Patents by Inventor Richard Wood

Richard Wood 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).

  • Low frequency directed energy shielding
    Patent number: 8373594
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in generating and imparting a low frequency, directed energy wavefield are disclosed. In a first aspect, the presently disclosed technique includes a low frequency directional array, comprising: a plurality of array elements capable of generating a low frequency, directed energy wavefront; and a canceling element capable of actively canceling a spurious lobe of the wavefront. In a second aspect, the presently disclosed technique includes a method, comprising: imparting a low frequency, directed wavefront; and actively canceling a spurious lobe of the wavefront.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
    Inventor: J. Richard Wood
  • Methods and systems for producing syngas
    Patent number: 8366902
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for producing syngas utilizing heat from thermochemical conversion of a carbonaceous fuel to support decomposition of at least one of water and carbon dioxide using one or more solid-oxide electrolysis cells. Simultaneous decomposition of carbon dioxide and water or steam by one or more solid-oxide electrolysis cells may be employed to produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide. A portion of oxygen produced from at least one of water and carbon dioxide using one or more solid-oxide electrolysis cells is fed at a controlled flow rate in a gasifier or combustor to oxidize the carbonaceous fuel to control the carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide ratio produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Grant L. Hawkes, James E. O'Brien, Carl M. Stoots, J. Stephen Herring, Michael G. McKellar, Richard A. Wood, Robert A. Carrington, Richard D. Boardman
  • MOUNTING MODULES FOR A DC DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20130016455
    Abstract: A mounting module for a DC distribution assembly is provided. The module includes a base portion that holds at least first and second electrically conductive straps thereon. The straps are disposed on and coupled to the electrically non-conductive base portion. The module further includes a first breaker pole assembly having a first line side electrically coupled to the first electrically conductive strap. The mounting module further includes a second breaker pole assembly having a second line side electrically coupled to the second electrically conductive strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Brian Frederick Mooney, Mariusz Duda, Nicholas Ryan Goodine, Eric Duane Rowland, Ganesh Venkataraman, Michael Richard Wood
  • Segmented Skirt Aerodynamic Fairing Device for Reducing the Aerodynamic Drag of Ground Vehicles
    Publication number: 20120319428
    Abstract: A method and device for reducing aerodynamic drag and improving performance and stability of ground vehicles by reducing the mass and velocity of the flow passing under a vehicle is described. The device is suitable for use with a truck and trailer system but may also be applied to a single unit truck system or any combination vehicle that includes a motorized lead vehicle pulling one or more non-motorized vehicles. The device includes right forward and aft panels configured to attach to a lower right portion of the vehicle such that they extend downward from the undercarriage region. The device further includes left forward and aft panels configured to attach to a lower left portion of the vehicle such that they extend downward from the undercarriage region. The device minimizes and controls airflow entering the undercarriage region from the front and sides of the ground vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventor: Richard Wood
  • SEALING APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20120241663
    Abstract: A sealing apparatus and method is disclosed, particularly for sealing around an elongate member which passes through a throughbore of a valve device, the apparatus having an upper sealing element and a lower sealing element, each being adapted to change configuration from an open configuration to a sealed configuration within the valve device to seal the throughbore of the valve device around the elongate member. The upper and lower sealing elements are separate and moveable independently from one another, and are configured to be actuated between open and sealed configurations by a common actuator. This actuation reduces the stack height and the weight of the valve, and reduces the number of well seals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: National Oilwell Varco UK, Limited
    Inventor: Carl Richard Wood
  • Methods and systems for comparing employee insurance plans among peer groups
    Patent number: 8185415
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards methods and systems for a benchmark based comparison of an employee insurance plan of an organization to employee insurance plans from other organizations in a peer group. The present invention enables a user to enter details about an employee insurance plan of a first organization and allows the user to compare the insurance plan to a benchmark computed from data collected from a plurality of organizations in a peer group of the first organization. The comparison report does not identify the organizations from which data is collected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: HighRoads, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Rosen, Alexandra Candelas, Richard Wood, Lori Dustin
  • Golf bag, golf bag kit, and methods of assembly thereof
    Patent number: 8141705
