Patents by Inventor Richard Marks

Richard Marks 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).

  • Publication number: 20250144074
    Abstract: A composition includes melatonin encapsulated within a calcium alginate hydrogel. An orally administrable dosage form comprising such a composition held within a gel, and the gel is formed using starch as a gelling agent. Processes to produce these compositions, as well as their use in therapy, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Md Ehtesham REZA, Vesselin Danailov MILADINOV, Richard Mark WARRINGTON
  • Patent number: 12281526
    Abstract: A system including a plug with a first end connected to a lower drill string and a second end connected to an upper drill string. The plug further includes a sealing element configured to seal against a reservoir pressure that is downhole from the plug, and an anchoring element configured to releasably couple the plug to a wellbore to disallow an axial movement of the plug in the wellbore. The plug is configured to couple to a retrieving tool. The retrieving tool includes a first engagement element configured to release the anchoring element, thereby allowing axial movement of the plug and retrieval of the upper drill string in order to shut in the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY
    Inventors: Rae Younger, Richard Mark Pye
  • Publication number: 20250080348
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for generating a secure key exchange (SKE) Authentication Request using a Security Parameter Index (SPI) Transform to provide secure data transfer in a computing environment. A disclosed method comprises receiving an SKE SA Initialization Response message at a local key manager (LKM) executing on an initiator node to initiate a secure communication between an initiator channel on the initiator node and a responder channel on a responder node. The LKM creates an SPI based on an SPI Transform using an SA Index and SPI Transform values, and the LKM builds the SKE Authentication Request message, which comprises the SPI, a set of cryptographic keys, and a list of encryption algorithms supported by the initiator channel. The LKM sends the SKE Authentication Request message to the responder channel on the responder node using the initiator channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Richard Mark SCZEPCZENSKI, Daniel HUGHES, Alol Antony CRASTA
  • Publication number: 20250080343
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments implement rekeying keys of a Security Association (SA) using an SPI Transform to provide secure data transfer in a computing environment. A disclosed method comprises detecting, by a local key manager (LKM) executing on a computing node, an expired rekey timer of an SA between an initiator channel on the computing node and a responder channel on a responder node. The LKM requests, based on the expired rekey timer, an SA Index from the initiator channel on a computing node. The LKM creates an SPI based on an SPI Transform using the new SA Index and SPI Transform values. The LKM builds an SKE SA Initialization Request message based on an authentication key of the SA and the SPI to obtain a new session key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Richard Mark SCZEPCZENSKI, Daniel HUGHES, Alol Antony CRASTA
  • Publication number: 20250080330
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide systems and methods for generating an SKE Authentication Response using a Security Parameter Index (SPI) Transform to provide secure data transfer in a computing environment. A disclosed method comprises receiving, from an initiator channel on an initiator node, a SKE Authentication Request message at a local key manager (LKM) executing a responder node to initiate a secure communication between the initiator channel and a responder channel. The LKM obtains a Security Parameter Index (SPI) Transform, an SA Index, and SPI Transform values. The LKM creates an SPI based on the SPI Transform using the SA Index and the SPI Transform values. The LKM builds an SKE Authentication Response message based on the SKE Authentication Request message and the SPI, which including the SPI and an encryption algorithm. The LKM transmits the SKE Authentication Response message to the initiator channel on the initiator node using the responder channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Richard Mark SCZEPCZENSKI, Daniel HUGHES, Alol Antony CRASTA
  • Patent number: 12240238
    Abstract: A label modification unit may receive a label modification input that indicates a label modification associated with content being written to a label or erased from the label. The label modification unit may identify an area of the label that is associated with the label modification according to the label modification input. The label modification unit may determine, based on a size of the area, a spot size of a light beam that is configured to be emitted by a laser printhead to modify the content within the area. The label modification unit may determine, based on the spot size and the content, an optical path configuration for the laser printhead. The label modification unit may operate the laser printhead according to the optical path configuration to write the content to the area or erase the content from the area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Robert E. Beach, Chinmay Nanda, Richard Mark Clayton, Paul Seiter, Patrick Martin Brown, John J. Bozeki, Lucjan K. Perlowski
  • Patent number: 12233048
