Patents by Inventor Richard W. May

Richard W. May 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).

  • Patent number: 7709106
    Abstract: A highly strain tolerant, substantially moisture impermeable, reflective crack relief interlayer is provided. The interlayer includes a polymer modified asphalt binder mixed with a dense fine aggregate mixture containing a substantial amount of manufactured sand. The interlayer mix is designed using a fatigue test and a stability test. Preferably, a hot mix asphalt overlay that is compatible with the interlayer, as well as the demands of local traffic and climate, is placed over the interlayer so that a protected, smooth paved surface is provided. The interlayer may delay the first appearance of cracks and the severity of cracks for several years compared with traditional hot mix overlays and extend pavement service life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Road Science, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Phillip B. Blankenship, Richard Kent Steger, Richard W. May
  • Patent number: 6290181
    Abstract: A deployable crew quarters incorporates folding panels and acoustic panels to provide a lightweight on-orbit crew quarter. The deployable crew quarters preferably includes a frame and a plurality of panels mounted to the frame. At least one of the panels is hinged to the frame to allow movement between a stowed position and a deployed position. More specifically, the panels include a front panel coupled to the frame and two side panels moveable coupled to the frame. The two side panels are moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. Still further, a top panel is also preferably moveable coupled to the frame, wherein the top panel is moveable between a stowed position and a pop-up deployed position. The front panel includes a sliding door panel to allow crew access to the deployable crew quarters. The front panel also preferably extends outward from the frame, which provides space in which a ventilation mechanism can be mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Spacehab, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Michael Gadd, Martin R Fraske, Richard W. May, William M Otto
  • Patent number: 5178444
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein a form of cabinet for providing secure storage of a golf bag or bag and clubs therein at a golf course or other facility. A single cabinet or series of cabinets may be provided, with each including a frame assembly, a top, floor and hinged door assembly. The top and door prevent the bags and clubs from being removed from the top and front, respectively, of the cabinet, and suitable cover devices for the back and sides, such as open grids, are provided for preventing removal from the back and sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1993
    Assignee: Summit Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. May, Ben C. Panlilio, James H. Sharpe, Robert J. Sharpe
  • Patent number: 4739992
    Abstract: A multiple board game apparatus comprises a board with first and second playing surfaces and a plurality of identical game pieces for playing a multiple number of board games. The first surface of the board is divided into triangles and the second surface is divided into hexagons. The vertexes of the triangles on the first surface form points of intersection. The total number of points of intersection on the first surface are equal in number to the total number of hexagons on the second surface. The level of difficulty of each game can be varied by playing on either the first or second side. The game pieces have a directional feature, a substantial thickness and are reversible to provide dual identification for each piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1988
    Inventor: Richard W. May