Patents by Inventor Richard Kerr

Richard Kerr 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: 11928433
    Abstract: Techniques for prevalence-volume based relevance are provided. Corresponding systems and methods may include ingesting a corpus of documents; receiving a search operator; segmenting the corpus of documents into (i) a first set of documents that matches the search operator, and (ii) a second set of documents that do not match the search operator; extracting a first and second token list of tokens; calculating a prevalence-volume value for tokens included in the first and second token lists; generating a prevalence-volume ratio (PVR) matrix that associates tokens included in the first and/or second token lists with a PVR value, wherein the PVR value for a particular token is a ratio between the prevalence-volume value of the particular token for the first set of documents and the prevalence-volume value of the particular token for the second set of documents; and associating the search operator with the generated PVR matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Kerr
  • Publication number: 20240016261
    Abstract: A sealed zipper assembly includes a first zipper segment and a second zipper segment in overlapping relation to create a sealing zone. A sealing element is positioned in the sealing zone to prevent leakage between the first zipper segment and the second zipper segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Richard Kerr Myerscough, Ross Davis Harrington
  • Publication number: 20230389660
    Abstract: A slide fastener sealing system and related methods. In one example, the slide fastener sealing system includes a separating slide fastener in which a first end overlaps and is secured to a second end such that a sealing zone is located between the overlapping ends of the slide fastener. The sealing system also includes in this example a sealing member that can be secured to the slide fastener in a removable fashion with a portion of the sealing member located in the sealing zone to seal against fluid penetration through the sealing zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Richard Kerr Myerscough, Ross Davis Harrington
  • Publication number: 20230306821
    Abstract: A gaming machine includes a processor and a presentation device coupled to the processor. The processor is programmed to determine that a free play trigger condition is satisfied, and to execute one or more free plays based on the free play trigger condition to create one or more free play outcomes. Each free play outcome is a winning free play outcome or a non-winning free play outcome. The presentation device is configured to present winning free play outcomes when at least one free play outcome is a winning free play outcome. Non-winning free play outcomes are not presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Daniel Eubanks, Sarah Jean Gozdecki, Steve Nicodemus, Richard Kerr Sisson, Jeremy Michael Webb
  • Patent number: 11769374
    Abstract: A gaming machine includes a processor and a presentation device coupled to the processor. The processor is programmed to determine that a free play trigger condition is satisfied, and to execute one or more free plays based on the free play trigger condition to create one or more free play outcomes. Each free play outcome is a winning free play outcome or a non-winning free play outcome. The presentation device is configured to present winning free play outcomes when at least one free play outcome is a winning free play outcome. Non-winning free play outcomes are not presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: VIDEO GAMING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Daniel Eubanks, Sarah Jean Gozdecki, Steve Nicodemus, Richard Kerr Sisson, Jeremy Michael Webb
  • Patent number: 11744331
    Abstract: A sealed zipper assembly includes a first zipper segment and a second zipper segment in overlapping relation to create a sealing zone. A sealing element is positioned in the sealing zone to prevent leakage between the first zipper segment and the second zipper segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: YKK (U.S.A.) Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Kerr Myerscough, Ross Davis Harrington
  • Patent number: 11673640
    Abstract: A method of loading a bladder into an outer envelope of an inflatable kite involves inserting the bladder through a valve opening in a portion of the outer envelope of the inflatable kite until a valve of the bladder is positioned in the valve opening. The preferred manner of inserting the bladder into position is accomplished by securing a line to a remote end of the bladder and using the line to draw the bladder through the valve opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: OCEAN RODEO SPORTS INC.
    Inventor: Richard Kerr Myerscough
  • Publication number: 20230073243
    Abstract: Techniques for prevalence-volume based relevance are provided. Corresponding systems and methods may include ingesting a corpus of documents; receiving a search operator; segmenting the corpus of documents into (i) a first set of documents that matches the search operator, and (ii) a second set of documents that do not match the search operator; extracting a first and second token list of tokens; calculating a prevalence-volume value for tokens included in the first and second token lists; generating a prevalence-volume ratio (PVR) matrix that associates tokens included in the first and/or second token lists with a PVR value, wherein the PVR value for a particular token is a ratio between the prevalence-volume value of the particular token for the first set of documents and the prevalence-volume value of the particular token for the second set of documents; and associating the search operator with the generated PVR matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventor: Richard Kerr
  • Publication number: 20220406142
    Abstract: A gaming machine includes a processor and a presentation device coupled to the processor. The processor is programmed to determine that a free play trigger condition is satisfied, and to execute one or more free plays based on the free play trigger condition to create one or more free play outcomes. Each free play outcome is a winning free play outcome or a non-winning free play outcome. The presentation device is configured to present winning free play outcomes when at least one free play outcome is a winning free play outcome. Non-winning free play outcomes are not presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Mark Daniel Eubanks, Sarah Jean Gozdecki, Steve Nicodemus, Richard Kerr Sisson, Jeremy Michael Webb
  • Patent number: 11526672
    Abstract: Techniques for prevalence-volume based relevance are provided. Corresponding systems and methods may include ingesting a corpus of documents; receiving a search operator; segmenting the corpus of documents into (i) a first set of documents that matches the search operator, and (ii) a second set of documents that do not match the search operator; extracting a first and second token list of tokens; calculating a prevalence-volume value for tokens included in the first and second token lists; generating a prevalence-volume ratio (PVR) matrix that associates tokens included in the first and/or second token lists with a PVR value, wherein the PVR value for a particular token is a ratio between the prevalence-volume value of the particular token for the first set of documents and the prevalence-volume value of the particular token for the second set of documents; and associating the search operator with the generated PVR matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Inventor: Richard Kerr
  • Patent number: 11423744
    Abstract: A gaming machine includes a processor and a presentation device coupled to the processor. The processor is programmed to determine that a free play trigger condition is satisfied, and to execute one or more free plays based on the free play trigger condition to create one or more free play outcomes. Each free play outcome is a winning free play outcome or a non-winning free play outcome. The presentation device is configured to present winning free play outcomes when at least one free play outcome is a winning free play outcome. Non-winning free play outcomes are not presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Daniel Eubanks, Sarah Jean Gozdecki, Steve Nicodemus, Richard Kerr Sisson, Jeremy Michael Webb
  • Patent number: 11382367
    Abstract: An outdoor activity suit includes a body having a front portion, a back portion, opposed sides where the front portion connects to the back portion, a neck receiving portion, an arms receiving portion and a legs receiving portion. The front portion, the neck receiving portion and the legs receiving portion of the body form a first component of the body. The back portion and the arms receiving portion form a second component of the body. An endless loop zipper connects the first component and the second component such that the second component is selectively removable from the first component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Mustang Survival Corp.
