Patents by Inventor Brian Robinson
Brian Robinson 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: 11918730Abstract: A porous conduit may be suitable for use in treating a tissue site, and may include a central lumen and a porous wall positioned substantially concentric about the central lumen. The porous wall may have an open porous structure that may define a plurality of interconnected pores in fluid communication with one another. As part of a system, the porous conduit may be used with a manifold adapted to be positioned at a tissue site, a sealing drape adapted to cover the manifold to provide a sealed space relative to the tissue site, and a therapy device including a reduced-pressure source. The porous conduit may be disposed in the sealed space and in fluid communication between the sealed space and the reduced-pressure source.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2020Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Christopher Brian Locke
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Publication number: 20230405035Abstract: Functional food comprising montbretin A and use of the functional food for limiting polysaccharide processing in a human subject and for treating conditions treatable by inhibiting pancreatic a-amylase.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2021Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIAInventors: John-paul Heale, Spence Stott Skene MacDonald, Kyle Brian Robinson
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Publication number: 20230301515Abstract: An optical measurement system comprising an optical source configured for delivering sample light in an anatomical structure, such that the sample light is scattered by the anatomical structure, resulting in physiological-encoded signal light that exits the anatomical structure, an optical detector configured for detecting the physiological-encoded signal light, and a processor configured for acquiring a TOF profile derived from the physiological-encoded signal light, the initial TOF profile having an initial contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) between a plurality of states of a physiological activity in the anatomical structure. The processor is further configured for applying one or more weighting functions to the initial TOF profile to generate a weighted TOF profile having a subsequent CNR greater than the initial CNR between the plurality of states of the physiological activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: HI LLCInventors: Jamu Alford, Adam Marblestone, Ivo Vellekoop, Daniel Sobek, Michael Henninger, Brian Robinson, Yuecheng Shen, Roarke Horstmeyer
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Method and system for robust wait time estimation in a multi-skilled contact center with abandonment
Patent number: 11716423Abstract: A system for estimating a wait time to connect a customer to an agent according to an embodiment includes at least one processor and at least one memory comprising a plurality of instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the at least one processor, causes the system to receive incoming interaction data from the customer indicative of a request to estimate the wait time, retrieve historical data indicative of interaction information for one or more interactions that have already been serviced in response to receipt of the request, and generate a wait time estimation based on the historical data.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Genesys Cloud Services, Inc.Inventors: Wei Xun Ter, Geir Rosoy, Mohamed Shahul Hameed, Bayu Wicaksono, Travis Humphreys, Brian Robinson -
Patent number: 11548621Abstract: An aircraft airfoil having an internal thrust unit and an aircraft having the same are provided. The airfoil includes a skin structure having a lower surface extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge of the airfoil over which air flows during forward flight. A thrust system is connected to the skin structure and includes a thrust unit generating an airflow that is at least partially expelled through an outlet in the lower surface of the skin structure. At least one outlet cover is connected to the skin structure and movable between a forward flight position, in which the at least one outlet cover is configured to deflect the airflow in an at least partially rearward direction, and a vertical flight position, in which the at least one outlet cover is substantially clear of the airflow which is directed in an at least partially downward direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Horizon Aircraft Inc.Inventors: Eric Brian Robinson, Eric Brandon Robinson
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Patent number: 11412930Abstract: An optical measurement system comprising an optical source configured for delivering sample light in an anatomical structure, such that the sample light is scattered by the anatomical structure, resulting in physiological-encoded signal light that exits the anatomical structure, an optical detector configured for detecting the physiological-encoded signal light, and a processor configured for acquiring a TOF profile derived from the physiological-encoded signal light, the initial TOF profile having an initial contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) between a plurality of states of a physiological activity in the anatomical structure. The processor is further configured for applying one or more weighting functions to the initial TOF profile to generate a weighted TOF profile having a subsequent CNR greater than the initial CNR between the plurality of states of the physiological activity.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: HI LLCInventors: Jamu Alford, Adam Marblestone, Ivo Vellekoop, Daniel Sobek, Michael Henninger, Brian Robinson, Yuecheng Shen, Roarke Horstmeyer
