Patents by Inventor J. Webb
J. Webb 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: 20240155190Abstract: A media presentation and distribution system includes a verification server that handles dynamic verification of playback of media assets on a client device. The client device generates support information for a media asset based on an associated asset identifier that is detected during a playback of the media asset on a client device. The client device further encrypts the support information for the media asset based on a client private key associated with the client device and an asset public key for the media asset. The playback of the media asset on the client device is verified based on a verification message, the support information, an encrypted verification message, and the associated asset identifier. A defined asset delivery criteria is satisfied and a deviation or an error with the playback of the media asset is identified based on the verification of the playback of the media asset.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Donald Jude Loheide, Matthew Paul Giles, Gregory McClain Stigall, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Cindy Loren Campbell, James J Arnzen, Nicolas Paul Webb
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Patent number: 11951226Abstract: An ethylene oxide sterilization sensor, and method of use, wherein the sensor includes: a heat-shrinkable film; an acid-functional porous sorbent in thermal contact with the heat-shrinkable film; and an acid having a boiling point above 120° C. and a pKa of no greater than 2.5, wherein the acid is impregnated in or covalently attached to the porous sorbent.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Michael W. Kobe, Michael S. Wendland, Kelvin J. Witcher, Richard C. Webb
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Publication number: 20240114209Abstract: A system that handles delivery of a service through a client device or a secondary device paired with the client device, includes an interactive service provider and the client device. The interactive service provider inserts at least one of digital watermarks, fingerprints, and trigger identifiers at event opportunities in media content. The client device detects at least one of the inserted digital watermarks, the digital fingerprints, and the inserted trigger identifiers in the media content. The client device further renders overlay graphics on the media content and activates at least one of input devices in vicinity of the client device or the rendered overlay graphics. The client device receives trigger responses over an activated overlay graphic, via the activated input devices. The client device further displays an interactive view on the client device, to enable delivery of services in response to the received trigger responses.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Donald Jude Loheide, Matthew Paul Giles, Gregory McClain Stigall, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Cindy Loren Campbell, James J. Arnzen, Nicolas Paul Webb
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Publication number: 20240089524Abstract: A system is provided that determines a media item for an insertion in a first media feed of a first channel based on a pre-encoded media content, metadata related to the pre-encoded media content, and audience-based parameters. The audience-based parameters comprise demographics data, targeted audience data, device type data, and trending information that includes media items based on current trend in a social network platform. Each media segment of the pre-encoded media content corresponds to a different quality level and content encryption mode. A second channel is generated from the first channel based on the audience-based parameters, the media item inserted in the first media feed, and a second programming schedule. The second programming schedule corresponds to a modified first programming schedule based on the audience-based parameters. Based on at least the media item, the second media feed of the second channel is generated for distribution to a consumer device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Donald Jude LOHEIDE, Carlos Jorge M. MONTEIRO, Nishith Kumar SINHA, Nicolas Paul WEBB, James J. ARNZEN, Mark Cooper POPE, V
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Patent number: 11922401Abstract: Techniques are described for automatically presenting workflow(s) in an application based at least partly on detected signal(s). A radio-frequency signal may be emitted from a transceiver and received by a transceiver of a user device when the transceiver is in proximity to the device. In response, an application including functionality to activate a payment card can launch.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Matthew David Nolte, William Michael Webb, Shiloh Huff, Shane J. London
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Publication number: 20240073467Abstract: A system is provided that determines a media item for an insertion in a first media feed of a first channel based on at least a pre-encoded media content, metadata related to the pre-encoded media content, and audience-based parameters. The audience-based parameters include content recognition-based information that corresponds to a live feed of one of a plurality of channels. Each of a plurality of media segments of the pre-encoded media content corresponds to a different quality level and content encryption mode. Based on the audience-based parameters, the media item inserted in the first media feed, and a second programming schedule, a second channel is generated from the first channel. The second programming schedule corresponds to a modified first programming schedule based on the content recognition-based information. Based on at least the media item, a second media feed of the second channel is generated for distribution to a consumer device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Donald Jude LOHEIDE, Carlos Jorge M MONTEIRO, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Nicolas Paul WEBB, James J. ARNZEN, Mark Cooper POPE, V
