Patents by Inventor Christopher E. Scott
Christopher E. Scott 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: 11977678Abstract: A medical robotic system includes a viewer for displaying an image of a work site, a gaze tracker for tracking a gaze point of a user on the viewer, and a processor. The processor is configured to: draw an area or volume defining shape, overlaid on the image of the work site, in a position determined by the gaze tracker; assign a fixed virtual constraint to the shape and constrain movement of a robotic tool according to the fixed virtual constraint; receive a user selected action command selecting an image of patient anatomy; and superimpose the selected image of the patient anatomy over the image of the work site within the shape. The selected image of the patient anatomy is registered to the image of the work site.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2023Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Wenyi Zhao, Christopher J. Hasser, Brandon D. Itkowitz, Paul E. Lilagan, David D. Scott, Simon P. DiMaio, David W. Robinson, Tao Zhao
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Publication number: 20240142371Abstract: In one illustrative configuration, an air quality monitoring system may enable wide-scale deployment of multiple air quality monitors with high-confidence and actionable data is provided. Further, the air quality monitoring system may enable identifying a target emission from a plurality of potential sources at a site based on simulating plume models. The simulation of plume models may take into consideration various simulation parameters including wind speed and direction. Further, methods of determining a plume flux of a plume of emissions at a site, and methods of transmitting data from an air quality monitor are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Anna Ailene Scott, Nasr E. Alkadi, Yan Azdoud, Nathan C. Eichenlaub, William J. Foiles, Christopher Daniel Kelley, Shyla Kupis
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Publication number: 20230158726Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a novel interfacial surface generator (ISG) design comprised of helical channels and associated methods of using the new design. The novel design addresses processing challenges associated with conventional ISG designs used in layer multiplying coextrusion systems. Embodiments of the present invention may be used in either a static configuration or “active” configuration. In one active configuration, two counter-rotating cylindrical rods and/or moving belts may be used to induce drag, or Couette, flow. Conveyance of materials through the ISG may be due to pressure driven flow, drag flow, or a combination of these.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Scott Allen Winroth, Christopher E. Scott
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Patent number: 11577440Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a novel interfacial surface generator (ISG) design comprised of helical channels and associated methods of using the new design. The novel design addresses processing challenges associated with conventional ISG designs used in layer multiplying coextrusion systems. Embodiments of the present invention may be used in either a static configuration or “active” configuration. In one active configuration, two counter-rotating cylindrical rods and/or moving belts may be used to induce drag, or Couette, flow. Conveyance of materials through the ISG may be due to pressure driven flow, drag flow, or a combination of these.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Material Answers LLCInventors: Scott Allen Winroth, Christopher E. Scott
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Patent number: 11124608Abstract: A material with significant protection properties from galactic cosmic radiation and solar energetic particles. Hydrogen-rich benzoxazines which are particularly effective for shielding against such radiation. Benzoxazine resin meets the processing requirements for use with ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber as a hydrogen-rich reinforcement: cure of the resin at 120° C. This highly reactive benzoxazine resin also exhibits low viscosity and adequate shelf life.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignees: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, MATERIAL ANSWERS LLCInventors: Christopher E. Scott, Hatsuo Ishida, Scott Allen Winroth
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Publication number: 20200009779Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a novel interfacial surface generator (ISG) design comprised of helical channels and associated methods of using the new design. The novel design addresses processing challenges associated with conventional ISG designs used in layer multiplying coextrusion systems. Embodiments of the present invention may be used in either a static configuration or “active” configuration. In one active configuration, two counter-rotating cylindrical rods and/or moving belts may be used to induce drag, or Couette, flow. Conveyance of materials through the ISG may be due to pressure driven flow, drag flow, or a combination of these.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Scott Allen Winroth, Christopher E. Scott
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Publication number: 20190309129Abstract: A material with significant protection properties from galactic cosmic radiation and solar energetic particles. Hydrogen-rich benzoxazines which are particularly effective for shielding against such radiation. Benzoxazine resin meets the processing requirements for use with ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber as a hydrogen-rich reinforcement: cure of the resin at 120° C. This highly reactive benzoxazine resin also exhibits low viscosity and adequate shelf life.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Christopher E. Scott, Hatsuo Ishida, Scott Allen Winroth
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Patent number: 9302899Abstract: A method of conducting a fueling transaction at a fuel dispenser. The fuel dispenser includes a flow meter operatively connected to internal fuel flow piping. The method comprises the step of providing a displacement sensor for generating information representative of an amount of fuel delivered through the flow meter. The displacement sensor comprises at least one transponder operatively connected to the flow meter. The method also comprises providing at least one interrogator electronics configured for remote electronic communication with the at least one transponder and authorizing the fueling transaction. Finally, the method comprises communicating with the at least one transponder using the at least one interrogator electronics during the fueling transaction. Fuel dispensers and flow meter assemblies comprising displacement sensors having transponders and/or capacitive sensing elements are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Gilbarco Inc.Inventors: Rodger K. Williams, Edward A. Payne, Christopher E. Scott