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Patent number: 11374352Abstract: An ECU assembly includes one or more electrical connectors received in a protective cover. The cover includes an introduction aperture through which the connector or connectors can be introduced into the cover, and at least one connection aperture through which the or each connector is connected to the ECU. A retaining portion of the cover at each connection aperture is interposed between the respective connector and the ECU to retain the cover to the ECU in its use position.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Perkins Engines Company LimitedInventors: Martin George Constantine, Francis Raphael Gressani, Brian Robinson
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ROBUST WAIT TIME ESTIMATION IN A MULTI-SKILLED CONTACT CENTER WITH ABANDONMENT
Publication number: 20220182493Abstract: A system for estimating a wait time to connect a customer to an agent according to an embodiment includes at least one processor and at least one memory comprising a plurality of instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the at least one processor, causes the system to receive incoming interaction data from the customer indicative of a request to estimate the wait time, retrieve historical data indicative of interaction information for one or more interactions that have already been serviced in response to receipt of the request, and generate a wait time estimation based on the historical data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Wei Xun Ter, Geir Rosoy, Mohamed Shahul Hameed, Bayu Wicaksono, Travis Humphreys, Brian Robinson -
Patent number: 11141620Abstract: A seated exercise unit includes a base raised from a floor and supported thereby. The base extends between a first end and an opposed second end. A resistance-generating assembly includes a stationary band anchor attached to the base. The resistance-generating assembly includes a displaceable seat member removably mounted to the base and displaceable therealong between the first and second ends of the base. The seat member has a displaceable band anchor spaced apart from the stationary band anchor and displaceable with the seat member relative to the stationary band anchor. At least one resilient band is mountable to the stationary and displaceable band anchors and extends therebetween. The at least one resilient band generates resistance upon being elastically deformed by displacement of the displaceable band anchor relative to the stationary band anchor.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: 1195143 B.C. LTD.Inventor: Brian Robinson
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Publication number: 20210175659Abstract: An ECU assembly includes one or more electrical connectors received in a protective cover. The cover includes an introduction aperture through which the connector or connectors can be introduced into the cover, and at least one connection aperture through which the or each connector is connected to the ECU. A retaining portion of the cover at each connection aperture is interposed between the respective connector and the ECU to retain the cover to the ECU in its use position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Applicant: Perkins Engines Company LimitedInventors: Martin George Constantine, Francis Raphael Gressani, Brian Robinson
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Patent number: 11001377Abstract: An aircraft airfoil disclosed herein has a forward skin structure at least partially defining a leading edge of the airfoil and an aft skin structure at least partially defining a trailing edge of the airfoil. At least one of the forward skin structure and the aft skin structure is movable relative to the other of the forward skin structure and the aft skin structure between a closed position, in which at least one thrust fan positioned between the leading edge and the trailing edge is at least partially covered, and an open position, in which the at least one thrust fan is less covered than in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: HORIZON AIRCRAFT INC.Inventors: Eric Brian Robinson, Eric Brandon Robinson
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Publication number: 20200262654Abstract: A flight for use in a mesh conveyor belt assembly that can have a first planar portion and a second planar portion extending non-coplanar to the first planar portion. The first planar portion can have a pair of tabs extending therefrom. Each tab can have a through-hole configured to receive a cross-rod of the mesh conveyor belt assembly therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Logan Baxter, Brian Robinson, Thomas Busch, William Cannon, Sean Lyons
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Publication number: 20200246313Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of inhibiting prostate cancer cell proliferation using a substance that inhibits the activity of soluble adenylyl cyclase (sAC) protein. The invention also is directed to methods of diagnosing and prognosticating prostate cancer in a subject by evaluating sAC gene expression or sAC protein production in the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Brian Robinson, Jonathan Zippin
