Patents by Inventor Robert Wood

Robert Wood 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: 20230222341
    Abstract: A system includes: a memory operable to store a predictive model; a first processor communicatively coupled to the memory, the first processor operable to execute the predictive model to perform operations including generating knowledge score metrics based on a set of attributes for individuals included in a specified population, where the knowledge score metrics quantify a prediction of a capability of an individual for performing metadata labeling; a second processor communicatively coupled to the memory and the first processor, the second processor is operable to perform operations including comparing the knowledge score metrics to a specified threshold, and identifying attributes of individuals from a specified population having knowledge score metrics exceeding the specified threshold as attributes of individuals capable of performing metadata labeling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Woods, JR., Mark D. Austin
  • Publication number: 20230170130
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the inductors, for example, flat ribbon inductors and methods of forming thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Liam BOWMAN, Robert WOOD, Sean BURKE
  • Publication number: 20230153696
    Abstract: An example method includes initializing a configuration file for a machine learning model, wherein the initializing is performed in response to receiving a request from a user, and wherein the configuration file comprises a plurality of sections that is configurable by the user, configuring at least one parameter of a feature engineering rules section of the configuration file, wherein the configuring the at least one parameter of the feature engineering rules section is based on a first value provided by the user, configuring at least one parameter of an algorithm definitions section of the configuration file, wherein the configuring the at least one parameter of the algorithm definitions section is based on a second value provided by the user, and populating the configuration file using the feature engineering rules section as configured and the algorithm definitions section as configured, to generate the machine learning model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Chris Vo, Jeremy T. Fix, Robert Woods, JR.
  • Patent number: 11604980
    Abstract: A system includes: a memory operable to store a predictive model; a first processor communicatively coupled to the memory, the first processor operable to execute the predictive model to perform operations including generating knowledge score metrics based on a set of attributes for individuals included in a specified population, where the knowledge score metrics quantify a prediction of a capability of an individual for performing metadata labeling; a second processor communicatively coupled to the memory and the first processor, the second processor is operable to perform operations including comparing the knowledge score metrics to a specified threshold, and identifying attributes of individuals from a specified population having knowledge score metrics exceeding the specified threshold as attributes of individuals capable of performing metadata labeling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert Woods, Jr., Mark D. Austin
  • Patent number: 11556854
    Abstract: An example method includes initializing a configuration file for a machine learning model, wherein the initializing is performed in response to receiving a request from a user, and wherein the configuration file comprises a plurality of sections that is configurable by the user, configuring at least one parameter of a feature engineering rules section of the configuration file, wherein the configuring the at least one parameter of the feature engineering rules section is based on a first value provided by the user, configuring at least one parameter of an algorithm definitions section of the configuration file, wherein the configuring the at least one parameter of the algorithm definitions section is based on a second value provided by the user, and populating the configuration file using the feature engineering rules section as configured and the algorithm definitions section as configured, to generate the machine learning model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Chris Vo, Jeremy T. Fix, Robert Woods, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20230008973
    Abstract: A sensor system includes a first member that extends along a rotational axis and has a surface disposed circumferentially about the rotational axis. A conductive element is disposed on the surface of the first member and disposed about the rotational axis. A second member extends along the rotational axis. A rotational position between the first member and the second member is adjustable. A target is mounted to and rotatable with the second member and is movable relative to the second member between first and second positions. The target is spaced apart from the conductive element in both the first and second positions and is spaced further from the conductive element in the second position compared to the first position. The conductive element detects a change in movement of the target from the first position to the second position for any rotational position between the first member and the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Applicant: MAKO Surgical Corp.
