Patents by Inventor Rickson Sun
Rickson Sun 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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Patent number: 8943637Abstract: Multi-directional wiping elements are disclosed. The wiping elements comprise intersecting squeegee segments that provide top wiping squeegee edges and side wiping squeegee edges. Devices utilizing the multi-directional wiping elements of the present invention can include bristles that are configured to simultaneously wipe a working surface with the wiping elements. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, the multi-directional wiping elements are utilized in a toothbrush cleaning head that is configured to be operated manually or, alternatively, is motorized and is configured to rotate, oscillate, vibrate and/or move according to a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Inventors: James Albert Gavney, Jr., Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Homero Soboll, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim
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Publication number: 20140201932Abstract: A device with two or more regions configured to clean or treat a working surface is disclosed. Preferably, the device is an oral-care device with a power cleaning head. The power cleaning head comprises two or more regions, wherein at least one of the regions is configured to move and wherein at least one of the regions comprises a squeegee element. Preferably, the regions are configured to independently rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning teeth and gums and can each include bristles, nodules, squeegee elements, or any combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Inventors: James Albert Gavney, JR., Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Homero Soboll, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim
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Patent number: 8683636Abstract: A device with two or more regions configured to clean or treat a working surface is disclosed. Preferably, the device is an oral-care device with a power cleaning head. The power cleaning head comprises two or more regions, wherein at least one of the regions is configured to move and wherein at least one of the regions comprises a squeegee element. Preferably, the regions are configured to independently rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning teeth and gums and can each include bristles, nodules, squeegee elements, or any combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Inventors: James A. Gavney, Jr., Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Homero Soboll, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim
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Patent number: 8663665Abstract: The invention in one aspect relates to an anti-chafing composition with improved efficacy, in one embodiment, comprising an effective amount of boron nitride suspended in a dermatologically acceptable carrier vehicle. Another embodiment relates to an anti-chafing composition in the form of a powder or a stick containing boron nitride. The present invention also relates to a method of inhibiting or reducing chafing to the skin by topically applying an effective amount of such anti-chafing composition to the skin or to a surface to be in contact with the skin.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.Inventors: Joerg Student, Rickson Sun, Kristi Scherler, Paul Hans, Jon Leist, Gregory W. Shaffer
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Publication number: 20140041137Abstract: Multi-directional wiping elements are disclosed. The wiping elements comprise intersecting squeegee segments that provide top wiping squeegee edges and side wiping squeegee edges. Devices utilizing the multi-directional wiping elements of the present invention can include bristles that are configured to simultaneously wipe a working surface with the wiping elements. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, the multi-directional wiping elements are utilized in a toothbrush cleaning head that is configured to be operated manually or, alternatively, is motorized and is configured to rotate, oscillate, vibrate and/or move according to a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: James A. Gavney, JR., Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Homero Soboll, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim
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Publication number: 20130007967Abstract: A device with two or more regions configured to clean or treat a working surface is disclosed. Preferably, the device is an oral-care device with a power cleaning head. The power cleaning head comprises two or more regions, wherein at least one of the regions is configured to move and wherein at least one of the regions comprises a squeegee element. Preferably, the regions are configured to independently rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning teeth and gums and can each include bristles, nodules, squeegee elements, or any combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: James A. Gavney, JR., Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Homero Soboll, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim
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Patent number: 8276231Abstract: A device with two or more regions configured to clean or treat a working surface is disclosed. Preferably, the device is an oral-care device with a power cleaning head. The power cleaning head comprises two or more regions, wherein at least one of the regions is configured to move and wherein at least one of the regions comprises a squeegee element. Preferably, the regions are configured to independently rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning teeth and gums and can each include bristles, nodules, squeegee elements, or any combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Inventors: James A. Gavney, Jr., Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Homero Soboll, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim
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Patent number: 8276233Abstract: Multi-directional wiping elements are disclosed. The wiping elements comprise intersecting squeegee segments that provide top wiping squeegee edges and side wiping squeegee edges. Devices utilizing the multi-directional wiping elements of the present invention can include bristles that are configured to simultaneously wipe a working surface with the wiping elements. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, the multi-directional wiping elements are utilized in a toothbrush cleaning head that is configured to be operated manually or, alternatively, is motorized and is configured to rotate, oscillate, vibrate and/or move according to a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Inventors: James A. Gavney, Jr., Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Homero Soboll, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim
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Patent number: 8206729Abstract: A topical composition with a sustained softness feel to the skin, comprising an effective amount of boron nitride suspended in a dermatologically acceptable carrier vehicle, wherein the composition suitably adheres to the skin, leaving a coating layer comprising boron nitride particles. The present invention also relates to a method of massaging by applying the composition of the present invention on the body part to be massaged, and massaging the part coated with the composition of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.Inventors: Joerg Student, Rickson Sun, Kristi Scherler, Paul Hans, Jon Leist, Gregory W. Shaffer
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Patent number: 8047506Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for distributing a cable-pulling composition onto a cable as it is being pulled through a conduit. In one embodiment, the cable pulling composition is a block of an enhanced composition, e.g., consisting essentially of boron nitride that facilitates the pulling of cables through conduits. The invention further relates to a method for pulling cables through conduits by applying an effective amount of boron nitride composition onto the cable surface through the use of the cable-pulling apparatus of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2006Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.Inventors: Joerg Student, Rickson Sun, Andy Switky, Jesse Fourt, Mian Ding, Chunlin Yao
