Patents by Inventor Ronald Gregory

Ronald Gregory 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).

  • Patent number: 9664181
    Abstract: A thermoacoustic transducer includes a mechanical converter providing power conversion between acoustic and mechanical power and includes a diaphragm defining a compression and an expansion chamber. A thermal converter including a flow passage having a regenerator portion is thermally coupled for conversion between acoustic and thermal power. The mechanical converter is in fluid communication with the flow passage through transmission ducts completing an acoustic power loop having a volume containing a working gas. A transmission duct cross-sectional area is less than a regenerator flow area, which is less than a diaphragm surface area. The diaphragm undergoes resilient displacement causing pressure oscillations within the volume. The power loop is configured to cause one location along the loop to have anti-phase pressure oscillations to pressure oscillations in the mechanical converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Etalim Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Walter Steiner, Briac Medard De Chardon, Kristjan Tod Gottfried, Ronald Gregory Klopfer
  • Publication number: 20150247491
    Abstract: A thermoacoustic transducer includes a mechanical converter providing power conversion between acoustic and mechanical power and includes a diaphragm defining a compression and an expansion chamber. A thermal converter including a flow passage having a regenerator portion is thermally coupled for conversion between acoustic and thermal power. The mechanical converter is in fluid communication with the flow passage through transmission ducts completing an acoustic power loop having a volume containing a working gas. A transmission duct cross-sectional area is less than a regenerator flow area, which is less than a diaphragm surface area. The diaphragm undergoes resilient displacement causing pressure oscillations within the volume. The power loop is configured to cause one location along the loop to have anti-phase pressure oscillations to pressure oscillations in the mechanical converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Walter Steiner, Briac Medard De Chardon, Kristjan Tod Gottfried, Ronald Gregory Klopfer
  • Publication number: 20130338429
    Abstract: A method includes adding, by a computing device, a brain wave pattern having a first frequency to a music track having a first decibel level at or above a threshold of hearing by mixing the brain wave pattern under the music track at a second decibel level less than the first decibel level, wherein the second decibel level is at or below the threshold of hearing, adding, by the computing device, a repetitive chant having a second frequency to the music track, by mixing the repetitive chant under the music track at a third decibel level less than the first decibel level, wherein the third decibel level is at or below the threshold of hearing, and recording, by the computing device, the music track with the brain wave pattern and the repetitive chant to a computer-readable medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: LifeMusic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald A. GREGORY, John Charles STIER, Paula M. COOLEY
  • Patent number: 8100510
    Abstract: An inkjet nozzle array includes a plurality of nozzles. Each nozzle includes a chamber having an input aperture adapted to receive ink into the chamber and an output aperture through which ink is ejected from the chamber. Each chamber further includes a window adapted to receive electromagnetic radiation and operable to heat ink in the chamber responsive to the electromagnetic radiation and eject an ink droplet through the output aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Marvell International Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Gregory Frank Carlson, Ronald Gregory Paul, Steven Michael Goss, Todd Alan McClelland
  • Patent number: 8009385
    Abstract: A storage system is provided having at least one storage unit, the storage unit including an electrical power source, a communication source and a cover that defines, at least in part an interior space. The storage system operates with a media blade that comprises a plurality of data storage elements, the media blade moveable in a drawer like motion though a cooperating opening in the cover. The storage system further includes a motion accommodating conductor apparatus connecting the plurality of data storage elements to the electrical power source and the communication source such that power from the electrical power source and communication from the communication source may be provided to the media blade without interruption when the media blade is moved in the drawer like motion outward from at least partially within the interior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Walter Wong, Michael Edward Figaro, Ronald Gregory Duren, Matthew John Ninesling, Joshua Daniel Carter, Scott Edward Bacom
  • Publication number: 20110141874
    Abstract: A storage system is provided having at least one storage unit, the storage unit including an electrical power source, a communication source and a cover that defines, at least in part an interior space. The storage system operates with a media blade that comprises a plurality of data storage elements, the media blade moveable in a drawer like motion though a cooperating opening in the cover. The storage system further includes a motion accommodating conductor apparatus connecting the plurality of data storage elements to the electrical power source and the communication source such that power from the electrical power source and communication from the communication source may be provided to the media blade without interruption when the media blade is moved in the drawer like motion outward from at least partially within the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Walter Wong, Michael Edward Figaro, Ronald Gregory Duren, Matthew John Ninesling, Joshua Daniel Carter, Scott Edward Bacom
  • Patent number: 7916423
