Patents by Inventor David Cox

David Cox 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: 20240001872
    Abstract: Methods and system are disclosed for vehicle power control. a first high voltage, HV, demand signal is received from a HV device and a first low voltage, LV, demand signal is received from a LV system of the vehicle. The first HV demand signal can be modified based on the first LV demand signal. An input HV supply is received from an e-machine based on the first LV demand signal and modified HV demand signal. An output LV supply is provided from a first DCDC converter to the LV system of the vehicle and an output HV supply is provided from a second DCDC converter to the HV device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: David Cox, David Hesketh, Emil G. Serban, Mario Balenovic, Bastian Hartmann
  • Publication number: 20240003821
    Abstract: Self-leveling inspection system methods and devices for use in inspecting buried pipes or other cavities are disclosed. The system includes a camera head with an image sensor, an orientation sensor, and a signal processing module including a processing programmed to receive an image from the image sensor, and an orientation signal from the orientation sensor, generate a second image based at least in part on information provided from the orientation sensor, and store the second image in a non-transitory memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Roger B. Shaffer, Stephanie M Bench, Ray Merewether, Michael J. Martin, David A. Cox
  • Patent number: 11846095
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for drain cleaning using high voltage, high frequency AC electrical power supplied through a video push-cable are disclosed. In one embodiment, a drain cleaning system may include a cable for carrying electrical control and/or data signals as well as alternating current (AC) power at a high voltage and high frequency relative to AC mains frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: SeeScan, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Stephanie M. Bench, Jan Soukup, Inho Shin, David A. Cox, Alexander L. Warren
  • Publication number: 20230399968
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to heat a catalyst of an after-treatment system for a vehicle. The after-treatment system is powered by a battery. An operational parameter of the battery and the driving mode of the vehicle is determined. After receiving an indication that a first operational parameter threshold has been surpassed and a torque demand of the vehicle has been predicted, heat is provided to the catalyst of the after-treatment system based on the predicted torque demand of the vehicle surpassing a second operational parameter threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: David Cox, David Hesketh, Themi Petridis
  • Publication number: 20230401048
    Abstract: A particular method includes storing a manifest file and a parameters file at a data store. The manifest file and the parameters file are associated with a software deployment package. An application associated with the software deployment package is published to a first remote computing device and to a second remote computing device. The method includes receiving first parameter values from the first remote computing device and receiving second parameter values from the second remote computing device. The first parameter values are stored in a first region of the data store that is specific to the first computing device. The second parameter values are stored in a second region of the data store that is specific to the second computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Madhur Joshi, Crystal Hoyer, David Cox, Mohammed Parvez Shaikh, Emily B. Repperger, Yamini Jagadeesan, Muhammad Bilal Aslam, Clea Allington, Yishai Galatzer
  • Publication number: 20230395835
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for the management and control of electrolyte within confined electrochemical cells or groups (e.g. stacks) of connected electrochemical cells, for example, in an electrolyzer. Various embodiments of systems and methods provide for the elimination of parasitic conductive paths between cells, and/or precise passive control of fluid pressures within cells. In some embodiments, a fixed volume of electrolyte is substantially retained within each cell while efficiently collecting and removing produced gases or other products from the cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: AQUAHYDREX, INC.
    Inventors: Eric SEYMOUR, Gregory KUMOR, Erik T. HERRERA, Byron J. BURKILL, David COX, Sandeep NIJHAWAN, Cameron TAVENER-SMITH, Wayne Richard HEMZACEK, Nathaniel Martin SCHUH
  • Publication number: 20230391314
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for electrical power control of a hybrid vehicle. A change in an electrical load of an ancillary component of the vehicle is determined. In response to determining the change in the electrical load of the ancillary component, an electrical load of an electrically heated catalyst of the vehicle is adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas Dashwood Crisp, David Ramiro Garcia, David Cox, Matthew Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20230394135
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for automatic compliant password generation. The method includes activating password generation for a given input field and gathering information from one or more sources associated with the input field. The method includes determining password criteria from the gathered information and generating bound requirements based on the determined password criteria. The method further includes generating a randomized password meeting the bound requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin David Cox, Joseph Sayer, Andrew David Lyell
  • Publication number: 20230386636
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for supporting the treatment of insomnia with melatonin. The method includes receiving sleep data relating to a patient; determining a dosage time for the patient to take a dose of the melatonin based on the sleep data; and indicating the dosage time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Closed Loop Medicine Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul Goldsmith, Adrian Williams, David O'Regan, David Cox
  • Patent number: 11821707
    Abstract: An archery adapter is disclosed herein. The archery adapter, in an embodiment, includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is configured to make contact with a rear section of a weapon. The body defines at least one opening configured to at least partially receive a fastener. The body at least partially has a dovetail shape, and the body is configured to mate with an element of an accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: QTM, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel A. Summers, Kevin S. Fry, David Cox, Jason Lynch, Andrew Oliver
  • Publication number: 20230369631
