Patents by Inventor James Gray
James Gray 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: 20210050750Abstract: In an inductively coupled power transmitter a force detector that detects the presence of a potential device by monitoring forces applied to a surface of the power transmitter and activates the inductively coupled power transmitter upon detection of a potential device. An inductively coupled power transmitter having a proximity detector that detects the presence and location of a potential device by monitoring the proximity of devices to a surface of the power transmitter and activates the inductively coupled power transmitter upon detection of a potential device. The transmitter preferably has one or more detection coils each having an area much greater than that of the transmitter coils for detecting the presence of a potential device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Kunal Bhargava, Fady Mishriki, Saining Ren, Daniel Robertson, Nigel James Gray, Rex Huang
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Publication number: 20210022544Abstract: A hollow cylinder (102) contains hot water for making a hot beverage, for example, coffee. The cylinder (102) has an inner wall (102a) extending along an axis (104) from an open upper end (102b) to an open lower end (102c) of the cylinder. A perforated closure (106) is releasably securable to the cylinder (102) to hold the coffee at the lower end (102c). A cap (110) carries a plunger (112) configured and arranged for sealing engagement with the inner wall (102a) of the cylinder (102). In use, the cap (110) is rotatable on the cylinder (102) about the axis (104) and is connected to the cylinder (102) by a helical formation. Rotation of the cap (110) on the cylinder (102) drives the plunger (112) towards the lower end (102c) of the cylinder (102) to press the hot water through the perforated closure (106) and the coffee held thereon and then into the vessel (118).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicant: BARISTA AND CO COFFEE LIMITEDInventor: James GRAY
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Patent number: 10840748Abstract: In an inductively coupled power transmitter a force detector that detects the presence of a potential device by monitoring forces applied to a surface of the power transmitter and activates the inductively coupled power transmitter upon detection of a potential device. An inductively coupled power transmitter having a proximity detector that detects the presence and location of a potential device by monitoring the proximity of devices to a surface of the power transmitter and activates the inductively coupled power transmitter upon detection of a potential device. The transmitter preferably has one or more detection coils each having an area much greater than that of the transmitter coils for detecting the presence of a potential device.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Kunal Bhargava, Fady Mishriki, Saining Ren, Daniel Robertson, Nigel James Gray, Rex Huang
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Publication number: 20200167481Abstract: A system for generating entity-specific security-related inquiries and determining a frequency for invoking the inquiries based on integration of external security-related data and internal security related data. Specifically, a security threat level is determined for an entity and the components which comprise the security threat are identified. The components signify areas of focus for generating the entity-specific security-related inquiries. In further embodiments of the invention analytics are implemented to logically analyze the external security-related data and internal security related data and the results of which further refine the generation of the entity-specific security-related inquiries and/or determination of the frequency for invoking the inquiries.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2020Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATIONInventors: David Michael Steele, Robert James Gray, Cory David Brunner, Jason Dean Vaughn, Ryan Joseph Argomaniz
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Patent number: 10607013Abstract: A system for generating entity-specific security-related inquiries and determining a frequency for invoking the inquiries based on integration of external security-related data and internal security related data. Specifically, a security threat level is determined for an entity and the components which comprise the security threat are identified. The components signify areas of focus for generating the entity-specific security-related inquiries. In further embodiments of the invention analytics are implemented to logically analyze the external security-related data and internal security related data and the results of which further refine the generation of the entity-specific security-related inquiries and/or determination of the frequency for invoking the inquiries.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATIONInventors: David Michael Steele, Robert James Gray, Cory David Brunner, Jason Dean Vaughn, Ryan Joseph Argomaniz
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Publication number: 20200068271Abstract: Personalized video interjections based on a learner model and a learning objective. A method for adding interjections to a video includes analyzing the content of a plurality of videos based on a set of learning objectives, selecting a video based on a learning objective, determining types of video interjections using an analytics engine that compares a learner model and the learning objective, determining a location for the video interjections using the analytics engine, generating a video interjection for each video interjection type and inserting the video interjections into the video at the determined locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Ravindranath Kokku, Tamer E. Abuelsaad, Prasenjit Dey, Jodi M. Cutler, Allison C. Allain, Aditya Sinha, Satyanarayana V. Nitta, Miles Ludwig, Emily Reardon, Nick Bartzokas, James Gray, Michelle Newman-Kaplan
