Patents by Inventor Robert A. Russell

Robert A. Russell 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: 20210245269
    Abstract: A lower drill tool that is structurally configured to receive a bracket, and, to cooperate with an upper drill tool having a pair of spaced apart drill bits. The lower drill tool has part receiving surface, a pair of spaced apart drill bores, a central bore, a centering nub and a biasing member. The drill bores extend downwardly away from the part receiving surface. The central bore is between the drill bores and extends downwardly away from the part receiving surface. The centering nub is slidable within the central bore, and has an upper tip extendable beyond the part receiving surface, positionable between an extended position and a partially retracted position. The upper tip has a conical configuration. The biasing member is positioned within the central bore and biases the centering nub toward the extended position. A drill system and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph Robert Russell, Jason R. Turman, Ryan Nathan Anderson, Marcos Merino, Gabriel C. Van't Land
  • Publication number: 20210238410
    Abstract: A polyester composition comprising, based on the total weight of the polyester composition, a first polyester and a second polyester, wherein a weight ratio of the first polyester to the second polyester is 80:20 to 20:80, preferably 60:40 to 40:60; 5 to 60 weight percent (wt %), preferably 5 to 50 wt % of a reinforcing filler; and 5 to 60 wt %, preferably 10 to 50 wt %, more preferably 20 to 50 wt % of an inorganic filler having a specific gravity of greater than 3 grams per cubic centimeter, as determined in accordance with ASTM D792, wherein a molded article comprising the polyester composition has a sound transmission loss of greater than 30 dB, preferably 35 to 50 dB, more preferably 36 to 45 dB, as determined at 1,250 Hz according to ASTM E1050 using a molded disc with a diameter of 100 mm and a thickness of 3.2 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Zhaokang Hu, Robert Russell Gallucci, Carlos Pereira, Vasudev Shankar Nilajkar
  • Patent number: 11056391
    Abstract: A method and a semiconductor device includes a substrate, and a first device type formed on the substrate, the first device type including an active channel region including a first fin, the first fin including a first fin width which is narrower than a second fin width above and below the active channel region. A second device type can be formed on the same substrate, the second device type includes a second active channel region including a second fin, the second fin including a first fin width which is the same as the second fin width both above and below the second active channel region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hari V. Mallela, Robert Russell Robison, Reinaldo Ariel Vega, Rajasekhar Venigalla
  • Patent number: 11038823
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for improving interactions with and between computers in content searching, hosting and/or providing systems supported by or configured with devices, servers and/or platforms. The disclosed systems and methods provide a novel framework for providing users with electronic retrieval capabilities that are activated upon the users' determined locations respective to real-world locations associated with a message providing entity. The disclosed technology combines the previously separate systems of mail extraction, geo-fencing and content delivery (e.g., notification) into a single system that efficiently manages a user's inbox in order to provide the user with content the user has expressly indicated is of interest to that user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: VERIZON MEDIA INC.
    Inventors: Selena Shang, Anand Tolani, Danny Espinoza, Nandaja Ananthanarayanan, Venugopal Kemthur, Joshua Robert Russell Jacobson
  • Patent number: 10997791
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for presenting augmented reality (AR) interfaces are provided. For example, a first object corresponding to a representation of content in an AR interface may be presented. Responsive to receiving a selection of the first object, a first graphical object corresponding to the content may be presented. An AR interface comprising a real time view of a camera of the device may be presented. A first graphical representation of the first graphical object may be presented overlaid on the real time view of the camera of the device. A second graphical representation of the first graphical object comprising the graphical modification and a second graphical object associated with information corresponding to the content may be presented overlaid on the real time view of the camera of the device. Responsive to receiving a selection of the second graphical object, the information may be presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Verizon Media Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Robert Russell Jacobson, Avinash Chukka, Rigel Zeda Stone, Anthony Richard Murphy, Herve Bizira, Richard Baba, Guenever Goik, Chetan Ankola, Bryan Sze Pui Wong
  • Patent number: 10991357
    Abstract: Communication apparatus and devices for surgical robotic systems are described. The communication apparatus can include a user console in communication with a communication device having a surgical tool. The communication device can include a microphone to convert a sound input into an acoustic input signal. The communication device can transmit the acoustic input signal to the user console for reproduction as a sound output for a remote operator. The surgical tool can include an endoscope having several microphones mounted on a housing. The surgical tool can be a sterile barrier having a microphone and a drape. The microphone(s) of the surgical tools can face a surrounding environment such that a tableside staff is a source of the sound input that causes the sound output, and a surgeon and the table side staff can communicate in a noisy environment. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: VERB SURGICAL INC.
