Patents by Inventor Andrew BROCK
Andrew BROCK 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: 20240161202Abstract: A method for determining vehicle insurance costs includes receiving a starting location and a destination location for a trip using a vehicle. One or more routes for the vehicle from the starting location to the destination location are received. A cost of insurance is determined for each of the one or more routes for the trip. The cost of insurance for each of the one or more routes for the trip is displayed. A selected route from the one or more routes is received. Operation of the vehicle for the trip is enabled along the selected route.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2024Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: H. Brock Kolls, Andrew J. Garner, IV
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Publication number: 20240149978Abstract: A watercraft including a board having a top surface and a bottom surface and a hydrofoil attached to a strut. The strut attaches at the bottom surface of the board. The watercraft includes a movable portion coupled to the top surface of the board such that the movable portion is configured to move relative to a fixed portion of the board.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2024Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Donald Lewis Montague, Joseph Andrew Brock, Tomasz Pawel Bartczak, Matthew Campbell Greaves, Alec Korver, Dmitri Stepanov
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Publication number: 20240127586Abstract: There is disclosed a computer-implemented method for training a neural network. The method comprises determining a gradient associated with a parameter of the neural network. The method further comprises determining a ratio of a gradient norm to parameter norm and comparing the ratio to a threshold. In response to determining that the ratio exceeds the threshold, the value of the gradient is reduced such that the ratio is equal to or below the threshold. The value of the parameter is updated based upon the reduced gradient value.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Andrew Brock, Soham De, Samuel Laurence Smith, Karen Simonyan
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Patent number: 11944347Abstract: A trocar assembly can include a cannula, a seal cartridge, and an obturator. The seal cartridge is configured to be releasably coupled to the cannula and to be disposed at least partially within the cannula in a coupled configuration of the seal cartridge. The obturator is configured to directly latch to the cannula and to extends through the cannula and the seal cartridge in a coupled configuration of the obturator.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Joseph Mozloom, Jr., Christopher Brock Stone, Andrew S. Berkowitz, Steven G. Hall, Jeffrey P. Wiley, Richard Patrick Chesnes, Jeffery T. Kirk, Aren Calder Hill
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Patent number: 11922512Abstract: A method for determining vehicle insurance costs includes receiving a starting location and a destination location for a trip using a vehicle. One or more routes for the vehicle from the starting location to the destination location are received. A cost of insurance is determined for each of the one or more routes for the trip. The cost of insurance for each of the one or more routes for the trip is displayed. A selected route from the one or more routes is received. Operation of the vehicle for the trip is enabled along the selected route.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: H. Brock Kolls, Andrew J. Garner, IV
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Patent number: 11919608Abstract: A hydrofoiling watercraft is disclosed that includes a board having a top surface for supporting a user and a bottom surface. Extending from the top surface of the board is a handlebar. Extending from the bottom surface of the board is a hydrofoil including a strut and a hydrofoil wing. A propulsion system is attached to the hydrofoil.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Kai Concepts, LLCInventors: Donald Lewis Montague, Joseph Andrew Brock, Jamieson Edward Schulte, Daniel Elliot Schabb
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Patent number: 11897583Abstract: A watercraft including a board having a top surface and a bottom surface and a hydrofoil attached to a strut. The strut attaches at the bottom surface of the board. The watercraft includes a movable portion coupled to the top surface of the board such that the movable portion is configured to move relative to a fixed portion of the board.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Kai Concepts, LLCInventors: Donald Lewis Montague, Joseph Andrew Brock, Tomasz Pawel Bartczak, Matthew Campbell Greaves, Alec Korver, Dmitri Stepanov
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Patent number: 11878775Abstract: A leash system and methods of use are provided that includes a leash cord configured to be affixed at a first end portion to a user of a personal watercraft, a switch cord, and an anchoring cord. The switch cord has a first end portion affixed to a key for connection to a kill switch of the watercraft and a second end portion affixed to the leash cord. The anchoring cord has a first end portion configured to fixedly secure the anchoring cord to the watercraft and a second end portion affixed to the leash cord. A loop is affixed in preferred examples along the anchoring cord that is configured to slidably receive the switch cord therethrough. When the leash cord is pulled taut while the anchoring cord is fixedly secured to the watercraft, the first end portion of the switch cord is drawn toward the loop to remove the key.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Kai Concepts, LLCInventors: Donald Lewis Montague, Merten Stroetzel, Joseph Andrew Brock, Alec Korver
