Patents by Inventor Richard Somers

Richard Somers 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).

  • USE OF HE4 AND OTHER BIOCHEMICAL MARKERS FOR ASSESSMENT OF OVARIAN CANCERS
    Publication number: 20240133889
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to use of the HE4/HE4a marker(s) together with one or more other markers to assess ovarian cancers in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Richard Moore, Elizabeth Somers
  • Optical imaging system for unmanned aerial vehicle
    Patent number: 8581981
    Abstract: An optical imaging system and associated methods for capturing images from an aircraft, such as a UAV. A camera unit on-board the aircraft is remotely controlled from an image control station. The image control station receives image data from the camera unit, and also delivers control signals for determining a viewing mode of the image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Southwest Research Institute
    Inventors: Kevin Alley, Roger Lopez, Richard Somers
  • OPTICAL IMAGING SYSTEM FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20090015674
    Abstract: An optical imaging system and associated methods for capturing images from an aircraft, such as a UAV. A camera unit on-board the aircraft is remotely controlled from an image control station. The image control station receives image data from the camera unit, and also delivers control signals for determining a viewing mode of the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Kevin Alley, Roger Lopez, Richard Somers
  • Manipulator
    Patent number: 6766996
    Abstract: A manipulator for a test head comprises a base and a tower having vertical tracks. The tower is mounted on the base. A vertical shaft is mounted on the base adjacent to the tower. An outer carriage is in engagement with the vertical tracks. The outer carriage is movable relative to the tower along a vertical axis of the vertical tracks. The inner carriage is in engagement with the vertical shaft. The inner carriage is moveable relative to the tower along a vertical axis of the vertical shaft. A spring is disposed between the inner carriage and the outer carriage. The spring supports the outer carriage. An arm is coupled to the outer carriage. The arm is adapted for supporting the test head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Reid-Ashman Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Somers