Patents by Inventor Paul Costa
Paul Costa 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: 11992733Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring and classifying golf balls and/or components thereof according to concentricity including automated inspection systems that can simultaneously image multiple golf balls (or components thereof) to gather and analyze data on concentricity and, optionally, classify or sort the multiple golf balls (or components thereof) according to the analyzed concentricity data.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2021Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Paul Furze, Brian Comeau, Nicholas Nardacci, Edward Costa
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Patent number: 11974828Abstract: Techniques for operating a kinematic structure by manual motion of a link coupled to the kinematic structure include a system having a kinematic structure configured to support an instrument and a processor. The processor is configured to place the system in a clutching mode; transition the system from the clutching mode to a set-up mode in response to detecting a joint operation of the kinematic structure; while in the set-up mode, determine an input displacement of a link from an initial positional relationship relative to a portion of the kinematic structure to a displaced positional relationship relative to the portion of the kinematic structure; and while in the set-up mode and in response to the determined input displacement, drive the kinematic structure so that the link returns toward the initial positional relationship relative to the portion of the kinematic structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Paul Griffiths, Paul Mohr, Nitish Swarup, Michael Costa, David Larkin, Thomas Cooper, Michael Hanuschik
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Publication number: 20200401182Abstract: Transitioning between a high-resolution input mode, such as a mouse-based interface, and a low-resolution input mode, such as a touch-based interface, is described. A change of orientation of a touch screen between a first orientation and a second orientation is detected. Transitioning between the two input modes and corresponding user interfaces (UIs) is based on the detected change of orientation. A change of orientation can be detected with one or more sensors, such as an accelerometer, position sensors, etc. Transitioning from one mode to another can include modifying an item displayed in the UI of the one mode into a corresponding item displayed in the UI of the other mode. The modifying can include enlarging/reducing, obscuring/unobscuring, moving, etc. For example, an item can be obscured by the visual effect of sliding it off of the screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Paul COSTA
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Patent number: 10705562Abstract: Transitioning between a high-resolution input mode, such as a mouse-based interface, and a low-resolution input mode, such as a touch-based interface, is described. A change of orientation of a touch screen between a first orientation and a second orientation is detected. Transitioning between the two input modes and corresponding user interfaces (UIs) is based on the detected change of orientation. A change of orientation can be detected with one or more sensors, such as an accelerometer, position sensors, etc. Transitioning from one mode to another can include modifying an item displayed in the UI of the one mode into a corresponding item displayed in the UI of the other mode. The modifying can include enlarging/reducing, obscuring/unobscuring, moving, etc. For example, an item can be obscured by the visual effect of sliding it off of the screen.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: Paul Costa
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Publication number: 20180314291Abstract: Transitioning between a high-resolution input mode, such as a mouse-based interface, and a low-resolution input mode, such as a touch-based interface, is described. A change of orientation of a touch screen between a first orientation and a second orientation is detected. Transitioning between the two input modes and corresponding user interfaces (UIs) is based on the detected change of orientation. A change of orientation can be detected with one or more sensors, such as an accelerometer, position sensors, etc. Transitioning from one mode to another can include modifying an item displayed in the UI of the one mode into a corresponding item displayed in the UI of the other mode. The modifying can include enlarging/reducing, obscuring/unobscuring, moving, etc. For example, an item can be obscured by the visual effect of sliding it off of the screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventor: Paul Costa
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Patent number: 10031549Abstract: Transitioning between a high-resolution input mode, such as a mouse-based interface, and a low-resolution input mode, such as a touch-based interface, is described. A change of orientation of a touch screen between a first orientation and a second orientation is detected. Transitioning between the two input modes and corresponding user interfaces (UIs) is based on the detected change of orientation. A change of orientation can be detected with one or more sensors, such as an accelerometer, position sensors, etc. Transitioning from one mode to another can include modifying an item displayed in the UI of the one mode into a corresponding item displayed in the UI of the other mode. The modifying can include enlarging/reducing, obscuring/unobscuring, moving, etc. For example, an item can be obscured by the visual effect of sliding it off of the screen.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: Paul Costa