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Publication number: 20240010298Abstract: A flexible coupling mechanism may be used to suspend a structural component, such as a propulsion pod, from a support member, such as a strut of a hydrofoil watercraft. The flexible coupling mechanism may include multiple vibration isolating mounts configured to extend through the support member to suspend the structural component. The vibration isolating mounts may include a plurality of elastomeric bushings configured to prevent direct contact between a component rigidly coupled to the support member and a component rigidly coupled to the structural component. The elastomeric bushings may include a tapered outer profile configured to provide a nonlinear force feedback profile in response to rotation of the support member relative to the structural component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Donald Lewis Montague, Joseph Andrew Brock, Tomasz Pawel Bartczak, Matthew Campbell Greaves, Alec Korver, Jamieson Edward Schulte, Dmitri Stepanov
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Publication number: 20240002021Abstract: A watercraft and a waterproof electronics container are provided. The watercraft includes a flotation portion. A strut is removably affixed to a portion of the watercraft. A first connector portion is mounted to the upper end of the strut. A waterproof electronics container includes a second connector portion is disposed such that the second connector forms at least one electrically conductive pathway with the first connector portion when both are affixed to the watercraft. The waterproof electronics container is removably affixed to the said watercraft. In one aspect, the waterproof electronics container houses a power source capable of powering an electric motor that propels the watercraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Donald Lewis Montague, Joseph Andrew Brock, Tomasz Pawel Bartczak, Matthew Campbell Greaves, Alec Korver, Dmitri Stepanov
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Publication number: 20230382502Abstract: A personal watercraft is disclosed including a flotation portion, a strut extending from the flotation portion, and a motor pod is disposed along the strut with an electric motor operably coupled to a driveshaft. A hydrojet unit is removably attached to the motor pod and includes an inlet portion removably attached to the motor pod and a substantially cylindrical housing. The inlet portion includes a substantially conical motor interface with a shaft through-hole for receiving the driveshaft therein, one or more fins extending outwardly from the conical motor interface, and at least one ring encircling the conical motor interface and connecting to each of the one or more fins for inhibiting objects from passing through the inlet region. The housing defines a fluid flow path to an outlet portion. The hydrojet unit includes an impeller coupled to the driveshaft and a stator disposed within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Donald Lewis Montague, Peter Jell, Merten Stroetzel, Joseph Andrew Brock, Matthew Campbell Greaves
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Patent number: 11801919Abstract: A watercraft and a waterproof electronics container are provided. The watercraft includes a flotation portion. A strut is removably affixed to a portion of the watercraft. A first connector portion is mounted to the upper end of the strut. A waterproof electronics container includes a second connector portion is disposed such that the second connector forms at least one electrically conductive pathway with the first connector portion when both are affixed to the watercraft. The waterproof electronics container is removably affixed to the said watercraft. In one aspect, the waterproof electronics container houses a power source capable of powering an electric motor that propels the watercraft.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Kai Concepts, LLCInventors: Donald Lewis Montague, Joseph Andrew Brock, Tomasz Pawel Bartczak, Matthew Campbell Greaves, Alec Korver, Dmitri Stepanov
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Patent number: 11801914Abstract: A flexible coupling mechanism may be used to suspend a structural component, such as a propulsion pod, from a support member, such as a strut of a hydrofoil watercraft. The flexible coupling mechanism may include multiple vibration isolating mounts configured to extend through the support member to suspend the structural component. The vibration isolating mounts may include a plurality of elastomeric bushings configured to prevent direct contact between a component rigidly coupled to the support member and a component rigidly coupled to the structural component. The elastomeric bushings may include a tapered outer profile configured to provide a nonlinear force feedback profile in response to rotation of the support member relative to the structural component.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Kai Concepts, LLCInventors: Donald Lewis Montague, Joseph Andrew Brock, Tomasz Pawel Bartczak, Matthew Campbell Greaves, Alec Korver, Jamieson Edward Schulte, Dmitri Stepanov
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Patent number: 11753120Abstract: A personal watercraft is disclosed including a flotation portion, a strut extending from the flotation portion, and a motor pod is disposed along the strut with an electric motor operably coupled to a driveshaft. A hydrojet unit is removably attached to the motor pod and includes an inlet portion removably attached to the motor pod and a substantially cylindrical housing. The inlet portion includes a substantially conical motor interface with a shaft through-hole for receiving the driveshaft therein, one or more fins extending outwardly from the conical motor interface, and at least one ring encircling the conical motor interface and connecting to each of the one or more fins for inhibiting objects from passing through the inlet region. The housing defines a fluid flow path to an outlet portion. The hydrojet unit includes an impeller coupled to the driveshaft and a stator disposed within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Kai Concepts, LLCInventors: Donald Lewis Montague, Peter Jell, Merten Stroetzel, Joseph Andrew Brock, Matthew Campbell Greaves
