Patents by Inventor John A. Graves

John A. Graves 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: 20240181827
    Abstract: In one embodiment, one or more suspension systems of a vehicle may be used to mitigate motion sickness by limiting motion in one or more frequency ranges. In another embodiment, an active suspension may be integrated with an autonomous vehicle architecture. In yet another embodiment, the active suspension system of a vehicle may be used to induce motion in a vehicle. The vehicle may be used as a testbed for technical investigations and/or as a platform to enhance the enjoyment of video and/or audio by vehicle occupants. In some embodiments, the active suspensions system may be used to perform gestures as a means of communication with persons inside or outside the vehicle. In some embodiments, the active suspensions system may be used to generate haptic warnings to a vehicle operator or other persons in response to certain road situations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: ClearMotion, Inc.
    Inventors: Zackary Martin Anderson, Marco Giovanardi, Jack A. Ekchian, Olivia D. Godwin, Clive Tucker, John A. Laplante, William Graves, Shakeel Avadhany, Michael W. Finnegan
  • Publication number: 20240153555
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for employing analog content addressable memory (aCAMs) to achieve low latency complex distribution sampling. For example, an aCAM core circuit can include an aCAM array. Amplitudes of a probability distribution function are mapped to a width of one or more aCAM cells in each row of the aCAM array. The aCAM core circuit can also include a resistive random access memory (RRAM) storing lookup information, such as information used for processing a model. By randomly selecting columns to search of the aCAM array, the mapped probability distribution function is sampled in a manner that has low latency. The aCAM core circuit can accelerate the sampling step in methods relying on sampling from arbitrary probability distributions, such as particle filter techniques. A hardware architecture for an aCAM Particle Filter that utilizes the aCAM core circuit as a central structure is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Catherine Graves, Giacomo Pedretti, Sergey Serebryakov, John Paul Strachan
  • Publication number: 20240112029
    Abstract: A crossbar array includes a number of memory elements. An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is electronically coupled to the vector output register. A digital-to-analog converter (DAC) is electronically coupled to the vector input register. A processor is electronically coupled to the ADC and to the DAC. The processor may be configured to determine whether division of input vector data by output vector data from the crossbar array is within a threshold value, and if not within the threshold value, determine changed data values as between the output vector data and the input vector data, and write the changed data values to the memory elements of the crossbar array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Sai Rahul Chalamalasetti, Paolo Faraboschi, Martin Foltin, Catherine Graves, Dejan S. Milojicic, John Paul Strachan, Sergey Serebryakov
  • Patent number: 11943526
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is system for providing simultaneous machine vision illumination control and human vision illumination control. The system includes a first illumination control output that is configured to provide first illumination timing information for a first illumination source. The system also includes a second illumination control output configured to provide second illumination timing information for a second illumination source. The first illumination source is configured to provide a first frequency band of illumination for machine vision. The second illumination source is configured to provide a second frequency band of illumination for human vision. The first and second frequency bands are mutually exclusive. A related system is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Event Capture Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian James Mock, John Graves Larkin
  • Publication number: 20240073665
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a short-range communication device (10, 10?, 5 10?) for a personal protective equipment or a personal protective device (200, 210, 220, 230) comprising a transmission unit (20, 20?, 20?) for wirelessly transmitting a voice signal of a user (100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160) to a receiving unit (40,40?, 40?) over a predetermined distance such that a communication channel is established between the transmission unit (20, 20?, 20?) and the receiving unit (40, 40?, 40?) so that a user (100, 10 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160) can hear the voice signal. The present disclosure further relates to a short-range communication system comprising at least two short-range communication devices (10, 10?, 10?) according to the present disclosure and to a method of establishing a short-range communication between such devices (10, 10?, 10?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Jason A. Graves, Benjamin W. Watson, John C. Wright, Parfes Mohammed, Henning T. Urban, Abel Gladstone Mangam, Christopher P. Henderson, Darin K. Thompson, Britton G. Billingsley
  • Publication number: 20240013867
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for a computer device, for detecting an optimal candidate compound based on a plurality of samples comprising a cell line and one or more biomarkers, and a plate map configuration, wherein the plate map configuration is providing locations of samples comprising cell lines exposed to one or more biomarkers and different concentrations of a candidate compound forming at least one concentration gradient, the candidate compound being comprised in a plurality of candidate compounds, said method comprising generating (310) phenotypic profiles of each concentration gradient of each of the plurality of candidate compounds at a plurality of successive points in time to form a plurality of compound profiles, wherein generating phenotypic profiles comprises the steps obtaining (312) image data depicting each sample comprised in the concentration gradient, generating (314) a class-label and a class for each cell of the samples based on the image data, detecting (320) the optimal candidat
