Patents by Inventor Derek Jones
Derek Jones 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: 20240138519Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a midsole having a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, and a peripheral surface extending between the top surface and the bottom surface. The bottom surface includes a recess defining a first opening in the peripheral surface. The sole structure for an article of footwear also includes an insert disposed within the recess and including a first material having a first gloss unit value and a second material disposed on an outer surface of the first material and having a second gloss unit value. The second material is at least partially disposed within the first opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Michael Jones, Michael F. Joubert, Derek Kuo, Yong S. Lee, Thea Moshofsky, Randall S. Wolfe
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Patent number: 11768264Abstract: A method for multi-dimensional, relaxation-diffusion magnetic resonance fingerprinting (MRF) includes performing, using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, a pulse sequence that integrates free-waveform b-tensor diffusion encoding into a magnet resonance fingerprinting pulse sequence to perform a multi-dimensional, relaxation-diffusion encoding while acquiring MRF signal evolutions, processing, using a processor, the acquired MRF signal evolutions to determine at least one relaxation parameter and at least one diffusivity parameter, and generating, using the processor, a report including at least one of the at least one relaxation parameter and the at least diffusivity parameter.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2022Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignees: Case Western Reserve University, University College Cardiff Consultants Limited CardiffInventors: Dan Ma, Mark A. Griswold, Derek Jones, Maryam Afzali, Lars Mueller
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Publication number: 20220349971Abstract: A method for multi-dimensional, relaxation-diffusion magnetic resonance fingerprinting (MRF) includes performing, using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, a pulse sequence that integrates free-waveform b-tensor diffusion encoding into a magnet resonance fingerprinting pulse sequence to perform a multi-dimensional, relaxation-diffusion encoding while acquiring MRF signal evolutions, processing, using a processor, the acquired MRF signal evolutions to determine at least one relaxation parameter and at least one diffusivity parameter, and generating, using the processor, a report including at least one of the at least one relaxation parameter and the at least diffusivity parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Dan Ma, Mark A. Griswold, Derek Jones, Maryam Afzall, Lars Mueller
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Patent number: 11480949Abstract: In one embodiment, a non-transitory computer readable medium may include computer-executable instructions that, when executed by a processor, may cause processor to receive a set of user data associated with a user that is attempting to access an electronic lock, receive a request to actuate a locking mechanism of the electronic lock configured to prevent the user from accessing a machine in an industrial automation system, actuate the locking mechanism in response to the request and the set of user data corresponding to an expected set of data, store a log of the request and the set of user data, and send the log to a cloud-based computing system.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David Main-Reade, Derek Jones, David A. Vasko
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Patent number: 11441187Abstract: Disclosures herein encompass methods of treating a subject with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) encompassing the determination of differential gene expression to characterize HS severity followed by administration of a treatment specific for the stage of HS severity characterized in the subject.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: The George Washington UniversityInventors: Victoria Shanmugam, Derek Jones
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Publication number: 20200109453Abstract: Disclosures herein encompass methods of treating a subject with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) encompassing the determination of differential gene expression to characterize HS severity followed by administration of a treatment specific for the stage of HS severity characterized in the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Applicant: The George Washington UniversityInventors: Victoria SHANMUGAM, Derek JONES
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Publication number: 20190219991Abstract: In one embodiment, a non-transitory computer readable medium may include computer-executable instructions that, when executed by a processor, may cause processor to receive a set of user data associated with a user that is attempting to access an electronic lock, receive a request to actuate a locking mechanism of the electronic lock configured to prevent the user from accessing a machine in an industrial automation system, actuate the locking mechanism in response to the request and the set of user data corresponding to an expected set of data, store a log of the request and the set of user data, and send the log to a cloud-based computing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: David Main-Reade, Derek Jones, David A. Vasko
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Publication number: 20160286824Abstract: A crimping and cutting apparatus includes a movable frame supported on a fixed frame positioned over a conveyor carrying various rows of extruded dough products. A drive unit is provided to both a) oscillate the movable frame in the first axial direction relative to the fixed frame and b) cyclically shift a crimping element in the second axial direction wherein, during a portion of operation, the crimping element is caused to engage the conveyor to crimp and cut the dough moving along the conveyor into individual dough products while the movable frame simultaneously shifts in the first axial direction in unison with the dough on the conveyor. The crimping element is specifically caused to remain in engagement with the conveyor for a dwell time while shifting in unison with the dough for a predetermined distance prior to being vertically repositioned above the dough.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: General Mills, Inc.Inventors: Ralph A Stenvik, Derek Jones
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Patent number: 8231477Abstract: A golf aid (10) comprising an elongate alignment member (12) provided with at least one through-hole (16) for receiving a golf tee. The golf aid can provide a golfer who is looking down at the ball (30) to ensure the club head (32) is correctly addressing the ball with an indication of the line along which the ball is intended to travel.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Aim-Mate SARLInventors: Derek Jones, Mark Trickett, David Carey Young
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Patent number: 8118152Abstract: A safety arrangement for use with a piece of equipment. The safety arrangement includes a signal generating unit for generating an optical signal, an elongate element, and a signal detecting unit. The elongate element is disposed along, about, around or through the piece of equipment and is capable of transmitting an optical signal. The signal detecting unit detects an optical signal. The signal generating unit is connected to the signal detecting unit by the elongate element such that the signal detecting unit is in optical communication with the signal detecting unit. The signal detecting unit is arranged to detect a change in the optical signal transmitted by the elongate element as a consequence of movement of the elongate element and, upon detection of the change in the signal, the detecting unit is configured to effect a change in the operation of the piece of equipment.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: EJA LimitedInventors: Julian Poyner, Derek Jones, Derek Sawyer, Burt Sacherski, Francis L. Leard
