Patents by Inventor James McDowell
James McDowell 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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Patent number: 11983243Abstract: Techniques for anomaly detection are described. An exemplary method includes receiving one or more requests to train an anomaly detection machine learning model using feedback-based training, the request to indicate one or more of a type of analysis to perform, a model selection indication, and a configuration for a training dataset; training the anomaly detection machine learning model according to the one or more requests using the training data; performing feedback-based training on the trained anomaly detection machine learning model; and using the retrained anomaly detection machine learning model.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2020Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Barath Balasubramanian, Rahul Bhotika, Niels Brouwers, Ranju Das, Prakash Krishnan, Shaun Ryan James Mcdowell, Anushri Mainthia, Rakesh Madhavan Nambiar, Anant Patel, Avinash Aghoram Ravichandran, Joaquin Zepeda Salvatierra, Gurumurthy Swaminathan
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Patent number: 11741592Abstract: Techniques for anomaly detection are described. An exemplary method includes receiving a request to create a training data set from at least one image, the request to include an indication of the at least one image and at least one indication of an operation to perform on the at least one image to generate a plurality of images from the at least one image; creating a training dataset by extracting one or more chunks from a first at least one image according to the request; and receiving one or more requests to train an anomaly detection machine learning model using the created training dataset; and training an anomaly detection machine learning model according to one or more requests using the created training data.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joaquin Zepeda Salvatierra, Anant Patel, Shaun Ryan James McDowell, Prakash Krishnan, Ranju Das, Niels Brouwers, Barath Balasubramanian
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Publication number: 20230023805Abstract: Systems and methods of an electronic drug delivery system for use in a treatment program (e.g., a smoking cessation program). The delivery system can include a mobile platform and a hand-held inhalation delivery device having a controller circuit coupled to a power source, sensors, aerosolizer drivers, and a rescue button, and a pod removably coupled to the delivery device. The delivery system generates an aerosol mixture from substances in the pod in accordance with the treatment program, and delivers the aerosol mixture for inhalation by a user. The controller circuit individually and dynamically controls the aerosolizer drivers to generate signals that drive a plurality of thermal, or non-thermal, aerosolizers of the pod to generate individually tailored aerosol mixtures from multiple substances in the aerosolizer pod. The generated aerosol mixtures can have various percentages of the substances, and have different aerosol droplet sizes during different portions of the treatment program.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: Robert Francis Jacobs, JR., J. Robert Geiman, Douglas Philip Dean, James McDowell Davis, JR., Carl David Marci, Liad Yamin
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Publication number: 20220256929Abstract: Systems and methods of an electronic cessation system. The system can include a mobile platform and a hand-held inhalation device including a flow sensor, aerosol sensing density and temperature sensors, a first, second, and third aerosolizer drivers, a rescue button, a power source, and a controller circuit comprising a hardware controller coupled to the power source, the sensors, the first, second, and third aerosolizer drivers, and the rescue button. The hardware controller is configured to perform a smoking cessation program that includes receiving input signals from the sensors, and the rescue button, and individually controlling the three aerosolizer drivers to provide aerosolizer generation signals to control a first, second and third aerosolizers of the aerosolizer pod to dynamically generate individually tailored aerosol mixtures from three substances in the aerosolizer pod based at least on the received input signals and the smoking cessation program information.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Robert Francis Jacobs, JR., J. Robert Geiman, Douglas Philip Dean, James McDowell Davis, JR., Carl David Marci
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Patent number: 11415263Abstract: A kit may include at least one frame lifting mechanism configured to be mounted within the support frame. The lifting mechanism may include a movable element configured to be movably mounted to the frame and an extendible member configured to extend between the movable element and a static member mounted on the frame. The movable element includes at least one support portion extending from a lower surface of the movable element when the movable element is mounted to the frame. The extendible member is configured to be movable between a compressed state and an extended state. The movable element is configured to be mounted to the frame such that on extension of the extendible member the movable element is pushed downwards and the at least one support portion moves below a base of the frame and provides a lifting force to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Edwards Vacuum LLCInventors: Ian Patrick Kirkland, Brian James McDowell, Gregory Ryan Le Mon, Jacob Henry Goeke
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Publication number: 20220171995Abstract: Techniques for anomaly detection are described. An exemplary method includes receiving one or more requests to train an anomaly detection machine learning model using feedback-based training, the request to indicate one or more of a type of analysis to perform, a model selection indication, and a configuration for a training dataset; training the anomaly detection machine learning model according to the one or more requests using the training data; performing feedback-based training on the trained anomaly detection machine learning model; and using the retrained anomaly detection machine learning model.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2020Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Barath BALASUBRAMANIAN, Rahul BHOTIKA, Niels BROUWERS, Ranju DAS, Prakash KRISHNAN, Shaun Ryan James MCDOWELL, Anushri MAINTHIA, Rakesh Madhavan NAMBIAR, Anant PATEL, Avinash AGHORAM RAVICHANDRAN, Joaquin ZEPEDA SALVATIERRA, Gurumurthy SWAMINATHAN
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Publication number: 20220172100Abstract: Techniques for feedback-based training are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2020Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Barath BALASUBRAMANIAN, Rahul BHOTIKA, Niels BROUWERS, Ranju DAS, Prakash KRISHNAN, Shaun Ryan James MCDOWELL, Anushri MAINTHIA, Rakesh Madhavan NAMBIAR, Anant PATEL, Avinash AGHORAM RAVICHANDRAN, Joaquin ZEPEDA SALVATIERRA, Gurumurthy SWAMINATHAN
