Patents by Inventor Adam Britton
Adam Britton 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).
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Publication number: 20240139516Abstract: A system includes memory, and processing circuitry coupled to the memory, the processing circuitry configured to: determine at least one of: a cross-electrical signal measurement at a first electrode on a first lead implanted within a tongue of the patient based on a stimulation signal between a second electrode on the first lead or a second lead implanted within the tongue of the patient and a third electrode, or a strain measurement of at least one of the first lead or the second lead. The processing circuitry is configured to determine movement of the tongue based on at least one of the cross-electrical signal measurement or the strain measurement, and generate information indicative of the movement of the tongue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: James Britton Hissong, Robert T. Sandgren, Erik J. Peterson, Sean P. Skubitz, Adam J. Rivard, Thomas I. Miller, David J. Miller, Kristin N. Hageman, Avram Scheiner, Kanthaiah Koka, Leonid M. Litvak
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Patent number: 11925804Abstract: A first medical device for obstructive sleep apnea therapy includes therapy delivery circuitry coupled to a first set of electrodes implantable proximate to a first hypoglossal nerve within a tongue of the patient and configured to deliver a first electrical stimulation signal to the first hypoglossal nerve that causes the tongue of the patient to advance and includes information to communicate to a second medical device implantable within the head or neck of the patient and coupled to a second set of electrodes implantable proximate to a second hypoglossal nerve within the tongue of the patient; and sensing circuitry coupled to the first set of electrodes and configured to receive a second electrical stimulation signal, delivered to the second hypoglossal nerve by the second medical device, that includes information that the second medical device communicates to the first medical device.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, LLCInventors: Jeffrey P. Bodner, Avram Scheiner, Phillip C. Falkner, James Britton Hissong, Walton W. Baxter, III, Richard T. Stone, Robert T. Sandgren, Ryan B. Sefkow, Adam J. Rivard
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Publication number: 20230128262Abstract: In embodiments, systems and methods include using a modular robotic inspection system to inspect a tubular of a vehicle or building. The modular robotic inspection system comprises a first modular robot and a second modular robot. Both the first modular robot and the second modular robot comprise a base, a plurality of wheels disposed around the base, wherein each of the plurality of wheels is coupled to the base through a set of extendable arms, wherein each one of the plurality of wheels is disposed at a distal end of one of the set of extendable arms, and a plurality of centralizing rollers disposed around the base, wherein each one of the plurality of centralizing rollers is disposed at a proximal end of one of the set of extendable arms. The first modular robot further comprises a motor operable to actuate the plurality of wheels of the first modular robot.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Christopher Lee Colaw, Adam Britton Cox, Matthew E. Galla, Yildirim Hurmuzlu, Jose Jaime Lafon, Francisco Joaquin Martinez, Edmond Richer
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Patent number: 11407141Abstract: A single end tenoner (SET) system and method that automatically sizes a workpiece (e.g. door or like panel) to a specified dimension, and automatically squares the edges of the workpiece, both while processing all four edges to the desires SET profile.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: VOORWOOD COMPANYInventor: Adam Britton
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Publication number: 20200307048Abstract: The present disclosure provides protective coverings formed by releasably attaching a mold to a metal structure over a connection, such as an exothermic or brazed connection, and injecting a hardening material into one or more fill ports in the mold. The hardening material hardens to form the protective covering encasing the connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: William Morrissey, Richard Wallace Ceass, Adam Britton Polcha
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Patent number: 10583522Abstract: A tool assembly for performing operations in confined spaces, the tool assembly includes a telescoping pole having a proximal end and a distal end. The telescoping pole is capable of extending between a retracted position and an extended position. A working tool is connected to the distal end of the telescoping pole, and a control unit is connected to the proximal end of the telescoping pole. A flexible cable extending through the telescoping pole electrically connects the working tool to the control unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventors: Mamoon Tawfiq Abedraboh, Richard Wallace Ceass, Louis Webster Ruffin, Adam Britton Polcha
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Publication number: 20190208739Abstract: A system may include an aircraft passenger seat implemented in an aircraft and an aircraft passenger computing device implemented in, on, or in proximity to the aircraft passenger seat. The aircraft passenger computing device may be communicatively coupled to an animal crate assembly onboard the aircraft. The aircraft passenger computing device may include an aircraft passenger display viewable by a passenger and a processor communicatively coupled to the aircraft passenger display. The processor may be configured to: receive sensor data from a sensor implemented in or on the animal crate assembly; receive captured animal crate assembly video data from a camera implemented in or on the animal crate assembly; generate graphical data based on the sensor data and the captured animal crate assembly video data; and output the graphical data to the aircraft passenger display for presentation to the passenger.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2018Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Alexander Pozzi, Suzuko Hisata, Francis Xavier L. Garing, Robert Henshaw, Alyssa G. Mellett, Julia M. Brooks, Robert Wilkey, Adam Britton, Jae Hun Gu