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Emmanuel Israel Fuentes, Gopal Biligeri Avinash, Robert John Graves, Abhijit Vijay Thatte, Afek Kodesh, Jeffery Caron, Sharmistha Das
  • Patent number: 11636924
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for a computer device, for detecting an optimal candidate compound based on a plurality of samples comprising a cell line and one or more biomarkers, and a plate map configuration, wherein the plate map configuration is providing locations of samples comprising cell lines exposed to one or more biomarkers and different concentrations of a candidate compound forming at least one concentration gradient, the candidate compound being comprised in a plurality of candidate compounds, said method comprising generating (310) phenotypic profiles of each concentration gradient of each of the plurality of candidate compounds at a plurality of successive points in time to form a plurality of compound profiles, wherein generating phenotypic profiles comprises the steps obtaining (312) image data depicting each sample comprised in the concentration gradient, generating (314) a class-label and a class for each cell of the samples based on the image data, detecting (320) the optimal candidat
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Molecular Devices, LLC
    Inventors: Emmanuel Israel Fuentes, Gopal Biligeri Avinash, Robert John Graves, Abhijit Vijay Thatte, Afek Kodesh, Jeffery Caron, Sharmistha Das
  • Publication number: 20220006933
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is system for providing simultaneous machine vision illumination control and human vision illumination control. The system includes a first illumination control output that is configured to provide first illumination timing information for a first illumination source. The system also includes a second illumination control output configured to provide second illumination timing information for a second illumination source. The first illumination source is configured to provide a first frequency band of illumination for machine vision. The second illumination source is configured to provide a second frequency band of illumination for human vision. The first and second frequency bands are mutually exclusive. A related system is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Brian James Mock, John Graves Larkin
  • Publication number: 20210372940
    Abstract: A computer implemented method is disclosed herein for monitoring and determining a quality level of incoming raw material from one or more sources. The method includes (1) receiving visual data associated with the incoming raw material; (2) determining an indication of quality level associated with the incoming raw material; and (3) transmitting, to at least one of a graphical user interface (GUI) and a computer log, the indication of quality level and at least one timestamp associated with the visual data. The visual data may include a plurality of images received from one or more cameras configured for monitoring the incoming raw material. A related system is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Brian James MOCK, John Graves LARKIN, Akhil KUMAR, David HIRVONEN, Chris GIROUX
  • Publication number: 20210005287
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for a computer device, for detecting an optimal candidate compound based on a plurality of samples comprising a cell line and one or more biomarkers, and a plate map configuration, wherein the plate map configuration is providing locations of samples comprising cell lines exposed to one or more biomarkers and different concentrations of a candidate compound forming at least one concentration gradient, the candidate compound being comprised in a plurality of candidate compounds, said method comprising generating (310) phenotypic profiles of each concentration gradient of each of the plurality of candidate compounds at a plurality of successive points in time to form a plurality of compound profiles, wherein generating phenotypic profiles comprises the steps obtaining (312) image data depicting each sample comprised in the concentration gradient, generating (314) a class-label and a class for each cell of the samples based on the image data, detecting (320) the optimal candidat
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Emmanuel Israel Fuentes, Gopal Biligeri Avinash, Robert John Graves, Abhijit Vijay Thatte, Afek Kodesh, Jeffery Caron, Sharmistha Das
  • Publication number: 20160008899
    Abstract: A saw blade comprises an elongated band having a multiplicity of teeth sets. In a preferred embodiment, each teeth set comprises a modified raker set of teeth comprising a continuous series of right, left, raker, right and left teeth, each having a different pitch. Each tooth preferably has a transverse tooth face substantially perpendicular to the feed direction of the blade and also has a notch. In one embodiment, the left and right teeth may have a uniform hook angle and each tooth of the given blade set has the same lateral blade displacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Roy A. Hunter, John A. Graves, Mark K. Dobson, Eleazar C. Longoria, Robert M. VanCamp
  • Publication number: 20120128820
    Abstract: A frozen or refrigerated dough product suitable for making a biscuit product is described. The dough product includes pectin, and the biscuit product has an improved texture in comparison to a corresponding biscuit product made without pectin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: John Graves, Kristi Bahe
  • Patent number: 7093805
    Abstract: A system for providing an interface between a launch vehicle and a payload of the launch vehicle includes payload integration points of the launch vehicle that remain unchanged relative to different payload configurations, such that a payload is configurable apart from the launch vehicle. The system makes it possible to de-couple payload installation and launch vehicle turnaround operations. Payloads can be configured off-line from launch vehicle processing, thus making it possible to accommodate unique payloads while reducing wear and tear on the launch vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Judith C. Blackwell-Thompson, John A. Graves, Anita E. Gale