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Publication number: 20240036556Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for generation and use of multiple representations of a processing plant, for example a refinery plant. In some embodiments a first representation is utilized to visualize the component(s) and/or connection(s) of the processing plant, with a second representation utilized to process one or more aspect(s) of the processing plant. The first representation in some embodiments represents the physical components and/or connections between such components to enable intuitive visualization and monitoring of the components thereof. The second representation in some embodiments represents a virtualized representation of the physical components and/or connections between such components in a manner that is better processable via one or more computing process(es). Such processing is performable to generate data for controlling configuration and/or operation of component(s) in the processing plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Christopher J. WEBB, Joseph Z. LU, Kiran RAVIPRAKASH
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Patent number: 11813958Abstract: A vehicle, and a balancing device and method of controlling a state of charge of a reference electrode in a battery. The balancing device includes a measurement circuit and a charging circuit. The measurement circuit is configured to obtain a measurement of a reference voltage of the reference electrode. The charging circuit is configured to adjust the reference voltage based on the measurement. The state of charge of the reference electrode is controlled based on the reference voltage.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Brian J. Koch, Jing Gao, Alfred Zhang, Alok Warey, Jason Graetz, Chia-Ming Chang, Daniel M. Zehnder, Patrick J. Webb, Souren Soukiazian
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Publication number: 20230329400Abstract: A removable module and a housing for an attachment system of a consumer product is described. The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Ryan C. PERKINS, Phillip M. Hobson, Michael J. Webb
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Patent number: 11771191Abstract: An equipment bag includes a shell comprising interior surfaces defining an interior volume defined by a first height, a first width, and a first length, where the shell comprises lengthwise portions forming a circumferential enclosure along the first length shell and two end portions positioned at opposite ends of the lengthwise portions enclosing the interior volume about the first height and the first width of the shell, a removable heating element, where the removable heating element includes heating panels defined by a second length and a second width, the second length corresponding to dimensions of a perimeter of the interior volume defined by the first width and the first height and the second width corresponding to the first length of the interior volume, and fasteners positioned at locations on interior surfaces of the shell such that the removable heating element is selectively attached to the interior surfaces of the shell.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: 43 Degree Sports LLCInventors: Daniel Norris Webb, Charles J. Webb
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Publication number: 20230303275Abstract: An apparatus and methods for producing at extremely high production speeds small pouches filled with tobacco or other granular, powdered or solid content is provided. An endless web substrate, with or without flavor film thereon, is formed into a tubular shape with a longitudinal seam. The tube is cut to individual lengths, and a procession of tubes is crimp-closed at one end, filled and crimp-closed at the other end to complete pouch production. During production, the seams formed at the crimped ends of the pouch are parallel to one another and the longitudinal seam of the pouch is midway between the sides of the pouch and orthogonal to the seams formed at the crimped ends of the pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Martin T. GARTHAFFNER, Dwight D. WILLIAMS, Jeremy J. STRAIGHT, Carl G. MILLER, David J. WEBB
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Patent number: 11751797Abstract: A system for spatially mapping neurons in brain tissue is disclosed which includes a source of light configured to be shone on a subject at a first wavelength causing emission of light at a second wavelength from generating calcium when one or more neurons are firing, an optical filter configured to allow passage of light having the second wavelength, an image capture device configured to capture images of the brain tissue at the second wavelength, and a processor with software configured to establish a spatial model for localizing one or more neurons where captured images are used to iteratively adjust parameters of the model to thereby minimize error between generated and captured images.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Purdue Research FoundationInventors: Brian Zahler Bentz, Kevin J. Webb, Dergan Lin, Justin Alexander Patel
