Patents by Inventor Richard Wayne

Richard Wayne 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: 12352733
    Abstract: Described is a mixer for a chromatography system. The mixer includes an inlet manifold channel, an outlet manifold channel and a plurality of transfer channels. The inlet manifold channel has an inlet at a proximal end of the inlet manifold channel for receiving an inlet flow. The transfer channels are fluidly connected between the inlet and outlet manifold channels. The respective fluid connections are distributed along each of the inlet and outlet manifolds channels. The transfer channels have different volumes. The mixer may be formed of a plurality of layer and the layers may be diffusion bonded to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Peyton C. Beals, Sylvain Gilles Cormier, Richard Wayne Andrews
  • Publication number: 20250161675
    Abstract: A temporary wearable device, in the form of a cuff with electronics and arrays of skin electrodes, attachable to a limb at specific locations above various joints. When activated, such as by wireless actuation, the device stimulates specific nerves of interest to temporarily block pain signals with quick response and in a reversible manner without any permanent nerve damage to the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2024
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Richard Wayne Clark, Reghu Rajan Kunnath, Gary R. Cantu, Ted P. Vlahos
  • Patent number: 12282343
    Abstract: Autonomously aligning docking bodies is provided. A first-axis surface is identified as a target axis surface corresponding to a desired docking approach vector of a first body to a second body. The first body is maneuvered to align relative to a second-axis surface until a third-axis surface is less than a defined surface detection threshold level. The first body is continued to be maneuvered to align relative to the third-axis surface until the second-axis surface is less than the defined surface detection threshold level. Docking is completed between the first body and the second body in accordance with the desired docking approach vector based on alignment of the first body with the target axis surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John Stern Alexander, Scott E. Schneider, Richard Wayne France, Neil Delima
  • Publication number: 20250114101
    Abstract: A surgical driving system includes a driver and a cutting accessory. The driver includes a body driven by a motor. First and second arms project from the body, each arm having its own alignment tip. The arms define a channel between each other. The alignment tips are offset. Each tip includes two alignment surfaces facing away from each other. The cutting accessory includes a distal portion having a cutting tip and being coupled to a tool shaft. A proximal portion of the cutting accessory is coupled to the tool shaft and received within the channel. The proximal portion has a drive section with a flat to engage the arms of the driver. The proximal portion also has an alignment section separate from and proximal to the drive section to engage the alignment tips of the driver to orient the drive section relative to the arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicant: MAKO Surgical Corp.
    Inventors: Jonathan P. Boyer, Richard Wayne Mitchell
  • Patent number: 12201972
    Abstract: An ion exchange tank is provided. The ion exchange tank includes a processing chamber and an additive chamber separated by a weir system, the weir system having a flow channel fluidly connecting the processing chamber to the additive chamber, wherein the flow is divided from the additive chamber by a first partition and divided from the processing chamber by a second partition, wherein the additive chamber comprises a solids-absorbing material disposed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Richard Wayne Bernard, Tonia Havewala Fletcher, Christopher Lee Timmons
  • Publication number: 20240336359
    Abstract: Systems and methods for inspecting or maintaining a structure, such as a utility pole or a metal tower), with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are disclosed. The UAV can be configured to fly to a target location on the structure and measure characteristics of the structure such as a component thickness. The UAV can precisely repeat the measurement at a later time to determine any change in component thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Richard Wayne Litton, Matt Gardner, Kevin Niles
  • Patent number: 12104468
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for containing one or more shaped charges in a single plane, using a shaped charge housing containing a cluster of one or more shaped charges. The cluster contains with the apex ends facing each other, arrayed about the center axis of a gun body, and detonated from a single initiator located in the middle of the cluster of the one or more shaped charges. The shaped charge housing can be one of many shaped charge housings coupled together to perforate in a plurality of single planes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Sokolove, Richard Wayne Bradley, Adam Dyess, Shane Matthew Wilson, Dale Langford, Ryan Bradley, Jason Hoang Mai
  • Patent number: 12091949
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a universal plug in cartridge detonator capability in box-by-box perforating guns by providing a tandem sub, having a cartridge detonator assembly, that is capable of connecting to a box end of a perforating gun on one side and connecting to a pinned end of a second perforating gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Dyess, Jason Hoang Mai, Richard Wayne Bradley, Joshua Blake Howk
  • Patent number: 12065913
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detonating a power charge in downhole wellbore using a heating element embedded within the energetic material of the power charge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Montoya Ashton, Richard Wayne Bradley, Christopher Sokolove, Isaiah Acevedo, Johnny Covalt
  • Publication number: 20240220131
    Abstract: Aspects and features of this disclosure provide a high-availability storage platform employing multiple redundant sites. Replication to multiple sites can begin upon receiving content and can be completed quickly, in part through the use of a small and efficient file that can be sent to storage sites. The file enables each storage site to efficiently build appropriate entries in a reference registry for storing and indexing the content. In some examples, a registration request including the content is received and the content is stored in an instance of the centralized storage system at an initial storage site. The aforementioned file is transmitted to additional storage sites to cause the content to be stored in additional instances of the centralized storage system. The file can also be accessed at the additional storage sites to update instances of the reference registry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Jeffrey Mark Bentley, Robert Brian McCarthy, Richard Wayne Luchak
