Patents by Inventor Peter Lees
Peter Lees 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: 20240164883Abstract: Wax-based compositions for making barrier layers used in oral treatment devices are thermally stable when formed into a flat sheet or three-dimensional article to a temperature of at least 45° C. and are plastically deformable at room temperature (25° C.). The wax-based compositions include a wax fraction homogeneously blended with a polymer fraction. The wax fraction includes at least one wax and the polymer fraction includes at least one polymer selected such that, when the at least one wax and at least one polymer are homogeneously blended together, they yield a wax-based composition having the desired properties of thermal stability and plastic deformability. Barrier layers and oral treatment devices made from such wax-based compositions are dimensionally stable to a temperature of at least 40° C. without external support and can be plastically deformed in a user's mouth to become at least partially customized to the size and shape of user's unique dentition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2024Publication date: May 23, 2024Inventors: Steven B. Johnson, David Lawrence Margetts, Barry Lee Hobson, Jonathan D. Scoville, Neil T. Jessop, Peter M. Allred, Dan E. Fischer
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Publication number: 20240157940Abstract: As part of a start-up sequence, a controller of a machine causes one or more activation components of a battery of the machine to be enabled, then causes one or more electrical components associated with the battery to be enabled, then causes one or more non-accumulator components of a hydraulic system to be enabled, then causes one or more accumulator components of the hydraulic system to charge, and then causes one or more propulsion components to be enabled. As part of a shut-down sequence, the controller causes the one or more propulsion components to be disabled, then causes the one or more accumulator components of the hydraulic system to bleed, then causes the one or more non-accumulator components of the hydraulic system to be disabled, and then causes the one or more electrical components associated with the battery to be disabled.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2022Publication date: May 16, 2024Applicant: Caterpillar Global Mining Equipment LLCInventors: Jason Lee MILLER, Luke T. MELCHIOR, Christopher L. WYNKOOP, Dustin Dale DENNING, Brett Michael NEE, Peter H. HUANG
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Publication number: 20240163893Abstract: A method and apparatus for downlink and uplink control management of component carriers during carrier aggregation in a new radio wireless communication system is disclosed. For example, the method and apparatus include receiving, at a user equipment (UE), a slot format indicator in at least one slot of at least one component carrier of a plurality of component carriers from a network entity, where the at least one component carrier includes a group common Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH), the slot format indicator within the group common PDCCH indicating at least slot structure information for one or more other component carriers from the plurality of component carriers; and communicating, with the network entity, using the at least slot structure information for the one more other component carriers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Wanshi CHEN, Heechoon LEE, Tingfang JI, Peter GAAL
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CLOSED-LOOP DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION USING NEURAL AND BEHAVIORAL BIOMARKERS OF SPECIFIC MOTOR FEATURES
Publication number: 20240157144Abstract: Closed-loop deep brain stimulation using neural and behavioral biomarkers of specific motor features is provided via training a machine learning model to differentiate first neural signals generated by a biological subject that are associated with tremor in the biological subject from second neural signals generated by the biological subject that are associated with bradykinesia in the biological subject; placing a first plurality and a second plurality of deep brain stimulation electrodes in a subthalamic nucleus (STN) of the biological subject; placing a plurality of microelectrodes and a plurality of macroelectrodes in the STN; in response to identifying, by the machine learning model, a given neural signal as one of the first or second neural signals, activating a corresponding one of the first or second plurality of electrodes with a therapeutically effective voltage and current to affect deep brain stimulation in the biological subject to treat a neuromotor disorder.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Peter Lauro, Shane Lee, Umer Akbar, Wael Asaad -
Patent number: 11985648Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for secondary cell activation using temporary reference signals and beam selection are provided. In one aspect, a method of wireless communication is performed by a UE and includes receiving, from a base station (BS) via a first cell, an activation command to activate a second cell different from the first cell. The method further includes receiving, from the BS via the second cell during a cell activation period, a first reference signal different from a synchronization signal block (SSB) based on beam information. The method further includes performing a first measurement of the first reference signal, and operating in the second cell based on the first measurement.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2021Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Kazuki Takeda, Changhwan Park, Heechoon Lee, Alberto Rico Alvarino, Peter Gaal, Juan Montojo, Wanshi Chen, Tao Luo, Olufunmilola Omolade Awoniyi-Oteri
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Patent number: 11979718Abstract: Hearing aid devices, methods of manufacture, methods of use, and kits are provided. In certain aspects, the hearing aid devices comprise an apparatus having a transducer and a retention structure comprising a shape profile corresponding to a tissue of the user, and a layer of elastomer.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Earlens CorporationInventors: Peter Dy, Rodney Perkins, James Silver, Jake Olsen, Paul Rucker, Kyle Imatani, Bryan Flaherty, Daniel Hallock, Iljong Lee, Ketan Muni
