Patents by Inventor Alexander Howard
Alexander Howard 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: 12010703Abstract: A system for 5G radio access networks, that enables smart RF signal repeater devices to perform many of the functions of a 5G base station to extend millimeter wave coverage for 5G communication networks while reducing costs, increasing versatility and optimizing coverage for user devices (UEs). The devices may include outdoor network repeaters and indoor subscriber repeaters, and other mmWave network transmitter devices in a mmWave network. Different types of 5G wireless communication networks may be employed including Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN), and Next Gen Radio Access Network (NG-RAN).Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2022Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Pivotal Commware, Inc.Inventors: Eric James Black, Mersad Cavcic, Brian Mark Deutsch, Andjela Ilic-Savoia, Alexander Remley Katko, Steven Howard Ostroff, Colby John Harper
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Patent number: 11963652Abstract: A handheld vacuum cleaner includes a dirt separator. The dirt separator includes a chamber having an inlet through which dirt-laden fluid enters and an outlet through which cleansed fluid exits the chamber. A disc located at the outlet rotates about a rotational axis and comprises holes through which the cleansed fluid passes.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Charles Howard Percy-Raine, Andrew John Isaacs, Alexander Michael Campbell-Hill, Stephen Robert Dimbylow
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Publication number: 20240040555Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide for the pairing of an inter-band carrier with a time division duplex (TDD) carrier. If the paired band is a frequency division duplex (FDD) band, then base stations and mobile devices may transmit and receive additional thin control channels on FDD carriers to enable full duplex operations. If the paired band is a TDD band, then a conjugate or inverse carrier may be used such that full duplex, or a close approximation thereto, is achieved. With the introduction of a paired channel and fast control channels, rapid uplink/downlink switching may be achieved for TDD carriers efficiently and effectively. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Tingfang Ji, John Edward Smee, Joseph Binamira Soriaga, Naga Bhushan, Peter Gaal, Alexei Yurievitch Gorokhov, Krishna Kiran Mukkavilli, Peter Ang, Michael Alexander Howard, Rotem Cooper
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Patent number: 11832230Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide for the pairing of an inter-band carrier with a time division duplex (TDD) carrier. If the paired band is a frequency division duplex (FDD) band, then base stations and mobile devices may transmit and receive additional thin control channels on FDD carriers to enable full duplex operations. If the paired band is a TDD band, then a conjugate or inverse carrier may be used such that full duplex, or a close approximation thereto, is achieved. With the introduction of a paired channel and fast control channels, rapid uplink/downlink switching may be achieved for TDD carriers efficiently and effectively. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Tingfang Ji, John Edward Smee, Joseph Binamira Soriaga, Naga Bhushan, Peter Gaal, Alexei Yurievitch Gorokhov, Krishna Kiran Mukkavilli, Peter Ang, Michael Alexander Howard, Rotem Cooper
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Patent number: 11649862Abstract: A disc brake guide assembly having a guide bush, a closure, and a stop. The guide bush may be mountable in a through bore of a support. The closure may be a barrier to the ingress of foreign matter into the through bore. The stop may restrict axial displacement of the guide bush.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Meritor Heavy Vehicle Braking Systems (UK) LimitedInventors: Gareth Rhys Holtham, Mark Norman, Mathew Morris, Alexander Howard
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Publication number: 20230074260Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for a thin control channel structure that can be utilized to enable multiplexing of two or more data transmission formats. For example, a thin control channel may carry information that enables ongoing transmissions utilizing a first, relatively long transmission time interval (TTI) to be punctured, and during the punctured portion of the long TTI, a transmission utilizing a second, relatively short TTI may be inserted. This puncturing is enabled by virtue of a thin channel structure wherein a control channel can carry scheduling information, grants, etc., informing receiving devices of the puncturing that is occurring or will occur. Furthermore, the thin control channel can be utilized to carry other control information, not being limited to puncturing information. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Tingfang Ji, John Edward Smee, Joseph Binamira Soriaga, Naga Bhushan, Peter Gaal, Alexei Yurievitch Gorokhov, Krishna Kiran Mukkavilli, Michael Alexander Howard, Rotem Cooper, Peter Pui Lok Ang
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Publication number: 20230030244Abstract: A patient interface assembly includes a flexible cushion configured to sealingly engage the patient's nares and a frame with a pair of flexible extending members that extend laterally from opposite sides of the frame. The frame and the flexible cushion together form a chamber. The patient interface assembly also includes a positioning and stabilising structure configured to maintain the flexible cushion in engagement with the patient's nares. The positioning and stabilizing structure has a pair of headgear straps. Each headgear strap is connected to a respective one of the flexible extending members. The flexible extending members do not form an airflow path for the breathable gas. The headgear straps have a multi-layered structure, at least one layer being made of fabric and at least one layer being made of plastic. In addition, the at least one plastic layer is a rigidizer that adds rigidity to the respective headgear strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Michiel KOOIJ, Paul Jan KLASEK, Adam Vivian BENJAFIELD, Peter John SWEENEY, Richard SOKOLOV, Philip Rodney KWOK, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Scott Alexander HOWARD, Robert Edward HENRY, Renee Frances FLOWER, Enrico BRAMBILLA, Dieter HEIDMANN, Glenn RICHARDS
