Patents by Inventor Jeffrey A. Andrews
Jeffrey A. Andrews 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: 20240189629Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to techniques for facilitating personalized neuromodulation treatment protocols. In one embodiment, a predetermined treatment position of an energy application device is used to guide future treatments for the patient. In one embodiment, a position of the energy application device relative to the predetermined treatment position is determined. In one embodiment, a total dose of ultrasound energy applied to the region of interest is determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2024Publication date: June 13, 2024Inventors: Christopher Michael Puleo, Yang Zhao, Kirk Dennis Wallace, Ying Fan, Jeffrey Michael Ashe, David Andrew Shoudy
-
Patent number: 12007885Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include techniques storing and retrieving data. In one embodiment, sub-matrices of data are stored as row slices and column slices. A fetch circuit determines if particular slices of one sub-matrix, when combined with corresponding slices of another sub-matrix, produce a zero result and need not be retrieved. In another embodiment, the present disclosure includes a memory circuit comprising memory banks and sub-banks. The sub-banks store slices of sub-matrices. A request moves between serially configured memory banks and slices in different sub-banks may be retrieved at the same time.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2022Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Karthikeyan Avudaiyappan, Jeffrey A Andrews
-
Patterned tufted articles, surface coverings comprising same, and systems and methods of making same
Patent number: 12006606Abstract: A tufted article (e.g., an artificial turf panel) having a backing and a plurality of tufts extending through the backing. The plurality of tufts are distributed among a plurality of patterned regions. Each patterned region has at least one tuft of the plurality of tufts. The tufts of each patterned region differ from the tufts of at least one other patterned region of the tufted article in at least one of color, pile height, yarn type, or yarn density. At least one patterned region creates a longitudinal discontinuity in the color pattern of the tufted article. The tufted article does not have a seam. Complementary side edges of the tufted articles can be secured together to form at least a portion of the surface covering without the need for cutting or the use of inlay components.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2021Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: William Neil Vaughan, Philipe C. F. Aldahir, Jeffrey J. Wright, James Jarrett, Kyle Andrew Aylor -
Patent number: 12005184Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, apparatuses, and methods for assembling cartridges for aerosol delivery devices. A system may include assembly cells each including an assembly track and assembly carriages that ride thereon and which engage components of partially-assembled cartridges. A transfer apparatus may transfer partially-assembled cartridges between the assembly cells. In another example system, cartridges may be assembled on platforms on a rotary track. The platforms may include assembly grippers with sequentially-opening clamps configured to receive the components of the partially-assembled cartridges. Related methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2022Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.Inventors: William Robert Collett, Quentin Paul Guenther, Jr., Paul Andrew Brinkley, Jeffrey Edward Allgeyer, Ethan Matthew Bernhardt, Andrew Ross Matthews, Roger Ritter, Stephen Todd Schafer, Mathieu Leboeuf, Martin Lee Maple, Trenton S. Noonan, Kevin Paul Schafer
-
Patent number: 12002358Abstract: This disclosure relates to a distributed data center that includes resources carried by a fleet of vehicles. The system includes sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to the vehicles and/or the surroundings of vehicles. The system includes a remote computing server configured to maintain map data and distribute it to the fleet, including local map data to individual vehicles pertaining to their surroundings. Individual vehicles may compare the local map data with the information related to their individual surroundings. Based on such comparisons, individual vehicles may detect discrepancies between the local map data and the information related to their individual surroundings. The remote computing server may modify and/or update the map data based on the detected discrepancies.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2023Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: SmartDrive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Shayne Brookins, Reza Ghanbari, David Forney, Mark Freitas, Daniel Andrew Deninger, Jeffrey Griswold, Jason Palmer
-
Patent number: 11998755Abstract: Helmets for applying a magnetic field to the head of a subject, comprising: a housing comprising a concave surface configured to receive a portion of the head of the subject; a motor coupled to one or more of: a first permanent magnet via a first axle along a first axis of rotation, wherein the first axle drives movement of the first magnet; a second magnet via a second axle along a second axis of rotation wherein the second axle drives movement of the second magnet; and a third magnet via a third axle along the third axis of rotation wherein the third axle drives movement of the third magnet, wherein the axes are parallel; and a fit mechanism comprising a adjuster coupled to the first magnet, wherein movement of the adjustor moves the first magnet independently of the second or the third magnet.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2020Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: WAVE NEUROSCIENCE, INC.Inventors: Robert Andrew Charles, Daniel Ernest Hamilton, Derek John Hugger, James W. Phillips, Jacob Wenner Eisner, Jeffrey Alan Kessler, Aaron Soloway, Peter Scott MacDonald
