Ryan Jones

Electronic Dart Golf Game

Application

#6805354 Oct 19, 2004

Filed

May 14, 2002

Inventor

John R. Martin (Rockford, IL) · Ryan C. Jones (Loves Park, IL) · Patrick G. Rice (Loves Park, IL) · Christopher M. Walker (Machesney Park, IL) · Timothy J. Ward (Rockford, IL)

Appl. No.

10/145259

Assignee

Arachnid, Inc. (Rockford, IL)

International Classification

F41J 704

U.S. Classification

273378, 463 5

Abstract

A system for a dart-based golf game on an electronic dart game machine has been developed that includes at least one electronic dart board having distinct scoring segments, a CPU electrically connected to the electronic dart board, and a video display electrically connected to the CPU. The CPU displays game mode graphics on the video display, including a golf course hole graphic having a virtual ball and a hole, and a power meter having a moving element. The CPU correlates an instantaneous movement of said moving element at an instant of the dart contact with a movement of the virtual ball on the golf course hole graphic.

Claim

What is claimed is: 1. A system for a dart-based golf game that may be played by having one or more players throw darts at an electronic dart game machine including: at least one electronic dart board having distinct scoring segments, said at least one electronic dart board being configured to have player-thrown darts contact said at least one electronic dart board; a CPU electrically connected to said at least one electronic dart board, said CPU detecting dart contact with at least one of said distinct scoring segments of said at least one electronic dart board; and a video display electrically connected to said CPU, said CPU displaying game mode graphics on said video display, said game mode graphics including: a golf course hole graphic having a virtual ball and a hole; and a power control having a moving element, said CPU correlating an instantaneous movement of said moving element, at an instant of said dart contact, with a movement of said virtual ball on said golf course hole graphic. 2. The system of claim 1 wherein said CPU correlates a spatial relationship between said dart contact and at least one of a target distinct scoring segment and target distinct scoring area with flight path characteristics of said virtual ball. 3. The system of claim 1 wherein said electronic dart board is configured as a standard dart board. 4.

Pressure Sensor Incorporating A Compliant Pin

Application

#7458274 Dec 2, 2008

Filed

Feb 20, 2007

Inventor

Wayne A. Lamb (London, OH) · Ryan S. Jones (Dublin, OH) · Marsha M. Martin (Columbus, OH)

Appl. No.

11/708851

Assignee

Honeywell International Inc. (Morristown, NJ)

International Classification

G01L 7/00, H01R 12/00

U.S. Classification

73756, 439 79

Abstract

A method of incorporating compliant pins in a pressure sensor that uses PCB (printed circuit board) and is press fitted into the compliant pins. The compliant pins are made in the leadframe and the leadframes are molded into the plastic housing. The PCB is press fitted to the leadframe/housing assembly.

System And Method For Stent Deployment And Infusion Of A Therapeutic Agent Into Tissue Adjacent To The Stent Ends

Application

#7955371 Jun 7, 2011

Filed

Aug 18, 2004

Inventor

Ryan A Jones (Santa Rosa, CA) · John D Kantor (Santa Rosa, CA)

Appl. No.

10/921680

Assignee

Medtronic Vascular, Inc. (Santa Rosa, CA)

International Classification

A61F 2/84

U.S. Classification

623 111, 604264

Abstract

The invention provides a system and method for deploying a stent and infusing a therapeutic agent into tissue adjacent to the ends of the stent. The system comprises a catheter, an inflatable balloon, a stent, and a plurality of infusion elements. The catheter has an inflation lumen and at least one therapeutic agent delivery lumen. The balloon is disposed on the catheter and is in fluid communication with the inflation lumen. The stent is disposed on the balloon. The infusion elements are positioned adjacent to distal and proximal ends of the stent and are in fluid communication with at least one therapeutic agent delivery lumen. The infusion elements are inserted into a wall of a target region of a vessel responsive to inflation of the balloon. Further inflation of the balloon deploys the stent within the target region.

