Patents by Inventor John D. Clark

John D. Clark 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).

  • Patent number: 11972050
    Abstract: Instances of a single brain computer interface (BCI) system can be implemented on multiple devices. An active instance can control the associated device. The instances can each communicate with a neural decoding system that can receive neural signals from a user, process the neural signals, and output a command based on the processed neural signals. A device running the active instance of can be in communication with the neural decoding system to receive a command. The device can include a display, a non-transitory memory storing instructions, and a processor to execute the instructions to: run an instance of a control program; and execute the task based on the command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignees: BROWN UNIVERSITY, THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AS REPRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
    Inventors: Leigh Hochberg, John D. Simeral, Tyler Singer-Clark, Ronnie Gross, Thomas Hosman, Anastasia Kapitonava, Rekha Crawford
  • Publication number: 20240119405
    Abstract: Systems, method and computer readable medium are provided for automated storage and retrieval. User authentication information is received via a user interface for a dynamic storage and retrieval device. The user identity is verified based upon the authentication information and previously stored authentication data. Order information is retrieved for an order associated with the user following the verifying of user identity, the order information indicating one or more locations for items associated with the order. Instructions are transmitted to initiate a physical opening of at least one of the dynamic storage and retrieval device and at least one static storage location to enable the user to retrieve at least one item of the order, the static storage location including a controller controlling a locking mechanism and communicatively coupled to the dynamic storage and retrieval device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Paul Edward Durkee, Stuart William Clark, Colin Holmes, Jason D. Shaffer, Mark R. Ibbotson, John Suarez
  • Publication number: 20220269397
    Abstract: An interactive map may comprise image data associated with an area. First image data and second image data may comprise an indication of a subsection of the area at different times. At least a portion of the first image data and second image data may be output via the interactive map. The subsection of the area in the first image data and in the second image data may be output at corresponding positions. The interactive map may comprise an interactive icon. A user input may be received, via the interactive map, indicative of a movement of the interactive icon. Responsive to the user input, a part of the first image data or the second image data may be revealed and a part of the second image data or the first image data may be obscured in a direction corresponding to a direction of the movement of the interactive icon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: John D. Clark, Jess W. Gingrich, Kristina Tomasetti
  • Patent number: 11334232
    Abstract: An interactive map may comprise image data associated with an area. First image data and second image data may comprise an indication of a subsection of the area at different times. At least a portion of the first image data and second image data may be output via the interactive map. The subsection of the area in the first image data and in the second image data may be output at corresponding positions. The interactive map may comprise an interactive icon. A user input may be received, via the interactive map, indicative of a movement of the interactive icon. Responsive to the user input, a part of the first image data or the second image data may be revealed and a part of the second image data or the first image data may be obscured in a direction corresponding to a direction of the movement of the interactive icon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: John D. Clark, Jess W. Gingrich, Kristina Tomasetti
  • Patent number: 10936176
    Abstract: An interactive map may comprise image data associated with an area. First image data and second image data may comprise an indication of a subsection of the area at different times. At least a portion of the first image data and second image data may be output via the interactive map. The subsection of the area in the first image data and in the second image data may be output at corresponding positions. The interactive map may comprise an interactive icon. A user input may be received, via the interactive map, indicative of a movement of the interactive icon. Responsive to the user input, a part of the first image data or the second image data may be revealed and a part of the second image data or the first image data may be obscured in a direction corresponding to a direction of the movement of the interactive icon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: John D. Clark, Jess W. Gingrich, Kristina Tomasetti
  • Patent number: 9754085
    Abstract: Gestures for creating chemical structure symbols representing rings of carbon atoms on a touch screen device include circular motions that cause a touch screen enabled device to display symbols representing chemical structures or related information in response to the gestures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Integrated Chemistry Design, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Clark, Mary Catherine Johnson, Atsuo Kuki
  • Publication number: 20140208942
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, apparatuses, and systems for generating an alert message based on a determined crossing of a weight threshold of a filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Alston Ilford Scipio, Robert Warren Taylor, Sanji Ekanayake, John D. Clark
  • Patent number: 8443739
    Abstract: Through the addition of tertiary air and a reduction of secondary air, NOx emissions from a waste-to-energy (WTE) boiler may be reduced. The tertiary air is added to the WTE at a distance from the secondary air, in a boiler region of relatively lower temperatures. A secondary NOx reduction system, such as a selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR) system using ammonia or urea, may also be added to the boiler with tertiary air to achieve desirable high levels of NOx reductions. The SNCR additives are introduced to the WTE boiler proximate to the tertiary air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Covanta Energy Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen P. Goff, Mark L. White, Stephen G. Deduck, John D. Clark, Christopher A. Bradley, Robert L. Barker, Zenon Semanyshyn
  • Publication number: 20130061163
    Abstract: Gestures for creating chemical structures on a touch screen device include circular motions, check marks, and swipes that cause a touch screen enabled device to display symbols representing chemical structures or related information in response to the gestures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY DESIGN, INC.
    Inventors: John D. Clark, Mary Catherine Johnson, Atsuo Kuki
  • Publication number: 20110317708
    Abstract: A method of associating a Quality of Service priority with a Service Access Point (SAP) is disclosed. The method provides for provision of Quality of Service priorities on incoming data packets as per the configuration specified in the SAP associated with the data packet. The method allows for a configuration in which the incoming packet will specify its own QoS priority. The provisioning of Quality of service on a per SAP basis allows for a finer granularity of prioritizing of packets over Quality of Service methods known in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc.
