Patents by Inventor Michael A. Cox
Michael A. Cox 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: 11970795Abstract: Methods of manufacturing multi-material fibers having one or more electrically-connectable devices disposed therein are described. In certain instances, the methods include the steps of: positioning the electrically-connectable device(s) within a corresponding pocket provided in a preform material; positioning a first electrical conductor longitudinally within a first conduit provided in the preform material; and drawing the multi-material fiber by causing the preform material to flow, such that the first electrical conductor extends within the multi-material fiber along a longitudinal axis thereof and makes an electrical contact with a first electrode located on each electrically-connectable device. A metallurgical bond may be formed between the first electrical conductor and the first electrode while drawing the multi-material fiber and/or, after drawing the multi-material fiber, the first electrical conductor may be located substantially along a neutral axis of the multi-material fiber.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc.Inventors: Chia-Chun Chung, Jason Cox, Joshua Deisenhaus, Kristina McCarthy, Kristen Mulherin, Jimmy Nguyen, Michael Rein
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Patent number: 11967023Abstract: A method for use in colourising a three-dimensional (3D) point cloud of an environment, the method including determining timing information indicative of a time of capture of a frame; identifying at least some 3D points of the point cloud in the frame based on the position of the camera and determining a local point cloud that captures a scene in the immediate vicinity of the camera, wherein a visibility check is performed on the local point cloud to determine points in the local point cloud that are visible from the perspective of the camera for a given frame; and determining a candidate colour for the at least some of the 3D points using a colour of a corresponding pixel in the frame extracted from the video data; and, assigning a colour to one or more points of the 3D point cloud using candidate colours obtained from multiple frames.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationInventors: Pavel Vechersky, Mark Cox, Paulo Borges, Thomas Lowe, Michael Bosse
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Publication number: 20240127263Abstract: The concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to guidance rule-based compliance management. According to one aspect disclosed herein, an integrated technology catalog system (“system”) can provide an interface through which a technology catalog can be accessed to view a technology product and evaluate the technology product in a given context. The system can receive, via the interface, a request to evaluate the technology product in the given context. In response to the request, the system can identify whether at least one guidance rule is applicable to the technology product in the given context. In response to identifying that the at least one guidance rule is applicable to the technology product in the given context, the system can generate a report for the technology product. The report can include all applicable guidance rules for the technology product. The system can output the report.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Barrett Kreiner, Aaron Cox, Michael Spurlock
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Patent number: 11951672Abstract: Methods of manufacturing multi-material fibers having one or more electrically-connectable devices disposed therein are described. In certain instances, the methods include the steps of: positioning the electrically-connectable device(s) within a corresponding pocket provided in a preform material; positioning a first electrical conductor longitudinally within a first conduit provided in the preform material; and drawing the multi-material fiber by causing the preform material to flow, such that the first electrical conductor extends within the multi-material fiber along a longitudinal axis thereof and makes an electrical contact with a first electrode located on each electrically-connectable device. A metallurgical bond may be formed between the first electrical conductor and the first electrode while drawing the multi-material fiber and/or, after drawing the multi-material fiber, the first electrical conductor may be located substantially along a neutral axis of the multi-material fiber.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignees: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc., Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Chia-Chun Chung, Jason Cox, Kristina McCarthy, Kristen Mulherin, Jimmy Nguyen, Michael Rein, Matthew Bernasconi, Lauren Cantley, Lalitha Parameswaran, Michael Rickley, Alexander Stolyarov
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Publication number: 20240111896Abstract: A method, an apparatus, a system, and a computer program product for processing messages. A computer system parses a message to identify key value pairs for confidential information in the message. The computer system creates a redacted message in which values in the key value pairs identified for the confidential information are replaced with plaintext tags. The computer system stores the key value pairs in a secure database. The computer system stores the redacted message in a plaintext database.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Meghan McGrath, Jonathan Fry, MICHAEL KANE, James Cox, Ximena Bates-Forero
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Patent number: 11934872Abstract: A system is provided for monitoring and controlling program flow in an event-triggered system. A program (e.g., application, algorithm, routine, etc.) may be organized into operational units (e.g., nodes executed by one or more processors), each of which tasked with executing one or more respective events (e.g., tasks) within the larger program. At least some of the events of the larger program may be successively executed in a flow, one after another, using triggers sent directly from one node to the next. In addition, the system of the present disclosure may include a manager that may exchange communications with the nodes to monitor or assess a status of the system (e.g., determine when a node has completed an event) or to control or trigger a node to initiate an event.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: NVIDIA CorporationInventors: Peter Alexander Boonstoppel, Michael Cox, Daniel Perrin
