Patents by Inventor Benjamin John
Benjamin John 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: 20240157399Abstract: An acoustic matching structure is used to increase the power radiated from a transducing element with a higher impedance into a surrounding acoustic medium with a lower acoustic impedance. The acoustic matching structure consists of a thin, substantially planar cavity bounded by a two end walls and a side wall. The end walls of the cavity are formed by a blocking plate wall and a transducing element wall separated by a short distance (less than one quarter of the wavelength of acoustic waves in the surrounding medium at the operating frequency). The end walls and side wall bound a cavity with diameter approximately equal to half of the wavelength of acoustic waves in the surrounding medium. In operation, a transducing element generates acoustic oscillations in the fluid in the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2024Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Justin Rorke Buckland, Adam John Robert Jackson, Amaru Daniel Araya-Williams, Benjamin John Oliver Long, Brian Kappus
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Patent number: 11985464Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for determining when to wirelessly communicatively couple together a pair of untethered wireless audio output devices and for determining when to erase a connection history stored on one or both of the wireless audio output devices.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Watson, David John Shaw, Ganesh Adkasthala Ganapathi Batta, Chandrahas Aralaguppe Chandramohan, Gregory Robert Burns, Benjamin Huth Byer
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Publication number: 20240154969Abstract: Systems and methods are described for pre-authentication access request screening. A server computer may receive a request for access to a resource comprising access data. The server computer may transmit, to an authentication computer, an authentication request message comprising at least a subset of the access data and receive an authentication response message comprising authentication data. The server computer may determine an access score based on the authentication data. Alternatively, the server computer may determine the access score based on the access data without using/receiving authorization data. The server computer may generate an access indicator based on the access score. The server computer may prepare and transmit an authorization request message comprising the access indicator to an authorization computer. The authorization computer may approve or decline the access to the resource based on the access indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2024Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: Visa International Service AssociationInventors: Andrew John Bruno Naumann Zu Koenigsbrueck, Ali Chamseddine, Cory Howard Siddens, Benjamin Scott Boding
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Patent number: 11975688Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to a motor vehicle, including: a front trunk; a housing adjacent a floor of the front trunk; and a panel moveable relative to the housing between a retracted position and a deployed position, wherein, when in the panel is in the deployed position, the panel provides a work surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael John Harmon, Hussain Z. Tajmahal, Benjamin Howard, Kathryn N. Cezar, Sarah Shaw, Charlie Qian
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Publication number: 20240141047Abstract: The instant disclosure provides antibodies that specifically bind to T-cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains (TIGIT) (e.g., human TIGIT) and antagonize TIGIT function. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising these antibodies, nucleic acids encoding these antibodies, expression vectors and host cells for making these antibodies, and methods of treating a subject using these antibodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Dhan Sidhartha CHAND, Nicholas Stuart WILSON, Dennis John UNDERWOOD, Benjamin Maxime Morin
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Publication number: 20240140426Abstract: A driver assistance system in a host vehicle is provided. The driver assistance system is configured to: track a plurality of obstacles in front of the host vehicle; receive host vehicle driver selection of a follow operating mode for the driver assistance system via a human machine interface (HMI); identify a candidate lead vehicle from the plurality of tracked obstacles; provide, via the HMI, a line of sight view in front of the host vehicle that includes the candidate lead vehicle; receive host vehicle driver selection of the candidate lead vehicle as a lead vehicle to follow; adjust a desired trajectory calculated by the driver assistance system to obtain and maintain a desired headway between the lead vehicle and the host vehicle; and generate control signals for vehicle actuators to control the host vehicle to follow the desired trajectory to follow the lead vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Milad Jalaliyazdi, Reza Zarringhalam, Constandi John Shami, Benjamin L. Williams, Ethan Thomas Dietrich, Crystal J. Nassouri, Michael J. Reinker
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Publication number: 20240147869Abstract: A switchable magnetic device comprising a first ferromagnetic material or layer comprising or consisting of a first rare earth nitride alloy, the first rare earth nitride alloy including at least two lanthanide species; a second ferromagnetic material or layer comprising or consisting of a second rare earth nitride alloy, the second rare earth nitride alloy including at least two lanthanide species; a blocking material or layer located between the first and second ferromagnetic materials or layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Harry Joseph TRODAHL, William Freeman HOLMES-HEWETT, Jackson David MILLER, Catherine Margaret Walker POT, Benjamin John RUCK, Eva-Maria Johanna ANTON