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising melatonin encapsulated within a calcium alginate hydrogel. It further provides an orally administrable dosage form comprising such a composition held within a gel, wherein the gel is formed using starch as a gelling agent. Processes to produce these compositions, as well as their use in therapy, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventors: Md Ehtesham Reza, Vesselin Danailov Miladinov, Richard Mark Warrington
  • Patent number: 12228000
    Abstract: An evaporative cooler for cooling drilling fluid includes a flow pipe having an inner surface in contact with drilling fluid and an outer surface in contact with an evaporative medium. The flow pipe has a serpentine configuration within a transportation frame. A system for cooling a drilling fluid includes a mud circulation system connecting the drilling fluid between a well and a surface where an evaporative cooler is coupled to the mud circulation system and has a serpentine flow pipe in a transportation frame. A method includes pumping heated drilling fluid from a wellbore to an evaporative cooling system, with an evaporative cooler to cool the heated drilling fluid, and sending the cooled drilling fluid back to the wellbore. Another method includes using an intermediate cooler, wherein the intermediate cooler comprises a heat exchanger and an intermediate fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Rae Andrew Younger, Richard Mark Pye
  • Publication number: 20250034960
    Abstract: A system including a plug with a first end connected to a lower drill string and a second end connected to an upper drill string. The plug further includes a sealing element configured to seal against a reservoir pressure that is downhole from the plug, and an anchoring element configured to releasably couple the plug to a wellbore to disallow an axial movement of the plug in the wellbore. The plug is configured to couple to a retrieving tool. The retrieving tool includes a first engagement element configured to release the anchoring element, thereby allowing axial movement of the plug and retrieval of the upper drill string in order to shut in the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: Aramco Overseas Company UK Ltd
    Inventors: Rae Younger, Richard Mark Pye
  • Publication number: 20250035684
    Abstract: A utility consumption information system may generate a variety of data that is based on and/or derived from utility consumption or usage associated with a site. In some examples, the utility consumption information system may generate data to be provided or displayed by applying a load profile to utility consumption or usage data obtained at the site over a period of time. The utility consumption information system may generate the load profile based on sample interval data obtained from one or more devices (e.g., utility metering devices) sharing characteristics with the site at which the utility consumption or usage data was obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Elaine J. Hoffman, Michael Sandoval, Lingling Leng, Dwayne Allen LeBlanc, Richard Mark Simons
  • Publication number: 20250033440
    Abstract: A vehicle sun visor system includes a visor and a visor retainer. The visor includes a receptacle having at least one catch. The visor retainer includes one or more detents configured to selectively engage the catch of the visor. The visor retainer includes a retainer head having a first retainer side including a first detent and a second retainer side formed on an opposite side from the first retainer side and including a second detent. The retainer head includes a first guide channel extending from a rear side to the first detent a second guide channel extending from the rear side to the second detent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Richard Mark McFadden, Douglas R. Rosinski, JR.
  • Publication number: 20250009227
    Abstract: A remote patient monitoring system having a main patient monitor and a remote patient monitor. The main patient monitor is configured to receive and collect one or more patient physiological parameters and to provide an alarm in response to an alarm trigger. The alarm trigger includes a determination that at least one of the collected patient physiological parameters has reached a predetermined value. The remote patient monitor has an alarm reset and is configured to be carried by a caregiver. It is also configured to receive a signal from the main patient monitor in response to the alarm and to transmit an indication about the alarm trigger. The indication includes one or more of a notification that the patient is being attended to, a request by the caregiver for additional help, or a message about resolution of the alarm trigger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicant: Physio-Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Mark Lyon, Robert G. Walker, Jeffery Scott Edwards, Niklas Andersson, Bethany Joyce Johnson
  • Patent number: 12187624
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing N-acyl amino acids selected from N-acyl cysteine compounds, N-acyl serine compounds, N-acyl aspartic acid compounds and N-acyl glutamic acid compounds. The present invention also relates to the use of N-acyl cysteine, N-acyl serine, N-acyl aspartic acid and N-acyl glutamic acid surfactants, in removing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) from mixtures containing PFASs, such as soil and groundwater contaminated with PFASs and for use in cleaning compositions, detergent compositions and toothpaste compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: NewSouth Innovations Pty Limited
    Inventors: Richard Mark Pashley, Mojtaba Taseidifar
  • Patent number: 12180798
