Patents by Inventor Alan Lucas
Alan Lucas 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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Patent number: 11947778Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to navigating a collection of media items. In accordance with one embodiment, in response to receiving an input, a device displays a first view of a collection of media items, including concurrently displaying a representation of a first time period and a representation of a second time period. In accordance with a determination that a current time is associated with a first recurring temporal event: the representation of the first time period includes a first representative media item and the representation of the second time period includes a second representative media item. In accordance with a determination that the current time is associated with a second recurring temporal event, the representation of the first time period includes a third representative media item and the representation of the second time period includes a fourth representative media item.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Graham R. Clarke, Simon Bovet, Eric M. G. Circlaeys, Richard R. Dellinger, Lynne Devine, Alan C. Dye, Daniel E. Gobera Rubalcava, Andreas Karlsson, Matthieu Lucas, Johnnie B. Manzari, Nicole R. Ryan, William A. Sorrentino, III, Andre Souza Dos Santos, Gregg Suzuki, Sergey Tatarchuk
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Publication number: 20240099495Abstract: An automated avocado processing system for cutting an avocado in half, removing the pit, and extracting the flesh from the peel includes a plurality of functional assemblies arranged on a frame. Exemplary stations include a loading assembly, cutting assembly, peeling station, and food collection assembly. Computer and electronics are programmed and operable to control the automated stations. Related methods are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Arthur Francois David Levy, Alan Hong, Vahid Alizadehyazdi, Amar Jyothiprakash, Aaron Lucas, Blake Edward Winner, Manomit Bal, Praveen Nooli, Felix Alvarez, Elvis Junior Palma, Stanislav Moiseyenko, Daren Miles, Yuri Litvinov
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Patent number: 11832798Abstract: In some embodiments, endoscopy systems and/or methods of using endoscopy systems are described. In some embodiments, an endoscopy system comprises a shaft having an image sensor within a distal tip of the shaft. The shaft can have an expandable cuff disposed on an outer surface of the shaft. The expandable cuff can be moved from a contracted configuration to a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, an outer surface of the expandable cuff can inhibit, reduce, or prevent fluid (e.g., blood) flow in the vessel. Inhibiting or preventing the fluid flow can permit direct visualization of the interior of the vessel by the image sensor without interference from the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Enlightenvue, Inc.Inventors: Giacomo Basadonna, Alan Lucas
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Patent number: 11812985Abstract: In some embodiments, endoscopy systems and/or methods of using endoscopy systems are described. In some embodiments, an endoscopy system comprises one or more of piezoelectric elements or hooked blades. In some embodiments, stylets for use with an endoscopy system are described. In some embodiments, the endoscopy systems are useful for orthopedic procedures. In some embodiments, the endoscopy systems are useful for arthroscopic procedures.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: EnlightenVue, INC.Inventors: Giacomo Basadonna, Alan Lucas
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Publication number: 20220175233Abstract: In some embodiments, endoscopy systems and/or methods of using endoscopy systems are described. In some embodiments, an endoscopy system comprises a shaft having an image sensor within a distal tip of the shaft. The shaft can have an expandable cuff disposed on an outer surface of the shaft. The expandable cuff can be moved from a contracted configuration to a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, an outer surface of the expandable cuff can inhibit, reduce, or prevent fluid (e.g., blood) flow in the vessel. Inhibiting or preventing the fluid flow can permit direct visualization of the interior of the vessel by the image sensor without interference from the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Giacomo Basadonna, Alan Lucas
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Patent number: 11051685Abstract: In some embodiments, endoscopy systems and/or methods of using endoscopy systems are described. In some embodiments, an endoscopy system comprises a shaft having an image sensor within a distal tip of the shaft. The shaft can have an expandable cuff disposed on an outer surface of the shaft. The expandable cuff can be moved from a contracted configuration to a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, an outer surface of the expandable cuff can inhibit, reduce, or prevent fluid (e.g., blood) flow in the vessel. Inhibiting or preventing the fluid flow can permit direct visualization of the interior of the vessel by the image sensor without interference from the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Enlightenvue LLCInventors: Giacomo Basadonna, Alan Lucas
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Publication number: 20200315440Abstract: In some embodiments, endoscopy systems and/or methods of using endoscopy systems are described. In some embodiments, an endoscopy system comprises a shaft having an image sensor within a distal tip of the shaft. The shaft can have an expandable cuff disposed on an outer surface of the shaft. The expandable cuff can be moved from a contracted configuration to a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, an outer surface of the expandable cuff can inhibit, reduce, or prevent fluid (e.g., blood) flow in the vessel. Inhibiting or preventing the fluid flow can permit direct visualization of the interior of the vessel by the image sensor without interference from the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Giacomo Basadonna, Alan Lucas
