Patents by Inventor Richard Mann

Richard Mann 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: 7800145
    Abstract: An improved CMOS sensor integrated circuit is disclosed, along with methods of making the circuit and computer readable descriptions of the circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: ESS Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Zeynep Toros, Richard Mann, Selim Bencuya
  • Publication number: 20100207768
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for indicating a status of at least one operating parameter associated with a topical negative pressure (TNP) system. The method includes the steps of generating illumination from at least one LED, the illumination having at least one characteristic corresponding to a status of at least one operating parameter associated with the TNP system and being visible to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW PLC
    Inventors: Andrew Duncan Pidgeon, Richard Mann, Max William Middleton
  • Publication number: 20100187065
    Abstract: A carrying case (500) and handle (504) for accommodating a portable topical negative pressure therapy apparatus (200) comprising a device (202) and a waste canister (204) separable therefrom, the waste canister having an aspiration conduit (274) emerging therefrom is described, the carrying bag comprising an apparatus receiving pouch (502), said pouch having opening and closing means (522, 524) at a lower portion thereof and said handle (504) being directly attached to said apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Andrew Pidgeon, Richard Mann
  • Patent number: 7755116
    Abstract: An improved CMOS sensor integrated circuit is disclosed, along with methods of making the circuit and computer readable descriptions of the circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: ESS Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Zeynep Toros, Richard Mann, Selim Bencuya
  • Patent number: 7745774
    Abstract: An exemplary image sensor comprises a photodetector proximate to a pixel site, and a light meter proximate to the pixel site configured to approximate an initial charge acquired by the photodetector at the end of a first integration period of a frame exposure period. A reset circuit resets the photodetector if the approximated initial charge acquired by the photodetector exceeds a threshold. A readout circuit detects a final charge acquired by the photodetector at the end of a second integration period of the frame exposure period. If the photodetector was reset, the readout circuit adjusts the final exposure to account for exposure prior to the photodetector having been reset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: ESS Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard A. Mann
  • Publication number: 20100118173
    Abstract: An improved CMOS sensor integrated circuit is disclosed, along with methods of making the circuit and computer readable description' s of the circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: ESS Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Zeynep Toros, Richard Mann, Selim Bencuya
  • Patent number: 7635880
    Abstract: An improved CMOS sensor integrated circuit is disclosed, along with methods of making the circuit and computer readable descriptions of the circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: ESS Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Zeynep Toros, Richard Mann, Selim Bencuya
  • Patent number: 7495274
    Abstract: An improved CMOS sensor integrated circuit is disclosed, along with methods of making the circuit and computer readable descriptions of the circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: ESS Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Zeynep Toros, Richard Mann, Selim Bencuya
  • Publication number: 20080237451
    Abstract: An exemplary image sensor comprises a photodetector proximate to a pixel site, and a light meter proximate to the pixel site configured to approximate an initial charge acquired by the photodetector at the end of a first integration period of a frame exposure period. A reset circuit resets the photodetector if the approximated initial charge acquired by the photodetector exceeds a threshold. A readout circuit detects a final charge acquired by the photodetector at the end of a second integration period of the frame exposure period. If the photodetector was reset, the readout circuit adjusts the final exposure to account for exposure prior to the photodetector having been reset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Richard A. Mann
  • Patent number: 7421893
    Abstract: A bullet test tube (10) is taught having a media (22) for measuring a wound cavity (20), bullet penetration (52) and recovering a bullet (30) from a discharged firearm. The bullet test tube is made with an integral cylindrical tube (24) with both ends (26) open, cut to length from a cardboard tubular shipping container having a foil liner (28). The tube is filled with the media by casting at an elevated temperature preventing adherence to the sides of the tube and allowing the media to solidify internally without cracks or other deformities. A basic test tube (32) is utilized and a varied number of extenders (34) may be added according to the energy influence of bullet (30) under test. Covers (48) and (50) are provided to enclose the open ends of the various cylindrical tubes preventing contamination from debris during handling and shipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Inventors: Richard A. Mann, II, Charles H. Slsk, Joseph M. Natoli
  • Patent number: 7411169
    Abstract: An exemplary image sensor comprises a photodetector proximate to a pixel site, and a light meter proximate to the pixel site configured to approximate an initial charge acquired by the photodetector at the end of a first integration period of a frame exposure period. A reset circuit resets the photodetector if the approximated initial charge acquired by the photodetector exceeds a threshold. A readout circuit detects a final charge acquired by the photodetector at the end of a second integration period of the frame exposure period. If the photodetector was reset, the readout circuit adjusts the final exposure to account for exposure prior to the photodetector having been reset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: ESS Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard A. Mann
  • Patent number: 7385272
    Abstract: An improved CMOS sensor integrated circuit is disclosed, along with methods of making the circuit and computer readable descriptions of the circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: ESS Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Zeynep Toros, Richard Mann, Selim Bencuya
  • Patent number: 7334211
    Abstract: An improved CMOS sensor integrated circuit is disclosed, along with methods of making the circuit and computer readable descriptions of the circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: ESS Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Zeynep Toros, Richard Mann, Selim Bencuya
  • Bag
    Patent number: D587901
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLC
    Inventors: Andy Duncan Pidgeon, Richard Mann
  • Patent number: D602582
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew LLC
    Inventors: Andy Duncan Pidgeon, Richard Mann
  • Patent number: D602583
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLC
    Inventors: Andy Duncan Pidgeon, Richard Mann
  • Patent number: D602584
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLC
    Inventors: Andy Duncan Pidgeon, Richard Mann
  • Patent number: D607202
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLC
    Inventors: Andy Duncan Pidgeon, Richard Mann
  • Patent number: D617094
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLC
    Inventors: Andrew Duncan Pidgeon, Richard Mann
  • Patent number: D625801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLC
    Inventors: Andy Duncan Pidgeon, Richard Mann