Patents by Inventor Richard Strickland
Richard Strickland 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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Publication number: 20230282680Abstract: A light source includes an array of micro-light emitting diodes (micro-LEDs) configured to emit light, a first semiconductor layer on the array of micro-LEDs and including porous structures formed therein to diffuse the light emitted by the array of micro-LEDs, and a second semiconductor layer on the first semiconductor layer. The second semiconductor layer includes a flat surface opposing the first semiconductor layer and is configured to couple the light diffused by the porous structures out of the light source through the flat surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Andrea PINOS, Wei Sin TAN, Samir MEZOUARI, Jonathan David Neale SHIPP, Steven Ramos CARNEIRO, Keith Richard STRICKLAND
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Patent number: 10244769Abstract: A meat product and method of cutting a boneless elongated meat member are disclosed. The elongated meat member is the loin of a hog carcass; the elongated meat member has a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis between the first and second ends. The method includes separating the elongated meat member into at least three elongated meat portions, two exterior elongated meat portions, and an interior elongated meat portion between the two exterior portions, the interior elongated meat portion is substantially in the shape of a rectangular prism. The separating step includes cutting the elongated meat member end to end in substantially the same direction of the longitudinal axis the length of the elongated meat member. The method also includes dividing the boneless elongated meat member into a plurality of smaller meat pieces by cutting the boneless elongated meat member substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2015Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Tyson Foods, Inc.Inventors: Collin Hunter Corbin, Robert Ty Baublits, Richard Strickland, Edward J. Yancey, II
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Patent number: 9504210Abstract: A watering device comprising an inlet valve operably to be connected into fluid communication with a water source, a primary manifold coupled to and in fluid communication with the inlet valve wherein the primary manifold divides the water flow into at least two closed channels. The watering device further includes at least two flexible tubing portions wherein each of the flexible tubing portions may be connected to and in fluid communication with one of the closed channels. The watering device further includes at least two distribution manifolds wherein each of said distribution manifolds may be connected to and in fluid communication with one of the flexible tubing portions. Each distribution manifold includes a plurality of water orifices to facilitate the flow of water therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Inventors: David Robert Ford, Todd Richard Strickland
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Publication number: 20160037788Abstract: A meat product and method of cutting a boneless elongated meat member are disclosed. The elongated meat member is the loin of a hog carcass; the elongated meat member has a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis between the first and second ends. The method includes separating the elongated meat member into at least three elongated meat portions, two exterior elongated meat portions, and an interior elongated meat portion between the two exterior portions, the interior elongated meat portion is substantially in the shape of a rectangular prism. The separating step includes cutting the elongated meat member end to end in substantially the same direction of the longitudinal axis the length of the elongated meat member. The method also includes dividing the boneless elongated meat member into a plurality of smaller meat pieces by cutting the boneless elongated meat member substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Collin Hunter Corbin, Robert Ty Baublits, Richard Strickland, Edward J. Yancey, II
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Publication number: 20140014735Abstract: A watering device comprising an inlet valve operably to be connected into fluid communication with a water source, a primary manifold coupled to and in fluid communication with the inlet valve wherein the primary manifold divides the water flow into at least two closed channels. The watering device further includes at least two flexible tubing portions wherein each of the flexible tubing portions may be connected to and in fluid communication with one of the closed channels. The watering device further includes at least two distribution manifolds wherein each of said distribution manifolds may be connected to and in fluid communication with one of the flexible tubing portions. Each distribution manifold includes a plurality of water orifices to facilitate the flow of water therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: David Robert Ford, Todd Richard Strickland
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Patent number: 8281540Abstract: A unitary steel joist includes a generally vertical web, a generally horizontal bottom flange, a generally horizontal top flange, a bottom wing, a bottom web portion, a top wing and a top web portion. The generally horizontal bottom flange extends outwardly on each side of the web. The bottom flange is made of two pieces of steel. The generally horizontal top flange extends outwardly on each side of the web. The top flange is made of two pieces of steel. The bottom wing extends outwardly from the web. The bottom web portion extends between the bottom flange and bottom wing. The top wing extends outwardly from the web. The top web portion extends between the top flange and the top wing. The unitary steel joist is made from a unitary piece of steel.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: iSpan Systems LPInventors: Michael Richard Strickland, Douglas M. Fox, Richard Wilson Strickland
