Patents by Inventor Andrew Russell
Andrew Russell 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: 11316471Abstract: A manually controlled coupling mechanism for onsite energy generation and storage systems includes a first contact portion having a first electrical contact for coupling to an utility grid and a second electrical contact for coupling to an on-grid AC terminal of an inverter, a second contact portion having a third electrical contact for coupling to an off-grid output terminal of the inverter, and a manually activated multi-position switch, wherein in a first position, only the first contact portion is activated to allow power transfer between the utility grid, the on-grid AC terminal of the inverter and a main electrical panel, and in the second position, only the second contact portion is activated to allow power transfer from the off-grid output terminal of the inverter to the main electrical panel.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Tesla, Inc.Inventors: Sandeep Narla, Eric Daniel Carlson, Andrew Russell Lutkus
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Patent number: 11251873Abstract: The present application is directed to an optical terminal including two linearly polarized optical transmit beams configured to exhibit a time-delay therebetween. The optical terminal may include a quarter-wave plate such that the linearly polarized transmit beam becomes circularly polarized. The optical terminal may also include a receiving ground terminal including a properly oriented quarter-wave plate for separating and directing the two recovered linearly polarized beams. The application is also directed to a method for reconstructing an originally transmitted data stream.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: CACI, Inc.—FederalInventors: Gerald Nykolak, David C. Nielsen, Andrew Russell Grant
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Patent number: 11216240Abstract: Embodiments provide a MEMS microphone, comprising an output interface for providing an output signal of the MEMS microphone, and comprising a memory, wherein the output interface is configured to provide, in a normal mode of operation, a microphone signal as the output signal of the MEMS microphone, and wherein the output interface is configured to provide, in an initialization mode of operation, a data signal as the output signal of the MEMS microphone, wherein the data signal carries an information stored in the memory.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AGInventors: David Andrew Russell, Florian Brame, Dietmar Straeussnigg
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Patent number: 11210452Abstract: Markup language documents including server side scripting code using PHP syntax are executed efficiently in response to requests received by a server. The processing of the markup language document results in generation of a transformed markup language document that is returned in response to the request. The server side script code is input to a compiler that generates C++ code (or code in any object-based language based on C language) implementing the functionality of the server side script code. The C++ code is compiled to generated object code which is executed in order to process the markup language document. The generated C++ code includes functionality supported by PHP language including redeclaration of functions, dynamic variables, global variables, and the like. The generated C++ code invokes memory allocation code that allocates and deallocates objects obtained by instantiating the generated C++ classes.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2017Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Meta Platforms, Inc.Inventors: Iain Andrew Russell Proctor, Minghui Yang, Haiping Zhao
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Publication number: 20210340166Abstract: The present invention is concerned with self-immolative recognition and/or responsive systems for electrophilic compounds, especially alkylating agents, which systems may comprise disclosure or detection of the alkylating agent. The present invention is especially concerned with non-protic triggered self-immolative systems, molecules, and methods, and in particular for detection of non-protic electrophilic agents, and especially alkylating agents, for example alkyl or benzylic halides, which may be found in pesticides or fumigants, or chemical warfare agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2019Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCEInventors: ANDREW RUSSELL, WAYNE CORD HAYES, MARK RODNEY SAMBROOK, FLAVIEN LEROUX, AARON ACTON, ANTONIO FEULA, ALEXANDER GABRIEL GAVRIEL
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Publication number: 20210344814Abstract: An image capture device may capture video frames while experiencing motion. The video frames may be stored in a visual track, and rotational positions of the image capture device may be stored in a rotational position track. The visual track and the rotational position track may not be temporally aligned. A looping stabilized view of the view frames and a synchronization adjustment option may be presented on a display. The synchronization adjustment option may enable user modification of timing of the rotational positions stored within the rotational position track. Timing modification of the rotational positions may cause changes in the looping stabilized view, which may be used as feedback on whether the synchronization between the visual track and the rotational position track is being improved or not by the timing modification of the rotational positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Robert McIntosh, Andrew Russell
