Patents by Inventor Richard The

Richard The 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).

  • Appartus for Generating Power Responsive to Mechanical Vibration
    Publication number: 20090167034
    Abstract: A vibrational energy harvesting apparatus comprising: a substrate having a plurality of integral compliant regions; at least two ferromagnetic masses each coupled to a corresponding one or more of the integral compliant regions such that at least one of the ferromagnetic masses moves with respect to the substrate responsive to substrate acceleration, each ferromagnetic mass having an inner magnetic pole disposed such that the inner magnetic poles are separated by a gap, wherein the magnetic polarities of the inner magnetic poles on the opposing sides of the gap are similar; wherein the inner magnetic poles form a steep flux gradient region in and around the gap; and a coil coupled to the substrate and disposed within the steep flux gradient region where it is exposed to a changing magnetic flux arising from motion of at least one of the ferromagnetic masses with respect to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Richard L. Waters, Patrick M. Sullivan, Barry R. Hunt
  • Site-Assembled Pool and Method of Assembly
    Publication number: 20090165201
    Abstract: A site-assembled enclosure of the present invention includes a plurality of upstanding staves arranged side-by-side and held together by top and bottom rails. The enclosure is preferably a pool including a coping extending entirely around and in releasably secured relation to the rails that fasten the upper ends of the staves together and a flexible liner and cover releasably secured to the coping. The wooden staves include opposing vertical edges interconnecting the two staves. The leveling gauge for leveling a construction area preferably includes a threaded rod, a pivot bracket rotatably mounted on the threaded rod, a board extending from the pivot bracket, and a level mounted on the board. A method of assembling an enclosure is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: Richard Vultaggio
  • INTEGRATED POINT OF PRESENCE SERVER NETWORK
    Publication number: 20090172145
    Abstract: A network of point of presence servers allows a customer to organize their web site by functions where functions are mapped into domain names. The functions have requirements that define what is needed by a server to satisfy the function. The domain names are mapped into resources or servers that can be addressed by the domain name and that satisfy requests for the function that domain name has been defined to support. This method of organization allows individual elements of a web page to be retrieved from different resources and gives the name server the control to direct users to an available and optimal server for a given resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Ajit Kumar Gupta, Richard David Day, Eric Sven-Johan Swildens
  • COMPRESSIBLE PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20090169641
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods that include providing a first particle having pores, the first particle having a first compression test value, and partially cross-linking the first particle to form a second particle having pores, the second particle having a second compression test value that is larger than the first compression test value by 25% or more, where a maximum dimension of the first particle is 5,000 microns or less, and a maximum dimension of the second particle is 5,000 microns or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFICE SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Goldi Kaul, Janel L. Lanphere, Robert E. Richard, Steve Keenan
  • c-Met modulators and methods of use
    Publication number: 20090170896
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds for modulating protein kinase enzymatic activity for modulating cellular activities such as proliferation, differentiation, programmed cell death, migration and chemoinvasion. More specifically, the invention provides quinazolines and quinolines which inhibit, regulate, and/or modulate kinase receptor, particularly c-Met, KDF, c-Kit, flt-3 and flt-4, signal transduction pathways related to the changes in cellular activities as mentioned above, compositions which contain these compounds, and methods of using them to treat kinase-dependent diseases and conditions. The present invention also provides methods for making compounds as mentioned above, and compositions which contain these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Exelixis, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn Canne Bannen, Diva Sze-Ming Chan, Jeff Chen, Lisa Esther Dalrymple, Timothy Patrick Forsyth, Tai Phat Huynh, Vasu Jammalamadaka, Richard George Khoury, James William Leahy, Morrison B. Mac, Grace Mann, Larry W. Mann, John M. Nuss, Jason Jevious Parks, Craig Stacy Takeuchi, Yong Wang, Wie Xu
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPAIRING UNCORRECTABLE DRIVE ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20090172464
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a method for repairing a defective storage device in a physical storage-device array having a plurality of storage devices. The method comprises the steps of identifying a disk error associated with the defective storage device; effecting an error recovery pause based on the disk error; processing one or more outstanding data storage or retrieval requests; and generating a new data storage request instructing the physical disk device array having the defective storage device to store valid data associated with the data storage or retrieval request corresponding to the disk device error, whereby the defective storage device is repaired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Agere Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Byrne, Thomas Klucsarits, Nevin C. Heintze, Ambalavanar Arulambalam, Michael J. Hunter, Xing Zhao, Zhi Ping He, Yun Peng, Qian Gao Xu, Eu Gene Goh, Silvester Tjandra