    Inventor: John D. CLARK
  • Publication number: 20110117505
    Abstract: Through the addition of tertiary air and a reduction of secondary air, NOx emissions from a waste-to-energy (WTE) boiler may be reduced. The tertiary air is added to the WTE at a distance from the secondary air, in a boiler region of relatively lower temperatures. A secondary NOx reduction system, such as a selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR) system using ammonia or urea, may also be added to the boiler with tertiary air to achieve desirable high levels of NOx reductions. The SNCR additives are introduced to the WTE boiler proximate to the tertiary air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: Covanta Energy Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen P. Goff, Mark L. White, Stephen G. Deduck, John D. Clark, Christopher A. Bradley, Robert L. Barker, Zenon Semanyshyn
  • Patent number: 7428764
    Abstract: A low-profile multilayer cushion assembly which can be used to support the human body under various conditions. The cushion assembly generally includes a top layer of supportive material having a relatively high compression modulus, a middle layer of woven material, and a bottom layer. The bottom layer includes a matrix of supportive material having a relatively low compression modulus and an arrangement of inserts spread throughout the matrix having a relatively high compression modulus. In the preferred embodiment closed-cell polyurethane foam is used for the top layer and inserts, and open-cell polyurethane foam is used for the bottom layer matrix. The inserts are adhesively attached to the matrix to provide additional resistance to buckling. An optional protective cover encases the bottom layer, middle layer, and top layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Inventor: John D. Clark
  • Publication number: 20080149010
    Abstract: Through the addition of tertiary air and a reduction of secondary air, NOx emissions from a waste-to-energy (WTE) boiler may be reduced. The tertiary air is added to the WTE at a distance from the secondary air, in a boiler region of relatively lower temperatures. A secondary NOx reduction system, such as a selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR) system using ammonia or urea, may also be added to the boiler with tertiary air to achieve desirable high levels of NOx reductions. The SNCR additives are introduced to the WTE boiler proximate to the tertiary air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen P. Goff, Mark L. White, Stephen G. Deduck, John D. Clark, Christopher A. Bradley, Robert L. Barker, Zenon Semanyshyn
  • Patent number: 6758677
    Abstract: A computer implemented molecular modeler displays information concerning structural validity to the user. The display of information may be updated substantially continuously while the user modifies the molecular model. The display of information may comprise a color coded indicator and/or text associated with the atoms of the molecular model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Accelrys, Inc.
    Inventor: John D. Clark
  • Publication number: 20030194687
    Abstract: A computer implemented molecular modeler displays information concerning structural validity to the user. The display of information may be updated substantially continuously while the user modifies the molecular model. The display of information may comprise a color coded indicator and/or text associated with the atoms of the molecular model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: John D. Clark
  • Patent number: 6582233
    Abstract: A computer implemented molecular modeler displays information concerning structural validity to the user. The display of information may be updated substantially continuously while the user modifies the molecular model. The display of information may comprise a color coded indicator and/or text associated with the atoms of the molecular model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Accelrys Inc.
    Inventor: John D. Clark
  • Patent number: 6001001
    Abstract: In a polishing configuration wherein a polishing material or slurry is applied to a surface of a rotating polishing pad and a product material mounted on a rotating carrier is moved into contact with the polishing material or slurry, the flow of the polishing material or slurry over the surface can be improved by fabricating spiral grooves or channels in the surface of the polishing pad and by mounting the product material is a cavity of the carrier, the cavity having grooves or channels in the side walls to provide a uniform flow over the product material. The angle between the spiral grooves or channels on the polishing pad and a diameter about the axis of rotation should be approximately 40.degree.. The spiral grooves or channels on the polishing pad can be combined with concentric grooves or channels to further improve the flow of polishing material. Similarly, the grooves or channels in the rotating carrier provide further uniformity for the interaction of the polishing material and the product material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Mohammad IslamRaja, John D. Clark
  • Patent number: 5524610
    Abstract: A cooking device cooks food by using solar radiation, charcoal or similar solid burnable fuels, heating candles, gas, or electricity. The cooker includes a base and solar reflectors along opposite sides of the base. The reflectors pivot with respect to the base to focus solar radiation along an axis extending parallel to the reflectors. Food is supported along or adjacent the axis for cooking. A grate within the base supports charcoal or similar fuels and a gas burner and electric heating element are also supported by the base for use in cooking. A container can be mounted within the base for holding food to be cooked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Inventor: John D. Clark
  • Patent number: 4314721
    Abstract: A security bar for securely holding in a closed position a horizontally sliding door, such as a so-called patio door, for example, or a horizontally or vertically sliding window. The security bar of the invention consists of a massive metallic or plastic bar member, preferably square or rectangular in cross-section, pivotally supported at one end by means of a bracket from an inoperative position to an operative position wherein the free end of the bar member is supported by a clip with the longitudinal axis of the bar member substantially orthogonal to the rear edge of the frame of the sliding door or window and to a fixed structural surface such as the door or window jamb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1982
    Assignee: Larry Raymond Praet
    Inventor: John D. Clark
  • Patent number: 4192525
    Abstract: A two-wheel tractor is provided with an improved type of steerable two-wheel trailer having a steering mechanism which enables an operator of the tractor seated in the trailer to bring about turning movement of the tractor-trailer assembly in a natural and efficient manner by applying a lateral steering force to the handlebars of the tractor. This arrangement minimizes the steering force required upon the tractor handlebars and the amount of lateral movement thereof relative to the trailer while also providing enhanced lateral stability to the tractor and trailer assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1980
    Assignee: Clarke-Gravely Corporation
    Inventor: John D. Clark