Patents by Inventor Ronald Albert
Ronald Albert 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: 20140125747Abstract: Hard imaging methods and devices are described. In at least some examples, a method includes ejecting a plurality of droplets of a liquid marking agent corresponding to the image to be formed, wherein the droplets of the liquid marking agent individually comprise a plurality of ink particles. The droplets are received upon a transfer member, and after the receiving, at least the ink particles are transferred from the transfer member to media to form a hard version of the image using the media.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Omer Gila, Ronald Albert Askeland, Yossi Rosen
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Patent number: 8582082Abstract: A lithographic apparatus includes a level sensor for use in positioning a target portion of the substrate with respect to a focal plane of the projection system, a pair of actuators, configured to move a substrate table of the lithographic apparatus, and a controller for moving the substrate relative to the level sensor by controlling the actuators. The controller combines motions of the first and second actuators to produce a combined movement having a speed higher than a maximum speed of at least one of the actuators individually.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2009Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Frank Staals, Paulus Antonius Andreas Teunissen, Ronald Albert John Van Doorn
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Patent number: 8481891Abstract: An ironing system (500) comprises an iron (510) with a soleplate (512) comprising an induction heatable material. The ironing system (500) further comprises a unit (520, 530) that includes at least one induction coil (540) and a device (550). The induction coil (540) charges the iron (510) whereas the device (550) detects the temperature of the soleplate (512) by sensing a change in current flowing through the induction coil (540) or by sensing a change in voltage across the induction coil (540). The current or voltage changes as self inductance of the induction coil (540) changes with magnetic permeability of the soleplate (512) as a function of its temperature. The device (550) switches the induction coil (540) on or off depending on the detected temperature.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Chandra Mohan Janakiraman, Job Jan Van Der Burg, Yong Jiang, Ronald Albert Plantinga
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Publication number: 20120256768Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a vehicle instrumentation systems and display systems employing multi-view displays in various land, water, air, and/or space vehicles. In one embodiment of the invention, an aircraft instrumentation system for a flight deck instrument panel includes at least one multi-view display configured to display at least two views, associating one view with a first crew member and the other view with a second crew member. In another embodiment of the invention, a standby instrument may be displayed on each of two multi-view displays such that a standby instrument is visible to each crew member at all times during aircraft operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORPORATIONInventors: Daniela Kratchounova, Stephen F. Landers, Ronald Albert Newton
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Patent number: 8266829Abstract: A system iron comprises an iron and a base that has a receiving area for receiving the iron. The base comprises a fastening device for fastening the iron to the base. The fastening device includes a first engagement member and a second engagement member arranged at mutually opposite sides of the receiving area. At least one of the engagement members is displaceable in a direction away from the other engagement member and is biased towards the other engagement member. With such a fastening device, a user can safely and conveniently lock the iron to the base using just one of his hands for gripping the main grip portion of the iron.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Mun Thoh Ma, Chandra Mohan Janakiraman, Ronald Albert Plantinga, L Bouhuys, Wa Chu
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Publication number: 20110054985Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes accessing a set of responses to an instrument for assessing a communication style of a person; based on the set of responses to the instrument, determining a communication profile of the person that indicates how the person mentally processes information, how the person mentally organizes information, how comfortable the person is at expressing himself or herself, and whether the person presents information in a more linear manner or a more nonlinear manner; based on the communication profile of the person, generating a recommendation concerning communication by the person in a particular communication environment; and communicating the recommendation for consideration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Albert Ricci, Tracy Jo Garroutte, Erin Bergamo Tacy
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Publication number: 20100199529Abstract: A system iron comprises an iron and a base that has a receiving area for receiving the iron. The base comprises a fastening device for fastening the iron to the base. The fastening device includes a first engagement member and a second engagement member arranged at mutually opposite sides of the receiving area. At least one of the engagement members is displaceable in a direction away from the other engagement member and is biased towards the other engagement member. With such a fastening device, a user can safely and conveniently lock the iron to the base using just one of his hands for gripping the main grip portion of the iron.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Mun Thoh Ma, Chandra Mohan Janakiraman, Ronald Albert Plantinga, L. Bouhuys, Wa Chu
