Patents by Inventor Robert A. Armstrong

Robert A. Armstrong 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).

  • Publication number: 20240161059
    Abstract: An enterprise inventory management system, and methods of use thereof, utilizing novel functionalities. The system includes a centralized global inventory database subsystem for cataloging a plurality of inventory items from a plurality of remote physical locations, each of the items identified by at least a unique identification code; and, a plurality of localized radio frequency identification (RFID) interrogator subsystems associated with a corresponding plurality of remote physical locations, wherein each of the localized RF interrogator subsystems is operative to read RFID tags associated with ones of the plurality of inventory items located at its associated physical location, wherein each of the RFID tags is programmed with at least a unique identification code for its associated item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: SML Intelligent Inventory Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Clinton Leroy Tennill, Craig Lawrence Tennill, Travis Clayton Ernst, Samuel Andrew Shaw, Curtis James Stankovich, Joel Robert Armstrong
  • Patent number: 11932425
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a configurable-mass rideshare dispenser for a rideshare adapter employable with a LV. In one example, the configurable-mass rideshare dispenser includes: (1) a modular chassis having a plurality of walls, wherein each of the plurality of walls includes multiple internal mounts operable to mount at multiple candidate locations a rideshare payload, its associated attachment/deployment mechanisms, signal processing circuitry, and at least one additional mass object, and (2) at least one door coupled to at least one of the plurality of walls, wherein the signal processing circuitry is operable to provide deployment sequencing that operates the at least one door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Xtenti, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Lim, Jason Armstrong, Robert Spicer
  • Publication number: 20230129596
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for real time monitoring and recording of events related to the performance and structural integrity of composite panels used in structural components of a trailer and their effective use as an insulating material and structural panel. The systems and methods may include one or more sensors embedded and/or integrated in a composite wall of a vehicle such as a trailer, a gateway configured and coupled to the one or more sensors, and configured to wirelessly communicate information received from the one or more sensors to a server, further comprising software configured to receive, analyze, transmit and display information necessary for monitoring the integrity of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Victor Oh, Robert Armstrong
  • Patent number: 11556942
    Abstract: A content consumption monitor (CCM) generates intent data that identifies topics of real-time interest to users. The CCM uses the intent data to direct information to more interested audiences and reduce the information noise/overload that may prevent users from viewing information. This targeted information may increase user conversion rates for seminars, advertising, documents downloads, or any other activity associated with published information. In one example, the CCM generates the intent data from third party content. Using a wide variety of third party content enables the CCM to better identify current user interests. The CCM may aggregate the intent data for different demographics, such as for companies, job positions, age, gender, or geographic locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: BOMBORA, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony Livhits, Cynthia Huynh, Hassan Ahmed, Benny Lin, Robert Armstrong, Erik Matlick, Mark Herschberg
  • Patent number: 11509864
    Abstract: A method for arranging a layout for a videoconference includes defining a first size, a first location, and a z-axis position of a first video pane in the layout for the videoconference, adding a first graphic object to the layout at a second z-axis position, adding a first text object to the layout at a third z-axis position, merging the first graphic object and the first text object into a merged graphic object having a fourth z-axis position, and sending information representative of the first size, the first location, and the z-axis position of the first video pane, and the merged graphic object and the fourth z-axis position of the merged graphic object to a playback service. Thus, e.g., the playback service need not have access to the fonts used for the text object and need only render a limited number of overall graphic objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Armstrong Hanton, Gordon Robert Parke
  • Publication number: 20220360741
    Abstract: A method for arranging a layout for a videoconference includes defining a first size, a first location, and a z-axis position of a first video pane in the layout for the videoconference, adding a first graphic object to the layout at a second z-axis position, adding a first text object to the layout at a third z-axis position, merging the first graphic object and the first text object into a merged graphic object having a fourth z-axis position, and sending information representative of the first size, the first location, and the z-axis position of the first video pane, and the merged graphic object and the fourth z-axis position of the merged graphic object to a playback service. Thus, e.g., the playback service need not have access to the fonts used for the text object and need only render a limited number of overall graphic objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Armstrong Hanton, Gordon Robert Parke