-
Publication number: 20240177759Abstract: Ferroelectric diodes comprising materials such as aluminum scandium nitride (AlScN) or hafnium zirconium oxide (HfZrO2) may be formed atop semiconductor structures such as CMOS wafers to create storage memory cells. search Ternary Content Addressable Memory (TCAM) cells, and/neural circuitry. The diodes are non-volatile and field programmable via pulsing to a pulse-number-dependent analog state, with high on/off and self-rectifying ratios. Cells may be formed, for example, with two diodes that are oppositely polarized, and may be achieved without transistors to form, for example, 0T-2R structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2022Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Deep JARIWALA, Roy H. OLSSON, III, Eric Andrew STACH, Xiwen LIU, Dixiong WANG, Jeffrey ZHENG, Merrilyn Mercy Adzo FLAGBENU
-
Publication number: 20240177836Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and software for providing a platform for artificial intelligence-assisted image analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: David Seungwon PAIK, Cameron ANDREWS, Mark D. LONGO, Jesse LIEMAN-SIFRY, Jaclynn PETERS, Sumedha KUCHERLAPATI, Jennifer KLOCKENBRINK, Jeffrey C. LERMAN, Samir MEHTA, Atreyee MUKHERJEE, Aaron LONG, Darvin YI
-
Patent number: 11992175Abstract: An autonomous vacuum cleaner includes an autonomously moveable housing carrying a vacuum collection system for generating a working air flow for removing dirt from the surface to be cleaned and storing the dirt in a collection space. Distance sensors for position sensing are mounted to the housing. The distance sensors can be staggered and/or positioned on one or more sides or above a brush chamber for a brushroll.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: BISSELL Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Scholten, Jake Andrew Mohan, Andrew James Brouwers, Eric Daniel Buehler, James Joseph Minnema, Jr., Derek Everett Smith, David VanKampen
-
Patent number: 11986059Abstract: A sole portion for an item of footwear having a plurality of cleat systems, cleats, or plate structures that dissipate force by deflecting, deforming, displacing or otherwise shifting under selected force, or by facilitating cleat movement around a radial line during ground engagement.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2023Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: JALMRR, INC.Inventors: Jack Stearns Rasmussen, Jeffrey Mark Rasmussen, Michael Steszyn, Peter Christian Rueegger, Joseph Fulford McMillan, III, Peter Andrew Valois
-
Patent number: 11991127Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device presents representations of messaging conversations. In some embodiments, an electronic device indicates which messages are replies to other messages in a messaging conversation. In some embodiments, an electronic device creates and presents links (e.g., rich links) to contacts in a messaging conversation (e.g., “mentions”). In some embodiments, an electronic device presents indications of messages that are replies to other messages. In some embodiments, an electronic device presents options to create a link (e.g., a rich link) to contacts in a messaging conversation (e.g., “mentions”) using a suggested entry user interface element.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christian X. Dalonzo, Chanaka G. Karunamuni, Robert Garcia, III, Jared Andrew Crawford, Pierre Jonathan De Filippis, Vanessa Fang, Jeffrey David Harris, Sheha Akbari, Adam Thomas Binsz
-
Publication number: 20240160457Abstract: A multi-user collaboration system, and a method of providing the same are disclosed. The method involves creating a workspace to which a plurality of digital materials can be shared by one or more internal users; receiving, from an internal user of the one or more internal users, an external collaboration request to collaborate with an external user type; in response to receiving the external collaboration request: creating a sub-workspace in association with the workspace for the external user type; and assigning a sub-workspace user group to the sub-workspace; and displaying a set of feedback on the one or more digital materials to a user. The sub-workspace is accessible by an external user associated with the external user type to provide a sub-workspace feedback in respect of one or more digital materials of the plurality of digital materials shared to the sub-workspace.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Adam Michael KEATING, Jeremy William Andrews, Peter Jeffrey GOSSE, Levin Stanley MEJIA-KING, Robert Raymond Graham PERCY
-
Publication number: 20240155099Abstract: System and methods for providing simultaneous public and private audio-video integrated with an interactive board game, where a private viewer looking through an eye filter perceives the private video while a public viewer not looking through an eye filter perceives the public video all responsive to playing the interactive board game. Means for providing private audio simultaneous with the private video are also shown. The audio-video is selectively provided during game play based at least upon the tracked game state of the interactive board game. The video output component of the system can be implemented as either a display or a projector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2024Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: James Andrew Aman, Jeffrey Paul Cheesman, Delbert Jerard Aman, David James Aman
-