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Patent number: 8071901Abstract: A safety switch for affecting the operating state of equipment to which the safety switch is at least indirectly connected. The safety switch includes a configuration, such as a number of contacts, that is arranged to change from a first condition to a second condition depending on whether or not an actuator has been engaged with or disengaged from the safety switch. The safety switch includes an arrangement for determining information that is at least indicative of an operational property of the configuration, and for storing information that is at least indicative of the obtained information.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Rockwell Automation LimitedInventors: Julian Poyner, Derek Jones, Derek Sawyer
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Publication number: 20100234120Abstract: A golf aid (10) comprising an elongate alignment member (12) provided with at least one through-hole (16) for receiving a golf tee. The golf aid can provide a golfer who is looking down at the ball (30) to ensure the club head (32) is correctly addressing the ball with an indication of the line along which the ball is intended to travel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Derek Jones, Mark Trickett, David Carey Young
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Patent number: 7777146Abstract: A safety switch assembly having a handle pivotably attached to a casing to allow selective operation of an electrical contact assembly. The handle is attached to the casing with a movable pivot such that excessive grip pressure renders the safety switch inoperable until the safety switch is reset. The handle is moveable responsive to grip pressures that range from no actuation to a first grip pressure. Actuation of the handle in this range controls operation of the electrical contact assembly. Gripping of the switch with a grip pressure greater than the first grip pressure moves the pivot such that the safety switch is rendered inoperable, or non-conductive, until manipulation of a reset actuator returns the pivot to a pivot position associated with the first operating zone. Such a construction provides a safety switch that can be rendered inoperable and reset to allow subsequent operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Rockwell Automation LimitedInventor: Derek Jones
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Publication number: 20100155197Abstract: A safety arrangement for use with a piece of equipment. The safety arrangement includes a signal generating unit for generating an optical signal, an elongate element, and a signal detecting unit. The elongate element is disposed along, about, around or through the piece of equipment and is capable of transmitting an optical signal. The signal detecting unit detects an optical signal. The signal generating unit is connected to the signal detecting unit by the elongate element such that the signal detecting unit is in optical communication with the signal detecting unit. The signal detecting unit is arranged to detect a change in the optical signal transmitted by the elongate element as a consequence of movement of the elongate element and, upon detection of the change in the signal, the detecting unit is configured to effect a change in the operation of the piece of equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Julian Poyner, Derek Jones, Derek Sawyer, Burt Sacherski, Francis L. Leard
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Patent number: 7699157Abstract: A safety arrangement for use with a piece of equipment. The safety arrangement includes a signal generating unit for generating an optical signal, an elongate element, and a signal detecting unit. The elongate element is disposed along, about, around or through the piece of equipment and is capable of transmitting an optical signal. The signal detecting unit detects an optical signal. The signal generating unit is connected to the signal detecting unit by the elongate element such that the signal detecting unit is in optical communication with the signal detecting unit. The signal detecting unit is arranged to detect a change in the optical signal transmitted by the elongate element as a consequence of movement of the elongate element and, upon detection of the change in the signal, the detecting unit is configured to effect a change in the operation of the piece of equipment.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Rockwell Automation LimitedInventors: Julian Poyner, Derek Jones, Derek Sawyer, Burt Sacherski, Francis L. Leard
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Publication number: 20090194405Abstract: A safety switch for affecting the operating state of equipment to which the safety switch is at least indirectly connected. The safety switch includes a configuration, such as a number of contacts, that is arranged to change from a first condition to a second condition depending on whether or not an actuator has been engaged with or disengaged from the safety switch. The safety switch includes an arrangement for determining information that is at least indicative of an operational property of the configuration, and for storing information that is at least indicative of the obtained information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Julian Poyner, Derek Jones, Derek Sawyer
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Patent number: 7563995Abstract: A mounting arrangement includes a first mounting that is attachable to a first support structure and configured to cooperate with one of a safety switch and a safety switch actuator and a second mounting configured to cooperate with the other of the safety switch and the safety switch actuator. The first and second mountings provide variable guided interaction between the first and second mountings and thereby provided variable guided interaction between the safety switch and the safety switch actuator.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2007Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Rockwell Automation LimitedInventor: Derek Jones
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Publication number: 20080289937Abstract: A safety arrangement for use with a piece of equipment. The safety arrangement includes a signal generating unit for generating an optical signal, an elongate element, and a signal detecting unit. The elongate element is disposed along, about, around or through the piece of equipment and is capable of transmitting an optical signal. The signal detecting unit detects an optical signal. The signal generating unit is connected to the signal detecting unit by the elongate element such that the signal detecting unit is in optical communication with the signal detecting unit. The signal detecting unit is arranged to detect a change in the optical signal transmitted by the elongate element as a consequence of movement of the elongate element and, upon detection of the change in the signal, the detecting unit is configured to effect a change in the operation of the piece of equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Julian Poyner, Derek Jones, Derek Sawyer, Burt Sacherski, Francis L. Leard
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Publication number: 20080190749Abstract: There is provided a safety switch arranged to allow the control of power supplied to an apparatus, wherein the safety switch is provided with a biometric sensor module arranged to obtain biological information from a user of the safety switch, such that activation of the safety switch is controlled via the biological information obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: Julian Poyner, Suresh Ramanujan Nair, Derek Sawyer, Derek Jones
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Patent number: D640763Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Aim-Mate SARLInventors: Derek Jones, Mark Trickett, David Carey Young