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Publication number: 20240143166Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to positioning animated images within a dynamic keyboard interface. In particular, the methods and systems of the present disclosure can: receive, from a user device on which an application is executed, data indicating a context of: the application, and/or a dynamic keyboard interface provided in association with the application; identify, based at least in part on the data indicating the context, a plurality of different animated images, including an animated image comprising an advertisement, for presentation by the dynamic keyboard interface; communicate, to the user device, data indicating the plurality of different animated images; receive, from the user device, data indicating a selection of the animated image comprising the advertisement; and determine, based at least in part on the data indicating the selection and the data indicating the context, a position within the dynamic keyboard interface for presenting the animated image comprising the advertisement.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: David McIntosh, Peter Chi Hao Huang, Erick Hachenburg, David Lindsay Bowen, Joseph Lieu, Kira Lee Psomas, Jason R. Krebs, Kumar Garapaty, Samantha Janelle Jiwei Lau
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Publication number: 20240140852Abstract: A strengthened cover glass or glass-ceramic sheet or article as well as processes and systems for making the strengthened glass or glass-ceramic sheet or article is provided for use in consumer electronic devices. The process comprises cooling the cover glass sheet by non-contact thermal conduction for sufficiently long to fix a surface compression and central tension of the sheet. The process results in thermally strengthened cover glass sheets for use in or on consumer electronic products.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Peter Joseph Lezzi, Richard Orr Maschmeyer, John Christopher Thomas, Kevin Lee Wasson
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Patent number: 11969063Abstract: The present innovation is an innovative process for the manufacturing of jewelry or jewels with silver or gold adornments, such as bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pendants, among other artifacts, from the re-utilization of strings of tennis rackets disposed of by players, forming a polymer mass that is treated to generate the pieces, such as beads, which make up the final artifact.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Inventor: Peter Lee Kon Ting
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Patent number: 11969745Abstract: A container including a storage chamber within which is located at least one concentrated product housed; a mixing chamber coupled to the storage chamber and capable of storing a pump dispenser assembly, wherein the storage chamber is isolated from the mixing chamber. Also included is a reversible middle section capable of connecting the pump dispenser at the center opening with the container mouth opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Inventors: Peter Lee, Adam Touzani
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Patent number: 11971291Abstract: Techniques for using data indicating if a gas regulator supplying gas at a regulated pressure to a gas meter (e.g., the gas meter of a house or business) within a gas distribution system has one or more lock-up failure events or venting events, wherein gas is vented to the atmosphere. The data may identify the identity of gas regulators at which the lock-up failure events or venting events occurred. Based at least in part on the identified gas regulators, a number of gas regulators having at least one of lock-up failure events or venting events that are connected to a same gas supply line may be identified. If the number of gas regulators having at least one of lock-up failure events or venting events on the identified gas supply line exceeds a threshold number this may indicate the presence of debris in the gas supply. Remedial steps may be taken, and the situation may be monitored and reassessed.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: ITRON, INC.Inventors: Mark K. Cornwall, James Lee Kann, Peter Clevenger
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Patent number: 11971285Abstract: Techniques detect a low gas-pressure condition within a region without the use of pressure sensors. In an example, gas usage at a service site is disaggregated to show use by individual appliances. A flowrate of gas at an appliance (e.g., a gas hot water tank) having a generally fixed-rate of gas-consumption is determined. Based at least in part on the flowrate of gas at the appliance, and an historical gas flowrate at that appliance, it is determined if gas pressure at the service site is lower than expected. In an example, failure of the appliance to use its typical fixed-flowrate may indicate low gas pressure at the service site. Information is obtained from a second gas meter at a second service site. Based on the gas pressure at the first and second service sites being lower than expected, a low gas pressure situation may exist in a regional area.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Itron, Inc.Inventors: Mark K. Cornwall, James Lee Kann, Peter Clevenger
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Patent number: 11972624Abstract: A delivery system may include a pallet wrapper system having a turntable, a camera directed toward an area above the turntable, and a stretch wrap dispenser adjacent the turntable. A computer receives images from the camera of multiple sides of a pallet loaded with packages on the turntable. The computer stitches images from different sides of the stack of packages that correspond to the same package. At least one machine learning model may be used to infer SKUs of each package. Optical character recognition may be performed in parallel on the images. The determination of the SKU of each package may be based upon the inferred SKUs and on the OCR.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2023Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Rehrig Pacific CompanyInventors: Peter Douglas Jackson, Robert Lee Martin, Jr., Daniel James Thyer, Justin Michael Brown