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Publication number: 20240145047Abstract: Data related to the adherence of a patient to a therapy regime can be collected from multiple medical devices, each of which may have an incomplete data set with data entries associated with times. Each incomplete data set represents a portion of a complete data set. The data sets can be integrated to create a complete data set with data entries from each incomplete data set being arranged in a temporal sequence with respect to one another. A report may be generated, the report having the data entries of the complete data set or a function of the data entries of the complete data set.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Adam John Darby, Donald Roy Kuriger, Bernhard Florian Lamprecht, Mark Samuel Hamilton, Alex Young, Benjamin Wilson Casse
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Patent number: 11970374Abstract: A pipelayer machine may comprise a machine chassis; an operator cabin supported by the machine chassis; an engine supported by the machine chassis; and a boom coupled to the machine chassis. The operator cabin may include a seat assembly. The operator cabin may be stationary with respect to the machine chassis. The pipelayer machine may comprise a front portion and a rear portion. The engine may be provided in the rear portion. The boom may be provided forward with respect to the seat assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Curtis John Caldwell, Donald L. Vance, Benjamin Barbier
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Patent number: 11970375Abstract: A pipelayer machine may comprise a machine chassis; a towing winch assembly coupled to the machine chassis; an operator cabin supported by the machine chassis; an engine supported by the machine chassis; and a boom coupled to the machine chassis. The pipelayer machine may comprise a front portion and a rear portion. The towing winch assembly may be provided in the front portion of the pipelayer machine. The operator cabin may be provided between the towing winch assembly and the engine.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Curtis John Caldwell, Donald L Vance, Benjamin Barbier
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Publication number: 20240135789Abstract: The properties of metamaterials are derived both from the inherent properties of their constituent materials and from the geometrical arrangement of those materials. Metamaterials may be stacked or otherwise manipulated to transform substantially monochromatic signal into a second signal having a desired amplitude and phase. Metamaterials may be used with acoustic devices to create haptic feedback with desired properties or to transform the shape of certain devices. Metamaterials may be used in rotating devices with openings that transform a monochromatic signal into a non-monochromatic signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventor: Benjamin John Oliver Long
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Patent number: 11965190Abstract: Provided herein are a vector, a genetically modified bacterium including the vector, methods of making the bacterium, methods of using the bacterium, and kits including the bacterium. The vector includes a coding region encoding at least one antimicrobial peptide, and the antimicrobial peptide includes at least one lysin.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTAInventors: Yiannis John Kaznessis, Seth Ritter, Benjamin Hackel
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Patent number: 11960198Abstract: This disclosure relates to a front trunk including a screen for displaying still images or video. Among other benefits, which will be appreciated from the below description, the disclosed features increase the usability of the front trunk, and, in turn, the vehicle overall. In particular, many of the features discussed below are intended to make the front trunk more usable at worksites, tailgating events, etc.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael John Harmon, Hussain Z Tajmahal, Benjamin Howard, Kathryn N. Cezar
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Publication number: 20240115820Abstract: A sensor module assembly for a respiratory therapy apparatus may be configured for a seal-based securement within a respiratory therapy device that includes a separable pneumatic block to make assembly or replacement more efficient. The sensor module assembly may include a flow manifold. The flow manifold may have an inlet and an outlet and a main pneumatic path between the inlet and the outlet. The assembly may have a sensor module with sensor(s) on a printed circuit board. The sensor module may be pneumatically and fixedly coupled to the flow manifold. The inlet of the flow manifold may be configured for removable coupling with an outlet of the pneumatic block assembly. Moreover, the outlet of the flow manifold may be configured for removable coupling with a pneumatic path of a housing panel of the respiratory therapy apparatus. The pneumatic path is adapted for supplying breathable gas to a patient interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2020Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Hayat CHAMTIE, Simon Robert CORK, Benjamin John LEAVENS, Sudeep SINGH, Millen James RATH-MAY, Benjamin Mark Moffat DRAYTON