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Publication number: 20220172342Abstract: Techniques for anomaly detection are described. An exemplary method includes receiving a request to create a training data set from at least one image, the request to include an indication of the at least one image and at least one indication of an operation to perform on the at least one image to generate a plurality of images from the at least one image; creating a training dataset by extracting one or more chunks from a first at least one image according to the request; and receiving one or more requests to train an anomaly detection machine learning model using the created training dataset; and training an anomaly detection machine learning model according to one or more requests using the created training data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2020Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Joaquin ZEPEDA SALVATIERRA, Anant PATEL, Shaun Ryan James MCDOWELL, Prakash KRISHNAN, Ranju DAS, Niels BROUWERS, Barath BALASUBRAMANIAN
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Patent number: 7746450Abstract: Apparatuses and methods determine positional information from a reflected optical signal for an object on a per pixel basis. A spread spectrum imaging system includes a transmitting module transmitting a transmitted optical signal that illuminates a target space and contains a transmitted pulse that is modulated with a first pseudo-noise (PN) code. The imaging system includes a receiving module that receives a reflected optical signal from an object. The reflected signal is processed by an optical array that detects a detected signal from the reflected optical signal, where the detected signal contains a plurality of pixels spanning a target space. When the determined PN code corresponds to the selected PN code, image information and the positional information is presented for the object. When different positional information is obtained for different pixels in the image, the imaging system may determine that different objects appear in the received image.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Science Applications International CorporationInventors: Christopher Allen Willner, James McDowell
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Publication number: 20090059201Abstract: Apparatuses and methods determine positional information from a reflected optical signal for an object on a per pixel basis. A spread spectrum imaging system includes a transmitting module transmitting a transmitted optical signal that illuminates a target space and contains a transmitted pulse that is modulated with a first pseudo-noise (PN) code. The imaging system includes a receiving module that receives a reflected optical signal from an object. The reflected signal is processed by an optical array that detects a detected signal from the reflected optical signal, where the detected signal contains a plurality of pixels spanning a target space. When the determined PN code corresponds to the selected PN code, image information and the positional information is presented for the object. When different positional information is obtained for different pixels in the image, the imaging system may determine that different objects appear in the received image.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: Science Applications International CorporationInventors: Christopher Allen Willner, James McDowell
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Patent number: 5363869Abstract: A roller cleaning assembly for cleaning water-soluble paint from a paint roller cover has two major components, namely an enclosure and a spray jet component. The enclosure has a rigid sidewall, preferably of rectangular cross section, open at the bottom to permit free drainage and has a top wall with a central round opening of sufficient diameter to accommodate the roller cover. A u-shaped channel can grip the neck portion of the roller handle. The jet component is biased by a spring-like interference fit in the interior of the enclosure. A jet component has an inlet tube with a female fitting to attach to a source of water, and first and second riser pipes that rise from the inlet tube and which contain jet outlets that are spaced at intervals. The riser pipes direct jets of water and the roller cover to dislodge paint from the nap and to impart a spin to the roller. A bracket can be employed to mount the enclosure on a tank or bucket.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1993Date of Patent: November 15, 1994Inventor: James McDowell
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Patent number: 3996945Abstract: A disposable receptacle for cigarettes or cigars is formed of top and bottom juxtaposed bodies of rigid, foamed thermoplastic polymer and a layer of inorganic fire-resistant material sandwiched therebetween, disposed in a metal foil shell. A rigid frame member is secured to the top body by perimeter foil portions.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1976Date of Patent: December 14, 1976Inventor: James A. McDowell
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Patent number: 3948278Abstract: A disposable receptacle for cigarette or cigar ashes is formed of a body of rigid, foamed thermoplastic polymer and a metal shell enclosing the outer bottom and side surfaces thereof. The receptacle includes incense in contact with the body by impregnation or as a surface coating thereon whereby penetration of the body by the lit end of a cigarette or cigar releases incense vapors. Matching pairs of such receptacles can be mated in face-to-face relationship and secured by a girdling adhesive strip. In a further embodiment, the receptacle is contained within a taller housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1975Date of Patent: April 6, 1976Inventor: James A. McDowell
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Patent number: RE29255Abstract: Acrylic polymer layers and colloidal silver halide photographic emulsions are coated to form layers without repellent spots from solutions containing a perfluoro compound .[.containing an intralinear carbonyl or sulfonyl group selected from the group: (1) perfluorocarbon compounds derived from perfluorocarboxylic acids having the general structure ##STR1## where C.sub.f is a fully fluorinated (perfluoro) saturated chain consisting of five or more carbon atoms which may or may not be an oxygen-interrupted carbon chain; X=OY or an amino group, where Y is H, alkali metal or an ammonium group, and (2) perfluoro compounds.]. derived from perfluorosulfonic and perfluorosulfuric acids having the general structure(C.sub.f).[..sub.x .]. (C.sub.H).sub.y (X)(Z)where C.sub.f is a fully fluorinated .Iadd.(perfluoro) saturated .Iaddend.carbon chain .[.as defined in paragraph (1).]. .Iadd.having six or more carbon atoms which may or may not be an oxygen-interrupted carbon chain.Iaddend.; C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1973Date of Patent: June 7, 1977Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Maurice James McDowell