Patents by Inventor Richard McDaniel
Richard McDaniel 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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Patent number: 10338000Abstract: There is provided a sensor fiber including an electrically insulating material having a fiber length. At least one transduction element is disposed along at least a portion of the fiber length and is arranged for exposure to an intake species. A photoconducting element is in optical communication with the transduction element. At least one pair of electrically conducting electrodes are in electrical connection with the photoconducting element. The pair of electrodes extend the fiber length.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, FLIR Systems, IncorporatedInventors: Alexander Gumennik, Alexander Mark Stolyarov, Brent Richard Schell, Chong Hou, Guillaume Romain Lestoquoy, Fabien Sorin, William Richard McDaniel, II, Yoel Fink, Aimee Rose, John Dimitris Joannopoulos
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Publication number: 20140212084Abstract: There is provided a sensor fiber including an electrically insulating material having a fiber length. At least one transduction element is disposed along at least a portion of the fiber length and is arranged for exposure to an intake species. A photoconducting element is in optical communication with the transduction element. At least one pair of electrically conducting electrodes are in electrical connection with the photoconducting element. The pair of electrodes extend the fiber length.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicants: FLIR Systems, Incorporated, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Alexander Gumennik, Alexander Mark Stolyarov, Brent Richard Schell, Chong Hou, Guillaume Romain Lestoquoy, Fabien Sorin, William Richard McDaniel, II, Yoel Fink, Aimee Rose, John Dimitris Joannopoulos
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Patent number: 8004539Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program code for improved graphical parameter definition may comprise, (i) receiving, by a graphical editing tool, a command associated with a graphical editing operation directed to performing a transformation to a graphical object, wherein the transformation is associated with changing a value of a first parameter of the graphical object, (ii) displaying, by the graphical editing tool, a transformation object associated with the transformation, wherein the transformation object comprises a second parameter comprising a value associated with the transformation, and wherein the value of the first parameter of the graphical object is related to the value of the second parameter, (iii) receiving, by the graphical editing tool, an indication associated with defining the transformation object as a new parameter of the graphical object, and (iv) defining, by the graphical editing tool, the transformation object as the new parameter of the graphical object.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2005Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Richard McDaniel, Daniel Benson
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Patent number: 7586490Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program code for three-dimensional sketching may comprise, according to some embodiments, receiving input from a computer-augmented surface such as a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) of a tablet computer, recording the input as “digital ink”, and interpreting the ink to convert the drawing into a three-dimensional sketch model.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2005Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventor: Richard McDaniel
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Patent number: 7438755Abstract: A sealant for an oil or geothermal well capable of setting within about 3 to about 6 hours at temperatures less than about 250° F. for shallow wells less than about 10,000 feet and deep wells greater than about 10,000 feet having MgO present in the range of from about 9.9 to about 14.5%, KH2PO4 present in the range of from about 29.7 to about 27.2%, class C fly ash present in the range of from about 19.8 to about 36.3%, class F fly ash present in the range of from about 19.8 to about 0%, boric acid or borax present in the range of from about 0.39 to about 1.45%, and water present in the range of from about 20.3 to about 21.86% by weight of the sealant. A method of sealing wells is disclosed as are compositions for very high temperature wells is disclosed as is a composition for treating oil field wastes.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: UChicago Argonne, LLCInventors: Arun S. Wagh, Seung-Young Jeong, Richard McDaniel
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Publication number: 20060162077Abstract: A patient support apparatus having a base, a litter frame, an elevation mechanism interconnecting the base to the litter frame and being configured to effect changes in elevation of the litter frame relative to the base. The litter frame includes a pair of laterally spaced and longitudinally extending support rails and a plurality of laterally extending support rails interconnecting the longitudinally extending support rails so that the litter frame has a rectangular configuration. Selected ones of the laterally extending support rails are mounted to the elevation mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2006Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventors: Richard McDaniel, Jeffrey Shiery, Michael Petrowski, William Childs, Jerry Wheeler
