Patents by Inventor David A. Stevens

David A. Stevens 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).

  • Publication number: 20240164987
    Abstract: A transport and delivery system which may be used for injectable materials such as radioactive injectables. The system includes a base configured to hold a material transport device containing the injectable material, and a cover including a material delivery system and a material access device. The cover is configured to be mated over the base to result in alignment of the material access device with the material transport device to allow the material delivery system to deliver the injectable materials from within the material transport device to a patient. The cover may include a handle graspable within an adult hand to facilitate grasping/handling of the system. A priming cap may be provided to facilitate priming of the material delivery system and material access device to be substantially airless.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Haverkost, Joel N. Groff, David Raab, Scott McGhee, Mark Steven Smith, Nachiket Gole
  • Patent number: 11986576
    Abstract: An air-treating apparatus for dispensing a volatilizable material, such as air freshener fragrance, into the atmosphere of an enclosed area. The apparatus includes a housing and a reservoir of the volatilizable material therein, and also includes a multiple-configured air flow path arrangement which enables air-flow through the apparatus in multiple configurations. The apparatus enables use of the consistent delivery rates of a volatilizable material producing a more consistent delivery rate than normally achieved with such devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Cintas Corporate Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard R. Bing, Megan Kathryn Helms, David Steven Mesko, Michael E Berger, Adem Önalan, Marco C. Perry
  • Publication number: 20240159196
    Abstract: A system includes a controller having at least one processing circuit including at least one memory coupled to at least one processor. The controller is configured to: receive data regarding operation of an engine indicating that one or more cylinders of a plurality of cylinders of the engine is compromised; cause the engine to operate in a modified engine operating mode whereby operation of the one or more cylinders that is compromised is modified; cause the engine to operate in a non-modified engine operating mode whereby operation of the one or more cylinders that is compromised is not modified responsive to receiving information regarding a predetermined condition despite the data regarding operation of the engine indicating that the one or more cylinders of the plurality of cylinders of the engine is compromised.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicants: Cummins Inc., Tula Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron William Beinborn, J. Steven Kolhouse, David J. Langenderfer, David Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20240156070
    Abstract: A genetically modified mouse is provided, wherein the mouse expresses an immunoglobulin light chain repertoire characterized by a limited number of light chain variable domains. Mice are provided that express just one or a few immunoglobulin light chain variable domains from a limited repertoire in their germline. Methods for making bispecific antibodies having universal light chains using mice as described herein, including human light chain variable regions, are provided. Methods for making human variable regions suitable for use in multispecific binding proteins, e.g., bispecific antibodies, and host cells are provided. Bispecific antibodies capable of binding first and second antigens are provided, wherein the first and second antigens are separate epitopes of a single protein or separate epitopes on two different proteins are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Babb, John McWhirter, Lynn Macdonald, Sean Stevens, Samuel Davis, David R. Buckler, Karolina A. Meagher, Andrew J. Murphy, Natasha Levenkova
  • Patent number: 11981034
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for social behavior of a telepresence robot are disclosed herein. A telepresence robot may include a drive system, a control system, an object detection system, and a social behaviors component. The drive system is configured to move the telepresence robot. The control system is configured to control the drive system to drive the telepresence robot around a work area. The object detection system is configured to detect a human in proximity to the telepresence robot. The social behaviors component is configured to provide instructions to the control system to cause the telepresence robot to operate according to a first set of rules when a presence of one or more humans is not detected and operate according to a second set of rules when the presence of one or more humans is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignees: TELADOC HEALTH, INC., IROBOT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Marco Pinter, Fuji Lai, Daniel Steven Sanchez, James Ballantyne, David Bjorn Roe, Yulun Wang, Charles S. Jordan, Orjeta Taka, Cheuk Wah Wong
  • Publication number: 20240150416