  • Patent number: 12012208
    Abstract: Systems and methods for inspecting or maintaining a structure, such as a utility pole or a metal tower), with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are disclosed. The UAV can be configured to fly to a target location on the structure and measure characteristics of the structure such as a component thickness. The UAV can precisely repeat the measurement at a later time to determine any change in component thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: OSMOSE UTILITIES SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Wayne Litton, Matt Gardner, Kevin Niles
  • Patent number: 11898519
    Abstract: A heating system for a component within a compartment of a spacecraft includes a fuel source, a gas generator, and a heat sink. The fuel source includes hydrazine. The gas generator is in fluid communication with the fuel source. The gas generator includes a catalyst. The catalyst is configured to decompose the hydrazine and generate an exhaust gas. The heat sink is thermally coupled to the gas generator and configured to receive heat from the exhaust gas of the gas generator. The heat sink is thermally coupled to the component within the compartment of the spacecraft to transfer heat from the exhaust gas to the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua Benjamin Hopkins, Richard Wayne Warwick, Brian Paul Dempsey, Carey Lee Parish
  • Patent number: 11897399
    Abstract: A construction vehicle includes a panel removably coupled to a vehicle component and fastening member for removably coupling the panel to the vehicle component. The fastening member includes a main body having a lock stud that is movable to switch the fastening member between a locked position and an unlocked position. The fastening member also includes a ring assembly. The ring assembly defines a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a base portion and one or more first tabs. The one or more first tabs are inclined relative to the base portion. The first portion further includes one or more second tabs parallel to the base portion. Further, the one or more first tabs and the one or more second tabs together define a seating portion for receiving the lock stud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Wayne
  • Patent number: 11875037
    Abstract: Aspects and features of this disclosure provide a high-availability storage platform employing multiple redundant sites. Replication to multiple sites can begin upon receiving content and can be completed quickly, in part through the use of a small and efficient file that can be sent to storage sites. The file enables each storage site to efficiently build appropriate entries in a reference registry for storing and indexing the content. In some examples, a registration request including the content is received and the content is stored in an instance of the centralized storage system at an initial storage site. The aforementioned file is transmitted to additional storage sites to cause the content to be stored in additional instances of the centralized storage system. The file can also be accessed at the additional storage sites to update instances of the reference registry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Viewpointe Archive Services, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Mark Bentley, Robert Brian McCarthy, Richard Wayne Luchak
  • Publication number: 20230408486
    Abstract: Wood markers and processes for durably marking and subsequently identifying both original grain wood products and wood-plastic composite products. The wood marker can be dispersed beneath the surface of the wood, where it is protected from the elements and may endure years of exposure to the elements. The wood marker is compatible with state-of-the-art pressure-treating processes and may subsequently be detected for authentication purposes by known analytical methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Richard Wayne Greene, Barry Dean Haugen, Stephen Edward Cavender
  • Publication number: 20230389595
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for flavoring a smokable article is disclosed. The apparatus may comprise a sealable or re-sealable container configured to hold the smokable article and compositions containing flavors configured to be diffusible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Dillon Dangler, Richard Wayne Hall
  • Publication number: 20230374892
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a universal plug in cartridge detonator capability in box-by-box perforating guns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Dyess, Jason Hoang Mai, Richard Wayne Bradley, Joshua Blake Howk
  • Patent number: 11790806
    Abstract: A pilot and burner apparatus is provided for use in firefighting training. The apparatus includes a main fuel conduit and a main fuel valve. The apparatus includes a pilot tube and a pilot fuel conduit configured to deliver fuel from the main fuel conduit to the pilot tube. The apparatus includes main and pilot fuel valves to respectively control a flow of fuel in the main and pilot fuel conduits. In a pilot phase, the valves direct fuel to the pilot tube. An ignition component is configured to ignite fuel in the pilot tube to generate a pilot flame. In a burn phase, the pilot flame generates a controllable flame out of a main burner pipe by igniting fuel exiting the main fuel conduit. The controllable flame can be delivered to a training structure for training purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Fireblast Global, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Wayne Egelin, Jr., Christopher Charles Yirsa
  • Publication number: 20230328118
    Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically adjusting presentation content based on user responses are described. Embodiments are configured to provide presentation content to a user from a host device, provide an interactive element in conjunction with the presentation content, collect response data from the user via the interactive element; and generate a customized document for the user based on the response data. Embodiments are further configured to provide the presentation content to a user through a website, and to customize the website based on the response data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Richard Wayne Pickett, JR.
  • Patent number: 11732554
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a universal plug in cartridge detonator capability in box-by-box perforating guns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Dyess, Jason Hoang Mai, Richard Wayne Bradley, Joshua Blake Howk