  • Publication number: 20220257930
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing electricity are provided for non-human animals. Electrodes are used to deliver an electrical current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: PAUL L RUFLIN, MICHAEL J KELLER, MICHAEL V KAMINSKI, SCOTT MIZER, ROBERT ARMSTRONG
  • Patent number: 11383218
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and method for synthesis of condensed nano-materials to at least one of create nanoparticles or modify existing nanoparticles. In one embodiment the system may have a source of liquid precursor, with the liquid precursor including a compound therein. A flow control element and a compression wave generating subsystem are also included. The flow control element is in communication with the source of the liquid precursor and creates a jet of liquid precursor. The compression wave generating subsystem drives a compression wave through at least a substantial portion of a thickness of the jet of liquid precursor to sufficiently compress the jet of liquid precursor, and to increase pressure and temperature of the jet of liquid precursor, to at least one of create nanoparticles or modify existing nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Robert Armstrong, Sorin Bastea
  • Patent number: 11324946
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing electricity are provided for non-human animals. Electrodes are used to deliver an electrical current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Animal Oralectrics LLC
    Inventors: Paul L Ruflin, Michael J Keller, Michael V Kaminski, Scott Mizer, Robert Armstrong
  • Patent number: 11265607
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the field of content distribution platforms, and more particularly, to systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing a broadcast integration platform with real-time interactive content synchronization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Synchronicity Finance LLC
    Inventors: John Robert Armstrong, Reese Armstrong, Rondee Quinton Businger
  • Patent number: 11004348
    Abstract: A system and method operate to leverage high assurance positioning systems to determine a hybrid deviation from an expected position, altitude, and path to generate a lateral and vertical signal indicating deviation from a desired position. As a filtered or alternative to conventional precision landing systems, the hybrid positioning system receives sensor data from a plurality of sensors and compares the received sensor data to known values to determine a deviation of position and trajectory. Extending the capability of existing auto-land systems, relative-to-runway sensors and/or filtered high assurance hybrid solutions are employed as an alternative to conventional precision landing systems. The sensors provide position data that is compared to an expected position and path to provide deviations in lateral, vertical, and speed augmenting traditional RF-based systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Weston J. Lahr, Robert A. Armstrong, Carlo L. Tiana, Geoffrey A. Shapiro, Timothy R. Fannin, Keith A. Stover
  • Publication number: 20210099759
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the field of content distribution platforms, and more particularly, to systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing a broadcast integration platform with real-time interactive content synchronization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: John Robert Armstrong, Reese Armstrong, Rondee Quinton Businger
  • Publication number: 20210086161
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and method for synthesis of condensed nano-materials to at least one of create nanoparticles or modify existing nanoparticles. In one embodiment the system may have a source of liquid precursor, with the liquid precursor including a compound therein. A flow control element and a compression wave generating subsystem are also included. The flow control element is in communication with the source of the liquid precursor and creates a jet of liquid precursor. The compression wave generating subsystem drives a compression wave through at least a substantial portion of a thickness of the jet of liquid precursor to sufficiently compress the jet of liquid precursor, and to increase pressure and temperature of the jet of liquid precursor, to at least one of create nanoparticles or modify existing nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Robert ARMSTRONG, Sorin BASTEA
  • Patent number: 10931994
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments disclosed herein, there are provided methods and systems for implementing a direct-to-air management and audit platform for dynamic advertising content. For example, in accordance with one embodiment, there is a system to implement direct-to-air management and audit platform for dynamic advertising content, wherein the system comprises: an interface to one or more advertisers; an interface to one or more traffic manager systems; an interface to one or more broadcast stations; and auditing means for tracking and reporting compliance of advertising content by the one or more broadcast stations pursuant to specifications for the performance of the advertising content as established by the one or more traffic managers. Other related embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Synchronicity Finance LLC