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for producing recombinant proteins, as well as compositions used in and produced by such methods. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to methods for producing high secreted yields of recombinant proteins, and the compositions provided herein include expression constructs, recombinant vectors, and recombinant host cells that comprise polynucleotide sequences encoding proteins operably linked to recombinant secretion signals that comprise the leader peptide of the ?-mating factor (?MF) of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and a non-?MF signal peptide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Joshua Kittleson, Thomas Stevens, Rena Hill, Carlos Gustavo Pesce, David N. Breslauer, Daniel M. Widmaier
  • Patent number: 11976140
    Abstract: A process for polymerizing polyethylene is disclosed. The process comprises contacting ethylene and at least one comonomer with a catalyst system to produce a polyolefin. The first catalyst and at least a portion of the second catalyst are co-supported to form a commonly-supported catalyst system. The catalyst system is introduced to a line as a dry-feed. The line is coupled with a polymerization reactor. A carrier fluid is added to the line to form a slurry. The slurry is introduced to the polymerization reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: David F Sanders, Matthew W. Holtcamp, Kevin A. Stevens, Joshua P Olson
  • Patent number: 11977716
    Abstract: A client computing system (CCS) receives a download including (i) an image representative of a vehicle component, (ii) symbol data associated with a first symbol, (iii) a set of one or more selectable identifiers, and (iv) supplemental information associated with the vehicle component. Each selectable identifier can indicate a respective portion of the supplemental information. After receiving the download, the CCS displays the image and the first symbol without displaying the set and the supplemental information. While the image and the first symbol are displayed without the set, the CCS receives a first input corresponding to selection of the first symbol. The CCS then responsively displays the set. While the set is displayed, the CCS receives a second input corresponding to selection of a first selectable identifier from the set. The CCS then responsively displays the respective portion of the supplemental information indicated by the first selectable identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Patrick S. Merg, Todd Mercer, Roy Steven Brozovich, David Costantino
  • Patent number: 11978300
    Abstract: A single space parking meter assembly for retrofitting onto an existing coin vault assembly includes a number of parking meter components enclosed within a protective outer covering that is rotatably or slidably engageable with the coin vault assembly when a bottom surface of the protective outer covering is positioned against or adjacent to an upper surface of the coin vault assembly. A locking mechanism secures the protective outer covering to the coin vault assembly when the protective outer covering is engaged with the coin vault assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: J.J. MacKay Canada Limited
    Inventors: George Allan MacKay, James George MacKay, Adrian Ignatius O'Neil, Robert Steven Cosh, Darren Scott Cameron, Gregory Emile Chauvin, David Andrew McMullin, Michael Brown, Matthew Watson
  • Publication number: 20240138788
    Abstract: A portable medical imaging system and method, of which the system includes a movable station having a movable C-arm, an imaging signal transmitter attached to the movable C-arm, and an imaging sensor positioned generally opposite to the imaging signal transmitter and attached to the movable c-arm. The imaging sensor is configured to rotate relative to a point approximately on a center axis of the movable C-arm independently of the imaging signal transmitter, so as to change an angle of incidence for a signal transmitted from the imaging signal transmitter to the imaging sensor, and provide a field-of-view that is larger than the field-of-view of the imaging sensor at a single position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Norbert Johnson, Robert Stevens, Hisham Salem, Yuan Cheng, David Cleary
  • Patent number: 11972095
    Abstract: Various embodiments discussed herein enable client applications to be heavily integrated with a voice assistant in order to perform commands associated with voice utterances of users via voice assistant functionality and also seamlessly cause client applications to automatically perform native functions as part of executing the voice utterance. Such heavy integration also allows particular embodiments to support multi-modal input from a user for a single conversational interaction. In this way, client application user interface interactions, such as clicks, touch gestures, or text inputs are executed alternative or in addition to the voice utterances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Tudor Buzasu Klein, Viktoriya Taranov, Sergiy Gavrylenko, Jaclyn Carley Knapp, Andrew Paul McGovern, Harris Syed, Chad Steven Estes, Jesse Daniel Eskes Rusak, David Ernesto Heekin Burkett, Allison Anne O'Mahony, Ashok Kuppusamy, Jonathan Reed Harris, Jose Miguel Rady Allende, Diego Hernan Carlomagno, Talon Edward Ireland, Michael Francis Palermiti, II, Richard Leigh Mains, Jayant Krishnamurthy
  • Patent number: 11970316