    Inventors: James E. Flatt, Philip Robert Woods, Cory J. Welch, Mark A. Wasserman
  • Publication number: 20230002086
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described for a mounting flange and bracket for a space habitat. The bracket system couples a bladder of a space habitat to a cylindrical core. The bracket system includes a soft goods layer configured to cover the bladder of the space habitat. The bracket system includes a mounting flange configured to couple at an end of the cylindrical core. The mounting flange includes a lip extending around the mounting flange. The bracket system includes a bracket configured to connect the soft goods layer to the mounting flange. The bracket has a first end and a second end. The first end includes a pin configured to couple to the soft goods layer. The second end includes a protrusion configured to latch to the lip of the mounting flange. In some variations, a cap is configured to be coupled to the outer side of the mounting flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Hickerson, Mariusz Erni Pecherzewski, Charles Ralph Sandy, Jeffrey Robert Valania, Grant Robert Woods
  • Publication number: 20220414113
    Abstract: An approach to implement an extract, transform and load system, a queue is provided for holding units of data between extraction and transformation. When units of data suffer a rate limit error in the load phase, they are requeued so they can be resubmitted for transformation. The contents of the queue are monitored and, if too many requeued units of data are detected in the queue, then this is taken as an indicator of an unacceptable number of rate limit errors and active pacing management is triggered. A retry schedule is defined for the requeued units of data. Extraction is temporarily halted to allow the requeued units of data to be retransformed without more units of data queuing up. Then, after the suspension is lifted, a pacing delay is inserted between subsequent extract events to avoid the same load phase bottleneck recurring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Chengxuan Xing, Doina Liliana Klinger, Alexander Robert Wood, Tom Soal
  • Publication number: 20220396378
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described for a core of a space habitat. The core includes a plurality of internal beams extending a length of the core. The core also includes a plurality of end rings at a first end of the core and a second end of the core, the plurality of end rings spaced the length of the core. The core also includes an internal ring coupled to the internal beams between the first end and the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Charles John Hatsell, Loren T. McDaniel, Eric Charles Schleicher, Grant Robert Woods
  • Publication number: 20220396379
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described for a bracket fixture for securing a load to a soft goods layer in a space habitat. The bracket fixture includes a base having a plurality of sides, the plurality of sides having a pin parallel to its respective side, and an aperture between the pin and the respective side. The bracket fixture further includes a protrusion extending from the base, the protrusion including a fixture element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Grant Robert Woods, Jeffrey S. Hickerson, Charles Ralph Sandy
  • Publication number: 20220370150
    Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing tracking an object in a surgical workspace. A tracker is disposed relative to the object that includes a predefined geometry of markers for tracking a pose of the tracker in the surgical workspace. A localizer camera cooperates with the tracker to generate image data indicating a blob for each of the markers generated from a light signal received from the marker. A characteristic of each blob is acquired, and the acquired characteristics are compared to an optimal characteristic. Based on the comparison, the operation of the trackers, the localizer, or both are adjusted to optimize the blobs generated from the markers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: MAKO Surgical Corp.
    Inventors: Emeric Umbdenstock, Paul Hoekstra, Trudbert Schwoerer, Fabian Riegelsberger, Helmut Rohs, Philip Robert Woods
  • Publication number: 20220361715
    Abstract: A combination pressure and open frying apparatus includes at least one selectively closeable frypot and a cover configured to selectively close the frypot. The selectively closeable frypot is configured to operate as a pressure frying platform when the cover is closed and configured to operate as an open frying platform when the cover is open. The apparatus includes a clamping mechanism with a spindle that includes a shaft and a handle that is configured to be selectively mounted to the shaft in a plurality of positions relative to the shaft. The apparatus may also include at least one second frypot that can operate at least as an open frying platform, with a common filtration system for the frypots having a selector valve and a failsafe valve, which prevents flow of cooking medium into at least one selectively closeable frypot when the selectively closeable frypot is pressurized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Mark Gogel, Matthew Johnson, Adrian Jason Pereira, Robert Wood, Wendell Murray
  • Publication number: 20220356706
    Abstract: A number of modular preformed skeletal steel panels are mounted side by side in a row on a building structure to form a composite panel assembly on the building structure. Each modular preformed skeletal steel panel comprises two mesh layers, namely a bottom mesh layer and a top mesh layer supported spaced-apart in parallel planes by intermediate spacers extending between the layers. The bottom layer has a plurality of spaced-apart outwardly projecting splice bars for interengagement with an adjacent preformed skeletal steel panel in the panel assembly thus facilitating interengagement of the modular preformed skeletal steel panels in the composite panel assembly. Each spacer comprises a cross member engaged with the top layer and having outwardly extending legs at opposite ends of the cross member. A lower end of each leg terminates in a foot which engages with the bottom layer. The cross member, legs and feet are all mutually perpendicular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Martin Anthony Woods, Paul Robert Woods