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Patent number: 11148087Abstract: An air intake separator system includes a plurality of vanes adapted to remove fluid or precipitation from an air stream, wherein the vanes are operably coupled to tubular rods with an interference fit. Applying an elevated temperature heat transfer fluid to the plurality of vanes removes fluid or precipitation from an air stream in order to prevent ice formation. Likewise, applying a lower temperature heat transfer fluid can cool the vanes.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Veotec Americas LLCInventors: Peter Valsler, Michael Handley, Philip Pendrill, Andrew Russell
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Patent number: 11139820Abstract: A system includes an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and a digital modulator coupled to the ADC, wherein the digital modulator comprises an output for providing a digital signal, wherein the digital modulator comprises a main signal path and a feedback path, and wherein the feedback path comprises a first digital gain stage having a first adjustable gain range.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2020Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AGInventors: Dietmar Straeussnigg, Florian Brame, David Andrew Russell
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Publication number: 20210241232Abstract: Technologies are described herein for a user interface uniting two primary components, a list view and a reading pane, within a message reading application. Technologies are also described for synchronizing status and parameters between the two primary user interface components. In particular, a user interface for reading messages can represent all components of a conversation with both a list view for presenting a message map, and a reading pane for presenting a content view. The list view can present a list of messages grouped by conversation. The reading pane window can contain smaller windows or frames. Each of the smaller windows or frames can contain a message within a given conversation. Synchronization provided between the list view and a reading pane can allow message selection in one of the user interface components to cause display and selection of the corresponding message in the other user interface component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Robert Emmett MCCANN, Michael Anthony AFFRONTI, Andrew Russell BRAUNINGER, Jorge PEREIRA, James J. EDELEN, IV
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Patent number: 11057107Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described for free space optical communication. An example device can comprise a laser, a modulator configured to cause the laser to output an optical signal comprising a data signal and a beacon signal, a defocuser optically coupled to the laser and configured to receive the optical signal and control a beam divergence of the optical signal, an optical interface configured to receive the optical signal from the defocuser and output the optical signal into free space, and a controller configured to cause the defocuser to adjust the beam divergence based on an operational mode of the laser.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: CACI, INC. - FEDERALInventors: Gerald Nykolak, Andrew Russell Grant, David C. Nielsen
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Patent number: 11050260Abstract: Embodiments disclose solar energy generation systems with automatic smart transfer switches. An energy generation system, including an energy generation device, an energy generation inverter coupled to the energy generation device and configured to convert direct current (DC) power from the energy generation device to alternating current (AC) power, a battery pack, a storage inverter coupled to the battery pack, where the storage inverter is configured to convert DC power from the battery pack to AC power and to convert AC power into DC power for storing energy into the battery pack, and a smart main electrical panel coupled to receive AC power from at least one of the energy generation inverter, the storage inverter, and a utility grid, where the smart main electrical panel includes one or more motorized circuit breakers configured to be remotely controlled to manage the power flow to one or more loads.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2016Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Tesla, Inc.Inventors: Sandeep Narla, Andrew Russell Lutkus
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Publication number: 20210175975Abstract: The present application is directed to an optical terminal including two linearly polarized optical transmit beams configured to exhibit a time-delay therebetween. The optical terminal may include a quarter-wave plate such that the linearly polarized transmit beam becomes circularly polarized. The optical terminal may also include a receiving ground terminal including a properly oriented quarter-wave plate for separating and directing the two recovered linearly polarized beams. The application is also directed to a method for reconstructing an originally transmitted data stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2021Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Gerald Nykolak, David C. Nielsen, Andrew Russell Grant
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Patent number: 10997562Abstract: Technologies are described herein for a user interface uniting two primary components, a list view and a reading pane, within a message reading application. Technologies are also described for synchronizing status and parameters between the two primary user interface components. In particular, a user interface for reading messages can represent all components of a conversation with both a list view for presenting a message map, and a reading pane for presenting a content view. The list view can present a list of messages grouped by conversation. The reading pane window can contain smaller windows or frames. Each of the smaller windows or frames can contain a message within a given conversation. Synchronization provided between the list view and a reading pane can allow message selection in one of the user interface components to cause display and selection of the corresponding message in the other user interface component.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Robert Emmett McCann, Michael Anthony Affronti, Andrew Russell Brauninger, Jorge Pereira, James J. Edelen, IV