    Abstract: An enclosable and stackable container comprising a tray and lid is provided with structural elements to permit rapid covering and uncovering of the tray, efficient stacking of containers, and safe transportation. At least one catching mechanism may be engaged quickly to securely cover the tray and its food contents and disengaged quickly to uncover the tray and its food contents, improving food hygiene practices. Foldable flange flaps enhance stacking strength to permit safe transportation of stacked containers and their food contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Inventors: David Chapman, Elton Ross Farren, Pascale Didit Grenier, Daniel Albert McCallie, Mark Steven Smith
  • Patent number: 11972654
    Abstract: A parking meter may have a housing that is formed at least significantly of an impact resistant material. In particular, the impact resistant material may comprise one of a polycarbonate copolymer or polycarbonate blended resin, a nylon-based copolymer, or a nylon-based polymer that includes long glass fiber or Kevlar fiber. The housing encloses the parking meter components to provide protection for the parking meter components against an external environment and vandalism attacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: J.J. MacKay Canada Limited
    Inventors: George Allan MacKay, James George MacKay, Adrian Ignatius O'Neil, Robert Steven Cosh, Darren Scott Cameron, Gregory Emile Chauvin, David Andrew McMullin, Michael Brown, Matthew Watson
  • Publication number: 20240132160
    Abstract: A component for a vehicle includes a skid plate configured to attach to an underbody of the vehicle, a plurality of cooling channels extending in a longitudinal direction between the skid plate and the underbody of the vehicle, and a structural reinforcement extending outward from the skid plate. The skid plate, the plurality of cooling channels, and the structural reinforcement are additively manufactured in a unitary construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Keith Weston, Jim Stevens, David D. Friske, Mark Meinhart, Matthew Arthur Titus
  • Publication number: 20240126128
    Abstract: A multi-view (MV) display with reduced bezels is provided. An MV display device includes: i) a flat panel display (FPD) with a front emission surface and including: an interior image area comprising a plurality of FPD pixels, each comprising a plurality of sub-pixels; and a perimeter non-image area; ii) an image expansion layer comprising a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is coupled to the front emission surface of the FPD; a profile of the second surface is equal to or extends beyond a profile of the perimeter non-image area of the FPD; and the plurality of FPD pixels of the front emission surface of the FPD are imaged from the first surface to the second surface of the image expansion layer; and iii) a front optic layer coupled to the second surface of the image expansion layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Albert Han Ng, David Randall Bonds, Hitesh Ahuja, David Steven Thompson
  • Patent number: 11958102
    Abstract: A method of repairing a chain can include aligning a bore of an outer chain link with a bore of an inner chain link, inserting a pin through the aligned bores, the pin having a thread end opposite a head end, engaging a multi-jackbolt tensioner with the thread end of the pin, the multi-jackbolt tensioner having a plurality of fasteners, advancing each of the plurality of fasteners to press on the outer chain link, and forming an interference fit between the pin and the outer chain link at the bore of the outer chain link from the advancing of the fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: REXNORD INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Leo Vento, David Richard Woods, Kyle Steven Jansson
  • Patent number: 11959840
    Abstract: A tissue sample that has been removed from a subject can be evaluated. A change in speed of the energy traveling through the sample is evaluated to monitor changes in the biological sample during processing. The monitoring can detect movement of fluid with the sample and cross-linking. A system for performing the method can include a transmitter that outputs the energy and a receiver configured to detect the transmitted energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Ventana Medical System, Inc.
    Inventors: Jefferson Curtis Taft, David Chafin, Michael Otter, Benjamin Stevens
  • Patent number: 11956108
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for sounding reference signal (SRS) switching are provided. In certain embodiments, a controller internal to the power amplifier module initiates a sequence of instructions, in response to a single command from UE. The instructions cause a reduction in RF signal amplitude at the power amplifier output and then cause the antenna switch to actuate. Thus ensuring a single command transition and preventing over-power on the power amplifier and antenna switch. The teachings herein can be used to facilitate reduction in gap times between transitions on different antennas and avoid the use of a blank symbol before and after each SRS symbol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Serge Francois Drogi, David Steven Ripley, Dominique Michel Yves Brunel
  • Patent number: D1021459
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Cintas Corporate Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard R. Bing, David Steven Mesko
  • Patent number: D1022525
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Cintas Corporate Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard R. Bing, David Steven Mesko