    Abstract: A battery plate alignment system includes a stack aligner having a head frame located above a stack support surface; a pair of clamping members mounted on the head frame so as to project below the head frame, wherein each clamping member is mounted on an actuator arranged to move the clamping member along the head frame; a rotary drive system arranged to rotate the head frame; and a vertical drive system arranged to move the head frame vertically. A method of aligning the stack includes positioning the stack to one side of the support surface; lowering the head frame; clamping the stack to the head frame; lifting the stack from the support surface; rotating the head frame around the vertical axis; moving the stack along the head frame so that the stack is over its original position; lowering the stack back onto the support surface; and unclamping the stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventor: David Cox
  • Publication number: 20230349118
    Abstract: In some implementations, a lift assembly for a moldboard of a snow wing assembly of a machine may include a lifting mechanism, coupled to an undercarriage assembly of the machine, configured to lift the moldboard of the snow wing assembly to a bench height associated with the moldboard. The lift assembly may include a hinge rotatably mounted on a bar of the lifting mechanism, wherein the bar defines a first axis, and wherein the hinge is rotatably coupled to the moldboard about a second axis. The lift assembly may include a first rotational mechanism, coupled to the lifting mechanism and the hinge, configured to rotate the hinge and the moldboard about the first axis. The lift assembly may include a second rotational mechanism, coupled to the hinge and the moldboard, configured to rotate the moldboard about the second axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. KOVALICK, Nathaniel Keith HARSHMAN, Bruce Raymond VAHLING, David COX
  • Patent number: 11782817
    Abstract: Aiding diagnosis of errors in code based on a stack trace. Identifying target diagnostic information sources relevant to an obtained stack trace improves the efficiency and accuracy of the process of finding information for diagnosis of errors. This is achieved by analyzing the stack trace to identify stack trace elements and comparing the identified stack elements with diagnostic stack elements corresponding to diagnostic information sources from a database of diagnostic information sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Sayer, Benjamin David Cox, Andy Lyell
  • Publication number: 20230317230
    Abstract: A method for treating obesity in a patient, the method comprising administering a dose of a GLP1 agonist to the patient in a treatment regimen effective to manage the patient's satiety and thereby effect a reduction in the patient's weight; and, in conjunction with the administration of the dose of GLP1 agonist, engaging in a directed digital therapeutic program that manages patient weight loss and the treatment regimen for the GLP1 agonist with the objective of achieving a predetermined target weight for the patient, wherein the patient achieves the target weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Felicity Kate SARTAIN, David COX, Paul GOLDSMITH, Hakim Adam YADI, Andrew John McGlashan RICHARDS, David O'REGAN, Bruce CAMPBELL, Michael CATT
  • Patent number: 11766953
    Abstract: This disclosure details thermal management systems for thermally managing electrified vehicle components. An exemplary thermal management system may be configured to direct a coolant through a battery bypass loop that bypasses a traction battery pack based on an amount of heat rejection into the coolant from a water charge air cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: David Cox, Anthemios Petridis, David Hesketh, Nicholas Dashwood Crisp, Jeffrey Dumont
  • Publication number: 20230283740
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method, computer system, and computer program product for front-end clipping reduction is provided. The embodiment may include capturing input, including at least one visual input and at least one audio input. The embodiment may also include modeling data regarding visual cues based on a visual input from the at least one visual input. The embodiment may further include marking one or more timestamps which, in light of the modeled data, correspond to speech in the at least one audio input. The embodiment may also include transmitting an audio input from within the at least one audio input corresponding to the one or more marked timestamps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph Sayer, Andrew David Lyell, Benjamin David Cox
  • Publication number: 20230281019
    Abstract: An embodiment for improving a shutdown sequencing of a computer operating system (OS) is provided. The embodiment may include receiving a command to initiate an OS shutdown. The embodiment may also include creating a first list of running tasks to terminate. The embodiment may further include in response to determining there is no historical data, sending a termination request to a particular running task. The embodiment may also include in response to determining the particular running task requires user input to terminate, increasing a weight of the particular running task. The embodiment may further include in response to determining there is an additional particular running task in the created first list, sending the termination request to the additional particular running task. The embodiment may also include in response to determining the additional particular running task requires the user input to terminate, increasing the weight of the additional particular running task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph Sayer, Benjamin David Cox, Andrew David Lyell
  • Patent number: 11745617
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for managing a state of charge of a hybrid vehicle battery using an eCAT. Electrical energy is provided to a hybrid system for storage at the battery of the hybrid system. A first state of charge of the battery of the hybrid system is determined. Upon determining that the first state of charge is within a predetermined upper range, a determination is made as to whether to increase energy supplied to one or more hybrid vehicle components, the one or more hybrid vehicle components comprising at least the eCAT. At least a portion of the electrical energy is consumed at the eCAT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Cox, Mark Turnbull
  • Patent number: 11739671
    Abstract: A method of providing a heating cycle for an after-treatment system is described. The method comprises initiating a pre-charge cycle of a DCDC converter and determining a temperature of the after-treatment system. In response to determining the temperature of the after-treatment system is below a threshold temperature and the pre-charge is complete, the method further comprises operating a solid-state switch to electrically connect a high voltage power source to a heating element to of the after-treatment system, and heating the after-treatment system with the heating element until the after-treatment system reaches the threshold temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Cox, David Hesketh, Themi Petridis
  • Patent number: D1006226
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignees: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC., SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG
    Inventors: Johnson E. Goode, David A. Cox, Brent R. Dinger, S. Caroline Flowers