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Publication number: 20090231563Abstract: A lithographic apparatus includes a level sensor for use in positioning a target portion of the substrate with respect to a focal plane of the projection system, a pair of actuators, configured to move a substrate table of the lithographic apparatus, and a controller for moving the substrate relative to the level sensor by controlling the actuators. The controller combines motions of the first and second actuators to produce a combined movement having a speed higher than a maximum speed of at least one of the actuators individually.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Frank Staals, Paulus Antonius Andreas Teunissen, Ronald Albert John Van Doorn
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Publication number: 20080001847Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a vehicle instrumentation systems and display systems employing multi-view displays in various land, water, air, and/or space vehicles. In one embodiment of the invention, an aircraft instrumentation system for a flight deck instrument panel includes at least one multi-view display configured to display at least two views, associating one view with a first crew member and the other view with a second crew member. In another embodiment of the invention, a standby instrument may be displayed on each of two multi-view displays such that a standby instrument is visible to each crew member at all times during aircraft operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventors: Daniela Kratchounova, Stephen F. Landers, Ronald Albert Newton
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Patent number: 7038660Abstract: An input device for a computer graphics system provides a plurality of wheels that control movement of a virtual camera. The input device can be readily used by professional camerman without knowledge or training on CG animation software tools. The input device comprises a housing having at least one wheel operatively coupled to at least one outer surface of the housing. The at least one wheel has an axially coupled shaft that is driven rotationally by manipulation of the wheel. Circuitry contained within the housing and operatively coupled to the shaft generates a control signal corresponding to rotational motion of the at least one wheel. The control signal is thereby provided to the animation processor to control the virtual camera.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2003Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Eric Titcomb, Peter M. Nofz, Bruce Eugene Dobrin, Ronald Albert Fischer, Jerome Chen
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Publication number: 20040178988Abstract: An input device for a computer graphics system provides a plurality of wheels that control movement of a virtual camera. The input device can be readily used by professional camerman without knowledge or training on CG animation software tools. The input device comprises a housing having at least one wheel operatively coupled to at least one outer surface of the housing. The at least one wheel has an axially coupled shaft that is driven rotationally by manipulation of the wheel. Circuitry contained within the housing and operatively coupled to the shaft generates a control signal corresponding to rotational motion of the at least one wheel. The control signal is thereby provided to the animation processor to control the virtual camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Applicants: SONY CORPORATION, SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC.Inventors: Andrew Eric Titcomb, Peter M. Nofz, Bruce Eugene Dobrin, Ronald Albert Fischer, Jerome Chen
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Publication number: 20040063588Abstract: A delivery system for delivering drilling fluid additives to a drilling fluid. According to one aspect of the invention, the delivery system comprises a softened, dispersible tablet containing drilling fluid additives, such as lost circulation, seepage control materials, and/or other additive materials. The tablet is preferably prepared by adding a softening agent or softening binder to the drilling fluid additive that will allow the tablet to disperse and revert, or break down, to release the drilling fluid additives in their original particle size into drilling fluids. It is also advantageous for the tablets to be dispersed top-side to ensure that the materials do not, for example, clog screens or damage downhole equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Applicant: Grinding & Sizing Co., Inc.Inventors: Ronald Albert Rose, Harvey M. Oyler, Howard G. Ezell
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Patent number: 6348228Abstract: A water-continuous spread having: (A) a structuring amount of oligofructoses; and (B) from 0.1 to 7 wt % of fat.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1997Date of Patent: February 19, 2002Assignee: Van Den Bergh Foods Co., division of Conopco, Inc.Inventor: Ronald Albert Schotel