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a golf bag assembly is disclosed, comprising: a golf bag body having a top opening and a bottom opening; a collar coupled along an inner surface of the golf bag body adjacent to the top opening, the collar having a plurality of pole receiving collar ends; a cuff coupled along an inner surface of the golf bag body adjacent to the bottom opening; a base member having a plurality of pole receiving base ends, the base member removeably coupled to the cuff; a top support removeably coupled to the collar; and a plurality of connecting poles that extend between the plurality of pole receiving base ends of the base member and the plurality of pole receiving collar ends of the collar thereby retaining the base member against the cuff and providing structural support to the golf bag body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Golf Sales West, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Aubery, Richard Wood
  • HIGH FUNCTIONALITY POLYESTERS AND COATINGS COMPRISING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20110244156
    Abstract: A polyester prepared by free radical polymerization of an unsaturated polyester prepolymer, wherein the polymerization occurs primarily by reaction of the unsaturation of said prepolymer is disclosed. Coatings comprising the same are also disclosed, as are substrates coated at least in part with such coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Kam Lun Lock, Richard Woods, Nigel Francis Masters
  • BRANCHED POLYESTER POLYMERS AND COATINGS COMPRISING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20110244157
    Abstract: A polyester prepared by free radical polymerization of an unsaturated polyester prepolymer, wherein the polymerization occurs primarily by reaction of the unsaturation is disclosed. Coatings comprising the same are also disclosed, as are substrates coated at least in part with such coatings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Debra L. Singer, Dennis A. Simpson, John M. Dudik, Anthony M. Chasser, Kam Lun Lock, Richard Woods, Nigel Francis Masters
  • Online retail store featuring a golf bag customization engine to customize golf bags and golf bag assembly kits
    Patent number: 8032423
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method effectuated over an online ordering system for customized golf bags, comprising: prompting a consumer with one or more options for one or more components of the golf bag that are customizable through an online website; receiving selections made by the consumer for the one or more options for the one or more components through the online website; packaging the selected one or more components of the golf bag as a kit; and distributing the consumer to the consumer for final assembly of the golf bag. In one embodiment, a final assembly of the golf bag by the consumer is substantially completed using manual and tool-less techniques. The options for the one or more components comprises at least one of: a color of a golf bag body, a color of a cuff, a color of a collar, a color of a top portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Golf Sales West, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Aubery, Richard Wood
  • Adjustable Bolster Swing Legs for Mounting and Aligning and Reorienting Crawlers for Slipform Paving Machines
    Publication number: 20110236129
    Abstract: A paving machine which is configured to move in a paving direction for spreading, leveling and finishing concrete into a form having a generally upwardly exposed, finished concrete surface and terminating in lateral concrete sides. The paving machine has a main frame, including a center module, bolsters laterally movably connected to respective lateral sides of the center module for changing a spacing between the bolsters, and a crawler track associated with respective aft and forward ends of the bolsters. A bolster swing leg for each crawler track supports an upright jacking column secured to the swing leg proximate a free end thereof. A worm gear drive between the jacking column and the crawler track permits rotational movements of the crawler track and the jacking column about an upright axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: Guntert & Zimmerman Const. Div., Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Guntert, JR., Gerald L. Dahlinger, Richard Wood Francis
  • Frame extension device for reducing the aerodynamic drag of ground vehicles
    Patent number: 8007030
    Abstract: A frame extension device for the reduction of aerodynamic drag and for improved performance of bluff base ground vehicles by increasing the pressure on the base of the vehicle by stabilizing the wake flow. The device is particularly suited for tractor-trailers utilizing a roll-up type rear door in that it does not block any part of the door opening. The device may be of sufficient thickness to support the weight of an unloading device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Inventor: Richard Wood
  • APPLES WITH HIGH POLYPHENOLIC CONTENT
    Publication number: 20110135770
    Abstract: The invention relates to apples comprising high concentrations of polyphenols, to processes for obtaining said apples and to uses of apples as a method of treatment or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disease, colon cancer and digestive health.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Richard Wood, William Barnett
  • TILED DISPLAY SYSTEM AND IMPROVEMENT THEREIN
    Publication number: 20110102300
    Abstract: An imaging system and improvement therein for edge blending a composite image displayed by a plurality of configurable display devices in a tiled display system or between display devices and the surrounding environment, by at least one of modifying one or more light emission characteristics in a region of the composite image adjacent the gaps or generating a pattern within the composite image that coincides with the spacing of the gaps, such that the visual seam becomes camouflaged when viewed from a distance. The light emission characteristics can, for example, include brightness and/or colour and the pattern can, for example, be a grid pattern that coincides with the spacing of the gaps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Wood, Delia Zsivanov
