Patents by Inventor Rick Riday
Rick Riday 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).
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Publication number: 20240023716Abstract: The invention provides head and neck support sleep aid devices and methods for securely restraining the head of fatigued and sleeping travelers seated in a constrained, upright position, to prevent involuntary forward or lateral head flexion. The devices and methods of the invention employ a rigid elongate lever member adapted to be interposed between a user's back and an upright seat surface and head bracing means connected to the lever member to restrain the user's head against forward and lateral flexion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventor: Rick RIDAY
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Publication number: 20230172360Abstract: The invention provides head and neck support sleep aid devices and methods for securely restraining the head of fatigued and sleeping travelers seated in a constrained, upright position, to prevent involuntary forward or lateral head flexion. The devices and methods of the invention employ a rigid elongate lever member adapted to be interposed between a user's back and an upright seat surface and head bracing means connected to the lever member to restrain the user's head against forward and lateral flexion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2023Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventor: Rick RIDAY
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Publication number: 20220312977Abstract: The invention provides head and neck support sleep aid devices and methods for securely restraining the head of fatigued and sleeping travelers seated in a constrained, upright position, to prevent involuntary forward or lateral head flexion. The devices and methods of the invention employ a rigid elongate lever member adapted to be interposed between a user's back and an upright seat surface and head bracing means connected to the lever member to restrain the user's head against forward and lateral flexion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2020Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventor: Rick RIDAY
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Publication number: 20090159395Abstract: A coin conditioner is provided for cleaning or otherwise conditioning coins in a coin discriminator apparatus prior to transfer to a coin sensor. Coins enter through a feed tray and move down the length of a perforated tumbler, preferably without the use of gravity, such as under screw force, mechanical or centrifugal force. The spinning tumbler is preferably rotated about its longitudinal axis by a motor. In one embodiment, a blower or vacuum draws or moves air from one area to another, with the air preferably being filtered. As coins move through and down a tumbler, projections such as vanes, fins, ridges, dimples, spines or other raised features cause mechanical agitation and/or abrasion as coins are lifted and dropped while passing longitudinally through the tumbler. The coins are conditioned and non-coin matter is collected as it is separated and/or abraded from the coin surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: Dan Gerrity, Aaron Finch, Chris Ferguson, Scott Scherer, Rick Riday, Larry D. Cannon
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Patent number: 7464802Abstract: A coin conditioner is provided for cleaning or otherwise conditioning coins in a coin discriminator apparatus prior to transfer to a coin sensor. Coins enter through a feed tray and move down the length of a perforated tumbler, preferably without the use of gravity, such as under screw force, mechanical or centrifugal force. The spinning tumbler is preferably rotated about its longitudinal axis by a motor. In one embodiment, a blower or vacuum draws or moves air from one area to another, with the air preferably being filtered. As coins move through and down a tumbler, projections such as vanes, fins, ridges, dimples, spines or other raised features cause mechanical agitation and/or abrasion as coins are lifted and dropped while passing longitudinally through the tumbler. The coins are conditioned and non-coin matter is collected as it is separated and/or abraded from the coin surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2006Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Coinstar, Inc.Inventors: Dan Gerrity, Aaron Finch, Chris Ferguson, Scott Scherer, Rick Riday, Larry D. Cannon
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Publication number: 20060191770Abstract: A coin conditioner is provided for cleaning or otherwise conditioning coins in a coin discriminator apparatus prior to transfer to a coin sensor. Coins enter through a feed tray and move down the length of a perforated tumbler, preferably without the use of gravity, such as under screw force, mechanical or centrifugal force. The spinning tumbler is preferably rotated about its longitudinal axis by a motor. In one embodiment, a blower or vacuum draws or moves air from one area to another, with the air preferably being filtered. As coins move through and down a tumbler, projections such as vanes, fins, ridges, dimples, spines or other raised features cause mechanical agitation and/or abrasion as coins are lifted and dropped while passing longitudinally through the tumbler. The coins are conditioned and non-coin matter is collected as it is separated and/or abraded from the coin surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2006Publication date: August 31, 2006Inventors: Dan Gerrity, Aaron Finch, Chris Ferguson, Scott Scherer, Rick Riday, Larry Cannon