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Patent number: 10730612Abstract: An amphibious aircraft has a tricycle landing gear that is movable between a retracted, or up, position and an extended, or down, position. Each member of the landing gear is protected in the forward direction by a hydrodynamic protector, or vane, or shoe, such as may tend to create lift when brought into engagement with water, as during landing. The landing gear protector vanes may be mounted to move with extension and retraction of the landing gear. The landing gear wheels may protrude to extend partially downwardly proud of the sole of the shoe. The landing gear actuator and transmission may operate all gear in concert. The shoes may include sacrificial wear members for ground engagement in the event of an inadvertent gear-up landing on terrain.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: E.B. Robinson Ltd.Inventor: Eric Brian Robinson
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Publication number: 20200108287Abstract: A seated exercise unit includes a base raised from a floor and supported thereby. The base extends between a first end and an opposed second end. A resistance-generating assembly comprises a stationary band anchor attached to the base. The resistance-generating assembly includes a displaceable seat member removably mounted to the base and displaceable therealong between the first and second ends of the base. The seat member has a displaceable band anchor spaced apart from the stationary band anchor and displaceable with the seat member relative to the stationary band anchor. At least one resilient band is mountable to the stationary and displaceable band anchors and extends therebetween. The at least one resilient band generates resistance upon being elastically deformed by displacement of the displaceable band anchor relative to the stationary band anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventor: Brian ROBINSON
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Publication number: 20200060542Abstract: An optical measurement system comprising an optical source configured for delivering sample light in an anatomical structure, such that the sample light is scattered by the anatomical structure, resulting in physiological-encoded signal light that exits the anatomical structure, an optical detector configured for detecting the physiological-encoded signal light, and a processor configured for acquiring a TOF profile derived from the physiological-encoded signal light, the initial TOF profile having an initial contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) between a plurality of states of a physiological activity in the anatomical structure. The processor is further configured for applying one or more weighting functions to the initial TOF profile to generate a weighted TOF profile having a subsequent CNR greater than the initial CNR between the plurality of states of the physiological activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: HI LLCInventors: Jamu Alford, Adam Marblestone, Ivo Vellekoop, Daniel Sobek, Michael Henninger, Brian Robinson, Yuecheng Shen, Roarke Horstmeyer
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Patent number: 10568869Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of inhibiting prostate cancer cell proliferation using a substance that inhibits the activity of a soluble adenylyl cyclase (sAC) protein. The invention also is directed to methods of diagnosing and prognosticating prostate cancer in a subject by evaluating sAC gene or protein expression in the subject.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: CORNELL UNIVERSITYInventors: Brian Robinson, Jonathan Zippin
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Patent number: PP35115Abstract: A new cultivar of Miscanthus sinensis plant named ‘Sunlit Satin’ that is characterized by its medium size compact, upright plant habit with a tight base; an average of 1.3 m in height, its upright flower tassels that when opening that have a satiny sheen and are pink in color, its foliage that has a thick central variegated stripe to provide early in the season interest, its flower tassels that turn to copper color later in the season above the maturing foliage, its foliage that has a thick central variegated stripe to provide early in the season interest, and its resilient, wiry foliage with wispy leaf ends that easily follow the direction of the wind.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2022Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Inventor: Brian Robinson
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Patent number: PP35138Abstract: A new cultivar of Miscanthus sinensis plant named ‘Red Zenith’ that is characterized by its exhibits a strong and vigorous plant habit, creating a v-shaped form tightly gathered at the base, its average plant height of 2 m, its foliage that is dark green in color with well-delineated white strips turning yellow striped in autumn, flowers that are vibrant red in sunlight with a pink sheen when young and fading to a paler red in late autumn, and its upright v-shaped flower tassels on thick peduncles.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2022Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Inventor: Brian Robinson
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Patent number: D997836Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Horizon Aircraft Inc.Inventors: Eric Brian Robinson, Eric Brandon Robinson