    Inventors: Denise Ann Miller, Joan Savall, Geoffrey Robert Russell
  • Publication number: 20210120044
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to systems and methods for secure policies-based information governance. In various embodiments exemplary methods include displaying a Graphical User Interface (GUI), the graphical user interface receiving a business rule input from a business user; receiving a policy from a policy engine based on the business rule input, the policy engine generating a policy hierarchy; and defining a plurality of domain objects and a plurality of domain object representations in the Graphical User Interface (GUI) based on the policy and the policy hierarchy. Furthermore, exemplary methods include defining an extensible hierarchical domain model definition using the policy hierarchy, the extensible hierarchical domain model definition being modified using the plurality of domain object representations in the Graphical User Interface (GUI); and defining a Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) in an application based on the extensible hierarchical domain model definition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Sudhi Balan, Randy Baiad, Robert Russell
  • Publication number: 20210054155
    Abstract: An article of manufacture comprising a polyester composition, the article comprising, as measured by differential scanning calorimetry with a heating rate of 20 C per minute on first heating according to ASTM D3418, at least two different crystalline melting temperatures, wherein a first crystalline melting temperature and a second crystalline melting temperature are each independently 200-290 C; and a first heat of fusion and a second heat of fusion that are each independently at least 3 J/g, preferably wherein a ratio of the first heat of fusion to the second heat of fusion is 1:5-5:1, wherein the polyester composition comprises a first polyester having a phosphorous content of greater than or equal to 20 ppm, a second polyester, and 5-50 weight percent of a plurality of fibers, based on the total weight of the polyester composition, wherein the plurality of fibers have a diameter of 5-25 micrometers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Russell Gallucci, Vikram K. Daga, Curtis Collar, Dinesh Munjurulimana, Fred Chang, Abderrahim AF Fakiri
  • Publication number: 20210058448
    Abstract: A user can share (show) multimedia information while simultaneously communicating (telling) with one or more other users over a network. Multimedia information is received from at least one source. The multimedia information may be manually and/or automatically annotated and shared with other users. The multimedia information may be displayed in an integrated live view simultaneously with other modes of communication, such as video, voice, or text. A simultaneous sharing communication interface provides an immersive experience that lets a user communicate via text, voice, video, sounds, music, or the like, with one or more other users while also simultaneously sharing media such as photos, videos, movies, images, graphics, illustrations, animations, presentations, narratives, music, sounds, applications, files, and the like. The simultaneous sharing interface enables a user to experience a higher level of intimacy in their communication with others over a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew James Skyrm, Joshua Robert Russell Jacobson, Eric P. Burke
  • Patent number: 10927687
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine blade containment system is disclosed. The blade containment system may include a generally cylindrical casing being made of a first material, and a generally cylindrical ring being made of a second material coaxially surrounding the casing, at least some portion of the ring metallurgically bonded to the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chris Vargas, Robert Russell Mayer
  • Patent number: 10911383
    Abstract: Systems and methods to reduce false positives in spam filtering. In one aspect, a method includes automatically generating profiles for persons identified in messages, such as incoming and outgoing e-mails. Messages flagged as spam can be checked against the profile to identify false positives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: VERIZON MEDIA INC.