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Patent number: 7017729Abstract: A coin conditioner is provided for cleaning or otherwise conditioning coins in a coin discriminator apparatus prior to transfer to a coin sensor. Coins enter through a feed tray and move down the length of a perforated tumbler, preferably without the use of gravity, such as under screw force, mechanical or centrifugal force. The spinning tumbler is preferably rotated about its longitudinal axis by a motor. In one embodiment, a blower or vacuum draws or moves air from one area to another, with the air preferably being filtered. As coins move through and down a tumbler, projections such as vanes, fins, ridges, dimples, spines or other raised features cause mechanical agitation and/or abrasion as coins are lifted and dropped while passing longitudinally through the tumbler. The coins are conditioned and non-coin matter is collected as it is separated and/or abraded from the coin surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2004Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Coinstar, Inc.Inventors: Dan Gerrity, Aaron Finch, Chris Ferguson, Scott Scherer, Rick Riday, Larry D. Cannon
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Publication number: 20050145463Abstract: A coin conditioner is provided for cleaning or otherwise conditioning coins in a coin discriminator apparatus prior to transfer to a coin sensor. Coins enter through a feed tray and move down the length of a perforated tumbler, preferably without the use of gravity, such as under screw force, mechanical or centrifugal force. The spinning tumbler is preferably rotated about its longitudinal axis by a motor. In one embodiment, a blower or vacuum draws or moves air from one area to another, with the air preferably being filtered. As coins move through and down a tumbler, projections such as vanes, fins, ridges, dimples, spines or other raised features cause mechanical agitation and/or abrasion as coins are lifted and dropped while passing longitudinally through the tumbler. The coins are conditioned and non-coin matter is collected as it is separated and/or abraded from the coin surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2004Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: Dan Gerrity, Aaron Finch, Chris Ferguson, Scott Scherer, Rick Riday, Larry Cannon
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Patent number: 6863168Abstract: Methods and systems for cleaning coins and issuing a redeemable voucher for same. In one embodiment, an apparatus for issuing a redeemable voucher includes a coin input region configured to receive a plurality of coins, and a user interface configured to receive a request for a redeemable voucher. The apparatus can further include a debris separation device having a first opening configured to receive the plurality of coins from the coin input region, and at least a first wall forming an interior surface and an exterior surface. The first wall of the debris separation device includes at least one second opening smaller than the first opening and sized to prevent passage therethrough of the smallest coin of the plurality of coins. A driver can be configured to move the debris separation device and agitate the plurality of coins.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Coinstar, Inc.Inventors: Dan Gerrity, Aaron Finch, Chris Ferguson, Scott Scherer, Rick Riday, Larry D. Cannon
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Publication number: 20040042797Abstract: A free-space optical (FSO) transceiver head and mounting assembly to enable the FSO transceiver head to be mounted to a window. The FSO transceiver head has a binocular configuration including respective sets of transmit and receive optics configured to facilitate transmission and reception of optical signals. The mounting assembly provides a pair of adjustable axes to enable the FSO transceiver head to be rotated and tilted relative to an axis that is normal to the window. The mounting assembly also provides adjustable feet for fine-pointing. Upon assembly, the entire apparatus has a depth of approximately 3½ inches, enabling it to be deployed in a standard-sized window frame behind a window blind. The apparatus may also be deployed in vehicle windows and out-building windows. A breakaway feature is also provided such that the apparatus will break free from a window rather than having the window break when a sufficient force is applied to the mounting assembly and/or transceiver head.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2002Publication date: March 4, 2004Inventors: Nicholas Bratt, Chace Fadlovich, Robert M. Pierce, Rick Riday, Jorah Wyer