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Publication number: 20060082597Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program code for improved graphical parameter definition may comprise, (i) receiving, by a graphical editing tool, a command associated with a graphical editing operation directed to performing a transformation to a graphical object, wherein the transformation is associated with changing a value of a first parameter of the graphical object, (ii) displaying, by the graphical editing tool, a transformation object associated with the transformation, wherein the transformation object comprises a second parameter comprising a value associated with the transformation, and wherein the value of the first parameter of the graphical object is related to the value of the second parameter, (iii) receiving, by the graphical editing tool, an indication associated with defining the transformation object as a new parameter of the graphical object, and (iv) defining, by the graphical editing tool, the transformation object as the new parameter of the graphical object.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Inventors: Richard McDaniel, Daniel Benson
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Publication number: 20060082571Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program code for three-dimensional sketching may comprise, according to some embodiments, receiving input from a computer-augmented surface such as a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) of a tablet computer, recording the input as “digital ink”, and interpreting the ink to convert the drawing into a three-dimensional sketch model.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Inventor: Richard McDaniel
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Publication number: 20060048682Abstract: A sealant for an oil or geothermal well capable of setting within about 3 to about 6 hours at temperatures less than about 250° F. for shallow wells less than about 10,000 feet and deep wells greater than about 10,000 feet having MgO present in the range of from about 9.9 to about 14.5%, KH2PO4 present in the range of from about 29.7 to about 27.2%, class C fly ash present in the range of from about 19.8 to about 36.3%, class F fly ash present in the range of from about 19.8 to about 0%, boric acid or borax present in the range of from about 0.39 to about 1.45%, and water present in the range of from about 20.3 to about 21.86% by weight of the sealant. A method of sealing wells is disclosed as are compositions for very high temperature wells is disclosed as is a composition for treating oil field wastes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Applicant: The University of ChicagoInventors: Arun Wagh, Seung-Young Jeong, Richard McDaniel
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Publication number: 20060031991Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a base, a litter frame, and an elevation mechanism interconnecting the base to the litter frame and being configured to effect changes in elevation of the litter frame relative to the base. The elevation mechanism includes a pair of hydraulic actuators, each actuator covered by a telescoping shroud. The telescoping shroud is connected to the base and to the litter frame by a number of biased catches. The litter frame includes a pair of laterally spaced and longitudinally extending support rails and a plurality of laterally extending support rails interconnecting the longitudinally extending support rails so that the litter frame has a rectangular configuration. The litter frame includes a thigh section configured to be raised and lowered by use of one of a manually pumped hydraulic actuator or a gas-spring assisted lever actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Richard McDaniel, Jeffrey Shiery, Kevin Patmore, William Childs, Michael Petrowski
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Publication number: 20060031990Abstract: A patient support apparatus having a base, a litter frame, an elevation mechanism interconnecting the base to the litter frame and being configured to effect changes in elevation of the litter frame relative to the base. The litter frame includes a pair of laterally spaced and longitudinally extending support rails and a plurality of laterally extending support rails interconnecting the longitudinally extending support rails so that the litter frame has a rectangular configuration. Selected ones of the laterally extending support rails are mounted to the elevation mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2004Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Stanley Palmatier, Richard McDaniel, Jeffrey Shiery, Michael Petrowski, William Childs, Jerry Wheeler, Alfred Dacey, Eugene Keller
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Publication number: 20050223903Abstract: A coffee filter ring that comprises a retaining ring adapted to fit within the coffee filter paper in the coffee basket of a conventional automatic drip coffee maker. The ring is sized and shaped so that it can be placed on top of a second filter paper and holds the second filter paper in place essentially sealing off the coffee grounds being held by the first coffee filter paper, thereby preventing the coffee grounds from spilling out of the coffee filter basket into the coffee pot while the coffee maker is brewing the coffee. The coffee filter ring is sized and shaped to fit the middle to lower portion of the filter basket and is split with an outward springing action to enable it to adapt to the size of the basket and conform to the coffee filter papers and coffee grounds as they become moist from the hot water from the automatic dripping system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2005Publication date: October 13, 2005Inventor: Richard McDaniel
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Publication number: 20050175415Abstract: Apparatus and methods for remotely installing vortex-induced vibration (VIV) reduction and drag reduction devices on elongated structures in flowing fluid environments. The apparatus is a tool for transporting and installing the devices. The devices installed can include clamshell-shaped strakes, shrouds, fairings, sleeves and flotation modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: David McMillan, Richard McDaniel