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Publication number: 20110162319Abstract: A unitary steel joist includes a generally vertical web, a generally horizontal bottom flange, a generally horizontal top flange, a bottom wing, a bottom web portion, a top wing and a top web portion. The generally horizontal bottom flange extends outwardly on each side of the web. The bottom flange is made of two pieces of steel. The generally horizontal top flange extends outwardly on each side of the web. The top flange is made of two pieces of steel. The bottom wing extends outwardly from the web. The bottom web portion extends between the bottom flange and bottom wing. The top wing extends outwardly from the web. The top web portion extends between the top flange and the top wing. The unitary steel joist is made from a unitary piece of steel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Michael Richard STRICKLAND, Richard Wilson STRICKLAND, Douglas M. FOX
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Publication number: 20110120051Abstract: A supporting system for use between two opposing supports comprised of at least two joists and at least one bridging member. The joists span between the opposing supports and are adjacent to each other. The joists each include bridging holes. The bridging members are between the adjacent joists and the bridging members are adapted to engage the bridging holes in the joists.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: BEST JOIST INC.Inventors: Michael Richard STRICKLAND, Lei XU
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Patent number: 7877961Abstract: A joist comprised of at least one cold-formed steel elongated chord member; a cold-formed steel web having a plurality of web members and means for securing said web to said chord member. A plurality of joists are generally for use in a support system for a platform or a deck in the construction of floors and roofs. The support system is of particular use in a composite floor and roof systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2009Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Best Joist Inc.Inventors: Michael Richard Strickland, Lei Xu
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Publication number: 20090320395Abstract: A joist comprised of at least one cold-formed steel elongated chord member; a cold-formed steel web having a plurality of web members and means for securing said web to said chord member. A plurality of joists are generally for use in a support system for a platform or a deck in the construction of floors and roofs. The support system is of particular use in a composite floor and roof systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: Michael Richard Strickland, Lei Xu
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Patent number: 7587877Abstract: A joist comprised of at least one cold-formed steel elongated chord member; a cold-formed steel web having a plurality of web members and means for securing said web to said chord member. A plurality of joists are generally for use in a support system for a platform or a deck in the construction of floors and roofs. The support system is of particular use in a composite floor and roof systems.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2004Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Best Joist IncInventors: Michael Richard Strickland, Lei Xu
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Publication number: 20080014843Abstract: A portable machine is used to abrade the surface of a factory finished wooden floor so the abraded surface may be recoated with a fresh coat of wooden floor finish. Abrasion of the surface provides anchor sites to achieve a strong bond between the pre-existing abraded finish and the fresh coat of wooden floor finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: ALTO U.S. INC.Inventors: Michael Kramer, Richard Strickland, D. Wayne Lee
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Publication number: 20080006002Abstract: A light steel structural member includes a web portion and a pair of flanges. The web portion has a web face. The pair of flange portions each extend generally orthogonally from each end of the web portion. The flange portions each having a plane and the planes are generally parallel each other and each flange has a flange face. At least one of the web face and the flange face has a plurality of embosses formed therein. In another embodiment the light steel structural member further includes a pair of restraining ribs. In a further embodiment the light steel structural member further includes a pair of lips and a pair of multi-cranked stiffeners. A method of making the light steel structural members is shown.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Michael Strickland, Douglas Fox, Richard Strickland
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Publication number: 20060248846Abstract: A floor abrading machine is used to abrade the surface of a factory finished wooden floor so the abraded surface may be recoated with a fresh coat of wooden floor finish. Abrasion of the surface provides anchor sites to achieve a strong bond between the pre-existing abraded finish and the fresh coat of wooden floor finish. The process requires abrading, not removing the factory finish down to bare wood, and recoating to restore the luster to a factory finished wooden floor. Conventional sanders remove the finish down to bare wood to refinish a wooden floor that has been installed and finished in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2005Publication date: November 9, 2006Applicant: ALTO U.S. INC.Inventors: Michael Kramer, Richard Strickland, D. Lee