    Inventors: Richard Kerr Myerscough, Ross Davis Harrington
  • Publication number: 20210353012
    Abstract: A sealed zipper assembly includes a first zipper segment and a second zipper segment in overlapping relation to create a sealing zone. A sealing element is positioned in the sealing zone to prevent leakage between the first zipper segment and the second zipper segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Richard Kerr Myerscough, Ross Davis Harrington
  • Publication number: 20210340623
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and systems are provided for managing bovine subjects in order to maximize their individual potential performance and edible meat value, and to maximize profits obtained in marketing the bovine subjects. The methods and systems draw an inference of a trait of a bovine subject by determining the nucleotide occurrence of at least one bovine SNP that is identified herein as being associated with the trait. The inference is used in methods of the present invention to establish the economic value of a bovine subject, to improve profits related to selling beef from a bovine subject; to manage bovine subjects, to sort bovine subjects; to improve the genetics of a bovine population by selecting and breeding of bovine subjects, to clone a bovine subject with a specific trait, to track meat or another commercial product of a bovine subject; and to diagnose a health condition of a bovine subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Sue K. DENISE, Richard KERR, David ROSENFELD, Tom HOLM, Stephen BATES, Dennis FANTIN
  • Publication number: 20210312762
    Abstract: A gaming machine includes a processor and a presentation device coupled to the processor. The processor is programmed to determine that a free play trigger condition is satisfied, and to execute one or more free plays based on the free play trigger condition to create one or more free play outcomes. Each free play outcome is a winning free play outcome or a non-winning free play outcome. The presentation device is configured to present winning free play outcomes when at least one free play outcome is a winning free play outcome. Non-winning free play outcomes are not presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Daniel Eubanks, Sarah Jean Gozdecki, Steve Nicodemus, Richard Kerr Sisson, Jeremy Michael Webb
  • Patent number: 11116291
    Abstract: A sealed zipper assembly includes a first zipper segment and a second zipper segment in overlapping relation to create a sealing zone. A sealing element is positioned in the sealing zone to prevent leakage between the first zipper segment and the second zipper segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: YKK (U.S.A.) Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Kerr Myerscough, Ross Davis Harrington
  • Publication number: 20210232767
    Abstract: Techniques for prevalence-volume based relevance are provided. Corresponding systems and methods may include ingesting a corpus of documents; receiving a search operator; segmenting the corpus of documents into (i) a first set of documents that matches the search operator, and (ii) a second set of documents that do not match the search operator; extracting a first and second token list of tokens; calculating a prevalence-volume value for tokens included in the first and second token lists; generating a prevalence-volume ratio (PVR) matrix that associates tokens included in the first and/or second token lists with a PVR value, wherein the PVR value for a particular token is a ratio between the prevalence-volume value of the particular token for the first set of documents and the prevalence-volume value of the particular token for the second set of documents; and associating the search operator with the generated PVR matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Richard Kerr
  • Patent number: 11053547
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and systems are provided for managing bovine subjects in order to maximize their individual potential performance and edible meat value, and to maximize profits obtained in marketing the bovine subjects. The methods and systems draw an inference of a trait of a bovine subject by determining the nucleotide occurrence of at least one bovine SNP that is identified herein as being associated with the trait. The inference is used in methods of the present invention to establish the economic value of a bovine subject, to improve profits related to selling beef from a bovine subject; to manage bovine subjects, to sort bovine subjects; to improve the genetics of a bovine population by selecting and breeding of bovine subjects, to clone a bovine subject with a specific trait, to track meat or another commercial product of a bovine subject; and to diagnose a health condition of a bovine subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignees: BRANHAVEN LLC, SELECTRAITS GENOMICS, LLC
    Inventors: Sue K. Denise, Richard Kerr, David Rosenfeld, Tom Holm, Stephen Bates, Dennis Fantin
  • Patent number: 11043074
    Abstract: A gaming machine includes a processor and a presentation device coupled to the processor. The processor is programmed to determine that a free play trigger condition is satisfied, and to execute one or more free plays based on the free play trigger condition to create one or more free play outcomes. Each free play outcome is a winning free play outcome or a non-winning free play outcome. The presentation device is configured to present winning free play outcomes when at least one free play outcome is a winning free play outcome. Non-winning free play outcomes are not presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Daniel Eubanks, Sarah Jean Gozdecki, Steve Nicodemus, Richard Kerr Sisson, Jeremy Michael Webb
  • Patent number: D926435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Mustang Survival Corp.
    Inventors: Richard Kerr Myerscough, Ross Davis Harrington