  • GOLF BAG, GOLF BAG KIT, AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY THEREOF
    Publication number: 20110073504
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a golf bag assembly is disclosed, comprising: a golf bag body having a top opening and a bottom opening; a collar coupled along an inner surface of the golf bag body adjacent to the top opening, the collar having a plurality of pole receiving collar ends; a cuff coupled along an inner surface of the golf bag body adjacent to the bottom opening; a base member having a plurality of pole receiving base ends, the base member removeably coupled to the cuff; a top support removeably coupled to the collar; and a plurality of connecting poles that extend between the plurality of pole receiving base ends of the base member and the plurality of pole receiving collar ends of the collar thereby retaining the base member against the cuff and providing structural support to the golf bag body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: GOLF SALES WEST
    Inventors: Jeffery Scott Aubery, Richard Wood
  • ONLINE RETAIL STORE FEATURING A GOLF BAG CUSTOMIZATION ENGINE TO CUSTOMIZE GOLF BAGS AND GOLF BAG ASSEMBLY KITS
    Publication number: 20110078039
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method effectuated over an online ordering system for customized golf bags, comprising: prompting a consumer with one or more options for one or more components of the golf bag that are customizable through an online website; receiving selections made by the consumer for the one or more options for the one or more components through the online website; packaging the selected one or more components of the golf bag as a kit; and distributing the consumer to the consumer for final assembly of the golf bag. In one embodiment, a final assembly of the golf bag by the consumer is substantially completed using manual and tool-less techniques. The options for the one or more components comprises at least one of: a color of a golf bag body, a color of a cuff, a color of a collar, a color of a top portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: GOLF SALES WEST
    Inventors: Jeffrey Aubery, Richard Wood
  • Methods and Apparatus for Isolating Platelets From Blood
    Publication number: 20110065183
    Abstract: A platelet collection device comprising a centrifugal spin-separator container with a cavity having a longitudinal inner surface. A float in the cavity has a base, a platelet collection surface above the base, an outer surface. The float density is below the density of erythrocytes and above the density of plasma. The platelet collection surface has a position on the float which places it below the level of platelets when the float is suspended in separated blood. During centrifugation, a layer of platelets or buffy coat collects closely adjacent the platelet collection surface. Movement of a float having a density greater than whole blood through the sedimenting erythrocytes releases entrapped platelets, increasing the platelet yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Hanuman LLC
    Inventors: Randel Dorian, Scott R. King, Richard Wood Storrs
  • ENHANCED MESSAGING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110047226
    Abstract: A system for enabling enhancement of a text-based message with visual assets, the system comprising: input means for receiving message text; a data store comprising a plurality of visual assets; search means arranged to compare data related to the message text received at the input means against data related to the plurality of visual assets stored in the data store in order to identify at least one visual asset that corresponds to a portion of the message text; composing means arranged to receive the at least one visual asset identified by the search means and to compose at least one composed asset set in dependence upon the at least one visual asset identified by the search means and the message text received at the input means; output means arranged to output the at least one composed asset set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: Real World Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Peter Brian Gabriel, Andrew Richard Wood, Michael David Large
  • Method and device for optimizing a light-up procedure of a gas turbine engine
    Patent number: 7878004
    Abstract: An aspect of the invention is directed towards a method and device for optimizing a light-up procedure of a gas turbine engine. An aspect of the method comprises repeating an engine start attempt with amended light-up parameter values or range of light-up parameter values, where the values are amended by a predefined scheme including recording the light-up parameter value or the range of light-up parameter values of each start attempt together with the light-up success rate achieved in the respective start attempts, and optimizing the light-up parameter value or range of parameter values by analyzing the recorded data after the start attempts have been finished. An aspect of the device is to provide a control unit that implements the inventive method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Gareth Davies, Richard Noden, Dorian Skipper, John Wilkinson, Richard Woods
  • Set of drag reducing panels for a road tractor
    Patent number: D677196
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Fastskinz, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Salaverry, Richard Wood