen into a propelling air stream. The air stream carries the fibers in a rotationally stabilized flow to an applicator gun where they may be electrostatically charged, and they are propelled by the air stream and deposited on the adhesively coated surface to be coated.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1980Date of Patent: January 19, 1982Assignee: Solar Suede CorporationInventor: Richard A. Jordan
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Patent number: 4246294Abstract: A method for depositing flock wherein flock fibers are fed at a controlled rate from a storage hopper through a screen into a propelling air stream. The air stream carries the fibers in a rotationally stabilized flow whereby turbulence is prevented, to an applicator gun where they may be electrostatically charged, and they are propelled by the air stream and deposited on the adhesively coated surface to be coated.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1978Date of Patent: January 20, 1981Assignee: Solar Suede CorporationInventor: Richard A. Jordan
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Patent number: 4146177Abstract: An electrostatic flocking system having a supply hopper for controllably entraining flock fibers within a propelling air stream, and for feeding the entrained fibers to an electrostatic flocking gun. The fibers and propelling air pass through the gun and into a nozzle at the front of the gun having an elongated forwardly open chamber. An elongated electrode is carried within the nozzle chamber and is coupled to a suitable electric power source for electrostatically charging the fibers and for directing them forwardly over the entire length of the chamber toward the surface of an article being coated.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1976Date of Patent: March 27, 1979Assignee: Solar Suede CorporationInventors: Richard A. Jordan, John P. McHugh