Patents by Inventor William Richard

William Richard 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).

  • CROSS-CHANNEL SECURITY AUTHENTICATION
    Publication number: 20170286956
    Abstract: Various embodiments each include at least one of systems, devices, methods, and software for cross-channel security authentication, such as with regard to providing of payment card (e.g., credit and debit card) data for payment within a transaction. One such embodiment, in the form of a method includes receiving, by a payment account app on a mobile device, a payment authorization request and subsequently receiving approval or denial input within the payment account app following receipt of valid payment account authentication input. This method, following receipt of approval input, further includes generating authorized payment output to provide in response to the received payment authorization request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventor: Andrew William Richards
  • Protection assembly for downhole wet connectors
    Patent number: 9759016
    Abstract: The invention addresses protecting the free ends of communication lines from debris during downhole wet-mate connection in a wellbore, with protection of the lines upon disconnection as well. A reciprocating debris exclusion device is provided for use with upper and lower tools to be connected. The lower tool has a reciprocating cover member mounted for sliding engagement with the housing of the lower tool, the cover member shielding the free end of a communication line. An upper tool has a bladder-type cover member attached to the upper tool and protecting the free end of a communication line. The reciprocating cover member is moveable between a closed and an open position and is moved in response to contact with the upper tool. The bladder cover is movable between closed and open positions and is moved to the open position by contact with the reciprocating cover member of the lower tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Eddie Perez, Bryon Mullen, William Germany, William Richards, William Henderson
  • SUPPRESSING NUISANCE ALARMS OF A FLOATING PRODUCTION, STORAGE AND OFFLOADING (FPSO) SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170256159
    Abstract: A Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) surveillance system (7) is equipped with an adjustable alarm threshold that suppresses nuisance alarms if liquid level variations in FPSO crude oil and/or other liquid storage tanks (6) monitored by the system do not exceed estimated oscillating liquid level variations due to oscillating motions of the FPSO unit (1) during severe weather conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Olumuyiwa Johnson SANYA, William Richard BYRNE
  • GAS / FLUID MASS EXCHANGE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20170239621
    Abstract: A gas/fluid mass exchange apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a gas permeable membrane which is arranged to separate a first region for receiving a gas flow, from a second region for receiving a fluid flow. The apparatus further comprises support means which is arranged to maintain the shape and orientation of the membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: HAEMAIR LIMITED
    Inventors: William Richard JOHNS, Steven Warwick James BROWN, Richard PHILLIPS, Dale ROGERS
  • SYNTHETIC ANALOGUES OF NEURAL REGENERATION PEPTIDES
    Publication number: 20170218023
    Abstract: Embodiments of this invention include synthetic compounds (NRP analogues) of peptides termed neural regeneration peptides (NRPs). NRP analogues are made by substituting amino acids in the native peptide sequence, modifying amino acids chemically, by replacing amino acids with synthetic moieties, by stabilizing ?-turns, acetylation of terminal glycine residues or by cyclization. NRP analogues can be used to treat a variety of conditions involving degeneration of neural cells, and includes treating disorders of the nervous system, including peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, neurotoxin-induced neurodegeneration, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Paul William Richard Harris, Margaret Anne Brimble, Frank Sieg
  • MOMENT-RESISTING FRAMES, KITS FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF REPAIRING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20170218616
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to moment-resisting frames, kits for assembling such moment-resisting frames, and methods of repairing such moment-resisting frames. In an embodiment, a moment-resisting frame includes a beam connected to a column using a moment-resisting connection. The moment-resisting connection may include at least one exterior doubler plate (“EDP”) that is connected to the column and two or more connectors that are connected to both the beam and the EDP. In some embodiments, the moment-resisting frame may require less welding than conventional beam-to-column connections. Additionally or alternatively, such a moment-resisting frame may eliminate the need for components typically used in conventional beam-to-column connections (e.g., continuity plates).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Paul William Richards
  • Amino silicone nanoemulsion
    Patent number: 9717676
    Abstract: The present invention relates to amino silicone nanoemulsions. More specifically, the present invention relates to amino silicone nanoemulsions that may be used to protect surfaces from being soiled or wetted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Vladimir Gartstein, William Richard Mueller, Charles Raymond Degenhardt, Hiroshi Oh, Steven Daryl Smith, Nicholas David Vetter
  • Box by Pin Perforating Gun System and Methods
    Publication number: 20170211363
    Abstract: A box by pin perforating gun system using swaged down gun bodies, a removable cartridge to hold a detonator and switch, and an insulated charge holder as an electrical feed-through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Wayne Bradley, William Richard Collins, John W. Jordan, Andy Lane, Dale Langford, Charles Levine, Faraidoon Pundole