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Publication number: 20240118593Abstract: Media hub systems and methods for providing content for display on a device provided. The media system may include a hub and a mount configured to secure the hub to a plurality of structures. The hub may include a camera and be configured to provide content for display on a device. The mount may be configured to couple to the hub via a magnetic connection. The magnetic connection may be configured to allow the hub to tilt relative to the mount to adjust a field-of-view of the camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Richard JAKUBOWSKI, Juan Ernesto JIMENEZ, Heidi Serene FARRELL, Benjamin G. SCHULTZ, Hsiao-yu YU, Kevin Wayin KAN, Trevor John TIMSON, Thomas CORTESE, Blake David CHASEN
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Publication number: 20240116638Abstract: An aircraft includes external structures, and one or more thermal emitters integrated with one or more of the external structures. The one or more thermal emitters are configured to generate heat to deice the one or more external structures. The one or more thermal emitters are configured to receive electrical power from one or more of an auxiliary power unit of the aircraft, a power distribution system of the aircraft, one or more engines of the aircraft, or an external power cart that is separate and distinct from the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Mark Everette Albrecht, Richard John Loftis, Marcus Anthony Belcher, Edwin John Smith, Kristofer Logan Peterson, Collin William Childs, Benjamin David Walker, Jonathan William Udell, Doria Pei, Robert N. Jaeger, Sara Jane Lynn, Mirza Mustafayev, Ignas Sabet-Kazilas, Varun Suri
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Patent number: 11951218Abstract: A sterilization enclosure to be placed within a sterilizer, the sterilization enclosure defining an interior for accommodating at least one surgical instrument and maintaining sterility of the at least one surgical instrument after the sterilization enclosure is removed from the sterilizer. The enclosure comprising a light source and a transparent window. The light source to illuminate the interior and the transparent window positioned such that the interior and the at least one surgical instrument are visible through the transparent window. A process indicator that is either disposed within the interior or coupled to an external surface of the sterilization enclosure. The process indicator in fluid communication with the interior of the sterilization enclosure such that the process indicator is exposed to a sterilant agent disposed within the interior of the sterilization enclosure to measure a characteristic within the interior during a sterilization process.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Bruce D. Henniges, Robert W. Childers, Erik Vaclav Chmelar, Adam W. Dudycha, Michael J. Miller, Ali Moaiery, Benjamin John Purrenhage
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Patent number: 11955109Abstract: Various techniques for driving phased array systems are described, specifically intended for acoustic phased arrays with applications to mid-air haptics, parametric audio, acoustic levitation and acoustic imaging, including a system: 1) that is capable of mitigating the effect of the changes in the air to provide a consistent haptic experience; 2) that produces trap points in air; 3) that defines phased-array optimization in terms of vectors for the production of more consistent haptic effects; 4) that defines one or more control points or regions in space via a controlled acoustic field; 5) that uses a reduced representation method for the construction of acoustic basis functions; 6) that performs efficient evaluation of complex-valued functions for a large quantity of throughput; 7) that generates a Krylov sub-space of a matrix; and 8) that maximizes an objective described by different control points and/or regions to those used to create the acoustic basis functions.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Ultrahaptics IP LtdInventor: Benjamin John Oliver Long
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Patent number: 11945801Abstract: This invention relates to compounds that are agonists of the muscarinic M1 and/or M4 receptor and which are useful in the treatment of diseases mediated by the muscarinic M1 and M4 receptors. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and the therapeutic uses of the compounds. Compounds provided are of formula where X1; X2; R1 and R4 are as defined herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignees: Heptares Therapeutics Limited, Allergan Pharmaceuticals International LimitedInventors: Giles Albert Brown, Barry John Teobald, Benjamin Gerald Tehan
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Publication number: 20240107252Abstract: An attenuation or “gap” may be inserted into at least a first frequency range of at least first and second audio playback signals of a content stream during at least a first time interval to generate at least first and second modified audio playback signals. Corresponding audio device playback sound may be provided by at least first and second audio devices. At least one microphone may detect at least the first audio device playback sound and the second audio device playback sound and may generate corresponding microphone signals. Audio data may be extracted from the microphone signals in at least the first frequency range, to produce extracted audio data. A far-field audio environment impulse response and/or audio environment noise may be estimated based, at least in part, on the extracted audio data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2021Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Christopher Graham HINES, Benjamin John SOUTHWELL