Patent number: 11976617Abstract: An improved internal combustion engine air intake system that operates in tandem with the original equipment air intake system and does not endanger the vehicle warranty and provides improved airflow to the engine which improves engine performance and efficiency. The improved internal combustion engine air intake system also provides one or more additional air inputs taken from a different location than the original equipment air intake which improves the likelihood of providing additional cooler, denser, air to the engine air intake which will improve engine efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Inventor: Jeffrey Andrew McKaughan
-
Patent number: 11967001Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a video of a user-defined virtual reality scene are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: obtain a scene definition; obtain camera information for multiple virtual cameras to be used in generating a two-dimensional presentation of the virtual reality scene; execute a simulation of the virtual reality scene from the scene definition for at least a portion of the scene duration; obtain camera timing instructions specifying which of the virtual cameras should be used to generate the two-dimensional presentation of the virtual reality scene as a function of progress through the scene duration; generate the two-dimensional presentation of the virtual reality scene in accordance with the camera timing instructions and the camera information.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2023Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Mindshow Inc.Inventors: Gil Baron, Daniel Andrew Bellezza, Jeffrey Scott Dixon, William Stuart Farquhar, Jason Zesheng Hwang, John Henry Kanikula Peters, Nhan Van Khong, Christopher Robert Laubach, Gregory Scott Pease, Jonathan Michael Ross
-
Patent number: 11958435Abstract: A seat assembly includes a seat portion having a frame assembly. A routing mechanism includes a plate member that is operably coupled to the frame assembly. The plate member includes a first portion having first and second raised portions spaced-apart from one another to define a channel therebetween. The routing mechanism further includes a connection assembly having upper and lower tabs spaced-apart from one another with a routing column assembly interconnecting the upper and lower tabs. A tether member includes a body portion that is routed through the routing mechanism, in that the body portion of the tether member is received in the channel of the routing mechanism and is wrapped around the routing column assembly and directed in forward direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Joseph Michael Kish, Macit Aktas, Benjamin Yilma, Derek Board, Kevin Michael Pline, Raed EL-Jawahri, Jeffrey Charles Paddock, James Robert Chascsa, II, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Rachel Demerly, Robyne McBride
-
Patent number: 11961136Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to processing and executing digital asset transfers between two users. An example method includes receiving a data object defining a digital asset transfer, and the data object may be a query from the first user to initiate an outbound transfer to a second user or an approval of a request for digital asset units from the second user. The method further includes retrieving account balance data objects associated with the digital asset accounts for the first and second users. The method further includes, responsive to determining that the digital asset transfer satisfies one or more transfer conditions, executing the digital asset transfer by executing a closed-loop debit from the first user and executing a closed-loop credit to the second user. The method further includes updating the account balance data object to reflect the resulting balances of each digital asset account.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: BAKKT MARKETPLACE, LLCInventors: Nicolas Frederic Cabrera, Jeffrey Scott Pittelkau, Nikolais Linsteadt, Joseph Arthur Revnes, Brian Daniel Cooper, William Matthau, Christopher Michael Petersen, Yamini Bistesh Sagar, Utkarsh Agarwal, Tim Kuchlein, Bharath Lakshmanan, William Andrew Bryant, Stephen Paul Saucier, Deepak Kumar, Anil Jaiswal, Byungkwon Jeon, Balaji Devarasetty
-
Publication number: 20240116932Abstract: Provided herein are cocrystalline forms of FGFR3 inhibitors and gallic acid or nicotinamide coformers useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases which can be treated with a FGFR3 inhibitor, including FGFR3-associated diseases and disorders, characterizations and methods of making these cocrystalline forms.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: David Andrew COATES, Lori Raquel HILDEN, Gislaine KUMINEK, Jeffrey A. Peterson
-
Patent number: 11944490Abstract: Techniques for accurate positioning of an energy application device for neuromodulation treatment protocols are provided. A neuromodulation positioning patch is applied to a patient's skin. The energy application device is coupled to a frame of the neuromodulation positioning patch to position a transducer of the energy application device within an opening at a treatment position within the opening. The frame is also coupled to a removable dock for an imaging probe. When the frame is coupled to the removable dock the frame of the neuromodulation positioning patch, acquires image data through the opening to identify or verify the treatment position.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2019Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Christopher Michael Puleo, Jeffrey Michael Ashe, David Andrew Shoudy, Victoria Eugenia Cotero, James Enrico Sabatini
-
Patent number: 11938051Abstract: Cervical collars, components thereof, and methods of using them overcome issues with conventional cervical collars.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Alexis Doty, Tara VandenBerg, Robert Bejarano, Kevin Patrick Larmer, J. Andrew Moulds, Jeffrey M. Mullally, Paul J. Klock