  • Methods and apparatus for implementing a breakpoint determination unit in an artificial nervous system
    Patent number: 9710749
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for using a breakpoint determination unit to examine an artificial nervous system. One example method generally includes operating at least a portion of the artificial nervous system; using the breakpoint determination unit to detect that a condition exists based at least in part on monitoring one or more components in the artificial nervous system; and at least one of suspending, examining, modifying, or flagging the operation of the at least the portion of the artificial nervous system, based at least in part on the detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael-David Nakayoshi Canoy, William Richard Bell, II, Ramakrishna Kintada, Venkat Rangan
  • Consistent Entry Hole Shaped Charge
    Publication number: 20170199016
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for specialized shaped charges that perforate similar sized diameter holes regardless of the fluid gaps between the shaped charge and the casing wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: William Richard Collins, Mark Allan Pederson
  • Gas / fluid mass exchange apparatus
    Patent number: 9669146
    Abstract: A gas/fluid mass exchange apparatus includes a gas permeable membrane which is arranged to separate a first region for receiving a gas flow, from a second region for receiving a fluid flow. The apparatus further a support element which is arranged to maintain the shape and orientation of the membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: HAEMAIR LIMITED
    Inventors: William Richard Johns, Stephen Warwick James Brown, Richard Phillips, Dale Rogers
  • Synthetic analogues of neural regeneration peptides
    Patent number: 9650418
    Abstract: Embodiments of this invention include synthetic compounds (NRP analogs) of peptides termed neural regeneration peptides (NRPs). NRP analogs are made by substituting amino acids in the native peptide sequence, modifying amino acids chemically, by replacing amino acids with synthetic moieties, by stabilizing ?-turns, acetylation of terminal glycine residues or by cyclization. NRP analogs can be used to treat a variety of conditions involving degeneration of neural cells, and includes treating disorders of the nervous system, including peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, neurotoxin-induced neurodegeneration, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: CURONZ HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul William Richard Harris, Margaret Anne Brimble, Frank Sieg
  • Treatment of transfusion blood
    Patent number: 9649423
    Abstract: Blood is treated externally to a human or animal body, the blood having been extracted from a first human or animal body for delivery to a second human or animal body. The temperature and/or composition of the blood are controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: HAEMAFLOW LTD.
    Inventors: Alan Frederick Evans, William Richard Johns
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VERIFYING QUALITY OF DISPLAYED DIGITAL CONTENT
    Publication number: 20170134723
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method includes comparing a first hue of a displayed test pattern with a second hue of a generated test pattern to determine one or more differences in hue. The displayed test pattern is displayed on a display of a media viewing device, and the media viewing device receives and displays digital content. The displayed test pattern includes a first plurality of steps, and a first step of the first plurality of steps includes the first hue. The generated test pattern includes a second plurality of steps, and each step of the second plurality of steps includes the second hue. The one or more differences in hue are utilized to determine a quality of the digital content displayed on the media viewing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: William Richard Mandel
  • METHOD OF MONITORING A SURFACE FEATURE AND APPARATUS THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20170079577
    Abstract: Dimensions of a surface feature are determined by capturing an image of the surface feature and determining a scale associated with the image. Structured light may be projected onto the surface, such that the position of structured light in the captured image allows determination of scale. A non-planar surface may be unwrapped. The surface may alternatively be projected into a plane to correct for the scene being tilted with respect to the camera axis. A border of the surface feature may be input manually by a user. An apparatus and system for implementing the method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: William Richard Fright, Mark Arthur Nixon, Bruce Clinton McCallum, James Telford George Preddey
  • Fan
    Patent number: D782020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Roy Edward Poulton, Ben Thomas Edmonds, George Oram, Thomas Douglas Ridley, Leanne Joyce Garner, Adam James Bates, Peter David Gammack, Andrea Ee-Va Lim, William Richard Hunt, Richard John Fox
  • Fan
    Patent number: D782021
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Roy Edward Poulton, Ben Thomas Edmonds, George Oram, Thomas Douglas Ridley, Leanne Joyce Garner, Adam James Bates, Peter David Gammack, William Richard Hunt, Richard John Fox
  • Fan
    Patent number: D782640
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Roy Edward Poulton, Ben Thomas Edmonds, George Oram, Thomas Douglas Ridley, Leanne Joyce Garner, Adam James Bates, Peter David Gammack, Andrea Ee-Va Lim, William Richard Hunt, Richard John Fox
  • Fan
    Patent number: D782641
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Roy Edward Poulton, Ben Thomas Edmonds, George Oram, Thomas Douglas Ridley, Leanne Joyce Garner, Adam James Bates, Peter David Gammack, William Richard Hunt, Richard John Fox
  • Fan
    Patent number: D782643
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Roy Edward Poulton, Ben Thomas Edmonds, George Oram, Thomas Douglas Ridley, Leanne Joyce Garner, Adam James Bates, Peter David Gammack, William Richard Hunt, Richard John Fox