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Patent number: 10986058Abstract: In one embodiment, the first processors of a mobile device determine an operating condition of the mobile device. These operating conditions are based on a current velocity of the mobile device, and the current time of day. If the operating conditions satisfy an operating criteria for the mobile device, the first processors send a message to second processors of the mobile device, causing one or more of the second processors to wake up from a sleeping state to an active state.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Nicholas Papakipos, Lev Popov, Iain Andrew Russell Proctor
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Patent number: 10958351Abstract: The present application is directed to an optical terminal including two linearly polarized optical transmit beams configured to exhibit a time-delay therebetween. The optical terminal may include a quarter-wave plate such that the linearly polarized transmit beam becomes circularly polarized. The optical terminal may also include a receiving ground terminal including a properly oriented quarter-wave plate for separating and directing the two recovered linearly polarized beams. The application is also directed to a method for reconstructing an originally transmitted data stream.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: CACI, Inc.—FederalInventors: Gerald Nykolak, David C. Nielsen, Andrew Russell Grant
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Publication number: 20210067248Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described for free space optical communication. An example device can comprise a defocuser configured to receive an optical signal from a laser and control a beam divergence of the optical signal. The optical signal can comprise a data signal and a beacon signal. The device can comprise a controller configured to cause the defocuser to adjust the beam divergence based on an operational mode of the laser.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Gerald Nykolak, David C. Nielsen, Andrew Russell Grant
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Publication number: 20210067246Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described for free space optical communication. An example device can comprise a laser, a modulator configured to cause the laser to output an optical signal comprising a data signal and a beacon signal, a defocuser optically coupled to the laser and configured to receive the optical signal and control a beam divergence of the optical signal, an optical interface configured to receive the optical signal from the defocuser and output the optical signal into free space, and a controller configured to cause the defocuser to adjust the beam divergence based on an operational mode of the laser.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Gerald NYKOLAK, Andrew Russell Grant, David C. Nielsen
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Patent number: 10924636Abstract: An image capture device may capture video frames while experiencing motion. The video frames may be stored in a visual track, and rotational positions of the image capture device may be stored in a rotational position track. The visual track and the rotational position track may not be temporally aligned. A looping stabilized view of the view frames and a synchronization adjustment option may be presented on a display. The synchronization adjustment option may enable user modification of timing of the rotational positions stored within the rotational position track. Timing modification of the rotational positions may cause changes in the looping stabilized view, which may be used as feedback on whether the synchronization between the visual track and the rotational position track is being improved or not by the timing modification of the rotational positions.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2020Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Robert McIntosh, Andrew Russell
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Publication number: 20210003599Abstract: A method of analysing a skin-print comprises: receiving a skin-print on a substrate; performing a quantity test to obtain a quantity score for the skin-print; performing a chemical analysis of the skin-print to detect for the presence of one or more chemical species and thereby provide a chemical test result; and storing or transmitting the chemical test result together with the quantity score.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2019Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Mark Hudson, Paul Wilson, David Andrew Russell, Jeremy Nigel Burgess Walker
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Patent number: 10871893Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for using gestures to deliver content to predefined destinations. After a user designates a content item, a flick gesture is detected, where the flick gesture has a point of origin and crosses a trip line surrounding the point of origin. A destination associated with the flick gesture is identified from a plurality of predefined destinations. Each predefined destination is associated with a region in a predefined plurality of display regions. The content item is delivered to the determined destination.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Andrew Russell Turner