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Publication number: 20140299222Abstract: A method of conducting a fueling transaction at a fuel dispenser. The fuel dispenser includes a flow meter operatively connected to internal fuel flow piping. The method comprises the step of providing a displacement sensor for generating information representative of an amount of fuel delivered through the flow meter. The displacement sensor comprises at least one transponder operatively connected to the flow meter. The method also comprises providing at least one interrogator electronics configured for remote electronic communication with the at least one transponder and authorizing the fueling transaction. Finally, the method comprises communicating with the at least one transponder using the at least one interrogator electronics during the fueling transaction. Fuel dispensers and flow meter assemblies comprising displacement sensors having transponders and/or capacitive sensing elements are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Rodger K. Williams, Edward A. Payne, Christopher E. Scott
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Patent number: 8757010Abstract: A fuel flow meter assembly for detecting fraud caused by tampering. The fuel flow meter assembly includes a fuel flow meter comprising a shaft and a displacement sensor operatively connected to the fuel flow meter shaft for generating information representative of an amount of fuel delivered through the fuel flow meter. At least one transponder is coupled with one of the fuel flow meter shaft and the displacement sensor. At least one interrogator electronics is coupled with the other of the fuel flow meter shaft and the displacement sensor. The at least one interrogator electronics is configured for remote electronic communication with the at least one transponder.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Gilbarco Inc.Inventors: Rodger K. Williams, Edward A. Payne, Christopher E. Scott
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Patent number: 6252011Abstract: This invention relates to a visually clear blend of thermoplastic polymers comprising a polyetherimide and a polyester of (a) an acid component comprising 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid and (b) a glycol component comprising at least one glycol selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, 1,3-trimethylene glycol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,5-pentanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, 1,7-heptanediol, neopentyl glycol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and diethylene glycol.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1994Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Christopher E. Scott
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Patent number: 5942585Abstract: Disclosed are clear blends comprising:(A) from 1 to 99 percent by weight of a polycarbonate comprising a diol component comprising from 5 to 100 mol percent units of a diphenol or mixture of diphenols having the formula ##STR1## (B) from 1 to 99 percent by weight of a polyester comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising from 80 to 100 mol percent 1,4-cyclohexane-dicarboxylic acid units; and from 0 to about 20 mol percent modifying dicarboxylic acid units having from 2 to 20 carbons, and(b) a glycol component comprising from 10 to 75 mol percent 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol units, from 25 to 90 mol percent 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol units, and from 0 to 10 mol percent modifying glycol units having 2 to 16 carbons,wherein the total units of said polyester is equal to 200 mol percent; wherein said blend is clear and the total weight percent of said polycarbonate (A) and said polyester (B) is equal to 100 weight percent.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1997Date of Patent: August 24, 1999Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Christopher E. Scott, Mark E. Stewart, Donald S. Wilmoth, John C. Morris, James R. Bradley
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Patent number: 5648433Abstract: This invention relates to:a visually clear blend of thermoplastic polymers comprising:(A) a polyetherimide,(B) a mixture of polyesters comprising:(1) a polyester comprising repeat units from:(a) 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid and(b) ethylene glycol(2) a polyester comprising repeat units from:(a) an acid selected from the group consisting of terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid or mixtures thereof, and(b) a glycol selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol or a mixture thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1995Date of Patent: July 15, 1997Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Christopher E. Scott
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Patent number: 5502121Abstract: This invention relates to a visually clear blend comprising:(A) about 1 to 99 weight % of a polyarylate based on alkylbisphenol-A, and(B) about 99 to 1 weight % of an aliphatic polyester.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1994Date of Patent: March 26, 1996Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Christopher E. Scott, James D. Small, Jr., Hsinjin Yang, Paul D. Yacobucci, Gary M. Stack
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Patent number: 5498668Abstract: This invention relates to a blend comprising: (A) an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyester or copolyester and (B) an acrylic polymer or copolymer.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1994Date of Patent: March 12, 1996Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Christopher E. Scott
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Patent number: 5439987Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition having a high neat deflection temperature but a relatively low melt extrusion temperature is formed by blending a polyetherimide with about 35 to about 80 weight percent of a copolyester of terephthalic and/or isophthalic acid and a glycol component comprising ethylene glycol and up to about 60 mol percent of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol. The blend also has a high flexural modulus and can be used to form plastic articles that can be molded at moderate temperatures but retain flexural strength at elevated temperatures. Certain compositions of the invention are clear, single phase solid solutions.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1994Date of Patent: August 8, 1995Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Christopher E. Scott, Max F. Meyer, Kenneth E. Breeding, Jeffrey T. Owens