Patents by Inventor Neil Watson
Neil Watson 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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Publication number: 20240102241Abstract: This disclosure pertains to the use of black liquors from kraft pulp mills as a source of catalysts for the thermochemical conversion of organic matter feedstocks to bio oils.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicants: Canfor Pulp Ltd., Licella Pty Ltd.Inventors: William Neil Rowlands, Leonard James Humphreys, Robert William Clayton Thew, James Allan Spankie, Victor Charles Uloth, Pawl Andrew Watson, Martin William Pudlas
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Publication number: 20230355222Abstract: In one example, a sterile container may include a tray having a plurality of walls at least partially defining a cavity. At least one of the plurality of walls may include an opening extending therethrough. The sterile container may further include a seal structure coupled to the tray. At least a portion of the seal structure may be received within the opening of the at least one of the plurality of walls. Additionally, the sterile container may include an extension structure coupled to the seal structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Bud Louis DAMIANO, Ryan Neil WATSON
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Patent number: 11744564Abstract: In one example, a sterile container may include a tray having a plurality of walls at least partially defining a cavity. At least one of the plurality of walls may include an opening extending therethrough. The sterile container may further include a seal structure coupled to the tray. At least a portion of the seal structure may be received within the opening of the at least one of the plurality of walls. Additionally, the sterile container may include an extension structure coupled to the seal structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Bud Louis Damiano, Ryan Neil Watson
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Patent number: 11443018Abstract: An example hardware accelerator for a computer system includes a programmable device and further includes kernel logic configured in a programmable fabric of the programmable device, and an intellectual property (IP) checker circuit in the kernel logic. The IP checker circuit is configured to obtain a device identifier (ID) of the programmable device and a signed whitelist, the signed whitelist including a list of device IDs and a signature, verify the signature of the signed whitelist, compare the device ID against the list of device IDs, and selectively assert or deassert an enable of the kernel logic in response to presence or absence, respectively, of the device ID in the list of device IDs and verification of the signature.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: XILINX, INC.Inventors: Brian S. Martin, Premduth Vidyanandan, Mark B. Carson, Neil Watson, Gary J. McClintock
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Patent number: 11294992Abstract: An example hardware accelerator for a computer system includes a programmable device and further includes kernel logic configured in a first programmable fabric of the programmable device, a shell circuit configured in a second programmable fabric of the programmable device, the shell circuit configured to provide an interface between a computer system and the kernel logic, and an intellectual property (IP) checker circuit in the kernel logic The IP checker circuit is configured to obtain a device identifier (ID) from the first programmable fabric and a signed whitelist, the signed whitelist including a list of device IDs and a signature, verify the signature of the signed whitelist, compare the device ID against the list of device IDs, and selectively assert or deassert an enable of the kernel logic in response to presence or absence, respectively, of the device ID in the list of device IDs and verification of the signature.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: XILINX, INC.Inventors: Brian S. Martin, Premduth Vidyanandan, Mark B. Carson, Neil Watson, Gary J. McClintock
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Publication number: 20210325299Abstract: A method of digital assessment of chemical dip tests is disclosed. A photograph of a dip tester including a colour change pad is taken with a mobile device, for example a mobile phone. The dip tester is photographed on or alongside a reference card, with both the dip tester and the reference card in the same frame. A processor on the mobile device analyses the photograph thus obtained to determine a value for a characteristic of water being tested. The characteristic may be for example, pH, concentration of iron, concentration of copper. The water may be central heating system water.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Cameron Hardie, Helen Isherwood, Mo Jassal, Shailesh Prakash, Neil Watson, James White
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Publication number: 20200293636Abstract: An example hardware accelerator for a computer system includes a programmable device and further includes kernel logic configured in a first programmable fabric of the programmable device, a shell circuit configured in a second programmable fabric of the programmable device, the shell circuit configured to provide an interface between a computer system and the kernel logic, and an intellectual property (IP) checker circuit in the kernel logic The IP checker circuit is configured to obtain a device identifier (ID) from the first programmable fabric and a signed whitelist, the signed whitelist including a list of device IDs and a signature, verify the signature of the signed whitelist, compare the device ID against the list of device IDs, and selectively assert or deassert an enable of the kernel logic in response to presence or absence, respectively, of the device ID in the list of device IDs and verification of the signature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2019Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: Xilinx, Inc.Inventors: Brian S. Martin, Premduth Vidyanandan, Mark B. Carson, Neil Watson, Gary J. McClintock
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Publication number: 20200293635Abstract: An example hardware accelerator for a computer system includes a programmable device and further includes kernel logic configured in a programmable fabric of the programmable device, and an intellectual property (IP) checker circuit in the kernel logic. The IP checker circuit is configured to obtain a device identifier (ID) of the programmable device and a signed whitelist, the signed whitelist including a list of device IDs and a signature, verify the signature of the signed whitelist, compare the device ID against the list of device IDs, and selectively assert or deassert an enable of the kernel logic in response to presence or absence, respectively, of the device ID in the list of device IDs and verification of the signature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2019Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: Xilinx, Inc.Inventors: Brian S. Martin, Premduth Vidyanandan, Mark B. Carson, Neil Watson, Gary J. McClintock
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Publication number: 20190343500Abstract: In one example, a sterile container may include a tray having a plurality of walls at least partially defining a cavity. At least one of the plurality of walls may include an opening extending therethrough. The sterile container may further include a seal structure coupled to the tray. At least a portion of the seal structure may be received within the opening of the at least one of the plurality of walls. Additionally, the sterile container may include an extension structure coupled to the seal structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Bud Louis Damiano, Ryan Neil WATSON