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Patent number: 11744333Abstract: A wrist band for attaching a portable electronic device to a user includes articulating segments which may be releasably connected so as to provide the user the capability of sizing the wristband by adding or removing links as desired. A clasp is also disclosed for securing the wristband to a user. A manufacturing device and method are disclosed for machining complex surfaces on the segments and clasp.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Webb, Erik L. Wang, Daniele De Iuliis, Wayne Cowan
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Patent number: 11740596Abstract: A field device, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium provide for cost of lost opportunity to operators in real-time using an advance process control. The field device includes a memory and a processor operably connected to the memory. The processor receives current values and average values for controlled variables and manipulated variables; determines costs of lost opportunity for each of controlled variable variance issues, limit issues, model quality issues, inferential quality issues, and variable model issues based on the current values and the average values of the controlled variables; and stores the costs of lost opportunity for the field device.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Mandar Vartak, Christopher J. Webb, Michael Niemiec, Sriram Hallihole, Andrew John Trenchart, Sanjay Dave, Matthew G. Grizzle
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Publication number: 20230263539Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly includes a surgical reamer, a cannulated broach, and an instrument handle. The broach includes a bore sized to slide over a shaft of the reamer. The handle attaches to the broach and also includes a bore sized to slide over a shaft of the reamer. A modular broach assembled from a number of broach segments may be used. Methods associated with the surgical instrument assembly are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Tyler S. Hathaway, Adam L. Carver, Kyle D. Steffe, Aaron J. Matyas, Anthony J. Webb, Craig S. Tsukayama
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Patent number: 11723443Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a locking assembly for an attachment system of a consumer product. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an attachment unit that is configured to be inserted and removed from a housing of a consumer product. The attachment unit and/or the housing include an expansion component or other such locking assembly configured to releasably secure the attachment unit within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Ryan C. Perkins, Michael J. Webb, Hsiang Hung Chen, Motohide Hatanaka
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Patent number: 11717060Abstract: A removable module and a housing for an attachment system of a consumer product is described. The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Ryan C. Perkins, Phillip M. Hobson, Michael J. Webb
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Patent number: 11702232Abstract: An apparatus and methods for producing at extremely high production speeds small pouches filled with tobacco or other granular, powdered or solid content is provided. An endless web substrate, with or without flavor film thereon, is formed into a tubular shape with a longitudinal seam. The tube is cut to individual lengths, and a procession of tubes is crimp-closed at one end, filled and crimp-closed at the other end to complete pouch production. During production, the seams formed at the crimped ends of the pouch are parallel to one another and the longitudinal seam of the pouch is midway between the sides of the pouch and orthogonal to the seams formed at the crimped ends of the pouch.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Martin T. Garthaffner, Dwight D. Williams, Jeremy J. Straight, David J. Webb, Carl G. Miller
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Patent number: 11696834Abstract: An orthopaedic prosthesis system includes a femoral component configured to be attached to a distal end of a patient's femur. A tibial tray is configured to be attached to a proximal end of a patient's tibia. A tibial insert is configured to be positioned between the femoral component and the tibial tray. An elongated pin rotatably couples the tibial insert to the femoral component.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANYInventors: Aaron J. Matyas, Tyler S. Hathaway, Paul B. Sade, Sr., Nathan C. Reeder, Kyle D. Steffe, David E. Rottger, Anthony J. Webb
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Patent number: 11698609Abstract: A cascaded MPC system includes an upper tier controller and lower tier controller having stored constraints for controlling a process having manipulated variables (MVs), controlled variables (CVs), and conjoint manipulated variable (CMV). The upper tier passes a target value for the CMV to the lower tier which optimizes for determining a local optimal operating point for the MVs, CVs, and CMV, moves towards the target value starting at the CMVs local operating point, and optimizes for identifying of the constraints as selected constraint(s) when the moving is truncated, passes the selected constraint(s) to the upper tier which performs an overall optimization for the process using the selected constraint to generate an optimal value for the CMV that lower tier uses as a new CM V target value for redetermining updated local optimal operating points for the MVs, CVs, and CMV, and for controlling the process utilizing the updated operating points.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: Christopher J. Webb