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Patent number: 6666318Abstract: A coin conditioner is provided for cleaning or otherwise conditioning coins in a coin discriminator apparatus prior to transfer to a coin sensor. Coins enter through a feed tray and move down the length of a perforated tumbler, preferably without the use of gravity, such as under screw force, mechanical or centrifugal force. The spinning tumbler is preferably rotated about its longitudinal axis by a motor. In one embodiment, a blower or vacuum draws or moves air from one area to another, with the air preferably being filtered. As coins move through and down a tumbler, projections such as vanes, fins, ridges, dimples, spines or other raised features cause mechanical agitation and/or abrasion as coins are lifted and dropped while passing longitudinally through the tumbler. The coins are conditioned and non-coin matter is collected as it is separated and/or abraded from the coin surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2002Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Coinstar, Inc.Inventors: Dan Gerrity, Aaron Finch, Chris Ferguson, Scott Scherer, Rick Riday, Larry D. Cannon
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Publication number: 20030075414Abstract: A coin conditioner is provided for cleaning or otherwise conditioning coins in a coin discriminator apparatus prior to transfer to a coin sensor. Coins enter through a feed tray and move down the length of a perforated tumbler, preferably without the use of gravity, such as under screw force, mechanical or centrifugal force. The spinning tumbler is preferably rotated about its longitudinal axis by a motor. In one embodiment, a blower or vacuum draws or moves air from one area to another, with the air preferably being filtered. As coins move through and down a tumbler, projections such as vanes, fins, ridges, dimples, spines or other raised features cause mechanical agitation and/or abrasion as coins are lifted and dropped while passing longitudinally through the tumbler. The coins are conditioned and non-coin matter is collected as it is separated and/or abraded from the coin surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Dan Gerrity, Aaron Finch, Chris Ferguson, Scott Scherer, Rick Riday, Larry D. Cannon
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Patent number: 6484884Abstract: A coin conditioner is provided for cleaning or otherwise conditioning coins in a coin discriminator apparatus prior to transfer to a coin sensor. Coins enter through a feed tray and move down the length of a perforated tumbler, preferably without the use of gravity, such as under screw force, mechanical or centrifugal force. The spinning tumbler is preferably rotated about its longitudinal axis by a motor. In one embodiment, a blower or vacuum draws or moves air from one area to another, with the air preferably being filtered. As coins move through and down a tumbler, projections such as vanes, fins, ridges, dimples, spines or other raised features cause mechanical agitation and/or abrasion as coins are lifted and dropped while passing longitudinally through the tumbler. The coins are conditioned and non-coin matter is collected as it is separated and/or abraded from the coin surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2000Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: Coinstar, Inc.Inventors: Dan Gerrity, Aaron Finch, Chris Ferguson, Scott Scherer, Rick Riday, Larry D. Cannon
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Patent number: 6174230Abstract: A coin conditioner is provided for cleaning or otherwise conditioning coins in a coin discriminator apparatus prior to transfer to a coin sensor. Coins enter through a feed tray and move down the length of a perforated tumbler, preferably without the use of gravity, such as under screw force, mechanical or centrifuigal force. The spinning tumbler is preferably rotated about its longitudinal axis by a motor. In one embodiment, a blower or vacuum draws or moves air from one area to another, with the air preferably being filtered. As coins move through and down a tumbler, projections such as vanes, fins, ridges, dimples, spines or other raised features cause mechanical agitation and/or abrasion as coins are lifted and dropped while passing longitudinally through the tumbler. The coins are conditioned and non-coin matter is collected as it is separated and/or abraded from the coin surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1998Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Assignee: Coinstar, Inc.Inventors: Dan Gerrity, Aaron Finch, Chris Ferguson, Scott Scherer, Rick Riday, Larry D. Cannon
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Patent number: 5842916Abstract: A coin conditioner is provided for cleaning or otherwise conditioning coins in a coin discriminator apparatus prior to transfer to a coin sensor. Coins enter through a feed tray and move down the length of a perforated tumbler, preferably without the use of gravity, such as under screw force, mechanical or centrifugal force. The spinning tumbler is preferably rotated about its longitudinal axis by a motor. In one embodiment, a blower or vacuum draws or moves air from one area to another, with the air preferably being filtered. As coins move through and down a tumbler, projections such as vanes, fins, ridges, dimples, spines or other raised features cause mechanical agitation and/or abrasion as coins are lifted and dropped while passing longitudinally through the tumbler. The coins are conditioned and non-coin matter is collected as it is separated and/or abraded from the coin surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1997Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Assignee: Coinstar, Inc.Inventors: Dan Gerrity, Thomas Hintz, Aaron Finch, Chris Ferguson, Scott Scherer, Rick Riday, Mark Shannon, Larry D. Cannon