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Publication number: 20240085914Abstract: In various examples, techniques for determining perception zones for object detection are described. For instance, a system may use a dynamic model associated with an ego-machine, a dynamic model associated with an object, and one or more possible interactions between the ego-machine and the object to determine a perception zone. The system may then perform one or more processes using the perception zone. For instance, if the system is validating a perception system of the ego-machine, the system may determine whether a detection error associated with the object is a safety-critical error based on whether the object is located within the perception zone. Additionally, if the system is executing within the ego-machine, the system may determine whether the object is a safety-critical object based on whether the object is located within the perception zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Sever Ioan Topan, Karen Yan Ming Leung, Yuxiao Chen, Pritish Tupekar, Edward Fu Schmerling, Hans Jonas Nilsson, Michael Cox, Marco Pavone
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Publication number: 20240081591Abstract: An autonomous surface cleaning apparatus includes a body, a drive system carried by the body, and a cleaning assembly disposed at a front of the body. The cleaning assembly includes a housing defining a suction chamber and a suction channel extending from the suction chamber to a suction channel opening provided in a first side surface of the cleaning assembly, and a side suction nozzle mounted to an extension and retraction assembly that is arranged to allow the side suction nozzle to be moved between an extended position. The side suction nozzle includes a first resilient blade and a second resilient blade, the first resilient blade being arranged such that a surface of the first resilient blade is substantially forward facing and the second resilient blade being arranged such that a surface of the second resilient blade is substantially downward facing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Stuart Lloyd GENN, Robert Michael COX, Matthew Jonathan STUBBS
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Publication number: 20240077378Abstract: A system and method for monitoring conditions in a crawl space is provided. The system generally comprises at least one sensor, computing device, data aggregator operably connected to the at least one sensor, processor operably connected to the computing device, power supply, and non-transitory computer-readable medium coupled to the processor and having instructions stored thereon. The system is designed to collect condition data via the at least one sensor and determine whether the conditions within the crawl space could have a detrimental impact on the building. In particular, the system is designed to alert a third-party when a condition might cause damage to a building so that the third-party might correct the cause of the condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Independence Materials Group, LLCInventors: Ben Bayless, Andy Burran, John Calagaz, Michael Cox
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Patent number: 11918942Abstract: A technique facilitates construction of a wire-wrapped screen. A wrapping machine is operated with a sensor, e.g. a camera, positioned adjacent the wrapping machine while wire is wrapped to create the wire-wrapped screen. The sensor is used to obtain data on at least one parameter of the wire-wrapped screen during creation of the wire-wrapped screen. Data is provided to a controller in communication with the wrapping machine to improve the quality of the wire-wrapped screen. For example, data from the images obtained via the camera may be provided to the controller which is configured to determine slot width as the wire is wrapped. The controller is then able to provide feedback in real time to the wrapping machine so as to adjust the wrapping machine for maintaining a desired slot width.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Chase Cox, Michael Victor Robbins, Jared Joseph Stackman, Luis Porras, Jiawei Dong
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Patent number: 11877613Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a protective sports glove having a novel combination of liner sections, breathable mesh sections, stretch joints, and shock absorbing cushions to provide maximum protection to the user's fingers, hands, wrists, and lower forearms while maintaining as much flexibility within the glove and tactile feel on both palmar and dorsal sides of the glove as possible. A novel 2-panel palmar section construction eliminates the presence of seams, stitching or excess material in a critical area on the palmar side of a wearer's hand to further improve tactile feel and grip.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: WM. T. Burnett IP, LLCInventor: Michael Cox
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Patent number: 11874663Abstract: A system and method for an on-demand shuttle, bus, or taxi service able to operate on private and public roads provides situational awareness and confidence displays. The shuttle may include ISO 26262 Level 4 or Level 5 functionality and can vary the route dynamically on-demand, and/or follow a predefined route or virtual rail. The shuttle is able to stop at any predetermined station along the route. The system allows passengers to request rides and interact with the system via a variety of interfaces, including without limitation a mobile device, desktop computer, or kiosks. Each shuttle preferably includes an in-vehicle controller, which preferably is an AI Supercomputer designed and optimized for autonomous vehicle functionality, with computer vision, deep learning, and real time ray tracing accelerators. An AI Dispatcher performs AI simulations to optimize system performance according to operator-specified system parameters.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: NVIDIA CorporationInventors: Gary Hicok, Michael Cox, Miguel Sainz, Martin Hempel, Ratin Kumar, Timo Roman, Gordon Grigor, David Nister, Justin Ebert, Chin-Hsien Shih, Tony Tam, Ruchi Bhargava
