Patents by Inventor William Richards

William Richards 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).

  • 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
  • Oval tibia guide
    Patent number: 9579111
    Abstract: A guide apparatus having a body having a central axis defined therethrough and a first channel and a second channel formed therethrough, a handle coupled to the body, the handle having a locking mechanism configured to prevent movement of the body relative to the handle in a first direction along the central axis of the body, and an arm coupled to the handle, the arm configured to engage at least a portion of a bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Joseph Bourque, William Richard Davis, Michael Charles Ferragamo
  • Floating dock
    Patent number: 9580156
    Abstract: A floating dock is provided. The floating dock has a buoyant core. The sidewalls of the buoyant core have grooves. A reinforcing truss is embedded in and extends through the grooves. The grooves may be filled with concrete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: 0926084 B.C. Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel Wittenberg, Lockhart Gordon McCallum, Robert William Richard Field
  • METHOD OF MONITORING A SURFACE FEATURE AND APPARATUS THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20170042452
    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: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: William Richard Fright, Mark Arthur Nixon, Bruce Clinton McCallum, James Telford George Preddey
  • SOLID ELECTROLYTE AND LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20170040637
    Abstract: A solid electrolyte material represented by Formula 1: L1+2x(M1)1-x(M2)(M3)4??Formula 1 wherein 0.25<x<1, L is at least one element selected from a Group 1 element, M1 is at least one element selected from a Group 2 element, a Group 3 element, a Group 12 element, and a Group 13 element, M2 is at least one element selected from a Group 5 element, a Group 14 element, and a Group 15 element, and M3 is at least one element selected from a Group 16 element, and wherein the solid electrolyte material has an I-4 crystal structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Gerbrand CEDER, Jaechul Kim, Lincoln Miara, William Richards, Tomoyuki Tsujimura, Yan Wang, Naoki Suzuki
  • Plastic synapse management
    Patent number: 9542645
    Abstract: A method for managing synapse plasticity in a neural network includes converting a first set of synapses from a plastic synapse type to a fixed synapse type. The method may also include converting a second set of synapses from the fixed synapse type to the plastic synapse type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Vikram Gupta, Sarah Paige Gibson, Jeffrey Alexander Levin, Ravindra Manohar Patwardhan, Avijit Chakraborty, William Howard Constable, William Richard Bell, II
  • HANDHELD SKIN MEASURING OR MONITORING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170000351
    Abstract: A handheld skin monitoring or measuring device includes a camera having a camera optical axis; and a structured light arrangement configured to project three or more laser fan beams such that the laser an beams cross at a crossing point in front of the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: William Richard Fright, Brent Stephen Robinson, Shane Robert Goodwin, Bruce Clinton McCallum, Philip John Barclay
  • Game Board and Seating System
    Publication number: 20160361625
    Abstract: A game board and seating system is used for playing chess and providing comfortable seating for users. The system includes a board frame, a first seat assembly, a second seat assembly, and an inclined game board. The board frame supports the inclined game board, the first seat assembly, and the second seat assembly. The inclined game board is used to play chess and attaches onto the board frame. The first seat assembly and a second seat assembly are used to comfortably seat users while playing. The first seat assembly and the second seat assembly are both mounted to board frame. The system also includes a plurality of game pieces and at least two piece-adjusting arms. Similar to a traditional chessboard, the game pieces are used to play chess. The at least two piece-adjusting arms are used to move hard to reach game pieces on the inclined game board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: William Richard Ballard, Deborah Ann Ballard
  • PROTECTION ASSEMBLY FOR DOWNHOLE WET CONNECTORS
    Publication number: 20160356095
    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: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Eddie Perez, Bryon Mullen, William Germany, William Richards, William Henderson
  • VIBRATION DAMPING FOR STRUCTURAL GUIDE VANES
    Publication number: 20160333710
    Abstract: A stationary guide vane includes a top platform, a bottom platform, and a vane body located between the top platform and the bottom platform. The vane body includes one or more cavities formed on a side wall of the vane body. One or more of the cavities are filled with vibration damping material and a vane cover is bonded to the vane body over the one or more containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Carl Brian Klinetob, Stephen J. Lindahl, Myron L. Klein, Andrew Pope, William Richard Ganoe, JR., Thomas D. Kasprow, Douglas J. Morgan
  • 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