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Patent number: 8613625Abstract: A network component includes an electrical device (10) for exchanging signals via a communication line (1) of a network. The electrical device (10) is configured to be connected electrically to wires (3) of the communication line (1) and includes pins (20), which are configured to pierce the insulation material (2) enclosing the wires (3) of the communication line (1).Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2011Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Saia-Burgess Controls AGInventors: Jean-Paul Costa, Thomas Staeubli
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Publication number: 20120126788Abstract: The energy meter for measuring the amount of electrical energy consumed includes an electrical display (11) for displaying energy information corresponding to the electrical energy consumed. The display (11) is configured to change the energy information displayed by means of energy supplied by an energy source. It is configured such that when the energy supplied by the power source is interrupted the energy information displayed remains visible.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventor: Jean-Paul COSTA
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Publication number: 20120129366Abstract: The electrical device (10) is configured to be connected electrically to external wires (3), which are enclosed by an insulation material (2). The electrical device includes internal terminals for being connected to the wires (3) and pins (20) for piercing the insulation material (2) and contacting the wires (3). The pins (20) are arranged movably (19) in relation to the internal terminals of the electrical device (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Jean-Paul COSTA, Thomas STAEUBLI
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Publication number: 20120129367Abstract: A network component includes an electrical device (10) for exchanging signals via a communication line (1) of a network. The electrical device (10) is configured to be connected electrically to wires (3) of the communication line (1) and includes pins (20), which are configured to pierce the insulation material (2) enclosing the wires (3) of the communication line (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Jean-Paul COSTA, Thomas STAEUBLI
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Patent number: 7900188Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention allow user to generate a model in a modeling environment and to generate code from the model using various implementations of code for portions of the model. The implementations of code can be supplied by the modeling environment or supplied by a user. Embodiments further allow a user to specify a scope in a model such that portions of the model contained in the scope use a specific implementation or implementations of code.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2006Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: The MathWorks, Inc.Inventors: Paul Costa, Brian K. Ogilvie
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Publication number: 20100007613Abstract: Transitioning between a high-resolution input mode, such as a mouse-based interface, and a low-resolution input mode, such as a touch-based interface, is described. A change of orientation of a touch screen between a first orientation and a second orientation is detected. Transitioning between the two input modes and corresponding user interfaces (UIs) is based on the detected change of orientation. A change of orientation can be detected with one or more sensors, such as an accelerometer, position sensors, etc. Transitioning from one mode to another can include modifying an item displayed in the UI of the one mode into a corresponding item displayed in the UI of the other mode. The modifying can include enlarging/reducing, obscuring/unobscuring, moving, etc. For example, an item can be obscured by the visual effect of sliding it off of the screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventor: Paul Costa
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Publication number: 20080127057Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention allow user to generate a model in a modeling environment and to generate code from the model using various implementations of code for portions of the model. The implementations of code can be supplied by the modeling environment or supplied by a user. Embodiments further allow a user to specify a scope in a model such that portions of the model contained in the scope use a specific implementation or implementations of code.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: The MathWorks, Inc.Inventors: Paul Costa, Brian K. Ogilvie
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Patent number: 4372263Abstract: A hand held electric motor driven drill is coupled by novel means to an internal combustion engine to start the engine. The end of the engine shaft is threaded to receive an elongated nut having a pair of V-shaped slots in its upper end, each slot having one side parallel to the axis of the shaft and the other side at an angle of 60.degree. to the first side. The chuck of the drill is fitted with a flat faced tool made from a conventional wood bit whose tip and cutting edges have been rounded off to provide a safe and secure coupling with the slots and hole in the end of the nut threaded onto the engine shaft. With the tool pressed into the slots in the nut, the drill motor is energized to rotate the tool. The flat faces of the tool bearing against the two sides of the slots parallel to the axis of the shaft force the shaft to turn at the speed of the drill until the engine is started.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1981Date of Patent: February 8, 1983Inventor: Paul Costa