    Inventors: Adam Michael Smith, Joshua Robert Russell Jacobson, Brian Tadao Kobashikawa, Gregory Garland Thatcher
  • Patent number: 10870534
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a water impenetrable barrier between an underground duct and an access opening. The apparatus may cover a secondary opening in a corrugated containment sump of an underground storage tank or the manway of a sanitary sewer, catch basin or other manhole system. The apparatus includes a cover, inflatable seal and a tank of compressed nitrogen to inflate the seal. When sealed to the access opening, the cover restricts the inflow of water or other debris into the interior of the underground duct and nitrogen may be released into the sealed access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Inventors: David D. Russell, Robert Russell
  • Publication number: 20200386426
    Abstract: A steam dispersion apparatus includes a steam chamber communicating in an open-loop arrangement with a first steam source for supplying steam to the steam chamber. The steam chamber includes a steam dispersion location at which steam exits therefrom at generally atmospheric pressure. A heat exchanger communicates in a closed-loop arrangement with a second steam source for supplying steam to the heat exchanger at a pressure generally higher than atmospheric pressure. The heat exchanger is located at a location that is not directly exposed to the air to be humidified, the heat exchanger being in fluid communication with the steam chamber so as to contact condensate from the steam chamber. The heat exchanger converts condensate formed by the steam chamber back to steam when the condensate contacts the heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: James M. Lundgreen, Robert Russell Nelson
  • Patent number: 10862951
    Abstract: A user can share (show) multimedia information while simultaneously communicating (telling) with one or more other users over a network. Multimedia information is received from at least one source. The multimedia information may be manually and/or automatically annotated and shared with other users. The multimedia information may be displayed in an integrated live view simultaneously with other modes of communication, such as video, voice, or text. A simultaneous sharing communication interface provides an immersive experience that lets a user communicate via text, voice, video, sounds, music, or the like, with one or more other users while also simultaneously sharing media such as photos, videos, movies, images, graphics, illustrations, animations, presentations, narratives, music, sounds, applications, files, and the like. The simultaneous sharing interface enables a user to experience a higher level of intimacy in their communication with others over a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew James Skyrm, Joshua Robert Russell Jacobson, Eric P. Burke
  • Publication number: 20200308414
    Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising: a polymer material; and a passivated inorganic chromophore comprising an inorganic chromophore and a passivation layer, wherein the inorganic chromophore has the formula: AM1-xM?xM?yO3+y, wherein A, M, M?, M?, x, and y are as provided herein, and wherein the passivation layer is derived from a passivation material comprising a polysiloxane having at least one functional group that is hydride, hydroxy, alkoxy, aryloxy, epoxy, carboxy, amino, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Luke Hein, Bing Zhou, Robert Russell Gallucci
  • Publication number: 20200314042
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for improving interactions with and between computers in content providing, searching and/or hosting systems supported by or configured with devices, servers and/or platforms. The disclosed systems and methods provide a framework for delivering electronic messages to a recipient in an optimized manner based on current real-world and digital activities associated with the recipient. Once a message sent by a sender is received by the message platform, the message and information related to a user's activity is analyzed, and a delivery condition is determined by the messaging platform. The platform then sends the message according to that delivery condition, such that it is delivered to the user only upon the platform relaying the message thereon when the condition is satisfied or occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Joshua Robert Russell JACOBSON, Marcel BECKER, Ilana WALDER-BIESANZ
  • Publication number: 20200302695
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for presenting augmented reality (AR) interfaces are provided. For example, a first object corresponding to a representation of content in an AR interface may be presented. Responsive to receiving a selection of the first object, a first graphical object corresponding to the content may be presented. An AR interface comprising a real time view of a camera of the device may be presented. A first graphical representation of the first graphical object may be presented overlaid on the real time view of the camera of the device. A second graphical representation of the first graphical object comprising the graphical modification and a second graphical object associated with information corresponding to the content may be presented overlaid on the real time view of the camera of the device. Responsive to receiving a selection of the second graphical object, the information may be presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Joshua Robert Russell Jacobson, Avinash Chukka, Rigel Zeda Stone, Anthony Richard Murphy, Herve Bizira, Richard Baba, Guenever Goik, Chetan Ankola, Bryan Sze Pui Wong
  • Patent number: 10778624
    Abstract: Systems and methods to reduce false positives in spam filtering. In one aspect, a method includes automatically generating profiles for persons identified in messages, such as incoming and outgoing emails. Messages flagged as spam can be checked against the profile to identify false positives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: OATH INC.
    Inventors: Adam Michael Smith, Joshua Robert Russell Jacobson
  • Patent number: 10768787
    Abstract: A communication is received over a network from a sender. A method includes identifying, by a computing device, one or more candidates for a phone number in the communication, the one or more candidates including a first candidate; determining, by the computing device, whether the first candidate is an IP address; and in response to determining that the first candidate is not an IP address, storing, in a data repository, the first candidate as a first phone number in a profile of the sender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: OATH INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Robert Russell Jacobson, Gregory Garland Thatcher, Brian Tadao Kobashikawa, Robin Andrew Radez, Frank J. Cort
  • Patent number: 10753279
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a fan and a compressor section that is fluidly connected to the fan. The compressor includes a high pressure compressor and a low pressure compressor. A combustor is fluidly connected to the compressor section. A turbine section is fluidly connected to the combustor. The turbine section includes a high pressure turbine coupled to the high pressure compressor via a first shaft. A low pressure turbine is coupled to the low pressure compressor via a second shaft. A geared architecture interconnects between the second shaft and the fan. The gas turbine engine is a high bypass geared aircraft engine having a bypass ratio of greater than six (6). The low pressure turbine has a pressure ratio that is greater than 5, and the geared architecture includes a gear reduction ratio of greater than 2.5:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Russell Mayer, George J. Kramer, Paul W. Palmer