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Patent number: 10029793Abstract: A portable electronic device holder incorporated in a seatback of a passenger seat. The device holder includes a shelf and a release latch arranged to hold the respective bottom and top edges of a portable electronic device for hands-free use. The latch holds the shelf in a stowed position flush with the seatback and releases to allow the shelf to rotate away from the seatback for use. The shelf is positioned apart from a tray table, when present, so that the device holder and tray table can be deployed and used at the same time.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Nicholas Pozzi, Francis Xavier L. Garing, Robert J. Henshaw, Adam Britton, Kosta Gianakopoulos
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Publication number: 20170348795Abstract: A tool assembly for performing operations in confined spaces, the tool assembly includes a telescoping pole having a proximal end and a distal end. The telescoping pole is capable of extending between a retracted position and an extended position. A working tool is connected to the distal end of the telescoping pole, and a control unit is connected to the proximal end of the telescoping pole. A flexible cable extending through the telescoping pole electrically connects the working tool to the control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Mamoon Tawfiq ABEDRABOH, Richard Wallace CEASS, Louis Webster Ruffin, Adam Britton Polcha
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Patent number: 9776231Abstract: A fiber optic component cleaning device includes a body, a feed spool mounted for rotation in the body, a take-up spool mounted for one-way rotation in the body and a central support assembly. A plunger is mounted for movement in the central support assembly and a drive is operably connected to the take-up spool and to the plunger. A cleaning material is wound onto and fed from the feed spool and to the take-up spool. A reservoir assembly is mountable to the body to apply a cleaning solution to the cleaning material.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Eric Martini, Paul Blair, Russell Kroll, Ben Bailey, Robert Wilkey, Adam Britton
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Patent number: 9718205Abstract: A single station shaper sander that uses a quick change retractable shaper and a quick change retractable profile sander is described. The shaper generates a profile in a substrate, and then the sander sands the profile in the substrate without intermediate removal of the substrate. Both the shaper and sander are retractable, moving away from the substrate when retracted, and are moved into contact with the substrate when engaged. Either an operator or automatic controls may be used to engage and retract the shaper or sander, so as to minimize operator access to dangerous moving surfaces on either. Further, each sander or shaper may have removable tools that are temporarily affixed to a spindle, affording tool changes of 15 seconds or less.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2013Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: VOORWOOD COMPANYInventor: Adam Britton
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Patent number: 9594499Abstract: An approach is provided for enabling hover-based interactions to define spatial searches on mobile maps. A user interaction manager causes, at least in part, a rendering of at least one user interface depicting mapping information. A user interaction manager then processes and/or facilitates a processing of one or more hover-based interactions with the at least one user interface to determine one or more parameters for one or more spatial searches over the mapping information.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventor: Jason Adam Britton
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Publication number: 20160355263Abstract: A portable electronic device holder incorporated in a seatback of a passenger seat. The device holder includes a shelf and a release latch arranged to hold the respective bottom and top edges of a portable electronic device for hands-free use. The latch holds the shelf in a stowed position flush with the seatback and releases to allow the shelf to rotate away from the seatback for use. The shelf is positioned apart from a tray table, when present, so that the device holder and tray table can be deployed and used at the same time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: Alexander Nicholas Pozzi, Franics Xavier L. Garing, Robert J. Henshaw, Adam Britton, Kosta Gainakopoulos
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Publication number: 20160199894Abstract: A fiber optic component cleaning device includes a body, a feed spool mounted for rotation in the body, a take-up spool mounted for one-way rotation in the body and a central support assembly. A plunger is mounted for movement in the central support assembly and a drive is operably connected to the take-up spool and to the plunger. A cleaning material is wound onto and fed from the feed spool and to the take-up spool. A reservoir assembly is mountable to the body to apply a cleaning solution to the cleaning material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Eric Martini, Paul Blair, Russell Kroll, Ben Bailey, Robert Wilkey, Adam Britton
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Publication number: 20130219308Abstract: An approach is provided for enabling hover-based interactions to define spatial searches on mobile maps. A user interaction manager causes, at least in part, a rendering of at least one user interface depicting mapping information. A user interaction manager then processes and/or facilitates a processing of one or more hover-based interactions with the at least one user interface to determine one or more parameters for one or more spatial searches over the mapping information.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: Nokia CorporationInventor: Jason Adam Britton
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Publication number: 20090029836Abstract: A method and apparatus for quickly changing CNC machine tools is presented. Tool changes of 40 seconds or less are possible. A tool repository of linearly spaced apart tool forks translates to a storage position for CNC machining operations. For tool changing, the tool repository translates to a staging location, where an existing tool may be deposited to an empty location in the tool repository, whereupon another tool may be selected and engaged on the CNC machining spindle. The tool repository retracts to a storage position, and CNC machining operations may continue. This design may be used for CNC machines with many additional axes of operation, and appears more compact, less expensive, more robust, and lighter that traditional turret carousel designs. Stacked tools 5 inches high and diameters of 8 inches may be used in one embodiment. In the same space 15 smaller tools of 1.5 inch diameter may be stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventor: Adam Britton