  • Link Discovery and Verification Using Loss of Light
    Publication number: 20090169202
    Abstract: Systems and methods for link discovery and verification that minimize the need for line termination resources to generate and interpret packets. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for operating a first node in a data communication network to verify connectivity to a second node includes sending a request for verification of connectivity to the second node that identifies an IP address of the first node, a port of the first node, and an IP address of the second node. The method also includes toggling a signal emitted by the port, and notifying the second node of a toggling mode of the port. Finally, the method includes receiving a first message from the second node indicating whether the second node detected the toggling. The request for verification of connectivity is sent on a control channel via a control message separate from the signal and the first message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Richard Bradford, Daniel C. Tappan
  • EMERGENCY EXIT ROUTING USING WIRELESS DEVICES DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
    Publication number: 20090170529
    Abstract: A method and wireless device direct a user to safety during an emergency situation. A wireless device (102) receives an emergency signal (121) from an emergency alerting device (120). The wireless device (102) extracts directional information from the emergency signal (121). The wireless device (102) directs a user to an exit associated with the emergency alerting device (120) based on the directional information extracted from the emergency signal (121).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventor: John Richard KANE
  • NAVIGATION SYSTEM IMPLEMENTING DYNAMIC ROUTE CORRECTION
    Publication number: 20090171577
    Abstract: A computer-implemented navigation method for implementation during a navigation routine for directing a user is provided. The navigation method comprises generating a navigation route. GPS signals are received and position fixes are derived from the GPS signals. The position fixes are stored and compared with the navigation route. A threshold value is determined based on the comparison of the position fixes with the navigation route. An updated navigation route is generated based on the plurality of position fixes distanced from the navigation route a distance greater than the threshold value and an updated navigation route is not generating based on the plurality of position fixes distanced from the navigation route a distance not greater than the threshold value. A mobile device for performing a navigation procedure is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: WAVEMARKET, INC.
    Inventors: Tasso Roumeliotis, Scott A. Hotes, Jesse Myers, Richard Fromm, Joseph Augst
  • INKJET INKS HAVING ANTI-ABRASION POLYMERS AND ANTI-ABRASION AIDS
    Publication number: 20090167824
    Abstract: An aqueous inkjet ink is described comprising water, a charge stabilized anti-abrasion polymer provided as a hydrophobic colloidal sol, a water-soluble humectant and a polyethyleneglycol-diether compound of Formula I as an anti-abrasion aid: R1—(OCH2CH2)nO—R2 ??(I) where R1 and R2 can be the same or different and are individually alkyl with 1 to 4 carbons, or phenyl, and n is between 2 and 45. Also described is a related aqueous inkjet ink-set and an image forming method having the step of imagewise applying by jetting to a receiver, one or more aqueous inks, as above described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Richard P. Szajewski, Paul J. Madigan
  • MULTI-CELL BATTERY ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20090169978
    Abstract: A multi-cell battery in which a plurality of electrochemical cells are disposed in a battery case. The battery case includes one or more partitions which divide the interior of the case into a plurality of cell compartments that house the electrochemical cells. The battery case includes at least one gas channel have a tortuous pathway designed to trap electrolyte which may escape from the cell compartments. A unique battery terminal may be molded into the battery case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Brendan Smith, Richard Bendert, Steve Bronczyk
  • Ambulance Cot System
    Publication number: 20090165207
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ambulance cots, cot systems and methods of using the same. In particular, the present invention provides an ambulance cot comprising a hydraulic system and a tip angle monitoring, recording and alert system, and methods of using the same (e.g., to transport subjects and/or to detect and/or record operational data related to cot usage).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Monster Medic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jaime C. Reed, Jeffrey J. Krieger, Richard T. Seizer, Shawn G. Bhend, Jarod M. Sulik
  • Organic Acid Compositions and Methods of Use in Subterranean Operations
    Publication number: 20090166038
    Abstract: Subterranean treatment fluids comprising one or more organic acids and methods of use in subterranean operations are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a treatment fluid that comprises an aqueous base fluid, a plurality of particulates, a gelling agent, and one or more organic acids; introducing the treatment fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation; and depositing at least a portion of the particulates in a portion of the subterranean formation so as to form a gravel pack in a portion of the subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Richard W. Pauls, Thomas D. Welton, David E. McMechan, Mary Van Domelen