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Patent number: 10506303Abstract: Personalized video interjections based on a learner model and a learning objective. A method for adding interjections to a video includes analyzing the content of a plurality of videos based on a set of learning objectives, generating and storing educational content metadata on a timeline for the videos, selecting a video based on a user specific learning objective, determining types of video interjections using an analytics engine that compares a user learner model, the user learning objective and the metadata, determining a location for the video interjections using the analytics engine that compares the user learner model, the learning objective, the metadata and timeline, generating a video interjection for each video interjection type and inserting the video interjections into the video at the determined locations.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Ravindranath Kokku, Tamer E. Abuelsaad, Prasenjit Dey, Jodi M. Cutler, Allison C. Allain, Aditya Sinha, Satyanarayana V. Nitta, Miles Ludwig, Emily Reardon, Nick Bartzokas, James Gray, Michelle Newman-Kaplan
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Patent number: 10421517Abstract: Headsets and head tube assemblies for vehicles are provided. A vehicle includes a steerer tube and a head tube. A headset rotatably connects the steerer tube and the head tube. The headset includes a coupling ring which includes a body and a central bore defined in and extending through the body. The coupling ring is connectable to and rotatable with the steerer tube. The headset further includes a cup which includes a body and a central bore defined in and extending through the body. The cup is connectable to and rotatable with the head tube. The headset further includes a damper assembly, the damper assembly including a first damper element rotatable with the steerer tube and a second damper element rotatable with the head tube, the first damper element and the second damper element in frictional contact with and rotatable relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: CANE CREEK CYCLING COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Joshua Philip Coaplen, James Gray Morrison
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Patent number: 10419317Abstract: Examples of the disclosure describe automatically associating devices of a user with a network service subscription of the user. The user has a subscription to services offered by an entity. Connection statistics for the devices to networks are generated and compared to criteria to determine whether any of the devices should be associated with the subscription of the user. After association, the devices are able to access networks and/or services associated with the subscription.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2014Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Thomas Kuehnel, Calvin Choe, Sidharth Nabar, James Gray, Rao Salapaka, Nick Banks
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Publication number: 20190277137Abstract: A system includes a plug assembly having a housing configured to be positioned within a first passageway formed in a wellhead component. A channel is formed in the housing, and the channel is configured to enable fluid to flow from a bore of the wellhead component into the channel. A sensor is supported by the housing and is configured to measure a condition of the fluid within the channel. An annular seal is configured to extend between an outer surface of the housing and an inner surface of a second passageway formed in a flange that circumferentially surrounds at least part of the plug assembly while the flange is coupled to the wellhead component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Conor James Gray, Edmund McHugh
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Publication number: 20190211559Abstract: Described herein is a coupling device, associated parts and a method of use thereof. In one aspect, a coupling device is described comprising a sleeve with an inner surface that encloses at least part of at least one elongated element to be coupled; and at least one deformation means fitted with interference between, and causing local deformation about, at least part of the inner surface of the sleeve and/or an adjacent outer surface of the at least one elongated element. A deformation means insertion tool, a coupling sleeve, a deformation means, and a method of coupling at least one element are also described. The described coupling device, associated parts and a method of use offer the ability to couple together different elements in a strong and/or ductile manner, coupling being tuneable as needed to suit the preferred application. The coupling described may overcome art issues associated with bulky size of coupling, in particular, radial protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2017Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Christopher James Allington, Andrew Karl Diehl, Peter John Scott, Benjamin Woods, James Gray Gibson
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Publication number: 20190192190Abstract: Methods and devices for the tailored restraint of two separate bones, in which the bones are generally permitted to rotate relative to one another, or move toward each other, but are restrained from separating beyond a predetermined, fixed distance. In some embodiments, the restraint is provided by compressing a tether into a notched groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: OrthoPediatrics Corp.Inventors: Angus James Gray, Evangelos Tozakoglou, Matt Prygoski, Collin Gibbs
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Patent number: 10334461Abstract: An automated solution for measuring the performance of one or more selected apps across a wireless network, from a given location. The device of the invention, which may be termed a ‘probe’, performs the automation and validation of a range of apps with their respective cloud services, the probe including a local interface for receiving from a remote controller the credentials intended for testing the target app service if applicable. The invention can be used to generate an alert when the performance of a particular app at the location fails to meet certain criteria. It can also be sued to generate a report relating to the app performance at the location.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: EPITIRO HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Jon Curley, Mark Hayward, Simon Dawe, James Patten, Anthony James Gray, Leon Cottrell
