Robert E Richard

Title: Robert E. Richard: Patents and Engineering Contributions.

Introduction

Robert E. Richard is an inventor associated with Albuquerque, New Mexico. His patent record includes two patents, reflecting work on technical systems and engineering solutions.

Latest Patents

Richard’s listed patent work includes “Method and System for Using and Cooling a Portable High-Powered Laser” and “Lightweight Acoustic Damping Treatment.” The latter describes a flexible, gas-inflated membrane attached to the inside wall of an aircraft fairing. The membrane is designed to couple with and reduce the fairing’s first acoustic resonance. A sensor monitors changing atmospheric pressure during flight, while a pressure-regulating system adjusts the membrane’s pressure to maintain the desired acoustic performance. The patent also describes acoustic blankets for higher-frequency resonances, helium inflation to enhance attenuation, and multiple membranes tuned to different resonances.

Career Highlights

Richard’s listed organizational affiliations include the United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Air Force and Acme Solutions LLC. His patent work spans portable high-powered laser systems and acoustic damping for flight-vehicle fairings.

Collaborations

Among Richard’s listed coworkers are Steven A. Lane and Steven Fulton Griffin. These names indicate professional connections associated with his technical work.

Conclusion

With 2 patents and affiliations spanning government and industry, Robert E. Richard’s recorded inventions address specialized engineering challenges in laser systems and acoustic control.