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Publication number: 20230150615Abstract: Disclosed is a passively cooled waterproof propulsion unit for a watercraft is provided comprising a substantially cylindrical housing including an outer wall having an external surface and an internal surface. The cylindrical housing includes a first end cap attached at a first end of the housing. The first end cap includes an attachment interface configured to be mounted to a strut of a watercraft such that at least a portion of the external surface of the outer wall of the housing is configured to contact a fluid surrounding the housing when the watercraft operates within the fluid. The propulsion unit further includes an electric motor disposed with in the housing and an electronic speed controller. The electronic speed controller is electrically coupled to the electric motor and configured to provide electrical power to the electric motor to operate the electric motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2021Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Donald Lewis Montague, Joseph Andrew Brock, Tomasz Pawel Bartczak, Matthew Campbell Greaves, Alec Jon Korver, Dmitri Stepanov
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Publication number: 20230140898Abstract: A self-contained battery assembly is provided that is configured to be removably coupled to a watercraft. The battery assembly comprises a waterproof housing including a top portion and a bottom portion that houses a plurality of battery modules. The battery assembly includes a plurality of battery separators manufactured from a material to provide passive protection against thermal event propagation and an electronics module. Each of the battery modules is surrounded on four sides by the one or more of the plurality of battery separators. The plurality of battery separators are disposed within the housing and in physical contact with the top portion and the bottom portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Donald Lewis Montague, Joseph Andrew Brock, Tomasz Pawel Bartczak, Matthew Campbell Greaves, Alec Jon Korver, Dmitri Stepanov
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Publication number: 20230121404Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for searching for an architecture for an activation-normalization layer to be included in a neural network to replace a set of layers that receive a layer input comprising a plurality of values, apply one or more normalization operations to the values in the layer input to generate a normalized layer input, and apply an element-wise activation function to the normalized layer input to generate a layer output.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Hanxiao Liu, Quoc V. Le, Andrew Brock, Karen Simonyan
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Publication number: 20230095778Abstract: A modular, weight-shift controlled watercraft device is disclosed which includes: a modular board removably attachable to a power system. The power system includes a modular power supply system, and a modular propulsion system. The power supply system includes a housing including a battery. The propulsion system includes a modular strut, a modular propulsion pod, and a modular hydrofoil. In one embodiment, the power supply system is removably and mechanically attachable directly to the propulsion system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Donald Lewis Montague, Joseph Andrew Brock, Jamieson Edward Schulte, Daniel Elliot Schabb
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Publication number: 20230071780Abstract: A personal watercraft is disclosed including a flotation portion, a strut extending from the flotation portion, and a motor pod is disposed along the strut with an electric motor operably coupled to a driveshaft. A hydrojet unit is removably attached to the motor pod and includes an inlet portion removably attached to the motor pod and a substantially cylindrical housing. The inlet portion includes a substantially conical motor interface with a shaft through-hole for receiving the driveshaft therein, one or more fins extending outwardly from the conical motor interface, and at least one ring encircling the conical motor interface and connecting to each of the one or more fins for inhibiting objects from passing through the inlet region. The housing defines a fluid flow path to an outlet portion. The hydrojet unit includes an impeller coupled to the driveshaft and a stator disposed within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Donald Lewis Montague, Peter Jell, Merten Stroetzel, Joseph Andrew Brock, Matthew Campbell Greaves
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Publication number: 20230018353Abstract: A leash system and methods of use are provided that includes a leash cord configured to be affixed at a first end portion to a user of a personal watercraft, a switch cord, and an anchoring cord. The switch cord has a first end portion affixed to a key for connection to a kill switch of the watercraft and a second end portion affixed to the leash cord. The anchoring cord has a first end portion configured to fixedly secure the anchoring cord to the watercraft and a second end portion affixed to the leash cord. A loop is affixed in preferred examples along the anchoring cord that is configured to slidably receive the switch cord therethrough. When the leash cord is pulled taut while the anchoring cord is fixedly secured to the watercraft, the first end portion of the switch cord is drawn toward the loop to remove the key from the kill switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2021Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Donald Lewis Montague, Merten Stroetzel, Joseph Andrew Brock, Alec Korver