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Publication number: 20220409805Abstract: A therapy delivery device stores a plurality of time-dependent therapy settings. The therapy delivery device is configured to administer time-dependent therapies according to the time-dependent therapy settings based on a universal conception of time that is independent of a local time zone. A mobile device includes a display adapted to depict information about therapy or therapy-related data as compared to a local time that is stored on the mobile device based on a local time zone setting found in the mobile device. The therapy delivery device and a mobile application executing on the mobile device are configured to keep separate clocks, with each clock being based on a universal concept of time that is independent of a local time zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Alexander Howard Worden, Kilty McGowan, Pawel Drozdz, Ross Naylor, Kevin S. Lee
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Patent number: 11503618Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for a thin control channel structure that can be utilized to enable multiplexing of two or more data transmission formats. For example, a thin control channel may carry information that enables ongoing transmissions utilizing a first, relatively long transmission time interval (TTI) to be punctured, and during the punctured portion of the long TTI, a transmission utilizing a second, relatively short TTI may be inserted. This puncturing is enabled by virtue of a thin channel structure wherein a control channel can carry scheduling information, grants, etc., informing receiving devices of the puncturing that is occurring or will occur. Furthermore, the thin control channel can be utilized to carry other control information, not being limited to puncturing information. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Tingfang Ji, John Edward Smee, Joseph Binamira Soriaga, Naga Bhushan, Peter Gaal, Alexei Yurievitch Gorokhov, Krishna Kiran Mukkavilli, Michael Alexander Howard, Rotem Cooper, Peter Ang
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Patent number: 11484676Abstract: A patient interface assembly includes a flexible cushion configured to sealingly engage the patient's nares and a frame with a pair of flexible extending members that extend laterally from opposite sides of the frame. The frame and the flexible cushion together form a chamber. The patient interface assembly also includes a positioning and stabilising structure configured to maintain the flexible cushion in engagement with the patient's nares. The positioning and stabilizing structure has a pair of headgear straps. Each headgear strap is connected to a respective one of the flexible extending members. The flexible extending members do not form an airflow path for the breathable gas. The headgear straps have a multi-layered structure, at least one layer being made of fabric and at least one layer being made of plastic. In addition, the at least one plastic layer is a rigidizer that adds rigidity to the respective headgear strap.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Inventors: Michiel Kooij, Paul Jan Klasek, Adam Vivian Benjafield, Peter John Sweeney, Richard Sokolov, Philip Rodney Kwok, Gerard Michael Rummery, Scott Alexander Howard, Robert Edward Henry, Renee Frances Flower, Enrico Brambilla, Dieter Heidmann, Glenn Richards
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Patent number: 11464930Abstract: A mask system including a frame module and a cushion module provided to the frame module and adapted to form a seal with the patient's face. The cushion module includes a main body defining a breathing chamber and adapted to interface with the frame module and a cushion adapted to form a seal with the patient's face. The main body and the cushion are comolded with one another.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Scott Alexander Howard, Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Christopher Scott Skipper
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Patent number: 11452813Abstract: A therapy delivery device stores a plurality of time-dependent therapy settings. The therapy delivery device is configured to administer time-dependent therapies according to the time-dependent therapy settings based on a universal conception of time that is independent of a local time zone. A mobile device includes a display adapted to depict information about therapy or therapy-related data as compared to a local time that is stored on the mobile device based on a local time zone setting found in the mobile device. The therapy delivery device and a mobile application executing on the mobile device are configured to keep separate clocks, with each clock being based on a universal concept of time that is independent of a local time zone.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Howard Worden, Kilty McGowan, Pawel Drozdz, Ross Naylor, Kevin S. Lee
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Patent number: 11452121Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for a thin control channel structure that can be utilized to enable multiplexing of two or more data transmission formats. For example, a thin control channel may carry information that enables ongoing transmissions utilizing a first, relatively long transmission time interval (TTI) to be punctured, and during the punctured portion of the long TTI, a transmission utilizing a second, relatively short TTI may be inserted. This puncturing is enabled by virtue of a thin channel structure wherein a control channel can carry scheduling information, grants, etc., informing receiving devices of the puncturing that is occurring or will occur. Furthermore, the thin control channel can be utilized to carry other control information, not being limited to puncturing information. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Tingfang Ji, John Edward Smee, Joseph Binamira Soriaga, Naga Bhushan, Peter Gaal, Alexei Yurievitch Gorokhov, Krishna Kiran Mukkavilli, Michael Alexander Howard, Rotem Cooper, Peter Ang