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Patent number: 7900892Abstract: The present invention is directed to enhanced compositions that facilitate the pulling of cables through conduits. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a sufficient amount of boron nitride, which, upon application onto the cable surface, allows the cable to be pulled faster and/or with less force through the conduit than without the boron nitride present. The invention further relates to a method for pulling cables through conduits by applying an effective amount of boron nitride composition onto the cable surface. Lastly, the invention relates to an apparatus for distributing a cable-pulling composition comprising a block of boron nitride onto a cable as it is being pulled through a conduit.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2006Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.Inventors: Joerg Student, Rickson Sun, Gregory W. Shaffer, Donald Lelonis, Paul Hans, Robert Marchiando, Jennifer Klug
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Publication number: 20080311206Abstract: The invention in one aspect relates to an anti-chafing composition with improved efficacy, in one embodiment, comprising an effective amount of boron nitride suspended in a dermatologically acceptable carrier vehicle. Another embodiment relates to an anti-chafing composition in the form of a powder or a stick containing boron nitride. The present invention also relates to a method of inhibiting or reducing chafing to the skin by topically applying an effective amount of such anti-chafing composition to the skin or to a surface to be in contact with the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Joerg Student, Rickson Sun, Kristi Scherler, Paul Hans, Jon Leist, Gregory W. Shaffer
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Publication number: 20080038083Abstract: An anti-seizing composition that facilitates securing fasteners in an assembly, e.g., a nail that is driven by a hammer or a threaded nail or screw that is screwed into a coupling, a nut, or a building block, etc. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a sufficient amount of boron nitride, which upon application on the contact surface of the fastener, allows the fastener to be quickly secured without seizing and/or galling. The invention further relates to a method for securing fasteners in an assembly by applying an effective amount of boron nitride powder composition onto the contact surface of the fasteners, i.e., the pointed end or the threaded surface of the shank.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Joerg Student, Rickson Sun, Opher Yom-Tov, Donald Lelonis, Paul Hans, Robert Marchiando, Jennifer Klug, Gregory W. Shaffer
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Publication number: 20080015122Abstract: The present invention is directed to enhanced compositions that facilitate the pulling of cables through conduits. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a sufficient amount of boron nitride, which, upon application onto the cable surface, allows the cable to be pulled faster and/or with less force through the conduit than without the boron nitride present. The invention further relates to a method for pulling cables through conduits by applying an effective amount of boron nitride composition onto the cable surface. Lastly, the invention relates to an apparatus for distributing a cable-pulling composition comprising a block of boron nitride onto a cable as it is being pulled through a conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Joerg Student, Rickson Sun, Gregory W. Shaffer, Donald Lelonis, Paul Hans, Robert Marchiando, Jennifer Klug
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Publication number: 20080015123Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for distributing a cable-pulling composition onto a cable as it is being pulled through a conduit. In one embodiment, the cable pulling composition is a block of an enhanced composition, e.g., consisting essentially of boron nitride that facilitates the pulling of cables through conduits. The invention further relates to a method for pulling cables through conduits by applying an effective amount of boron nitride composition onto the cable surface through the use of the cable-pulling apparatus of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Joerg Student, Rickson Sun, Andy Switky, Jesse Fourt, Mian Ding, Chunlin Yao
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Publication number: 20070207102Abstract: A topical composition with a sustained softness feel to the skin, comprising an effective amount of boron nitride suspended in a dermatologically acceptable carrier vehicle, wherein the composition suitably adheres to the skin, leaving a coating layer comprising boron nitride particles. The present invention also relates to a method of massaging by applying the composition of the present invention on the body part to be massaged, and massaging the part coated with the composition of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Joerg Student, Rickson Sun, Kristi Scherler, Paul Hans, Jon Leist, Gregory Shaffer
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Patent number: 7181799Abstract: A device with two or more regions configured to clean or treat a working surface is disclosed. Preferably, the device is an oral-care device with a power cleaning head. The power cleaning head comprises two or more regions, wherein at least one of the regions is configured to move and wherein at least one of the regions comprises a squeegee element. Preferably, the regions are configured to independently rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning teeth and gums and can each include bristles, nodules, squeegee elements, or any combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2003Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Eegee, LLCInventors: James A. Gavney, Jr., Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Homero Soboll, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim
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Patent number: 7145768Abstract: The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may provide at least three degrees of freedom of movement for the flat panel display device. Additionally, the moveable assembly may have a cross-sectional area, which is substantially less than a cross-sectional area of a display structure of the flat panel display.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Hillman, Frank Tsai, Michael D. McBroom, Daniel L. McBroom, Brian T. Sudderth, Bartley K. Andre, Christopher Stringer, Daniel Riccio, Sung Kim, Cliff Jue, Larry Cheng, Jon Kaplan, Rickson Sun, James R. Yurchenco
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Publication number: 20060117506Abstract: A device with two or more regions configured to clean or treat a working surface is disclosed. Preferably, the device is an oral-care device with a power cleaning head. The power cleaning head comprises two or more regions, wherein at least one of the regions is configured to move and wherein at least one of the regions comprises a squeegee element. Preferably, the regions are configured to independently rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning teeth and gums and can each include bristles, nodules, squeegee elements, or any combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2005Publication date: June 8, 2006Inventors: James Gavney, Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Soboll, Daniel Kim
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Patent number: 7046509Abstract: The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may provide at least three degrees of freedom of movement for the flat panel display device. Additionally, the moveable assembly may have a cross-sectional area, which is substantially less than a cross-sectional area of a display structure of the flat panel display.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Hillman, Frank Tsai, Michael D. McBroom, Daniel L. McBroom, Brian T. Sudderth, Bartley K. Andre, Christopher Stringer, Daniel Riccio, Sung Kim, Cliff Jue, Theodore W. Barber, Rickson Sun, Don Westwood