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Patent number: 6322844Abstract: A water-continuous spread comprising: 10 to 50 wt % of an oligofructose and 0.05 to 30 wt % of a biopolymer other than oligofructose and less than 20 wt % of an oil phase.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1997Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Van den Bergh Foods Company, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Leendert Alderliesten, Wilhelmus Adrianus Castenmiller, Ronald Albert Schotel, Jozephus Johannes Verschuren
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Publication number: 20010038685Abstract: A telephone is controlled using an external contact closure. The telephone includes a contact closure connector. The contact closure connector includes a first wire contact and a second wire contact. Control logic is connected to the first wire contact and the second wire contact. The control logic detects a change in electrical connection between the first wire contact and the second wire contact. Alternatively, the control logic detects a change in electrical connection between multiple pairs of wire contacts. In response to the change in electrical connection, the control logic issues a command to a processor connected to the control logic. The processor, upon receipt of the command issued by the control logic, implements a predetermined telephone function or set of functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 1997Publication date: November 8, 2001Inventors: MICHAEL GLEN DUNCAN, RONALD ALBERT KUBENA
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Patent number: 6071548Abstract: Water continuous edible spread having a solid fat content at 10.degree. C. below 10% and preferably 5%, comprising at least 7 wt % and further preferred at least 9 wt % oligofructose having a weight average degree of polymerisation of at least 14 whereby the short oligofructose molecules are present in very small amounts or not at all, the structuring amount needed thereby being low and the products not showing an undesired off-taste.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1997Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: Van Den Bergh Foods Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Carolina Maria Hilhorst, Ronald Albert Schotel, Jozephus Johannes Verschuren
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Patent number: 5846592Abstract: A spread is disclosed to contain a fiber ingredient which is non-degradable by enzymes secreted by the human body. The fiber ingredient is a non-starch polysaccharide having an average molecular weight of more than 800 and at least 10 st %, based on the weight of the fibers of soluble fibers.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1995Date of Patent: December 8, 1998Assignee: Van Den Bergh Foods Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Leendert Alderliesten, Johannes Mateus Maria van Amelsvoort, Wilhelmus Adrianus M. Castenmiller, Nanneke Joke de Fouw, Ronald Albert Schotel, Jozephus Johannes Verschuren
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Patent number: 5830809Abstract: Method and assembly for reinforcing flexible graphite by fusion bonding a film of thermoplastic polymer to the flexible graphite to form a laminiated product. One side of the thermoplastic polymer is raised to its softening temperature to cause it to bond to the flexible graphite while the opposite side thereof is maintained at a temperature below its softening point.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 1996Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Assignee: UCAR Carbon Technology CorporationInventors: Ronald Albert Howard, Robert Angelo Mercuri
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Patent number: 5825873Abstract: A host telephone is connected by an interface to an accessory item. The accessory item is, for example, a cordless headset, a headset amplifier, a remote telephone dialing device, a cordless handset or some other device which is connected to a telephone. Two connectors are used to connect the host telephone to the interface. A first connector provides a standard headset connection to the host. The first connector propagates four signals: a transmit audio signal, a transmit return signal, a receive audio signal and a receive return signal. A second connector provides a propagation media for additional signals. The additional signals provide additional communication links between the host telephone and the accessory item.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1997Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: Siemens Business Communication Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Glen Duncan, Geoffrey Findley, Ronald Albert Kubena, Douglas F. Moellering
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Patent number: 5790124Abstract: A performance or show production system and method allows a performer to control and interact with an on-stage display or screen. The on-stage screen is used to create a virtual extension of the stage. Images displayed on the screen may include video playback and real-time generated, texture mapped graphics. The system includes a media production system for producing visual images, a display system for displaying the visual images, a tracking system for tracking the position of the performer on the stage and for producing a position indication, and a control system for controlling the production of visual images by the media system as a function of the position of the entertainer on the stage.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1995Date of Patent: August 4, 1998Assignee: Silicon Graphics, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Albert Fischer, Shane Christian Cooper