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Publication number: 20220280741Abstract: A patient interface is configured to deliver a flow of pressurized breathable gas to a patient's airways. The patient interface includes a central portion with an opening configured to deliver the pressurized breathable gas to the patient's nares. A first stabilizing portion extends from the central portion and is structured to engage an outer side of a respective one of the patient's nostrils. A second stabilizing portion is opposite the first stabilizing portion and extends from the central portion. In addition, the second stabilizing surface is structured to engage an outer side of a respective one of the patient's nostrils. The central portion, the first stabilizing portion and the second stabilizing portion cooperate to form a U-shape configured to cradle the patient's nose so that the tip of the patient's nose remains exposed when the patient interface is mounted on the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Michiel KOOIJ, Scott Alexander HOWARD, Justin John FORMICA, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Renee Frances FLOWER, Adam Francis BARLOW, Joel Edward GIBSON, Damien Julian MAZZONE, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Bernd Christoph LANG, Achim BIENER, Michael John REID, Dieter HEIDMANN
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Patent number: 11432305Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for a thin control channel structure that can be utilized to enable multiplexing of two or more data transmission formats. For example, a thin control channel may carry information that enables ongoing transmissions utilizing a first, relatively long transmission time interval (TTI) to be punctured, and during the punctured portion of the long TTI, a transmission utilizing a second, relatively short TTI may be inserted. This puncturing is enabled by virtue of a thin channel structure wherein a control channel can carry scheduling information, grants, etc., informing receiving devices of the puncturing that is occurring or will occur. Furthermore, the thin control channel can be utilized to carry other control information, not being limited to puncturing information. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Tingfang Ji, John Edward Smee, Joseph Binamira Soriaga, Naga Bhushan, Peter Gaal, Alexei Yurievitch Gorokhov, Krishna Kiran Mukkavilli, Michael Alexander Howard, Rotem Cooper, Peter Ang
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Patent number: 11382109Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for a thin control channel structure that can be utilized to enable multiplexing of two or more data transmission formats. For example, a thin control channel may carry information that enables ongoing transmissions utilizing a first, relatively long transmission time interval (TTI) to be punctured, and during the punctured portion of the long TTI, a transmission utilizing a second, relatively short TTI may be inserted. This puncturing is enabled by virtue of a thin channel structure wherein a control channel can carry scheduling information, grants, etc., informing receiving devices of the puncturing that is occurring or will occur. Furthermore, the thin control channel can be utilized to carry other control information, not being limited to puncturing information. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Tingfang Ji, John Edward Smee, Joseph Binamira Soriaga, Naga Bhushan, Peter Gaal, Alexei Yurievitch Gorokhov, Krishna Kiran Mukkavilli, Michael Alexander Howard, Rotem Cooper, Peter Ang
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Patent number: 11369766Abstract: A patient interface includes a hollow base with an air inlet configured to receive the pressurized flow of respiratory gas in a first direction. The hollow base further includes a pair of air outlets configured to discharge the pressurized flow of respiratory gas in a second direction that is substantially parallel to the first direction. The patient interface also includes a pair of nasal posts. Each nasal post is removably connected to a respective air outlet of the hollow base and is configured to sealingly engage one of the patient's nostrils. In addition, the patient interface includes an adhesive support configured to support the hollow base and nasal posts on the patient's face. The adhesive support is configured to adhere to the patient's nose. An end of each nasal post comprises a ring configured to interlock with the respective air outlet to secure the nasal post with the air outlet.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd.Inventors: Michiel Kooij, Scott Alexander Howard, Justin John Formica, Gerard Michael Rummery, Renee Frances Flower, Adam Francis Barlow, Joel Edward Gibson, Damien Julian Mazzone, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Bernd Christoph Lang, Achim Biener, Michael John Reid, Dieter Heidmann
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Patent number: 11357022Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for a thin control channel structure that can be utilized for a variety of purposes including, for example, enabling the multiplexing of two or more data transmission formats. In another example, the thin control channel can be utilized to carry control information that relates to interference experienced by a user. By utilizing this control information on a thin control channel, the network can take suitable action to mitigate the interference. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Tingfang Ji, John Edward Smee, Joseph Binamira Soriaga, Naga Bhushan, Peter Gaal, Alexei Yurievitch Gorokhov, Krishna Kiran Mukkavilli, Michael Alexander Howard, Rotem Cooper, Peter Ang
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Publication number: 20220160982Abstract: A mouth cushion for a mask system includes a side wall, an undercushion extending away from the side wall, and a membrane provided to substantially surround the undercushion and adapted to form a continuous seal around an exterior of a patient's mouth in use. The side wall includes spaced-apart prong support structures that provide annular recesses adapted to support respective nasal prongs. Each prong support structure includes an alignment indicator to aid correct assembly of the respective nasal prong.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2022Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Rupert Christian SCHEINER, Scott Alexander HOWARD, Gregory Scott SMART, Christopher Scott SKIPPER, Steven John LUBKE, Timothy Shawn NELSON
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Publication number: 20220143347Abstract: A mask system including a frame module and a cushion module provided to the frame module and adapted to form a seal with the patient's face. The cushion module includes a main body defining a breathing chamber and adapted to interface with the frame module and a cushion adapted to form a seal with the patient's face. The main body and the cushion are comolded with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Scott Alexander HOWARD, Karthikeyan SELVARAJAN, Christopher Scott SKIPPER