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Patent number: 10687698Abstract: In some embodiments, endoscopy systems and/or methods of using endoscopy systems are described. In some embodiments, an endoscopy system comprises a shaft having an image sensor within a distal tip of the shaft. The shaft can have an expandable cuff disposed on an outer surface of the shaft. The expandable cuff can be moved from a contracted configuration to a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, an outer surface of the expandable cuff can inhibit, reduce, or prevent fluid (e.g., blood) flow in the vessel. Inhibiting or preventing the fluid flow can permit direct visualization of the interior of the vessel by the image sensor without interference from the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2019Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: EnlightenVue LLCInventors: Giacomo Basadonna, Alan Lucas
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Publication number: 20200155190Abstract: In some embodiments, endoscopy systems and/or methods of using endoscopy systems are described. In some embodiments, an endoscopy system comprises one or more of piezoelectric elements or hooked blades. In some embodiments, stylets for use with an endoscopy system are described. In some embodiments, the endoscopy systems are useful for orthopedic procedures. In some embodiments, the endoscopy systems are useful for arthroscopic procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Giacomo Basadonna, Alan Lucas
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Patent number: 10622087Abstract: In example implementations, an integrated characterization vehicle is provided. The integrated characterization vehicle includes a memristor, a configuration cache and an analog measurement tile. The memristor has a driving unit to limit an amount of current that is driven through the memristor during testing. The configuration cache provides test parameters to control the testing of the memristor. The analog measurement tile provides a voltage to the memristor in accordance with the test parameters and to record a response of the memristor.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LPInventors: Jeffrey Alan Lucas, Tommy Miles, James Ignowski, William L. Wilson, Richard H. Henze
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Publication number: 20200077876Abstract: In some embodiments, endoscopy systems and/or methods of using endoscopy systems are described. In some embodiments, an endoscopy system comprises a shaft having an image sensor within a distal tip of the shaft. The shaft can have an expandable cuff disposed on an outer surface of the shaft. The expandable cuff can be moved from a contracted configuration to a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, an outer surface of the expandable cuff can inhibit, reduce, or prevent fluid (e.g., blood) flow in the vessel. Inhibiting or preventing the fluid flow can permit direct visualization of the interior of the vessel by the image sensor without interference from the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Giacomo Basadonna, Alan Lucas
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Patent number: 10541724Abstract: A system and methods for managing a transformer area in an electrical distribution grid having at least one substation transformer and one service transformer are presented. At least one Remote Hub governed by a policy may be provided, which collects data about the transformer area. The Remote Hub may also execute a discovery procedure to inventory Remotes in the transformer area. The Remote Hub may use the collected data to detect events, such as exceptional conditions, configuration changes, or derived results, within the transformer area. Based on the collected data, the Remote Hub is able to transmit data about the transformer area via a Substation-to-Edge channel. A method and system for forming and establishing boundaries of Transformer Area Networks is also presented. Discovery procedures may be used to form Transformer Area Networks out of Remote Hubs and Remotes powered by the same phase of the service transformer.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignees: Astrolink International LLC, Dominion Energy Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Marcia Reid Martin, Henrik F. Bernheim, Jerritt Hansell, Michael Alan Lucas
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Patent number: 10498394Abstract: A system and methods for managing a transformer area in an electrical distribution grid having at least one substation transformer and one service transformer are presented. At least one Remote Hub governed by a policy may be provided, which collects data about the transformer area. The Remote Hub may also execute a discovery procedure to inventory Remotes in the transformer area. The Remote Hub may use the collected data to detect events, such as exceptional conditions, configuration changes, or derived results, within the transformer area. Based on the collected data, the Remote Hub is able to transmit data about the transformer area via a Substation-to-Edge channel. A method and system for forming and establishing boundaries of Transformer Area Networks is also presented. Discovery procedures may be used to form Transformer Area Networks out of Remote Hubs and Remotes powered by the same phase of the service transformer.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignees: Astrolink International LLC, Dominion Energy Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Marcia Reid Martin, Henrik F. Bernheim, Jerritt Hansell, Michael Alan Lucas