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Patent number: 5801701Abstract: A computer method and system for interacting with a containee object contained within a container object. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the container object has a container application with a container window environment that has container resources for interacting with the container object. The containee object has a server application with a server window environment with server resources for interacting with the containee object. The method of the present invention displays the container window environment on a display device. A user then selects the containee object. In response to selecting the containee object, the method integrates a plurality of the server resources with the displayed container window environment. When a user then selects a server resource, the method invokes the server application to process the server resource selection.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1996Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Srinivasa R. Koppolu, C. Douglas Hodges, Barry B. MacKichan, Richard McDaniel, Rao V. Remala, Antony S. Williams
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Patent number: 5754175Abstract: A computer method and system for interacting with a containee object contained within a container object. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the container object has a container application with a container window environment that has container resources for interacting with the container object. The containee object has a server application with a server window environment with server resources for interacting with the containee object. The method of the present invention displays the container window environment on a display device. A user then selects the containee object. In response to selecting the containee object, the method integrates a plurality of the server resources with the displayed container window environment. When a user then selects a server resource, the method invokes the server application to process the server resource selection.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1997Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Srinivasa R. Koppolu, C. Douglas Hodges, Barry B. MacKichan, Richard McDaniel, Rao V. Remala, Antony S. Williams
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Patent number: 5634019Abstract: A computer method and system for interacting with a containee object contained within a container object. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the container object has a container application with a container window environment that has container resources for interacting with the container object. The containee object has a server application with a server window environment with server resources for interacting with the containee object. The method of the present invention displays the container window environment on a display device. A user then selects the containee object. In response to selecting the containee object, the method integrates a plurality of the server resources with the displayed container window environment. When a user then selects a server resource, the method invokes the server application to process the server resource selection.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: May 27, 1997Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Srinivasa R. Koppolu, C. Douglas Hodges, Barry B. MacKichan, Richard McDaniel, Rao V. Remala, Antony S. Williams
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Patent number: 5613058Abstract: A computer method and system for interacting with a containee object contained within a container object. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the container object has a container application with a container window environment that has container resources for interacting with the container object. The containee object has a server application with a server window environment with server resources for interacting with the containee object. The method of the present invention displays the container window environment on a display device. A user then selects the containee object. In response to selecting the containee object, the method integrates a plurality of the server resources with the displayed container window environment. When a user then selects a server resource, the method invokes the server application to process the server resource selection.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1994Date of Patent: March 18, 1997Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Srinivasa R. Koppolu, C. Douglas Hodges, Barry B. MacKichan, Richard McDaniel, Rao V. Remala, Antony S. Williams
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Patent number: 5581686Abstract: A computer method and system for interacting with a containee object contained within a container object. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the container object has a container application with a container window environment that has container resources for interacting with the container object. The containee object has a server application with a server window environment with server resources for interacting with the containee object. The method of the present invention displays the container window environment on a display device. A user then selects the containee object. In response to selecting the containee object, the method integrates a plurality of the server resources with the displayed container window environment. When a user then selects a server resource, the method invokes the server application to process the server resource selection.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: December 3, 1996Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Srinivasa R. Koppolu, C. Douglas Hodges, Barry B. MacKichan, Richard McDaniel, Rao V. Remala, Antony S. Williams