    Abstract: A system and method for retrieving materials from a wellbore includes a retrieval assembly. The retrieval assembly includes a collar, a camera, a retrieval tool, a powered swivel, a wireline side entry subassembly, and multiple stands of drill pipe. The collar includes a wireline connection. The camera is oriented towards the distal end of the retrieval assembly. The wireline side entry subassembly is attached to a stand of drill pipe. The wireline assembly connects from the retrieval assembly to a user interface at the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY
    Inventors: Atallah N. Alharbi, Faisal K. Al-Swailem, Richard Mark Pye
  • Publication number: 20240415596
    Abstract: Sterile drapes for surgical robotic systems include an excess of drape material to allow movement of components of the system. This excess of drape material is managed by one or more flat coiled springs attached to a surface of a sheath shape that forms the drape, near the closed end of the sheath shape. The coiled springs have a curvature on a flat side that is oriented toward the hollow interior of the sheath shape, and may be attached to the exterior surface of the sheath along the length of the springs in a flat, extended position. The coiled springs are configured to retract the closed end of the sheath toward the hollow interior as the robotic system moves to a position exposing an excess of drape material; and to release an excess of drape material as required to allow the opposite movement of the robotic system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Mark Lum
  • Publication number: 20240396320
    Abstract: Methods for configuring operation of at least one circuit protection device of a power distribution panel comprise receiving configuration instructions having associated therewith configuration data for each circuit protection device; based on the receiving the configuration instructions, configuring one or more operational functions of each circuit protection device; receiving or detecting an indication of a user-verification of the configuration data for one or more of the at least one circuit protection device; and based on the receiving or detecting the indication, configuring the respective circuit protection devices based on the corresponding configuration data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Brendon David HALE, Roel Adrianus Christianus Maria VAN DEN BOOM, James Michael ALLEN, Vincent Jean Seong BUDELMANN, Richard Mark Andrew O'BRIEN, Paul William MONIGATTI
  • Publication number: 20240329105
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method 200, 200? of assessing a condition of a heating arrangement 130 for heating a process medium 140, the method 200, 200? comprising: monitoring 210 a voltage supplied to the heating arrangement 130 by a power supply 110 using a voltage sensing arrangement 182; monitoring 220 a current drawn by the heating arrangement 130 using a current sensing arrangement 184; storing 260, 270, 270? information relating to the monitored current and the monitored voltage; and assessing 280, 290, 290? the condition of the heating arrangement based on the stored information relating to the monitored current and the monitored voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: James LEWIS, Richard Mark TRUSSLER, Mark WHEELER
  • Publication number: 20240328273
    Abstract: A system includes a retrieving tool component with a first engagement element disposed at a first radial distance from a retrieving tool centerline. The system includes an uphole component comprising a second engagement element. The system includes a downhole component coupled to the uphole component and releasably connected to a wellbore. The retrieving tool component is configured to retrieve the uphole component and the downhole component from the wellbore using a connection component to release an axial lock thereby allowing an axial movement of the downhole component out of the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicants: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY, Aramco Overseas Company UK Ltd
    Inventors: Richard Mark Pye, Graham Richard Hitchcock, Atallah N. Alharbi
  • Patent number: 12098605
    Abstract: A drilling tractor tool in a drill string includes a rotating mandrel having an engagement part configured to rotate with the drill string; and a static sleeve disposed on the rotating mandrel configured to remain stationary during rotation of the rotating mandrel. The static sleeve includes a plurality of pockets that form a pathway from an interior of the static sleeve to an exterior of the static sleeve. The drilling tractor tool includes a plurality of force applicators each disposed in a respective pocket of the plurality of pockets of the static sleeve. The plurality of force applicators configured to extend through the respective pocket and apply a forward thrust to the drill string when extended. The engagement part of the rotating mandrel is configured to contact and cause to extend each of the plurality of force applicators respectively as the rotating mandrel rotates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Richard Mark Pye, Rae Andrew Younger
  • Patent number: 12084709
    Abstract: A method for screening substances for their ability to reduce malodours from emanations from an animal, said method comprising determining the effect of said substances on the C-S lyase activity of bacteria that emit volatile sulphuric compounds (VSCs), by contacting a test substance with a sample comprising said bacteria or a supernatant obtainable from a culture of said bacteria in the presence of a substrate for a C-S lyase, detecting the levels of thiol production from said bacteria, and comparing the results with those obtained from similar bacteria in the absence of said substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Taichi Inui, Richard Mark Haydock