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Publication number: 20190272886Abstract: In example implementations, an integrated characterization vehicle is provided. The integrated characterization vehicle includes a memristor, a configuration cache and an analog measurement tile. The memristor has a driving unit to limit an amount of current that is driven through the memristor during testing. The configuration cache provides test parameters to control the testing of the memristor. The analog measurement tile provides a voltage to the memristor in accordance with the test parameters and to record a response of the memristor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2018Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Lucas, Tommy Miles, James Ignowski, William L. Wilson, Richard H. Henze
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Patent number: 10111575Abstract: An appliance, such as a dishwashing appliance having a door linkage assembly is generally provided herein. The dishwashing appliance may include a cabinet, a tub, a door, a spring linkage, and a linkage latch. The tub may be disposed inside the cabinet and define a front opening. The door may be rotatably positioned at the front opening. The spring linkage may bias the door toward a closed position. The spring linkage may extend from a first end to a second end. The first end may be mounted to the cabinet. The second end may include a fastener that is selectively attached to the door. The linkage latch may extend laterally from one of a pair of opposing sidewalls below the door. The linkage latch may define a latch channel to selectively receive the spring linkage when the fastener is detached from the door.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Marcelo Torrentes, Alan Lucas
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Publication number: 20180220864Abstract: An appliance, such as a dishwashing appliance having a door linkage assembly is generally provided herein. The dishwashing appliance may include a cabinet, a tub, a door, a spring linkage, and a linkage latch. The tub may be disposed inside the cabinet and define a front opening. The door may be rotatably positioned at the front opening. The spring linkage may bias the door toward a closed position. The spring linkage may extend from a first end to a second end. The first end may be mounted to the cabinet. The second end may include a fastener that is selectively attached to the door. The linkage latch may extend laterally from one of a pair of opposing sidewalls below the door. The linkage latch may define a latch channel to selectively receive the spring linkage when the fastener is detached from the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Marcelo Torrentes, Alan Lucas
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Publication number: 20160204991Abstract: A system and methods for managing a transformer area in an electrical distribution grid having at least one substation transformer and one service transformer are presented. At least one Remote Hub governed by a policy may be provided, which collects data about the transformer area. The Remote Hub may also execute a discovery procedure to inventory Remotes in the transformer area. The Remote Hub may use the collected data to detect events, such as exceptional conditions, configuration changes, or derived results, within the transformer area. Based on the collected data, the Remote Hub is able to transmit data about the transformer area via a Substation-to-Edge channel. A method and system for forming and establishing boundaries of Transformer Area Networks is also presented. Discovery procedures may be used to form Transformer Area Networks out of Remote Hubs and Remotes powered by the same phase of the service transformer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Marcia Reid Martin, Henrik F. Bernheim, Jerritt Hansell, Michael Alan Lucas
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Publication number: 20150257496Abstract: An article of jewelry with interchangeable settings and decorative elements is provided. Each interchangeable setting includes a post having a post shoulder and a pair of tabs. The post is removable received and retained by a socket of the article of jewelry by inserting the post into the socket and rotating the setting to position the tabs in a retained position within a pair of corresponding grooves formed in the socket. An end of the socket abuts the post shoulder and prevents the interchangeable setting from side-to-side movement. Decorative elements are rotatably retained by the post between the setting and the socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: David A. Swift, II, Evelyn Swift, Joseph E Bryan, III, Alan Lucas, Huang Congjie
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Patent number: 9072422Abstract: The present disclosure relates to consumer appliance having a door that may be selectively detached from a cabinet of the appliance. More specifically, the door can be detached by sliding a hinge out of a bracket. To attach the door, the hinge is inserted into the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Kyle A. Kozinski, Alan Lucas, Bradley Nicholas Gilkey
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Patent number: 8815279Abstract: A method is provided for reducing the extent of or occurrence of long-term adverse health effects in human infants, comprising feeding to said infants when newborn a nutrient-containing-formula providing not more than 1 gram of protein per 100 ml of formula and/or not more than 50 kcal per 100 ml of formula. Also disclosed are methods of administering the infant formulas to reduce the occurrence or extent of insulin resistance in an individual later in life, to reduce the occurrence or extent of obesity or atherosclerosis in an individual later in life, or combinations thereof, by feeding newborn infants the newborn infant formula described herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: University College LondonInventors: Atul Singhal, Alan Lucas