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Patent number: 11844485Abstract: A cleaner head for a cleaning appliance, the cleaner head comprising: a housing defining a suction chamber; and a sole plate defining a downwardly-directed opening through which dirt can enter the suction chamber. The cleaner head further comprises a hollow deformable seal extending from a rear portion of the housing, the hollow deformable seal having a width at least equal to a width of the opening in the sole plate, and having a lower sealing surface that extends in a downward and rearward direction from a rear edge of the housing such that, in use, the hollow deformable seal is biased against and conforms to a surface being cleaned in order to maintain a seal between the cleaner head and the surface being cleaned.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Stuart Lloyd Genn, Robert Michael Cox, Matthew Jonathan Stubbs
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Publication number: 20230346180Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaning appliance includes a housing, a front agitator and a rear agitator. A suction chamber is located between the front agitator and the rear agitator. A baffle is located within the suction chamber between the agitators. During use of the cleaner head, debris becomes entrained within air drawn towards the suction chamber. Guide members mounted on the housing guide the entrained debris towards the suction chamber, whereas the baffle guides the air upwardly towards a central suction port of the suction chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2020Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Aaron Yii How TEO, Stefan KOCH, Robert Michael COX, Stuart Lloyd GENN
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Publication number: 20230346179Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaning appliance includes a housing which defines a suction chamber. The suction chamber has a suction inlet through which air enters the suction chamber, and a suction port through which air exits the suction chamber. The cleaner head includes a plurality of casters for supporting the cleaner head. Each caster is rotatable relative to the housing about a first axis which is perpendicular to the suction inlet. Each caster is also rotatable relative to the housing about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2020Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Aaron Yii How TEO, Stefan KOCH, Robert Michael COX, Stuart Lloyd GENN
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Patent number: 11804349Abstract: A circuit interrupter movable among ON, OFF, and TRIP positions includes a housing, a latch situated on the housing, a number of mechanisms situated on the housing, each mechanism of the number of mechanisms including a contact arm that is movable with respect to the housing, a set of separable contacts including a stationary contact and further including a movable contact situated on the contact arm, a handle, a pin, a first spring that extends between the contact arm and the handle in at least one of the OFF position and the ON position, a second spring that extends between the handle and the pin, and the pin being movable among a position engaged with the latch in at least one of the ON position and the OFF position and another position engaged with the handle in the TRIP position.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: Ashwini Ladkat, Karthik Satyanarayanan, Ravindra Kumar Soni, Jeffrey Michael Cox
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Patent number: 11791150Abstract: The resolution of a TOF mass analyzer is maintained despite a loss of resolution in one or more channels of a multichannel ion detection system by selecting the highest resolution channels for qualitative analysis. Ion packets that impact a multichannel detector are converted into multiplied electrons and emitted from two or more segmented electrodes that correspond to impacts in different regions across a length of the detector. The electrons received by each electrode of the two or more segmented electrodes for each ion packet are converted into digital values in a channel of a multichannel digitizer, producing digital values for at least two or more channels. Qualitative information about the ion packets is calculated using digital values of a predetermined subset of one or more channels of the at least two or more channels known to provide the highest resolution.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: DH Technologies Development Pte.Ltd.Inventors: David Michael Cox, Nic G. Bloomfield
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Publication number: 20230323622Abstract: The present disclosure provides a water drainage system comprising: a plurality of lengths of drain pipe comprising a channel and a vertical wall, wherein (i) the vertical wall comprises one or more standoffs extending horizontally from the vertical wall and (ii) wherein the drain pipe comprises a top edge and a bottom edge, each of the top and bottom edges being bifurcated by a v-shaped notch.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: AFS NEWCO, LLCInventors: Benjamin Bayless, James Andrew Burran, Michael Cox
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Patent number: 11713556Abstract: The present disclosure provides a water drainage system comprising: a plurality of lengths of drain pipe comprising a channel and a vertical wall, wherein (i) the vertical wall comprises one or more standoffs extending horizontally from the vertical wall and (ii) wherein the drain pipe comprises a top edge and a bottom edge, each of the top and bottom edges being bifurcated by a v-shaped notch.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: AFS Newco, LLCInventors: Benjamin Bayless, James Andrew Burran, Michael Cox
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Patent number: D1017361Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventor: Michael Cox