Patents by Inventor Rick Born

Rick Born 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).

  • Tools and methods for customizing multi-function devices
    Patent number: 9176751
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided that includes a multi-function device that is configured to perform a plurality of functions relating to manipulating a document. The multi-function device can have a display configured to display interface tool for facilitating the customization of a function of the multi-function device. The interface tools allow a user to communicate with the multi-function device to enter information relating to the customized function. The custom application can be configured to be installed on the multi-function device, and the custom application is used to customize the multi-function device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Dianne Colelli, Kristopher James Stasiw, Wendy Abbott, Linh La, Kelvin Kwan, Boris Shmoys, Michael Trent, Jacob Woodworth, Stephen J. Sydorowicz, Khalid Rabb, Rick Born, Myriam Martinez, James Howell, Bernard R. Heroux, Jr., David Mensing, Christine Miyachi, Kenneth Schleede
  • HIGH STRENGTH, HIGH STRESS CORROSION CRACKING RESISTANT AND CASTABLE AL-ZN-MG-CU-ZR ALLOY FOR SHAPE CAST PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20150247229
    Abstract: The present invention provides an Al—Zn—Mg—Cu casting alloy that provides high strength for automotive and aerospace applications and optimized stress corrosion cracking resistance in highly corrosive and tensile environments. The inventive alloy composition includes about 3.5 wt. % to about 5.5 wt. % Zn; about 1.0 wt. % to about 3.0 wt. % Mg; about 0.5 wt. % to about 1.2 wt. % Cu; less than about 1.0 wt. % Si; less than about 0.30 wt. % Mn; less than about 0.30 wt. % Fe; and a balance of Al and incidental impurities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: JEN C. LIN, XINYAN YAN, WENPING ZHANG, JAMES P. MORAN, JOHN M. NEWMAN, RALPH R. SAWTELL, GERALD D. SCOTT, MICHAEL BRANDT, BOB R. FORS, RICK A. BORNS, MOUSTAPHA MBAYE
  • Tools And Methods For Customizing Multi-Function Devices
    Publication number: 20130268926
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided that includes a multi-function device that is configured to perform a plurality of functions relating to manipulating a document. The multi-function device can have a display configured to display interface tool for facilitating the customization of a function of the multi-function device. The interface tools allow a user to communicate with the multi-function device to enter information relating to the customized function. The custom application can be configured to be installed on the multi-function device, and the custom application is used to customize the multi-function device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dianne Colelli, Kristopher James Stasiw, Wendy Abbott, Linh La, Kelvin Kwan, Boris Shmoys, Michael Trent, Jacob Woodworth, Stephen J. Sydorowicz, Khalid Rabb, Rick Born, Myriam Martinez, James Howell, Bernard R. Heroux, JR., David Mensing, Christine Miyachi, Kenneth Schleede
  • HIGH STRENGTH, HIGH STRESS CORROSION CRACKING RESISTANT AND CASTABLE Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr ALLOY FOR SHAPE CAST PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20120261035
    Abstract: The present invention provides an Al—Zn—Mg—Cu casting alloy that provides high strength for automotive and aerospace applications and optimized stress corrosion cracking resistance in highly corrosive and tensile environments. The inventive alloy composition includes about 3.5 wt. % to about 5.5 wt. % Zn; about 1.0 wt. % to about 3.0 wt. % Mg; about 0.5 wt. % to about 1.2 wt. % Cu; less than about 1.0 wt. % Si; less than about 0.30 wt. % Mn; less than about 0.30 wt. % Fe; and a balance of Al and incidental impurities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: JEN C. LIN, Xinyan Yan, Wenping Zhang, James P. Moran, John M. Newman, Ralph R. Sawtell, Gerald D. Scott, Michael Brandt, Bob R. Fors, Rick A. Borns, Moustapha Mbaye
  • HIGH STRENGTH, HIGH STRESS CORROSION CRACKING RESISTANT AND CASTABLE Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr ALLOY FOR SHAPE CAST PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20080066833
    Abstract: The present invention provides an Al—Zn—Mg—Cu casting alloy that provides high strength for automotive and aerospace applications and optimized stress corrosion cracking resistance in highly corrosive and tensile environments. The inventive alloy composition includes about 3.5 wt. % to about 5.5 wt. % Zn; about 1.0 wt. % to about 3.0 wt. % Mg; about 0.5 wt. % to about 1.2 wt. % Cu; less than about 1.0 wt. % Si; less than about 0.30 wt. % Mn; less than about 0.30 wt. % Fe; and a balance of Al and incidental impurities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Jen C. Lin, Xinyan Yan, Wenping Zhang, James P. Moran, John M. Newman, Ralph R. Sawtell, Gerald D. Scott, Michael Brandt, Bob R. Fors, Rick A. Borns, Moustapha Mbaye
  • Overflow transfer furnace and control system for reduced oxide production in a casting furnace
    Patent number: 7037462
    Abstract: An apparatus for transferring molten metal from a melting furnace to a casting furnace is provided. A sensing and control system for the transfer of molten metal from a transfer furnace to a casting furnace is also described. The combination of the transfer apparatus with the sensing and control system provides for the introduction of reduced oxide molten metal into a casting furnace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Marshall A. Klingensmith, Michael J. Kinosz, Rick A. Borns
  • Overflow transfer furnace and control system for reduced oxide production in a casting furnace
    Patent number: 6902696
    Abstract: An apparatus for transferring molten metal from a melting furnace to a casting furnace is provided. A sensing and control system for the transfer of molten metal from a transfer furnace to a casting furnace is also described. The combination of the transfer apparatus with the sensing and control system provides for the introduction of reduced oxide molten metal into a casting furnace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Marshall A. Klingensmith, Michael J. Kinosz, Rick A. Borns
  • Overflow transfer furnace and control system for reduced oxide production in a casting furnace
    Publication number: 20050046093
    Abstract: An apparatus for transferring molten metal from a melting furnace to a casting furnace is provided. A sensing and control system for the transfer of molten metal from a transfer furnace to a casting furnace is also described. The combination of the transfer apparatus with the sensing and control system provides for the introduction of reduced oxide molten metal into a casting furnace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Marshall Klingensmith, Michael Kinosz, Rick Borns
  • Overflow transfer furnace and control system for reduced oxygen production in a casting furnace
    Publication number: 20030201583
    Abstract: An apparatus for transferring molten metal from a melting furnace to a casting furnace is provided. A sensing and control system for the transfer of molten metal from a transfer furnace to a casting furnace is also described. The combination of the transfer apparatus with the sensing and control system provides for the introduction of reduced oxide molten metal into a casting furnace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventors: Marshall A. Klingensmith, Michael J. Kinosz, Rick A. Borns