    Abstract: A storage system is provided having at least one storage unit, the storage unit including an electrical power source, a communication source and a cover that defines, at least in part an interior space. The storage system operates with a media blade that comprises a plurality of data storage elements, said media blade moveable in a drawer like motion though a cooperating opening in said cover. The storage system further includes a motion accommodating conductor apparatus connecting said plurality of data storage elements to said electrical power source and said communication source such that power from said electrical power source and communication from said communication source may be provided to said media blade without interruption when said media blade is moved in said drawer like motion outward from at least partially within said interior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Walter Wong, Micheal Edward Figero, Ronald Gregory Duren, Matthew John Ninesling, Joshua Daniel Carter, Scott Edward Bacom
  • Publication number: 20110043571
    Abstract: An inkjet nozzle array includes a plurality of nozzles. Each nozzle includes a chamber having an input aperture adapted to receive ink into the chamber and an output aperture through which ink is ejected from the chamber. Each chamber further includes a window adapted to receive electromagnetic radiation and operable to heat ink in the chamber responsive to the electromagnetic radiation and eject an ink droplet through the output aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory Frank Carlson, Ronald Gregory Paul, Steven Michael Goss, Todd Alan McClelland
  • Patent number: 7837302
    Abstract: An inkjet nozzle array includes a plurality of nozzles. Each nozzle includes a chamber having an input aperture adapted to receive ink into the chamber and an output aperture through which ink is ejected from the chamber. Each chamber further includes a window adapted to receive electromagnetic radiation and operable to heat ink in the chamber responsive to the electromagnetic radiation and eject an ink droplet through the output aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Marvell International Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Gregory Frank Carlson, Ronald Gregory Paul, Steven Michael Goss, Todd Alan McClelland
  • Patent number: 7600023
    Abstract: Systems and methods of balancing crossbar bandwidth in a multiprocessing system are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment a system may comprise a crossbar switch having a plurality of links to processors in the multiprocessing system. A plurality of synchronizers is provided to receive micropackets from the links. At least one wait register holds the micropackets. An arbitrator is operatively associated with the at least one wait register, the arbitrator determining which micropackets are output from the crossbar if a threshold is satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David Paul Hannum, Ronald Gregory Pichel
  • Patent number: 7583507
    Abstract: A storage system is provided having at least one primary storage unit, the primary storage unit having a power source, a server mother board, an expander device connected to a second data storage unit and a plurality of retractable media drawers wherein each of the retractable media drawers comprise a plurality of data storage elements. Each of the retractable media drawers maintain connectivity to the power source, the server mother board and the expander device when each of the media drawers is between a first position that is extended partially away from the primary data storage unit and a second position that is at least partially retracted from the first position towards the primary data storage unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Walter Wong, Micheal Edward Figaro, Ronald Gregory Duren, Matthew John Ninesling, Joshua Daniel Carter, Scott Edward Bacom
  • Publication number: 20090213572
    Abstract: A display apparatus that can be worn by a user, attached to a surface, and/or comprise a stand-alone display containing a light source that emits light and is positioned so as to illuminate a design on the surface of the display apparatus, and/or that incorporates a lighted surface or video-capable technology and that may be connected to a microprocessor and/or light, sound or motion sensor functionalities connected to a microprocessor that can interpret external stimulus and modify the display according to various criteria to attract viewers. The display apparatus also is connected to or in the case of a wearable display contains a power supply that provides power to the light source or lighted display technology and microprocessor and/or sensor functionalities. In some embodiments, the invention may also include a promotional display member that displays advertising or sponsoring information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Envisage
    Inventors: Todd R. Benson, Ronald Gregory, Joseph Fernandez
  • Publication number: 20090126256
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a modular fishing lure system having components which allow a user to create customizable fishing lures with greater flexibility and creativity while also being modifiable in the fishing environment in a manner that the user can alter the lure as needed while the user is fishing. The fishing lure system can include a propeller which provides desired action and movement of both the lure and the water surrounding the lure to entice fish to attack the fishing lure. The fishing lure system can include color components, which are provided to allow the user to select different colors and patterns in the body of the fishing lure. A secondary lure is provided in connection with the primary lure which trails behind the primary lure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: ENVISAGE PRODUCTS COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventor: Ronald Gregory
  • Patent number: 7517039