  • Publication number: 20050214449
    Abstract: A lactone solvent swell composition and method of using the composition. The lactone swell composition is used to condition resinous material for etching to form a porous textured surface on the resinous material. The porous texture permits the deposition of a metal on the resinous material such that a high integrity bond is formed between the textured resinous material and the deposited metal. Such a bond between the metal and the resinous material prevents de-lamination of the metal and resin bond. The lactone solvent swell compositions also desmear resin material from substrates. The lactone solvent swell compositions may be employed to treat resinous material used in the manufacture of printed wiring boards. Metal may be deposited on the textured resinous material by electroless plating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Deborah Hirst, Mark Poole, Susan Green, Inna Sinitskaya, John Graves
  • Publication number: 20050214448
    Abstract: A heterocyclic nitrogen and glycol containing solvent swell composition and method of using the composition. The solvent swell compositions may contain high flash point solvents and water. The solvent swell composition is used to condition resinous material for etching to form a porous textured surface on the resinous material. The porous texture permits the deposition of a metal on the resinous material such that a high integrity bond is formed between the textured resinous material and the deposited metal. Such a bond between the metal and the resinous material prevents de-lamination of the metal and resin bond. The heterocyclic nitrogen and glycol solvent swell composition also desmears resin material from substrates. The heterocyclic and glycol solvent swell compositions may be employed to treat resinous material used in the manufacture of printed wiring boards. Metal may be deposited on the textured resinous material by suitable plating methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, L.L.C.
    Inventors: John Graves, Varinder Chohan, Deborah Hirst, Mark Poole
  • Patent number: 6905097
    Abstract: A modular payload carrier for use in a launch vehicle includes at least one module configured to fit in a payload bay of the vehicle and attachable to at least one other module configured to fit in the bay. The module includes an outer wall contoured generally to fit a bottom surface contour of the bay. The carrier can be used for the manifesting of both deployable and non-deployable payloads. Processing of payloads with the carrier can be performed, in large part, separately from launch vehicle processing. Thus launch costs and turnaround times can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Judith C. Blackwell-Thompson, John A. Graves, Anita E. Gale, Dilip K. Darooka, Cory Bird
  • Patent number: 6845949
    Abstract: A system for providing an interface between a launch vehicle and a payload of the launch vehicle includes payload integration points of the launch vehicle that remain unchanged relative to different payload configurations, such that a payload is configurable apart from the launch vehicle. The system makes it possible to de-couple payload installation and launch vehicle turnaround operations. Payloads can be configured off-line from launch vehicle processing, thus making it possible to accommodate unique payloads while reducing wear and tear on the launch vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Judith C. Blackwell-Thompson, John A. Graves, Anita E. Gale
  • Publication number: 20040245399
    Abstract: A system for providing an interface between a launch vehicle and a payload of the launch vehicle includes payload integration points of the launch vehicle that remain unchanged relative to different payload configurations, such that a payload is configurable apart from the launch vehicle. The system makes it possible to de-couple payload installation and launch vehicle turnaround operations. Payloads can be configured off-line from launch vehicle processing, thus making it possible to accommodate unique payloads while reducing wear and tear on the launch vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Judith C. Blackwell-Thompson, John A. Graves, Anita E. Gale
  • Publication number: 20040230578
    Abstract: Independent and individual requests are aggregated and presented as a single request to a resource management system. The response from the resource management system is subsequently resolved back to the individual requests. The requesters generate multiple independent requests. The server receives such requests and sorts them into classes of requests, which are capable of being aggregated and processed as a single request by a resource management system. Parameters are pulled from the individual requests and used in the aggregated request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: Convey Development, Inc.
    Inventors: John Graves, Viktor Poteryakhin
  • Patent number: 6803067
    Abstract: A scoopable dough can be used to prepare cut biscuits, drop biscuits, dumplings, flat bread, crackers, pizza dough, doughnuts, fritters, hushpuppies, muffins, pastry crusts, coffee cake, quick bread, scones, cobbler-type crust, and the like. A scoopable dough can be formed into various shapes and thereafter stored at temperatures suitable for freezing and at temperatures suitable for refrigeration that includes flour, water, a protein supplement, a shortening, a humectant, and a leavening system encapsulated, and the scoopable dough has desirable viscoelastic properties. The various shapes of the scoopable dough can be in the form of individual single-serve units of dough that can be placed in an oven and baked without an intermediate thawing or proofing step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Irina E. Braginsky, John Graves, Randy Hasse, Leola Henry, Jalayne Martin, Cara Yarusso