    Inventors: John Robert Armstrong, Reese Armstrong, Rondee Quinton Businger
  • Publication number: 20200410514
    Abstract: A content consumption monitor (CCM) generates intent data that identifies topics of real-time interest to users. The CCM uses the intent data to direct information to more interested audiences and reduce the information noise/overload that may prevent users from viewing information. This targeted information may increase user conversion rates for seminars, advertising, documents downloads, or any other activity associated with published information. In one example, the CCM generates the intent data from third party content. Using a wide variety of third party content enables the CCM to better identify current user interests. The CCM may aggregate the intent data for different demographics, such as for companies, job positions, age, gender, or geographic locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: BOMBORA, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony LIVHITS, Cynthia HUYNH, Hassan AHMED, Benny LIN, Robert ARMSTRONG, Erik MATLICK, Mark HERSCHBERG
  • Publication number: 20200372442
    Abstract: An enterprise inventory management system, and methods of use thereof, including a global inventory database subsystem for cataloging a plurality of inventory items, each of the items identified by at least a unique identification code; and, a radio frequency identification (RFID) interrogator subsystem, the RFID interrogator subsystem operative to read radio RFID tags associated with each of the plurality of inventory items, wherein each of the RFID tags is programmed with at least a unique identification code for its associated item. The system provides functionality for improved single item identification/location, verification of shipping and receiving of inventory items, and inventory operations utilizing single or multiple RFID interrogators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: SML Intelligent Inventory Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Clinton Leroy Tennill, Craig Lawrence Tennill, Travis Clayton Ernst, Samuel Andrew Shaw, Curtis James Stankovich, Joel Robert Armstrong
  • Patent number: 10810604
    Abstract: A content consumption monitor (CCM) generates intent data that identifies topics of real-time interest to users. The CCM uses the intent data to direct information to more interested audiences and reduce the information noise/overload that may prevent users from viewing information. This targeted information may increase user conversion rates for seminars, advertising, documents downloads, or any other activity associated with published information. In one example, the CCM generates the intent data from third party content. Using a wide variety of third party content enables the CCM to better identify current user interests. The CCM may aggregate the intent data for different demographics, such as for companies, job positions, age, gender, or geographic locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: BOMBORA, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony Livhits, Cynthia Huynh, Hassan Ahmed, Benny Lin, Robert Armstrong, Erik Matlick, Mark Herschberg
  • Patent number: 10629018
    Abstract: An example security system for an automated locker that stores and dispenses customer orders, include the automated locker including a plurality of sensors and a central computer in communication with the plurality sensors. The plurality sensors can include: at least one smoke detector, at least one camera, at least one sniffer, at least one shock sensor, at least one flood sensor, at least one wind sensor, and at least one fire sensor. The security system may also include a remote server configured to receive sensitive data that is encrypted and/or erased from the central computer upon detecting a hack on the central computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLC
    Inventors: David G. Tovey, Robert Armstrong, Todd Mattingly, Kurt W. R. Bessel
  • Patent number: 10626832
    Abstract: An engine component includes a tubular member, of stratified layers, curved on both ends and comprising outwardly protruded nozzles located on one side. Each of the nozzles comprising an elongated body and a tip defining apertures. The tubular member forms a nitrous oxide delivery apparatus configured to increase an internal combustion engine's power output and is located in a cavity of an intake manifold such that there is no seal between the member and the manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Donald Wicks, Robert Armstrong
  • Patent number: 10621811
    Abstract: Systems for storing items in customer-owned product storages at an automated locker are provided. An example system can include: an automated locker comprising a plurality of product storages and a three-dimensional (3D) point cloud scanner; a platform, wherein the platform comprises: a processor; and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising: receiving a request from a customer to rent a product storage located in one of a plurality of automated lockers; assigning the product storage to the customer; selecting a payment method by the customer and confirming a payment transaction; issuing a verification code to the entity to retrieve the item; automatically retrieving the first item from the product storage; and processing, via the 3D point cloud scanner, a return request from the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLC
    Inventors: David Tovey, Todd Mattingly, Bruce Wilkinson, Robert Armstrong