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Patent number: 10068234Abstract: A system and method of obtaining and storing a signed agreement authorizing the use of a user's biometric data for the purpose of offering legal consent to agreements and transactions with one or more operators. The present invention imparts a process by which merchants and other service providers can access a verifying agreement indicating a user's intent to submit biometric data as a substitute for a written signature and the user's consent to abide by the terms and conditions of any agreements entered into by the submission of biometric data.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLCInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 9406067Abstract: A system and method of identity verification at a point-of-identification verification (POV) using biometric-based identity recognition and an identity verifying score based upon a presenter's initial identification presentment and their subsequent action in the system. The system also provides tracking and evaluates verifier activity within the system through biometric-based identity recognition and a performance score based upon their actions and the results of their actions within the system. System users register at least one biometric identifier and personal and/or business identity-verifying data. Users present a biometric sample obtained from their person and their system ID number to conduct identification transactions. This data is used to authenticate the user's identity to a percentage of reliability and allows a user with consistently positive ID verifications to establish a higher ID score, strengthening their credibility within the system.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLCInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 9292851Abstract: A system and method of obtaining and storing a signed agreement authorizing the use of a user's biometric data for the purpose of offering legal consent to agreements and transactions with one or more operators. The present invention imparts a process by which merchants and other service providers can access a verifying agreement indicating a user's intent to submit biometric data as a substitute for a written signature and the user's consent to abide by the terms and conditions of any agreements entered into by the submission of biometric data.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLCInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 9189788Abstract: A system and method of identity verification at a point-of-identification verification (POV) using biometric-based identity recognition and an identity verifying score based upon a presenter's initial identification presentment and their subsequent action in the system. The system also provides tracking and evaluates verifier activity within the system through biometric-based identity recognition and a performance score based upon their actions and the results of their actions within the system. System users register at least one biometric identifier and personal and/or business identity-verifying data. Users present a biometric sample obtained from their person and their system ID number to conduct identification transactions. This data is used to authenticate the user's identity to a percentage of reliability and allows a user with consistently positive ID verifications to establish a higher ID score, strengthening their credibility within the system.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2005Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLCInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 9152964Abstract: A system and method of obtaining and storing a signed agreement authorizing the use of a user's biometric data for the purpose of offering legal consent to agreements and transactions with one or more operators. The present invention imparts a process by which merchants and other service providers can access a verifying agreement indicating a user's intent to submit biometric data as a substitute for a written signature and the user's consent to abide by the terms and conditions of any agreements entered into by the submission of biometric data.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLCInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 9138050Abstract: A table may be sized and configured to nest with an adjacent table to reduce a height of a plurality of stacked tables in a nested configuration. The table top may include an upper surface, a sidewall and a receiving portion at least partially disposed in the upper surface and the sidewall. The receiving portion may be sized and configured to receive an engaging portion of an adjacent table when the tables are disposed in a nested configuration. The table top may also include a plurality of strengthen members disposed in the lower portion of the table top that are sized and configured to support the receiving portion. For example, the strengthening members may include an inner surface sized and configured to support an inner surface of the receiving portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Wendell Peery, Neil Watson
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Patent number: 8870490Abstract: The invention disclosed is an adjustable support adapted to support an access hatch frame for access to a sub-surface chamber or the like. The support has a lower frame member that at least in part defines a first aperture, the first aperture having or defining a first plane, the lower frame member having at least one upper interface surface. A similar upper frame is present that defines a second aperture, a second plane, and a lower interface surface. Upper frame member also has number of height adjustable mount points. The upper and lower interface surfaces define an interface plane. Rotation of the upper frame member, relative to said lower frame member on the interface plane, adjusts the relative angle of the two.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Opus International Consultants LimitedInventor: Neil Watson Gumbley
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Publication number: 20140167917Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for disease mapping and infection control. It may collect data from many sources, including through the tracking of Entities and external sources. Such data may be analysed by the system and represented visually. The system further facilitates data modelling. The present invention facilitates calculations of risk and exposure to an infection posed to a person, location or community. The system may be used to test and monitor infection spread and control measures. It can further be configured so as to produce reporting based upon its data to produce information relevant to the creation of infection control policies. The reports may also be utilized to develop standards and measures to improve the operation response to an outbreak of infection within an Institution or a Geographical Area, at the syndromic or pandemic levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2009Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Infonaut, Inc.Inventors: Niall Wallace, Holly Harten, Matt McPherson, Colin Furness, Neil Watson, Tom Vair, Paul Beach, Chris Sambol, Chuck Shannon
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Publication number: 20140026491Abstract: The invention disclosed is an adjustable support adapted to support an access hatch frame for access to a sub-surface chamber or the like. The support has a lower frame member that at least in part defines a first aperture, the first aperture having or defining a first plane, the lower frame member having at least one upper interface surface. A similar upper frame is present that defines a second aperture, a second plane, and a lower interface surface. Upper frame member also has number of height adjustable mount points. The upper and lower interface surfaces define an interface plane. Rotation of the upper frame member, relative to said lower frame member on the interface plane, adjusts the relative angle of the two.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: OPUS INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS LIMITEDInventor: Neil Watson Gumbley
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Patent number: 8370218Abstract: A system and method of offering a redemption account that allows users to purchase in advance and subsequently redeem products and services from one or more vendors that are affiliated with the system. The present invention imparts a process by which users enrolled in a biometric authorization system can access a redemption account for advance purchased products and services by submitting their biometric data. Information stored in the user record can then be utilized to enable the fulfillment of the advance purchase.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLCInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: D919227Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Canopy Growth CorporationInventors: Andrew Gilmour, Greg Aitken, Andrew Cooper, Neil Watson