Patents by Inventor Ron Howard

Ron Howard 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).

  • Publication number: 20240104401
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to computer systems and methods for computer models and scenario generation. The system involves generating integrated climate risk data using a Climate Risk Classification Standard hierarchy that maps climate data and multiple risk factors to geographic space and time. A computer model involves risk factors modeled as graphs of nodes, each node corresponding to a risk factor and connected by edges or links. The nodes of the graph create scenario paths for the model. A hardware processor populates the graphs of nodes using a machine learning, natural language processing and expert judgement systems. The system automatically generates multifactor scenario sets using the scenario paths for the climate model to compute the likelihood of different scenario paths for the computer model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: RISKTHINKING.AI INC.
    Inventors: Ron Samuel DEMBO, John Howard Andrew WIEBE
  • Publication number: 20240085338
    Abstract: This invention is in the field of medical devices. Specifically, the present invention provides fluidic systems having a plurality of reaction sites surrounded by optical barriers to reduce the amount of optical cross-talk between signals detected from various reaction sites. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing fluidic systems and methods of using the systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy Michael KEMP, Chris TODD, Ron ORAL, Shulin ZENG, John HOWARD, Jeff FENTON, Elizabeth A. HOLMES, Ian GIBBONS (deceased), Shaunak ROY
  • Patent number: 10064750
    Abstract: An apparatus for assisting in copulation and preventing discomfort due to testicular retraction or displacement (e.g., retractile testicle) during copulation and other activities is disclosed. The apparatus substantially encompasses, circumferentially, the upper portion of the shaft of a penis without constricting the urethra area at the base of the shaft of the penis. The apparatus further conforms to the torso behind the scrotal sack (i.e., between scrotum and torso) to prevent undesired movement of testicles into the abdomen area. The apparatus has a substantial U-shape, the legs curving inwardly toward respective anchoring nodes. Anchoring nodes may be included at the end of each leg of the apparatus to assist in minimizing movement of the apparatus while in use. The apparatus may rigid or may be slightly flexible and, when in use as a copulation aid, provides pressure to restrict outflow of blood from corpora cavernosa thus assisting to maintain erection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Inventor: Ron Howard
  • Publication number: 20170165098
    Abstract: An apparatus for assisting in copulation and preventing discomfort due to testicular retraction or displacement (e.g., retractile testicle) during copulation and other activities is disclosed. The apparatus substantially encompasses, circumferentially, the upper portion of the shaft of a penis without constricting the urethra area at the base of the shaft of the penis. The apparatus further conforms to the torso behind the scrotal sack (i.e., between scrotum and torso) to prevent undesired movement of testicles into the abdomen area. The apparatus has a substantial U-shape, the legs curving inwardly toward respective anchoring nodes. Anchoring nodes may be included at the end of each leg of the apparatus to assist in minimizing movement of the apparatus while in use. The apparatus may rigid or may be slightly flexible and, when in use as a copulation aid, provides pressure to restrict outflow of blood from corpora cavernosa thus assisting to maintain erection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventor: Ron Howard
  • Patent number: 9615960
    Abstract: An apparatus for assisting in copulation and preventing discomfort due to testicular retraction or displacement (e.g., retractile testicle) during copulation and other activities is disclosed. The apparatus substantially encompasses, circumferentially, the upper portion of the shaft of a penis without constricting the urethra area at the base of the shaft of the penis. The apparatus further conforms to the torso behind the scrotal sack (i.e., between scrotum and torso) to prevent undesired movement of testicles into the abdomen area. The apparatus has a substantial U-shape, the legs curving inwardly toward respective anchoring nodes. Anchoring nodes may be included at the end of each leg of the apparatus to assist in minimizing movement of the apparatus while in use. The apparatus may rigid or may be slightly flexible and, when in use as a copulation aid, provides pressure to restrict outflow of blood from corpora cavernosa thus assisting to maintain erection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventor: Ron Howard
  • Publication number: 20160143767
    Abstract: An apparatus for assisting in copulation and preventing discomfort due to testicular retraction or displacement (e.g., retractile testicle) during copulation and other activities is disclosed. The apparatus substantially encompasses, circumferentially, the upper portion of the shaft of a penis without constricting the urethra area at the base of the shaft of the penis. The apparatus further conforms to the torso behind the scrotal sack (i.e., between scrotum and torso) to prevent undesired movement of testicles into the abdomen area. The apparatus has a substantial U-shape, the legs curving inwardly toward respective anchoring nodes. Anchoring nodes may be included at the end of each leg of the apparatus to assist in minimizing movement of the apparatus while in use. The apparatus may rigid or may be slightly flexible and, when in use as a copulation aid, provides pressure to restrict outflow of blood from corpora cavernosa thus assisting to maintain erection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventor: Ron Howard
  • Patent number: 6625515
    Abstract: The Roll Defect Management Process (RDMP) is a system which is designed to manage, track and evaluate all mill rolls found in use in the hot and cold production of flat rolled metal strip. The RDMP is capable of detection, distinction and differentiation of various defects found in the mill roll using a nondestructive inspection system for generating variable amplitude output voltage signals corresponding to changes in physical properties found in a mill roll and defines corrective action for each roll type, mill, stand and position. The disposition and corrective actions of the RDMP are automated and dependent on the determination of various thresholds identified by roll, mill and stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Dofasco Inc.
    Inventors: Tedd Kerr, Ron Webber, Ron Howard, William Hill
  • Publication number: 20020116980
    Abstract: The Roll Defect Management Process (RDMP) is a system which is designed to manage, track and evaluate all mill rolls found in use in the hot and cold production of flat rolled metal strip. The RDMP is capable of detection, distinction and differentiation of various defects found in the mill roll using a nondestructive inspection system for generating variable amplitude output voltage signals corresponding to changes in physical properties found in a mill roll and defines corrective action for each roll type, mill, stand and position. The disposition and corrective actions of the RDMP are automated and dependent on the determination of various thresholds identified by roll, mill and stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Ted Kerr, Ron Webber, Ron Howard, William Hill