  • Publication number: 20220331922
    Abstract: A safety system for a power miter saw comprises a support member, at least one multidirectional manipulator including a workpiece holder member moveably mounted to the support member for securing a workpiece in place, and a control box. The workpiece holder member includes a presence indicator operatively connected to the control box and configured to detect the physical presence of a saw operator's hand on the at least one multidirectional manipulator when the saw operator's hand engages the presence indicator. The control box is operatively connectable to a trigger switch of the power miter saw so that an electric motor of the power miter saw is activated only when both the presence indicator of the safety system and the trigger switch of the power miter saw are engaged by both hands of an operator of the power miter saw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: James A. STEVENS, Frank WILHELM, Kohl L. KNOPP, Robert WOODS, Kurian A. ANTHRAPER
  • Publication number: 20220157427
    Abstract: Systems and methods for physical therapy and training delivery are presented herein. These technologies may comprise notifying a patient of a scheduled prescribed activity via an on-location at least one client device or console; identifying the patient with one or more sensors connected to or part of the at least one client device or console; confirming, via the at least one client device or console, the patient's acknowledgment of the notification; demonstrating, via a graphical interactive avatar displayed on the at least one client device or console, the prescribed activity to be carried out by the patient; confirming, via the at least one client device or console, that the patient is undertaking or will be undertaking the prescribed activity; capturing, via the one or more sensors, frames of the patient undertaking the prescribed activity; and processing frames of the patient undertaking the prescribed activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: David W. Keeley, Anthony Dohrmann, Robert Wood
  • Patent number: 11292135
    Abstract: A sensor system includes a first member extending along a rotational axis and having a surface disposed circumferentially about the axis. The sensor system further includes a conductive element fixed to the first member and disposed on the surface and about the rotational axis and a second member extending along the axis. A rotational position between the first member and the second member is adjustable. The sensor system further includes a target mounted to and rotatable with the second member and being movable relative to the second member between first and second positions. The target is spaced apart from the conductive element in both the first and second positions and is closer to the conductive element in the second position compared to the first position. The conductive element is configured to sense the target in the second position for any rotational position between the first member and the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: MAKO Surgical Corp.
    Inventors: James E. Flatt, Philip Robert Woods, Cory J. Welch, Mark A. Wasserman
  • Publication number: 20220073907
    Abstract: Described is a method for screening an encoded chemical library, which library comprises a plurality of different chemical structures each releasably linked to an encoding tag, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing said library of tagged chemical structures; (b) releasing each chemical structure from its tag to produce a plurality of free, tagless chemical structures (TCSs); (c) screening the TCSs by contacting them with a assay system under conditions whereby a spatial association between each TCS and its tag is maintained, to produce a plurality of different screened TCSs each spatially associated with its tag; and (d) identifying a screened TCS by decoding a tag that is spatially associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: NANNA THERAPEUTICS LIMITED
    Inventors: David Hugh WILLIAMS, Ipshita MANDAL, Stuart Robert WOOD, Daniel BRATTON
  • Patent number: 11235274
    Abstract: Filter assemblies are described and shown. Components, features and methods of assembly and use are described. Many of the principles relate to preferred cartridge configurations for engagement with selected housings. Selected optional features described can be used to provide indication to a service provider that a proper cartridge is not positioned appropriately in the housing for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Wood, Gert Willems
  • Publication number: 20210403903
    Abstract: Disclosed is an encoded chemical library microbead, which microbead has immobilized thereon and/or therein: (i) an encoding tag; and (ii) a target assay system reporter moiety, wherein the reporter moiety exists in a first state in the absence of activity against the target and in a second state in the presence of said activity, and wherein said microbead further comprises a clonal population of one or more chemical structure(s) releasably linked thereto and encoded by said tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: NANNA THERAPEUTICS LIMITED
    Inventors: David Hugh WILLIAMS, Stuart Robert WOOD, Nicola THOMPSON
  • Publication number: 20210386226
    Abstract: A musical drinking cup storage device comprising a liquid storage member having a detachable compartment for holding items such as food or medicine and an integrated speaker with audio recording and playback capabilities. The detachable compartment and integrated speaker may be used with or separately from the liquid storage member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventor: James Robert Wood