Patents by Inventor Richard L. Evans

Richard L. Evans 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: 11944531
    Abstract: Devices, systems and/or methods for repairing soft tissue adjacent a soft tissue repair site. In one embodiment, a repair device configured to couple to soft tissue is provided. The repair device includes a capture portion and an anchor portion. The capture portion configured to extend with radial portions. The anchor portion includes a base with multiple legs extending therefrom. The multiple legs are configured to move from a linear position to a formed position such that, in the formed position, the multiple legs couple to structure of the capture portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: CONEXTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Erik N. Kubiak, Roy M. Taylor, Zackery K. Evans, Cody L. Gehrke, Daniel K. Smith, Richard J. Linder, Scott D. Miles, Tyler J. Cole
  • Patent number: 8868662
    Abstract: Tracking content shared over a network is described. Content with a mailing identifier and a recipient identifier can be transmitted to a recipient. The mailing identifier and the content can be associated with the recipient identifier. A request from the recipient to provide an application with access to the content can be received. The request can include the mailing identifier and the recipient identifier. A web page can be generated. The web page can include the content and can be associated with a second recipient identifier and a link. The request and the second recipient identifier can be associated with the recipient identifier using a forward identifier. A request to access the web page by a recipient friend using the link and the application can be received. The request to access can be associated with the recipient identifier. Reports can be generated and outputted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Silverpop Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Curtin, Richard L. Evans, Jeffrey S. Dernavich, Scott M. Voigt
  • Patent number: 7949441
    Abstract: Method for controlling the level of tractive efforts in a train having a first locomotive at a head end of the train, constituting a lead locomotive, and a second locomotive positioned in the train behind the lead locomotive, constituting a remote locomotive, with the remote locomotive being configured to selectively operate in either of two modes of operation, such as a first mode in which the locomotive operates at a full tractive effort level of operation and a second mode in which the locomotive operates in a partial tractive effort level of operation producing a tractive effort which is less than the full tractive effort of the locomotive. The method allows selecting (e.g., at the lead locomotive) one of the two modes of operation for producing a level of tractive effort appropriate for conditions as the train moves along a length of track. The method further allows transmitting a signal indicative of the selected mode of operation from the lead locomotive to the remote locomotive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Mirza Aref Ahmed Baig, Richard L. Evans, Scott Sexauer, Christopher E. Pallo, Ning Zhang, Steven Andrew Kellner, Leonard Hill, Bruce M. Sweeley, James Glen Corry
  • Publication number: 20100318611
    Abstract: Tracking content shared over a network is described. Content with a mailing identifier and a recipient identifier can be transmitted to a recipient. The mailing identifier and the content can be associated with the recipient identifier. A request from the recipient to provide an application with access to the content can be received. The request can include the mailing identifier and the recipient identifier. A web page can be generated. The web page can include the content and can be associated with a second recipient identifier and a link. The request and the second recipient identifier can be associated with the recipient identifier using a forward identifier. A request to access the web page by a recipient friend using the link and the application can be received. The request to access can be associated with the recipient identifier. Reports can be generated and outputted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Silverpop Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Curtin, Richard L. Evans, Jeffrey S. Dernavich, Scott M. Voigt
  • Patent number: 6922619
    Abstract: Method for controlling the level of tractive efforts in a train having a first locomotive at a head end of the train, constituting a lead locomotive, and a second locomotive positioned in the train behind the lead locomotive, constituting a remote locomotive, with the remote locomotive being configured to selectively operate in either of two modes of operation, such as a first mode in which the locomotive operates at a full tractive effort level of operation and a second mode in which the locomotive operates in a partial tractive effort level of operation producing a tractive effort which is less than the full tractive effort of the locomotive. The method allows selecting (e.g., at the lead locomotive) one of the two modes of operation for producing a level of tractive effort appropriate for conditions as the train moves along a length of track. The method further allows transmitting a signal indicative of the selected mode of operation from the lead locomotive to the remote locomotive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Mirza Aref Ahmed Baig, Richard L. Evans, Scott Sexauer, Christopher E. Pallo, Ning Zhang, Steven Andrew Kellner, Leonard Hill, Bruce M. Sweeley, James Glen Corry
  • Publication number: 20030120400
    Abstract: Method for controlling the level of tractive efforts in a train having a first locomotive at a head end of the train, constituting a lead locomotive, and a second locomotive positioned in the train behind the lead locomotive, constituting a remote locomotive, with the remote locomotive being configured to selectively operate in either of two modes of operation, such as a first mode in which the locomotive operates at a full tractive effort level of operation and a second mode in which the locomotive operates in a partial tractive effort level of operation producing a tractive effort which is less than the full tractive effort of the locomotive. The method allows selecting (e.g., at the lead locomotive) one of the two modes of operation for producing a level of tractive effort appropriate for conditions as the train moves along a length of track. The method further allows transmitting a signal indicative of the selected mode of operation from the lead locomotive to the remote locomotive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Mirza Aref Ahmed Baig, Richard L. Evans, Scott Sexauer, Christopher E. Pallo, Ning Zhang, Steven Andrew Kellner, Leonard Hill, Bruce M. Sweeley, James Glen Corry
  • Patent number: 5716028
    Abstract: A system and method for loading cargo as cargo units in an aircraft cargo handling system having a cargo loading bay that opens laterally of the aircraft and at least one cargo stowing bay adjacent to the cargo loading bay longitudinally of the aircraft. Two self-erecting power drive units are disposed in the cargo loading bay such that the associated rollers are oriented to propel cargo units in orthogonal directions. The two power drive units in the loading bay are also disposed adjacent to each other such that, when both are in the erected position, the rollers of each unit simultaneously engage a single overlying cargo unit. The power drive units may be simultaneously placed in the erected position with the motors de-energized, such that orthogonal orientation of the de-energized drive rollers effectively prevents movement of an overlying cargo unit engaged by both rollers, whereby the cargo unit so engaged is prevented from inadvertent movement out of the loading bay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: Vickers, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Evans, Dave Swartz, Gerald G. Swiatlowski
  • Patent number: 5355852
    Abstract: A method for limiting smoke and fire upon loading a diesel engine having a power piston with a variable piston gap for controlling fueling of the engine, includes sensing the piston gap value on a cyclical basis, computing the piston gap velocity, comparing the computed piston gap velocity with a preset piston gap velocity range, and adjusting engine horsepower output upon the computation of an abnormal piston gap velocity reading. Thus, engine overfueling during loading is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Myron L. Smith, David J. Konko, Richard L. Evans, Jr., Harold S. Hostettler, Jr.