  • Impact-Resistant Polyurethane
    Publication number: 20090171060
    Abstract: The present invention teaches a new process to produce novel, hard, optically clear, impact-resistant polyurethane polymers that are characterized by excellent thermo mechanical properties and chemical resistance, and the polymers made as a result of such a process. The polyurethanes are made by reacting a) a prepolymer made by reacting a polyisocyanate with a primary amine-terminated polyether with an amine functionality of about 2 and a molecular weight of >1000, and in which the free —NCO content of the resulting prepolymer is >18% by weight; with b) (i) a polyol having an average hydroxyl functionality greater than or equal to 2 and an average hydroxyl equivalent weight of from about 300 to about 1,000, and (ii) a curing agent that has isocyanate reactive groups, a functionality of 2 to 3 and a molecular weight of <400.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Richard Gerkin, Edmond J. Derderian
  • Screwdriver with torque-enhancing sidewall edges
    Publication number: 20090165605
    Abstract: An engaging portion of a screwdriver formed for engagement with a work-piece such as a screw, is described. The engaging portion has an engaging tip, a front face, a rear face and opposing side walls. Each side wall has a front groove and a rear groove. Each groove has a wide region and a narrow region with the narrow region located closer to the tip than the wide region so as to create a torque-enhancing side wall edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: Richard J. Macor
  • BINDING MOLECULES
    Publication number: 20090169548
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the manufacture of mono, di and multivalent polypeptide binding complexes, also mono, di or multispecific polypeptide binding complexes and uses thereof. The invention also relates to the manufacture and use of a diverse repertoire of antigen specific VH binding domains derived from phage display libraries, transgenic animals or natural sources. Preferably the VH binding domains and the dimerisation domains comprise human sequences. The polypeptide binding complexes comprise homo or heterodimerisation domains with four antigen binding [VH] domains fused at the amino and carboxyl termini of the dimerisation domains preferably using natural hinge or linker peptides. Where the polypeptide binding complexes lack CH2-CH3 effector functions they are preferably less than 120 kDa in size. Routes of manufacture are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Franklin Gerardus Grosveld, Richard Wilhelm Janssens, Drabek Dubravka, Roger Kingdon Craig
  • THERMAL SHUNT FOR ACTIVE DEVICES ON SILICON-ON-INSULATOR WAFERS
    Publication number: 20090168821
    Abstract: An optimized structure for heat dissipation is provided that may include two types of thermal shunts. The first type of thermal shunt employed involves using p and n metal contact layers to conduct heat away from the active region and into the silicon substrate. The second type of thermal shunt involves etching and backfilling a portion of the silicon wafer with poly-silicon to conduct heat to the silicon substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Alexander Fang, Richard Jones, Hyundai Park, Matthew Sysak
  • Telecommunications System
    Publication number: 20090170541
    Abstract: In a telecommunications system such as a global mobile telephone network in which each subscriber unit includes a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM card), each SIM card has fixed memory locations, to which data can be addressed over the air. Some of the locations can not be overwritten from the subscriber unit but can be accessed therefrom on the entry of short simple codes, each associated with one of the locations. Further fixed memory locations can be read over the air only when the subscriber enters a personal identification number. Locking control files are used to control read/write access to the locations respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Wayne David Michaels, Anthony Richard Timson, Aden William Dervan
  • Method of Forming Polyalkene Substituted Carboxylic Acid Compositions
    Publication number: 20090171031
    Abstract: The residual chlorine content of a polyolefin-substituted carboxylic acylating agent formed by a halogen-assisted reaction of a polyalkene and at least one olefinic, monounsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acid, anhydride or ester, is reduced when the reaction is conducted in the presence of a controlled amount of a metal compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Richard Joseph Severt, Antonio Gutierrez, Jacob Emert, Ramdas Venkatram, Jeremy Roger Spencer, Allison Joan Baker
  • BIOFEEDBACK SYSTEM AND DISPLAY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20090171233
    Abstract: A biofeedback system and a display device for the use in the biofeedback system. Also disclosed is a method for a biofeedback treatment of a person or an animal. Biofeedback is a therapy method which is used in rehabilitation facilities, for example in the neurological rehabilitation. A neural signal magnitude below a certain threshold does not result in a muscle response, for example, because the provided stimulus is insufficient to trigger the muscle. In order to provide a patient with an intuitive feedback of the sub-threshold neural signal nevertheless, the signal is detected and made recognizable to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Gerd Lanfermann, Richard Daniel Willmann