    Abstract: The velocity of a printhead scanning across a sheet of paper or other print medium is varied on the basis of whether masking patterns for selectively activating nozzle of the printhead include activations in consecutive pixel locations of the masking pattern. The pixel locations are “firing opportunities” as defined by the maximum firing frequency assigned to the nozzles when the printhead is scanned at a particular velocity. The printhead is moved at that velocity when a masking pattern includes activation in consecutive pixel locations. On the other hand, a higher scanning velocity is available when a constraint is enforced to prevent occasions of firings in consecutive pixel locations. In one embodiment, the constraint is not enforced, but masking patterns are analyzed on a pattern-by-pattern basis to detect those patterns which satisfy the constraint, so that the scanning velocity can be increased during the suitable masking patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Marvell International Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Todd Alan McClelland, Gregory Frank Carlson, Ronald Gregory Paul, Steven Michael Goss, Randall Lee Stockberger
  • Patent number: 7336049
    Abstract: A different adaptive control method is used to control a motor during each of two or more phases of motor operation. Thus, in a first phase of motor operation the motor is controlled using a first adaptive control method, in a second phase of motor operation the motor is controlled using a second adaptive control method, and so forth. The motor can be controlled in this manner in any number of phases, in which the motor is used for any of a number of corresponding purposes. The method used in each phase can be optimized to suit that type of operation without compromising operation during other phases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Marvell International Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Randall Lee Stockberger, Ronald Gregory Paul, Todd Allen McClelland, Gregory Frank Carlson
  • Publication number: 20070233781
    Abstract: A storage system is provided having at least one primary storage unit, the primary storage unit having a power source, a server mother board, an expander device connected to a second data storage unit and a plurality of retractable media drawers wherein each of the retractable media drawers comprise a plurality of data storage elements. Each of the retractable media drawers maintain connectivity to the power source, the server mother board and the expander device when each of the media drawers is between a first position that is extended partially away from the primary data storage unit and a second position that is at least partially retracted from the first position towards the primary data storage unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Walter Wong, Micheal Edward Figaro, Ronald Gregory Duren, Matthew John Ninesling, Joshua Daniel Carter, Scott Edward Bacom
  • Publication number: 20070230109
    Abstract: A storage system having at least one storage unit, the storage unit including a frame that defines a storage unit interior space, at least one media blade capable of removably supporting a plurality of storage elements wherein the media blade is adapted to provide a communicating path between the storage elements and the storage unit. The media blade is capable of moving between a retracted position wherein substantially all of the storage elements are within the interior space and an extended position wherein substantially all of the storage elements are external to the interior space. Power and communication are provided to the media blade when the media blade is at or between the retracted and extended positions the power and communication is uninterrupted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Walter Wong, Micheal Edward Figero, Ronald Gregory Duren, Matthew John Ninesling, Joshua Daniel Carter, Scott Edward Bacom
  • Publication number: 20070230110
    Abstract: A storage unit including a frame that defines a storage unit interior space, at least one storage media support structure capable of removably supporting a plurality of storage elements wherein the storage media support structure is adapted to provide a communicating path between the storage elements and the storage unit. The storage media support structure is capable of moving between a retracted position wherein substantially all of the storage elements are within the interior space and an extended position wherein substantially all of the storage elements are external to the interior space. Power and communication are provided to the storage media support structure when the storage media support structure is at or between the retracted and extended positions the power and communication is uninterrupted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Walter Wong, Micheal Edward Figero, Ronald Gregory Duren, Matthew John Ninesling, Joshua Daniel Carter, Scott Edward Bacom
  • Publication number: 20070230111
    Abstract: A storage system is provided having at least one storage unit, the storage unit including an electrical power source, a communication source and a cover that defines, at least in part an interior space. The storage system operates with a media blade that comprises a plurality of data storage elements, said media blade moveable in a drawer like motion though a cooperating opening in said cover. The storage system further includes a motion accommodating conductor apparatus connecting said plurality of data storage elements to said electrical power source and said communication source such that power from said electrical power source and communication from said communication source may be provided to said media blade without interruption when said media blade is moved in said drawer like motion outward from at least partially within said interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Walter Wong, Micheal Edward Figero, Ronald Gregory Duren, Matthew John Ninesling, Joshua Daniel Carter, Scott Edward Bacom
  • Patent number: 7253580
    Abstract: A different adaptive control method is used to control a motor during each of two or more phases of motor operation. Thus, in a first phase of motor operation the motor is controlled using a first adaptive control method, in a second phase of motor operation the motor is controlled using a second adaptive control method, and so forth. The motor can be controlled in this manner in any number of phases, in which the motor is used for any of a number of corresponding purposes. The method used in each phase can be optimized to suit that type of operation without compromising operation during other phases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Marvell International Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Randall Lee Stockberger, Ronald Gregory Paul, Todd Alan McClelland, Gregory Frank Carlson