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Patent number: 11973831Abstract: Techniques determine if an appliance having a fixed-rate of gas-consumption is degrading over time. In one example, a flowrate of gas at a service site is obtained. The flowrate of gas is disaggregated to obtain a flowrate of gas corresponding to an appliance having a generally fixed-rate of gas-consumption. The flowrate of gas of the appliance is compared to historical gas consumption by the appliance. Based at least in part on the comparing, it may be determined that performance of the appliance has changed over time. For example, the gas consumption of a hot water tank may increase due to mineral build-up in the bottom of the tank. Responsive to the determined degradation of the appliance, warnings may be sent, repairs may be made, and/or appliance(s) may be replaced.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2023Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: ITRON, INC.Inventors: Mark K. Cornwall, James Lee Kann, Peter Clevenger
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Patent number: 11966383Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for maintaining contact information associated with a contact. In some embodiments a request associated with a contact may be received. Contact information may be obtained from one or more external or internal sources. One or more confidence scores may be generated for the obtained contact information and for one or more values received with the request. Based on the confidence score(s), one or more values associated with the contact may be incorporated in one or more data stores. In some embodiments, suggestions for contact related information may be generated or one or more data stores may be automatically updated.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Comcast Interactive Media, LLCInventors: Peter Lester, Justin Miller, Hendrick Lee, Aseem Sharma, Galen Trevor Gattis, Amber Dixon, Huy Tuan Nguyen, Derek McGowan, John McCrea
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Publication number: 20240124178Abstract: A pallet wrapper and imaging system a pallet loaded with containers to calculate a sustainability based upon a type of the pallet and the containers on the pallet. The system also determines the stability of the pallet and containers, a speed at which the pallet and containers can be wrapped, and an amount of stretch film needed to secure the load for transport. After validation by the imaging system (with or without a wrapper), a QC bot assists a QC worker in remedying or checking any detected errors or potential errors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Peter Douglas Jackson, Robert Lee Martin, JR., Daniel James Thyer, Vance Asher Weintraub
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Patent number: 11962399Abstract: Bandwidth part (BWP) switching may benefit a wireless communications system. Such BWP switching may include indication of one or more timing parameters used for time domain resource allocation. For example, the timing parameters may be indicated based on an index to a look-up table (e.g., a bit field in a control transmission). In some cases, one or more tables may be configured for a given BWP, and different tables may contain a different number of rows. The size of the bit field indexing the table may in turn depend on the number of rows. When switching from a first BWP to a second BWP, the size of the bit field may be based on the table of the first BWP, but the bit field may index the table of the second BWP. Techniques supporting improved timing parameter management during BWP switching are discussed herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Peter Pui Lok Ang, Peter Gaal, Alexei Yurievitch Gorokhov, Tingfang Ji, Tao Luo, Heechoon Lee, Joseph Binamira Soriaga
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Publication number: 20240115675Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of treating a tumor with a nucleotide vaccine (e.g., DNA vaccine encoding a tumor antigen) in combination with an IL-7. In some aspects, the IL-7 is administered after the administration of the nucleotide vaccine (e.g., after the peak expansion phase of the tumor-specific T cell immune response) or concurrently with the nucleotide vaccine.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2021Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicants: NeoImmuneTech, Inc., Washington UniversityInventors: Byung Ha LEE, Donghoon CHOI, William GILLANDERS, Ina CHEN, Simon Peter GOEDEGEBUURE, Lijin LI
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Publication number: 20240121799Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may transmit information identifying a monitoring capability. The UE may monitor, in accordance with the monitoring capability, a configured set of control channel elements (CCEs) for physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) decoding for a scheduled cell of a set of scheduled cells, a scheduled cell, of the set of scheduled cells, being associated with a configured set of carrier indicator field values, the monitoring being based at least in part on at least one of a CCE budget, a PDCCH blind decode budget, or a downlink control information (DCI) size budget, the CCE budget or the PDCCH blind decode budget being on a per subcarrier spacing (SCS) configuration basis. The UE may decode DCI in one or more CCEs of the monitored configured set of CCEs. Numerous other aspects are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Kazuki TAKEDA, Peter GAAL, Jae Ho RYU, Heechoon LEE
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Patent number: D1023504Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2023Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Zuru (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Mathew Peter Mowbray, Chung Hyun Lee, David Johnston Smith, Diwata Katrina Dinglasa Santillan, Ethan Luke Harrold, Ethan Hutchinson