Low-Pressure Sludge Removal Method And Apparatus Using Coherent Jet Nozzles

Application

#8262806 Sep 11, 2012

Filed

May 16, 2011

Inventor

Jean Collin (Herndon, VA) · Ryan Jones (Herndon, VA) · Joshua Luszcz (Falls Church, VA) · Marc Kreider (Herndon, VA) · Aaron Pellman (Reston, VA) · David Arguelles (Washington, DC)

Appl. No.

13/108627

Assignee

Dominion Engineering, Inc. (Reston, VA)

International Classification

B08B 3/00, B08B 3/12, B08B 6/00

U.S. Classification

134 34, 134 43, 134167 R, 134172, 134174

Abstract

Provided area cleaning apparatus and an associated method of using the disclosed apparatus wherein the apparatus utilizes one or more nozzles configured to provide a coherent stream of one or more cleaning fluids for removing accumulated fine particulate matter, sludge, from surfaces. The nozzles may be sized, arranged and configured to provide coherent streams that maintain the initial stream diameter for a substantial portion of the maximum dimension of the space being cleaned. The apparatus and method are expected to be particularly useful in the cleaning of heat exchangers incorporating a plurality of substantially vertical and narrowly spaced tubes by directing cleansing streams along a plurality of intertube spaces.

Method And Apparatus For Increasing The Effective Resolution Of A Sensor

Application

#8446220 May 21, 2013

Filed

May 9, 2011

Inventor

Paul Rozgo (Dublin, OH) · Ryan Jones (Dublin, OH) · Lamar Floyd Ricks (Lewis Center, OH)

Appl. No.

13/103913

Assignee

Honeywell International Inc. (Morristown, NJ)

International Classification

H03F 1/00

U.S. Classification

330174, 324251

Abstract

Methods and devices for increasing a sensor resolution are disclosed. In one example, a two measurement process is used. A first measurement is used to effectively measure across a full range (e. g. 0 to 5 VDC) of the sensor. This first measurement may identify the current operating point of the sensor (e. g. 3. 5 VDC). A second measurement may then be made to effectively measure across a sub-range of the sensor that encompasses the current operating point of the sensor (e. g. across a sub-range of 3. 0 to 4. 0 VDC for a current operating point of 3. 5 VDC). The gain of the amplifier may be raised during the second measurement to produce a higher resolution measurement. In some cases, the first measurement may be used to determine an appropriate offset that may be applied so as to scale the amplifier to the desired sub-range of sensor that includes the current operating point of the sensor. In some cases, the two measurements may be used together to compute an effectively higher resolution measurement signal. In some cases, this may allow for a smaller and/or cheaper sensor to be used, while still achieving good results.

Destination Routing In A Virtual World

Application

#2014008 Mar 27, 2014

Filed

Sep 21, 2012

Inventor

Ryan C. Jones (Kirkland, WA) · Jonathan P. Knoles (Woodinville, WA) · Ralph M. Fulton (Royal Leamington Spa, GB) · Karl J. Hammarling (Daventry, GB) · William T. Stones (Warwick, GB) · Denis Mouraux (Little Tew, GB)

Appl. No.

13/624497

Assignee

MICROSOFT CORPORATION (Redmond, WA)

International Classification

G06F 3/048

U.S. Classification

715851

Abstract

A user input requesting a route that satisfies particular criteria (e.g., a route to one or more destinations) in a virtual world is received. A route from the current location of the user in the virtual world that satisfies the criteria is determined, and an indication of this route is displayed to the user. The indication of the route is displayed in a gameplay mode in which the user can immerse himself or herself in the virtual world. The indication of the route can be a multi-purpose indication, such as additionally indicating where it is recommended that the user accelerate or brake in a racing game. The user input can be received while the user is in the gameplay mode, allowing the user to remain immersed in the virtual world while requesting the route.