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Publication number: 20190177620Abstract: A process for thermal cracking of a feedstock of plastic materials, in particular waste materials, includes the steps of melting the feedstock, conveying melted feedstock in a pyrolysis chamber where the melted feedstock is heated in a substantially oxygen purged environment, to convert it into pyrolysis gases, the process further comprising the steps of: driving pyrolysis gases from the pyrolysis chamber into a tray reflux column comprising a partial condenser at its upper extremity, returning pyrolysis gases condensed in the tray reflux column into the pyrolysis chamber, distilling pyrolysis gases exiting the partial condenser of the reflux column, to provide one or more fuel products.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2017Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Andrzej POSMYK, James GRAY, Jonathan HALL
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Patent number: 10307028Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner having a suction inlet, a front blade and a rear blade. The front blade is located forward of or at the front of the suction inlet and is arranged to pivot about a first axis. The rear blade is located rearward of or at the rear of the suction inlet and is arranged to pivot about a second axis different to the first axis. Each blade pivots between a deployed position and a retracted position. The blades are configured such that when one of the blades is in the deployed position, the other of the blades is in the retracted position. Additionally, when one of the blades moves from the deployed position to the retracted position, the other of the blades moves from the retracted position to the deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventor: Jonathan James Gray
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Publication number: 20190163914Abstract: A system for generating entity-specific security-related inquiries and determining a frequency for invoking the inquiries based on integration of external security-related data and internal security related data. Specifically, a security threat level is determined for an entity and the components which comprise the security threat are identified. The components signify areas of focus for generating the entity-specific security-related inquiries. In further embodiments of the invention analytics are implemented to logically analyze the external security-related data and internal security related data and the results of which further refine the generation of the entity-specific security-related inquiries and/or determination of the frequency for invoking the inquiries.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: David Michael Steele, Robert James Gray, Cory David Brunner, Jason Dean Vaughn, Ryan Joseph Argomaniz
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Patent number: 10166826Abstract: A universal hitch adapter system includes a universal hitch adapter with at least one force sensor operable to measure push-and-pull forces and coupled to a) one of a front end and a rear end of an aircraft tractor and b) an aircraft tow bar coupled to a nose gear of an aircraft. The system also including a memory; a user input interface operable to receive a user's selection of one of a plurality of aircrafts stored in the memory and a user's input associated with one of a shear pin; a processor operably configured to determine at least one shear pin breaking force threshold for each of the plurality of aircrafts based on the user's input; and an indicator operable to emit an alert as a result of the force sensor measuring a force that meets or exceeds the at least one shear pin breaking force threshold.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Inventor: Roderick James Gray
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Patent number: 10034614Abstract: Approaches for assessing hemodynamic characteristics for an organ of interest are related. In one implementation, a fluid dynamics model may be provided with data derived from an anatomic imaging modality and blood flow information derived by ultrasound to derive the desired hemodynamic characteristics. In one such implementation, a fractional flow reserve is estimated.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Peter Michael Edic, Robert Franklin Senzig, Kai Erik Thomenius, Steven James Gray, David Allen Langan, Prem Venugopal, Jeffrey Brian Fowlkes
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Patent number: 9949650Abstract: Approaches for assessing hemodynamic characteristics for an organ of interest are related. In one implementation, a fluid dynamics model may be provided with data derived from an anatomic imaging modality and blood flow information derived by ultrasound to derive the desired hemodynamic characteristics. In one such implementation, a fractional flow reserve is estimated.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Peter Michael Edic, Robert Franklin Senzig, Kai Erik Thomenius, Steven James Gray, David Allen Langan, Prem Venugopal, Jeffrey Brian Fowlkes
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Publication number: 20180043960Abstract: Headsets and head tube assemblies for vehicles are provided. A vehicle includes a steerer tube and a head tube. A headset rotatably connects the steerer tube and the head tube. The headset includes a coupling ring which includes a body and a central bore defined in and extending through the body. The coupling ring is connectable to and rotatable with the steerer tube. The headset further includes a cup which includes a body and a central bore defined in and extending through the body. The cup is connectable to and rotatable with the head tube. The headset further includes a damper assembly, the damper assembly including a first damper element rotatable with the steerer tube and a second damper element rotatable with the head tube, the first damper element and the second damper element in frictional contact with and rotatable relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2016Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Joshua Philip Coaplen, James Gray Morrison