Patents by Inventor Michael Nunn

Michael Nunn 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: 11934793
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for training an embedding space for content comprehension and response includes, for each layer of a hierarchical taxonomy having at least two layers including respective words resulting in layers of varying complexity, determining a set of words associated with a layer of the hierarchical taxonomy, determining a question answer pair based on a question generated using at least one word of the set of words and at least one content domain, determining a vector representation for the generated question and for content related to the at least one content domain of the question answer pair, and embedding the question vector representation and the content vector representations into a common embedding space where vector representations that are related, are closer in the embedding space than unrelated embedded vector representations. Requests for content can then be fulfilled using the trained, common embedding space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: SRI International
    Inventors: Ajay Divakaran, Karan Sikka, Yi Yao, Yunye Gong, Stephanie Nunn, Pritish Sahu, Michael A. Cogswell, Jesse Hostetler, Sara Rutherford-Quach
  • Patent number: 7771254
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for the production of meat products includes a support structure (12). A container (14) is mounted on the support structure (12). A conveyor (20) has a first, upstream end (20.1) in communication with the container (14) and a second, downstream end (20.2) arranged downstream of the first end (20.2) and outside the container (14). A comb (34) is arranged downstream of the second end (20.2) of the conveyor (20) for working meat pieces conveyed to the comb (34) by the conveyor (20). The comb (34) is operable independently of the conveyor (20). A processing station (40) is arranged downstream of the comb (34), the processing station (40), together with the comb (34), processing the meat to obtain a desired finished product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: The Beef Company Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Michael Nunn
  • Publication number: 20080017473
    Abstract: A rotating hinged cashbox for a vending or gaming machine that can be tilted for emptying can include a pivot mechanism that engages corresponding pivot features of the vending or gaming machine. The cashbox can include a cassette having a receptacle for receiving payments deposited into the vending or gaming machine and a pivot point on the cassette that enables the cassette to rotate relative to the vending or gaming machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Nunn, Evan Cost, Peter Bullard, Thomas Shuren
  • Publication number: 20070023255
    Abstract: A cassette for storing bills is described. The cassette includes a shutter, a link which engages the shutter; and a helicoidal drive shaft which engages the link. As the cassette is inserted or removed from a chassis, an actuator fixed to the chassis actuates the drive shaft such that the shutter opens or closes. In some embodiments, the cassette may prevent persons without proper authorization from accessing bills inside the cassette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Nunn, Andre Gerlier, Richard Mathis
  • Publication number: 20050068848
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for the production of meat products includes a support structure (12). A container (14) is mounted support structure (12). A conveyor (20) has a first, upstream end (20.1) in communication with the container (14) and a second, downstream end (20.2) arranged downstream of the first end (20.2) and outside the container (14). A comb (34) is arranged downstream of the second end (20.2) of the conveyor (20) for working meat pieces conveyed to the comb (34) by the conveyor (20). The comb (34) is operable independently of the conveyor (20). A processing station (40) is arranged downstream of the comb (34), the processing station (40), together with the comb (34), processing the meat to obtain a desired finnished product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Nunn
  • Patent number: 6033667
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating inflammation and other pathological conditions using novel blocking P-selectin antibodies that inhibit adhesion of leukocytes to activated platelets and/or to activated vascular endothelium in vivo. Both murine and humanized antibodies are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Cytel Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Chesnut, Margaret J. Polley, James C. Paulson, S. Tarran Jones, Jose W. Saldanha, Mary M. Bendig, Michael Kriegler, Carl Perez, Robert Bayer, Michael Nunn
  • Patent number: 5800815
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating inflammation and other pathological conditions using novel blocking P-selectin antibodies that inhibit adhesion of leukocytes to activated platelets and/or to activated vascular endothelium in vivo. Both murine and humanized antibodies are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: Cytel Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Chestnut, Margaret J. Polley, James C. Paulson, S. Tarran Jones, Jose W. Saldanha, Mary M. Bendig, Michael Kriegler, Carl Perez, Robert Bayer, Michael Nunn